Table of Contents Welcome ... 4 Accessibility... 4 Manual.Conventions... 5 Terminology.Used.in.this.Manual..5 Product Overview ... 6 Features:..6 Answering.System.Features:..6 Parts.of.the.Phone... 7 Using the Interface ... 9 Reading.the.Display..9 Using.the.Four-way.Function.Key..0 Using.the.Handset.Menus...
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Using Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial Lists ... 27 Using.the.Caller.ID.List... 27 Making.a.Call.from.a.Caller.ID.Record... 27 Deleting.Caller.ID.Numbers... 28 Using.Call.Waiting..28 Redialing.a.Number... 29 Deleting.a.Redial.Record..29 Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker Volume ... 30 Adjusting.the.Ringer.Volume... 30 Adjusting.the.Earpiece.Volume..30 Adjusting.the.Speaker.Volume.
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Common.Issues..52 Liquid.Damage..54 Precautions! ... 55 Rechargeable.Nickel-Metal-Hydride.Battery.Warning..55 The.FCC.Wants.You.To.Know... 56 I.C..Notice... 57 One Year Limited Warranty ... 58 Index ... 59 Remote Operation Card ... 64 At Uniden, we’ll take care of you! ... 66...
Terminology Used in this Manual The.handset.is.not.in.use..If.the.handset.is.on.the.cradle.or.[ /flash].or.[ Standby line.has.been.activated..No.dial.tone.is.present.. Caller.ID.is.available.from.your.Telephone.provider.and.is.offered.to.users.on.a.subscription.basis..With.this. service.and.a.display.on.your.cordless.phone,.you.will.be.able.to.see.the.incoming.caller.information.such.as. name.and.phone.number.. Caller.ID.with.Call.Waiting.is.available.by.subscription.from.your.Telephone.provider..With.this.service,.you.will. CID/CW or be.able.to.view.incoming.caller.information.while.on.a.call.with.another.user. CIDCW This.will.allow.you.the.ability.to.select.to.talk.to.this.user.and.put.your.existing.party.on.hold.or.make.the. decision.to.ring.them.back.. Base The.main.part.of.the.phone.that.connects.to.your.phone.line.and.lets.you.make.and.receive.calls. A.cradle.that.comes.with.an.accessory.handset.(Multi-handset.packs.only).and.charges.the.handset.battery. Charger It.connects.to.power.but.does.not.connect.to.a.phone.line. Global.Settings.apply.to.all.registered.handsets..If.you.change.something.under.the.global.menu,.you.change. Global it.for.all.handsets..Only.one.handset.can.change.global.settings.at.a.time,.and.you.have.to.make.sure.the. settings phone.is.not.currently.being.used.. Talk A.telephone.line.has.been.activated.on.the.handset.or.base,.enabling.a.dial.tone.. Manual Conventions This.manual.uses.several.different.type.styles.to.help.you.distinguish.between.different.parts.of.the.phone: lower case bold.text.with.“[ ]”.indicates.a.key.or.button.on.the.phone • ALL CAPITALS indicates text on the display, such as menu options, prompts, and confirmation messages •...
The Standby Screen When.the.phone.is.in.standby,.the.handset.display.shows.the.following.items: :OFF H a n d s e t # 1 N e w C I D : 5 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.on.the.handset. and.move.to.the.four.positions.to.get.the.feel.of.how.it.moves.and. operates. Using the Handset Menus To.open.the.menu,.press.[menu/clear]..Select.the.option.you.want.by.pressing.the.four-way.function.key..This. will.move.the.cursor;.the.option.currently.selected.has.a.triangle.beside.it..Activate.the.selected.option.by.pressing. ]..To.exit.the.menu.and.return.to.standby,.press.[ ].
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, then the number on the key. If two letters in a row use the same number key, enter the first letter, then use [right] or [left] on.the.four-way.
Installing the Battery Use.only.the.Uniden.BT-909.rechargeable.battery.pack.supplied.with.your.cordless.telephone. Follow.the.steps.below.to.install.the.handset.battery. Press in on the handset battery case cover (use the finger indention for a better grip) and slide the cover downward.to.remove. Plug.the.battery.cable.into.the.battery.jack..Be.sure.to.match.the.red.and.black.wires.to.the.label.near.the.jack.. The.cable.should.snap.into.place..Gently.pull.on.the.battery.cable..If.the.battery.connector.comes.lose,.. . try.connecting.again.until.the.battery.snaps.into.place. Place.the.battery.case.cover.back.on.the.handset.and.slide.it.upwards.until.it.clicks.into.place..
