Troubleshooting, Symptom Suggestion | Uniden TRU 8885 SERIES

Troubleshooting

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

	Symptom	Suggestion

		• Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base or the charger (if you have more than one
	The charge LED won't illuminate	handset) and wall outlet.
	when the handset is placed in	• Make sure the handset is properly seated in the cradle.
	the cradle.	• Make sure the charging contacts on the handset and the base or the charger (if you have more
		than one 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.

		• 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, and then reconnect it.
	Can't make or receive calls.	• De-register the handset (see "De-register the Handset" on page 32) and register the handset
	Can't make or receive calls.	(see “Register the Handset" on page 67).
		(see “Register the Handset" on page 67).
		• 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 established, you can not make another outside call.

		• Charge the batteries in the handset for 15-20 hours by placing the handset on the base or
	The handset doesn't ring or	charging cradle.
	The handset doesn't ring or	• Make sure that you are not too far from the base.
	receive a page.	• Make sure that you are not too far from the base.
	receive a page.	• De-register the handset (see "De-register the Handset" on page 32) and register the handset

		(see "Register the Handset" on page 67).

	Unavailable appears in	• Make sure that another handset(s) or the base is not in use, and try the phone again.
	the display.	• Make sure that you are not too far from the base.

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Uniden TRU 8885 SERIES owner manual Troubleshooting, Symptom Suggestion

Contents

Series Owners Manual Contents Welcome Features Terminology Retrieve TAD message with Handset Remote keys Controls & Functions Delete message P Display and Icons Example of the standby mode display Making a call Animation Displays Handset only Talk mode Standby modeSoft Key Function Handset Do the following steps Setting up the Phone E T T I N G S T a R T E D Cleaning the battery charging contacts Low battery alert Connect the base unit Standard wall plate mounting Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall Direct wall mounting Main Menu Options Default Settings Entering the Menu Setting Menu Options Using DirectLink Mode DirectLink Mode Handset only Room/Baby Monitor Using Room/Baby Monitor Selecting a Ringer Tone Handset only Handset Setup / Base Setup Distinctive Ringer Setup Handset only Setting the Anykey Answer Handset only Setting the AutoTalk Handset Only Selecting a Language Setting the True Banner Handset only Setting the Key Touch Tone Handset only Adjusting the LCD Contrast Record a Personal Outgoing Message Base Only Answering System SetupSetting the Animation Screen Handset Only Selecting Your Greeting Base only Setting a PIN Code Setting the Record Time Setting the Ring Time Turning the message alert tone off from a remote location Setting the Message Alert On or OffTurning the message alert tone off by pressing any key Setting the Call Screen Setting the Language of your Answering System Setting Day and Time Global Setup Setting the Area Code Setting Cidcw Caller ID on Call Waiting Setting the Dial Mode De-register the Handset Handset only 6CNM Making and Receiving Calls Placing a Call on Hold Flash and Call Waiting Storing a Redial Record from the handset only Redialing a CallDeleting a Redial Record Handset only Ringer volume Adjusting the Ringer, and Earpiece and Speaker VolumeEarpiece and Speaker Volume Do Not Disturb DND With the base Mute MicrophoneWith the handset Traveling Out of Range Tone Dialing Switch-over Or 4-Way Conferencing Privacy ModeWhen speaking on the handset When speaking on the base Press the Store soft key, Store/Edit Name appears Locations SPD1-SPD0 Chain Dialing If you make a mistake while entering a name Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters Store/Edit Name appears Press cid/exit key or the Back soft key Viewing the Phonebook From Standby Mode Making Calls Using the PhonebookFrom Talk Mode Speed Dialing GNGVG/GOQT! GU Press the Copy soft key Copying Phonebook Locations L L E R I D 4 Caller ID and Cidcw Caller ID on Call Waiting %CNNGT+ 0GY 6QVCN Viewing the Caller ID List Deleting Information from the Caller ID List Deleting a Caller ID Message Calling a party from the Caller ID list Using the Caller ID Message ListDeleting all Caller ID names/numbers Storing Caller ID messages in the Phonebook Long Distance calls and Area Code Setting/Cancellation Volume down 4 times Call Waiting Deluxe Features Integrated Telephone Answering Device Features Turning the Answering System On/Off Setting your outgoing message GreetingAnnounce only feature New Message LED Using the Answering Setup Menu Repeating a message Using your Answering SystemPlaying your messages Deleting a message Skipping a message Voice memo From the base Recording a conversationScreening a call From the handset Remote access away from homeRemote Operation Function Remote access with the handset †/5 Remote Key Function Handset Expandability Connecting the ChargerExpanding Your Phone Register the Handset DirectLink call Using the DirectLink Mode From handset to handset or handset to the base Intercom/Call Transfer FeatureIntercom From handset to handset or to the base Call Transfer FeatureFrom the base to a handset P a N D I N G Y O U R P H O N E 7 Find Handset Changing the Digital Security Code Headset Installation Installing the BeltclipTo attach the beltclip To remove the beltclip Power Failure MaintenanceBattery replacement and handling AC Adapter Information Battery InformationGeneral Information Symptom Suggestion Troubleshooting Severe noise interference Symptom Suggestion Case Action Liquid Damage Precautions Installation Considerations Terminal Equipment Memory List Memo Index Remote Operation Card Remote access away from home Task From standby mode Main Menu Flow Chart I N M E N U F L O W C H a R T 8 Please do not Return this Product to the Place of Purchase Register Online Today