Troubleshooting, Common Issues | Uniden DECT2085 instruction

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

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	When you have this	Try...
	problem...	Try...
	problem...
	The charge LED won’t	• Checking the AC adapter connection (see page 7).
	illuminate when the handset	• Re-seating the handset in the cradle.
	is placed in the cradle.	• Cleaning the charging contacts on the handsets (see page 54).
		• Moving the handset closer to the base.
	The audio sounds weak.	• Moving the handset and/or base away from metal objects or appliances and try
		again.
		• Checking the telephone cord connection. If CHECK TEL LINE appears on the
	No handsets can make or	base display, the telephone cord may not be connected correctly (see page 9).
	No handsets can make or	• Disconnecting the base AC adapter. Wait a few minutes, then reconnect it (see
	receive calls.
	receive calls.	page 7).
		page 7).
		• Asking your telephone company if they use pulse dialing (see page 10).
		• Checking the battery pack connection (see page 6).
	A single handset can’t make	• Charging the battery for 15 to 20 hours.
	A single handset can’t make	• Moving the handset closer to the base.
	or receive calls (but other	• Moving the handset closer to the base.
	or receive calls (but other	• Making sure the line is not in use. If an outside call is already using a line, you .
	handsets can).
	handsets can).	cannot use that line to make another outside call.
		cannot use that line to make another outside call.
		• Resetting the handset (see page 57).

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Uniden DECT2085 manual Troubleshooting, Common Issues, When you have this Try Problem

Contents

Page Table of Contents Using Your Phone Using Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial ListsAdjusting the Ringer, Earpiece Speaker Volume Finding a Lost Handset Using Hold, Conference and Transfer Precautions MaintenanceTroubleshooting Accessibility Welcome Installing the Phone Choosing the Best Location Installing the Battery Base Installing the Belt ClipConnecting the AC adapter Charging the Handset Charger for multi-handset packs only Connecting to the Phone Line TEL Line DSL Filter Changing the Dial ModeTesting the Connection Wall Mounting the Base Installing the Phone Product Overview FeaturesAnswering System Features Terminology Used in this Manual Manual Conventions Key up Key caller ID/right Flash key talk/flash Parts of the PhoneHandset Base Using the Interface Reading the DisplayHandset Standby Base Standby Using the Four-way Function Key Using the Handset and Base Menus Entering Text from Your Phone Basic Setup Selecting a Language Press Menu/Select Press Menu/Select Activating Personal Ring Handset only Activating the Key Touch Tone Adding Accessory Handsets Charging Accessory HandsetsExpanding Your Phone Compatible Handsets Registering Accessory Handsets Using Multiple Bases Registering the Handset to Another Base Selecting the Base Setting Up the Phonebook Creating Phonebook EntriesEnter the name for this entry Edit Name Enter the number for this entry Edit Number Finding a Phonebook Entry Editing an Existing Phonebook Entry Deleting all Phonebook Entries Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the PhonebookDeleting a Single Phonebook Entry Copying Phonebook Entries to Another Station Using the Voice Mail Service Resetting the Voice Message Waiting Indicator Selecting a Ring Tone Handset only Customizing Your PhoneChanging the Handset Banner Handset only Activating AutoTalk Handset only Activating Any Key Answer Handset only Using Your Phone Chain Dialing from the Phonebook Switching to the Handset Speakerphone During a CallMaking a Call from the Phonebook Using Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial Lists Using the Caller ID ListMaking a Call from a Caller ID Record What’s This Add or Delete a 1 About? Deleting Caller ID Numbers Seven-Digit Dialing Deleting a Redial Record Using Call WaitingRedialing a Number Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker Volume Adjusting the Ringer VolumeAdjusting the Earpiece Volume Muting the Ringer One call only Adjusting the Speaker Volume Adjusting the Audio Tone Handset only Using Hold, Conference and Transfer Finding a Lost HandsetPlacing a Call on Hold Conferencing Transferring a Call Answering a Transferred Call Using Special Features Privacy ModeUsing the Intercom Making an Intercom Tone Dialing Switch Over Installing the Optional HeadsetMuting the Microphone Answering an Intercom Handset Operation Setting Up the Answering SystemUsing Handset and Base Menus Recording a Personal Greeting Selecting a Greeting Selecting the Language for Announcements Setting the Number of RingsDeleting Your Personal Greeting Setting the Day & Time for Base Setting the Record Time or Announce only Activating the Message Alert Activating Call Screening on the Base Using the Answering System Turning Your Answering System On and OffFrom the base From the handset Answer on/off Reviewing Messages Screening Calls Turning Off the Message Alert ToneOperating the Answering System While You Are Away from Home Dialing in to Your Answering System Using the Answering System Maintenance SpecificationsBattery Information Battery Life Power Failures Low Battery AlertCleaning the Battery Contacts Battery Replacement and Handling When you have this Try Problem TroubleshootingCommon Issues Troubleshooting Resetting the Handset Resetting the Handset Without the Base Changing the Line Mode for Multiple Extensions Traveling Out of Range Liquid Damage Handset Base Important Safety Instructions PrecautionsRechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride Battery Warning FCC Wants You To Know Radio Interference Cordless Telephone PrivacyTerminal Equipment Radio Equipment One Year Limited Warranty Important Evidence of original purchase is required for Index PIN Memo Remote access away from home Remote Operation Card TaskKey At Uniden, we’ll take care of you