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Uniden Cordless Telephon Owner's Manual

Uniden Cordless Telephon Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2 w w w. u n i d e n . c o m...
  • Page 3 WELCOME/FEATURES QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS GETTING STARTED Read this First Checking the Package Contents Setting up the Phone Terminology Setting Caller ID Options Selecting a Language BASICS Making and Receiving Calls Redialing a Call Ringer Volume Setup Base Volume Ringer Tone Setting Distinctive Ringer Setup Adjusting the Earpiece and Handset Speaker Volume...
  • Page 4 Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden cordless telephone. This phone is designed and engineered to exacting standards for reliability, long life and outstanding performance. To enjoy the best performance from this phone’s features, please read this manual carefully and save it for future reference.
  • Page 5 Be sure to visit our web site: www.uniden.com Uniden® is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation. AutoTalk, AutoStandby, Random Code, and RocketDial are trademarks of Uniden America Corporation. [ 4 ] W E L C O M E / F E A T U R E S...
  • Page 6 Step 1 Charging the Battery INSTALL THE HANDSET BATTERY Remove the cover. Connect the battery pack connector with the correct polarity. Replace the cover. PLUG INTO AC POWER Plug the AC adapter cord into the base unit and then to a 120V AC outlet. Place the handset in the base .
  • Page 7 [ 6 ] C O N T R O L S A N D F U N C T I O N S 1. Handset Antenna 2. Headset Jack Cover 3. Beltclip Hole 4. Handset Battery Compartment 5. Voice Mail LED 6.
  • Page 8 31 32 33 34 24. Base Antenna 35. Pause Key 25. Base Speaker 36. Transfer Key 26. Status LED 37. Mute Key 27. Ringer Off LED 28. Redial Key 29. Flash Key 30. Base Charging Contacts 41. # Key 31. Memory Key 42.
  • Page 9 This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps: Step 1 (page 9) Unpack the telephone and accessories. Step 2 (page 10) Next, choose the best location to set up the base unit. Step 3 (page 11 to 14) Then, insert the battery pack into the handset.
  • Page 10 Uniden Parts Department (800) 554-3988 Hours: M-F 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST. We can also be reached on the web at www.uniden.com. G E T T I N G S T A R T E D [ 9 ]...

  • Page 11: Choose The Best Location

    Do the following steps: A. Choose the best location C. Connect the base unit B. Install the battery pack D. Choose the dialing mode A. Choose the best location Before choosing a location for your new phone, read “Installation Considerations” on page 52.

  • Page 12: Install The Battery Pack

    3) Securely close the battery compartment cover by sliding it up until it snaps into place. 4) Place the handset in the charging cradle with the keypad facing forward. • Use only the Uniden battery (BT-446) supplied with your phone. Replacement...

  • Page 13: Battery Use Time (Per Charge)

    Battery use time (per charge) Fully charged (15-20 hours charge time) • 4 hours continuous use • 8 days when the handset is in the standby mode When you charge the handset, Caller ID summary screen and the name of the handset, charging the handset No.

  • Page 14: Connect The Base Unit

    C. Connect the base unit 1) Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet. 2) Set the base and charger (for TRU5865-2 only) on a desk or tabletop, and place the handset in the base unit as shown.

  • Page 15: Choose The Dialing Mode

    D. Choose the dialing mode Most phone systems use tone dialing, which sends DTMF tones through the phone lines. However some phone systems still use pulse dialing such as in rural areas. The default setting is tone dialing. Depending on your dialing system, set the mode as follows: •...
  • Page 16 There are three Caller ID setup options available: AutoTalk, CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting), and Area Code. See page 16 for Area Code setup instructions. AutoTalk allows you to answer the phone without pressing talk/flash or spkr. If the phone rings when AutoTalk is On, simply remove the handset from the base and the phone automatically answers the call.

  • Page 17: Entering Your Area Code

    Entering Your Area Code If you enter a 3-digit area code number in the “ does not appear in Caller ID messages. For calls received from outside your local area code, you will see a full 10-digit number. • If your calling area 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press menu/mute.
  • Page 18 Language option can be used to choose the language of your display. You can select English, French, or Spanish. 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press menu/mute. 2) Press + or - to move the pointer to “ then press select/ch.
  • Page 19 On the handset, you may also use the speakerphone while talking on your phone. Using the handset speakerphone is called “hands-free conversation”. This feature allows you to easily communicate while performing other tasks, such as cooking. • Refer to page 15 hands-free conversation.
  • Page 20 The last three phone numbers dialed can be quickly redialed. Redialing from Standby Mode 1) Press redial/p. The phone number that was last dialed appears on the display. 2) Press redial/p again. Each press of redial/p will display one of the last three numbers dialed. 3) Press talk/flash or spkr.

