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Uniden DCT736 Series Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Welcome..5 Accessibility... 5 Terminology.used.in.this.Manual... 5 Product.Overview... 6 Parts.of.the.Handset... 7 Parts.of.the.Base... 8 Handset.Icons... 9 Using.the.Interface... 10 Using.the.Four-way.Function.Key..10 Using.the.Handset.Menus... 10 Entering.Text.from.Your.Handset... 11 Installing.the.Phone... 12 Choosing.the.Best.Location..1 Installing.the.Rechargeable.Battery..13 Connecting.the.Base.. and.Charging.the.Handset... 14 Connecting.to.the.Phone.Line... 15 Testing.the.Connection.
  • Page 3 Copying.Phonebook.Entries.. to.Another.Handset..5 Customizing.Your.Phone... 26 Changing.the.Handset.Banner... 6 Selecting.Ring.Tones.(Handset.Only)... 7 Activating.AutoTalk.(Handset.only)... 8 Activating.Any.Key.Answer.(Handset.only)..8 Using.Your.Phone..29 Making.a.Call.from.the.Phonebook..30 Chain.Dialing.from.the.Phonebook... 30 Making.a.Call.with.Speed.Dial... 30 Switching.to.the.Handset.. Speakerphone.During.a.Call... 30 Using.Caller.ID,.Call.Waiting..30 Using.the.Caller.ID.List... 31 Making.a.Call.from.a.Caller.ID.Record... 31 Deleting.Caller.ID.Numbers...
  • Page 4 Troubleshooting... 43 Resetting.the.Handset... 43 Resetting.the.Handset.without.the.Base..44 Changing.the.Digital.Security.Code..44 Traveling.Out.of.Range..44 Common.Issues..45 Liquid.Damage..47 Rechargeable.Nickel-Metal-Hydride.. Battery.Warning... 48 The.FCC.Wants.You.To.Know... 50 I.C..Notice... 51 One.Year.Limited.Warranty..52 Specifications... 54...

  • Page 5: Welcome

    Thank.you.for.purchasing.a.Uniden.Multi-Handset.phone. Note:.Illustrations.in.this.manual.are.used.for.explanation.purposes..Some.illustrations.in.this.manual.may.differ.from. the.actual.unit.. Uniden.is.a.registered.trademark.of.Uniden.America.Corporation..AutoStandby,.DirectLink,.IntegriSound.and.Ran- dom.Code.are.trademarks.of.Uniden.America.. 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.persons.with.dis- abilities,.please.call.the.accessibility.voice/TTY.line:.1-800-874-9314. Our.customer.care.hours.as.well.as.accessibility.information.can.be.found.on.our.website,.www.uniden.com,.under. the.“Accessibility”.link..If.your.call.is.received.outside.of.our.business.hours,.you.can.leave.us.a.message.and.we.will. call.you.back. Terminology.used.in.this.Manual Base The.main.part.of.the.phone.that.connects.to.your.phone.line.and.lets.you.make.and.receive.calls. Caller.ID.is.available.from.your.telephone.provider..With.this.service,.you.can.see.the.name.and. number.of.incoming.callers. CID.Deluxe. Caller.ID.on.Call.Waiting.Deluxe.features.are.offered.by.your.telephone.provider..This.service. or.Call.Wait- gives.you.different.options.when.you.have.a.waiting.call..See.Using Call Waiting and Call Waiting ing.Deluxe Deluxe.on.page.3. CID/CW.or. Caller.ID.on.Call.Waiting.is.available.from.your.telephone.provider..With.this.service,.you.can.see. CIDCW incoming.caller.information.while.on.another.call.

  • Page 6: Product.overview

    A.cradle.that.comes.with.an.accessory.handset.and.charges.the.handset.battery..It.connects.to. Charger power.but.does.not.connect.to.a.phone.line. DirectLink If.you.have.accessory.handsets.on.your.system,.you.can.use.two.handsets.as.-way.radios. Extra.or. This.phone.system.is.expandable.and.will.support.a.total.of.four.handsets.to.one.base..The.extra,. Accessory. or.accessory.handset,.is.a.handset.that.is.compatible.with.this.model. Handset Apply.to.registered.handsets.and.the.base..If.you.change.something.under.the.global.menu,.you. Global.. change.it.for.all.handsets.and.the.base..Only.one.handset.can.change.global.settings.at.a.time,. Settings and.the.phone.must.be.in.standby. Standby The.handset.is.not.in.use..If.it.is.off.the.cradle,.no.line.has.been.activated..No.dial.tone.is.present. Station Any.handset.or.the.base. Talk A.telephone.line.has.been.activated.on.the.handset.or.the.base,.enabling.a.dial.tone. Product.Overview Features: • .4GHz.Digital.Expandable.System • Expands.up.to.4.Handsets • Caller.ID/Call.Waiting.Deluxe • 100.shared.Phonebook.Entries/Caller.ID.Numbers • DirectLink™ • Room/Baby.Monitoring • 0.Ringer.Options.(10.Tones/10.Melodies) • Personalized.Ring.by.Party • 10.Speed.Dial.Locations •...

  • Page 7: Parts.of.the.handset

    1.Handset Antenna 1.Handset Antenna 2.Speakerphone Speaker and Ringer 2.Speakerphone Speaker and Ringer 3.Handset Battery Compartment 3.Handset Battery Compartment 4.New Message LED 4.New Message LED 5.Handset Earpiece 5.Handset Earpiece 6.LCD Display 6.LCD Display 7. [menu/clear] key 7. [menu/clear] key 8. [redial/pause] key 8.

  • Page 8: Parts.of.the.base

    Parts.of.the.Base 28. Registration button...

  • Page 9: Handset.icons

    ICON STATUS Standby/Talk Standby Talk Talk Talk Talk The.Standby.Screen The.Standby.Screen When.the.phone.is.in.standby,.the.handset.display.shows.the.following.items: When.the.phone.is.in.standby,.the.handset.display.shows.the.following.items: DESCRIPTION The.Battery.icon.indicates.the.handset.battery.status:.empty,.low,.. medium,.and.full The.Ringer.Off.icon.indicates.that.the.ringer.is.turned.off. The.Mute.icon.appears.when.you.mute.the.handset. The.Boost.icon.appears.when.Clarity.Boost.is.enabled. The.Speaker.icon.appears.when.the.handset.speakerphone.is.in.use. The.Privacy.icon.appears.when.Privacy.Mode.is.enabled.

  • Page 10: Using.the.interface

    Using.the.Interface Using.the.Four-way.Function.Key Your.handset.has.a.four-way.function.key.that.allows.you.to.move.the. cursor.on.the.display.and.access.the.most.commonly.used.features.at. the.touch.of.a.button..By.moving.this.key.to.the.left,.you.open.the.Phone- book..Move.the.key.to.the.right.to.access.Caller.ID.information..To.use. this.four-way.key,.place.your.thumb.over.the.key.on.the.handset.and. move.to.the.four.positions.to.get.the.feel.of.how.it.moves.and.operates.. Using.the.Handset.Menus To.open.the.menu,.press.[menu/clear]..Select.the.option.you.want.by.pressing.the.four-way.function.key.up.or. down..This.moves.the.cursor;.the.option.currently.selected.has.a.triangle.beside.it..Select.the.option.by.pressing. ..To.exit.the.menu.and.return.to.standby,.press.[ ].on.the.handset.. If.you.do.not.press.a.key.within.30.seconds,.the.phone.times.out.and.exits.the.menu..When.setting.Day.and.Time,. the.time-out.period.is.extended.to.two.minutes..

  • Page 11: Entering.text.from.your.handset

    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..Capital.letters.are.dis- played first, then lower case letters, then the number on the key. If.two.letters.in.a.row.use.the.same.number. key,.enter the first letter, then use the. [#/ ].key.to.move.the.cursor.to.the.next.

