Uniden TRU9480 owner 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 back cover page 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
illuminate when the handset is		have more than one handset) and wall outlet.
placed in the cradle.	•	Make sure the handset is properly seated in the cradle.
	•	Make sure the charging contacts on the handset are clean.
The audio sounds weak.	•	Move the handset and/or base away from metal objects or appliances and
		try again.
	•	Make sure that you are not too far from the base.
Can’t make or receive calls.	•	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.
	•	Check both ends of the base telephone line cord.
	• Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base and wall outlet.
	• Disconnect the AC adapter and reconnect.
	•	Change the Digital Security Code (see page 71).
The handset doesn’t ring or	•	Make sure that you are not too far from the base.
receive a page.	•	Charge the battery in the handset for at least 15-20 hours by placing the
		handset on the base or charging cradle.
	•	Change the Digital Security Code (see page 71).
Severe noise interference.	•	Keep the handset away from microwave ovens, computers, remote control
		toys, wireless microphones, alarm systems, intercoms, room monitors,
		fluorescent lights, and electrical appliances.
	•	Move to another location or turn off the source of interference.

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Contents TRU9480 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 TransferUsing the Answering Machine PrecautionsOne Year Limited Warranty Remotely Operating Your Answering Machine MaintenanceWelcome AccessibilityTerminology used in this Manual Answering Machine Features TRU9480 FeaturesProduct Overview Handset TRU9480 Parts of the Phone9. redial/pause key Parts of the Answering Machine Base Reading the Handset Display Using the InterfaceIcon Status Description Using the Handset Menu Using the Four-way Function KeyStandby Screen Entering Text from your Phone Choosing the Best Location Installing the PhoneWall Mounting the Base Direct Wall Mounting Installing the Rechargeable Battery Connecting the Base and Charging the Handset Connecting to the Phone Line Installing the Belt ClipTesting the connection Changing the Dial Mode Setting the Day & Time Basic SetupSelecting a Language Activating Personal Ring Activating Caller ID on Call Waiting and Call Waiting DeluxeActivating the Key Touch Tone Adjusting the LCD ContrastCompatible Handsets Charge the Accessory Handset Adding Accessory HandsetsRegistering Other Compatible Handsets Registering TCX905 Accessory or Extra HandsetsBase Unavailable Handset Only Resetting the HandsetsCreating Phonebook Entries Setting up the PhonebookEnter the name for this entry Edit Name Assign a personal ring tone for this entry Personal Ring Enter the number for this entry Edit NumberAssign this entry to a Speed Dial number Speed Dial Editing Phonebook Entries Finding a Phonebook EntryStoring Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the Phonebook Deleting All Phonebook Entries Erasing Phonebook EntriesCopying all the phonebook entries at once Copying Phonebook Entries to another StationChanging the Handset Banner Customizing Your PhoneMelodies Ringers Selecting a Ring ToneActivating Any Key Answer Activating AutoTalkNot Available Using your PhoneMaking a call from the Phonebook Switching to the Handset Speakerphone during a CallMaking a call with Speed Dial Using the Caller ID List Using Caller ID, Call Waiting and Redial ListsDeleting Caller ID Numbers Making a call from a Caller ID RecordUsing Call Waiting and Call Waiting Deluxe Deleting a Redial Record Redialing a NumberAdjusting the Ringer Volume Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker VolumeAdjusting the Speaker Volume Coil Handset onlyFinding a Lost Handset Using Hold, Conference and TransferPlacing a Call on Hold ConferencingAnswering a Transferred Call Transferring a CallFrom the handset From the baseDo Not Disturb All Calls Using Special FeaturesMuting the Ringer One Call Only Muting the MicrophoneUsing the DirectLink Feature Privacy ModeMaking a DirectLink Call IntercomExiting a DirectLink Call Making an IntercomAnswering an Intercom Room/Baby MonitorTone Dialing Switch Over Seven-Digit Dialing Installing the Optional HeadsetFeatures Setting up the Answering MachineVoice Prompts Base operation Using the Answering Machine InterfaceHandset menu Your Greeting Selecting the LanguageFrom the base From the handset Personal To Record aGreeting Greeting, set, orDeleting your Personal Greeting Base Only Select or Press clock/menuSetting the Number of Rings Setting the Record Time or Announce Only Activating Call Screening Activating the Message AlertPress /select or /select to choose on Press /select or /select to choose on orFrom the base From the handset Turning your Answering Machine On and Off Using the Answering MachineAnswer on/off Answering Machine Operation Reviewing MessagesDeleting a message Screening Calls Memo record Recording a ConversationPress memo record or Sweringmachine Opera Recording a Voice MemoMessage Alert Remotely Operating Your Answering Machine Command Function Remote CommandsSpecifications MaintenanceCleaning the Battery Contacts Battery Replacement and HandlingTalk and Standby Times Low Battery AlertResetting the Handset TroubleshootingChanging the Digital Security Code Resetting the Handset without the BaseTraveling Out of Range Symptom Suggestion Common IssuesSymptom Suggestion Symptom Suggestion Handset Liquid DamageBase Rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride Battery Warning PrecautionsImportant Safety Instructions FCC Wants You To Know Radio Interference One Year Limited Warranty PIN IndexScreening calls Security code Memo Remote Operation Card Remote access away from homeTask Please do not return this product to the place of purchase At Uniden, we’ll take care of youVisit To Register Your Product