Uniden DS71 manual Troubleshooting, Quick Reference Chart

TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR NEW PHONE

QUICK REFERENCE CHART

If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first before calling Uniden customer service.

PROBLEM		SUGGESTION
	● Make sure the AC adaptor is plugged into the base and
The charge light		wall outlet.
won’t come on	●	Make sure the handset is properly seated
when the handset		in base.
is placed on	●	Make sure the charging contacts on the handset and base
the base.		are clean.
	● Make sure that the base antenna is in a vertical position.
The audio sounds	● Move the handset and/or base to a different location away
		from metal objects or appliances and try again.
weak and/or
scratchy
	● Check both ends of the base telephone
		line cord.
	● Make sure the AC adaptor is plugged into the base and
Can’t make or		wall outlet.
	●	Disconnect the AC adaptor for a few minutes, then
receive calls.
		reconnect it.
	● Place the handset back on the charging cradle for a few
		seconds. The talk and in use LEDs blinks
		momentarily indicating that the phone has been reset.
	● The Ni-MH battery pack may be weak. Charge the battery
		for 15-20 hours.
	● Be sure the antenna is in a vertical position.
The handset	● The handset may be too far away from the base. Place the
		base away from appliances or metal objects.
doesn’t ring or	●	Place the handset back on the charging cradle for a few
receive a page.
		seconds. The in use LED lights indicating that the
		phone has been reset.
	● You may have exceeded the REN limit. See MORE THAN
		ONE PHONE on page 5.

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