Uniden SSE17+1 manual Troubleshooting, Traveling Out of Range, Common Issues, Symptom Suggestion

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Troubleshooting

Traveling Out of Range

During a call, if you move your cordless handset too far away from your base, noise may increase. If you pass the range limits of the base, your call will terminate within one minute.

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 Service Hotline. Please see inside the back cover for contact information.

	Symptom	Suggestion

	The charge light won’t	• Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the cradle and wall outlet.
	illuminate when the	• Make sure the cordless handset is properly seated in the cradle.
	cordless handset is placed	• Make sure the charging contacts on the cordless handset and charger are
	in the cradle.	clean.

	The audio sounds weak	• Move the handset and/or base away from metal objects or appliances and try again.
	The audio sounds weak	• Press [delete/channel] during a call to help eliminate background noise.
	and/or scratchy.
	and/or scratchy.	• Make sure that the cordless handset is not too far from the base.


		• Check both ends of the telephone cord.
		• Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base and wall outlet.
	Can’t make or receive calls.	• Disconnect the AC adapter for a few minutes. Then reconnect it.
		• Make sure that the cordless handset is not too far from the base.
		• Check the dialing mode used by your telephone company.

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Contents SSE17+1 Contents Troubleshooting MaintenancePrecautions Index Remote Operation Card WarrantyWelcome Terminology Main Phone Features Answering Machine FeaturesProduct Overview Top view Parts of the Base and Corded HandsetUse light Cid key Greet key 18. ﬂash key Page/hold key Redial/pause keyRinger tone button DC in 9V jack Ringer on/off switch Visual ringer hi/lo/off switchSide and Rear view Parts of the Cordless Handset Audio boost on/off switchRedial/pause key 11. ∗/tone/ key Memory key Delete/channel key Select/intercom keyParts of the Cordless Handset Charging Cradle Using the Interface Using the Base MenusUsing the Handset Menus Choosing the Best Location Installing the PhoneConnecting the Base and Corded Handset Testing the Connection Adjusting the Visual Ringer Brightness Wall Mounting the Base Direct Wall Mounting Connecting the Cordless Handset and Charger Installing the Optional Headset Installing the BeltclipSetup Setting the Day and Time Base onlyAdjusting the Base Display LCD Contrast Insert Name TagSetting AutoTalk Handset only Setting Caller ID on Call Waiting Cidcw Base onlyEmergency Dialing From the Base & Cordless Handset One-touch Speed Dialing from the Base Storing Names and Numbers for Speed Dialing Speed Dialing from the MemoryIf you make a mistake while entering a name Speed DIA Storing Caller ID Information to Speed Dial Locations During a Power Failure Using Your PhoneMaking a Making and Receiving CallsCall Receiving aMaking a Call from the Base One-Touch Speed Dial Locations To cancel speed dialingHandset select/ or select Easy dialingMaking a Call from a Caller ID Listing Call WaitingPress redial/pause Redialing the Last Number DialedAdjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker Volume Adjusting the Base RingerAdjusting the Handset Ring Tone and Volume Adjusting the Earpiece and Speaker Volume Audio Boost for the Cordless HandsetTemporarily Muting the Base Ringer Selecting a Different Channel Finding the Lost HandsetPlacing a Call on Hold from the Base Joining a Conference Call ConferencingConference ExitingMaking an Intercom IntercomAnswering and Hanging up an Intercom Transferring a CallCordless Handset Using Caller ID and Call WaitingViewing Caller ID Information Deleting Information from the Caller ID List To Delete the entire Caller ID List Features Setting Up the Answering MachineActivating Call Screening Setting the Record Time or Announce OnlyActivating the Message Alert Setting the Number of RingsTo Record a Personal Greeting Setting Your GreetingSelecting Your Greeting Setting a Security Code or Personal Identiﬁcation Number PINUsing Your Answering Machine Turning your Answering System On & OffTurning On Turning Off Messages Reviewing MessagesRemotely Operating Your Answering Machine Screening CallsSSE17+1 OM.indb 15/7/08 120846 PM Maintenance Power FailureSpeciﬁcations Battery Life Low battery alertBattery Replacement and Handling Installing the Rechargeable Battery for Cordless Handset Cleaning the Battery Charging Contacts Common Issues TroubleshootingSymptom Suggestion Traveling Out of RangeSymptom Suggestion SSE17+1 OM.indb 15/7/08 120849 PM Cordless Handset Base Liquid DamagePrecautions Important Safety InstructionsRechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery Warning F, G, H IndexK, L O, P, QRemote Operation Card Memory Location Memo Remote Operation CardTask Key Memo Memo ONE Year Limited Warranty Uniden Australia Pty Limited/Uniden New Zealand Limited