  • Page 12: Installing.the.phone

    Installing.the.Phone Choosing.the.Best.Location When.choosing.a.location.for.your.new.phone,.here.are.some.important.guidelines.you.should.consider:. • The.location.should.be.close.to.both.a.phone.jack.and.a.power.outlet.that.is.not.connected.to.a.wall.switch.. • The.base.and.handset.should.be.kept.away.from.sources.of.electrical.noise.such.as.motors,.microwave.ov- ens, and fluorescent lighting. • For.better.reception,.place.the.base.as.high.as.possible.. • The.base.should.be.placed.in.an.open.area.for.optimum.range.and.reception.. • If.your.home.has.specially.wired.alarm.equipment.connected.to.a.phone.line,.be.sure.that.installing.the.sys- tem.does.not.disable.your.alarm.equipment..If.you.have.questions.about.what.will.disable.alarm.equipment,. contact your telephone company or a qualified installer.

  • Page 13: Installing.the.rechargeable.battery

    Use.only.the.Uniden.BT-1004.rechargeable.battery.pack.sup- plied.with.your.cordless.telephone.. Follow.the.steps.below.to.install.a.battery.. Press.in.on.the.handset.battery.case.cover.(use.the. finger indention for a better grip) and slide the cover downward.to.remove.. Place.the.battery.pack.in.the.battery.compartment.with. the.connectors.on.the.battery.and.on.the.compartment. aligned.. Place.the.battery.case.cover.back.on.the.handset.and. slide.it.upwards.until.it.clicks.into.place..

  • Page 14: Connecting.the.base.and.charging.the.handset

    Connect.the.AC.adapter.to.the.DC.IN.9V.jack. Connect.the.AC.adapter.to.a.wall.outlet.that.is.not.controlled.by.a.switch.. Place.the.handset.in.the.base.with.the.LCD.screen.facing.forward.. Make.sure.that.the.charge.LED.illuminates..If.the.LED.does.not.illuminate,.check.to.see.that.the.AC.adapter. is.plugged.in.and.the.handset.makes.good.contact.with.the.base.charging.contacts.. Charge.your.handset.at.least.15-0.hours.before.plugging.into.the.phone.line. Note:.Use.only.the.supplied.AD-800.AC.adapter.with.your.phone.. Do.not.use.any.other.AC.adapter..

  • Page 15: Connecting.to.the.phone.line

    Once.the.handset.battery.pack.is.fully.charged,. connect.the.telephone.line.cord.to.the.TEL.LINE. jack.and.to.a.standard.telephone.wall.outlet.. Testing.the.Connection To.test.your.connection.try.making.a.call..If.your. call connects, the settings are fine. If your call does.not.connect.check.the.following: Check.the.AC.adapter.cord..Make.sure.it.is. securely.connected.to.the.DC.IN.9V.con- nector.and.to.a.standard.AC.power.outlet. Check.to.make.sure.the.battery.is.fully.charged..(If.you.don’t.see.the. “battery.full”.icon,.check.to.make.sure.the.battery.is.properly.connected). Change.“dial.mode”.(instructions.follow). Changing.the.Dial.Mode Your.phone.can.communicate.with.the.telephone.network.in.two.different.ways:. tone.dialing.or.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.Pulse.dialing,.you.will.need.to.change.your.phone’s.dial. mode...If.you.cannot.connect.to.the.telephone.network,.please.follow.the.steps. below.to.modify.your.phone’s.settings: Press.[menu/clear]..Select.the.GLOBAL.SETUP.menu,.and.then.the. DIAL.MODE.submenu. Scroll.[ ].to.select.PULSE..(The.initial.setting.is.TONE). Press. . You hear a confirmation tone. If.you.need.to.change.the.dial.mode.back.to.Tone,.follow.the.same.procedure,.but.select.TONE.in.step.. Base.Shown Base.Shown...

  • Page 16: Basic.setup

    Selecting.a.Language Your.phone.supports.three.languages:.English,.French.and.Spanish.. Once.you.select.a.language,.the.menus.on.the.handset.will.display.in. that.language..The.default.language.is.English.. Press.[menu/clear]..Select.the.HANDSET.SETUP.menu,.and. then.the.LANGUAGE.submenu. Move.the.cursor.to.choose.ENGLISH,.FRANÇAIS.(French),.or. ESPAÑOL.(Spanish). Press . You hear a confirmation tone. Setting.the.Day.and.Time To.change.the.day.and.time.shown.in.the.display,.follow.the.steps.below... Note:.If.you.don’t.press.any.keys.for.two.minutes.when.setting.the.day.and. time,.the.phone.exits.the.menu.. Press.[menu/clear]..Select.the.GLOBAL.SETUP.menu,.then.the. DAY.&.TIME.submenu.option. Move.the.cursor.to.select.the.day.of.the.week,.then.press Move.the.cursor.to.set.the.hour,.then.press Move.the.cursor.to.set.the.minute,.then.press Move.the.cursor.to.choose.AM.or.PM,.then.press . You hear a confirmation tone.

  • Page 17: Activating.caller.id.on.call.waiting.and.call.waiting.deluxe

    Your.phone.supports.Caller.ID.on.Call.Waiting.(CIDCW),.so.you.see.the. name.and.number.of.someone.who.calls.when.you’re.already.on.the.line.. Your.phone.also.supports.Call.Waiting.Deluxe.(CWDX),.which.gives.you.a. choice.of.how.you.want.to.handle.a.waiting.call..You.need.to.subscribe.to. these.features.with.your.phone.company.before.you.can.use.them..To.let. your.phone.support.these.features,.follow.the.steps.below:. See.page.3.for.instructions.on.using.Call.Waiting.Deluxe. Press.[menu/clear]..Select.the.GLOBAL.SETUP.menu,.then.the.CIDCW.submenu. Move.the.cursor.to.select.CW.(Call.Waiting).ON/CWDX.(Call.Waiting.Deluxe).ON,.CW.ON/CWDX.OFF,.or. CW.OFF/CWDX.OFF. Press . You hear a confirmation tone. Activating.Personal.Ring 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.personal.ringer.to.that.number,.the.phone.uses.it. so.you.know.who.is.calling..To.turn.on.personal.ring,.follow.these.steps: Press.[menu/clear]..Select.the.HANDSET.SETUP.menu,.and.then.the.PERSONAL.RING.submenu. Move.the.cursor.to.select.ON.or.OFF. . You will hear a confirmation tone. Press. Activating.the.Key.Touch.Tone Key.Touch.Tone.is.the.tone.your.keypad.makes.when.keys.are.pressed..You.can.turn.this.tone.on.or.off. Press.[menu/clear]..Select.the.HANDSET.SETUP.menu,.then.the.KEY.TOUCH.TONE.submenu. Move.the.cursor.to.select.ON.or.OFF. Press. . You hear a confirmation tone.

  • Page 18: Setting.up.voice.mail

    If.you.subscribe.to.a.voice.mail.service,.you.can.use.your.phone.to.access.your.voice.mailbox..The.new.message. LED flashes whenever you have messages waiting in your voice mailbox. If you have programmed your access number.into.your.phone,.you.can.simply.press. service,.your.voice.mail.provider.provides.you.with.the.access.number.and.the.required.voice.mail.signaling.tone.. Setting.the.Voice.Mail.Signaling.Tone Your telephone service provider should provide you with the specifics of your voice mail service upon your enroll- ment..If.you.are.having.trouble.with.your.message.waiting.indicator.on.your.phone.not.illuminating.when.you.have. waiting messages, you will need to contact your service provider and inquire as to which type of message notification signal--either.Frequency.Shift.Keying.(FSK).or.Stutter.Dial.Tone.(SDT)--their.service.uses.

