VTech DS6472-6 user manual My caller ID features are not working properly

Appendix

Troubleshooting

My caller ID features are not working properly.

•Caller ID is a subscription service. You must subscribe to this service from your telephone service provider for this feature to work on your telephone.

•The caller may not be calling from an area which supports caller ID.

•Both your and the caller’s telephone service providers must use equipment compatible with the caller ID service.

•The caller ID information shows after the first or second ring.

•If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (DSL - digital subscriber line) through your telephone line, you must install a DSL filter between the telephone line cord and the telephone wall jack. The filter prevents noise and caller ID problems caused by DSL interference. Contact your DSL service provider for more information about DSL filters.

The telephone does not receive caller ID or the telephone does not show caller ID during call waiting.

•Make sure you subscribe to caller ID with call waiting features provided by your telephone service provider.

•The caller may not be calling from an area which supports caller ID.

•Both your and the caller’s telephone service providers must use equipment compatible with caller ID service.

•If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (DSL - digital subscriber line) through your telephone line, you must install a DSL filter between the telephone line cord and the telephone wall jack. The filter prevents noise and caller ID problems caused by DSL interference. Contact your DSL service provider for more information about DSL filters.

Caller ID entries do not match the numbers I need to dial.

•Caller ID service delivers 10 digits (the area code plus the seven-digits number). If you need to dial something other 10 digits, see page 78 for instructions on changing the number.

•If you dial seven digits for local calls, you may want to use the home area code feature (page 46).

Out of range OR No power at base shows on the handset.

•The handset may be out of range. Move it closer to the telephone base.

•Make sure the power cord is securely plugged into the telephone base. Use a working electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.

•Reset your telephone by unplugging the power adapter from the telephone base. Disconnect the battery from the cordless handset. Wait for 15 seconds, then plug in the power adapter and reinstall the battery. Place the handset in the telephone base and allow up to one minute for the handset and telephone base to synchronize.

•Other electronic products such as HAM radios and other DECT phones can cause interference with your cordless phone. Try installing your phone as far away as possible from these types of electronic devices.

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