AT&T Cordless Telephone MLC-6 - Manual (Page 23)

Symptom Possible Causes Possible Solutions
No ring on incoming Out of range. Move closer to base.
call, or handset makes
hissing sounds.
Retractable antenna Fully extend telescoping
not fully extended. antennas on base and
handset.
If you have more Place correct handset
than one MLC-6, in base for at least 10
wrong handset seconds.
placed in base.
System is program- Reprogram extension
med so line does not so the line rings (see
ring at extension. system documentation).
Battery pack goes Power outage or Plug base into an outlet
dead when handset is base is unplugged. not controlled by a
in base. switch.
Charge light doesn’t Battery contacts Rub battery contacts
come on when need cleaning. lightly with a soft
handset is in base. eraser. Be sure battery
contacts on handset
touch contacts on base.
Base not powered. Plug base into outlet not
controlled by switch.
Handset doesn’t Recent occurrence Remove handset from
respond to repeated of lightning or strong base and then replace
button presses. electrical interfer- for 10 seconds; or
ence.
Unplug base from AC
wall outlet for one
minute, plug back into
outlet, and place
handset on base for 10
seconds; or
Unplug line cord from
base for one minute,
then reconnect it; or
Remove handset
battery pack for one
minute, replace, and
then place handset on
base for 10 seconds.
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