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Uniden TRU9485/TRU9085 SERIES user manual

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2. 44 2 PRIVACY MODE ON will appear in the display for 2 seconds but the P icon will appear and remain in the dis play until the feature is turned off Other stations will not be able to make a call and their display will list UN AVAILABLE To turn Privacy off press the PRIVACY soft key again PRIVACY MODE OFF appears From the Base 1 While on a call press the MENU soft key 2 Move the cursor to CALL PRIVACY and then press the OK soft key PRIVACY MODE ON will appear in the display for 2 seconds but the on will appear and remain in the display until the feature is turned off Other stations will not be able to make a call and their display will list UNAVAILABLE To turn Privacy off repeat the procedures listed above PRIVACY MODE OFF appears Using the DirectLink Feature A pair of handsets or two pairs of handsets at one time can function as two way radios This fea ture is called DirectLink and will not interfere with the base s ability to make or receive telephone calls while in use To activate you must set both handsets to the DirectLink feature While using this feature these two handsets will not be able to make or receive normal phone calls until this Is operation is canceled however other handsets will function normally Note If the party is out of range NO SIGNAL appears in the display and the operation will be canceled 1 Press the MENU soft key Select DIRECTLINK MODE menu 2 Press the OK soft ke
3. Y phonebook key A up key G2 caller ID key v down key v a exit play stop exit key lt lt gt gt repeat skip key delete key 6 answering machine on off key Base Microphone key Ftone key F49 Speaker key and speaker LED flash find handset key charge in use LED int com hold intercom hold key DC IN 9V Jack TEL LINE Jack Using the Interface Reading the Handset Display The handset display uses icons to tell you the status of your phone The table below lists the icons and what they mean ton Status escription O R Jw The privacy icon appears when Privacy mode is turned on B jf The call record icon appears while recording a conversation o aoo The mute icon appears when you mute the handset ii Gi icon appears when the handset speakerphone is in 5 This icon appears when T coil mode is turned on Standby The ringer off icon indicates that the ringer is turned off The battery icon indicates the handset battery status empty low Standby Talk medium and full Reading the Base Display The base display uses icons to tell you the status of your phone The table below lists the icons and what they mean Icon Status Ceseription The talk icon appears while on a call EHEN The privacy icon appears when Privacy mode is
4. enter names and numbers You can transfer one phonebook entry at a time or all phonebook entries at once 1 When the phone is in standby press QJ 2 Use 4 or w on the four way function key or the number keypad to select desired phonebook entry then press the OPTIONS soft key 3 Move the cursor to select COPY SELECTION Press the OK soft key TO WHICH UNIT will appear 4 Scroll through the list until the station you wish to copy listings to is highlighted Press the OK soft key The phonebook entries will be transferred to the designated handset or the base During the copy process the re ceiving handset shows RECEIVING and the Banner name of the sending handset or base When the transfer is completed DONE appears 30 Copying all the phonebook entries at once 1 When the phone is in standby press Y Press the OPTIONS soft key Move the cursor to select COPY ALL Press the OK soft key TO WHICH UNIT will appear 3 Scroll through the list until the station you wish to copy listings to is highlighted Press the OK soft key ARE YOU SURE appears Select YES or NO Press the OK soft key The phonebook entries will be transferred to the designated handset or the base During the copy process the receiving handset shows RECEIVING and the Banner name of the sending handset or base When the transfer is completed DONE appears Note e If your Phonebook contains 100 entries you cannot store any new phonebook entries You
5. touch tone phone 2 During the outgoing message press 0 and enter your PIN code The answering machine announces the number of messages stored in memory and the voice prompts 3 To quit hang up the phone Uniden Turn on the answering machine remotely 1 Call your phone and let it ring 10 times until you hear a beep 2 Press 0 and then enter your PIN code 3 Press 0 then 5 to stop the announcement 4 Press 0 then 6 to turn the answering machine on Repeat a Message Playing incoming Messages Skipping a Message Deleting a Message Stop Operation Answering Machine On Memo Record Stop Greeting Message Record Stop Answering Machine Off Help Repeat a Message Playing incoming Messages Skipping a Message Deleting a Message Stop Operation Answering Machine On Memo Record Stop Greeting Message Record Stop Answering Machine Off Help a Sc 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 i 1 SERE nE Eo V A E EE E N EEEIEE VEEE a E EEO E E E N Repeat a Message Playing incoming Messages Skipping a Message Deleting a Message Stop Operation Answering Machine On Memo Record Stop Greeting Message Record Stop Answering Machine Off Help Repeat a Message Playing incoming Messages Skipping a Message D
6. Changing the Dial Mode Your phone can communicate with the telephone network in two different ways tone dial ing or pulse dialing These days most phone networks use a method called tone dialing so your phone comes programmed for tone dialing If your phone company uses pulse di aling you will need to change your phone s dial mode If you cannot connect to the tele phone network please follow the steps below to modify your phone s settings 1 Press the MENU soft key Select the GLOBAL SETUP menu and then the DIAL MODE submenu 2 Press w on the four way function key to select PULSE The initial setting is Tone 3 Press the OK soft key You will hear a confirmation tone If you ever need to change the dial mode back to Tone follow the same procedure but select TONE in step 2 Mode Dial 20 Basic Setup Selecting a Language Your phone supports three languages English French and Spanish Once you select a language the menus on the phone will display in that language The default language is English 1 Press the MENU soft key Select the HANDSET SETUP or BASE SETUP menu and then the HANDSET LANGUAGE or BASE LANGUAGE submenu 2 Move the cursor to choose ENGLISH FRANCAIS French or ESPANOL Span ish 3 Press the OK soft key You will hear a confirmation tone Setting the Date and Time To change the day and time shown in the display follow the steps listed below Note If you don t press
7. REMOTE ANSWERING MACHINE OPERATION appears on the handset display and the answering machine announces the time and number of new and old messages Keep the following things in mind when you use your handset to access your answering ma chine e You can enter a command at any time during the announcements e After the first announcement you have 30 seconds to enter your first command before the answering ma chine returns to standby e If you receive a call the remote operation is cancelled e During the remote operation HANDSET REMOTE MODE appears on the base 51 Selecting the Language You can select the language English French and Spanish of your answering machine announcements The de fault answering machine language is English From the base or handset 1 Press the MENU soft key Select the ANSW SETUP menu option then the ANSW LANGUAGE submenu and press the OK soft key 2 Move the cursor to choose ENGLISH FRAN AIS French or ESPANOL Spanish 3 Press the OK soft key You will hear a confirmation tone Your Greeting Your answering machine comes with a pre recorded outgoing message or greeting that plays when you receive a call Hello no one is available to take your call Please leave a message after the tone Or you can record your own personal outgoing greeting Your recorded greeting must be between 2 seconds and 30 seconds long Once you have recorded a personal greeting you can switch back and for
8. Select the highlighted option by pressing the OK soft key To exit the menu and return to standby press i on the handset and p o exit on the base View the phonebook Four way Function Key View the Caller ID Down If you do not press a key within 30 seconds the phone will time out and exit the menu When setting Date and Time the time out period is extended to two minutes Note For GLOBAL SETUP and DEREGISTRATION menu options make sure the line is not in use and the handsets are within range of the base 12 Entering Text from your Phone You can use the number keypad on your handset or base to enter text by referring to the letters printed on each number key When you press the number key in a text entry field the phone displays the first letter printed on the number key Press the number key twice to display the second letter and three times to display the third Capital let ters are displayed first then lower case letters then the number on the key If two letters in a row use the same number key enter the first letter then use right or left on the four way function key to move the cursor to the next position to enter the second letter For example to enter Movies 1 Press 6 once to enter M 2 Use right on the four way function key to move the cursor to the right Press 6 six times to enter o Press 8 six times to enter v Press 4 six times
9. eee 34 Activating Any Key Answer Handset only 34 Using your PhOne cccccseceeeseeeeeeeeeeeseeeeseenenseeenees 35 Making a call from the Phonebook e 36 Chain Dialing from the Phonebook ssec 36 Making a call with Speed Dial eee 36 Switching to the Handset Speakerphone d ng a Call sss cscisccesceusecaszsctiessunet ertai 37 Using Caller ID Call Waiting and Redial Lists 37 Using the Caller ID List oo ee eeeeeeeeeeeeeee 37 Making a call from a Caller ID Record 0 38 Deleting Caller ID Numbers scce 38 Using Call Waiting and Call Waiting Deluxe 39 Redialing a NUMber 0 cccceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeees 40 Deleting a Redial RECOrd ccceeeseeeeeeeeeees 40 Adjusting the Ringer Earpiece and Speaker VOlUME 2 cccccceseececeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 41 Adjusting the Ringer Volume cseeeeeeee 41 Adjusting the Speaker Volume eeeeeeeeeee 41 T coil Handset only 41 Finding a Lost HandsSet 2 cceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 42 Using Hold Conference and Transfer s001 42 Placing a Call On Hold ccececeeseeeeeeeeetteeeeees 42 COMPEENICING tirrespingi 42 Transferring a Call eeren 43 Answering a Transferred Call lecce 43 Using Special Features ccsssesseeeeeeeseneees 44 Do Not Disturb All Calls 44 Muting the Ringer One Call Only 44 Muting the Microphone
10. place the handset in an upright position Do not hold the handset where you would block the signal Metal and reinforced concrete may affect cordless telephone performance O Correct Incorrect 14 Wall Mounting the Base This phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate Snap the wall mount adapter into the notches on the base top Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN 9V jack Wrap the AC adapter cord inside the molded wiring channel as shown 4 Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet Plug the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack Plug the telephone line cord into the telephone outlet 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 Note DO NOT use an AC outlet controlled by a wall switch Wall plate AC outlet AC adapter 15 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 gt H 1 8 in e Avoid electrical cables pipes or other items behind the mounting location that could cause a hazard when inserting screws into the wall e Try to mount your phone within 5 feet of a working phone jack to avoid excessive wire lengths e Make sure the wall material is capable of supporting the weight of the base and handset e Use 10 screws with a minimum l