  • Page 19: Programming.one-Touch.voice.mail.access

    You.can.program.your.voice.mail.access.number.to.the.Voice.Mail.key. get.your.messages.at.the.touch.of.a.button..Your.voice.mail.service.provider.will.supply.you.with.the.access.number.. This.number.may.be.simply.a.phone.number.. To.edit.the.voice.mail.number,.follow.the.steps.below: Press.[menu/clear]. Move.the.cursor.to.HANDSET.SETUP.menu.and.press. Move.the.cursor.to.EDIT.VOICE.MAIL.and.press. Enter.your.personal.access.number.(up.to.0.digits). If.you.need.to.have.the.phone.wait.before.sending.the.next.digits,.press.[redial/pause].to.insert.a.two-second. pause.in.the.dialing.sequence...For.a.longer.pause,.press.[redial/pause].multiple.times..A.P.appears.in.the. display.each.time.you.press.[redial/pause].and.each.pause.counts.as.one.digit. Press. when you are finished. Resetting.the.Voice.Message.Waiting.Indicator When you receive a new voice mail message, the LED on the top of the handset flashes. In the event your message alert.tone.gets.out.of.sync.with.your.phone.company’s.voice.messaging.system,.you.can.reset.back.to.its.original.“no. messages.waiting”.state..To.reset,.press.and.hold.[find hs]..A.beep.sounds.and.the.message.alert.tone.is.reset..

  • Page 20: Adding.extra.handsets

    Your.phone.supports.up.to.four.handsets,.including.any.handsets.supplied.with.your.phone..Accessory.handsets.do. not.need.to.be.connected.to.a.phone.jack..You.can.now.place.a.fully-featured.cordless.handset.anywhere.AC.power. is.available.to.connect.the.handset.charger..The.accessory.handsets.connect.to.the.base.to.make.and.receive.calls. just.like.the.handset.that.came.with.the.main.base..All.the.handsets.ring.when.you.receive.a.call. Compatible.Handsets Your.phone.is.compatible.with.the.following.Uniden..4.GHz.Digital.Accessory.Handsets:.DCX640,.DCX700,. DCX730,.and.DCX750..(Please.visit.our.website.at.www.uniden.com.for.the.most.up-to-date.list.of.compatible.hand- sets.).If.you.purchase.an.accessory.handset,.you.must.register.the.handset.to.the.main.base.before.use..Accessory. handsets.will.not.operate.until.they.are.registered. Charging.the.Accessory.Handset The.handset.is.powered.by.a.rechargeable.battery.pack..The.battery. recharges.automatically.when.the.handset.is.placed.in.the.charger.. Connect.the.AC.adapter.to.the.DC.IN.9V.jack.and.to.a.stan- dard.10V.AC.wall.outlet..Use.only.AC.adapter.Model.Num- ber.AD-0005. Set.the.charger.on.a.desk.or.tabletop,.then.place.the.handset. in.the.charger.with.the.keypad.facing.forward. Make.sure.that.the.charge.LED.illuminates..If.the.LED.does. not.illuminate,.check.that.the.AC.adapter.is.plugged.in.and.the. handset.makes.good.contact.with.the.base.charging.contacts. Charge.the.handset.battery.pack.for.at.least.15-0.hours.be- fore using your new cordless telephone for the first time.

  • Page 21: Registering.accessory.handsets

    If.you.purchase.an.accessory.handset,.you.need.to.register.the.handset.before.use..Only.one.handset.can.be.reg- istered.at.a.time..Handsets.supplied.with.the.phone.are.registered.to.the.base.by.the.factory..When.charged,.pre- registered.handsets.display.a.handset.ID.number..Handsets.that.have.not.been.registered.display.MODELS.VARY!. CHARGE.HANDSET.ON.THE.BASE.FOR.REGISTRATION.OR.REFER.TO.OWNER’S.MANUAL. (If.an.accessory. handset.has.ever.been.registered.to.a.base,.you.must.reset.the.handset.before.you.can.register.it.to.a.new.base.. See.Resetting.Handsets.on.page..) When.you.register.an.extra.handset.to.the.base,.the.handset.ID.will.be.assigned. Registering.DCX730.and.DCX750.Handsets Before.registering.the.DCX730.and.DCX750.accessory.or.extra.handset,.the.battery.pack.MUST.be.charged. for.15-0.hours. Place.the.extra.handset.in.the.main.base.unit.to.begin.registration. While.the.handset.is.registering,.HANDSET.REGISTERING .appears.on.the.LCD.display..When.REGISTRA- TION.COMPLETE appears,.the.handset.has.been.registered.to.the.base..If.REGISTRATION.FAILED.ap- pears,.please.try.these.steps.again. Registering.DCX640.and.DCX700.Handsets. Press.and.hold.the.registration.button.on.the.bottom.of.the.base. On.the.handset,.press.and.hold.[#] until.you.hear.a.beep. While.the.handset.is.registering,.HANDSET.REGISTERING.appears.on.the.LCD.display..When.REGISTRA- TION.COMPLETE appears,.the.handset.has.been.registered.to.the.base..If.REGISTRATION.FAILED.ap- pears,.please.try.these.steps.again.

  • Page 22: Resetting.handsets

    Resetting.Handsets If.you.want.to.register.a.handset.to.a.different.base.or.replace.a.handset.with.an- other one, you must first clear the registration information from the base and the handset.. Press.and.hold.[ ] and.[#/ ] on.the.handset.for.at.least.5.seconds.until.the. SYSTEM.RESET.menu.appears..Select.the.DEREGISTER.HS.submenu.. WHICH.HANDSET?.appears. Move.the.cursor.to.select.the.handset.ID.to.be.de-registered.from.the.list,.and.then.press. DEREGISTER.HS.appears.. The phone asks you to confirm the deregistration. Move the cursor to select YES, then press confirmation tone sounds.
  • Page 23 Enter.the.name.for.this.entry.(STORE/EDIT.NAME)..Use.the. keypad.to.enter.a.name.for.this.entry;.the.name.can.contain.up.to.16. characters..(See.page.11.for.entering.text.instructions.).If.you.do.not.want. to.enter.a.name.for.this.entry,.your.phone.stores.this.entry.as.<No.Name>.. Press. when you are finished. Enter.the.number.for.this.entry.(STORE/EDIT.NO.)..Once.you.have.stored. a.name,.STORE/EDIT.NO..appears..Use.the.number.keypad.to.enter.the.phone.number;.the.phone.number. can.contain.up.to.0.digits..If.you.need.the.phone.to.pause.between.digits.when.it’s.dialing.(for.example,.to. enter.an.extension.or.an.access.code),.press.[redial/pause] to.insert.a.two-second.pause..A.P.appears.on. the.display..You.can.also.use.more.than.one.pause.together.if.two.seconds.is.not.long.enough..Each.pause. counts.as.one.digit.. Assign.a.personal.ring.tone.for.this.entry.(PERSONAL.RING)..You.can.attach.a.personalized.ring.tone.to. each.phonebook.entry;.the.phone.uses.this.ring.tone.when.this.person.calls..See.page.7.for.a.selection.list. Move.the.cursor.to.select.one.of.the.0.different.ring.tone.options..As.you.select.each.ring.tone,.a.sample.of. that.tone.sounds..When.you.hear.the.ring.tone.you.want.to.use,. press. If.you.do.not.want.to.use.a.personal.ring.tone.for.this.phonebook. entry,..select.the.NO.SELECTN.option,.and.the.phone.uses.your. standard.ring.tone.setting.. Your.phone.handset.has.10.speed.dial.numbers,.[0].to.[9]..Move. the.cursor.to.select.the.speed.dial.number.you.want.to.assign.to. this.phonebook.entry,.and.press. NO.SELECTN.if.you.do.not.want.to.assign.this.entry.to.a.speed.dial. number. A tone sounds confirming that the new phonebook entry has been stored, and.DONE! appears.the.display.

