Table of Contents
Advertisement
Quick Links
Advertisement
Table of Contents
Related Manuals for Uniden DECT2085 Series
Summary of Contents for Uniden DECT2085 Series
-
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Welcome ... 4 Accessibility... 4 Installing the Phone ... 5 Choosing.the.Best.Location..5 Installing.the.Battery... 6 Installing.the.Belt.Clip... 7 Connecting.the.AC.adapter..7 Charging.the.Handset..8 Connecting.to.the.Phone.Line... 9 Changing.the.Dial.Mode... 0 Wall.Mounting.the.Base... Product Overview ... 13 Features..3 Answering.System.Features. - Page 3 Using Your Phone ... 33 Making.a.Call.from.the.Phonebook..34 Chain.Dialing.from.the.Phonebook... 34 Switching.to.the.Handset.Speakerphone.. During.a.Call... 34 Using Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial Lists ... 35 Using.the.Caller.ID.List... 35 Making.a.Call.from.a.Caller.ID.Record... 35 Deleting.Caller.ID.Numbers... 36 Using.Call.Waiting..37 Redialing.a.Number... 37 Deleting.a.Redial.Record..37 Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker Volume ...
- Page 4 Traveling.Out.of.Range..59 Liquid.Damage..60 Precautions! ... 61 Rechargeable.Nickel-Metal-Hydride.Battery.. Warning... 6 Important.Safety.Instructions... 6 The.FCC.Wants.You.To.Know... 62 I.C..Notice... 63 One Year Limited Warranty ... 64 Index ... 65 Remote Operation Card ... 68 At Uniden, we’ll take care of you! ... 70...
-
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. ® As.an.Energy.Star .Partner,.Uniden.has.determined.that.this.product.or.product.models.meets. guidelines for energy efficiency. Energy Star the.Energy.Star ® ® .is.a.U.S..registered.mark. Uniden.is.a.registered.trademark.of.Uniden.America.Corporation. 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:.-800-874-934. 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. -
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-008.rechargeable.battery.pack.supplied.with.your.cordless.telephone. Press in on the handset Press in on the handset battery case cover. battery case cover. Use the finger indention Use the finger indention for a better grip and slide for a better grip and slide... -
Page 8: Installing.the.belt.clip
To remove the belt clip,.pull.either.side.of.the.belt.clip.to.release.the.tabs.from.the.holes. Connecting the AC adapter Base To avoid risk of fire and shock, only use the Uniden PS-0009 AC adapter supplied with your cordless telephone. Connect the AC adapter Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack. -
Page 9: Charging.the.handset
Charger (for multi-handset packs only) Use.only.the.Uniden.PS-0007.AC.adapter.supplied.with.your.cordless.telephone. Connect the AC Connect the AC Route the cord. Route the cord. adapter to the adapter to the DC IN 9V jack. DC IN 9V jack. Charging the Handset Place the handset(s) in the base... -
Page 10: Connecting.to.the.phone.line
Charge your handset at least 15 to 20 hours before plugging into the phone line. Make sure that the charge LED illuminates. Connecting to the Phone Line Make.sure.that.the.battery.pack.is.fully.charged. Connect the telephone cord to the TEL LINE jack. What if the charge LED doesn’t light up? Check the AC adapter connection. -
Page 11: Changing.the.dial.mode
DSL Filter 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. Without a filter, . telephone-line-based.Internet.services.can.interfere.with.standard.phones. Testing the Connection Try.making.a.call..If.your.call.does.not.connect.or.you.cannot.get.a.dial.tone,.try.the.following.steps: Make.sure.the.AC.adapter.cord.is.securely.connected.to.the.DC IN 9V.jack.and.a.standard.power.outlet. Check.to.make.sure.the.battery.is.fully.charged..(If.you.don’t.see.the.“battery.full”.icon,.check.to.make.sure. the.battery.is.properly.connected.and.charge.again.) Change.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: Press.[Menu/Select]..Select.the.GLOBAL.SETUP.menu,.and.then.the. DIAL.MODE.submenu. -
Page 12: Wall.mounting.the.base
Wall Mounting the Base This.phone.can.be.mounted.on.any.standard.wall.plate. Insert the two hooks on the wall mount adapter into the holes on the upper rear of the base. Slide the adapter up as far as it will go (about 1/4 of an inch). Route the cord. Connect the telephone cord into the TEL... - Page 13 Place the mounting slots over the pins on the wall plate. Notes: • DO.NOT.use.an.AC.outlet.controlled.by.a.wall.switch. • To.mount.the.phone.directly.on.the.wall,.insert.two.#0.screws.(minimum.length.of.. the.wall,.3. .inches.apart;.leave.the.screw.heads. phone..Be.sure.the.wall.is.capable.of.supporting.the.weight.of.the.phone,.and.use.the.proper.type.of.anchoring. device.for.the.wall.material..No.need.to.route.the.telephone.cord.through.the.hole.of.the.wall.mount.adapter.when. mounting.directly.on.the.wall. Wall plate (To AC outlet) .inch.away.from.the.wall.to.allow.room.for.mounting.the. Slide the base down to lock it into place. .inches,.not.supplied).into.
