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  • Page 1 ELITE 8815/8815+1 Series Owner's Manual OWNER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Welcome Optional Headset Installation 16 Redialing Calls Features Using the Handset Volume Terminology Using the Interface Setting Menu Example of the standby mode Mute Controls & Functions display Mute the Microphone Display Icons Tone Dialing Switch Over Setting up the Phone Soft Key Function (Australia only) Choose the best location...
  • Page 3 Contents Using One Touch Voice Mail Access Multi-Handset Features Using DirectLink Mode Room/Baby Monitor Intercom Transferring a Call Note on Power Sources Power Failure Battery replacement and handling Warning General Information AC Adapter Information Battery Information Troubleshooting Bluetooth Trouble Shooting System Reset Liquid Damage Index...

  • Page 4: Welcome

    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.

  • Page 5: Terminology

    A telephone line has been activated on the handset, enabling a dial tone. • Flip Handset: Flip-phone handset. ELITE8815 and ELITE8815+1 main base handset. • Extra Handset: ELITE8815+1 extra handset (ELITE8805 model) BLUETOOTH trademarks are owned by their proprietor and used by Uniden Australia and Uniden New Zealand under license.

  • Page 6: Controls & Functions

    Controls & Functions ELITE8815/ELITE8815+1 Flip Phone Handset New Message LED Speakerphone Speaker and Ringer Sub LCD Handset Earpiece LCD display Speaker Volume up/down (P.50 & 51) (phonebook)/ (P.55 & 20) Talk/flash (P.41 &44) Back/hold/int'com (P.20 & 45 & 66) /tone (P.52) 11.
  • Page 7 24. Base Antenna 25. Base Charge Contacts Find hs (handset)(P.52) 27. Handset Charge LED AC ADAPTER Jack TEL LINE Jack 30. Registration button...
  • Page 8 ELITE8815+1 Extra Handset 1. New Message LED 2. Volume (up)(P.51) 3. Volume (down)(P.51) Talk/flash (P.41 & 44) Back/hold/intercom (P.20, 45 & 67) /tone (P.52) 7. Ear Speaker 8. Soft keys (P.19) (P.43) 10. Joystick (P.20) Speaker Phone (P.42) (P.73) 13. Handset Microphone 14.
  • Page 9 ELITE8815+1 Extra Handset Charger 20. Charge LED 21. Charge Contacts DC IN 9V jack...

  • Page 10: Setting Up The Phone

    Setting up the Phone Choose the best location When choosing a location for your new phone, here are some important guidelines you should consider: For maximum Avoid noise sources such as a window range: Avoid heat sources, such as radiators, by a street with heavy traffic air ducts, and sunlight Do not hold the...

  • Page 11: Install The Rechargeable Battery Pack

    1) Press down on the handset battery case cover (use the finger indention for a better grip) and slide the cover downward to remove. Use only the Uniden (BT-0002) 2) Place the battery pack in the battery compartment with the connectors on the battery and rechargeable on the compartment aligned.

  • Page 12: Low Battery Alert

    Low battery alert When the battery pack is very low, the phone is programmed to eliminate functions in order to save power. The battery pack needs to be charged when: 30/05 SUN 10:10A - The empty battery icon appears. Even when the battery pack is not Low Battery appears in the display.

  • Page 13: Connect The Base And Charge The Handset

    Connect the base and charge the handset 1) Connect the AC adapter to the AC ADAPTER jack. Place the base close to the AC outlet to avoid long extension cords. Use only the 2) Connect the AC adapter to a continuous supplied AAD- power supply (i.e.,an outlet that is not 8815 AC adapter.
  • Page 14 6) Once the handset battery pack is fully charged, connect the telephone line cord to TEL LINE jack and to a telephone outlet. High Speed Internet If your telephone outlet isn't modular, contact If your phone line also has High Speed Internet your telephone please ensure you are using an approved line company.

  • Page 15: Expanding Your Phone

    Backwards/Forwards Compatibility If you have any Your phone is compatible with other Uniden 5.8GHz Digital trouble with your Expandable Handsets. Compatible models include the ELITE 8855 phone, visit our and ELITE 8805.

  • Page 16: Connect The Expansion Handset's Charger

    Connect the expansion handset's charger The handset is powered by a rechargeable battery pack. The battery recharges automatically when the handset is placed in the charger. 1) Connect the AC adapter to the jack DC IN 9V Use only the and to a standard 240V AC wall outlet.

