Uniden DECT3080 SERIES User Manual
Uniden DECT3080 SERIES User Manual

Uniden DECT3080 SERIES User Manual

Uniden cordless telephone user manual
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  • Page 1 UNIDEN CORDLESS TELEPHONES DECT3080 SERIES...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Welcome ... 4 Accessibility... 4 Installing the Phone ... 5 Choosing.the.Best.Location... 5 Installing.the.Battery... 6 Connecting.the.AC.adapter..7 To.the.base..7 To.the.charging.cradle.(for.multi-handset.packs. only)..7 Charging.the.Handset... 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...
  • Page 3 Deleting.all.Phonebook.Entries..27 Copying.Phonebook.Entries.to.Another.Handset..27 Customizing Your Handsets ... 28 Changing.the.Handset.Banner..28 Selecting.a.Ringer.Tone..28 Activating.AutoTalk..29 Activating.Any.Key.Answer... 29 Color.Scheme... 29 Wallpaper... 30 Adjusting.the.Display.(LCD.Contrast)... 30 Using Your Phone ... 31 Making.a.Call.from.the.Phonebook..32 Chain.dialing.from.the.phonebook.
  • Page 4 Setting Up the Answering System ... 43 Recording.a.Personal.Greeting..43 Selecting.a.Greeting... 43 Deleting.Your.Personal.Greeting..44 Selecting.the.Language.for.Announcements... 44 Setting.the.Number.of.Rings..45 Setting.the.Record.Time.(or.Announce.only)... 45 Activating.the.Message.Alert..46 Activating.the.Base.Call.Screen..46 Using the Answering System ... 47 Turning.Your.Answering.System.On.and.Off..47 Reviewing.Messages...
  • 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. ® the.Energy.Star guidelines for energy efficiency. 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-0.rechargeable.battery.pack.supplied.with.your.cordless.telephone. Locate the battery pack, Locate the battery pack, battery cover and the battery cover and the handset. handset. Battery Battery pack pack Battery Battery cover cover Handset Handset Line up the red and black wires on...
  • Page 8: Connecting.the.ac.adapter

    Connecting the AC adapter To the base To avoid risk of fire and shock, only use the Uniden PS-0009 AC adapter with the base. Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack on the bottom of the base.
  • Page 9: Charging.the.handset

    Charging the Handset Place the handset in the base Place the handset in the base cradle with the display facing cradle with the display facing forward. forward. If you have an accessory handset, If you have an accessory handset, place it in the charging cradle with place it in the charging cradle with the display facing forward.
  • Page 10: Connecting.to.the.phone.line

    Connecting to the Phone Line Make.sure.that.the.battery.pack.is.fully.charged. . Connect.the.telephone. cord.to.the.TEL LINE.jack. on.the.bottom.of.the.base. . Route.the.cord.through. the.molded.wiring. channel. 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. . W hat.if.CHECK.TEL.LINE.appears.on. the.handset.display? .The.telephone.cord.may.not.be. connected.correctly..Check.the.
  • Page 11: Testing.the.connection

    Testing the Connection Pick.up.the.handset.from.the.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.55). 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.[Select/menu].. Select.the.GLOBAL.SETUP.menu,.and.then.the.DIAL.MODE. submenu. Scroll.[ ].to.highlight.PULSE. Press.[Select/menu]. 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.following.Uniden.DECT6.0.accessory.handsets:.DCX200,.DCX300.and. DWX207..(Please.visit.our.website.at.www.uniden.com.for.the.most.up-to-date.list.of.compatible.handsets.) • 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.as.shown. To.register.a.DCX300.accessory.handset: Charge.the.handset.for.5-20.hours. Place.the.handset.in.the.base.cradle.for.about.thirty.seconds..HANDSET. REGISTERING.will.appear.in.the.LCD.. 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. To.register.a.DCX200.or.DWX207.accessory.handset: Charge.the.handset.for.5-20.hours. Disconnect.the.base.AC.adapter..Then.press.and.hold.[find].while.you.reconnect.the.adapter..Keep.pressing. [find].until.the.charge.LED.starts.to.blink. 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.
  • Page 14: Using.multiple.bases

