IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY
If you have difficulty operating this phone, try the suggestions below. If you
still have trouble, call Lucent Technologies at 1 800 628-8888.
If the phone does not work at all, check these items first:
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Make sure the power cord is plugged into an outlet not controlled by a
wall switch.
Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the base and the
telephone jack.
Make sure the base antenna is upright.
If the phone does not beep when you press [
PHONE
], the batteries might need
recharging.
If the LOW BATT indicator is on, the batteries need recharging.
Make sure the battery pack is installed correctly.
If you have dial pulse service on your telephone line, the Dial Mode Switch
must be set to PULSE.
If you hear noise or interference when using the phone:
The advanced AutoSelect feature of the phone should normally minimize any
interference. In some situations, however, you might notice some noise or
interference when using the phone. Follow the suggestions below.
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Make sure the base antenna is upright.
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You may be out of range. Move closer to the base.
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Household appliances plugged into the same circuit as the base can
sometimes cause interference. Try moving the appliance or the base to
another outlet.
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The layout of your home or office may be limiting the operating range. Try
moving the base to another location — preferably on an upper floor.
If the phone does not ring when you receive a call:
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Make sure the ringer is turned on. If you are away from the base, make sure
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the base antenna is upright.
Make sure the telephone line cord is connected firmly to the base and the
telephone jack. Make sure the power cord is plugged in.
You may be too far from the base. Move closer to the base.
You may have too many extension phones on your telephone line to allow all
of them to ring. Try unplugging some of the other phones.
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