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Summary of Contents for Uniden DECT2088 Series
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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 Charging.the.Handset... 7 Connecting.the.Base..8 Connecting.to.the.Phone.Line..9 Testing.the.Connection... 0 Changing.the.dial.mode... Installing.the.Belt.Clip... Expanding.Your.Phone... 2 Adding.accessory.handsets... 2 Registering.accessory.handsets... 2 Using.Multiple.Bases... 3 Registering.the.Handset.to.Another.Base... - Page 3 Customizing Your Handsets ... 30 Changing.the.Handset.Banner..30 Selecting.a.Ring.Tone... 30 Activating.AutoTalk..3 Activating.Any.Key.Answer... 3 Using Your Phone ... 31 During.a.Power.Failure... 3 Making.and.Receiving.Calls..32 Making.a.Call.from.the.Phonebook..33 Chain.dialing.from.the.phonebook..33 Switching.to.the.Speakerphone.During.a.Call... 33 Using Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial Lists ... 34 Using.the.Caller.ID.List...
- Page 4 Setting.the.Number.of.Rings..45 Setting.the.Day.&.Time... 46 Setting.the.Record.Time.(or.Announce.only)... 46 Activating.the.Message.Alert..47 Activating.the.Base.Call.Screen..47 Using the Answering System ... 48 Turning.Your.Answering.System.On.and.Off..48 Reviewing.Messages... 49 Screening.Calls..50 Turning.Off.the.Message.Alert.Tone..50 Operating.the.Answering.System.. While.You.Are.Away.from.Home..50 Setting.a.security.code.or..
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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 ® 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. May.be.covered.under.one.or.more.of.the.following.U.S..patents: 4,797,96 5,426,690 5,49,745 5,660,269 5,663,98 5,67,248 5,787,356 5,794,52 5,80,466 5,929,598 5,930,720 5,960,358 6,253,088 6,34,278 6,32,068... -
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: Charging.the.handset
Charging the Handset Use.only.the.Uniden.PS-0007.AC.adapter.supplied.with.your.cordless.telephone. Connect the AC Connect the AC adapter to the adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and DC IN 9V jack and route the cord route the cord through the molded through the molded wiring channel. -
Page 9: Connecting.the.base
Connecting the Base To avoid risk of fire and shock, only use the Uniden PS-0009 AC adapter with the base. Connect the handset cord to the Connect the handset cord to the left side of the phone and the base left side of the phone and the base corded handset. -
Page 10: Connecting.to.the.phone.line
Connecting to the Phone Line Connect the telephone cord to the TEL LINE jack. Connect the telephone cord to a telephone wall jack. Do you have DSL or any high-speed Internet service delivered through your phone line? Try putting a DSL filter between the base and the wall jack. -
Page 11: Testing.the.connection
Testing the Connection Pick.up.the.handset.from.the.charging.cradle.and.press.[ /Flash]..You.should.hear.a.dial.tone,.and.the.display. should.show.TALK. What.if.I.can’t.hear.a.dial.tone? Check.the.telephone.cord.connection.on.the.base. What.if.the.display.doesn’t.show.TALK?. • Check.the.battery.pack.connection.in.the.handset. • Make.sure.the.battery.pack.is.fully.charged.. • Make.sure.the.AC.adapter.cord.is.securely.connected.to.the.. DC IN 9V.jack.and.a.standard.power.outlet. • Try.resetting.the.handset.(see.page.56). Make.a.quick.test.call,.and.then.press.[ ].to.hang.up.. What.if.there.is.a.lot.of.static?. Check.the.sources.of.interference.described.in.Choosing.the. Best.Location.(see.page.5):.is.the.base.near.any.of.those? What.if.the.call.doesn’t.go.through? Try.changing.the.dialing.mode.(see.the.next.section). Note:. Make.sure.you.can.get.a.dial.tone.on.any.accessory.handsets.that.were.packaged.with.your.phone.. -
