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91-000353-010-000_E5640_R4.qxd 7/1/2005 12:25 PM Page 39 Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Incomplete messages Difficulty hearing messages System does not answer after correct number of rings Suggestion • If a caller leaves a very long message, part of it may be lost when the system disconnects the call after 4 minutes. • If the caller pauses for more than 7 seconds, the system stops recording and disconnects the call. • If the system's memory becomes full during a message, the system stops recording and disconnects the call. • If the caller's voice is very soft, the system may stop recording and disconnect the call. ^ • Press VOLUME on the base to increase speaker volume. • Make sure that the answering system is on (see page 24). • If Toll Saver is activated, the number of rings changes to 2 when you have new messages waiting (see page 28). • In some cases, the system may be affected by the ringing system used by the local telephone company. • If the memory is full or the system is off, the system will answer after 10 rings. "CL" flashes in message window • You need to reset the answering system clock (see page 25). System does not respond to remote commands • Make sure to enter your remote access code correctly (see page 32). • Make sure you are calling from a touch-tone phone. When you dial a number, you should hear tones. If you hear clicks, the phone is not a touch-tone telephone and cannot activate the answering system. • The answering system may not detect the remote access code while your announcement is playing. Try waiting until the announcement is over before entering the code. • There may be noise or interference on the phone line you are using. Press dial-pad buttons firmly. System does not record messages • Make sure answering system in on (see page 24). • Make sure Announce Only is off. Announcement message is not clear • When you record your announcement, make sure you speak in a normal tone of voice, about nine inches from the base. • Make sure there is no background noise (TV, music, etc.) while you are recording. 39

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Appendix
Appendix
39
Incomplete
messages
If a caller leaves a very long message, part of it may be lost when the
system disconnects the call after 4 minutes.
If the caller pauses for more than 7 seconds, the system stops
recording and disconnects the call.
If the system’s memory becomes full during a message, the system
stops recording and disconnects the call.
If the caller's voice is very soft, the system may stop recording and
disconnect the call.
Difficulty
hearing mes-
sages
Press VOLUME
^
on the base to increase speaker volume.
System does
not answer
after correct
number of
rings
Make sure that the answering system is on (see page 24).
If Toll Saver is activated, the number of rings changes to 2 when you
have new messages waiting (see page 28).
In some cases, the system may be affected by the ringing system
used by the local telephone company.
If the memory is full or the system is off, the system will answer after
10 rings.
“CL” flashes
in message
window
You need to reset the answering system clock (see page 25).
Announcement
message is not
clear
When you record your announcement, make sure you speak in a
normal tone of voice, about nine inches from the base.
Make sure there is no background noise (TV, music, etc.) while you
are recording.
System does
not respond
to remote
commands
Make sure to enter your remote access code correctly (see page 32).
Make sure you are calling from a touch-tone phone. When you dial a
number, you should hear tones. If you hear clicks, the phone is not a
touch-tone telephone and cannot activate the answering system.
The answering system may not detect the remote access code while
your announcement is playing. Try waiting until the announcement is
over before entering the code.
There may be noise or interference on the phone line you are using.
Press dial-pad buttons firmly.
Troubleshooting
Problem
Suggestion
Make sure answering system in on (see page 24).
Make sure Announce Only is off.
System does
not record
messages
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