Uniden TRU 8885 SERIES owner 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

 

 

 

• Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base or the charger (if you have more than one

The charge LED won't illuminate

handset) and wall outlet.

when the handset is placed in

• Make sure the handset is properly seated in the cradle.

the cradle.

• Make sure the charging contacts on the handset and the base or the charger (if you have more

 

than one handset) are clean.

 

 

The audio sounds weak.

• Move the handset and/or base away from metal objects or appliances and try again.

• Make sure that you are not too far from the base.

 

 

 

 

• Check both ends of the base telephone line cord.

 

• Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base and wall outlet.

 

• Disconnect the AC adapter for a few minutes, and then reconnect it.

Can't make or receive calls.

• De-register the handset (see "De-register the Handset" on page 32) and register the handset

(see “Register the Handset" on page 67).

 

 

• Make sure that you are not too far from the base.

 

• Make sure the line is not in use.

 

• If an outside call is already established, you can not make another outside call.

 

 

 

• Charge the batteries in the handset for 15-20 hours by placing the handset on the base or

The handset doesn't ring or

charging cradle.

• Make sure that you are not too far from the base.

receive a page.

• De-register the handset (see "De-register the Handset" on page 32) and register the handset

 

 

(see "Register the Handset" on page 67).

 

 

Unavailable appears in

• Make sure that another handset(s) or the base is not in use, and try the phone again.

the display.

• Make sure that you are not too far from the base.

 

 

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Contents Series Owners Manual Contents Welcome Features Terminology Retrieve TAD message with Handset Remote keys Controls & FunctionsDelete message P Display and Icons Example of the standby mode displayMaking a call Animation Displays Handset onlyTalk mode Standby modeSoft Key Function HandsetDo the following steps Setting up the PhoneE T T I N G S T a R T E D Cleaning the battery charging contacts Low battery alertConnect the base unit Standard wall plate mounting Mounting the Base Unit on a WallDirect wall mounting Main Menu Options Default SettingsEntering the Menu Setting Menu OptionsUsing DirectLink Mode DirectLink Mode Handset onlyRoom/Baby Monitor Using Room/Baby MonitorSelecting a Ringer Tone Handset only Handset Setup / Base SetupDistinctive Ringer Setup Handset only Setting the Anykey Answer Handset only Setting the AutoTalk Handset OnlySelecting a Language Setting the True Banner Handset onlySetting the Key Touch Tone Handset only Adjusting the LCD ContrastRecord a Personal Outgoing Message Base Only Answering System SetupSetting the Animation Screen Handset Only Selecting Your Greeting Base only Setting a PIN CodeSetting the Record Time Setting the Ring TimeTurning the message alert tone off from a remote location Setting the Message Alert On or OffTurning the message alert tone off by pressing any key Setting the Call Screen Setting the Language of your Answering SystemSetting Day and Time Global SetupSetting the Area Code Setting Cidcw Caller ID on Call WaitingSetting the Dial Mode De-register the Handset Handset only 6CNM Making and Receiving CallsPlacing a Call on Hold Flash and Call WaitingStoring a Redial Record from the handset only Redialing a CallDeleting a Redial Record Handset only Ringer volume Adjusting the Ringer, and Earpiece and Speaker VolumeEarpiece and Speaker Volume Do Not Disturb DNDWith the base Mute MicrophoneWith the handset Traveling Out of Range Tone Dialing Switch-overOr 4-Way Conferencing Privacy ModeWhen speaking on the handset When speaking on the base Press the Store soft key, Store/Edit Name appears Locations SPD1-SPD0 Chain DialingIf you make a mistake while entering a name Steps for Entering Names and Special CharactersStore/Edit Name appears Press cid/exit key or the Back soft key Viewing the PhonebookFrom Standby Mode Making Calls Using the PhonebookFrom Talk Mode Speed DialingGNGVG/GOQT! GU Press the Copy soft key Copying Phonebook LocationsL L E R I D 4 Caller ID and Cidcw Caller ID on Call Waiting%CNNGT+ 0GY 6QVCN Viewing the Caller ID ListDeleting Information from the Caller ID List Deleting a Caller ID MessageCalling a party from the Caller ID list Using the Caller ID Message ListDeleting all Caller ID names/numbers Storing Caller ID messages in the Phonebook Long Distance calls and Area Code Setting/CancellationVolume down 4 times Call Waiting Deluxe FeaturesIntegrated Telephone Answering Device FeaturesTurning the Answering System On/Off Setting your outgoing message GreetingAnnounce only feature New Message LED Using the Answering Setup MenuRepeating a message Using your Answering SystemPlaying your messages Deleting a message Skipping a messageVoice memo From the base Recording a conversationScreening a call From the handset Remote access away from homeRemote Operation Function Remote access with the handset †/5 Remote Key FunctionHandset Expandability Connecting the ChargerExpanding Your Phone Register the Handset DirectLink call Using the DirectLink ModeFrom handset to handset or handset to the base Intercom/Call Transfer FeatureIntercom From handset to handset or to the base Call Transfer FeatureFrom the base to a handset P a N D I N G Y O U R P H O N E 7 Find Handset Changing the Digital Security CodeHeadset Installation Installing the BeltclipTo attach the beltclip To remove the beltclipPower Failure MaintenanceBattery replacement and handling AC Adapter Information Battery InformationGeneral Information Symptom Suggestion TroubleshootingSevere noise interference Symptom Suggestion Case Action Liquid DamagePrecautions Installation Considerations Terminal Equipment Memory List Memo Index Remote Operation Card Remote access away from homeTask From standby mode Main Menu Flow ChartI N M E N U F L O W C H a R T 8 Please do not Return this Product to the Place of Purchase Register Online Today
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