  • Page 24: Finding.a.phonebook.entry

    Press.[ ].to.open.the.phonebook.Then,.select.DIAL/EDIT..Phonebook.entries.are.stored.in.alphabetical.order..To. scroll.through.the.phonebook.from.A.to.Z,.press.[ You.can.also.use.the.letters.on.the.number.keys.to.jump.to.a.name.that.starts.with.that.letter..Press.a.number.key. ([2].to.[9].and.[0]) once for the first letter, twice for the second letter, and so on. The phonebook jumps to the first entry.that.begins.with.the.letter.you.entered;.you.can.then.use.[ search.for.an.entry.beginning.with.the.letter.M,.press.[6] once..To.close.the.phonebook,.press.[ ]..If.you.are.looking. up.a.phonebook.entry.during.a.call,.press.[ Editing.an.Existing.Phonebook.Entry With.the.phone.in.standby,.press.[ Select.DIAL/EDIT. Use.[ ].or.[ ].to.scroll.through.the.phonebook.entries..When.you.come.to.the.entry.you. want.to.edit,.press Follow.the.steps.for.Creating a Phonebook Entry.on.page...If.you.do.not.wish.to.change.the.information.at. any.step,.simply.press Storing.Caller.ID.or.Redial.Numbers.in.the.Phonebook You.can.store.Caller.ID.records.or.redial.numbers.in.the.phonebook.so.you.can.use.them.later..

  • Page 25: Deleting.phonebook.entries

    To.erase.individual.phonebook.entries.or.erase.all.the.phonebook.entries.at.once.follow.the.steps.below.. When.the.phone.is.in.standby,.press.[ To.delete.a.single.phonebook.entry,.move.the.cursor.to.select.DIAL/EDIT,.then.press. Use.[ ].or.[ ].to.select.the.desired.phonebook.entry,.then.press.[menu/clear].. DELETE.MEMORY?.appears.in.the.display..Select.YES,.then.press sounds,.and.DELETED!.appears.in.the.display.. Deleting.All.the.Phonebook.Entries.at.Once When.the.phone.is.in.standby,.press.[ Move.the.cursor.to.select.DELETE.ALL,.and.press. DELETE.ALL?.appears.in.the.display.. Select.YES,.then.press and.DELETED!.appears.in.the.display.. Copying.Phonebook.Entries.to.Another.Handset If.you.have.more.than.one.handset,.you.can.transfer.stored.phonebook.entries.from.one.handset.to.another.without. having.to.re-enter.names.and.numbers..You.can.transfer.one.phonebook.entry.at.a.time.or.all.phonebook.entries.at. once. When.the.phone.is.in.standby,.press.[ Move.the.cursor.to.select.COPY,.and.then.press. Move.the.cursor.to.select.the.handset.to.which.you.want.to.transfer. the.phonebook.entries,.then.press. Move.the.cursor.to.select.ONE.MEMORY.or.ALL.MEMORY,.then. press If.you.select.ALL.MEMORY,.ARE.YOU.SURE?.appears..Move.the. cursor.to.select.YES,.then.press. want.to.transfer.and.then.press . A confirmation tone sounds, ..If.you.select.ONE.MEMORY,.select.the.phonebook.entry.you. . A confirmation tone...

  • Page 26: Customizing.your.phone

    The.phonebook.entries.will.be.transferred.to.the.designated.station..During.the.copy.process,.the.receiving. handset.shows.RECEIVING.and.the.Banner.name.of.the.sending.handset. When.the.transfer.is.completed,.DONE!.appears.on.the.handset.. Notes:. • If.your.phonebook.contains.100.entries,.you.cannot.store.any.new.phonebook.entries..A.beep.sounds,.and. MEMORY.FULL.appears.on.the.display. • If.the.selected.handset.is.out.of.range.or.data.transfer.is.canceled,.UNAVAILABLE.appears.in.the.display.. Phonebook.listings.are.not.transferred. Customizing.Your.Phone Changing.the.Handset.Banner Each.handset.displays.the.banner.name.once.it.is.registered.to.the.base.. The.default.banner.is.HANDSET.#1,.HANDSET.#,.etc..You.can.change. the.name.your.phone.displays.by.changing.the.banner.display..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.Di- rectLink..The.banner.lets.you.customize.the.name.your.handset.displays.. The.name.is.displayed.on.the.LCD.screen.during.Standby,.Intercom,.In- tercom.Hold,.Room/Baby.Monitor,.and.Copy.Phonebook.operations..The. banner.name.is.displayed.on.the.receiving.handset.as.well. Press.[menu/clear].. Select.the.HANDSET.SETUP.menu,.then.the.BANNER.submenu. Use.the..keypad. to.enter.or.edit.the.banner.name..(See.page.11.for.detailed.instructions.on.entering.text.). Press. . A confirmation tone sounds.

  • Page 27: Selecting.ring.tones.(Handset.only)

    You.may.choose.from.10.melodies.or.10.tones.for.your.phone’s.primary.ring.tone..Each.station.can.use.a.different. ring.tone.or.melody...The.available.ring.tones.are.listed.below: Melodies Beethoven’s.Symphony.#9.[Beethoven9] For.Elise.[Elise] We.Wish.You.A.Merry.Christmas.[Merry-.Xmas] Home.Sweet.Home.[Hm.Swt.Hm] Lorri.Song.#6.[Lorri.Song] When.Irish.Eyes.Are.Smiling.[Irish.Eyes] Aura.Lee.[Aura.Lee] Let.Me.Call.You.Sweet.Heart.[Sweetheart] Star.Spangled.Banner.[Star.Spngl] Old.MacDonald.[Old.MacDld] Press.[menu/clear]. Select.the.HANDSET.SETUP.menu,.and.then. the.RINGER.TONES.submenu. Move.the.cursor.to.a.ring.tone..As.each.ring.tone.is.selected,.you. will.hear.a.sample.of.the.ring.tone. When.you.hear.the.tone.you.want.to.use,.press. will hear a confirmation tone. Ringers Flicker Clatter Soft.Alert Wake.Up Light.Bug Beep.Boop Tone.Board Chip.Chop Party.Clap Reminder ..You.

  • Page 28: Activating.autotalk.(Handset.only)

    AutoTalk.allows.you.to.answer.the.phone.simply.by.removing.the.handset. from.the.cradle..You.do.not.have.to.press.any.buttons.to.answer.the.call. Press.[menu/clear].. Select.the.HANDSET.SETUP.menu,.then.the.AUTO.TALK.sub- menu. Select.ON.or.OFF,.and.press. tion.tone. Activating.Any.Key.Answer.(Handset.only) Any.Key.Answer.allows.you.to.answer.the.phone.by.pressing.any.key.in. the.twelve-key.pad.. Press.[menu/clear].. Select.the.HANDSET.SETUP.menu,.and.then.the.ANY.KEY. ANSWER.submenu. Select.ON.or.OFF,.then.press tion.tone. . You hear a confirma- . You hear a confirma-...

  • Page 29: Using.your.phone

    Remove.the.handset.from.the.charging. cradle. Press.[ /flash]. Listen.for.the.dial.tone. Dial.the.number. Making.a.Call Remove.the.handset.from.the.charging. cradle. Dial.the.number. Press.[ /flash]. Pick.up.the.handset..If.AutoTalk.is.on,.the. phone.answers.when.you.remove.the. handset.from.the.charging.cradle. Answering.. Press.[ /flash]. If.Any.Key.Answer.is.on,. a.Call you.can.also.press.any.number.keypad. Press.[ ].or.return.the.handset.to.the.cradle Hanging.Up From.a.cordless. handset From.a.handset. speaker.phone Remove.the.handset.from.the.charging. cradle. Press.[ Listen.for.the.dial.tone. Dial.the.number Remove.the.handset.from.the.charging. cradle. Dial.the.number. Press.[ ]. Pick.up.the.handset..If.AutoTalk.is.on,.the. phone.answers.when.you.remove.the. handset.from.the.charging.cradle.