-
Page 14: Features
Product Overview Features • .9GHz.DECT6.0.Expandable.System • Expands.up.to.6.Handsets • Integrated.Digital.Answering.System • Caller.ID/Call.Waiting • Base.Keypad • Advanced.Phonebook.Features: • Store.70.Phonebook.Entries.on.Base.&.each. Handset • Alphabetical.Search • Personalized.Ring.by.Party.(on.Handset) • Transfer.Single.Listing.or.Entire.Phonebook Answering System Features • Digital.Tapeless.Recording • Up.to.4.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) • Store.30.Caller.ID.Numbers.on.Base.&.each.Handset •... -
Page 15: Terminology.used.in.this.manual
Terminology Used in this Manual The.handset.and.the.base.are.not.in.use..If.the.handset.is.on.the.cradle.or.[ /flash].or.[ Standby ].on.the.base.is.not.pressed,.no.line.has.been.activated..No.dial.tone.is.present.. 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.. CID/CW or Caller.ID.with.Call.Waiting.is.available.by.subscription.from.your.Telephone.provider. CIDCW With.this.service,.you.will.be.able.to.view.incoming.caller.information.while.on.a.call.with.another.user. Base The.main.part.of.the.phone.that.connects.to.your.phone.line.and.lets.you.make.and.receive.calls. A.cradle.that.comes.with.an.accessory.handset.and.charges.the.handset.battery. Charger It.connects.to.power.but.does.not.connect.to.a.phone.line. 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.22.for.Compatible.Handsets. This.term.relates.to.feature.settings.that.will.apply.to.all.registered.handsets.and.the.base. These.features.are.available.by.selecting."GLOBAL.SETUP".in.the.handset.or.the.base.menu..Only.one. Global handset.or.the.base.can.change.global.settings.at.a.time,.and.you.have.to.make.sure.the.phone.is.not. Settings currently.being.used..If.you.have.multiple.bases,.the.different.bases.have.each.global.settings;.select.the.base. before.changing.the.global.setting.(see.Selecting.the.Base.on.page.25). Any.handset.or.the.base. Station Talk A.telephone.line.has.been.activated.on.the.handset.or.base,.enabling.a.dial.tone... Manual Conventions This.manual.uses.several.different.type.styles.to.help.you.distinguish.between.different.parts.of.the.phone: • Bold.text.with.“[ ]”.indicates.a.key.or.button.on.the.phone ALL CAPITALS indicates text on the display, such as menu options, prompts, and confirmation messages •... -
Page 16: Parts.of.the.phone
Parts of the Phone The.following.illustrations.show.you.all.of.the.different.parts.of.your.phone. Handset Headset jack cover Belt clip hole Speakerphone speaker and ringer [ /Flash] key (talk/flash) Handset battery compartment new message LED Handset earpiece Handset display (LCD) [Clear/Int’com] key (clear/intercom) ] key (up) ] key (phonebook/left) [ /tone] key [Redial/Pause] key [Menu/Select] key... - Page 17 Base Base display (LCD) [Clear/Mute] key Base speaker Base charging contacts charge LED [ /tone] key [Menu/Select] key [Redial/Pause] key Base microphone [#] key [Int'com] key (intercom) ] key (delete) ] key (phonebook/repeat/left) ] key (up) ] key (caller ID/skip/right) ] key (down) ] key and LED (play/stop) [Answer on/off] key...
-
Page 18: Using The Interface
Using the Interface Reading the Display Handset In standby Handset ID and banner Number of new Caller ID calls received 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 19: 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.or.pointer. on.the.display.and.access.the.most.commonly. used.features.at.the.touch.of.a.button..By.moving. this.key.to.the.left,.you.open.the.phonebook.. Move.the.key.to.the.right.to.access.Caller.ID. information..To.use.this.four-way.key,.place.your. thumb.over.the.key.on.the.station.and.move.to.the. four.positions.to.get.the.feel.of.how.it.moves.and. operates. Using the Handset and Base Menus To.open.the.menu,.press.[Menu/Select]..Highlight.the.option.you.want.by.pressing.the.four-way.function.key..This. will.move.the.cursor;.the.option.currently.highlighted.has.a.triangle.beside.it..Activate.the.highlighted.option.by. pressing.[Menu/Select]..To.go.back.to.the.previous.screen,.press.[left].on.the.four-way.function.key..To.exit.the. menu.and.return.to.standby,.press.[ ].on.the.handset.or.[ If.you.do.not.press.a.key.within.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. Note:. For.ANSW..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. View the View the phonebook phonebook Four-way Four-way Function Key Function Key Down Down... -
Page 20: 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..Capital. letters are displayed first, then lower case letters, and then the number on the key. 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. -
Page 21: Basic Setup
Basic Setup Selecting a Language Each.station.supports.two.languages:.English.and.Spanish.for.US.models.or.English.and.French.for.Canadian. models..Once.you.select.a.language,.the.menus.on.the.station.will.display.in.that.language..The.default.language.is. English. Press.[Menu/Select]... Select.the.HANDSET.SETUP.or.BASE. SETUP.menu,.and.then.the.HANDSET. LANGUAGE.or.BASE.LANGUAGE.submenu. Move.the.cursor.to.choose.a.language.. for US models:.. Choose.ENGLISH.or.ESPAÑOL.(Spanish).. for Canadian models:.. Choose.ENGLISH.or.FRANÇAIS.(French). Press.[Menu/Select]... You will hear a confirmation tone. -
