BT BT8500 Quick Setup And User Manual page 70

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Phone doesn't work
• Have you activated the batteries correctly? See page 5.
• Check that the mains power is correctly connected.
No dial tone or line cord error message displayed on screen
• Is the telephone cord plugged into the base and phone wall socket?
• Check that the mains power is correctly connected.
• Only use the telephone cord supplied with the phone.
Can't make or receive calls
• Check that the mains power is correctly connected.
• The batteries may need recharging.
• Check that Outgoing calls control is not active – see page 38.
• Has there been a power cut? If so, place the handset back on the base for ten
seconds and try again. If it still doesn't work, disconnect the batteries and mains
power for ten minutes, then reconnect and try again.
You have a dial tone, but the phone won't dial out
• If you're connected to a switchboard, check whether you need to dial an
access code, see page 54.
Handset doesn't ring
• The ringer volume may be switched off, see page 52.
• Check that the mains power is correctly connected.
• Do Not Disturb may be switched on, see page 37.
• Check your BT Call Guardian settings, see page 18.
• Make sure the handset is registered to the base, see page 65.
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