Connecting the Base and Charging the Handset Connect.the.AC.adapter.to.the.DC.IN.9V.jack. CAUTION: To avoid risk of fire and shock, only use the Uniden AD-800.AC.adapter. Connect.the.AC.adapter.to.a.standard.20V.AC.wall.outlet... DO.NOT.use.an.AC.outlet.controlled.by.a.wall.switch.. Place.the.handset.in.the.base.with.the.LCD.screen.facing.forward. Make.sure.that.the.charge.LED.illuminates..If.the.LED.does.not. illuminate,.check.to.see.that.the.AC.adapter.is.plugged.in.and.the. handset.makes.good.contact.with.the.charging.contacts. Charge.your.handset.at.least.5.to.20.hours.before.plugging.into. the.phone.line. Connecting the Charger and Charging the Handset (Multi-handset packs only) Connect. the.AC. adapter. to. the. DC. IN. 9V. jack. and. to. a. 20V.AC.
Connecting to the Phone Line Once.the.battery.pack.is.fully.charged,.connect.the.telephone.cord. to.the.TEL.LINE.jack.and.to.a.telephone.jack.. Testing the Connection Try.making.a.call..If.your.call.does.not.connect.or.you.cannot.get.a.dial.tone,.try.the.following.steps: Make.sure.the.AC.adapter.cord.is.securely.connected.to.the.DC.IN.9V.jack.and.a.standard.power.outlet. Check.to.make.sure.the.battery.is.fully.charged..(If.you.don’t.see.the.“battery.full”.icon,.check.to.make.sure.the. battery.is.properly.connected). Change.the.dial.mode.(instructions.on.page.6). To telephone outlet To telephone outlet Telephone line cord Telephone line cord (supplied) (supplied) To TEL LINE To TEL LINE...
Changing the Dial Mode Your.phone.can.communicate.with.the.telephone.network.in.two.different.ways:.tone.dialing.or.pulse.dialing..These. days,.most.phone.networks.use.a.method.called.tone.dialing,.so.your.phone.comes.programmed.for.tone.dialing..If. your.phone.company.uses.pulse.dialing,.you.will.need.to.change.your.phone’s.dial.mode..If.you.don’t.get.a.dial.tone. or.can’t.connect.to.the.telephone.network,.please.follow.the.steps.below.to.modify.your.phone’s.settings: Press.[menu/clear]..Select.the.GLOBAL.SETUP.menu,.and.then.the. DIAL.MODE.submenu. ].to.select.PULSE. Scroll.[ ]. You will hear a confirmation tone. Press.[select/ If.you.ever.need.to.change.the.dial.mode.back.to.tone.dialing,.follow.the.same.procedure,.but.select.TONE.in.step.2. D i a l M o d e D i a l M o d e T o n e T o n e P u l s e P u l s e...
Basic Setup Selecting a Language Your.phone.supports.two.languages:.English.and.Spanish.for.USA.models.or.English.and.French.for.Canadian. models..Once.you.select.a.language,.the.menus.on.the.phone.will.display.in.that.language..The.default.language.is. English. Press.[menu/clear]..Select.the.HANDSET.SETUP.menu,.and.then. the.HANDSET.LANGUAGE.submenu. Move.the.cursor.to.choose.a.language. for.USA.models:.Choose.ENGLISH.or.ESPAÑOL.(Spanish). for.Canadian.models:.Choose.ENGLISH.or.FRANÇAIS.(French). ]. You will hear a confirmation tone. Press.[select/ Activating Personal Ring You.can.assign.special.ringer.tones.to.anyone.in.your.phonebook..When.your.phone.gets.a.call,.it.looks.up.the. Caller.ID.information.in.your.phonebook..If.you’ve.assigned.a.personal.ringer.to.that.number,.the.phone.uses.it.so. you.know.who.is.calling..To.turn.on.personal.ringing,.follow.these.steps: Press.[menu/clear]..Select.the.HANDSET.SETUP.menu,.and.then. the.PERSONAL.RING.submenu. Move.the.cursor.to.select.ON.or.OFF. ]. You will hear a confirmation tone. Press.[select/ H a n d s e t L a n g u a g e H a n d s e t L a n g u a g e E n g l i s h E n g l i s h...