Page 22: Activating.personal.ring.(Handset.only)
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: Press.[Menu/Select]..Select.the.HANDSET.SETUP.menu,.and.then. the.PERSONAL.RING.submenu. Move.the.cursor.to.select.ON.or.OFF. 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. Press.[Menu/Select]..Select.the.HANDSET.SETUP.or.BASE.SETUP. menu,.and.then.the.KEY.TOUCH.TONE.submenu. Move.the.cursor.to.select.ON.or.OFF. Press.[Menu/Select]. You will hear a confirmation tone. -
Page 23: Expanding Your Phone
Expanding Your Phone Adding Accessory Handsets Your.phone.supports.a.total.of.six.cordless.handsets..You.can.now.place.a.fully-featured.cordless.handset.anywhere. AC.power.is.available.to.connect.the.handset.charger..All.the.handsets.ring.when.a.call.is.received. Compatible Handsets Your.phone.is.compatible.with.the.DCX200..If.you.purchased.an.accessory.handset.separately,.you.must.register.the. handset.to.the.base.before.use..Accessory.handsets.will.not.operate.until.they.are.registered. Charging Accessory Handsets The.handset’s.battery.recharges.automatically.when.the.handset.is.placed.in.the.charger.. Use.only.the.Uniden.PS-0007.AC.adapter. Use.the.supplied.AC.adapter.to.connect.the.DC IN 9V.jack.to.a.standard.20V.AC.outlet. Set.the.charger.on.a.desk.or.tabletop,.and. place.the.handset.in.the.charger.with.the.LCD. screen.facing.forward. Make.sure.that.the.charge.LED.illuminates..If. the.LED.does.not.illuminate,.check.to.see.that. the.AC.adapter.is.plugged.in.and.the.handset. makes.good.contact.with.the.charging.contacts. Charge.the.handset.battery.pack.for.at.least.5- 20.hours.before.using.your.new.handset.for.the. first time. Route the cord. - Page 24 Registering Accessory Handsets If.you.purchase.an.accessory.handset,.you.need.to.register.the.handset.before.use..Handset(s).supplied.in.the.box. with.the.base.are.pre-registered.at.the.factory..When.charged,.pre-registered.handsets.display.a.handset.ID.number.. Handsets.that.have.not.been.registered.display: ↔ To.register.a.DCX200.accessory.handset: Charge.the.handset.for.5-20.hours. Place.the.handset.in.the.main.telephone.base.cradle.to.initiate.registration..HANDSET.REGISTERING.will. appear.in.the.LCD.. 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. If.REGISTRATION.FAILED.appears.in.the.LCD,.please.try.these.steps.again. Note:. If.an.accessory.handset.has.ever.been.registered.to.a.base,.you.must.reset.the.handset.before.you.can. register.it.to.a.new.base..See.Resetting.the.Handset.on.page.57.
-
Page 25: Using.multiple.bases
Using Multiple Bases The.handsets.supplied.with.your.phone.(or.any.DCX200.accessory.handsets).can.be.registered.to.a.total.of.four. different.bases..Compatible.bases.include.the.DECT2060,.DECT2080,.DECT2085,.and.DECT2088.models..Once. your.handset.is.registered.to.more.than.one.base,.you.can.set.the.handset.to.search.automatically.the.available. base,.or.you.can.select.manually.which.base.the.handset.should.connect.to.(for.example,.if.you.have.one.base.with. an.answering.machine,.you.can.tell.the.handset.to.connect.that.base.to.check.messages).. Registering the Handset to Another Base Make.sure.the.handset.battery.is.fully.charged. To.register.a.handset.to.DECT2060.or.DECT2080.base: Disconnect.the.base.AC.adapter..Then.press.and.hold.[find hs].while.you.reconnect.the.adapter.. • Keep.pressing.[find hs].until.the.charge.LED.starts.to.blink. To.register.a.handset.to.DECT2085.or.DECT2088.base: • 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. On.the.handset,.Press.[Menu/Select]..Select.the.REGISTER.BASE.menu..HANDSET.REGISTERING.will. appear.in.the.display. 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. If.REGISTRATION.FAILED.appears.in.the.LCD,.please.try.these.steps.again. - Page 26 Selecting the Base When.your.handset.is.registered.to.another.base,.it.will.automatically.connect.to.the.base..A.base.ID.(that.is.for.the. handset.only).will.be.assigned.in.the.order.of.registration..You.can.either.select.a.base.you.want.to.use.manually,.or. set.to.AUTO..If.you.set.to.AUTO,.when.the.handset.comes.out.of.range,.it.searches.automatically.the.available.base. in.order.of.base.ID. With.the.phone.in.standby,.press.[Menu/Select]..Select.the.HANDSET.SETUP.menu,.and.then.the.SELECT. BASE.submenu. Move.the.cursor.to.select.the.base.you.want.to.connect.to,.or.choose.AUTO.to.have.the.handset.automatically. select.the.base. Press.[Menu/Select]..SEARCHING.will.appear.in.the.display. 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. Notes:.•.You.cannot.change.bases.during.a.call.. • To confirm which bases the handset is registered to, open the SELECT BASE submenu and use [ ].to.scroll.through.the.list..Press.[ ].to.close.the.list.and.return.to.standby.
