Handset Sound Signals - GE 27909 User Manual

Handset Sound Signals

Signal
A long warbling tone (with ringer on)
Three short beeps (several times)
One beep every 14 seconds
Troubleshooting Guide
Telephone Solutions
No dial tone
‧ Check or repeat installation steps:
Make sure the base power cord is connected to a working electrical
outlet. Make sure the telephone line cord is connected to the base
and the wall jack.
‧ Connect another phone to the same jack. If it doesn't work, the
problem might be your wiring or local service.
‧ The handset may be out of range of the base. Move closer to the
base.
‧ Make sure the battery is properly charged (for 14 hours).
Dial tone is ok, but can't dial out
‧ Make sure the type of phone service you are subscribed to is TONE
or PULSE.
Handset does not ring
‧ Make sure the handset ringer is set to on.
‧ The handset may be out of range of the base. Move closer to the
base.
‧ You may have too many extension phones on your line. Try
unplugging some extensions.
‧ Check for a dial tone. If no dial tone is heard, see "No dial tone".
Meaning
Signals an incoming call
Page signal
Low battery warning
You experience static, noise, or fading in and out
‧ The handset may be out of range of the base. Move closer to base.
‧ Make sure base is not plugged into an electrical outlet with another
household appliance. If necessary, relocate the base.
‧ Charge the battery (for 14 hours).
Memory dialing doesn't work
‧ Did you follow proper dialing sequence?
Unit locks up and no communication between the base and cordless
handset
‧ Unplug the power adaptor from the electrical outlet and the bottom
of the base. Remove the handset battery. Wait for 30 seconds and
plug the power adaptor back into the base and electrical outlet.
Reconnect the battery and charge for 14 hours.
Searching.... shows in the handset display
‧ Move the handset closer to the base.
‧ Make sure the base power cord is connected to a working electrical
outlet.
Date/Time setting is restored to default setting
‧ May be caused by power failure. Set Date/Time again.
Caller ID Solutions
No Display
‧ Charge the battery (for 14 hours). Or replace the battery.
‧ Make sure the unit is connected to a non-switched electrical outlet.
Disconnect the power adaptor from the base and reconnect it.
No Caller ID
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