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DECT1915/1915+1
DIGITAL CORDLESS
TELEPHONES
WITH SMS
MESSAGING
AND FULL
COLOUR
DISPLAY
Ver. 1, Jan 05
G
SER
UIDE
THIS EQUIPMENT IS NOT DESIGNED FOR
MAKING EMERGENCY TELEPHONE CALLS
WHEN THE POWER FAILS. ALTERNATIVE
ARRANGEMENTS SHOULD BE MADE FOR
ACCESS TO DIAL EMERGENCY SERVICES.
Before operating this set,
please read these instructions carefully.
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- Page 1 UIDE DECT1915/1915+1 DIGITAL CORDLESS TELEPHONES WITH SMS MESSAGING AND FULL COLOUR DISPLAY THIS EQUIPMENT IS NOT DESIGNED FOR MAKING EMERGENCY TELEPHONE CALLS WHEN THE POWER FAILS. ALTERNATIVE ARRANGEMENTS SHOULD BE MADE FOR ACCESS TO DIAL EMERGENCY SERVICES. Ver. 1, Jan 05 please read these instructions carefully.
- Page 2 New Zealand: www.uniden.co.nz Unpacking your DECT1915/1915+1 system In the box are: ■ the cordless handset ■ extra handset (DECT1915+1 only) ■ the base unit ■ two rechargeable batteries and a battery compartment cover for each handset ■ a telephone line cable for the base unit ■...
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Page 3: Where To Find It
Where to find it Display For details of how to change the screen Extra menu background, refer to the functions in the section headed ‘Quick reference guide to the menus’. Left and right Soft buttons Press to select the functions shown above them on the display (for example, Redial... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Read these notes first The Phone Book (memory dialling) Choosing a site for the base unit and charger pod 3 To open the Phone Book 17 Radio signals between handset and To store a number 17 base unit 3 …... - Page 5 Contents Handset registration To delete a message from the Outbox or Drafts Box 38 To re-register or to register a new To check or change the Send and handset 28 Receive numbers 39 To register to an extra base unit 29 To de-register a handset 29 Quick reference guide to the menus...
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Page 6: Read These Notes First
Read these notes first Choosing a site The base unit and charger pod(s) should be placed on a for the base level surface, in a position where: unit and ■ the mains adapter plug will reach an easily accessible charger pod 240-V switched mains supply socket —... -
Page 7: Installation And Set-Up
Installation and set-up Choose a suitable site for the base unit See page 3 Connect the mains power lead and the telephone line cord into the underside of the base unit Use the telephone line cord supplied with your DECT 1915/1915+1 — do not use any other telephone line cord See the note... - Page 8 Installation and set-up If you have one or more charger pods … Plug the mains adapter into a 240 V AC, 50 Hz mains socket, with the switch on the socket set to OFF See the note on page 3 Switch on at the mains socket Fit the rechargeable batteries in each handset .
- Page 9 Installation and set-up Charge the batteries for 15 hours Before you use the handset for the first time, it’s important to charge the batteries fully. The handset ‘beeps’ when it’s correctly in position on the charging cradle. Leave the handset on the charging cradle for 15 hours.
