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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Installing the Holster Using the Phonebook Optional Headset Installation Creating and Editing Phonebook Entries Installing Uniden's Cordless Customization PC Application Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the Phonebook Using the Interface Storing and Editing Numbers from the Dial Operation...
  • Page 2 UP743.book Page 2 Monday, November 29, 2004 9:28 AM Do Not Disturb (DND) Remote Operation 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...

  • Page 3: Welcome/Features/Terminology

    UP743.book Page 3 Monday, November 29, 2004 9:28 AM Welcome Thank you for purchasing a Uniden Multi-Handset phone. This phone is compatible with Bluetooth enabled headsets. The USB connection lets you use your PC to edit your phonebook, download pictures and ringtones, and even import contacts from MicroSoft Outlook.

  • Page 4: Accessibility

    A telephone line has been activated on the handset, enabling a dial tone. Accessibility Uniden provides a customer service hotline for accessibility questions. If you have a disability and need customer service assistance or if you have any questions about how Uniden's products can accommodate...

  • Page 5: Controls & Functions

    UP743.book Page 5 Monday, November 29, 2004 9:28 AM Controls & Functions 1.New Message LED 2.Speakerphone Speaker and Ringer 3.Sub LCD 4.Handset Earpiece 5.LCD display 6.Speaker Volume up/down key (P. 52) (phonebook)/ (P. 57 & 23) 8.Talk/flash (P. 42 & 45) 9.Back/hold/intercom (P.
  • Page 6 UP743.book Page 6 Monday, November 29, 2004 9:28 AM 28 29 30 31 32 45 46 42 43 25. Base Charge Contacts Volume up (P. 50) 42. Handset Charge LED 26. Base Speaker 34. Menu/select (P. 22) /tone (P. 53) 27.

  • Page 7: Setting Up The Phone

    UP743.book Page 7 Monday, November 29, 2004 9:28 AM Setting up the Phone note Choose the best location When choosing a location for your new phone, here are some important guidelines you should consider: For maximum range: •Do not hold the handset where you would block the signal.

  • Page 8: Power Backup Feature

    UP743.book Page 8 Monday, November 29, 2004 9:28 AM Power Backup Feature note The phone uses the power backup feature to provide power backup for a power failure or outage. • appear if the Install the power backup battery in the base battery pack is not installed in the base.

  • Page 9: Install The Rechargeable Battery Pack

    Follow the steps below if you need to install a battery. note 1) Press down on the handset battery case cover (use the finger indention for a better grip) and slide the cover Use only the Uniden downward to remove. (BT-0002) rechargeable battery...

  • Page 10: Low Battery Alert

    UP743.book Page 10 Monday, November 29, 2004 9:28 AM Low battery alert When the battery pack is very low, the phone is programmed to eliminate functions note in order to save power. The battery pack needs to be charged when: •Even when the battery - The empty battery icon appears.

  • Page 11: Connect The Base Unit And Charge The Handset

    UP743.book Page 11 Monday, November 29, 2004 9:28 AM Connect the base unit and charge the handset 1) Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and note to a standard 120V AC wall outlet. Connect the AC adapter to a continuous power supply (i.e., an outlet that is not controlled by a •Use only the supplied switch).

  • Page 12: Mounting The Base Unit On A Wall

    UP743.book Page 12 Monday, November 29, 2004 9:28 AM Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall Standard wall plate mounting This phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate. 1) Snap the wall mount adapter into the notches DO NOT use an AC on the base top.

  • Page 13: Expanding Your Phone

    800-297-1023 (Mon - Backwards/Forwards Compatibility Fri 7 am to 7pm, Sat/ Sun/holidays -- except Your phone is compatible with other Uniden 5.8GHz Digital US Thanksgiving and Expandable Handsets. Compatible models include the TCX860 and Christmas --9 am to 5 pm, CST) or visit our ELX500.

  • Page 14: Connect The Expansion Handset's Charger

    Register the Handset •Your phone maybe compatible with other in the LCD, and Uniden 5.8Ghz Digital Handset supplied with the phone is registered to the base by the factory. When Expandable Systems. (normal font) Look for the technology charged, pre-registered handset display a handset ID number.

  • Page 15: Register Handsets

    R eg i st e r H an ds e t , menu/select. 3) On the handset, press and hold # until you hear beep. Registering TCX860 Handsets 1) Press and hold the button on the back of the base.

  • Page 16: Changing The Digital Security Code

    UP743.book Page 16 Monday, November 29, 2004 9:28 AM Changing the Digital Security Code note 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 17: Optional Headset Installation

    To use with a conversations. (Headset may be purchased by calling bluetooth headset, Uniden's Customer Hotline or visiting the web site. See see page 43. page 82.) w w w . u n i d e n . c o m...

