GE 27958 - Manual (Page 41)

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• Did the handset beep when you pressed the TALK/callback button? The
battery may need to be charged.
• Place handset in charge cradle for at least 20 seconds.
Dial tone is OK, but can’t dial out
• Make sure the TONE/PULSE setting on the base is set to the type of
phone service you are subscribed to.
Handset/Base does not ring
• Make sure the handset ringer switch is turned on and the base ringer is
programmed to HI.
• The cordless handset may be out of range. Move closer to the base.
• You may have too many extension phones on your line. Try unplugging
some phones.
• Check for dial tone. If no dial tone is heard, see No dial tone above.
You experience static, noise, or fading in and out
• Change channels.
• The cordless handset may be out of range of the base. Move closer to
the base.
• Move closer to base (cordless handset might be out of range).
• Make sure base is not plugged into an outlet with another household
appliance.
• Charge the battery.
Unit beeps
• Place the handset in the cradle for 20 seconds. If it still beeps, charge
battery for 12 hours.
• Clean charging contacts on cordless handset and charge cradle with a
soft cloth, remove comma or an eraser.
• See solutions for “No dial tone” on previous page.
• Replace the battery.