VTech I 5867 Telephone User Manual


 
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In Case Of Difficulty
Additional Information
If you have difficulty operating your phone, the suggestions below should solve the
problem. If you still have difficulty after trying these suggestions, call VTech
Communications at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTech Telecommunications
Canada Ltd. at 1-800-267-7377.
If the Check Battery or WARNING! Use Rechargeable Batteries Only warning
is displayed on the screen of your Handset or Base Unit:
Non-rechargeable batteries have been installed. Remove them immediately and
replace with rechargeable NiMH batteries (see page 6).
Rechargeable batteries have been installed but may be old or need to be
replaced. Remove them and re-install new rechargeable batteries. Let the new
batteries fully charge the Base Unit before you use your phone again. (See page
6 for battery installation).
The phone doesn't work at all
Make sure the Power Cord is plugged in.
Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the Base Unit and the
telephone wall jack.
Make sure the batteries are properly charged. If you get a ‘LOW BATTERY’ message
or indication, the battery cells need charging.
No dial tone
First try all the suggestions above.
If you still don't hear a dial tone, disconnect the Base Unit from the telephone jack
and connect a different phone. If there is no dial tone on that phone either, the problem
is in your wiring or local service. Contact your local telephone company.
You get noise, static, or a weak signal even when you're near the Base
Unit
Household appliances plugged into the same circuit as the Base Unit can sometimes
cause interference. Try moving the appliance or the Base Unit to another outlet.
You get noise, static, or a weak signal when you’re away from the Base
Unit
You may be out of range. Either move closer to the Base, or relocate the Base
Unit.
The layout of your home may be limiting the range. Try moving the Base Unit to
another position.
The Handset does not ring when you receive a call
Make sure you have the ringer activated. Refer to the section(s) on Sounds&
Alerts - Ringer Control in this User’s Manual.