11. Listen for the dial tone Dial the number OR Making a Dial the Number call Press rq Press xq Answering a call From a cordless handset Remove the handset from the charging cradle Press flash Listen for the dial tone Dial the number OR Remove the handset from the charging cradle Dial the number Press flash Pick up the handset If Au toTalk is on the phone will answer when you remove the handset from the charg ing cradle Press flash If Any Key Answer is on you can also press any number keypad From a handset speakerphone Remove the handset from the charging cradle Press xq Listen for the dial tone Dial the number OR Remove the handset from the charging cradle Dial the number Press xq Pick up the handset Press xq T Pes T Pes 35 Making a call from the Phonebook 1 When the phone is in standby press QJ to open the phonebook 2 Scroll through the list with the a or w on the four way function keys until you find the phonebook entry you want to call See Finding a Phonebook Entry on page 28 3 Press flash or ta on the handset or a on the base to dial the number 1 Press flash or t4 on the handset or ta on the base 2 Press to open the phonebook 3 Scroll through the list with the a or w on the four way function keys until you find the phonebook entry you want to call See Finding a Phonebook Entry on
12. The answering machine plays your new messages first After you listen to all of your new messages you can then play your old messages Note Time stamp will not be heard until you have set the time Turning your Answering Machine On and Off P From the base From the handset Turning On 1 With the phone in standby press o 1 With the phone in standby press the 2 The answering machine announces ta soft key on the handset REMOTE Anewering System ison and plays ANSWERINGMACHINE OPERATION the current greeting appears on the handset display and the answering machine announces the time and the number of new and number of messages stored in mem old messages ory If the counter flashes then you i have new messages waiting Press 9 at any time during the an nouncement The answering machine announces Answering System is on and plays the current greeting message 3 The message counter displays the 57 Po From the base From the handset Turning Off 1 With the phone in standby press o 1 With the phone in standby press the 2 The phone announces Answering Ea soft key on the handset REMOTE System is off ANSWERING MACHINE OPERA TION appears on the handset display 3 A appears and the answering machine announc es the time and the number of new and old messages Press 9 at any time during the an nouncement The answering machine announces Answering System is off Reviewing M
13. To return to the original caller press flash on the handset or flash find handset on the base Note You must subscribe through your telephone provider to receive Call Waiting services Your phone gives you new options for Call Waiting Deluxe At the touch of a button you can place the caller on hold send them to your voice mail service or conference them into your current call You must subscribe to Call Waiting and Call Waiting Deluxe to use these features Not all features are available in all areas Check with your telephone provider for details Note To activate features select the CALL WAITING submenu and the CALL WAIT DELUXE submenu to ON See page 22 If you don t choose a CWDxX option within 30 seconds the phone returns to the call e To return to the call press the BACK soft key 1 When you receive a Call Waiting call press the MENU soft key 2 Move the cursor to CALLWAITDELUXE and then press the OK soft key 3 Move the cursor or use the number keypad 1 7 to select an option Ask to Hold A prerecorded message states that the user will be available shortly and t Tel lB s the call is placed on hold z Forma ae Tell Busy A prerecorded message tells the caller you are busy and the waiting call is KT disconnected Forward The caller is sent to your voice mail box if available Answer Drop Disconnects the first call and connects to the new caller Conference Starts a conference call with your firs
14. 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 on a 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 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 FTXXXX 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 noti
15. any keys for two minutes when setting the date and time the phone will exit the menu 1 Press the MENU soft key Select the GLOBAL SETUP menu and then the DATE amp TIME submenu 2 Use the four way key to move the cursor to highlight the month day year hours and minutes To change press the number keypad 3 To select AM or PM press tone then press the SAVE soft key You will hear a confirmation tone 21 Activating Caller ID on Call Waiting and Call Waiting Deluxe Your phone supports Caller ID on Call Waiting CIDCW so you can see the name and fa MEN 1 waiting number of someone who calls when you re already on the line Your phone also supports ort Call Waiting Deluxe CWDX which gives you a choice of how you want to handle a wait Erria ing call You ll need to subscribe to these features with your phone company before you can use them To let your phone support these features follow the steps below See page 39 for instructions on using Call Waiting Deluxe 1 Press the MENU soft key Select the GLOBAL SETUP menu and then the CALL WAITING submenu 2 Move the cursor to select ON or OFF 3 If you select ON CALL WAIT DELUXE submenu appears Move the cursor to select ON or OFF 4 Press the OK soft key You will hear a confirmation tone Activating Personal Ring Handset only You can assign special ring tones to anyone in your phonebook When your phone gets a call it looks up the Caller
16. audio sounds weak Move the handset and or base away from metal objects or appliances and try again Make sure that you are not too far from the base Can t make or receive calls Make sure that you are not too far from the base Make sure the line is not in use If an outside call is already using a line you cannot use that line to make another outside call 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 and reconnect Change the Digital Security Code see page 70 The handset doesn t ring or Make sure that you are not too far from the base receive a page Charge the battery in the handset for at least 15 20 hours by placing the handset on the base or charging cradle Change the Digital Security Code see page 70 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 71 Symptom Suggestion The Caller ID does not The call was placed through a switchboard display e Call your telephone provider to verify your Caller ID service is current There may be a problem with your Caller ID service You cannot register the e Charge the battery pack in the handset for 15 20 hours handset at the base e Change the Digita
17. code H The answering machine announces 3 Press 0 then 5 to stop i the number of messages stored in the announcement i memory and the voice prompts 4 Press 0 then 6 to turn the 3 To quit hang up the phone answering machine on i f 1 1 REMOTE OPERATION CARD Uniden Remote access Turn on the answering away from home machine remotely 1 Call your phone number from a 1 Call your phone and let it ring touch tone phone 10 times until you hear a beep 2 During the outgoing message 2 Press 0 and then enter your press 0 and enter your PIN code PIN code The answering machine announces 3 Press 0 then 5 to stop the number of messages stored in the announcement memory and the voice prompts 4 Press 0 then 6 to turn the 3 To quit hang up the phone answering machine on REMOTE OPERATION CARD Remote access away from home 1 Call your phone number from a touch tone phone 2 During the outgoing message press 0 and enter your PIN code The answering machine announces the number of messages stored in memory and the voice prompts 3 To quit hang up the phone Uniden Turn on the answering machine remotely 1 Call your phone and let it ring 10 times until you hear a beep 2 Press 0 and then enter your PIN code 3 Press 0 then 5 to stop the announcement 4 Press 0 then 6 to turn the answering machine on REMOTE OPERATION CARD Remote access away from home 1 Call your phone number from a
18. 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 dis abilities please call the accessibility voice TTY line 1 800 874 9314 A representative is available to talk to you M F 8 00 am to 5 00 pm CST After hours you can leave us a message and we will call you back Information is also available on our website www uniden com under the Accessibility link Terminology used in this Manual Standby The handset and the base are not in use If the handset is on the cradle or flash or on the handset or on the base is not pressed no line has been activated No dial tone is present Caller ID is available from your Telephone provider and is offered to users on a subscription basis CID With this service and a display on your cordless phone you will be able to see the incoming caller information such as name and phone number CID Deluxe Caller ID with Call Waiting Deluxe features are offered by your Telephone provider with a monthly or Call service subscription With this service and while on an existing phone call you can use additional Waiting menu options when a new caller rings you By selecting Menu Options you will be able to see a Deluxe complete list of additional features that are available to you Please see page 39 for details Caller ID with Call Waiting is available by subscription f
19. not appear e When the call is received via a Telephone Company that does not offer Caller ID service the caller s phone number and name will not appear This includes some international calls e When the Call is from a PBX private branch exchange the caller s phone number and name may not ap pear but you may see a main company phone number for that PBX appear Using the Caller ID List You can store up to 100 Caller ID numbers in each handset or the base Your phone shares up to 100 memory en tries between your Phonebook and Caller ID When the shared memory is full and when you store a new phonebook entry the oldest Caller ID message is overwritten Once you reach your maximum phonebook entries of 100 Caller ID information will not be stored but it will still display when the call comes in To open the Caller ID list press 0 on the right side of the four way key The phone will show the total number of stored Caller ID records Use a or w to scroll through the list or enter a letter on the keypad to jump to the first caller ID name that starts with that letter To scroll quickly through the list press and hold a or w on the four way function key Note The number of calls from the same Caller ID will appear next to the time to indicate that this is an unread mes sage Once you view the new message the number will disappear 37 Making a call from a Caller ID Record When the phone is in standby press gt
