Welcome/Features Controls & Functions Terms Used in this Manual Getting Started Installing the Phone A. Choose the Best Location B. Install the Rechargeable Battery Pack into the Handset 6 C. Connect the Base Unit and Charge the Handset D. Mount the Base Unit on a Wall E.
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Controls & Functions Retrieve TAD message with Handset Remote keys Repeat Delete [ 3 ] C O N T R O L S & F U N C T I O N S 10. Rocketdial key (page 14) 11. talk/flash key (pages 10 and 13) 12.
Terms Used in this Manual • Standby Mode - The handset may be sitting in or off the base, but is NOT in use. The talk/flash key has not been pressed and there is no dial tone. • Talk Mode - The handset is off the base and the •...
Installing the Phone note Do the following steps: A. Choose the Best Location B. Install the Rechargeable Battery Pack into the Handset If your home has C. Connect the Base Unit and Charge the Handset specially wired alarm D. Mount the Base Unit on a Wall equipment connected to E.
4) Place the battery case cover back on the handset by sliding it upwards until it clicks into place. w w w . u n i d e n . c o m •Use only the Uniden (BT-905) rechargeable battery...
C. Connect the Base Unit and Charge the Handset 1) Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet. •Use only the supplied 2) Place the handset in the base unit with the keypad AD-314 AC adapter.
D. Mount the Base Unit on a Wall Standard wall plate mounting This phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate. 1) Locate the base unit on the wall mount adapter as shown and slide the wall mount adapter into the notches on the base bottom.
Most phone systems use tone dialing. However some phone systems (such as in rural areas) DTMF tones during a still use pulse dialing. Your Uniden phone supports both tone and pulse dialing. The default call, you can setting is tone dialing. If your phone system uses pulse dialing, follow the steps below to...
Using Your Phone Making and Receiving Calls Making a call 1) Remove the handset from the base. 2) Press the talk/flash key. The talk/batt low LED flashes and turns on. 3) Listen for the dial tone. 4) Dial the number. Receiving a call If the handset is in the base, simply remove the handset from the base.
Adjusting the Ringer and Earpiece Volume Ringer tone and volume When the phone is in standby mode, press the vol/ repeatedly to listen to the four ringer tones and volume combinations. The last ringer tone heard will be selected as the phone’s ring tone setting.
Tone Dialing Switch-over If your telephone company requires pulse dialing, you can switch- over to tone dialing after the call connects. This feature is useful when you need tone dialing to use any automated menu systems, such as telephone bank tellers, telephone prescription refills, customer support menus, etc.
Selecting a Different Channel If you encounter interference while using your phone, you can manually change the phone´s note channel for clear operation. While using your phone, press the channel key. The talk/batt low LED flashes, indicating the phone is changing to another channel. For more information on interference, refer to "Precautions"...
RocketDial RocketDial is a one-touch speed dial key. Store your most important or most frequently called number as your RocketDial number. Then, simply press the Rocketdial key, and your phone will automatically dial the number. Storing the RocketDial 1) With the phone in standby mode, press the memory key. The talk/batt low LED flashes.
Using the Speed Dial Memory Storing Numbers in Speed Dial Memory The speed dial memory allows you to store up to 10 numbers in the handset. You can dial these numbers with just a few key presses. The speed dial memory is not limited to phone numbers. You can store any number (up to 20 digits) that you need to enter once your call connects.
The Integrated Answering Device The cordless phone has a built-in answering system that answers and records incoming calls. You can also use your answering system to record a conversation, leave a voice memo message, or to announce a special outgoing message to callers when you're away from your phone.
Turning the Answering System On/Off 1) To turn the answering system on, press the answer on/off key. The system will announce "Answering system is on." The current greeting message will be played, and you hear a confirmation tone. The message counter displays the number of messages stored in memory.
Setting Up Your Answering System Answering System Settings To set the following six functions you must enter the menu mode. • To scroll through the menu options, repeatedly press menu/clock the menu/clock key in standby mode. The system "Time" returns to standby after the last menu option. You menu/clock hear a confirmation tone to indicate standby mode.
Setting the Time The clock on the cordless phone’s answering system starts when power is supplied to the note base. Follow these steps to set the clock to the correct time. •Normally, the system will return to standby if it remains idle for 10 seconds after the /volume/select key is pressed.
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8) Press the /volume/select key until you hear the correct AM or PM setting. The message counter displays [ 9) Press the set key to select the AM/PM setting. You hear a confirmation tone. Then the announcement "Time" and the day and time are announced for your review.
Setting the Ring Time The ring time setting allows you to set the number of rings the caller hears before your answering system plays the outgoing message. You can set the ring time to answer after two, four, or six rings. Setting [ you have new messages, and after four rings if there are none.
Selecting the Message Record Time You have three record time options. The options "One minute" or "Four minutes" set the duration for recording the incoming messages. "Announce only" answers the call with the preset greeting or your personal greeting but prevents the caller from leaving a message. 1) With the phone in standby mode, press the menu/clock key four times.
Setting the Message Alert Tone Message Alert feature lets you know you have new messages by sounding a short beeping tone. If you set the Message Alert to on when a new message is received, the alert tone will sound every 15 seconds. 1) With the phone in standby mode, press the menu/clock key five times.
