Troubleshooting - Radio Shack 43-3556 Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem
Someone has picked up another phone on the
same line. Hang up the other phone.
Low volume or
unusual sounds.
If you are using the headset, make sure the
headset's plug is properly connected to the jack.
Keep the handset away from microwave ovens,
computers, remote control toys, wireless
microphones, alarm systems, intercoms, room
monitors, fluorescent lights, and electrical
appliances.
Severe noise
interference.
Move the base to another location or turn off the
source of interference.
Press
Hang up and redial the number.
Be sure the base's phone line cord and AC
adapter are correctly and securely connected.
The phone does Be sure the battery pack in the handset is
not work properly. connected and charged.
Return the handset to the base to change the
digital security code.
Check the charging contacts on the handset. If
they are dirty, clean them with a damp cloth.
The handset
battery pack does Be sure the battery pack is connected correctly.
not charge.
Be sure the handset is properly seated on the
base.
The handset stops Move the handset closer to the base.
working or works
poorly during a
Be sure the handset's battery pack is charged.
call.
The handset's
range has
decreased and the
phone cannot be
operated at a Be sure the handset's antenna is not touching a
useful distance metal surface.
from the base
because the
signal becomes
weak or noisy.
Move the handset closer to the base.
The handset does Return the handset to the base to recharge the
not ring or receive battery pack.
a page.
Move the base away from other electrical
devices.
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 problem, take
the phone to your local RadioShack store for assistance.
Suggestions
CH
to change the channel.
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