Problem Solving - BellSouth FILTERED SOUND MH9910V4 Owner's Manual

Problem Solving

Problem Solving Section
For your assistance, we have listed below a few common problems.
Phone does not work, check the following:
1. BASE UNIT is plugged into power source.
2. HANDSET is charged.
3. TONE/PULSE SWITCH is in the right position.
4. LINE CORD is plugged in the jack.
Range of phone limited, check the following:
1. ANTENNA on BASE UNIT is raised.
2. BASE UNIT is centrally located in your residence.
3. BASE UNIT is not located near appliances.
No dial tone, check the following:
1. Telephone plug is connected to the telephone line.
2. If you had a power failure or had unplugged the BASE UNIT, replace the
HANDSET on the BASE UNIT for 2 to 5 seconds to reset the system.
Received signal flutters or fades, check the following:
1. Battery pack in HANDSET is fully charged.
2. HANDSET is not too far from the BASE UNIT.
3. ANTENNA on BASE UNIT is raised.
Interference on reception, check the following:
1. Noise may be picked up from electrical products in the home or
electrical storms. Generally, this noise is a minor annoyance and
should not be interpreted as a defect in your system. (See Technical
Information on page 35.)
2. Choose an alternate channel using the SCAN button on the HANDSET.
Long Distance "L-D-C" indicator is not ON when receiving long distance
call, check the following:
1. Your local telephone company can provide the Area Code on an incoming
long distance call.
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