Uniden DXI665 important safety instructions Troubleshooting, Problem Suggestion

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Troubleshooting

If your DXI665 Cordless Telephone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps. If you are still unable to resolve the problems, contact Uniden Customer Service at (800) 297-1023, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central, Monday through Friday.

Problem

Suggestion

Charge light won’t come on when Handset is placed in Base Unit.

Audio sounds weak and/or scratchy.

Can’t make or receive calls.

Handset doesn’t ring or receive a page.

Hear only continuous static from Handset and phone will not turn off.

Make sure AC Adapter is plugged into the Base Unit and wall outlet.

Make sure Handset is properly seated in Base Unit.

Make sure that the charging contacts on the Handset and Base Unit are clean.

Make sure that the Base Unit antenna is fully extended and vertical.

Move the Handset and/or Base Unit to different locations and try again.

Press the chan/delete key to select another channel.

Check both ends of the Base Unit telephone line cord.

Make sure the AC Adapter is plugged into the Base Unit and wall outlet.

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

Nickel-Cadmium battery pack may be weak. Charge the battery on the Base Unit for 15–20 hours.

Extend the Base Unit antenna vertically.

The Handset may be too far away from the Base Unit.

Place the Base Unit away from noise sources.

The Digital Security Code may be erased. Set the Digital Code.

The power has been interrupted during a call.

Restore power to the Base Unit. Make sure the phone is not plugged into an outlet controlled by a wall switch.

If a power failure has occurred and power will be out for some time, remove the battery from the Handset. This will prevent the battery from completely discharging.

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Contents Contents Page Important Safety Instructions Battery Safety Precautions Privacy Introduction FeaturesIncluded with the DXI665 Telephone Line Problems Important Electrical ConsiderationsRange More Than One Cordless Telephone Radio InterferenceInstallation Selecting a LocationTelephone Line Outlets Applying Power to the Base Unit Connecting the Telephone CordsDesk or Tabletop Installation Standard Wall Plate Mounting Wall InstallationDirect Wall Mounting 15/16 PULSE-TONE DC Setting the Handset Retainer Setting Up Your Phone Installing the Handset Battery PackExtending the Base Unit Antenna Page Cleaning the Battery Contacts Initial Battery Charging Charging the Battery PackContinuous Battery Charging Low Battery IndicatorAdjusting Ringer Controls Setting the Pulse/Tone SwitchBase Volume Controls Automatic Digital Code Security Entering the Local Area Code Area Code817 Setting Caller ID on Call WaitingAutotalk OFF ON-1 OFF-0 Setting the AutoTalk FeatureAutotalk OFF ON-1 OFF-0 Autotalk OFF ON-1OFF-0 Making Calls Using Your DXI665 HandsetReceiving Calls CallingRedialing the Last Number Called Using the Flash Key with Call WaitingCaller ID Display Using Caller IDCalling the Displayed Number Viewing Calls in MemoryDeleting Caller ID messages Programming the DXI665 Handset Storing a Caller ID memory number in Dial MemoryEntering a Number in Dial Memory NAME? Editing and Deleting Numbers in Dial Memory Calling a Number Stored in MemoryBob Jones Making and Receiving Calls Using the DXI665 Base UnitDo the following What happens Using Mute, Flash, Page/FindStoring a Number Programming the DXI665 BasePause Storing a Mixed NumberDialing a Number Using the Base Unit Chain DialingErasing a Stored Number Problem Suggestion TroubleshootingBase Unit SpecificationsOne-Year Limited Warranty Page Precautions Base Unit Controls and Keys Page Covered under one or more of the following U.S. patents