Troubleshooting
JOINING A CALL IN PROGRESS ON
THE BASE:
1. Press SPEAKER or TALK on the handset.
The handset display changes from "LINE IN
USE" TO "CONF."
2. To disconnect the handset from the con-
ference call, press TALK or SPEAKER.The
handset display again reads "LINE IN USE."
For your convenience, we have listed some
common problems that may occur with
cordless phones, followed by a list of items
that should be checked.
Telephone does not work?
Check to ensure:
• Base is plugged into POWER SOURCE.
• Handset is CHARGED.
• TONE/PULSE switch is in the right position
• TELEPHONE LINE CORD is plugged into
both he TELEPHONE and the TELEPHONE
LINE JACK.
Range of telephone limited?
Check to ensure:
• ANTENNA on the base is raised
• Base is centrally located in your residence
• Base is not located near appliances
No dial tone?
Check to ensure:
• Telephone plug is connected to the
TELEPHONE LINE
• Base is plugged into the POWER SOURCE
Received signal filters or fades?
Check to ensure:
• Battery pack in HANDSET is fully charged
• HANDSET is not too far from the BASE
• ANTENNA on BASE is raised
Interference on reception?
Check the following:
• Noise may be picked up from electrical
products in the home or electrical storms.
Generally, this noise is a minor annoyance
and should not be interpreted as a defect
in your system.
• Choose an alternate channel using
CHANNEL on the handset.
Static?
Check to ensure:
• That the ANTENNA is not touching anoth-
er metal object.
• Raise or reposition the ANTENNA on the
base. If, after pressing TALK, you receive
three beeps and no dial tone, check to
ensure:
• Base is plugged into POWER SOURCE.
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