UP354BH(WDECT2355+2) OM 5/14/04 12:04 PM Page a WDECT 2355 Wide Band Digital Technology provides the clearest sound Quick Start and the best privacy. Guide...
UP354BH(WDECT2355+2) OM 5/14/04 10:48 AM INSTALLATION & SAFETY Choosing the best location for your phone. When choosing a location for your phone there are a number of appliances the phone should not be near, and areas you should avoid. AVOID - Television sets and other electronic appliances...
For wall mounting, see “Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall” on page 6. Page ii QUICK START GUIDE Make sure the AC Adapter/s remains switched ON at all times. Use only the Uniden AC Adapter/s supplied with this unit. [ ii ]...
RED and BLACK dots on the phone case for first time. the plug to fit properly. Press firmly until it clicks • Use only the Uniden into place. rechargeable battery pack (BT-446) 3) Securely close the battery compartment cover by sliding it supplied with your up until it snaps into place.
UP354BH(WDECT2355+2) OM 5/14/04 10:48 AM Charging the handset(s) 1) Place the handset(s) in the main base unit or charging cradle with the keypad facing forward. 2) Make sure the charge LED illuminates. If the LED does not illuminate, check to see that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the handset makes good contact with the base charging contacts.
5/14/04 2:20 PM CONTENTS INSTALLATION & SAFETY QUICK START GUIDE CONTENTS GETTING STARTED Controls and Functions Uniden Company Philosophy Welcome Features Checking the Package Contents Terminology Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall Battery Maintenance Installing the Beltclip Headset Installation (Optional)
UP354BH(WDECT2355+2) OM 5/14/04 10:48 AM CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Handset Remote Operation (P. 54) (Review ITAD messages from handset) Select/ Play Key Repeat Key Skip Key Delete Key Stop Key Page 1 1. Handset Antenna 2. Headset Jack Cover 3. Beltclip Hole 4.
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UP354BH(WDECT2355+2) OM 5/14/04 10:48 AM Main Base 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 23. Base Speaker 24. Clock/MENU Key repeat/SELECT Key delete Key 27. Charge LED 28. Message Counter Display 29. In use LED play/stop Key skip/SELECT Key 32. SET Key 33.
To bring outstanding wireless communication products to people’s lives throughout the world. WELCOME Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden Multi-Handset Cordless System telephone. This unit is different from conventional cordless telephones. When the base unit is connected to AC power and a telephone line, it can support up to 4 handsets.
UP354BH(WDECT2355+2) OM 5/14/04 10:48 AM FEATURES Great features of this cordless phone include: • Designed and Engineered in Japan • Wide Band Digital Technology • Multi (4) Handset Capable • Digital Duplex Speakerphone on Handset Advanced Alpha Display Caller ID Features: •...
UP354BH(WDECT2355+2) OM 5/14/04 10:48 AM CHECKING THE PACKAGE CONTENTS Make sure you have received the following items in the package. If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your retailer. • Base unit (1) • Handset (3) • AC adapter (3) •...
UP354BH(WDECT2355+2) OM 5/14/04 10:48 AM MOUNTING THE BASE UNIT ON A WALL You can mount your base 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.
UP354BH(WDECT2355+2) OM 5/14/04 10:48 AM Page 7 BATTERY MAINTENANCE Battery use time (per charge) Fully charged • Up to 7 hours continuous use • Up to 10 days when the handset is in the standby mode (up to 15 hours when in DirectLink mode) Recharge your phone on a regular basis by returning the handset to the charger after each phone call.
Do not remove or damage the battery casing. • To avoid the risk of personal injury or property damage from fire or electrical shock, only use the Uniden battery model and Uniden adapter model specifically designated for this product. INSTALLING THE BELTCLIP To attach the beltclip Insert the beltclip into the holes on each side of the handset.
UP354BH(WDECT2355+2) OM 5/14/04 10:49 AM HEADSET INSTALLATION (OPTIONAL) The headsets is used to make or receive a call. With the headset, you can have the convenience of hands free communication while using your cordless phone. 1) Place the headset on your head so the speaker covers your ear. The other end of the headset should rest comfortably against the side of your head above your ear.
UP354BH(WDECT2355+2) OM 5/14/04 10:49 AM ABOUT THE MENU OPTIONS There are 6 main menu options, (DirectLink Mode, Room Monitor, Handset Setup, Answ. Setup, Global Setup and System Reset) and submenu options. During Global Setup Summary of the Main Menu and Submenu and System Reset, make sure your Two Way Communication between the Handsets Anywhere without the...
