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  • Page 1 TRU9488...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Welcome..4 Accessibility... 4 Terminology.used.in.this.Manual... 5 Product.Overview... 6 TRU9488.Features:... 6 Answering.Machine.Features:... 6 TRU9488.-.Parts.of.the.Phone... 7 Using.the.Interface... 9 Reading.the.Handset.Display... 9 Reading.the.Base.Display... 0 Using.the.Four-way.Function.Key..2 Using.the.Handset.and.Base.Menus... 2 Entering.Text.from.your.Phone... 3 Installing.the.Phone... 14 Choosing.the.Best.Location..4 Installing.the.Rechargeable.Battery..4 Charge.the.Cordless.Handset...
  • Page 3 Selecting.a.Ring.Tone.(Handset.only)... 3 Activating.AutoTalk.(Handset.only)... 32 Activating.Any.Key.Answer.(Handset.only)..32 Using.your.Phone..33 Power.Failure.Operation..33 Making.a.call.from.the.Phonebook... 35 Chain.Dialing.from.the.Phonebook... 35 Making.a.Call.with.Speed.Dial... 35 Switching.to.the.Handset.Speakerphone.. during.a.Call..36 Using.Caller.ID,.Call.Waiting.and.Redial.Lists..36 Using.the.Caller.ID.List... 36 Making.a.call.from.a.Caller.ID.Record... 37 Deleting.Caller.ID.Numbers... 37 Using.Call.Waiting.and.Call.Waiting.Deluxe... 38 Redialing.a.Number... 39 Deleting.a.Redial.Record.
  • Page 4 Activating.the.Message.Alert... 54 Activating.Call.Screening..54 Setting.a.Security.Code.or.. Personal Identification Number (PIN)... 54 Using.the.Answering.Machine... 55 Turning.your.Answering.Machine.On.and.Off... 55 Reviewing.Messages..56 Screening.Calls..58 Recording.a.Conversation... 59 Recording.a.Voice.Memo..60 Message.Alert... 6 Remotely.Operating.Your.Answering.Machine..62 Maintenance..64 Specifications.

  • Page 5: Welcome

    Code are trademarks of Uniden America. Accessibility Uniden provides a customer service hotline for accessibility questions. If you have a disability and need customer service assistance or if you have any questions about how Uniden’s products can accommodate persons with dis- abilities, please call the accessibility voice/TTY line: 1-800-87-931.

  • Page 6: Terminology.used.in.this.manual

    The.handset.and.the.base.are.not.in.use..If.the.handset.is.on.the.cradle.or.[ /flash].or.[ ].on. Standby the.handset.is.not.pressed,.or.the.base.corded.handset.is.on.the.base.or.[ ].on.the.base.is.not. pressed,.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.and.a.display.on.your.cordless.phone,.you.will.be.able.to.see.the.incoming.caller. information.such.as.name.and.phone.number.. CID.Deluxe. Caller.ID.with.Call.Waiting.Deluxe.features.are.offered.by.your.Telephone.provider.with.a.monthly. or.Call. service.subscription..With.this.service.and.while.on.an.existing.phone.call,.you.can.use.additional. Waiting. menu.options.when.a.new.caller.rings.you..By.selecting.Menu.Options,.you.will.be.able.to.see.a. Deluxe complete.list.of.additional.features.that.are.available.to.you..Please.see.page.38.for.details.. Caller.ID.with.Call.Waiting.is.available.by.subscription.from.your.Telephone.provider..With.this.ser- CID/CW.or. vice,.you.will.be.able.to.view.incoming.caller.information.while.on.a.call.with.another.party..This.will. CIDCW allow.you.the.ability.to.select.to.talk.to.this.party.and.put.your.existing.party.on.hold.or.make.the. decision.to.ring.them.back.. DirectLink If.you.have.accessory.handsets.on.your.system,.you.can.use.two.handsets.as.2-way.radios.. Accessory. This.phone.system.is.expandable.and.will.support.a.total.of.ten.(0).handsets.to.one.base..The. or.Extra. accessory,.or.extra.handset,.is.a.handset.that.is.compatible.with.this.model.. Handsets Global.settings.apply.to.registered.handsets.and.the.base..If.you.change.something.under.the. Global. global.menu,.you.change.it.for.all.handsets.and.the.base..Only.one.handset.or.the.base.can. settings 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..

  • Page 7: Product.overview

    TRU9488.Features: • 5.8GHz.DSS.Expandable.System • Expands.up.to.0.Handsets • Integrated.Digital.Answering.Machine • Caller.ID/Call.Waiting.Deluxe • Base.Corded.Handset.with.Base.Keypad • Cordless.Handset.and.Charger. • Advanced.Phonebook.Features:. • Store.Up.to.00.Names.for.each.station • Store.Up.to.2.Numbers.per.Name.(200.#’s. Total) • Alphabetical.Search • Personalized.Ring.by.Party • Transfer.Single.Listing.or.Entire.Phonebook. Answering.Machine.Features: • Digital.Tapeless.Recording • Up.to.2.Minutes.of.Recording.Time • Call.Screening. • Personal.or.Pre-recorded.Outgoing.Messages • Trilingual.Voice.Prompts.for.Menu.Setup.(Eng- lish,.Spanish.and.French) • DirectLink™...