Activating the Key Touch Tone Key.Touch.Tone.is.the.tone.your.keypad.makes.when.keys.are.pressed..You.can.turn.this.tone.on.or.off. Press.[menu/clear]..Select.the.HANDSET.SETUP.menu,.and.then. the.KEY.TOUCH.TONE.submenu. Move.the.cursor.to.select.ON.or.OFF. ]. You will hear a confirmation tone. Press.[select/ K e y T o u c h T o n e K e y T o u c h T o n e O f f O f f...
Setting Up the Phonebook Your.handset.can.store.up.to.70.names.and.numbers.in.your.phonebook..When.all.the.phonebook.entries.are.full,. you.will.hear.a.beep.and.MEMORY.FULL.appears..You.cannot.store.any.additional.names.and.numbers.unless.you. delete.some.of.the.existing.ones. You.can.also.use.the.phonebook.entries.to.store.a.group.of.numbers.(up.to.20.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.26. Creating Phonebook Entries To.store.names.and.numbers.in.your.phonebook,.please.follow.these.steps: When.the.phone.is.in.standby.mode,.press.[ To.create.a.new.phonebook.entry,.move.the.cursor.to.select.CREATE.NEW,. ]..EDIT.NAME.appears. and.press.[select/ Enter the name for this entry (EDIT NAME).. Use.the.keypad.to.enter.a.name.for.this.entry;.the.name.can.contain.up.to.6.characters..(See.Entering.Text. from.Your.Handset.on.page..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/ 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. up.to.20.digits..If.you.need.the.phone.to.pause.between.digits.when.it’s. dialing.(for.example,.to.enter.an.extension.or.an.access.code),.press.[redial/ pause].to.insert.a.two-second.pause..You.will.see.a.P.in.the.display..You.can.
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.7.different.ring.tone.options.(see.Selecting.a.Ring.Tone on.page.23.for. a.complete.list.of.ring.tones)..As.you.scroll.through.the.tones,.you.will.hear. a.sample.of.each.tone..When.you.hear..the.ring.tone.you.want.to.use,.press. ]..If.you.do.not.want.to.use.a.personal.ring.tone.for.this.phonebook. [select/ entry,.choose.NO.SELECTION;.the.phone.will.use.your.standard.ring.tone. setting. Finding a Phonebook Entry ].to.open.the.phonebook,.and.then.select.DIAL/EDIT.or.press.[ Press.[ alphabetical.order..To.scroll.through.the.phonebook.from.A.to.Z,.press.[ A.press.[ You.can.also.use.the.letters.on.the.number.keys.to.jump.to.a.name.that.starts.with.that.letter..Press.a.number.key. ([2].through.[0]) once for the first letter, twice for the second letter, and so on. The phonebook jumps to the first entry that.begins.with.the.letter.you.entered;.you.can.then.use.[ search.for.an.entry.beginning.with.the.letter.M,.press.6.once.
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.) When.the.phone.is.in.standby,.press.[ ].and.[ ] .to.scroll.through.the.Caller.ID.records.or.redial.numbers..When.you.come.to.the.information. Use.[ you.want.to.store,.press.[select/ 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.9. Deleting Phonebook Entries You.can.delete.individual.phonebook.entries.or.delete.all.the.phonebook.entries.at.once. When.the.phone.is.in.standby,.press.[ To.delete.a.single.phonebook.entry,.move.the.cursor.to.select.DIAL/EDIT,. ] or.press.[ and.then.press.[select/ Find.the.phonebook.entry.you.want.to.delete.and.press.[menu/clear]. DELETE.ENTRY?.appears.in.the.display..Select.YES,.and.then.press. [select/ You will hear a confirmation tone, and DELETED! appears in the display. Deleting all the phonebook entries at once When.the.phone.is.in.standby,.press.[ Move.the.cursor.to.select.DELETE.ALL,.and.press.[select/...