UP354BH(WDECT2355+2) OM 5/14/04 10:49 AM Handset Setup The following submenu options must be set separately for each handset. Submenu name Ringer Tones Adjusting the ringer tone (tone your phone makes when ringing) (Default is Flicker) (see page 16). Set the distinctive ring (see page 16). “Distinctive Ring” allows you to preset memory locations with a designated ring tone.
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UP354BH(WDECT2355+2) OM 5/14/04 10:49 AM Answering Setup This main menu option allows you to set up TAD settings from your handset. You can also set these submenu options from the base (see page 45). Submenu name Security Code (Default is 80) Ring Time (Default is 9 time) Record Time...
UP354BH(WDECT2355+2) OM 5/14/04 10:49 AM Global Setup If you change one of the Global settings, you change the setting for all additional handsets. Only one handset can change Global settings at a time. Submenu name Day & time Set the day and time of your display (see page 19). Name Tag (POP ID) Display the stored name with the Caller ID telephone number, if the displayed (Default is on)
UP354BH(WDECT2355+2) OM 5/14/04 10:49 AM SETTING UP THE MENU Entering the Menu 1) Press the 2) Use /vol/ To back to the a desired main menu (DirectLink Mode, Room Monitor, previous screen, press /del. Handset Setup, Answ. Setup, Global Setup, and System Reset).
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UP354BH(WDECT2355+2) OM 5/14/04 10:49 AM Room Monitor Using Room Monitor 1) Enter the Room Monitor menu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 14). appears. 2) Select the handset you want to monitor by using /vol/ /vol/ 3) Press appears, and you hear sounds in the room where the handset is installed.
UP354BH(WDECT2355+2) OM 5/14/04 10:49 AM Handset Setup Selecting a Ringer Tone 1) Enter the Handset Setup menu, and then the Ringer Tones submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 14). There are 10 ringer tones or 10 polyphonic tones to choose from.
UP354BH(WDECT2355+2) OM 5/14/04 10:49 AM Setting the Anykey Answer 1) Enter the Handset Setup menu, and then the Anykey Answer submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 14). 2) Press /vol/ /vol/ to select 3) Press . You will hear a confirmation tone. Setting the True Banner 1) Enter the Handset Setup menu, and then the Banner submenu (see “Entering the Menu”...
UP354BH(WDECT2355+2) OM 5/14/04 10:49 AM Setting the Ring Time 1) Enter the Answ. Setup menu, and then the Ring Time submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 14). 2) Press /vol/ 3) Press Setting the Record Time 1) Enter the Answ. Setup menu, and then the Record Time submenu (see “Entering the Menu”...
UP354BH(WDECT2355+2) OM 5/14/04 10:50 AM Global Setup Setting Name Tag (POP ID) 1) Enter the Global Setup menu, and then the Name Tag submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 14). 2) Press /vol/ /vol/ to change the selection, 3) Press .
UP354BH(WDECT2355+2) OM 5/14/04 10:50 AM Setting the Dial Mode (Australia only) 1) Enter the Global Setup menu, and then the Dial Mode submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 14). 2) Press /vol/ 3) Press Copy Phonebook 1) Enter the Global Setup menu, and then the Copy Phonebook submenu (see “Entering the Menu”...
UP354BH(WDECT2355+2) OM 5/14/04 10:50 AM System Reset De-register the Handset 1) Enter the System Reset menu, and then the Deregister HS submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 14). 2) Press /vol/ /vol/ to select the handset ID to be de-registered from the list, and then press appears.
UP354BH(WDECT2355+2) OM 5/14/04 10:50 AM MAKING AND RECEIVING CALLS This handset has a built-in speakerphone that allows you to have a hands-free conversation. This feature allows you to communicate easily while performing other tasks, such as cooking. • To set Autotalk, see page 16 or to set You can easily switch a call from normal conversation to hands-free conversation.
UP354BH(WDECT2355+2) OM 5/14/04 10:50 AM KEYPAD LOCK The Keypad Lock prevent user from pressing the keypad accidentally. You can still answer calls, and receive page and phonebook locations, and the keypad lock is reactivated after the operation. To lock the keypad Press and hold until you hear a confirmation tone.
UP354BH(WDECT2355+2) OM 5/14/04 10:50 AM REDIALING A CALL The last three phone numbers dialed can be quickly redialed. Redialing from Standby Mode • If the number 1) Press exceeds 32 digits, only the first 32 2) Press digits are retained in redial/pause will display one of the last three redial memory.
