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uniden DX15686 Series user manual

1. no ngan 33 Troubleshooting 36 Liquid Damage c1 r t 39 PrecautionsS s see 40 The FCC Wants You To KNOW ccsccssksseees 41 IC NOTICE TP TT x ca 43 One Year Limited Warranty 44 o e SH R1 0 0100007 45 Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden multi handset cordless telephone This cordless phone is designed for reliability long life and outstanding performance Note Illustrations in this manual are used for explanation purposes Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit The color of your cordless telephone may vary Uniden is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation AutoTalk AutoStandby and UltraClear Plus are trademarks of Uniden America Corporation Accessibility Uniden provides a customer service hotline for accessibility questions If you have a disability and need customer service assistance or if you have any questions about how Uniden s products can accommodate persons with disabilities please call the accessibility voice TTY line 1 800 874 9314 Our customer care hours as well as accessibility information can be found on our website www uniden com under the Accessibility link If your call is received outside of our business hours you can leave us a message and we will call you b
2. Caller ID Hew B1 Total ae Delete All byes H While using the DELETE ALL or DELETE MESSAGE screen if no key is pressed for more than thirty seconds an error tone sounds and the handset returns to standby If you get an incoming call or page the deleting operation is canceled and you can answer the call or page 31 Changing the Digital Security Code To protect you against misbilled calls which might result from your phone being activated by other equipment the cordless phone provides Random Code digital security which automatically selects one of over 262 000 digital security codes for each handset and the base If the handset battery pack is completely discharged or the battery pack is removed the digital security code will be lost If this happens a new security code is set automatically the next time the battery pack is charged in the base In the rare situation that you suspect another cordless telephone is using the same security code you can change the code 1 Pick up the handset from the cradle Press and hold find hs on the base 2 While holding find hs place the handset in the base and leave the handset in the base for more than five seconds 3 Pick up the handset from the base Then place the second handset in the base and wait for more than five seconds No need to hold find hs this time 4 Repeat step 3 for the rest of handsets 5 Press talk flash
3. Note When editing the speed dial memory you must press a key within thirty seconds or the phone will return to standby If you return the handset to the cradle the phone will return to standby also Storing a Name and Number in Memory 1 With the phone in standby press mem 2 Enter 0 9 or use 4 and to select the speed dial location where you would like to store this entry and then press select channel twice 3 STORE NAME appears and a cursor flashes indicating that the phone is ready for the name to be entered Note If the selected speed dial number is already assigned the Edit screen appears You can select EDIT MEMORY to edit this entry select DELETE MEMORY to erase this entry or select GO BACK to choose another speed dial number 19 T Hemor 2 JOHN DOE 8 H Store Hame PEdit FlemaraHl Delete PlematraHl Go Back 4 Enter a name according to the instructions below then press select channel If no name is required go to step 5 e The name can be up to thirteen characters e Use tone and to move the cursor to the desired location e Press delete transfer to delete characters as needed or press and hold to delete all characters Refer to the letters on the number keys to select the desired characters With each press of a number key the displayed character appears in the following order upper case letters first lower case letters next and finally
4. property damage from fire or electrical Do not remove the battery from the handset to charge it shock only use the Uniden battery e Never throw the battery into a fire disassemble it or heat it model and Uniden adapter model Do not remove or damage the battery casing specifically designated for this product Cleaning the battery charging contacts To maintain a good charge clean the charging contacts on the handset once a month Dampen a cloth with plain water Gently rub the damp cloth over the charging contacts until all visible dirt is removed Dry the contacts thoroughly before returning the handset to the cradle Caution Do not use paint thinner alcohol or other chemical products Doing so may discolor the surface of the telephone and damage the finish 35 Troubleshooting Traveling Out of Range During a call as you begin to move your handset too far from your base unit noise increases If you pass the range limits of the base your call will terminate within one minute Common Issues If your phone is not performing to your expectations please try these simple steps first If these steps do not solve your problem please call our Customer Hotline See back cover page for contact information Symptom The charge in use LED or Z LED won t illuminate when the handset is placed in the cradle Suggestion e Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the cradle and wall outlet e Make sure the handset is
5. 17 Setting the LANQUaQEC eeeeesceeeeeeeeteeetteeeeeeeeeeeeeaeees 18 Using the Speed Dial Memory 19 Storing a Name and Number in Memory Storing Caller ID in Speed Dial Memory Using Your Phone nen errrree Making and Receiving Calls s lt c lt cc lt Making a Call from Speed Dial Memory Making a Call from the Caller ID List Transferring a Call c sx vksksrkrseerrrrreree Redialing the Last Dialed Number 26 Selecting the Ring Tone and Volume 26 Adjusting the Earpiece Volume sS 26 Using Call Waiting c nh p 27 Selecting a Different Channel c lt lt lt 27 Find HandSGI 2 4 22c e0 one a aati ie 27 Tone Dialing SWitCh OVEP sessen 28 Voice Mail Waiting Indica or lt lt cc lt cc lt lt ecce 28 Caller ID and CIDCW Caller ID on Call Waiting 29 Caller ID on Call Waiting CIDCW c 30 Viewing the Caller ID Message List 30 Deleting Information from the Caller ID List 31 Changing the Digital Security Code 32 Maintenance
6. amp Charger s Included e Page Find Handset Key e Call Transfer from Handset to Handset e Earpiece Ringer Volume Controls e Caller ID Caller ID on Call Waiting e Mute or Turn Ringer Off e 3 Line Backlit LCD e Hearing Aid Compatible e Trilingual Menu Displays English Spanish or French s 20 Channel Auto Scan 30 Caller ID Memory e Desk or Wall Mountable e 10 Number Memory Dialing Controls and Functions Handsets 2 2 Handset antenna Belt clip hole Jack for optional headset Handset ringer speaker Handset battery compartment Handset earpiece LCD display a and v volume amp ringer up down keys cid menu key 10 tone left cursor key 11 redial pause key 12 select channel key 13 talk flash key 14 end key 15 right cursor key 16 mem memory key 17 delete transfer key 18 Handset microphone 19 Handset charging contacts 01G OU ON rt Main Base Unit Extra Charging Cradle _Uniden _ 20 charge in use LED Voice mail waiting indicator 26 Charging contacts flashing 27 charge LED 21 Base antenna 28 Charging cradle DC IN 9V jack 22 Base charging contacts 23 find hs key 24 Base DC IN 9V jack 25 TEL LINE jack Installing the Phone Choosing the Best Location Before choosing a location for your new phone here are some important guidelines you should consider Avoid heat sources such as radiators A
