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Uniden DECT1588 Series Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 UNIDEN CORDLESS TELEPHONES DECT1588 Series...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Welcome ... 5 Accessibility... 5 Installing the Phone ... 6 Choosing.the.Best.Location... 6 Installing.the.Battery... 7 Charging.the.Handset... 8 Connecting.the.Base..9 Connecting.to.the.Phone.Line..10 Testing.the.Connection... 11 Changing.the.dial.mode... 12 Expanding.Your.Phone... 13 Adding.accessory.handsets... 13 Registering.accessory.handsets... 13 Using.Multiple.Bases... 14 Registering.the.handset.to.another.base... 14 Selecting.the.base..15 Getting to Know Your New Phone ...
  • Page 3 Customizing Your Handsets ... 29 Changing.the.Handset.Banner..29 Selecting.a.Ring.Tone... 29 Activating.AutoTalk..30 Activating.Any.Key.Answer... 30 Using Your Phone ... 30 During.a.Power.Failure... 30 Making.and.Receiving.Calls..31 Making.a.Call.from.the.Phonebook..32 Chain.dialing.from.the.phonebook..32 Switching.to.the.Speakerphone.During.a.Call... 32 Using Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial Lists ... 33 Using.the.Caller.ID.List...
  • Page 4 Setting.the.Number.of.Rings..44 Setting.the.Record.Time.(or.Announce.only)... 45 Activating.the.Message.Alert..45 Activating.the.Base.Call.Screen..45 Using the Answering System ... 46 Turning.Your.Answering.System.On.and.Off..46 Remote.Operation.from.the.Handset... 47 Reviewing.Messages... 48 Screening.Calls..49 Turning.Off.the.Message.Alert.Tone..49 Operating.the.Answering.System.. While.You.Are.Away.from.Home..49 Setting.a.security.code.or..

  • Page 5: Welcome

    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. 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. disabilities,.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. May.be.covered.under.one.or.more.of.the.following.U.S..patents: 5,491,745. 5,533,010. 5,574,727. 5,671,248. 5,717,312. 5,732,355. 5,801,466. 5,825,161. 5,864,619. 5,960,358. 5,987,330. 6,044,281. 6,321,068. 6,418,209. 6,618,015. 6,889,184. 6,901,271. 6,907,094. 7,146,160. 7,203,307. 7,206,403. Other.patents.pending. 5,581,598. 5,606,598. 5,650,790. 5,754,407. 5,758,289.

  • Page 6: 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: PLACE YOUR BASE • Microwave ovens • Refrigerators Near an AC outlet and a telephone wall jack. • TVs • TVs • Other electronics • Other electronics In a centrally-located • Direct sunlight •...

  • Page 7: Installing.the.battery

    Installing the Battery Use.only.the.Uniden.BT-1007.or.BT-1015.rechargeable.battery.pack.supplied.with.your.cordless.telephone. Unpack all handsets, battery packs, and battery covers. (If the battery cover is on the handset, press in on the notch and slide the cover off.) Line up the battery pack connector with the jack inside the handset.

  • Page 8: Charging.the.handset

    Charging the Handset Use.only.the.Uniden.PS-0035.AC.adapter.supplied.with.your.cordless.telephone. Connect the AC adapter to the AC IN 8V jack and route the cord through the molded wiring channel. Place the handset in the charging cradle with the display facing forward. What if the charge LED doesn’t light up? Reseat the handset;...

  • Page 9: Connecting.the.base

    Connecting the Base To.avoid.risk.of.fire.and.shock,.only.use.the.Uniden.PS-0008.AC.adapter.with.the.base. Connect the coiled cord to the left side of the phone and the base corded handset. Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack. Route the cord through the molded wiring channel. Connect the AC adapter to a standard 120V AC wall outlet.

  • Page 10: Connecting.to.the.phone.line

    Connecting to the Phone Line Connect the telephone cord to the TEL LINE jack. Connect the telephone cord to a telephone wall jack. Do you have DSL or any high-speed Internet service delivered through your phone line? Try putting a DSL filter between the base and the wall jack.

  • Page 11: Testing Connection

    Testing the Connection Pick.up.the.handset.from.the.cradle.and.press.TALK/FLASH..You.should.hear.a.dial.tone,.and.the.display. should.show.Talk. What.if.I.can’t.hear.a.dial.tone? Check.the.telephone.cord.connection.on.the.base. What.if.the.display.doesn’t.show.Talk?. •. Check.the.battery.pack.connection.in.the.handset. •. Make.sure.the.battery.pack.is.fully.charged.. •. Make.sure.the.AC.adapter. cord.is.securely.connected.to.the.. DC IN 9V jack.and.a.standard.power.outlet. •. Try.resetting.the.handset.(see.page.59). Make.a.quick.test.call,.and.then.press.END.to.hang.up.. What.if.there.is.a.lot.of.static?. Check.the.sources.of.interference.described.in.Choosing.the. Best.Location.(see.page.6):.is.the.base.near.any.of.those? What.if.the.call.doesn’t.go.through? Try.changing.the.dialing.mode.(see.the.next.section). Note:. Make.sure.you.can.get.a.dial.tone.on.any.accessory.handsets.that.were.packaged.with.your.phone..

  • Page 12: Changing.the.dial.mode

    Changing the dial mode Your.phone.can.communicate.with.the.telephone.network.in.two.different.ways:.tone.dialing.or.pulse.dialing..These. days,.most.base.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.don’t.get.a.dial.tone. or.can’t.connect.to.the.telephone.network,.please.follow.the.steps.below.to.modify.your.phone’s.settings: 1).Press.MENU/SELECT.. 2).Select.the.Global Setup.menu,.and.then.the.Dial Mode.submenu. 3).Scroll. .to.highlight.Pulse. 4).Press.MENU/SELECT..You.will.hear.a.confirmation.tone. If.you.ever.need.to.change.the.dial.mode.back.to.tone.dialing,.follow.the.same.procedure,.but.select.Tone.in.step.3. NOW YOU ARE READY TO USE YOUR PHONE!

  • Page 13: Expanding.your.phone

    Expanding Your Phone Adding accessory handsets Your.phone.supports.a.total.of.six.cordless.handsets,.including.any.that.were.supplied.with.your.phone..You.can.now. place.a.fully-featured.cordless.handset.anywhere.AC.power.is.available.to.connect.the.charging.cradle. •.Your.phone.is.compatible.with.the.following.Uniden.DECT.6.0.accessory.handsets:.DCX150,.DCX200,.and. DCX300..(Please.visit.our.website.at.www.uniden.com.for.the.most.up-to-date.list.of.compatible.handsets.) •.If.you.purchase.any.accessory.handsets.separately,.you.must.register.the.handsets.to.the.base.before.you.can. use.them..(Accessory.handsets.that.come.packaged.with.a.base.are.already.registered.to.that.base.) Registering accessory handsets When.charged,.registered.handsets.display.a.handset.ID.number..Handsets.that.have.not.been.registered.display: To.register.an.accessory.handset: 1).Charge.the.handset.completely..(For.the.DCX150.accessory.handset,.see.page.8.for.instructions.on.connecting. the.charging.cradle.and.charging.the.handset..For.a.DCX200.or.DCX300.accessory.handset,.see.the.manual. supplied.with.the.handset.for.instructions.on.connecting.the.charging.cradle.and.charging.the.handset.) 2).With.the.phone.in.standby,.press.MENU/SELECT.on.the.base.. 3).Move.the.cursor.to.select.the.Register Handset.menu,.and.then.press.MENU/SELECT..Handset.Registering.will. appear. 4).On.the.handset,.press.and.hold.#.until.the.handset.beeps.and.displays.Handset.Registering. 5).When.the.handset.has.registered.to.the.base,.the.LCD.will.display.Registration Complete.then.show.the.handset. ID.number.. If.the.display.shows.Registration failed,.repeat.the.process.again. Note:. If.a.handset.has.ever.been.registered.to.a.base,.reset.the.handset.before.you.register.it.to.a.new.base.(see. Resetting.the.Handset.on.page.59)..Or.to.use.multiple.bases,.see.the.next.section. ↔...

  • Page 14: Using.multiple.bases

    Using Multiple Bases The.handsets.supplied.with.your.phone.can.be.registered.to.a.total.of.four.different.bases..Compatible.bases.include. the.DECT1500.series.and.the.WXI2077.series..(See.our.website.or.contact.Customer.Service.for.an.up-to-date.list. of.compatible.models.) Note:. To.confirm.how.many.bases.the.handset.is.registered.to,.open.the.Select Base.submenu.(follow.the.step.1.of. Selecting.the.base.on.page.15)..Press.END.to.close.the.list.and.return.to.standby. Registering the handset to another base To.register.a.handset.to.another.base: 1).Make.sure.the.handset.battery.is.fully.charged. 2).If.the.other.base.has.an.LCD.display: •. With.the.phone.in.standby,.press.MENU/SELECT.on.the.base..Move.the.cursor.to.select.the.Register Handset.menu,.and.then.press.MENU/SELECT..Handset Registering.will.appear. If.the.other.base.does.not.have.an.LCD.display:. •. Disconnect.the.base.AC.adapter..Then.press.and.hold.the.Find Handset.key*.while.you.reconnect.the. adapter..Keep.holding.the.Find Handset.key.until.the.charge.LED.starts.to.blink. *This.key.might.be.labeled.Find.or.Find HS. 3).On.the.handset,.press.MENU/SELECT..Select.the.Register Base.menu..Handset Registering.will.appear.in.the. display..(After.step.2,.you.have.thirty.seconds.to.complete.this.step.3.before.the.system.returns.to.standby.) 4).Wait.approximately.thirty.seconds..Registration complete.will.be.displayed.to.indicate.the.handset.has.been. registered.to.the.base.and.a.handset.ID.will.be.automatically.assigned..The.handset.assigns.its.own.ID.to.this. base,.too..(Since.the.base.ID.is.based.on.the.order.in.which.the.handset.was.registered.to.the.different.bases,.a. base.may.have.different.IDs.on.each.handset.) If.Registration failed.appears.in.the.LCD,.please.try.these.steps.again.

  • Page 15: Selecting.the.base

    Selecting the base After.you.register.your.handset.to.more.than.one.base,.you.can.set.the.handset.to.automatically.search.for.a.new. base.if.the.base.it’s.currently.connected.is.unavailable.or.out.of.range..You.can.also.manually.select.which.base.you. want.the.handset.to.connect.to;.for.example,.if.you.have.one.base.with.an.answering.machine,.you.can.connect.to. that.base.to.check.messages.from.the.handset. 1).With.the.phone.in.standby,.press.MENU/SELECT..Select.the.Handset Setup.menu,.and.then.the.Select Base. submenu. 2).Move.the.cursor.to.select.the.base.you.want.to.connect.to,.or.choose.Auto.to.have.the.handset.automatically. search.for.and.select.base. 3).Press.MENU/SELECT..Searching.will.appear.in.the.display. 4).When.the.base.is.found,.the.handset.will.return.to.standby..If.the.base.is.not.found,.“Searching”.continues. to.appear..You.can.repeat.the.procedure.listed.above.to.return.back.to.the.original.connection.or.to.find.the. different.base. Note:. You.cannot.change.bases.during.a.call..

