Uniden TRU9380-3 Owner's Manual
Uniden TRU9380-3 Owner's Manual

Uniden TRU9380-3 Owner's Manual

Uniden cordless telephone owner's manual model: tru9380-3
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  • Page 2: 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... 0 Entering.Text.from.Your.Handset...
  • Page 3 Using Your Phone ... 30 Making.a.Call.from.the.Phonebook..3 Chain.Dialing.from.the.Phonebook... 3 Switching.to.the.Handset.Speakerphone.During.a. Call..3 Using Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial Lists ... 32 Using.the.Caller.ID.List... 32 Making.a.Call.from.a.Caller.ID.Record... 32 Deleting.Caller.ID.Numbers... 33 Using.Call.Waiting..33 Redialing.a.Number... 34 Deleting.a.Redial.Record..34 Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker Volume ...
  • Page 4 Common.Issues..57 Liquid.Damage..60 Precautions! ... 61 Rechargeable.Nickel-Metal-Hydride.Battery.Warning..6 The.FCC.Wants.You.To.Know... 62 I.C..Notice... 63 One Year Limited Warranty ... 64 Index ... 65 Remote Operation Card ... 68 At Uniden, we’ll take care of you! ... 70...
  • Page 5: Welcome

    Welcome Thank.you.for.purchasing.a.Uniden.Multi-Handset.phone. 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

    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.and.charges.the.handset.battery. Charger It.connects.to.power.but.does.not.connect.to.a.phone.line. Accessory This.phone.system.is.expandable.and.will.support.a.total.of.ten.(0).handsets.to.one.base. Handsets The.TCX930.accessory.handset.is.compatible.with.this.model.. 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

    Features: • 5.8GHz.FHSS.Expandable.System • Expands.up.to.0.Handsets • 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 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

    The.following.illustrations.show.you.all.of.the.different.parts.of.your.phone. Handset Headset.Jack.Cover. Beltclip.Hole 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/int’com/xfer].key [redial/pause].key [select/ ].key.(select/messages) ].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 27 28 29 30 36 37 [greet].key.(record/greeting) [find hs] key (find handset) [on/off].key. . (answering.system.on/off) ].key.(repeat) [ ].key.(delete) 38 39 ].key.(skip) in.use.LED ].key.(play/stop) charge.LED. TEL.LINE.Jack DC.IN.9V.Jack...
  • Page 10: 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

    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. [select/ ]..To.exit.the.menu.and.return.to.standby,.press.[ ]. If.you.do.not.press.a.key.within.30.seconds,.the.phone.will.time.out.and.exit.the.menu..When.setting.the.day.and.
  • Page 12: 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. function.key.to.move.the.cursor.to.the.next.position.to.enter.the.second.letter..For.example,.to.enter.the.word.
  • Page 13: 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: Wall.mounting.the.base

    This.phone.can.be.mounted.on.any.standard.wall.plate. Snap.the.wall.mount.adapter.into.the.notches.on.the.base.top. Plug.the.AC.adapter.into.the.DC.IN.9V.jack. Wrap.the.AC.adapter.cord.inside.the.molded.wiring.channel.as. shown. Plug.the.AC.adapter.into.a.standard.20V.AC.wall.outlet. Plug.the.telephone.cord.into.the.TEL.LINE.jack. Plug.the.telephone.cord.into.the.telephone.outlet. Align.the.mounting.slots.on.the.base.with.the.mounting.posts.on. the wall. Then push in and down until the phone is firmly seated. Note:. DO.NOT.use.an.AC.outlet.controlled.by.a.wall.switch. Wall plate Wall plate AC outlet AC outlet AC adapter AC adapter...
  • Page 15: Direct.wall.mounting

