[. . . ] 37 . 38 www. vtechphones. com NEED HELP? This book has all the feature operations and troubleshooting you need to install and operate your new VTech innovative and feature-rich telephone . Please take the time to review it thoroughly to ensure proper installation . You can also visit our website at www . vtechphones . com for support, shopping, and everything new at VTech . In Canada, please visit www . vtechcanada . com VTech toll free 1(800)595-9511 In Canada, dial 1(800)267-7377 Getting started Before you begin Parts checklist: 1 . [. . . ] Refer to the Installation section (page 7) of this user's manual to set the dial mode . · If other telephones in your home are having the same problem, the problem is in the wiring or local service . Noise from a television, radio or other electrical appliances may cause the telephone to not dial out properly . If you cannot eliminate the background noise, try muting the handset before dialing, or dialing from another room in your home with less background noise . · Make sure the power cord is securely plugged into the base unit . Plug the power cord into a different working outlet not controlled by a wall switch . · Other electronic products can cause interference with your cordless telephone . Try installing it away from these types of electronic devices: wireless routers, radios, radio towers, pager towers, cellular telephones, intercoms, room monitors, televisions, personal computers, kitchen appliances and other cordless telephones . My handset beeps four times and isn't performing normally . 2 www. vtechphones. com Troubleshooting Problem CAN'T CONNECT displays on my handset . Suggestion · Move the handset closer to the base unit . · Other electronic products can cause interference with your cordless telephone . Try installing your telephone away from these types of electronic devices: wireless routers, radios, radio towers, pager towers, cellular telephones, intercoms, room monitors, televisions, personal computers, kitchen appliances and other cordless telephones . · Be sure to use the AC power adapter provided with your telephone . For optimum daily performance, return the handset to the base unit when not in use . · It may be necessary to purchase a new battery, please refer to the section on Installing Handset Battery on page 4 of this user's manual . Please refer to the Warranty Statement on page 32 of this user's manual . The battery does not hold a charge . Additional information www. vtechphones. com 2 Troubleshooting Problem I get noise, static, or weak signals even when I'm near the base unit . Suggestion · Press the CHAN button while on a call until the interference has been eliminated . · Other electronic devices can cause interference with your cordless telephone . Try installing your telephone away from these types of electronic devices: wireless routers, radios, radio towers, pager towers, cellular telephones, intercoms, room monitors, televisions, personal computers, kitchen appliances and other cordless telephones . · Microwave ovens operate on the same frequency as your telephone . It is normal to experience static on your telephone while the microwave oven is in operation . Do not install this telephone in the same outlet or near the microwave oven . · If your telephone is plugged in with a modem or surge protector, plug the telephone (or modem/surge protector) into a different location . If the problem is solved, have your telephone moved away from the modem until there is no static or noise, or use a different surge protector . The telephone will likely get better reception when installed in a higher location . [. . . ] ou will be gien the oppotunit to coect the poble an the telephone copan is equie to ino ou o ou ight to file a coplaint with the FCC. ou telephone copan a ake changes in its acilities, equipent, opeation, o poceues that coul aect the pope unctioning o this pouct. The telephone company is required to notify you if such changes are planned . If this product is equipped with a corded or cordless handset, it is hearing aid compatible . [. . . ]