20. on the right side of the four way key to open the Caller ID list Use 4 or v to find the Caller ID record you want to dial To add or delete a 1 at the beginning of the displayed phone number press tone To add or remove the stored area code press Press flash or ta on the handset or ta on the base to dial the number Press flash on the handset or on the handset or on the base Press gt to open the Caller ID list Use 4 or v to find the Caller ID you want to dial To add or delete a 1 at the beginning of the displayed phone number press tore To add or remove the stored area code press Press the DIAL soft key to dial the number Deleting Caller ID Numbers To delete only one Caller ID number go to the Caller ID list and select the number you want to delete Press the DE LETE soft key When the phone asks you to confirm select YES To delete all the Caller ID numbers go to the Caller ID list and press the DELETE soft key Select YES when asked if you want to DELETE ALL Note When you delete a Caller ID number you delete it permanently 38 Using Call Waiting and Call Waiting Deluxe If you have Call Waiting service and a second call comes in when you are on the phone a call waiting tone will sound Press flash on the handset or flash find handset on the base to accept the waiting call There is a short pause and then you will hear the new caller
21. operation 51 Using the handset amp base MENU 2 cS ozeeasehdesesceveetesneet 51 When away from home 64 Any Key ANSWET oenen 34 Area Code iiini 49 AUtOTAIK eee 34 B Base Unavailable 70 Battery Contacts Maintence 67 Battery Replacement and Handling s 67 Cc Caller ID on Call Waiting 22 Call SCrE N 0 ccccceeeeeeeees 56 60 Call Waiting Deluxe 22 39 Chain Dialing ee eeeteeeeeees 36 Conferencing ceeeeeeeeeeeeenees 42 Controls Parts of the Phone 7 D Date and Time ee eeeeeeeeeeeees 21 Deleting a Redial Record 40 Deleting Caller ID Numbers 38 Deregistration 0 0 26 Dial MOd iieaoe 20 Digital Security Code 70 DirectLink eceeeeeeeeseeeeeeees 45 Do Not Disturb eee 44 E Earpiece Volume 000 41 Entering Text from the Phone 13 G Greetings Deleting cceeeeeeeeeeees 54 Recordingsin aes 53 Selecting eceeeeeeeeeeeeees 54 H Handset Banner 32 Hanging UP eneee 35 l Important Safety Instructions 76 Installing the Belt Clip 19 80 Installing the Phone s 14 Installing the Rechargeable Ba ttery ninn ien 17 K Key Touch Tone nece 23 L Language eeeeeeseeeeeeeeee eese 21 LCD contrast 23 Liquid Damage s es 74 Low Battery Alert eee 68 M Maintenance seen 66 Making a call 35 Making a call from a Cal
22. page 28 4 Press the DIAL soft key to dial the number To insert a 1 in front of a phonebook number to enable long distance dialing press toe To remove area code press Chain Dialing from the Phonebook You can use the phonebook entries to store a group of numbers up to 32 digits that you may need to enter once your call connects Once the call has connected you will then do the following 1 Press y 2 Use a and w to select the phonebook entry you want to dial 3 Press the DIAL soft key Making a call with Speed Dial 1 When the phone is in standby press and hold the number key 0 9 until the assigned phonebook entry ap pears in the display 2 Press flash or on the handset or ta on the base to dial the number 36 Switching to the Handset Speakerphone during a Call To switch a normal call to the speakerphone press on the handset To switch from a speakerphone call to a nor mal call press po Using Caller ID Call Waiting and Redial Lists If you subscribe to Caller ID from your phone company your phone will show you the caller s phone number and name if available whenever a call comes in If you subscribe to both Call Waiting and Caller ID the phone also shows you the name and the number of any call that comes in while you are on the line Note e If you answer a call before the Caller ID message is received for example before the second ring the Caller ID message may
23. 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 compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines and should be avoided Radio Interference Radio interference may occasionally cause buzzing and humming in your cordless handset or clicking noises in the base This interference is 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 ci
24. to 12 Minutes of Recording Time Call Screening e Personal or Pre recorded Outgoing Messages Trilingual Voice Prompts for Menu Setup Eng lish Spanish and French DirectLink Room Baby Monitoring Speakerphones on Base amp Handset 20 Ringer Options on Handset 10 Tones 10 Melodies 10 Speed Dial Numbers Last 3 Number Redial Trilingual Menu Displays English Spanish and French Call Transfer Conferencing Intercom Day and Time Announcement Remote Message Retrieval Toll Saver Conversation Recording Voice Memo Message Alert Records Up to 59 messages Parts of the Phone The following illustrations show you all of the different parts of your phone Handset ONDARON o ME E E E E E Sk a AE OANDAaABRWBNH O NN 30 N N Handset Antenna Headset Jack Cover Beltclip Hole Speakerphone Speaker and Ringer Handset Battery Compartment New Message LED Handset Earpiece LCD Display Soft keys flash talk flash key Y phonebook key z Fone key Fo Speaker key A up key J end call key caller ID key wv down key key redial pause key int com hold intercom hold key Handset Microphone Handset Charging Contacts Base 27 28 29 25 26 Soco 6 A2OOO Es BOLL E GPe S Base Speaker Base Charging Contacts dnd do not disturb key and LED Base LCD Soft Keys
25. to assign to this phonebook entry and press the OK soft key Select NO SELECTION if you do not want to assign this entry to a speed dial number 7 You will hear a tone confirming that the new phonebook entry has been stored and DONE appears in the display Note When the shared memory is full the oldest Caller ID message is overwritten al Fing Finding a Phonebook Entry Phonebook entries are stored in alphabetical order To scroll through the phonebook press Y and then press a or w on the four way function key Press and hold a or w on the four way function key to scroll through the display quickly When viewing the phonebook entry use the soft key or right on the four way function key to display the DIAL NUMBER 2 To show the personal ring and speed dial press the soft key or right on the four way function key You can also use the letters on the number keys to jump to a name that starts with that letter Press YJ and a num ber key 0 2 9 once for the first letter twice for the second letter and so on The phonebook jumps to the first entry that begins with the letter you entered you can then use a or w on the four way function key to scroll to other en tries For example to search for an entry beginning with the letter M press 6 once To close the phonebook press 1 on the handset or b o exit on the base If you are looking up a phonebook entry during a call and want to close the pho
26. turned on Bl The call record icon appears while recording a conversation The mute icon appears when you mute the base The ringer off icon indicates that the ringer is turned off 10 The Standby Screen When the phone is in standby the handset and base display shows the following items Handset Ringer off icon when the ringer is off day of the week and time battery icon m Handset ID and Banner m Number of new Caller ID calls received If there are no new Caller ID messages the Handset ID appears here Base Status of your THEW Day of the week and time answering machine CHEW Number of Bee 3 i 5 Date and year message L RECORD 11 Using the Four way Function Key Your handset and the base have a four way function key that allows you to move the cursor or highlighted area on the display and ac cess the most commonly used features at the touch of a button By moving this key to the left you open the Phonebook Move the key to the right to access Caller ID information To use this four way key place your thumb over the key on the station and move to the four positions to get the feel of how it moves and operates Using the Handset and Base Menus To open the menu press the MENU soft key Highlight the option you want by pressing the four way function key This will move the cursor the option currently highlighted appears in reversed out text
27. will hear a beep and NOT ENOUGH MEMORY IN RECEIVING UNIT appears on the display If the selected handset is out of range or data transfer is canceled UNAVAILABLE appears in the display Phonebook listings will not be transferred 31 Customizing Your Phone Changing the Handset Banner Each handset will display a banner name once it is registered to the base The default banner is Handset 1 Handset 2 etc You can change the name your Pea j at Dis aa phone displays by changing the banner display If you have more than one handset you Hens _Poone can use the banner name to identify your handset during handset to handset functions like intercom and DirectLink The banner lets you customize the name your handset dis plays The name will be displayed on the LCD screen during Standby Intercom Intercom Hold Room Baby Monitor and Copy Phonebook operations The banner name will be displayed on the receiving handset as well 1 Press the MENU soft key 2 Select the HANDSET SETUP menu and then the BANNER DISPLAY submenu 3 Use the keypad or the DELETE soft key to enter or edit the banner name See page 13 for detailed instruc tions on entering text 4 Press the OK soft key You will hear a confirmation tone 32 Selecting a Ring Tone Handset only You may choose from 10 melodies or 10 tones for your phone s primary ring tone Each station can use a different ring tone or melody The available ring tones are listed bel
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29. A The answering machine an CHINE OPERATION appears nounces Record memo on the display and the an message Begin your mes swering machine announces sage after this announce the time and the number of ment and a beep new and old messages Press 7 The answering machine announces Re cord memo message Begin your message after this an nouncement 62 ___ From the base From the handset Stopping a memo Press the STOP soft key 1 Press 7 You hear a confirmation tone 2 You hear a confirmation tone and the answering machine and the answering machine returns to standby waits for your next command 3 Press 0 2 to hear the mes sage you just recorded or J to exit and return to standby Message Alert The Message Alert feature sounds a short alert tone whenever you have a new message When a new message is received and Message Alert is on the alert tone will sound every 15 seconds Set the Message Alert to on or off by using MENU To activate the message alert see page 56 for details When all new messages are played back see page 58 the Message Alert tone will automatically deactivate The tone will not deactivate until all new messages are played back To quickly turn off the Message Alert tone press any key on the base 63 Remotely Operating Your Answering Machine You can access your answering machine while you are away from home to check play delete messages or even record a new greeting
30. ANGE soft key while the answering machine is playing the current greeting Each time you press the CHANGE soft key the answering machine switches between the pre recorded and the personal greeting The last greeting you hear is used as the current greeting Deleting your Personal Greeting Base Only You can delete your personal greeting from the base You cannot delete the pre recorded greeting 1 When the phone is in standby press the MENU soft key Select ANSW SETUP menu option then the GREETINGOPTIONS submenu and press the OK soft key The answering machine plays the current greet ing 1 2 While the personal greeting is playing press the DELETE soft key 3 The answering machine announces Greeting has been deleted and automatically switches back to the pre recorded greeting 54 With the phone in standby press the ca soft key REMOTE ANSWERINGMACHINE OPERATION appears on the display and the answering machine announces the time and the number of new and old messages To switch to the other greeting press 6 Each time you press 6 the answering machine switches between the pre recorded and the personal greeting The last greeting you hear is used as the current greeting Setting the Number of Rings The ring time setting allows you to set the number of rings the caller hears before your answering machine plays the outgoing message You can set the ring time to answer after two four or six ri
