Welcome/Features Quick Reference Guide Controls and Functions Getting Started Read this First Checking the Package Contents Setting up the Phone Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall Terminology Setting Menu Options Basics Making and Receiving Calls Adjusting the Handset Ringer and Earpiece Volume Redial Tone Dialing Switch over...
Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden cordless telephone. This phone is designed and engineered to exacting standards for reliability, long life, and outstanding performance. Note: Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit for explanation purpose. The color of your cordless phone may vary.
Step 1 Charging the Battery TO INSTALL THE HANDSET BATTERY Remove the cover. Connect the battery pack connector with the correct polarity. Replace the cover. TO PLUG INTO AC POWER Plug AC adapter cord into the base unit and then into a 120V AC outlet. Place the handset on the base.
Controls and Functions [ 4 ] C O N T R O L S A N D F U N C T I O N S Handset antenna Beltclip holes Optional headset jack Handset battery compartment Handset earpiece LCD display Caller ID/menu key Talk flash key /tone/left cursor (...
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24 25 Status LED Find handset key Base charging contacts Telephone line jack DC IN 9V jack C O N T R O L S A N D F U N C T I O N S [ 5 ]...
Read this First This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps: Step 1 (page 7) Unpack the telephone and accessories. Step 2 (page 8) Next, choose the best location to set up the base unit. Step 3 (page 9 to 11) Then, insert the battery pack into the handset.
Checking the Package Contents Make sure you have received the following items in the package. If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact the Uniden Parts Department. • Base unit • Handset • AC adapter • Rechargeable battery •...
Setting up the Phone Do the following steps: A. Choose the best location B. Install the battery pack If your home has A. Choose the best location specially wired alarm Before choosing a location for your new phone, read the INSTALLATION equipment connected to the telephone line, be CONSIDERATIONS included in the PRECAUTIONS.
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3) Securely close the battery compartment cover by sliding it up until it snaps into place. 4) Place the handset in the base with the keypad facing forward. Use only the Uniden battery (BT-905) supplied with your phone. Replacement batteries are also...
Low Battery Alert When the battery pack is very low and needs to be charged, the phone is programmed to eliminate functions in order to save power. If the phone is not in use, ¨ Low Battery Even when the battery will operate.
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C. Connect the base unit 1) Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet. 2) Set the base on a desk or tabletop, and place the handset in the base unit. 3) Make sure that the status LED illuminates.
Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall Standard wall plate mounting This phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate. DO NOT use an AC outlet controlled by a wall 1) Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN 9V jack. switch.
Direct wall mounting If you don't have a standard wall plate, you can mount your phone directly to the wall. Before doing this, consider the following: • Avoid electrical cables, pipes, or other items behind the mounting location that could cause a hazard when inserting screws into the wall. •...
Setting Menu Options There are five setup options available. They are Caller ID options [AutoTalk, CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting), Area Code], Dial Mode and Language. AutoTalk allows you to answer the phone without pressing the talk/flash button. If the phone rings when AutoTalk is on, simply remove the handset from the base and the phone automatically answers the call.
1) When the phone is in standby mode, press and hold cid/menu. The Caller ID setting screen appears. 2) Press 3 or press twice to select ¨ 3) Press select. 4) Use the number keys (0 to 9), #/ delete/ch to enter the 3-digit area code. 5) Press select.
1) When the phone is in standby mode, press and hold cid/menu. The following screen appears. 2) Press 4 or press 3) Press select to toggle between ¨ each setting. 4) Press end or return the handset to the base unit. The handset returns to standby mode.
Making and Receiving Calls Handset On Base Pick up the handset (AutoTalk: To receive on) or pick up the handset and a call press talk/flash (AutoTalk: off). 1) Pick up the handset. 2) Press talk/flash. 3) Listen for the dial tone. To make 4) Dial the number.
Adjusting the Handset Ringer and Earpiece Volume Handset ringer tone and volume Press tones and volume combinations. Earpiece volume Pressing volume of the handset. This setting will remain in effect after the telephone call has ended. When you press tone sounds. Ringer Mute You can temporarily mute the ringer tone.
Redial The redial/p key redials the last number dialed. The redialed number can be up to 32 digits long. Tone Dialing Switch over Some telephone companies use equipment that requires pulse dialing (sometimes referred to as rotary dialing). If you need to enter tone dialing digits, you can switch over to tone dialing during the call.
Selecting a Different Channel If you encounter interference while using your phone, you can manually change the phone´s channel for clear operation. This function works only when the phone is in use. Press delete/ch. ¨ changing to another channel. For more information on interference, refer to "Precautions"...
Storing Phone Numbers and Names Memory Dialing allows you to dial a number using just a few key presses. Your cord- less telephone stores up to 10 names/numbers in the handset. 1) Press and hold mem until ¨ Memory Store 2) Enter a number (0 - 9) or press memory location where you would like to store the number.
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¨ is displayed. Store Numbe /tone/ to enter the ¨. Each pause counts as one digit and ¨. ¨ is displayed. Repeat Memory Store Store Number Store Number 8002971023 Memory 7 Stored Memory Store 7 UNIDEN CORP 8 <Memory 8>...
Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters Refer to the letters on the number keys to select the desired characters. With each press of a numeric key, the displayed character appears in the following order: Upper case letters first, lower case letters next, and finally, the number corresponding to the key.
