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Additional Information
SOLUTION
• Ringer Volume setting is OFF position.
→ Set the Ringe Volume to Hi or Lo
• The charging contacts of the handset and the base are not
clean.
→ Clean them with a dry cloth.
• The battery is several years old.
→ Replace with a new battery.
• The charging contacts of the handset and the base are not
clean.
→ Clean them with a dry cloth.
• The AC adaptor of the base unit is disconnected.
→ Plug the AC adaptor firmly into the base unit and AC 120V
outlet.
• The handset is not on the base.
→ Place the handset on the base properly
• The handset is too far from the base unit.
→ Bring the handset near the base unit.
• The battery is low.
→ Place the handset on the base unit to recharge.
• The base unit is located in a place with high interference.
→ Relocate to another outlet.
• Interference from TV, Microwave oven, computer and
electrical appliances.
→ Press to select a clearer channel, or relocate the
base unit.
• Excessive line noise.
→ Check with another telephone.
• The volume control is set too high.
→ Reduce volume to a lower setting.
• The base antenna is not in a vertical position.
→ Lift the antenna to a vertical position.
• The phone needs to be reset.
→ Disconnect the AC adaptor and reconnect it to within
few seconds.
• This is normal.
→ It may be prevented by changing the volume setting to
Medium or Low before returning the handset to the base
unit
CH
PROBLEM
The handset does not
ring when it is on the
base.
CHARGE LED will not
light when the handset
is placed on the base.
Noise or interference.
The unit does not
operate properly.
When the handset is
returned to the base
unit with the volume
level set at High, a
momentary squeal or
howling sound may
sometimes be heard.
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