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Uniden TRU 5860 Series Quick Easy Steps Manual

Uniden TRU 5860 Series Quick Easy Steps Manual

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  • Page 3 w w w. u n i d e n . c o m...
  • Page 4 WELCOME/FEATURES QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS GETTING STARTED Read this First Checking the Package Contents Setting up the Phone Terminology Setting Caller ID Options Selecting a Language BASICS Making and Receiving Calls Redialing a Call Ringer Volume Setup Ringer Tone Setting Distinctive Ringer Setup Adjusting the Earpiece and Handset Speaker Volume Mute Microphone...
  • Page 5 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 6 The TRU5860 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 7 Step 2 Connecting CONNECT TO A PHONE LINE When the handset battery pack is fully charged, plug the telephone cord into the base unit and then into a telephone wall jack. Your phone is set for tone dialing. If your local network requires pulse dialing, please see “Setting up the phone,...
  • Page 8 [ 6 ] 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. Beltclip Hole 4. Handset Battery Compartment 5. Voice Mail LED 6.
  • Page 9 29. Telephone Line Jack 30. Charging Contacts (TRU5860-2 only) 31. Charge LED (TRU5860-2 only) 32. DC Power Input (TRU5860-2 only) C O N T R O L S A N D F U N C T I O N S (TRU5860-2 only)
  • Page 10 This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps: Step 1 (page 9) Unpack the telephone and accessories. Step 2 (page 10) Next, choose the best location to set up the base unit. Step 3 (page 11 to 14) Then, insert the battery pack into the handset.
  • Page 11 Uniden Parts Department (800) 554-3988 Hours: M-F 8:00 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 12: Choose The Best Location

    C. Connect the base unit D. Choose the dialing mode If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, be sure that installing the system does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable your alarm equipment, contact your telephone company or a qualified installer.

  • Page 13: Install The Battery Pack

    3) Securely close the battery compartment cover by sliding it up until it snaps into place. 4) Place the handset in the base with the keypad facing forward. • Use only the Uniden battery (BT-446) supplied with your phone. Replacement batteries are also...

  • Page 14: Battery Use Time (Per Charge)

    [ 12 ] G E T T I N G S T A R T E D appears. For TRU5860-2, if appears, you are ” appears and the handset beeps. contacts...

  • Page 15: 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 and charger (for TRU5860-2 only) on a desk or tabletop, and place the handset in the base unit as shown.

  • Page 16: Choose The Dialing Mode

    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: •...
  • Page 17 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 talk/flash or spkr. If the phone rings when AutoTalk is On, simply remove the handset from the base and the phone automatically answers the call.

  • Page 18: Entering Your Area Code

    Entering Your Area Code If you enter a 3-digit area code number in the “ does not appear in Caller ID messages. For calls received from outside your local area code, you will see a full 10-digit number. • If your calling area 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press menu/mute.
  • Page 19 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 + or - to move the pointer to “ then press select/ch.
  • Page 20 On the handset, you may also use the speakerphone while talking on your phone. Using the handset speakerphone is called “hands-free conversation”. This feature allows you to easily communicate while performing other tasks, such as cooking. • Refer to page 15 hands-free conversation.

  • Page 21: Redialing From Talk Mode

    The last three phone numbers dialed can be quickly redialed. Redialing from Standby Mode 1) Press redial/p. The phone number that was last dialed appears on the display. 2) Press redial/p again. Each press of redial/p will display one of the last three numbers dialed. 3) Press talk/flash or spkr.

  • Page 22: Ringer Mute (Temporarily)

    1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press menu/mute. 2) Press + or - to move the pointer to “ • If you select “Ringer Off”, 3) Press select/ch. “ ” 4) Press + or - to move the pointer through the ringer settings appears in the display (Ringer Off, Ringer Low, or Ringer High).
  • Page 23 “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 caller will sound.
  • Page 24 You can temporarily turn Off the microphone so that the person you are talking with cannot hear you. • If you press end to cancel muting, the call During a telephone call press and hold menu/mute to turn Off the is disconnected and the microphone, and “ phone will return to again to cancel muting.
  • Page 25 Some telephone companies use equipment that requires pulse dialing (sometimes referred to as rotary dialing). If you need to enter tone dialing digits, you can switch-over to tone dialing during the call. For example, entering your bank account number after you have called your bank.
  • Page 26 Waiting Service. The voice mail LED on the handset is designed to work with your voice mail service provided by your local telephone company. The LED flashes when you have new messages in your voice mail box. You may need to occasionally reset the indicator if it remains On after you’ve retrieved your messages.
  • Page 27 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 28 2) Press select/ch, “ 3) Store the name (up to 16 characters) by using the number keypad. • When the memory is • See the “Steps for entering names and special characters” (see page 27). full, you will hear a •...
  • Page 29 Refer to the letters on the number keys to select the desired characters. With each press of a number key (0-9), the displayed character appears in the following order: Upper case letters first, lower case letters next and finally the number corresponding to the key. Number of times key is pressed If you make a mistake while entering a name /RocketDial/...
  • Page 30 7) Press 3 five times. 8) Press 6 five times. 9) When finished, press select/ch. To continue to store the telephone number, proceed to step 5 on page 26. [ 28 ] P H O N E B O O K /RocketDial/ .
  • Page 31 “Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters” on page 27). For example, to search for “Uniden”, press 8 two times. Press - or + until the name is displayed. If you press + while the first name in “U” is displayed, a name starting with “T”...

