Troubleshooting - Uniden EXP 8000 Series Owner's Manual

Troubleshooting

If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try
these simple steps first.
Symptom
The status LED won't
come on when the
handset is placed in
the base unit.
The audio sounds
weak and/or scratchy.
Can't make or receive
calls.
The handset doesn't
ring or receive a page.
Suggestion
• Make sure the AC adapter is plugged
into the base unit and wall outlet.
• Make sure the handset is properly
seated in the base unit.
• Make sure the charging contacts on
the handset and base unit are clean.
• Make sure that the base unit antenna
is in a vertical position.
• Move the handset and or base unit
to a different location away from
metal objects or appliances and try
again.
• Press channel to help eliminate
background noise.
• Make sure that you are not too far
from the base.
• Check both ends of the base unit
telephone line cord.
• Make sure the AC adapter is plugged
into the base unit and wall outlet.
• Disconnect the AC adapter for a few
minutes, then reconnect it.
• Reset the digital security code (See
page 18).
• Make sure
talk
• The battery pack may be weak.
Charge the battery on the base unit
for 12-15 hours.
• The handset may be too far away
from the base unit.
• Place the base unit away from
appliances or metal objects.
• Reset the digital security code (See
page 18).
• Make sure that the ringer switch is
set to on (See page 11).
is pressed.
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