  • Page 30: Making.a.call.from.the.phonebook

    When.the.phone.is.in.standby,.press.[ Move.the.cursor.to.select.DIAL/EDIT,.and.then.press Find.the.phonebook.entry.you.want.to.call.(see.Finding a Phonebook Entry.on.page.4). Press.[ /flash].or.[ ].on.the.handset.to.dial.the.number. Note:.You.can.also.press.[ /flash].before.you.open.the.phonebook..When.you.come.to.the.phone.number. you.want.to.dial,.press. Chain.Dialing.from.the.Phonebook You.can.use.the.phonebook.entries.to.store.a.group.of.numbers.(up.to.0.digits).that.you.may.need.to.enter.once. your.call.connects..Once.the.call.has.connected.you.will.then.do.the.following... Press.[ Use.[ ].and.[ ].to.select.the.phonebook.entry.you.want.to.dial. Press. Making.a.Call.with.Speed.Dial When.the.phone.is.in.standby,.press.and.hold.the.number.key.([0].-.[9]).until.the.assigned.phonebook.entry. appears.in.the.display. Press.[ /flash].or.[ ].on.the.handset.to.dial.the.number. Switching.to.the.Handset.Speakerphone.During.a.Call To.switch.a.normal.call.to.the.speakerphone,.press.[ ].on.the.handset..To.switch.from.a.speaker.phone.call.to.a. normal.call,.press.[ ]. Using.Caller.ID,.Call.Waiting If.you.subscribe.to.Caller.ID.from.your.phone.company,.your.phone.shows.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.shows.you. the.name.and.the.number.of.any.call.that.comes.in.while.you’re.on.the.line. ] to.open.the.phonebook.

  • Page 31: Using.the.caller.id.list

    Using.the.Caller.ID.List.. You.can.store.up.to.100.Caller.ID.numbers.in.each.handset..Your.phone.shares.memory.between.your.Phonebook. and.Caller.ID.entries..Once.you.reach.your.maximum.phonebook.entries.of.100,.Caller.ID.information.will.not.be. stored.(but.it.will.still.display.when.the.call.comes.in).. To.open.the.Caller.ID.list,.press.[ stored.Caller.ID.records..Use.[ caller.ID.name.that.starts.with.that.letter.. Making.a.Call.from.a.Caller.ID.Record When.the.phone.is.in.standby,.press.[ Use.[ ].or.[ ] to find the Caller ID record you want to dial. To.add.(or.delete).a.“1”.at.the.beginning.of.the.displayed.phone.number,.press.[*/tone/ ]..To.add.(or.remove). the.stored.area.code.to.the.displayed.phone.number,.press.[#/ ].. Press.[ /flash] or.[ ] to.dial.the.number. Note:.You.can.also.press.[ /flash].before.you.open.the.Caller.ID.list..When.you.come.to.the.phone.number. you.want.to.dial,.press. 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. [menu/clear]. When the phone asks you to confirm, select YES. To.delete.all.the.Caller.ID.numbers,.press.[ YES.when.asked.if.you.want.to.DELETE.ALL..

  • Page 32: Using.call.waiting.and.call.waiting.deluxe

    You.must.subscribe.through.your.telephone.service.provider.to.receive.Call.Wait- ing.and.Call.Waiting.deluxe.services. If.you.have.Call.Waiting.service.and.a.second.call.comes.in.when.you.are.on. the.phone,.a.call.waiting.tone.sounds..Press.[ /flash] on.the.handset.to.accept. the.waiting.call..There.is.a.short.pause,.then.you.hear.the.new.caller..To.return.to.the.original.caller,.press.[ /flash] again. If.you.have.Call.Waiting.Deluxe.Service,.your.phone.gives.you.new.options..At.the.touch.of.a.button,.you.can.place. the.caller.on.hold,.send.them.to.your.voice.mail.service,.or.conference.them.into.your.current.call..You.must.sub- scribe.to.both.Call.Waiting.and.Call.Waiting.Deluxe.services.to.use.these.features..Not.all.features.are.available.in.all. areas..Check.with.your.telephone.provider.for.details. When.you.receive.a.Call.Waiting.call,.press.[menu/clear]. Move.the.cursor.to.select.CW.Deluxe,.and.then.press Move.the.cursor.or.use.the.number.keypad.[1].to.[7].to.select.an.option. Ask.to.Hold.—.A.prerecorded.message.states.that.user.will.be.available. shortly,.and.the.call.is.placed.on.hold. Tell.Busy.—.A.prerecorded.message.tells.the.caller.you.are.busy,.. and.the.waiting.call.is.disconnected. Forward.Call.—.The.caller.is.sent.to.your.voice.mail.box,.if.available. Answer/Drop.1.— Disconnects the first call, and connects to the new caller. Conference.— Starts a conference call with your first and second callers. Drop.First/Drop.Last.—.During.a.conference.call,.allows.you.to.choose..

  • Page 33: Adjusting.the.ringer.and.handset.earpiece.volume

    You.can.quickly.redial.the.last.3.numbers.dialed.on.each.handset.. With.the.phone.in.standby,.press.[redial/pause].to.open.the.redial.list. Use.[ ].or.[ ].to.scroll.through.the.redial.list. When you find the number you want to dial, press [ /flash].or.[ ].to.dial.the.number.. Press.[ /flash].or.[ ]. Press.[redial/pause].The.last.number.dialed.will.be.displayed. Deleting.a.Redial.Record If.you.want.to.delete.a.phone.number.from.the.redial.list,.follow.the.steps.below: With.the.phone.in.standby,.press.[redial/pause]. Use.[ ].or.[ ].to.scroll.through.the.redial.list. When you find the redial number you want to delete, press [menu/clear]. Select.YES,.and.press.

  • Page 34: Adjusting.the.handset.volume

    Earpiece:.You.can.choose.from.six.volume.levels.for.the.earpiece..To.adjust.the.earpiece.volume.while.on.a.call,. press.[ ].to.make.it.louder.or.[ Speaker:.You.can.choose.from.six.volume.levels.for.the.handset.speaker..To.adjust.the.speaker.volume.while.on.a. call,.press.[ ].to.make.it.louder.or.[ Adjusting.the.Audio.Tone.and.Clarity.Boost If you aren’t satisfied with the audio quality of your phone, you can adjust the Audio Tone of the earpiece while on a call..Your.phone.gives.you.three.audio.tone.options:.low,.natural,.and.high;.the.default.setting,.Natural.Tone,.is.rec- ommended.for.hearing.aid.users..Audio.tone.adjustments.only.apply.to.the.earpiece,.not.the.speakerphone..To.ad- just.the.audio.tone: With.the.phone.in.talk.mode,.press. When.the.desired.option.appears.on.the.display,.stop. After.two.seconds,.the.displayed.audio.tone.is.set,.and.the.display.returns.to.normal. If.you.encounter.interference.while.using.your.phone,.you.can.manually.improve.the.sound.by.setting.the.Clarity. Boost.to.on..This.works.only.when.the.phone.is.in.use,.so.while.you.are.on.a.call:. Press.[menu/clear]. Move.the.cursor.to.CLARITY.BOOST,.and.then.press. Use.the.same.procedure.to.turn.off.Clarity.Boost..BOOST.OFF.appears.

  • Page 35: Using.hold,.Conference,.And.transfer

    Placing.a.Call.on.Hold During.a.call,.press.[xfer/intercom].on.the.handset.to.place.the.caller.on.hold..If.you.leave.a.caller.on.hold. for.more.than.ten.seconds,.the.display.screen.will.read.LINE.ON HOLD. To.return.to.the.party.on.hold,.press.[ /flash]..The.phone.returns.to.the.holding.party.. Notes: • You.can.only.place.a.caller.on.hold.for.5.minutes..Once.5.minutes.has.passed,.that.party’s.line.is.disconnect- ed.and.the.phone.returns.to.standby. • While.a.call.is.on.hold,.Caller.ID.and.Call.Waiting.can.not.be.used. Conferencing. If.you.have.more.than.one.handset,.up.to.three.people.can.participate.in.a.conference.call..A.three-way.conference. call.consists.of.an.outside.line.and.two.handsets..You.can.easily.join.a.call.already.in.progress.. Press [ /flash] or.[...].on.the.handset.to.join.the.call.. To.hang.up,.return.the.handset.to.the.cradle.or.press.[...] on.the.handset.

