Common Issues, Symptom Suggestion | Uniden TRU9280 specs

Common Issues

If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. If these steps do not solve your problem, please call our Customer Hotline (see At Uniden, we’ll take care of you! on page 66).

	Symptom	Suggestion
	The charge LED won’t	• Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base or the charger (if you have more
	illuminate when the	than one handset) and wall outlet.
	handset is placed in the	• Make sure the handset is properly seated in the cradle.
	cradle.	• Make sure the charging contacts on the handset are clean.
	The audio sounds weak.	• Move the handset and/or base away from metal objects or appliances and try again.
	The audio sounds weak.	• Make sure that you are not too far from the base.
		• Make sure that you are not too far from the base.
		• Make sure that you are not too far from the base.
		• Make sure the line is not in use. If an outside call is already using a line, you cannot
		use that line to make another outside call.
	Can’t make or receive	• Make sure your handset is registered to the main base unit.
	Can’t make or receive	• Check both ends of the base telephone line cord.
	calls.	• Check both ends of the base telephone line cord.
	calls.	• Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base and wall outlet.

		• Disconnect the AC adapter and reconnect.
		• Change the Digital Security Code (see Changing the Digital Security Code on
		page 50).
		• Keep the handset away from microwave ovens, computers, remote control toys,
	Severe noise interference.	wireless microphones, alarm systems, intercoms, room monitors, fluorescent lights,
	Severe noise interference.	and electrical appliances.
		and electrical appliances.
		• Move to another location or turn off the source of interference.
	The Caller ID does not	• The call was placed through a switchboard.
	The Caller ID does not	• Call your telephone provider to verify your Caller ID service is current. There may be
	display.
	display.	a problem with your Caller ID service.
		a problem with your Caller ID service.

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Uniden TRU9280 manual Common Issues, Symptom Suggestion

Contents

Page Table of Contents Using Special Features Using Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial ListsSetting Up the Answering System Using the Answering System Precautions Troubleshooting Welcome Accessibility Manual Conventions Terminology Used in this Manual Product Overview FeaturesAnswering System Features Handset Parts of the PhoneMenu/clear key 13 0. */tone key 29. on/off key BaseVol key Vol + key Icon Status Description Using the InterfaceReading the Display Standby Screen Using the Four-way Function KeyUsing the Handset Menus Entering Text from Your Handset Choosing the Best Location Installing the Phone Installing the Battery Connecting the Base and Charging the Handset Testing the Connection Connecting to the Phone Line Changing the Dial Mode Selecting a Language Basic SetupActivating Personal Ring For USA models Activating the Key Touch Tone Creating Phonebook Entries Setting Up the PhonebookEnter the name for this entry Edit Name Enter the number for this entry Edit Number Assign a personal ring tone for this entry Personal Ring Finding a Phonebook EntryEditing an Existing Phonebook Entry Deleting all the phonebook entries at once Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the PhonebookDeleting Phonebook Entries Then press select Ringers Customizing Your PhoneSelecting a Ring Tone Handset only Press menu/clear Activating AutoTalk Handset onlyActivating Any Key Answer Handset only Using Your Phone Making a Call from the Phonebook Switching to the Handset Speakerphone During a CallChain Dialing from the Phonebook Press select Making a Call from a Caller ID Record Using Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial ListsUsing the Caller ID List Deleting Caller ID Numbers Using Call Waiting Deleting a Redial Record Redialing a Number Adjusting the Ringer Volume Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker VolumeAdjusting the Earpiece Volume Adjusting the Speaker Volume Finding a Lost Handset Adjusting the Audio ToneUsing the Clarity Boost Feature Conferencing Using Conference and Transfer Multi-handset packs onlyTransferring a Call Answering a Transferred Call Privacy Mode Using Special FeaturesMuting the Ringer One call only Muting the Microphone Making an Intercom Using the Intercom Multi-handset packs onlySeven-Digit Dialing Answering an Intercom Tone Dialing Switch Over Setting Up the Answering System Handset operation Using the Answering System InterfaceSelecting the Language Setting the Day & Time Setting the Number of Rings From the base Recording a Personal GreetingSelecting a Greeting Deleting Your Personal Greeting Setting the Record Time or Announce only Activating Call Screening Activating the Message Alert From the base From the handset Using the Answering SystemTurning Your Answering System On and Off Reviewing Messages Turning Off the Message Alert Tone Screening Calls Operating the Answering System While You Are Away from Home Page Specifications Maintenance Cleaning the Battery Contacts Battery Replacement and Handling Talk and Standby Times Low Battery Alert Changing the Digital Security Code Troubleshooting Traveling Out of Range Symptom Suggestion Common Issues Memory may be full. Delete some or all of the saved messages Handset Base Liquid Damage Important Safety Instructions PrecautionsRechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride Battery Warning FCC Wants You To Know Cordless Telephone Privacy Radio InterferenceTerminal Equipment Radio Equipment Important Evidence of original purchase is required for One Year Limited Warranty Finding Index PIN Memo Memo Memo Remote Operation Card Remote access Away from home TaskKey At Uniden, we’ll take care of you