Uniden TRU5885/5885-2 Cordless Telephone User Manual


 
TROUBLESHOOTING
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
TROUBLESHOOTING [ 61]
Troubleshooting
If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first.
Symptom Suggestion
The status LED wont 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.
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.
Change the digital security code (See page 57).
Make sure that you are not too far from the base.
The handset doesnt 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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