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Page 10: Before You Start
BASIC USE Before you start Electrical ■ DON’T let the base unit or charger pod get wet. safety Electrical equipment can cause serious injury if used while you are wet or standing in water. ■ If the base unit or charger pod ever falls into water, DON’T retrieve it until you have unplugged the power lead from the mains and the telephone line plug from the telephone socket (base unit only);... -
Page 11: Exploring The Display
BASIC USE Exploring the display In standby The display shows a clock, and the screen is dimmed to mode … save battery power. You can change the clock between digital and analogue format — see page 46. For information on how to set the time and date, turn to page 12. -
Page 12: Shortcut Buttons
BASIC USE Exploring the display Shortcut From either standby or idle mode, you can press: buttons To go straight to the SMS text messages To display a calendar showing today’s date. To go straight to a list of Caller Display To go straight to a list of Phone Book To go back one step at a time, press the appropriate... -
Page 13: Switching On And Off
BASIC USE Switching on and off To switch the To switch the handset off (in case you need to handset on save battery power): ◗ and off Press the HANG UP button and hold it for 4 seconds u The handset plays music. The display shows Switching Power Off . -
Page 14: Your Handset's Name
BASIC USE Your handset’s name Before you start to use your DECT 1915/1915+1 handset, especially if you have a multi-handset system, you’ll probably want to personalise the display with your name. The name can have up to eight characters (including spaces). -
Page 15: Time And Date
BASIC USE Time and date If you subscribe to Caller Display (see page 22) your DECT 1915/1915+1 should take the time and date settings from the network when you receive an incoming call. Once you’ve installed your DECT 1915/1915+1, charged the batteries and connected the base unit to the telephone line, ask someone to make a call to you. -
Page 16: Making And Answering Calls
BASIC USE Making and answering calls To make a Key in the telephone number call If you make a mistake, press the left Soft button Clear ] to clear digits from the display. Press the PHONE button (You can dial the number after you press the PHONE button to get Dial tone if you prefer, but you won’t be able to correct any mistakes if you do it this way.) -
Page 17: To End A Call
BASIC USE Making and answering calls ◗ To end a call Press the HANG UP button so that the IN USE light on the base unit goes out ◗ Or simply replace the handset on the base unit or charger pod Using the speakerphone, you can listen on a speakerphone call without holding the handset to your ear. -
Page 18: Last Number Redial
BASIC USE Making and answering calls Last Number Your DECT 1915/1915+1 handset stores the 10 Redial most recent numbers you dialled. To use Redial: Redial Press the left Soft button [ u The display shows a list of up to 10 numbers. ‡... - Page 19 BASIC USE Making and answering calls à options in Delete entry If you’ve selected , you’ll be Are you sure? the Redial list, asked: continued ◗ Press the right Soft button [ ] to delete this entry, or the left Soft button [ cancel without deleting the entry Delete all If you’ve selected...
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Page 20: The Phone Book (Memory Dialling)
BASIC USE The Phone Book (memory dialling) You can store names and numbers in each DECT 1915/1915+1 handset’s Phone Book. For each name, you can store Home ( ), Mobile ( ) and Office ( numbers — up to 200 numbers altogether. Each name can have up to 16 characters (including spaces), and each number can have up to 24 digits. -
Page 21: Vip
BASIC USE The Phone Book (memory dialling) If you make a mistake, press the left Soft button Clear ] to clear characters from the display. ‡ ˆ Use the button to go to Key in the phone number(s), using the numbered buttons If you’re likely to send SMS text messages to this number (see pages 32 to 38), you should... -
Page 22: Speed Dialling
BASIC USE The Phone Book (memory dialling) à … and to Before step 7 on page 17, you can set the entry store a Phone as a Speed Dial number, for rapid dialling, Book entry for using single-digit codes 0 to 9. speed dialling ◗... -
Page 23: To Make A Speed Dial Call
BASIC USE The Phone Book (memory dialling) ˆ (or just press the button to scroll through the Phone Book from the beginning) ‡ ˆ If necessary, use the button to scroll to the entry you want … † If necessary, press the button to go to the Home, Office or Mobile number Press the PHONE button to dial the number... -
Page 24: To Delete A Phone Book Entry
BASIC USE The Phone Book (memory dialling) To delete a Open the Phone Book by pressing the right Phone Book Soft button twice [ Menu entry Delete entry Scroll to and select it by pressing the right Soft button [ u The display shows a list of names ‡... -
Page 25: Caller Display
BASIC USE Caller Display This network feature lets you see the phone numbers of your callers on the display, before you answer. To sub- scribe to Caller Display, simply call the company that supplies your telephone line; they’ll set it up for you. With Caller Display, the DECT 1915/1915+1 will store the numbers of the last 20 callers, so you can call them back later. -
Page 26: (Short Cut)
BASIC USE To review In standby mode or idle mode: Caller Display ‡ Press the button records u The display shows the earliest Caller Display (short cut) record. ‡ ˆ Press the button to scroll between new records To return a call, while the record is displayed: Press the PHONE button to dial the number Refer to the instructions below for other options. -
Page 27: Options In The Caller Display Lists
