Troubleshooting, Symptom Suggestion | Uniden 546 instruction

Troubleshooting

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

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

The audio sounds weak	• Press	during a call to help eliminate
and/or scratchy.	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.

Can’t make or receive calls. • 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 39).

•Make sure is pressed.

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Uniden 546 owner manual Troubleshooting, Symptom Suggestion

Contents

Page Page Page Contents Additional Information Controls and Functions 20 21 13 to Line and using the phoneRead This First About the digital security code Checking the Package Contents Setting up the Phone Choose the best location Battery PLUG-IN Direction Black RED Cleaning the Battery Charging Contacts Battery use time per chargeLow Battery Alert Do not use any liquids or solvents Connect the base unit Choose the dialing mode If your dialing system is Mounting the base unit on a wall Setting the handset retainer clip for wall mountingStandard wall plate mounting Direct wall plate mounting Setting Caller ID Options/Language Entering Your Area Code Making and Receiving Calls Handset On Base Terminology Earpiece volume Adjusting the Ringer and Earpiece VolumeHandset ringer tone and volume Ringer off Redial from Talk Mode Redialing from Standby Mode From the HandsetRedialing a Call Traveling Out-of-Range Tone Dialing Switch-overSelecting a Different Channel Flash and Call Waiting PagingTo locate the handset Storing Phone Numbers and Names Memory Dialing Memory07 Stored Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters If you make a mistake while entering a name E M O RY D I a L I N G Making Calls with Memory Dialing Memory dialing from Standby ModeDisplay a Programmed Number Memory dialing from Talk Mode Chain Dialing Editing a Stored Name and/or Phone Number Memory Store is displayed 9Press to return to standby mode Display a Programmed Number Erasing a Stored Name and Phone Number You must subscribe to Caller ID service to use this feature When the Telephone RingsCaller ID Viewing the Caller ID Message List Deleting Information from the Caller ID List When the pointer is at NoDeleting a Caller ID message When the pointer is at Yes Deleting all Caller ID names/numbers Calling a party from the Caller ID list Using the Caller ID ListLong Distance call and Area Code setting/Cancellation Dial edit Storing Caller ID messages in Memory dialing Using Caller ID on Call Waiting Service Call Waiting Features Selecting an Option Changing the Digital Security Code Headset Installation Beltclip InstallationTo attach the beltclip To remove the beltclip Maintenance Battery replacement and handling Troubleshooting Symptom Suggestion Additional Information General Information Battery InformationAC Adapter Information FCC wants you to know Telephone Line ProblemsTechnical Information Range More Than One Cordless Telephone Radio InterferenceCordless Telephone Privacy Precautions Installation Considerations Index J, K, L Memo At Uniden, we’ll take care of you Please do not Return this Product to the Place of Purchase Thank you for purchasing a Uniden Cordless Phone