Uniden TRU548 owner manual Troubleshooting, Symptom

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Troubleshooting

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

Symptom

The status LED won’t light when the handset is placed in the base unit.

The audio sounds weak and/or scratchy.

Can’t make or receive calls.

The handset doesn’t ring or receive a page.

The Caller ID/CIDCW does not display.

Suggestion

•Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base unit and wall outlet.

•Make sure the handset is properly seated in the base unit.

•Make sure the charging contacts on the handset and base unit are clean.

•Press during a call to help eliminate background noise.

•Make sure that the base unit antenna is in a vertical position.

•Move the handset and/or base unit to a different location 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 unit 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 47).

•Make sure is pressed.

•The battery pack may be weak. Charge the battery on the base unit for 15-20 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 47).

•Make sure that Ringer Volume is not set to Ringer Off.

•The handset was picked up before the second ring.

•The call was placed through a switch board.

•Call your local telephone company to verify your Caller ID service is current.

•Charge the handset.

•Make sure that “CIDCW” is not set to “Off”.

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Contents Page Page Page Welcome Unit for explanation purposesPage Contents Integrated Answering Device Controls and Functions 42 43 44 13 to Read This First7 to Checking the Package Contents Setting Up the Phone Choose the best locationInstalling the Battery Pack Cleaning the Battery Charging Contacts Battery use time per chargeLow Battery Alert Connect the base unit Handset is fully chargedChoose the dialing mode Standard wall plate mounting Setting the handset retainer clip for wall mountingMounting the base unit on a wall Direct wall plate mounting Setting Caller ID Options/Language Entering Your Area Code Handset On the Base Off the Base Making and Receiving CallsFrom the handset Terminology From the base Receiving Calls onlyAdjusting the Volume Redialing from Standby Mode From the Handset Redialing a CallTone Dialing Switch-over Redial from Talk ModeTo locate the handset Traveling Out-of-RangeSelecting a Different Channel When speaking on the base When speaking on the handsetWay Conferencing Flash and Call WaitingStoring Phone Numbers and Names With the HandsetMemory Dialing Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters If you make a mistake while entering a nameMemory Dialing Display a Programmed Number Memory dialing from Standby ModeMaking Calls with Memory Dialing Memory dialing from Talk Mode Chain DialingEditing a Stored Name and/or Phone Number Memory01 Stored Memory Store Erasing a Stored Name and Phone Number Caller ID When the Telephone RingsYou must subscribe to Caller ID service to use this feature To the standby mode Viewing the Caller ID Message ListWhen the pointer is at Yes When the pointer is at NoDeleting Information from the Caller ID List Deleting a Caller ID messageUsing the Caller ID List Long Distance calls and Area Code Setting/CancellationCalling a party from the Caller ID list Dial editStoring Caller ID messages in Memory dialing You can not storeCall Waiting Features Features Integrated Answering DeviceTurning the answering system on/off Setting Up Your Answering SystemSetting the clock Setting your greeting Preset MessageRecording a personal outgoing message Greeting Choosing between the two outgoing messagesSelecting a PIN code Announce only featureSelecting the message record time Setting ring time switch Repeating a message Using Your Answering SystemPlaying your messages Skipping a message Deleting a messageDeleting an individual message Deleting all messagesVoice memo Recording a conversationRemote access away from home From the following chartRemote room monitor Turn on the answering machine remotelyChanging the Digital Security Code To attach the beltclip To remove the beltclip Installing the BeltclipHeadset Installation Maintenance When slightly dirtyWhen very dirty When the charging terminals become dirtyTroubleshooting SymptomSymptom Suggestion AC Adapter Information Battery InformationGeneral Information Telephone Line Problems Technical InformationFCC wants you to know RangeMore Than One Cordless Telephone Cordless Telephone PrivacyPrecautions Installation Considerations Index K, LMemo Memo Memo At Uniden, we’ll take care of you Please do not Return this Product to the Place of PurchaseThank you for purchasing a Uniden Cordless Phone