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Page 4: Table Of Contents
WELCOME/FEATURES QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS GETTING STARTED Read This First Checking the Package Contents Setting up the Phone Terminology Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall Setting Caller ID Options Selecting a Language BASICS Making and Receiving Calls Redialing a Call Ringer Volume Setup Ringer Tone Setting... -
Page 5: Welcome/Features
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. To enjoy the best performance from this phone’s features, please read this manual carefully and save it for future reference. - Page 6 Be sure to visit our web site: www.uniden.com Uniden® is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation. AutoTalk, AutoStandby, Random Code, and AutoSecure are trademarks of Uniden America Corporation. [ 4 ] W E L C O M E / F E A T U R E S...
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Page 7: Quick Reference Guide
Step 1 Charging the Battery INSTALL THE HANDSET BATTERY Remove the cover. Connect the battery pack connector with the correct polarity. Replace the cover. PLUG INTO AC POWER Plug the AC adapter cord into the base unit and then to a 120V AC outlet. -
Page 8: Controls And Functions
Controls and Functions [ 6 ] C O N T R O L S A N D F U N C T I O N S 1. Handset Antenna 2. Headset Jack Cover 3. Beltclip Hole 4. Handset Battery Compartment 5. - Page 9 22. Telephone Line Jack 23. DC Power Input 24. Base Charging Contacts 25. Base Antenna 26. Status/voice mail LED 27. Page Key C O N T R O L S A N D F U N C T I O N S [ 7 ]...
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Page 10: Getting Started
Read this First This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps: Step 1 (page 9) Unpack the telephone and accessories. Step 2 (page 10) Next, choose the best location to set up the base unit. Step 3 (page 11 to 18) Then, insert the battery pack into the handset. -
Page 11: Checking The Package Contents
• This Owner’s Manual • Other Printed Material Uniden Parts Department (800) 554-3988 Hours: M-F 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST. We can also be reached on the web at www.uniden.com. G E T T I N G S T A R T E D... -
Page 12: Setting Up The Phone
Setting up the Phone Do the following steps: A. Choose the best location B. Install the battery pack A. Choose the best location Before choosing a location for your new phone, read “Installation Considerations” on page 56. Here are some important guidelines you should consider: Avoid heat sources, such as radiators, air ducts, and sunlight Avoid television sets and... -
Page 13: Install The Battery Pack
3) Securely close the battery compartment cover by sliding it up until it snaps into place. 4) Place the handset in the charging cradle with the keypad either facing up or down. • Use only the Uniden battery (BT-446) supplied with your phone. Replacement batteries are also... -
Page 14: Low Battery Alert
Battery use time (per charge) Fully charged (15-20 hours charge time) • 6 hours continuous use • 10 days when the handset is in the standby mode When you charge the handset, Caller ID summary screen and the name of the handset, 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. -
Page 15: Connect The Base Unit
C. Connect the base unit 1) Snap the desktop stand into the notches on the base. You can lay the phone flat or put the phone on a slant. To lay the phone flat Align marks on the stand and the base, then insert the tabs into the slots. - Page 16 3) Set the base on a desk or tabletop, and place the handset in the base unit as shown. 4) Raise the antenna to a vertical position. 5) Make sure the status/voice mail LED illuminates. If the LED does not illuminate, check to see that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the handset makes good contact with the base charging contacts.
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Page 17: Choose The Dialing Mode
D. Choose the dialing mode Most phone systems use tone dialing, which sends DTMF tones through the phone lines. However some phone systems still use pulse dialing such as in rural areas. The default setting is tone dialing. Depending on your dialing system, set the mode as follows: 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press menu/mute. -
Page 18: Terminology
Terminology Throughout this manual, terms such as Standby and Talk Mode are used. Below is the terminology explanation. Standby Mode - The handset is not in use, is off the base, and talk/call wait has not been pressed. A dial tone is not present and the display is blank. Talk Mode - The handset is not on the base and talk/call wait has been pressed enabling a dial tone. -
Page 19: Standard Wall Plate Mounting
Standard wall plate mounting This phone can be mounted on any standard telephone wall plate. 1) Snap the wall mount adapter into the notches on the base. 2) Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN 9V jack. Route the AC adapter cord inside the molded wiring channel as shown. - Page 20 Direct wall plate 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. •...
