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"If you have a problem with your cordless telephone, try the following suggestions
Although it is unlikely that the bsse station will malfunction, if it does, disconnect it from
the telephone line until proper repairs are completed.
before calling for service"
SYMPTOM
401SE
CHECK
The cordless telephone uses radio frequencies for transmission and reception, and is
subject to certain operating condition. The following conditions are normal and could
affect the operation of your system.
IF
SOLUTION
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L Is the antenna of the
base station fully
extended?
1.Is there any electronic
equipment nearby?
(For eg personal
computer, FAX, etc)
NO
YES
'ully extend the
mtenna,
1. NOISE
Electrical pulse noise is present in most homes at one time or another. This is most
intense during electrical storms. Certain kinds of electrical equipment such as fight
dimmers, fluorescent bulbs, motors, fans, etc., also generate these noise pulses.
Because radio frequency transmissions are susceptible to these pulses, on occasion
you may hear them in your handset. Generally they area minor annoyance and should
not be interpreted as a defect in your system.
Move the base station
md handset further
~way from them.
;. is there any object
which obstructs radio
frequencies between
the base station and
handset? (For eg:
concrete, tile walls or
metal object, etc)
YES
YES
hy to move the base
station to another
ocation.
2. RANGE
Because radio frequencies are used, the location of the base station can affect the
operation range. Try several locations in your home or business and pick the one that
gives you the clearest signal to the handset. Turning around while holding the handset
may help you find the best position.
3. INTERFERENCE
Electronic circuits activate a relay to connect tha cordless telephone to your telephone
line. These electronic circuits operate in the radio frequency spectrum. While several
protection circuits are used to prevent unwanted signals, there maybe periods when
these unwanted signals enter the base station. You may hear clicks or haar the relay
activate while you are not using the cordless handset. If this starts occurring frequently,
it can be minimized or eliminated by lowering the height of your base station antenna,
or relocating the base station. Check for interference before selecting your final base
station location by plugging it in and monitoring it for clicks.
). Is another cordless
phone nearby?
Try to change the
:hannel used by
wessing ICHANNEL]
m the handset.
Move the base station
and handset further
away from them.
;. Fluorescent Iamr)s or
other electronic
equipment may
generate noise
pulses.
YES
Two cordless systems should not be operated too close to aach other because of
interference, This interference can be reduced by lowering your base station antenna,
thereby reducing its range.
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'. Is the BAIT. LOW
indicator lit?
YES
The handset battery is
low.
Recharge it.
2UT OFF
L Is tha BAIT. LOW
indicator lit?
3. Is the telephone line
cutting off during
phone conversation?
YES
Recharge the handset
battery.
Make cettein that the AC
adaptor is firmly
;onnected to both the
base station and an AC
wall outlet. Aleo make
certain that the handset
battery is firmly
:onnected to the socket
n the compartment.
YES
Most cordless phone problems can be corrected quickly and easily — without service.
If you experience difficulties, try the suggestions below-before taking your phone in for
service.
If the phone doesn't work at all
I
Security code may have been cancelled. To reset, see page 6.
I
AC adaptor may not be plugged into wall outlet or base station.
I
Telephone line may not be connected.
I
Handset battery maybe extremely low. If BATT.LOW indicator lights in talk mode,
recharge battery. (See page 14).
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Handset maybe too far from base station. Move closer.
;. Is the phone
interrupted during
phone conversation?
YES
:hack the above ITEM
[B-E) of NOISE
SYMPTOM, No. 1.
Uo
2HARGE
L Is the CHARGE
indicator tit with the
handset placed on
tha base station
cradle?
NO
Clean the battery
charging terminals on
the handset and base
station with a soft cloth.
The operating range eeems shorter
I
Check the base station location for interfering objects. (See pa9e 3.)
I
Extand the base station antenna to full length.
Handset battery life or standby time seems shorter
I
Battery may not be fully charged due to dirty contact points. Wipe with a sofl cloth.
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Handset batferymayhave been repeatedly recharged before being fully exhausted.
Try Battery Refresh (See page 14).
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Battery may need replacing (See page 4.)
3. Does the BAIT. LOW
indicator not go off,
even if the handset
battery is recharged?
YES
YES
Same as above.
If the performance still
does not improve,
replace the handset
battery.
1. Place the handset in
the cradle of the base
station.
2. Press
LOSS OF
SECURITY
CODE
Incoming calls do not ring on handset
I
Handset maybe too far from base station. Move closer.
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Handset RINGER switch maybe set to off.
I
More than one cordless phone is connected to the same line and they maybe using
a same channel. Change the channel of a phone by pressing ICHANNEL .
4. Does a continuous
beep sound in the
handpiece?
~INTERCOM.PAGEiFINl
on tha base station
(within 8 seconds). A
beep sounds within 30
seconds. The security
code is now set.
Incoming calls do not ring on base station
I
The RINGER switch maybe set to OFF.
Reception is noisy (interference,
humor static)
I
Switch to a clearer channal. (See page 8.)
I
Base station may ba too closa to electrical equipment. Try another location.
I
Handset maybe too close to large metal object(s). Move to another location, or
change direction while using handset.
1
Lower base-station antenna to reduce interference range.
If phone still does not work
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Reset base station and handset as follows
1. Disconnect AC adaptor and backup batteries. Reconnect AC adaptor and
reinstall the backup batteries.
2. Disconnect then reconnect the handset battery.
3. Reset security code. (See page 6.)
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