System 412  (430-0460A)        Troubleshooting         Faxback Doc. # 7468

If your telephone is not operating properly, review and check the
following.  Doing so can save you time and money.

  Is the telephone properly connected?

  Is the TONE/PULSE switch set correctly?

  Be sure you have pressed the appropriate LINE button.

  If the telephone's volume level drops or if it begins to make strange
  sounds, check to see if other phones have been picked up on the same
  line.  The telephone might not operate when other phones are active on
  the same line in areas with low telephone voltage.  Hanging up the other
  phones should correct the problem.

If You Still Have Problems

Disconnect your telephone immediately!  If other phones on the same line
function properly, the problem is in the telephone or its installation.
If you are unable to locate the problem, take the telephone to your local
Radio Shack for assistance.

LIGHTNING

Your telephone has built-in protection circuits to reduce the risk of
damage from surges in (telephone and power) line current.  These
protection circuits meet or exceed the FCC requirements.  However,
lightning striking the (telephone or power) lines can damage your
telephone.

Lightning damage is not common.  Nevertheless, If you live in an area that
has frequent electrical storms, we suggest that you unplug your telephone
during storms to reduce the possibility of damage.

(LB/all-08/30/94)