  • Page 18: Installing Uniden's Cordless Customization Pc Application

    UP743.book Page 18 Monday, November 29, 2004 9:28 AM Installing Uniden's Cordless Customization PC Application This phone includes Uniden's Cordless Customization application for your Windows PC. You can use this application to completely configure your phone, download pictures for wallpaper, and import contacts from MicroSoft Outlook.

  • Page 19: Using The Interface

    UP743.book Page 19 Monday, November 29, 2004 9:28 AM Using the Interface Example of the standby mode display • Handset Battery icon Day of the week and time Number of new caller ID calls received • Sub-LCD Day of the week and time/Battery icon Number of new caller ID calls received.

  • Page 20: Display Icons

    UP743.book Page 20 Monday, November 29, 2004 9:28 AM Display Icons ICON DESCRIPTION Handset Base Sub-LCD Battery icons indicate the handset battery status. This icon cycles depending on the battery status (full, medium, low, and empty). Ringer off icon indicates that ringer is turned off. Bluetooth icon appear when you are using bluetooth features.

  • Page 21: Soft Key Function

    UP743.book Page 21 Monday, November 29, 2004 9:28 AM Soft Key Function "Soft" keys are keys that change function during the operation of the phone. There are two soft keys on the handset and base. 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 1 on the handset make a selection.
  • Page 22 UP743.book Page 22 Monday, November 29, 2004 9:28 AM To make menu selections, please follow the instructions below: Press menu/select. Highlight the option you want by pressing up, down, right, or left key on the handset, or up or down key on the base. This will move the cursor; the option currently highlighted appears in reversed out text: To exit the MENU and return to standby, press the key on the handset or the...

  • Page 23: Entering Text

    UP743.book Page 23 Monday, November 29, 2004 9:28 AM Entering text You can use the number keypad on your phone to enter text by Number of times key is pressed 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.

  • Page 24: Main Menu Options

    UP743.book Page 24 Monday, November 29, 2004 9:28 AM Options, Main Menu Options Your phone has various main menu options: On the handset, the options are DirectLink, Room Monitor, Messages, Reminders, Speaker Setup, Display Setup, Ringer Setup, System Setup and Bluetooth. Note: •...

  • Page 25: System Setup Menu

    UP743.book Page 25 Monday, November 29, 2004 9:28 AM System Setup Menu note System Setup The following submenu options must be set separately for each handset and the base. Through this section we use handset display images for explanation. LCD Contrast (For Base) You can change the contrast of your base display to make it easier to read.
  • Page 26 UP743.book Page 26 Monday, November 29, 2004 9:28 AM Any Key Answer (Handset only) Any Key Answer lets you answer the phone by pressing any key on the number pad. To turn on Any Key Answer, go to An y K ey and select .
  • Page 27 UP743.book Page 27 Monday, November 29, 2004 9:28 AM Call Privacy If you don't want other registered handsets and the base to interrupt you on a call, you can turn on privacy mode. As long as your handset or the base is in privacy mode, other handsets won't be able to join your call or make any calls of their own.

  • Page 28: Global Setup

    UP743.book Page 28 Monday, November 29, 2004 9:28 AM Global Setup Global settings apply to all registered handsets and the base. If you change something under the global menu, you change it for all handsets and the base. Only one handset or the base can change global settings at a time, and you have to make sure the phone is not currently being used.
  • Page 29 UP743.book Page 29 Monday, November 29, 2004 9:28 AM Call Waiting Your phone supports Caller ID on Call Waiting, so you can see the name and number of someone who calls when you're already on the line. Your phone also supports Call Waiting Deluxe, which gives you a choice of how you want to handle a waiting call.

  • Page 30: Setting The Ringer Options

    UP743.book Page 30 Monday, November 29, 2004 9:28 AM Dial Mode Your phone can communicate with the telephone network in two different ways: tone dialing and pulse dialing. These days, most phone networks use a method called tone dialing, so your phone comes programmed for tone dialing. If your phone company uses dialing, you'll need to change p u ls e...
  • Page 31 UP743.book Page 31 Monday, November 29, 2004 9:28 AM Ringer Tone You can set a different ringer for each handset and the base. This phone comes with 10 prerecorded songs and 15 different ringer tones; you can also record your own ringer tones (see page 33).
  • Page 32 UP743.book Page 32 Monday, November 29, 2004 9:28 AM Unique Ring Setup (Base Only) You can assign special ringer tones to anyone in your phonebook. When your phone gets a call, it looks up the Caller ID information in your phonebook; if you've assigned a distinctive ringer to that number, the phone uses it so you know who's calling.
  • Page 33 UP743.book Page 33 Monday, November 29, 2004 9:28 AM Vibrate Pattern (Handset Only) You can choose a vibrate pattern (4 patterns (1-4) and Off). To set Vibrate Alert, go and then select the pattern. A confirmation tone tells you that Vi b ra t e Pe t te r n Vibrate Pattern is active.
  • Page 34 UP743.book Page 34 Monday, November 29, 2004 9:28 AM 5) When you are finished recording, press the STOP soft key. The phone will play the recorded ringer. To record another ringer, press the ReRec soft key. 6) Enter the title of this ringer (up to 12 digits) using the number keypad, /tone, #, the DELETE soft key, right, or left key.