    If.you.don’t.have.a.standard.wall.plate,.you.can.mount.your.phone.directly.to.the.wall..Before.doing.this,.consider.the. following: • Avoid.electrical.cables,.pipes,.or.other.items.behind.the.mounting.location.that.could.cause.a.hazard.when. inserting.screws.into.the.wall. • Try.to.mount.your.phone.within.5-feet.of.a.working.phone.jack.to.avoid.excessive.wire.lengths. • Make.sure.the.wall.material.is.capable.of.supporting.the.weight.of.the.base.and.handset. • Use.#0.screws.with.a.minimum.length.of.-3/8.inches,.with.anchoring.devices.suitable.for.the.wall.material. where.the.base.unit.will.be.placed. Insert.two.mounting.screws.into.the.wall,.using.the.appropriate. anchoring.device,.3-5/6.inches.apart..Allow.about./8.inch.between. the.wall.and.screw.heads.for.mounting.the.phone. Refer.to.the.steps.on.page.3.to.complete.the.mounting.process. 1/8 in. 1/8 in. 3-15/16 in. 3-15/16 in. 1-3/8 in. 1-3/8 in.
  • Page 16: Installing.the.battery

    Use.only.the.Uniden.BT-004.or.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 17: 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. Installing the Belt Clip Line.up.the.holes.on.each.side.of.the.handset..To.attach.the.belt.clip,.insert.into. the.holes.on.each.side.of.the.handset..Press.down.until.it.clicks. To remove the belt clip,.pull.either.side.of.the.belt.clip.to.release.the.tabs.from. the.holes. To AC outlet To AC outlet...
  • Page 18: 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.8). To telephone outlet To telephone outlet Telephone cord Telephone cord (supplied) (supplied) To TEL LINE To TEL LINE...
  • Page 19: 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. Scroll.[ ].to.select.PULSE. Press.[select/ ]. You will hear a confirmation tone. 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 20: 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). Press.[select/ ]. You will hear a confirmation tone. 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. Press.[select/ ]. You will hear a confirmation tone. 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 21: 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. Press.[select/ ]. You will hear a confirmation tone. 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 22: Adding Accessory Handsets

    Your.phone.supports.up.to.ten.(0).handsets,.including.any.handsets.supplied.with.your.phone..Accessory.handsets. do.not.need.to.be.connected.to.a.phone.jack..You.can.now.place.a.fully-featured.cordless.handset.anywhere.AC. power.is.available.to.connect.the.handset.charger..All.the.handsets.ring.when.a.call.is.received. Compatible Handsets Your.phone.is.compatible.with.the.TCX930..If.you.purchase.an.accessory.handset,.you.must.register.the.handset.to. the.base.before.use..Accessory.handsets.will.not.operate.until.they.are.registered. Charging Accessory Handsets The.handset.is.powered.by.a.rechargeable.battery.pack..The.battery.recharges.automatically.when.the.handset.is. placed.in.the.charger.. Connect.the.AC.adapter.to.the.DC.IN.9V.jack.and.to.a.20V. AC.outlet.that.is.not.controlled.by.a.wall.switch. Caution:.Use.only.the.Uniden.AD-0005.adapter. Set.the.charger.on.a.desk.or.tabletop,.and.place.the.handset. in.the.charger.with.the.keypad.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.the.handset.battery.pack.for.at.least.5-20.hours. before using your new cordless telephone for the first time. Route the Route the cord. cord. To AC outlet...
  • Page 23: Registering.tcx930.Accessory.handsets

    Your.phone.supports.a.total.of.ten.(0).cordless.handsets..Handset(s).supplied.in.the.box.with.the.phone.base.are. pre-registered.at.the.factory..If.you.purchase.an.accessory.handset,.you.need.to.register.the.handset.before.use.. Only.one.handset.can.be.registered.at.a.time..When.charged,.pre-registered.handsets.display.a.handset.ID.number.. Handsets.that.have.not.been.registered.display.. H a n d s e t n o t ↔ r e g i s t e r e d - p l a c e h a n d s e t o n b a s e Before.registering.the.TCX930.accessory.handset,.the.battery.pack.MUST.be.charged.for.5-20.hours.
  • Page 24: Resetting.handsets

