Troubleshooting - Radio Shack ET-1105 Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

We do not expect you to have any problems with your telephone, but if you do, the
following suggestions might help.
Problem
The handset does not work.
Volume drops or you hear unusual
sounds.
Call is noisy.
Phone dials more than 7 digits when
dialing a local phone number from a
Caller ID record.
The handset's range decreases.
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Suggestion
Move the handset closer to the base.
Be sure the phone line cord and AC adapt-
er are correctly and securely connected.
Be sure the battery pack is connected and
charged.
Raise the base's antenna to a vertical po-
sition.
Return the handset to the base for 6 sec-
onds, then try again.
Someone has picked up another phone on
the same line. Hang up the other phone.
Do not place the base near appliances or
large metal objects.
Keep the handset away from interference
sources such as computers, remote con-
trol toys, wireless alarm systems, wireless
intercoms and room monitors, fluorescent
lights, and electrical appliances. If the in-
terference is severe, turn off the interfering
device.
Hang up and redial the number.
Store the local area code (see "Setting the
Area Code" on Page 12).
Raise the base's antenna to a vertical po-
sition.
Return the handset to the base to re-
charge the battery pack.
Be sure the base's antenna is not touching
a metal surface.