    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.55)..Or.to.use.multiple.bases,.see.the.next.section. Using Multiple Bases The.handsets.supplied.with.your.phone.(or.any.DCX300.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).. Note: To confirm how many bases the handset is registered to, open the SELECT BASE submenu (follow the step .of.Selecting.the.base.on.page.4)..Press.[ ].to.close.the.list.and.return.to.standby. Registering the handset to another base Make.sure.the.handset.battery.is.fully.charged.
  • 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.[Select/menu]..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.[Select/menu]..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. Note:. You.cannot.change.bases.during.a.call..
  • Page 16: 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 • Advanced.phonebook.features.on.each.handset: • Store.70.phonebook.entries • Alphabetical.search • Personalized.ring.by.party • Personalized.LCD.color.scheme.by.party. • 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,.
  • Page 17: Terminology.used.in.this.manual

    Terminology Used in this Manual Accessory Additional.handsets.that.can.register.to.the.base,.allowing.you.to.add.handsets.without.connecting.another. Handsets phone.line..This.base.supports.a.total.of.six.cordless.handsets;.see.page.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.SETUP”.or.“DAY.&.TIME”.in.the.handset.menu..Only. Global one.handset.can.change.global.settings.at.a.time,.and.you.have.to.make.sure.the.phone.is.not.currently. Settings 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.[ ].hasn’t.been.pressed,.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 18: Parts.of.the.handset

    Parts of the Handset Headset. . jack.cover Belt.clip.hole Speakerphone. speaker.and. ringer Battery. compartment new message.LED Earpiece Display.(LCD) [Int’com/clear].key. . (intercom/clear) ].key.(phonebook/left) [ /flash] key (talk/flash) /tone].key /pause].key. . (redial/pause) /mute].key. (messages/mute) ].key.(up) [Select/menu].key ].key.. (caller.ID/right) [ ].key.(end.call) ].key.(down) Twelve-key.dial.pad [#].key Microphone Charging.contacts...
  • Page 19: Parts.of.the.base

    Parts of the Base [find] key (find handset) Charging. . contacts charge.LED ].key.(delete) [on].key.(answering. system.on/off) message.. counter.LED [+].key. (volume.up) [-].key. ].key.. (volume. . (play/stop) down) ].key.. (skip) ].key.. (repeat) Speaker...
  • Page 20: Using The Interface

    Using the Interface Reading the Handset Display In standby Day of the week and time Handset ID and banner The.ringer off.icon.indicates.that.the.ringer.is.turned.off. The.voice mail.icon.appears.when.you.have.messages.waiting.at.your.service.provider. voice.mail.box. The.speaker.icon.appears.when.the.speaker.phone.is.in.use. The.CID.icon.appears.when.you.have.new.Caller.ID.records. The.mute.icon.appears.while.the.microphone.is.muted. The.privacy.icon.appears.when.the.Privacy.Mode.is.turned.on. The.battery.icon.indicates.the.handset.battery.status:.full,.medium,.low,.and.empty. During a call Call duration...
  • Page 21: Using.the.four-Way.function.key

    Using the Four-way Function Key Your.handset.has.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 Handset Menu • To.open.the.menu,.press.the.[Select/menu].key. • The.option.currently.highlighted.appears.in.reversed.out.text..Use.[ the.next.upper.option.and.[ ].to.highlight.the.next.lower.option. • To.select.the.highlighted.option,.press.[Select/menu]. • To.go.back.to.the.previous.screen,.press.[left].on.the.four-way.function.key. • To.exit.the.menu,.press.[ ].. • If.you.don’t.press.any.keys.for.thirty.seconds,.the.phone.will.time.out.and.exit.the.menu. • For.ANSW..SETUP,.GLOBAL.SETUP.and.DAY.&.TIME.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...
  • Page 22: Entering.text.from.your.handset

    Entering Text from Your Handset You.can.use.the.number.keypad.on.your.handset.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 23: Basic Setup

    Basic Setup Selecting a Language Each.handset.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.handset.will.display.in.that.language..The.default.language. is.English. Press.[Select/menu].. Select.the.HANDSET.SETUP.menu,.and.then.the.HANDSET. 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.[Select/menu]... You will hear a confirmation tone. 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.[Select/menu]. Move.the.cursor.to.DAY.&.TIME.and.press.[Select/menu]. Use.[ ].and.[ ].to.select.the.day.of.the.week,.and.press.[Select/ menu]. Use.the.number.keypad.([0].through.[9]).to.enter.the.hour.and.minutes.
  • Page 24: Activating.personal.settings

