Uniden 986-2 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

Make sure the AC adapters are plugged into each charging cradle and wall

charge LED won't illuminate

outlet.

when the handset is placed in

Make sure both handsets are properly seated in each charging cradle.

the main base or charging

Make sure the charging contacts on both handsets are clean.

cradle.

 

 

 

The audio sounds weak and/or

Move the handset and/or main base to a different location away from metal

scratchy.

objects or appliances and try again.

 

Press the select/channel key to help eliminate background noise.

 

Make sure that the handset is not too far from the main base.

 

 

Can't make or receive calls.

Re-register both handsets (see page 14).

 

Check both ends of the telephone line cord.

 

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

 

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

 

Make sure that the handset is not too far from the main base.

 

 

The handset doesn't ring or

Re-register both handsets (see page 14).

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 main base unit.

 

• Place the main base unit away from appliances or metal objects.

 

• Check the battery pack to insure there is a secure connection.

 

• Make sure ringer volume isn’t set to turned off.

 

 

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Contents Page Page Quick Reference Guide Paso Conexión a la línea telefónica Contents Welcome Features Controls and Functions HandsetsMain Base Unit Extra Charging Cradle for Second Handset Setting up the Phone Choose the best locationDo the following steps Install the rechargeable battery packs into both handsets Getting Started Low battery alert Cleaning the battery charging contactsConnect the main base unit and charging CradleRegister Handsets to Main Base Before Using Follow these simple steps to registerTo transfer a call to the second handset When to Re-register HandsetsCall Transfer Feature To receive a transfer call from the second handsetSetting Menu Display Options Caller ID optionsEntering Your Area Code Choosing the dialing mode Setting the languageMaking and Receiving Calls Talk/flash ToneEarpiece volume Adjusting the Handset Ringer and Earpiece VolumeHandset ringer tone and volume Temporarily Mute RingerTone Dialing Switch-over RedialTraveling Out-of-Range Selecting a Different Channel Find HandsetsFlash and Call Waiting Voice Mail Waiting Indicator Storing Phone Numbers and Names in Memory Dial DisplayedPress the memory or select/channel key. Store Number is Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters If you make a mistake while entering a nameMemory dialing from Standby Mode Making Calls with Memory DialingMemory dialing from Talk Mode Chain DialingEditing a Stored Name and/or Phone Number Replace Memory? Yes Memory01 Stored Movies Erasing a Stored Name and Phone Number Press the select/channel or delete/transfer keyRocketDial Storing and Editing the RocketDialMaking Calls with the RocketDial Deleting the RocketDialWhen the Telephone Rings Caller ID and Cidcw Caller ID on Call WaitingViewing the Caller ID Message List Deleting a Caller ID message When the pointer is at NoDeleting Information from the Caller ID List Deleting all Caller ID names/numbersWhen the pointer is at Yes Using the Caller ID List Long Distance calls and Area Code Setting/CancellationCalling a party from the Caller ID list Storing Caller ID messages in Memory dialing To attach the beltclip Installing the BeltclipChanging the Digital Security Code To remove the beltclipHeadset Installation Battery replacement and handlingPower Failure Troubleshooting Symptom SuggestionUnavailable message is Liquid Damage Case ActionBattery Information General InformationAC Adapter Information Precautions Before you read anything else, please observe the followingInstallation Considerations Terminal Equipment Radio Equipment Index K, LMemo At Uniden, we’ll take care of you

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