Troubleshooting - Panasonic KX-TG8162AL Operating Instructions Manual

Useful Information

Troubleshooting

If you still have difficulties after following the instructions in this section, disconnect the base unit's
AC adaptor and turn off the handset, then reconnect the base unit's AC adaptor and turn on the
handset.
General use
Problem
The handset does not
turn on even after
installing charged
batteries.
The unit does not work.
The handset display is
blank or dark.
I cannot hear a dial tone.
I cannot use the smart
function key even if the
smart function indicator is
flashing slowly.
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Cause/solution
R Place the handset on the base unit or charger to turn on the
handset.
R Make sure the batteries are installed correctly (page 9).
R Fully charge the batteries (page 9).
R Check the connections (page 9).
R Unplug the base unit's AC adaptor to reset the unit and turn off
the handset. Reconnect the adaptor, turn on the handset and
try again.
R The handset has not been registered to the base unit. Register
the handset (page 32).
R The handset is in screen saver mode (page 13). Activate the
handset display again by:
– pressing MFN or MEN when on a call.
– pressing M
R "LCD in charging" is set to "Off" while on charge. Change
the setting (page 27).
R The handset is not turned on. Turn the power on (page 14).
R Make sure that you are using the supplied telephone line cord.
Your old telephone line cord may have a different wiring
configuration.
R The base unit's AC adaptor or telephone line cord is not
connected. Check the connections.
R Disconnect the base unit from the telephone line and connect
the line to a known working telephone. If the working telephone
operates properly, contact our service personnel to have the
unit repaired. If the working telephone does not operate
properly, contact your service provider/telephone company.
R Another unit is in use. Wait and try again later.
R The key lock feature is turned on. Turn it off (page 18).
N at all other times.