AT&T 1440 - Manual (Page 35)

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TELEPHONE OPERATION
PROBLEM SOLUTION
If you hear noise or • Make sure the base antenna is fully
interference when
upright.
using the phone:
• You may be out of range. Move closer to
the base.
• Press and release to change to
another of the 30 channels available. If
noise is exceptionally loud,move closer
to the base before changing channels.
• Household appliances plugged into the
same circuit as the base can sometimes
cause interference. Try moving the
appliance or the base to another outlet.
• Using the handset near household
appliances (microwaves,computers,
television,stereos,etc.) can sometimes
cause interference. Move away from
appliances while using the handset.
• The layout of your home or office might
be limiting the operating range. Try
moving the base to another location,
preferably on an upper floor.
• If the buttons don’t work,try placing the
handset in the base for at least 15
seconds.
PROBLEM SOLUTION
If you hear other calls • Press to change to another
while using your channel.
phone: • Disconnect the base from the modular
jack and plug in a corded telephone. If
you still hear other calls,the problem is
probably in your wiring or local service.
Call your local telephone service
company.
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