Radio Shack 43-140 Owner's Manual page 61

Beyond.the.Basics
Symptom
The cordless
handset doesn't
ring or receive an
intercom page.
Severe noise
interference.
The Caller ID
does not display.
The answering
machine does not
work.
The answering
machine does
not record any
messages.
Messages are
incomplete.
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Suggestion
• The battery pack may be weak. Charge the
battery for 15-20 hours.
• The cordless handset may be too far from
the base unit.
• Place the base unit away from appliances
or metal objects.
• Check the battery pack to ensure there is a
secure connection.
• Make sure ringer volume is not set to off.
• Keep the handset away from microwave
ovens, computers, remote control toys,
wireless microphones, alarm systems,
intercoms, room monitors, fluorescent
lights, and electrical appliances.
• Move the base to another location or turn
off the source of interference.
• The call was answered before the second
ring.
• The call was placed through a
switchboard.
• Your Caller ID service may not be active;
contact your local telephone service
provider.
• Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into a
wall outlet.
• Make sure the answering machine is
turned on.
• Set the record time to either the one
minute or four minute option.
• The memory may be full. Delete some or
all of the saved messages.
• The incoming messages may be too long.
Remind callers to leave a brief message.
• The memory may be full. Delete some or
all of the saved messages.
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