  • Page 16: Getting To Know Your New Phone

    Getting to Know Your New Phone Features •.1.9GHz.DECT.6.0.expandable.system •.Expands.up.to.6.handsets •.Corded.handset.with.base.keypad •.Cordless.handset.and.charging.cradle. •.70-number.phonebook.with.alphabetical.search •.Personalized.ring.and.display.name.by.party.. (on.handset) •.Transfer.single.listing.or.entire.phonebook •.Caller.ID/Call.Waiting.with.phonebook.match •.Store.30.Caller.ID.numbers •.Speakerphone.on.base.&.handset Answering system features •.Digital.tapeless.recording •.Up.to.14.minutes.of.recording.time •.Call.screening •.Personal.or.pre-recorded.outgoing.messages •.Bilingual.voice.prompts.. (for.US.models:.English.and.Spanish,.. for.Canadian.models:.English.and.French) •.7.ringer.options.on.handset.(3.tones/4.melodies) •.Last.5.number.redial •.Trilingual.menu.displays.on.handset. (English,.Spanish,.or.French). &.Bilingual.menu.displays.on.base. (for.US.models:.English.and.Spanish,. for.Canadian.models:.English.and.French) •.Call.transfer •.Conferencing •.Intercom •.Day.and.time.announcement •.Remote.message.retrieval •.Toll.saver •.Message.alert •.Records.up.to.59.messages.

  • Page 17: Terminology.used.in.this.manual

    Terminology Used in this Manual Accessory Additional.handsets.that.can.register.to.the.base,.allowing.you.to.add.handsets.without.connecting.another. Handsets phone.line..This.base.supports.a.total.of.six.cordless.handsets;.see.page.13.for.compatible.handsets. Base The.main.part.of.the.phone.that.connects.to.your.phone.line.and.lets.you.make.and.receive.calls. Charging A.cradle.that.comes.with.an.accessory.handset.and.charges.the.handset.battery.pack. cradle It.connects.to.power.but.does.not.connect.to.a.phone.line. Caller.ID.is.available.from.your.telephone.provider.and.is.offered.to.users.on.a.subscription.basis. With.this.service,.you.will.be.able.to.see.the.incoming.caller.information.such.as.name.and.phone.number. Caller.ID.with.Call.Waiting.is.available.by.subscription.from.your.telephone.provider. CID/CW With.this.service,.you.will.be.able.to.view.incoming.caller.information.while.on.a.call.with.another.user. Any.settings.that.apply.to.all.registered.handsets.and.the.base. These.features.are.available.by.selecting.“Global Setup”.or.“Day & Time”.in.the.menu..Only.one.station.can. Global change.global.settings.at.a.time,.and.you.have.to.make.sure.the.phone.is.not.currently.being.used..If.you. Settings have.multiple.bases,.the.different.bases.have.each.global.settings;.select.the.base.before.changing.the.global. setting.(see.Selecting.the.base.on.page.15). The.handset.and.the.base.are.not.in.use..(It.doesn’t.matter.whether.the.handset.is.in.the.cradle:.the.TALK/ Standby FLASH.or. .on.the.handset.or. been.picked.up.from.the.base,.and.there.is.no.dial.tone.) Station Any.registered.handset.or.the.base. Talk A.dial.tone.has.been.enabled,.so.you.can.dial.and.carry.on.a.conversation.with.an.outside.party. Manual Conventions This.manual.uses.several.different.type.styles.to.help.you.distinguish.between.different.parts.of.the.phone: •.Bold italic text.indicates.a.key.or.button.on.the.phone •.Italic.text.indicates.text.on.the.display,.such.as.menu.options,.prompts,.and.confirmation.messages...

  • Page 18: Parts.of.the.handset

    Parts of the Handset new message LED Earpiece Display (LCD) CLEAR/INT'COM key (clear/intercom) key (phonebook/left) TALK/FLASH key key (speaker) /TONE key REDIAL/PAUSE key Microphone key (up) MENU/SELECT key key (caller ID/right) END key key (down) Twelve-key dial pad # key /MUTE key (messages/mute) Charging contacts...

  • Page 19: Parts.of.the.base

    Parts of the Base Corded handset Speaker Coiled handset cord ANSWER ON/OFF key CLEAR key Display (LCD) SELECT CLEAR MENU ON/OFF ANSWER DELETE VOLUME+/- HOLD FIND MUTE INTCOM REDIAL FLASH PAUSE /TONE key FIND/HOLD/INT'COM key (find/hold/intercom) REDIAL/PAUSE key (repeat/left/phonebook) key (up) key and LED (play/stop) key (skip/right/caller ID)

  • Page 20: Using The Interface

    Using the Interface Reading the Display Handset In standby Handset ID and banner Number of new Caller ID calls received Note:.The.handset.does.not.display.the.day.of.the.week. Base In standby Day of the week and time Number of new Caller ID calls received The.ringer off.icon.indicates.that.the.ringer.is.turned.off. The.voice mail.icon.appears.when.you.have.messages.waiting.in.your.voice.mailbox. The.privacy.icon.appears.when.the.Privacy.Mode.is.turned.on.

  • Page 21: Using.the.four-Way.function.key

    Using the Four-way Function Key Your.handset.and.base.have.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. •.Press.the.left.side.of.the.key.to.open.the.phonebook. •.Press.the.right.side.of.the.key.to.open.the.Caller.ID. list.. •.Press.the.top.of.the.key.to.increase.the.ringer.volume. (while.the.phone.is.in.standby).or.speaker.volume. (while.you.are.on.a.call). •.Press.the.bottom.of.the.key.to.decrease.the.ringer. volume.(while.the.phone.is.in.standby).or.speaker. volume.(while.you.are.on.a.call). Using the Menus The.menus.for.the.handset.and.the.base.work.in.the.same.way: •.To.open.the.menu,.press.the.MENU/SELECT.key. •.The.arrow.cursor.on.the.left.side.of.the.line.shows.which.menu.item.is.currently.highlighted..Use. way.function.key.to.move.the.cursor.up.and. •.To.select.the.highlighted.option,.press.MENU/SELECT. •.To.go.back.to.the.previous.screen,.press.left.on.the.four-way.function.key. •.To.exit.the.menu.on.the.handset,.press.END.. •.To.exit.the.menu.on.the.base,.press. •.If.you.don’t.press.any.keys.for.thirty.seconds,.the.phone.will.time.out.and.exit.the.menu..(When.setting.the.day. and.time,.the.time-out.period.is.extended.to.two.minutes.) •.For.Ans..Setup,.Global Setup, Day & Time.and.Register Handset.(base.only).menu.options,.make.sure.the.line.is. not.in.use.and.the.handsets.are.within.range.of.the.base..If.you.have.multiple.bases,.be.sure.to.select.the.correct. base.before.changing.the.menu.options. Increase the volume Open the phonebook Four-way...

  • Page 22: Entering.text.from.your.phone

    Entering Text from Your Phone You.can.use.the.number.keypad.on.your.handset.or.base.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. •.When.[Aa].appears.on.the.display,.capital.letters.are.displayed.first,.then.lower.case.letters,.and.then.the.number. on.the.key. •.When.[aA].appears.on.the.display,.lower.case.letters.are.displayed.first,.then.the.number.on.the.key,.and.then. capital.letters. •.When.you.input.the.first.letter.or.a.letter.after.a.blank.space,.the.default.mode.is.[Aa]..From.the.next.letter,.the. mode.changes.to.[aA].automatically. •.You.can.switch.back.and.forth.the.mode.manually.between.[Aa] and.[aA]..Press. /ToNE;.the.case.(small/capital). of.the.letter.entered.changes.also. If.two.letters.in.a.row.use.the.same.number.key,.enter.the.first.letter,.then.use right on.the.four-way.function.key.to. move.the.cursor.to.the.next.position.to.enter.the.second.letter.. For.example,.to.enter.the.word.“Movies”:. 1).Press.6.once.to.enter.M. 2).Use.right.on.the.four-way.function.key.to.move.the. cursor.to.the.right. 3).Press.6.three.times.to.enter.o. 4).Press.8.three.times.to.enter.v. 5).Press.4.three.times.to.enter.i. 6).Press 3.two.times.to.enter.e. 7).Press.7.four.times.to.enter.s. 8).Press.MENU/SELECT.to.end.your.text.entry. If.you.make.a.mistake.while.entering.a.name,.use.right or. left on.the.four-way.function.key.to.move.the.cursor.to.the. incorrect.character..Press.CLEAr/INT’CoM.on.the.handset.or.CLEAr.on.the.base.to.erase.the.wrong.character,. and.then.enter.the.correct.character..To.delete.all.characters,.press.and.hold.CLEAr/INT’CoM.on.the.handset.or. CLEAr.on.the.base. Number of times key is pressed (when [Aa] appears on the display) 2 ABC 3 DEF...

  • Page 23: Basic Setup

    Basic Setup Selecting a Language Your.handset.supports.three.languages:.English,.French.and.Spanish..And. your.base.supports.two.languages:.English.and.Spanish.for.US.models.or. English.and.French.for.Canadian.models..You.can.set.the.station’s.language. individually..Once.you.select.a.language,.the.menus.on.the.station.will. display.in.that.language..The.default.language.is.English. 1).Press.MENU/SELECT.. 2).On.the.handset,.select.the.Handset Setup.menu,.and.then.the.Handset Language.submenu. On.the.base,.select.the.Base Setup.menu,.and.then.the.Base Language. submenu. 3).On.the.handset,.move.the.cursor.to.choose.English,.Français.(French). or.Español.(Spanish).. On.the.base,.move.the.cursor.to.choose.from.two.languages.. for US models:.Choose.English.or.Español.(Spanish). for Canadian models:.Choose.English.or.Français.(French). 4).Press.MENU/SELECT..You.will.hear.a.confirmation.tone. Setting the Day & Time If.you.do.not.set.the.clock.on.your.answering.system,.your.messages.on.the. answering.system.may.not.have.the.correct.time.and.day.stamp. To.change.the.time.shown.in.the.display,.follow.the.steps.listed.below.. 1).Press.MENU/SELECT. 2).Move.the.cursor.to.Day & Time.and.press.MENU/SELECT.

