Uniden 24-148 manual Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

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

A D D I T I N F O R M

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 49).

•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 49).

•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“ .

I O N A L A T I O N

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Contents Page Contents Integrated Answering Device Welcome FeaturesT R O D U C T I O N / F E AT U R E S Controls and Functions 41 42 43 Read This First Checking the Package Contents Choose the best location Setting Up the Base UnitConnect the base unit Choose the dialing modeInstalling the Handset Battery Pack When the battery charge becomes low Battery use time per chargeCleaning the charging contacts Setting Caller ID Options/Language Entering Your Area Code Making a Call Dialing from Standby ModeDialing from Talk Mode From the handset Receiving a CallFrom the base Adjusting the Volume Redialing a Call Redialing from Standby Mode From the HandsetTraveling Out-of-Range Redial from Talk ModeWith the Handset Storing Phone Numbers and NamesE M O RY D I a L I N G Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters E M O RY D I a L I N G This mode, press Hold until the display clears Making Calls with Memory DialingChain Dialing Editing a Stored Name and/or Phone Number Memory01 Stored Memory Store Erasing a Stored Name and Phone Number When speaking on the base When speaking on the handsetWay Conferencing Paging Telephone FeaturesCaller ID When the Telephone RingsViewing the Caller ID Message List Standby modeDeleting a Caller ID message Deleting Information from the Caller ID ListDeleting all Caller ID names/numbers Dial edit Using the Caller ID ListLong Distance calls and Area Code Setting/Cancellation Calling a party from the Caller ID listStoring Caller ID messages in Memory dialing Caller ID Features Using Caller ID on Call Waiting ServiceCall Waiting Features E I N T E G R AT E D a N S W E R I N G D E V I C E Integrated Answering DeviceSetting the clock Setting Up Your Answering SystemTurning the answering system on/off Setting your greeting Selecting a PIN code Selecting the message record timeSetting ring time switch Playing your messages Using Your Answering SystemRepeating a message Deleting a message Skipping a messageRecording a conversation Voice memoDuring the remote Remote access away from homeTurn on the answering machine remotely Remote room monitorChanging the Digital Security Code Headset Installation Installing the BeltclipRecycling NICKEL-CADMIUM Batteries Battery replacement and handlingMaintenance Troubleshooting D D I T I O N a L I N F O R M AT I O N General Information Battery InformationRange Telephone Line ProblemsTechnical Information FCC wants you to knowCordless Telephone Privacy More Than One Cordless TelephonePrecautions Installation Considerations Index Please do not Return this Product to the Place of Purchase At Uniden, we´ll take care of youUCZZ01772EZ