7. in effect warrantor will either at its option repair or replace the defective unit and return it to you without charge for parts service or any other cost except shipping at its option may replace the unit with a new or refurbished unit THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IS THE SOLE AND ENTIRE WARRANTY PERTAINING TO THE PRODUCT AND IS IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER WHETHER EXPRESS 44 IMPLIED OR ARISING BY OPERATION OF LAW INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OR PAYMENT OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow this exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you LEGAL REMEDIES This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state This warranty is void outside the United States of America and Canada PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF WARRANTY If after following the instructions in the owner s manual you are certain that the Product is defective pack the Product carefully preferably in its original packaging Disconnect the battery from the Product and separately secure the battery in its own separate packaging within the shipping carton The Product should include all parts and accessories or
8. on one handset Once you make sure TALK appears on the display press end Then try with all other handsets If each handset displays TALK a new security code is set Otherwise return to step 1 and try again 32 Maintenance Specifications The phone complies with FCC Parts 15 and 68 Operating temperature 10 C to 50 C 14 F to 122 F For the base For the charger Part number AD 314 AD 310 or AD 1010 AC Adaptes Input Voltage 120V AC 60Hz 120V AC 60Hz Output Voltage 9V DC 350mA 9V DC 210mA Battery Part DUMDEL BT 905 Capacity 600mAh 3 6V Frequency 921 103102 923 787761 MHz 5856 533347 5863 692437 MHz Note To avoid damage to the phone use only Uniden AD 314 AD 310 or AD 1010 and BT 905 with your phone Specifications features and availability of optional accessories are all subject to change without prior notice Power Failure During the period that the power is off you will not be able to make or receive calls with the telephone 33 Talk and Standby Times With average use your handset battery provides approximately six hours of talk time and approximately ten days of standby time When your handset is not being used and is left off of the charging cradle the battery will gradually discharge You can achieve optimum battery life and performance by returning the handset to the charging cradle after each use If the handset is left off of the charging cradle the actual talk tim
9. 1 Each time the digital security code is changed Refer to page 32 for details regarding the Digital Security Code 2 When there is a power failure for more than one hour 3 If any handset s battery becomes very low the handset must be recharged for 15 20 hours and re registered to the main base unit 4 In any circumstance in which you experience difficulty connecting to the main base to place or receive calls Note Make sure to return the handsets to the cradles after each phone call 14 Basic Setup There are five basic options that you will need to set up Auto Talk CIDCW Caller ID on Call Waiting Area Code Dial Mode and Language CIDCW and Dial Mode options can only be set by using Handset 1 If you try to set by using other handset you will not see these options listed on the LCD screen You can easily identify Handset 1 shows as HS1 will be seen in the display while the phone is charging AutoTalk Area Code and Language options can be set by using any handset Language tEng Activating AutoTalk AutoTalk will allow you to answer the phone simply by removing the handset from the cradle You do not have to press a key to answer the incoming call To activate 1 When the phone is in standby press and hold cid menu The following screen appears 2 Press select channel to turn AutoTalk on 3 Press end or return the handset to the charging cradle to complete the setting The handset retur
10. to increase the delay Each pause counts as a digit The display shows a P for every pause H87 3H d5e Store Humber Press mem You will hear a confirmation tone and the following screen appears Memory storage is complete Hemorsel Stored After about two seconds the following screen displays all the speed dial memory entries aie Movies z JOHN DOE 83 MOM AND DAD Press end to exit memory setup mode The phone returns to standby Note When storing numbers into memory if the handset is idle i e no key is pressed for more than 30 seconds it will beep rapidly and the phone will return to standby 21 Storing Caller ID in Speed Dial Memory Caller ID names and numbers shown in the Caller ID list can be stored in speed dial memory To store a caller id name number to memory 1 With the phone in standby press cid menu Select the phone number to be stored from the Caller ID list by pressing La or v 2 Press mem 3 Enter a number 0 9 or press 4 or to select the memory location to be stored 4 Press select channel You hear a confirmation tone and the number is stored in memory The display returns to the Caller ID list Note If a number has already been stored in the selected memory number location a confirmation screen is displayed To overwrite press a to YES and press select channel The display returns to the Caller ID list si 12 38PM Ja
11. RY for information on Ni Cd battery recycling in your area Uniden s involvement in this program is part of its commitment to protecting our environment and conserving natural resources RBRC is a registered trademark of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation Uniden works to reduce lead content in our PVC coated cords in our products and accessories Warning The cords on this product and or accessories contain lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Important Safety Instructions When using your telephone equipment basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury to persons including the following 1 Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool Avoid using a telephone other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual Do not dispose of batteries in a fire They may explode Check with local authorities for possible battery disposal instructions Do not disassemble any component of this product SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION Risk of explosion if battery is replac
