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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 3 www.uniden.com...
  • Page 4 Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden TRU548 cordless telephone and answering system. This phone is designed and engineered to exacting standards for reliability, long life, and outstanding performance utilizing the latest in 2.4 GHz Spread Spectrum technology. Note: Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit for explanation purposes.
  • Page 5 To protect you against misbilled calls which might result from your phone being activated by other equipment, the TRU548 has Random Code™ digital security which automatically selects one of over 65,000 digital security codes for the handset and base.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Welcome/Features Controls and Functions Getting Started Read this first Step 1: Checking the package contents Step 2: Setting up the phone Step 3: Installing the battery pack Step 4: Setting Caller ID options/Language Basics Making and receiving calls Terminology Adjusting the volume Redialing a call Tone dialing switch-over Traveling out-of-range...
  • Page 7 The Integrated Answering Device Features Turning the answering system on/off Setting up your answering system Using your answering system Additional Information Changing the digital security code Installing the beltclip Headset installation Note on power sources Maintenance Troubleshooting General Information Technical Information Precautions &...

  • Page 8: Controls And Functions

    Controls and Functions [ 2 ] C O N T R O L S A N D F U N C T I O N S 1. Handset antenna 2. Headset jack cover 3. Handset battery compartment 4. Handset earpiece 5.
  • Page 9 42 43 44 45 20. Base Retainer 21. Pin Set Key 22. Clock Set Key 25. Voice Memo Key 27. Base Charging Contacts 28. Base Speaker 29. Base Antenna 30. Spekaer LED • ª 35. Status LED 37. Greeting Key 39.

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    Read This First This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps: Step 1 (page 5) Unpack the telephone and accessories. Step 2 (page 6) Next, choose the best location to set up the base unit. Step 3 (page 7 to 10) Then, insert the battery pack into the handset.

  • Page 11: Step 1: Checking The Package Contents

    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 (see below). • Base unit • Handset • Telephone line cord •...

  • Page 12: Step 2: Setting Up The Phone

    Setting Up the Phone Do the following steps: A. Choose the best location B. Install the battery pack A. Choose the best location Before choosing a location for your new phone, read the “Installation Considerations” included in the “Precaution & Warranty”. Here are some important guidelines you should consider: Avoid heat sources, such as radiators, air ducts, and sunlight...

  • Page 13: Step 3: Installing The Battery Pack

    4 Place the handset on the base. Remove the beltclip, if attached, for face up charging. BATTERY PLUG-IN DIRECTION BLACK Use only the Uniden Battery (BT-800) supplied with your phone. Replacement batteries are also available...
  • Page 14 Battery use time (per charge) From fully charged • 6 hours continuous use • 10 days when the handset is in the standby mode Low Battery Alert • Even when the battery pack is not being used, When the battery pack is very low and needs to be it will gradually charged, the phone is programmed to eliminate functions discharge over a long...
  • Page 15 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 on the base unit as shown.
  • Page 16 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. Depending on your dialing system, set the mode as follows: If your dialing system is •If you are not sure of your dialing system, set for tone dialing.

  • Page 17: Mounting The Base Unit On A Wall

    Mounting the base unit on a wall Setting the handset retainer clip for wall mounting 1 1 On the base unit, pull the handset retainer out of the slot. Rotate it clockwise 180 degrees. 2 2 Flip the retainer from front to back. Slide it back into the slot so that the lip of the retainer is up and the oval is down.
  • Page 18 Direct wall plate 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: • Avoid electrical cables, pipes, or other items behind the mounting location that could cause a hazard when inserting screws into the wall.

  • Page 19: Step 4: Setting Caller Id Options/Language

    Setting Caller ID Options/Language There are three Caller ID setup options available: AutoTalk, CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting), and Area Code. (See page 14 for Area Code setup instructions.) AutoTalk™ allows you to answer the phone without pressing the If the phone rings when AutoTalk is on, simply remove the handset from the base and the phone automatically answers the call.

  • Page 20: Entering Your Area Code

    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. Do not program this option, if your calling area requires 10-digit dialing. If your calling area When reviewing Caller ID messages, you will see only the local seven digit requires 10-digit dialing,...

  • Page 21: Making And Receiving Calls

    Making and Receiving Calls From the handset Handset On the Base Pick up the handset (AutoTalk) To answer or pick up the handset and a call press 1) Pick up the handset. 2) Press 3) Listen for the dial tone. To make 4) Dial the number.

  • Page 22: Terminology

    From the base (Receiving Calls only) The base microphone is located under the base. Position yourself as near to the base as possible and speak clearly. Terminology Throughout this manual, terms such as Standby and Talk Mode are used. Below is the terminology explanation. •...

