Handset overview, Handset signal detection – Nortel Networks T7406 User Manual
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Chapter 1 About your T7406 Phone
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T7406 Cordless Handset Installation Guide
Handset Overview
The handset automatically links with the base station by searching for the base station signal when
the following are completed:
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battery is charged
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base station and handset are powered
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handset identification is configured
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base station Security Code is assigned
Handset Signal Detection
You can monitor the handset signal strength while moving to different locations. The antenna/
signal strength and battery icons appear on the handset display.
When you move too far from the base station, the following occurs on the handset:
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the antenna/signal strength icon disappears
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Out of range... message appears
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handset produces an intermittent beep
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handset may go into scanning mode
If the signal strength is weak, move back into range to stop the handset display messages and
warning tones.
If you go completely out of range during an active call, the call is automatically placed on hold.
For more information, refer to
. Retrieve a held call by selecting the
flashing red line button when you are back in range.
Note: In cases where the line button does not light when you move back into
range of the base station, press the intercom/line button that the call came in on, to
take the call off hold