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appendix
Problem
Possible cause(s)
Solution(s)
Bad audio quality
(crackles,echo, etc.).
1. Interference from nearby electrical appliance.
2. Base unit is installed in a room with thick walls.
3. The handset is too far from the base unit.
4. If you have Broadband/ADSL you need an in line
filter (not supplied) connected where this product
connects to the phone socket.
5. Faulty telephone line.
1. Try a different connection point, one that is away from
other electrical appliances.
2. Install the base unit in a DIFFERENT room OR use
EXTENSION leads.
3. Move CLOSER to the base unit.
4. Ensure a in-line ADSL filter is installed on all phone
sockets between wall plate and your phone.
5. Contact your network service provider to check your line.
Caller ID does not
work.
1. Service not activated with your Network service
provider.
2. Caller ID service is activated but does not work or
is is intermittent.
1. Check your SUBSCRIPTION with the SERVICE provider.
2. Ask your service provider to re set your caller ID
service.
Phone does not ring
when a call comes in.
1. The ringer is off.
2. Too many phones are sharing the same phone line.
3. Base unit not plugged in.
1. Turn ON the ringer.
2. Disconnect some of the phones from the phone line.
3. Check base unit CONNECTIONS.
Keypad does not work. Keypad may be locked.
UNLOCK the keypad.
Busy tone + in use
light on.
1. Other handset may still be connected.
2. Check power supply connection.
1. Check ALL handsets and END all calls.
2. Check CONNECTIONS to wall and base.
Handset registration
fails continuously.
You may have exceeded the maximum number of
handsets allowed (6).
Delete un-used handsets and try again.
Cannot make/answer
a 2nd call.
Recall tim is not correct or service is not available.
Check with your service provider. Check the recall
selection is correct.
