Troubleshooting

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

 

Symptom

Suggestion

 

 

 

 

 

 

The charge LED won't illuminate

• Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base or the charger (if you have more than one

 

 

when the handset is placed in

handset) and wall outlet.

 

 

• Make sure the handset is properly seated in the cradle.

 

 

the cradle.

 

 

• Make sure the charging contacts on the handset are clean.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The audio sounds weak.

• Move the handset and/or base away from metal objects or appliances and try again.

 

 

• Make sure that you are not too far from the base.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Make sure that you are not too far from the base.

 

 

 

• Make sure the line is not in use. If an out call is already using a line, you cannot use that line to

 

 

 

make another outside call.

 

 

Can't make or receive calls.

• Check both ends of the base telephone line cord.

 

 

 

• Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base and wall outlet.

 

 

 

• Disconnect the AC adapter for a few minutes, and then reconnect it.

 

 

 

• Change the Digital Security Code (see page 15).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Make sure that you are not too far from the base.

 

 

The handset doesn't ring or

• Charge the batteries in the handset for 15-20 hours by placing the handset on the base or

 

 

receive a page.

charging cradle.

 

 

 

• Change the Digital Security Code (see page 15).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Keep the handset away from microwave ovens, computers, remote control toys, wireless

 

 

Severe noise interference.

microphones, alarm systems, intercoms, room monitors, fluorescent lights, and electrical

 

 

appliances.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Move to another location or turn off the source of interference.

 

 

 

 

 

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Uniden DCT 748 owner manual Troubleshooting, Symptom Suggestion