  • Page 36: Transferring.a.call

    You.can.transfer.a.call.from.one.station.to.another. During.a.call,.press.[xfer/intercom]. Use.[ ].or.[ ].to.select.the.station.you.want.to.transfer.the.call.to,.then.press. be.automatically.be.placed.on.hold,.and.a.paging.tone.sounds..To.cancel.the.transfer,.press.[ /flash].or.[ When.another.station.accepts.the.transferred.call,.you.will.be.disconnected..if.you.want.to.rejoin.the.call,.. press.[ /flash] or.[ ].again. Answering.a.Transferred.Call. When.a.station.receives.a.call.transfer,.it.sounds.a.paging.tone.and.shows.the.ID.of.the.station.that.is.paging.. To.accept.the.call.transfer:. Press.[ /flash] or.[xfer/intercom].from.the.handset. To.speak.to.the.caller,.press.[ /flash] on.the.receiving.handset. Only the first station to answer the transfer page will be connected to the call. If the transfer page is not picked.up.within.one.minute,.the.operation.will.be.canceled.

  • Page 37: Using.special.features

    Muting.the.Ringer.(One.Call.Only) While.a.handset.is.ringing,.press.[ ].on.the.handset.to.mute.the.ringer.for.this.call..The.phone.rings.again.on.the. next.call. Note: The.handset.must.be.off.the.cradle.to.mute.the.ringer. Muting.the.Handset.Microphone Mute.turns.off.the.microphone.so.the.caller.can’t.hear.you..The.display.shows. .while.the.microphone.is.muted.. While.you.are.on.a.call,.press.[menu/clear]. Move.the.cursor.to.MUTE.and.then.press. while.MUTE.ON.disappears.in.several.seconds.To.cancel.muting,.repeat.the.procedure. Privacy.Mode If.you.don’t.want.other.station.to.interrupt.you.while.on.a.call,.you.can.turn.on.privacy.mode..As.long.as.your.station. is.in.privacy.mode,.other.stations.won’t.be.able.to.join.your.call.or.make.any.calls.of.their.own. While.on.a.call,.press.[menu/clear]. Move.the.cursor.to.PRIVACY.MODE,.and.press. .seconds,.but.P.appears.and.remains.in.the.display.until.the.feature.is.turned.off..Other.handsets.will.not.be. able.to.make.a.call.and.their.display.will.list.UNAVAILABLE.when.they.try.to.join.the.call. To.turn.privacy.off,.repeat.the.procedures.listed.above. .appears.in.the.display.and.remains. ..PRIVACY.MODE.ON.appears.in.the.display.for.

  • Page 38: Seven-Digit.dialing

    If.you.can.make.a.local.call.by.dialing.only.7.digits.instead.of.10,.you.can.program.your.local.area.code.in.your. phone..If.you.get.a.call.from.within.your.area.code,.you.will.only.see.the.7-digit.phone.number..If.you.get.a.call.from. outside.your.area.code,.you.will.see.all.10.digits..To.enter.an.area.code,.follow.the.steps.below: Press.[menu/clear]..Select.the.GLOBAL.SETUP.menu,.and.then.the.AREA.CODE.submenu. Use.the.number.keypad.[0].to.[9].to.enter.a.3-digit.area.code..If.an.area.code.has.already.been.stored,.it.will. appear.in.the.display..Press.[menu/clear].to.delete.the.stored.code,.and.then.enter.a.new.one. Press . A confirmation tone sounds. NOTE:.Do.not.program.an.area.code.if.you.must.dial.all.10.digits.to.make.a.local.call. Using.the.DirectLink.Feature Using.the.DirectLink.feature,.a.pair.of.handsets.can.function.as.two-way.radios..You.can. have.up.to.two.pairs.of.handsets.using.DirectLink.at.a.time..DirectLink.communication.does. not.interfere.with.the.main.base’s.ability.to.make.or.receive.telephone.calls..You.must.set. both.handsets.to.use.DirectLink.communication.to.activate.this.feature..Other.handsets.can. be.used.while.two.handsets.are.in.DirectLink.communication;.however,.the.two.handsets.in. DirectLink.operation.are.not.able.to.make.or.receive.calls.until.DirectLink.communication.is. canceled. Press.[menu/clear] and.move.the.cursor.to.the.DIRECTLINK.MODE.menu. Press. ..The.display.shows.TO.ENTER.DIRECTLINK.MODE. PRESS.SELECT. Press. . A confirmation tone sounds, and DIRECTLINK MODE COMPLETE.appears.in.the.display.

  • Page 39: Making.a.directlink.call

    To.call.another.handset.with.DirectLink.communication,.press.[ /flash]... The.display.shows.TO.DIRECTLINK.A.HANDSET.PRESS.[1-4].. Press.the.number.of.the.handset.you.want.to.call..If.the.handset.is.out.of.range.or.not.using.DirectLink.com- munication,.the.display.shows.UNAVAILABLE..To.answer.a.DirectLink.call,.press.[ /flash] or.if.Any.Key.An- swer.is.on,.press.any.key.of.the.twelve-key.pad. To.exit.the.DirectLink.call,.press.[ ]. Exiting.DirectLink.Operation To.exit.DirectLink.communication.and.return.to.normal.standby,.press.[menu/clear] and.then.press. return.the.handset.to.the.cradle..DIRECT.LINK.MODE.CANCEL.appears.in.the.display. Making.an.Intercom.Page You.can.use.the.intercom.to.talk.to.another.station.without.using.the.phone.line. With.the.phone.in.standby,.press.[xfer/intercom]. Use.[ ].or.[ ].to.select.the.station.you.want.to.talk.with,.then.press. other.stations.will.be.paged. To.cancel.the.intercom.page,.press.[ ]. Notes:.Intercom.paging.will.be.cancelled.if.any.of.the.following.things.occur: • You.receive.an.outside.call.or.an.intercom.page.while.selecting.the.other.handset. • You.do.not.select.a.handset.within.30.seconds. • The.party.does.not.answer.the.page.within.one.minute. • The.party.is.busy. • The.party.is.out.of.range.(UNAVAILABLE.appears.on.the.display). ..If.you.select.ALL,.all.

  • Page 40: Answering.an.intercom.page

    When.the.intercom.page.tone.sounds,.the.display.shows.the.ID.of.the.sta- tion.that.is.paging.. Press.[ /flash] or.[xfer/intercom]. If.AutoTalk.is.on,.the.handset.automat- ically.answers.the.page.when.you.remove.the.handset.from.the.cradle. To.hang.up.an.intercom.page.from.the.handset,.press.[ ]. Room/Baby.Monitor This.feature.allows.you.to.monitor.sounds.in.another.room..Place.a.hand- set.in.the.room.you.wish.to.monitor;.it.will.function.as.a.microphone..An- other.station.can.be.set.to.function.as.a.remote.speaker,.allowing.you.to. monitor.sounds.in.the.room.. Press.[menu/clear] and.enter.the.ROOM.MONITOR.menu..TO. ROOM.MONITOR.appears. Select.the.station.you.want.to.monitor.by. using.[ ].or.[ Press ..ROOM.MONITOR.appears,.and.you.hear. sounds.in.the.room.where.the.station.is.installed. To.turn.off.the.Room.Monitor,.press.[ ] or.return. .the.handset.to.the.cradle. Notes:. • This.feature.only.works.when.both.handsets.are.within. the.range.of.the.base. • If.the.party.is.out.of.range,.UNAVAILABLE.appears.in.the.display,. and.the.operation.is.canceled. • While.a.pair.of.handsets.is.in.Room/Baby.Monitoring,.they.cannot. be.used.to.make.or.receive.calls..Other.handsets.can.still.make. and.receive.calls. Handset #2 Handset #2 at remote location at remote location...

