VTech CS5211 User Manual page 42

Appendix
I cannot dial out .
• First, try all the above suggestions.
• Make sure there is a dial tone before dialing. It is normal if the handset takes a second or two to synchronize with the
telephone before producing a dial tone. Wait an extra second before dialing.
• If the other telephones in your home are having the same problem, the problem is in the wiring or local service. Contact your
telephone service provider (charges may apply).
• Eliminate any background noise. Dial from another room in your home with less background noise.
LOW BATTERY shows on the handset screen .
• Place the handset in the telephone base for recharging.
• Remove and install the battery again and use it until fully depleted, then recharge the handset in the telephone base for up to
16 hours.
• If the above measures do not correct the problem, replace the battery.
The battery does not charge in the handset or the handset battery does not accept charge .
• Make sure the handset is placed in the telephone base correctly. The CHARGE light on the handset should be on.
• Remove and install the battery again, then charge for up to 16 hours.
If the handset is in the telephone base but the CHARGE light on the handset is not on, refer to The CHARGE light is off on
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page 38.
If the battery is completely depleted, it can take up to 10 minutes to charge the handset before LOW BATTERY appears on
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the screen (page 5).
Purchase a new battery. Refer to the Battery section (page 36).
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