31. ID information in your phonebook If you ve assigned a personal ring to that number the phone uses it so you know who is calling To turn on personal ring follow these steps 1 Press the MENU soft key Select the HANDSET SETUP menu and then the PERSONAL RING submenu 2 Move the cursor to select ON or OFF 3 Press the OK soft key You will hear a confirmation tone 22 Activating the Key Touch Tone Key Touch Tone is the tone your keypad makes when keys are pressed You can turn this keu Touch Tone tone on or off 1 Press the MENU soft key Select the HANDSET SETUP or BASE SETUP menu and then the KEY TOUCH TONE submenu 2 Move the cursor to select ON or OFF 3 Press the OK soft key You will hear a confirmation tone Adjusting the LCD contrast Contrast adjusts the handset and base LCD brightness Choose one from the 10 levels LOD Contrast for optimum viewing 1 Press the MENU soft key Select the HANDSET SETUP or BASE SETUP menu and then the LCD CONTRAST submenu 2 Press a w on the four way function key to adjust the contrast of the LCD 3 Press the OK soft key You will hear a confirmation tone 23 Adding Accessory Handsets Your phone supports up to ten 10 handsets including any handsets supplied with your phone Accessory handsets do not need to be connected to a phone jack You can now place a fully featured cordless handset anywhere AC power is available to connect the handset charger Com
32. LUiniden A World Without Wires OWNER S MANUAL Contents WeICOME 1 ee cececcececeeeeseceeeeeeneeeceeeeseeneseseenseeeeeeeneeneneeees 4 Accessibility serren Hora lene 4 Terminology used in this Manual 0 0cee 5 Product OvervieW ecccceeeecessneeeeeeeeeseseeeenseeeeeeeneeeeees 6 Features sii iiss Geach eee 6 Answering Machine Features c0cceee 6 Parts of the PRONE cecccecccseccseeceeneeicneeesneeesvorseneeee 7 Using the Interface ceccssseeeseeeseeeeeeeseeeeeeeneeenees 9 Reading the Handset Display 0 eeeeeeteeeeee 9 Reading the Base Display eeceeeeeeeeeeeeeene 10 Using the Four way Function Key 0 c0 12 Using the Handset and Base Menus 12 Entering Text from your Phone eeen 13 Installing the Phone cccccseseesseeeenseeeesseeeeneeeeens 14 Choosing the Best Location ccesseereeees 14 Wall Mounting the Base cceeseeeseeeeeteeeees 15 Direct Wall MOunting ccceeeceeceeeeeeeeereeeeees 16 Installing the Rechargeable Battery 17 Connecting the Base and Charging the Handset annene ennn an aE 18 Installing the Belt Clip aeee 19 Connecting to the Phone Line asee 19 Testing the CONNECTION 20 0 eee eee eeeeeeeereeenteeeeenaes 19 Changing the Dial Mode n n 20 Basic Setup wuiicc ccevsccecnecvoveeces seoveneecs ceesennacteersaseenetee ech 21 Selecting a Lang
33. OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER WHETHER EXPRESS IMPLIED OR ARISING BY OPERATION OF LAW 79 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 originally 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 Answering a Call 0 00 35 Answering Machine Handset
34. When your handsets are not being used and are left off of their charging cradles the battery will grad ually 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 time duration will be reduced re spective to the amount of time the handset is off of the charging cradle Low Battery 68 Troubleshooting Resetting the Handset You may need to reset your handset in the following instances You lose a handset and purchase a new one When you try and register to your existing base you get regis tration failure You are unable to register any handsets to the base You had a base which needed to be exchanged by the manufacturer When you register your existing hand sets to the base the handsets say 3 and 4 but you only have 2 handsets When you are instructed to by the one of the manufacturer s call center representatives To reset do the following 1 WN Press and hold and for more than 5 seconds Select DEREGISTER HS WHICH HANDSET appears Select the handset that you want to de register and press the OK soft key DEREGISTER HS appears Select YES and press the OK soft key ARE YOU SURE appears Select YES and press the OK soft key You will hear a confirmation tone The handset will clear its registration information from the base and then delete its own base
35. already full THIS PERSON S PHONE NUMBER MEMORY IS FULL appears in the display The number will not be stored Follow the steps for Creating Phonebook Entries on page 27 Note If the Caller ID message was received as a private or unknown number or the message does not have the number you cannot store the message in the phonebook If it was received as private or unknown name the message will be stored as lt NO NAME gt 29 Erasing Phonebook Entries You can erase individual phonebook entries or erase all the phonebook entries at once 1 When the phone is in standby press QJ 2 Use 4 or v on the four way function key or the number keypad to select de sired phonebook entry then press the OPTIONS soft key 3 Move the cursor to select DELETE SELECTION Press the OK soft key 4 ARE YOU SURE appears in the display Select YES and then press the OK soft key 5 You will hear a confirmation tone and DELETED appears in the display Deleting All Phonebook Entries 1 When the phone is in standby press QJ Press the OPTIONS soft key 2 Move the cursor to select DELETE ALL and press the OK soft key 3 ARE YOU SURE appears in the display Select YES and then press the OK soft key You will hear a confir mation tone and DELETED appears in the display Copying Phonebook Entries to another Station You can transfer stored phonebook entries from one handset to another or handset to the base without having to re
36. and CID with a total of 100 entries which are not used up by the 2 phone numbers that can be stored per 1 name entry Once you store 100 phonebook entries CID infor mation will not be stored and will only display at time of new incoming calls When Phonebook entries are full you will hear a beep and MEMORY FULL appears You cannot store any additional names and numbers unless you de lete some of the existing ones You can also use the Phonebook or speed dial locations to store a group of numbers up to 32 digits that you may need to enter once your call connects This is referred to as Chain Dialing See page 36 for instructions Creating Phonebook Entries To store names and numbers in your Phonebook please follow these steps 2 1 When the phone is in standby mode press QJ on the left side of the four way key 2 Tocreate a new phonebook entry press the NEW soft key Edit Name appears 3 Enter the name for this entry Edit Name BACK OPTIONS Use the keypad to enter a name for this entry the name can contain up to 16 Phonebook gt characters See page 13 for instructions on entering text If you do not want to Bote an enter a name for this entry your phone will store this entry as No Name Press the OK soft key when you are finished EACE ok 4 Enter the number for this entry Edit Number 1 Once you have stored a name EDIT NUMBER 1 appears next Use the number Edit Humber 1 keypad right o
37. andby press and hold dnd on the base You will hear a confirmation tone and the dnd LED illuminates To cancel press dnd again You can also mute the ringer tone while the phone is ringing by pressing dnd on the base Note If the answering machine is off it will automatically turn on when you activate DND If you turn the answering machine off while DND is on DND automatically turns off along with the answering machine Muting the Ringer One Call Only While a handset is ringing press the MUTE soft key on the handset or base or press on the handset or 0 0 exit on the base to mute the ringer for this call The phone will ring again normally on the next call The hand set must be off the cradle to mute the ringer Muting the Microphone Mute turns off the microphone so the caller can not hear you The display shows the MUTE ON icon while the micro phone is muted 1 While you are on a call press the MUTE soft key 2 MUTE ON will appear in the display for 2 seconds but the icon will appear and remain in the display until the feature is turned off 3 To cancel muting press the MUTE soft key MUTE OFF appears Privacy Mode If you don t want another station to interrupt you while on a call you can turn on privacy mode As long as your sta tion is in privacy mode other stations won t be able to join your call or make any calls of their own From the Handset 1 While on a call press the PRIVACY soft key
38. ard through the current message While a message is playing press or the DELETE soft key to delete it The message is permanently deleted With the phone in standby press to delete all messages When the answer ing machine asks you to confirm press again All messages are permanently deleted Press b d exit to stop a message playback and return to standby Press I lt lt 1 once to go to the beginning of the current message Press I lt lt 1 repeatedly to go back to a previous message Press gt gt V3 to go to the beginning of the next message While a message is playing press 4 to delete it The message is permanently deleted Not available Press 0 5 or the STOP soft key to stop a message playback Press to exit the an swering machine and return to standby e You cannot delete unheard messages If you try to delete messages before listening to them the answering machine will beep and say Please playback all messages e If you press lt lt or the lt lt soft key on the base during the first two seconds or press I lt lt 1 on the handset during the first four seconds of a message the answering machine goes back to the previous message 59 Screening Calls Your phone allows you to listen to callers leaving a message without answering the phone You can always hear call ers from the base speaker To screen an incoming call from the handset and base From the ba
39. ature may shorten your battery s talk time please set to off when not using this feature 41 Finding a Lost Handset To locate a misplaced handset press flash find handset key on the base when the phone is in standby All regis tered handsets will beep for 60 seconds and PAGING appears on the handset display To cancel paging press any key on the found handset or press flash find handset key on the base Note If the battery pack is completely drained the handset will not beep when paging Using Hold Conference and Transfer Placing a Call on Hold 1 During a call press int com hold to place the caller on hold If you leave a caller on hold for more than ten seconds the display screen will read HOLD 2 To return to the party on hold press flash or t4 on a handset or t4 on the base The phone will return to the holding party Note e You can only place a caller on hold for 5 minutes Once 5 minutes has passed that party s line will be discon nected and the phone will return to standby e While a call is on hold Caller ID and Call Waiting cannot be received Conferencing If you have more than one handset up to four people can participate in a conference call A four way conference call consists of an outside line two handsets and the base speakerphone You can easily join a call already in progress 1 Press flash or 4 on the handset or ta on the base to join the call 2 To hang up return the