  • Page 17: Register An Expansion Handset To Main Base

    Register an Expansion handset to main base Before the expansion handset is registered, the battery pack MUST be charged for 15-20 hours . To register a Flip Handset, simply place it in the main base. While the handset is registering, will appear in the LCD.

  • Page 18: 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. In the rare situation that you suspect another cordless telephone is using the same security code, you can change the code.

  • Page 19: Installing The Beltclip

    Your phone may be used with an optional headset. To use an optional headset, insert the headset plug into the headset jack. Your phone is ready for hands- free conversations. (Headsets may be purchased by visiting our website at www.uniden.com.au or www.uniden.co.nz .) [16]...

  • Page 20: Using The Interface

    Using the Interface Example of the standby mode display •Handset Battery icon Date, Day of the week, and time 30/05 SUN 10:10A Number of new caller ID calls received New CID: 10 •Sub-LCD (Flip Handset Only) 30/11 12:00A Date and time/Battery icon New CID: 10 Number of new caller ID calls received [17]...

  • Page 21: Display Icons

    Display Icons ICON DESCRIPTION Handset Flip Handset Sub-LCD Battery icons indicate the handset battery status. This icon cycles depending on the battery status (empty, low, medium, and full). Ringer off icon indicates that ringer is turned off. Bluetooth (Flip Handset Only) icon appears when you are using bluetooth features.

  • Page 22: Soft Key Function

    Soft Key Function "Soft"keys are keys that change function during the operation of the phone. There are two soft keys on the handset. The text right above the soft key indicates that key's current function. For example, when the phone is in standby mode, pressing Soft Key 2 on the handset makes a selection. The flip handset display When the phone is in talk mode, pressing Soft Key 2 brings up the options menu.
  • Page 23 To make menu selections, please follow the instructions below: The four most commonly used functions are accessible just by pressing the directional key on the Flip Handset or by moving the joystick on the Extra Handset up (messages), down (redial), right (CID) or left (Phonebook).

  • Page 24: Entering Text

    Entering text You can use the number keypad on your phone to enter text by referring to the letters printed on each number key. When you press the number key in a text entry field, the phone displays the first letter printed on the number key. Press the number key twice to display the second letter and three times to display the third.

  • Page 25: Main Menu Options

    Main Menu Options Your phone has various main menu options: On the handset, the options are DirectLink, Room Monitor, Messages, Reminder, Speaker Setup, Display Options, Ringer Options, System Setup and Bluetooth Note: • If you do not press a key within 30 seconds, the phone will time out and exit the menu mode.
  • Page 26 System Setup Menu System Setup Handset The following submenu options must be set separately for each handset. Open to Answer (Flip Handset Only) Open to Answer Open to Answer lets you answer the phone by opening the cover of the handset. To turn on Open to Answer, go and select .
  • Page 27 Any Key Answer Any Key Answer Any Key Answer lets you answer the phone by pressing any key on the number pad. To turn on Any Key Answer, go to Any Key and select . A confirmation tone tells you that Any Key Answer Answer is active.
  • Page 28 Call Privacy Call Privacy If you don't want other registered handsets to interrupt you on a call, you can turn on privacy mode. As long as your handset is in privacy mode, other handsets won't be able to join your call or make any calls of their own.

