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• When you press a button from the keypad, you should hear the
conrmation "beep" from the PM5851 or PM5855, and also the tone or
pulse (depending on your dialling method) that actually dials the number.
Try dialling more slowly and ensure you hear both of these sounds. If not try
pressing the same number again.
My handset(s) have static noise
• Try re-registering the handset to the PM5851 base unit as described in the
manual.
TELEPHONE
No dial tone
Check installation:
- Is the base power cord connected to a working outlet?
- Is the telephone line cord connected to the base unit and the wall jack?
• Disconnect the base from the wall jack and connect another phone to the
same jack. If there is no dial tone in the second phone, the problem might be
your wiring or local service.
• Is the handset out of range of the base?
• Make sure the battery is properly charged (12 continuous hours).
• Is the battery pack installed correctly?
• Did the handset beep when you pressed
TALK? Did the CHARGE/IN USE
indicator come on? The battery may need to be charged.
Dial tone is OK, but cannot dial out
• Make sure the
TONE/PULSE dialing mode is set to TONE or PULSE
according to your phone service.
Handset does not ring
• Make sure the
RINGER switch on the handset is turned to ON.
• You may have too many extension phones on your line. Try unplugging
some phones.
• See solutions for
No dial tone.
You experience static, noise, or fading in and out
• Change channels.
• Is handset out of range? Move closer to the base.
• If you hear 3 short beeps when you press
TALK, you are out of range.
• Does the base need to be relocated?
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