GE 18558 User Manual page 19

• You must have touch-tone service on your line to use this
phone. If you do not know what type of service you have,
check with the phone company.
• Make sure speakerphone indicator comes on (if
using speakerphone.)
• Unplug the phone, wait 0 seconds, and plug the phone
back in. Then lift the handset to check the dial tone.
• Connect another phone to the same modular jack; if the
second phone doesn't work, the problem might be with
your wiring or local service.
• Place the handset in the base for at least 0 seconds.
Phone doesn't ring
• Make sure ringer switch is set to LO or HI.
• You may have too many extension phones on your line.
Unplug some extension phones.
• Check for a dial tone. If there is no dial tone, see solutions
for "No dial tone."
Low handset or speaker volume
• Check the receiver or speaker volume settings.
Can't be heard by other party
• Make sure phone cord is securely plugged in.
• Make sure extension phones are on the hook at the same
time you're using the phone. It is normal for the volume
to drop when additional extension phones are used at
the same time.
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