-
Page 27: Setting Up The Phonebook
Setting Up the Phonebook Your.handset.and.base.can.store.up.to.seventy.names.and.numbers.in.your.phonebook..When.all.the.phonebook. entries.are.full,.you.will.hear.a.beep.and.MEMORY.FULL.appears..You.cannot.store.any.additional.names.and. numbers.unless.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.34. Creating Phonebook Entries To.store.names.and.numbers.in.your.phonebook,.please.follow.these.steps: When.the.phone.is.in.standby.mode,.press.[ To.create.a.new.phonebook.entry,.press.[Menu/Select]..Select.the. CREATE.NEW.menu..EDIT.NAME.appears.. 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.9.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. 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. -
Page 28: Finding.a.phonebook.entry
Assign a personal ring tone for this entry (PERSONAL RING) (Handset only). You.can.attach.a.special.ring.tone.to.each.phonebook.entry.on.the.handsets;. the.phone.will.use.this.ring.tone.when.this.person.calls..Use.[ select.one.of.the.seven.different.ring.tone.options.(see.Selecting.a.Ring.Tone on.page.3.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. 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. -
Page 29: 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.) When.the.phone.is.in.standby,.press.[ 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].. 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. Continue.by.following.the.steps.for.Creating.Phonebook.Entries.on.page.26. Deleting a Single Phonebook Entry When.the.phone.is.in.standby,.press.[ Find.the.entry.that.you.want.to.delete.and.press.[Menu/Select].. -
Page 30: Copying.phonebook.entries.to.another.station
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. When.the.phone.is.in.standby,.press.[ 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. 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]. 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. When the transfer is completed, DONE! appears on the station. Notes:.•.The.handsets.must.be.currently.connected.to.the.same.base.(see.page.25). •.If.your.phonebook.contains.seventy.entries,.you.cannot.store.any.new.phonebook.entries..You.will.hear.a. -
Page 31: Using The Voice Mail Service
Using the Voice Mail Service If.you.subscribe.to.a.voice.mail.service,.you.can.use.your.phone.to.access.your.voice.mailbox..The.new message. LED on the handset flashes and in.your.voice.mailbox..When.you.subscribe.to.the.service,.your.voice.mail.provider.provides.you.with.the.access. number.and.the.required.voice.mail.signaling.tone..You.can.use.your.phonebook.to.store.the.access.number. 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.handset.and.base.display..In.the.event.your.message.alert.tone.gets.out.of.sync.with.your.phone. company’s.voice.messaging.system,.you.can.reset.back.to.its.original.“no.messages.waiting”.state. On.the.base,.press.[Menu/Select]..Select.the.GLOBAL.SETUP.menu,.and.then.the.VMWI.RESET.submenu. Move.the.cursor.to.select.YES.or.NO. Press.[Menu/Select]. You will hear a confirmation tone. .appears.in.the.handset.and.base.display.whenever.you.have.messages.waiting. -
Page 32: Customizing Your Phone
Customizing Your Phone Changing the Handset Banner (Handset only) Each.handset.will.display.a.banner.name.once.it.is.registered.to.the.base..The.default.banner.is.Handset.#,. 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. Press.[Menu/Select]..Select.the.HANDSET.SETUP.menu,.and.then.the.BANNER.submenu. Use.the.keypad.to.enter.or.edit.the.banner.name..(See.Entering.Text.from.Your.Phone.on.page.9.for.detailed. instructions.on.entering.text.) 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 (Handset only) You.may.choose.from.four.melodies.or.three.tones.for.your. phone’s.primary.ring.tone..Each.handset.can.use.a.different. -
Page 33: Activating.autotalk.(Handset.only)
Activating AutoTalk (Handset only) 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. Press.[Menu/Select]..Select.the.HANDSET.SETUP.menu,.and.then.the. AUTOTALK.submenu. Move.the.cursor.to.select.ON.or.OFF. Press.[Menu/Select]. You will hear a confirmation tone. Activating Any Key Answer (Handset only) Any.Key.Answer.allows.you.to.answer.the.phone.by.pressing.any.key.on.the.dial.pad.. Press.[Menu/Select]..Select.the.HANDSET.SETUP.menu,.and.then.the.ANY.KEY. ANSWER.submenu. Move.the.cursor.to.select.ON.or.OFF. Press.[Menu/Select]. You will hear a confirmation tone. -
Page 34: Using Your Phone
Using Your Phone From the base speakerphone Press.[ Listen.for.the.dial.tone. Dial.the.number. Making a call Dial.the.Number. Press.[ Answering Press.[ a call Hanging Press.[ From a cordless handset Pick.up.the.handset.from. the.cradle. Press.[ /Flash]. Listen.for.the.dial.tone. Dial.the.number. Pick.up.the.handset.from. the.cradle. Dial.the.number. Press.[ /Flash]. Pick.up.the.handset..(If. AutoTalk.is.on,.the.phone. will.answer.when.you.pick. up.the.handset.from.the. cradle.) Press.[ /Flash]..(If.Any.Key. -
Page 35: Making.a.call.from.the.phonebook
