Problem
If your phone doesn't have a dial tone, use this checklist to help solve the problem.
Solution
1. Check the handset
- Ensure that the handset wire is securely plugged into the base unit.
2. Check the base unit
- Check the wire at the rear. A bad connection can be improved by removing and reinstalling the plug.
3. Check the base unit connection
- Ensure that the base unit is plugged into a voice or phone jack. It will not function if it is plugged into a data jack.