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For example, to enter Uniden; 1) Pick up the handset. Press and hold mem. 2) Enter a number or press 3) Press select. 4) Press 8 twice. 5) Press 6 five times. 6) Press 4 six times. 7) Press 3 four times, then press #/ If the next character uses the same number key, you must press #/ over.
/tone/ to toggle between the names display and the numbers display. Program name 1 UNIDEN CORP 2 JOHN DOE 3 MOM AND DAD When the stored phone number has 15 or more digits, displayed next to the 13th digit. Press #/...
Memory dialing from Talk Mode 1) Press talk/flash. ¨ volume setting appears. 2) Press mem. If you select a memory location that does not 3) Enter a number (0 - 9) to select the memory location of have a stored number, the desired phone number.
6) Press select. The following screen appears. The cursor flashes, indicating that the number is ready to be edited. ¨ is displayed. 1 UNIDEN CORP 2 JOHN DOE to select the mem- ¨, then press select.
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9) Press end to return to standby mode. [ 28 ] M E M O R Y D I A L I N G Memory 1 Stored ¨ is displayed. Memory Store Memory 1 Stored ¨. Memory Store 1 UNIDEN CORP 2 JOHN DOE...
¨ screen. You may delete the information in Memory Store another memory location (return to step 2) or press end to return to standby mode. ¨ is displayed. 1 UNIDEN CORP 2 JOHN DOE to select the mem- 1 UNIDEN CORP 2 JOHN DOE ¨.
RocketDial You can store your most frequently dialed number in the RocketDial location. The RocketDial allows you to dial a number with one key press. (There is no need to press talk. The phone will automatically dial the stored number.) •...
Deleting the RocketDial 1) When the phone is in standby mode, press and hold RocketDial. Following display appears. 2) Press to select ¨ Delete Number 3) Press select. Following display appears. 4) Press to move the pointer to ¨ 5) Press select or delete/ch. You will hear a confirmation tone, and the following display appears.
[ 32 ] C A L L E R I D F E A T U R E S The date and time received 5/11 12:30PM UNIDEN CORP Caller's name 800-297-1023 Caller's phone number When the phone number and name data are received...
When an unknown number is received ¨ (AutoTalk feature is Talk Total:02 5/17 12:30PM 03 UNIDEN CORP 800-297-1023 to see C A L L E R I D F E A T U R E S • In Caller ID operation,...
2) Press delete/ch. [ 34 ] C A L L E R I D F E A T U R E S to select ¨ ¨ or ¨ ¨. ¨: ¨: 5/17 12:30PM 03 UNIDEN CORP 800-297-1023 Delete Message? Total:02 Delete All?
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3) Press to select ¨ 4) Press select or delete/ch. When the pointer is at ¨ A tone sounds and all stored Caller ID messages are deleted. When the pointer is at ¨ ¨: The display returns to the summary screen. ¨...
If you want to save this new number, store the information in memory. (See page 37.) [ 36 ] C A L L E R I D F E A T U R E S 5/17 12:30PM 03 UNIDEN CORP 800-297-1023 Talk 8002971023...
If a message has already been stored in the selected memory number location, a confirmation screen is displayed. Press select ¨ ¨. Press select to overwrite. The display returns to the Caller ID list. UNIDEN CORP 800-297-1023 Select Location 2 JONE DOE UNIDEN CORP...
Pull both sides of the beltclip to release the tabs from the holes. Headset Installation Your phone may be used with an optional headset, the Uniden HS910. To use this feature, insert headset plug into the headset jack. Your phone is ready for hands-free conversations. (You can purchase a headset by calling the Uniden Parts Department or visiting the web site.
Uniden Parts Department for a replacement battery. Warning: To avoid the risk of personal injury or property damage from fire or electrical shock, only use the Uniden battery model and Uniden adapter model specifically designated for this product. Power Failure During the period that the power is off, you will not be able to make or receive calls with the telephone.
Troubleshooting If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. Symptom The status LED won't illuminate when the handset is placed in the base. The audio sounds weak and/or scratchy. Can't make or receive calls. [ 40 ] A D D I T I O N A L I N F O R M A T I O N •...
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Symptom The handset doesn't ring or • The battery pack may be weak. Charge the battery for 15-20 hours. receive a page. • The handset may be too far away from the base unit. • Place the base unit away from appliances or metal objects. •...
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 send to: Uniden America Corporation Parts and Service Division 4700 Amon Carter Blvd.
A replacement Uniden adapter and battery may be purchased at your local Uniden dealer or by contacting the Uniden Parts Department (800) 554-3988. Hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday.
Uniden service center for a defect or malfunc- tion covered by this warranty, (E) used in any conjunction with equip- ment or parts or as part of any system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the owner’s manual for this product.
I.C. Notice TERMINAL EQUIPMENT NOTICE: This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specifications. This is confirmed by the registration number. The abbreviation, IC, before the registration number signifies that registration was performed based on a Declaration of Conformity indicating that Industry Canada technical specifications were met.
Index AC adapter information ...43 Adjusting ringer and earpiece volume ...18 Battery pack Information ...43 Install ...9 Maintenance ...10, 39 Preparing and charging ... 11 Replacement and handling ... 39 Beltclip installation ... 38 Caller ID Caller ID service ... 32 Call Waiting ...
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE. Our Uniden representatives will be happy to help you with any matters regarding the operation of this unit, available accessories, or any other related matters.
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