Uniden WXI2077 Series manual Noise or Static on the Line

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Troubleshooting

Noise or Static on the Line

The most common cause of noise or static on a cordless phone is interference: other wireless or electronic devices can radiate energy that disturbs the radio signal between the base and the handset (much like overhead power lines can cause static on your car radio). Some common household sources of interference are

electrical appliances, especially microwave ovens

computer equipment, especially wireless LAN equipment and DSL modems

radio-based wireless devices, such as room monitors, wireless controllers, or wireless headphones or speakers

large fl orescent light fi xtures (particularly ones that give off a “buzzing” noise)

other services that use your phone line, like alarm systems, intercom systems, or broadband Internet service

For static on only one handset or in a specifi c location:

For static on more than one handset:

• Check nearby for one of the common interference

• Check near the base for the source of interference.

sources.

• Try moving the base away from a suspected source,

• Try moving the handset away from a suspected

or try turning off the source if possible.

source, or try moving the suspected source so it’s not

• If you have any services that might use your phone

between the handset and the base.

line, see if you need a fi lter on the phone line.

Installing a telephone line filter or DSL filter

Any broadband Internet service that uses your telephone line might interfere with standard phones. The most common type of these services, DSL, often causes static on your telephone. Fortunately, an easy-to-install fi lter removes this static from the line. Technicians who install DSL service usually leave several fi lters for the customers; if you can’t

fi nd them, call your DSL provider or look in any electronics store.

Just plug the DSL fi lter into the telephone wall jack and then plug your phone’s base into the fi lter. Make a test call to make sure the noise is gone.

Telephone wall jack

Telephone cord

DSL filter

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Contents WXI2077 Series Table of Contents Setting Up the Phonebook Using Your PhoneUsing Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial Lists Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece Speaker VolumeUsing Special Features MaintenanceTroubleshooting PrecautionsAccessibility WelcomeWhat Exactly does Waterproof Handset Mean? Is the Base Waterproof?Installing the Phone Choosing the Best LocationConnecting the AC Adapter Activate the HandsetTo the base Charging the Handset Connecting to the Phone Line Installing the PhoneTesting the Connection Installing the Belt Clip Changing the dial modeAdding accessory handsets Registering accessory handsetsExpanding Your Phone Using Multiple Bases Registering the handset to another baseSelecting the base Features Getting to Know Your New PhoneTerminology Used in this Manual Manual ConventionsParts of the Handset New message LEDParts of the Base Charge LEDUsing the Interface Reading the DisplayStandby During a call Using the Four-way Function Key Using the Handset MenuEntering Text from Your Handset Basic Setup Selecting a LanguageActivating Personal Ring For US modelsActivating the Key Touch Tone Activating the Caller ID Phonebook MatchSetting Up the Phonebook Creating Phonebook EntriesEnter the name for this entry Edit Name Enter the number for this entry Edit NumberFinding a Phonebook Entry Editing an Existing Phonebook EntryAssign a personal ring tone for this entry Personal Ring Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the Phonebook Deleting a Single Phonebook EntryDeleting all Phonebook Entries Copying Phonebook Entries to Another HandsetCustomizing Your Handsets Changing the Handset BannerSelecting a Ring Tone Activating AutoTalk Activating Any Key AnswerUsing Your Phone Switching to the Handset Speakerphone During a Call Making a Call from the PhonebookChain dialing from the phonebook Using Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial Lists Using the Caller ID ListMaking a Call from a Caller ID Record Deleting Caller ID Numbers Seven-digit dialingUsing Call Waiting Redialing a NumberDeleting a Redial Record Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker Volume Adjusting the Ringer VolumeAdjusting the Earpiece Volume Muting the Ringer One call onlyAdjusting the Speaker Volume Adjusting the Audio ToneUsing Hold, Conference and Transfer Finding a Lost HandsetPlacing a Call on Hold ConferencingTransferring a Call Answering a transferred callUsing Special Features Privacy ModeUsing the Intercom Making an intercomTone Dialing Switch Over Muting the MicrophoneAnswering an intercom Using a Voice Mail Service Setting the voice mail signaling toneProgramming one-touch voice mail access Resetting the voice message waiting indicatorMaintenance SpecificationsBattery Information Battery lifeLow battery alert Battery replacement and handlingReplace the rechargeable handset battery pack Power Failures Troubleshooting Common IssuesWhen you have this Try Problem Weak or Hard to Hear Audio Installing a telephone line filter or DSL filter Noise or Static on the LineResetting the Handset Resetting the Handset Without the Base Changing the Line Mode for Multiple Extensions Traveling Out of RangeLiquid Damage Handset BasePrecautions Rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride Battery WarningImportant Safety Instructions FCC Wants You To Know Radio interference Cordless telephone privacyTerminal equipment Radio equipmentOne Year Limited Warranty Important Evidence of original purchase is required forIndex Belt clipMute Microphone Ringer 426,690 491,745 493,605 533,010 574,727 581,598 650,790 Visit OUR Website AT