General, Operations – Panasonic kx-fmc230 User Manual
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Operations
When a function does not work, check here before
requesting help
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General
PROBLEM
CAUSE & REMEDY
I cannot make and receive calls.
•The power cord or telephone line cord is not connected. Check the
connections {see page 21).
1 cannot make calls.
•The dialing mode setting is wrong. Check the setting and change
to TONE or PULSE (see page 42).
The main unit does not work.
• Disconnect the unit from the telephone line and connect the line to
a known working telephone. If the working telephone operates
properly, call your service center to have the unit repaired. If the
working telephone does not operate properly, contact your
telephone company.
The handset does not work.
•Check the settings (see pages 27 and 28).
•Charge the battery fully (see pages 27 and 28).
•Clean the charge contacts and charge again (see page 115).
The main unit does not ring.
•The ringer volume is set to OFF. Adjust to a suitable level (see
page 29).
The handset does not ring.
•The rinqer volume is set to OFF. Press [LOUD/RINGER] when the
TALK/BATT LOW indicator light is off.
The REDIAL/PAUSE button does
not function properly.
• If this button is pressed during dialing, a pause will be inserted. If
pressed immediately after a dial tone is obtained, the last number
dialed wilt be redialed.
The receive mode does not function
as explained on pages 56 and 57.
•A distinctive ringing pattern is set (see page 66).
During programming, 1 cannot enter
the fax activation code or the
remote TAM activation ID.
•Whole or part of the number is the same as another code or ID.
Change the number (see pages 62 and 68).
An alarm tone sounds when you
press [TALK 1 or [INTERCOM 1.
•You are too far from the main unit. Move closer and try again.
• Place the handset on the main unit and try again.
•The power cord is disconnected. Plug in the power cord.
An alarm tone sounds continuously
while using the handset.
• Move closer to the main unit quickly, or the call will be terminated
within 60 seconds.
•The power cord is disconnected. Plug in the power cord.
Static, sound cuts in/out, fades.
Interference from other electrical
units.
• Locate the handset and the main unit away from electrical
appliances.
•Move closer to the main unit.
• Raise the main unit antenna.
• Press [CH] to change the channel.
The unit stops working during
operation.
• Place the handset on the main unit and disconnect the power cord
to reset the unit. Connect the power cord, then try again.
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