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Summary of Contents for Uniden DS73
- Page 1 DS73 Digital Spread Spectrum provides the longest range, the clearest sound and the best privacy. OWNER’S MANUAL...
- Page 2 CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS Handset Retainer Delete Button Page Button D. Repeat Button OGM Button Speaker G. Message Counter H. Play/Stop Button Volume Up/Down Button Ø volume delete play/stop repeat page ring skip memo answer charge in use speaker power Ring Button Skip Button Answer Button M.
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Page 3: Flash Button
Headset Jack Battery Compartment Handset Antenna Talk Button Redial/Pause Button Talk LED Battery Low LED Call Waiting Button Numeric Keypad talk batt low talk c.wait redial/p pqrs wxyz flash mute 10. Flash Button 11. Mute Button 12. Mem Button 13. Volume Up/Down Button 14. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Controls and Functions ... . . Inside Front Cover Precautions ........1 Important Safety Instructions . -
Page 5: Precautions
Before you read anything else, please observe the following: Warning! UNIDEN DOES NOT represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce risk of fire, electrical shock or damage to the unit, DO NOT expose this unit to rain or moisture. -
Page 6: Important Safety Instructions
When using your telephone equipment, these basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduced the risk of fire, electrical shock, and injury to persons: 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. -
Page 7: Important Electrical Considerations
instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage, and will often require extensive repair work by a qualified technician). E. If the product has been dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged. F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance. 12. -
Page 8: Radio Interference
factors limit range, and it would be impossible to include all the variables in our rating. The Maximum Range rating of this phone is meant to be used as a means of comparison against other range claims. Telephone Line Problems If you are having trouble with your telephone service, you must first disconnect your phone to determine if it is the cause of your problem. -
Page 9: Welcome
WELCOME Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden DS73 cordless telephone. This phone is designed for reliability, long life, and outstanding performance utilising the latest in 900 MHz Digital Spread Spectrum Technology. FEATURES 15 channels (Aust), 7 channels (NZ) 900 Digital MHz Spread Spectrum Technology... -
Page 10: Included In Your Package
To get the most from your phone, please read this owner’s manual thoroughly. Be sure to complete and mail the product registration form. Rechargeable Battery If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase. 2 x Memory Stickers INCLUDED IN YOUR PACKAGE talk batt low... -
Page 11: Installation Considerations
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS Selecting a Location Before 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 power outlet. Keep the base and handset away from sources of electrical noise such as motors and fluorescent lighting. -
Page 12: Desk/Tabletop Installation
6. Place handset on base to charge the batteries Use only the Uniden AC adaptor supplied with this phone plugged to uninterrupted power supply. DESK/TABLETOP INSTALLATION Adaptor of the base. -
Page 13: Wall Installation
5. Align the mounting slots on the base with the mounting posts on the wall. Push in and down until the phone is firmly seated. 6. Raise Antenna. Use only the Uniden AC adaptor supplied with this phone plugged to uninterrupted power supply. -
Page 14: Direct Wall Mounting
8. On the base, pull the handset retainer out Before you plug the other end of the telephone cord into the modular jack on the 9. Flip the retainer from front to back. wall, charge the battery (See CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK, page 15). - Page 15 2. Plug the AC adaptor cord into the 9V DC input jack on the back of the base. 3. Plug one end of the telephone cord into the TEL LINE jack on the back of the base. 4. Snap the desktop/wall mount adaptor into the bottom of the base as shown, making sure that the cords are aligned into the slots provided.