  • Page 24: Activating.personal.ring.(Handset.only)

    3).Use. .and. .to.select.the.day.of.the.week,.and.press.MENU/SELECT. Note:.The.day.of.the.week.does.not.appear.on.the.handset.display. 4).Use.the.number.keypad.(0.through.9).to.enter.the.hour.and.minutes. 5).Use. .and. .to.select.AM.or.PM,.and.press.MENU/SELECT..You.hear.a.confirmation.tone. Activating Personal Ring (Handset only) You.can.assign.special.ringer.tones.to.anyone.in.your.phonebook..When.your.phone.gets.a.call,.it.looks.up.the. Caller.ID.information.in.your.phonebook..If.you’ve.assigned.a.personal.ringer.to.that.number,.the.phone.uses.it.so. you.know.who.is.calling..To.turn.the.personal.ringing.on.or.off,.follow.these.steps: 1).Press.MENU/SELECT.. 2).Select.the.Handset Setup.menu,.and.then.the.Personal Ring. submenu. 3).Move.the.cursor.to.select.On.or.Off. 4).Press.MENU/SELECT..You.will.hear.a.confirmation.tone. 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. 1).Press.MENU/SELECT.. 2).Select.the.Handset Setup.or.Base.Setup.menu,.and.then.the.Key Touch Tone.submenu. 3).Move.the.cursor.to.select.On.or.Off. 4).Press.MENU/SELECT..You.will.hear.a.confirmation.tone. K e y T o u c h T o n e O f f...

  • Page 25: Setting Up The Phonebook

    Setting Up the Phonebook Each.station.has.its.own.separate.phonebook.that.holds.up.to.seventy.names.and.numbers..When.a.station’s. phonebook.is.full,.the.station.beeps.and.shows.Memory Full.on.the.display..You.cannot.add.any.names.and.numbers. in.that.station’s.phonebook.until.you.delete.some.of.the.existing.ones. You.can.also.use.the.phonebook.entries.to.store.a.group.of.numbers.(up.to.twenty.digits).that.you.may.need.to.enter. once.your.call.connects..This.is.referred.to.as.chain.dialing..(See.Chain.dialing.from.the.phonebook.on.page.32.) Creating Phonebook Entries To.store.names.and.numbers.in.your.phonebook,.please.follow.these.steps: 1).With.the.phone.in.standby,.press. 2).To.create.a.new.phonebook.entry,.press.MENU/SELECT..Select.the.Create New.menu..Edit Name.appears. 3).Enter the name for this entry (Edit Name).. Use.the.keypad.to.enter.a.name.for.this.entry;.the.name.can.contain.up.to.sixteen.characters..(See.Entering. Text.from.Your.Phone.on.page.22.for.instructions.on.entering.text.).If.you.do.not.want.to.enter.a.name.for.this. entry,.your.phone.will.store.this.entry.as.No Name..Press.MENU/SELECT.when.you.are.finished. 4).Enter the number for this entry (Edit Number). Once.you.have.stored.a.name,.Edit Number.appears.next..Use.the.number. keypad.to.enter.the.phone.number;.the.phone.number.can.contain.up.to.

  • Page 26: Finding.a.phonebook.entry

    5).Assign a personal ring tone for this entry (Personal ring) (Handset only). Handsets.can.attach.a.special.ring.tone.to.each.phonebook.entry;.the.phone. will.use.this.ring.tone.when.this.person.calls..Use. of.the.seven.different.ring.tone.options.(see.Selecting.a.Ring.Tone on.page. 29.for.a.complete.list.of.ring.tones)..As.you.scroll.through.the.tones,.you.will. hear.a.sample.of.each.tone.(unless.the.handset.ringer.volume.is.set.to.off).. When.you.hear.the.ring.tone.you.want.to.use,.press.MENU/SELECT..If.you. do.not.want.to.use.a.personal.ring.tone.for.this.phonebook.entry,.choose.No Selection;.the.phone.will.use.your.standard.ring.tone.setting. 6).You.will.hear.a.tone.confirming.that.the.new.entry.has.been.stored,.and.Done!.appears.in.the.display. Finding a Phonebook Entry Press. .to.open.the.phonebook..Phonebook.entries.are.stored.in.alphabetical.order..To.scroll.through.the. phonebook.from.A.to.Z,.press. ..To.scroll.through.the.phonebook.from.Z.to.A.press. You.can.also.use.the.letters.on.the.number.keys.to.jump.to.a.name.that.starts.with.that.letter..For.example,.to.search. for.an.entry.beginning.with.the.letter.M,.press.6.once..The.phonebook.jumps.to.the.first.entry.that.begins.with.the. letter.you.entered;.you.can.then.use. To.close.the.phonebook.and.return.to.standby,.press.END.on.the.handset.or. phonebook.entry.during.a.call.and.want.to.close.the.phonebook,.press. Editing an Existing Phonebook Entry 1).With.the.phone.in.standby,.press.

  • Page 27: Storing Caller Id Or Redial Numbers In The Phonebook

    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..Go.to.the.Caller.ID.or. redial.list.and.select.the.number.you.want.to.store..(If.the.Caller.ID.information.did.not.include.the.number,.then.you. will.not.be.able.to.store.it.) 1).With.the.phone.in.standby,.press. 2).Use. .and. .to.scroll.through.the.Caller.ID.records.or.redial.numbers..When.you.come.to.the.information.you. want.to.store,.press.MENU/SELECT.. Note:..If.you.need.to.add.(or.delete).a.“1”.to.the.beginning.of.the.Caller.ID.phone.number,.press. /ToNE.(see. page.33)..If.you.need.to.add.(or.delete).the.stored.area.code.to.the.Caller.ID.phone.number,.press.#.(see. page.34). 3).Select.Store into PB..Edit Name.appears..If.the.phone.number.is.already.stored.in.memory,.you.will.hear.a. beep,.and.This data is already saved!.appears.in.the.display..The.number.will.not.be.stored. 4).Continue.by.following.the.steps.for.Creating.Phonebook.Entries.on.page.25. Deleting a Single Phonebook Entry 1).With.the.phone.in.standby,.press. 2).Find.the.entry.that.you.want.to.delete.and.press.MENU/SELECT.. 3).Select.Delete..Delete Entry?.appears.in.the.display. 4).Move.the.cursor.to.select.Yes.

  • Page 28: Deleting.all.phonebook.entries

    Deleting all Phonebook Entries 1).With.the.phone.in.standby,.press. 2).Press.MENU/SELECT,.and.then.select.Delete All..Delete All?. appears.in.the.display. 3).Move.the.cursor.to.select.Yes. 4).Press.MENU/SELECT..You.will.hear.a.confirmation.tone,.and.Deleted!. appears.in.the.display. Copying Phonebook Entries to Another Station You.can.transfer.phonebook.entries.from.one.station.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. 1).With.the.phone.in.standby,.press. 2).To.copy.one.entry,.find.the.phonebook.entry.you.want.to.copy..Press.MENU/SELECT,.and.then.select.Copy. To.copy.all.entries,.press.MENU/SELECT,.and.then.select.Copy All. 3).Move.the.cursor.to.select.the.station.which.you.want.to.transfer.the.entries.to.and.then.press.MENU/SELECT. If.you.select.Copy All,.Are you sure?.appears.on.the.display.screen..Move.the.cursor.to.select.Yes,.and.then. press.MENU/SELECT. 4).The.phonebook.entries.will.be.transferred.to.the.designated.station..During.the.copy.process,.the.receiving. station.shows.Receiving.and.the.ID.of.the.sending.station. 5).When.the.transfer.is.completed,.Done!.appears.on.the.station. Notes:.•.The.handsets.must.be.currently.connected.to.the.same.base.(see.page.15). •.If.the.station.you.want.to.transfer.to.already.has.seventy.entries.in.its.phonebook,.you.will.hear.a.beep,.and. Not enough memory in receiving unit.appears.on.the.display.. •.If.the.selected.station.is.out.of.range.or.data.transfer.is.cancelled,.Unavailable.appears.in.the.display..

  • Page 29: Customizing Your Handsets

    Customizing Your Handsets All.of.the.following.options.are.set.separately.for.each.handset,.so.you.can.customize.a.handset.for.each.room.in. your.house. Changing the Handset Banner Each.handset.will.display.a.banner.name.once.it.is.registered.to.the.base..The. default.banner.is.Handset.#1,.Handset.#2,.etc..You.can.change.the.name.your. phone.displays.by.changing.the.banner.display..If.you.have.more.than.one.handset,. the.banner.name.identifies.your.handset. 1).Press.MENU/SELECT.. 2).Select.the.Handset Setup.menu,.and.then.the.Banner.submenu. 3).Use.the.keypad.to.enter.or.edit.the.banner.name..(See.Entering.Text.from.Your.Phone.on.page.22.for.detailed. instructions.on.entering.text.) 4).Press.MENU/SELECT..You.will.hear.a.confirmation.tone. Note:.. When.you.have.multiple.bases.and.even.if.the.handset.ID.is.changed.when.you.switch.to.a.different.base,. the.handset.will.keep.the.banner.name. Selecting a Ring Tone You.may.choose.from.four.melodies.or.three.tones.for.your. phone’s.primary.ring.tone..Each.handset.can.use.a.different. ring.tone.or.melody..The.available.ring.tones.are.as.listed: 1).Press.MENU/SELECT.. 2).Select.the.Handset Setup.menu,.and.then.the.Ringer Tones.submenu. 3).Move.the.cursor.to.select.a.ring.tone..As.each.ring.tone.is.highlighted,.you.will. hear.a.sample.(unless.the.handset.ringer.volume.is.set.to.off). 4).When.you.hear.the.tone.you.want.to.use,.press.MENU/SELECT..You.will.hear.a. confirmation.tone. Fur.Elise.(Elise) We.Wish.You.A.Merry Christmas.(Merry-Xmas) Melodies Aura.Lee.(Aura Lee) Star.Spangled.Banner...

  • Page 30: Activating.autotalk

    Activating AutoTalk AutoTalk.allows.you.to.answer.the.phone.simply.by.picking.up.the.handset.from.the.cradle..You.do.not.have.to.press. a.button.to.answer.the.call. 1).Press.MENU/SELECT.. 2).Select.the.Handset Setup.menu,.and.then.the.AutoTalk.submenu. 3).Move.the.cursor.to.select.On.or.Off. 4).Press.MENU/SELECT..You.will.hear.a.confirmation.tone. Activating Any Key Answer Any.Key.Answer.allows.you.to.answer.the.phone.by.pressing.any.key.on.the.twelve-key.dial.pad.. 1).Press.MENU/SELECT.. 2).Select.the.Handset Setup.menu,.and.then.the.Any Key Answer.submenu. 3).Move.the.cursor.to.select.On.or.Off. 4).Press.MENU/SELECT..You.will.hear.a.confirmation.tone. Using Your Phone During a Power Failure Because.the.phone.is.a.corded/cordless.combination.phone,.it.can.still.perform.several.of.its.functions.during.a. power.failure..The.following.features.will.function.with.base.corded.handset.even.during.a.power.failure: •.Making.and.receiving.calls.with.the.base.corded.handset •.Corded.handset.volume.control •.Call.Waiting.on.a.base.corded.handset.call •.Entering.pauses.when.dialing.from.the.base.corded.handset •.A.special.ring.tone.will.sound.during.a.power.failure.and.you.will.not.be.able.to.control.the.volume.setting.of.this. ring. All.other.features.are.disabled.during.a.power.failure.

