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Troubleshooting – Radio Shack 43-3557 User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these
simple steps first

Problem

Solution

The CHARGE/IN USE
indicator won’t illuminate
when the handset is placed
on the base.

• Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the

base and wall outlet.

• Make sure the handset is properly seated on the

base.

• Make sure the charging contacts on the handset

and base are clean.

The audio sounds weak
and/or scratchy.

• Make sure that the base antenna is in a vertical

position.

• Move the handset and/or base to a different

location away from metal objects or appliances
and try again.

• Press CH/DELETE to help eliminate

background noise.

• Make sure that you are not too far from the

base.

Can’t make or receive calls.

• Check both ends of the base telephone line cord.
• Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the

base and wall outlet.

• Disconnect the AC adapter for a few minutes.

Then reconnect it.

• Make sure that you are not too far from the base.

The handset doesn’t ring or
receive a page.

• The battery pack may be weak. Charge the

battery for 15-20 hours.

• The handset may be too far away from the base

unit.

• Place the base unit away from appliances or

metal objects.

Severe noise interference.

• Keep the handset away from microwave ovens,

computers, remote control toys, wireless
microphones, alarm systems, intercoms, room
monitors, fluorescent lights, and electrical
appliances.

• Move to another location or turn off the source

of interference.

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