Telstra F5050 User Manual page 37

Help
You cannot link up with the base station
● Is the ANTENNA
icon flashing in the top left hand corner of
the display? If so, you may be out of range and need to move
closer to the base.
● Check that the mains power cable is connected at the base and
switched on.
Buzzing noise on my radio, TV, computer or hearing aid
● Sometimes your Telstra F5050 can interfere with other electrical
equipment if it is placed too close. It is recommended that you
place your F5050 at least one metre away from such appliances
to avoid any risk of interference.
Calls do not get through to a connected fax machine
● Check that the number of rings before answering is 2, 3 or 4, see
Answer delay, page 28, and that your outgoing message is kept
short.
● Check that the sending machine is transmitting fax tones. Older
machines may not do this.
● If you are still having problems, try shortening the silence
detection time on your fax machine/fax modem. See your fax
user guide for details.
Fax machine interrupts callers trying to leave messages on the
answering machine
● The fax may be detecting periods of silence during the incoming
message and switching to fax reception mode.
● Try increasing the silence detection time on your fax machine/fax
modem or switch it off completely. See your fax user guide for
details.
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WARNING
Do not immerse
batteries in water
or throw them into
a fire, or dispose
of them with
ordinary domestic
refuse.
Telstra accepts no
responsibility for
damage caused to
your Telstra F5050
by using any other
types of batteries.
If you experience
any difficulties
please call the
TecHelp line on
1300 369 193.