ET-545 Cordless Telephone
(430-1045)                 Troubleshooting            Faxback Doc. # 39509


We do not expect you to have any problems with your telephone, but if you
do, the following suggestions might help.  If you still have problems,
check other phones on the same line to see if they work properly.
If they do and the problem does not seem to be with your phone service,
take the phone to your local Radio Shack store for assistance.

Problem                          Solutions

The handset does not work.       Be sure POWER is set to ON.

                                 Move the handset closer to the base.

                                 Be sure the phone line cord and
                                 AC adapter are correctly and securely
                                 connected.

                                 Be sure the battery pack is connected and
                                 charged.

                                 Fully extend the base's antenna
                                 vertically.

                                 Return the handset to the base for
                                 5 seconds, then try again.

Volume drops or you hear         Someone has picked up another phone on
unusual sounds.                  the same line.  Hang up the other phone.

Call is noisy.                   Do not place the base near appliances or
                                 large metal objects.

                                 Keep the handset away from interference
                                 sources such as computers, remote control
                                 toys, wireless microphones, wireless
                                 alarm systems, wireless intercoms and
                                 room monitors, fluorescent lights, and
                                 electrical appliances.  If the
                                 interference is severe, turn off the
                                 interfering device.

                                 Press CH to switch to another channel.

                                 Hang up and redial the number.

Phone does not dial more         Store the local area code
than 7 digits when dialing       (see "Preparation," Faxback Doc. # 39507).
from a Caller ID record.

The handset's range              Fully extend the base's antenna
                                 vertically.
decreases.

                               Return the handset to the base to recharge
                               the battery pack

                               Be sure the base's antenna is not touching
                               a metal surface.

Receiver sound flutters        Be sure the battery pack is charged.
or fades.  
                               Fully extend the base's antenna vertically.

                               Move the handset closer to the base.

Can make calls, but            Be sure POWER is set to ON.
telephone does not ring.
                               Telephone company may be using unusual
                               ringing methods.  Your telephone is
                               designed for standard straight line bridged
                               ringing.

Can receive calls, but         Set TONE/PULSE correctly for the type of
cannot make calls.             service you have.

You cannot answer/make a       Unplug and plug AC power to reset the
call and the handset sounds    automatic security access code.
an error tone when you lift
it from the base or press
TALK.

(br/km-05/14/1997)

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