40. e base with the LCD screen facing forward Make sure that the charge in use LED illuminates If the LED does not illuminate check to see that the AC adapter is plugged in and the handset makes good contact with the base charging contacts Charge your handset at least 15 20 hours before plugging into the phone line To DC IN 9V To AC outlet AC adapter supplied Installing the Belt Clip 1 Line up the holes on each side of the handset To attach the belt clip insert into the holes on each side of the handset Press down until it clicks 2 Toremove the belt clip pull either side of the belt clip to release the tabs from the holes Connecting to the Phone Line Once the handset battery pack is fully charged connect the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and to a telephone outlet To TEL LINE To telephone outlet Q Telephone line cord supplied Testing the connection To test your connection try making a call If your call connects the settings are fine If your call does not connect check the following 1 Check the AC adapter cord Make sure it is securely connected to the DC IN connector and to a standard AC power outlet 2 Check to make sure the battery is fully charged If you don t see the battery full icon check to make sure the battery is properly connected 3 Change dial mode instructions on page 20 19
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42. eleting a Message Stop Operation Answering Machine On Memo Record Stop Greeting Message Record Stop Answering Machine Off Help 0000000000 Memo 84 Memo 85 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 Having Trouble Our customer care specialists are here to help you Visit our website at www uniden com or call our Customer Service Hotline at 1 800 297 1023 Monday through Friday 7 AM to 7 PM or Saturday Sunday 9 AM to 5 PM CST The Customer Service Hotline is closed on holidays Need A Part To order headsets additional handsets replacement batteries or other accessories visit our website at www uniden com or call 1 800 554 3988 Monday through Friday 8 AM to 5 PM CST Help For Our If you need special assistance due to a disability or have questions on the Customers with accessibility features of this product please call 1 800 874 9314 voice or Special Needs TT Uniden 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
43. ength 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 using the appropriate anchoring device 3 15 16 inches apart Allow about 1 8 inch between the wall and screw heads for mounting the phone a aa i 2 Refer to the steps on page 15 to complete the mounting process vee ie 3 amp 15 16 in 16 Installing the Rechargeable Battery Use only the Uniden BT 446 or BT 1005 rechargeable battery pack supplied with your cordless telephone Follow the steps below to install a battery 1 Press in on the handset battery case cover use the finger indention for a better grip and slide the cover downward to remove 2 Plug the battery cable into the battery jack Be sure to match the red and black wires to the label near the jack The cable should snap into place Gently pull on the battery cable If the battery connector comes lose try connecting again until the battery snaps into place 3 Place the battery case cover back on the handset and slide it upwards until it clicks into place 17 Connecting the Base and Charging the Handset Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack Connect the AC adapter to a continuous power supply i e an outlet that is not controlled by a switch Close the handset and place it in th
44. essages When you have a new message the new message LED on the handset blinks The LED stops blinking when you lis ten to all of your new messages The answering machine will play your new messages first After you play all of your new messages you can then play your old messages You can review your messages from the base or from the handset Po From the base From the handset Playing your mes Press p O exit The answering machine Press the ca soft key REMOTE ANSWER sages announces the number of new and old mes ING MACHINE OPERATION appears on the sages It announces the message number handset display and the answering machine plays the message and then announces the announces the time and the number of new time and date that message was received and old messages Press 6 2 to play your messages After playing the message the answering machine announces the time and date that message was received 58 Po From the base From the handset Repeating a mes sage Skipping a mes sage Deleting a mes sage Deleting all mes sages Stopping a mes sage review Note Press i lt or the x soft key once to go to the beginning of the current message Press lt lt or the i soft key repeatedly to go back to a previous message Press and hold to rewind through the current message Press gt gt or the gt gt 1 soft key to go to the be ginning of the next message Press and hold to fast forw
45. ety 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 2 3 4 5 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 replaced 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 76 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
46. fy 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 77 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 customer 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
47. handset to the cradle or press on the handset or on the base The other party will still be connected to the call 42 Transferring a Call You can transfer a call from one station to another 1 During a call press int com hold 2 Use 4 or v to select the station you want to transfer the call to then press the OK soft key The call will automatically be placed on hold and a paging tone sounds To cancel the transfer press flash or e on the initiating station 3 When another station accepts the transferred call your call will be disconnected If you want to rejoin the call press flash or ta on the handset or ta on the base again Hold Transfer Answering a Transferred Call When a station receives a call transfer it sounds a paging tone and shows the ID of the station that is paging To ac cept the call transfer 1 Press flash int com hold or the ANSWER soft key from the handset or int com hold or the ANSWER soft key on the base 2 To speak to the caller press flash on the receiving handset or 4 on the base If you have multiple handsets only the first handset to answer the transfer page will be connected to the call If the transfer page is not picked up within one minute the operation will be canceled 43 Using Special Features Do Not Disturb All Calls DND allows you to mute the ringer of all registered handsets and the base With the phone in st
48. ications 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 conditions 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 Pr
49. information MODELS VARY PLACE HANDSET ON THE BASE FOR REGISTRATION OR REFER TO OWNER S MANUAL To re register the handset to the base see page 25 If the handset cannot contact the base it will display OUT OF RANGE Make sure the handset is in range of the base and the base is connected to power Note It is also possible to reset the handset back to its original factory settings All changes including Caller ID infor mation will be erased For more information on resetting the handset back to factory settings and when you need to do this see www uniden com or call our Customer Service Hotline See back cover page for contact information 69 Resetting the Handset without the Base If your original base is not available for some reason for example it is lost or somehow incapacitated you can still reset the handset and use it with another base 1 Press and hold J and for more than 5 seconds 2 Move the cursor to select BASE UNAVAILABLE and then press the OK soft key Unavailable BASE UNAVAILABLE appears 3 Move the cursor to select YES and then press the OK soft key ARE YOU SURE appears 4 Move the cursor to select YES and then press the OK soft key You will hear a confirmation tone The hand set will delete its own base information without trying to contact the base When the base information is delet ed the handset displays MODELS VARY PLACE HANDSET ON THE BASE FOR REGISTRATION OR RE FER TO OWNER S MANUAL Regi
50. key or i on either handset or return the handset to the cradle If you want to prevent other handsets or the base from monitoring the station press the Manitorina MENU soft key on the handset or base Select the HANDSET SETUP menu or the BASE j Handset 2 SETUP menu and then the ROOM MONITOR submenu Select OFF and press the OK soft key Note e This feature only works when both handsets are within range of the base e If the party is out of range UNAVAILABLE appears in the display and the operation will be canceled e While a pair of handsets is in Room Baby Monitoring mode only the Handsets in monitoring mode can re ceive incoming calls To resume normal telephone operation you should terminate the monitoring session by pressing the END soft key on either handset Tone Dialing Switch Over If your telephone company requires pulse dialing you can switch to tone dialing after the call connects This feature is useful when you need tone dialing to use automated menu systems such as telephone bank tellers telephone prescription refills customer support menus etc If your phone is set to pulse dialing make your call normally Once your call connects press tone on the handset or base Any digits you enter from then on will be sent as tone dialing When this call ends the phone automatically returns to pulse dialing 48 Installing the Optional Headset Your phone may be used with an optional headset To use
51. l Security Code see page 70 e Make sure you have not stored 10 handsets already The handset doesn t commu e Change the Digital Security Code see page 70 nicate with other handsets e Make sure that you have registered all handsets An extra handset can t join the Make sure there are not 2 handsets already using the conference feature conversation e Make sure that another station is not in privacy mode The Room Monitor feature e Make sure to place the handset s within the range of the base does not work e Make sure that the Room Monitor feature is turned on The answering machine does e Make sure the base is plugged in not work Make sure that the answering machine is turned on e Make sure that the message record time is not set to Announce only see page 55 Messages are incomplete e The incoming messages may be too long Remind callers to leave a brief message The memory may be full Delete some or all of the saved messages There is no sound on the e Adjust the speaker volume on the base or handset base or handset speaker e Make sure the call screen feature is set to on during call monitoring or mes sage playback 72 Symptom Suggestion Cannot access remote fea e Make sure you are using the correct PIN number tures from another touchtone e Make sure that the touch tone phone you are using can transmit the tone for at least two seconds If it cannot you may have to use another phone phone
52. led number is deleted 40 Adjusting the Ringer Earpiece and Speaker Volume Adjusting the Ringer Volume You can choose from three ringer volume settings on the handset and base off low and high With the phone in standby use 4 w on the four way function keys to ad just the ringer volume Adjusting the Speaker Volume Ear speaker You can choose from six volume levels for the earpiece speaker To ad just the earpiece volume while on a call press a to make it louder or w to make it softer Speaker You can choose from six volume levels for the handset speakerphone and ten volume levels for the base speakerphone To adjust the speaker volume while on a call press a to make it louder or w to make it softer 4 we T coil Handset only Digital spread spectrum cordless phones generate magnetic signals that could cause noise to be heard by users wearing hearing aids set to T mode The T mode is only found on hearing aids equipped with a telecoil T coil feature This phone includes a special T coil mode that when activated reduces the magnetic noise generated by the handset To activate the T coil mode perform the following steps on your handset 1 Press the MENU soft key 2 Select the HANDSET SETUP menu and then the T COIL submenu 3 Move the cursor to select ON or OFF 4 Press the OK soft key You will hear a confirmation tone Note Using the T coil fe
