Table of Contents Welcome ... 4 Installing the Phone ... 5 Choosing the Best Location ... 5 Installing the Battery ... 6 Connecting the AC adapter ... 7 To the base ... 7 To the charging cradle (for multi-handset packs only) ...
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Customizing Your Handsets ... 28 Changing the Handset Banner ... 28 Selecting a Ringer Tone ... 28 Activating AutoTalk ... 29 Activating Any Key Answer ... 29 Color Scheme ... 29 Wallpaper ... 30 Activating the Handset Keypad Lock ... 30 Using Your Phone ...
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Activating the Base Call Screen ... 46 Using the Answering System ... 47 Turning Your Answering System On and Off ... 47 Reviewing Messages ... 48 Screening Calls ... 49 Turning Off the Message Alert Tone ... 49 Operating the Answering System While You Are Away from Home ...
Welcome Thank you for purchasing a Uniden Multi-Handset phone. Note: Illustrations in this manual are used for explanation purposes. Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit. DECT ELITE OM.indb 4 13/3/08 3:16:46 PM...
Installing the Phone Choosing the Best Location When choosing a location for your new phone, here are some important guidelines you should consider: PLACE YOUR BASE • Microwave ovens • Refrigerators Near an AC outlet and a telephone wall jack. •...
Installing the Battery Use only the Uniden BT-694 rechargeable battery pack supplied with your cordless telephone. Locate the battery pack, Locate the battery pack, battery cover and the battery cover and the handset. handset. Battery Battery pack pack Battery Battery...
Connecting the AC adapter To the base To avoid risk of fire and shock, only use the Uniden AAD-041S AC adapter with the base. Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack on the bottom of the base.
Charging the Handset Place the handset in the base Place the handset in the base cradle with the display facing cradle with the display facing forward. forward. If you have an accessory handset, If you have an accessory handset, place it in the charging cradle with place it in the charging cradle with the display facing forward.
Connecting to the Phone Line Make sure that the battery pack is fully charged. Connect the telephone cord to the TEL LINE jack on the bottom of the base. Route the cord through the molded wiring channel. Do you have DSL or any high-speed Internet service delivered through your phone line? Try putting a DSL filter between the base and the wall jack.
Testing the Connection Pick up the handset from the cradle and press [ /flash]. You should hear a dial tone, and the display should show TALK. What if I can’t hear a dial tone? Check the telephone cord connection on the base. What if the display doesn’t show TALK? •...
NOW YOU ARE READY TO USE YOUR PHONE! Installing the Belt Clip Insert the tabs on the sides of the belt clip into the holes on either side of the handset. Press the belt clip down until it clicks into place. (Tug on the clip to make sure it’s secure.) To remove the belt clip, gently pull the tabs out of the holes, then slide the belt clip off of the handset.
AC power is available to connect the charging cradle. • Your phone is compatible with the following Uniden DECT accessory handsets: DECT Elite 9005 and DECT 6005. (Please visit our website at www.uniden.com.au for Australian models and www.uniden.co.nz for New Zealand models for the most up-to-date list of compatible handsets.)
The handsets supplied with your phone (or any DECT Elite 9005 accessory handsets) can be registered to a total of four different bases. Compatible bases include the DECT Elite 9035 series, DECT 605 series and DECT 6035 series models. Once your handset is registered to more than one base, you can set the handset to search automatically the available base, or you can select manually which base the handset should connect to (for example, if you have one base with an answering machine, you can tell the handset to connect that base to check messages).
Selecting the base When your handset is registered to another base, it will automatically connect to the base. A base ID (that is for the handset only) will be assigned in the order of registration. You can either select a base you want to use manually, or set to AUTO.
Getting to Know Your New Phone Features • .8GHz DECT Elite expandable system • Expands up to 6 handsets • Integrated digital answering system • Advanced phonebook features on each handset: • Store 70 phonebook entries • Alphabetical search • Personalized ring by party •...
Terminology Used in this Manual Accessory Additional handsets that can register to the base, allowing you to add handsets without connecting another Handsets phone line. This base supports a total of six cordless handsets; see page 2 for compatible handsets. Base The main part of the phone that connects to your phone line and lets you make and receive calls.
