W elcome / Features inside front cover Controls and Functions Getting Started Read this f irst Step 1: Checking the package contents Step 2: Setting up the base unit Step 3: Preparing the battery pack Adjusting the ringer and earpiece volume Basics Making a call Receiving a call...
W elcome Congratulations on your purchase of the TRU 346 cordless telephone. This phone is designed for reliability, long life, and outstanding performance utilizing the latest in 2.4 GHz Spread Spectrum technology. N N o o t t e e : : S S o o m m e e i i l l l l u u s s t t r r a a t t i i o o n n s s i i n n t t h h i i s s m m a a n n u u a a l l m m a a y y d d i i f f f f e e r r f f r r o o m m t t h h e e a a c c t t u u a a l l u u n n i i t t f f o o r r e e x x p p l l a a n n a a t t i i o o n n p p u u r r p p o o s s e e s s .
Controls and Functions [ 2 ] C O N T R O L S A N D F U N C T I O N S 1. Handset antenna 2. Headset jack cover 3. Handset batter y compar tment 4. Handset earpiece 5.
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20. Pulse-Tone switch 21. DC power input 22. Phone jack 23. Base charging contacts 24. Base antenna 25. Status LED 26. Page key C O N T R O L S A N D F U N C T I O N S [ 3 ]...
Read This First This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps; S S t t e e p p 1 1 ( ( p p a a g g e e 5 5 ) ) Unpack and check the telephone and accessories.
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Setting up the Base Unit Do the following steps. • Choose the best location • Connect the base unit • Choose the dialing mode C C h h o o o o s s e e t t h h e e b b e e s s t t l l o o c c a a t t i i o o n n Before choosing a location for your new phone, read the INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS included in the PRECAUTIONS AND IMPORTANT SAFET Y INSTRUCTIONS brochure.
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• Af ter installing the batter y pack in the handset, charge your handset at least 1 1 5 5 h h o o u u r r s s b b e e f f o o r r e e u u s s i i n n g g t t h h e e p p h h o o n n e e . Once the handset batter y pack is fully charged, connect the telephone line cord to the base and telephone wall outlet.
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Use only the supplied AD-311 AC adapter. Do not use any other AC adapter. Connect the AC adapter to a continuous power supply. Place the base unit close to the AC outlet so that you can unplug the AC adapter easily. If your telephone outlet isn´t modular, contact your telephone company for assistance.
AC adapter is plugged in and that the handset makes good contact with the base charging contacts. Use only the Uniden Batter y (BT-905) supplied with your phone. Replacement batteries are also available through the Uniden Par ts Depar tment.
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B B a a t t t t e e r r y y u u s s e e t t i i m m e e ( ( p p e e r r c c h h a a r r g g e e ) ) From fully charged •...
Adjusting the Ringer and Earpiece Volume R R i i n n g g e e r r t t o o n n e e a a n n d d v v o o l l u u m m e e The phone has four ringer tone and volume combinations.
Making a Call D D i i a a l l i i n n g g f f r r o o m m s s t t a a n n d d b b y y • Press if you enter a wrong number in step 1.
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O O t t h h e e r r O O p p e e r r a a t t i i o o n n s s T T o o To adjust the earpiece volume To temporarily switch to tone dial (When the base is set to pulse mode) To enter a pause within the dialing sequence...
Receiving a Call F F r r o o m m t t h h e e h h a a n n d d s s e e t t A A u u t t o o T T a a l l k k w w h h e e n n r r i i n n g g i i n n g g When the AutoTalk setting is on and there is an incoming call, simply lif t the handset from the base unit to answer the phone.
Redialing a Call The last three phone numbers dialed can be quickly redialed. R R e e d d i i a a l l f f r r o o m m s s t t a a n n d d b b y y 1 Press The phone number that was last dialed appears on the display.
R R e e d d i i a a l l f f r r o o m m t t a a l l k k m m o o d d e e Traveling Out-of-Range During a call, as you begin to move your handset too far from your base unit, noise increases.
Storing Phone Numbers and Names Memor y Dialing allows you to dial a number using just a few key strokes. You can store up to 20 phone numbers in the memor y. 1 Press and hold Store “ is displayed. 2 Press number (01 - 20) to select the memor y location where you would like to store...
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5 Press Store Numbe “ indicating that the display is ready for the number to be entered. 6 Use the number keypad to enter the phone number. The phone number cannot exceed 20 digits. • Use display shows a “ represents a two second delay in time between digits.
Making Calls with Memory Dialing M M e e m m o o r r y y d d i i a a l l i i n n g g f f r r o o m m s s t t a a n n d d b b y y 1 Press The handset displays your programmed memor y locations.
M M e e m m o o r r y y d d i i a a l l i i n n g g f f r r o o m m t t a a l l k k m m o o d d e e If you select a memory location that does not have a stored number,...
Editing a Stored Name and/or Phone Number 1 Press and hold Store “ is displayed. 2 Press number (01 - 20) to select the memor y location you would like to edit. 3 Press The following screen appears with the memor y location number that you have selected in the display.
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[ 22 ] T E L E P H O N E F E A T U R E S 6 Press The following screens appears. The cursor flashes indicating that the display is ready for the number to be edited. 7 Use the number keypad, to edit the phone number.
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D D i i s s p p l l a a y y a a P P r r o o g g r r a a m m m m e e d d N N u u m m b b e e r r to toggle between the names display and the numbers display.
