Uniden DECT2080 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 the back cover 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 have

more than one handset) and wall outlet.

illuminate when the handset

• Make sure the AC outlet is not connected to a wall switch.

is placed in the cradle.

• Make sure the handset is properly seated in the cradle.

 

• Make sure the charging contacts on the handset are clean.

 

• 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.

Can’t make or receive calls.

• Make sure your handset is registered to the base.

• Check the telephone cord connection. If CHECK TEL LINE appears on the

 

 

handset display, the telephone cord may not be connected correctly.

 

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

 

• Disconnect the AC adapter and reconnect.

The Caller ID does not

• The call was placed through a switchboard.

• Call your telephone provider to verify your Caller ID service is current. There may

display.

be a problem with your Caller ID service.

 

The handset doesn’t ring or

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

• Make sure that your handset is registered to the base.

receive a page.

• Charge the battery in the handset for 15 to 20 hours.

 

You cannot register the

• Charge the battery pack in the handset for 15 to 20 hours.

handset at the base.

• Try resetting the handset (see Resetting the Handset on page 48).

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Contents DECT2080 DECT2882 Series Table of Contents Finding a Lost Handset Using Hold, Conference and Transfer Using Your PhoneUsing Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial Lists Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece Speaker VolumeTroubleshooting PrecautionsOne Year Limited Warranty Index Remote Operation Card Welcome AccessibilityManual Conventions Terminology Used in this ManualFeatures Answering System FeaturesProduct Overview Clear/Int’com key Parts of the PhoneHandset New message LEDBase Using the Interface Reading the DisplayStandby During a call Using the Handset Menus Using the Four-way Function KeyEntering Text from Your Handset Choosing the Best Location Installing the PhoneInstalling the Battery Connecting the Base and Charging the Handset Installing the Belt ClipConnecting to the Phone Line Changing the Dial ModeTesting the Connection Wall Mounting the Base For US models Basic SetupSelecting a Language Activating Personal RingActivating the Caller ID Phonebook Match Activating the Key Touch ToneCompatible Handsets Adding Accessory HandsetsCharging Accessory Handsets Expanding Your PhoneRegistering Accessory Handsets Using Multiple Bases Registering the Handset to Another BaseSelecting the Base Setting Up the Phonebook Creating Phonebook EntriesEnter the name for this entry Edit Name Finding a Phonebook Entry Enter the number for this entry Edit NumberAssign a personal ring tone for this entry Personal Ring Editing an Existing Phonebook Entry Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the PhonebookDeleting Phonebook Entries Copying Phonebook Entries to Another Handset Changing the Handset Banner Using the Voice Mail ServiceResetting the Voice Message Waiting Indicator Customizing Your PhoneSelecting a Ring Tone Handset only Activating AutoTalkActivating Any Key Answer Using Your Phone Press Menu/Select Switching to the Handset Speakerphone During a CallMaking a Call from the Phonebook Chain Dialing from the PhonebookUsing Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial Lists Using the Caller ID ListMaking a Call from a Caller ID Record Using Call Waiting Deleting Caller ID NumbersRedialing a Number Adjusting the Speaker Volume Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker VolumeAdjusting the Ringer Volume Adjusting the Earpiece VolumePlacing a Call on Hold Using Hold, Conference and TransferAdjusting the Audio Tone Finding a Lost HandsetConferencing Transferring a CallAnswering a Transferred Call Making an Intercom Using Special FeaturesPrivacy Mode Using the IntercomAnswering an Intercom Muting the Ringer One call onlyMuting the Microphone Seven-Digit DialingTone Dialing Switch Over Line Mode Setup Base onlyInstalling the Optional Headset Setting Up the Answering System Using the Answering System Setup MenusRecording a Personal Greeting Selecting a Greeting Deleting Your Personal GreetingSelecting the Language Setting the Number of Rings Setting the Day & TimeSetting the Record Time or Announce only Activating Call Screening Activating the Message Alert Press Menu/Select Using the Answering SystemTurning Your Answering System On and Off From the base From the handsetReviewing Messages Turning Off the Message Alert Tone Screening CallsOperating the Answering System While You Are Away from Home Maintenance SpecificationsBattery Replacement and Handling Power Failures Cleaning the Battery ContactsLow Battery Alert Battery LifeResetting the Handset TroubleshootingTraveling Out of Range Resetting the Handset Without the BaseSymptom Suggestion Common IssuesWeak or Hard to Hear Audio Noise or Static on the Line Installing a telephone line filter or DSL filterHandset Base Liquid DamagePrecautions Rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride Battery WarningImportant Safety Instructions FCC Wants You To Know Radio Equipment Radio InterferenceCordless Telephone Privacy Terminal EquipmentImportant Evidence of original purchase is required for One Year Limited WarrantyIndex PIN Remote Operation Card Remote access away from homeTaskKey 953,118 Visit OUR Website AT
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