Copying Phonebook Entries to Another Handset (Multi-handset packs only) 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. When.the.phone.is.in.standby,.press.[ Move.the.cursor.to.select.COPY,.and.then.press.[select/ Move.the.cursor.to.select.the.handset.which.you.want.to.transfer.the.entries.to.and.then.press.[select/ Move.the.cursor.to.select.ONE.MEMORY.or.ALL.MEMORY,.and.then.press.[select/ If.you.select.ALL.MEMORY,.ARE.YOU.SURE?.appears.on.the.display. screen..Move.the.cursor.to.select.YES,.and.then.press.[select/ If you select ONE MEMORY, find the phonebook entry you want to transfer and.then.press.[select/ The.phonebook.entries.will.be.transferred.to.the.designated.handset..During. the.copy.process,.the.receiving.handset.shows.RECEIVING.and.the.Handset. ID.of.the.sending.handset. When.the.transfer.is.completed,.DONE!.appears.on.the.handset. Note:. If.your.phonebook.contains.70.entries,.you.cannot.store.any.new.phonebook.entries..You.will.hear.a.beep,. and.MEMORY.FULL.appears.on.the.display..If.the.selected.handset.is.out.of.range.or.data.transfer.is. cancelled,.UNAVAILABLE.appears.in.the.display..Phonebook.listings.will.not.be.transferred. C o p y P h o n e b o o k C o p y P h o n e b o o k O n e M e m o r y O n e M e m o r y...
Customizing Your Phone Selecting a Ring Tone (Handset only) You.may.choose.from.4.melodies.or.3.tones.for.your.phone’s.primary.ring.tone..If.you.have.more.than.one.handset,. each.handset.can.use.a.different.ringer.tone.or.melody..The.available.ring.tones.are.listed.below: Melodies Fur.Elise.(ELISE) We.Wish.You.A.Merry.Christmas.(MERRY-XMAS) Aura.Lee.(AURA.LEE) Star.Spangled.Banner.(STAR.SPNGL) Press.[menu/clear]..Select.the.HANDSET.SETUP.menu,.and.then.the. RINGER.TONES.submenu. Move.the.cursor.to.select.a.ring.tone..As.each.ring.tone.is.selected,.you.will. hear.a.sample.of.the.ring.tone. When.you.hear.the.tone.you.want.to.use,.press.[select/ confirmation tone. Ringers Flicker Clatter Wake.Up F l i c k e r F l i c k e r C l a t t e r C l a t t e r ]..You.will.hear.a.
Activating AutoTalk (Handset only) AutoTalk.allows.you.to.answer.the.phone.simply.by.removing.the.handset.from.the.cradle..You.do.not.have.to.press. a.button.to.answer.the.call. Press.[menu/clear]. Select.the.HANDSET.SETUP.menu,.and.then.the.AUTOTALK.submenu. Select.ON.or.OFF,.and.press.[select/ Activating Any Key Answer (Handset only) Any.Key.Answer.allows.you.to.answer.the.phone.by.pressing.any.key.on.the.dial.pad.. Press.[menu/clear]. Select.the.HANDSET.SETUP.menu,.and.then.the.ANY.KEY.ANSWER. submenu. Select.ON.or.OFF,.and.then.press.[select/ tone. ]. You will hear a confirmation tone. ]. You will hear a confirmation A u t o T a l k A u t o T a l k O f f O f f...
Using Your Phone From a cordless handset Remove.the.handset.from.the.charging. cradle. Press.[ /flash]. Listen.for.the.dial.tone. Dial.the.number. Making a call Remove.the.handset.from.the.charging. cradle. Dial.the.number. Press.[ /flash]. Pick.up.the.handset..(If.AutoTalk.is.on,.the. phone.will.answer.when.you.remove.the. Answering handset.from.the.charging.cradle.) Press.[ /flash]..(If.Any.Key.Answer.is.on,. a call you.can.also.press.any.key.on.the.twelve- number.keypad.) Press.[ ].or.return.the.handset.to.the.cradle. Hanging up From a handset speaker phone Remove.the.handset.from.the.charging.
