User's Manual
Appendix 
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 
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Problem(s)  Tip(s) 
No dialing tone 
• 
Check your phone connections. 
• 
The handset may be out of range. Move closer. 
Signal icon flashing 
• 
The handset may be out of range. Move closer. 
• 
If the handset displays Unregistered, register the handset. See 
page 15. 
Registration fails 
continuously 
• 
Your base memory may be full. Delete an un-used handset and try 
again. See page 50. 
No parking tone 
• 
The handset may not be placed properly on the cradle. Try again. 
• 
Charging contacts may be dirty. Disconnect the power supply first 
and then clean contacts with a damp cloth. 
Handset on the 
charger does not 
charge 
• 
Check that the batteries are inserted correctly. 
• 
Make sure the handset is placed properly on the charger. The 
battery icon animates while charging. 
• 
Batteries may be defective. Purchase new ones from your dealer. 
No display 
• 
Check that the batteries are charged. 
• 
Check the power and phone connections. 
Bad audio 
(crackles, echo, 
etc.) 
•  The handset may be nearly out of range. Move closer to the base. 
• 
The phone may be receiving interference from nearby electrical 
appliances. Move the base. 
• 
The phone may be at a location with thick walls. Move the base. 
Handset does not 
ring 
•  Check that the handset ringer is turned on. See page 35. 
Caller ID does not 
display 
• 
Service may not be activated. Check with your service provider. 
• 
The caller’s information may be withheld or is unavailable. 
Cannot make / 
answer a 2nd call 
• 
Service may not be activated. Check with your service provider. 
• 
Check that the recall selection is correct. See page 38. 










