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Uniden TRU 8860 Series Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 T R U 8 8 6 0 S E R I E S O W N E R ' S M A N U A L...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    WELCOME/FEATURES/TERMINOLOGY CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS DISPLAY AND ICONS SOFT KEY FUNCTION GETTING STARTED Setting up the Phone Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall Expanding Your Phone Connecting the Charger Register the Handset Main Menu Options Setting Menu Options BASICS Making and Receiving Calls Call Waiting Placing a Call on Hold Redialing a Call...

  • Page 3: Welcome/Features/Terminology

    System! This unit is different from conventional cordless telephones. When the base unit is connected to AC power and a telephone line, it can support up to 10 handsets. You can now place a fully-featured cordless handset anywhere in your home or office where AC power is available to connect the handset chargers.
  • Page 4 Uniden is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation. AutoTalk, AutoStandby, DirectLink, IntegriSound, and Random Code are trademarks of Uniden America. Terminology •Standby Mode - The handset is not in use, and talk/flash or speaker has not been pressed. No dial tone is present.

  • Page 5: Controls & Functions

    Controls & Functions w w w . u n i d e n . c o m 1. Handset Antenna 2. Beltclip Hole 3. Speakerphone Speaker and Ringer 4. Handset Battery Compartment 5. New Message LED 6. Handset Earpiece 7. LCD Display 8.
  • Page 6 22. Base Charging Contacts 23. Base Antenna 24. Charge LED 25. find handset (P. 56) 26. DC IN 9V Jack 27. TEL LINE Jack [ 5 ] C O N T R O L S & F U N C T I O N S w w w .

  • Page 7: Display And Icons

    Display and Icons Example of the standby mode display ICON Appears During Standby/Talk Standby Talk Talk Talk w w w . u n i d e n . c o m Ringer off icon (when the ringer is off)/ day of the week and time / battery icon Handset ID and Banner Number of new Caller ID calls received (If there are no new Caller ID messages, the Handset ID appears here.)
  • Page 8 Animation Displays The handsets have a variety of animation displays. Below are examples of the animation screens and what they mean: Turning on the phone Making a call Also, the animation display changes depending on the ringer volume setting. Out of Range [ 7 ] D I S P L A Y A N D I C O N S Hanging up the phone Confirmation (Done!)

  • Page 9: Soft Key Function

    Soft Key Function "Soft" keys are keys that change function during the operation of the phone. There are three soft keys on each handset. Soft Keys allow you to: - Access the main menu - Set up CIDCW options - Store or edit phone numbers The function of each soft key is determined by the icon that appears directly above it.

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    • If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to phone line, be sure that •Metal and reinforced installing the system does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about concrete may affect what will disable alarm equipment, contact your telephone company or a qualified cordless telephone performance. installer.
  • Page 11 The handset is powered by a rechargeable battery pack. The battery recharges automatically when the handset is placed in the base unit. To maximize the charge capacity of your battery pack, DO NOT plug the telephone cord into the base unit and wall jack until the battery is fully charged.
  • Page 12 5) Once the handset battery pack is fully charged, connect the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and to a telephone outlet. [ 1 1 ] G E T T I N G S T A R T E D...

  • Page 13: Mounting The Base Unit On A Wall

    Standard wall plate mounting This phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate. 1) Make the AC adapter and the telephone line cord through the hole on the wall mount adapter. 2) Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN 9V jack.

  • Page 14: Direct Wall Mounting

    2) Refer to steps 1 through 7 on page 12 to mount the telephone. [ 1 3 ] G E T T I N G S T A R T E D...

  • Page 15: Expanding Your Phone

    3-way conference among 2 handsets and an outside line. All of handsets ring when a call is received. Backwards/Forwards Compatibility Your phone is compatible with other Uniden 5.8GHz Digital Expandable Handsets. Compatible models include the TCX400, TCX440, and ELX500. (Please check www.uniden.com for an updated list of expansion handsets compatible with this series.)

  • Page 16: Connecting The Charger

    10.) telephone for the first time. [ 1 5 ] G E T T I N G S T A R T E D w w w . u n i d e n . c o m...

  • Page 17: Register The Handset

    Register the Handset If you purchase an expansion handset, you need to register the handset before use. Only one handset can be registered at a time. Handsets supplied with the phone are registered to the base by the factory. When charged, pre-registered handsets display a handset ID number.

