Uniden Answering Machine manual Troubleshooting, Symptom Suggestion

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Troubleshooting

If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first.

Symptom	Suggestion
The charge/in use LED or charge LED	• Make sure the AC adapters are plugged into each charging cradle and wall outlet.
won’t illuminate when the handset is	• Make sure both handsets are properly seated in each charging cradle.
placed in the base or charging cradle.	• Make sure the charging contacts on both handsets and charging cradles are clean.
The audio sounds weak	• Make sure that the base antenna is in a vertical position.
and/or scratchy.	• Move the handset and/or base to a different location away from metal
	objects or appliances and try again.
	• Press the select/channel key to help eliminate background noise.
	• Make sure that you are not too far from the base.
Can’t make or receive calls.	• Re-register both handsets (see page 13).
	• Check both ends of the base telephone line cord.
	• Make sure the AC adapters are plugged into both the base and wall outlet.
	• Disconnect the AC adapter for a few minutes, then reconnect it.
	• Make sure that you are not too far from the base.
	• Make sure that the base antenna is in a vertical position.
The handset doesn’t ring or	• Re-register both handsets (see page 13).
receive a page.	• The battery pack may be weak. Charge the battery for 15-20 hours.
	• The handset may be too far away from the base unit.
	• Place the base unit away from appliances or metal objects.
	• Check the battery pack to insure there is a secure connection.
	• Make sure the ringer volume isn’t “off”.

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Contents Page Page Reference Guide Contents Welcome Features Dual Handsets Controls and FunctionsBase Charging Cradle Choose the best location Setting up the PhoneDo the following steps Use only Install the rechargeable battery packs into both handsetsE T T I N G S TA R T E D Cleaning the battery charging contacts Low battery alertHandset makes good contact Connect the base unit and charging cradleFollow these simple steps to register Before Using, Register Second Handset to the Base UnitTo receive a transfer call from the second handset When to Re-register HandsetsCall Transfer Feature To transfer a call to the second handsetStandard wall plate mounting Mounting the Base Unit on a WallDirect wall mounting Caller ID options Setting Menu OptionsTo enter your Area Code Choosing the dialing modeHS2 Setting the languageHandset Off Base or Charging Cradle Making and Receiving CallsTemporarily Mute Ringer Adjusting the Handset Ringer and Earpiece VolumeHandset ringer tone and volume Earpiece volumeRedial Tone Dialing Switch overTraveling Out-of-Range Find Handsets Selecting a Different ChannelFlash and Call Waiting Voice Mail Waiting Indicator Press the mem or select/channel key Storing Phone Numbers and NamesE M O R Y D I a L I N G If you make a mistake while entering a name Steps for Entering Names and Special CharactersMemory dialing from Talk Mode Memory dialing from Standby ModeMaking Calls with Memory Dialing Chain Dialing Editing a Stored Name and/or Phone Number Replace Memory? Yes Memory01 Stored Movies Press the select/channel or delete/transfer key Erasing a Stored Name and Phone NumberStoring and Editing the RocketDial RocketDialMaking Calls with the RocketDial Deleting the RocketDial You must subscribe to Caller ID service to use this feature When the Telephone RingsCaller ID Viewing the Caller ID Message List Deleting a Caller ID message When the pointer is at YesWhen the pointer is at No Deleting Information from the Caller ID ListDisplay returns to the summary screen Long Distance calls and Area Code Setting/Cancellation Using the Caller ID ListCalling a party from the Caller ID list Storing Caller ID messages in Memory dialing To attach the beltclip Installing the BeltclipHeadset Installation Changing the Digital Security CodeBattery replacement and handling MaintenancePower Failure Symptom Suggestion TroubleshootingSevere noise interference Case Action Liquid DamageFrequency Battery InformationGeneral Information AC Adapter InformationPrecautions Installation Considerations Terminal Equipment K, L IndexAt Uniden, we’ll take care of you