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Problem
Suggestion
I cannot dial out .
• Make sure there is a dial tone before dialing . The handset may take a second or two to synchronize
with the base unit and produce a dial tone .
• Make sure the telephone is set to the correct dial mode (pulse or touch tone) . It should match the dial
mode provided by the telephone company (pulse or touch tone) . Refer to the
Installation
section
(page 7) of this user’s manual to set the dial mode .
• If other telephones in your home are having the same problem, the problem is in the wiring or local
service . Contact your local telephone company (charges may apply) .
• Eliminate any background noise . Noise from a television, radio or other electrical appliances may
cause the telephone to not dial out properly . If you cannot eliminate the background noise, try muting
the handset before dialing, or dialing from another room in your home with less background noise .
My handset beeps
four times and isn’t
performing normally .
• Make sure the power cord is securely plugged into the base unit . Plug the power cord into a different
working outlet not controlled by a wall switch .
• Move the handset closer to the base unit . The handset might have moved out of range .
base unit . The handset might have moved out of range .
. The handset might have moved out of range .
• Reset the base unit . Unplug the power cord . Wait for 15 seconds and plug it back . Allow up to one
minute for the handset and base unit to synchronize .
• Other electronic products can cause interference with your cordless telephone . Try installing it away
from these types of electronic devices: wireless routers, radios, radio towers, pager towers, cellular
telephones, intercoms, room monitors, televisions, personal computers, kitchen appliances and
other cordless telephones .
Troubleshooting