Uniden TRU5885-2 English Owners Manual - Page 63

TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. Symptom The status LED won't illuminate when the handset is placed in the base. The audio sounds weak and/or scratchy. Can't make or receive calls. The handset doesn't ring or receive a page. Severe noise interference. Suggestion • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base and wall outlet. • Make sure the handset is properly seated in the base. • Make sure the charging contacts on the handset and base are clean. • Move the handset and/or base to a different location away from metal 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. • 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 battery pack may be weak. Charge the handset in the base unit 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. • 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. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G [ 61 ]