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Uniden DECT1560 Weak or Hard to Hear Audio , Noise or Static on the Line

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Troubleshooting

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When you have this

problem... Try...

I.can’t.get.two.handsets.to.

talk.to.an.outside.caller.

•.Checking.to.see.that.there.are.not.two.handsets.already.using.the.conference.

feature.(see.page.38).

•.Making.sure.another.handset.is.not.in.Privacy.Mode.(see.page.40).

•.Making.sure.both.handsets.are.registered.to.and.currently.connected.to.the.same.

base.(see.pages.14.and.15).

The.new message.LED.

(Voice.Mail.Waiting.Indicator).

ashes,.but.there.are.no.new.

messages.

•..Resetting.the.Voice.Mail.Waiting.Indicator.(see.page.43).

Weak or Hard to Hear Audio

If.the.caller’s.voice.sounds.weak.or.soft,.the.signal.might.be.blocked.by.large.metal.objects.or.walls;.you.might.also.

be.too.far.from.the.base,.or.the.handset’s.battery.may.be.weak.

•.Try.adjusting.the.volume.of.the.earpiece.(see.page.36).or.the.audio.tone.(see.page.37).

•.Try.moving.around.while.you’re.on.a.call.or.moving.closer.to.the.base.to.see.if.the.sound.gets.louder.

•.Make.sure.the.handset’s.battery.is.fully.charged.

Noise or Static on the Line

The.most.common.cause.of.noise.or.static.on.a.cordless.phone.is.interference:.other.wireless.or.electronic.devices.

can.radiate.energy.that.disturbs.the.radio.signal.between.the.base.and.the.handset.(much.like.overhead.power.lines.

can.cause.static.on.your.car.radio)..Some.common.household.sources.of.interference.are

•.electrical.appliances,.especially.microwave.ovens.

•.computer.equipment,.especially.wireless.LAN.equipment.and.DSL.modems

•.radio-based.wireless.devices,.such.as.room.monitors,.wireless.controllers,.or.wireless.headphones.or.speakers

•.large.uorescent.light.xtures.(particularly.ones.that.give.off.a.“buzzing”.noise)

•.other.services.that.use.your.phone.line,.like.alarm.systems,.intercom.systems,.or.broadband.Internet.service

Contents

Main Table of Contents Page Page Welcome Accessibility 7 Installing the Phone Choosing the Best Location PLACE YOUR BASE TRY TO AVOID Installing the Battery 9 Connecting the AC adapter To the base To the DCX150 charging cradle (for multi-handset packs only) Charging the Handset Connecting to the Phone Line Testing the Connection NOW YOU ARE READY TO USE YOUR PHONE! 12 Expanding Your Phone Adding accessory handsets Registering accessory handsets 15 Using Multiple Bases Registering the handset to another base 14 Selecting the base Getting to Know Your New Phone Features Terminology Used in this Manual Manual Conventions Parts of the Handset Page Using the Interface Reading the Display Using the Four-way Function Key Using the Handset Menu Entering Text from Your Handset Basic Setup Selecting a Language Setting the Time Activating Personal Ring Activating the Key Touch Tone Setting Up the Phonebook Creating Phonebook Entries Finding a Phonebook Entry Editing an Existing Phonebook Entry Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the Phonebook Deleting a Single Phonebook Entry Deleting all Phonebook Entries Copying Phonebook Entries to Another Handset Customizing Your Handsets Changing the Handset Banner Selecting a Ring Tone Activating AutoTalk Activating Any Key Answer Using Your Phone Making a Call from the Phonebook Chain dialing from the phonebook Switching to the Handset Speakerphone During a Call Using Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial Lists Using the Caller ID List Making a Call from a Caller ID Record 35 Seven-digit dialing Deleting Caller ID Numbers 34 34 Using Call Waiting Redialing a Number Deleting a Redial Record Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker Volume Adjusting the Ringer Volume Muting the Ringer (One call only) Adjusting the Earpiece Volume Adjusting the Speaker Volume Adjusting the Audio Tone Activating T-Coil Mode Finding a Lost Handset Using Hold, Conference and Transfer Placing a Call on Hold Conferencing 38 Transferring a Call Answering a transferred call 41 Using Special Features Privacy Mode Using the Intercom Making an intercom page 40 Muting the Microphone Tone Dialing Switch Over 43 Using a Voice Mail Service Setting the voice mail signaling tone 42 Programming one-touch voice mail access Resetting the voice message waiting indicator Wall Mounting the Base Wall plate Wall plate 47 Maintenance Specications Battery Information Battery life Power Failures Contacts Troubleshooting Common Issues Page Weak or Hard to Hear Audio Noise or Static on the Line 50 Installing a telephone line lter or DSL lter Resetting the Handset Resetting the Handset Without the Base Changing the Line Mode for Multiple Extensions Traveling Out of Range Liquid Damage Precautions! Warning! Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery Warning Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Batteries Must Be Recycled or Disposed of Properly Warning! Important Safety Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The FCC Wants You To Know Page Radio interference Cordless telephone privacy I.C. Notice Terminal equipment Radio equipment One Year Limited Warranty One Year Limited Warranty 61 Index A B C D