  • Page 35: Display Setting (Handset Only)

    UP743.book Page 35 Monday, November 29, 2004 9:28 AM Delete Ringer To delete a ringer tone, go to , and select the R ec / Ed it Ri n gs note ringer you want to delete. Press OPTIONS soft key. Use up/down key to select Select .
  • Page 36 UP743.book Page 36 Monday, November 29, 2004 9:28 AM Color Scheme You can change the color of your phone's display. There are 5 different colors choose from: Lucid Whit, Haze Gray, Chic purple, Coral Red, and Lime Green. To change the color of the display, go to and select Color Schem e the color you want.
  • Page 37 UP743.book Page 37 Monday, November 29, 2004 9:28 AM Animation Type (Handset only) Your phone has 4 different system animations (Dog, Car, Frog and Abstract) with 10 different animation schemes (example is for dog): done page talk volume-high delete volume-low volume-off batt-low unabailable...

  • Page 38: Using The Bluetooth Feature

    UP743.book Page 38 Monday, November 29, 2004 9:28 AM Using the Bluetooth Feature note Using Bluetooth headset The phone also supports Bluetooth v 1.1 compliant headsets. Please visit our web site for more detailed information about Bluetooth compatibility and Ringer tone of the Bluetooth headset troubleshooting tips.
  • Page 39 UP743.book Page 39 Monday, November 29, 2004 9:28 AM 5) Use the up/down key to select a headset to be registered and press the CONNECT soft key. 6) Enter the pin code using the number keypad, and then press menu/select. When the operation is complete, appears.
  • Page 40 UP743.book Page 40 Monday, November 29, 2004 9:28 AM Turning On or Off the Bluetooth Set Up note This feature allows you to save the power of the phone. When you do not use the Bluetooth feature for a long period, turn the Bluetooth Set Up to off.

  • Page 41: De-Register The Bluetooth Headset

    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 {bluetooth icon} Headset, and then press <b><i>menu/select</i></b>. UP743.book Page 41 Monday, November 29, 2004 9:28 AM To reconnect the Bluetooth Headset 1) Press the OPTION key, and select R e co n ne ct...

  • Page 42: Using Your Phone

    UP743.book Page 42 Monday, November 29, 2004 9:28 AM Using Your Phone note Making Calls From the Handset 1) Remove the handset from the charging cradle. •When you dial the 2) Flip the top panel up. number, hyphens are inserted between 3) Press talk/flash.

  • Page 43: From The Handset Speakerphone

    UP743.book Page 43 Monday, November 29, 2004 9:28 AM From the Handset Speakerphone 1) Remove the handset from the charging cradle. 2) Flip the top panel up. 3) Press (Speaker Phone) on the side of the handset. 4) Listen for the dial tone. 5) Dial the number.

  • Page 44: Receiving A Call/Autotalk Set To Off

    UP743.book Page 44 Monday, November 29, 2004 9:28 AM Receiving a call/AutoTalk set to OFF note Handset is in the cradle Handset is off the cradle 1) Remove the handset from the 1) Flip the top panel up. charging cradle. 2) Press talk/flash.

  • Page 45: Moving Out Of Range

    UP743.book Page 45 Monday, November 29, 2004 9:28 AM Moving out of range If you move your handset farther from the base unit during a call, you might start note to hear more noise than usual. If you go too far from the base, you'll hear a beep and see Press HELP.
  • Page 46 UP743.book Page 46 Monday, November 29, 2004 9:28 AM Call Waiting Deluxe If you subscribe to Call Waiting Deluxe (CWDX) from your phone company, you have several different options when you get a call waiting call. When you hear the call waiting tone, instead of answering the call, you can press menu/select or the OPTION soft key, and then select .