Making a Call from the Phonebook When.the.phone.is.in.standby,.press.[ Find.the.phonebook.entry.you.want.to.call.(see.Finding.a.Phonebook.Entry.on.page.27). Press.[ /Flash].or.[ ].on.the.handset.or.[ Note:. You.can.also.press.[ /Flash].or.[ When.you.come.to.the.phone.number.you.want.to.dial,.press.[Menu/Select]. Chain Dialing from the Phonebook If.you.often.have.to.enter.a.series.of.digits.or.some.type.of.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.). Enter.the.code.number.(up.to.twenty.digits).into.the.phonebook.(see.Creating.Phonebook.Entries.on.page.26).. Be.sure.to.enter.the.code.number.into.the.phonebook.exactly.as.you.would.enter.it.during.a.call.. During.a.call,.when.you.hear.the.prompt.that.tells.you.to.enter.the.code.number,.press.[ Use.[ ].or.[ ].to.select.the.phonebook.entry.that.contains.the.digits.you.want.to.send. Press.[Menu/Select]..The.phone.sends.the.digits.of.the.code.number.exactly.as.you.saved.them.in.the. phonebook.entry. Switching to the Handset Speakerphone During a Call To.switch.a.normal.call.to.the.speakerphone,.press.[ normal.call,.press.[ ].to.open.the.phonebook. -
Page 36: 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. To.open.the.Caller.ID.list,.press.[ phone.will.show.the.number.of.new.Caller.ID.records.and.the.total.number.of.stored. records..Use.[ ].and.[ ] .to.scroll.through.the.list.. Making a Call from a Caller ID Record When.the.phone.is.in.standby,.press.[ ] to find the Caller ID record you want to dial. Use.[ ].and.[ If.you.need.to.add.(or.delete).a.“”.to.the.beginning.of.the.displayed.phone.number,.press.[... -
Page 37: Deleting.caller.id.numbers
• If.the.phone.number.is.a.local.or.non-toll.call,.but.the.Caller.ID.record.has.a.“”.in.front.of.the.number,.press.. /tone].to.delete.it. 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.. To.program.your.local.area.code: Press.[Menu/Select]..Select.the.GLOBAL.SETUP.menu,.and.then.the.AREA.CODE.submenu. 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/Mute].on.the.base.to.delete.the. stored.code,.and.then.enter.a.new.one. Press.[Menu/Select]. You will hear a confirmation tone. The setting applies to all registered handsets and the base. Note:. If.you.have.multiple.bases,.select.the.base.before.programming.the.area.code.(see.page.25). 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. -
Page 38: Using.call.waiting
•.Caller.ID.numbers.are.stored.separately.in.each.station..Deleting.a.record.from.one.station.will.not.delete. the.record.from.any.other.stations. 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.. Press.[ /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.[ /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. When.the.phone.is.in.standby,.press.the.[Redial/Pause].to.open.the.redial.list. Use.[ ].and.[ ].or.[Redial/Pause].to.scroll.through.the.redial.list. When you find the number you want to dial, press [ /Flash].or.[ Notes: •... -
Page 39: 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. With.the.phone.in.standby,.press.[ volume.level.and.the.station.sounds.the.ringer.at.that.level.. Use.[ ].to.make.the.ringer.volume.louder.or.[ completely.off. 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..The.other.stations.will.ring.according.to.their. individual.settings. Muting the Ringer (One call only) While.the.phone.is.ringing,.press.[ ringer.for.this.call..The.phone.will.ring.again.on.the.next.call. Adjusting the Earpiece Volume You.can.choose.from.six.volume.levels.for.the.handset.earpiece..To.adjust.the.earpiece.volume.while.on.a.call,. press.[ ].(to.make.it.louder).or.[ earpiece. ].or.[ ]..The.display.shows.the.current. -
Page 40: Adjusting.the.speaker.volume
Adjusting the Speaker Volume Handset Speaker:.You.can.choose.from.six.volume.levels.for.the.handset.speaker.while.on.a.speakerphone.call.or. when.the.handset.is.accessing.the.answering.system..To.adjust.the.handset.speaker.volume,.press.[ louder).or.[ ].(to.make.it.softer)..The.handset.display.shows.the.current.volume.level.for.the.handset.speaker. Note:. The.handset.earpiece.and.the.handset.speaker.have.separate.volume.settings. 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 (Handset only) 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. -
Page 41: Finding A Lost Handset
Finding a Lost Handset To.locate.a.misplaced.handset,.press.[Int’com].on.the.base.when.the.phone.is.in.standby..Use.[ select.the.handset.you.want.to.page,.and.then.press.[Menu/Select]..Select.ALL.to.page.all.registered.handsets.. To.cancel.paging,.press.[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 During.a.call,.press.[Clear/Int’com].on.the.handset.or.[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. To.return.to.the.party.on.hold,.press.[ /Flash].or.[ 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. -
Page 42: 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.25). During.a.call,.press.[Clear/Int’com].on.the.handset.or.[Int’com].on.the.base. 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.[ /Flash].or.[ When.another.station.accepts.the.transferred.call,.you.will.be.disconnected..If.you.want.to.rejoin.the.call,.press.. [ /Flash].or.[ ].on.the.handset.or.[ 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: To.answer.the.page.and.speak.to.the.transferring.station,.press.[ /Flash].or.[Clear/Int’com].on.the.handset,.or.. ].or.[Int’com].on.the.base. To.accept.the.call.and.speak.to.the.caller,.press.[ /Flash].on.the.receiving.handset,.or.[ base. 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.base.again. ].on.the.receiving. -
Page 43: Using Special Features
