Uniden DSS7915+1 owner 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 LED won’t	•	Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base or the charger (if you
illuminate when the handset is		have more than one handset) and wall outlet.
placed in the cradle.	•	Make sure the handset is properly seated 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 adaptor is plugged into the base and wall outlet.
	• Disconnect the AC adaptor and reconnect.
	•	Change the Digital Security Code (see page 51).
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 51).
Severe noise interference.	•	Keep the handset away from microwave ovens, computers, remote control
		toys, wireless microphones, alarm systems, intercoms, room monitors,
		fluorescent lights, and electrical appliances.
	•	Move to another location or turn off the source of interference.

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Contents DSS7915 DSS7915+1 Contents Using Caller ID, Call Waiting and Redial Lists Using your PhoneAdjusting the Ringer, Earpiece Speaker Volume Finding a Lost Handset Using Hold, Conference and TransferPage Welcome Terminology used in this Manual Product Overview FeaturesHandset Parts of the PhoneBase Reading the Handset Display Using the InterfaceUsing the Handset Menus Using the Four-way Function KeyEntering Text from your Phone Choosing the Best Location Installing the PhoneInstalling the Rechargeable Battery Connecting the Base and Charging the Handset Testing the connection Installing the Belt ClipConnecting to the Phone Line Changing the Dial Mode Australian Model Only Activating Caller ID on Call Waiting Setting the Day & TimeInsert Activating Distinctive RingName Tag Activating the Key Touch Tone Adjusting the LCD ContrastSetting the Animation Screen Setting up Voice Mail Resetting the Voice Message Waiting Indicator Programming One-Touch Voice Mail AccessCompatible Handsets Adding Accessory HandsetsCharge the Accessory Handset Registering DSS7905 Accessory Handsets Registering DSS7805WP Compatible Handsets Resetting the HandsetsCreating Phonebook Entries Setting up the PhonebookEnter the name for this entry Edit Name Enter the number for this entryPress /flash Chain DialingAssign this entry to a Speed Dial number Speed Dial Editing Phonebook Entries Finding a Phonebook EntryErasing Phonebook Entries Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the PhonebookCopying Phonebook Entries to another Station Handset. When the transfer is completed, DONE! appearsChanging the Handset Banner Customizing Your PhoneMelodies Ringers Selecting a Ring ToneActivating Any Key Answer Activating AutoTalkFrom a cordless handset From a handset speakerphone Using your PhoneMaking a call with Speed Dial Switching to the Handset Speakerphone during a CallMaking a call from the Phonebook Using the Caller ID List Using Caller ID, Call Waiting and Redial ListsDeleting Caller ID Numbers Making a call from a Caller ID RecordFor New Zealand Model Using Call WaitingFor Australian Model Deleting a Redial Record Redialing a NumberAdjusting the Ringer Volume Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker VolumeAdjusting the Speaker Volume Coil Handset onlyPlacing a Call on Hold Using Hold, Conference and TransferFinding a Lost Handset Answering a Transferred Call ConferencingTransferring a Call Privacy Mode Using Special FeaturesMuting the Ringer One Call Only Muting the MicrophoneMaking a DirectLink Call Using the DirectLink FeatureMaking an Intercom IntercomRoom Monitor Installing the Optional Headset Tone Dialing Switch OverSpecifications MaintenanceCleaning the Battery Contacts Battery Replacement and HandlingTalk and Standby Times Low Battery AlertResetting the Handset TroubleshootingTraveling Out of Range Changing the Digital Security CodeSymptom Suggestion Common IssuesSymptom Suggestion Base Liquid DamageHandset Rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride Battery Warning PrecautionsImportant Safety Instructions Index Speed Dial Memo Memo Memo DSS7915, DSS7915+1 Corded Phone One Year Limited WarrantyUniden Australia Pty Limited/Uniden New Zealand Limited