Page 12: Changing.the.dial.mode
Changing the dial mode Your.phone.can.communicate.with.the.telephone.network.in.two.different.ways:.tone.dialing.or.pulse.dialing..These. days,.most.base.networks.use.a.method.called.tone.dialing,.so.your.phone.comes.programmed.for.tone.dialing..If. your.phone.company.uses.pulse.dialing,.you.will.need.to.change.your.phone’s.dial.mode..If.you.don’t.get.a.dial.tone. or.can’t.connect.to.the.telephone.network,.please.follow.the.steps.below.to.modify.your.phone’s.settings: Press.[Menu/Select].. Select.the.GLOBAL.SETUP.menu,.and.then.the.DIAL.MODE. submenu. Scroll.[ ].to.highlight.PULSE. Press.[Menu/Select]. You will hear a confirmation tone. If.you.ever.need.to.change.the.dial.mode.back.to.tone.dialing,.follow.the.same.procedure,.but.select.TONE.in.step.2. NOW YOU ARE READY TO USE YOUR PHONE! Installing the Belt Clip Insert.the.tabs.on.the.sides.of.the.belt.clip.into.the.holes.on.either.side.of.the. handset..Press.the.belt.clip.down.until.it.clicks.into.place..(Tug.on.the.clip.to.make. sure.it’s.secure.). To.remove.the.belt.clip,.gently.pull.the.tabs.out.of.the.holes,.then.slide.the.belt.clip. off.of.the.handset. -
Page 13: Expanding.your.phone
Expanding Your Phone Adding accessory handsets Your.phone.supports.a.total.of.six.cordless.handsets,.including.any.that.were.supplied.with.your.phone..You.can.now. place.a.fully-featured.cordless.handset.anywhere.AC.power.is.available.to.connect.the.charging.cradle. • Your.phone.is.compatible.with.the.DCX200.and.DCX300.accessory.handset. • For.instructions.on.connecting.the.charging.cradle,.see.page.7. • If.you.purchase.any.accessory.handsets.separately,.you.must.register.the.handsets.to.the.base.before.you.can. use.them..(Accessory.handsets.that.come.packaged.with.a.base.are.already.registered.to.that.base.) Registering accessory handsets When.charged,.registered.handsets.display.a.handset.ID.number..Handsets.that.have.not.been.registered.display: To.register.a.DCX200.or.DCX300.accessory.handset: Charge.the.handset.for.5-20.hours. 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.and.hold.[#].until.the.handset.beeps.and.displays.HANDSET.REGISTERING. When.the.handset.has.registered.to.the.base,.the.LCD.will.display.REGISTRATION.COMPLETE.then.show.the. handset.ID.number.. If.the.display.shows.REGISTRATION.FAILED,.repeat.the.process.again. Note:. If.a.handset.has.ever.been.registered.to.a.base,.reset.the.handset.before.you.register.it.to.a.new.base.(see. Resetting.the.Handset.on.page.56)..Or.to.use.multiple.bases,.see.the.next.section. ↔... -
Page 14: 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,.DECT2088,.and.DECT3080. 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,.DECT2080.or.DECT3080.base: Disconnect.the.base.AC.adapter..Then.press.and.hold.[find hs].or.[find].while.you.reconnect.the.adapter.. • Keep.pressing.[find hs].or.[find].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.the.display.shows.REGISTRATION.FAILED,.repeat.the.process.again. -
Page 15: Selecting.the.base
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 16: Wall.mounting.the.base
Wall Mounting the Base This.phone.can.be.mounted.on.any.standard.telephone.wall.plate. Remove the stand from the base. Connect the AC adapter and the telephone cords as shown on pages 8 and 9. Remember to route the AC adapter cord through the channel on the bottom of the base. Plug the telephone cord into the wall jack. - Page 17 On the base unit, pull the handset retainer out of the slot. Rotate it clockwise 180 degrees and flip the retainer from front to back. Slide it back into the slot. The retainer holds the corded handset in place. Place the mounting slots over the pins on the wall plate.
