Uniden EXLA8950 manual Troubleshooting, Symptom Suggestion

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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 36).
	• 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 36).

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Contents Page Features IntroductionControls and functions Talk Long Dst45 46 47 Contents Read this first Base unitHandset 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 unitPulse Choose the dialing modeIf your dialing system is Set the switch to Tone 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 LEDCleaning the battery contacts Battery use time per chargeWhen the battery charge becomes low Do not use any liquids or solventsMaking a call From the handsetOther Operations LDM call from the handset Placing a call using LDMLDM Long Distance Manager Sign up and RegistrationPrivate Branch Exchange PBX dialing Do not USEFrom the base Receiving a callFrom the handset Handset on the baseAdjusting the ringer and earpiece volume Handset ringer switchUsing the speakerphone Redialing a callWhen speaking on the handset MuteRinger mute Storing phone numbers On the handsetMaking calls with memory dialing Erasing a stored phone number When speaking on the base When the handset is off the baseWay conferencing Intercom from the base to handset Transferring a call To transfer from the handset to the baseTo transfer from the base to the handset Integrateddeviceanswering Integrated answering deviceSetting the clock » Recording your personal outgoing message Greeting Setting your greeting» Preset Message » Choosing between two outgoing messages» Announce only feature Selecting the message record timeSelecting a PIN code Setting ring time switch Using your answering system Playing your messageRepeating a message Skipping a message» Deleting individual message Deleting a messageVoice memo » Deleting all messagesRecording a conversation Remote access away from home Command FunctionRemote room monitor Changing the digital security code Installing the beltclip Headset installationTo attach the beltclip To remove the beltclip Maintenance Battery replacement and handlingTroubleshooting Symptom SuggestionSymptom Suggestion Base unit SpecificationsGeneral HandsetIndex W, X, Y, Z