Troubleshooting - Radio Shack ET-537 Owner's Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

If your phone is not working as it should, these suggestions might help you elimi-
nate the problem. If the phone still does not operate normally, take it to your local
RadioShack store for assistance.
Symptom
The call is too
noisy.
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Cause
Interference on the line.
The phone connection is
loose.
A device such as a remote
control, fluorescent light, per-
sonal computer, or appliance
is too close to the handset.
The channel frequency for
your phone is the same as
another cordless phone in
your area.
The antenna on the base or
the handset might be touch-
ing a metal surface.
The handset's battery might
need recharging.
Suggestion
• Change channels and
try again (see "Chang-
ing Channels" on
Page 13).
• Hang up the phone.
Then pick up the phone
and redial the number.
Check the phone's connec-
tion.
• Change channels and
try again (see "Chang-
ing Channels" on
Page 13).
• Move the handset away
from the device. If the
noise continues, turn off
the device.
Change channels and try
again (see "Changing Chan-
nels" on Page 13).
Adjust the antenna on the
base, check the antenna on
the handset, and try again.
Place the handset in the
base to recharge it.