Using Special Features Privacy Mode If.you.don’t.want.other.stations.to.interrupt.you.while.on.a.call,.turn.on.privacy.mode..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. While.on.a.call,.press.[Menu/Select]. 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. 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.25). Making an Intercom Page When.the.phone.is.in.standby,.press.[Clear/Int’com].on.the.handset.or.[Int’com].on.the.base. Use.[ ].or.[ ].to.select.the.station.you.want.to.talk.with,.and.then.press.[Menu/Select]..Select.ALL.to.page. all.other.stations. To.cancel.the.intercom.page,.press.[ ].on.the.handset.or.[Int’com].on.the.base. Note:. 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. • The.party.is.busy. -
Page 44: Muting.the.microphone
/Mute].on.the.handset.or.[Clear/Mute].on.the.base..MUTE.ON.and. .appear.in.the.display;. .remains. while.muting.is.on. To.cancel.muting,.press.[ /Mute].on.the.handset.or.[Clear/Mute].on.the.base.again..MUTE.OFF.appears. 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 [ 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.0.for.instructions.on.setting.your.phone.for.pulse.or.tone.dialing. Installing the Optional Headset Your.phone.may.be.used.with.an.optional.headset..To.use.this.feature,.insert.the.headset.plug.into. the.headset.jack..Your.phone.is.ready.for.hands-free.conversations..(Headsets.may.be.purchased. by.calling.the.Uniden.Parts.Department..See.inside.the.back.cover.page.for.contact.information.) ].or.[Int’com].on.the.base..If.AutoTalk.is.on,.the. /tone]. -
Page 45: Setting Up The Answering System
Setting Up the Answering System Using Handset and Base Menus You.can.set.up.your.answering.system’s.primary.features.from.the.base.or.handset. When.the.phone.is.in.standby,.press.[Menu/Select]..Move.the.pointer.to.select.the.ANSW..SETUP.menu,.and. then.press.[Menu/Select].. Use.[ ].or.[ ].to.scroll.through.the.answering.system.setup.menu.options.. Select.the.option.by.pressing.[Menu/Select]. To.exit.the.menu.and.return.to.standby,.press.[ ].on.the.handset.or.[ Handset Operation Your.handset.controls.all.of.the.answering.system.setup.options.except.for.the.personal.greeting.(personal.greetings. must.be.changed.directly.at.the.base)..Here.are.some.hints.on.using.your.handset.to.access.your.answering.system:. • If.you.have.multiple.bases,.select.the.base.with.answering.system.you.want.to.access.(see.page.25). • When.the.phone.is.in.standby,.press.[ ANSWERING.MACHINE.OPERATION.appears.on.the.handset.display,.and.the.system.announces.the.time.and. the.number.of.new.and.old.messages. • If.you.receive.a.call,.remote.operation.is.cancelled. • If.another.handset.makes.a.call,.remote.operation.is.cancelled. • During.remote.operation.HANDSET.REMOTE.MODE.appears.on.the.base. /Mute].on.the.handset.to.access.the.answering.system..REMOTE. ].on.the.base. -
Page 46: Recording.a.personal.greeting
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. On.the.base,.press.[Menu/Select]..Select.the.ANSW..SETUP.menu,.and.then.the.RECORD.GREETING. submenu. 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. When you finish recording, press [Menu/Select].again.or.press.[ your.recorded.greeting.plays.back.for.you. Selecting a Greeting Once.you.have.recorded.a.personal.greeting,.the.phone.automatically.switches.to.your.personal.greeting..You.can. also.switch.back.and.forth.between.the.pre-recorded.greeting.and.your.own.greeting.at.any.time. On.the.base,.press.[Menu/Select]..Select.the.ANSW..SETUP.menu,.and.then.the.GREETING.OPTIONS. submenu.. The.system.plays.the.current.greeting. To.keep.this.greeting,.do.nothing. To.switch.to.the.other.greeting,.press.[ current.greeting. Each.time.you.press.[ ].or.[ The.last.greeting.you.hear.is.used.as.the.current.greeting. ].or.[ ].on.the.four-way.function.key.while.the.system.is.playing.the. ],.the.system.switches.between.the.pre-recorded.and.the.personal.greeting.. ]. You will hear a confirmation tone, and... -
Page 47: Deleting.your.personal.greeting
Deleting Your Personal Greeting You.can.delete.your.personal.greeting.from.the.base..You.cannot.delete.the.pre-recorded.greeting. On.the.base,.press.[Menu/Select]..Select.the.ANSW..SETUP.menu,.and.then.the.GREETING.OPTIONS. submenu.. The.system.plays.the.current.greeting. While.the.personal.greeting.is.playing,.press.[ ]. 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. Press.[Menu/Select]..Select.ANSW..SETUP,.and.then.the.ANSW..LANGUAGE.submenu. Move.the.cursor.to.choose.a.language.. for.US.models:.Choose.ENGLISH.or.ESPAÑOL.(Spanish).. for.Canadian.models:.Choose.ENGLISH.or.FRANÇAIS.(French). 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.the.caller.hears.before.your.answering.system.plays.the. outgoing.message..You.can.set.the.ring.time.to.answer.after.two,.four,.or.six.rings..If.you.enable.the.Toll.Saver.(TS). setting,.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. Press.[Menu/Select]..Select.the.ANSW..SETUP.menu,.and.then.the.RING.TIME.submenu. Move.the.cursor.to.select.a.ring.time.(TOLL.SAVER,.2.TIMES,.4.TIMES,.or.6.TIMES). Press.[Menu/Select]. -
Page 48: Setting.the.day.&.Time.(For.base)