Making a Call from the Phonebook When.the.phone.is.in.standby,.press.[ Move.the.cursor.to.select.DIAL/EDIT,.and.then.press.[select/ Find.the.phonebook.entry.you.want.to.call.(see.Finding.a.Phonebook.Entry.on.page.20). Press.[ /flash].or.[ ].to.dial.the.number. Note:. You.can.also.press.[ /flash].or.[ you.want.to.dial,.press..[select/ Chain Dialing from the Phonebook You.can.use.the.phonebook.entries.to.store.a.group.of.numbers.(up.to.20.digits).that.you.may.need.to.enter.once. your.call.connects..Once.the.call.has.connected.you.will.then.do.the.following: Press.[ ].or.[ ].to.select.the.phonebook.entry.you.want.to.call. Use.[ Press.[select/ Switching to the Handset Speakerphone During a Call To.switch.a.normal.call.to.the.speakerphone,.press.[ normal.call,.press.[ ].to.open.the.phonebook. ].before.you.open.the.phonebook..When.you.come.to.the.phone.number. ].on.the.handset..To.switch.from.a.speakerphone.call.to.a.
Using Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial Lists If.you.subscribe.to.Caller.ID.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.both.Call.Waiting.and.Caller.ID,.the.phone.also. shows.you.the.name.and.the.number.of.any.call.that.comes.in.while.you’re.on.the.line. If your telephone provider supports seven-digit dialing, you can save your local area code so it does not display in the Caller ID list. See Seven-Digit Dialing on page 34 for more information. Using the Caller ID List You.can.store.up.to.30.Caller.ID.numbers.in.each.handset..Caller.ID.records.are.stored.from.newest.to.oldest.
Deleting Caller ID Numbers To.delete.only.one.Caller.ID.number,.go.to.the.Caller.ID.list.and.select.the.number.you.want.to.delete..Press.[menu/ clear]. When the phone asks you to confirm, select YES. To.delete.all.the.Caller.ID.numbers,.go.to.the.Caller.ID.list.and.press.[menu/clear]..Select.YES.when.asked.if.you. want.to.DELETE.ALL. Note:. When.you.delete.a.Caller.ID.number,.you.delete.it.permanently. 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.through.your.telephone.provider.to.receive.Call.Waiting.services..Not.all.features.are. available.in.all.areas.
Redialing a Number You.can.quickly.redial.the.last.5.numbers.dialed.on.each.handset. With.the.phone.in.standby,.press.the.[redial/pause].to.open.the.redial.list. ].and.[ ].or.[redial/pause].to.scroll.through.the.redial.list. Use.[ When you find the number you want to dial, press [ /flash].or.[ Note: • If the number exceeds 32 digits, only the first 32 digits are retained in redial memory. •.If.the.redial.memory.is.empty,.EMPTY.appears.in.the.display.and.you.will.hear.a.beep. Deleting a Redial Record If.you.want.to.delete.a.phone.number.from.the.handset’s.redial.list,.follow.the.steps.below: With.the.phone.in.standby,.press.[redial/pause].
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. recommended.for.hearing.aid.users..Audio.tone.adjustments.only.apply.to.the.earpiece,.not.the.speakerphone. To.adjust.the.audio.tone: With.the.phone.in.talk.mode,.press.[select/ When.the.desired.option.appears.on.the.display,.stop.. After.two.seconds,.the.displayed.audio.tone.is.set,.and.the.display.returns.to.normal. Using the Clarity Boost Feature If.you.encounter.interference.while.using.your.phone,.you.can.manually.improve.the.sound.by.setting.the.clarity. booster.to.on..This.works.only.when.the.phone.is.in.use,.so.while.you.are.on.a.call: Press.[menu/clear]. Move.the.cursor.to.CLARITY.BOOST,.and.then.press.[select/ Use.the.same.procedure.to.turn.off.clarity.booster..BOOST.OFF.appears.
