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If static is on 1 handset or in
1 location:
If static is on all handsets or in all
locations:
Check nearby for one of
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the common interference
sources.
Try moving the handset away
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from a suspected source, or
try moving the suspected
source so it’s not between the
handset and the base.
There is always more noise at
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the edges of the base’s range.
If an
Out of Range
message
displays, try moving closer to
the base.
Check near the base for the source
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of interference.
Try moving the base away from a
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suspected source, or turn off the
source if possible.
If the base has an adjustable
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antenna, try raising the antenna so it
stands straight up.
If you have any service that uses the
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phone line, you might need a filter
(see below).
Installing a line filter or DSL filter
Sometimes, broadband Internet services that use the telephone line
can interfere with phones. One of these services−DSL−often causes
static on telephones. A DSL filter or telephone line filter usually solves
this problem. The technician who installed your DSL service might
have left some filters for you; if not, call your DSL provider or look in
any electronics store.
Plug the DSL filter into the telephone wall jack and plug your phone’s
base into the filter. Make a test call to make sure the noise is gone.
Do you use a T-Coil hearing aid?
If you have a hearing aid equipped with a telecoil (T-coil) feature, the
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interaction between the hearing aid and digital cordless phones can
cause noise in the handset. If you have a T-coil hearing aid and you have
problems with noise on the line, try turning on
T-coil
mode. Open the
menu. Select
Handset Setup,
then select
T-coil
.
Using T-coil mode can shorten the handset’s talk time; make sure to
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watch the battery status and keep the battery charged.