    Activating Personal Settings 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.and.color.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.[Select/menu].. Select.the.HANDSET.SETUP.menu,.and.then.the.PERSNL. SETTINGS.submenu. Move.the.cursor.to.select.ON.or.OFF. Press.[Select/menu]. 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.[Select/menu].. Select.the.HANDSET.SETUP.menu,.and.then.the.KEY.TOUCH.TONE. submenu. Move.the.cursor.to.select.ON.or.OFF. Press.[Select/menu]. You will hear a confirmation tone.
  • Page 25: Setting Up The Phonebook

    Setting Up the Phonebook Each.handset.has.its.own.separate.phonebook.that.holds.up.to.seventy.names.and.numbers..When.a.handset’s. phonebook.is.full,.the.handset.beeps.and.shows.MEMORY.FULL.on.the.display..You.cannot.add.any.names.and. numbers.in.that.handset’s.phonebook.until.you.delete.some.of.the.existing.ones. You.can.also.use.the.phonebook.entries.to.store.a.group.of.numbers.(up.to.twenty.digits).that.you.may.need.to.enter. once.your.call.connects..This.is.referred.to.as.chain.dialing..(See.Chain.dialing.from.the.phonebook.on.page.32.) Creating Phonebook Entries To.store.names.and.numbers.in.your.phonebook,.please.follow.these.steps: With.the.phone.in.standby,.press.[ To.create.a.new.phonebook.entry,.press.[Select/menu]..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.Handset.on.page.2.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.[Select/menu] 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 26: Finding.a.phonebook.entry

    Assign a personal ring tone for this entry (PERSONAL RING). You.can.attach.a.special.ring.tone.to.each.phonebook.entry;.the.phone.will. use.this.ring.tone.when.this.person.calls..Use.[ of.the.ten.different.ring.tone.options.(see.Selecting.a.Ringer.Tone on.page. 28.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.[Select/menu]..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. Assign a personal display color for this entry (PERSONAL COLOR). You.can.attach.a.color.scheme.to.each.phonebook.entry;.the.display.will.use. this.color.when.this.person.calls..Use.[ different.color.scheme.options..As.you.scroll.through.the.options,.you.will.see. each.color.scheme.on.the.display..When.you.see.the.color.scheme.you.want. to.use,.press.[Select/menu]..If.you.do.not.want.to.use.a.color.scheme.for.this. phonebook.entry,.choose.NO.SELECTION;.the.phone.will.use.your.standard. color.scheme.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 27: Editing.an.existing.phonebook.entry

    Editing an Existing Phonebook Entry With.the.phone.in.standby,.press.[ Find.the.entry.you.want.to.edit.and.press.[Select/menu]. Select.EDIT..Follow.the.steps.for.Creating.Phonebook.Entries.on.page.24..If.you.do.not.wish.to.change.the. information.at.any.step,.simply.press.[Select/menu].to.go.to.the.next.step. 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.[Select/menu].. Note:. If.you.need.to.add.(or.delete).a.“”.to.the.beginning.of.the.Caller.ID.phone.number,.press.[*/tone].(see.page.33)..If. you.need.to.add.(or.delete).the.stored.area.code.to.the.Caller.ID.phone.number,.press.[#].(see.page.34). 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.24.
  • Page 28: Deleting.all.phonebook.entries

    Deleting all Phonebook Entries With.the.phone.in.standby,.press.[ Press.[Select/menu],.and.then.select.DELETE.ALL..DELETE.ALL?.. appears.in.the.display. Move.the.cursor.to.select.YES. Press.[Select/menu]. You will hear a confirmation tone, and DELETED! . appears.in.the.display. Copying Phonebook Entries to Another Handset If.you.have.more.than.one.handset,.you.can.transfer.phonebook.entries.from.one.handset.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 [Select/menu],.and.then.select.COPY.. To.copy.all.entries,.press.[Select/menu],.and.then.select.COPY.ALL.
  • Page 29: Customizing Your Handsets

