A D D I T I O N A L I N F O R M A T I O N [ 57 ]
ADDITIONAL
INFORMA
TION
Symptom
The
status
LED won’t light
when the handset is placed
in the base unit.
The audio sounds weak
and/or scratchy.
Can’t make or receive calls.
The handset doesn’t ring or
receive a page.
Severe noise interference
The Caller ID/CIDCW does
not display.
Troubleshooting
If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first.
Suggestion
• Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base unit and wall outlet.
• Make sure the handset is properly seated in the base unit.
• Make sure the charging contacts on the handset and base unit are clean.
• Press
during a call to help eliminate background noise.
• Make sure that the base unit antenna is in a vertical position.
• Move the handset and/or base unit to a different location away from metal objects
or appliances and try again.
• Make sure that you are not too far from the base.
• Check both ends of the base unit telephone line cord.
• Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base unit and wall outlet.
• Disconnect the AC adapter for a few minutes, then reconnect it.
• Reset the digital security code (See page 53).
• Make sure
is pressed.
• The battery pack may be weak. Charge the battery on the base unit for 15 - 20
hours.
• The handset may be too far away from the base unit.
• Place the base unit away from appliances or metal objects.
• Reset the digital security code (See page 53).
• Keep the handset away from microwave ovens, computers, remote control toys,
wireless microphones, alarm systems, intercoms, room monitors, fluorescent lights,
and electrical appliances.
• Move to another location or turn off the source of interference.
• The handset was picked up before the second ring.
• The call was placed through a switch board.
• Call your local telephone company to verify your Caller ID service is current.
• Make sure that the CIDCW option is set to “
CIDCW on
” or “
CIDCW options
”.
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delete/channel
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