  • Page 8: Tru9488.-.Parts.of.the.phone

    The.following.illustrations.show.you.all.of.the.different.parts.of.your.phone.. Handset speaker speaker pqrs pqrs wxyz wxyz tone tone oper oper redial redial pause pause hold hold Handset.Antenna Headset.Jack.Cover Beltclip.Hole Speakerphone.Speaker.and.Ringer Handset.Battery.Compartment New.Message.light Handset.Earpiece Handset.Display Soft.keys [ /flash] (talk/flash) key [ ].(phonebook).key ].key tone [ ].(speaker).key [ ].(up).key [ ].(end.call).key [ ].(caller.ID).key [ ].(down).key [#].key...
  • Page 9 Base.Corded.Handset Base.Speaker Curl.Cord. Base.Display Soft.Keys [ ].(phonebook).key [ ].(up).key [ ].(caller.ID).key [ ].(down).key [dnd].(do.not.disturb).key.and.light 28 29 37 36 [int'com/hold].(intercom/hold).key [flash/find handset] key Base.Microphone [#].key in.use.light DC.IN.9V.Jack. TEL.LINE.Jack Answering Machine Keys repeat skip answer on/off exit/play stop delete ].(speaker).key.and.speaker.light. ].key tone...

  • Page 10: Using.the.interface

    Reading.the.Handset.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 に Status Talk The.privacy.icon.appears.when.Privacy.mode.is.turned.on.. Talk The.call.record.icon.appears.while.recording.a.conversation. Talk The.mute.icon.appears.when.you.mute.the.handset.. The.speaker.icon.appears.when.the.handset.speakerphone.is.in. Talk use.. Talk This.icon.appears.when.T-coil.mode.is.turned.on. Talk The.talk.icon.appears.while.on.a.call.. Standby The.ringer.off.icon.indicates.that.the.ringer.is.turned.off.. The.battery.icon.indicates.the.handset.battery.status:.empty,.low,. Standby/Talk medium,.and.full. Description...

  • Page 11: Reading.the.base.display

    The.base.display.uses.icons.to.tell.you.the.status.of.your.phone..The.table.below.lists.the.icons.and.what.they.mean.. Icon Status Talk Talk Talk に Talk Standby Standby/Talk Standby/Talk Standby/Talk Standby Description The.talk.icon.appears.while.on.a.call.. The.privacy.icon.appears.when.Privacy.mode.is.turned.on.. The.call.record.icon.appears.while.recording.a.conversation. The.mute.icon.appears.when.you.mute.the.base.. The.new.message.icon.appears.when.a.new.messages.is.received.. The.answering.machine.off.icon.appears.when.the.answering.machine. is.turned.off. The.answering.machine.full.icon.appears.when.the.memory.on.the.an- swering.machine.is.full. The. answering. machine. announce. only. icon. appears. when. the. an- swering.machine.is.set.to.announce.only.greeting. The.ringer.off.icon.indicates.that.the.ringer.is.turned.off..
  • Page 12 When.the.phone.is.in.standby,.the.handset.and.base.display.shows.the.following.items: • Handset Ringer.off.icon.(when.the.ringer.is.off)/.day.of.the.week.and.time./.battery.icon S U N 1 2 : 0 0 A H a n d s e t # 1 Handset.ID.and.Banner N e w C I D : Number.of.new.Caller.ID.calls.received.(If.there.are.no.new.Caller.ID.messages,.the.Handset.ID. appears.here.) R E D IA L M E N U •...

  • Page 13: Using.the.four-Way.function.key

    Your.handset.and.the.base.have.a.four-way.function.key.that.allows. you.to.move.the.cursor.(or.highlighted.area).on.the.display.and.ac- cess.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.station.and.move.to.the.four. positions.to.get.the.feel.of.how.it.moves.and.operates.. Using.the.Handset.and.Base.Menus To.open.the.menu,.press.the.MENU.soft.key..Highlight.the.option.you. want.by.pressing.the.four-way.function.key..This.will.move.the.cursor;. the.option.currently.highlighted.appears.in.reversed.out.text..Select. the.highlighted.option.by.pressing.the.OK.soft.key..To.exit.the.menu. and.return.to.standby,.press.[ ].on.the.handset.and.[ base.. If.you.do.not.press.a.key.within.30.seconds,.the.phone.will.time.out.and.exit.the.menu..When.setting.Date.and.Time,. the.time-out.period.is.extended.to.two.minutes.. Note:.For.GLOBAL.SETUP.and.DEREGISTRATION.menu.options,.make.sure.the.line.is.not.in.use.and.the.handsets. are.within.range.of.the.base. View View phonebook phonebook Four-way Four-way Function Key Function Key /exit].on.the. View the View the Caller ID Caller ID Down Down...

  • Page 14: Entering.text.from.your.phone

    You.can.use.the.number.keypad.on.your.handset.or.base.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.let- ters 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.Movies:.

