VTech LS6217 User Manual page 47

Appendix
The battery does not charge in the handset or the handset battery
does not accept charge.
• Make sure the handset is placed in the telephone base correctly. The
CHARGE light on the handset should be on.
• Remove and reinstall the battery, then charge for up to 16 hours.
• If the handset is in the telephone base but the CHARGE light on the
handset is not on, refer to The CHARGE light is off in this section.
• If the battery is completely depleted, it can take up to 10 minutes
to charge the handset before PLACE IN CHARGER or LOW
BATTERY appears on the screen (page 7).
• Purchase a new battery. Refer to the Battery section (page 40).
The CHARGE light is off.
• Clean the charging contacts on the handset and telephone base
each month with a pencil eraser or a dry non-abrasive fabric.
• Make sure the power adapter and telephone line cord are plugged in
correctly and securely.
• Unplug the power adapter. Wait for 15 seconds before plugging it
back in. Allow up to one minute for the handset and telephone base
to reset.
There is no dial tone.
• First, try all the above suggestions.
• Move the handset closer to the telephone base. It might be out of
range.
• The telephone line cord might be malfunctioning. Install a new
telephone line cord.
• Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone wall jack
and connect a different telephone. If there is no dial tone on this
telephone either, the problem is in your wiring or local service.
Contact your local telephone company.
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