Welcome/Features ...2 Controls and Functions...3 Terms Used in this Manual...4 Getting Started Installing the Phone ...5 A. Choose the Best Location...5 B. Install the Rechargeable Battery Packs into the Handsets ...6 C. Connect the Base Unit and charging cradle, and Charge the Handsets ...7 D.
Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden dual handset cordless telephone. This cordless phone is designed and engineered to exacting standards for reliability, long life, and outstanding performance. Features Note: Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit for explanation purposes.
Terms Used in this Manual • Standby Mode - The handset may be sitting in or off the cradle, but is NOT in use. The talk key has not been pressed and there is no dial tone. • Talk Mode - The handset is off the base and the talk key has been pressed, enabling a dial tone. •...
Installing the Phone Do the following steps: A. Choose the best location B. Install the Rechargeable Battery Packs into the Handsets C. Connect the base unit and charging cradle and charge the handsets D. Set the visual ringer brightness (optional) E.
1) Locate the separate battery and battery cover. Use only the Uniden 2) Plug the battery pack connector (red & black wires) into rechargeable the jack inside the battery compartment. (The connector battery pack notches fit into the grooves of the jack only one way.)
C. Connect the Base Unit and charging cradle, and Charge the Handsets 1) Connect each AC adapter to the DC in 9V jack and to each standard 240V AC wall outlet. • Connect each AC adapter to a continuous power supply. •...
5) Once the handset battery packs are fully charged, connect the telephone cord to the tel line jack and to a telephone outlet. If your telephone outlet isn't modular, contact your telephone company for assistance. 6) After the phone is connected, pick up the handset from the base and press talk. If you do not get a dial tone, check the following: •...
E. Mount the Base Unit on a Wall Standard wall plate mounting This phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate. 1) Remove the wall mount adapter from the base and snap it into the notches on the bottom of the base. 2) Plug the AC adapter to the DC in 9V jack.
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. (Headset may be purchased by visiting our website at; www.uniden.com.au or www.uniden.co.nz ) [10] 100mm...
Register Handsets to the Main Base before Using! Whichever handset you choose to charge in the main base will automatically register to the main base. The second handset (charging in the extra charging cradle) MUST also be registered to the main base before use. Follow the steps below to register the second handset.
When to Re-register Handsets 1) You’ll need to re-register the second handset (follow steps on page 11) each time the digital security code is changed. Refer to Make sure to page 33 for details regarding the Digital Security Code. return the handsets to the 2) When there is a power failure for more than one hour: If power cradles after each...
Basic Setup There are four basic options that you will need to set up: AutoTalk, CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting), Name Tag and Insert 0. CIDCW option can only be set by using Handset 1. If you try to set by using Handset 2, you will not see these options listed on the LCD screen.
1) When the phone is in standby mode, press the menu key. The following screen appears. 2) Press the volume/ /- key to select CIDCW. 3) Press the select/channel key to toggle and turn on Caller ID on Call Waiting. 4) Press the menu key and return the handset to the base unit to complete the setting.
Setting the Insert 0 This feature adds '0' or '00' to the number, when you receive Caller ID messages. The default setting for New Zealand is On. The default setting for Australia is Off. 1) When the phone is in standby mode, press the menu key.
Selecting the Ringer Tone and Volume Base ringer on/off The ringer on/off switch allows you to set the base ringer on or off. If you set the switch to off, you never hear the base ringer tone. Base ringer tone Press the ringer tone button in standby mode to select one of 7 ringer tones.
Using Your Phone Making and Receiving Calls Making a call 1) Remove the handset from the cradle. 2) Press the talk key. 3) Listen for the dial tone. 4) Dial the number. 1) Remove the handset from the cradle. 2) Dial the number. 3) Press the talk key.
Transferring a Call Your cordless phone allows you to transfer outside calls from handset to handset; only one handset at a time can talk with an outside caller. The second handset cannot go off hook to listen to conversations or make an outgoing call while the other handset is in use.
4) Press the redial/pause key. 1) Remove the handset from the cradle. 2) Press the redial/pause key. 3) Press the talk key. Adjusting the Handset Earpiece Volume To change the earpiece volume, press volume/ /+ or volume/ /- key during a call. Audio boost As we get older, it often becomes harder to hear high frequency tones.
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 the select/channel key. Scanning appears on the display, indicating the phone is changing to another channel.
Using Call Waiting If you have Call Waiting service, you can receive calls while on the line. 1) If a call comes in while you are on the phone, you will hear a call waiting tone. If you have CIDCW activated, you will see the number of the caller.
Emergency Dial Emergency Dial is a one-touch speed dial key. Store your most important or most frequently called number as your Emergency Dial number. Then, simply press the emergency ( your phone will automatically dial the number. The Emergency Storing the Emergency Dial dial number on 1) When the phone is in standby mode, press and each handset is...
