ET-542 All-Weather 25-Channel Cordless Telephone
(430-1052)                 Troubleshooting            Faxback Doc. # 46511

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 your
phone to your local RadioShack store for assistance.

Problem:  The handset does not work.

Solutions:

  Move the handset closer to the base.

  Place the base's antenna in a vertical position.

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

  Be sure the battery is properly installed and securely connected.

  Be sure the battery charged.

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

Problem: Volume drops or you hear unusual sounds.

Solution:  Someone has picked up another phone on the same line.  Hang
           up the other phone.

Problem:  Call is noisy.

Solutions:

  Press CH to switch to another channel.

  Do not install the base near appliances or large metal objects.

  Hand up and redial the number.

  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.

Problem:  The handset's range decreases.

Solutions:

  Place the base's antenna in a vertical position.

  Return the handset to the base and recharge the battery.

Problem:  Receiver sound flutters or fades.

Solutions:  

  Move the handset closer to the base,

  Place the base's antenna in a vertical position.

  Be sure the battery is charged.

Problem:  Can make calls, but telephone does not ring.

Solutions:  

  The handset's ringer might be off. Press and hold RINGER ON/OFF for
  about 2 seconds until a short beep sounds.  (See "Turning On/Off the
  Ringer" in Faxback Doc. # 46509.)

  The telephone company might be using unusual ringing methods.  Your 
  telephone is designed for standard straight line bridged ringing.

Problem:  Can receive calls, but cannot make calls.  

Solution:  Set TONE/PULSE for the type of service you have. 

Problem:  You cannot answer/make a call and the handset sounds an error
          tone when you lift it from the base or press TALK.

Solution:  The phone might be receiving interference from another RF 
           signal; or, if the handset is away from the base during a long
           period of AC power failure, the phone might lose its security 
           access protection code.  Return the handset to the base for 5
           seconds, then try again.

(LB/sm 2/27/98)

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