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Page 18: Getting To Know Your New Phone
Getting to Know Your New Phone Features • .9GHz.DECT6.0.expandable.system • Expands.up.to.6.handsets • Integrated.digital.answering.system • Caller.ID/Call.Waiting • Corded.handset.with.base.keypad • Cordless.handset.and.charging.cradle • 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 •... -
Page 19: Terminology.used.in.this.manual
Terminology Used in this Manual Accessory Additional.handsets.that.can.register.to.the.base,.allowing.you.to.add.handsets.without.connecting.another. Handsets phone.line..This.base.supports.a.total.of.six.cordless.handsets;.see.page.2.for.compatible.handsets. Base The.main.part.of.the.phone.that.connects.to.your.phone.line.and.lets.you.make.and.receive.calls. Charging A.cradle.that.comes.with.an.accessory.handset.and.charges.the.handset.battery.pack. cradle It.connects.to.power.but.does.not.connect.to.a.phone.line. Caller.ID.is.available.from.your.telephone.provider.and.is.offered.to.users.on.a.subscription.basis. With.this.service,.you.will.be.able.to.see.the.incoming.caller.information.such.as.name.and.phone.number. 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. Any.settings.that.apply.to.all.registered.handsets.and.the.base. These.features.are.available.by.selecting. 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.4). The.handset.and.the.base.are.not.in.use..(It.doesn’t.matter.whether.the.handset.is.in.the.cradle:.the.[ /Flash]. Standby or.[ ].on.the.handset.or.[ picked.up.from.the.base,.and.there.is.no.dial.tone.). Station Any.registered.handset.or.the.base. Talk A.dial.tone.has.been.enabled,.so.you.can.dial.and.carry.on.a.conversation.with.an.outside.party. Manual Conventions This.manual.uses.several.different.type.styles.to.help.you.distinguish.between.different.parts.of.the.phone: •... -
Page 20: Parts.of.the.handset
Parts of the Handset Headset jack cover Belt clip hole Speakerphone speaker and ringer [ /Flash] key (talk/flash) Battery compartment new message LED Earpiece Display (LCD) [Clear/Int’com] key (clear/intercom) ] key (up) ] key (phonebook/left) [ /tone] key [Redial/Pause] key [Menu/Select] key /Mute] key (messages/mute) [ ] key (caller ID/right) -
Page 21: Parts.of.the.base
Parts of the Base Corded handset Speaker Corded handset cord Display (LCD) [Menu/Select] key [Redial/Pause] key Microphone [#] key [ /tone] key [Int'com] key (intercom) ] key (delete) [Clear/Mute] key ] key (phonebook/repeat/left) ] key (up) ] key (caller ID/skip/right) ] key (down) ] key and LED (play/stop) [Answer on/off] key... -
Page 22: Using The Interface
Using the Interface Reading the Display Handset In standby Handset ID and banner Number of new Caller ID calls received Note:.The.handset.does.not.display.the.day.and.time. 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 23: 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.and.move.to.the.four.positions. to.get.the.feel.of.how.it.moves.and.operates. Using the Menus The.menus.for.the.handset.and.the.base.work.in. the.same.way: • To.open.the.menu,.press.the.[Menu/Select].key. • The.arrow.pointer.on.the.left.side.of.the.line.shows.which.menu.item.is.currently.highlighted..Use.[ way.function.key.to.move.the.pointer.up.and.[ • To.select.the.highlighted.option,.press.[Menu/Select]. • To.go.back.to.the.previous.screen,.press.[left].on.the.four-way.function.key. • To.exit.the.menu.on.the.handset,.press.[ ].. • To.exit.the.menu.on.the.base,.press.[ • If.you.don’t.press.any.keys.for.thirty.seconds,.the.phone.will.time.out.and.exit.the.menu..(When.setting.the.day. and.time,.the.time-out.period.is.extended.to.two.minutes.) • For.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... -
Page 24: 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 25: 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].. On.the.handset,.select.the.HANDSET.SETUP. menu,.and.then.the.HANDSET.LANGUAGE. submenu.. On.the.base,.select.the.BASE.SETUP.menu,. and.then.the.BASE.LANGUAGE.submenu. 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 26: 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 27: Setting Up The Phonebook
Setting Up the Phonebook Each.station.has.its.own.separate.phonebook.that.holds.up.to.seventy.names.and.numbers..When.a.station’s. phonebook.is.full,.the.station.beeps.and.shows.MEMORY.FULL.on.the.display..You.cannot.add.any.names.and. numbers.in.that.station’s.phonebook.until.you.delete.some.of.the.existing.ones. You.can.also.use.the.phonebook.entries.to.store.a.group.of.numbers.(up.to.twenty.digits).that.you.may.need.to.enter. once.your.call.connects..This.is.referred.to.as.chain.dialing..(See.Chain.dialing.from.the.phonebook.on.page.33.) Creating Phonebook Entries To.store.names.and.numbers.in.your.phonebook,.please.follow.these.steps: With.the.phone.in.standby,.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.23.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.30.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.) With.the.phone.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].. Note:. If.you.need.to.add.(or.delete).a.“”.to.the.beginning.of.the.Caller.ID.phone.number,.press.[ page.34)..If.you.need.to.add.(or.delete).the.stored.area.code.to.the.Caller.ID.phone.number,.press.[#]. (see.page.35). 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. -
