Tip 1 of 8

Try raising the inbound volume by pressing VOL+ several times while you’re on a call. Your handset will emit a double beep when the maximum volume level is reached.

 

Tip 2 of 8

If you are having trouble hearing on the handset, try replacing the handset cord.

 

Tip 3 of 8

Make sure your call is not on HOLD.

To take a call off hold, press the appropriate LINE button.

 

Tip 4 of 8

When 2 or more phones are in use at the same time, your ability to hear and/or be heard can be limited. Hang up any extension phones that are currently active.

 

Tip 5 of 8

You may have a defective telephone cord. Try replacing cord between the jack and telephone base.

 

Tip 6 of 8

If you have connected the corded telephone to a phone jack that has not been used before, or that has not been used recently, there may be problems with this jack that you are not aware of. You can connect a different telephone to the jack for confirmation that it is working. Use a telephone jack that you know is in proper working order.

 

Tip 7 of 8

You may have a line problem. To test for a line problem, test your unit at another location. If your unit works properly at the other location, contact your local telephone company.

 

Tip 8 of 8

You may need to reset the base unit. Complete the following steps:

Step 1: Disconnect the power cord and remove the battery from telephone base.

Step 2: Wait a few minutes, then install the battery and connect the power cord. Resume normal operation of your telephone.