Uniden DECT1580 Series manual Troubleshooting

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When you have this

Try...

 

 

problem...

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Moving the handset closer to the base.

 

 

A handset says Unavailable.

• Seeing if another handset has Privacy Mode turned on (see page 40).

 

 

 

• Making sure the base is plugged in (see page 8).

 

 

The phone keeps ringing

• You may have to change the line mode. Contact customer service for more

 

 

when I answer on an

 

 

information (see page 62).

 

 

extension.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Checking to see if the call was placed through a switchboard.

 

 

No handsets will display any

• Asking your telephone company to verify your Caller ID service is current. There

 

 

Caller ID information.

may be a problem with your Caller ID service.

 

Troubleshooting

 

• Letting incoming calls ring at least twice before answering.

 

Caller ID displays briefly and

• You may have to change the line mode. Contact customer service for more

 

then clears.

information (see page 62).

 

 

I can’t register a handset at

• Seeing if you already have 6 handsets registered to this base.

 

 

• Seeing if you already registered this handset to 4 bases.

 

 

the base.

 

 

• Resetting the handset (see page 60).

 

 

 

 

 

A handset doesn’t

• Making sure all handsets are registered to and currently connected to the same

 

 

communicate with other

base (see pages 14 and 15).

 

 

handsets.

• Resetting the problem handsets (see page 60).

 

 

 

 

• Making sure all handsets are registered to and currently connected to the same

 

 

I can’t transfer calls.

base (see pages 14 and 15).

 

 

 

• Resetting the problem handsets (see page 60).

 

 

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Contents DECT1580 Series Table of Contents Using Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial Lists Using Your PhoneAdjusting the Ringer, Earpiece Speaker Volume Finding a Lost Handset Using Hold, Conference and TransferWall Mounting the Base Maintenance Using the Answering SystemTroubleshooting PrecautionsWelcome AccessibilityChoosing the Best Location Installing the PhoneBlack Installing the BatteryConnecting the AC adapter To the baseTo the DCX150 charging cradle for multi-handset packs only Charging the Handset Connecting to the Phone Line Testing the Connection Press MENU/SELECT Changing the dial modeAdding accessory handsets Registering accessory handsetsExpanding Your Phone Registering the handset to another base Using Multiple BasesSelecting the base Features Answering system featuresGetting to Know Your New Phone Manual Conventions Terminology Used in this ManualNew message LED Parts of the HandsetCharge LED Find keyReading the Display Using the InterfaceStandby During a callUsing the Handset Menu Using the Four-way Function KeyEntering Text from Your Handset Basic Setup Setting the Day & TimeSelecting a Language Activating the Key Touch Tone Activating Personal RingCreating Phonebook Entries Setting Up the PhonebookEnter the name for this entry Edit Name Enter the number for this entry Edit NumberFinding a Phonebook Entry Editing an Existing Phonebook EntryAssign a personal ring tone for this entry Personal Ring Deleting a Single Phonebook Entry Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the PhonebookCopying Phonebook Entries to Another Handset Deleting all Phonebook EntriesCustomizing Your Handsets Changing the Handset BannerSelecting a Ring Tone Activating Any Key Answer Activating AutoTalkFrom a cordless handset From a handset speakerphone Using Your PhoneMaking CallSwitching to the Handset Speakerphone During a Call Making a Call from the PhonebookChain dialing from the phonebook Using Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial Lists Using the Caller ID ListMaking a Call from a Caller ID Record Seven-digit dialing Deleting Caller ID NumbersUsing Call Waiting Redialing a NumberDeleting a Redial Record Adjusting the Ringer Volume Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker VolumeAdjusting the Earpiece Volume Adjusting the Speaker VolumeActivating T-Coil Mode Adjusting the Audio ToneFinding a Lost Handset Using Hold, Conference and TransferPlacing a Call on Hold ConferencingAnswering a transferred call Transferring a CallPrivacy Mode Using Special FeaturesUsing the Intercom Making an intercomTone Dialing Switch Over Muting the MicrophoneAnswering an intercom Resetting the voice message waiting indicator Using a Voice Mail ServiceSetting Up the Answering System Recording a Personal GreetingSelecting a Greeting Deleting Your Personal Greeting Selecting the Language for AnnouncementsTo keep this greeting Do nothing For Canadian models Choose English or Français FrenchSetting the Record Time or Announce only Setting the Number of RingsActivating the Base Call Screen Activating the Message AlertUsing the Answering System Turning Your Answering System On and OffFrom the base From the handset Remote Operation from the Handset Command Use it toReviewing Messages Turning Off the Message Alert Tone Screening CallsOperating the Answering System While You Are Away from Home Dialing in to your answering systemIf you want to Press Wall plate Wall Mounting the BaseRemoving the wall-mount bracket Specifications MaintenanceBattery Information Battery lifeLow battery alert Power FailuresCleaning the charging contacts Battery replacement and handlingTroubleshooting Common IssuesWhen you have this Try Problem Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Noise or Static on the Line Weak or Hard to Hear AudioInstalling a telephone line filter or DSL filter Resetting the HandsetResetting the Handset Without the Base Traveling Out of Range Changing the Line Mode for Multiple ExtensionsHandset Base Liquid DamageRechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery Warning PrecautionsFCC Wants You To Know Important Safety InstructionsPrecautions Cordless telephone privacy Radio interferenceTerminal equipment Radio equipmentOne Year Limited Warranty Handset IndexPIN Remote Operation Card Remote access away from homeTaskKey Memo Memo Memo Visit OUR Website AT