Uniden TRU12803 Series Owner's Manual

Uniden TRU12803 Series Owner's Manual

Uniden cordless telephone user manual
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  • Page 1 T R U 1 2 8 0 3 S e r i e s...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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...
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4 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...
  • Page 5: Welcome

    Welcome Thank.you.for.purchasing.a.Uniden.cordless.telephone. Note:. Illustrations.in.this.manual.are.used.for.explanation.purposes..Some.illustrations.in.this.manual.may.differ. from.the.actual.unit. Uniden.is.a.registered.trademark.of.Uniden.America.Corporation..AutoStandby,.DirectLink,.IntegriSound.and. Random.Code.are.trademarks.of.Uniden.America. 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.
  • Page 6: Manual.conventions

    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 •...
  • Page 7: Product Overview

    Product Overview Features: • 5.8GHz.FHSS.System • Integrated.Digital.Answering.Machine • Caller.ID/Call.Waiting • Store.30.Caller.ID.Numbers • Advanced.Phonebook.Features: • Store.70.Phonebook.Entries • Alphabetical.Search • Personalized.Ring.by.Party • Transfer.Single.Listing.or.Entire.Phonebook. (Multi-handset.packs.only) 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.USA.models:.English.and.Spanish,. for.Canadian.models:.English.and.French) • Speakerphone.on.Handset • 7.Ringer.Options.on.Handset.(3.Tones/4.Melodies) •...
  • Page 8: Parts.of.the.phone

    Parts of the Phone The.following.illustrations.show.you.all.of.the.different.parts.of.your.phone. Handset Speakerphone.Speaker.and.Ringer Handset.Battery.Compartment New.Message.LED Handset.Earpiece LCD.Display [menu/clear].key ].key.(up) [ /flash] key (talk/flash) ].key.(phonebook/left) /tone].key [hold].key *For.multi-handset.packs.only:.[hold/int’com/xfer].key [redial/pause].key ].key.(select/messages) [select/ ].key.(caller.ID/right) [ ].key.(end.call) ].key.(down) [#].key ].key.(speaker) Handset.Microphone Handset.Charging.Contacts...
  • Page 9 Base Base.speaker Base.charging.contacts Base.microphone Message.counter.LED [vol -].key [vol +].key 25 26 27 28 34 35 [greet].key.(record/greeting) [find hs] key (find handset) [on/off].key. . (answering.system.on/off) ].key.(repeat) [ ].key.(delete) 36 37 ].key.(skip) in.use.LED ].key.(play/stop) charge.LED. TEL.LINE.Jack DC.IN.9V.Jack...
  • Page 10: Using The Interface

    Using the Interface Reading the Display The.handset.display.uses.icons.to.tell.you.the.status.of.your.phone..The.table.below.lists.the.icons.and.what.they. mean. Icon :OFF Status The.battery.icon.indicates.the.handset.battery.status:. Standby/Talk full,.medium,.low,.and.empty. The.ringer off.icon.indicates.that.the.ringer.is.turned.off. Standby The.mute.icon.appears.while.the.handset.microphone.is. Talk muted. The.boost.icon.appears.when.the.Clarity.Boost.feature.is. Talk activated. The.speaker.icon.appears.when.the.handset.speaker. Talk phone.is.in.use. The.privacy.icon.appears.when.the.Privacy.Mode.is. Talk turned.on. Description...
  • Page 11: Using.the.four-Way.function.key

    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.[ ].
  • Page 12: 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, 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.
  • Page 13: 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:. • The.location.should.be.close.to.both.a.phone.jack.and.a.continuous.power.outlet.(one.which.is.not.connected.to.a. switch).. • The.base.and.handset.should.be.kept.away.from.sources.of.electrical.noise.such.as.motors,.microwave.ovens,. and fluorescent lighting. • For.better.reception,.place.the.base.as.high.as.possible.. • The.base.should.be.placed.in.an.open.area.for.optimum.range.and.reception.. • If.your.home.has.wired.alarm.equipment.connected.to.a.phone.line,.be.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. Note:. For.maximum.range:. • Keep.the.antenna.free.of.obstruction. • When.the.handset.is.not.in.use,.place.the.handset.in.an.upright.position. • Do.not.hold.the.handset.where.you.would.block.the.signal.. • Metal.and.reinforced.concrete.may.affect.cordless.telephone.performance. Incorrect Incorrect Correct Correct...
  • Page 14: Installing.the.battery

    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..
  • Page 15: Connecting.the.base.and.charging.the.handset

    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.
  • Page 16: Connecting.to.the.phone.line

    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...
  • Page 17: 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.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...
  • Page 18: Basic Setup

    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...
  • Page 19: Activating.the.key.touch.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.[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...
  • Page 20: Setting Up The Phonebook

    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.
  • Page 21: 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.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.
  • Page 22: Storing Caller Id Or Redial Numbers In The Phonebook

    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/...
  • Page 23: Copying Phonebook Entries To Another Handset (Multi-Handset Packs Only)

    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...
  • Page 24: Customizing Your Phone

    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.
  • Page 25: Activating.autotalk.(Handset.only)

