Terminology Used in this Manual Standby The.handset.is.not.in.use..If.it.is.off.the.cradle,.no.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,.you.will.be.able.to.see.the.incoming.caller.information.such.as.name.and.phone.number.. CID/CW or Caller.ID.with.Call.Waiting.is.available.by.subscription.from.your.Telephone.provider. CIDCW With.this.service,.you.will.be.able.to.view.incoming.caller.information.while.on.a.call.with.another.user. 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 Additional.handsets.that.can.register.to.the.main.base,.allowing.you.to.add.stations.without.connecting.another. Handsets phone.line..This.base.supports.a.total.of.ten.cordless.handsets;.see.page.9.for.Compatible.Handsets. This.term.relates.to.feature.settings.that.will.apply.to.all.registered.handsets.and.the.base.unit. Global These.features.are.available.by.selecting."Global.Setup".in.the.handset.menu..Only.one.handset.or.the.base. Settings can.change.global.settings.at.a.time,.and.you.have.to.make.sure.the.phone.is.not.currently.being.used. Station Any.handset.or.the.base. 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 •...
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 Status Standby/Talk The.battery.icon.indicates.the.handset.battery.status:.full,.medium,.low,.and.empty. :OFF Standby The.ringer off.icon.indicates.that.the.ringer.is.turned.off. Talk The.mute.icon.appears.while.the.handset.microphone.is.muted. Talk The.boost.icon.appears.when.the.Clarity.Boost.feature.is.activated. Talk The.speaker.icon.appears.when.the.handset.speaker.phone.is.in.use. Talk The.privacy.icon.appears.when.the.Privacy.Mode.is.turned.on. The Standby Screen When.the.phone.is.in.standby,.the.handset.display.shows.the.following.items: : O F F H a n d s e t # 1 N e w C I D : 5 Description Ringer.off.icon.(when.the.ringer.is.off)./.battery.icon...
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]..Highlight.the.option.you.want.by.pressing.the.four-way.function.key..This.will. move.the.cursor;.the.option.currently.highlighted.has.a.triangle.beside.it..Activate.the.highlighted.option.by.pressing. [select/ ]..To.exit.the.menu.and.return.to.standby,.press.[ ]. If.you.do.not.press.a.key.within.thirty.seconds,.the.phone.will.time.out.and.exit.the.menu..When.setting.the.day.and. time,.the.time-out.period.is.extended.to.two.minutes. Note:. For.ANSW..SETUP.and.GLOBAL.SETUP.menu.options,.make.sure.the.line.is.not.in.use.and.the.handsets. are.within.range.of.the.base. View the View the phonebook phonebook Four-way Four-way Function Key Function Key Down Down View the View the Caller ID...
Entering Text from Your Handset You.can.use.the.number.keypad.on.your.handset.to.enter.text.by.referring.to.the.letters.printed.on.each.number. key. When you press the number key in a text entry field, the phone displays the first letter printed on the number key..Press.the.number.key.twice.to.display.the.second.letter.and.three.times.to.display.the.third..Capital.letters.are. displayed first, then lower case letters, then the number on the key. If two letters in a row use the same number key, enter the first letter, then use [right] or [left] on.the.four-way.
Installing the 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).. • For.optimum.range.and.reception,.place.the.base.in.an.open.area,.as.high.as.possible.. • 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. Avoid heat sources, such as radiators, Avoid heat sources, such as radiators, air ducts, and sunlight air ducts, and sunlight Avoid television sets and other Avoid television sets and other electronic equipment...
Installing the Battery Use.only.the.Uniden.BT-004.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.loose,.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..
AC adapter (supplied) Caution: To avoid risk of fire and shock, only Caution: To avoid risk of fire and shock, only use the Uniden AD-800 AC adapter. use the Uniden AD-800 AC adapter. To DC IN 9V To DC IN 9V...
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.wall.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. 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.highlight.PULSE. ]. You will hear a confirmation tone. Press.[select/ If.you.ever.need.to.change.the.dial.mode.back.to.tone.dialing,.follow.the.same.procedure,.but.select.TONE.in.step.2.