  • Page 18: Main Menu Options

    Main Menu Options note Your phone has five main menu options: DirectLink Mode, Room Monitor, Handset Setup, Global Setup and Deregister HS. •For Global Setup and Handset Setup Default Settings Deregister HS menu The default settings set from the factory match the features that most people use. options, make sure the You may not need to change them.

  • Page 19: Setting Menu Options

    Mode allows two handsets to communicate with each other without the base unit or a telephone line. Use them at sporting events or while shopping to stay in contact with family members or friends. You must set both handsets to DirectLink Mode to activate this feature.
  • Page 20 Room/Baby Monitor note This feature allows you to monitor sounds in another room. Place a handset in the room you wish to •This feature only works monitor; it will function as a when the handset(s) is microphone. A second handset can be within the range of the base.
  • Page 21 Handset Setup The following submenu options must be set separately for each handset. Programming your Voice Mail Access Number 1) Press the MENU soft key. Select the Handset Setup menu, and then the Edit Voice Mail submenu. appears. E d it V_ m ai l N o. 2) Enter your personal access number using the number keypad (0-9), /tone/<, #/>, the DELETE soft key, or...
  • Page 22 Selecting a Ringer Tone Ringer Tone lets you choose from 10 ringer tones or 10 melodies: - Ringers (Flicker, Clatter, Soft Alert, Wake Up, Light Bug, Beep Boop, Tone Board, Chip Chop, Party Clap, Reminder) - Melodies (Beethoven's Symphony #9 [Beethoven9], For Elise [Elise], We Wish You A Merry Christmas [Merry- Xmas], Home Sweet Home [Hm Swt Hm], Lorri Song #6 [Lorri Song], When Irish Eyes Are Smiling [Irish Eyes], Aura Lee, Let Me Call You Sweet Heart [Sweetheart], Star Spangled Banner [Star Spngl], Old MacDonald [Old MacDld])
  • Page 23 Distinctive Ringer Setup Distinctive Ringer allows you to assign a designated ring tone to a stored phonebook number (100 stored locations available). When a call is received and the Caller ID information matches the information in one of the phonebook memory locations, the phone uses the distinctive ring assigned to that particular Caller.
  • Page 24 Setting the AutoTalk Autotalk allows you to answer the phone simply by removing the handset from the cradle. You do not have to press any buttons to answer the call. 1) Press the MENU soft key. Select the Handset Setup menu and then the AutoTalk submenu.
  • Page 25 Setting the True Banner True Banner lets you customize the name your handset displays. The name will be displayed on the LCD screen during Standby Mode, Intercom, Intercom Hold, Room Monitor and Copy Phonebook operation. The banner name will be displayed on the receiving handset as well. 1) Press the MENU soft key.
  • Page 26 Adjusting the LCD Contrast Contrast adjusts the handset LCD brightness. Choose one of the 10 levels for optimum viewing. 1) Press the MENU soft key. Select the Handset Setup menu and then the LCD Contrast submenu. 2) Press cid/vol/ contrast of the LCD (10 levels.) 3) Press the OK soft key.
  • Page 27 Setting the Animation Screen The Animation screen displays animation on the handset LCD. The animations will be displayed on the LCD screen during a call, ringer volume setting, when you hang up, and so on. 1) Press the MENU soft key. Select the Handset Setup menu and then the Animation Screen submenu.
  • Page 28 Global Setup note If you change one of the global settings, you change that setting for all registered handsets. Only one handset can change global settings at a time. For setting the Day and Setting Day and Time Time, the idle time-out is extended to 2 minutes.
  • Page 29 Setting CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting) Caller ID on Call Waiting (CIDCW) displays the name and number of an incoming call while you are on the line. Call Waiting Deluxe (CWDX) allows you to handle call waiting calls in seven different ways. 1) Press the MENU soft key.
  • Page 30 Setting the Dial Mode Sets the dial mode to tone or pulse. Most phone systems use tone dialing; the default setting is tone dialing. Set the dialing mode to match the dialing system used by your local phone service. • If you are not sure of your dialing system, set the unit to tone dialing. Make a trial call. If the call connects, leave the setting as is;...
  • Page 31 De-register the Handset Deregister HS clears the handset’s ID from the main base unit or the base ID from the handset. You will usually only deregister the handset if you are going to use it with different base, if you are having a problem with your phone or if you need to change the digital security code (see page 56).