  • Page 21: Ringer Mute (Temporarily)

    1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press menu/mute. 2) Press + or - to move the pointer to “ • If you select “Ringer Off”, 3) Press select/ch. “ ” appears on the display 4) Press + or - to move the pointer through the ringer settings when you make or (Ringer Off, Ringer Low, or Ringer High).
  • Page 22 2) Press + or - to move the pointer to “ then press select/ch. You can choose from 6 ringers or 4 melodies: - Ringers [Flicker, Clatter, Leap Frog, Ping Ball, Reminder, Soft Alert] - Melodies [Beethoven9, For Elise (Elise), Merry Christmas (Merry-Xmas), Home Sweet Home (Hm Swt Hm)] 3) Press + or - to move the pointer.

  • Page 23: With The Handset

    You can select different volume levels for the handset earpiece and the handset speaker (Volume Low, Volume Medium, Volume High, and Volume Maximum). The volume can only be adjusted during a call. Press + or - to select the volume settings. When you hang up, the phone keeps the last volume setting selected.
  • Page 24 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 during the call. For example, entering your bank account number after you have called your bank. Initially make your call with the pulse dialing mode.
  • Page 25 To locate the handset, press find handset on the base when the base is in the standby mode. The handset beeps for 60 seconds, • If the handset battery is and “ completely drained, the Paging is canceled when pressing any key on the handset or handset will not beep when paging.
  • Page 26 • If you transfer a call and it is not picked up after 5 minutes, the call will be disconnected. The handset returns to the standby mode. • Returning the handset to the base will not cancel the transfer. • When the handset is Off the base, and if you place the handset On the base while the transfer tone sounds, you can receive a transferred call by picking up the handset (When the AutoTalk is On).
  • Page 27 If you have Call Waiting service and a call waiting tone sounds while you are on a call, press talk/flash (or flash on the base) to accept You must subscribe the waiting call. There is a short pause, then you will hear the new through your local caller.
  • Page 28 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 alphabetical order. You have a total of 100 locations that can be used for the phonebook (including the Speed dials) and Caller ID messages.
  • Page 29 2) Press select/ch, “ 3) Store the name (up to 16 characters) by using the number keypad. • When the memory is • See the “Steps for entering names and special characters” (see page 29). full, you will hear a •...
  • Page 30 Refer to the letters on the number keys to select the desired characters. With each press of a number key (0-9), the displayed character appears in the following order: Upper case letters first, lower case letters next and finally the number corresponding to the key. Number of times key is pressed If you make a mistake while entering a name /RocketDial/...
  • Page 31 For example, to enter Uniden: 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press The handset displays the number of phonebook locations you have stored, and how to search and store the phonebook locations. 2) Press select/ch, “ 3) Press 8 twice.

  • Page 32: Alphabetical Order

    “Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters” on page 29). For example, to search for “Uniden”, press 8 two times. Press - or + until the name is displayed. If you press + while the first name in “U” is displayed, a name starting with “T”...

  • Page 33: From Standby Mode

    From Standby Mode 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press 2) Press + or - to view the phonebook locations (see “Viewing the Phonebook” on page 31). 3) Press talk/flash or spkr. The displayed number is dialed. 4) To hang up press end.
  • Page 34 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press /RocketDial/ . 2) Press + or -, or the number keypad to view the phonebook locations (see “Viewing the Phonebook” on page 31). a. Editing the Stored Data 1) When the phonebook location to be edited appears, press select/ch.

  • Page 35: Storing The Rocketdial

    You can store a number you dial often in the RocketDial. The rocket dialing allows you to dial a number with one key press. • Memory location for the RocketDial is Storing the RocketDial independent from the memory location for 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, the phonebook.
  • Page 36 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 37: Storing Phone Numbers

    You can store 10 phone numbers in the base, and make calls with memory dialing from the base. • If you have not pressed Storing Phone Numbers any key for 30 seconds, 1) Press memory in the standby mode. the phone returns to the 2) Enter the number you wish to store.
  • Page 38 You must subscribe to Caller ID service to use this feature. When the telephone rings, the Caller ID feature allows you to view the caller’s name and phone number on the display before you answer the phone. Additionally, you can dial the displayed number and store the information for memory dialing.
  • Page 39 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 Speed Dials) in total. You can view the Caller ID list during a call or when the phone is in the standby The number of calls from mode.

