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Uniden TRUC46 User Manual

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  • Page 1 TRUC46_OM_B6 5/30/02 5:55 PM Page i front cover...
  • Page 2 TRUC46_OM_B6 5/30/02 5:55 PM Page iii w w w. u n i d e n . c o m...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TRUC46_OM_B6 5/30/02 5:55 PM Page 2 Contents WELCOME/FEATURES Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Viewing the Phonebook Making Calls Using the Phonebook CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Speed Dialing GETTING STARTED Editing or Erasing a Stored Name, Phone Number, Read This First Distinctive Ring, and Speed Dial Checking the Package Contents...

  • Page 4: Welcome/Features

    Page 3 Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden cordless telephone. This phone is designed and engineered to exacting standards for reliability, long life and outstanding performance. To enjoy the best performance from this phone’s features, please read this manual carefully and save it for future reference.
  • Page 5 5:55 PM Page 4 The TRUC46 series features include AutoTalk™ and AutoStandby™. AutoTalk allows you to answer a call by just removing the handset from the base so you don’t have to waste time pushing buttons. AutoStandby allows you to hang up by simply returning the handset to the base.

  • Page 6: Quick Reference Guide

    TRUC46_OM_B6 5/30/02 5:56 PM Page 5 Step 1 Charging the Battery Step 2 Connecting Step 4 Installing the Headset INSTALL THE HANDSET BATTERY CONNECT TO A PHONE LINE TO SELECT CALLER ID OPTIONS To make or receive a call, you must install one of the following headset.

  • Page 7: Controls And Functions

    TRUC46_OM_B6 5/30/02 5:56 PM Page 6 Controls and Functions 1. Voice Mail LED 2. Headset Jack 3. LCD Display 4. TALK/FLASH Key 5. PB (Phonebook)/ROCKET (RocketDial)/ (left cursor) Key 6. M DOWN Key 7. L UP Key 8. ✱/TONE Key 9.
  • Page 8 TRUC46_OM_B6 5/30/02 5:56 PM Page 7 18. Base Antenna 19. PAGE Key 20. STATUS LED 21. DC Power Input 22. Telephone Line Jack 21 22 C O N T R O L S A N D F U N C T I O N S [ 7 ]...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    TRUC46_OM_B6 5/30/02 5:56 PM Page 8 Read this First This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps: Step 1 Step 4 (page 9) (page 15 to 17) Unpack the telephone and accessories. Fourthly, set the Caller ID options, and store your area code in the memory to use the Caller ID service.

  • Page 10: Checking The Package Contents

    Uniden Parts Department (800) 554-3988 Hours: M-F 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST. We can also be reached on the web at www.uniden.com. G E T T I N G S T A R T E D [ 9 ]...

  • Page 11: Setting Up The Phone

    TRUC46_OM_B6 5/30/02 5:56 PM Page 10 Setting up the Phone Do the following steps: A. Choose the best location C. Connect the base unit B. Install the battery pack D. Choose the dialing mode A. Choose the best location Before choosing a location for your new phone, read “Installation Considerations” on page 50. Here are some important guidelines you should consider: Avoid heat sources, such as Avoid noise sources such as a window...
  • Page 12 Charge the battery pack for at least 15-20 hours before plugging the phone line into your base unit. 1) Press down on the battery cover release and slide the cover • Use only the Uniden down until it comes off. battery (BT-925) supplied with your phone.
  • Page 13 TRUC46_OM_B6 5/30/02 5:56 PM Page 12 Battery use time (per charge) Fully charged • 5 hours continuous use • 8 days when the handset is in the standby mode When you charge the handset, Caller ID summary screen and the name of the handset, HS1 appears.
  • Page 14 TRUC46_OM_B6 5/30/02 5:56 PM Page 13 C. Connect the base unit 1) Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet. 2) Set the base on a desk or tabletop, and place the handset in the base unit as shown.

  • Page 15: Terminology

    TRUC46_OM_B6 5/30/02 5:56 PM Page 14 D. Choose the dialing mode Most phone systems use tone dialing, which sends DTMF tones through the phone lines. However some phone systems still use pulse dialing such as in rural areas. The default setting is tone dialing.

