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WDECT
2355
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Wide Band Digital
Technology provides
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  • Page 1: Quick Start

    WDECT 2355 Wide Band Digital Technology provides the clearest sound Quick Start and the best privacy. Guide...
  • Page 2: Installation & Safety

    INSTALLATION & SAFETY Choosing the best location for your phone. When choosing a location for your phone there are a number of appliances the phone should not be near, and areas you should avoid. AVOID - CHARGE - Television sets and AVOID - the new phone other electronic...
  • Page 3: Quick Start Guide

    Make sure the AC Adapter/s remains switched ON at all times. Use only the Uniden AC Adapter/s supplied with this unit. For wall mounting, see “Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall” on page 6. [ ii ]...
  • Page 4: Installing The Battery Pack

    RED and BLACK dots on the phone case for first time. Black the plug to fit properly. Press firmly until it clicks Wire Wire • Use only the Uniden into place. rechargeable battery pack (BT-446) 3) Securely close the battery compartment cover by sliding it supplied with your up until it snaps into place.
  • Page 5 Charging the handset(s) 1) Place the handset(s) in the main base unit or charging cradle with the keypad facing forward. Recharge your phone on a regular basis by returning the handset to the base after each phone call. 2) Make sure the charge LED illuminates. If the LED does not illuminate, check to see that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the handset makes good contact with the base charging contacts.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Distinctive Rings, and Speed Dial GETTING STARTED Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters Controls and Functions Viewing the Phonebook Uniden Company Philosophy Making Calls Using the Phonebook Speed Dialing Welcome Editing or Erasing a Stored Name, Features Phone Number, Distinctive Ring, and Speed Dial...
  • Page 7: Getting Started

    CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 1. Handset Antenna 2. Headset Jack Cover 3. Beltclip Hole 4. Hands-Free Speaker 5. Handset Battery Compartment 6. New Message LED 7. Handset Earpiece 8. LCD Display /del Key /vol/ a. ringer volume control b. scroll keys for display screen redial/pause Key speaker Key Handset Remote Operation (P.
  • Page 8 Main Base 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 49 50 Charger Base 23. Base Speaker 35. Greeting Key 24. Clock/MENU Key 36. Mem Key repeat/SELECT Key 37. Redial/p Key delete Key 38. Flash Key 27. Charge LED 39. Base Charging Contacts 48.
  • Page 9: Uniden Company Philosophy

    To bring outstanding wireless communication products to people’s lives throughout the world. WELCOME Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden Multi-Handset Cordless System telephone. 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 4 handsets.
  • Page 10: Features

    FEATURES Great features of this cordless phone include: • Designed and Engineered in Japan • Wide Band Digital Technology • Multi (4) Handset Capable • Digital Duplex Speakerphone on Handset Advanced Alpha Display Caller ID Features: • Alpha Memory Dialling •...
  • Page 11: 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 your retailer. • Base unit (1) • Handset (4) • AC adapter (4) • Rechargeable battery pack (4) •...
  • Page 12: Mounting The Base Unit On A Wall

    MOUNTING THE BASE UNIT ON A WALL You can mount your base 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 13: Battery Maintenance

    BATTERY MAINTENANCE Battery use time (per charge) Fully charged • Up to 7 hours continuous use • Up to 10 days when the handset is in the standby mode (up to 15 hours when in DirectLink mode) Recharge your phone on a regular basis by returning the handset to the charger after each phone call. Low battery alert When the batteries are very low and need to be charged, the phone is programmed to eliminate functions in order to save power.
  • Page 14: Installing The Beltclip

    Do not remove or damage the battery casing. • 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. INSTALLING THE BELTCLIP To attach the beltclip Insert the beltclip into the holes on each side of the handset.
  • Page 15: Headset Installation (Optional)

    HEADSET INSTALLATION (OPTIONAL) The headsets is used to make or receive a call. With the headset, you can have the convenience of hands free communication while using your cordless phone. 1) Place the headset on your head so the speaker covers your ear. The other end of the headset should rest comfortably against the side of your head above your ear.
  • Page 16: About The Menu Options