12. T WA gt OWNER S MANUAL O a le ov gt lt 0 5 z Eci T Contents Welcome Accessibil tV csesesseeseeerrses 2 Terminology Manual Conventions 3 Product OVerV W song 4 Controls and FUNCTIONS lt lt lt exxx 5 Installing the Phone sec 7 Choosing the Best Location se cccsseseerserex 7 Installing the Rechargeable Battery Packs into the Handse s LH HH HH khen 8 Installing the Base Unit and Charging Cradles wd Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall 11 Installing the Belt C ip 5c s s vxeserseeexee 12 Headset Installatiorn Si 12 Register Handsets to the Main Base before USING 6206200220022 06 c0 innana naana maara Aaaa Ananaia 13 When to Re register Handsets 14 Basic SELUD z czi226 2 2202 015021022228E2x13001 nadis anenai raS 15 Activating Auto Talk eee key 15 Activating Caller ID on Call Waiting HS1 only 16 Programming Your Area Code s cs xss lt s2 16 Choosing the Dialing Mode HS1 only
13. ack Terminology Base The main part of the phone that connects to your phone line and lets you make and receive calls Charger A cradle that charges the handset battery It connects to power but does not connect to a phone line Caller ID is available from your telephone provider With this service you can see the name and number of incoming callers CIDCW Caller ID on Call Waiting is available from your telephone provider With this service you can see incoming caller information while on another call Handset Acordless handset that can be placed anywhere in your home or office where AC power is available CID The handset may be sitting on the cradle or out of the cradle but is NOT in use talk flash has not been pressed and there is no dial tone When a dial tone has been enabled allowing the user to dial and carry on a conversation with an outside party Standby Talk Manual Conventions This manual uses several different type styles to help you distinguish between different parts of the phone lower case bold text with indicates a key or button on the phone e ALL CAPITALS indicates text on the display such as menu options prompts and confirmation messages e lower case bold text indicates a status light on the phone base Product Overview Main Phone Features 5 8 GHz Extended Range Technology e Last Number Redial e Multi Handset System e Tone Pulse Dialing Extra Handset s
14. al tone 3 Press talk flash 4 Press redial pause Selecting the Ring Tone and Volume Your phone has five different ringer tone volume combinations you can choose from To select the ringer 1 With the phone in standby press a or v 2 The phone will sound the different ring tones at different volumes To turn the ringer off select RINGER OFF 3 When the phone sounds the ring tone and volume you wish to use press end Temporarily Mute Ringer If the handset is off the base while an incoming call is ringing simply press end to mute the incoming ring The ringer will sound with the next incoming call l 5 8GHz Hl 4 flash cm gt OES Note You can only mute the handset ringer if the handset is off the base when the phone starts ringing Adjusting the Earpiece Volume To change the earpiece volume press 4 or during a call 26 Using Call Waiting If you subscribe to Call Waiting through your local telephone company you can receive calls while on the line To answer a call waiting call 1 While on the phone you will hear a call waiting tone If you have CIDCW service activated you will see the name and number of the incoming caller See page 29 for more information 2 Press talk flash to accept the waiting call After a short pause you will hear the new caller 3 To return to the original caller press talk flash again Se
15. alk flash CONNECTING changes to TALK and the volume setting and the T number selected appear on the display Then the displayed number is dialed 88 Note You can also press talk flash before you access the speed dial memory US TS3b3456 When you come to the phone number you want to dial press select channel To cancel speed dialing Press end to return to standby If accessing the list during an active call you can press mem to exit the list immediately If no key is pressed for 30 seconds the handset will exit the speed dial list automatically Note Pressing end to exit the speed dial list during a call will disconnect the call immediately Making a Call from the Caller ID List You can place a call directly from the Caller ID list 1 With the phone in standby press cid menu Use 4 or v to select the phone number 5 that you want to dial 2 To have the phone dial a 1 before the displayed Caller ID number press 1 To have the phone dial the stored area code before the displayed Caller ID number press 3 3 Press talk flash The displayed phone number dials automatically Note e You can also press talk flash before you access the Caller ID list When you come to the phone number you want to dial press selectfchannel e You cannot make a call from the Caller ID list if your cordless telephone is connected to a private branch exchange PBX 24 Transferring a Call Your cordless phone all
16. and base of your cordless telephone are accomplished by means of radio waves which are broadcast over the open airways Because of the inherent physical properties of radio waves your communications can be received by radio receiving devices other than your own cordless telephone unit Consequently any communications using your cordless telephone may not be private 43 I C Notice Terminal Equipment NOTICE This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specifications This is confirmed by the registration number The abbreviation IC before the registration number signifies that registration was performed based on a Declaration of Conformity indicating that Industry Canada technical specifications were met It does not imply that Industry Canada approved the equipment NOTICE The Ringer Equivalence Number REN for this terminal equipment is marked on the equipment itself The REN assigned to each terminal equipment provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed five Radio Equipment The term IC before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met Operation is subject to the following two conditi
17. ce with FCC RF exposure guidelines and should be avoided Radio Interference Radio interference may occasionally cause buzzing and humming in your cordless handset or caused by external sources such as TV refrigerator vacuum cleaner fluorescent lighting or electrical storm Your unit is NOT DEFECTIVE If these noises continue and are too distracting please check around your home to see what appliances may be causing the problem In addition we recommend that the base not be plugged into a circuit that also powers a major appliance because of the potential for interference Be certain that the antenna on the unit is fully extended when needed In the unlikely event that you consistently hear other voices or distracting transmissions on your phone you may be receiving radio signals from another cordless telephone or other source of interference lf you cannot eliminate this type of interference you need to change to a different channel Finally it should be noted that some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause interference to nearby TVs and VCRs To minimize or prevent such interference the base of the cordless telephone should not be placed near or on top of a TV or VCR If interference is experienced moving the cordless telephone farther away from the TV or VCR will often reduce or eliminate the interference Cordless Telephone Privacy Cordless telephones are radio devices Communications between the handset