  • Page 31: Making.and.receiving.calls

    Making and Receiving Calls From the base speakerphone 1).Press. 2).Listen.for. the.dial.tone. 3).Dial.the. Making number. a call 1).Dial.the. number. 2).Press. Answering Press. a call Hanging Press. From the base From a cordless handset corded handset 1).Pick.up.the.corded. 1).Pick.up.the.handset. handset.from.the. from.the.cradle. base. 2).Press.TALK/FLASH. 2).Listen.for.the.dial.

  • Page 32: Making.a.call.from.the.phonebook

    Making a Call from the Phonebook 1).With.the.phone.in.standby,.press. 2).Find.the.phonebook.entry.you.want.to.call.(see.Finding.a.Phonebook.Entry.on.page.26). 3).Press.TALK/FLASH.or. .on.the.handset.or.pick.up.the.corded.handset.from.the.base.or.press. base.to.dial.the.number. Note:. You.can.also.press.TALK/FLASH.or. .on.the.base.before.you.open.the.phonebook..Find.the.phone.number.you.want.to.dial,.and.then.press. MENU/SELECT. Chain dialing from the phonebook If.you.often.have.to.enter.a.series.of.digits.or.a.code.number.during.a.call,.you.can.save.that.code.number.to.a. phonebook.entry..When.your.call.connects,.just.use.the.phonebook.to.transmit.the.saved.code.number..(This.is. referred.to.as.chain.dialing.). 1).Enter.the.code.number.(up.to.twenty.digits).into.the.phonebook.(see.Creating.Phonebook.Entries.on.page.25).. Be.sure.to.enter.the.code.number.into.the.phonebook.exactly.as.you.would.enter.it.during.a.call.. 2).During.a.call,.when.you.hear.the.prompt.that.tells.you.to.enter.the.code.number,.press. 3).Use. .or. .to.select.the.phonebook.entry.that.contains.the.digits.you.want.to.send. 4).Press.MENU/SELECT..The.phone.sends.the.digits.of.the.code.number.exactly.as.you.saved.them.in.the. phonebook.entry. Switching to the Speakerphone During a Call Handset:.To.switch.a.normal.call.to.the.handset.speakerphone,.press. call.to.a.normal.call,.press. Base:.To.switch.a.call.from.the.corded.handset.to.the.base.speakerphone,.press.

  • Page 33: Using Caller Id, Call Waiting, And Redial Lists

    Using Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial Lists If.you.subscribe.to.Caller.ID.service.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.Caller.ID.on.Call.Waiting,.the.phone.will.also. show.you.the.name.and.the.number.of.any.call.that.comes.in.while.you’re.on.the.line. Using the Caller ID List You.can.store.up.to.thirty.Caller.ID.numbers.in.each.station..Caller.ID.records. are.stored.from.newest.to.oldest..Once.your.Caller.ID.list.is.full,.the.oldest. record.will.be.automatically.deleted.when.a.new.call.is.received..When.you. have.new.Caller.ID.records.(that.is,.records.you.have.not.reviewed.yet).and. the.phone.is.in.standby,.the.station.will.display.the.number.of.new.Caller.ID. calls.received..(See.page.20.) To.open.the.Caller.ID.list,.press. Use. .and. to.scroll.through.the.list..(New.records.have.an.asterisk.next.to.the.received.time.) Making a Call from a Caller ID Record 1).With.the.phone.in.standby,.press. 2).Use. .and. .to.find.the.Caller.ID.record.you.want.to.dial. 3).If.you.need.to.add.(or.delete).a.“1”.to.the.beginning.of.the.displayed.phone.number,.press. /ToNE.. 4).Press.TALK/FLASH.or.

  • Page 34: Seven-Digit.dialing

    Seven-digit dialing If.you.can.make.a.local.call.by.dialing.only.seven.digits.instead.of.ten,.you.can.tell.the.phone.to.hide.your.local.area. code.in.the.Caller.ID.list;.any.calls.from.outside.your.area.code.will.show.all.ten.digits..This.setting.applies.to.the. base.and.all.handsets.currently.connected.to.the.same.base. To.program.your.local.area.code: 1).Press.MENU/SELECT.. 2).Select.the.Global Setup.menu,.and.then.the.Area Code.submenu. 3).Use.the.number.keypad.(0.through.9).to.enter.a.three-digit.area.code..If.an.area.code.has.already.been.stored,. it.appears.in.the.display..Press.CLEAr/INT’CoM.on.the.handset.or.CLEAr.on.the.base.to.delete.the.stored. code,.and.then.enter.a.new.one. 4).Press.MENU/SELECT..You.will.hear.a.confirmation.tone. Note:. If.you.have.multiple.bases,.select.the.base.before.programming.the.area.code.(see.page.15). •.The.phone.uses.the.stored.area.code.as.a.filter..When.a.call.comes.in,.the.phone.compares.the.incoming.area. code.to.the.code.programmed.on.the.phone..If.the.two.codes.match,.the.station.hides.the.area.code.in.the.Caller. ID.list. •.When.you.are.reviewing.the.Caller.ID.list,.you.can.show.the.hidden.area.code.by.pressing.#..Press.#.again.to. hide.the.area.code.. •.When.you.dial.from.a.Caller.ID.record.or.store.a.Caller.ID.record.in.the.phonebook,.the.phone.dials.or.stores.the. digits.exactly.as.they.appear.on.the.display..If.you.need.to.use.ten.digits,.be.sure.to.press.#.to.show.the.area. code.before.you.dial.or.store.the.number..(See.page.27.to.store.a.Caller.ID.record.in.the.phonebook.) Deleting Caller ID Numbers To.delete.only.one.Caller.ID.number,.press. delete..Press.MENU/SELECT.and.select.Delete Entry..When.the.phone.asks.you.to.confirm,.select.Yes. To.delete.all.the.Caller.ID.numbers,.press. Delete All..When.the.phone.asks.you.to.confirm,.select.Yes. Notes:.•.When.you.delete.a.Caller.ID.number,.you.delete.it.permanently. •.Caller.ID.numbers.are.stored.separately.in.each.station..Deleting.a.record.from.one.station.will.not.delete. the.record.from.any.other.stations. .when.the.phone.is.in.standby,.and.then.find.the.number.you.want.to. .when.the.phone.is.in.standby..Press.MENU/SELECT.and.select.

  • Page 35: Using.call.waiting

    Using Call Waiting If.you.have.Call.Waiting.service.and.a.second.call.comes.in.when.you.are.on.the. phone,.a.call.waiting.tone.will.sound..If.you.also.have.Caller.ID.service,.the.phone. shows.the.Caller.ID.information.for.the.incoming.call..Press.TALK/FLASH.on.the. handset.or.FLASH.on.the.base.to.accept.the.waiting.call..There.is.a.short.pause,.and. then.you.will.hear.the.new.caller..To.return.to.the.original.caller,.press.TALK/FLASH. on.the.handset.or.FLASH.on.the.base. Note:.. You.must.subscribe.to.Call.Waiting.service.for.this.feature.to.operate..Not.all.features.are.available.in.all.areas. Redialing a Number You.can.quickly.redial.the.last.five.numbers.dialed.on.each.station. 1).With.the.phone.in.standby,.press.the.rEDIAL/PAUSE.to.open.the.redial.list. 2).Use. .and. .or.rEDIAL/PAUSE.to.scroll.through.the.redial.list. 3).When.you.find.the.number.you.want.to.dial,.press.TALK/FLASH.or. handset.from.the.base.or.press. Notes:.•.If.the.number.exceeds.32.digits,.only.the.first.32.digits.are.retained.in.redial.memory. •.If.the.redial.memory.is.empty,.Empty.appears.in.the.display.and.you.will.hear.a.beep. •.You.can.also.press.TALK/FLASH.or. press. .on.the.base.before.you.open.the.redial.list..Find.the.phone.number.you.want.to.dial,.and.then. press.MENU/SELECT. Deleting a Redial Record If.you.want.to.delete.a.phone.number.from.the.redial.list,.follow.the.steps.below: 1).With.the.phone.in.standby,.press.rEDIAL/PAUSE. 2).Use. .and. .to.scroll.through.the.redial.list. 3).When.you.find.the.redial.number.you.want.to.delete,.press.MENU/SELECT.and.select.Delete Entry. 4).When.the.phone.asks.you.to.confirm,.select.Yes..The.redial.number.is.deleted. .on.the.base. .on.the.handset.or.pick.up.the.corded.handset.from.the.base.or.

  • Page 36: Adjusting The Ringer, Earpiece And Speaker Volume

    Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker Volume Adjusting the Ringer Volume You.can.choose.from.four.ringer.volume.settings.(off,.low,.medium,.and.high). separately.on.each.handset.or.the.base. 1).With.the.phone.in.standby,.press. volume.level.and.the.station.sounds.the.ringer.at.that.level.. 2).Use. .to.make.the.ringer.volume.louder.or. completely.off. 3).When.you.hear.the.ringer.volume.level.you.want.to.use,.stop.pressing.keys.. The.station.will.use.the.new.ringer.volume.starting.with.the.next.incoming.call. Note:. If.you.set.the.ringer.volume.to.Off,.the.station.won’t.ring..Other.stations.will.ring.according.to.their.individual. settings. Muting the Ringer (One call only) While.the.phone.is.ringing,.press. for.this.call..The.phone.will.ring.again.on.the.next.call..(The.cordless.handset.must.be.off.the.cradle.to.mute.the. ringer.) Adjusting the Earpiece Volume You.can.choose.from.six.volume.levels.for.each.cordless.handset.earpiece.or.the.corded.handset.earpiece..To. adjust.the.earpiece.volume.while.on.a.call,.press. the.current.volume.level.for.the.earpiece. Adjusting the Speaker Volume Handset Speaker:.You.can.choose.from.six.volume.levels.for.the.handset.speaker.while.on.a.speakerphone.call.or.

  • Page 37: Adjusting.the.audio.tone

    Base Speaker:.You.can.choose.from.ten.volume.levels.for.the.base.speaker.while.on.a.speakerphone.call.or.when. the.answering.system.announces.or.plays.a.message..To.adjust.the.base.speaker.volume,.press. louder).or. .(to.make.it.softer)..The.base.display.shows.the.current.volume.level.for.the.base.speaker. Adjusting the Audio Tone 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. recommended.for.hearing.aid.users..Audio.tone.adjustments.only.apply.to.the.cordless.handset.earpiece,.not.the. speakerphone.and.the.base.corded.handset. To.adjust.the.audio.tone: 1).While.on.a.call,.press.MENU/SELECT. 2).Move.the.cursor.to.select.Audio Tone,.and.then.press.MENU/SELECT. 3).Move.the.cursor.to.select.desired.option.(High Tone,.Natural Tone,.or.Low Tone),.and.then.press.MENU/ SELECT..Selected.option.appears.in.the.display.for.two.seconds,.and.then.the.display.returns.to.normal. Activating T-Coil Mode Digital.cordless.phones.generate.magnetic.signals.that.can.cause.noise.on.hearing.aids.equipped.with.a.telecoil. (“T”.coil).feature..This.phone.includes.a.special.“T-coil”.mode.that,.when.activated,.reduces.the.magnetic.noise. generated.by.the.cordless.handset. 1).With.the.phone.in.standby,.press.MENU/SELECT. 2).Select.the.Handset Setup.menu,.and.then.the.T-coil.submenu. 3).Move.the.cursor.to.select.On.or.Off. 4).Press.MENU/SELECT..You.will.hear.a.confirmation.tone. When.the.T-coil.mode.is.turned.on,. .appears.in.the.display.during.a.call. Note:.. Using.the.T-coil.mode.may.shorten.the.handset.battery’s.talk.time;.make.sure.you.always.return.the.handset. to.the.charging.cradle.when.not.in.use..Only.activate.T-coil.mode.if.you.experience.problems.using.the. handset.with.a.T-coil-equipped.hearing.aid. .(to.make.it.