  • Page 32: Basics

    Making and Receiving Calls note With the handset's duplex speakerphone, you can have hands-free conversations. conversations. For best performance talk alternately with the You can easily switch a call from normal conversation to caller in a quiet room. You can decrease the hands-free conversation.

  • Page 33: From The Handset

    From the handset Normal conversation Handset On the Cradle Pick up the handset (AutoTalk is: on) or pick up the handset and press talk/flash (AutoTalk is: off). To answer a call Handset Off the Cradle Press any number key, #/> (Any Key Answer), or press talk/flash.

  • Page 34: Call Waiting

    To •You must subscribe return to the original caller, press talk/flash again. through your local telephone company to receive Call Waiting or Caller ID on call Placing a Call on Hold waiting service.

  • Page 35: Redialing A Call

    Redialing a Call The last three phone numbers dialed can be quickly redialed from the handset. Redial numbers stored in the handset are independent from each other. 1) With the phone in standby mode, press redial/p/vol/ ∧ 2) Press cid/vol/ or redial/p/vol/ numbers.

  • Page 36: Adjusting The Earpiece And Speaker Volume

    This setting will remain in effect after the telephone call has ended. If you press the volume up key when the earpiece is at the maximum volume level, an error tone sounds.

  • Page 37: Mute Microphone

    M ut e O n cancel muting, press the MUTE soft key again. 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...

  • Page 38: Traveling Out Of Range

    Traveling Out of Range note During a call, as you begin to move your handset too far from your base unit, noise may increase. If you pass the range limits of the base unit, you will hear a beep and O ut of R a ng e If someone is using another handset in...

  • Page 39: Using One Touch Voice Mail Access

    The phone . If you have No Number note You must subscribe to voice mail service from your telephone company in order to use this feature. The voice mail service company will provide you with the access number.

  • Page 40: Phonebook

    Phonebook (Storing Phone Numbers, Names, Distinctive note Rings and Speed Dial) You can store names and numbers in your phone's phonebook, search for names alphabetically, and dial phonebook entries with just a few key presses. You can When the memory is store up to 100 numbers in each registered handset.

  • Page 41: Chain Dialing

    4) Press the OK soft key to store the name; appears. S t or e /E d it N o . 5) Use the number keypad, phone number (up to 20 digits). If you make an error, use the DELETE soft key to erase the incorrect digits. When you are finished, press the OK soft key to store the number.

  • Page 42: 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 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.
  • Page 43 7) Press 7 eight times. 8) When finished, press the OK soft key. To continue to store the telephone number, proceed to step 5 in "Phonebook (Storing Phone Numbers, Names, Distinctive Rings, and Speed dial)" on page 40. w w w . u n i d e n . c o m >...

  • Page 44: Viewing The Phonebook

    Viewing the Phonebook Your phone stores names/numbers in the phonebook memory entries, and you can search names in alphabetical order. You can view the phonebook even while the phone is in use. 1) Press phonebook. If you recall the phonebook during a call, only the BACK soft key will appear.

  • Page 45: Making Calls Using The Phonebook

    Making Calls Using the Phonebook From Standby Mode 1) When the phone is in standby mode, select the phonebook entry you want to dial (see "Viewing the Phonebook" on page 43). 2) Press talk/flash or speaker on the handset. The displayed number is dialed.

  • Page 46: Editing Or Erasing A Phonebook Entry

    Editing or Erasing a Phonebook Entry 1) When the phone is in standby mode, press phonebook. 2) Press cid/vol/ keypad to select the phonebook entries (see "Viewing the Phonebook" on page 43). a. Editing the Stored Data 1) When the phonebook entry to be edited appears, press the EDIT soft key, and then select N a me 2) Follow the steps 3 to 7 under "Phonebook (Storing...

  • Page 47: Copying Phonebook Entries

    Copying Phonebook Entries Copy Phonebook allows you to transfer stored phonebook entries from handset to handset so you don’t have to manually re-enter names and numbers. You can transfer one memory (phonebook entry) at a time, or all memory entries at once. 1) When the phone is in standby mode, press phonebook.

  • Page 48: Caller Id

    You must subscribe to Caller ID services through your local telephone provider to use these features. When the telephone rings, the Caller ID feature allows you to view the caller’s •If you answer a call name, phone number, date and time of call. With CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting),...

  • Page 49: Viewing The Caller Id List

    You may receive any one of the following messages: 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; 2) When you pick up the phone, the display changes to (AutoTalk feature is set to on).

