Troubleshooting, Symptom Suggestion | Uniden TRU5885-2 specs

Troubleshooting

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

Symptom	Suggestion
The status LED won’t illuminate	• Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base and wall outlet.
when the handset is placed in	• Make sure the handset is properly seated in the base.
the base.	• Make sure the charging contacts on the handset and base are clean.
The audio sounds weak	• Move the handset and/or base to a different location away from metal
and/or scratchy.	objects or appliances and try again.
	• Press select/ch to help eliminate background noise.
	• Make sure that you are not too far from the base.
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, then reconnect it.
	• Change the digital security code (See page 57).
	• Make sure that you are not too far from the base.
The handset doesn’t ring or	• The battery pack may be weak. Charge the handset in the base unit
receive a page.	for 15-20 hours.
	• The handset may be too far away from the base unit.
	• Place the base unit away from appliances or metal objects.
Severe noise interference.	• Keep the handset away from microwave ovens, computers, remote
	control toys, wireless 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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TROUBLESHOOTING

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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Uniden TRU5885-2 manual Troubleshooting, Symptom Suggestion

Contents

Page Page W. u n i d e n . c o m Contents L C O M E / F E AT U R E S Welcome Features E L C O M E / F E AT U R E S I C K R E F E R E N C E G U I D E Charging the Battery O N T R O L S a N D F U N C T I O N S Controls and Functions N T R O L S a N D F U N C T I O N S 37 38 39 E T T I N G S TA R T E D Read this First11 to 15 to Checking the Package Contents Setting up the Phone Choose the best locationDo the following steps Getting Install the battery pack Battery use time per charge Low battery alertCleaning the battery charging contacts Modular Connect the base unit Terminology Choose the dialing mode Setting Caller ID Options Entering Your Area Code Selecting a Language Making and Receiving Calls A S I C SFrom the Handset From the base Redialing from the Base Redialing from Standby ModeRedialing from Talk Mode Redialing a Call Press select/ch Ringer Volume SetupRinger Tone Setting Ringer Mute temporarily Adjusting the Earpiece Handset Speaker Volume Distinctive Ringer Setup With the handset Tone Dialing Switch-overMute Microphone Traveling Out-of-Range Find Handset When speaking on the handsetWhen speaking on the base Selecting a Different Channel To transfer from the base to the handset With the Speakerphone featureTransferring a Call To transfer from the handset to the base New Message LED Flash and Call Waiting H O N E B O O K Phonebook O N E B O O K If you make a mistake while entering a name Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters O N E B O O K From a number key Viewing the PhonebookPress /RocketDial Alphabetical order Speed Dialing Making Calls Using the PhonebookFrom Standby Mode From Talk Mode Deleting the Stored Data Editing the Stored Data Deleting the RocketDial RocketDial One Touch DialingStoring the RocketDial Making calls with the RocketDial Making Calls with Memory Dialing Chain DialingMemory Dialing base only Storing Phone Numbers Caller ID You must subscribe to Caller ID service to use this feature From oldest to new Viewing the Caller ID ListPress call id From new to oldest Press select/ch or xfer/del Deleting Information from the Caller ID ListDeleting a Caller ID message Deleting all Caller ID names/numbers Storing Caller ID messages in the Phonebook/RocketDial Using the Caller ID Message ListLong Distance calls and Area Code Setting/Cancellation Calling a party from the Caller ID list Press select/ch. You will hear a confirmation tone Call Waiting Deluxe Features H E I N T E G R AT E D a N S W E R I N G D E V I C E FeaturesIntegrated Answering Device Turning the Answering System On/Off Pre-recorded message Setting up your Answering SystemSetting your outgoing message Greeting Screen Incoming Calls Setting the base ringer volume Choosing between the two outgoing messagesDeleting an outgoing message Adjusting the speaker volume level Using the Menu ModeE I N T E G R AT E D a N S W E R I N G D E V I C E Setting a Personal Security Code Setting the Time Setting the Ring Time Announce only featureSelecting the message record time Press set/ringer Setting the Message AlertTurning the Message Alert tone Off by pressing any key Selecting the Language Using your Answering System Playing your messagesRepeating a message Deleting a message Skipping a message Recording a conversation Voice memo Remote Operation Command Function Turn on the answering system remotely Playing incoming messages Expanding Your Phone Registering the Second HandsetPA N D I N G Y O U R P H O N E X PA N D I N G Y O U R P H O N E Call Transfer FeatureTo transfer a call to the second handset To receive a transferred call from the second handset Setting up Second Handset OperationRegistration Operation Caller IDOthers Changing the Digital Security Code De-register the Digital Security CodeD I T I O N a L I N F O R M AT I O N D D I T I O N a L I N F O R M AT I O N Installing the BeltclipHeadset Installation Register the Security Code Maintenance Battery Information General InformationAC Adapter Information Symptom Suggestion Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Precautions Important Safety InstructionsImportant Electrical Considerations Installation Considerations One Year Limited WarrantyR E C a U T I O N S & WA R R a N T Y Terminal Equipment Radio Equipment K, L IndexN D E G, H Remote Operation Card Remote access away from home E M O T E O P E R AT I O N C a R D Task Please do not Return this Product to the Place of Purchase At Uniden, we’ll take care of you