Uniden 8985 manual Troubleshooting, Symptom Suggestion, To help eliminate, Background noise

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TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR NEW PHONE

Troubleshooting

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

Symptom	Suggestion
The status light won't	• Make sure the AC adapter is plugged
come on when the	into the base unit and wall outlet.
handset is placed in	• Make sure the handset is properly
the base unit.	seated in the base unit.
	• Make sure the charging contacts on the
	handset and base unit are clean.

The audio sounds	• Make sure that the base unit antenna is
weak and/or scratchy.	in a vertical position.
	• Move the handset and or base unit to a
	different location away from metal
	objects or appliances and try again.
	• Press select/ch	to help eliminate
	background noise.
	• Make sure that you are not too far from
	the base.

Can't make or receive	• Check both ends of the base unit
calls.	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 52).
	• Make sure talk	is pressed.

The handset doesn't	• The battery pack may be weak. Charge
ring or receive a page.	the battery on the base unit for 12-15
	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 52).

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Contents Page Features IntroductionControls and functions 31050 51 52 Contents Base unit Next, choose the best location to set up the base unitRead this first HandsetChecking the package contents Setting up the base unit Choose the best locationIf you want to install the base unit on the wall, see Connect the base unitContact your telephone company for Assistance Choose the dialing modeIf your dialing system is Set the switch to Tone PulseStandard wall plate mounting Mounting the base unit on a wallIs firmly seated Direct wall plate mounting Preparing the battery pack Total00Cleaning the battery contacts Battery use time per chargeWhen the battery charge becomes low Do not use any liquids or solventsAuto TalkOff Cidcw On Area Code Setting the Caller ID optionsPress ¥or »to move the cursor to the item that is to be set Press 3 to select Area Code Entering your area codeBeep sounds and the displayed area code is entered From the base Making a callFrom the handset Handset on the basePhone rings. The status LED on the base flashes Receiving a callPress speaker to finish the call When phone is ringing When speaking with the baseWhen speaking with the handset MuteRinger a Low Adjusting the ringer and earpiece volumeRinger a High Ringer B HighLast three phone numbers entered can be quickly redialed Redialing a callOn-hook redialing Redial2Press talk Talk appears flashing on the display. Talk Off-hook redialingTalk High Using the speaker phone Intercom from the handset to base To transfer from the handset to the base Transferring a callTo transfer from the base to the handset Press and hold mem until Memory Store is displayed Storing phone numbers and namesOn the handeset Memory Store 01 Uniden Corp 02 John DOE817555330 Store NumberStore Number is Memory03 StoredOn the base Press mem Handset displays your programmed memory locations Making calls with memory dialingOn-hook dialing Memory16Talk Talk High Off-hook dialingTalk 035 See Editing a stored name and/or phone numberEdit Memory01 Delete Memory01 Go Back 817858330 Store NameSelect Edit Memory Memory01 StoredEdit Memory02 Erasing a stored name and phone numberWith the handset Delete Memory02Returns to With the baseAfter 2 seconds the display Memory Store screenWhen speaking on the base When speaking on the handsetWay conferencing Caller ID service 1230PM When the telephone rings11 1230PM 813-8 3300Press »to display the latest caller ID message Viewing the Caller ID Message listNew Total02 17 1230PMDeleting information from the Caller ID list When the pointer is at YesWhen the pointer is at No Deleting a Caller ID messageOr »to select Deleting all Caller ID name/numbersDelete All ? Display returns to the summary screenCalling a party from the Caller ID list Using the Caller ID list8178583300 Storing Caller ID messages in Memory dialing Select LocationUsing Caller ID with call waiting service Talk Uniden CorpIntegrated Integrated answering deviceSetting the clock » Recording your personal greeting Setting your greeting» Preset Message » Choosing between two greetingsSelecting the message record time Switch to» Announce only feature Selecting a PIN codeSetting ring time switch Base LED shows the number of total messages on Using your answering systemPlaying your message Waiting for you. The Exai 8955 is designed to play your newRepeating a message Skipping a message» Deleting individual message Deleting a messageVoice memo » Deleting all messagesRecording a conversation Remote access away from home Command FunctionRemote room monitor Additional Information Changing the digital security codeHeadset installation Installing the beltclipTo attach the beltclip To remove the beltclip Maintenance Battery replacement and handlingTo help eliminate TroubleshootingSymptom Suggestion Background noiseSymptom Suggestion Base unit SpecificationsGeneral HandsetK, L Digital security code Earpiece volume Headset installationIndex W, X, Y, Z