    Customizing Your Handsets All.of.the.following.options.are.set.separately.for.each.handset,.so.you.can.customize.a.handset.for.each.room.in. your.house. Changing the Handset Banner Each.handset.will.display.a.banner.name.once.it.is.registered.to.the.base..The. default.banner.is.Handset.#,.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.[Select/menu].. 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.2.for.detailed. instructions.on.entering.text.) Press.[Select/menu]. 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 Ringer Tone You may choose from five melodies or five tones for your phone’s primary ring tone. Each handset can use a different.ring.tone.or.melody.
  • Page 30: Activating.autotalk

    Activating AutoTalk AutoTalk.allows.you.to.answer.the.phone.simply.by.picking.up.the.handset.from.the.cradle..You.do.not.have.to.press. a.button.to.answer.the.call. Press.[Select/menu].. Select.the.HANDSET.SETUP.menu,.and.then.the.AUTOTALK.submenu. Move.the.cursor.to.select.ON.or.OFF. Press.[Select/menu]. 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.[Select/menu].. Select.the.HANDSET.SETUP.menu,.and.then.the.ANY.KEY.ANSWER.submenu. Move.the.cursor.to.select.ON.or.OFF. Press.[Select/menu]. You will hear a confirmation tone. Color Scheme You.can.change.the.color.of.your.phone's.display..There.are.seven.different.colors.to.choose.from. Press.[Select/menu].. Select.the.HANDSET.SETUP.menu,.and.then.the.COLOR.SCHEME.submenu. Move.the.cursor.to.select.a.color.scheme..As.you.scroll.through.the.options,.you. will.see.each.color.scheme.on.the.display. When.you.see.the.color.scheme.you.want.to.use,.press.[Select/menu]..You.will. hear a confirmation tone.
  • Page 31: Wallpaper

    Wallpaper Your.phone.has.four.wallpapers.to.choose.from. Press.[Select/menu].. Select.the.HANDSET.SETUP.menu,.and.then.the.WALLPAPER.submenu. Move.the.cursor.to.select.a.wall.paper..As.you.scroll.through.the.options,.you.will. see.each.wallpaper.on.the.display..If.you.do.not.want.to.use.a.wallpaper,.choose. NO.SELECTION. Press.[Select/menu]. You will hear a confirmation tone. Adjusting the Display (LCD Contrast) LCD.Contrast.adjusts.the.handset.display.brightness..Choose.from.one.of.the.ten.levels.for.optimum.viewing. Press.[Select/menu]. Select.the.HANDSET.SETUP,.and.then.the.LCD.CONTRAST.submenu. Use.[ ].or.[ ].to.adjust.the.contrast.of.the.display. Press [Select/menu]. You will hear a confirmation tone.
  • Page 32: Using Your Phone

    Using Your Phone From a cordless handset Pick.up.the.handset.from.the.cradle. Press.[ /flash]. Listen.for.the.dial.tone. Dial.the.number. Making a call 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. Answering handset.from.the.cradle.) a call Press.[ /flash]..(If.Any.Key.Answer.is.on,. you.can.also.press.any.key.on.the.dial.pad.) Hanging up Press.[ ].or.return.the.handset.to.the.cradle. From a handset speakerphone Pick.up.the.handset.from.the.cradle. Press.[ Listen.for.the.dial.tone. Dial.the.number. Pick.up.the.handset.from.the.cradle.
  • Page 33: 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.25). Press.[ /flash].or.[ ].to.dial.the.number. Note:. You.can.also.press.[ /flash].or.[ dial,.and.then.press.[Select/menu]. 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.24).. 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.[Select/menu]..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 34: 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.handset..Caller.ID.records.are. stored.from.newest.to.oldest..Once.your.Caller.ID.list.is.full,.the.oldest.record.will.be. automatically.deleted.when.a.new.call.is.received..When.you.have.new.Caller.ID. records.(that.is,.records.you.have.not.reviewed.yet),. To.open.the.Caller.ID.list,.press.[ phone.will.show.the.latest.record..Use.[ records.have.an.asterisk.next.to.the.received.time.) Making a Call from a Caller ID Record With.the.phone.in.standby,.press.[ Use.[ ].and.[ ] to find the Caller ID record you want to dial. If.you.need.to.add.(or.delete).a.“”.to.the.beginning.of.the.displayed.phone.number,.press.[ Press.[ /flash].or.[ ].to.dial.the.number.
  • Page 35: 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.[Select/menu].. 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.[Int’com/clear].to.delete.the.stored.code,.and.then.enter.a.new.one. Press.[Select/menu]. 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 code.to.the.code.programmed.on.the.phone..If.the.two.codes.match,.the.handset.hides.the.area.code.in.the.
  • Page 36: 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..Press.[ /flash].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]. 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 handset. With.the.phone.in.standby,.press.the.[ Use.[ ].and.[ ].or.[ /pause] to.scroll.through.the.redial.list. When you find the number you want to dial, press [ /flash].or.[ Notes: •...
  • Page 37: 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.[ on.the.base..The.station.sounds.the.ringer.at.that.level.. Use.[ ].on.the.handset.or.[+].on.the.base.to.make.the.ringer.volume. louder..Use.[ ].on.the.handset.or.[-].on.the.base.to.make.it.softer.or.turn.it. 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..Other.stations.will.ring.according.to.their.individual. settings. Muting the Ringer (One call only) While.the.phone.is.ringing,.press.[ 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.the.handset.earpiece..To.adjust.the.earpiece.volume.while.on.a.call,. press.[ ].(to.make.it.louder).or.[ earpiece.
  • Page 38: 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.when.the.answering.system.announces.or.plays.a. message..To.adjust.the.base.speaker.volume,.press.[+].(to.make.it.louder).or.[-].(to.make.it.softer).. 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 39: Finding A Lost Handset

