Troubleshooting - Radio Shack TAD-726 Owner's Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

We do not expect you to have any problems with your TAD-726, but if you do, these
suggestions might help.
Problem
Low volume or unusual sounds. Someone has picked up another phone on the
Severe noise interference.
The phone cannot be operated
at a useful distance from the
base because the signal
becomes weak or noisy (hand-
set's range has decreased).
The phone does not work or
works poorly.
The handset battery pack does
not charge.
The handset does not ring or
receive a page.
Suggestion
same line. Hang up the other phone.
Press to change the channel.
CH
Keep the handset away from computers, remote
control toys, wireless microphones, alarm sys-
tems, intercoms, room monitors, fluorescent
lights, and electrical appliances.
Move the handset to another location or turn off
the source of interference.
Lift the base's antenna to a vertical position.
Be sure neither antenna is touching a metal sur-
face.
Return the handset to the cradle, and recharge
the battery pack. Replace the battery pack if nec-
essary (see "Replacing the Battery Pack" on
Page 35).
Be sure the base's phone line cord and AC
adapter are correctly and securely connected,
and the battery pack is charged.
Check the charging contacts on the handset and
base. If they are dirty, clean them with a pencil
eraser.
Be sure the battery pack is connected correctly.
Replace the battery pack.
Move the handset closer to the base.
Lift the base's antenna to a vertical position.
Be sure the battery pack is charged. (If the bat-
tery power is too low, it does not have enough
power to light the TALK/BATT indicator.
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