Page 30: Deleting.all.phonebook.entries
Deleting all Phonebook Entries With.the.phone.in.standby,.press.[ Press.[Menu/Select],.and.then.select.DELETE.ALL..DELETE.ALL?.. appears.in.the.display. Move.the.cursor.to.select.YES. Press.[Menu/Select]. You will hear a confirmation tone, and DELETED! . appears.in.the.display. Copying Phonebook Entries to Another Station You.can.transfer.phonebook.entries.from.one.station.to.another.without.having.to.re-enter.names.and.numbers..You. can.transfer.one.phonebook.entry.at.a.time.or.all.phonebook.entries.at.once. With.the.phone.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. -
Page 31: Customizing Your Handsets
Customizing Your Handsets All.of.the.following.options.are.set.separately.for.each.handset,.so.you.can.customize.a.handset.for.each.room.in. your.house. Changing the Handset Banner Each.handset.will.display.a.banner.name.once.it.is.registered.to.the.base..The. default.banner.is.Handset.#,.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.23.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 You.may.choose.from.four.melodies.or.three.tones.for.your. phone’s.primary.ring.tone..Each.handset.can.use.a.different. ring.tone.or.melody..The.available.ring.tones.are.as.listed: Press.[Menu/Select].. Select.the.HANDSET.SETUP.menu,.and.then.the.RINGER.TONES.submenu. -
Page 32: Activating.autotalk
Activating AutoTalk AutoTalk.allows.you.to.answer.the.phone.simply.by.picking.up.the.handset.from.the.cradle..You.do.not.have.to.press. a.button.to.answer.the.call. 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 Any.Key.Answer.allows.you.to.answer.the.phone.by.pressing.any.key.on.the.twelve-key.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. Using Your Phone During a Power Failure Because.the.phone.is.a.corded/cordless.combination.phone,.it.can.still.perform.several.of.its.functions.during.a. power.failure..The.following.features.will.function.with.base.corded.handset.even.during.a.power.failure: • Making.and.receiving.calls.with.the.base.corded.handset •... -
Page 33: Making.and.receiving.calls
Making and Receiving Calls From the base speakerphone Press.[ Listen.for. the.dial.tone. Dial.the. Making number. a call Dial.the. number. Press.[ Answering Press.[ a call Hanging Press.[ From the base From a cordless handset corded handset Pick.up.the.corded. Pick.up.the.handset. handset.from.the. from.the.cradle. base. Press.[ /Flash]. Listen.for.the.dial. -
Page 34: Making.a.call.from.the.phonebook
Making a Call from the Phonebook With.the.phone.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.pick.up.the.corded.handset.from.the.base.or.press.[ to.dial.the.number. Note:. You.can.also.press.[ /Flash].or.[ ].on.the.base.before.you.open.the.phonebook..Find.the.phone.number.you.want.to.dial,.and.then.press. [Menu/Select]. Chain dialing from the phonebook If.you.often.have.to.enter.a.series.of.digits.or.a.code.number.during.a.call,.you.can.save.that.code.number.to.a. phonebook.entry..When.your.call.connects,.just.use.the.phonebook.to.transmit.the.saved.code.number..(This.is. referred.to.as.chain.dialing.). 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 Speakerphone During a Call Handset:.To.switch.a.normal.call.to.the.handset.speakerphone,.press.[ call.to.a.normal.call,.press.[ Base:.To.switch.a.call.from.the.corded.handset.to.the.base.speakerphone,.press.[... -
Page 35: 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.(that.is,.records.you.have.not. reviewed.yet).and.the.total.number.of.stored.records..Use.[ through.the.list..(New.records.have.an.asterisk.next.to.the.received.time.) Making a Call from a Caller ID Record With.the.phone.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 36: Seven-Digit.dialing
Seven-digit dialing If.you.can.make.a.local.call.by.dialing.only.seven.digits.instead.of.ten,.you.can.tell.the.phone.to.hide.your.local.area. code.in.the.Caller.ID.list;.any.calls.from.outside.your.area.code.will.show.all.ten.digits..This.setting.applies.to.the. base.and.all.handsets.currently.connected.to.the.same.base. To.program.your.local.area.code: 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. Note:. If.you.have.multiple.bases,.select.the.base.before.programming.the.area.code.(see.page.4). The phone uses the stored area code as a filter. When a call comes in, the phone compares the incoming area •... -
Page 37: Using.call.waiting