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Page 21: Setting Caller Id Options
Setting Caller ID Options There are three Caller ID setup options available: AutoTalk, CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting), and Area Code. See page 20 for Area Code setup instructions. AutoTalk allows you to answer the phone without pressing talk/call wait. If the phone rings when AutoTalk is On, simply remove the handset from the base and the phone automatically answers the call. -
Page 22: Entering Your Area Code
Entering Your Area Code If you enter a 3-digit area code number in the “ code does not appear in Caller ID messages. For calls received from outside your local area code, you will see a full 10-digit number. 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press menu/mute. •... -
Page 23: Selecting A Language
Selecting a Language Language option can be used to choose the language of your display. You can select English, French, or Spanish. 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press menu/mute. 2) Press -/ to move the pointer to “ then press select/chan. -
Page 24: Basics
Making and Receiving Calls To answer a call To make a call Refer to page 19 “Setting Caller ID Options” to turn the AutoTalk feature On if desired. Any key answer can be used only when AutoTalk is set to On. To hang up To enter a pause within the... -
Page 25: Redialing A Call
Redialing a Call The last three phone numbers dialed can be quickly redialed. Redialing from Standby Mode 1) Press redial/pause. The phone number that was last dialed appears on the display. 2) Press redial/pause again. Each press of redial/pause will display one of the last three numbers dialed. -
Page 26: Ringer Volume Setup
Ringer Volume Setup 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press menu/mute. 2) Press -/ press select/chan. • If you select “ ”, 3) Press + or -/ settings (Ringer Off, Ringer Low, or Ringer High). appears on the You will hear a ringer or melody at the selected volume. -
Page 27: Distinctive Ringer Setup
Distinctive Ringer Setup “Distinctive Ringer” allows you to preset memory locations with a designated ring tone. When an incoming call is received and the Caller ID information matches the information in one of the memory locations, the Distinctive Ring that has been stored for that particular caller will sound. -
Page 28: Mute Microphone
Mute Microphone You can temporarily turn Off the microphone so that the person you are talking with cannot hear you. During a telephone call press and hold menu/mute to turn Off the microphone, and “ the display. Press menu/mute again to cancel muting. Tone Dialing Switch-over Some telephone companies use equipment that requires pulse dialing (sometimes •... -
Page 29: Selecting A Different Channel
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 select/chan. “ ” appears on the display, indicating the phone is changing to another channel. -
Page 30: Using One Touch Voice Mail Access
Using One Touch Voice Mail Access If you subscribe to voice mail service, you can use your phone to access your voice mailbox. The message light on the handset and base of your phone flashes whenever you have messages waiting in your voice mailbox. Just program the handset with your access number and you can get your messages at the touch of You must subscribe to voice mail service from... -
Page 31: Voice Mail Access
Dialing your Voice Mail Service Once you’ve programmed your personal access number, you can dial your mailbox with the touch of a button. When you have messages, simply pick up the handset and press . If you have not entered the access number or it has been deleted, when you press -/ , you will hear a beep. -
Page 32: Phonebook
Phonebook Phonebook allows you to dial a number using just a few key presses. Your phone stores names/numbers in the phonebook memory location, and you can search names in alphabetical order. You have a total of 100 locations that can be used for the phonebook (including the Speed dials) and Caller ID messages. -
Page 33: Steps For Entering Names And Special Characters
6) “ ” appears. Then press + or -/ pointer to one of the Distinctive Ring options, then press select/chan. If you choose not to store a “ simply select the “ 7) “ ” appears. Then press -/ select the speed dial location (10 locations: SPD1-SPD0). If you choose not to store the name/number as a Speed Dial, simply select the “... - Page 34 Press delete/transfer to erase the wrong character, then enter the correct character. To delete all characters, press and hold delete/transfer. For example, to enter Uniden: 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press phonebook/<<. The handset displays the number of phonebook locations you have stored, and how to search and store the phonebook locations.
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Page 35: Viewing The Phonebook
Press a number key until any name with the same initial is displayed (See the table in “Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters” on page 31). For example, to search for “Uniden”, press 8 two times. Press -/ name is displayed. If you press + while the first name in “U” is displayed, a name starting with “T”... -
Page 36: Making Calls Using The Phonebook
Making Calls Using the Phonebook From Standby Mode 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press phonebook/<<. 2) Press + or -/ the Phonebook” on page 33). 3) Press talk/call wait. The displayed number is dialed. From Talk Mode 1) Press talk/call wait. -
Page 37: Editing Or Erasing A Stored Name, Phone Number, Distinctive Ring, And Speed Dial
Editing or Erasing a Stored Name, Phone Number, Distinctive Ring, and Speed Dial 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press phonebook/<<. 2) Press + or -/ , or the number keypad to view the phonebook locations (see “Viewing the Phonebook” on page 33). a. -
Page 38: Chain Dialing
Chain Dialing The memory locations in the handset are not limited to phone numbers. You can also store a group of numbers (up to 20 digits), that you need to enter once your call connects. This is referred to as Chain Dialing. An example of this is a bank account number. -
Page 39: Caller Id
Caller ID You must subscribe to Caller ID service to use this feature. When the telephone rings, the Caller ID feature allows you to view the caller’s name and phone number on the display before you answer the phone. Additionally, you can dial the displayed number and store the information for memory dialing. -
Page 40: Viewing The Caller Id List
