Uniden TRU9488 manual Common Issues, Symptom Suggestion

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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 light won’t	•	Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the charger and wall outlet.
illuminate when the handset is	•	Make sure the handset is properly seated in the cradle.
placed in the cradle.	•	Make sure the charging contacts on the 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.
Can’t make or receive calls.	•	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 using a line,
		you cannot use that line to make another outside call.
	•	Check both ends of the base telephone line cord.
	• Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base and a wall outlet.
	• Disconnect the AC adapter and reconnect.
	•	Change the Digital Security Code (see page 68).
The handset doesn’t ring or	•	Make sure that you are not too far from the base.
receive a page.	•	Charge the battery in the handset for at least 15-20 hours by placing the
		handset on the base or charging cradle.
	•	Change the Digital Security Code (see page 68).
During power failure, can't	•	Make sure to use the base corded handset to make or receive a call.
make or receive a call.	•	Make sure that TEL line cord is connected firmly.

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Contents TRU9488 Contents Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece Speaker Volume Using your PhoneUsing Caller ID, Call Waiting and Redial Lists Finding a Lost Handset Using Hold, Conference and TransferOne Year Limited Warranty PrecautionsUsing the Answering Machine Remotely Operating Your Answering Machine MaintenanceAccessibility WelcomeTerminology used in this Manual Answering Machine Features TRU9488 FeaturesProduct Overview Handset TRU9488 Parts of the Phone9. redial/pause key Flash/find handset key Parts of the Answering Machine Base37. # key Reading the Handset Display Using the InterfaceIcon Status Description Reading the Base Display 1200A Standby ScreenUsing the Four-way Function Key Using the Handset and Base MenusEntering Text from your Phone Installing the Rechargeable Battery Installing the PhoneChoosing the Best Location Charge the Cordless Handset Connecting the Base Connecting to the Phone Line Installing the Belt ClipTesting the connection Changing the Dial Mode Setting the Date and Time Basic SetupSelecting a Language Activating Caller ID on Call Waiting and Call Waiting Deluxe Activating Personal Ring Handset onlyAdjusting the Display LCD Contrast Activating the Key Touch ToneAdding Accessory Handsets Compatible HandsetsOn handset, press & hold # key for 2sec Resetting the Handsets Base Unavailable Handset OnlyCreating Phonebook Entries Setting up the PhonebookEnter the name for this entry Edit Name Enter the number for this entry Edit Number Assign this entry to a Speed Dial number Speed DialEditing Phonebook Entries Finding a Phonebook EntryStoring Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the Phonebook Erasing Phonebook Entries Deleting All Phonebook EntriesCopying Phonebook Entries to another Station Copying all the phonebook entries at onceCustomizing Your Phone Changing the Handset BannerSelecting a Ring Tone Handset only Melodies RingersActivating AutoTalk Handset only Activating Any Key Answer Handset onlyUsing your Phone Power Failure OperationCall Press /flash Chain Dialing from the Phonebook Making a call from the PhonebookMaking a Call with Speed Dial Switching to the Handset Speakerphone during a Call Using Caller ID, Call Waiting and Redial ListsUsing the Caller ID List Making a call from a Caller ID Record Deleting Caller ID NumbersUsing Call Waiting and Call Waiting Deluxe DisconnectedRedialing a Number Deleting a Redial RecordAdjusting the Speaker Volume Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker VolumeAdjusting the Ringer Volume Coil Handset onlyPlacing a Call on Hold Using Hold, Conference and TransferFinding a Lost Handset ConferencingTransferring a Call Answering a Transferred CallDo Not Disturb All Calls Using Special FeaturesPrivacy Mode Muting the Ringer One Call OnlyUsing the DirectLink Feature UnavailableExiting a DirectLink Call IntercomMaking a DirectLink Call Making an IntercomRoom/Baby Monitor Answering an IntercomTone Dialing Switch Over Inuse Line Setup Base only Installing the Optional HeadsetSeven-Digit Dialing Setting Up the Answering Machine FeaturesSelecting the Language Using the Answering Machine InterfaceUsing Handset and Base Menus Handset operationTo Record a Per Your GreetingFrom the base From the handset Sonal GreetingPre-recorded Deleting your Personal Greeting Base OnlyTo Select a GreetingSetting the Record Time or Announce Only Setting the Number of RingsFrom the base or handset Activating the Message Alert Activating Call ScreeningUsing the Answering Machine Turning your Answering Machine On and OffReviewing Messages Repeat Screening Calls Recording a Conversation Call RecordRecording a Voice Memo Remote AnsweringMessage Alert Remotely Operating Your Answering Machine Remote Commands Command FunctionSpecifications MaintenancePower Failures Battery Replacement and Handling Cleaning the Battery ContactsLow Battery Alert Talk and Standby TimesTroubleshooting Resetting the HandsetChanging the Digital Security Code Resetting the Handset without the BaseTraveling Out of Range Common Issues Symptom SuggestionSevere noise interference Symptom Suggestion Liquid Damage BasePrecautions Rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride Battery WarningImportant Safety Instructions FCC Wants You To Know Radio Interference One Year Limited Warranty Index PIN Remote access away from home Remote Operation CardTask At Uniden, we’ll take care of you Please do not return this product to the place of purchaseVisit