Troubleshooting - Radio Shack ET-929 Owner's Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

We do not expect you to have any problems with your ET-929, but if you do, these
suggestions might help.
Problem
The phone does not work or
works poorly.
The handset stops working or
works poorly during a call.
Low volume or unusual
sounds.
Severe noise interference.
The phone cannot be oper-
ated at a useful distance from
the base because the signal
becomes weak or noisy
(handset's range has
decreased).
Suggestion
Be sure the base's phone line cord and AC
adapter are correctly and securely connected.
Be sure the battery pack in the handset is con-
nected and charged.
Return the handset to the base for 5 seconds
to reset the security access-protection code.
Move the handset closer to the base.
Lift the base's antenna to a fully vertical posi-
tion.
Be sure the handset's battery pack is charged.
(If the battery pack power is too low, it does not
have enough power to light
Someone has picked up another phone on the
same line. Hang up the other phone.
Keep the handset away from computers,
remote control toys, wireless microphones,
alarm systems, intercoms, room monitors, fluo-
rescent lights, and electrical appliances.
Move to another location or turn off the source
of interference.
Press to change the channel.
CHANNEL
Hang up and redial the number.
Lift the base's antenna to a vertical position.
Be sure neither the handset's nor base's
antenna is touching a metal surface.
Return the handset to the base and recharge
the battery pack.
on the display.)
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