  • Page 16: Setting Caller Id Options

    TRUC46_OM_B6 5/30/02 5:56 PM Page 15 Setting Caller ID Options There are three Caller ID setup options available: AutoTalk, CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting), and Area Code. See page 16 for Area Code setup instructions. AutoTalk allows you to answer the phone without pressing .
  • Page 17 TRUC46_OM_B6 5/30/02 5:56 PM Page 16 Entering Your Area Code If you enter a 3-digit area code number in the “ Area Code ” option, your local area code does not appear in Caller ID messages. For calls received from outside your local area code, you will see a full 10-digit number.

  • Page 18: Selecting A Language

    TRUC46_OM_B6 5/30/02 5:56 PM Page 17 Selecting a Language Language option can be used to choose the language of your display. You can select English, French, or Spanish. 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press MENU/MUTE 2) Press to move the pointer to “...

  • Page 19: Headset Installation

    TRUC46_OM_B6 5/30/02 5:56 PM Page 18 Headset Installation The headsets will be used to make or receive a call. With these headsets, you can have the convenience of hands free communication while using your cordless phone. Two types of headsets are included, an over the head and an over the ear type. Make sure you have installed one of the headsets before making or receiving a call.
  • Page 20 TRUC46_OM_B6 5/30/02 5:56 PM Page 19 Over the Ear Type (CS100) 1) Press the headset to your ear, then loop the ear-hook behind your ear as shown. 2) Point the microphone toward your mouth. 3) To use the headset, pull back the headset cover and plug the headset cord into the 2.5mm jack on the top of the handset.

  • Page 21: Basics

    TRUC46_OM_B6 5/30/02 5:56 PM Page 20 Making and Receiving Calls To make or receive a call, you need to install one of the supplied headsets. (See page 18.) Handset On Base Handset Off Base Wear the headset. Press any number key, ✱/TONE, To answer a call Pick up the handset (AutoTalk) Refer to page 15...

  • Page 22: Redialing A Call

    TRUC46_OM_B6 5/30/02 5:56 PM Page 21 Redialing a Call The last three phone numbers dialed can be quickly redialed. Redialing from Standby Mode 1) Press . The phone number that was last RDL/P • If the number dialed appears on the display. exceeds 32 digits, only the first 32 2) Press...

  • Page 23: Ringer Volume Setup

    TRUC46_OM_B6 5/30/02 5:56 PM Page 22 Ringer Volume Setup 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press MENU/MUTE. 2) Press to move the pointer to DOWN If you select “ ”, then press Ringer Volume SELECT/CH “ Ringer Off ”, <Ringer Off>...

  • Page 24: Ringer Mute/Vibrator Stop

    TRUC46_OM_B6 5/30/02 5:57 PM Page 23 Ringer Mute/Vibrator Stop You can temporarily mute the ringer tone and stop the vibrator. When the handset is off the base and the phone is ringing, press . The ringer tone and vibrator will return to the previous setting starting with the next incoming call. Ringer Tone Setting 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press MENU/MUTE...

  • Page 25: Distinctive Ringer Setup

    TRUC46_OM_B6 5/30/02 5:57 PM Page 24 Distinctive Ringer Setup “Distinctive Ringer” allows you to preset memory locations with a designated ring tone. When an incoming call is received and the Caller ID information matches the information in one of the memory locations, the Distinctive Ring that has been stored for that particular See ”Storing Phone caller will sound.

  • Page 26: Mute Microphone

    TRUC46_OM_B6 5/30/02 5:57 PM Page 25 Mute Microphone You can temporarily turn Off the microphone so that the person you are talking with cannot hear you. During a telephone call press and hold to turn Off the microphone, and MENU/MUTE “...

  • Page 27: Traveling Out-Of-Range

    TRUC46_OM_B6 5/30/02 5:57 PM Page 26 Traveling Out-of-Range During a call, as you begin to move your handset too far from your base unit, noise increases. If you pass the range limits of the base unit, your call will terminate within 30 seconds.