  • Page 29: Global Setup

    Global Setup Global settings apply to registered handsets. If you change something under the global menu, you change it for all handsets. Only one handset can change global settings at a time, and you have to make sure the phone is not currently being used. Some features may not be supported by older handsets.
  • Page 30 Call Waiting (Caller ID on Call Waiting) Call Waiting Your phone supports Caller ID on Call Waiting, so you can see the number of someone who calls when you're already on the line. You'll need to subscribe to this feature with your phone company before you can use them.
  • Page 31 Name Tagging Name Tagging The Name Tag feature works with the Caller Display number from Caller ID. A subscription to the Caller ID service is required from your network provider. There is usually a fee for this service. When the phone rings, the received caller display number will SELECT be compared to numbers stored in the phonebook.
  • Page 32 Setting the Ringer Options This menu lets you customize Ringer or Speaker Volume setting in your phone. You can set these options separately for each handset. Ringer Tone You can set a different ringer for each handset. This phone comes with 10 prerecorded songs and 15 different ringer tones;...
  • Page 33 Vibrate All (Flip Handset Only) Vibrate All The vibrate alert causes the handset to vibrate when an incoming call is received. For safety reasons, the handset will not vibrate while it is charging in base. To turn on the Vibrate Alert for all incoming calls, intercom pages, etc., go to Vibrate and select...
  • Page 34 Call Vibrate (Flip Handset Only) You can choose a vibrate pattern (4 patterns (1-4) and Off). To set Vibrate, go to Call Vibrate and then select the pattern. Selecting OFF will turn off the vibrate feature for incoming calls only. A confirmation tone tells you that Vibrate Pattern is active.
  • Page 35 2) Go to Rec/Edit Rings 3) Select a location from 1-5, and press the OPTIONS soft key. Record Ringer 4) Select . To start recording, press the RECORD soft Waiting to Record Record key. The message counter displays and then begins to count down.
  • Page 36 Delete Ringer <Options> Play To delete a ringer tone, go to , and select the Rec/Edit Rings Change title ringer you want to delete. Press OPTIONS soft key. Use Delete up/down key to select Select . You will hear a Delete confirmation tone, and appears.
  • Page 37 Color Scheme Color Scheme Sky Blue You can change the color of your phone's display. There are 5 Haze Blue different colors to choose from: Sky Blue, Haze Gray, Chic Chic Purple Purple, Coral Red, and Lime Green. Coral Red Lime Green To change the color of the display, go to Color Scheme...
  • Page 38 Animation Type Your phone has 4 different system animations (Dog, Car, Frog and Abstract) with 7 different animation schemes: Animation Type No Selection To set your animation type, scroll through Animation Type options, and press the VIEW soft key. Press menu/select Frog activate the animation type of your choice.

  • Page 39: Using The Bluetooth Feature

    Using the Bluetooth Feature Using Bluetooth Headset (Flip Handset Only) The phone also supports Bluetooth v 1.1 compliant headsets. The Bluetooth Bluetooth headsets available on the market vary in performance and quality. headset must stay For best results choose a high quality headset model. within 15 feet (5m) range of the Before you can use a bluetooth headset, you must pair it with the phone.
  • Page 40 The Flip Handset will begin to search for a bluetooth device. Find Device Once detected, the headset's name will appear in the handset's display. (Example names are shown below.) Press the STOP soft key to go back to show the list of the bluetooth headsets.
  • Page 41 Turning Bluetooth ON or OFF The Bluetooth connection still uses power even when you're not currently using a Bluetooth device. To save power, you can turn off the Bluetooth connection when it's not in use. 1) When the phone is in standby mode, press menu/select on the handset.
  • Page 42 Viewing Property of the Handset To view the handset information, follow the following steps. 1) When the phone is in standby mode, press menu/select on the handset. 2) Select the Bluetooth icon. 3) Use the up/down key to select , and then press menu/select My Handset The handset name and serial number are displayed.

  • Page 43: De-Register The Bluetooth 12 Headset

    De-register the Bluetooth Headset If you want to stop using a paired headset completely, you can deregister it; this will allow you to pair another headset in the future. You can also try deregistering and re-pairing a headset if you can't connect to it. 1) When the phone is in standby mode, press menu/select on the handset.

  • Page 44: Using Your Phone

    Using Your Phone Making Calls 1) Remove the handset from the charging cradle. If the line is already in use, all other 2) Flip the top panel up (Flip Handset Only). registered handsets 3) Press talk/flash will display " " InUse 4) Listen for the dial tone.
  • Page 45 From the Handset Speakerphone 1) Remove the handset from the charging cradle. 2) Flip the top panel up (Flip Handset Only). 3) Press (Speaker Phone) on the side of the Flip Handset or speaker on the Extra Handset. For best 4) Listen for the dial tone.

  • Page 46: Receiving A Call/Open To 13 Answer Set To Off

    Receiving a call/Open to Answer set to OFF Handset is in the cradle Handset is off the cradle 1) Remove the handset from the 1) Flip the top panel up (Flip Handset For Flip Handset: charging cradle. Only). If Open to Answer is ON, the phone will 2) Flip the top panel up (Flip 2) Press...

  • Page 47: Moving Out Of Range

    Moving out of range If you move your handset farther from the base unit during a call, you might start to hear more noise than usual. If you go too far from the base, you'll hear a beep and see No Signal Press HELP .

  • Page 48: Placing A Call On Hold

    Keypad Lock You may lock the keypad in standby mode. Press and hold the */tone key until you hear a long tone. will appear on the display. Keypad Locked To unlock the keypad, press and hold the */tone key until you hear the confirmation tone.

  • Page 49: Conferencing

    Conferencing If you have more than one handset, up to three people can participate in a conference call. 3-Way Conferencing • Outside line +Handset +Handset Joining a Conference Call You can easily join a call already in progress. [46]...
  • Page 50 From the handset 1) Press talk/flash on the Flip Handset or speaker on the Extra Handset to join the call. 2) To hang up, return the handset to the cradle or press on the handset. The other handset will still be connected to the call. [47]...

