Uniden 4541 Troubleshooting, Liquid Damage, Symptom, Suggestion, Case, Action, Handset, Base

Troubleshooting

If your cordless telephone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. If these steps do not solve your problem, please call our Customer Hotline at

1-800-297-1023 during regular business hours Central Standard Time. Detailed customer service hours are available at www.uniden.com.

NOTE: Do not attempt to service this unit yourself. Servicing must be performed by qualified personnel.

Symptom		Suggestion
The in use/ LED won’t	•	Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base and a wall
illuminate when the handset is	•	outlet.
placed in the base.		Make sure the handset is properly seated in the base.
	•	Make sure that the charging contacts on the handset are clean.
The audio sounds weak	•	Move the handset and/or base away from metal objects or
and/or scratchy.	•	appliances and try again.
		Press [channel] to help eliminate background noise.
	•	Check both ends of the telephone line cord.
Can’t make or receive calls.	•	Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base and a wall
		outlet.
	• Disconnect the AC adapter for a few minutes. Then reconnect it.
	•	Change the digital security code. (see page 7.)
	•	Make sure that the handset is not too far from the base.
	•	Check the dialing mode used by your telephone company.
The handset doesn’t ring or	•	The battery pack may be weak. Charge the battery for 15-20
receive a page.	•	hours.
		The handset may be too far away from the base.
	•	Move the base away from appliances or metal objects.
	•	Change the digital security code. (see page 7.)
Severe noise interference	•	Keep the handset away from microwave ovens, computers,
		remote control toys, wireless microphones, alarm systems,
		intercoms, room monitors, fluorescent lights, and electrical
		appliances.
	• Move the base to another location or turn off the source of
		interference.

Liquid Damage

Moisture and liquid can damage your cordless phone. In case of accidental submersion, please follow these steps.

Case	Action
If the handset or base is	Wipe off the liquid, and use as normal.
exposed to moisture or liquid,
but it only affects the exterior
plastic housing.
If moisture or liquid has entered	Handset:
the plastic housing (i.e. liquid	1. Remove the battery cover and leave it off for ventilation.
can be heard in the phone or	2. Remove the battery pack by disconnecting.
liquid has entered the handset	3. Leave the battery cover off and the battery pack disconnected for
battery compartment or vent	at least 3 days.
openings on the base).	4. Once the handset is completely dry, reconnect the battery pack
	and the battery cover.
	5. Recharge the handset’s battery pack for 20 hours before using
	again.
	Base:
	1. Disconnect the AC adapter from the base unit, cutting off electrical
	power.
	2. Disconnect the telephone cord from the base unit.
	3. Let dry for at least 3 days.
	IMPORTANT: You must unplug the telephone line while recharging
	the battery pack to avoid charge interruption.
	CAUTION:
	DO NOT use a microwave oven to speed up the drying process.
	This will cause permanent damage to the handset, base and
	the microwave oven. After following these steps, if your cordless
	telephone does not work, please call our Customer Service Hotline
	at 1-800-297-1023.