Using the Interface Reading the Handset Display In standby S U N Day of the week and time Handset ID H a n d s e t and banner The ringer off icon indicates that the ringer is turned off. The speaker icon appears when the speaker phone is in use.
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.
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.
Basic Setup 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. Press [Select/menu]. Move the cursor to DAY & TIME and press [Select/menu]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the day of the week, and press...
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 [Select/menu]. Select the HANDSET SETUP menu, and then the KEY TOUCH TONE submenu. Move the cursor to select ON or OFF.
Setting Up the Phonebook Each handset has its own separate phonebook that holds up to seventy names and numbers. When a handset’s phonebook is full, the handset beeps and shows MEMORY FULL on the display. You cannot add any names and numbers in that handset’s phonebook until you delete some of the existing ones.
Assign a personal ring tone for this entry (PERSONAL RING). You can attach a special ring tone to each phonebook entry; the phone will use this ring tone when this person calls. Use [ of the ten different ring tone options (see Selecting a Ringer Tone on page 28 for a complete list of ring tones).
Editing an Existing Phonebook Entry With the phone in standby, press [ Find the entry you want to edit and press [Select/menu]. Select EDIT. Follow the steps for Creating Phonebook Entries on page 24. If you do not wish to change the information at any step, simply press [Select/menu] to go to the next step.
Deleting all Phonebook Entries With the phone in standby, press [ Press [Select/menu], and then select DELETE ALL. DELETE ALL? appears in the display. Move the cursor to select YES. Press [Select/menu]. You will hear a confirmation tone, and DELETED! appears in the display.
Customizing Your Handsets All of the following options are set separately for each handset, so you can customize a handset for each room in your house. Changing the Handset Banner Each handset will display a banner name once it is registered to the base. The default banner is Handset #, Handset #2, etc.
Activating AutoTalk AutoTalk allows you to answer the phone simply by picking up the handset from the cradle. You do not have to press a button to answer the call. Press [Select/menu]. Select the HANDSET SETUP menu, and then the AUTOTALK submenu. Move the cursor to select ON or OFF.
Wallpaper Your phone has four wallpapers to choose from. Press [Select/menu]. Select the HANDSET SETUP menu, and then the WALLPAPER submenu. Move the cursor to select a wall paper. As you scroll through the options, you will see each wallpaper on the display. If you do not want to use a wallpaper, choose NO SELECTION.
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.
Making a Call from the Phonebook With the phone in standby, press [ Find the phonebook entry you want to call (see Finding a Phonebook Entry on page 25). Press [ /flash] or [ ] to dial the number. Note: You can also press [ /flash] or [ dial, and then press [Select/menu].
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.
Deleting Caller ID Numbers To delete only one Caller ID number, press [ delete. Press [Select/menu] and select DELETE ENTRY. When the phone asks you to confirm, select YES. To delete all the Caller ID numbers, press [ DELETE ALL. When the phone asks you to confirm, select YES. Notes: •...
Redialing a Number You can quickly redial the last five numbers dialed on each handset. With the phone in standby, press the [Redial/pause] to open the redial list. Use [ ] and [ ] or[Redial/pause] to scroll through the redial list. When you find the number you want to dial, press [ /flash] or [ Notes: •...
Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker Volume Adjusting the Ringer Volume You can choose from four ringer volume settings (off, low, medium, and high) separately on each handset or the base. With the phone in standby, press [ on the base. The station sounds the ringer at that level. Use [ ] on the handset or [+] on the base to make the ringer volume louder.
Adjusting the Speaker Volume Handset Speaker: You can choose from six volume levels for the handset speaker while on a speakerphone call or when the handset is accessing the answering system. To adjust the handset speaker volume, press [ make it softer). The handset display shows the current volume level for the handset speaker. Note: The handset earpiece and the handset speaker have separate volume settings.
Finding a Lost Handset To locate a misplaced handset, press [find] on the base when the phone is in standby. The handsets connected to the paging base will beep for one minute, and PAGING appears on the handset display. To cancel paging, press [find] again or any key on the found handset.