    If you want to register the handset to a different base or replace a handset with another one, you must first clear the registration.information.from.the.base.and.the.handset. To.clear.the.registration.information,.please.follow.these.steps: Press.and.hold.[ ].and.[#].for.at.least.5.seconds,.until.the.SYSTEM.RESET. menu.appears. Select.the.DEREGISTER.HS.submenu..WHICH.HANDSET?.appears.in.the. display. Use.[ ].and.[ ].to.select.the.handset.which.you.are.operating,.and.then. press.[select/ ]..DEREGISTER.HS.appears. When the phone asks you to confirm, move the cursor to select YES, and then press [select/ confirmation tone.
  • Page 25: 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.3. 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,. and.press.[select/ ]..EDIT.NAME.appears. 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. also.use.more.than.one.pause.together.if.two.seconds.is.not.long.enough.. Each.pause.counts.as.one.digit..Press.[select/ ] when you are finished. ] when you are finished.
  • Page 26: 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.[ different.ring.tone.options.(see.Selecting.a.Ring.Tone on.page.28.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.[select/ do.not.want.to.use.a.personal.ring.tone.for.this.phonebook.entry,.choose.NO. SELECTION;.the.phone.will.use.your.standard.ring.tone.setting. You will hear a tone confirming that the new entry has been stored, and DONE! appears in the display. Finding a Phonebook Entry Press.[ ].to.open.the.phonebook,.and.then.select.DIAL/EDIT.or.press.[ alphabetical.order..To.scroll.through.the.phonebook.from.A.to.Z,.press.[...
  • Page 27: 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.[ Use.[ ].and.[ ] .to.scroll.through.the.Caller.ID.records.or.redial.numbers..When.you.come.to.the.information. 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.24. 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,.and.then.press.[select/ ].again. 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.
  • Page 28: Copying.phonebook.entries.to.another.handset

    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 29: 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..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. Tones 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 30: 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 A n y K e y A n s w e r...
  • Page 31: 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.) a call Press.[ /flash]..(If.Any.Key.Answer.is.on,. you.can.also.press.any.key.on.the.twelve- number.keypad.) Hanging up Press.[ ].or.return.the.handset.to.the.cradle. From a handset speaker phone Remove.the.handset.from.the.charging. cradle. Press.[ Listen.for.the.dial.tone.
  • Page 32: 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.25). 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.[ Use.[ ].or.[ ].to.select.the.phonebook.entry.you.want.to.call. 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 33: 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 39 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 34: 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 35: 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. •. You.can.also.redial.the.last.number.dialed.on.the.handset.by.pressing.[ /flash].or.[ .
  • Page 36: 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. in.standby,.use.[ ].or.[ ].on.the.handset.or.[vol +].or.[vol -].on.the.base.to. adjust.the.ringer.volume. Adjusting the Earpiece Volume You.can.choose.from.six.volume.levels.for.the.earpiece..To.adjust.the.earpiece. volume.while.on.a.call,.press.[ ].(to.make.it.louder).or.[ ].(to.make.it.softer).. 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.[ louder).or.[ ].(to.make.it.softer). 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 37: 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. Finding a Lost Handset To.locate.a.misplaced.handset,.press.[find hs].on.the.base.when.the.phone.is.in.standby..All.registered.handsets.
  • Page 38: Using Conference And Transfer

    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]. Use.[ ].or.[ ].to.select.the.handset.you.want.to.transfer.the.call.to,.then.press.[select/ 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]. When.you.accept.the.transferred.call,.the.transferring.handset.will.be.disconnected. Only the first handset.to.answer.the.transfer.page.will.be.connected.to.the.call..If.the.transfer.page.is.not.picked.up. within.one.minute,.the.operation.will.be.canceled. ]..The.call.will.
  • Page 39: 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.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 40: 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. Press.[select/ ]. You will hear a confirmation tone. Using the Intercom 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]. Use.[ ].or.[ ].to.select.the.handset.you.want.to.talk.with,.then.press.[select/ handset. To.cancel.the.intercom.page,.press.[ ]. Note:. Intercom.paging.will.be.cancelled.if.any.of.the.following.things.occur: • You.receive.an.outside.call.or.an.intercom.page.while.selecting.the.other.handset. • You.do.not.select.a.handset.within.30.seconds. •...
  • Page 41: Tone.dialing.switch.over

