Step 1 Checking the Package Contents Make sure you have received the following items in the package. If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact the Uniden Parts Department. • Base unit • Handset Uniden Parts Department at •...
Viewing the Caller ID Message List Deleting Information from the Caller ID List Using the Caller ID List Additional Information Changing the Digital Security Code Installing the Beltclip Headset Installation Note on Power Sources Maintenance Troubleshooting General Information Precautions & Warranty I.C. Notice Index www.uniden.com...
Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden cordless telephone. This cordless phone is designed and engineered to exacting standards for reliability, long life, and outstanding performance. Note: Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit for explanation purposes.
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24 25 C O N T R O L S A N D F U N C T I O N S 21. charge/in use LED 22. find handset key 23. Base charging contacts 24. Telephone line jack 25. DC IN 9V jack...
C. Connect the base unit Choose a central location Avoid noise sources such as a window by a street with heavy traffic Avoid microwave ovens Avoid excessive moisture, extremely low temperatures, dust, mechanical vibration, or shock Avoid personal computers Avoid other cordless telephones www.uniden.com...
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3) Make sure you have a good connection by slightly pulling on the battery wires. If the connection is secure, the battery jack will remain in place. www.uniden.com Use only the Uniden (BT-905) rechargeable battery pack supplied with your cordless telephone.
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• Check to see if the handset is sitting correctly in the Replacement batteries base and making good contact with the base unit’s are also available charging contacts. through the Uniden Parts Department at (800) 554-3988, Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or online at www.uniden.com...
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Caution: Do not use paint thinner, benzene, alcohol, or other chemical products. Doing so may discolor the surface of the telephone and damage the finish. www.uniden.com ¨ ¨ flashes and the • Even when the...
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TEL LINE jack and to a telephone outlet. [ 12 ] G E T T I N G S T A R T E D If your telephone outlet isn't modular, contact your telephone company for assistance. Route the cord. Modular www.uniden.com...
6) Raise the antenna to a vertical position. 7) 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. www.uniden.com DO NOT use an AC outlet controlled by a wall switch.
Allow about 1/8 of an inch between the wall and screw heads for mounting the phone. 2) Refer to steps 1 through 7 on page 13 to mount the telephone. [ 14 ] G E T T I N G S T A R T E D www.uniden.com...
Press the select key to toggle between ¨ 3) Press the end key and return the handset to the base unit to complete the setting. The handset returns to standby mode. www.uniden.com key to move the pointer to the selection that ¨ and ¨...
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[ 16 ] G E T T I N G S T A R T E D key twice to select ¨ delete/ch key option, your local area ¨. www.uniden.com...
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3) Press the select key to toggle between ¨ ¨ ¨. 4) Press the end key or return the handset to the base unit to complete the setting. The handset returns to standby mode. www.uniden.com ¨. ¨ and ¨ ¨. ¨.
3) Dial the number. Dial the number, then press the talk/flash key. 1) Press the talk/flash key. 2) Listen for the dial tone. 3) Press the redial/p key. Press the redial/p key, then press the talk/flash key. www.uniden.com , or...
Temporarily Mute Ringer If the handset is off the base, simply press the end key to temporarily mute the incoming ring. The ringer will sound with the next incoming call. www.uniden.com vol/ring/ key) in Maximum key) in Low mode, an...
If you pass the range limits of the base unit, your call will terminate within 1 minute. [ 20 ] B A S I C S key. Enter the desired number. These digits will be sent as tone www.uniden.com...
There is a short pause, then you will hear the new caller. To return to the original caller, press the talk/flash key again. www.uniden.com ¨ appears on the display, indicating the You must subscribe through your local telephone company to receive Call Waiting service.
To reset the indicator, press and hold the find handset key feature. The voice mail for 5 seconds. company will provide you with the access number. [ 22 ] B A S I C S www.uniden.com...
• Use the delete/ch key to delete characters as needed. • Press and hold the delete/ch key to delete all the characters. • If a name is not required, go to step 6. www.uniden.com ¨ is key, or enter a number ¨...
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Repeat steps 2 - 8 to store more numbers. 9) Press the end key to returns to standby mode. [ 24 ] M E M O R Y D I A L I N G mem or select key. ¨ ¨ is displayed. ¨. www.uniden.com...