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.wall.jack. 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. Notes: • DO.NOT.use.an.AC.outlet.controlled.by.a.wall.switch. • To.mount.the.phone.directly.on.the.wall,.insert.two.#0.screws. (minimum.length.of.. .inches,.not.supplied).into.the.wall,.3. inches.apart;.leave.the.screw.heads. allow.room.for.mounting.the.phone..Be.sure.the.wall.is.capable. of.supporting.the.weight.of.the.phone,.and.use.the.proper.type.of. anchoring.device.for.the.wall.material. Wall plate Wall plate .inch.away.from.the.wall.to.
Basic Setup Selecting the Language Your.phone.supports.two.languages:.English.and.Spanish.for.US.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.US.models:.Choose.ENGLISH.or.ESPAÑOL.(Spanish). for.Canadian.models:.Choose.ENGLISH.or.FRANÇAIS.(French). ]. You will hear a confirmation tone. Press.[select/ Activating Personal Ring You.can.assign.special.ringer.tones.to.anyone.in.your.phonebook..When.your.phone.gets.a.call,.it.looks.up.the. Caller.ID.information.in.your.phonebook..If.you’ve.assigned.a.personal.ringer.to.that.number,.the.phone.uses.it.so. you.know.who.is.calling..To.turn.on.personal.ringing,.follow.these.steps: Press.[menu/clear]..Select.the.HANDSET.SETUP.menu,.and.then. the.PERSONAL.RING.submenu. Move.the.cursor.to.select.ON.or.OFF. ]. You will hear a confirmation tone. Press.[select/ H a n d s e t L a n g u a g e H a n d s e t L a n g u a g e E n g l i s h E n g l i s h...
Activating the Key Touch Tone Key.Touch.Tone.is.the.tone.your.keypad.makes.when.keys.are.pressed..You.can.turn.this.tone.on.or.off. Press.[menu/clear]..Select.the.HANDSET.SETUP.menu,.and.then. the.KEY.TOUCH.TONE.submenu. Move.the.cursor.to.select.ON.or.OFF. ]. You will hear a confirmation tone. Press.[select/ K e y T o u c h T o n e K e y T o u c h T o n e O f f O f f...
Route the cord. Route the cord. To AC outlet To AC outlet To DC IN 9V To DC IN 9V AC adapter (supplied) AC adapter (supplied) Caution: Use only the Uniden AD-0005 adapter. Caution: Use only the Uniden AD-0005 adapter.
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.. 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 To.register.an.accessory.handset: Charge.the.handset.for.5-20.hours.
Setting Up the Phonebook Your.handset.can.store.up.to.seventy.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.twenty.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.28. 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.sixteen.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.twenty.digits..If.you.need.the.phone.to.pause.between.digits.when.it’s. dialing.(for.example,.to.enter.an.extension.or.an.access.code),.press.[redial/ pause].to.insert.a.two-second.pause..You.will.see.a.P.in.the.display..You.can.
Assign a personal ring tone for this entry (PERSONAL RING). You.can.attach.a.special.ring.tone.to.each.phonebook.entry;.the.phone.will. use.this.ring.tone.when.this.person.calls..Use.[ the.seven.different.ring.tone.options.(see.Selecting.a.Ring.Tone on.page.26. 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/ ]..If.you.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.[...
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.2. Deleting Phonebook Entries You.can.delete.a.single.phonebook.entry.at.a.time.or.all.phonebook.entries.at.once: To.delete.a.single.phonebook.entry:...
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:.
Programming Base Speed Dial Numbers The.base.allows.you.to.store.up.to.ten.frequently-dialed.numbers.for.speed.dialing.through.the.base.speakerphone.. Each.speed.dial.number.may.contain.up.to.twenty.digits.(including.pauses)..The.base.speed.dial.numbers.are. separate.from.the.handset.phonebook.entries.and.must.be.programmed.individually. To.program.numbers.into.the.base.speed.dial.memory: With.the.phone.in.standby,.press.[memory].on.the.base. Use.the.base.number.keypad.to.enter.the.phone.number.that.you.would.like.to. store.(up.to.twenty.digits)...If.you.need.the.phone.to.pause.during.dialing,.press. [redial/pause].to.insert.a.two-second.pause..You.can.insert.multiple.pauses.to. increase.the.time;.each.pause.counts.as.one.digit. Press.[memory].again,.and.then.press.the.number.key.[0].to.[9].you.want.to. use when dialing this phone number. You will hear a confirmation tone. Note:. If.there.is.already.a.speed.dial.number.saved.to.that.number.key,.the.phone. number.will.be.overwritten. To.delete.stored.numbers.from.the.base.speed.dial.memory: With.the.phone.in.standby,.press.[memory].on.the.base.twice. Press.the.number.key.[0].to.[9].that.contains.the.speed.dial..number.you.want.to.delete..You.will.hear.a. confirmation tone.