    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.8.for.instructions.on.setting.your.phone.for.pulse.or.tone.dialing. Installing the Optional Headset Your.phone.may.be.used.with.an.optional.headset..To.use.this.feature,.insert. the.headset.plug.into.the.headset.jack..Your.phone.is.ready.for.hands-free. conversations..(Headsets.may.be.purchased.by.calling.the.Uniden.Parts. Department..See.back.cover.page.for.contact.information.) /tone].
  • Page 42: 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 43: 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. your.answering.system.announcements..The.default.system.language.is.English. From the handset: Press.[menu/clear]..Select.ANSW..SETUP,.and.then.the.ANSW.LANGUAGE.submenu.
  • Page 44: 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.third.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). Press.[select/ ]. You will hear a confirmation tone. 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/ Use.[ ] and.[ ].to.select.the.day.of.the.week,.and.press.[select/ Use.the.number.keypad.([0].through.[9]).to.select.the.hour.and.minutes. Use.[ ] and.[ ].to.select.AM.or.PM,.and.press.[select/ ]. You hear a confirmation tone.
  • Page 45: 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 46: 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). Press.[select/ ]. You will hear a confirmation tone. 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 47: 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. Press.[select/ ]. You will hear a confirmation tone. 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. Press.[select/ ]. You will hear a confirmation tone. 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 48: 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. Move.the.cursor.to.select.ON. Press.[select/ ]..You.will.hear.a. confirmation tone.
  • Page 49: 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: Press.[ ]..The.system.announces.the.
  • Page 50: 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.46)..You.can.always.hear.callers.from.the.base.speaker..To.screen.an. incoming.call.from.the.handset: • Press.[select/ ].when.the.system.is.answering..If.another.handset.is.screening.a.call,.you.will.hear.a.beep.and. 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 51: 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.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.46). 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 52 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 53: 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 BT004.or.BT-909 3.6V.DC.@.500mAh.or.3.6V.DC.@.600mAh...
  • Page 54: 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-004.or.BT-909.battery.pack.with.your.phone.. Caution: • Use only the specified Uniden battery pack BT-1004 or BT-909.
  • Page 55: 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 56: Troubleshooting

    • When.you.want.to.change.the.digital.security.code. • You.lose.a.handset.and.purchase.a.new.one. • You.get.the.message.Registration.Failed.when.you.try.to.register.the.handset. • You.are.unable.to.register.any.handsets.to.the.base. • When.you.register.new.handsets.to.the.base,.the.handset.IDs.do.not.match..(For.example,.the.handset.registers. as.“Handset.#4”.but.you.only.have.two.handsets.) • When.you.are.instructed.to.by.one.of.Uniden’s.call.center.representatives. 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 selected handset will clear its registration information.from.the.base,.and.then.delete.the.link.to.the.base.from.its.own.memory. When.the.base.information.is.deleted,.the.handset.displays.HANDSET.NOT.REGISTERED-PLACE.HANDSET. ON.BASE.TO.REGISTER..SEE.YOUR.OWNER'S.MANUAL.FOR.HELP. Re-register.the.handset.to.the.base.(see.Registering.Accessory.Handsets.on.page.22).. If.the.handset.cannot.contact.the.base,.it.will.display.OUT.OF.RANGE..Make.sure.the.handset.is.in.range.of.the. base.and.the.base.is.connected.to.power.
  • Page 57: Resetting.the.handset.without.the.base