  • Page 38: Finding A Lost Handset

    Finding a Lost Handset To.locate.a.misplaced.handset,.press.FIND/HoLD/INT’CoM.on.the.base.when.the.phone.is.in.standby..Use. .to.select.the.handset.you.want.to.page,.and.then.press.MENU/SELECT..Select.All.to.page.all.registered. handsets..To.cancel.paging,.press.FIND/HoLD/INT’CoM.on.the.base.again. Note:.. Handsets.that.are.not.currently.connected.to.this.base.will.not.be.paged. Using Hold, Conference and Transfer Placing a Call on Hold 1).During.a.call,.press.CLEAr/INT’CoM.on.the.handset.or.FIND/HoLD/INT’CoM.on.the.base.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. 2).To.return.to.the.party.on.hold,.press.TALK/FLASH.or. base.or.press. .on.the.base..The.phone.will.return.to.the.holding.party. Notes:.•.You.can.only.place.a.caller.on.hold.for.five.minutes..Once.five.minutes.has.passed,.that.party’s.line.will.be. disconnected.and.the.phone.will.return.to.standby. •.While.a.call.is.on.hold,.Call.Waiting.and.CID.on.Call.Waiting.do.not.work.. Conferencing If.you.have.more.than.one.handset,.up.to.four.people.can.participate.in.a. conference.call..A.four-way.conference.call.consists.of.an.outside.line,.two. handsets,.and.the.base..You.can.easily.join.a.call.already.in.progress..The. handsets.must.be.currently.connected.to.the.same.base.(see.page.15). 1).Press.TALK/FLASH.or. .on.the.handset.or.pick.up.the.corded. handset.from.the.base.or.press. 2).To.hang.up,.return.the.handset.to.the.cradle.or.press.END.on.the. handset.or.return.the.corded.handset.to.the.base.or.press. base..The.other.party.will.still.be.connected.to.the.call. .on.the.handset.or.pick.up.the.corded.handset.from.the.

  • Page 39: Transferring.a.call

    Transferring a Call You.can.transfer.a.call.from.one.station.to.another..The.handsets.must.be.currently.connected.to.the.same.base.(see. page.15). 1).During.a.call,.press.CLEAr/INT’CoM.on.the.handset.or.FIND/HoLD/INT’CoM.on.the.base. 2).Use. .or. .to.select.the.station.you.want.to.transfer.the.call.to,.and.then.press.MENU/SELECT..Select.All.to. page.all.other.stations..The.call.will.automatically.be.placed.on.hold,.and.a.paging.tone.sounds..To.cancel.the. transfer,.press.TALK/FLASH.or. 3).When.another.station.accepts.the.transferred.call,.you.will.be.disconnected..If.you.want.to.rejoin.the.call,.press. TALK/FLASH.or. .again.on.the.handset.or.pick.up.the.corded.handset.from.the.base.or.press. base.again. Answering a transferred call When.a.station.receives.a.call.transfer,.it.sounds.a.paging.tone;.stations.also.show.the.ID.of.the.station.that.is. paging..To.accept.the.call.transfer: 1).To.answer.the.page.and.speak.to.the.transferring.station,.press.TALK/FLASH.or.CLEAr/INT’CoM.on.the. handset,.or. .or.FIND/HoLD/INT’CoM.on.the.base,.or.pick.up.the.corded.handset.from.the.base. Note:. If.AutoTalk.is.on,.the.handset.will.automatically.answer.the.page.when.you.pick.up.the.handset.from.the. cradle..If.Any.Key.Answer.is.on,.you.can.also.press.any.key.on.the.handset’s.dial.pad. 2).To.accept.the.call.and.speak.to.the.caller,.press.TALK/FLASH on.the.receiving.handset,.or. base. 3).When.you.accept.the.transferred.call,.the.transferring.station.will.be.disconnected. 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. .on.the.handset.or. .on.the.base. .on.the. .on.the.receiving.

  • Page 40: Using Special Features

    Using Special Features Privacy Mode Privacy.mode.prevents.other.stations.(that.are.connected.to.the.same.base).from.interrupting.your.call..As.long.as. your.station.is.in.privacy.mode,.other.stations.can’t.join.your.call.or.make.any.calls.of.their.own:.their.displays.will. show.Unavailable. 1).While.on.a.call,.press.MENU/SELECT. 2).Select.Call Privacy..Privacy Mode On.appears.in.the.display.for.two.seconds;. .appears.and.remains.in.the. display.until.the.feature.is.turned.off. To.turn.privacy.mode.off,.repeat.the.procedure.listed.above..Privacy Mode Off.appears. Note:.Privacy.mode.does.not.affect.handsets.that.are.connected.to.a.different.base.or.extension.phone. Using the Intercom You.can.use.the.intercom.to.talk.to.another.station.without.using.the.phone.line..The.handsets.must.be.currently. connected.to.the.same.base.(see.page.15). Making an intercom page 1).With.the.phone.in.standby,.press.CLEAr/INT’CoM.on.the.handset.or.FIND/HoLD/INT’CoM.on.the.base. 2).Use. .or. .to.select.the.station.you.want.to.talk.with,.and.then.press.MENU/SELECT..Select.All.to.page.all. other.stations. 3).To.cancel.the.intercom.page,.press.END.on.the.handset.or.FIND/HoLD/INT’CoM.on.the.base. 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.station. •.You.do.not.select.a.station.within.thirty.seconds. •.Your.handset.is.out.of.range.(Out Of Range.appears.in.the.display). •.The.party.does.not.answer.the.page.within.one.minute.

  • Page 41: Answering.an.intercom.page

    Answering an intercom page When.the.intercom.page.tone.sounds,.the.display.will.show.the.ID.of.the.station.that.is.paging. 1).Press.TALK/FLASH.or.CLEAr/INT’CoM.on.the.handset,.or. up.the.corded.handset.from.the.base. Note:..If.AutoTalk.is.on,.the.handset.will.automatically.answer.the.page.when.you.pick.up.the.handset.from.the. cradle..If.Any.Key.Answer.is.on,.you.can.also.press.any.key.on.the.handset’s.dial.pad. 2).To.hang.up.an.intercom.call,.press.END.on.the.handset.or.FIND/HoLD/INT’CoM.on.the.base,.or.return.the. corded.handset.to.the.base. Muting the Microphone Mute.turns.off.the.microphone.so.the.caller.can’t.hear.you..This.only.works.while.you.are.on.a.call.. 1).Press. /MUTE.on.the.handset.or.MUTE.on.the.base..Mute On.and. .appear.in.the.display;. .remains.while. muting.is.on. 2).To.cancel.muting,.press. /MUTE.on.the.handset.or.MUTE.on.the.base.again..Mute Off.appears..(While.on.a. base.speakerphone.call,.pressing. Tone Dialing Switch Over If.your.phone.is.set.to.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..Make.your.call.normally..Once.your.call.connects,.press. /ToNE. on.the.station..Any.digits.you.enter.from.then.on.will.be.sent.with.tone.dialing..When.this.particular.call.ends,.the. phone.automatically.returns.to.pulse.dialing. See.Changing.the.dial.mode.on.page.12.for.instructions.on.setting.your.phone.for.pulse.or.tone.dialing. .or.FIND/HoLD/INT’CoM.on.the.base,.or.pick. .on.the.base.is.also.available.to.cancel.muting.)

  • Page 42: Using.a.voice.mail.service

    Using a Voice Mail Service If.you.subscribe.to.a.voice.mail.service,.you.can.use.your.phone.to.access.your.voice.mailbox..When.there.are. messages.waiting.in.your.voice.mailbox,.the.new message.LED.on.the.handset.flashes,.and. .appears.in.both.the. handset.and.base.displays. Note:. This.notification.feature.supports.the.voice.mail.service.that.uses.Frequency.Shift.Keying.(FSK).for.the. message.notification.signal.only. If.you.store.your.access.number.and.password.(provided.by.the.voice.mail.service.you.subscribe.to).in.your. phonebook,.you.can.quickly.dial.in.and.retrieve.your.messages..(See.page.25.) Resetting the voice message waiting indicator When.you.receive.a.new.voice.mail.message,.the.new message.LED.on.the.top.of.the.handset.flashes.and. .. appears.in.the.display..In.the.event.your.message.waiting.light.gets.out.of.sync.with.your.phone.company’s.voice. messaging.system,.you.can.manually.reset.it.back.to.the.“No.messages.waiting”.state. 1).On.the.base,.press.MENU/SELECT.. 2).Select.the.Global Setup.menu,.and.then.the.VMWI Reset.submenu. 3).Move.the.cursor.to.select.Yes.or.No. 4).Press.MENU/SELECT..You.will.hear.a.confirmation.tone.

  • Page 43: Setting Up The Answering System

    Setting Up the Answering System You.can.set.up.your.answering.system’s.features.from.the.base.or.handset..Only.one.station.at.a.time.can.access. the.answering.system.menus. Recording a Personal Greeting Your.answering.system.comes.with.a.pre-recorded.outgoing.message.or.greeting.that.plays.when.you.receive.a. call:.“Hello,.no.one.is.available.to.take.your.call..Please.leave.a.message.after.the.tone.”.You.can.record.your.own. personal.outgoing.greeting..Your.recorded.greeting.must.be.between.two.seconds.and.thirty.seconds.long. 1).On.the.base,.press.MENU/SELECT.. 2).Select.the.Ans..Setup.menu,.and.then.the.Record Greeting.submenu. 3).Record Greeting,.Start [select].appears..Press.MENU/SELECT.to.start.the.recording..Begin.recording.after.the. announcement..The.message counter.on.the.base.LCD.displays.“30”,.and.then.begins.to.count.down. 4).When.you.finish.recording,.press.MENU/SELECT.again.or.press. your.recorded.greeting.plays.back.for.you. Selecting a Greeting You.can.switch.back.and.forth.between.the.pre-recorded.greeting.and.your.own.greeting.at.any.time. 1).On.the.base,.press.MENU/SELECT.. 2).Select.the.Ans..Setup.menu,.and.then.the.Greeting.Options.submenu..The.system.plays.the.current.greeting. 3).To.keep.this.greeting,.do.nothing..To.switch.to.the.other.greeting,.press. while.the.system.is.playing.the.current.greeting. 4).Each.time.you.press. .or. last.greeting.you.hear.is.used.as.the.current.greeting. ,.the.system.switches.between.the.pre-recorded.and.the.personal.greeting..The. ..You.will.hear.a.confirmation.tone,.and. .or. .on.the.four-way.function.key.