UP354BH(WDECT2355+2) OM 5/14/04 10:50 AM Redialing from the Base 1) Press on the base. 2) Press redial/p on the base. The last number dialed from the base is redialed. ADJUSTING THE HANDSET RINGER, EARPIECE AND SPEAKER VOLUME Handset ringer volume Press the volume up key or volume down key (labeled as /vol/ /vol/...
UP354BH(WDECT2355+2) OM 5/14/04 10:50 AM DO NOT DISTURB (DND) DND allows you to mute the ringer of the handset and the base at once. Additionally, if you have more than one handset, ringer for all handsets will be muted. To do this, in the •...
UP354BH(WDECT2355+2) OM 5/14/04 10:50 AM TONE DIALING SWITCH-OVER (AUSTRALIA ONLY) Some telephone companies use equipment that requires pulse dialing (sometimes referred to as rotary dialing). If you need to enter tone dialing digits, you can switch-over to tone dialing during the call. This feature is useful when you need tone dialing to use automated systems, for example, entering your bank account number after you have called your bank.
UP354BH(WDECT2355+2) OM 5/14/04 10:51 AM 1) Press 2) Press /vol/ To turn Off the Clarity Booster, repeat above step again • Normally, the talk when the Clarity Booster is on, time duration is 7 hours, however, when the Clarity Booster is PRIVACY MODE On, the talk time duration will be up to...
UP354BH(WDECT2355+2) OM 5/14/04 10:51 AM When speaking on the base 1) Press speaker on the handset to initiate the 3-way conversation. 2) To hang up, return the handset to the cradle, or press key on the handset. The base will still be connected to the call.
UP354BH(WDECT2355+2) OM 5/14/04 10:51 AM PHONEBOOK The Phonebook allows you to dial a number using just a few key presses. Your phone stores names/numbers in the phonebook memory location, and you can search names in • Your phone has 100 alphabetical order.
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UP354BH(WDECT2355+2) OM 5/14/04 10:51 AM appears. Press /vol/ to move the pointer to one of the Distinctive Ring options, and then press If you choose not to store a Distinctive Ring, simply select the “No Selectn” option. appears. Press /vol/ to move the pointer to select the Speed dial location (10 locations: SPD1-SPD0).
UP354BH(WDECT2355+2) OM 5/14/04 10:51 AM Page 32 STEPS FOR ENTERING NAMES AND SPECIAL CHARACTERS Refer to the letters on the number keys to select the desired characters. With each press of a number key ( ), the displayed character appears in the following order: upper case letters first, lower case letters next and finally the number corresponding to the key.
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UP354BH(WDECT2355+2) OM 5/14/04 10:51 AM If you make a mistake while entering a name to move the cursor to the incorrect character. Press /del to erase the wrong character and then enter the correct character. To delete all characters, press and hold For example, to enter Movies: 1) When the phone is in standby mode, press 2) Press...
UP354BH(WDECT2355+2) OM 5/14/04 10:51 AM VIEWING THE PHONEBOOK Your phone stores names/numbers in the phonebook memory locations, and you can search names in alphabetical order. You can view the phonebook even while the phone is in use. 1) Press If you recall the phonebook during a call, 2) Press /vol/ phonebook locations.
UP354BH(WDECT2355+2) OM 5/14/04 10:51 AM MAKING CALLS USING THE PHONEBOOK From Standby Mode 1) When the phone is in standby mode, view the phonebook location to dial (see “Viewing the Phonebook” on page 34). 2) Press speaker. The displayed number is dialed.
UP354BH(WDECT2355+2) OM 5/14/04 10:51 AM EDITING OR ERASING A STORED NAME, PHONE NUMBER, DISTINCTIVE RING, AND SPEED DIAL 1) When the phone is in standby mode, press 2) Press /vol/ keypad to view the phonebook locations (see “Viewing the Phonebook” on page 34). a.
UP354BH(WDECT2355+2) OM 5/14/04 10:51 AM CHAIN DIALING The memory locations in the handset are not limited to phone numbers. You can also store a group of numbers (up to 20 digits), that you need to enter once your call connects. This is referred to as Chain Dialing. An example of this is a bank account number.
UP354BH(WDECT2355+2) OM 5/14/04 10:51 AM CALLER ID You must subscribe to Caller ID services through your local telephone provider to use these features. • If you answer a call When the telephone rings, the Caller ID feature allows you to view the caller’s name, and before the Caller ID phone number along with the date and time of call.
