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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...
Setting up Finding a location Connecting your phone Preparing the handsets Installing and charging the handset battery pack Battery Low Warning Battery Performance Setting the date and time Connecting the telephone line cord Your handset Your base Your handset display Standby Display Quick Guide Using your phone...
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Call Waiting Tone Calls log View the Calls log Copy Calls log number to the phonebook Delete Calls log entry(ies) Message waiting (DECT160 series only) Using extra handsets Room monitor Using room monitor Call another handset (internal or intercom call)
Setting up Follow these simple steps to prepare your phone for use. Finding a location • The location should be close to both a phone jack and a continuous power outlet (one which is not connected to a switch). • The base and handset should be kept away from sources of electrical noise such as motors, microwave ovens, and fluorescent lighting.
Preparing the handsets Installing and charging the handset battery pack 1 On each handset: Remove the battery compartment cover. Press down on the semi-circle indent and slide the cover off. Connect the supplied battery pack with the correct polarity. Slide the battery cover back until it clicks securely into place.
BATTERY LOW WARNING If the symbol is displayed on the handset, appears and you hear the low battery tone, you will need to recharge your handset. For optimum performance, be sure to return the handset to the cradle after each call. If the handset is left off of the base, the actual talk time duration will be reduced respective to the amount of time the handset is off the cradle.
Your Handset Down/Phonebook Microphone Note: Each handset can be turned off to conserve battery life. To turn off the handset, press and hold When the handset is turned off, you cannot make or receive calls on that handset. To turn the handset on again, press and hold Earpiece Display...
Your base AC power (yellow) AC power (yellow) Telephone line Telephone line Answering Machine LED Display Charge LED In Use LED Find HS play/stop skip delete Ans (answering machine) on/off repeat/back volume for DECT180 series for DECT160 series...
Remains steady when the line is in use. Flashes while connecting and receiving calls. The call is muted. Displayed when you have a new voice message. (DECT160 series only) Symbol Explanation Displayed when you are in handsfree. Displayed when the ringer volume is set to OFF.
Standby Display Once charged, your handset display will appear as illustrated below, displaying the handset name and number, and time and date. This is referred to as ‘standby mode’. For example: [10]...
Quick Guide Function Make a call Make a call by pre-dialing Adjust earpiece volume End a call Receive a call Redial Privacy Store phonebook number Dial phonebook number Handset ringer melody Make internal call [DECT180 series only] Answering machine ON/OFF Play/Stop your messages Button press , enter number.
Using your phone Make a call 1 Press symbol is displayed. When you hear the dial tone, dial the number you want. The number is shown in the display. After a short delay the call timer will start timing the call. 2 Press to exit and return to standby.
During a call: 1 Press . The symbol is displayed while handsfree. 2 Press again to go back to the normal talk operation. End a call 1 Press Place the handset back on the base/charger. The call time will remain in the display for a further 5 seconds.
Redial Redial the last number called 1 Press 2 Press 3 Use to select 4 Press Redial any of the last 10 numbers called Your handset saves the last 10 numbers called into a redial list. You can select and redial any number from the list at a later time.
Deleting numbers from the redial list 1 In standby, press to display the last number called. 2 Press to display any of the last 10 numbers called. 3 With the number you want displayed, press 4 Press to select number selected or numbers in the list.
Keypad lock The keypad lock helps prevent accidental dialing when you are carrying the handset around and can also be used to stop younger children dialing out accidentally. When the keypad lock is on, you can still receive calls by pressing make calls except for emergency 911 calls.
Using the phonebook You can store your 100 frequently used names and numbers in the phonebook for easy dialing. Press to exit the phonebook menu and return to standby at any time. Store a phonebook name/number Phonebook entries are stored alphabetically. 1 Press 2 Press 3 Press...
Entering a ‘pause’ in a stored number You may need to enter a pause in some international or charge card numbers or if you are connected to a switchboard. When storing a number, at the point where you want a pause, press and hold appear in the display first.
9 Select and press 10 Press to exit and return to standby. Delete a phonebook name/number 1 Press to access the phonebook list. 2 The display shows the first alphabetical entry in the phonebook. Press to display the name for the entry you want (or search alphabetically).
Handset and base menu settings Handset ringer volume There are 6 ringer volumes to choose from. You can also select volume to be disturbed. You can set a different ringer volume for each handset registered to your base. 1 Press to access the main menu.
Auto Talk Auto Talk, lets you answer the phone just by picking it up from the cradle. If you switch Auto Talk off, you have to press even if a handset is on the base or charger. The default setting is ‘On’. 1 Press to access the main menu.
Alarm Your phone allows you to set an alarm. 1 Press to access the main menu. 2 Press to select Press 3 Press to select Press 4 Press to select 5 Enter time for the alarm using the number keypad. 6 Press 7 Press to exit and return to standby.
Language You can change the language the menu display will use. Choose from English, Spanish, or French. 1 Press to access the main menu. 2 Press to select Press 3 Press to select Press 4 Press to select Press to confirm. 5 Press to exit and return to standby.
Base ringer type (DECT180 series only) There are 10 base ringer options to choose from (6 Melodies and 4 Tones). 1 Press to access the main menu. 2 Press to select and press 3 Press to select and press 4 Press until displayed and press 5 Press...