    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...
  • Page 26: Using Your Phone

    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.
  • Page 27: Making.a.call.from.the.phonebook

    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.
  • Page 28: Using Caller Id, Call Waiting, And Redial Lists

    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.
  • Page 29: Deleting.caller.id.numbers

    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.
  • Page 30: Redialing.a.number

    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].
  • Page 31: 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.on.the.handset.(off,.low,.medium,. and.high).and.four.options.(off,.low,.medium,.and.high).on.the.base..With.the.phone. ].or.[ ].on.the.handset.or.[vol +].or.[vol -].on.the.base.to. in.standby,.use.[ adjust.the.ringer.volume. Adjusting the Earpiece Volume You.can.choose.from.six.volume.levels.for.the.earpiece..To.adjust.the.earpiece. ].(to.make.it.louder).or.[ ].(to.make.it.softer).. volume.while.on.a.call,.press.[ Adjusting the Speaker Volume Handset Speakerphone:.You.can.choose.from.six.volume.levels.for.the.handset. ].(to.make.it. speakerphone..To.adjust.the.speaker.volume.while.on.a.call,.press.[ ].(to.make.it.softer). louder).or.[ Base Speaker:.You.can.choose.from.ten.volume.levels.for.the.base.speaker.. To.adjust.the.speaker.volume.while.call.screening.or.playing.messages,.press. [vol +].(to.make.it.louder).or.[vol -].(to.make.it.softer).
  • Page 32: Adjusting.the.audio.tone

    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.
  • Page 33: Using Conference And Transfer (Multi-Handset Packs Only)

    Using Conference and Transfer (Multi-handset packs only) Conferencing If.you.have.more.than.one.handset,.up.to.three.people.can.participate.in.a.conference.call..A.three-way.conference. call.consists.of.an.outside.line.and.two.handsets..You.can.easily.join.a.call.already.in.progress. Press.[ /flash].or.[ ].to.join.the.call. To.hang.up,.return.the.handset.to.the.cradle.or.press.[ ]..The.other.party.will.still.be.connected.to.the.call. Transferring a Call You.can.transfer.a.call.from.one.handset.to.another. From the handset: During.a.call,.press.[hold/int’com/xfer]. ].or.[ ].to.select.the.handset.you.want.to.transfer.the.call.to,.then.press.[select/ Use.[ 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].again.or.[ 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.[hold/int’com/xfer].on.the. handset.. To.accept.the.call.and.speak.to.the.caller,.press.[ /flash].
  • Page 34: Using Special Features

    Using Special Features Muting the Ringer (One call only) While.the.phone.is.ringing,.press.[ ].on.the.handset.or.[ will.ring.again.on.the.next.call. Muting the Microphone Mute.turns.off.the.microphone.so.the.caller.can’t.hear.you..This.only.works.while.you.are.on.a.call.. From the handset: Press.[menu/clear]. Move.the.cursor.to.select.MUTE.and.then.press.[select/ while.muting.is.on. To.cancel.muting,.repeat.the.procedure,.MUTE.OFF.appears. Privacy Mode If.you.have.more.than.one.handset.and.don't.want.other.handsets.to.interrupt.you.while.on.a.call,.turn.on.privacy. mode..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.[menu/clear]. Move.the.cursor.to.CALL.PRIVACY,.and.then.press.[select/ 2.seconds;. .appears.and.remains.in.the.display.until.the.feature.is.turned.off. To.turn.privacy.mode.off,.repeat.the.procedure.listed.above. ] on.the.base.to.mute.the.ringer.for.this.call..The.phone. ]..MUTE.ON.and. .appear.in.the.display;. .remains. ]...PRIVACY.MODE.ON.appears.in.the.display.for.
  • Page 35: Seven-Digit.dialing

    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: •...
  • Page 36: Tone.dialing.switch.over

    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].
  • Page 37: Setting Up The Answering System

    Setting Up the Answering System Your.phone.has.a.built-in.answering.system.that.answers.and.records.incoming.calls. Features • Digital.Tapeless.Recording • Up.to.4.Minutes.of.Recording.Time • Call.Screening • Personal.or.Pre-recorded.Outgoing.Messages • Bilingual.Voice.Prompts.. (for.USA.models:.English.and.Spanish,. for.Canadian.models:.English.and.French) Digital.Tapeless.Recording.allows.you.to.quickly.review,.save,.or.delete.the.messages.you.choose..You.will.never. have.to.worry.about.a.tape.wearing.out,.jamming,.or.resetting.improperly. • Day.and.Time.Announcement • Remote.Message.Retrieval • Toll.Saver • Records.Up.to.59.messages.
  • Page 38: Using.the.answering.system.interface

    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.
  • Page 39: 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.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.[...
  • Page 40: Recording.a.personal.greeting

    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...
  • Page 41: Deleting.your.personal.greeting

    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.
  • Page 42: Activating.the.message.alert

    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.
  • Page 43: Using The Answering System

    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.
  • Page 44: Reviewing.messages

    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.
  • Page 45: Screening.calls