    Finding a Lost Handset To.locate.a.misplaced.handset,.press.[find].on.the.base.when.the.phone.is.in.standby..The.handsets.connected.to. the.paging.base.will.beep.for.one.minute,.and.PAGING.appears.on.the.handset.display..To.cancel.paging,.press. [find].again.or.any.key.on.the.found.handset. 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.[Int’com/clear].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.[ 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 40: Transferring.a.call

    Transferring a Call You.can.transfer.a.call.from.one.handset.to.another..The.handsets.must.be.currently.connected.to.the.same.base. (see.page.4). During.a.call,.press.[Int’com/clear]. Use.[ ].or.[ ].to.select.the.handset.you.want.to.transfer.the.call.to,.and.then.press.[Select/menu]..Select.ALL. to.page.all.other.handsets..The.call.will.automatically.be.placed.on.hold,.and.a.paging.tone.sounds..To.cancel. the.transfer,.press.[ /flash].or.[ When.another.handset.accepts.the.transferred.call,.you.will.be.disconnected..If.you.want.to.rejoin.the.call,.press.. [ /flash].or.[ ] again. Answering a transferred call When.a.handset.receives.a.call.transfer,.it.sounds.a.paging.tone;.handsets.also.show.the.ID.of.the.handset.that.is. paging..To.accept.the.call.transfer: To.answer.the.page.and.speak.to.the.transferring.handset,.press.[ /flash].or.[Int’com/clear]. 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. When.you.accept.the.transferred.call,.the.transferring.handset.will.be.disconnected. Only the first handset.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.
  • Page 41: Using Special Features

    Using Special Features Privacy Mode Privacy.mode.prevents.other.handsets.from.interrupting.while.you’re.on.a.call..As.long.as.your.handset.is.in.privacy. mode,.other.handsets.can’t.join.your.call.or.make.any.calls.of.their.own:.their.displays.will.show.UNAVAILABLE. While.on.a.call,.press.[Select/menu]. 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.handset.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.[Int’com/clear]. Use.[ ].or.[ ].to.select.the.handset.you.want.to.talk.with,.and.then.press.[Select/menu]..Select.ALL.to.page. all.other.handsets. To.cancel.the.intercom.page,.press.[ ]. 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.handset. • You.do.not.select.a.handset.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 42: Answering.an.intercom.page

    Answering an intercom page When.the.intercom.page.tone.sounds,.the.display.will.show.the.ID.of.the.handset.that.is.paging. Press.[ /flash].or.[Int’com/clear].on.the.handset. 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.[ ]. 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]..MUTE.ON.and. .appear.in.the.display;. .remains.while.muting.is.on. To.cancel.muting,.press.[ /mute].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.handset..Any.digits.you.enter.from.then.on.will.be.sent.with.tone.dialing..When.this.particular.call.ends,.the.
  • Page 43: Using.a.voice.mail.service