Seven-Digit Dialing In.some.areas,.the.telephone.company.may.allow.you.to.place.a.local.call.by.dialing.only.7.digits.(instead.of.0). If.this.is.the.case.in.your.area,.you.can.program.your.local.area.code.in.your.phone..Programming.your.area.code. will.allow.you.to.see.the.caller’s.7-digit.phone.number.which.will.allow.you.to.easily.return.the.local.call.without. modifying.the.number.before.dialing..If.you.get.a.call.from.outside.your.area.code,.you.will.see.all.0.digits. To.program.your.local.area.code: Press.[menu/clear]..Select.the.GLOBAL.SETUP.menu,.and.then.the.AREA.CODE.submenu. Use.the.number.keypad.([0].through.[9]).to.enter.a.3-digit.area.code..If.an.area.code.has.already.been.stored,. it.appears.in.the.display..Press.[menu/clear].to.delete.the.stored.code,.and.then.enter.a.new.one. ]. You will hear a confirmation tone. Press.[select/ Using the Intercom (Multi-handset packs only) You.can.use.the.intercom.to.talk.to.another.handset.without.using.the.phone.line.. Making an Intercom Page From the handset: With.the.phone.in.standby,.press.[hold/int’com/xfer]. ].or.[ ].to.select.the.handset.you.want.to.talk.with,.then.press.[select/ Use.[ handsets. To.cancel.the.intercom.page,.press.[ ]. Note:. Intercom.paging.will.be.cancelled.if.any.of.the.following.things.occur: •...
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.[hold/int’com/xfer]..If.AutoTalk.is.on,.the.handset.will.automatically.answer.the.page.when. you.remove.the.handset.from.the.cradle. To.hang.up.an.intercom.page.from.the.handset,.press.[ ]. 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. phone.automatically.returns.to.pulse.dialing. See.Changing.the.Dial.Mode.on.page.6.for.instructions.on.setting.your.phone.for.pulse.or.tone.dialing. /tone].
Using the Answering System Interface Handset operation You.can.use.your.handset.to.operate.your.answering.system.from.anywhere.in.your.home..When.the.phone.is.in. ].on.the.handset.to.access.the.answering.system..REMOTE.ANSWERING.MACHINE. standby,.press.[select/ OPERATION.appears.on.the.handset.display,.and.the.system.announces.the.number.of.new.and.old.messages.. Keep.the.following.things.in.mind.when.you.use.your.handset.to.access.your.answering.system: • You.can.enter.a.command.at.any.time.during.announcements.. After the first announcement, you have 30 seconds to enter your first command before the system returns to • standby. • If.you.receive.a.call,.the.remote.operation.is.cancelled. • If.another.handset.makes.a.call,.the.remote.operation.is.cancelled. • During.the.remote.operation.“.-.-”.appears.on.the.base. Selecting the Language You.can.select.the.language.(for.USA.models:.English.and.Spanish,.for.Canadian.models:.English.and.French).of.
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.second.ring.to. avoid.long.distance.billing.charges. From the handset: Press.[menu/clear]..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). ]. You will hear a confirmation tone. Press.[select/ 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.. From the handset: Press.[menu/clear]. Move.the.cursor.to.ANSW..SETUP.and.press.[select/ Move.the.cursor.to.DAY.&.TIME.and.press.[select/ ] and.[ ].to.select.the.day.of.the.week,.and.press.[select/ Use.[ Use.the.number.keypad.([0].through.[9]).to.select.the.hour.and.minutes. ] and.[ ].to.select.AM.or.PM,.and.press.[select/ Use.[...
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. From the base: Press.and.hold.[greet]. The.system.announces,.“Record.greeting.”.Begin.recording.after.the.announcement. The.message.counter.displays.“-.-”,.then.begins.to.count.down.30.seconds. When you finish recording, press [greet].again.or.press.[ recorded.greeting.plays.back.for.you. Selecting a Greeting Once.you.have.recorded.a.personal.greeting,.the.phone.automatically.switches.to.your.personal.greeting..You.can. also.switch.back.and.forth.between.the.pre-recorded.greeting.and.your.own.greeting.at.any.time. From the base: With.the.phone.in.standby,.press.[greet]..The.system.plays.the.current.greeting. To.keep.this.greeting,.do.nothing. To.switch.to.the.other.greeting,.press.[greet].while.the.system.is.playing.the.current.greeting. Each.time.you.press.[greet],.the.system.switches.between.the.pre-recorded.and.the.personal.greeting..The.last. greeting.you.hear.is.used.as.the.current.greeting. ]. You will hear a confirmation tone, and your...