18. contact the telephone provider For products approved after July 23 2001 the REN for this product is part of the product identifier that has the format US AAAEQ TXXXX The digits represented by are the REN without a decimal point e g 03 is a REN of 0 3 For earlier products the REN is separately shown on the label If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required But if advance notice isn t practical the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service Please follow instructions for repairing if any e g battery replacement section otherwise do not substitute or repair any parts of the device except as specified in this manual Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs Contact the state public utility commission public service commission or corporation commission for information This equipment is hearing aid compatible Should you experience trouble with this equipment please contact Uniden c
19. e 42 Liquid damage 39 M N O P Q Maintenance 33 Making a call 23 Precautions e eea 40 R Receiving a call 23 Redial 2 25 scsi sa EE ihs 26 Register handsets 13 Ringer tone and volume 26 45 S Speed dial memory Making calls from speed dial MEMO 177 rnini 23 Storing names and numbers in speed dial memory 19 T U Talk and standby times 34 Technical information 33 Tone dialing switch over 28 Transferring a call 25 Traveling out of range 36 Troubleshooting 36 V W X Y Z Voice mail waiting indicator 28 Wall mouniting 11 Waranty SE betas needs 44 At Uniden we ll take care of you Thank you for purchasing a Uniden product If you have any questions or problems please do not return this product to the place of purchase Our customer care specialists are here to help you Visit our website at www uniden com or i 2 Having Trouble call our Customer Hotline at 1 800 297 1023 during regular business hours To order headsets additional handsets replacement batteries or other accessories visit our 2 Ne
20. e duration will be reduced respective to the amount of time the handset is off of the charging cradle Low battery alert When the battery pack is very low and needs to be charged the phone is programmed to eliminate functions in order to save power If the phone is not in use LOW BATTERY appears on the LCD and none of the keys will operate During a call LOW BATTERY flashes and the handset beeps Complete your conversation as quickly as possible and return the handset to the cradle for charging Note Information stored in the phone s memory will be retained for thirty minutes after the battery pack is removed This includes all setup information last number dialed speed dial memory and the CID list Even when the battery pack is not being used it will gradually discharge over a long period of time For optimum performance be sure to return the handset to the cradle after a telephone call 34 Battery replacement and handling Recharge your phone on a regular basis by returning the handset to either cradle after each phone call When the operating time becomes short even after a battery is recharged please replace the battery With normal usage your battery should last about one year To order replacement batteries please contact Uniden s Parts Department The contact information is listed on the back cover page Warning Caution To avoid the risk of personal injury or e Use only the specified Uniden battery pack BT 905
21. e to charge in the base unit will automatically register to the base unit The handset charging in the extra charging cradle MUST also be registered to the base unit before use To register the extra handset s 1 Be sure all handsets are fully charged 2 Pick up the handset from the charging cradle and place it in the base unit The charge in use LED light on the base unit will begin to flash indicating that the registration is taking place 3 Wait for at least five seconds then pick up the handset from the base unit 4 Repeat steps 2 3 for the rest of the handsets if you have 5 Press talk flash on one handset If TALK appears on the display the handset is registered press end Then try with all other handsets If each handset displays TALK the handset has been registered to the base Otherwise return to step 1 and try again 6 Once all handsets are registered it doesn t matter which handset is placed in the base unit or the charging cradle Note e When you charge the handsets Caller ID summary screen and the name of HSI the handset appears Following display is the example of handset No 1 HS1 The charging cradle can be used to charge any handset Tat al g m 13 When to Re register Handsets In some cases it may be necessary to re register your handsets To re register your handsets please follow registration steps outlined on page 13 Re registration is required in the following scenarios
22. ed a Part website at www uniden com or call 1 800 554 3988 during regular business hours EARI If you need special assistance due to a disability or have questions on the accessibility Set doi features of this product please call 1 800 874 9314 voice or TTY Central Standard Time Detailed customer service hours are available at www uniden com May be covered under one or more of the following U S patents 4 797 916 5 426 690 5 434 905 5 491 745 5 493 605 5 533 010 5 574 727 5 581 598 5 650 790 5 660 269 5 661 780 5 663 981 5 671 248 5 696 471 5 717 312 5 732 355 5 754 407 5 758 289 5 768 345 5 787 356 5 794 152 5 801 466 5 825 161 5 864 619 5 893 034 5 912 968 5 915 227 5 929 598 5 930 720 5 960 358 5 987 330 6 044 281 6 070 082 6 125 277 6 253 088 6 314 278 6 418 209 6 618 015 6 671 315 6 714 630 6 782 098 6 788 920 6 788 953 6 839 550 6 889 184 6 901 271 6 907 094 6 914 940 6 953 118 7 023 176 Other patents pending 46 VISIT WWW UNIDEN COM TO REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT 2007 Uniden America Corporation Fort Worth Texas Contains additional foreign articles Printed in China
23. ed by an incorrect type Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions Do not open or mutilate the battery and disconnect the battery before shipping this product 41 The FCC Wants You To Know This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains among other information a product identifier in the format US AAAEQ TXXXX If requested this number must be provided to the telephone company An applicable Universal Service Order Codes USOC certification for the jacks used in this equipment is provided i e RJ11C in the packaging with each piece of approved terminal equipment A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant See installation instructions for details The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a telephone line Excessive RENs ona telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most but not all areas the sum of RENs should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line as determined by the total RENs