UP354BH(WDECT2355+2) OM 5/14/04 10:51 AM 2) When you pick up the phone, the display changes to (AutoTalk feature is set to on). Data errors appear as “ .” VIEWING THE CALLER ID LIST The Caller ID list stores information for incoming calls - even unanswered calls. You can store 100 of the Caller ID messages and Phonebook locations (including SpeedDials) in total.
UP354BH(WDECT2355+2) OM 5/14/04 10:52 AM DELETING A CALLER ID MESSAGE Deleting Information from the Caller ID List 1) When the phone is in standby mode, view the Caller ID • Once the Caller ID information to be deleted (see “Viewing the Caller ID data has been deleted, the List”...
UP354BH(WDECT2355+2) OM 5/14/04 10:52 AM USING THE CALLER ID MESSAGE LIST Calling a party from the Caller ID list From Standby mode 1) When the phone is in standby mode, view the Caller ID message (see “Viewing the Caller ID List” on page 39). 2) Press speaker.
UP354BH(WDECT2355+2) OM 5/14/04 10:52 AM Page 42 THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE The phone has a built-in answering system that answers and records incoming calls. You can also use your answering system to record a conversation, leave a voice memo message or to announce a special outgoing message to callers when you’re away from your phone.
UP354BH(WDECT2355+2) OM 5/14/04 10:52 AM Answering System Default Settings Some answering system functions can be set through the base or handset. Default settings for each function are as follows: Functions Default Setting Answer On/Off Time SUN 12:00 AM* Security Code Ring Time 9 times Record Time...
UP354BH(WDECT2355+2) OM 5/14/04 10:52 AM SETTING UP YOUR ANSWERING SYSTEM Setting your outgoing message (Greeting) When you receive a call, the answering system automatically plays either the pre-recorded • When the answering message or your own personal message (greeting). system is full, appears on the base.
UP354BH(WDECT2355+2) OM 5/14/04 10:52 AM 1) When the phone is in standby mode, press scroll through ringer volumes. The ringer level is displayed, and you will hear each volume level. The last ringer heard will be the volume setting, then the phone returns to standby mode.
UP354BH(WDECT2355+2) OM 5/14/04 10:52 AM Setting the Time Follow these steps to set the clock on the answering system to the correct time. 1) Press clock/MENU. 2) Press the corresponding number (from Time stamp will not 3) Press SET to select the day. be heard until you have set the time.
UP354BH(WDECT2355+2) OM 5/14/04 10:52 AM Setting the ring time 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 four, six, nine rings.
UP354BH(WDECT2355+2) OM 5/14/04 10:52 AM Announce only feature The Announce only feature plays a pre-recorded outgoing message or your own personal outgoing message, but it will not allow the caller to leave a message. To set “Announce only”, follow the steps on page 47. To choose between the pre-recorded message or your own personal greeting, press greeting, when the outgoing message is played.
UP354BH(WDECT2355+2) OM 5/14/04 10:52 AM Setting the call screen You can screen calls when the Call Screen function is set to On. 1) Press clock/MENU six times. The current Call Screen setting (On or Off) appears on the base. 2) Press skip/SELECT or repeat/SELECT to choose 3) Press SET.
UP354BH(WDECT2355+2) OM 5/14/04 10:52 AM USING YOUR ANSWERING SYSTEM The message counter displays the number of messages stored in memory. If the display flashes, then there are new messages waiting for you. The answering system plays your new messages first. After you play all your new messages, you can then play your old messages. Playing your messages 1) When the phone is in standby mode, press The system announces the number of new and old messages while the message counter...
UP354BH(WDECT2355+2) OM 5/14/04 10:52 AM Skipping a message 1) Press play/stop to review your messages. The number of stored messages is announced. 2) Press skip/SELECT at anytime to skip to the next message. Each time skip/SELECT is pressed, the system scans forward one message. If you have several messages, press skip/SELECT repeatedly to find the message you want to play.
UP354BH(WDECT2355+2) OM 5/14/04 10:52 AM Voice memo The voice memo function allows the user to record messages (more than 2 seconds and within 4 minutes). 1) Press and hold memo record. You hear a beep. 2) Start your recording after the announcement “Record Memo Message” and a •...
UP354BH(WDECT2355+2) OM 5/14/04 10:52 AM REMOTE OPERATION You can check, play, or delete messages, even record a new greeting message from a remote location (when you are away from home, or from another room using a handset). Additionally, you can turn On or Off your answering system remotely. Remote access away from home You can operate your answering system from a remote location using any touch-tone telephone.
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UP354BH(WDECT2355+2) OM 5/14/04 10:52 AM * To repeat a message, press # then 1 within about four seconds to repeat the previous message, or press # then 1 after about four seconds to repeat the current message. ** For the Memo Record and Greeting Message Record functions, the first time you enter the corresponding command, it starts the Recording function.
