Appendix 
93
Troubleshooting
 f Eliminate any background noise. Noise from a television, radio or other 
appliances might cause the phone to not dial out properly. If you cannot 
eliminate the background noise, rst try muting the cordless handset 
before dialing, or dialing from another room with less background noise.
 f If other phones in your home are having the same problem, contact your 
telephone service provider (charges might apply).
My cordless handset isn’t performing normally.
 f Make sure you plug the power cord securely into the telephone base. Plug the 
power adapter into a dierent, working electrical outlet without a wall switch.
 f Move the cordless handset closer to the telephone base. You might have 
moved out of range.
 f Reset the telephone base. Unplug the electrical power. Wait for 15 seconds, 
then plug it back in. Allow up to one minute for the cordless handset and 
telephone base to reset.
 f Other electronic products such as HAM radios and other DECT phones, can 
cause interference with your cordless phone. Try installing your phone as 
far away as possible from these types of electronic devices.
Out of range OR No pwr at base appears on my cordless handset.
 f Ensure you plug the telephone base in properly and the power is on.
 f Place the cordless handset in the telephone base for one minute to allow 
the cordless handset and base to synchronize.
 f Move the cordless handset closer to the telephone base. You might have 
moved out of range.
 f Reset the telephone base. Unplug the electrical power. Wait for 15 seconds, 
then plug it back in. Allow up to one minute for the cordless handset and 
telephone base to reset.
 f Other electronic products such as HAM radios and other DECT phones, can 
cause interference with your cordless phone. Try installing your phone as 
far away as possible from these types of electronic devices.
The batteries do not hold a charge.
 f If the cordless handset is in the telephone base or charger and the charge 
light is not on, refer to The charge light is o (page 96).
 f Charge the battery in the cordless handset for at least 10 hours. For 
optimum daily performance, return the cordless handset to the telephone 
base or charger when not in use.
 f If the battery is depleted, it might take approximately 30 minutes to 
charge the handset before it shows Low battery. Refer to the table on 
page 9 for details.
 f You might need to purchase a new battery. Please refer to Battery 
installation and charging in this user’s manual on pages 9-10.