Using Call Waiting If.you.have.Call.Waiting.service.and.a.second.call.comes.in.when.you.are.on.the. phone,.a.call.waiting.tone.will.sound..If.you.also.have.Caller.ID.service,.the.phone. shows.the.Caller.ID.information.for.the.incoming.call..Press.[ /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. With.the.phone.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.[ handset.from.the.base.or.press.[ Notes: •... -
Page 38: 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..(The.handset.must.be.off.the.cradle.to.mute.the.ringer.) Adjusting the Earpiece Volume You.can.choose.from.six.volume.levels.for.each.cordless.handset.earpiece.or.the.corded.handset.earpiece..To. adjust.the.earpiece.volume.while.on.a.call,.press.[ shows.the.current.volume.level.for.the.earpiece. ].or.[ ]..The.display.shows.the.current. ].to.make.it.softer.or.turn.it. -
Page 39: 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.[ 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.[ (to.make.it.softer)..The.base.display.shows.the.current.volume.level.for.the.base.speaker. Adjusting the Audio Tone If you aren’t satisfied with the audio quality of your phone, you can adjust the Audio Tone of the earpiece while on a.call..Your.phone.gives.you.three.audio.tone.options:.low,.natural.and.high;.the.default.setting,.Natural.Tone,.is. -
Page 40: 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.[ base.or.press.[ ].on.the.base..The.phone.will.return.to.the.holding.party. Notes: • You can only place a caller on hold for five minutes. Once five minutes has passed, that party’s line will be disconnected.and.the.phone.will.return.to.standby. -
Page 41: 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.4). 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.pick.up.the.corded.handset.from.the.base.or.press.[ 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,.or.pick.up.the.corded.handset.from.the.base. Note:..If.AutoTalk.is.on,.the.handset.will.automatically.answer.the.page.when.you.pick.up.the.handset.from.the. cradle..If.Any.Key.Answer.is.on,.you.can.also.press.any.key.on.the.handset’s.dial.pad. 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 42: Using Special Features
Using Special Features Privacy Mode Privacy.mode.prevents.other.stations.from.interrupting.while.you’re.on.a.call..As.long.as.your.station.is.in.privacy. mode,.other.stations.can’t.join.your.call.or.make.any.calls.of.their.own:.their.displays.will.show.UNAVAILABLE. 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.4). Making an intercom page With.the.phone.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. Notes:.Intercom.paging.will.be.cancelled.if.any.of.the.following.things.occur: • You.receive.an.outside.call.or.an.intercom.page.while.selecting.the.other.station. • You.do.not.select.a.station.within.thirty.seconds. • Your.handset.is.out.of.range.(OUT.OF.RANGE.appears.in.the.display). • The.party.does.not.answer.the.page.within.one.minute. • The.party.is.busy. • The.party.is.out.of.range.(UNAVAILABLE.appears.in.the.display). -
Page 43: Answering.an.intercom.page
Answering an intercom page When.the.intercom.page.tone.sounds,.the.display.will.show.the.ID.of.the.station.that.is.paging. Press.[ /Flash].or.[Clear/Int’com].on.the.handset,.or.[ handset.from.the.base. Note:. If.AutoTalk.is.on,.the.handset.will.automatically.answer.the.page.when.you.pick.up.the.handset.from.the. cradle..If.Any.Key.Answer.is.on,.you.can.also.press.any.key.on.the.handset’s.dial.pad. To.hang.up.an.intercom.call,.press.[ ].on.the.handset.or.[Int’com].on.the.base,.or.return.the.corded.handset.to. the.base. Muting the Microphone Mute.turns.off.the.microphone.so.the.caller.can’t.hear.you..This.only.works.while.you.are.on.a.call.. Press.[ /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. -
Page 44: Using.a.voice.mail.service
If.you.store.your.access.number.and.password.(provided.by.the.voice.mail.service.you.subscribe.to).in.your. phonebook,.you.can.quickly.dial.in.and.retrieve.your.messages..(See.page.26.) 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.waiting.light.gets.out.of.sync.with.your.phone. company’s.voice.messaging.system,.you.can.manually.reset.it.back.to.the.“No.messages.waiting”.state. 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. 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.the.back. cover.page.for.contact.information.) .appears.in.both.the. -
Page 45: Setting Up The Answering System
Setting Up the Answering System You.can.set.up.your.answering.system’s.features.from.the.base.or.handset.with.the.exception.of.changing.the. outgoing.message.or.greeting;.you.can.only.change.the.greeting.or.record.a.new.greeting.from.the.base..Only.one. station.at.a.time.can.access.the.answering.system.menus. Note:.. If.you.set.from.a.handset.and.you.have.multiple.bases,.select.the.base.with.answering.system.you.want.to. access.(see.page.4). 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. -
