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Symptom
Cause
Suggestion
The phone’s range de-
creases.
• The antenna on the
base is not adjusted
properly.
• Fully extend the
antenna on the base
and position it vertically
(see “Adjusting the
Base’s Antenna” on
Page 11).
• The handset’s battery
might need recharging.
• Place the handset in
the base to recharge it.
The phone does not work,
or works poorly.
• The handset is too far
away from the base.
• Move the handset
closer to the base.
• The phone’s cord and
the AC adapter are not
connected properly.
• Properly connect the
phone’s cord and AC
adapter.
• The handset’s battery
might need recharging.
• Place the handset in
the base to recharge it
• The antenna on the
base is not adjusted
properly.
• Fully extend the base’s
antenna and position it
vertically.
The TAD does not answer
calls.
• Interference on the
line.
• Contact your local
phone company.
• The TAD is not set to
answer calls.
• Press the button next
to the ANSWER indi-
cator on the base. The
ANSWER indicator
lights.
• Message tape not
installed in TAD.
• Install the message
tape.
• You have not recorded
an outgoing announce-
ment.
• Record an outgoing
announcement.
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