ET-683 900-MHz 2-Line Speakerphone with Caller ID/Call Waiting
(430-0683)                 Troubleshooting            Faxback Doc. # 57073

We do not expect you to have any problems with your phone, but if you do, 
the following suggestions might help.

Problem                            Suggestion

The phone does not work or         Be sure the base's phone line cord and 
works poorly.                      AC adapter are correctly and securely
                                   connected.

                                   Be sure the handset's battery pack is
                                   connected and charged.

                                   Return the handset to the base for a 
                                   few seconds to reset the security 
                                   access-protection code.

The display flashes slowly when    Be sure the battery pack in the handset
the handset is faceup on the base. is properly connected.

The handset stops working or       Move the handset closer to the base.
works poorly during a call.
                                   Lift the base's antenna to a vertical 
                                   position.

                                   Be sure the handset's battery pack is 
                                   charged.  (If the battery power is too 
                                   low, it will not light the Low Battery
                                   indicator on the display.

Low volume or unusual sounds.      Someone has picked up another phone on 
                                   the same line. Hang up the other phone.

Severe noise interference.         Keep the handset and base away from 
                                   computers, remote control toys,
                                   wireless microphones, alarm systems, 
                                   intercoms, room monitors, fluorescent 
                                   lights, and electrical appliances.

                                   Move to another location or turn off 
                                   the source of interference.

                                   Hang up and redial the number.

The phone cannot be operated       Lift the base's antenna to a vertical
at a useful distance from the      position.
base because the signal becomes
weak or noisy (handset's range     Be sure neither antenna is touching a
has decreased).                    Metal surface.

                                   Recharge the battery pack.

The handset battery pack does      Check the charging contacts on the 
not charge.                        Handset and base.  If they are dirty, 
                                   clean them with a pencil eraser.

                                   Be sure the battery pack is connected 
                                   correctly.

                                   Be sure the handset is properly seated 
                                   on the base.

                                   Replace the battery pack (see 
                                   "Replacing the Battery Pack" in Faxback
                                   Doc. # 57074).

Handset does not ring or receive   Lift the base's antenna to a vertical
a page.                            Position.

                                   Move the handset closer to the base.

                                   Move the handset and base away from 
                                   other electrical devices.

                                   Recharge the battery pack.

                                   If the base loses power while the
                                   handset is off of it, the security 
                                   access-protection code might change.  
                                   Restore power to the base, then place 
                                   the handset back on the base and leave
                                   it there for a few seconds.

You have an incoming call, but     Let the phone ring twice before you 
do not receive any caller ID       answer so the system has time to record 
information.                       the Caller ID information.

                                   Check that the system is correctly and 
                                   securely connected.

                                   Call your phone company to verify that 
                                   your Caller ID service is active.

If you still have problems, disconnect the phone.  If other phones on the 
same line work properly, the fault is in this phone or its installation.  
If you cannot find the problem, take your phone to your local RadioShack 
store for assistance.

(BR-EB 10/15/99)

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