  • Page 50: Deleting A Caller Id Message

    To view the Caller ID messages with alphabetical search, press the number key pad (2-9 and 0) with the letter associated with the first letter of the desired message. note •During a call, don't 3) To finish the viewing operation, press end (or the BACK soft key or talk/flash press end on the handset or the call will during a call).

  • Page 51: Using The Caller Id Message List

    Deleting all Caller ID names/numbers 1) When the phone is in standby mode, press cid/vol/ Press the soft key. DELETE ∧ 2) Press cid/vol/ or redial/p/vol/ 3) Press the soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone. Using the Caller ID Message List Calling a party from the Caller ID list Standby mode 1) When the phone is in standby mode, select the Caller ID...
  • Page 52 Talk mode 1) When the phone is in talk mode, select the Caller ID message you want to dial note (see "Viewing the Caller ID List" on page 48). 2) Press the •When a long distance call Storing Caller ID messages in the Phonebook has been set, "...

  • Page 53: Call Waiting Deluxe Features

    Check with your local telephone company for a full list of options. w w w . u n i d e n . c o m ∨...

  • Page 54: Multi-Handset Features

    Multi-Handset Features note The features in this section require a minimum of two handsets to operate. To add additional handsets to your system, see "Expanding Your Handsets can be in Phone" on page 14. Direct Link mode while other handsets are in Using DirectLink Mode use.

  • Page 55: 3-Way Conferencing

    3-Way Conferencing The phone permits 3-way conversations between 2 handsets and an outside line. 1) Initiate the call normally. Once the call is in progress, other people can join the call. 2) To join a conference call, press talk/flash or speaker to use the handset speakerphone.
  • Page 56 3) To answer the page, press talk/flash, intcom/hold, or the ANSWER soft key. If Any Key Answer is enabled, pressing a number key, the page. If AutoTalk is enabled, you can answer the page by simply picking up the handset. 4) To hang up the intercom call, press end or the END soft key on either handset.

  • Page 57: Additional Information

    The digital security code is an identification code used to connect the handset and the base unit. 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: 1.

  • Page 58: Headset Installation

    When the operating time becomes short, even after a battery is recharged, please replace the battery. 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.
  • Page 59 Caution: Do not use paint thinner, benzene, alcohol, or other chemical products. Doing so can discolor the surface of the telephone and damage the finish. w w w . u n i d e n . c o m Even when the battery...

  • Page 60: General Information

    [ 5 9 ] A D D I T I O N A L I N F O R M A T I O N • To avoid damage to the phone use only Uniden AD-800 and BT-446, and AD-0005 with your phone.

  • Page 61: Troubleshooting

    The audio sounds weak. • Make sure that you are not too far from the base. • Check both ends of the base telephone line cord. • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base and wall outlet.
  • Page 62 • The call was placed through a switchboard. The Caller ID does not display. • Call your local telephone company to verify your Caller ID service is current. There can be a • Charge the battery pack for 15-20 hours.

  • Page 63: Liquid Damage

    CAUTION: 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 call our Customer Service Hotline at 1-800-297-1023.
  • Page 64 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 65: Precautions & Warranty

    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 66: I.c. Notice

    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 67: Memory List

    Memory List Name Phone No. w w w . u n i d e n . c o m Name Phone No. Name Phone No. M E M O R Y L I S T [ 6 6 ]...

  • Page 68: Index

    Index Numerics 20 ring options ....21 3-Way Conferencing ... 54 Animation screen ... . 26 Anykey Answer .

  • Page 69: Main Menu Flow Chart

    Main Menu Flow Chart MENU w w w . u n i d e n . c o m ∨ ∧ Enter ∨ M A I N M E N U F L O W C H A R T [ 6 8 ] ∨...
  • Page 70 ∨ ∧ ∨ [ 6 9 ] M A I N M E N U F L O W C H A R T ∨ ∧ ∨ w w w . u n i d e n . c o m...
  • Page 71 Having Trouble? Our customer care specialists are here to help you! Visit our website at www.uniden.com or call our Customer Service Hotline at 1-800-297-1023, Mon-Fri, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or Sat/Sun, 9 a.m.
  • Page 72 T H A N K Y O U F O R B U Y I N G A U N I D E N P R O D U C T. UPZZ01773BZ(0) ©2005 Uniden America Corporation, Fort Worth, Texas. Contains additional foreign articles. Custom manufactured in China.

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