  • Page 41: Tone.dialing.switch.over

    Tone.Dialing.Switch.Over If.your.telephone.company.requires.pulse.dialing,.you.can.temporarily.switch.to.tone.dialing.after.the.call.connects.. This.feature.is.useful.when.you.need.tone.dialing.to.use.automated.menu.systems,.such.as.telephone.bank.tellers,. telephone prescription refills, customer support menus, etc. If your phone is set to pulse dialing, make your call nor- mally..Once.your.call.connects,.press.[*/tone/ ] on.the.handset..Any.digits. you.enter.from.then.on.will.be.sent.as. tone.dialing..When.this.particular.call.ends,.the.phone.automatically.returns.to.pulse.dialing. Maintenance Battery.Replacement.and.Handling With.average.use,.your.phone’s.battery.should.last.approximately.one.year.. To.order.replacement.batteries,.please.contact.Uniden’s.Parts.Department..The. contact.information.is.on.the.back.cover.page. Battery.Contact.Maintenance To.maintain.a.good.charge,.clean.the.charging.contacts.on.the.handset.once. each.month..Dampen.a.cloth.with.plain.water..Gently.rub.the.damp.cloth.over. the.charging.contacts.until.all.visible.dirt.is.removed..Dry.the.contacts.thorough- ly.before.returning.the.handset.to.the.charging.cradle.. Caution:.Do.not.use.paint.thinner,.benzene,.alcohol,.or.any.other.chemical. products..Doing.so.may.discolor.the.surface.of.the.telephone.and.damage.the. finish.

  • Page 42: Low.battery.alert

    To avoid the risk of personal injury or property damage from fire or electrical shock, use only Uniden AD-800 and . AD-0005.AC.adapters.and.Uniden.BT-1004.battery.pack.with.your.phone.. Caution:. • Do.not.remove.the.batteries.from.the.handset.to.charge.them.. • Never throw the battery into a fire, disassemble, or heat them. • Do.not.remove.or.damage.the.battery.casing.. •...

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    The phone will ask you to confirm the deregistration. Move the cursor to YES, and then press You will hear a confirmation tone. the handset will delete its own base information without trying to contact the base..When.the.base.information.is.deleted,.the.handset.displays.MODELS.VARY!.CHARGE.HANDSET.ON. THE.BASE.FOR.REGISTRATION.OR.REFER.TO.OWNER’S.MANUAL. If.the.handset.cannot.contact.the.base,.it.displays.UNAVAILABLE..Make.sure.the.handset.is.in.range.of.the.base. and.the.base.is.connected.to.power. Note:.It.is.also.possible.to.reset.the.handset.back.to.its.original.factory.settings..All.changes.including.phone- book.entries.and.Caller.ID.information.will.be.erased..For.more.information.on.resetting.the.handset.back.to. factory.settings.and.when.you.need.to.do.this,.see.www.uniden.com.or.call.our.Customer.Service.Hotline.(For. contact.information,.see.the.back.page).

  • Page 44: Resetting.the.handset.without.the.base

    If.your.original.base.is.not.available.for.some.reason.(for.example,.it.is. lost.or.somehow.incapacitated),.you.can.still.reset.the.handset.and.use.it. with.another.base.. Press.and.hold.[ ] and.[#/ ] for.at.least.5.seconds.until.the. SYSTEM.RESET.menu.appears.. Move.the.cursor.to.select.the.REPLACING.BASE.submenu,.and. then.press ..REPLACE.BASE.appears. Move.the.cursor.to.select.YES,.and.then.press. letes.its.own.base.information.without.trying.to.contact.the.base..When.the.base.information.is.deleted,.the. handset.displays.MODELS.VARY! CHARGE.HANDSET.ON.THE.BASE.REGISTRATION.OR.REFER.TO. OWNER’S.MANUAL. To.register.the.handset.to.the.new.base,.see.page.1. Changing.the.Digital.Security.Code The digital security code is an identification code used to connect the handset and the base unit. Your unit ships from the.manufacturer.with.a.preset.security.code..Resetting.this.code.is.not.normally.necessary..In.the.rare.situation.that.

  • Page 45: Common.issues

    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.(see.back.cover.for.contact.information). Symptom The.charge.LED.fails.to.light. when.the.handset.is.placed.in. the.cradle. The.audio.sounds.weak. Can’t.make.or.receive.calls. The.handset.doesn’t.ring.or. receive.a.page. Severe.noise.interference. Suggestion • Make.sure.the.AC.adapter.is.plugged.into.the.base.or.the.charger.(if.you. have.more.than.one.handset).and.wall.outlet. • Make.sure.the.handset.is.properly.seated.in.the.cradle. • Make.sure.the.charging.contacts.on.the.handset.are.clean. • Move.the.handset.and/or.base.away.from.metal.objects.or.appliances.and.
  • Page 46 Symptom The.Caller.ID.does.not.dis- play. You.cannot.register.the.hand- set.at.the.base. The.handset.doesn’t.commu- nicate.with.other.handsets. An.extra.handset.can’t.join. the.conversation. The.Room.Monitor.feature. does.not.work. The.Voice.Message.Waiting. LED flashes, but there are no new.messages. Suggestion • The.call.was.placed.through.a.switchboard. • Call.your.telephone.provider.to.verify.your.Caller.ID.service.is.corrent.. There.may.be.a.problem.with.your.Caller.ID.service. • Charge.the.battery.pack.in.the.handset.for.at.least.. 15.to.0.hours. • Change.the.Digital.Security.Code.(see.page.44). • Change.the.Digital.Security.Code.(see.page.44). • Make.sure.you.have.registered.all.handsets. • Make.sure.there.are.not..handsets.already.using.the.conference.feature. • Make.sure.that.another.handset.is.not.in.privacy.mode. • Make.sure.to.place.the.handset(s).within.the.range.of.the.base. •...

  • Page 47: Liquid.damage

    Moisture.and.liquid.can.damage.your.cordless.phone..Follow.the.suggestions.below.if.your.phone.gets.wet:. Exterior If.the.handset.or.base.is.exposed.to.moisture.or.liquid,.but.only.the.exterior.plastic.housing.is.affected,.wipe.off.the. liquid,.and.use.as.normal. Interior If.moisture.or.liquid.has.entered.the.plastic.housing.(i.e..liquid.can.be.heard.in.the.phone.or.liquid.has.entered.the. handset.battery.compartment.or.vent.openings.on.the.base): Handset: Remove.the.battery.cover.and.leave.it.off.for.ventilation.. Disconnect.the.battery.pack..Leave.the.battery.cover.off.and.the.battery.pack.disconnected.for.at.least.3. days.. Once.the.handset.is.completely.dry,.reconnect.the.battery.pack.and.the.battery.cover.. Recharge.the.handset's.battery.pack.for.15.to.0.hours.before.using.. IMPORTANT:.You.must.unplug.the.telephone.line.while.recharging.the.battery.packs.to.avoid.charge.interruption.. Base:. Disconnect.the.AC.adapter.from.the.base,.cutting.off.electrical.power.. Disconnect.the.telephone.cord.from.the.base.. Let.dry.for.at.least.3.days. CAUTION:.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.call.our.Customer.Service.Hotline.(see.back.page).

  • Page 48: Rechargeable.nickel-Metal-Hydride.battery.warning

    Before.you.read.anything.else,.please.observe.the.following: Warning! Uniden America Corporation DOES NOT represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock,.or.damage.to.the.unit,.DO.NOT.expose.this.unit.to.rain.or.moisture.. Rechargeable.Nickel-Metal-Hydride.Battery.Warning • This.equipment.contains.a.rechargeable.Nickel-Metal-Hydride.battery.. • The rechargeable batteries contained in this equipment may explode if disposed of in a fire.

  • Page 49: Important Safety Instructions

    The.cords.on.this.product.and/or.accessories.contain. lead,.a.chemical.known.to.the.State.of.California.to. cause.birth.defects.or.other.reproductive.harm..Wash. hands.after.handling. Important.Safety.Instructions When.using.your.telephone.equipment,.basic.safety.pre- cautions.should.always.be.followed.to.reduce.the.risk.of. fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following:. Do.not.use.this.product.near.water,.for.example,. near.a.bath.tub,.wash.bowl,.kitchen.sink.or.laun- dry.tub,.in.a.wet.basement.or.near.a.swimming. pool.. Avoid.using.a.telephone.(other.than.a.cordless. type).during.an.electrical.storm..There.may.be.a. remote.risk.of.electric.shock.from.lightning.. Do.not.use.the.telephone.to.report.a.gas.leak.in. the.vicinity.of.the.leak.. Use.only.the.power.cord.and.batteries.indicated. in.this.manual..Do.not.dispose.of.batteries.in.a. fire. They may explode. Check with local authori- ties.for.possible.battery.disposal.instructions.. Do.not.disassemble.any.component.of.this.prod- uct..

