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Frequently asked questions
Question
Cause & solution
Why is
w
flashing and
“
Register!
”
is shown on the
handset display?
L
The handset is cancelled. If you want to register the
handset to the base unit(s), follow “Registering a handset
to a base unit”, page 6. If you want to use a base unit(s)
which was registered to the handset before cancellation,
select it by following “Selecting a base unit” in the
operating instructions.
Why is
w
flashing and
“
Searching...
”
is shown on the
handset display?
L
The handset is too far from the base unit. Move closer.
L
The base unit AC adaptor is not connected. Check the
connections.
L
You may have selected the wrong base unit. Select the
right base unit.
L
You are using the handset or base unit in an area with high
electrical interference. Place the handset and base unit
away from interference sources, such as antennas and
mobile phones.
Why is the handset display blank?
L
The handset is in screen saver mode. If charging, lift the
handset to activate the handset display again. If the
handset is not on the base unit or charger, activate the
handset display again by:
– pressing
{^}
or
{V}
when on a call or operating the
answering system
– pressing
{i}
for all other times
L
“
Dimmed Backlight
”
is set to
“
Off
”
. Change the
setting.
Why can I not make calls?
L
The dialling mode setting is incorrect. Set to
“
Tone
”
or
“
Pulse
”
as needed.
What should I do when the handset
does not turn on?
L
Make sure that the batteries are installed correctly.
L
Fully charge the batteries.
L
Clean the charge contacts and charge again.
How long is the battery operating
time?
L
When you are using fully-charged Ni-MH batteries
(supplied batteries);
In continuous use: 10 hours max.
In continuous standby mode: 100 hours max.
L
It is normal for batteries not to reach full capacity at the
initial charge. Maximum battery performance is reached
after a few complete cycles of charge/discharge (use).
L
Actual battery performance depends on a combination of
how often the handset is in use and how often it is not in
use (standby).
Can I keep the handset on the base
unit or charger when I am not using
it?
L
Even after the handset is fully charged, the handset can be
left on the base unit or charger without any ill effect on the
batteries.
When should I replace the batteries?
L
If the batteries are fully charged until
@
is displayed, but
/
is displayed after a few calls, replace the batteries with
new ones.
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