BASIC USE Options in the When the Missed Calls or All Calls list is shown Caller Display on the display, Menu appears above the right lists Soft button. Menu Press the right Soft button [ the menu options: Delete entry —... -
Page 28: Using A Multi-Handset System
Using a multi-handset system If you have a DECT 1915/1915+1 multi-handset system, — you can register additional handsets six handsets per base unit. With two or more handsets registered, you can: ■ make intercom calls from one handset to another ■... -
Page 29: To Transfer A Call
Using a multi-handset system To transfer a When you have made or answered an outside call call, to transfer it to another handset: ✱ Press and hold the INT button for 1 second, then key in the number of the other handset u The outside call is put on hold and the other handset rings. -
Page 30: To Set Up A Three-Way Conference
Using a multi-handset system To set up a When you have both an outside call and an three-way intercom call in progress, you can set up a conference three-way conference call. Conf above the right Soft button. ◗ Conf Press the right Soft button [ u You are now connected in a three-way conference. -
Page 31: Handset Registration
Handset registration You don’t need to register any handsets which were supplied as part of the system with your base unit — they are already registered. But if you’ve bought any extra handsets separately, you’ll need to register them. To check whether a handset is already registered, make sure mains power to the base unit is switched on and the handset is within range. -
Page 32: To Register To An Extra Base Unit
Handset registration Press the right Soft button [ u The display may flash Register moments, while the handset searches for a base unit. It then shows a list of handset numbers for the base unit. Key in a free handset number (optional) and press the right Soft button [ (If you don’t key in a number, the base will select one automatically.) -
Page 33: To Select A Base Unit
Handset registration To select a If your handset is registered to more than one base unit base unit, it will automatically select the one with which it can best set up a radio link (usually the nearest one). Or you can select a base unit manually. -
Page 34: To Register To A Different Brand Of Base Unit
(for example, steps 2 to 5 on page 28). If you need to enter a PIN code for the base unit, refer to the base unit’s User Guide. If you have problems, visit our website at www.uniden.com.au www.uniden.co.nz... -
Page 35: Sms Text Messaging
SMS text messaging — read this first SMS stands for short message service — also called text messaging, or just texting. Users whose phones support SMS can send each other messages with up to 160 characters (140 characters on mobile phones). Your DECT 1915/1915+1 can send and receive SMS messages to and from mobile phones and compatible land-line phones. -
Page 36: The Sms Send And Receive Numbers
SMS text messaging — read this first The SMS Send Your DECT 1915/1915+1 is preprogrammed with two and Receive telephone numbers for the SMS service — the Send numbers number and the Receive number. These are: Telstra service numbers Send 01983391 telephone number... - Page 37 SMS text messaging To check that the SMS text messaging service is working OK on your line, it’s a good idea to send your first text message to yourself. Simply follow the instructions below, keying in your own phone number — including the full dialling code —...
- Page 38 SMS text messaging While writing, you can: ✱ use the (star) key to switch between — upper-case (capital letters) and lower-case (the first letter of the message is always upper-case); … † use the buttons to move along the — lines;...
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Page 39: To Read Your Messages
SMS text messaging To read your Incoming text messages are stored in your Inbox. messages If there are new messages in your Inbox, displayed above the left Soft button. … Press the short-cut button OR press the left Soft button [ straight to your Inbox OR press the right Soft button [ ‡... -
Page 40: Phone Book
SMS text messaging à … and to Copy to Pbook If you select , the display shows Home Mobile Office store a caller’s , letting you choose number in the which of the caller’s numbers to store this as. Phone Book ‡... -
Page 41: To Reply To A Message
SMS text messaging To reply to a Go to the message you want to reply to, as message described under ‘To read your messages’ Edit message Scroll to and press the right Soft button [ ] to select it Edit the message by clearing characters and keying in your reply Menu Press the right Soft button [... -
Page 42: To Check Or Change The Send And Receive Numbers
SMS text messaging To check or You should not normally need to change these change the numbers — they should stay as listed on page 33. Send and … Press the short-cut button Receive (or press the right Soft button [ numbers ‡... -
Page 43: Quick Reference Guide To The Menus
ADVANCED USE Quick reference guide to the menus This quick reference guide takes you through the more advanced features of your DECT 1915/1915+1. It assumes that you have familiarised yourself with the way the …‡†ˆ menus, the Soft buttons and the work. - Page 44 ADVANCED USE Quick reference guide to the menus Handset To change the way the handset is configured. If you’ve set a PIN for the handset, you’ll be prompted to key it in before you can go any further. The menus are: Acoustic To change the handset’s ringer volume and melody or tone.
- Page 45 ADVANCED USE Quick reference guide to the menus Baby Mode To set the handset so that a given number is auto- matically dialled when any button on the handset (except the right Soft button) is pressed. While Baby <Baby call> Call is turned on, is shown on the display.