Using Your Phone From a cordless handset Pick.up.the.handset.from.the. cradle. Press.[ /flash]. Listen.for.the.dial.tone. Dial.the.number. Making a call Pick.up.the.handset.from.the. cradle. Dial.the.number. Press.[ /flash]. Pick.up.the.handset..(If. AutoTalk.is.on,.the.phone.will. answer.when.you.pick.up.the. Answering handset.from.the.cradle.) a call Press.[ /flash]..(If.Any.Key. Answer.is.on,.you.can.also. press.any.key.on.the.dial.pad.) Press.[ ].or.return.the.handset.to. Hanging up the.cradle. From a handset speaker phone Pick.up.the.handset.from.
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.22). 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.twenty.digits).that.you.may.need.to.enter. once.your.call.connects. Dial.the.number.normally. After.the.call.connects,.press.[ Use.[ ].or.[ ].to.select.the.phonebook.entry.that.contains.the.digits.you.want.to.send. Press.[select/ Switching to the Handset Speakerphone During a Call To.switch.a.normal.call.to.the.speakerphone,.press.[ normal.call,.press.[ Making a Call with Base Speed Dial When.the.phone.is.in.standby,.press.[ Press.[memory].
Using Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial Lists If.you.subscribe.to.Caller.ID.service.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.Caller.ID.on.Call.Waiting,.the.phone.will.also. show.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 38 for more information. Using the Caller ID List You.can.store.up.to.thirty.Caller.ID.numbers.in.each.handset..Caller.ID.records.are.
Deleting Caller ID Numbers To delete only one Caller ID number, go to the Caller ID list and find 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.
From the base: Press.[ Then.press.[redial/pause]. Note: If the number exceeds 32 digits, only the first 32 digits will be dialed. Deleting a Redial Record If.you.want.to.delete.a.phone.number.from.the.handset’s.redial.list,.follow.the.steps.below: With.the.phone.in.standby,.press.[redial/pause]. Use.[ ].and.[ ].to.scroll.through.the.redial.list. When you find the redial number you want to delete, press [menu/clear]. When the phone asks you to confirm, select YES.
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.
Using Hold, Conference and Transfer Placing a Call on Hold During.a.call,.press.[hold/int'com/xfer].on.the.handset,.or.[hold/int’com].on.the.base.to.place.the.caller.on. hold..If.you.leave.a.caller.on.hold.for.more.than.ten.seconds,.the.display.screen.will.read,.Line.On.Hold. To.return.to.the.party.on.hold,.press.[ /flash].or.[ the.holding.party. Notes: • You can only place a caller on hold for five minutes. Once five minutes has passed, that party’s line will be disconnected.and.the.phone.will.return.to.standby. •.While.a.call.is.on.hold,.Caller.ID.and.Call.Waiting.cannot.be.received. Conferencing If.you.have.more.than.one.handset,.up.to.four.people.can.participate.in.a.conference.call..A.four-way.conference.call.
Using Special Features Privacy Mode (Handset only) If.you.don’t.want.other.stations.to.interrupt.you.while.on.a.call,.turn.on.privacy.mode..As.long.as.your.handset. is.in.privacy.mode,.other.stations.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/ two.seconds;. .appears.and.remains.in.the.display.until.the.feature.is.turned.off. To.turn.privacy.mode.off,.repeat.the.procedure.listed.above..PRIVACY.MODE.OFF.appears. Using the Intercom You.can.use.the.intercom.to.talk.to.another.station.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.station.you.want.to.talk.with,.then.press.[select/ station. To.cancel.the.intercom.page,.press.[ ]. From the base: With.the.phone.in.standby,.press.[hold/int’com]. Press.[1].through.[9],.[0].to.select.the.handset.you.want.to.talk.with.or.press.[ handsets.. To.cancel.the.intercom,.press.[hold/int’com]. ]...PRIVACY.MODE.ON.appears.in.the.display.for.
