Panasonic KX-TG5456 - Manual (Page 60)

Useful Information
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Making/answering calls, Intercom
Problem Cause & solution
Static is heard, sound
cuts in and out.
Interference from other
electrical units. L Move the handset and the base unit away from other
electrical appliances.
L Move closer to the base unit.
L Raise the base unit antennas.
L Turn on the clarity booster feature (page 21).
L If your unit is connected to a telephone line with DSL
service, we recommend connecting a noise filter
between the base unit and the telephone line jack.
Contact your DSL provider for details.
The handset and base
unit do not ring.
L The ringer volume is turned off. Adjust it (page 36, 42).
I cannot make a call.
L The dialing mode may be set incorrectly. Set the dial
mode (page 18) to match the type of telephone service
you have (tone or pulse).
L If the base unit (including answering system) is in use,
you may not be able to make a call. Try again later.
L While listening to messages using the handset, you
cannot make a call. Exit by pressing {OFF}.
I cannot redial by
pressing {REDIAL}.
L If the last number dialed was more than 48 digits long,
the number will not be redialed correctly.
L If you press {REDIAL} after you have started dialing,
this button functions as the {PAUSE} button. To redial,
do not dial any numbers before pressing {REDIAL}.
I cannot have a
conversation using the
headset.
L Make sure that an optional headset is connected
properly (page 57).
L If “SP-phone” is displayed on the handset, press {C}
to switch to the headset.
I cannot make long
distance calls.
L Make sure that you have long distance service.
I cannot page the
handset or base unit.
L The called handset is too far from the base unit.
L The called unit is in use. Try again later.