Uniden TRU9485 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 adapter is plugged into the base and wall outlet.
	• Disconnect the AC adapter and reconnect.
	•	Change the Digital Security Code (see page 70).
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 70).
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 TRU9485 Contents Using your Phone Using Caller ID, Call Waiting and Redial ListsAdjusting the Ringer, Earpiece Speaker Volume Finding a Lost Handset Using Hold, Conference and TransferPrecautions Using the Answering MachineOne Year Limited Warranty Remotely Operating Your Answering Machine MaintenanceAccessibility WelcomeTerminology used in this Manual TRU9485 Features Answering Machine FeaturesProduct Overview TRU9485 Parts of the Phone Handset9. redial/pause key Parts of the Answering Machine Base 37. # keyFlash/find handset key Using the Interface Reading the Handset DisplayIcon 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 Phone Choosing the Best LocationWall Mounting the Base Direct Wall Mounting Installing the Rechargeable Battery Connecting the Base and Charging the Handset Installing the Belt Clip Connecting to the Phone LineTesting the connection Changing the Dial Mode Basic Setup Setting the Date and TimeSelecting a Language Activating Caller ID on Call Waiting and Call Waiting Deluxe Activating Personal Ring Handset onlyAdjusting the LCD contrast Activating the Key Touch ToneAdding Accessory Handsets Compatible Handsets Charge the Accessory HandsetRegistering TCX905 Accessory or Extra Handsets Registering Other Compatible HandsetsResetting the Handsets Base Unavailable Handset OnlySetting up the Phonebook Creating Phonebook EntriesEnter the name for this entry Edit Name Enter the number for this entry Edit NumberFinding a Phonebook Entry Assign this entry to a Speed Dial number Speed DialEditing Phonebook Entries Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the PhonebookErasing Phonebook Entries Deleting All Phonebook EntriesCopying Phonebook Entries to another Station Copying all the phonebook entries at once Customizing Your Phone Changing the Handset BannerSelecting a Ring Tone Handset only Melodies RingersActivating AutoTalk Handset only Activating Any Key Answer Handset onlyUsing your Phone Switching to the Handset Speakerphone during a Call Making a call from the PhonebookMaking a call with Speed Dial Using Caller ID, Call Waiting and Redial Lists Using the Caller ID ListMaking 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 Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker Volume Adjusting the Ringer VolumeAdjusting the Speaker Volume Coil Handset onlyUsing Hold, Conference and Transfer Finding a Lost HandsetPlacing a Call on Hold ConferencingTransferring a Call Answering a Transferred CallUsing Special Features Privacy ModeDo Not Disturb All Calls Muting the Ringer One Call OnlyUsing the DirectLink Feature AvailableIntercom Making a DirectLink CallExiting a DirectLink Call Making an IntercomRoom/Baby Monitor Answering an IntercomTone Dialing Switch Over Installing the Optional Headset Inuse Line Setup Base onlySeven-Digit Dialing Setting Up the Answering Machine FeaturesUsing the Answering Machine Interface Using Handset and Base MenusHandset operation Selecting the Language Your GreetingFrom the base or handset From the base From the handset To Record a PerSonal Greeting Deleting your Personal Greeting Base Only To Select aPre-recorded GreetingSetting the Number of Rings Setting the Record Time or Announce OnlyFrom the base or handset Activating the Message Alert Activating Call ScreeningUsing the Answering Machine Turning your Answering Machine On and OffReviewing Messages Answering Machine OperaIng machine asks you to confirm, press Screening Calls Recording a Conversation Recording a Voice Memo Remote Answering MAMessage Alert Remotely Operating Your Answering Machine Remote Commands Command FunctionMaintenance SpecificationsBattery Replacement and Handling Cleaning the Battery ContactsLow Battery Alert Talk and Standby TimesTroubleshooting Resetting the HandsetResetting the Handset without the Base Changing the Digital Security CodeTraveling Out of Range Common Issues Symptom SuggestionSymptom Suggestion Symptom Suggestion Liquid Damage HandsetBase Precautions 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 Memo Memo At Uniden, we’ll take care of you Please do not return this product to the place of purchaseVisit