  • Page 40: Deleting A Caller Id Message

    Deleting a Caller ID message 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, and while the incoming Caller ID information is displayed, press xfer/del. “ ” appears. 2) Press + or - to choose “ ” or “ 3) Press select/ch or xfer/del. When the pointer is at “...

  • Page 41: Calling A Party From The Caller Id List

    Calling a party from the Caller ID list From Standby mode • You cannot make a call 1) Press call id/ . The summary screen appears. The screen shows from the Caller ID list if the number of new messages and the total number of messages. your phone is connected to a private branch 2) Use the number keypad (2-9 and 0), +, or - to view the Caller ID message list.
  • Page 42 3) Press select/ch. You will hear a confirmation tone. • You cannot store a Caller ID message in the phonebook if a phone number does not appear in the message. • You cannot set the distinctive ring or speed dial in this step. If you would like to set these options, edit the stored data.
  • Page 43 Your phone supports up to 2 handsets (the original handset and the second handset). You can now place a fully featured cordless handset anywhere AC power is available to connect the handset charger. Additionally, you can transfer an outside call to another handset. The original handset and the second handset are identical in appearance.
  • Page 44 You can transfer an outside call to the additional handset, or receive a transferred call from the additional handset. • If you transfer a call and it is not picked up after 5 minutes, the call will be disconnected. • For information on transferring a call between the original handset and base, see “Transferring a Call”...

  • Page 45: Dialing Mode

    Setting up Charging • Charge the second handset for 15-20 hours before using. • When you charge the second handset, the display shows the name of the handset, HS2. Dialing mode Dialing mode is a universal setting. When the mode is changed on the original handset, the setting for the second handset is changed as well.

  • Page 46: Operation

    Operation Making and receiving calls • If you press talk/flash or spkr on the handset while the other handset is in use, you will hear a beep and “ standby mode. • If you charge the second handset and pick it up at the same time when you pick the original handset from the base, the call will be transferred to the second handset.
  • Page 47 The digital security code is an identification code used to connect the handset and the base unit. Normally, setting the code is not necessary. The first time you charge your handset, the security code is automatically set. (See “About the digital security code”, You will need to re- page 8.) In the rare situation that you suspect another cordless telephone is using the register the additional...
  • Page 48 To re m ove t h e b e l t c l i p Pull both sides of the beltclip to release the tabs from the holes. Your phone may be used with an optional headset, the Uniden HS910. To use this feature, insert the headset plug into the headset jack.
  • Page 49 Please contact your place of purchase or the Uniden Parts Department for a replacement battery. (See page 9) Warning 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.
  • Page 50 A replacement Uniden adapter and battery may be purchase Uniden accessories at your local Uniden dealer or by contacting the Uniden Parts Department (800) 554-3988. Hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday.
  • Page 51 If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. Symptom The status LED won’t illuminate when the handset is placed in the base. The audio sounds weak and/or scratchy. Can’t make or receive calls. The handset doesn’t ring or receive a page.

  • Page 52: Important Safety Instructions

    The FCC Wants You To Know Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Uniden, or operation of this product in any way other than as detailed by the owner’s manual, could void your authority to operate this product.

  • Page 53: Installation Considerations

    Uniden service center for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty, (E) used in any conjunction with equipment or parts or as part of any system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the owner’s manual for this product.

  • Page 54: Terminal Equipment

    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 55 0 - 9 3-way conferencing ...24 10 ring options ...20 Area Code ...16 AutoTalk...15 Base speaker volume ...20 Battery pack Preparing and charging ...11 Replacement and handling ...48 Beltclip ...47 Caller ID ...37 Caller ID service ...37 Calling ...40 Call Waiting...15, 41 Deleting...39 Setting ...15 Storing ...40...

  • Page 56: At Uniden, We'll Take Care Of You

    If you need any assistance with this product, please call our Customer Hotline at PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE. Our Uniden representatives will be happy to help you with any matters regarding the operation of this unit, available accessories, or any other related matters.

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