  • Page 47: Placing A Call On Hold

    UP743.book Page 47 Monday, November 29, 2004 9:28 AM Placing a Call on Hold During a call, press. Press back/hold/intercom, end, or note end/find hs on the base to put the call on hold. Press talk/flash or /flash on the base to go back to the call.
  • Page 48 UP743.book Page 48 Monday, November 29, 2004 9:28 AM From the base 1) Press on the base to join the conference call. 2) To hang up, press . The handset(s) will still be connected to the call. From the handset 1) Press talk/flash or on the handset to join the call.

  • Page 49: Redialing Calls

    UP743.book Page 49 Monday, November 29, 2004 9:28 AM Redialing Calls You can quickly redial the last 20 phone numbers for each note handset and 10 numbers for the base. With the phone in standby mode, press redial/ on the •Each redial record can handset (or press menu/select, and then select R ed i al...

  • Page 50: Adjusting Base Ringer And Speaker Volumes

    UP743.book Page 50 Monday, November 29, 2004 9:28 AM Adjusting Base Ringer and Speaker Volumes Adjusting the base ringer volume You can choose from three ringer settings on the base: off, low, and high. When the phone is in standby mode, go to Rings/ Volumes menu, and then select .

  • Page 51: Using The Handset Volume Setting Menu

    UP743.book Page 51 Monday, November 29, 2004 9:28 AM Using the Handset Volume Setting Menu Ringer: Adjust the handset ringer volume You can choose from three different ringer volume settings on your handset: off, low, and high. When the phone is in standby mode, go to the Rings/Volumes menu, and then select Ringer Options.
  • Page 52 UP743.book Page 52 Monday, November 29, 2004 9:28 AM 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 Sp ea k er v ol um e volume level you want to use.

  • Page 53: Mute

    UP743.book Page 53 Monday, November 29, 2004 9:28 AM Mute While the handset is ringing, you can mute the handset ringer for this call by note pressing end on the handset. To mute the base ringer, press on the base. The phone will ring again on the next call.

  • Page 54: Privacy Mode

    UP743.book Page 54 Monday, November 29, 2004 9:28 AM Privacy Mode Privacy mode prevents interruption from other registered handsets or the base. This works only when the phone is in use. While on a call, press the OPTIONS soft key on the handset or base.

  • Page 55: Reminder (Handset Only)

    UP743.book Page 55 Monday, November 29, 2004 9:28 AM Reminder (Handset only) Date & Time must be set to access Calendar menu Your phone has a built-in calendar that you can use to schedule note option. To set Date & reminders and appointments (all the way through December 31, Time, scroll to Global 2099).
  • Page 56 UP743.book Page 56 Monday, November 29, 2004 9:28 AM 1) Press menu/select to select day. 2) Press the STORE soft key to add a reminder. 3) Use the number keypad to change the day and time. 4) Use the number keypad or /tone to select the hours and minutes.

  • Page 57: Using The Phonebook

    UP743.book Page 57 Monday, November 29, 2004 9:28 AM Using the Phonebook Your phone lets you store up to 100 entries in each handset and base. You can store up to 4 phone numbers for each name in your phonebook (for a total of 400 numbers), and you assign names to groups for easy searching.
  • Page 58 UP743.book Page 58 Monday, November 29, 2004 9:28 AM Step 1: Name note Select and use the keypad to enter the name for this entry. You can enter up to 16 characters. If you don't want to enter a name, your phone will store this entry as No Name.
  • Page 59 UP743.book Page 59 Monday, November 29, 2004 9:28 AM Step 4: Unique Display (Handset only) 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 No Selection to have the phone use its regular display.

  • Page 60: Storing Caller Id Or Redial Numbers In The Phonebook

    UP743.book Page 60 Monday, November 29, 2004 9:28 AM 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.) Press the OPTIONS soft key and select .
  • Page 61 UP743.book Page 61 Monday, November 29, 2004 9:28 AM Deleting phonebook entries Go to the phonebook and select the entry you want to delete. Press the OPTIONS soft key and select . Use the up/down key to select . Your D e le te D e le t e S el ec t io n phone will ask you to confirm select...

  • Page 62: Checking The Number Of Stored Entries

    UP743.book Page 62 Monday, November 29, 2004 9:28 AM Checking the number of stored entries To see how many phonebook entries you have, go to the phonebook and press the OPTIONS soft key and select Ph on e Bk . The phone will show you how many stored names C a pa c it y (entries) and how many stored phone numbers (total) you have.

  • Page 63: Making Calls With The Phonebook

    UP743.book Page 63 Monday, November 29, 2004 9:28 AM 4) Use the number keypad to enter a name for this group. Press menu/select when finished. Making Calls with the Phonebook To call someone in your phonebook, go to the phonebook and select that person's phonebook entry.

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