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Phone does not work
• Have you installed the batteries
correctly? See page 10.
• Check that the mains power is
correctly connected.
• Is the handset switched off? To
switch the handset on, see page 14.
No display
• The batteries may be dead.
Recharge or replace the batteries -
see ‘Setting up’, page 10.
• Is the handset switched off? To
switch the handset on, see page 14.
No dial tone
• Check that the telephone line cord
is plugged into the phone socket.
• Check that the base is connected to
the mains power and switched on.
Handset always shows
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• Check that the base is connected to
the mains power and switched on.
• Are you out of range? Move the
handset closer to the base.
• Are the batteries low or flat? If so,
charge the batteries or replace
them if necessary.
Handset does not ring
• Check that the ringer volume is
switched on, see page 35.
• Check that the base is plugged into
the phone socket and that it is also
connected to the mains power and
switched on.
You have a dial tone, but the
phone will not dial out
• If you are connected to a PABX,
check whether you need to dial an
access code.
Buzzing noise on my radio, TV,
computer or hearing aid
• Sometimes, your Telstra 8850 and
other cordless telephones can
interfere with other electrical
equipment if placed too close. Try
moving it at least one metre away
from such appliances.