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Uniden ELT 560 SERIES Owner's Manual

Uniden ELT 560 SERIES Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 E L T 5 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

    Managing the Phonebook Installing the Holster Checking the number of stored entries Optional Headset Installation Changing the sorting order Installing Uniden's Cordless Customization PC Application Naming phonebook groups Using the Interface Making Calls with the Phonebook Display Icons Caller ID Features...
  • Page 3 UP742.book Page 2 Tuesday, November 30, 2004 2:42 PM System Reset Liquid Damage Precautions & Warranty I.C. Notice Index w w w . u n i d e n . c o m [ 2 ]...

  • Page 4: Welcome/Features/Terminology

    UP742.book Page 3 Tuesday, November 30, 2004 2:42 PM Welcome Thank you for purchasing a Uniden Multi-Handset phone. The USB connection lets you use your PC to edit your phonebook, download pictures and ringtones, and even import contacts from MicroSoft Outlook.

  • Page 5: 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 6: Controls & Functions

    UP742.book Page 5 Tuesday, November 30, 2004 2:42 PM Controls & Functions 1. New Message LED 2. Speakerphone Speaker and Ringer 3. Sub LCD 4. Handset Earpiece 5. LCD display 6. Volume up/down key (P.xX) (phonebook)/ (P.xx & xx) 8. Talk/flash (P.xx & xx) 9.
  • Page 7 UP742.book Page 6 Tuesday, November 30, 2004 2:42 PM 25. Base Antenna 26. Base Charge Contacts 27. find HS (handset) (P.XX) 28. Handset Charge LED 29. DC IN 9V Jack 30. TEL LINE Jack 31. Register button 32. Base Battery Compartment w w w .

  • Page 8: Setting Up The Phone

    UP742.book Page 7 Tuesday, November 30, 2004 2:42 PM 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 9: Power Backup Feature

    UP742.book Page 8 Tuesday, November 30, 2004 2:42 PM Power Backup Feature note The phone uses the power backup feature to provide power backup for a power failure or outage. • appears if the Install the power backup battery in the base battery pack is not installed in the base.

  • Page 10: 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 11: Low Battery Alert

    UP742.book Page 10 Tuesday, November 30, 2004 2:42 PM 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 12: Connect The Base Unit And Charge The Handset

    UP742.book Page 11 Tuesday, November 30, 2004 2:42 PM Connect the base unit and charge the handset 1) Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V note jack and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet. Connect the AC adapter to a continuous •Use only the supplied power supply (i.e., an outlet that is not AD-800 AC adapter.

  • Page 13: Expanding Your Phone

    Backwards/Forwards Compatibility Customer Hotline at 1- 800-297-1023 (Mon - Your phone is compatible with other Uniden 5.8GHz Digital Fri 7 am to 7pm, Sat/ Expandable Handsets. Compatible models include the TCX860, Sun/holidays -- except US Thanksgiving and and ELX500.

  • Page 14: Connect The Expansion Handset's Charger

    AC adapter is plugged in and the •Your phone maybe handset makes good contact with the compatible with other Uniden 5.8Ghz Digital charger charging contacts. Expandable Systems. 4) Charge the handset battery pack for at least Look for the technology...

  • Page 15: Register The Elx500 Expansion Handset To Main Base

    UP742.book Page 14 Tuesday, November 30, 2004 2:42 PM Register the ELX500 expansion handset to main base Before registering the extra handset, the battery pack MUST be charged for 10 hours. Place the ELX500 handset in the main base unit to begin registration. You can also register the handset manually.

  • Page 16: Changing The Digital Security Code

    UP742.book Page 15 Tuesday, November 30, 2004 2:42 PM 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

    Your phone is ready for hands-free conversations. (Headset may be purchased by calling Uniden's Customer Hotline or visiting the web site. See page xx.) w w w . u n i d e n . c o m...

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

    UP742.book Page 17 Tuesday, November 30, 2004 2:42 PM 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

    UP742.book Page 18 Tuesday, November 30, 2004 2:42 PM Using the Interface Example of the standby mode display • Handset Battery icon Date, Day of the week, and time Number of new caller ID calls received • Sub-LCD Date and time/Battery icon Number of new caller ID calls received.

  • Page 20: Display Icons

    UP742.book Page 19 Tuesday, November 30, 2004 2:42 PM Display Icons ICON DESCRIPTION Handset 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. Mute icon appears when you mute the handset.

  • Page 21: Soft Key Function

    UP742.book Page 20 Tuesday, November 30, 2004 2:42 PM 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 the main menu, pressing soft key 2 make a selection.
  • Page 22 UP742.book Page 21 Tuesday, November 30, 2004 2:42 PM 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. 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.

