User's Manual
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Causes of poor reception
• Aluminum siding.
• Foil backing on insulation.
• Heating ducts and other metal construction can shield radio signals.
• You are too close to appliances such as microwaves, stoves, computers, etc.
• Atmospheric conditions, such as strong storms.
• Base is installed in the basement or lower oor of the house.
• Base is plugged into an AC outlet with other electronic devices.
• Baby monitor is using the same frequency.
• Handset battery is low.
• You are out of range of the base.
The Digital Answering Machine will not turn on
• Check the power supply is connected.
• Conrm the answering machine status (
/ ) by pressing ANS.
The Digital Answering Machine is not recording incoming or outgoing messages
• The memory may be full (“FL” will show on the display). Delete messages
from your mailboxes.
• If the machine will not record incoming messages, check to make sure the
Announce Only function is not activated.
I cannot access the Digital Answering Machine from a remote line
• Make sure the remote access code number is correct.
• Make sure you dial # and enter the access code before the recording beep
sounds.
• If you are using a cell phone, the key dial tone duration may not be long
enough to trigger the machine’s settings. For certain cell phone models,
settings might need to be changed (consult your cell phone’s user manual
for more information).
To keep your telephone working and looking good, follow these guidelines:
• Avoid putting the phone near heating appliances and devices that
generate electrical noise (for example, motors or uorescent lamps).
• Do not expose to direct sunlight or moisture.
• Avoid dropping the phone, and other rough treatment to the phone.
• Clean the phone with a soft cloth.
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