Troubleshooting - Radio Shack System 1250 Owner's Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

We do not expect you to have any problems with your telephone, but if you do, the
following suggestions might help.
Problem
No dial tone.
Display is blank.
appears.
Volume drops or you hear
unusual sounds.
Call is noisy.
Phone dials 1+area code+num-
ber when dialing a local number
from a Caller ID record.
Can receive calls, but cannot
make calls.
If you still have problems, disconnect the phone. If other phones on the same line
work properly, the fault is in this phone or its installation. If you cannot find the prob-
lem, take your System 1250 to your local RadioShack store for assistance.
Suggestion
Check that the phone line and handset cords
are securely connected.
Batteries are weak or not installed and AC
adapter is not connected.
AC power is interrupted. Be sure AC adapter
is correctly and securely connected.
Someone has picked up another phone on
the same line. Hang up the other phone.
Check that the phone line and handset cords
are securely connected.
Hang up and redial the number.
Store the local area code (see "Setting the
Area Codes" on Page 11).
Set T/P correctly for the type of service you
have (see "Setting the Dialing Mode" on
Page 10).
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