    ABOUT THE MENU OPTIONS There are 6 main menu options, (DirectLink Mode, Room Monitor, Handset Setup, Answ. Setup, Global Setup and System Reset) and submenu options. During Global Setup Summary of the Main Menu and Submenu and System Reset, make sure your Two Way Communication between the Handsets Anywhere without the cordless phone is in standby mode (not...
  • Page 17 Handset Setup The following submenu options must be set separately for each handset. Submenu name Description Ringer Tones Adjusting the ringer tone (tone your phone makes when ringing) (Default is Flicker) (see page 16). Set the distinctive ring (see page 16). “Distinctive Ring” allows you to preset memory locations with a designated ring tone.
  • Page 18 Answering Setup This main menu option allows you to set up TAD settings from your handset. You can also set these submenu options from the base (see page 45). Submenu name Description Security Code Select a two-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN) code. A PIN code is (Default is 80) required to play your messages from a remote location, you will need to enter a two-digit PIN code (see page 17).
  • Page 19: System Reset

    Global Setup If you change one of the Global settings, you change the setting for all additional handsets. Only one handset can change Global settings at a time. Submenu name Description Day & time Set the day and time of your display (see page 19). Name Tag (POP ID) Display the stored name with the Caller ID telephone number, if the displayed (Default is on)
  • Page 20: Setting Up The Menu

    SETTING UP THE MENU Entering the Menu 1) Press the /del key in standby mode. D i r ec t L i n k M o d e 2) Use /vol/ /vol/ to move the pointer to To back to the a desired main menu (DirectLink Mode, Room Monitor, R o o m M o n i t o r previous screen,...
  • Page 21 Room Monitor Using Room Monitor 1) Enter the Room Monitor menu (see “Entering the Menu” T o R o o m M o n it o r on page 14). H an d s et To Room Monitor appears. This is an example, if B as e 2) Select the handset you want to monitor by using you have handset #1...
  • Page 22 Handset Setup Selecting a Ringer Tone 1) Enter the Handset Setup menu, and then the Ringer R i ng e r T o n e s Tones submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 14). F l i ck e r C l a tt e r There are 10 ringer tones or 10 polyphonic tones to choose from.
  • Page 23 Setting the Anykey Answer 1) Enter the Handset Setup menu, and then the Anykey A ny k e y A n s we r Answer submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 14). 2) Press /vol/ /vol/ to select On or Off. O ff 3) Press .
  • Page 24 Setting the Ring Time 1) Enter the Answ. Setup menu, and then the Ring Time Ri n g T i m e submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 14). T o ll S a v e r 2) Press /vol/ /vol/ to select a Ring Time...
  • Page 25 Global Setup Setting Name Tag (POP ID) 1) Enter the Global Setup menu, and then the Name Tag submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 14). 2) Press /vol/ /vol/ to change the selection, On or Off. • When a Global 3) Press .
  • Page 26 Setting the Dial Mode (Australia only) 1) Enter the Global Setup menu, and then the Dial Mode D ia l M o d e submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 14). T o n e 2) Press /vol/ /vol/ to change the select, Tone or Pulse (the initial setting is Tone).
  • Page 27 System Reset De-register the Handset 1) Enter the System Reset menu, and then the Deregister W h ic h H an d s e t? HS submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 14). H a nd s e t 2) Press /vol/ /vol/...
  • Page 28: Basics

    MAKING AND RECEIVING CALLS This handset has a built-in speakerphone that allows you to have a hands-free conversation. This feature allows you to communicate easily while performing other tasks, such as cooking. appears during hands-free conversations. • To set Autotalk, see page 16 or to set You can easily switch a call from normal conversation to hands-free conversation.
  • Page 29: Keypad Lock

    KEYPAD LOCK The Keypad Lock prevent user from pressing the keypad accidentally. You can still answer calls, and receive page and phonebook locations, and the keypad lock is reactivated after the operation. To lock the keypad Press and hold until you hear a confirmation tone. Keypad Locked appears.
  • Page 30: Redialing A Call