24. est or use 4 to scroll through the messages from the earliest to the latest 5 17 12 30PM Press cid menu to return to the call or press end to return to standby Tees Note In Caller ID operation if no key is pressed for more than thirty seconds an error tone sounds and the handset returns to standby Each message can be up to fifteen characters for the name and fifteen digits for the phone number The number of calls from the same Caller ID appears next to the received time Once you view the new message the number will be cleared and disappear During a call don t press end or the call will be disconnected 30 Deleting Information from the Caller ID List If the phone receives more Caller ID messages than it can store the oldest one in the list is automatically deleted Caller ID data can also be deleted manually Deleting a Caller ID message 1 With the phone in standby press cid menu Find the message to be deleted from the Caller ID list by pressing a or v 2 Press delete transfer 3 Press a or v to select YES and then press select channel Deleting all Caller ID names numbers 1 With the phone in standby press cid menul 2 Press delete transfer 3 Press 4 or to select YES and then press select channel You hear a confirmation tone and all stored Caller ID messages are deleted Note 1 17 12 36PM Jane Smith 214 555 123 Delete Message Bo H
25. ghts and electrical appliances Move the base to another location or turn off the source of interference 37 Symptom The Caller ID does not display Suggestion The call was answered before the second ring The call was placed through a switchboard e Charge the handset e Your Caller ID service may not be active contact your local telephone service provider A handset is not working Unavailable message is displayed on the LCD screen of the handset e Make sure the battery pack is connected to the handset and fully charged e Re register the non functional handset Make sure the other handset is not already in use Two or more handsets cannot be in talk at the same time e Place the handset in the base for at least five seconds to re register to the base e Make sure the handset is not too far from the base when trying to use The handset doesn t communicate with the base or the other handset e Re register all handsets see page 13 No three way conversation Only one handset at a time can talk with an outside caller To allow the other handset to talk to the caller transfer the call Voice Message Indication does not work Contact your local telephone company to make sure that your telephone receives FSK message signaling e Reset the indicator by pressing and holding find hs for five seconds 38 Liquid Damage Moisture and liquid can damage you
26. hazard when inserting screws into the wall e Try to mount your phone within five feet of a working phone jack to avoid excessive cord lengths 11 e Make sure the wall material is capable of supporting the weight of the base and handset e Use 10 screws minimum length of 1 3 8 inches with anchoring devices suitable for the wall material where the base unit will be placed 1 Insert two mounting screws into the wall with their appropriate anchoring device 3 15 16 inches apart Allow about 1 8 of an inch between the wall and screw heads for mounting the phone 2 Refer to steps 1 through 5 on page 11 to mount the telephone Installing the Belt Clip To attach the belt clip Insert the belt clip into the holes on each side of the handset Press down until it clicks To remove the belt clip Pull both sides of the belt clip to release the tabs from the holes Headset Installation Your phone may be used with an optional headset To use this feature insert the headset plug into the headset jack Your phone is ready for hands free conversations Headsets may be purchased by visiting our website at www uniden com or by calling our Parts Department See back cover page 12 TOP 1 8 in mA SNJ 3 15 16in L lt n 1 3 8 in Register Handsets to the Main Base before Using Each handset will need to be registered to the main base unit before use Whichever handset you choos
27. he DTMF tones during a call you can temporarily switch over to tone dialing Refer to Tone Dialing Switch over on page 28 To enable the setting change of Dialing Mode you need to return the handset to the base unit when you complete the setting Setting the Language You can change the language the handset menu displays Choose from English French or Spanish To change the language setting 1 When the phone is in standby Press and hold cid menu The following screen appears 2 Press to move the pointer to select LANGUAGE 3 Press select channel to select ENG FR or ESP h 4 Press end or return the handset to the charging cradle to complete the setting The handset returns to standby 18 Using the Speed Dial Memory Your cordless phone allows you to store up to ten names and numbers in each handset You can dial these numbers with just a few key presses The speed dial memory is not limited to phone numbers You can store any number up to twenty digits that you need to enter once your call connects This is referred to as Chain Dialing An example is a frequently refilled prescription number Store your pharmacy phone number in one speed dial and your most frequently refilled prescription number as another speed dial To use once you ring your pharmacy s automated prescription line simply press mem and the speed dial number where you stored your prescription number and press select channel
28. he LED does not illuminate check to see that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the handset makes good contact with the cradle s charging contacts Note e Connect the AC adapter to a continuous power supply not controlled by a wall switch e Place each cradle close to the AC outlet to avoid long extension cords e Charge your handsets at least 15 20 hours before plugging into the phone line 4 Once the handset battery packs are fully charged connect the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and a telephone outlet If your telephone outlet isn t modular contact your telephone company for assistance To telephone outlet I J To TEL LINE Telephone line cord Modular supplied 10 Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall Standard wall plate mounting This phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate 1 Plug the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack 2 Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet 3 Plug the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack 4 Plug the telephone line cord into the telephone outlet 5 Align the mounting slots on the base with the mounting posts on the wall Then push in and down until the phone is firmly seated Direct wall mounting If you don t have a standard wall plate you can mount your phone directly to the wall Before doing this consider the following e Avoid electrical cables pipes or other items behind the mounting location that could cause a
