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T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G T I P S
Call cannot be connected even if dialed correctly.
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Check to confirm that the dialing mode of Pulse or Tone is
set properly.
The unit does not ring.
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The Ringer selector is set to Off. Set to High or Low.
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If there are several other telephones on the same line, try disconnecting
some of the other telephones. Having too many telephones connected
can also create problems such as low ringer volume or impaired sound
quality during calls.
Caller ID information does not display when the phone rings.
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Wait until the phone rings twice before answering.
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Make sure your Caller ID service has been activated.
Information does not display when a Call Waiting
call comes in.
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You must subscribe to Call Waiting ID service for this feature to
work. Call your phone company to confirm you have signed up for
Call Waiting ID service.
When you receive a call the display shows
UNKNOWN CALLER or PRIVATE CALLER.
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In some calling areas, the name display service may not be available or
the calling party has blocked the Caller ID data from being transferred
with the call.
There is no dial tone on the telephone.
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Check all cords to make sure that all connections are secure.
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Unplug the telephone and connect it to another modular jack. If it still
does not work, and other telephones in your home are working, the
problem is with this telephone.
The LCD display is dim.
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Adjust the contrast control using the DELETE and ARROW keys to darken
the display. See the DISPLAY CONTRAST section on Page 20 of this
manual for instructions.
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D A T E A N D T I M E
When not showing Caller ID information, the current Date and Time will
appear on the display. There is no need to enter the date and time as it
is transmitted automatically when Caller ID data is sent from the provider.
receiving the first call, the current Date and Time will be entered and will
automatically appear on the display.
D I S P L A Y C O N T R A S T
To adjust the contrast of the screen display, press and hold the left ARROW
key while repeatedly pressing the DELETE key to cycle through the contrast
settings. Release the left ARROW key to confirm the setting.
Important: Do not press and hold the DELETE key without pressing the left
REVIEW key. You could accidentally erase all the Caller ID entries if you
press only the DELETE key.
B A T T E R Y R E P L A C E M E N T
Replace all three “C” size alkaline batteries when the display flashes
LOW BATTERY. Use only high quality alkaline batteries for full operation
of telephone features. (Batteries last for about one year, depending
upon use).
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Remove the battery door.
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Install three “C” size alkaline batteries. Make sure to match the
“+” and “-“ of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment.
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Put the cover back in its position and push gently until you hear the
door snap securely into place.
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Batteries typically last about one year depending upon use.
