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Troubleshooting
Problem Suggestion
The battery does not
charge in the handset
or the handset battery
is not charging
.
Make sure the handset is placed in the telephone base correctly. The CHARGE light on the
handset should be on.
If you attach the transparent image cover, make sure it is on correctly. If it is not, the handset
may not charge when placed in the telephone base.
Remove and reinstall the battery, then charge for up to 16 hours.
If the handset is in the telephone base but the CHARGE light on the handset is not on, refer
to The CHARGE light is off in this section.
It may be necessary to purchase a new battery. Please refer to the Battery section (page 33)
of this user’s manual.
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The CHARGE light is
off.
Clean the charging contacts on the handset and telephone base each month using a pencil
eraser or a dry non-abrasive fabric.
Make sure the power adapter and telephone line cord are plugged in correctly and securely.
If you attach the transparent image cover, make sure it is on correctly. If it is not, the handset
may not charge when placed in the telephone base.
Unplug the power adapter. Wait for 15 seconds before plugging it back in. Allow up to one
minute for the handset and telephone base to reset.
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There is no dial tone. First, try all the above suggestions.
Move the handset closer to the telephone base. It might be out of range.
The telephone line cord might be malfunctioning. Try installing a new telephone line cord.
Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone wall jack and connect a different telephone.
If there is no dial tone on this telephone either, the problem is in your wiring or local service.
Contact your local telephone company.
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