Troubleshooting, Symptom Suggestion | Uniden EXA 8955 manual

TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR NEW PHONE

Troubleshooting

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

Symptom		Suggestion

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

The audio sounds	• Make sure that the base unit antenna is
weak and/or scratchy.	in a vertical position.
	• Move the handset and or base unit to a
	different location away from metal
	objects or appliances and try again.
	• Press chan	to help eliminate
	background noise.
	• Make sure that you are not too far from
	the base.

Can't make or receive	• Check both ends of the base unit
calls.	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 34).
	• Make sure	talk is pressed.

The handset doesn't	• The battery pack may be weak. Charge
ring or receive a page.	the battery on the base unit for 12-15
	hours.
	• The handset may be too far away from
	the base unit.
	• Place the base unit away from
	appliances or metal objects.
	• Reset the digital security code
	(See page 34).

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Uniden EXA 8955 manual Troubleshooting, Symptom Suggestion

Contents

Page Features Introduction Controls and functions 50 51 52 Contents Base unit Read this firstHandset Checking the package contents Setting up the base Choose the best location If you want to install the base unit on the wall, see Connect the base unit Choose the dialing mode If your dialing system is Set the switch to TonePulse If you arent sure of your dialing system Standard wall plate mounting Mounting the base unit on a wallIs firmly seated Direct wall plate mounting Preparing the battery pack Status LED Battery use time per charge When the battery charge becomes lowCleaning the battery contacts Do not use any liquids or solvents Making a call From the handsetFrom the base Other Operations Handset on the base Receiving a callHandset off the base Adjusting the ringer and ear speaker volume Handset ringer tone Redialing a call Last phone number entered can be quickly redialed When speaking on the handset When speaking on the baseWhen the phone is ringing Mute Storing phone numbers From the handeset Making calls with memory dialing From the handset Erasing a stored phone number Way conferencing Intercom from the handset to base To transfer from the handset to the base Transferring a callTo transfer from the base to the handset Integrated Integrated answering device Setting the clock Setting your greeting » Preset Message» Recording your personal outgoing message Greeting » Choosing between two outgoing messages Selecting the message record time » Announce only featureSelecting a PIN code Setting ring time switch Using your answering system Playing your message Repeating a message Skipping a message Deleting a message Voice memo» Deleting individual message » Deleting all messages Recording a conversation Remote access away from home Command Function Remote room monitor Additional Information Changing the digital security code Headset installation Installing the beltclipTo attach the beltclip To remove the beltclip Maintenance Battery replacement and handling Troubleshooting Symptom Suggestion Symptom Suggestion Specifications GeneralBase unit Handset K, L IndexW, X, Y, Z Page