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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 ...
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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...
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 •...
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.
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.
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...
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.
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..
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.[...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.[ .
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.
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. •...
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].
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Remote Commands Command [0].then.[1] Repeat.a.message* [0].then.[2] Play.incoming.messages [0].then.[3] Skip.a.message [0].then.[4] Delete.a.message *. If.you.press.[0].then.[1] in the first four seconds of a message, the system skips to the previous message.. If.you.press.[0].then.[1] after the first four seconds of a message, the system repeats the current message.
Caution: Do.not.use.paint.thinner,.alcohol,.or.other.chemical.products.. Doing so may discolor the surface of the telephone and damage the finish. Warning To avoid the risk of personal injury or property damage from fire or electrical shock, use only Uniden AD-800 (9V.350mA).and.AD-0005.AC.adapters.and.Uniden.BT-004.or.BT-909.battery.pack.with.your.phone.. Caution: • Use only the specified Uniden battery pack BT-1004 or BT-909.
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...
• 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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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C U T Task Repeat a Message Play Incoming Messages Skip a Message Delete a Message Stop Operation Answering System On Answering System Off Help C U T Task Repeat a Message Play Incoming Messages Skip a Message Delete a Message Stop Operation Answering System On Answering System Off...
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.