Uniden DECT3181 manual Noise or static on the line, Installing a line filter or DSL filter

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Noise or static on the line

Interference is the most common cause of noise or static on a cordless phone. Here are some common sources of interference:

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electrical appliances, especially microwave ovens

computer equipment, especially wireless LAN equipment and DSL modems

radio-based wireless devices, such as room monitors, wireless controllers, or wireless headphones or speakers

fluorescent light fixtures (especially if they give off a buzzing noise)

other services that use your phone line, like alarm systems, intercom systems, or broadband Internet service

If static is on 1 handset or in 1	If static is on all handsets or in
location:	all locations:
- Check nearby for one of the	- Check near the base for the
common interference sources.	source of interference.
- Try moving the handset away	- Try moving the base away from
from a suspected source, or try	a suspected source, or turn off
moving the suspected source	the source if possible.
so it’s not between the handset	- If the base has an adjustable
and the base.	antenna, try raising the antenna
- There is always more noise at	so it stands straight up.
the edges of the base’s range.	- If you have any service that uses
If an Out of Range message	the phone line, you might need
displays, try moving closer to	a filter (see below).
the base.

Installing a line filter or DSL filter

Sometimes, broadband Internet services that use the telephone line

can interfere with phones. One of these services−DSL−often causes

static on telephones. A DSL filter or telephone line filter usually solves this problem. The technician who installed your DSL service might have left some filters for you; if not, call your DSL provider or look in any electronics store.

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Contents If You Contact Uniden’s Phone Number DECT3181 Series Users GuideWhats in the box? You will also findBattery pack Accessory Handset OptionsAC Adapter and Battery Specification Multirange Charger Accessory HandsetWhat’s in the manual? Important Safety InstructionsFor more details, see the Important Information section Installing Your PhoneCharge the battery Getting StartedConnect the TEL line jack to a standard telephone wall jack Setting Up the CellLink Bluetooth ConnectionConnect the telephone cord Test the connectionPress Menu/Select to display the handset’s main menu Pair your Bluetooth phonePage For more information, see the DRX312 user guide Setting Up Multirangetm ChargersTo place a Multirange charger Key name and icon What it does Understanding Your PhoneParts of the Base Base keys and how they workWhile the phone is ringing mute Speaker volumeStandby start playing messages MessagesHandset keys and how they work Parts of the HandsetHighlighted item Down one lineStandby open the menu Menu or any list selectIcon What it means Key name and iconDisplay icons and what they mean Using the Menus Then all handsets will ring Setting What it doesIf all handsets are set to OFF default Privacy Setup only affects the ring otherBanner CoilRinger Tones Personal RingCustomer service How to enter text on your phoneDial Mode Set Line ModeFrom the land line From the cell phone Using Your PhoneLearning the Basics Call waiting Using Caller ID and Redial ListsChange the volume Speaker and earpiece Ringer volume VolumeTo… Follow these steps … Downloading phonebooks into the directory Using the DirectoryOption What it does Press Menu/Select Using a phonebookFollow these steps Dial an entryCreate New Using Multi-Handset FeaturesFinding a Lost Handset Phonebook menu optionsConference calling Privacy modeExpanding your phone Intercom To… On the land line Using CellLinkCall transfer Voice message notification Using Special FeaturesDo Not Disturb DND Chain dialingAnswering System Options Ans. Setup Using the Answering SystemAns. On/off Accessing the Answering SystemCall Screen Record your personal outgoing message or greeting Switch between the two greetingsPersonalizing Your Greeting Getting Your MessagesFrom the base From a handset Screening Your CallsDialing in to your system Using the System While You’re Away from HomeProgramming a security code Remember to make a note of your new security codeUnavailable Solving ProblemsImportant Information If… Try…Announce Only Weak or hard to hear audio Noise or static on the line Installing a line filter or DSL filterHandset Base Changing from Tone to Pulse DialingDo you use a T-Coil hearing aid? Liquid damageSelect Base Unavailable Resetting and Registering HandsetsDo you have the base the handset is registered to? Yes Registering a handsetRegistering Does the handset fit in the base cradle? YesTry Say HandsetCompliance Information Page FCC Part 15 information Warrantor Uniden America Corporation Uniden Terminal equipment Radio equipmentUniden America Service Amon Carter Blvd Fort Worth, TX Other patents pending Exactly like the pictures