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Page 16: Installing The Handset Battery Pack
9. Flip the retainer from front to back. 1. Press battery cover release. 2. Align the plastic connector of the Use only Uniden Battery 3. Place the battery pack inside. supplied with your phone. 4. Slide the battery cover forward out of the slot. -
Page 17: Charging The Battery Pack
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Initial battery charging Before using your the phone for the first time, fully charge the rechargeable battery pack for 15-20 hours without interruption. 1. Place the handset on the base (facing up or down). 2. Make sure that charge LED lights. If the LED doesn’t light, be sure the AC adaptor is plugged in and the handset makes good contact with the base... -
Page 18: Cleaning The Battery Contacts
To maintain a good charge, clean all charging contacts on the handset and base about once a month. Use a pencil eraser or other contact cleaner. DO NOT use liquids or solvents; you may damage your phone. Press the to set the handset ringer volume. There are two ringer volume settings: high and low. -
Page 19: Installing The Beltclip
To remove the beltclip Pull back on the release tab and lift the beltclip up. Note: If a belt clip is installed onto your DS73 handset, make sure you place the handset face side down on the base when charging. talk... -
Page 20: Headset Installation
Keep the headset wire away from handset and digital code was added to the DS73. Your phone’s handset and base share this base antennas. code. This code is randomly set each time you place the handset in the base. If the phone experiences a power failure, you must reset the digital security code by placing the handset on the base. -
Page 21: Making And Receiving Calls
MAKING AND RECEIVING CALLS Basic phone operation Refer to the CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS diagram at the front of this Owner’s Manual. To answer a call To make a call To hang up To redial Handset On Base Handset Off Base talk batt low talk... -
Page 22: Call Waiting
Using the c.wait feature The c.wait procedure Please call your local telephone service provider to check the availability of this toggles between the incoming and original call (vice versa). service in your area. The c.wait procedure will 1. While talking you hear the Call Waiting signal. drop the current call and pick 2. -
Page 23: Mute
MUTE To use the mute feature during a conversation, press hear you although you can hear them. To disable the mute feature, press PAGE To locate the handset when it is off the base, press The handset beeps for about 15 seconds. Press Transferring a call from the Handset to the Base Unit When a phone call is answered using the handset, you can transfer the call to... -
Page 24: Storing A Phone Number In Memory
1. Remove the handset from the base. 2. Press 3. Enter the phone number, up to 16 digits. The pause button count as one digit. Pressing redial/p more than once increases the length 4. Press of pause between numbers. 5. Enter the memory location (01-20) on STORING A PHONE NUMBER IN MEMORY . -
Page 25: Chain Dialing
PABX CONNECTION The DS73 telephone may work with a 2-wire Analogue PABX network. However, with the DS73 hook-flash timing fixed at 100msec, some PABX equipment that uses a different hook flash timing may have its special feature (i.e. placing a Check with your PABX call on hold or transferring a call) inaccessible. -
Page 26: Integrated Digital Answering Device
2. To turn the answering system off, press INTEGRATED DIGITAL ANSWERING DEVICE The DS73 has a built-in answering system to answer and record your incoming calls. You can use your answering system to record a conversation, leave a memo message for others who use the phone, or to answer the phone with your personalised message when you are away. -
Page 27: Recording Your Outgoing Message
SETTING THE RING TIME The ring switch sets your answering system to answer after four or eight rings. Your DS73 answering device has a default ring time of four. However you have the option to select 8 as well. To select the ring time to eight, press ring button continuously until the desired ring time shows on the LED display. -
Page 28: Playing Your Messages
The caller can leave a message up to a maximum of 60 secs in length (per call). The base LED displays the total number of messages. If the display is blinking, you have new messages. When the message centre is full, the LED displays FL. 1. -
Page 29: Deleting A Message
DELETING A MESSAGE 1. Press play/stop to review your messages. 2. If you decide to delete a message, press and release delete. The system beeps and goes to the next message. 3. After you have played all of your messages, a tone sounds. To delete all your messages, press and hold delete more than 4 seconds. - Page 30 You can access other functions such as checking recorded messages, playing or deleting messages, etc. remotely using a touch-tone phone. 1. Call your telephone number. 2. While the outgoing message is playing, press *55. 3. Message playback automatically begins. 4. You may listen to your messages, or you may select a command from the 5.
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Page 31: Quick Reference Chart
QUICK REFERENCE CHART If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first before calling Uniden customer service. PROBLEM Make sure the AC adaptor is plugged into the base and wall outlet. The charge light won’t come on... - Page 32 PROBLEM Check the telephone line cord connectors at both ends that they are pushed in firmly until they click. If you had a power failure or had unplugged the base No dial tone. unit, replace the handset on the base unit for two to five second to reset the system.
- Page 33 PROBLEM Make sure the base unit is plugged in. The answering Make sure the answering system is turned on. system does not work. The memory may be full. Delete some or all of the saved The answering messages. system does not answer the calls.
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Page 34: Specifications
Australian Specification: The DS73 complies with TS001, TS002, TS004, AS/NZS 3260 and FCC Part 15(as per ACA Radio Communications Class Licensing Requirements). New Zealand Specification: The DS73 complies with PTC200, RFS 29. Frequency control: PLL Modulation: Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum; DBPSK Operating temperature: 0º... -
Page 35: Warranty
ELEMENT OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants to the original retail owner for the duration of this warranty, its DS73(herein after referred to as the Product), to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below. - Page 36 © 2000 Uniden Australia Pty Limited Uniden New Zealand Limited...