Buzzing noise My handset CWD4900SE Cordless has suddenly developed a strong buzzing noise when pressing the line out button and answering a call, making it impossible to use it. The battery level on the display shows max. The fault seems to have developed following a power cut... Is there anything I can do to rectify? Many thanks and greetings from UK alberto

The KX-TGA711 handset can be added to the KX-TGA7160 or KX-TGA7180 system. First, make sure that the answer system is ON. (Use the button on the base or the first few steps below.) For those base units, press the Menu/OK button on the handset. Use the Up/Down arrows to navigate to Answer System. Press the right arrow to enter the sub-menu. If the system is off, turn it on. (Answer On/Answer Off will be displayed on one line. Press the right arrow to access the item.) To record a new greeting, navigate to the line 'Record Greeting' and press the right arrow. Hold the handset about 20 cm away and speak clearly into the microphone. Press Menu/OK to stop recording. Press the Hangup/End to exit and save. A faster access route would be to press 7 and then 6 after accessing the answer system menu. The directions are on page 25 of the manual, which is available from Panasonic and here: http://www.home-phones.co.uk/assets/uploaded/documents/473_7160.pdf . You can do this as a remote operation if you have enabled the feature. Press 7 to record and 9 to stop recording.

I hope this helps.

Cindy Wells

check that the end call button has been pressed on all handsets as just replacing the handset back on the charge base doesn't
disconnect the line

You can select the desired ringer patterns of the base unit and cordless

handsets. 4 patterns are available for each line. Your phone comes from

the factory set to pattern 1. Programming must be carried out

separately for the base unit and cordless handset(s).

Make sure that the base unit/cordless handset is in the standby mode.

Base Unit Handset

4 Enter the desired pattern using

the dialing buttons ((1) to (4)) for

each line. To move to another

line, press H or I.

• Each time you select a pattern, it

rings.

5 Press (ENTER).

• A beep sounds.

• To return to the standby mode,

press (EXIT).

1 Press (FUNCTION).

2 Press or until the arrow

points to "Ringer setting",

and press H.

3 Press or until the arrow

points to "Ringer pattern",

and press H.

• The current settings are displayed.

Ringer pattern

L1 L2 L3 L4
1 1 1 1

The sound can also be caused by a faulty outside line. You can bring in a different telephone (like one at your house) and see if the buzzing sound disappears. If not its either a line problem or a jack/wire problem.

The instructions are on page 76 of the user booklet: Press the answer on/off button, which is that little button with the circle and line through the top of the circle. Then press the line 1 or line 2 button. Then it should announce "Answering system is off".
By the way, Radio Shack has discontinued this model and additional handsets are not available. However, the handsets are the same as the Uniden TCX905, which are available.

Does the Phone Power Up?
1. When you pick up your GE cordless phone and press a button, the phone should beep as a confirmation that a button has been pressed. If the telephone handset does not beep, or if it does not respond to any buttons, the battery may be in need of a recharge. Verify that the cordless phone base unit is plugged in to an electrical source, then place the handset into the charging cradle. If no lights illuminate on the phone, or if charging fails to correct the issue, clean the metal charging contacts on the cordless handset and place the phone back on the charger. If it still fails to respond or to charge, the unit may need to be serviced or replaced.
Does the Battery Hold a Charge?
2. If the cordless phone charges up and appears to be ready for use but dies after only short periods of use, the internal rechargeable batteries may need to be replaced. Replacement batteries are widely available at electronics and discount retail stores. Note your phone's exact model number, as this number will be necessary when purchasing a replacement battery.
Listen for a Dial Tone
3. If the GE cordless phone powers on, and beeps when you press keys, but no dial tone is heard, one of three problems is the likely culprit. The phone's batteries may have an insufficient charge to fully power the phone, a condition that can be corrected by simply placing the phone back in the charger. If the batteries are charged, but no dial tone is heard, it is also possible that another telephone in your home or office is "off hook" or in use; verify that all telephones, fax machines and modems are securely on the hook. If there is still no dial tone, your telephone service may have been disconnected or require service by your local telephone company.
Listen for Static
4. On some GE cordless phone models, particularly older models, static may be heard if the radio signal between the handset and base unit experiences interference. Common sources of interference include unshielded electronics, appliances, and radio transmitters, as well as high-tension power lines. If your phone offers an option to change channels, try several different channels to see if the static is eliminated. If static continues to exist, or if static can be heard on wired phones sharing the same line, your telephone line may require service.
Verify Your Handset is Registered
5. Some models of GE cordless phones may display a message on the display screen that the handset needs to be registered. If this message appears, move the handset close to the base unit and press the "Prog/Mute" button near the bottom of the handset. Next, press the "Pager" button on the base unit (your handset may instruct you to perform this step). Finally, press the "Prog/Mute" button on the handset one more time to complete the registration process. Your GE cordless phone should now work correctly.The GE Cordless Phone brand is designed to deliver the conveniences of cordless home service with quality sound and features. There are many models of the GE Cordless Phone. The most current models, including the DECT 6.0, have standard features such as call waiting, caller ID, visual ring indicator, phone number memory and digital answering systems .
   
