Troubleshooting - Radio Shack ET-550 Owner's Manual

25-channel dual keypad cordless telephone
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TROUBLESHOOTING

We do not expect you to have any problems with your phone, but if you do, the fol-
lowing suggestions might help.
Problem
Low volume or unusual
sounds.
Severe noise interference.
The handset's range is signifi-
cantly decreased and is
usable only at very short dis-
tances from the base (weak or
noisy signal).
The phone does not work or
works poorly.
The handset battery does not
charge.
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Suggestion
Someone has picked up another phone on the
same line. Hang up the other phone.
• Keep the handset or base away from com-
puters, remote control toys, wireless micro-
phones, alarm systems, intercoms, room
monitors, fluorescent lights, and electrical
appliances.
• Press
to change the channel.
CH
• Move to another location or turn off the
source of interference.
• Fully extend the base's antenna in a verti-
cal position.
• Be sure neither antenna is touching a
metal surface.
• Return the handset to the base, and
recharge the battery.
Be sure the base's phone line cord and AC
adapter are correctly and securely connected,
and the battery is charged.
• Check the charging contacts on the hand-
set and base. If they are dirty, clean them
with a pencil eraser.
• Be sure the battery is connected correctly.
• Replace the battery.

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