Troubleshooting - Radio Shack ET-545 Owner's Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

We do not expect you to have any problems with your telephone, but if you do, the
following suggestions might help. If you still have problems, check other phones on
the same line to see if they work properly. If they do and the problem does not
seem to be with your phone service, take the phone to your local RadioShack store
for assistance.
Problem
The handset does not work.
Volume drops or you hear
unusual sounds.
Call is noisy.
Phone does not dial more
than 7 digits when dialing
from a Caller ID record.
Solutions
Be sure is set to
POWER
Move the handset closer to the base.
Be sure the phone line cord and AC adapter are
correctly and securely connected.
Be sure the battery pack is connected and
charged.
Fully extend the base's antenna vertically.
Return the handset to the base for 5 seconds,
then try again.
Someone has picked up another phone on the
same line. Hang up the other phone.
Do not place the base near appliances or large
metal objects.
Keep the handset away from interference
sources such as computers, remote control toys,
wireless microphones, wireless alarm systems,
wireless intercoms and room monitors, fluores-
cent lights, and electrical appliances. If the inter-
ference is severe, turn off the interfering device.
Press to switch to another channel.
CH
Hang up and redial the number.
Store the local area code (see "Storing an Area
Code" on Page 9).
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