  • Page 23: Entering Text

    UP742.book Page 22 Tuesday, November 30, 2004 2:42 PM 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

    UP742.book Page 23 Tuesday, November 30, 2004 2:42 PM Main Menu Options Your phone has various main menu options: On the handset, the options are DirectLink, Room Monitor, Messages, Reminders, Speaker Setup, Display Options, Ringer Options, System Setup. Note: • If you do not press a key within 30 seconds, the phone will time out and exit the menu mode. When setting Day and Time, the time-out period is extended to two minutes.

  • Page 25: System Setup Menu

    UP742.book Page 24 Tuesday, November 30, 2004 2:42 PM System Setup Menu note Handset Setup The following submenu options must be set separately for each handset. Through this section we use handset display images for explanation. Open to Answer Open to Answer lets you answer the phone by opening flip cover of the handset.
  • Page 26 UP742.book Page 25 Tuesday, November 30, 2004 2:42 PM Banner Display You can change the name your phone displays on the screen. If you have more than one handset, you can use the banner name to identify your handset during handset-to-handset functions like intercom and DirectLink.

  • Page 27: Global Setup

    UP742.book Page 26 Tuesday, November 30, 2004 2:42 PM Unique ID 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 and pictures to that number, the phone uses it so you know who's calling.
  • Page 28 UP742.book Page 27 Tuesday, November 30, 2004 2:42 PM 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 29 UP742.book Page 28 Tuesday, November 30, 2004 2:42 PM 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 30: Setting The Ringer Options

    UP742.book Page 29 Tuesday, November 30, 2004 2:42 PM Setting the Ringer Options This menu lets you customize Ringer 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 31 UP742.book Page 30 Tuesday, November 30, 2004 2:42 PM Vibrate Alert The vibrator mode allows you to vibrate the phone when you receive a call and the handset is off the base. To turn on the Vibrate Alert, go to and select .
  • Page 32 UP742.book Page 31 Tuesday, November 30, 2004 2:42 PM Storing Ringer Tones 1) Connect the audio recording cable to the handset and sound source (e.g.stereo or cd player). Insert one end of the audio recording cable into the handset's headset jack and the other end into the sound source. You can also simply use the handset's microphone by holding the handset close to the sound source.

  • Page 33: Display Setting

    UP742.book Page 32 Tuesday, November 30, 2004 2:42 PM Change Ringer Name 1) Go to Re c/ E di t R i ng s note 2) Select a ringer you want to change the title, and press the OPTIONS soft key. 3) Use the up/down key to select C h an g e Ti t le 4) Edit the title of this ringer (up to 12 digits) using the number...
  • Page 34 UP713BH CH11 SettingUp.fm Page 33 Tuesday, November 30, 2004 4:39 PM Themes (wallpaper) Your phone has 30 different wall papers note themes (example is Yellow flower). The wall paper will displays on the handset's LCD during standby mode: You can download To turn on the wallpaper, go to W a ll Pa p er images using the PC...
  • Page 35 UP713BH CH11 SettingUp.fm Page 34 Tuesday, November 30, 2004 4:39 PM Animation Type Your phone has 4 different system animations (Dog, Car, Frog and Abstract) with 10 different animation schemes (example is for dog): done page batt-low unabailable delete To turn on the animation, go to and highlight the Animation Type animation you want.

  • Page 36: Using Your Phone

    UP742.book Page 35 Tuesday, November 30, 2004 2:42 PM Using Your Phone note 1) Remove the handset from the charging cradle. 2) Flip the top panel up. 3) Press talk/flash. •When you dial the 4) Listen for the dial tone. number, hyphens are 5) Dial the number.

  • Page 37: From The Handset Speakerphone

    UP742.book Page 36 Tuesday, November 30, 2004 2:42 PM From the Handset Speakerphone 1) Remove the handset from the charging cradle. note 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 38: Hanging Up

    UP742.book Page 37 Tuesday, November 30, 2004 2:42 PM Hanging Up Press end or return the handset to the cradle (AutoStandby). Or close the top note panel. Switching to the Handset Speakerphone During a Call •The call will not end by closing the top panel To switch a normal call to the speakerphone, press (speaker phone) on the...

  • Page 39: Call Waiting

    UP742.book Page 38 Tuesday, November 30, 2004 2:42 PM Call Waiting If you hear a call waiting tone while you're on a call, press talk/flash to switch to note the new call. After a short pause, you'll hear the new caller. Press talk/flash again to go back to the original caller.

  • Page 40: Placing A Call On Hold

    UP742.book Page 39 Tuesday, November 30, 2004 2:42 PM Placing a Call on Hold During a call, press. Press back/hold/intercom, to put the call note on hold. Press talk/flash to go back to the call. •If you leave a call on hold for more than 5 minutes, warning tone sounds and...