Selecting the Language The answering system voice announcements can be heard in English, French or Spanish. To choose the language of the answering system voice announcements: 1) With the phone in standby mode, press the menu/clock key six times. You hear the announcement "Language, English" followed by the voice prompts for setting the language.
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Recording a personal outgoing message (Greeting) 1) Press and hold the greeting key in standby mode. note You hear the announcement •Your greeting must be 2) Start recording your message. You have 30 seconds, and the message counter starts to more than 2 seconds count down [ and less than 30...
Setting the Base Ringer Volume You will hear three ringer options. One allows you to turn the ringer off. The other two are volume levels. You can change the ringer volume while in standby mode or the incoming call is ringing. Temporarily Mute the Base Ringer and Call Screen Press the (play/stop) key to temporarily mute the incoming ring and call screen.
Using Your Answering System The message counter displays the number of messages stored in memory. If the display flashes, new messages are waiting for you. The flashing number represents the number of new messages, not total messages. The cordless phone plays the new messages first; after all the new messages are played, you can play the old messages.
Reviewing Messages using Handset 1) With the phone in standby mode, press the remote key on the handset. The talk/batt low LED flashes and turns on. The answering system announces the current time and the number of messages stored in the memory. 2) You hear "To play incoming message, press two.
Skipping a Message 1) With the phone in standby mode, press the The number of messages is announced. 2) Press the Each time the If you have several messages, press the you want to play. To quickly scroll forward through a message, press and hold the (skip/ff) key.
Deleting a Message When you try to delete all messages without first listening to your new messages, you hear several short beeps followed by an announcement “Please playback all messages.” This protects you from accidentally erasing messages you have not yet reviewed. w w w .
Voice Memo note •The voice memo recorded is completely independent of the greeting message. •The voice memo messages are recorded as incoming messages. •When the answering system is full, [ appears on the message counter, and Recording a Conversation recording is terminated.
Remote Operation You can operate your answering system from a remote location (when you are away from home, or from another room using a handset). Use this function to check for recorded messages, to play or delete message. When using any touch-tone telephone, you can even record a new greeting message.
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Command then then then then then *For Memo Record and Greeting Message Record function, the first time you enter the corresponding command, it starts the Recording function. If you want to stop the recording, enter the command again. 5) After all of the voice prompts have been played, you hear intermittent beeps indicating that the system is in the command waiting mode.
Turn on the Answering System Remotely If you have forgotten to turn on your answering system, you can turn it on remotely from any touch-tone telephone. 1) Call your telephone number. 2) Wait ten rings until the system answers. You hear intermittent beeps. 3) Press 0 and then enter your PIN code.
Remote Access with the Handset You can operate your answering system from another room using a handset. 1) With the phone in standby mode, press the remote key on the handset. The talk/batt low LED flashes and turns on. The answering system announces the current time and the number of messages stored in the memory.
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4) After the command has finished, you hear intermittent beeps indicating that the system is in the command waiting mode. You may enter another command at this time from the chart on the previous page. 5) When you are finished, hang up to exit the system. The answering system automatically returns to standby.
Changing the Digital Security Code To protect you against misbilled calls which might result from your phone being activated by other equipment, the cordless phone provides AutoSecure (which electrically locks your phone when the handset is on the base) and Random Code digital security which automatically selects one of over 262,000 digital security codes for the handset and base.
With normal usage, your battery should last about one year. Please contact your place of purchase or the Uniden Parts Department for a replacement battery. 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.
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Cleaning the battery charging contacts To maintain a good charge, clean the charging contacts on the handset once a month. Dampen a cloth with plain water. Gently rub the damp cloth over the charging contacts until all visible dirt is removed. Dry the contacts thoroughly before returning the handset to the base Do not use paint thinner, benzene, alcohol, or other chemical products.
With normal usage, the battery should last about one year. A replacement Uniden adapter and battery may be purchased at your local Uniden dealer or by contacting the Uniden Parts Department (800) 554-3988. Hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday. We can also be reached on the web at www.uniden.com.
Troubleshooting If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. Symptom The charge in use LED won't • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base and wall outlet. illuminate when the handset is •...
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Symptom The handset doesn't ring or • The battery pack may be weak. Charge the battery for 15-20 hours. receive a page. • The handset may be too far from the base unit. • Place the base unit away from appliances or metal objects. •...
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Symptom No sound on the base unit • Adjust the speaker volume on the base unit. speaker during call monitoring or message playback. Cannot access remote call-in • Make sure you're using the correct PIN code. features from another touch- •...
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 send to: Uniden America Corporation Parts and Service Division 4700 Amon Carter Blvd.
The FCC Wants You To Know Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Uniden, or operation of this product in any way other than as detailed by the owner’s manual, could void your authority to operate this product.
WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION (“Uniden”) ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for one year, to the original retail owner, this Uniden Product to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below. WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the original user shall terminate and be of no further effect 12 months after the date of original retail sale.
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.
Index AC adapter information ..40 Announce only feature ..22 Answering system Deleting a message ..30 Playing a message ..27 Recording a conversation .
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Remote Operation Card 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 system announces the number of messages stored in memory and the voice prompts.
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Remote Operation Card C U T C U T MEMORY LOCATION MEMO Memory Name Phone Number Location C U T C U T MEMORY LOCATION MEMO Memory Name Phone Number Location C U T C U T Task Repeat a Message Play Incoming Messages Skip a Message Delete a Message...
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