Deleting Your Personal Greeting You.can.delete.your.personal.greeting.from.the.base..You.cannot.delete.the.pre-recorded.greeting. From the base: With.the.phone.in.standby,.press.[greet]. While.the.personal.greeting.is.playing,.press.[ ]. The.system.announces.“Greeting.has.been.deleted,”.and.switches.back.to.the.pre-recorded.greeting. 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. From the handset: Press.[menu/clear]...Select.the.ANSW..SETUP.menu,.and.then.the.RECORD.TIME.submenu. Move.the.cursor.to.select.RECORD.TIME.(.MINUTE,.4.MINUTES,.or.ANNOUNCE.ONLY). ]. You will hear a confirmation tone. Press.[select/ While.your.answering.system.is.set.to.“Announce.only,”.the.message.counter.LED.on.the.base.displays.“A.”.If.you. are.using.the.prerecorded.greeting,.the.system.automatically.switches.to.the.following.message:.“Hello,.no.one.is. available.to.take.your.call..Please.call.again.”.If.you.are.using.a.personal.greeting,.the.system.continues.to.use.that. greeting.
Activating the Message Alert The.message.alert.feature.sounds.a.short.alert.tone.every.5.seconds.whenever.you.have.a.new.message. To.turn.on.the.message.alert: From the handset: Press.[menu/clear]..Select.the.ANSW..SETUP.menu,.and.then.the.MESSAGE.ALERT.submenu. Move.the.cursor.to.select.ON.or.OFF. ]. You will hear a confirmation tone. Press.[select/ Activating Call Screening Your.phone.allows.you.to.listen.to.callers.leaving.you.a.message..This.call.screen.feature.can.be.turned.on.or.off. From the handset: Press.[menu/clear]..Select.the.ANSW..SETUP.menu.and.then.the.CALL.SCREEN.submenu. Move.the.cursor.to.select.ON.or.OFF. ]. You will hear a confirmation tone. Press.[select/ Setting a Security Code or Personal Identification Number (PIN) To.play.your.messages.from.a.remote.location,.you.will.need.to.enter.a.two-digit.security.code.or.Personal.
Using the Answering System Turning Your Answering System On and Off With.the.phone.in.standby,.press.[on/off]. The.system.announces.“Answering.System. is.on”.and.plays.the.current.greeting. Turning.On The.message.counter.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/off]. The.phone.announces.“Answering.System. is.off.” Turning.Off The.message.counter.LED.is.no.longer. illuminated. From the base From the handset Press.[menu/clear]..Select.the.ANSW.. SETUP.menu,.and.then.the.ANSWER. SETUP.submenu.
Reviewing Messages The.base.message.counter.displays.the.number.of.messages.stored.in.memory..When.you.have.new.messages,.the. message counter and the new message LED on the handset flash. The answering system plays your new messages first. After you listen to all of your new messages, you can then play your old messages. You can review your messages.from.the.base.or.from.the.handset: From the base ]..The.system.announces.the.
Operating the Answering System While You Are Away from Home You.can.access.your.answering.system.while.you.are.away.from.home.to.check,.play,.and.delete.messages,.or.even. record.a.new.greeting.message.or.turn.your.answering.system.on.and.off. Note: • The.answering.machine.will.only.playback.messages.for.four.minutes.and.then.it.returns.to.the.command.waiting. mode..To.continue.playing.your.messages,.press.[0].then.[2].again.within.5.seconds. • If.you.enter.an.incorrect.security.code.three.times,.you.will.hear.a.beep.and.the.answering.machine.will.return.to. standby. 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.0.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 (see Setting a Security Code or Personal Identification Number (PIN) on page.4). 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 15 seconds to enter the first command; after the first command,.you.have.two.seconds.to.enter.each.command.
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Remote Commands Command [0].then.[1] Repeat.a.message* [0].then.[2] Play.incoming.messages [0].then.[3] Skip.a.message [0].then.[4] Delete.a.message *. If.you.press.[0].then.[1] in the first four seconds of a message, the system skips to the previous message.. If.you.press.[0].then.[1] after the first four seconds of a message, the system repeats the current message.
Caution: Do.not.use.paint.thinner,.alcohol,.or.other.chemical.products.. Doing so may discolor the surface of the telephone and damage the finish. Warning To avoid the risk of personal injury or property damage from fire or electrical shock, use only Uniden AD-800 (9V.350mA).and.AD-0005.AC.adapters.and.Uniden.BT-909.battery.pack.with.your.phone.. Caution: Use only the specified Uniden battery pack BT-909.