Setting the Day & Time (for Base) If.you.do.not.set.the.clock.on.your.answering.system,.your.messages.may.not.have.the.correct.time.and.day.stamp.. Press.[Menu/Select]. Move.the.cursor.to.DAY.&.TIME.and.press.[Menu/Select]. Use.[ ] and.[ ].to.select.the.day.of.the.week,.and.press.[Menu/Select]. Use.the.number.keypad.([0].through.[9]).to.enter.the.hour.and.minutes. ].to.select.AM.or.PM,.and.press.[Menu/Select]. You hear a confirmation tone. Use.[ ] and.[ Notes:.•.The.handset.does.not.display.the.day.and.time,.although.you.can.set.up.the.day.and.time.from.the.handset. •.When.the.power.of.the.base.is.off,.the.day.and.time.setting.will.be.erased;.you.need.to.set.up.again. Setting the Record Time (or Announce only) You.can.choose.how.long.callers.have.to.record.a.message..Set.the.record.time.to..MINUTE.or.4.MINUTES.to.limit. the.time.for.incoming.messages..If.you.set.the.record.time.to.ANNOUNCE.ONLY,.the.answering.system.answers.the. call.but.prevents.callers.from.leaving.a.message. Press.[Menu/Select]...Select.the.ANSW..SETUP.menu,.and.then.the.RECORD.TIME.submenu. Move.the.cursor.to.select.a.record.time.(.MINUTE,.4.MINUTES,.or.ANNOUNCE.ONLY). 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. -
Page 49: Activating.the.message.alert
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: Press.[Menu/Select]..Select.the.ANSW..SETUP.menu,.and.then.the.MESSAGE.ALERT.submenu. Move.the.cursor.to.select.ON.or.OFF. Press.[Menu/Select]. You will hear a confirmation tone. Activating Call Screening on the Base Your.phone.allows.you.to.listen.to.callers.leaving.you.a.message..The.call.screen.feature.on.the.base.can.be.turned. on.or.off. Press.[Menu/Select]..Select.the.ANSW..SETUP.menu.and.then.the.CALL.SCREEN.submenu. -
Page 50: Using The Answering System
Using the Answering System Turning Your Answering System On and Off From the base When.the.phone.is.in.standby,.press. [Answer on/off]. The.system.announces.“Answering.System. Turning.On is.on”.and.plays.the.current.greeting. ANSWER.ON.appears.on.the.base.display. When.the.phone.is.in.standby,.press. [Answer on/off]. The.phone.announces.“Answering.System. Turning.Off is.off.” ANSWER.OFF.appears.on.the.base.display. From the handset Press.[Menu/Select]..Select.the.ANSW.. SETUP.menu,.and.then.the.ANSWER. SETUP.submenu. Move.the.cursor.to.select.ON. Press.[Menu/Select]..You.will.hear.a. confirmation tone. Press.[Menu/Select]..Select.the.ANSW.. SETUP.menu,.and.then.the.ANSWER. SETUP.submenu. -
Page 51: Reviewing.messages
Reviewing Messages The.message counter.on.the.base.LCD.displays.the.number.of.messages.stored.in.memory..When.you.have.new. ].on.the.base.and.the.new message LED on the handset flash. The answering system plays your messages,.[ new messages first. After you listen to all of your new messages, you can then play your old messages. You can review.your.messages.from.the.base.or.from.the.handset: From the base Press.[ ]..The.system.announces.the.number. -
Page 52: Screening.calls
Screening Calls If.you.activate.the.call.screening.feature.on.the.base,.you.can.listen.to.callers.leaving.a.message.without.answering. the.call.(see.Activating.Call.Screening.on.the.Base.on.page.48)..You.can.always.hear.callers.from.the.base.speaker.. To.screen.an.incoming.call.from.the.handset.speaker: • Press.[ /Mute].when.the.system.is.answering..If.another.handset.is.screening.a.call,.you.will.hear.a.beep.and. you.will.not.be.able.to.screen.the.call. • To.answer.the.call,.press.[ /Flash]. • To.stop.screening.the.call,.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 53 To.operate.from.a.remote.location,.use.any.touch-tone.telephone,.and.follow.these.steps: 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. During.the.greeting.or.the.beeps.(if.answering.system.is.off),.press.[0].and.enter.your.security.code/PIN.within. two.seconds. 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. 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. Remote Commands Command Function [0].then.[1] Repeat.a.message* [0].then.[2] Play.incoming.messages [0].then.[5] Stop.operation [0].then.[3] Skip.a.message...
-
Page 54: Maintenance
Maintenance Specifications Operating.Temperature AC.Adapter.Part.Number AC.Adapter.Input.Voltage AC.Adapter.Output. Voltage Battery.Part.Number Battery.Capacity Notes: • Use.only.the.supplied.AC.adapters. • Be.sure.to.use.the.proper.adapter.for.the.base.and.any.chargers. 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. -
Page 55: Power.failures
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.inside.the.back.cover.page. Caution: • Use.only.battery.pack.BT-008.. • Do.not.remove.the.batteries.from.the.handset.to.charge.them.. Never throw the battery into a fire, disassemble, or heat them. -
Page 56: 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.inside.of.the.back.cover.for.contact.information). When you have this problem... The.charge.LED.won’t. • illuminate.when.the.handset. • is.placed.in.the.cradle. • • The.audio.sounds.weak.. • • No.handsets.can.make.or. - Page 57 When you have this problem... A.handset.can.make.calls,. but.it.doesn’t.ring.or.receive. • Making.sure.the.ringer.isn’t.turned.off.(see.page.38). a.page. • Keeping.all.handsets.away.from.microwave.ovens,.computers,.wireless.LAN. station,.remote.control.toys,.wireless.microphones,.alarm.systems,.intercoms,. Severe.noise.interference. room monitors, fluorescent lights, and electrical appliances (see page 5). • Moving.the.base.to.another.location.or.turn.off.the.source.of.interference. Checking.to.see.if.the.call.was.placed.through.a.switchboard. • The.Caller.ID.does.not. • Asking.your.telephone.company.to.verify.your.Caller.ID.service.is.current..There. display.. may.be.a.problem.with.your.Caller.ID.service. I.can’t.register.the.handset.at. • Charging.the.battery.for.5.to.20.hours. the.base. • Resetting.the.handset.(see.page.57). The.handset.doesn’t. •...