  • Page 41: Redialing Calls

    UP742.book Page 40 Tuesday, November 30, 2004 2:42 PM Redialing Calls You can quickly redial the last 20 phone numbers for each note handset. With the phone in standby mode, press redial/ on the •Each redial record can handset. This brings up the redial list. Use the up/down store up to 32 digits.

  • Page 42: Using The Handset Volume Setting Menu

    UP742.book Page 41 Tuesday, November 30, 2004 2:42 PM 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 Ringer Options, and then select .
  • Page 43 UP742.book Page 42 Tuesday, November 30, 2004 2:42 PM 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 level you want S pe a ke r v ol u me to use.

  • Page 44: Mute

    UP742.book Page 43 Tuesday, November 30, 2004 2:42 PM Mute While the handset is ringing, you can mute the handset ringer for this call by note pressing end on the handset. You can only mute the Mute the Handset Microphone handset ringer if the When you're on the phone, press the OPTIONS key and select to turn off the...

  • Page 45: Privacy Mode

    UP742.book Page 44 Tuesday, November 30, 2004 2:42 PM Privacy Mode Privacy mode prevents interruption from other registered handsets. This works only when the phone is in use. While on a call, press the OPTIONS soft key on the handset. Use the up/ down key to select and appear in the display.

  • Page 46: Reminder

    UP742.book Page 45 Tuesday, November 30, 2004 2:42 PM Reminder note Date & Time must be set to access Calendar menu option. To set Date & Time, scroll to Global System Setup options. Your phone has a built-in calendar that you can use to schedule Before using this feature, you must set reminders and appointments (all the way through December 31,...

  • Page 47: Using One Touch Voice Mail Access

    UP742.book Page 46 Tuesday, November 30, 2004 2:42 PM Using One Touch Voice Mail Access If you subscribe to voice mail service, you can use your phone to access your voice note mailbox. The new message LED flashes whenever you have messages waiting in your voice mailbox.
  • Page 48 UP742.book Page 47 Tuesday, November 30, 2004 2:42 PM 1) Press menu/select to select day. 2) Press the STORE soft key to add a reminder. 3) Use the number keypad or to select the hours and minutes. Press menu/select when you're finished. 4) To change the title, select and press menu/select.
  • Page 49 UP742.book Page 48 Tuesday, November 30, 2004 2:42 PM Voice Mail Tone If your voice mail service uses an SDT message signal to alert you of a new voice mail message. If your voice mail service uses an FSK message signal to alert you of new voice mail messages, you can turn the Voice Mail Tone off.

  • Page 50: Using The Phonebook

    UP742.book Page 49 Tuesday, November 30, 2004 2:42 PM 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 assign names to groups for easy searching.
  • Page 51 UP742.book Page 50 Tuesday, November 30, 2004 2:42 PM Step 1: Name 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. Press menu/ select when you're finished, and your phone will go back to the current phonebook entry.
  • Page 52 UP742.book Page 51 Tuesday, November 30, 2004 2:42 PM 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 No Selection to have the phone use its regular display.

  • Page 53: Storing Caller Id Or Redial Numbers In The Phonebook

    UP742.book Page 52 Tuesday, November 30, 2004 2:42 PM 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 54 UP742.book Page 53 Tuesday, November 30, 2004 2:42 PM Deleting phonebook entries Go to the phonebook and select the entry you want to delete. Press the OPTIONS soft key and select . Your phone will ask you to confirm select De l et e S el ec t io n Y e s To delete all the entries from your phonebook, go to the phonebook and press the...

  • Page 55: Checking The Number Of Stored Entries

    UP742.book Page 54 Tuesday, November 30, 2004 2:42 PM 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 56: Naming Phonebook Groups

    UP742.book Page 55 Tuesday, November 30, 2004 2:42 PM Naming phonebook groups Your phone comes with 10 groups to organize your phonebook. You can name groups things like "Family" or "Friends" or "Softball team" to let you find entries in your phonebook more quickly.

  • Page 57: Caller Id Features

    UP742.book Page 56 Tuesday, November 30, 2004 2:42 PM Caller ID Features If you subscribe to Caller ID from your phone company, your phone will show you the caller's phone number and name (if available) whenever a call comes in: If you subscribe to both Call Waiting and Caller ID the phone also show you the name and the number of call waiting calls (that is, calls that come in while you're on the line.)

  • Page 58: Deleting Caller Id Numbers

    UP742.book Page 57 Tuesday, November 30, 2004 2:42 PM Deleting Caller ID numbers To delete only one Caller ID number, go to the Caller ID list and select the number note you want to delete. Press the OPTIONS soft key, and select .