  • Page 51: Redialing Calls

    Redialing Calls You can quickly redial the last 20 phone numbers for each handset. With the phone in standby mode, press on the redial/ handset. This brings up the redial list. Use the up/ Each redial record down key to scroll through the numbers, and select the can store up to 32 number you want to dial.

  • Page 52: Using The Handset Volume Setting Menu

    Using the Handset Volume Setting Menu Ringer: Adjust the handset ringer volume. You can choose from three different ringer volume settings Ringer Volume on your handset: off, low, and high. When the phone is in standby mode, go to the Ringer Options menu, and then select Ringer Volume Ringer Volume...
  • Page 53 Ear speaker: You can choose from four volume levels for the earpiece speaker. Earpeice Volume To adjust the earpiece volume, go to Speaker Setup menu, and select and select the volume level you want Earpiece Volume to use. You can also adjust the earpiece volume during a call by pressing Earpiece key (to make it louder) or key (to make it softer) on the...

  • Page 54: Mute

    Speaker Speaker: Adjust the handset speaker volume You can choose from six volume levels for the handset speakerphone. To adjust the speaker volume, go to Speaker Setup menu, and select select the volume Speaker Volume Volume level you want to use. You can also adjust the handset speaker volume during a call by SELECT pressing the...

  • Page 55: Tone Dialing Switch Over (Australia Only)

    Tone Dialing Switch Over (Australia Only) If your telephone company uses 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.

  • Page 56: Reminder (Handset Only)

    Reminder The Date & Time must be set to use the Calendar features. To set the Date & Time, scroll to Global in the System Setup options (see page 26). Your phone has a built-in calendar that you can use to schedule reminders and appointments (all the way through December 31, 2099).
  • Page 57 1) Press menu/select to select a date. 30/05/2006 TUE 2) Press the STORE soft key to add a reminder. 3) Press menu/select to set the date and time. 4) Use the number keypad or to select the hours and /tone minutes.

  • Page 58: Using The Phonebook

    Using the Phonebook Your phone lets you store up to 100 entries in each handset. You can store up to 4 phone numbers for each name in your phonebook (for a total of 400 numbers), and you can assign names to groups for easy searching. You can store a distinctive ringer tone and picture display, to your each or group.
  • Page 59 Step 1:Name <EditPhonebook> Select and use the keypad to enter the name for Jane No Number this entry. You can enter up to 16 characters. If you don't No Number want to enter a name, your phone will store this entry as No Number No Name.
  • Page 60 Step 4:Unique Display Select to attach a special screen display to this entry. Select the display you want the phone to use when this person calls, or select to have No Selection the phone use its regular display. You can press the VIEW soft key to see the display choices:...

  • Page 61: Storing Caller Id Or Redial Numbers In The Phonebook

    Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the Phonebook You can store Caller ID or redial numbers in your phonebook so you can use them later. Go to the Caller ID list or redial list and select the number you want to store. (If the Caller ID information didn't include the number, then you can't store it.) 1) With the phone in standby mode, go to the Caller ID list or redial list and select the number you want to store.

  • Page 62: Managing The Phonebook

    Managing the Phonebook With the OPTIONS soft key, you can delete phonebook entries, copy entries to another handset, check how many empty phonebook and speed dial entries you have available, sort your phonebook by groups, and name phonebook groups. Deleting phonebook entries Go to the phonebook and select the entry you want to delete.

  • Page 63: Checking The Number Of Stored Entries

    To copy a single entry, go to the Phonebook and select the entry To which Unit? you want to copy. Press the OPTIONS soft key and then Copy Handset #2 . Select the handset you want to copy the entry to. Handset #3 Selection Handset #4...

  • Page 64: Naming Phonebook Groups

    Naming phonebook groups <Options> Copy Selection Your phone comes with 10 groups to organize your phonebook. PhoneBk Capacity You can name groups things like "Family" or "Friends" or Delete All "Softball team" to let you find entries in your phonebook more Copy All quickly.

  • Page 65: Caller Id Features

    Caller ID Features <Caller ID> If you subscribe to Caller ID from your phone company, 12/12 * your phone will show you the caller's phone number whenever 12.20PM a call comes in: If you subscribe to Caller ID on Call Waiting Jane Smith (CIDCW) the phone will show the number of waiting calls (that 1011011010...