Erasing a Stored Name and Phone Number [ 24 ] T E L E P H O N E F E A T U R E S 1 Press and hold until “ Store “ is displayed. 2 Press or enter a two-digit number (01 - 20) to select the memor y location you would like to edit.
Paging T T o o l l o o c c a a t t e e t t h h e e h h a a n n d d s s e e t t 1 Press 2 The handset beeps for 5 seconds. The following screen appears;...
Caller ID You must subscribe to Caller ID service to use this feature. When the telephone rings, the Caller ID feature allows you to view the caller´s name and phone number on the display before you answer the phone. The handset displays the phone number of the incoming call, the name, time, and the number of calls.
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T T o o c c h h a a n n g g e e y y o o u u r r C C a a l l l l e e r r I I D D o o p p t t i i o o n n s s : : 1 Press .
When the Telephone Rings 1 When the Caller ID message is received, the display shows the caller´s phone number along with the date and time. The incoming call information is stored in the Caller ID record. • If you answer a call If the Caller ID service includes the caller´s name, the caller´s name before the Caller ID appears on the display (up to 15 letters).
Viewing the Caller ID Message List The Caller ID list stores information for up to 50 incoming calls - even unanswered calls. 1 Press The summar y screen appears. The screen shows the number of new messages and total messages. 2 Press ID message.
Deleting Information from the Caller ID List The TRU 346 stores up to 50 messages. If the phone receives the 51st message, the oldest one in the list is automatically deleted. Caller ID data can also be deleted manually. D D e e l l e e t t i i n n g g a a C C a a l l l l e e r r I I D D m m e e s s s s a a g g e e...
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D D e e l l e e t t i i n n g g a a l l l l C C a a l l l l e e r r I I D D n n a a m m e e s s / / n n u u m m b b e e r r s s 1 Press 2 Press 3 Press...
C C a a l l l l i i n n g g a a p p a a r r t t y y f f r r o o m m t t h h e e C C a a l l l l e e r r I I D D l l i i s s t t You can place a call from the Caller ID list. The TRU 346 stores up to 50 messages.
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S S t t o o r r i i n n g g C C a a l l l l e e r r I I D D m m e e s s s s a a g g e e s s i i n n M M e e m m o o r r y y d d i i a a l l i i n n g g The phone number of the par ty on the Caller ID list can be stored in memor y dialing.
Using Caller ID on Call Waiting Service “ “ C C a a l l l l e e r r I I D D “ “ a a n n d d “ “ C C a a l l l l w w a a i i t t i i n n g g “ “ a a r r e e s s e e p p a a r r a a t t e e s s e e r r v v i i c c e e s s . . C C I I D D C C W W ( ( C C a a l l l l e e r r I I D D o o n n C C a a l l l l W W a a i i t t i i n n g g ) ) p p e e r r f f o o r r m m s s t t h h e e s s a a m m e e a a s s r r e e g g u u l l a a r r C C a a l l l l e e r r I I D D o o n n a a c c a a l l l l w w a a i i t t i i n n g g n n u u m m b b e e r r .
Call Waiting Features Your TRU 346 gives you new options for call waiting. At the touch of a button, you can ask the caller to hold, send them to your voice mail service, or conference them into your current call. You may be required to subscribe to a voice mail service, call waiting, and call waiting options to use these features.
Changing the Digital Security Code The digital security code is an identif ication code used to connect the handset and the base unit. Normally, setting the code is not necessar y. The f irst time you charge your handset, the security code is automatically set. (See page 4.) In the rare situation that you suspect another cordless telephone is using the If the handset battery...
Headset Installation Your phone may be used with an optional headset, the Uniden HS910. To use this feature, simply plug the headset plug into the headset jack. Your phone is ready for hands-free conversation. (Headsets may be purchased by calling the Uniden Par ts Depar tment or visiting the website.
With normal usage, your batter y should last about one year. Please contact your place of purchase or the Uniden Parts Department for a replacement battery. (See page 5) P P o o w w e e r r F F a a i i l l u u r r e e During the period that the power is of f, you will not be able to make or receive calls with the telephone.
Troubleshooting If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please tr y these simple steps f irst. S S y y m m p p t t o o m m The s s t t a a t t u u s s LED won´t light when the handset is placed in the base unit.
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S S y y m m p p t t o o m m The handset doesn´t ring or receive a page. The Caller ID does not display. • The handset was picked up before the second ring. Severe noise interference. [ 40 ] A D D I T I O N A L I N F O R M A T I O N S S u u g g g g e e s s t t i i o o n n...
With normal usage, the batter y should last about one year. Replacement batteries may be purchased at your local Uniden dealer or by contacting the Uniden Par ts Depar tment (800) 554-3988. Hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday.
Index Adjusting ringer and earpiece volume ...11 Battery pack Preparing and charging ... 9 Replacement and handling ... 38 Beltclip installation... 37 Caller ID Caller ID service ... 26 Call Waiting... 34 Deleting ... 30 Setting Caller ID options ... 26 Using ...
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P P L L E E A A S S E E D D O O N N O O T T R R E E T T U U R R N N T T H H I I S S P P R R O O D D U U C C T T T T O O T T H H E E P P L L A A C C E E O O F F P P U U R R C C H H A A S S E E . . Our Uniden representatives will be happy to help you with any matters regarding the operation of this unit, available accessories, or any other related matters.