29. iginally packaged with the Product Include evidence of original purchase and a note describing the defect that has caused you to return it The Product should be shipped freight prepaid by traceable means to warrantor at Uniden America Service 4700 Amon Carter Blvd Fort Worth TX 76155 Index A AC adapter information 33 B Basic se up cceeees 15 Battery pack lnformation 33 Installing s lt lt lt 8 Preparing and charging 8 9 Replacement and handling 35 Belt clip installation 12 Cc Call waiting 27 Caller ID service 29 Caller ID on call waiting 30 DGletlfid c ccei cs2ssxeee 31 Making a call 24 VIEWING iiini xEe2 30 Ghannelsa scanteie 27 Charging the battery pa k 9 Cleaning contacts 35 Connect the cradle 9 Controls and functions 5 6 D Di l fiod 6 4 s 2 1 i isccnce 17 Digital security code 32 E F G H Earpiece volume 26 Find handset 27 Headset Installation 12 I J K L Installing the phone 7 lnterferenc
30. lecting a Different Channel Your phone incorporates UltraClear Plus true compander circuitry which virtually eliminates background noise This innovative technology together with 20 different channels provides you with the best possible reception during all your conversations If you happen to encounter interference while using your phone you can manually change the phone s channel for clear operation To change the channel during a call press select channel SCANNING appears on the display indicating the phone is changing to another channel For more information on interference refer to Radio Interference on page 42 Find Handset To locate a lost handset press find hs on the base All registered handsets will beep for 60 seconds The beeping will stop when any handset key is pressed or when find hs is pressed The handset will also stop beeping automatically when an incoming call is received 27 L LI u Tone Dialing Switch over If your telephone company requires pulse dialing you can temporarily switch over to a I tone dialing after the call connects This feature is useful when you need tone dialing to use automated such as telephone bank tellers telephone prescription refills customer support menus etc If your phone is set to pulse dialing mode make your call normally Once your call ial select delete connects press tone Any digits you enter from then on will be
31. ne Eu ae 14 555 12 z elect Hemor oir 82 JOHN DOE S17 12 38PM ie ao 14 555 12 Rerlace Memory Ves k Ha You cannot store a Caller ID message if no phone number appears in the message 22 Using Your Phone Making and Receiving Calls Handset on the cradle Handset off the cradle Making a call 1 Pick up the handset from the cradle 2 Press talk flash 3 Listen for the dial tone 4 Dial the number OR 1 Pick up the handset from the cradle 2 Dial the number Then press talk flash 1 Press talk flash 2 Listen for the dial tone 3 Dial the number OR Dial the number Then press talk flash Receiving a call 1 Pick up the handset from the cradle If AutoTalk is on the phone will answer the call when you pick it up 2 Press talk flash Press talk flash or Z tone or any number key if AutoTalk is on Hanging up Press end or return the handset to the cradle Note To turn on the AutoTalk feature see Activating AutoTalk on page 15 Making a Call from Speed Dial Memory To make a call from speed dial memory 1 With the phone in standby press mem The handset displays your programmed speed dial number 23 Select Memora Ble Movies 2 JOHH DOE 2 Enter the number 0 9 or press 4 or to select the speed dial number you would like to dial 3 Press t
32. ns to standby 15 Activating Caller ID on Call Waiting HS1 only Caller ID allows you to see the name and number of the calling party before you answer the phone Caller ID on Call Waiting CIDCW lets you see the name and number of a call that comes in when you are on the line You must subscribe to Caller ID service through your local telephone provider to use this feature 1 When the phone is in standby press and hold cid menu The following screen appears 2 Press to move the pointer to select CIDCW 3 Press select channel to toggle and turn on Caller ID on Call Waiting 4 Press end and return the handset to the base unit to complete the setting The handset returns to standby Note To enable the setting change of CIDCW you need to return the handset to the base unit when you complete the setting Programming Your Area Code In some areas the telephone company may allow you to place a local call by dialing only seven digits instead of ten If this is the case in your area you can program your local area code in your phone Programming your area code will allow you to see the caller s seven digit phone number which will allow you to easily return the local call without modifying the number before dialing If you get a call from outside your area code you ll see all ten digits To program your area code 1 When the phone is in standby press and hold cid menu The following screen appea
33. o remove 2 Plug the battery pack connector red amp black wires into the small jack inside the battery compartment The connector notches fit into the grooves of the jack only one way Match the wire colors to the polarity label in the battery compartment connect the battery and listen for a click to insure connection 3 Make sure you have a good connection by slightly pulling on the battery wires If the connection is secure the battery jack will remain in place 4 Place the battery case cover back in the handset by sliding it upwards until it clicks into place Note Use only the Uniden BT 905 rechargeable battery pack supplied with your phone Installing the Base Unit and Charging Cradles 1 Connect each AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to each Route the cord standard 120V AC wall outlet Note e Use only the supplied AD 314 AC adapter for the base unit and AD 310 or AD 1010 for the charging cradle s Do not use any other AC adapter e Do not place the power cord where it creates a trip JT J hazard or where it could become chafed and create a y To DC IN 9V J7 fire or electrical hazard l AC adapter supplied 2 Charge the handsets by placing one handset in the base unit and other handset s in the charging cradle s with the keypad facing forward AC outlet To DC IN 9V AC adapter supplied 3 Make sure that the charge in use LED and LED illuminate If t
