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does not appear during
charging
• Try cleaning the charging contacts.
• Check that the mains power is
correctly connected.
The phone does not appear to be
working
• Check that the base is plugged into
the mains socket and switched on.
• Check that you are using the correct
mains power adaptor.
• Check that the handset has slotted
correctly into the base.
• Check that the handset batteries
have been correctly fitted.
Cannot dial out or receive calls
• Check that the mains power is
correctly connected.
• The batteries may need recharging.
• Has there been a power cut? If so,
place the handset back on the base
for 10 seconds and try again. If it
still does not work disconnect the
batteries and mains power for 10
minutes, then reconnect and try
again.
Interference on my cordless
handset
• Move the base unit at least 1 metre
away from other electrical
appliances.
• If you have an ADSL internet service
ensure correct filters are installed to
prevent interference.
You hear the busy tone when you
press
N
• Make sure the handset is in range of
the base.
• Another handset registered to your
Telstra 8850 may be on the line.
Answering machine does not
record any messages
• The memory may be full. Play and
delete old messages. See page 42.
• Answering machine messages have
the wrong date and time
• Have you manually set the date
and time? See page 12.