Uniden DX15686 Series manual Troubleshooting, Traveling Out-of-Range, Common Issues

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Troubleshooting

Traveling Out-of-Range

During a call, as you begin to move your handset too far from your base unit, noise increases. If you pass the range limits of the base, your call will terminate within one minute.

Common Issues

If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. If these steps do not solve your problem, please call our Customer Hotline. See back cover page for contact information.

	Symptom	Suggestion
	The charge/in use LED or	• Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the cradle and wall outlet.
	LED won't illuminate when
	LED won't illuminate when	• Make sure the handset is properly seated in the cradle.
	the handset is placed in the	• Make sure the handset is properly seated in the cradle.
	the handset is placed in the	• Make sure the charging contacts on the handsets are clean.
	cradle.
	cradle.
		• Move the handset and/or base away from metal objects or appliances and try
	The audio sounds weak and/	again.
	or scratchy.	• Press [select/channel] during a call to help eliminate background noise.
		• Make sure that the handset is not too far from the base.

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Contents Page Contents Welcome AccessibilityManual Conventions TerminologyProduct Overview Main Phone FeaturesHandsets Controls and FunctionsFind hs key Main Base UnitTEL Line jack Choosing the Best Location Installing the PhoneInstalling the Rechargeable Battery Packs into the Handsets Installing the Base Unit and Charging Cradles Modular Direct wall mounting Mounting the Base Unit on a WallHeadset Installation Installing the Belt ClipTo attach the belt clip To remove the belt clipRegister Handsets to the Main Base before Using When to Re-register Handsets Activating AutoTalk Basic SetupProgramming Your Area Code Activating Caller ID on Call Waiting HS1 onlyChoosing the Dialing Mode HS1 only Setting the Language Storing a Name and Number in Memory Using the Speed Dial MemoryNumber of times key is pressed If you make a mistake while entering a name Storing Caller ID in Speed Dial Memory Making and Receiving Calls Using Your PhoneMaking a Call from Speed Dial Memory Making a Call from the Caller ID List To cancel speed dialingTo transfer a call Transferring a CallTo receive a transfer call HS1 display onAdjusting the Earpiece Volume Selecting the Ring Tone and VolumeRedialing the Last Dialed Number Temporarily Mute RingerSelecting a Different Channel Using Call WaitingFind Handset Voice Mail Waiting Indicator Tone Dialing Switch-overTo access your voice mailbox Caller ID and Cidcw Caller ID on Call Waiting Viewing the Caller ID Message List Caller ID on Call Waiting CidcwDeleting a Caller ID message Deleting Information from the Caller ID ListDeleting all Caller ID names/numbers Press delete/transferChanging the Digital Security Code Specifications MaintenancePower Failure Talk and Standby Times Low battery alertCleaning the battery charging contacts Battery replacement and handlingCommon Issues TroubleshootingSymptom Suggestion Charge/in use LED or Traveling Out-of-RangeSymptom Suggestion Call was answered before the second ring Handset Base Liquid DamageRechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery Warning PrecautionsFCC Wants You To Know Important Safety InstructionsRadio Interference Terminal Equipment Cordless Telephone PrivacyRadio Equipment One Year Limited Warranty G, H IndexK, L O, P, QAt Uniden, we’ll take care of you