  • Page 44: Deleting.your.personal.greeting

    Deleting Your Personal Greeting You.can.delete.your.personal.greeting.from.the.base..You.cannot.delete.the.pre-recorded.greeting. 1).On.the.base,.press.MENU/SELECT.. 2).Select.the.Ans..Setup.menu,.and.then.the.Greeting.Options.submenu..The.system.plays.the.current.greeting. 3).While.the.personal.greeting.is.playing,.press. . 4).The.system.announces.“Greeting.has.been.deleted,”.and.switches.back.to.the.pre-recorded.greeting. Selecting the Language for Announcements You.can.select.the.language.of.your.answering.system.announcements..The.default.system.language.is.English. 1).Press.MENU/SELECT.. 2).Select.Ans. Setup,.and.then.the.Ans. Language.submenu. 3).Move.the.cursor.to.choose.a.language.. for US models:.. Choose.English.or.Español.(Spanish). for Canadian models:..Choose.English.or.Français.(French). 4).Press.MENU/SELECT..You.will.hear.a.confirmation.tone. Setting the Number of Rings The.ring.time.setting.allows.you.to.set.the.number.of.rings.(2,.4,.or.6).the.caller.hears.before.your.answering.system. picks.up..If.you.select.Toll Saver,.the.answering.system.picks.up.after.two.rings.if.you.have.new.messages,.and.after. four.rings.if.there.are.none..This.way,.if.you.make.a.long.distance.call.to.check.your.messages,.you.can.hang.up. after.the.third.ring.to.avoid.long.distance.billing.charges. 1).Press.MENU/SELECT.. 2).Select.the.Ans.

  • Page 45: Setting.the.record.time.(Or.announce.only)

    Setting the Record Time (or Announce only) You.can.choose.how.many.minutes.(1.or.4).callers.have.to.record.a.message..If.you.select.Announce Only,.the. answering.system.answers.the.call.but.prevents.callers.from.leaving.a.message. 1).Press.MENU/SELECT.. 2).Select.the.Ans. Setup.menu,.and.then.the.Record Time.submenu. 3).Move.the.cursor.to.select.a.record.time.(1 Minute,.4.Minutes,.or.Announce Only). 4).Press.MENU/SELECT..You.will.hear.a.confirmation.tone.. While.your.answering.system.is.set.to.Announce Only,.the.message counter.on.the.base.LCD.displays.“A.”.If.you. are.using.the.prerecorded.greeting,.the.system.automatically.switches.to.the.following.message:.“Hello,.no.one.is. available.to.take.your.call..Please.call.again.”.If.you.are.using.a.personal.greeting,.the.system.continues.to.use.that. greeting. Activating the Message Alert The.message.alert.feature.sounds.a.short.alert.tone.every.fifteen.seconds.whenever.you.have.a.new.message. To.turn.on.the.message.alert: 1).Press.MENU/SELECT.. 2).Select.the.Ans. Setup.menu,.and.then.the.Message Alert.submenu. 3).Move.the.cursor.to.select.On.or.Off. 4).Press.MENU/SELECT..You.will.hear.a.confirmation.tone.. Activating the Base Call Screen With.the.call.screen.feature,.you.can.listen.to.callers.as.they.leave.a.message.without.answering.the.call.

  • Page 46: Using The Answering System

    Using the Answering System Turning Your Answering System On and Off From the base 1).With.the.phone.in.standby,.press.. ANSWEr oN/oFF. 2).The.system.announces.“Answering.System. Turning.On is.on”.and.plays.the.current.greeting. 3).Answering System On.appears.on.the.base. display. 1).With.the.phone.in.standby,.press.. ANSWEr oN/oFF. 2).The.phone.announces.“Answering.System. Turning.Off is.off.” 3).Answering System Off.appears.on.the.base. display. Notes:.•.If.the.answering.system.announces.“No.remaining.time”.when.you.turn.it.on,.the.memory.is.full.(the. message counter.on.the.base.LCD.also.shows.FL)..The.answering.system.can’t.record.any.new.messages. until.you.delete.some.of.the.saved.ones. •.If.you.do.not.set.the.clock,.your.messages.may.not.have.the.correct.day.and.time.stamp..To.set.the.clock,. see.page.23. From the handset 1).Press.MENU/SELECT..

  • Page 47: Remote.operation.from.the.handset

    Remote Operation from the Handset You.can.operate.your.answering.system.from.the.handset.whenever.the.phone.is.in.standby. /MUTE.to.start.remote.operation. •.Press. •.During.remote.operation,.the.phone.beeps.to.let.you. know.it’s.waiting.for.your.next.command. •.Press.the.number.listed.next.to.the.commands..(see.the. table.for.a.list.of.all.available.commands).. •.Use.the.left.and.right.keys.to.scroll.through.the. commands.(see.the.table.for.a.list.of.all.available. commands),.and.press.MENU/SELECT..You.can.also. press.the.number.listed.next.to.the.commands.instead.of. scrolling.through.them. •.When.you’re.finished,.press.END.or.just.hang.up. •.If.you.don’t.press.any.keys.for.thirty.seconds,.the.phone. will.return.to.standby. Command Use it to 1:Repeat Repeat a message 2:Play Play messages 3:Skip Skip a message 4:Delete Delete a message 5:Stop Stop the current operation 6:SelectGreeting Choose a greeting...

  • Page 48: Reviewing.messages

    Reviewing Messages The.message counter.on.the.base.LCD.displays.the.number.of.messages.stored.in.memory..When.you.have.new. messages.(that.you.have.not.listened.to.yet),. The.answering.system.plays.your.new.messages.first..If.you.have.no.new.messages,.the.system.plays.your.old. messages..You.can.review.your.messages.from.the.base.or.from.the.handset: From the base Press. ..The.system.announces.the.number. of.new.and.old.messages,.then.plays.the.first. Playing.new. new.message.followed.by.the.day.and.time.it. messages was.received..Then.the.system.plays.the.new. messages.in.the.order.they.were.received. Press .once.to.go.to.the.beginning.of.the. Repeating current.message..Press. a.message back.to.a.previous.message.. Skipping Press. .to.go.to.the.beginning.of.the.next. a.message message.. Deleting While.a.message.is.playing,.press. .. a.message The.message.is.permanently.deleted.. While.the.phone.is.in.standby,.press. ..When. Deleting.all. the.system.asks.you.to.confirm,.press. . messages again..All.messages.are.permanently.deleted.

  • Page 49: Screening.calls

    Screening Calls From the base •.While.the.system.is.taking.the.message,.simply. listen.to.the.caller.over.the.base.speaker..(You. need.to.activate.the.base.call.screen.feature.in. advance..See.page.45.). •.To.answer.the.call.and.speak.to.the.caller,.pick.up. the.corded.handset.from.the.base.or.press. •.To.mute.the.call.screen.and.allow.the.caller.to. continue.leaving.the.message,.press. Turning Off the Message Alert Tone When.all.new.messages.are.played.back,.the.message.alert.tone.will.automatically.deactivate..The.tone.will.not. deactivate.until.all.new.messages.are.played.back..To.quickly.turn.off.the.tone,.press.any.key.on.the.base. Operating the Answering System While You Are Away from Home When.you.are.away.from.home,.you.can.operate.your.answering.system.with.any.touch-tone.telephone. Setting a security code or Personal Identification Number (PIN) To.operate.your.answering.system.when.you.are.away.from.home,.you.will.need.to.enter.a.two-digit.security.code.or.
  • Page 50 To.operate.from.a.remote.location,.use.any.touch-tone.telephone,.and.follow.these.steps: 1).Call.your.telephone.number.and.wait.for.the.system.to.answer..If.the.answering.system.is.off,.it.will.answer.after. about.ten.rings.and.sounds.a.series.of.beeps. 2).During.the.greeting.or.the.beeps.(if.answering.system.is.off),.press.0.and.enter.your.security.code/PIN.within. two.seconds. 3).The.answering.system.announces.the.current.time.and.the.number.of.messages.stored.in.memory.. You.hear.“To.play.incoming.messages,.press.zero-two..For.help,.press.one-zero”.followed.by.a.beep. 4).Enter.a.remote.command.from.the.chart.below..You.have.fifteen.seconds.to.enter.the.first.command;.after.the. first.command,.you.have.two.seconds.to.enter.each.command. If you want to Press 0.then.2. The.answering.system.plays.back. Play.incoming. messages.for.four.minutes,.then. messages waits.for.another.command..To. continue.playing.your.messages,. press.0.then.2.again. 0.then.1.(after.the.first.four. Repeat.this.message. seconds.of.this.message) Go.back.to.the. 0.then.1.during.the.first.four. previous.message seconds.of.a.message. Skip.this.message 0.then.3 Delete.this.message 0.then.4 5).When.you.finish,.you.will.hear.intermittent.beeps.indicating.that.the.system.is.in.the.command.waiting.mode.. Enter.another.command.from.the.chart.within.fifteen.seconds. 6).Hang.up.to.exit.the.system..The.answering.system.automatically.returns.to.its.normal.standby.setting. If you want to Stop.the.current.operation.to.

  • Page 51: Wall.mounting.the.base

    Wall Mounting the Base This.phone.can.be.mounted.on.any.standard.telephone.wall.plate. Remove the stand from the base. Connect the AC adapter and the telephone cords as shown on pages 9 and 10. Remember to route the AC adapter cord through the channel on the bottom of the base. Plug the telephone cord into the wall jack.
  • Page 52 On the base unit, pull the handset retainer out of the slot. Rotate it clockwise 180 degrees and flip the retainer from front to back. Slide it back into the slot. The retainer holds the corded handset in place. Place the mounting slots over the pins on the wall plate.

  • Page 53: Maintenance

    Maintenance Specifications Operating temperature AC adapter Battery pack Notes: •.Use.only.the.supplied.AC.adapters. •.Be.sure.to.use.the.proper.adapter.for.the.base.and.any.charging.cradles. •.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. •.Do.not.place.the.base.in.direct.sunlight.or.subject.it.to.high.temperatures. Battery Information Battery life With.average.use,.your.handset.battery.provides.more.than.ten.hours.of.talk.time.and.approximately.seven.days. of.standby.time..You.can.achieve.optimum.battery.life.and.performance.by.returning.the.handset.to.the.base.or. charging.cradle.after.each.use..When.your.handset.is.left.off.of.the.cradle,.the.battery.will.gradually.discharge.even. if.the.handset.is.not.being.used..The.actual.talk.time.duration.will.be.reduced.in.proportion.to.the.amount.of.time.the. handset.is.off.of.the.cradle. 32°.F.to.122°.F.(0°.C.to.50°.C) Base Part number PS-0008 Input voltage 120V.AC,.60.Hz Output voltage 9V.DC.@.210mA Part number BT-1007 Capacity 500mAh,.2.4V.DC Charging cradle PS-0035 120V.AC,.60.Hz 8V.AC.@.300mA...