]. You will hear a confirmation tone. Press.[select/ 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.or.base..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.5.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].
Setting Up the Answering System Your.handset.controls.all.of.the.answering.system.setup.options.except.for.the.personal.greeting.(personal.greetings. must.be.changed.directly.at.the.base)..You.can.access.your.answering.machine.from.anywhere.in.home..Here.are. some.hints.on.using.your.handset.to.access.your.answering.system: • When.the.phone.is.in.standby,.press.[select/ ANSWERING.MACHINE.OPERATION.appears.on.the.handset.display,.and.the.system.announces.the.number.of. new.and.old.messages. • You.can.enter.a.command.at.any.time.during.announcements. After the first announcement, you have thirty seconds to enter your first command before the system returns to • standby. • If.you.receive.a.call,.answering.system.access.is.cancelled. • If.another.handset.makes.a.call,.answering.system.access.is.cancelled. • While.the.handset.is.operating.the.answering.system,.“-.-”.appears.on.the.base. Recording a Personal Greeting Your.answering.system.comes.with.a.pre-recorded.outgoing.message.or.greeting.that.plays.when.you.receive.a.
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. With.the.phone.in.standby,.press.[greeting].on.the.base..The.system.plays.the.current.greeting. To.keep.this.greeting,.do.nothing. To.switch.to.the.other.greeting,.press.[greeting].while.the.system.is.playing.the.current.greeting. Each.time.you.press.[greeting],.the.system.switches.between.the.pre-recorded.and.the.personal.greeting.. The.last.greeting.you.hear.is.used.as.the.current.greeting. Deleting Your Personal Greeting You.can.delete.your.personal.greeting.from.the.base..You.cannot.delete.the.pre-recorded.greeting. With.the.phone.in.standby,.press.[greeting].on.the.base. While.the.personal.greeting.is.playing,.press.[ ]. The.system.announces.“Greeting.has.been.deleted,”.and.switches.back.to.the.pre-recorded.greeting. Selecting the Language You.can.select.the.language.(for.US.models:.English.and.Spanish,.for.Canadian.models:.English.and.French).of. your.answering.system.announcements..The.default.system.language.is.English. On.the.handset,.press.[menu/clear]..Select.ANSW..SETUP,.and.then.the.ANSW.LANGUAGE.submenu. Move.the.cursor.to.choose.a.language. for.US.models:.Choose.ENGLISH.or.ESPAÑOL.(Spanish). for.Canadian.models:.Choose.ENGLISH.or.FRANÇAIS.(French). ]. You will hear a confirmation tone. Press.[select/...
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. On.the.handset,.press.[menu/clear]..Select.the.ANSW..SETUP.menu,.and.then.the.RING.TIME.submenu. Move.the.cursor.to.select.a.ring.time.(TOLL.SAVER,.2.TIMES,.4.TIMES,.or.6.TIMES). ]. You will hear a confirmation tone. Press.[select/ Setting the Day & Time If.you.do.not.set.the.clock.on.your.answering.system,.your.messages.may.not.have.the.correct.time.and.day.stamp.. On.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.enter.the.hour.and.minutes. Use.[ ] and.[ ].to.select.AM.or.PM,.and.press.[select/ 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.
While.your.answering.system.is.set.to.“Announce.only,”.the.message counter.LED.on.the.base.displays.“A.”.If.you. are.using.the.prerecorded.greeting,.the.system.automatically.switches.to.the.following.message:.“Hello,.no.one.is. available.to.take.your.call..Please.call.again.”.If.you.are.using.a.personal.greeting,.the.system.continues.to.use.that. greeting. Activating the Message Alert The message alert feature sounds a short alert tone every fifteen seconds whenever you have a new message. To.turn.on.the.message.alert: On.the.handset,.press.[menu/clear]..Select.the.ANSW..SETUP.menu,.and.then.the.MESSAGE.ALERT. submenu. Move.the.cursor.to.select.ON.or.OFF. ]. You will hear a confirmation tone. Press.[select/ Activating Call Screening Your.phone.allows.you.to.listen.to.callers.leaving.you.a.message..This.call.screen.feature.can.be.turned.on.or.off.
Using the Answering System Turning Your Answering System On and Off From the base 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.LED.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 handset Press.[menu/clear]..Select.the.ANSW..
