Uniden EXL 8945 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 LED 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 26).
	• 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.
	• Move the base unit away from
	appliances or metal objects.
	• Reset the digital security code
	(See page 26).

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Contents Page Features IntroductionControls and functions Long Dst40 41 42 Contents Handset Read this firstBase unit Checking 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 unitChoose the dialing mode If your dialing system is Set the switch to TonePulse If you arent sure of your dialing systemMounting the base unit on a wall Standard wall plate mountingDirect wall plate mounting Preparing the battery pack Status LEDBattery use time per charge When the battery charge becomes lowCleaning the battery contacts Do not use any liquids or solventsMaking a call From the handsetFrom the base Other OperationsUsing the Long Distance Manager LDM Placing a call using LDMLDM call from the handset LDM call from the baseDo not USE LongDst Button to Dial Private Branch Exchange PBX dialingFrom the handset Handset on the base Handset off the baseAdjusting the ringer and earpiece volume Handset earpiece volumeRedialing a call Using the speaker phone When speaking on the base When speaking on the handsetWhen phone is ringing MuteOn the base Storing phone numbersOn the handeset Making calls with memory dialing One touch memory dialingErasing a stored phone number From the handset When the handset is off the base Way conferencingIntercom from the handset to base To transfer from the base to the handset Transferring a callTo transfer from the handset to the base Changing the digital security code To attach the beltclip To remove the beltclip Installing the beltclipHeadset installation Maintenance Battery replacement and handlingTroubleshooting Symptom SuggestionSpecifications GeneralBase unit HandsetV, W, X, Y, Z IndexK, L Page Page Page UCZZ01622ZZ