  • Page 28: Flash And Call Waiting

    TRUC46_OM_B6 5/30/02 5:57 PM Page 27 Flash and Call Waiting If you have Call Waiting service and a call waiting tone sounds while you are on a call, press to accept the waiting TALK/FLASH call. There is a short pause, then you will hear the new caller. You must subscribe To return to the original caller, press again.

  • Page 29: Phonebook

    TRUC46_OM_B6 5/30/02 5:57 PM Page 28 Phonebook Phonebook allows you to dial a number using just a few key presses. Your phone stores names/numbers in the phonebook memory location, and you can search names in alphabetical order. You have a total of 100 locations that can be used for the phonebook (including the Speed dials) and Caller ID messages.

  • Page 30: Steps For Entering Names And Special Characters

    TRUC46_OM_B6 5/30/02 5:57 PM Page 29 6) “ ” appears. Then press Distinctive Ring DOWN move the pointer to one of the Distinctive Ring options, then press SELECT/CH If you choose not to store a “ Distinctive Ring ”, simply select the “...
  • Page 31 DEL/TRANS to erase the wrong character, then enter the correct character. To delete all characters, press and hold DEL/TRANS For example, to enter Uniden: 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press . The handset displays the PB/ROCKET/ number of phonebook locations you have stored, and how to search and store the phonebook locations.

  • Page 32: Viewing The Phonebook

    • If you don’t press a key within 30 “Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters” on page 29). seconds while in the For example, to search for “Uniden”, press 8 two times. Press until the name DOWN operation, the phone is displayed.

  • Page 33: Making Calls Using The Phonebook

    TRUC46_OM_B6 5/30/02 5:57 PM Page 32 Making Calls Using the Phonebook From Standby Mode 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press PB/ROCKET/ 2) Press to view the phonebook locations DOWN (see “Viewing the Phonebook” on page 31). 3) Press .

  • Page 34: Editing Or Erasing A Stored Name, Phone Number, Distinctive Ring, And Speed Dial

    TRUC46_OM_B6 5/30/02 5:57 PM Page 33 Editing or Erasing a Stored Name, Phone Number, Distinctive Ring, and Speed Dial 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press PB/ROCKET/ 2) Press , or the number keypad to view the phonebook DOWN locations (see “Viewing the Phonebook”...

  • Page 35: Rocketdial (One Touch Dialing)

    TRUC46_OM_B6 5/30/02 5:57 PM Page 34 RocketDial (One Touch Dialing) You can store a number you dial often in the RocketDial. The rocket dialing allows you to dial a number with one key press. Memory location for the RocketDial is independent from the memory location Storing the RocketDial...

  • Page 36: Chain Dialing

    TRUC46_OM_B6 5/30/02 5:57 PM Page 35 Chain Dialing The memory locations in the handset are not limited to phone numbers. You can also store a group of numbers (up to 20 digits), that you need to enter once your call connects. This is referred to as Chain Dialing. An example of this is a bank account number.

  • Page 37: Caller Id

    TRUC46_OM_B6 5/30/02 5:57 PM Page 36 Caller ID You must subscribe to Caller ID service to use this feature. When the telephone rings, the Caller ID feature allows you to view the caller’s name and phone number on the display before you answer the phone. Additionally, you can dial the •...

  • Page 38: Viewing The Caller Id List

    TRUC46_OM_B6 5/30/02 5:57 PM Page 37 Viewing the Caller ID List The Caller ID list stores information for incoming calls – even unanswered calls. You can store 100 of the Caller ID messages and phonebook locations (including Speed dials) in total. You can view the Caller ID list during a call or when the •...

  • Page 39: Deleting Information From The Caller Id List

    TRUC46_OM_B6 5/30/02 5:57 PM Page 38 Deleting Information from the Caller ID List Deleting a Caller ID message 1) While the incoming Caller ID information is displayed, press . “ Delete Message? ” appears. DEL/TRANS 2) Press to choose “ ”...