Seven-Digit Dialing You can program your local area code into your handset. If you get a call from within your area code, you'll only see the 7-digit phone number. If you get a call from outside your area code, you'll see all 10 digits.
Settings menu Tones You can switch on or off the tones for key touch, confirmation, call waiting, and out-of-range alarm. For example, when the key tone is set to ON, you will hear a tone each time you press a keypad button.
5 Press to display either and press to confirm. 6 Press to exit and return to standby. Tone Dialing Switch-Over If you have set your phone to use Pulse dialing, you can switch temporarily to Tone dialing for the duration of a call: 1 Press 2 Enter the number you want.
If the base already has the maximum number of handsets (6) registered to it you will need to de- register one of the existing handsets before you can register the new handset. See section for de-registering handsets. On the handset you want to register: Enter the base PIN code.
Base PIN code You need to enter the base PIN code when you are registering handsets. For security reasons you may wish to change the PIN code. You can choose a PIN code up to 4 digits long. If you reset the base from the handset, base PIN code will be 0000.
Resetting your phone If you reset your phone, both the base and handset will return to their default settings. The time, date, handset name, and phonebook will not return to default. If you have more than one handset registered to your base and you complete the following procedure, only the handset you reset and the base will go back to the default settings.
Default settings Handset and base Ringer Volume Level 3 Ringer Type External Internal Paging Alarm Appointment Tone Confirmation Warning Call Waiting Range Alarm Alarm Appointment Auto Talk Language Base PIN Prefix Dial Call Barring Area Code Tone 1 Dial Mode Tone 2 Tone 3 [DECT180 series only]...
Network services TO USE CALLER ID OR ANY OTHER SERVICES DETAILED IN THIS SECTION, YOU MUST FIRST CONTACT YOUR LOCAL TELEPHONE COMPANY AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE RELEVANT SERVICE. Caller ID With CALLER ID, the caller’s name, if available, is shown in the handset display as you receive an incoming call so you can see who is calling before you pick up the phone.
View the calls log 1 Press The latest calls log entry is displayed (or if there are no entries). 2 Press to scroll through the calls log. 3 Press to continue viewing other calls log entries. Press to exit and return to standby. Dial calls log number 1 Press .
4 Press to exit and return to standby. Message Waiting (DECT160 series only) If you have subscribed to a message waiting service through your local telephone company, when you have a message waiting in your mailbox, the symbol will be displayed on the handset.
Using extra handsets If you purchased a multi-pack all your handsets come pre-registered to the base. You can use a total of 6 handsets with your base. Your handset can only be used with one base at any time during a call. To register a handset to your base, see page 27.
To exit room monitor, press This feature only works when both handsets are within the range of the base. If either handset is out of range, the function will stop. Call another handset (internal or intercom call) 1 Press . The symbol is displayed and you will hear the internal call dialing tone.
Conference call You can hold a 3-way conversation (conference call) between your handset, an external caller and another internal handset user. During an external call: 1 Press . The external caller is put ‘on-hold’. 2 Press to select name, number or the handset you want to have a conference call with and press The called handset will ring.
The Telephone Answering Machine (DECT180 series only) The Telephone Answering Machine will offer up to 14 minutes of digital recording for incoming or outgoing messages and memo messages. You can set up your answering machine using any handset and record a personal OGM (Out Going Message).
You can now choose from the AM settings menu as follows. Answer On/Off To set the Answering Machine On or Off, use to select Select the desired On or Off option and press Play/Delete/Record OGM You may record and edit 2 personal OGMs (Out Going Messages).
Ring Delay You can set the answering machine to pick up a call after 10sec, 20sec, 30sec or Toll Saver. For Toll Saver, the call is answered after 10sec if there are new messages and 30sec if there are no new messages.
Using the Base Answering Machine When the answering machine is off, the LED display at the base will be blank. The LED display is a message counter when the answering machine is on. When there are new messages, the number of new messages will be displayed and will be blinking.
Remote Access Away from Home You can access your answering machine from any remote touch tone phone on an outside line. You must set a 4 digit remote PIN in the handset to enable remote access (see page 41). To use Remote Access; Call in to your answering machine.
Simple solutions The most common problems often have the simplest solutions. We hope that you will not experience any problems with your product, but in the event that you do, this section hopes to help you overcome any problems quickly and with minimum effort.
Handset is not charging properly • Check that the charge light is on and that the handset is sitting correctly in the base or charger. Clean the charging contacts with a dry cloth. • Are you using the power adaptor supplied with your phone? Handset will not link up with the base •...
General information This equipment is not designed for making emergency telephone calls when the power fails. Alternative arrangements should be made for access to emergency services. Specifications Operating 32° F to 122° F Temperature (0° C to 50° C) AC Adapter Base: AD-1012 Part Number Charging Cradle: AD-0005...
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.
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Uniden works to reduce lead content in our PVC coated cords in our product and accessories. Warning! 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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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 DURATION: This warranty to the...
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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 [52]...
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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 www.uniden.com or call our Customer Service Hotline at 1-800-297-1023,...