Uniden EXL 8900 manual Troubleshooting, Symptom Suggestion

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TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR NEW PHONE

Troubleshooting

If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first.

Symptom

 

Suggestion

 

 

The status light won't

• Make sure the AC adapter is plugged

come on when the

into the base unit and wall outlet.

handset is placed in

• Make sure the handset is properly

the base unit.

seated in the base unit.

 

• Make sure the charging contacts on the

 

handset and base unit are clean.

 

 

The audio sounds

• Make sure that the base unit antenna is

weak and/or scratchy.

in a vertical position.

 

• Move the handset and or base unit to a

 

different location away from metal

 

objects or appliances and try again.

 

• Press chan

to help eliminate

 

background noise.

 

• Make sure that you are not too far from

 

the base.

 

 

 

Can't make or receive

• Check both ends of the base unit

calls.

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, then reconnect it.

 

• Reset the digital security code (See page

 

20).

 

 

• Make sure

talk is pressed.

 

 

The handset doesn't

• The battery pack may be weak. Charge

ring or receive a page.

the battery on the base unit for 12-15

 

hours.

 

 

• The handset may be too far away from

 

the base unit.

 

• Place the base unit away from

 

appliances or metal objects.

 

• Reset the digital security code (See page

 

20).

 

 

 

 

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Contents Page Features WelcomeControls and functions Talk Long Dst28 29 Contents Base unit Next, choose the best location to set up the base unitRead this first HandsetChecking the package contents Setting up the base unit Choose the best locationIf you want to install the base unit on the wall, see Connect the base unitContact your telephone company for Assistance Choose the dialing modeIf your dialing system is Set the switch to Tone PulseAdapter into Molded wiringSnap the wall mount Notches on the baseDirect wall plate mounting Slide the battery cover forward Charging the battery packInto the battery compartment Until it snaps into placeCleaning the battery contacts Battery use time per chargeWhen the battery charge becomes low Do not use any liquids or solventsThis switch turns the handset ringer on or off Adjusting the volume control» Ringer Tone and Volume » Setting the Handset Earpiece VolumeMaking and receiving calls Using the LDM Long Distance Manager Follow the remaining steps in the Storing a Storing a number in memoryEntering a pause in memory dialing Number in Memory section to completeStoring mixed tone/pulse number Dialing a stored numberDial the main number Press mem twiceAgain to return to the previous call Using the flash buttonSelecting a different channel Traveling out-of-range MutePage/find Muting the ringer soundAdditional Information Changing the digital security codeTo attach the beltclip Installing the beltclipHeadset installation To remove the beltclipMaintenance Battery replacement and handlingTroubleshooting Symptom SuggestionBase unit SpecificationsGeneral HandsetW, X, Y, Z IndexK, L