    REDIALING A CALL The last three phone numbers dialed can be quickly redialed. Redialing from Standby Mode • If the number < R e d i a l 1 > 1) Press redial/pause in standby mode. exceeds 32 digits, 8 0 0 7 3 0 3 4 5 6 only the first 32 2) Press redial/pause again.
  • Page 31: Adjusting The Handset Ringer, Earpiece And Speaker Volume

    Redialing from the Base 1) Press on the base. 2) Press redial/p on the base. The last number dialed from the base is redialed. ADJUSTING THE HANDSET RINGER, EARPIECE AND SPEAKER VOLUME Handset ringer volume Press the volume up key or volume down key (labeled as /vol/ /vol/ in standby mode to select one...
  • Page 32: Do Not Disturb (Dnd)

    DO NOT DISTURB (DND) DND allows you to mute the ringer of the handset and the base at once. Additionally, if you have more than one handset, ringer for all handsets will be muted. To do this, in the • Standby Mode - The standby mode, press and hold do not disturb on the base.
  • Page 33: Tone Dialing Switch-Over (Australia Only)

    TONE DIALING SWITCH-OVER (AUSTRALIA ONLY) 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 • The tone feature only during the call. This feature is useful when you need tone applies when the dial mode is set to pulse.
  • Page 34: Privacy Mode

    1) Press /del during talk time (while phone is in use). 2) Press /vol/ /vol/ to move the pointer T a l k to Clarity Boost, and then B o o s t O n Boost On and B appear in the display. To turn Off the Clarity Booster, repeat above step again •...
  • Page 35: Find Handset

    When speaking on the base 1) Press speaker on the handset to initiate the 3-way conversation. 2) To hang up, return the handset to the cradle, or press key on the handset. The base will still be connected to the call. FIND HANDSET To locate the handset, press mute/find handset on the base when the base is in standby mode.
  • Page 36: Phonebook

    PHONEBOOK The 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 • Your phone has 100 alphabetical order. You have a total of 100 locations that can be used for the memory locations for phonebook (including the speed dials) and Caller ID messages.
  • Page 37 6) Distinctive Ring appears. Press /vol/ D i st i n c ti v e R i n g /vol/ to move the pointer to one of the Distinctive N o S e l ec t n Ring options, and then press F li c k e r Distinctive ringing If you choose not to store a Distinctive Ring, simply select...
  • Page 38: 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 ( ), 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 39 If you make a mistake while entering a name to move the cursor to the incorrect character. Press /del to erase the wrong character and then enter the correct character. To delete all characters, press and hold /del. If the next character uses the same number For example, to enter Movies: key, you must press...
  • Page 40: Viewing The Phonebook

    VIEWING THE PHONEBOOK Your phone stores names/numbers in the phonebook memory locations, and you can search names in alphabetical order. You can view the phonebook even while the phone is in use. 1) Press phonebook. P h on e b o o k : 1 0 0 S e a rc h [ A - Z / / ] If you recall the phonebook during a call, Store [SELECT] will not appear.
  • Page 41: Making Calls Using The Phonebook

    MAKING CALLS USING THE PHONEBOOK From Standby Mode 1) When the phone is in standby mode, view the M o vi e s phonebook location to dial (see “Viewing the 0 2 95 9 7 9 03 5 Phonebook” on page 34). B ee t h o ve n 9 /S P D 1 2) Press speaker.
  • Page 42: Editing Or Erasing A Stored Name, Phone Number, Distinctive Ring, And Speed Dial

    EDITING OR ERASING A STORED NAME, PHONE NUMBER, DISTINCTIVE RING, AND SPEED DIAL 1) When the phone is in standby mode, P h on e b o o k : 1 0 0 press phonebook. S e a rc h [ A - Z / / ] 2) Press /vol/ /vol/...
  • Page 43: Chain Dialing

    CHAIN DIALING 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 44: Caller Id

    CALLER ID You must subscribe to Caller ID services through your local telephone provider to use these features. • If you answer a call When the telephone rings, the Caller ID feature allows you to view the caller’s name, and before the Caller ID phone number along with the date and time of call.
  • Page 45: Viewing The Caller Id List