  • Page 54: Low.battery.alert

    Low battery alert When.the.battery.pack.is.very.low,.the.phone.is.programmed.to.eliminate.functions.in. order.to.save.power..When.Low Battery - Charge Handset.appears.in.the.handset.display. and.the.phone.is.in.standby,.none.of.the.keys.will.operate..If.you.are.on.a.call,.complete. your.conversation.as.quickly.as.possible,.and.return.the.handset.to.the.cradle. The.battery.pack.needs.to.be.charged.when.the.empty.battery.icon.appears. Cleaning the charging contacts To.maintain.a.good.charge,.clean.the.charging.contacts.on.the.handset. once.a.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. thoroughly.before.returning.the.handset.to.the.cradle. Caution: Do.not.use.paint.thinner,.alcohol,.or.other.chemical.products.. Doing.so.may.discolor.the.surface.of.the.telephone.and.damage.the.finish.. 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.listed.on.the.back.cover.page. Caution: •.Use.only.battery.pack.BT-1007.or.BT-1015.. •.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.. Power Failures During.a.power.failure,.you.can.make.and.receive.calls.with.the.base.corded.handset;.however,.you.will.not.be.able. to.use.the.base.speakerphone.or.the.cordless.handset..See.page.30.for.available.features.with.the.base.corded. handset.during.a.power.failure. Contacts...

  • Page 55: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 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.the.back.cover.for.contact.information). When you have this problem... The.charge.LED.won’t. •.Checking.the.AC.adapter.connection.(see.page.8). illuminate.when.the.cordless. •.Re-seating.the.handset.in.the.cradle.. handset.is.placed.in.the. •.Cleaning.the.charging.contacts.on.the.handsets.(see.page.54). cradle. •.Checking.the.telephone.cord.connection..If.Check TEL Line.appears.on.the.base. No.stations.can.make.or. receive.calls.. •.Disconnecting.the.base.AC.adapter..Wait.a.few.minutes,.then.reconnect.it.(see. •.Changing.the.dial.mode.(see.page.12). A.single.cordless.handset. •.Moving.the.handset.closer.to.the.base. can’t.make.or.receive.calls. •.Resetting.the.handset.(see.page.59). (but.other.stations.can). A.station.can.make.calls,.but. it.doesn’t.ring.or.receive.a. •.Making.sure.the.ringer.isn’t.turned.off.(see.page.36). page. •.Checking.the.battery.pack.connection.(see.page.7). A.cordless.handset.is.not. •.Charging.the.battery.for.15-20.hours. working. •.Resetting.the.handset.(see.page.59). or.handset.display,.the.telephone.cord.may.not.be.connected.correctly.(see.page. 10). page.9).
  • Page 56 When you have this problem... •.Moving.the.handset.closer.to.the.base. A.cordless.handset.says. •.Seeing.if.another.station.has.Privacy.Mode.turned.on.(see.page.40). Unavailable. •.Making.sure.the.base.is.plugged.in.(see.page.9). The.phone.keeps.ringing. •.You.may.have.to.change.the.line.mode..Contact.customer.service.for.more. when.I.answer.on.an. information.(see.page.61). extension. •.Making.sure.to.use.the.base.corded.handset.to.make.or.receive.a.call.. During.power.failure,.can't. (see.page.30). make.or.receive.a.call. •.Checking.the.telephone.cord.connection.(see.page.10). •.Checking.to.see.if.the.call.was.placed.through.a.switchboard. No.stations.will.display.any. •.Asking.your.telephone.company.to.verify.your.Caller.ID.service.is.current..There. Caller.ID.information. may.be.a.problem.with.your.Caller.ID.service. •.Letting.incoming.calls.ring.at.least.twice.before.answering. Caller.ID.displays.briefly.and. •.You.may.have.to.change.the.line.mode..Contact.customer.service.for.more. then.clears. information.(see.page.61). •.Seeing.if.you.already.have.6.cordless.handsets.registered.to.this.base. I.can’t.register.a.cordless. •.Seeing.if.you.already.registered.this.handset.to.4.bases. handset.at.the.base. •.Resetting.the.handset.(see.page.59). A.cordless.handset.doesn’t. •.Making.sure.all.handsets.are.registered.to.and.currently.connected.to.the.same. communicate.with.other. base.(see.pages.14.and.15). handsets.. •.Resetting.the.problem.handsets.(see.page.59).
  • Page 57 When you have this problem... •.Checking.to.see.that.there.are.not.two.handsets.already.using.the.conference. I.can’t.get.two.cordless. feature.(see.page.38). handsets.to.talk.to.an. •.Making.sure.another.station.is.not.in.Privacy.Mode.(see.page.40). outside.caller. •.Making.sure.both.handsets.are.registered.to.and.currently.connected.to.the.same. base.(see.pages.14.and.15). The.answering.system.does. •.Checking.the.AC.adapter.connection.(see.page.9).. not.work. •.Checking.to.see.if.the.answering.system.is.turned.on.(see.page.46). •.The.memory.may.be.full..Delete.some.or.all.of.the.saved.messages.(see.page. The.answering.system.does. 48). not.record.any.messages. •.Checking.to.see.that.the.message.record.time.is.not.set.to.announce.only.(see. page.45). The.answering.system. doesn’t.say.what.time. •.Checking.to.see.if.you.have.set.the.time.(see.page.23). messages.were.recorded. •.The.incoming.messages.may.be.too.long..Ask.callers.to.leave.a.brief.message. Messages.are.incomplete.. •.The.memory.may.be.full..Delete.some.or.all.of.the.saved.messages.(see.page. 48). I.can’t.hear.base.or.handset. •.Adjusting.the.speaker.volume.on.the.base.or.handset.(see.pages.36.and.37). speaker.during.call.screening. •.Checking.to.see.if.the.call.screen.feature.is.set.to.on.(see.page.45). or.message.playback. I.can’t.access.answering. •.Checking.to.see.if.you.are.using.the.correct.PIN.number.(see.page.49). system.from.a.remote. •.Checking.to.see.if.the.touch-tone.phone.you’re.using.can.transmit.the.tone.for.at. phone..

  • Page 58: Weak.or.hard.to.hear.audio

    Weak or Hard to Hear Audio If.the.caller’s.voice.sounds.weak.or.soft,.the.signal.might.be.blocked.by.large.metal.objects.or.walls;.you.might.also. be.too.far.from.the.base,.or.the.handset’s.battery.may.be.weak. •.Try.adjusting.the.volume.of.the.earpiece.(see.page.36).or.the.audio.tone.(see.page.37). •.Try.moving.around.while.you’re.on.a.call.or.moving.closer.to.the.base.to.see.if.the.sound.gets.louder. •.Make.sure.the.handset’s.battery.is.fully.charged. Noise or Static on the Line The.most.common.cause.of.noise.or.static.on.a.cordless.phone.is.interference:.other.wireless.or.electronic.devices. can.radiate.energy.that.disturbs.the.radio.signal.between.the.base.and.the.handset.(much.like.overhead.power.lines. can.cause.static.on.your.car.radio)..Some.common.household.sources.of.interference.are •.electrical.appliances,.especially.microwave.ovens. •.computer.equipment,.especially.wireless.LAN.equipment.and.DSL.modems •.radio-based.wireless.devices,.such.as.room.monitors,.wireless.controllers,.or.wireless.headphones.or.speakers •.large.fluorescent.light.fixtures.(particularly.ones.that.give.off.a.“buzzing”.noise) •.other.services.that.use.your.phone.line,.like.alarm.systems,.intercom.systems,.or.broadband.Internet.service For.static.on.only.one.handset.or.in.a.specific.location:. •.Check.nearby.for.one.of.the.common.interference. sources. •.Try.moving.the.handset.away.from.a.suspected. source,.or.try.moving.the.suspected.source.so.it’s.not. between.the.handset.and.the.base. For.static.on.more.than.one.handset: •.Check.near.the.base.for.the.source.of.interference. •.Try.moving.the.base.away.from.a.suspected.source,. or.try.turning.off.the.source.if.possible. •.If.you.have.any.services.that.might.use.your.phone. line,.see.if.you.need.a.filter.on.the.phone.line.

  • Page 59: Installing.a.telephone.line.filter.or.dsl.filter

    Just.plug.the.DSL.filter.into.the.telephone.wall.jack.and.then.plug. your.phone’s.base.into.the.filter..Make.a.test.call.to.make.sure.the. noise.is.gone. Resetting the Handset You.may.need.to.reset.your.handset.in.the.following.instances: •.You.lose.a.handset.and.purchase.a.new.one. •.You.get.the.message.Registration.Failed.when.you.try.to.register.the.handset. •.You.are.unable.to.register.any.handsets.to.the.base. •.When.you.register.new.handsets.to.the.base,.the.handset.IDs.do.not.match..(For.example,.the.handset.registers. as.“Handset.#4”.but.you.only.have.two.handsets.) •.When.you.are.instructed.to.by.one.of.Uniden’s.call.center.representatives. 1).Select.the.base.you.want.to.de-register.the.handset.from.(see.Selecting.the.base.on.page.15). 2).Press.and.hold.END.and.#.for.more.than.five.seconds..Select.Deregister HS. 3).Select.the.handset.which.you.are.operating,.and.then.press.MENU/SELECT. 4).The.phone.will.ask.you.to.confirm.the.deregistration..Select.Yes..The.selected.handset.will.clear.its.registration. information.only.from.the.base.it.is.currently.connected.to,.and.then.delete.the.link.to.the.base.from.its.own. memory. 5).When.the.base.information.is.deleted,.the.handset.displays.Handset not registered-place handset on base to register. See your Owner’s Manual for help. Telephone cord Telephone wall jack...

  • Page 60: Resetting.the.handset.without.the.base

    6).Re-register.the.handset.to.the.base.(see.Registering.accessory.handsets.on.page.13).. If.the.handset.cannot.contact.the.base,.it.will.display.Out Of Range..Make.sure.the.handset.is.in.range.of.the.base. and.the.base.is.connected.to.power;.you.can.also.reset.the.handset.without.the.base.(see.the.next.section). Resetting the Handset Without the Base If.your.original.base.is.not.available.for.some.reason,.you.can.still.reset.the.handset.and.use.it.with.another.base. 1).Press.and.hold.END.and.#.for.at.least.five.seconds. 2).Move.the.cursor.to.select.Base Unavailable.and.then.press.MENU/SELECT. 3).Select.the.base.which.you.want.to.de-register.from,.and.then.press.MENU/SELECT..Base Unavailable.appears. 4).Move.the.cursor.to.select.Yes,.and.then.press.MENU/SELECT..You.hear.a.confirmation.tone,.and.the.handset. deletes.its.own.base.information.without.contacting.the.base..If.the.handset.was.registered.to.only.one.base,. it.displays.Handset not registered-place handset on base to register. See your Owner’s Manual for help..If.the. handset.is.still.registered.to.another.base,.it.searches.for.the.other.base.and.then.returns.to.standby. 5).Register.the.handset.to.the.new.base.(see.Registering.accessory.handsets.on.page.13).

