ET-545 Cordless Telephone

(430-1045)                 Troubleshooting            Faxback Doc. # 39509





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 the phone to your local Radio Shack store for assistance.



Problem                          Solutions



The handset does not work.       Be sure POWER is set to ON.



                                 Move the handset closer to the base.



                                 Be sure the phone line cord and

                                 AC adapter are correctly and securely

                                 connected.



                                 Be sure the battery pack is connected and

                                 charged.



                                 Fully extend the base's antenna

                                 vertically.



                                 Return the handset to the base for

                                 5 seconds, then try again.



Volume drops or you hear         Someone has picked up another phone on

unusual sounds.                  the same line.  Hang up the other phone.



Call is noisy.                   Do not place the base near appliances or

                                 large metal objects.



                                 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.



                                 Press CH to switch to another channel.



                                 Hang up and redial the number.



Phone does not dial more         Store the local area code

than 7 digits when dialing       (see "Preparation," Faxback Doc. # 39507).

from a Caller ID record.



The handset's range              Fully extend the base's antenna

                                 vertically.

decreases.



                               Return the handset to the base to recharge

                               the battery pack



                               Be sure the base's antenna is not touching

                               a metal surface.



Receiver sound flutters        Be sure the battery pack is charged.

or fades.  

                               Fully extend the base's antenna vertically.



                               Move the handset closer to the base.



Can make calls, but            Be sure POWER is set to ON.

telephone does not ring.

                               Telephone company may be using unusual

                               ringing methods.  Your telephone is

                               designed for standard straight line bridged

                               ringing.



Can receive calls, but         Set TONE/PULSE correctly for the type of

cannot make calls.             service you have.



You cannot answer/make a       Unplug and plug AC power to reset the

call and the handset sounds    automatic security access code.

an error tone when you lift

it from the base or press

TALK.



(br/km-05/14/1997)