53. ler ID RECOM c scccnreeeccereien 38 Making a call with Speed Dial 36 Muting the Microphone 44 Muting the Ringer 06 44 0 Optional Headset ee 49 Out of Range ocne 70 P Personal identification number PIN betecatteenaietaneaiese 56 Personal Ring ceseeee 22 Phonebook seeen 27 Placing a Call on Hold 42 Privacy Mode ccceeeeeees 44 Product Overview eee 6 R Recording a Call eee 61 Redialing a Number 40 Register Handset 0006 25 Resetting the Handset 69 Ringer TONES scen 33 Ringer Volume seee 41 Room Baby Monitor 47 S Screening calls 05 56 60 Security code Answering system 56 Seven Digit Dialing 0 49 Speaker Volume 0 00 41 Speed Dialisi 36 T 1E e aE TE 41 Talk and Standby Times 68 The FCC Wants You To Know 77 V Voice Memo ssseesesseeeeesssee ne 62 WwW Wall Mounting the Base 15 81 Remote Operation Card 1 1 REMOTE OPERATION CARD 1 Uniden 1 1 i Remote access Turn on the answering away from home machine remotely i 1 1 Call your phone number from a 1 Call your phone and let it ring i touch tone phone 10 times until you hear a beep 2 During the outgoing message 2 Press 0 and then enter your press 0 and enter your PIN code PIN
54. message or to turn your answering machine on and off Note The answering machine will only playback messages for four minutes and then it returns to the command waiting mode To continue playing your messages press 0 then 2 again within 15 seconds e If you enter an incorrect security code three times you will hear a beep and the answering machine will return to standby To operate from a remote location use any touch tone telephone and follow these steps 1 Call your telephone number and wait for the answering machine to answer If the answering machine is off it will answer after about 10 rings and series of beeping sounds 2 During the greeting message or a series of beeps when the answering machine is off press 0 and enter your PIN code within 2 seconds see Setting a Security Code or Personal Identification Number PIN on page 56 3 The answering machine announces the current time and the number of messages stored in memory You hear To play incoming messages press zero two For help press one zero You will hear a beep 4 Enter a remote command within 15 seconds each command there after must be entered within 2 seconds You may select a command from the following chart 64 Remote Commands Command Funetion Command Function To Repeat a Message press 0 then 1 within four seconds to repeat the previous message or press 0 then 1 after four seconds to repeat the current message For
55. n press the RECORD soft key If the CWDX is set to on press the MENU soft key and then wv or a key to select CALL RECORD Press the OK soft key RECORDING CALL appears on the display A confirma tion tone that can be heard by both parties sounds during recording Press the RECORD soft key If the CWDxX is set to on press the MENU soft key and then w or a key to select CALL RECORD Press the OK soft key STOP RECORDING appears on the display and you will hear a confirmation tone Note e Every state has different regulations governing the recording of conversations over the telephone Make sure to check your local state and federal laws before using this product to record any telephone conversation in order to determine that your use is in compliance with such laws or guidelines If the recording memory is full UNAVAILABLE appears in the display You cannot record a conversation until you clear some messages from the memory e You cannot record intercom conversations Recording a Voice Memo The voice memo feature allows you to record messages that are between 2 seconds and 4 minutes long You might want to use this feature to leave messages for other members of your household instead of written notes PO From the base From the handset Starting a memo With the phone in standby With the phone in standby press the RECORD soft key press the ca soft key and then the START soft key REMOTE ANSWERING M
56. nebook press the BACK soft key instead of 1 28 Editing Phonebook Entries 1 2 Press Qj to open Use 4 or w on the four way function key to scroll through the phonebook entries When you come to the entry you want to edit press the OPTIONS soft key Move the cursor to select EDIT SELECTION submenu Press the OK soft key Follow the steps for Creating Phonebook Entries on page 27 If you do not wish to change the information at any step simply press the OK soft key to go to the next step Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the Phonebook You can store Caller ID or redial numbers in the phonebook so you can use them later Go to the Caller ID or redial list and select the number you want to store If the Caller ID information did not include the number then you will not be able to store it 1 2 3 When the phone is in standby press fie on the right side of the four way key to open the Caller ID list or press the REDIAL soft key on the handset or the base or redial pause on the handset to open the redial list Use 4 or w on the four way function key to scroll through the Caller ID records or redial numbers When you come to the information you want to store press the STORE soft key lt ADD TO PHONEBK gt appears Move the cursor to select NEW ENTRY or STORE amp EDIT to add to an existing phonebook location Press the OK soft key For the additional phone number if the phone location is
57. ng the Handsets If you want to register a handset to a different base or replace a handset with another one you must first clear the existing registration data To clear please follow these steps 1 Press the MENU soft key Select the DEREGISTERATION submenu 2 ARE YOU SURE appears Move the cursor to select YES Press the OK soft key You Sure To clear other handset information please follow these steps 1 From the handset press and hold and for more than 5 seconds Select the DEREGISTER HS sub menu 2 Move the cursor to select the handset ID to be de registered from the list and then press the OK soft key 3 DEREGISTER HS appears Move the cursor to select YES Press the OK soft key 4 ARE YOU SURE appears Move the cursor to select YES and then press the OK soft key You will hear a confirmation tone Base Unavailable Handset Only To clear the base registration data in the handset please follow these steps 1 Press and hold J and for more than 5 seconds Select the BASE UNAVAIL ABLE submenu 2 BASE UNAVAILABLE appears Move the cursor to select YES and then press the OK soft key 3 ARE YOU SURE appears Move the cursor to select YES Press the OK soft key e Unavailable 26 Setting up the Phonebook Your phone allows you to store up to 2 numbers per name and up to 100 names in your handset and base phone book Your phone shares memory between your phonebook
58. ngs If you enable the Toll Saver TS setting the answering machine picks up after two rings if you have new messages and after four rings if there are none This way if you make a long distance call to check your messages you can hang up after the second ring to avoid long distance billing charges From the base or handset 1 Press the MENU soft key Select the ANSW SETUP menu and then the RING TIME submenu 2 Move the cursor to select a Ring Time 2 TIMES 4 TIMES 6 TIMES or TOLL SAVER 3 Press the OK soft key You will hear a confirmation tone Setting the Record Time or Announce Only You can choose how long callers have to record a message Set the record time to 1 MINUTE or 4 MINUTES to limit the record time for incoming messages If you set the record time to ANNOUNCE ONLY the answering machine an swers the call but prevents callers from leaving a message From the base or handset 1 Press the MENU soft key Select the ANSW SETUP menu and then the RECORD TIME submenu 2 Move the cursor to select Record Time 1 MINUTE 4 MINUTES or ANNOUNCE ONLY 3 Press the OK soft key You will hear a confirmation tone While your answering machine is set to ANNOUNCE ONLY the base screen will display ANNOUNCE ONLY If you are using the prerecorded greeting the answering machine automatically switches to the following message Hello no one is available to take your call Please call again If you are using a personal greeting the a
59. nswering machine continues to use that greeting 55 Activating the Message Alert The Message Alert feature sounds a short alert tone every 15 seconds whenever you have a new message To turn on the message alert From the base or handset 1 Press the MENU soft key Select the ANSW SETUP menu and then the MESSAGE ALERT submenu 2 Move the cursor to select ON or OFF 3 Press the OK soft key You will hear a confirmation tone Activating Call Screening Your phone allows you to listen to callers leaving you a message This Call Screen feature can be turned on or off From the base or handset 1 Press the MENU soft key Select the ANSW SETUP menu and then the CALL SCREEN submenu 2 Move the cursor to select ON or OFF 3 Press the OK soft You will hear a confirmation tone Setting a Security Code or Personal Identification Number PIN To play your messages from a remote location you will need to enter a two digit Personal Identification Number PIN or PIN Code From the base or handset 1 Press the MENU soft key Select the ANSW SETUP menu and then the SECURITY CODE submenu 2 Enter a two digit security code 01 99 using the number keypad 0 9 3 Press the OK soft You will hear a confirmation tone 56 Using the Answering Machine The message counter on the LCD displays the number of messages stored in memory If the display flashes then there are new messages waiting for you that you have not yet listened to
60. nswering machine that answers and records incoming calls You can also use your answering machine to record a conversation or leave a voice memo Features Digital Tapeless Recording Up to 12 Minutes of Recording Time Call Screening Personal or Pre recorded Outgoing Messages e Voice Prompts for Menu Setup English Spanish or French Day and Time Announcement Remote Message Retrieval Toll Saver Conversation Recording Voice Memo Message Alert Hands Free Speakerphone at Base Records Up to 59 messages Digital Tapeless Recording allows you to quickly review save or delete the messages you choose You will never have to worry about a tape wearing out jamming or resetting improperly 50 Using the Answering Machine Interface Using Handset and Base Menus You can set up your answering machine s primary features from the base or handset The menu options of the base have voice prompt When the phone is in standby press the MENU soft key and then scroll down and select ANSW SETUP Press the OK soft key Use a or w to scroll through the answering machine setup menu options Select the option by press ing the OK soft key To exit the menu and return to standby press on the handset and b O exit on the base Handset operation You can use your handset to operate your answering machine from anywhere in your home When the phone is in standby press the Ea soft key on the handset to access the answering machine