  • Page 23: Adjusting The Volume

    Adjusting the Volume Handset ringer tone and volume Press in standby mode to select one of four • ª ringer tone and volume combinations. Earpiece volume Pressing during a call will change the earpiece • ª volume of the handset. This setting will remain in effect after the telephone call has ended.

  • Page 24: Redialing A Call

    Redialing a Call The last three phone numbers dialed can be quickly redialed. Redialing from Standby Mode • If the number exceeds From the Handset 32 digits, only the first 32 digits are retained 1 Press for redialing. The phone number that was last dialed appears on the display. •...

  • Page 25: Tone Dialing Switch-Over

    Redial from Talk Mode 1 Press “ ” and the volume setting appears on the display. If you set the ringer to off, “ on the display. 2 Press The last number dialed will be displayed and redialed. 3 To hang up, press or place the handset on the base.

  • Page 26: Traveling Out-Of-Range

    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. Selecting a Different Channel If you encounter interference while using your phone, you can manually change the phone’s channel for clear operation.

  • Page 27: 3-Way Conferencing

    3-way Conferencing The Uniden TRU548 permits 3-way conversations between the handset, base, and on outside lines. When speaking on the base 1 Press the 3-way conversation. 2 To hang up, press still be connected to the call. When speaking on the handset...

  • Page 28: Memory Dialing

    Storing Phone Numbers and Names Memory Dialing allows you to dial a number using just a few key presses. Your TRU548 stores up to 20 names/numbers in the handset. With the Handset • In memory dialing operation, you must 1 Press and hold press a key within 20 is displayed.
  • Page 29 5 Press . “ The cursor flashes indicating that the display is ready for the number to be entered. 6 Use the number keypad to enter the phone number. The phone number cannot exceed 20 digits. • Use to enter pause in the dialing sequence. The display shows a “P”.

  • Page 30: Steps For Entering Names And Special Characters

    Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters Refer to the letters on the number keys to select the desired characters. With each press of a numeric key, the displayed character appears in the following order: Upper case letters first, lower case letters next and finally the number corresponding to the key.
  • Page 31 For example, to enter Uniden: 1 Pick up the handset and press and hold 2 Enter a number or press • 3 Press 4 Press twice. 5 Press five times. 6 Press six times. 7 Press four times, then press If the next character uses the same number key, you must press to move the cursor over.

  • Page 32: Making Calls With Memory Dialing

    Making Calls with Memory Dialing Memory dialing from Standby Mode 1 Press The handset displays your programmed memory • If you press locations. before , you can confirm 2 Press the name and number stored in the selected select the memory location you would like to dial. memory location.

  • Page 33: Chain Dialing

    Memory dialing from Talk Mode 1 Press . “ ” and the volume setting appears. If you set the ringer to off, “ on the display. 2 Press 3 Enter a two-digit number (01 - 20) to select the memory location of the desired phone number.

  • Page 34: Editing A Stored Name And/Or Phone Number

    Editing a Stored Name and/or Phone Number 1 Press and hold is displayed. 2 Press • to select the memory location you would like to edit. 3 Press The following screen appears with the memory location number that you have selected in the display. 4 Press •...
  • Page 35 7 Use the number keypad, phone number. The phone number cannot exceed 20 digits (See page 23). If you don’t want to change the phone number, skip this step. 8 Press . The handset beeps and displays the confirmation screen. The memory storage is complete. For example, if you store a name and number into memory location number 01, the display shows “...

  • Page 36: Erasing A Stored Name And Phone Number

    Erasing a Stored Name and Phone Number 1 Press and hold is displayed. 2 Press • select the memory location you would like to erase. 3 Press The following screen appears with the memory location number that you have selected in the display. 4 Press ª...

  • Page 37: Caller Id Features

    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. The handset displays the incoming call phone number, name, time, and the number of calls.

  • Page 38: Viewing The Caller Id Message List

    When an unknown name is received • In Caller ID operation, if no key is pressed 2 When you pick up the phone, the display changes to “ within 20 seconds, an feature is set to on) error tone sounds and the telephone returns to the standby mode.

  • Page 39: Deleting Information From The Caller Id List

    Deleting Information from the Caller ID List The TRU548 stores up to 50 messages. If the phone receives the 51st message, the oldest one in the list is automatically deleted. Caller ID data can also be deleted manually. Deleting a Caller ID message 1 Press .

  • Page 40: Using The Caller Id List

    “ ” Calling a party from the Caller ID list appears in the display. You can place a call from the Caller ID list. The TRU548 stores up to 50 messages. 1 Press dial by pressing 2 Press automatically.
  • Page 41 Storing Caller ID messages in Memory dialing Messages shown in the Caller ID list can be stored in memory dialing. Using the incoming call information (i.e., Caller ID list), the phone number of the party on the Caller ID list can be stored in memory dialing. 1 Press Select the phone number to be stored from the Caller ID list by pressing...