Reviewing Messages The.base.message counter.LED.displays.the.number.of.messages.stored.in.memory..When.you.have.new. messages,.the.message counter.LED.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. Playing. number.of.new.and.old.messages,.plays.the.
Operating the Answering System While You Are Away from Home You.can.access.your.answering.system.while.you.are.away.from.home.to.check,.play,.and.delete.messages,.or.turn. your.answering.system.on.and.off. Notes: • The.answering.system.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 fifteen seconds. • If.you.enter.an.incorrect.security.code.three.times,.you.will.hear.a.beep.and.the.answering.system.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.ten.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.42). The.answering.system.announces.the.current.time.and.the.number.of.messages.stored.in.memory..
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. Battery Replacement and Handling With.average.use,.your.phone’s.battery.should.last.approximately.one.year..To.order.replacement.batteries,. please.contact.Uniden’s.Parts.Department..The.contact.information.is.listed.on.the.back.cover.page. Caution: • Use.only.battery.pack.BT-004.. • Do.not.remove.the.batteries.from.the.handset.to.charge.them.. Never throw the battery into a fire, disassemble, or heat them.
Cleaning the Battery Contacts To.maintain.a.good.charge,.clean.the.charging.contacts.on.the.handset. once.a.month..Dampen.a.cloth.with.plain.water..Gently.rub.the.damp.cloth. over.the.charging.contacts.until.all.visible.dirt.is.removed..Dry.the.contacts. thoroughly.before.returning.the.handset.to.the.cradle. Caution: Do.not.use.paint.thinner,.alcohol,.or.other.chemical.products.. Doing so may discolor the surface of the telephone and damage the finish. 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.cradle. The.battery.pack.needs.to.be.charged.when.the.empty.battery.icon.appears. Battery Life With average use, your handset battery provides approximately five hours of talk time and approximately seven days.of.standby.time..You.can.achieve.optimum.battery.life.and.performance.by.returning.the.handset.to.the.base.
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 five 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.
Resetting the Handset Without the Base If.your.original.base.is.not.available.for.some.reason,.you.can.still.reset.the.handset.and.use.it.with.another.base. Press.and.hold.[ ].and.[#] for at least five 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.20). 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.
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! inside the back cover).
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 inside the back cover page).
Precautions! Before.you.read.anything.else,.please.observe.the.following: Warning! Uniden.America.Corporation.DOES.NOT.represent.this.unit. to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or.damage.to.the.unit,.DO.NOT.expose.this.unit.to.rain.or. moisture. Rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride Battery Warning • This.equipment.contains.a.rechargeable.Nickel-Metal- Hydride.battery.. • The.rechargeable.batteries.contained.in.this.equipment. may explode if disposed of in a fire. • Nickel.is.a.chemical.known.to.state.of.California.to.cause. cancer.. • Do.not.short-circuit.the.battery.. •...
Please.follow.instructions.for.repairing,.if.any.(e.g..battery.replacement. section);.otherwise.do.not.substitute.or.repair.any.parts.of.the.device. except as specified in this manual. Connection to party line service is subject.to.state.tariffs..Contact.the.state.public.utility.commission,.public. service.commission.or.corporation.commission.for.information..This. equipment.is.hearing.aid.compatible. Should.you.experience.trouble.with.this.equipment,.please.contact. Uniden.customer.service.at.800-297-023..If.the.equipment.is.causing. harm.to.the.telephone.network,.the.telephone.company.may.request.that. you.disconnect.the.equipment.until.the.problem.is.resolved.. NOTICE:.According.to.telephone.company.reports,.AC.electrical.surges,. typically.resulting.from.lightning.strikes,.are.very.destructive.to.telephone. equipment.connected.to.AC.power.sources..To.minimize.damage.from. these.types.of.surges,.a.surge.arrestor.is.recommended. Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Uniden,.or.operation.of.this.product.in.any.way.other.than.as.detailed.by.
Remote Operation Card C U T REMOTE OPERATION CARD Remote access away from home 1. Call your phone number from a touch-tone phone. 2. During the outgoing message, press 0 and enter your PIN code. The answering system announces the number of messages stored in memory and the voice prompts.
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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. Our customer care specialists are here to help you! Visit our web-site at Having trouble? www.uniden.com.or.call.our.Customer.Service.Hotline.at.