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other services that use your phone line, like alarm systems, intercom
systems, or broadband Internet service
Here are some hints for when the static is...
on 1 handset or in 1 location: on all handsets or in all locations:
Check nearby for one of the common
interference sources.
Try moving the handset away from a
suspected source, or try moving the
suspected source so it’s not between
the handset and the base.
Try moving closer to the base. There
is always more noise at the edges
of the base's range. If the handset
displays an
Out of Range
message,
you need to move closer to the base.
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Check near the base for the source
of interference.
Try moving the base away from a
suspected source, or turn off the
source if possible.
If the base has an adjustable
antenna, try raising the antenna so
it stands straight up.
If you have any service that uses
the phone line, you might need a
filter (see below).
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Installing a telephone line lter or DSL lter
Sometimes, broadband Internet services that use the telephone line can
interfere with phones. One of these services−DSL−often causes static on
telephones. A DSL filter or telephone line filter usually solves this problem.
The technician who installed your DSL service might have left some filters
for you; if not, call your DSL provider
or look in any electronics store.
Plug the DSL filter into the
telephone wall jack and then plug
your phone's base into the filter.
Make a test call to make sure the
noise is gone.
Changing from Tone to Pulse Dialing
Your phone can communicate with the telephone network in two different
ways: tone dialing or pulse dialing. These days, most telephone companies
use tone dialing. If your phone company uses pulse dialing, you need to
change the dial mode.
With the phone in standby, open the menu and select
Global Setup
.
Select
Dial Mode
, then select
Pulse
. The phone sounds a
confirmation tone.
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DSL lter
Telephone
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Telephone
wall jack
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