Auses Of Poor Reception; Ystem - RCA 21230 User Manual

Troubleshooting Tips
Voice Mail System/Answering System
The Answering System is on, but incoming messages are not recorded.
• Recording memory is full. Erase unnecessary messages to free some memory space for new incoming
messages.
The base unit display shows "MEMORY FULL" and no new messages are recorded.
• Recording memory is full. Erase unnecessary messages to free some memory space for new incoming
messages.
You cannot access your mailbox.
• Make sure that the base/cordless handset is in standby mode.
• If two cordless handsets or the base and a handset are in use, you may not be able to access the
mailbox. Try again later.
• If "ENTER PASSWORD" is displayed, the password is activated. Enter the mailbox password.
You cannot access a mailbox from tone phone.
• Make sure you enter the correct password.
While recording a greeting message, the unit starts to ring and stops recording.
• To answer the call, press the LINE button. The unit starts to ring and recording. Hang up and start from the
beginning.
During playback, incoming calls are heard.
To answer the call, press the line button. To resume playback play the message again after hanging up.
Causes of Poor Reception
• Aluminum siding.
• Foil backing on insulation.
• Heating ducts and other metal construction can shield radio signals.
• You're too close to appliances such as microwaves, stoves, computers, etc.
• Atmospheric conditions, such as string storms.
• Base is installed in the basement or lower floor of the house.
• Base is plugged into an AC outlet with other electronic devices.
• Baby monitor is using the same frequency.
• Handset battery is low.
• You're out of range of the base.
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