6. Before you use your GE Cordless Phone, ensure that you have all the parts. Your cordless phone package should include the phone base, a handset battery pack, a battery compartment cover, the cordless handset, a wall mount bracket, and a telephone line cord and AC power adaptor. Once you have confirmed that you have all of your parts, insert the handset battery pack into the handset and replace the battery compartment cover. Insert your telephone line cord and the AC power adapter into the phone base. The phone base identifies the telephone line as TEL LINE and the adapter as AC. Plug the phone base into the electrical socket. Place the cordless handset into the base. Allow the phone to charge for at least 16 hours before its first use. Failure to fully charge the battery before its first use will result in poor battery performance.
7. Once you have fully charged your phone, you can proceed with setting up your phone's features. If your cordless phone includes an answering system, complete this setup process first. Turn on the answering system by pressing the on/off button. The message indicator light will display. The cordless phones are defaulted to English as the selected language. To change your language preference, press the "Skip" button for two seconds. The language will change to Spanish. Next, you will set up your voice time and day stamp. While the answering system is on, press the "Answer" button on your handset for two seconds. The phone will enter the answerer mode. Press the "8" key. This will take you to the time/day setup menu. Use the number keys to set the hour and minutes. Use the volume up and down arrows to set the AM/PM. Press "#" to save. The cordless handset will also require that you give it a name. Press the "Mute" button for two seconds until the handset reads "ENTER NAME." Enter the name of the handset by using the touchtone keypad. Press the "Mute" button to save. Enter the default area code by pressing "Mute" until the phone displays "AREA CODE." Enter your three-digit area code and press the "Mute" button to save.
8. GE Cordless Phones are designed to be simple and convenient to use. To place or answer a call, press the TALK button. You can pre-dial a number by dialing the number before pressing the TALK button. When you are ready to make the call, press TALK and the phone will dial automatically. To answer a call that is waiting on the other line, press the FLASH button. If you experience call interference or bad reception while on a call, press the CHANNEL button until your line clears
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The GE Cordless Phone brand is designed to deliver the conveniences of cordless home service with quality sound and features. There are many models of the GE Cordless Phone. The most current models, including the DECT 6.0, have standard features such as call waiting, caller ID, visual ring indicator, phone number memory and digital answering systems.

Before You Start
1. Before you use your GE Cordless Phone, ensure that you have all the parts. Your cordless phone package should include the phone base, a handset battery pack, a battery compartment cover, the cordless handset, a wall mount bracket, and a telephone line cord and AC power adaptor. Once you have confirmed that you have all of your parts, insert the handset battery pack into the handset and replace the battery compartment cover. Insert your telephone line cord and the AC power adapter into the phone base. The phone base identifies the telephone line as TEL LINE and the adapter as AC. Plug the phone base into the electrical socket. Place the cordless handset into the base. Allow the phone to charge for at least 16 hours before its first use. Failure to fully charge the battery before its first use will result in poor battery performance.
Phone Setup
2. Once you have fully charged your phone, you can proceed with setting up your phone's features. If your cordless phone includes an answering system, complete this setup process first. Turn on the answering system by pressing the on/off button. The message indicator light will display. The cordless phones are defaulted to English as the selected language. To change your language preference, press the "Skip" button for two seconds. The language will change to Spanish. Next, you will set up your voice time and day stamp. While the answering system is on, press the "Answer" button on your handset for two seconds. The phone will enter the answerer mode. Press the "8" key. This will take you to the time/day setup menu. Use the number keys to set the hour and minutes. Use the volume up and down arrows to set the AM/PM. Press "#" to save. The cordless handset will also require that you give it a name. Press the "Mute" button for two seconds until the handset reads "ENTER NAME." Enter the name of the handset by using the touchtone keypad. Press the "Mute" button to save. Enter the default area code by pressing "Mute" until the phone displays "AREA CODE." Enter your three-digit area code and press the "Mute" button to save.
The Basics
3. GE Cordless Phones are designed to be simple and convenient to use. To place or answer a call, press the TALK button. You can pre-dial a number by dialing the number before pressing the TALK button. When you are ready to make the call, press TALK and the phone will dial automatically. To answer a call that is waiting on the other line, press the FLASH button. If you experience call interference or bad reception while on a call, press the CHANNEL button until your line clears.

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when you lift the handset from the cradle try pressing the line number button on the handset or answer button on the handset.

I have a manual for the cordless CWD499SE if you need info Ill be glad to scan the pages and email to you

Press the * key then the OK key within 3 seconds.