Problem Solving - Sylvania STC590 Owner's Manual

Sylvania 5.8 ghz cordless telephone caller id with call waiting owner's manual stc590
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Problem Solving

Problem Solving Section
For your assistance, we have listed below a few common problems.
Phone does not work, check the following:
1.
BASE UNIT is plugged into a power source.
2.
HANDSET is charged.
3.
TONE/PULSE Select Switch is in the right position.
4.
TELEPHONE LINE CORD is plugged into the TELEPHONE JACK.
Range of phone limited, check the following:
1.
BASE UNIT is centrally located in your residence.
2.
BASE UNIT is not located near appliances.
No dial tone, check the following:
1. TELEPHONE LINE CORD plugs are connected to the TELEPHONE JACK and
TELEPHONE LINE CONNECTION JACK.
2. BASE UNIT is plugged into a power source.
3. If you had a power failure or had unplugged the BASE UNIT, replace the
HANDSET on the BASE UNIT for 2 to 5 seconds to reset the system.
Received signal flutters or fades, check the following:
1.
BATTERY PACK in the HANDSET is fully charged.
2.
HANDSET is not too far from the BASE UNIT.
Interference on reception, check the following:
1.
Noise may be picked up from electrical products in the home or electrical
storms. Generally, this noise is a minor annoyance and should not be
interpreted as a defect in your system. (See Technical Information on page 34).
2.
Choose an alternate channel using the Scan/Del button on the HANDSET.
3.
Do not use this telephone within 20 ft. of a microwave oven while it is working,
as you may experience interference. This is a normal occurrence with 5.8 GHz
phones and should not be interpreted as a defect in the product.
Excess static, check the following:
1. Check to see that the ANTENNA is not touching another metal object.
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