Using the Speed Dial Memory The speed dial memory allows you to store up to 10 names and numbers in each handset. You can dial these numbers with just a few key presses. The speed dial memory is not limited to phone numbers. You can store any number (up to 20 digits) that you need to enter once your call connects.
4) Enter a name according to the instructions below, then press the select/channel key. If no name is required, go to step 5. • The name can be up to 13 characters. • Use the #/ location. • Use the delete/transfer key to delete characters as needed. •...
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5) Store Number is displayed. The cursor flashes indicating that the display is ready for the number to be entered. 6) Use the keypad to enter the phone number; each number can be up to 20 digits. If you need the phone to pause during the dialing sequence, press the redial/pause key to insert a two-second delay between the numbers.
7) Press the select/channel key. You will hear a confirmation tone, and the following screen appears. Memory storage is complete. After about 2 seconds, the following screen displays all the speed dial memory entries. 8) Press the memory key to exit memory setup mode. The phone returns to standby.
4) Press the select/channel key. You hear a confirmation tone, and the number is stored in memory. The display returns to the Caller ID list. If a message has already been stored in the selected memory number location, a confirmation screen is displayed.
Caller ID and CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting) You must subscribe to Caller ID service through your local telephone provider to use this feature. When the telephone rings, the Caller ID feature allows you to view the caller's, phone number, date and time of call, and Name Tag (POP ID) feature allows you to view the caller's name (see pages 14 and 23).
When you pick up the phone, the display changes to Talk . (Auto Talk feature is set to on.) Data errors appear as ¨ ¨. Viewing the Caller ID Message List The Caller ID list stores information for up to 30 incoming calls -even unanswered calls.
Deleting Information from the Caller ID List The cordless phone stores up to 30 messages (Caller ID names/numbers). If the phone receives the 31st message, the oldest one in the list is automatically deleted. Caller ID data can also be deleted manually. Deleting a Caller ID message While using 1) Press the CID key in standby mode.
Deleting all Caller ID names/numbers 1) With the phone in standby mode, press the CID key. 2) Press the delete/transfer key. 3) Press the volume/ /+ key to select Yes , and then press the select/channel key. You hear a confirmation tone and all stored Caller ID messages are deleted.
Making a Call from the Caller ID List You can place a call from the Caller ID list. 1) Press the CID key. Select the phone number that you want to dial by pressing the volume/ volume/ 2) Press the talk key. The displayed phone number You cannot dials automatically.
Changing the Digital Security Code To protect you against misbilled calls which might result from your phone being activated by other equipment, the cordless phone provides AutoSecure (which electronically locks your phone when the handset is in the cradle) and Random Code digital security (which automatically selects one of over 262,000 digital security codes for the handset and base).
Note on Power Sources 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 appears on the LCD and none of the keys will operate.
Please contact your place of purchase or visit our website for more information. www.uniden.com.au or www.uniden.co.nz 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...
Maintenance To maintain a good charge, it is important to clean the charging contacts on the handsets, main base and charging cradle. Using water only, dampen a cloth to clean the charging contacts. Then, make sure to go back over the charging contacts with a dry cloth. Caution Do not use paint thinner, benzene, alcohol, or other chemical products.
Troubleshooting If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. If these steps do not solve your problem, visit our website for further information (www.uniden.com.au or www.uniden.co.nz). Symptom Suggestion The charge/ in use LED or •...
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Symptom Suggestion Severe noise interference. • Keep the handset away from microwave ovens, computers, remote control toys, wireless microphones, alarm systems, intercoms, room monitors, fluorescent lights, and electrical appliances. • Move to another location or turn off the source of interference. •...
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 visit our website for further information (www.uniden.com.au or www.uniden.co.nz). Action [39]...
When the operating time becomes short, even after the battery is recharged, please replace the battery. With normal usage, the battery should last about one year. A replacement Uniden adapter and battery may be purchased at your local Uniden dealer or by visiting our website at; www.uniden.com.au or www.uniden.co.nz Specifications, features, and availability of optional accessories are all subject to change without prior notice.
Index AC adapter information ...40 Audio boost ...19 Basic setup...13 Battery pack Installation...6 Replacement and handling ...35 Beltclip installation...10 Call transfer feature ...18 Call waiting...21 Caller ID service...28 Caller ID on Call Waiting ...13, 21, 28 Deleting...30, 31 Making a call ...32 Viewing ...29 Channel...20 Charging a battery back ...6, 7...
Warranty is only valid in the original country of purchase. ELEMENT OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants to the original retail owner for the duration of this warranty, its SS E15+1 (herein after referred to as the Product), to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below.
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PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OR WARRANTY: In the event that the product does not conform to this warranty, the Product should be shipped or delivered, freight pre-paid, with evidence of original purchase (e.g. a copy of the sales docket), to the warrantor at: UNIDEN AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED SERVICE DIVISION...
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