61. ntacts until all visible dirt is removed Dry the contacts thoroughly before returning the handset to the charging cradle 6 Caution Do not use paint thinner alcohol or other chemical products Do x ing so may discolor the surface of the telephone and damage the finish Contacte Warning To avoid the risk of personal injury or property damage from fire or electrical shock use only Uniden AD 830 9V 400mA and AD 0005 AC adapters and Uniden BT 446 or BT 1005 battery pack with your phone Caution Use only the specified Uniden battery pack BT 446 or BT 1005 Do not remove the batteries from the handset to charge them Never throw the battery into a fire disassemble or heat them Do not remove or damage the battery casing A replacement Uniden adapter or battery may be purchased by calling Uniden s Parts department See back cover page for contact information 67 Low Battery Alert When the battery pack is very low the phone is programmed to eliminate functions in order to save power When LOW BATTERY appears in the display and the phone is in standby none of the keys will operate If you are on a call complete your conversation as quickly as possible and return the handset to the charging cradle The battery pack needs to be charged when the empty battery icon appears Talk and Standby Times With average use your handset battery provides approximately 5 hours of talk time and approximately 7 days of standby time
62. oduct 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 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 and handling incurred by warrantor or its representatives in connection with the performance of this warranty Warrantor 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
63. ow Melodies Ringers Beethoven s Symphony 9 Beethoven9 For Elise Elise We Wish You A Merry Christmas Merry Xmas Home Sweet Home Hm Swt Hm Lorri Song 6 Lorri Song When the Irish Eyes Are Smiling Irish Eyes Let Me Call You Sweet Heart Sweetheart Star Spangled Banner Star Spngl Old MacDonald Old MacDld 1 Press the MENU soft key Select the HANDSET SETUP menu and then the RINGER TONES submenu 2 Move the cursor to highlight a ring tone As each ring tone is highlighted you will Ringer hear a sample of the ring tone Flicker 3 When you hear the tone you want to use press the OK soft key You will hear a confirmation tone Clatter 33 Activating AutoTalk Handset only AutoTalk allows you to answer the phone simply by removing the handset from the cra dle You do not have to press any keys to answer the call 1 Press the MENU soft key 2 Select the HANDSET SETUP menu and then the AUTOTALK submenu 3 Select ON or OFF and press the OK soft key You will hear a confirmation tone AutoTalk Activating Any Key Answer Handset only Any Key Answer allows you to answer the phone by pressing any key in the number key pad 1 Press the MENU soft key 2 Select the HANDSET SETUP menu and then the ANY KEY ANSWER submenu 3 Select ON or OFF and then press the OK soft key You will hear a confirmation tone 34 Using your Phone From the base speakerphone Press xq
64. patible Handsets Your phone is compatible with the following Uniden 5 8 GHz Digital Accessory Handsets TCX805 TCX905 TCX400 TCX440 TWX977 and ELX500 Please visit our website at www uniden com for the most up to date list of compatible handsets If you purchase an accessory or extra handset you must register the handset to the original or main base before use Accessory handsets will not operate until they are registered Charge the Accessory Handset The handset is powered by a rechargeable battery pack The battery recharges automatically when the handset is placed in the charger 1 Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to a standard Route the ce i 120V AC wall outlet 2 Set the charger on a desk or tabletop and place the handset in the charger with the keypad facing forward 3 Make sure that the charge LED illuminates If the LED does not illuminate check to see that the AC adapter is plugged in and 10 the handset makes good contact with the base charging con To DC IN 9V o 1 ile tacts AC adapter 4 Charge the handset battery pack for at least 15 20 hours before supplied using your new cordless telephone for the first time To AC outlet 24 Registering TCX905 Accessory or Extra Handsets If you purchase an accessory handset you need to register the handset before use Only one handset can be reg istered at a time Handsets supplied with the phone a
65. r left on the four way function key or the DELETE soft key to enter the phone number 1 the phone number can contain up to 32 digits If you need the phone to pause between digits when it s dialing for example to enter an extension or an access code press redial pause on the handset or the PAUSE soft a on the handset or the base to insert a two second pause You will see a P in the display You can also use more than one pause together if two seconds is not long enough Each pause counts as one digit Press the OK soft key when you are finished EDIT NUMBER 2 appears next Use the same procedure when entering the phone number 1 to enter the phone number 2 Press the OK soft key when you are finished 27 5 Assign a personal ring tone for this entry Personal Ring Handset only Per You can attach a personalized ring tone to each phonebook entry the phone will B use this ring tone when this person calls Move the cursor to highlight one of the 20 different ring tone options As you highlight each ring tone you will hear a sample of that tone When you hear the ring tone you want to use press the OK soft key If you do not want to use a personal ring tone for this phonebook entry select the NO SELECTION option and the phone will use your standard ring tone setting 6 Assign this entry to a Speed Dial number Speed Dial Your phone has 10 speed dial numbers O to 9 Move the cursor to select the speed dial number you want
66. rcuit 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 If 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 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 78 I C Notice Terminal Equipment NOTICE This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specif
67. re registered to the base by the factory When charged pre registered handsets display a handset ID number Handsets that have not been registered display MODELS VARY PLACE HANDSET ON THE BASE FOR REGISTRATION OR REFER TO OWNER S MANUAL If an accessory handset has ever been registered to a base you must reset the handset before you can register it to a new base See Resetting the Handsets on page 26 When you register an extra handset to the base the handset ID will be assigned diii 1 Before registering the TCX905 accessory or other extra handset the battery pack MUST be charged for 15 20 hours 2 Place the handset in the base charging cradle to begin registration 3 While the handset is registering HANDSET REGISTERING will appear in the LCD When REGISTRATION COMPLETE is displayed the handset has been registered to the base If REGISTRATION FAILED appears please try these steps again Registering Other Compatible Handsets i i On handset diim 5 With the base in standby press the MENU soft key press hald g See Move the cursor to select REGISTER HANDSET Press the OK soft key keu Fo 3 On the handset press and hold until you hear a beep a While the handset is registering HANDSET REGISTERING will appear in the LCD When REGISTRATION COMPLETE is displayed the handset has been registered to the base If REGISTRATION FAILED appears please try these steps again 25 Resetti
68. rom your Telephone provider With this ser CID CW or vice you will be able to view incoming caller information while on a call with another user This will CIDCW allow you the ability to select to talk to this user and put your existing party on hold or make the decision to ring them back DirectLink If you have accessory handsets on your system you can use two handsets as 2 way radios Accessory This phone system is expandable and will support a total of ten 10 handsets to one base The or Extra accessory or extra handset is a handset that is compatible with this model Handsets Apply to registered handsets and the base If you change something under the global menu you change it for all handsets and the base Only one handset or the base can change global settings at a time and you have to make sure the phone is not currently being used Station Any handset or the base A telephone line has been activated on the handset or base enabling a dial tone Global settings Product Overview Features 5 8GHz DSS Expandable System Expands up to 10 Handsets e Integrated Digital Answering Machine e Caller ID Call Waiting Deluxe e Base Keypad e Advanced Phonebook Features e Store Up to 100 Names for each station e Store Up to 2 Numbers per Name 200 s Total e Alphabetical Search e Personalized Ring by Party e Transfer Single Listing or Entire Phonebook Answering Machine Features e Digital Tapeless Recording e Up
69. se From the handset After the answering machine answers the base 1 Press the SCREEN soft key when the answer speaker will let you hear the calls at the machine ing machine is answering If another station is records the messages screening a call you will hear a beep and you To answer the call press o will not be able to screen the call To mute the call screen press the MUTE soft To answer the call press flash key or b O exit To cancel muting press the To mute the call screen press the MUTE soft SCREEN soft key key To cancel muting press the SCREEN soft key 60 Recording a Conversation You can record a conversation between 2 seconds and 10 minutes long from the handset or the base These record ed conversations are treated just like regular messages When the answering machine is full N will appear on the base LCD and recording will be terminated You can not record 3 way calls or intercom conversations with this fea ture PO From the base From the handset Starting a Recording Stopping a recording During a conversation press the MENU soft key then se lect CALL RECORD Press the OK soft key The LCD will display RE CORDING CALL A confirma tion tone that can be heard by both parties sounds during recording Press the MENU soft key then select CALL RECORD Press the OK soft key The LCD will display STOP RECORDING You will hear a confirmation tone 61 1 During a conversatio
70. ster the handset to the new base see page 25 Changing the Digital Security Code The digital security code is an identification code used to connect the handset and the base Your unit ships from the manufacturer with a preset security code Resetting this code is not normally necessary In the rare situation that you suspect another cordless telephone is using the same security code or if you are instructed to change this code by a manufacturer s Call Center Representative you can change the code by 1 Perform Resetting the Handset for all of your handsets 2 Re register each handset by following the steps on page 25 Traveling Out of Range During a call if you move your handset too far away from your base noise may increase If you pass the range limits of the base you will hear a beep and see OUT OF RANGE on the display and then the handset returns to standby 70 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 Suggestion The charge LED won t Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base or the charger if you illuminate when the handset is have more than one handset and wall outlet placed in the cradle Make sure the handset is properly seated in the cradle Make sure the charging contacts on the handset are clean The
71. stomer Service Hotline See back cover page for contact information 74 Precautions Before you read anything else please observe the following Warning Uniden America Corporation DOES NOT represent 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 Metal Hydride Battery Warning e This equipment contains a rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride battery The rechargeable batteries contained in this equipment may explode if disposed of in a fire Nickel is a chemical known to State of California to cause cancer Do not short circuit the battery Do not charge the rechargeable battery used in this equipment in any charger other than the one specified in the owner s manual Using another charger may damage the battery or cause the battery to explode Rechargeable Batteries Must Be Recycled or Disposed of Properly The exclamation point within an equilater al triange is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and mainte nance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance 75 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 Saf