    2) When you pick up the phone, the display changes to Talk. (AutoTalk feature is set to on). Data errors appear as “ .” VIEWING THE CALLER ID LIST 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 •...
  • Page 46: Deleting A Caller Id Message

    DELETING A CALLER ID MESSAGE Deleting Information from the Caller ID List 1) When the phone is in standby mode, view the Caller ID • Once the Caller ID D e l et e C a l l e r I D information to be deleted (see “Viewing the Caller ID data has been Y e s...
  • Page 47: Using The Caller Id Message List

    USING THE CALLER ID MESSAGE LIST Calling a party from the Caller ID list From Standby mode • You cannot make a call from the Caller ID list 1) When the phone is in standby mode, view the Caller ID if your phone is 2 1 /1 2 1 1: 2 0 AM message (see “Viewing the Caller ID List”...
  • Page 48: The Integrated Answering Device

    THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE The phone 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 or to announce a special outgoing message to callers when you’re away from your phone.
  • Page 49: Turning The Answering System On/Off

    Answering System Default Settings Some answering system functions can be set through the base or handset. Default settings for each function are as follows: Reference Page Functions Default Setting Base Handset Answer On/Off P. 43 Time SUN 12:00 AM* P. 46 P.
  • Page 50: Setting Up Your Answering System

    SETTING UP YOUR ANSWERING SYSTEM Setting your outgoing message (Greeting) When you receive a call, the answering system automatically plays either the pre-recorded • When the answering message or your own personal message (greeting). system is full, FL appears on the base. Pre-recorded message You should delete The following message is pre-recorded:...
  • Page 51: Answering System Settings

    1) When the phone is in standby mode, press /vol/ /vol/ repeatedly to scroll through ringer volumes. The ringer level is displayed, and you will hear each volume level. The last ringer heard will be the volume setting, then the phone returns to standby mode.
  • Page 52: Setting The Time

    Setting the Time Follow these steps to set the clock on the answering system to the correct time. 1) Press clock/MENU. 2) Press skip/SELECT or repeat/SELECT until the correct day is announced and the corresponding number (from 1 Sunday to 7 Saturday) appears. Time stamp will not 3) Press SET to select the day.
  • Page 53 Setting the ring time The ring time setting allows you to set the number of rings the caller hears before your answering system plays the outgoing message. You can set the ring time to answer after four, six, nine rings. If you enable the Toll Saver (TS setting), the answering system picks up after six rings if you have new messages, and after nine rings if there are none.
  • Page 54 Announce only feature The Announce only feature plays a pre-recorded outgoing message or your own personal outgoing message, but it will not allow the caller to leave a message. To set “Announce only”, follow the steps on page 47. To choose between the pre-recorded message or your own personal greeting, press greeting, when the outgoing message is played.
  • Page 55 Setting the call screen You can screen calls when the Call Screen function is set to On. 1) Press clock/MENU six times. The current Call Screen setting (On or Off) appears on the base. 2) Press skip/SELECT or repeat/SELECT to choose On or OF. •...
  • Page 56: Using Your Answering System

    USING YOUR ANSWERING SYSTEM The message counter displays the number of messages stored in memory. If the display flashes, then there are new messages waiting for you. The answering system plays your new messages first. After you play all your new messages, you can then play your old messages. Playing your messages 1) When the phone is in standby mode, press play/stop.
  • Page 57: Deleting A Message

    Skipping a message 1) Press play/stop to review your messages. The number of stored messages is announced. 2) Press skip/SELECT at anytime to skip to the next message. Each time skip/SELECT is pressed, the system scans forward one message. If you have several messages, press skip/SELECT repeatedly to find the message you want to play.
  • Page 58: Voice Memo

    Voice memo The voice memo function allows the user to record messages (more than 2 seconds and within 4 minutes). 1) Press and hold memo record. You hear a beep. 2) Start your recording after the announcement “Record Memo Message” and a •...
  • Page 59: Remote Operation

