Brother International MFC 990cw Digital Cordless Handset Users Manual - Englis - Page 34

Chapter 4 Difficulties The cordless handset beeps during a call. You cannot make an internal call. Suggestions Come closer to the machine (base unit). The cordless handset may be too far from the machine (base unit). Your battery may be low. If you want to continue the call, transfer the call to the machine (base unit) and use the Speaker Phone key to answer. (See Transferring a call at the end of a conversation on page 13.) And then, charge the battery. (See Charging the battery on page 24.) The cordless handset or the machine you want to call to may be on an internal call or an outside call. Wait until the line is free. Check that the On/Off key on the machine (base unit) is on. Then press the You cannot register the optional cordless handset. (TALK) key on the codeless handset to go back to standby mode. Check that both the cordless handset and the machine (base unit) are in standby mode. Error messages 4 As with any sophisticated office product, errors may occur. If this happens, your cordless handset identifies the error and shows an error message. The most common error messages are shown below. You can correct most errors by yourself. If you need more help, the Brother Solutions Center offers latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com. Error Message Base Unit in use Cannot register Handset Line in use Low Battery Put handset on cradle Cause The machine (base unit) is being used for intercom calling. The machine (base unit) is being set up for cordless handset registration. The machine (base unit) is being used for Message Center functions such as OGM recording or ICM playing. You failed to register the cordless handset. Another person is on the phone line using the machine's (base unit) speaker phone or another cordless handset. The machine (base unit) is receiving faxes. The battery of the cordless handset is low. Action Wait until the line is free. Wait until the registration is finished. Wait until machine (base unit) is back in standby mode. Try to register the cordless handset again. (See Registering additional cordless handsets on page 3.) Wait until the line is free. Wait until the line is free. Charge the battery. (See Charging the battery on page 24.) 23