72. t and second callers Drop First Drop Last During a conference call allows you to choose to drop the first or last caller 4 Press the OK soft key A confirmation screen will appear and the phone returns to the call 39 Redialing a Number You can quickly redial the last 3 numbers dialed on each handset and the base 1 With the phone in standby press the REDIAL soft key on the handset or base or redial pause on the hand set to open the redial list Use a w to scroll through the redial list When you find the number you want to dial press flash or ta on the handset or on the base to dial the number Or Press flash or t4 on the handset or on the base to dial the number Press redial pause on the handset or REDIAL soft key on the base to open the redial list Use a w to scroll through the redial list Press the DIAL soft key to dial the number If the number exceeds 32 digits only the first 32 digits are retained in redial memory e If the redial memory is empty you will hear a beep Deleting a Redial Record If you want to delete a phone number from the redial list follow the steps below 1 With the phone in standby press the REDIAL soft key on the base or handset or redial pause on the handset Use a w to scroll through the redial list When you find the redial number you want to delete press the DELETE soft key Select YES and press the OK soft key The redia
73. t com hold po or the ANSWER soft key on the base Or press a number key tone or when Any Key Answer is enabled or pick up the handset from the cradle when AutoTalk is on 2 To hang up an intercom page press the END soft key or on either handset or int com hold on the base e Ifthe party is busy the handset returns to standby If the party is out of range UNAVAILABLE appears in the display and the operation will be canceled e If you receive an outside or intercom call or page while selecting the other handset the operation is canceled e If you do not select a handset within 30 seconds the operation will be canceled e If the party does not answer within one minute the operation is canceled Room Baby Monitor This feature allows you to monitor sounds in another room Place a handset or the base in the room you wish to monitor it will function as a microphone Another handset or the base can be set to function as a remote speaker allowing you to monitor sounds in the room 1 Press the MENU soft key and enter the Room Monitor menu TO WHICH UNIT appears 2 Select the handset or base you want to monitor by using a or v 47 3 Press the OK soft key MONITOR appears on the handset or the base and To which unit MONITORING appears on the base or the handset and you hear sounds in the i room where the handset or base is installed 4 To turn off the Room Monitor press the END soft
74. th between the pre record ed greeting and your own greeting 52 Po From the base From the handset To Record a Per sonal Greeting Press the MENU soft key Select the ANSW SETUP menu option then the RECORD GREETING submenu and press the OK soft key Press the START soft key The answering machine announces Record Greeting begin recording after the announcement The message counter on the base displays 30 and then begins to count down When you finish recording press the STOP soft key o o exit You will hear a beep and the answering machine plays back your greeting for confirmation 53 1 With the phone in standby press the soft key REMOTE ANSWERINGMACHINE OPERATION appears on the display and the answering machine announces the time and the number of new and old messages Press 8 The answering machine announces Record Greeting begin recording after the announcement When you finish recording press the STOP soft key 5 or 8 You will hear a beep and the answering machine plays back your greeting for confirmation hs From the base From the handset To Select a 1 pre recorded Greeting With the phone in standby press the MENU soft key Select ANSW SETUP menu option then the GREETINGOPTIONS submenu and press the OK soft key The answering machine plays the current greeting To keep this greeting do nothing To switch to the other greeting press the CH
75. the Memo Record and Greeting Record Stop the first time you enter the corresponding command it starts the Recording If you want to stop the recording press 0 then 7 8 or 5 5 When you finish you will hear intermittent beeps indicating that the answering machine is in the command waiting mode You can enter another command from the chart or you can hang up to exit the answering ma chine 6 When you hang up the answering machine automatically returns to its normal standby setting 65 Maintenance Specifications Operating Temperature 0 C to 50 C 32 F to 122 F Charging Cradle 120V AC 60 Hz BT 446 or BT 1008 Capacity 3 6V DC 800mAh 3 6V DC 750mAh Notes e Use only the supplied AD 830 and AD 0005 AC adapters Do not use any other AC adapter Do not place the power cord where it creates a trip hazard or where it could become chafed and create a fire or electrical hazard Do not place the base in direct sunlight or subject it to high temperatures 66 Battery Replacement and Handling With average use your phone s battery should last approximately one year To order replacement batteries please contact Uniden s Parts Department The contact information is listed on the back cover page Cleaning the Battery 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 co
76. this feature insert the head set plug into the headset jack Your phone is ready for hands free conversations Headsets may be purchased by calling the Uniden Parts Department See back cover page for contact information Seven Digit Dialing If you can make a local call by dialing only 7 digits instead of 10 you can program your local area code into your phone If you get a call from within your area code you ll only see the 7 digit phone number If you get a call from outside your area code you ll see all 10 digits To enter an area code follow the steps below 1 Press the MENU soft key Select the GLOBAL SETUP menu and then the AREA CODE submenu 2 Use the number keypad 0 9 to enter a 3 digit area code If an area code has already been stored it will ap pear in the display Press the DELETE soft key to delete the stored code and then enter a new one 3 Press the OK soft key You will hear a confirmation tone Inuse Line Setup Base only Change this option only when instructed to by customer service You can choose from TYPE A TYPE B or OFF Default is Type A 1 Press the MENU soft key Select the GLOBAL SETUP menu and then the INUSE LINE SETUP submenu CHANGE ONLY IF INSTRUCTED BY CUSTOMER SERVICE appears Press the OK soft key 3 Move the cursor to select TYPE A TYPE B or OFF Press the OK soft key You will hear a confirmation tone 49 Setting Up the Answering Machine Your phone has a built in a
77. to access your phone Time stamp cannot be heard e Make sure you have set the time see Setting the Date and Time on page 21 73 Liquid Damage Moisture and liquid can damage your cordless phone Follow the suggestions below if your phone gets wet Exterior If 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 Interior 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 Handset 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 3 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 IMPORTANT You must unplug the telephone line while recharging the battery packs to avoid charge interruption Base 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 3 days 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 Cu
78. to enter i 6 Press 3 five times to enter e Number of times key is pressed 3 4 5 6 7 Press 7 eight times to enter s Press the OK soft key to end your text en try If you make a mistake while entering a name use right or left on the four way function key to move the cursor to the incorrect character Press the DELETE soft key to erase the wrong character and then enter the correct character To delete all characters press and hold the DELETE soft key band 13 Installing the Phone Choosing the Best Location When choosing a location for your new phone here are some important guidelines you should consider 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 handset should be kept away from sources of electrical noise such as motors microwave ov ens and fluorescent lighting 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 wired alarm equipment connected to a phone line be sure that installing the system does not disable your alarm equipment If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment contact your telephone company or a qualified installer Note For maximum range Keep the antenna free of obstruction When the handset is not in use
79. uage eenen 21 Setting the Date and Time scce 21 Activating Caller ID on Call Waiting and Call Waiting Deluxe cececceceeeeeteeeeeeeeenteeeees 22 Activating Personal Ring Handset only 22 Activating the Key Touch Tone eeeeeeteeeeees 23 Adjusting the LCD contrast ce eeeeeeeeeneeeeeees 23 Adding Accessory Handsets ccceeeeeeeees 24 Compatible Handsets ccececsceeeeeeeeeenereeees 24 Charge the Accessory Handset eseeeeeeees 24 Registering TCX905 Accessory or Extra Handsets 00 0 eeeceeeeseesseeeeesneeeeeeeeeeeneeeeneas 25 Registering Other Compatible Handsets 25 Resetting the Handsets cccesssseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 26 Base Unavailable Handset Only 26 Setting up the Phonebook cececesssneeeeeneeserenees 27 Creating Phonebook EntrieS cseeeeeeeeees 27 Finding a Phonebook Entry esce 28 Editing Phonebook Entries 0 0 eeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 29 Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the Phonebook s cccccccccceceecesedenesesneeectecesusce cusses 29 Erasing Phonebook Entries s e 30 Deleting All Phonebook Entries aeee 30 Copying Phonebook Entries to another Station 30 Customizing Your Phone 2 cceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 32 Changing the Handset Banner essere 32 Selecting a Ring Tone Handset only 33 Activating AutoTalk Handset only
80. y The display shows TO ENTER DIRECTLINK MODE PRESS ENTER 3 Press the ENTER soft key You will hear a confirmation tone and DIRECTLINK MODE COMPLETE appears in the display To enter DirectLink mode press EHTER 45 Making a DirectLink Call 1 To call another handset with DirectLink press the DirectLink soft key 2 Move the pointer to select the handset you want to call and press the OK soft key If the handset is out of range or not in DirectLink operation the display shows OUT OF RANGE 3 On the receiving handset press the ANSWER soft key or flash Exiting a DirectLink Call To exit the DirectLink feature and return to standby press the CANCEL soft key and then press the OK soft key DIRECTLINK MODE CANCEL appears in the display Intercom Making an Intercom Page You can use the intercom to talk to another station without using the phone line 1 With the phone in standby press int com hold 2 Use 4 or w to select the handset or base you want to talk with and then press the OK soft key If you se lect ALL all other registered handsets and base will be paged An intercom tone sounds To cancel intercom press i on either handset or int com hold or a on the base 46 Answering an Intercom Page When the intercom page tone sounds the display will show the ID of the station that is eer 1 sy paging t Handset 1 Press flash int com hold or the ANSWER soft key or in

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