  • Page 32: From Standby Mode

    From Standby Mode 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press 2) Press + or -, or the number keypad to view the phonebook locations (see “Viewing the Phonebook” on page 29). 3) Press talk/flash or spkr. The displayed number is dialed. 4) To hang up press end.
  • Page 33 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press /RocketDial/ . 2) Press + or -, or the number keypad to view the phonebook locations (see “Viewing the Phonebook” on page 29). a. Editing the Stored Data 1) When the phonebook location to be edited appears, press select/ch.

  • Page 34: Storing The Rocketdial

    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 Storing the RocketDial independent from the memory location for 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, the phonebook.
  • Page 35 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 36 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 37 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 phone is in the standby mode.

  • Page 38: Deleting A Caller Id Message

    Deleting a Caller ID message 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, and while the incoming Caller ID information is displayed, press xfer/del. Once the Caller ID data has been deleted, “ the information cannot 2) Press + or - to choose “ be retrieved.

  • Page 39: Calling A Party From The Caller Id List

    • When a long distance call has been set, “ ” appears in the display. • If a call comes in via a telephone system that does not offer Caller ID service, no information is stored. C A L L E R I D...
  • Page 40 You may be required to subscribe to Call Waiting and Call Waiting Deluxe to use these • To activate features, features. Not all features are available in all areas. Check with your local telephone company select “ ” in the Caller ID for details.
  • Page 41 Additionally, you can transfer an outside call to another handset. • We refer to the TXC580 handset and the TRU5860-2 handset No.2 as the second handset, and TRU5860 handset and TRU5860-2 handset No.1 as the original handset in this section.
  • Page 42 You can transfer an outside call to the additional handset, or receive a transferred call from the additional handset. • If you transfer a 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 xfer/del on the handset during a call.
  • Page 43 Registration For the TRU5860-2 handset No.2, you can use it with the TRU5860-2 base without registering the handset. However, you need to register the TRU5860-2 handset No.2 each time you change the digital security code of the original base. Follow the instructions under “Registering the Second Handset”...

  • Page 44: Operation

    • Save this owner’s manual. The TXC580 owner’s manual describes only the instructions specific to the second handset. For detailed operation, refer to this owner’s manual (for TRU5860). [ 42 ] E X PA N D I N G Y O U R P H O N E...
  • Page 45 Normally, setting the code is not necessary. In the rare situation that you suspect another cordless telephone is using the same security code, you can change the code. To change the digital security code, de-register the code, then register a different code.
  • Page 46 To re m ove t h e b e l t c l i p Pull both sides of the beltclip to release the tabs from the holes. Your phone may be used with an optional headset, the Uniden HS910. To use this feature, insert the headset plug into the headset jack.
  • Page 47 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 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 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday.
  • Page 49 • The handset was picked up before the second ring. • The call was placed through a switchboard. • Call your local telephone company to verify your Caller ID service is current. • Make sure the other handset is not already in use. Both handsets cannot be in talk mode at the same time.
  • Page 50 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.

  • Page 51: Important Safety Instructions

    (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Uniden works to reduce lead content in our PVC coated cords in our product and accessories. WARNING: The cords on this products and/or accessories contain lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

  • Page 52: Installation Considerations

    Uniden service center for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty, (E) used in any conjunction with equipment or parts or as part of any system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the owner’s manual for this product.
  • Page 53 The REN assigned to each terminal equipment provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed five.
  • Page 54 0 - 9 10 ring options ...20 Area Code ...16 AutoTalk...15 Battery pack Preparing and charging ...11 Replacement and handling ...45 Beltclip ...44 Caller ID ...34 Caller ID service ...34 Calling ...37 Call Waiting...15, 38 Deleting...36 Setting ...15 Storing ...37 Using ...37 Viewing ...35 Call transfer feature ...40...

  • Page 55: At Uniden, We'll Take Care Of You

    If you need any assistance with this product, please call our Customer Hotline at 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.
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