34. ons 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this telephone One Year Limited Warranty Important Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service WARRANTOR UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION Uniden ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY Uniden warrants for one year to the original retail owner this Uniden Product to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below WARRANTY DURATION This warranty to the original user shall terminate and be of no further effect 12 months after the date of original retail sale The warranty is invalid if the Product is A damaged or not maintained as reasonable or necessary B modified altered or used as part of any conversion kits subassemblies or any configurations not sold by Uniden C improperly installed D serviced or repaired by someone other than an authorized Uniden service center for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty E used in any conjunction with equipment or parts or as part of any system not manufactured by Uniden or F installed or programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the owner s manual for this product STATEMENT OF REMEDY In the event that the product does not conform to this warranty at any time while this warranty is
35. ows you to transfer outside calls from one handset to another Only one handset at a time can talk with an outside caller While one handset is in use other handsets cannot go off hook to listen to conversations or make an outgoing call To transfer a call 1 During a call press delete transfer The call will automatically be placed on hold 2 For 2 handset model The transfer tone sounds eee Han Sart For 3 4 handsset model Press a number key 1 3 for 3 handset model 1 4 for H11 r8 4 handset model to select from the Handset No You can page all handsets by pressing HS1 display on 0 The transfer tone sounds 4 handset model 3 When the other handset receives the call the transfer tone stops To cancel the transfer and return to the caller press delete transfer or talk flash on the handset To receive a transfer call Pick up the handset from the cradle when AutoTalk is set to on or pick up the handset and press talk flash to answer the transferred call Additionally you can also answer the Call Transferred transferred call by pressing any number key tone or when AutoTalk is set to on Note If you transfer a call and it is not picked up after five minutes the call will be disconnected 25 Redialing the Last Dialed Number 1 Pick up the handset from the cradle 1 Pick up the handset from the cradle 2 Press talk flash OR 2 Press redial pause 3 Listen for the di
36. properly seated in the cradle e Make sure the charging contacts on the handsets are clean The audio sounds weak and or scratchy Move the handset and or base away from metal objects or appliances and try again e Press select channel during a call to help eliminate background noise e Make sure that the handset is not too far from the base 36 Symptom Can t make or receive calls Suggestion e Re register all handsets see page 13 e Check both ends of 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 32 e Make sure that the handset is not too far from the base e Check the dialing mode used by your telephone company The handset doesn t ring or receive a page e Re register all handsets see page 13 e The battery pack may be weak Charge the battery 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 Change the digital security code see page 32 e Check the battery pack to ensure there is a secure connection e Make sure ringer volume isn t set to off Severe noise interference e Keep all handsets away from microwave ovens computers remote control toys wireless microphones alarm systems intercoms room monitors fluorescent li
37. r cordless phone lf the handset or base is exposed to moisture or liquid but only the exterior plastic housing is affected wipe off the liquid and use as normal If moisture or liquid has entered the plastic housing i e liquid can be heard in the phone or liquid has entered the handset battery compartment or vent openings on the base follow the steps below Handset Base 1 Remove the battery cover and leave it off for ventilation 2 Disconnect the battery pack Leave the battery cover off and the battery pack disconnected for at least three days 3 Once the handset is completely dry reconnect the battery pack and the battery cover 4 Recharge the handset s battery pack for 15 to 20 hours before using 1 Disconnect the AC adapter from the base cutting off electrical power 2 Disconnect the telephone cord from the base 3 Let dry for at least three days IMPORTANT You must unplug the telephone line while recharging the battery pack to avoid charge interruption CAUTION DO NOT use a microwave oven to speed up the drying process This will cause permanent damage to the handset base and the microwave oven After following these steps if your cordless telephone does not work please call our Customer Service Hotline See back cover page for contact information 39 Precautions Before you read anything else please note the following Warning Uniden America Corporation DOES NOT repre
38. rs 16 2 Press v to move the pointer to select AREA CODE 3 Press selectfchannel If an area code was already stored the phone will display it 4 Use the number keys 0 9 to enter the three digit area code If you make an error use delete transfer to backspace 5 Press selectfchannel A confirmation tone sounds 6 Press end or return the handset to the charging cradle to complete the setting The handset returns to standby Choosing the Dialing Mode HS1 only Your phone can communicate with the telephone network in two different ways tone dialing and pulse dialing These days most telephone networks use a method called tone dialing so your phone comes programmed for tone dialing by default If your phone company uses pulse dialing you ll need to change your phone s dial mode There s an easy way to tell try making a call If your call connects your phone s setting is fine If not you may need to change the dial mode To change the dial mode 1 When the phone is in standby press and hold cid menu The following screen appears 17 2 Press v to move the pointer to select DIAL CIBC t n 3 Press select channel to set the phone to pulse dialing Area b ch v 1a k 5 4 Press end and return the handset to the base unit to complete the setting The handset returns to standby Note If your phone system requires pulse dialing and you need to send t
39. s received INCOMPLETE DATA When a private name is received PRIVATE NAME When a private number is received PRIVATE NUMBER When an unknown name is received UNKNOWN NAME When an unknown number is received UNKNOWN NUMBER Note Data errors appear as If you answer a call before the Caller ID message is received for example before the second ring the Caller ID message will not appear When the call is received via a telephone company that does not offer Caller ID service the caller s phone number and name do not appear This includes international calls When the call is received via a private branch exchange PBX the caller s phone number and name may not appear 29 Caller ID on Call Waiting CIDCW If you subscribe to CIDCW offered by your telephone company you will hear a Call Waiting tone while you are ona call and the Caller ID data will be displayed at the handset To accept the waiting call press talk flash see page 27 Note While you are on a call the received Caller ID data is stored on the handset that is on a call only Viewing the Caller ID Message List The Caller ID list stores information for up to thirty incoming calls even unanswered calls You can also view the Caller ID list during a call 1 2 3 Press cid menu The summary screen displays the number of new messages and total Caller ID messages Thai B Use to scroll through the messages from the latest to the earli