Viewing the Caller ID List The Caller ID list stores information for incoming calls – even unanswered calls. You can store 100 of the Caller ID messages and Phonebook locations (including Speed Dials) in total. You can view the Caller ID list during a call or when the phone is in the standby mode. •... -
Page 41: Deleting Information From The Caller Id List
Deleting Information from the Caller ID List Deleting a Caller ID message 1) While the incoming Caller ID information is displayed, press delete/transfer. “ ” appears. 2) Press + or -/ to choose “ 3) Press select/chan or delete/transfer. When the pointer is at “ ”: You will hear a confirmation tone, and the Caller ID message is deleted. -
Page 42: Using The Caller Id Message List
Using the Caller ID Message List Calling a party from the Caller ID list From Standby mode 1) Press cid/>>. The summary screen appears. The screen shows • You cannot make a the number of new messages and the total number of messages. call from the Caller ID list if your phone is 2) Use the number keypad (2-9 and 0), +, or -/... -
Page 43: Call Waiting Deluxe Features
3) Press select/chan. You will hear a confirmation tone. • You cannot store a Caller ID message in the Phonebook if a phone number does not appear in the message. • You cannot set the Distinctive Ring or Speed Dial in this step. If you would like to set these options, edit the stored data. -
Page 44: Advanced Calling Features
Accessing Calling Features To access the network calling features programmed into your phone, follow the instructions below. General descriptions of each calling feature is given in the following section. For complete instructions for using each calling feature, please • You must select a contact your local telephone company. -
Page 45: Pre-Programmed Calling Features
Pre-programmed Calling Features The following calling features and activation codes are pre-programmed in the phone. Activation codes may vary depending on the local telephone company. See page 45 to reprogram a different code of any of these calling features. No. Calling features Last Call Return Busy Call Return Cancel Call Waiting... - Page 46 Descriptions of calling features The following descriptions are typical and may vary depending on your local calling area and service availability. For complete instructions, please contact your telephone company. Last Call Return remembers the number of the person who called you last and automatically dials that number.
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Page 47: Editing Or Restoring Calling Features
Editing or Restoring Calling Features You may reprogram calling features in any of the other locations or restore the pre-programmed calling features at any time. Edit a Calling Feature 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press menu/mute. 2) Press + or -/ to move the pointer to “... -
Page 48: Expanding Your Phone
Expanding Your Phone Your phone supports up to 2 handsets (the original handset and the second handset). You can now place a fully featured cordless handset anywhere AC power is available to connect the handset charger. Additionally, you can transfer an outside call to another handset. •... -
Page 49: Call Transfer Feature
Call Transfer Feature You can transfer an outside call to the other handset. If you transfer the call and it is not picked up after 5 minutes, the call will be disconnected. To transfer a call (to the second handset) 1) Press delete/transfer during a call. -
Page 50: Setting Up
Second Handset Operation Setting up Charging • Charge the second handset for 15-20 hours before using. • When you charge the second handset, the display shows the name of the handset, Dialing mode Dialing mode is a universal setting. When the mode is changed on the original handset, the setting for the second handset is changed as well. -
Page 51: Operation
Operation Making and receiving calls If you press talk/call wait on the handset while the other handset is in use, you will hear a beep and the handset will return to the standby mode. Security code You can change the digital security code, only from the original handset. Memory locations (Redial memory/Dynamic memory locations) Memory locations in the original handset and the second handset are independent. -
Page 52: Additional Information
Changing the Digital Security Code The digital security code is an identification code used to connect the handset and the base unit. Normally, setting the code is not necessary. The first time you charge your handset, the security code is automatically set. (See “About the digital security code”, page 8.) In the rare situation that you suspect another cordless telephone is using the same security code, you can change the code. -
Page 53: Installing The Beltclip
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 the headset plug into the headset jack. Your phone is ready for hands-free conversations. -
Page 54: Note On Power Sources
Please contact your place of purchase or the Uniden Parts Department for a replacement battery. (See page 9) 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. -
Page 55: General Information
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 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday. We can also be reached on the web at www.uniden.com. -
Page 56: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. Symptom The status/voice mail LED won’t illuminate when the handset is placed on the base. The audio sounds weak and/or scratchy. Can’t make or receive calls. The handset doesn’t ring or receive a page. -
Page 57: Precautions & Warranty
The FCC Wants You To Know Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Uniden, or operation of this product in any way other than as detailed by the owner’s manual, could void your authority to operate this product. The equipment cannot be used on public coin phone service provided by the telephone company. -
Page 58: Installation Considerations
WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION (“Uniden”) ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for one year, to the original retail owner, this Uniden Product to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below. -
Page 59: I.c. Notice
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. -
Page 60: Index
Index 0 - 9 10 ring options ...24 Area Code ...20 AutoTalk ...19 Battery pack Preparing and charging ...11 Replacement and handling ...52 Beltclip ...51 Calling Features ...42 Access ...42 Editing ...45 Restoring ...45 Caller ID ...37 Caller ID service ...37 Calling ...40 Call Waiting ...19, 41 Deleting ...39... -
Page 61: At Uniden, We'll Take Care Of You
1-800-297-1023 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. Thank you for purchasing a Uniden product.
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