  • Page 42: Call Waiting Features

    Call Waiting Features Your TRU548 gives you new options for call waiting. At the touch of a button, you can ask the caller to hold or conference them into your current call. You may be required to subscribe to call waiting and call waiting When CIDCW is set to options to use these features.

  • Page 43: Features

    The Integrated Answering Device The TRU548 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 for others who use the phone, or to announce a special message to callers when you’re away from your phone.

  • Page 44: Turning The Answering System On/Off

    Setting Up Your Answering System Setting the clock • Press and hold The clock on TRU548 answering system starts when power is supplied to the to quickly scroll base. Follow these steps to set the clock to the correct time.

  • Page 45: Setting Your Greeting

    5 The LED displays . Press AM/PM setting. 6 Press again to end the time/day setting. The TRU548 announces the day and time that you have set. Setting your greeting When you receive a call, the answering system automatically plays either a prerecorded message or your own greeting.

  • Page 46: Selecting A Pin Code

    Selecting the message record time You can set your answering system to record messages up to one or four minutes long. One minute option: move the REC TIME switch to 1. Four minute option: move the REC TIME switch to 4. Announce only feature: The announce only feature plays an outgoing message, but it will not allow the caller to leave a message.

  • Page 47: Setting Ring Time Switch

    Setting ring time switch The ring time/toll saver switch allows you to set the number of rings the caller hears before the answering system plays the outgoing message. You can set the switch to answer after two rings or after four rings. Once the greeting has started, you can stop it when you pick up the call at the handset or base.

  • Page 48: Using Your Answering System

    Playing your messages The base LED display shows the number of total messages. If the display is blinking, then there are new messages waiting for you. The TRU548 is • To stop playing your designed to play your new messages first. After you play your new messages messages, press again.

  • Page 49: Skipping A Message

    Skipping a message 1 Press to review your messages. The number of messages is announced. 2 Press at anytime to skip to the next message. 3 Press at any time to stop reviewing your messages and return to standby. Deleting a message Deleting an individual message 1 Press to review your message.

  • Page 50: Voice Memo

    Voice memo The voice memo function allows the user to record a message (up to 10 minutes) on the base. 1 Press and hold • The voice memo LED blinks. function is completely independent of the 2 Speak into the microphone. outgoing message.
  • Page 51 Remote access away from home You can operate your answering system from a remote location using any touch-tone telephone. Use this function to check for recorded messages, to play or delete messages, to record a new outgoing message, and to monitor sounds in the room.

  • Page 52: Remote Room Monitor

    6 When you finish, hang up to exit the system. The answering system automatically returns to standby. Remote room monitor You can call your answering system from any touch-tone phone and monitor If you enter an incorrect sounds in the room where your base is installed. PIN code three times, an error tone sounds and the phone automatically...

  • Page 53: Changing The Digital Security Code

    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 (See page 4).

  • Page 54: Installing The Beltclip

    Press down until it clicks. Headset Installation Your phone may be used with an optional headset, the Uniden HS910. To use this feature, insert headset plug into the headset jack. Your phone is ready for hands-free conversations.

  • Page 55: Note On Power Sources

    With normal usage, your batter y should last about one year. Please contact your place of purchase or the Uniden Parts Department for a replacement battery. P P o o w w e e r r F F a a i i l l u u r r e e During the period that the power is of f, you will not be able to make or receive calls with the telephone.

  • Page 56: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. Symptom The status LED won’t light when the handset is placed in the base unit. The audio sounds weak and/or scratchy. Can’t make or receive calls. The handset doesn’t ring or receive a page.
  • Page 57 Symptom • Make sure the base unit is plugged in. The answering system does • Make sure that the answering system is turned on. not work. • Make sure that the message record time is not set to ANN (See page 40). •...

  • Page 58: General Information

    With normal usage, the battery should last about one year. Replacement batteries may be purchased 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. Central Time, Monday through Friday.

  • Page 59: Technical Information

    Technical Information 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.
  • Page 60 causing the problem. In addition, we recommend that the base not be plugged into a circuit 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...

  • Page 61: Important Safety Instructions

    • 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.

  • Page 62: One Year Limited Warranty

    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.

  • Page 63: Index

    Index 0 - 9 3-way conferencing ..21 Adjusting the volume ..17 Answering device Features ... . . 37 Setting up.
  • Page 64 Memo [ 58 ]...
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  • Page 67 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.
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