  • Page 66: Deleting Caller Id Numbers

    Deleting Caller ID numbers To delete only one Caller ID number, go to the Caller ID list and select the number you want to delete. Press the OPTIONS soft key, and select . When the Delete Selection phone asks you to confirm, select .

  • Page 67: Multi-Handset Features

    Multi-Handset Features The features in this section require a minimum of two handsets to operate. To add additional handsets to your system, see "Expanding Your Phone"on page 12. Using DirectLink Mode If the party is out of range, In DirectLink Mode, a pair of handsets appears in Signal can function as two-way radios.

  • Page 68: Room/Baby Monitor

    Room/Baby Monitor This feature allows you to monitor sounds in another room. Place a handset in the room you wish to monitor; it will function as a This feature only microphone. A second handset can works when the handset is within be used as a remote speaker, the range of the allowing you to monitor sounds in the...

  • Page 69: Intercom

    Intercom Intercom You can use the intercom to talk to another handset Handset without using the phone line. While the phone is in standby Handset mode, press . Select the handset you back/hold/int'com Handset want to page. If you select , all other handsets will be paged.

  • Page 70: Transferring A Call

    Transferring a Call You can transfer a call from one handset to another. During a call, press back/hold/int'com ; this will put the call on hold. Select the handset you want to page. If you select all other handsets will be paged. To cancel the page and All, go back to the caller, press talk /flash...

  • Page 71: Note On Power Sources

    To avoid the risk of personal injury or property damage from fire or electrical shock, use only Uniden AAD-8815 and AAD-600S (ELITE8815+1 only) AC adapters and www.uniden.co.nz Uniden BT-0002 and BT-0003 (ELITE8815+1 only) battery packs with your phone.

  • Page 72: General Information

    General Information Operating temperature: 0 °C to +50 °C (+32 °F to +122 °F) AC Adapter Information AC Adapter part number: AAD-8815 (base), AAD-600S (ELITE8815+1 charger) Input Voltage: 240V AC 50Hz Output Voltage: 9V 200mA 1.8VA and 8V 200mA 1.6VA (base), 9V DC 210mA (ELITE8815+1 charger) Battery Information Battery part number:...

  • Page 73: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. If these steps do not solve your problem, visit our website for further information (www.uniden.com.au or www.uniden.co.nz). Symptom Suggestion charge LED won't • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the charger and wall outlet.
  • Page 74 Symptom Suggestion The Caller ID does not • The handset was picked up before the second ring. display. • The call was placed through a switchboard. • Call your local telephone company to verify your Caller ID service is current. There may be a problem with your Caller ID service.

  • Page 75: Bluetooth Trouble Shooting

    Bluetooth Trouble Shooting Symptom Suggestion Unable to pair headset to • Make sure your device is Bluetooth enabled. my ELITE8815/8815+1 • Make sure the cordless handset has Bluetooth feature set to ON and not OFF. • Confirm correct PIN Code is being entered. •...

  • Page 76: System Reset

    System Reset <System Reset> Deregister HS De-register the Handset Replacing Base 1) Press and hold for more than 5 seconds. Select Deregister HS 2) The phone will ask you to confirm the deregistration. Select SELECT When the base information is deleted, the handset displays.

  • Page 77: Liquid Damage

    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 visit our website for further information (www.uniden.com.au or www.uniden.co.nz). [74]...

  • Page 78: Index

    Index Dial mode Digital security code LCD contrast DirectLink Liquid damage Animations Display Option Low battery Anykey Answer Audio Tone Earpiece volume Making a call Expanding your phone Mute Banner Handset ringer Battery Microphone Replacement Find handset Bluetooth feature De-registering Open to Answer Handset property General information...
  • Page 79 Receiving a call Unique ID Redialing a call Unique Ring Register the handset Reminder Ringer Tone Vibrate Changing Call vibrate Deleting Vibrate All Playing Voice Mail Access Storing Edit (Store/Delete) Ringer volume Reset Indicator Handset Room/baby monitor Wallpaper Warranty Setting up Base unit Telephone Line Soft Key...
  • Page 80 MEMO [77]...
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  • Page 83: Warranty

    (C) Improperly installed, (D) Repaired by someone other than an authorized Uniden Repair Agent for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty, (E) Used in conjunction with any equipment or parts or as part of a system not manufactured by Uniden.
  • Page 84 THANK YOU FOR BUYING A UNIDEN PRODUCT. © 2005 Uniden Australia Pty Limited. Uniden New Zealand Ltd. Printed in China UPZZ01765BZ(0)

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