Page 46: 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). -
Page 47: Setting.the.day.&.Time
Setting the Day & Time 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:.•.You.can.set.the.day.and.time.from.the.handset,.but.the.day.and.time.do.not.appear.on.the.handset.display.. •.If.the.power.goes.out.on.the.base,.the.day.and.time.setting.will.be.erased,.and.you.must.set.the.clock. 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 48: 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 the Base Call Screen With.the.call.screen.feature,.you.can.listen.to.callers.as.they.leave.a.message.without.answering.the.call. Press.[Menu/Select].. Select.the.ANSW..SETUP.menu.and.then.the.CALL.SCREEN.submenu. -
Page 49: Using The Answering System
Using the Answering System Turning Your Answering System On and Off From the base With.the.phone.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. With.the.phone.in.standby,.press.. [Answer on/off]. The.phone.announces.“Answering.System. Turning.Off is.off.” ANSWER.OFF.appears.on.the.base.display. Note:.. If.the.answering.system.announces.“No.remaining.time”.when.you.turn.it.on,.the.memory.is.full.(the.message. counter.also.shows.FL)..The.answering.system.can’t.record.any.new.messages.until.you.delete.some.of.the. saved.ones. 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. -
Page 50: Reviewing.messages
Reviewing Messages The.message counter.on.the.base.LCD.displays.the.number.of.messages.stored.in.memory..When.you.have.new. messages.(that.you.have.not.listened.to.yet),.[ The answering system plays your new messages first. If you have no new messages, the system plays your old messages..You.can.review.your.messages.from.the.base.or.from.the.handset: From the base Press.[ ]..The.system.announces.the. number.of.new.and.old.messages,.then.plays. Playing.new. the first new message followed by the day and messages time.it.was.received..Then.the.system.plays.the. -
Page 51: Screening.calls
Screening Calls From the base • While.the.system.is.taking.the.message,.simply. listen.to.the.caller.over.the.base.speaker.. • To.answer.the.call.and.speak.to.the.caller,.pick. up.the.corded.handset.from.the.base.or.press... • To.mute.the.call.screen.and.allow.the.caller.to. continue.leaving.the.message,.press.[ Turning Off the Message Alert Tone When.all.new.messages.are.played.back,.the.message.alert.tone.will.automatically.deactivate..The.tone.will.not. deactivate.until.all.new.messages.are.played.back..To.quickly.turn.off.the.tone,.press.any.key.on.the.base. Operating the Answering System While You Are Away from Home When.you.are.away.from.home,.you.can.operate.your.answering.system.with.any.touch-tone.telephone. Setting a security code or Personal Identification Number (PIN) To.operate.your.answering.system.when.you.are.away.from.home,.you.will.need.to.enter.a.two-digit.security.code.or. - Page 52 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. If you want to Press [0].then.[2].
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Page 53: Maintenance
Maintenance Specifications Operating temperature AC adapter Battery pack Notes: • Use.only.the.supplied.AC.adapters. • Be.sure.to.use.the.proper.adapter.for.the.base.and.any.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. Battery Information Battery life With.average.use,.your.handset.battery.provides.approximately.ten.hours.of.talk.time.and.approximately.seven.days. -
Page 54: Low.battery.alert
Caution: Do.not.use.paint.thinner,.alcohol,.or.other.chemical.products.. Doing so may discolor the surface of the telephone and damage the finish. Battery replacement and handling With.average.use,.your.phone’s.battery.should.last.approximately.one.year..To.order.replacement.batteries,.please. contact.Uniden’s.Parts.Department..The.contact.information.is.listed.on.the.back.cover.page. Caution: • Use.only.battery.pack.BT-008.. • Do.not.remove.the.batteries.from.the.handset.to.charge.them.. Never throw the battery into a fire, disassemble, or heat them. -
Page 55: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Common Issues If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. If these steps do not solve your.problem,.please.call.our.Customer.Hotline.(see.the.back.cover.for.contact.information). When you have this problem... The.charge.LED.won’t. • illuminate.when.the.cordless. • handset.is.placed.in.the. • cradle. • The.audio.sounds.weak.. • •... - Page 56 When you have this problem... A.station.can.make.calls,.but. it.doesn’t.ring.or.receive.a. • Making.sure.the.ringer.isn’t.turned.off.(see.page.37).. page. • Making.sure.to.use.the.base.corded.handset.to.make.or.receive.a.call.(see.page. During.power.failure,.can’t. 3). make.or.receive.a.call. • Checking.the.telephone.cord.connection.(see.page.9). • 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.
