Uniden DX8200, Operating Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Charge light won’t come on when
Handset is placed in Base Unit.
Audio sounds weak and/or scratchy.
Can’t make or receive calls.
Handset doesn’t ring or receive a page.
Base Unit doesn’t ring or receive a page.
If your DX8200 Cordless Telephone is not performing to your expectations,
please try these simple steps. If you are still unable to resolve the problems,
contact Uniden Customer Service for assistance.
Suggestion
• Make sure the AC Adapter is plugged into the
Base Unit and wall outlet. Wall outlet must be
switched on.
• Make sure Handset is properly seated in
Base Unit.
• Make sure the Nickel-Cadmium Battery Pack is
properly placed inside the Handset.
• Make sure that the charging contacts on the
Handset and Base Unit are clean.
• Make sure that the Base Unit antenna is fully
vertical and extended.
• Move the Handset and/or Base Unit to different
locations and try again.
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
and then reconnect it.
• Nickel-Cadmium Battery Pack may be weak.
Charge the battery on the Base Unit for
15-20 hours.
• Make sure the Base Unit antenna is fully
vertical and extended.
• The Handset may be too far away from the
Base Unit.
• Place the Base Unit away from noise sources.
• The Digital Security Code may be erased.
Set the Digital Code.
(See page 32 for instructions).
• Set the Base Unit ring vol to either “lo” or “hi”.
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