  • Page 61: Changing.the.line.mode.for.multiple.extensions

    Changing the Line Mode for Multiple Extensions Line.mode.refers.to.the.method.that.telephones.use.to.signal.each.other.that.an.extension.is.in.use..Customer. service.may.recommend.changing.the.line.mode.if.you.have.any.of.the.following.problems: •.Your.phone.keeps.ringing.after.someone.answers.on.an.extension.phone. •.Your.answering.system.doesn’t.stop.recording.when.you.answer.on.an.extension.phone. •.Caller.ID.displays.briefly.and.then.clears. 1).If.you.set.from.a.handset.and.you.have.multiple.bases,.select.the.base.that.is.having.problems.(see.page.15). 2).Press.MENU/SELECT.. 3).Select.the.Global Setup.menu,.and.then.the.Set Line Mode.submenu.. 4).If Instructed by Customer Service Press [select].appears..Press.MENU/SELECT. 5).Move.the.cursor.to.select.Type - A,.Type - B,.or.Off. 6).Press.MENU/SELECT..You.will.hear.a.confirmation.tone. Traveling Out of Range When.the.handset.is.in.standby,.the.handset.will.display.Out Of Range. During.a.call,.if.you.move.your.handset.too.far.from.your.base,.noise.may.increase..If.you.pass.the.range.limit.of.the. base,.the.handset.will.beep,.display.Out Of Range,.and.then.go.to.standby..The.base.will.maintain.the.connection. for.thirty.seconds.after.the.handset.goes.out.of.range..If.you.move.the.handset.back.within.range.of.the.base.within.

  • Page 62: Liquid.damage

    Liquid Damage Moisture.and.liquid.can.damage.your.cordless.phone. •.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.. •.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),.follow.the.steps.below..After.following.these.steps,.if. your.cordless.telephone.does.not.work,.please.call.our.Customer.Service.Hotline.(see.the.back.cover.page). Handset 1).Remove.the.battery.cover.and.leave.it.off.for. ventilation. 2).Disconnect.the.battery.pack..Leave.the.battery. cover.off.and.the.battery.pack.disconnected.for.at. least.3.days. 3).Once.the.handset.is.completely.dry,.reconnect.the. battery.pack.and.the.battery.cover. 4).Recharge.the.handset’s.battery.pack.for.15.to.20. hours.before.using.. IMPORTANT:.You.must.unplug.the.telephone.line.while.recharging.the.battery.packs.to.avoid.charge.interruption. 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. Base 1).Disconnect.the.AC.adapter.from.the.base,.cutting.

  • Page 63: Precautions

    •. Nickel.and.Cadmium.are.a.chemical.known.to.state.of. California.to.cause.cancer.. •. Do.not.short-circuit.the.battery.. •. Do.not.charge.the.rechargeable.battery.pack.used.in. this.equipment.with.in.any.charger.other.than.the.one. designed.to.charge.this.battery.pack.as.specified.in.the. owner's.manual..Using.another.charger.may.damage.the. battery.pack.or.cause.the.battery.pack.to.explode.. Rechargeable.Batteries.Must.Be.Recycled.or.Disposed.of. Properly.. Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Batteries Must Be Recycled or Disposed of Properly •. Uniden.voluntarily.participates.in.an.RBRC industry.program.to.collect.and.recycle.nickel-cadmium. batteries.at.the.end.of.their.useful.life,.when.taken.out.of. service.within.the.United.States.. •. The.RBRC .program.provides.a.convenient.alternative.to. ® placing.used.nickel-cadmium.batteries.into.the.trash.or. municipal.waste.stream,.which.is.illegal.in.some.areas. •. Through.the.RBRC .program,.Uniden.makes.it.easy. ® for.you.to.drop.off.the.used.battery.at.local.retailers.of. replacement.nickel-cadmium.batteries..You.may.also.

  • Page 64: The.fcc.wants.you.to.know

    Important Safety Instructions When.using.your.telephone.equipment,.basic.safety. precautions.should.always.be.followed.to.reduce.the.risk. of.fire,.electric.shock.and.injury.to.persons,.including.the. following:. 1.. Do.not.use.this.product.near.water,.for.example,.near. a.bath.tub,.wash.bowl,.kitchen.sink.or.laundry.tub,.in.a. wet.basement.or.near.a.swimming.pool.. 2.. Avoid.using.a.telephone.(other.than.a.cordless.type). during.an.electrical.storm..There.may.be.a.remote.risk. of.electric.shock.from.lightning.. 3.. Do.not.use.the.telephone.to.report.a.gas.leak.in.the. vicinity.of.the.leak.. 4.. 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.authorities.for.possible. battery.disposal.instructions.. 5.. Do.not.disassemble.any.component.of.this.product. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION.. Risk.of.explosion.if.battery.is.replaced.by.an.incorrect.type.. Dispose.of.used.batteries.according.to.the.instructions..Do.not. open.or.mutilate.the.battery,.and.disconnect.the.battery.before. shipping.this.product. The FCC Wants You To Know This.equipment.complies.with.Part.68.of.the.FCC.rules.and. the.requirements.adopted.by.the.ACTA..On.the.bottom.of.this.
  • Page 65 Please.follow.instructions.for.repairing,.if.any.(e.g..battery. replacement.section);.otherwise.do.not.substitute.or.repair.any. parts.of.the.device.except.as.specified.in.this.manual..Connection. to.party.line.service.is.subject.to.state.tariffs..Contact.the.state. public.utility.commission,.public.service.commission.or.corporation. commission.for.information..This.equipment.is.hearing.aid. compatible. Should.you.experience.trouble.with.this.equipment,.please.contact. Uniden.customer.service.at.800-297-1023..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.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. 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.(2).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.depending.on.their.intended.usage..This.product.has. been.tested.and.found.to.comply.with.the.FCC’s.exposure.criteria.. For.body.worn.operation,.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.guidelines.and.should.be.

  • Page 66: Radio.interference

    --Connect.the.equipment.into.an.outlet.on.a.circuit.different.from..that.to.which.the.receiver.is.connected. --Consult.the.dealer.or.an.experienced.radio/TV.technician.for.help. 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.powers.a.major.appliance. because.of.the.potential.for.interference..In.the.unlikely.event.that. you.consistently.hear.other.voices.or.distracting.transmissions. on.your.phone,.you.may.be.receiving.radio.signals.from.another. cordless.telephone.or.other.source.of.interference. Finally,.it.should.be.noted.that.some.cordless.telephones.operate. at.frequencies.that.may.cause.interference.to.nearby.TVs.and. VCRs..To.minimize.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..Because.of.the.inherent.physical.properties.of.radio. waves,.your.communications.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.Equipment.Technical.Specifications..This.is.

  • Page 67: Index

    Index Accessibility... 5 Accessory.handsets... 13 Answering.calls... 31 Answering.system Reviewing.messages... 48 Setting.up... 43 Turning.on/off... 46 When.away.from.home... 49 Any.key.answer... 30 Area.code... 34 Audio.tone... 37 AutoTalk..30 Banner... 29 Base Installing... 9 Multiple.bases... 14 Parts.of.the.base... 19 Reading.the.display... 20 Wall.mounting... 51 Battery Battery.life...
  • Page 68 Liquid.damage... 62 Low.battery.alert... 54 Maintenance... 53 Making.calls..31 Using.Caller.ID... 33 Using.redial... 35 Using.the.phonebook... 32 Message.alert... 45, 49 Multiple.bases... 14 Mute Microphone... 41 Ringer... 36 Noise... 58 Out.of.range... 61 Personal.identification.number.. (PIN)... 49 Personal.ring... 24 Phonebook... 25 Copying.entries... 28 Creating.new.entries... 25 Deleting.entries...

  • Page 69: Remote Operation Card

    REMOTE OPERATION CARD Remote access Turn on the answering away from home system remotely 1. Call your phone number from a 1. Call your phone and let it ring touch-tone phone. 10 times until you hear a beep. 2. During the outgoing message, 2.
  • Page 70 C U T Task Repeat a Message Play Incoming Messages Skip a Message Delete a Message Stop Operation Answering System On Answering System Off Help C U T Task Repeat a Message Play Incoming Messages Skip a Message Delete a Message Stop Operation Answering System On Answering System Off...

  • Page 71: One Year Limited Warranty

    WARRANTY.SET.FORTH.ABOVE.IS.THE.SOLE.AND.ENTIRE. WARRANTY.PERTAINING.TO.THE.PRODUCT.AND.IS.IN. LIEU.OF.AND.EXCLUDES.ALL.OTHER.WARRANTIES.OF. ANY.NATURE.WHATSOEVER,.WHETHER.EXPRESS,. IMPLIED.OR.ARISING.BY.OPERATION.OF.LAW,.INCLUDING,. BUT.NOT.LIMITED.TO.ANY.IMPLIED.WARRANTIES.OF. MERCHANTABILITY.OR.FITNESS.FOR A.PARTICULAR.PURPOSE..THIS.WARRANTY.DOES. NOT.COVER.OR.PROVIDE.FOR.THE.REIMBURSEMENT. OR.PAYMENT.OF.INCIDENTAL.OR.CONSEQUENTIAL. DAMAGES.. Some.states.do.not.allow.this.exclusion.or.limitation.of. incidental.or.consequential.damages.so.the.above.limitation.or. exclusion.may.not.apply.to.you. LEGAL.REMEDIES:.This.warranty.gives.you.specific.legal. rights,.and.you.may.also.have.other.rights.which.vary.from. state.to.state..This.warranty.is.void.outside.the.United.States. of.America.and.Canada..PROCEDURE.FOR.OBTAINING. PERFORMANCE.OF.WARRANTY:.If,.after.following.the. instructions.in.the.owner’s.manual.you.are.certain.that.the. Product.is.defective,.pack.the.Product.carefully.(preferably. in.its.original.packaging)..Disconnect.the.battery.from.the. Product.and.separately.secure.the.battery.in.its.own.separate. packaging.within.the.shipping.carton..The.Product.should. include.all.parts.and.accessories.originally.packaged.with.the. Product..Include.evidence.of.original.purchase.and.a.note. describing.the.defect.that.has.caused.you.to.return.it..The. Product.should.be.shipped.freight.prepaid,.by.traceable.means,. to.warrantor.at:. Uniden America Service 4700.Amon.Carter.Blvd. Fort.Worth,.TX.76155...
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