  • Page 59: Multi-Handset Features

    UP742.book Page 58 Tuesday, November 30, 2004 2:42 PM 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 Phone" on page 12. •If the party is out of Using DirectLink Mode range, No Signal...

  • Page 60: Room/Baby Monitor

    UP742.book Page 59 Tuesday, November 30, 2004 2:42 PM To exit DirectLink mode and be able to receive normal phone calls again, press the CANCEL soft key, and then press the OK soft key. note Room/Baby Monitor This feature allows you to monitor sounds •This feature only works in another room.

  • Page 61: Intercom

    UP742.book Page 60 Tuesday, November 30, 2004 2:42 PM Intercom You can use the intercom to talk to another handset without using the phone line. While the phone is in standby mode, press back/hold/intercom. Select the handset you want to page. If you select , all other handsets will be paged.

  • Page 62: Transferring A Call

    UP742.book Page 61 Tuesday, November 30, 2004 2:42 PM Transferring a Call You can transfer a call from one handset to another. During a call, press back/hold/intercom; this will put the call on hold. Select the handset you want to page. If you select , all other Al l handsets will be paged.

  • Page 63: Note On Power Sources

    Christmas--9 am to 5 To avoid the risk of personal injury or property damage from fire or electrical shock, pm, CST). use only Uniden AD-800 AC adapters and Uniden BT-0002 battery back with your •Use only the Uniden phone. (BT-0002 and BT446)

  • Page 64: General Information

    UP742.book Page 63 Tuesday, November 30, 2004 2:42 PM General Information The phone complies with FCC Parts 15 and 68. Operating temperature: 0 °C to +50 °C (+32 °F to +122 °F) AC Adapter Information AC Adapter part number: AD-800 Input Voltage: 120V AC 60Hz Output Voltage: 9V DC 350mA Battery Information...

  • Page 65: Troubleshooting

    UP742.book Page 64 Tuesday, November 30, 2004 2:42 PM Troubleshooting If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. If these steps do not solve your problem, please call our Customer Hotline at 1-800-297-1023 (Mon - Fri 7 am to 7 pm, Sat/Sun/holidays [except U.S.
  • Page 66 UP742.book Page 65 Tuesday, November 30, 2004 2:42 PM Symptom Suggestion • 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 may be a problem with your Caller ID service.

  • Page 67: System Reset

    UP742.book Page 66 Tuesday, November 30, 2004 2:42 PM System Reset De-register the Handset 1) Press and hold end and # for more than 5 seconds. Select De r eg is t er HS 2) The phone will ask you to confirm the deregistration. Select Y es Replacing the Base Setting 1) Press and hold end and # for more than 5 seconds.

  • Page 68: Liquid Damage

    UP742.book Page 67 Tuesday, November 30, 2004 2:42 PM Liquid Damage Moisture and liquid can damage your cordless phone. Follow the steps below if your phone gets wet: Case Action If the handset or base is exposed to moisture or liquid, but only the exterior plastic housing is Wipe off the liquid, and use as normal.

  • Page 69: Precautions & Warranty

    • Do not charge the rechargeable battery used in this equipment in any Uniden, or operation of this product in any way other than as detailed charger other than the one designed to charge this battery as the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX.
  • Page 70 Thanksgiving and Christmas); all Central Time, WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION ("Uniden") ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for one year, to the original retail owner, this Uniden Product to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below.

  • Page 71: I.c. Notice

    UP742.book Page 70 Tuesday, November 30, 2004 2:42 PM I.C. Notice TERMINAL EQUIPMENT NOTICE: This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specifications. This is confirmed by the registration number. The abbreviation, IC, before the registration number signifies that registration was performed based on a Declaration of Conformity indicating that Industry Canada technical specifications were met.

  • Page 72: Index

    UP742.book Page 71 Tuesday, November 30, 2004 2:42 PM Index Expanding your phone ..12 Open to Answer ....24 Out of range .
  • Page 73 UP742.book Page 72 Tuesday, November 30, 2004 2:42 PM Setting up base unit ....11 Telephone Line ... . 11 Soft Key.
  • Page 74 UP742.book Page 73 Tuesday, November 30, 2004 2:42 PM Memo w w w . u n i d e n . c o m [ 7 3 ]...
  • Page 75 UP742.book Page 74 Tuesday, November 30, 2004 2:42 PM Memo w w w . u n i d e n . c o m [ 7 4 ]...
  • Page 76 UP742.book Page 75 Tuesday, November 30, 2004 2:42 PM At Uniden, we'll take care of you! Thank you for purchasing a Uniden product. If you have any questions or problems, please do not return this product to the place of purchase.
  • Page 77 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. UPZZ01742BZ ©2004 Uniden America Corporation, Fort Worth, Texas. Contains additional foreign articles. Custom manufactured in China.

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