Low Battery Alert When.the.battery.pack.is.very.low,.the.phone.is.programmed.to.eliminate.functions.in. order.to.save.power..When.LOW.BATTERY.appears.in.the.display.and.the.phone.is.in. standby,.none.of.the.keys.will.operate..If.you.are.on.a.call,.complete.your.conversation.as. quickly.as.possible,.and.return.the.handset.to.the.charging.cradle. The.battery.pack.needs.to.be.charged.when.the.empty.battery.icon.appears. Talk and Standby Times With.average.use,.your.handset.battery.provides.approximately.5.hours.of.talk.time.and.approximately.7.days.of. standby.time..When.your.handsets.are.not.being.used.and.are.left.off.of.their.charging.cradles,.the.battery.will. gradually.discharge..You.can.achieve.optimum.battery.life.and.performance.by.returning.the.handset.to.the.charging. cradle.after.each.use..If.the.handset.is.left.off.of.the.charging.cradle,.the.actual.talk.time.duration.will.be.reduced. respective.to.the.amount.of.time.the.handset.is.off.of.the.charging.cradle. L o w B a t t e r y L o w B a t t e r y...
Troubleshooting Changing the Digital Security Code The digital security code is an identification code used to connect the handset and the base. Your unit ships from the manufacturer.with.a.preset.security.code..Resetting.this.code.is.not.normally.necessary..In.the.rare.situation.that.you. suspect.another.cordless.telephone.is.using.the.same.security.code.or.if.you.are.instructed.to.change.this.code.by.a. manufacturer’s.Call.Center.Representative,.you.can.change.the.code..To.change.the.digital.security.code: Reset.all.of.your.handsets. Register.each.handset. To.reset.the.handset: Press.and.hold.[ ].and.[#].for.more.than.5.seconds. Select.DEREGISTER.HS..Select.the.handset.which.you.are.operating,.then.press.[select/ The. phone. will. ask. you. to. confirm. the. deregistration.. Select. YES.. The. handset. will. clear. its. registration. information.from.the.base,.and.then.delete.the.link.to.the.base.from.its.own.memory.
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.30.seconds.after.the.handset.goes.out.of.range..If.you.move.the.handset.back.within.range.of.the.base.within.30. seconds,.press.[ /flash].or.[ ].to.pick.up.the.call.again.
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.At.Uniden,.we’ll.take.care.of.you!.on.page.66). Symptom The.charge.LED.won’t. • Make.sure.the.AC.adapter.is.plugged.into.the.base.or.the.charger.(if.you.have.more. illuminate.when.the. than.one.handset).and.wall.outlet. handset.is.placed.in.the. • Make.sure.the.handset.is.properly.seated.in.the.cradle. cradle. • Make.sure.the.charging.contacts.on.the.handset.are.clean.. • Move.the.handset.and/or.base.away.from.metal.objects.or.appliances.and.try.again. The.audio.sounds.weak.. •...
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 back cover page).
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.. •...
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.
Remote Operation Card C U T Remote access away from home 1. Call your phone number from a touch-tone phone. 2. During the outgoing message, press 0 and enter your PIN code. The answering system announces the number of messages stored in memory and the voice prompts.
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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...
At Uniden, we’ll take care of you! Thank.you.for.purchasing.a.Uniden.product..if.you.have.any.questions.or.problems,.please.do.not.return.this. product.to.the.place.of.purchase. Having trouble? Our.customer.care.specialists.are.here.to.help.you!.Visit.our.web-site.at... www.uniden.com.or.call.our.Customer.Service.Hotline.at. 1-800-297-1023.during.regular.business.hours.* Need a part? To.order.replacement.batteries.or.other.accessories,.visit.our.website.at www.uniden.com.or.call.1-800-554-3988.during.regular.business.hours.*. Help for our If.you.need.special.assistance.due.to.a.disability.or.have.questions.on.the. customers with accessibility.features.of.this.product,.please.call. special needs 1-800-874-9314 (voice.or.TTY). *.Central.Standard.Time..Detailed.customer.service.hours.are.available.at.www.uniden.com. May.be.covered.under.one.or.more.of.the.following.U.S..patents: 4,797,96 5,426,690 5,434,905 5,650,790 5,660,269 5,66,780 5,754,407 5,758,289...
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