    If.your.original.base.is.not.available.for.some.reason.(for.example,.it.is.lost.or.somehow.incapacitated),.you.can.still. reset.the.handset.and.use.it.with.another.base. Press.and.hold.[ ].and.[#].for.at.least.5.seconds. Move.the.cursor.to.select.BASEUNAVAILABLE.and.then.press.[select/ Move.the.cursor.to.select.YES,.and.then.press.[select/ deletes.its.own.base.information.without.contacting.the.base..The.handset.displays.HANDSET.NOT. REGISTERED-PLACE.HANDSET.ON.BASE.TO.REGISTER..SEE.YOUR.OWNER'S.MANUAL.FOR.HELP... Register.the.handset.to.the.new.base.(see.Registering.Accessory.Handsets.on.page.22). 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.(see.Resetting.the.Handset.on.page.55). Re-register.each.handset.(see.Registering.Accessory.Handsets.on.page.22). 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.
  • Page 58: 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.70). Symptom The.charge.LED.won’t.
  • Page 59 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.56). • Charge.the.battery.pack.in.the.handset.for.5.to.20.hours. You.cannot.register.the. • Change.the.Digital.Security.Code.(see.Changing.the.Digital.Security.Code.on... handset.at.the.base. page.56). • Try.resetting.the.handset.(see.Resetting.the.Handset.on.page.55). • Change.the.Digital.Security.Code.(see.Changing.the.Digital.Security.Code.on... The.handset.doesn’t. page.56). communicate.with.other. • Make.sure.that.you.have.registered.all.handsets.(see.Registering.Accessory. handsets.. Handsets.on.page.22).. 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. • Make.sure.the.base.is.plugged.in. The.answering.system. •...
  • Page 60 Symptom There.is.no.sound.on.the. • Adjust.the.speaker.volume.on.the.base.or.handset. base.or.handset.speaker. • Make.sure.the.call.screen.feature.is.set.to.on. during.call.monitoring.or. message.review. Cannot.access.answering. • Make.sure.you.are.using.the.correct.PIN.number. system.from.a.remote. • Make.sure.that.the.touch-tone.phone.you’re.using.can.transmit.the.tone.for.at.least. phone.. two.seconds..If.it.cannot,.try.using.a.different.touchtone.phone. Suggestion...
  • Page 61: 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 62: 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.. • Do.not.charge.the.rechargeable.battery.used.in.this.
  • Page 63: 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 64: I.c

    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. cordless.telephone.unit..Consequently,.any.communications. using.your.cordless.telephone.may.not.be.private.
  • Page 65: 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 66: Index

    Accessibility... 4 Answering.calls... 30 Answering.system... 4 Using.the.answering.system. interface... 42 When.away.from.home... 50 Any.key.answer... 29 Area.code... 39 AutoTalk..29 Base Installing... 6 Parts.of.the.base... 8 Wall.mounting... 3 Battery Installing... 5 Low.battery.alert... 54 Replacement.and.handling... 53 Talk.and.standby.time... 54 Belt.clip... 6 Call.screening..46, 49 Call.waiting...
  • Page 67 Mute Microphone... 38 Ringer... 38 Out.of.range... 56 Personal identification number (PIN)... 46 Personal.ring... 9 Phonebook... 24 Copying.entries... 27 Creating.new.entries... 24 Deleting.entries... 26 Editing.entries... 25 Finding.entries... 25 Making.calls.from... 3 Storing.Caller.ID.or.redial. numbers... 26 Privacy.mode..38 Pulse.dialing... 8, 40 Redial Deleting.a.record..34 Making.calls.with...
  • Page 68 Memo...
  • Page 69: Remote Operation Card

    C U T Remote access Turn on the answering away from home machine remotely 1. Call your phone number from a 1. Call your phone and let it ring touch-tone phone. 10 times until you hear a beep. 2. During the outgoing message, 2.
  • Page 70 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 71: 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.

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