40. sent as tone dialing pause nhanne transfer When this particular call ends the phone automatically returns to pulse dialing mode r Voice Mail Waiting Indicator If you subscribe to voice mail service through your local telephone company you can use your cordless telephone to access your voice mailbox The voice mail company will provide you with the access number The charge in use LED on the base of your phone flashes whenever you have messages waiting in your voice mailbox To access your voice mailbox Just dial the access number supplied by your voice mail provider to enter your mailbox You can program your voice mail access number to a speed dial number If the voice mail waiting indicator remains on after you have retrieved your messages press and hold find hs for 5 seconds This will reset the indicator 28 Caller ID and CIDCW Caller ID on Call Waiting You must subscribe to Caller ID services through your local telephone provider to use these features When the telephone rings the Caller ID feature allows you to view the caller s name phone number date and time of call The incoming call information is stored in the Caller ID record If the Caller ID service includes the caller s name the caller s name appears on the display up to fifteen letters The date and time received Caller s name Caller s phone number You may receive any one of the following messages When invalid data i
41. sent this unit to be waterproof To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or damage to the unit DO NOT expose this unit to rain or moisture Rechargeable Nickel Cadmium Battery Warning e This equipment contains a rechargeable nickel cadmium battery e Cadmium is a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer The rechargeable nickel cadmium battery contained in this equipment may explode if disposed of in a fire e Do not short circuit the battery Do not charge the rechargeable nickel cadmium battery used in this equipment in any charger other than the one designed to charge this battery as specified in the owner s manual Using another charger may damage the battery or cause the battery to explode 40 Rechargeable Nickel Cadmium Batteries Must Be Recycled or Disposed of Properly e Uniden voluntarily participates in an RBRC industry program to collect and recycle nickel cadmium batteries at the end of their useful life when taken out of service within the United States The RBRC program provides a convenient alternative to placing used nickel cadmium batteries into the trash or municipal waste stream which is illegal in some areas Through the RBRC program Uniden makes it easy for you to drop off the used battery at local retailers of replacement nickel cadmium batteries You may also contact your local recycling center for information on where to return the used battery Please call 1 800 8 BATTE
42. the number corresponding to the key Note If the next character uses the same number key you must press to move the cursor over Otherwise the next time you press the number key it changes the character that was previously set For example to enter Movies 1 Press 6 once Then press to move the cursor to the right Press 6 six times Press 8 six times Press 4 six times Press 3 five times Press 7 eight times CO BON Number of times key is pressed keys 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 A B a h m 2 D E F d e f 3 4 mi 6 H I J h i 4 CEN J K L j k l b Gmno H H Hi a 6 pars F Q k 5 F 4 F Z T U t u 8 Quwxyz Wl 5 Y ui x 4 z 3 amp i H blank ye oO lf you make a mistake while entering a name Use tone or to move the cursor to the incorrect character Press delete transfer to erase the wrong character Then enter the correct character To delete all characters press and hold delete transfer STORE NUMBER is displayed The cursor flashes indicating that the phone is ready for Store Humber the number to be entered Use the keypad to enter the phone number each number can be up to twenty digits If you need the phone to pause during the dialing sequence press redial pause to insert a two second pause between the numbers You can enter multiple pauses
43. ustomer service at 800 297 1023 If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved NOTICE According to telephone company reports AC electrical surges typically resulting from lightning strikes are very destructive to telephone equipment connected to AC power sources To minimize damage from these types of surges a surge arrestor is recommended Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Uniden or operation of this product in any way other than as detailed by the owner s manual could void your authority to operate this product This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this phone To insure the safety of users the FCC has established criteria for the amount of radio frequency energy various products may produce depending on their intended usage This product has been tested and found to comply with the FCC s exposure criteria For body worn operation the FCC RF exposure guidelines were also met when used with the Uniden accessories supplied or designed for this product Use of other accessories may not ensure complian
44. void noise sources such as a window by air ducts and sunlight N a street with heavy traffic Avoid television sets and other i Avoid microwave ovens electronic equipment A Avoid excessive moisture extremely low temperatures dust mechanical vibration or shock Choose a central location The location should be close to both a phone jack and a continuous power outlet one which is not connected to a switch The base and each handset should be kept away from sources of electrical noise such as motors microwave ovens and fluorescent lighting The cradle can be placed on a desk tabletop or mounted on a standard wall plate For better reception place the base as high as possible The base should be placed in an open area for optimum range and reception If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line be sure that installing the system does not disable your alarm equipment If you have questions about what will disable your alarm equipment contact your telephone company or a qualified installer 7 Installing the Rechargeable Battery Packs into the Handsets Each handset is powered by a rechargeable battery pack Once installed the battery charges automatically when the handset is placed in the base or charging cradle To install the rechargeable battery pack 1 Press down on the handset battery case cover use the finger indention for a better grip and slide the cover downward t

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