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Page 57: 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.49). Checking.to.see.that.the.message.record.time.is.not.set.to.announce.only.(see. page.46). Checking.to.see.if.you.have.set.the.time.(see.page.46). 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.49). Adjusting.the.speaker.volume.on.the.base.or.handset.(see.page.38). Checking.to.see.if.the.call.screen.feature.is.set.to.on.(see.page.47). Checking.to.see.if.you.are.using.the.correct.PIN.number.(see.page.50). 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 58: Resetting.the.handset.without.the.base
Select.the.base.you.want.to.de-register.the.handset.from.(see.Selecting.the.base.on.page.4). 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.2).. 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 59: 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.4). 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 When.the.handset.is.in.standby,.the.handset.will.display.OUT.OF.RANGE. During.a.call,.if.you.move.your.handset.too.far.from.your.base,.noise.may.increase..If.you.pass.the.range.limit.of.the. base,.the.handset.will.beep,.display.OUT.OF.RANGE,.and.then.go.to.standby..The.base.will.maintain.the.connection. for.thirty.seconds.after.the.handset.goes.out.of.range..If.you.move.the.handset.back.within.range.of.the.base.within. -
Page 60: 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: Cordless 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 the back cover page). -
Page 61: 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 62: 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 63: Radio.interference
sure.that.installing.the.system.does.not.disable.your.alarm.equipment.. If.you.have.questions.about.what.will.disable.alarm.equipment,.contact. your telephone company or a qualified installer. Radio interference Radio.interference.may.occasionally.cause.buzzing.and. humming.in.your.cordless.handset,.or.clicking.noises.in.the. base..This.interference.is.caused.by.external.sources.such. as TV, refrigerator, vacuum cleaner, fluorescent lighting, or electrical.storm..Your.unit.is.NOT.DEFECTIVE..If.these.noises. continue.and.are.too.distracting,.please.check.around.your. home.to.see.what.appliances.may.be.causing.the.problem.. In.addition,.we.recommend.that.the.base.not.be.plugged. into.a.circuit.that.also.powers.a.major.appliance.because.of. the.potential.for.interference..In.the.unlikely.event.that.you. consistently.hear.other.voices.or.distracting.transmissions.on. your.phone,.you.may.be.receiving.radio.signals.from.another. cordless.telephone.or.other.source.of.interference. Finally,.it.should.be.noted.that.some.cordless.telephones. operate.at.frequencies.that.may.cause.interference.to.nearby. TVs.and.VCRs..To.minimize.or.prevent.such.interference,.the. base.of.the.cordless.telephone.should.not.be.placed.near.or.on. top.of.a.TV.or.VCR..If.interference.is.experienced,.moving.the. cordless.telephone.farther.away.from.the.TV.or.VCR.will.often. reduce.or.eliminate.the.interference. Cordless telephone privacy Cordless.telephones.are.radio.devices..Communications. -
Page 64: 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 65: Index
Index Accessibility... 4 Accessory.handsets... 2 Answering.calls... 32 Answering.system Reviewing.messages... 49 Setting.up... 44 Turning.on/off... 48 When.away.from.home... 50 Any.key.answer... 3 Area.code... 35 Audio.tone... 38 AutoTalk..3 Banner... 30 Base Installing... 8 Multiple.bases... 3 Parts.of.the.base... 20 Reading.the.display... 2 Wall.mounting... 5 Battery Battery.life... - Page 66 Language Answering.system. announcements..45 Display... 24 Line.mode.for.base..58 Liquid.damage... 59 Low.battery.alert... 53 Maintenance... 52 Making.calls..32 Using.Caller.ID... 34 Using.redial... 36 Using.the.phonebook... 33 Message.alert... 47, 50 Multiple.bases... 3 Mute Microphone... 42 Ringer... 37 Out.of.range... 58 Personal identification number .
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Page 67: 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 68 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...
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