    Screening Calls If.you.activate.the.call.screening.feature,.you.can.listen.to.callers.leaving.a.message.without.answering.the.phone. (see.Activating.Call.Screening.on.page.4)..You.can.always.hear.callers.from.the.base.speaker..To.screen.an. incoming.call.from.the.handset: ].when.the.system.is.answering..If.another.handset.is.screening.a.call,.you.will.hear.a.beep.and. • Press.[select/ you.will.not.be.able.to.screen.the.call. To.answer.the.call,.press.[ /flash]. • To.stop.screening.the.call,.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.
  • Page 46: Operating The Answering System While You Are Away From Home

    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.
  • Page 47 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.
  • Page 48: Maintenance

    Maintenance Specifications Operating.Temperature AC.Adapter.Part.Number Input.Voltage Output.Voltage Battery.Part.Number Capacity Notes: • Use.only.the.supplied.AD-800.and.AD-0005.AC.adapters. • Do.not.use.any.other.AC.adapter. • 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. 32°.F.to.22°.F.(0°.C.to.50°.C) Base:.AD-800 Charging.Cradle:.AD-0005 Base:.20V.AC,.60.Hz Charging.Cradle:.20V.AC,.60.Hz Base:.9V.DC.@.350mA Charging.Cradle:.9V.DC.@.20mA BT-909 3.6V.DC.@.600mAh...
  • Page 49: Battery.replacement.and.handling

    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.
  • Page 50: Low.battery.alert

    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...
  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 52: Traveling.out.of.range

    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.
  • Page 53: Common.issues

    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.. •...
  • Page 54 Symptom • Make.sure.that.you.are.not.too.far.from.the.base. • Make.sure.that.your.handset.is.registered.to.the.main.base.unit. The.handset.doesn’t.ring. • Charge.the.battery.in.the.handset.for.5.to.20.hours.by.placing.the.handset.on.the. or.receive.a.page. base.or.charging.cradle. • Change.the.Digital.Security.Code.(see.Changing.the.Digital.Security.Code.on... page.50). The.handset.doesn’t. • Change.the.Digital.Security.Code.(see.Changing.the.Digital.Security.Code.on... communicate.with.other. page.50). handsets.(Multi-handset. packs.only).. An.extra.handset.can’t. • Make.sure.there.are.not.two.handsets.already.using.the.conference.feature. join.the.conversation. • Make.sure.that.another.handset.is.not.in.privacy.mode. (Multi-handset.packs.only). • Make.sure.the.base.is.plugged.in. The.answering.system. • Make.sure.that.the.answering.system.is.turned.on. does.not.work. • Make.sure.that.the.message.record.time.is.not.set.to.announce.only. Time.stamp.cannot.be.heard. • Make.sure.you.have.set.the.time.(see.Setting.the.Day.and.Time.on.page.38). • Incoming.messages.may.be.too.long..Ask.callers.to.leave.a.brief.message. Messages.are.incomplete..
  • Page 55: 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 back cover page).
  • Page 56: 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 57: 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 58: I.c

    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..Be.certain.that.the.antenna.on.the. unit.is.fully.extended.when.needed..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.. If.you.cannot.eliminate.this.type.of.interference,.you.need.to. change.to.a.different.channel. 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. between.the.handset.and.base.of.your.cordless.telephone. are.accomplished.by.means.of.radio.waves.which.are. broadcast.over.the.open.airways..Because.of.the.inherent. physical.properties.of.radio.waves,.your.communications.can. be.received.by.radio.receiving.devices.other.than.your.own.
  • Page 59: 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 60: Index

    Index Accessibility... 4 Answering.calls... 25 Answering.system... 36 ...Using.the.answering.system. interface... 37 ...When.away.from.home... 45 Any.key.answer... 24 Area.code... 34 AutoTalk..24 Base ...Installing... 4 ...Parts.of.the.base... 8 Battery ...Installing... 3 ...Low.battery.alert... 49 ...Replacement.and.handling..48 ...Talk.and.standby.time..49 Call.screening..4,.44 Call.waiting...
  • Page 61 Personal identification number ...(PIN)... 4 Personal.ring... 7 Phonebook... 9 ...Copying.entries... 22 ...Creating.new.entries... 9 ...Deleting.entries... 2 ...Editing.entries..20 ...Finding.entries... 20 ...Making.calls.from... 26 ...Storing.Caller.ID.or.redial. numbers..2 Privacy.mode..33 Pulse.dialing... 6,.35 Redial ...Deleting.a.record... 29 ...Making.calls.with... 29 Ringer ...Choosing.a.handset.ringer...
  • Page 62 Memo...
  • Page 63 Memo...
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  • Page 65: Remote Operation Card

    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.
  • Page 66 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 67: At Uniden, We'll Take Care Of You

    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...
  • Page 68 2 0 0 7 U n i d e n A me r i c a C o r p o r a t i o n , F o r t Wo r t h , T e x a s . C o n t a i n s a d d i t i o n a l f o r e i g n a r t i c l e s . P r i n t e d i n C h i n a . U P Z Z 0 1 8 3 5 E Z ( 0 )

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