    When.you.receive.a.new.voice.mail.message,.the.new message LED on the top of the handset flashes and appears.in.the.handset.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. Press.and.hold.[find] on the base for five seconds. Note: The handsets connected to the base will start to beep, however, keep pressing for five seconds. A.beep.sounds.on.the.base.and.the.message.alert.tone.is.reset. 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.the.
  • Page 44: Setting Up The Answering System

    Setting Up the Answering System You.can.set.up.your.answering.system’s.features.from.the.handset..Only.one.handset.at.a.time.can.access.the. answering.system.menus. Note:. If.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. Press.[ /mute]..The.system.announces.the.number.of.new.and.old.messages,. then.starts.to.play.the.messages.unless.it.has.no.messages.. Press.[5].to.stop.the.announcements.or.message.playback..You.will.hear. intermittent.beeps.indicating.that.the.system.is.in.the.command.waiting.mode. Press.[8].to.start.the.recording..The.system.announces,.“Record.greeting.”.Begin. recording.after.the.announcement.. When you finish recording, press [8].again.or.press.[5]. You will hear a confirmation tone, and 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.
  • Page 45: Deleting.your.personal.greeting

    Press.[6]..The.system.plays.the.current.greeting. To keep this greeting:. To switch to the other greeting:. Press.[6].while.the.system.is.playing.the.current.greeting. Each.time.you.press.[6],.the.system.switches.between.the.pre-recorded.and.the.personal.greeting..The.last. greeting.you.hear.is.used.as.the.current.greeting. Deleting Your Personal Greeting You.can.delete.your.personal.greeting.from.the.base..You.cannot.delete.the.pre-recorded.greeting. Press.[ /mute]..The.system.announces.the.number.of.new.and.old.messages,.then.starts.to.play.the. messages.unless.it.has.no.messages.. Press.[5].to.stop.the.announcements.or.message.playback..You.will.hear.intermittent.beeps.indicating.that.the. system.is.in.the.command.waiting.mode. Press.[6]..The.system.plays.the.current.greeting..Switch.to.your.personal.greeting.if.necessary..(See.the. previous.section.to.switch.the.greeting.) While.the.personal.greeting.is.playing,.press.[4]. The.system.announces.“Greeting.has.been.deleted,”.and.switches.back.to.the.pre-recorded.greeting. Selecting the Language for Announcements You.can.select.the.language.of.your.answering.system.announcements..The.default. system.language.is.English. Press.[Select/menu].. Select.ANSW..SETUP,.and.then.the.ANSW..LANGUAGE.submenu. Move.the.cursor.to.choose.a.language.. for US models:.. Choose.ENGLISH.or.ESPAÑOL.(Spanish)..
  • Page 46: Setting.the.number.of.rings

    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.[Select/menu].. 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.[Select/menu]. You will hear a confirmation tone. 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.[Select/menu].. 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.[Select/menu]. You will hear a confirmation tone. While.your.answering.system.is.set.to.ANNOUNCE.ONLY,.the.message counter.LED.on.the.base.displays.“A.”.If.
  • Page 47: 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.[Select/menu].. Select.the.ANSW..SETUP.menu,.and.then.the.MESSAGE.ALERT.submenu. Move.the.cursor.to.select.ON.or.OFF. Press.[Select/menu]. 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.[Select/menu].. Select.the.ANSW..SETUP.menu.and.then.the.CALL.SCREEN.submenu. Move.the.cursor.to.select.ON.or.OFF. Press.[Select/menu]. You will hear a confirmation tone.
  • Page 48: Using The Answering System

    Using the Answering System Turning Your Answering System On and Off From the base With.the.phone.in.standby,.press.. [on]. The.system.announces.“Answering.System. is.on”.and.plays.the.current.greeting. Turning.On The.message counter.LED.displays.the. number.of.messages.stored.in.memory.. If the counter flashes, then you have new messages.waiting. With.the.phone.in.standby,.press.. [on]. The.phone.announces.“Answering.System. Turning.Off is.off.” The.message counter.LED.is.no.longer. illuminated. Notes:.•.If.the.answering.system.announces.“No.remaining.time”.when.you.turn.it.on,.the.memory.is.full.(the. message counter.LED.also.shows.FL)..The.answering.system.can’t.record.any.new.messages.until.you.
  • Page 49: Reviewing.messages

