Uniden TRU 8865 owner 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 charge LED won't illuminate

• Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base or the charger (if you have more than one

 

 

when the handset is placed in

handset) and wall outlet.

 

 

• Make sure the handset is properly seated in the cradle.

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• 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 for a few minutes, and then reconnect it.

 

 

Can't make or receive calls.

De-register the handset (see "De-register the Handset (Handset only)" on page 30) and register

 

 

the handset (see “Register the Handset" on page 15).

 

 

 

 

 

 

• 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 established, you can not make another outside call.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Charge the batteries in the handset for 15-20 hours by placing the handset on the base or

 

 

The handset doesn't ring or

charging cradle.

 

 

• Make sure that you are not too far from the base.

 

 

receive a page.

 

 

De-register the handset (see "De-register the Handset (Handset only)" on page 30) and register

 

 

 

 

 

 

the handset (see "Register the Handset" on page 15).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unavailable appears in

• Make sure that another handset(s) or the base is not in use, and try the phone again.

 

 

the display.

• Make sure that you are not too far from the base.

 

 

 

 

 

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T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G [ 6 3 ]

T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G

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Contents Series Owners Manual Page Contents Welcome Features Terminology Vol Controls & FunctionsFind handset P Display and Icons Example of the standby mode displayMaking a call Animation Displays Handset onlyTalk mode Standby modeSoft Key Function HandsetDo the following steps Setting up the PhoneInstall the rechargeable battery pack into the handset Connect the base unit Standard wall plate mounting Mounting the Base Unit on a WallDirect wall mounting Handset Expandability Connecting the ChargerExpanding Your Phone Register the Handset Main Menu Options Default SettingsPress the Menu soft key to access the main menu Setting Menu OptionsUsing the interface Using DirectLink Mode DirectLink Mode Handset onlySelect the handset or base you want Using Room/Baby MonitorRoom/Baby Monitor Programming your Voice Mail Access Number Handset Setup / Base SetupSelecting a Ringer Tone Handset only Distinctive Ringer Setup Handset only Setting Anykey Answer Handset only Setting AutoTalk Handset OnlySelecting a Language Setting the True Banner Handset onlySetting the Key Touch Tone Handset only Adjusting the LCD ContrastPress volume up/down to adjust the contrast LCD 10 levels Animation Screen displays animation on the handset Setting the Animation Screen Handset OnlyMenu, and then the Animation Screen submenu PressDay & Time sets the day and time of your display Global SetupSetting Day and Time Setting the Area Code Setting Cidcw Caller ID on Call WaitingThen the Dial Mode submenu Setting the Dial ModePress volume up/down to select Tone or Pulse Initial setting is ToneDe-register the Handset Handset only Setting Voice Mail TonePress Volume up/down to select Yes and then Icon appears on the display during hands-free conversations Making and Receiving CallsPlacing a Call on Hold Call WaitingDeleting a Redial Record Handset only Redialing a CallStoring a Redial Record from the handset only To hang up, press end or speaker on the baseEarpiece and Speaker Volume Adjusting the Ringer, and Earpiece and Speaker VolumeRinger volume Mute Microphone Muting the RingerDo Not Disturb DND Temporarily Muting the RingerWith the base Tone Dialing Switch-overTraveling Out of Range Conferencing Privacy ModeWhen speaking on the base When speaking on the handsetBeep. The phone returns to standby mode Using One Touch Voice Mail AccessResetting the New Message LED Store names and numbers Press the Store soft key, Store/Edit Name appearsChain Dialing If you make a mistake while entering a name Steps for Entering Names and Special CharactersFor example, to enter Movies Call, the Copy and Store soft key will not appear Press volume up/down, or the number keypad toViewing the Phonebook From Standby Mode Making Calls Using the PhonebookFrom Talk Mode Speed DialingGNGVG/GOQT! GU  6QYJKEJWPKV! *CPFUGV Copying Phonebook LocationsCaller ID and Cidcw Caller ID on Call Waiting To view the Caller ID messages in historical order Viewing the Caller ID ListNumber of new messages and total messages Deleting Information from the Caller ID List Deleting a Caller ID MessageStandby mode Using the Caller ID Message ListDeleting all Caller ID names/numbers Calling a party from the Caller ID listStoring Caller ID messages in the Phonebook Talk modeVolume down 4 times Call Waiting Deluxe FeaturesDirectLink call Multi-Handset FeaturesUsing the DirectLink Mode To cancel intercom, press the Cancel soft key Intercom/Call Transfer FeatureIntercom From handset to handset or handset to the baseFrom handset to handset or to the base Call Transfer FeatureFrom the base to a handset MULTI-HANDSET Features Find Handset Changing the Digital Security CodeHeadset Installation Installing the BeltclipTo attach the beltclip To remove the beltclipPower Failure Low battery alertBattery replacement and handling Cleaning the battery charging contacts AC Adapter Information Battery InformationGeneral Information Symptom Suggestion TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Case Action Liquid DamagePrecautions Installation Considerations Terminal Equipment Memory List Memo Index A I N M E N U F L O W C H a R T I N M E N U F L O W C H a R T 7 Please do not Return this Product to the Place of Purchase Page Page Page Register Online Today