  • Page 40: Using The Caller Id Message List

    TRUC46_OM_B6 5/30/02 5:57 PM Page 39 Using the Caller ID Message List Calling a party from the Caller ID list From Standby mode 1) Press . The summary screen appears. The screen shows • You cannot make a CID/ call from the Caller ID the number of new messages and the total number of messages.

  • Page 41: Call Waiting Deluxe Features

    • You can also answer a waiting call Your TRUC46 series gives you new options for call waiting. At the touch of a button, you can immediately by place the caller on hold, send them to your voice mail service, or conference them into your...

  • Page 42: Expanding Your Phone

    AC power is available to connect the handset charger. Additionally, you can transfer an outside call to another handset. • We refer to the TXC400 handset as the second handset, and the TRUC46 handset as the original handset in this section.

  • Page 43: Call Transfer Feature

    TRUC46_OM_B6 5/30/02 5:57 PM Page 42 Call Transfer Feature You can transfer an outside call to the other handset. If you transfer the call and it is not picked up after 5 minutes, the call will be disconnected. To transfer a call (to the second handset) 1) Press during a call.
  • Page 44 TRUC46_OM_B6 5/30/02 5:57 PM Page 43 CIDCW • CIDCW setting is a universal setting. When the setting is changed on the original handset, the CIDCW setting for the second handset is changed as well. • CW Deluxe setting is independent from the original handset. To set the CW Deluxe setting on the second handset, do the following.

  • Page 45: Additional Information

    TRUC46_OM_B6 5/30/02 5:57 PM Page 44 Changing the Digital Security Code The digital security code is an identification code used to connect the handset and the base unit. Normally, setting the code is not necessary. The first time you charge your handset, the security code is automatically set.

  • Page 46: Installing The Holster

    TRUC46_OM_B6 5/30/02 5:57 PM Page 45 Register the Security Code 1) Unplug the AC adapter. 2) Press and hold on the base, while you plug in the AC Adapter, until the PAGE STATUS LED on the base flashes. 3) Press .

  • Page 47: Note On Power Sources

    Please contact your place of purchase or the Uniden Parts Department for a replacement battery. (See page 9) Warning: To avoid the risk of personal injury or property damage from fire or electrical shock, only use the Uniden battery model and Uniden adapter model specifically designated for this product.

  • Page 48: General Information

    A replacement Uniden adapter and battery may be purchase Uniden accessories at your local Uniden dealer or by contacting the Uniden Parts Department (800) 554-3988. Hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday.

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    TRUC46_OM_B6 5/30/02 5:57 PM Page 48 Troubleshooting If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. Symptom Suggestion The status LED won’t illuminate when • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base and wall outlet. the handset is placed in the base.

  • Page 50: Precautions & Warranty

    Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by repair work is required. Opening or removing covers may expose Uniden, or operation of this product in any way other than as you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembly can detailed by the owner’s manual, could void your authority to...
  • Page 51 NOT DEFECTIVE. If these noises continue and are too distracting, by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone other than as Most phone equipment available now uses modular jacks. Phone please check around your home to see what appliances may be detailed by the owner’s manual for this product.

  • Page 52: I.c. Notice

    TRUC46_OM_B6 5/30/02 5:57 PM Page 51 I.C. Notice TERMINAL EQUIPMENT NOTICE: This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specifications. This is confirmed by the registration number. The abbreviation, IC, before the registration number signifies that registration was performed based on a Declaration of Conformity indicating that Industry Canada technical specifications were met.

  • Page 53: Index

    TRUC46_OM_B6 5/30/02 5:57 PM Page 52 Index 0 - 9 Making calls ......32 Storing ........28 10 ring options ......23 Deluxe Call Waiting Features ..40 Viewing ........31 Dialing mode......14 Precautions........49 Digital security code....8, 44 Area Code ........16 Distinctive Ringer ......24 AutoTalk........15 E, F, G, H Receiving a call ......20 Redialing a call ......21...
  • Page 54 1-800-297-1023 PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE. Our Uniden representatives will be happy to help you with any matters regarding the operation of this unit, available accessories, or any other related matters. Thank you for purchasing a Uniden product.
  • Page 55 TRUC46_OM_B6 5/30/02 5:57 PM Page 54 back cover...

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