    REMOTE OPERATION You can check, play, or delete messages, even record a new greeting message from a remote location (when you are away from home, or from another room using a handset). • The time stamp will not Additionally, you can turn On or Off your answering system remotely. be heard until you have set the time.
  • Page 60 * To repeat a message, press # then 1 within about four seconds to repeat the previous message, or press # then 1 after about four seconds to repeat the current message. ** For the Memo Record and Greeting Message Record functions, the first time you enter the corresponding command, it starts the Recording function.
  • Page 61 Remote Key Function Repeat a Message* Answering System On Playing incoming Messages Memo Record/Stop** Skipping a Message Greeting Message Record/Stop** Deleting a Message Answer System Off Stop Operation Help Guidance * For Repeat a Message function, press 1 within about four seconds to repeat the previous message, or press 1 after about four seconds to repeat the current message.
  • Page 62: Expanding Your Phone

    EXPANDING YOUR PHONE 4 Multi-Handset Expendability Your phone supports up to 4 handsets (including the handset(s) supplied with your • To use the phone). You can now place a fully-featured cordless handset anywhere AC power is WDECT2305, register it available to connect the handset charger. to the original base.
  • Page 63: Register The Handset

    REGISTER THE HANDSET If you purchase an extra handset, you need to register the handset to the base before use. Only one handset can be registered at a time. • An extra handset can The handset ID for the supplied handset(s) was assigned at be registered when P l ac e ha n d s et the main base is in...
  • Page 64: Using Two Way Communication Between The Handsets Anywhere Without The Base (Directlink)

    USING TWO WAY COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE HANDSETS ANYWHERE WITHOUT THE BASE (DIRECTLINK) To use this feature, you must enter the two Two handsets can be handsets into the DirectLink mode first. in DirectLink mode while other handsets To enter the DirectLink mode are in use.
  • Page 65: 4-Way Conferencing

    4-WAY CONFERENCING Fourth person, at either the handset or the base, may be added to the conference call. For example, to add a fourth party to an ongoing conference call at the base or another handset, press on the fourth party’s handset (or on the base).
  • Page 66: Replacing The Base

    If the base unit is replaced with a different base from this same series of cordless or www.uniden.co.nz models, you must clear the handset(s) and base identification numbers. To do this, select “System Reset” from handsets display menu option list (see page 21 for guidance).
  • Page 67: Additional Information

    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 68: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. Symptom Suggestion The charge LED won’t illuminate • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base and wall outlet. when the handset is placed in •...
  • Page 69 Symptom Suggestion Severe noise interference. • Keep the handset away from microwave ovens, computers, remote control toys, wireless microphones, alarm systems, intercoms, room monitors, fluorescent lights, and electrical appliances. • Move to another location or turn off the source of interference. The Caller ID does not display.
  • Page 70 • Make sure you have set the time (see “Setting Day and Time” on page 19 or “Setting the Time” on page 46). If you still have a problem. • Check our website for the latest information and frequently asked questions. www.uniden.com.au www.uniden.co.nz [ 64 ]...
  • Page 71 INDEX 0 - 9 Chain dialing ......37 Making calls ......35 3-way conferencing ....28 Clock ........19 Storing........30 4-way conferencing ....59 Copy phonebook ......20 Viewing ........34 Clarity Booster ......27 Privacy Mode......28 20 ring options ......16 Announce only feature ....48 Day & Time ........19 Receiving a call ......22 Answering system De-register the handset ....21...
  • Page 72 (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 73 REMOTE OPERATION CARD C U T REMOTE OPERATION CARD Remote access away from Turn on the answering home system remotely 1. Call your phone number from a 1. Call your phone and let it ring touch-tone phone. 15 times until you hear a beep. 2.
  • Page 74 C U T Task Repeat a Message Playing incoming Messages Skipping a Message Deleting a Message Stop Operation Answering System On Memo Record/Stop Greeting Message Record/Stop Answer System Off Help Guidance [ 68 ]...
  • Page 75 MEMO [ 69 ]...
  • Page 76: Charging Cradle

    Place this handset and charger in any convenient location, Handset Cordless no need for an extra phone jack! Another innovation Systems: WDECT2315/ from Uniden, the company that bring outstanding WDECT2355 Series wireless communication products to people's lives Call Transfer throughout the world.

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