Radio Shack 5.8 GHz Multi-Handset Expandable Cordless Telephone with Digital Answerer - Manual (Page 69)

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If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these
simple steps first.
Symptom Suggestion
The CHARGE LED won’t
illuminate when the handset
is placed in the cradle.
• Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the
base or the charger (if you have more than one
handset) and wall outlet.
• Make sure the handset is properly seated in the
cradle.
• Make sure the charging contacts on the handset
are clean.
The audio sounds weak.
• Move the handset and/or base to a different
location away from metal objects or appliances
and try again.
• 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
are plugged in.
• Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the
base and wall outlet.
• Disconnect the AC adapter for a few minutes,
and then reconnect it.
• De-register the handset (see “De-register the
Handset (Handset Only)” on page 29) and
register the handset (see “Register the Handset
to the Base” on page 51).
• Make sure that you are not too far from the
base.
• Make sure the line is not in use.
• If an outside call is already established, you
cannot make another outside call.
The handset doesn’t ring or
receive a page.
• Charge the batteries in the handset for 15-20
hours by placing the handset on the base or
charging cradle.
• Make sure that the handset is not too far from
the base.
• Place the base unit away from appliances or
metal objects.
• De-register the handset (see “De-register the
Handset (Handset Only)” on page 29) and
register the handset (see “Register the Handset
to the Base” on page 51).
• Make sure you are using the correct dialing
mode.