L004968 - Oregon Scientific OS5851L-BR User Manual

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The Handset does not display the Caller ID information
• Check with your local telephone company to ensure that the Caller ID is subscribed
to and is functioning properly.
Telephone Numbers are not being correctly dialed from the Caller ID memory
• Ensure that the number displayed is in the correct format and that if the area
code and/or a "1" are included in the dialing process.
My handset(s) have static noise
• Try re-registering the handset to the base unit as described in the manual.
TELEPHONE
No dial tone
Check installation:
- Is the base power cord connected to a working outlet?
- Is the telephone line cord connected to the base unit and the wall jack?
• Disconnect the base from the wall jack and connect another phone to the same
jack. If there is no dial tone in the second phone, the problem might be your wiring
or local service.
• Is the handset out of range of the base?
• Make sure the battery is properly charged (12 continuous hours).
• Is the battery pack installed correctly?
• Did the handset beep when you pressed TALK? Did the CHARGE/IN USE
indicator come on? The battery may need to be charged.
Dial tone is OK, but cannot dial out
• Make sure the TONE/PULSE dialing mode is set to TONE or PULSE according to
your phone service.
Handset does not ring
• Make sure the RINGER switch on the handset is turned to ON.
• You may have too many extension phones on your line. Try unplugging some
phones.
• See solutions for No dial tone.
You experience static, noise, or fading in and out
• Change channels.
• Is handset out of range? Move closer to the base.
• If you hear 3 short beeps when you press TALK, you are out of range.
• Does the base need to be relocated?
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