Troubleshooting, Symptom Suggestion | Uniden EXS 9980 instruction

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Troubleshooting

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

Symptom	Suggestion
The status LED 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
weak and/or scratchy.	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	• 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 49).
	• Make sure talk is pressed.

The handset doesn't	• The battery pack may be weak.
ring or receive a page.	Charge the battery on the base unit
	for more than 17 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 49).
	• Make sure the ringer switch is on
	(See page 15).

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Uniden EXS 9980 manual Troubleshooting, Symptom Suggestion

Contents

Page Features Introduction Controls and functions Talk Flash 46 47 48 Contents Read this first 4 to9 to About the digital security code Checking the package contents Setting up the base unit 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 Mounting the base unit on a wall Standard wall plate mounting Direct wall plate mounting Installing the handset battery pack Charging optional battery packs Battery use time per chargeWhen the battery charge becomes low Cleaning the battery contacts Making a call On-hook dialingExample Other Operations Off-hook dialing Talk HighTalk 017 1003 AutoTalk when ringing Any key answer when ringingReceiving a call From the handset From the base Adjusting the volume Ringer volumeEarpiece volume Base ringer switch Redialing a call On-hook redialingRedial2 Redial3 Off-hook redialing Talk Talk High Using the speakerphone To transfer from the base to the handset Transferring a callTo transfer from the handset to the base Intercom from the handset to base Using your EXS 9980 intercomIntercom from the base to handset Mute When speaking on the handsetWhen phone is ringing Storing phone numbers and names Memory StoreStore Name Edit Memory07 Delete Memory07 Go Back Store Number Memory07 Stored Display a Programmed Number Making calls with memory dialingOn-hook memory dialing Off-hook memory dialing Talk 035 Editing a stored name and/or phone number Memory Store 01 Uniden Corp 02 John DOE Memory01 Stored Memory Store is Erasing a stored name and phone number Way conferencing When speaking on the handsetWhen speaking on the base Setting Caller ID options Caller IDAuto TalkOff Area Code When the telephone rings 11 1230PM1230PM 813-8 3300 Long Distance call setting and cancellation Viewing the Caller ID Message listNew Total02 17 1230PM Uniden Corp When the pointer is at Yes When the pointer is at NoDeleting information from the Caller ID list Deleting a Caller ID message Total00 Deleting all Caller ID name/numbersDelete All ? Yes Using the Caller ID list Calling a party from the Caller ID listLong Distance calls Dial edit Replace Memory ? Storing Caller ID messages in Memory dialingSelect Location Using Caller ID on call waiting service Talk Uniden Corp Integrateddeviceanswering Integrated answering device Setting the clock Setting your greeting » Preset Message» Recording your personal outgoing message Greeting » Choosing between the two outgoing messages Selecting a PIN code » Announce only featureSelecting the message record time Setting ring time switch Using your answering system Playing your messages 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 Changing the digital security code Additional Information To attach the beltclip To remove the beltclip Installing the beltclipHeadset installation Power Failure MaintenanceBattery replacement and handling Troubleshooting Symptom Suggestion Symptom Suggestion Specifications GeneralBase unit Handset W, X, Y, Z IndexK, L Page