  • Page 50: The.fcc.wants.you.to.know

    Connection to party line service is sub- ject.to.state.tariffs..Contact.the.state.public.utility.commission,.public.ser- vice.commission.or.corporation.commission.for.information..This.equip- ment.is.hearing.aid.compatible. Should.you.experience.trouble.with.this.equipment,.please.contact.Un- iden.customer.service.at.800-97-103..If.the.equipment.is.causing.harm. to.the.telephone.network,.the.telephone.company.may.request.that.you. disconnect.the.equipment.until.the.problem.is.resolved.. NOTICE:.According.to.telephone.company.reports,.AC.electrical.surges,. typically.resulting.from.lightning.strikes,.are.very.destructive.to.telephone. equipment.connected.to.AC.power.sources..To.minimize.damage.from. these.types.of.surges,.a.surge.arrestor.is.recommended. Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Un- iden,.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. This.device.complies.with.part.15.of.the.FCC.rules..Operation.is.subject. to.the.following.two.conditions:.(1).This.device.may.not.cause.harmful. interference,.and.().This.device.must.accept.any.interference.received,. including.interference.that.may.cause.undesired.operation..Privacy.of. communications.may.not.be.ensured.when.using.this.phone. To.insure.the.safety.of.users,.the.FCC.has.established.criteria.for.the. amount.of.radio.frequency.energy.various.products.may.produce.de- pending.on.their.intended.usage..This.product.has.been.tested.and. found.to.comply.with.the.FCC’s.exposure.criteria..For.body.worn.opera- tion,.the.FCC.RF.exposure.guidelines.were.also.met.when.used.with.the. Uniden.accessories.supplied.or.designed.for.this.product..Use.of.other. accessories.may.not.ensure.compliance.with.FCC.RF.exposure.guide- lines.and.should.be.avoided.

  • Page 51: I.c

    Radio.Interference. Radio.interference.may.occasionally.cause.buzzing.and.humming.in. your.cordless.handset,.or.clicking.noises.in.the.base..This.interference. is.caused.by.external.sources.such.as.TV,.refrigerator,.vacuum.cleaner,. fluorescent lighting, or electrical storm. Your unit is NOT DEFECTIVE. If these.noises.continue.and.are.too.distracting,.please.check.around.your. home.to.see.what.appliances.may.be.causing.the.problem..In.addition,. we.recommend.that.the.base.not.be.plugged.into.a.circuit.that.also.pow- ers.a.major.appliance.because.of.the.potential.for.interference..Be.cer- tain.that.the.antenna.on.the.unit.is.fully.extended.when.needed..In.the. unlikely.event.that.you.consistently.hear.other.voices.or.distracting.trans- missions.on.your.phone,.you.may.be.receiving.radio.signals.from.anoth- er.cordless.telephone.or.other.source.of.interference..If.you.cannot.elimi- nate.this.type.of.interference,.you.need.to.change.to.a.different.channel. Finally,.it.should.be.noted.that.some.cordless.telephones.operate.at.fre- quencies.that.may.cause.interference.to.nearby.TVs.and.VCRs..To.mini- mize.or.prevent.such.interference,.the.base.of.the.cordless.telephone. should.not.be.placed.near.or.on.top.of.a.TV.or.VCR..If.interference.is. experienced,.moving.the.cordless.telephone.farther.away.from.the.TV.or. VCR.will.often.reduce.or.eliminate.the.interference.. Cordless.Telephone.Privacy Cordless.telephones.are.radio.devices..Communications.between.the. handset.and.base.of.your.cordless.telephone.are.accomplished.by. means.of.radio.waves.which.are.broadcast.over.the.open.airways..Be- cause.of.the.inherent.physical.properties.of.radio.waves,.your.communi- cations.can.be.received.by.radio.receiving.devices.other.than.your.own. cordless.telephone.unit..Consequently,.any.communications.using.your. cordless.telephone.may.not.be.private. I.C..Notice Terminal.Equipment NOTICE:.This.equipment.meets.the.applicable.Industry.Canada.Terminal.

  • Page 52: One.year.limited.warranty

    Important:.Evidence.of.original.purchase.is.required.for.warran- ty.service..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..WARRANTY.DURA- TION:.This.warranty.to.the.original.user.shall.terminate.and.be. of.no.further.effect.1.months.after.the.date.of.original.retail. sale..The.warranty.is.invalid.if.the.Product.is.(A).damaged.or. not maintained as reasonable or necessary, (B) modified, al- tered,.or.used.as.part.of.any.conversion.kits,.subassemblies,.or. any configurations not sold by Uniden, (C) improperly installed, (D).serviced.or.repaired.by.someone.other.than.an.authorized. 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.pro- grammed.by.anyone.other.than.as.detailed.by.the.owner’s.man- ual.for.this.product..STATEMENT.OF.REMEDY:.In.the.event. that.the.product.does.not.conform.to.this.warranty.at.any.time. while.this.warranty.is.in.effect,.warrantor.will.either,.at.its.option,. repair.or.replace.the.defective.unit.and.return.it.to.you.without. charge.for.parts,.service,.or.any.other.cost.(except.shipping.and. handling).incurred.by.warrantor.or.its.representatives.in.connec- tion.with.the.performance.of.this.warranty..Warrantor,.at.its.op-...
  • Page 53 Adjusting.Audio.Tone... 34 Answering.a.Call... 9 Any.Key.Answer... 8 AutoTalk..8 Battery.Contact.Maintenance... 41 Battery.Replacement.and.. Handling... 41 Caller.ID.on.Call.Waiting... 17 Call.Waiting.Deluxe... 17 Chain.Dialing... 30 Clarity.Boost... 34 Controls.Part.of.the.Handset... 7 Day.and.Time... 16 Deleting.a.Redial.Record... 33 Deleting.Caller.ID.Numbers..31 Dial.Mode... 15 Digital.Security.Code... 44 DirectLink... 38 Earpiece.Volume... 34 Entering.Text.from.the.Handset...11 Four.Way.Function.Key...

  • Page 54: Specifications

    Speaker.Volume... 34 Speed.Dial... 3 Talk.and.Standby.Times... 4 The.FCC.Wants.You.To.Know... 50 Voice.Mail... 18 Voice.Mail.Programming... 19 Voice.Mail.Tone... 18 Voice.Message.Waiting.. Indicator... 19 Specifications Operating.Temperature AC.Adapter.Part.Number Input.Voltage Output.Voltage Battery.Part.Number Capacity Notes: • Use.only.the.supplied.AD-800.and.AD-0005.AC.adapters. • Do.not.use.any.other.AC.adapter. • Do.not.place.the.power.cord.where.it.creates.a.trip.hazard.or. where it could become chafed and create a fire or electrical hazard.

  • Page 55: At.uniden,.We'll.take.care.of.you

    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. Having.Trouble?. Our.customer.care.specialists.are.here.to.help.you!.Visit.our.website.at. uniden.com. during.regular.business.hours..* Need.A.Part? To.order.additional.handsets,.replacement.batteries,.or.other.accessories,. visit.our.website.at. regular.business.hours..* Help.For.Our. If.you.need.special.assistance.due.to.a.disability,.or.have.questions.on.the. accessibility.features.of.this.product,.please.call. Customers.with. TTY). Special.Needs *.Central.Standard.Time..Detailed.customer.service.hours.are.available.at.www.uniden.com. May be covered under one or more of the following U.S. patents: 4,797,916 5,574,727 5,671,248 5,768,345 5,893,034 5,987,330 6,418,209 6,788,953 6,953,118 or.call.our.Customer.Service.Hotline.at.

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