Uniden ELBT 585 owner manual Troubleshooting, Symptom Suggestion

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Troubleshooting

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 at 1-800-297-1023. (Mon - Fri 7 am to 7 pm, Sat/Sun 9 am to 5 pm, CST. Phone support is closed on holidays.)

Symptom

Suggestion

 

 

The charge LED won't

• Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base or the charger (if you have more than one handset)

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.

 

 

 

 

• Make sure that you are not too far from the base.

 

• Make sure the line is not in use. If an out call is already using a line, you cannot use that line to make

 

another outside call.

Can't make or receive calls.

• 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 the backup battery and reconnect.

 

• Change the Digital Security Code (see page 15).

 

 

 

• Make sure that you are not too far from the base.

The handset doesn't ring or

• Charge the battery pack in the handset for 10 hours by placing the handset on the base or charging

receive a page.

cradle.

 

• Change the Digital Security Code (see page 15).

 

 

 

• Keep the handset away from microwave ovens, computers, remote control toys, wireless microphones,

Severe noise interference.

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 Series Owners Manual Contents Features WelcomeAccessibility TerminologyControls & Functions 28 29 30 31 Setting up the Phone For maximum rangeBattery Backup Feature Install the power backup battery in the baseInstall the rechargeable battery pack Low battery alert Cleaning the battery charging contactsConnect the base and charge the handset Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall Standard wall plate mountingExpanding Your Phone Backwards/Forwards CompatibilityConnect the expansion handsets charger Register the ELX500 expansion handset to main base Installing the Holster Changing the Digital Security CodeOptional Headset Installation Installing Unidens Cordless Telephone Customization ToolTo PC To the USB jack Using the Interface Example of the standby mode display HandsetSub-LCD BaseDisplay Icons Icon DescriptionStandby mode Talk modeSoft Key Function HandsetPress menu/select Entering text Main Menu Options Your phone has various main menu optionsSystem Setup Menu System SetupLCD Contrast For Base Handset or BaseBanner Display Handset only Key Touch ToneAny Key Answer Handset only Call Privacy Language For BaseUnique ID Handset only Global Setup Date and TimeCall Waiting Area CodeDial Mode Setting the Ringer Options Ringer ToneVibrate All Handset Only Unique Ring Base OnlyCall Vibrate Handset Only Customize Your Own Distinctive Ringer Tones Handset OnlyStoring Ringer Tones Playing the Ringer Changing Ringer NameDisplay Settings Handset Only Wallpaper Handset OnlyDelete Ringer Color Scheme Handset Only LCD Contrast for the HandsetAnimation Type Handset only Language for the HandsetUsing the Bluetooth Feature Registering the bluetooth headsetUsing the Bluetooth Feature 3 Turning Bluetooth on or OFF Viewing Paired HeadsetsTo reconnect the Bluetooth Headset Viewing Property of the HandsetDe-register the Bluetooth Headset Using Your Phone Making CallsFrom the Handset From the Handset Speakerphone From the baseSwitching to the Handset Speakerphone During a Call Receiving a call/AutoTalk set to OFFHanging Up From the baseMoving out of range Call WaitingCall Waiting Deluxe ConferencePlacing a Call on Hold ConferencingJoining a Conference Call From the base Redialing Calls Deleting Redial RecordsAdjusting Base Ringer and Speaker Volumes Adjusting the base ringer volumeAdjusting the base speaker volume Using the Handset Volume Setting Menu Ear speakerMute Mute the MicrophoneAudio Tone Tone Dialing Switch Over Privacy ModeFind Handset Reminder Handset only Scheduling a reminderEditing and deleting reminders Using the Phonebook Creating and Editing Phonebook EntriesNumber Unique RingUnique Display Handset only Phonebook GroupSpeed Dial Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the Phonebook Storing and Editing Numbers from the Dial OperationManaging the Phonebook Deleting phonebook entriesCopying phonebook entries to another handset or base Checking the number of stored entries Changing the sorting orderUsing the Speed Dial Naming phonebook groupsMaking Calls with the Phonebook Caller ID Features Using the Caller ID ListDeleting Caller ID numbers If you want to see how many Caller ID numbers are storedFeatures Answering MachineSetting Up the Answering Machine Security CodeRing Time Record TimeMessage Alert LanguageCall Screen Setting Your Outgoing Greeting Recording a greeting From the baseChoosing a greeting From the base Using the Answering Machine Turning On the Answering MachineReviewing Messages From the base From the handset Recording a phone conversation Screening CallsDo Not Disturb DND Recording a voice memoRemote Operation Function Multi-Handset Features Using DirectLink ModeUsing Room/Baby Monitor Room/Baby MonitorIntercom Answering an intercomTransferring a Call Answering a transferPower Failure Battery replacement and handlingBattery Information General InformationAC Adapter Information Troubleshooting Symptom SuggestionTroubleshooting 8 Bluetooth Trouble Shooting Features from anotherSystem Reset Replacing the Base SettingDe-register the Handset Liquid Damage Case ActionPrecautions One Year Limited Warranty Terminal Equipment Index Cwdx Color Scheme ConferenceD E X 9 Memo Memo Memo Remote access away from home Remote Operation CardTask Key At Uniden, well take care of you Register Online Today