10) Press 7 eight times. 11) When finished, press the mem or select key. To continue to store the telephone number, proceed to step 7 on page 24. www.uniden.com or vol/ring/ key to select a memory ¨ is displayed. See page 28 for key to move the cursor to the right.
Store your special number with an identifying name. (Refer to "Storing Phone Numbers and Names" on page 23.) www.uniden.com ¨ and key, or enter a number M E M O R Y D I A L I N G...
M E M O R Y D I A L I N G or vol/ring/ or vol/ring/ ¨, then press the mem or select key. The /tone/ , #/ , delete/ch, or any number key ¨ key, or enter a key to select ¨ www.uniden.com...
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¨ ¨. After about 2 seconds, Select memory screen is displayed. 9) Press the end key to returns to standby mode. www.uniden.com key to M E M O R Y D I A L I N G [ 29 ]...
M E M O R Y D I A L I N G or vol/ring/ key, or enter a number key to move the pointer down to ¨. key to move the pointer to ¨ ¨ is ¨ appears. ¨. ¨ www.uniden.com...
Memory storage is complete. Making Calls with the RocketDial When the phone is in standby mode, simply press the RocketDial key. The number stored in the RocketDial memory location is instantly dialed. www.uniden.com or vol/ring/ key to select ¨...
You hear a confirmation tone, and the following display appears. After about 2 seconds, the handset returns to standby mode. [ 32 ] R O C K E T D I A L or vol/ring/ key to select ¨. key to move the pointer to ¨ ¨. www.uniden.com...
When invalid data is received When a private name is received When a private number is received When a unknown name is received When a unknown number is received www.uniden.com “Incomplete Data” “Private Name” “Private Number” “Unknown Name” “Unknown Number”...
C A L L E R I D F E A T U R E S Data errors appear as ¨ ¨. or vol/ring/ key to see the next message. Or key to see the previous message. ¨. (AutoTalk feature key to display the www.uniden.com...
When the pointer is at ¨ The display returns to the Caller ID message. Deleting all Caller ID names/numbers 1) Press the cid/menu key in the standby mode. 2) Press the delete/ch key. www.uniden.com key. key to select ¨ ¨ or ¨ ¨: ¨:...
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When the pointer is at ¨ The display returns to the summary screen. [ 36 ] C A L L E R I D F E A T U R E S or vol/ring/ key to select ¨ ¨: ¨: ¨ www.uniden.com...
Pressing 1 while the incoming Caller ID information is displayed (in step 1) will place the prefix ¨ ¨ in the display to set up for a long distance call. Pressing 3 will set or cancel an area code setting. www.uniden.com or vol/ring/ talk/flash key, then press key.
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[ 38 ] C A L L E R I D F E A T U R E S or vol/ring/ or vol/ring/ key or enter a number vol/ring/ key to select ¨ ¨. Press the select key key. www.uniden.com...
Pull both sides of the beltclip to release the tabs from the holes. Headset Installation Your phone may be used with an optional headset, the Uniden HS910. To use this feature, insert the headset plug into the headset jack. Your phone is ready for hands-free conversations.
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. Power Failure During the period that the power is off, you will not be able to make or receive calls with the telephone.
The audio sounds weak and/or scratchy. Can't make or receive calls. www.uniden.com • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base and wall outlet. • Make sure the handset is properly seated in the base. • Make sure the charging contacts on the handset and base are clean.
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• Call your local telephone company to verify your Caller ID service is current. • Charge the handset. • Contact your local telephone company to make sure that your telephone receives FSK message signaling. • Call our customer hotline at 1-800-297-1023. Suggestion www.uniden.com...
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.
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.
• Through the RBRC® program, Uniden makes it easy for you to drop off the used battery at local retailers of replacement nickel-cadmium batteries. You may also contact your local recycling center for information on where to return the used battery.
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.
(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”. www.uniden.com A D D I T I O N A L I N F O R M A T I O N...
Index AC adapter information ... 44 Adjusting ringer and earpiece volume... 19 Battery pack Information ... 44 Install ... 9 Maintenance ... 11, 40 Preparing and charging ... 12 Replacement and handling ... 40 Beltclip installation ... 39 Caller ID Caller ID service ...
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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.