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Page 46: Base Unit Menus
ADVANCED USE Quick reference guide to the menus Fuzzy Dial With Fuzzy Dial on, as you start dial a number to make a call, your handset will search in the Phone Book for the digits you’ve keyed in. If it finds them, it will display the whole number. - Page 47 ADVANCED USE Quick reference guide to the menus all international calls; if you bar calls to numbers starting with 09, you’ll bar calls to Premium Rate numbers. If you want to use Call Barring, you need to specify which numbers are barred.
- Page 48 ADVANCED USE Quick reference guide to the menus Acoustic To change the base unit’s ringer volume and melody. There are nine volume levels, or you can select turn the ringer off altogether. The handset(s) will still ring for incoming calls when the base unit’s ringer is turned off.
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Page 49: Extra Menu
ADVANCED USE Quick reference guide to the menus Set Default To return all system settings to their defaults. You can use this if you’ve set a base unit PIN and forgotten it. The PIN will be reset to 0000, so you won’t ever need to key it in, except when you register or de- register a handset. -
Page 50: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting The DECT 1915/1915+1 must be serviced by trained engineers. NEVER attempt any repairs or adjustments yourself — you could make the problem worse and invalidate the Guarantee. ALWAYS check ■ you have followed all the steps listed on pages 4 to 6 first that: to install and set up your DECT 1915/1915+1 ■... - Page 51 Troubleshooting “I cannot make The handset’s keypad may be locked (see page 7). a call.” Unlock it before you make a call. Call barring may have been set and turned on (see page 42). “When I press Make sure the batteries are fitted in your handset. If keys, nothing the Battery Level symbol on the display shows ‘low’, happens.”...
- Page 52 “There is inter- Move the handset closer to the base unit, or to a ference and different position. noise on the Try moving the base unit so that it’s not near other line.” electrical equipment, such as a television or a computer.
- Page 53 Troubleshooting “When I try to If you’re using a DECT 1915/1915+1 multi-handset system, make a call, I check that another handset isn’t already busy on a call. hear Busy tone.” “The volume in Make sure you’re holding the earpiece correctly over the earpiece is your ear.
- Page 54 If you route your calls through a different service provider from the one which supplies your line, it’s possible that this could cause problems. “I can’t receive If there’s a problem with receiving text messages on text messages.” your phone, they will arrive as spoken messages — the network provider Message Centre will call you and you’ll be told how to listen to your messages.
- Page 55 You need to replace the batteries. To find out how to recharge the obtain replacements, visit our website at batteries, but I www.uniden.com.au, www.uniden.co.nz still get a Dispose of used batteries safely — never burn them, warning that or put them where they could get punctured.
- Page 56 If you cannot make a call, the fault may be on the exchange line. Contact the service provider. If you still cannot identify the cause of the problem, visit the Uniden Australia website at www.uniden.com.au, www.uniden.co.nz for help information.
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Page 57: Cleaning And Care
Every effort has been made to ensure high standards of reliability for your DECT 1915/1915+1. However, if some- thing does go wrong, please do not try to repair it yourself — consult your supplier or visit the website www.uniden.com.au www.uniden.co.nz... -
Page 58: Technical Details
Technical details Standard Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (DECT) Frequency range 1.88 to 1.9 GHz (bandwidth = 20 MHz) Channel bandwidth 1.728 MHz Operating range up to 300 m outdoors; up to 50 m indoors Operating time standby: 70 hours approx. talking: 7 hours approx. -
Page 59: Index
Index acoustic settings flash type, 45, 55 base unit, 45 fuzzy dial, 43 handset, 41 games, 46 alarm call, 46 answering a call, 13 HANDSET LOCATOR button, 27–28 baby call, 42 handset name, 11 batteries installation, 4–6 charging the handset’s batteries, 5 intercom calls, 25 fitting the batteries, 5... -
Page 60: Troubleshooting
Index PBX compatibility, 55 system settings flash signal length, 45 prefix code, 44 text messaging base unit, 45 see SMS text messaging handset, 42 three-way conference, 27 prefix code, 44 time and date, 12 problems, 47–53 timer (stopwatch), 46 provider, 44 transferring calls, 26 radio signals, 3, 10 troubleshooting, 47–53... -
Page 61: Warranty
(D) Repaired by someone other than an authorised Uniden Repair Agent for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty, (E) Used in conjunction with any equipment or parts or as part of a system not manufactured by Uniden. (F) Only available in the original country of sale. - Page 62 Buttons to press for text characters Press the button repeatedly until you reach the character you want. p q r s 7 P Q R S 7 pqrs a b c 2 A B C 2 t u v 8 T U V 8 d e f 3 D E F 3...