BellSouth PID99 - Manual (Page 12)

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T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G T I P S
C a l l c a n n o t b e c o n n e c t e d e v e n i f d i a l e d c o r re c t l y.
• Check to confirm that the dialing mode of Pulse or Tone is
set properly.
T h e u n i t d o e s n o t r i n g .
• The Ringer selector is set to Off. Set to High or Low.
• If there are several other telephones on the same line, try disconnecting
some of the other telephones. Having too many telephones connected
can also create problems such as low ringer volume or impaired sound
quality during calls.
C a l l e r I D i n f o r m a t i o n d o e s n o t d i s p l a y w h e n t h e p h o n e r i n g s .
• Wait until the phone rings twice before answering.
• Make sure BellSouth has activated your Caller ID service.
I n f o r m a t i o n d o e s n o t d i s p l a y w h e n a C a l l Wa i t i n g
c a l l c o m e s i n .
• You must subscribe to Call Waiting Caller ID service for this feature
to work. Call BellSouth to confirm you have signed up for Call Waiting
Caller ID service.
W h e n y o u re c e i v e a c a l l t h e d i s p l a y s h o w s
U N K N O W N C A L L E R o r P R I VAT E C A L L E R .
• In some calling areas, the name display service may not be available or
the calling party has blocked the Caller ID data from being transferred
with the call.
T h e re i s n o d i a l t o n e o n t h e t e l e p h o n e .
• Check all cords to make sure that all connections are secure.
• Unplug the telephone and connect it to another modular jack. If it still
does not work, and other telephones in your home are working, the
problem is with this telephone.
T h e L C D d i s p l a y i s d i m .
• Adjust the contrast control using the DELETE and DIAL keys to darken
the display. See the DISPLAY CONTRAST section on Page 20 of this
manual for instructions.
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D A T E A N D T I M E
When not showing Caller ID information, the current Date and Time will
appear on the display. There is no need to enter the date and time as it
is transmitted automatically when Caller ID data is sent from BellSouth.
After receiving the first call, the current Date and Time will be entered and
will automatically appear on the display.
D I S P L A Y C O N T R A S T
To adjust the contrast of the screen display, press and hold the DIAL key
while repeatedly pressing the DELETE key to cycle through the contrast
settings. Release the DIAL key to confirm the setting.
Important: Do not press and hold the DELETE key without pressing the DIAL
key. You could accidentally erase all the Caller ID entries if you press only
the DELETE key.
B A T T E R Y R E P L A C E M E N T
Replace all three “C” size alkaline batteries when the display flashes
LOW BATTERY. Use only high quality alkaline batteries for full operation of
telephone features. (Batteries last for about one year, depending upon use).
• Remove the battery door.
• Remove the existing batteries and install three new "C" size alkaline
batteries. Make sure to match the "+" and "-" of the batteries with
the diagram inside the compartment.
• Put the cover back in its position and push gently until you hear the
door snap securely into place.
• Batteries typically last about one year depending upon use.