Technic
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Problem Solving Section
For your assistance, we have listed below a few common problems.
Phone does not work, check the following:
1. BASE UNIT
is plugged into a power source.
2. HANDSET
is charged.
3.
TONE/PULSE Select Switch is in the right position.
4.
TELEPHONE LINE CORD is plugged into the TELEPHONE JACK.
Range of phone limited, check the following:
1. BASE UNIT
is centrally located in your residence.
2. BASE UNIT
is not located near appliances.
No dial tone, check the following:
1.
TELEPHONE LINE CORD plugs are connected to the TELEPHONE JACK and
TELEPHONE LINE CONNECTION JACK.
2. BASE UNIT
is plugged into a power source.
3. BASE UNIT
has experienced a power failure or was unplugged. Replace the
HANDSET
on
the
BASE UNIT
for 2 to 5 seconds to reset the system.
Received signal flutters or fades, check the following:
1.
BATTERY PACK in the
HANDSET
is fully charged.
2. HANDSET
is not too far from the
BASE UNIT
.
Interference on reception, check the following:
1.
Noise may be picked up from electrical products in the home or electrical storms. Generally,
this noise is a minor annoyance and should not be interpreted as a defect in your system.
(See Technical Information on page 33).
Excess static, check the following:
1.
Check to see that the ANTENNA is not touching another metal object.
If after pressing the button, you receive three “beeps” and no dial tone, check the
following:
1. BASE UNIT
is plugged into a power source.
2. BASE UNIT
has experienced a power failure or was unplugged. Replace the
HANDSET
on
the
BASE UNIT
for 2 to 5 seconds to reset the system.
NOTE:
If none of the telephones in the house are working, disconnect one set at a time to
verify that none of the telephones are causing the problem. If you still have a problem
after doing this, and your telephone still does not work, please contact your local
phone company.
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