-
Page 58: Resetting.the.handset
• Messages.are.incomplete.. • I.can’t.hear.base.or.handset. • speaker.during.call.screening. • or.message.playback. I.can’t.access.answering. • system.from.a.remote. • phone.. 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. The.memory.may.be.full..Delete.some.or.all.of.the.saved.messages.(see.page. 50). Checking.to.see.if.you.have.set.the.time.(see.page.47). The.incoming.messages.may.be.too.long..Ask.callers.to.leave.a.brief.message. The.memory.may.be.full..Delete.some.or.all.of.the.saved.messages.(see.page.50). Adjusting.the.speaker.volume.on.the.base.or.handset.(see.page.39). Checking.to.see.if.the.call.screen.feature.is.set.to.on.(see.page.48). Checking.to.see.if.you.are.using.the.correct.PIN.number.(see.page.5). Checking.to.see.if.the.touch-tone.phone.you’re.using.can.transmit.the.tone.for.at. least.two.seconds..If.it.cannot,.try.using.a.different.touch-tone.phone. Try... -
Page 59: Resetting.the.handset.without.the.base
Select.the.base.you.want.to.de-register.the.handset.from.(see.Selecting.the.Base.on.page.25). Press.and.hold.[ ].and.[#] for more than five seconds. Select DEREGISTER HS. Select.the.handset.which.you.are.operating,.and.then.press.[Menu/Select]. 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. 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. Re-register.the.handset.to.the.base.(see.Registering.Accessory.Handsets.on.page.23).. 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. -
Page 60: 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. • If.you.set.from.a.handset.and.you.have.multiple.bases,.select.the.base.that.is.having.problems.(see.page.25). Press.[Menu/Select]..Select.the.GLOBAL.SETUP.menu,.and.then.the.SET.LINE.MODE.submenu.. IF.INSTRUCTED.BY.CUSTOMER.SERVICE.PRESS.[SELECT].appears..Press.[Menu/Select]. Move.the.cursor.to.select.TYPE.-.A,.TYPE.-.B,.or.OFF. Press.[Menu/Select]. You will hear a confirmation tone. Traveling 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. thirty.seconds,.press.[ /Flash].or.[ Note:. -
Page 61: 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: Handset Remove.the.battery.cover.and.leave.it.off.for. ventilation. Disconnect.the.battery.pack..Leave.the.battery. cover.off.and.the.battery.pack.disconnected.for.at. least.3.days. Once.the.handset.is.completely.dry,.reconnect.the. battery.pack.and.the.battery.cover. Recharge.the.handset’s.battery.pack.for.5.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. After following these steps, if your cordless telephone does not work, please call our Customer Service Hotline (see inside the back cover page). -
Page 62: Precautions
Precautions! Before.you.read.anything.else,.please.observe.the.following: Warning! Uniden.America.Corporation.DOES.NOT.represent.this.unit. to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or.damage.to.the.unit,.DO.NOT.expose.this.unit.to.rain.or. moisture. Rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride Battery Warning • This.equipment.contains.a.rechargeable.Nickel-Metal- Hydride.battery.. • The.rechargeable.batteries.contained.in.this.equipment. may explode if disposed of in a fire. • Nickel.is.a.chemical.known.to.state.of.California.to.cause. cancer.. • Do.not.short-circuit.the.battery.. •... -
Page 63: The.fcc.wants.you.to.know
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.800-297-023..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. -
Page 64: I.c
Radio Interference Radio.interference.may.occasionally.cause.buzzing.and. humming.in.your.cordless.handset,.or.clicking.noises.in.the. base..This.interference.is.caused.by.external.sources.such. as TV, refrigerator, vacuum cleaner, fluorescent lighting, or electrical.storm..Your.unit.is.NOT.DEFECTIVE..If.these.noises. continue.and.are.too.distracting,.please.check.around.your. home.to.see.what.appliances.may.be.causing.the.problem.. In.addition,.we.recommend.that.the.base.not.be.plugged.into. a.circuit.that.also.powers.a.major.appliance.because.of.the. potential.for.interference..Be.certain.that.the.antenna.on.the. unit.is.fully.extended.when.needed..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.. If.you.cannot.eliminate.this.type.of.interference,.you.need.to. change.to.a.different.channel. 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. -
Page 65: One Year Limited 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.7655... -
Page 66: Index
Index Accessibility... 4 Accessory.handset... 22 Answering.calls... 33 Answering.system Reviewing.messages... 50 Setting.up... 44 Turning.on/off... 49 When.away.from.home... 5 Any.key.answer... 32 Area.code... 36 AutoTalk..32 Banner... 3 Base Installing... 7 Multiple.bases... 24 Parts.of.the.base... 6 Reading.the.display... 7 Wall.mounting... Battery Battery.life... 53 Installing... 6 Low.battery.alert... - Page 67 Language Answering.system. announcements..46 Display... 20 Line.mode.for.base..59 Liquid.damage... 60 Low.battery.alert... 54 Maintenance... 53 Making.a.calls..33 Using.Caller.ID... 35 Using.redial... 37 Using.the.phonebook... 34 Message.alert... 48, 5 Multiple.bases... 24 Mute Microphone... 43 Ringer... 38 Out.of.range... 59 Personal identification number .
- Page 68 Memo...
-
Page 69: Remote Operation Card
Remote Operation Card REMOTE OPERATION CARD Remote access away from home 1. Call your phone number from a touch-tone phone. 2. During the outgoing message, press 0 and enter your PIN code. The answering system announces the number of messages stored in memory and the voice prompts. - 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: At Uniden, We'll Take Care Of You
At Uniden, we’ll take care of you! Thank you for purchasing a Uniden product. if you have any questions or problems, please do not return this product to the place of purchase. Our customer care specialists are here to help you! Visit our web-site at Having trouble? www.uniden.com.or.call.our.Customer.Service.Hotline.at..