AT&T 1175 Cordless Telephone User Manual


 
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Appendix
36
Appendix
If you lose a call
after changing
channels
Incomplete
messages
You were probably almost out of range. Move closer to the base
before changing channels. Before placing another call,set the hand-
set in the base for at least 15 seconds.
If a caller leaves a very long message, part of it may be lost when the
system disconnects the call after 4 minutes.
If the caller pauses for more than 7 seconds, the system stops
recording and disconnects the call.
If the system’s memory becomes full during a message,the system
stops recording and disconnects the call.
Difficulty hear-
ing messages
Press ^ to increase speaker volume.
System does
not answer
after correct
number of rings
Make sure that the answering system is on.
If Toll Saver is activated, the number of rings changes to two when
you have new messages waiting (see page 29).
In some cases, the system may be affected by the ringing system
used by the local telephone company.
If the memory is full or the system is off, the system will answer after
10 rings.
“CL” appears in
message window
You need to reset the answering system clock (see page 26).
Announcement
message is not
clear
When you record your announcement, make sure you speak in a
normal tone of voice, about 9 inches from the base.
Make sure there is no “background” noise (TV, music, etc.) while you
are recording.
System does
not respond
to remote
commands
Make sure to enter your Remote Access Code correctly (see page 33).
Make sure you are calling from a touch-tone phone. When you dial a
number, you should hear tones. If you hear clicks, the phone is not a
touch-tone telephone and cannot activate the answering system.
The answering system may not detect the Remote Access Code
while your announcement is playing. Try waiting until the announce-
ment is over before entering the code.
There may be noise or interference on the phone line you are using.
Press dial-pad buttons firmly.
In case of difficultyIn case of difficulty
If you have difficulty with your phone, please try the suggestions below. For Customer
Service, visit our web site at www.telephones.att.com, or call 1 800 222–3111.
Telephone does
not work at all
Make sure the battery pack is installed and charged correctly (see
page 7).
Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into an outlet not controlled by
a wall switch.
Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the base unit
and the modular jack.
Make sure the base antenna is fully upright.
If you have dial pulse telephone service, make sure the dial mode is
set to dial pulse (see page 11).
If these suggestions do not work, unplug the base, remove and re-
insert the battery, then place the handset in the base to re-initialize.
Phone does not
ring
Make sure the ringer is on (see page 10).
Make sure the telephone line cord and AC adapter are plugged in
properly (see page 6).
Make sure the base antenna is fully upright.
Move the handset closer to the base.
You might have too many extension phones on your telephone line to
allow all of them to ring. Try unplugging some of them.
If you hear
noise or
interference
during a call
Make sure the base antenna is fully upright.
You may be out of range. Move closer to the base.
Press @PROG/CHAN to select another channel If noise is excep-
tionally loud, move closer to the base before changing channels.
Appliances plugged into the same circuit as the base can cause
interference. Try moving the appliance or base to another outlet.
The layout of your home or office might be limiting the operating
range. Try moving the base to another location, preferably on an
upper floor.
If the buttons don’t work,try placing the handset in the base for at
least 15 seconds.
Disconnect the base from the modular jack and plug in a corded tele-
phone. If calls are still not clear, the problem is probably in your
wiring or local service. Call your local telephone service company.