Transferring a Call You can transfer a call from one handset to another. The handsets must be currently connected to the same base (see page 4). During a call, press [Int’com/clear]. Use [ ] or [ ] to select the handset you want to transfer the call to, and then press [Select/menu]. Select ALL to page all other handsets.
Using Special Features Privacy Mode Privacy mode prevents other handsets from interrupting while you’re on a call. As long as your handset is in privacy mode, other handsets can’t join your call or make any calls of their own: their displays will show UNAVAILABLE. While on a call, press [Select/menu].
Answering an intercom page When the intercom page tone sounds, the display will show the ID of the handset that is paging. Press [ /flash] or [Int’com/clear] on the handset. Note: If AutoTalk is on, the handset will automatically answer the page when you pick up the handset from the cradle.
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 contacting Uniden. See warranty on inside back cover for contact information.) DECT ELITE OM.indb 42...
Setting Up the Answering System You can set up your answering system’s features from the handset. Only one handset at a time can access the answering system menus. Note: If you have multiple bases, select the base with answering system you want to access (see page 14). Recording a Personal Greeting Your answering system comes with a pre-recorded outgoing message or greeting that plays when you receive a call: “Hello, no one is available to take your call.
Press [6]. The system plays the current greeting. To keep this greeting: To switch to the other greeting: Each time you press [6], 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.
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 six, nine, or twelve 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.
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: Press [Select/menu]. Select the ANSW. SETUP menu, and then the MESSAGE ALERT submenu. Move the cursor to select 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.
Reviewing Messages The message counter LED on the base displays the number of messages stored in memory. When you have new messages (that you have not listened to yet), the message counter LED on the base and the new message LED on the handset flash.
Screening Calls From the base • While the system is taking the message, simply listen to the caller over the base speaker. (You need to activate the base call screen feature in advance. See page 46.) • To mute the call screen and allow the caller to continue leaving the message, press [ Turning Off the Message Alert Tone When all new messages are played back, the message alert tone will automatically deactivate.
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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 fifteen rings and sounds a series of beeps. During the greeting or the beeps (if answering system is off), press [#] and enter your security code/PIN within two seconds.
Maintenance Specifications Operating temperature AC adapter Battery pack Notes: • Use only the supplied AC adapters. • Be sure to use the proper adapter for the base and any chargers. • 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.
Doing so may discolor the surface of the telephone and damage the finish. Battery replacement and handling With average use, your phone’s battery should last approximately two years. To order replacement batteries, please contact Uniden’s Parts Department. The contact information is listed on inside the back cover. Caution: •...
Common Issues If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. If these steps do not solve your problem, please contact Uniden. See warranty on inside back cover for contact information. When you have this problem...
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When you have this problem... Severe noise interference. The Caller ID does not display. I can’t register the handset at the base. The handset doesn’t communicate with other handsets. I can’t join the conversation. The answering system does not work. The answering system does not record any messages.
“Handset #4” but you only have two handsets.) • When you are instructed to by one of Uniden’s call center representatives. Select the base you want to de-register the handset from (see Selecting the Base on page 4). Press and hold [ ] and [#] for more than five seconds. Select DEREGISTER HS.
The phone will ask you to confirm the deregistration. Select YES. The selected handset will clear its registration information only from the base it is currently connected to, 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.
Changing the Line Mode for Multiple Extensions Line mode refers to the method that telephones use to signal each other that an extension is in use. Customer service may recommend changing the line mode if you have any of the following problems: •...
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 visit www.uniden.com.au for Australian models and www.uniden.co.nz for New Zealand models for customer support.
Before you read anything else, please observe the following: Warning! Uniden Australia Pty Ltd and Uniden NZ Ltd DO 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.
Remote Operation Card REMOTE OPERATION CARD Remote access away from home 1. Call your phone number from a touch-tone phone. 2. During the outgoing message, press # and enter your PIN code. The answering system announces the number of messages stored in memory and the voice prompts.
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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...
ELEMENT OF WARRANTY : Uniden warrants to the original retail owner for the duration of this warranty, its UNIDEN DECT ELITE 9035, 9035+ and 9035+2 CORDLESS PHONE (herein after referred to as the Product), to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below.