UP354BH(WDECT2355+2) OM 5/14/04 10:52 AM Remote Key Function Repeat a Message* Playing incoming Messages Skipping a Message Deleting a Message Stop Operation * For Repeat a Message function, press 1 within about four seconds to repeat the previous message, or press 1 after about four seconds to repeat the current message. ** For Memo Record and Greeting Message Record function, the first time you enter the corresponding command, it starts the Recording function.
UP354BH(WDECT2355+2) OM 5/14/04 10:52 AM EXPANDING YOUR PHONE 4 Multi-Handset Expendability Your phone supports up to 4 handsets (including the handset(s) supplied with your • To use the phone). You can now place a fully-featured cordless handset anywhere AC power is WDECT2305, register it available to connect the handset charger.
UP354BH(WDECT2355+2) OM 5/14/04 10:53 AM REGISTER THE HANDSET If you purchase an extra handset, you need to register the handset to the base before use. Only one handset can be registered at a time. The handset ID for the supplied handset(s) was assigned at the factory, which has #1 or #2 in the display (#2 for models that have two handsets in packaging).
UP354BH(WDECT2355+2) OM 5/14/04 10:53 AM USING TWO WAY COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE HANDSETS ANYWHERE WITHOUT THE BASE (DIRECTLINK) To use this feature, you must enter the two Two handsets can be handsets into the DirectLink mode first. in DirectLink mode while other handsets To enter the DirectLink mode are in use.
UP354BH(WDECT2355+2) OM 5/14/04 10:53 AM 4-WAY CONFERENCING Fourth person, at either the handset or the base, may be added to the conference call. For example, to add a fourth party to an ongoing conference call at the base or another handset, press on the fourth party’s handset (or either caller from your conversation, press...
If the base unit is replaced with a different base from this same series of cordless or www.uniden.co.nz models, you must clear the handset(s) and base identification numbers. To do this, select “System Reset” from handsets display menu option list (see page 21 for guidance).
UP354BH(WDECT2355+2) OM 5/14/04 10:53 AM CHANGING THE DIGITAL SECURITY CODE The digital security code is an identification code used to connect the handset and the base unit. Normally, setting the code is not necessary. In the rare situation that you suspect another cordless telephone is using the same security code, you can change the code.
UP354BH(WDECT2355+2) OM 5/14/04 10:53 AM TROUBLESHOOTING If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. Symptom The charge LED won’t illuminate • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base and wall outlet. when the handset is placed in •...
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UP354BH(WDECT2355+2) OM 5/14/04 10:53 AM Symptom Severe noise interference. • Keep the handset away from microwave ovens, computers, remote control toys, wireless microphones, alarm systems, intercoms, room monitors, fluorescent lights, and electrical appliances. • Move to another location or turn off the source of interference. The Caller ID does not display.
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• Make sure you have set the time (see “Setting Day and Time” on page 19 or “Setting the Time” on page 46). If you still have a problem. • Check our website for the latest information and frequently asked questions. www.uniden.com.au www.uniden.co.nz [ 64 ] Page 64 Suggestion...
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UP354BH(WDECT2355+2) OM 5/14/04 10:53 AM INDEX 0 - 9 3-way conferencing ...28 4-way conferencing ...59 20 ring options ...16 Announce only feature ...48 Answering system Deleting a message ...51 Playing your messages ...50 Recording a conversation ...52 Remote access ...53 Repeating a message ...50 Skipping a message ...51 Turning On/Off ...43...
(C) Improperly installed, (D) Repaired by someone other than an authorized Uniden Repair Agent for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty, (E) Used in conjunction with any equipment or parts or as part of a system not manufactured by Uniden.
UP354BH(WDECT2355+2) OM 5/14/04 10:53 AM REMOTE OPERATION CARD Page 67 C U T REMOTE OPERATION CARD Remote access away from Turn on the answering home system remotely 1. Call your phone number from a 1. Call your phone and let it ring touch-tone phone.
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UP354BH(WDECT2355+2) OM 5/14/04 10:53 AM Page 68 C U T Task Repeat a Message Playing incoming Messages Skipping a Message Deleting a Message Stop Operation Answering System On Memo Record/Stop Greeting Message Record/Stop Answer System Off Help Guidance [ 68 ]...
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Place this handset and charger in any convenient location, no need for an extra phone jack! Another innovation from Uniden, the company that bring outstanding wireless communication products to people's lives throughout the world.
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