Uniden DCT5280 Cordless Telephone User Manual


 
TROUBLESHOOTING[ 72 ]
Troubleshooting
If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first.
Symptom Suggestion
The charge LED wont illuminate Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base
when the handset is placed in (or the charger (for DCT5280-2 only)) and wall outlet.
the cradle. Make sure the handset is properly seated in the base.
Make sure the charging contacts on the handset and the base
(or the charger (for DCT5280-2 only)) are clean.
The audio sounds weak Move the handset and/or base to a different location away from
and/or scratchy. metal objects or appliances and try again.
Make sure that you are not too far from the base.
Cant 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.
Remove the base ID (see Replacing the Base Setting on page 30) and
register the handset (see Register the Handset on page 65).
Make sure that you are not too far from the base.
If an outside call is already established, you may not be able to make
another outside call.
Cant make an internal call. Make sure that the receiving handset is not already in use.
Make sure that the handset or the base is in the standby mode.
When a handset is recording a conversation, an intercom call from the base is not
available. Make sure a handset is not recording a conversation.
The handset or the base doesnt ring Charge the batteries in the handset for 17-20 hours by placing the handset on
or receive an intercom call. the base or charging cradle.
The handset may be too far away from the base unit.
Place the base unit away from appliances or metal objects.
Remove the base ID (see Replacing the Base Setting on page 30) and
register the handset (see Register the Handset on page 65).
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.
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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