    Reviewing Messages The.message counter.LED.on.the.base.displays.the.number.of.messages.stored.in.memory..When.you.have.new. messages.(that.you.have.not.listened.to.yet),.the.message counter.LED.on.the.base.and.the.new message.LED. on the handset flash. The answering system plays your new messages first. If you have no new messages, the system.plays.your.old.messages..You.can.review.your.messages.from.the.base.or.from.the.handset: From the base Press.[ ]..The.system.announces.the.number. of new and old messages, then plays the first Playing.new.
  • Page 50: Screening.calls

    Screening Calls From the base • While.the.system.is.taking.the.message,.simply. listen.to.the.caller.over.the.base.speaker..(You. need.to.activate.the.base.call.screen.feature.in. advance..See.page.46.). • 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 51 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].
  • Page 52: 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.more.than.ten.hours.of.talk.time.and.approximately.seven.days.
  • Page 53: 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-0. • Do.not.remove.the.batteries.from.the.handset.to.charge.them.. • Never throw the battery into a fire, disassemble, or heat them.
  • Page 54: 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.handset. • is.placed.in.the.cradle. • • The.audio.sounds.weak.. • • No.handsets.can.make.or.
  • Page 55 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.36). 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.55). The.handset.doesn’t. • Register.all.handsets.to.the.same.base,.and.then.select.the.same.base.on.all.
  • Page 56: 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. 48). Checking.to.see.that.the.message.record.time.is.not.set.to.announce.only.(see. page.45). Checking.to.see.if.you.have.set.the.time.(see.page.22). 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.48). Adjusting.the.speaker.volume.on.the.base.or.handset.(see.page.37). Checking.to.see.if.the.call.screen.feature.is.set.to.on.(see.page.46). Checking.to.see.if.you.are.using.the.correct.PIN.number.(see.page.49). 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 57: 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.[Select/menu]. 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 58: 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.have.multiple.bases,.select.the.base.that.is.having.problems.(see.page.4). Press.[Select/menu]..Select.the.GLOBAL.SETUP.menu,.and.then.the.SET.LINE.MODE.submenu.. IF.INSTRUCTED.BY.CUSTOMER.SERVICE.PRESS.[SELECT].appears..Press.[Select/menu]. Move.the.cursor.to.select.TYPE.-.A,.TYPE.-.B,.or.OFF. Press.[Select/menu]. 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 59: 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 the back cover page).
  • Page 60: 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 61: 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 62: 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 63: 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 64: Index

    Index Accessibility... 4 Accessory.handsets... 2 Answering.calls... 3 Answering.system Reviewing.messages... 48 Setting.up... 43 Turning.on/off... 47 When.away.from.home... 49 Any.key.answer... 29 Area.code... 34 Audio.tone... 37 AutoTalk..29 Banner... 28 Base Installing... 7 Multiple.bases... 3 Parts.of.the.base... 8 Battery Battery.life... 5 Installing... 6 Low.battery.alert...
  • Page 65 Language... 22 Answering.system. announcements..44 Display... 22 LCD.contrast... 30 Line.mode.for.base..57 Liquid.damage... 58 Low.battery.alert... 52 Maintenance... 5 Making.calls..3 Using.Caller.ID... 33 Using.redial... 35 Using.the.phonebook... 32 Message.alert... 46, 49 Multiple.bases... 3 Mute Microphone... 4 Ringer... 36 Out.of.range...
  • Page 66: Remote Operation Card

    REMOTE OPERATION CARD Remote access Turn on the answering away from home system remotely 1. Call your phone number from a 1. Call your phone and let it ring touch-tone phone. 10 times until you hear a beep. 2. During the outgoing message, 2.
  • Page 67 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 68 Or call our Parts Department at 1-800-554-3988 during regular business hours.* ...NEED SPECIAL ASSISTANCE DUE TO A DISABILITY. Or call our Accessibility help line at 1-800-874-9314 (voice or TTY). © 2008 UNIDEN AMERICA CORP., FORT WORTH, TEXAS. PRINTED IN CHINA. UCZZ01518BZ(0) Central Standard Time.

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