  • Page 15: Installing.the.phone

    Note:.For.maximum.range:. • Keep.the.antenna.free.of.obstruction. • When.the.handset.is.not.in.use,.place.the.handset.in.an.upright.position. • Do.not.hold.the.handset.where.you.would.block.the.signal.. • Metal.and.reinforced.concrete.may.affect.cordless.telephone.performance. Installing.the.Rechargeable.Battery Use.only.the.Uniden.BT-446.or.BT-005.rechargeable.battery.pack.supplied.with.your.cordless.telephone.. Follow.the.steps.below.to.install.a.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.. Correct Correct Incorrect...

  • Page 16: Charge.the.cordless.handset

    Charge.the.Cordless.Handset The.cordless.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.standard. 20V.AC.wall.outlet. 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.light.illuminates..If.the.light.does. not.illuminate,.check.to.see.that.the.AC.adapter.is.plugged.in. and.the.handset.makes.good.contact.with.the.base.charging. contacts. Charge.the.handset.battery.pack.for.at.least.5-20.hours.before. using your new cordless telephone for the first time.

  • Page 17: Connecting.the.base

    Connect.the.handset.curly.cord.to.the.left.side.of.the.phone. and.the.base.corded.handset. Note:.Your.phone.has.a.slot.to.route.the.curly.cord.in.the.bot- tom.of.the.base. Connect.the.AC.adapter.to.the.DC.IN.9V.jack. Connect.the.AC.adapter.to.a.continuous.power.supply.(i.e.,. an.outlet.that.is.not.controlled.by.a.switch).. Set.the.base.on.a.desk.or.tabletop..Place.the.base.corded. handset.on.the.base.

  • Page 18: 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. Connecting.to.the.Phone.Line. Once.the.handset.battery.pack.is.fully.charged,.connect.the. long.telephone.line.cord.to.the.TEL.LINE.jack.and.to.a.tele- phone.outlet.. Testing.the.connection To test your connection, try making a call. If your call connects, the settings are fine. If your call does not connect, check.the.following: Check.the.AC.adapter.cord..Make.sure.it.is.securely.connected.to.the.DC.IN.connector.and.to.a.standard.AC. 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.dial.mode.(instructions.on.page.8).

  • Page 19: Changing.the.dial.mode

    Your.phone.can.communicate.with.the.telephone.network.in.two.different.ways:.tone.dial- ing.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.di- aling,.you.will.need.to.change.your.phone’s.dial.mode..If.you.cannot.connect.to.the.tele- phone.network,.please.follow.the.steps.below.to.modify.your.phone’s.settings: Press.the.MENU.soft.key..Select.the.GLOBAL.SETUP.menu,.and.then.the.DIAL.MODE.submenu. Press.[ ].on.the.four-way.function.key.to.select.PULSE..(The.initial.setting.is.Tone). Press.the.OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone. If.you.ever.need.to.change.the.dial.mode.back.to.Tone,.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 BA CK...

  • Page 20: Basic.setup

    Selecting.a.Language Your.phone.supports.three.languages:.English,.French.and.Spanish..Once.you.select.a. language,.the.menus.on.the.phone.will.display.in.that.language..The.default.language.is. English. Press.the.MENU.soft.key..Select.the.HANDSET.SETUP.or.BASE.SETUP.menu,. and.then.the.HANDSET.LANGUAGE.or.BASE.LANGUAGE.submenu. Move.the.cursor.to.choose.ENGLISH,.FRANÇAIS.(French),.or.ESPAÑOL.(Span- ish). Press.the.OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone. Setting.the.Date.and.Time To.change.the.day.and.time.shown.in.the.display,.follow.the.steps.listed.below.. Note:.If.you.don’t.press.any.keys.for.two.minutes.when.setting.the.date.and.time,.the. phone.will.exit.the.menu.. Press.the.MENU.soft.key..Select.the.GLOBAL.SETUP.menu,.and.then.the.DATE.&.TIME.submenu. Use.the.four-way.key.to.move.the.cursor.to.highlight.the.month,.day,.year,.hours,.and.minutes... To.change,.press.the.number.keypad.. To.select.AM.or.PM,.press.[ ].,.then.press.the.SAVE soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone. 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...

  • Page 21: Activating.caller.id.on.call.waiting.and.. Call.waiting.deluxe

    Your.phone.supports.Caller.ID.on.Call.Waiting.(CIDCW),.so.you.can.see.the.name.and. number.of.someone.who.calls.when.you’re.already.on.the.line..Your.phone.also.supports. Call.Waiting.Deluxe.(CWDX),.which.gives.you.a.choice.of.how.you.want.to.handle.a.wait- ing.call..You’ll.need.to.subscribe.to.these.features.with.your.phone.company.before.you. can.use.them..To.let.your.phone.support.these.features,.follow.the.steps.below: See.page.38.for.instructions.on.using.Call.Waiting.Deluxe. Press.the.MENU.soft.key..Select.the.GLOBAL.SETUP.menu,.and.then.the.CALL.WAITING.submenu. Move.the.cursor.to.select.ON.or.OFF. If.you.select.ON,.CALL.WAIT.DELUXE.submenu.appears..Move.the.cursor.to.select.ON.or.OFF. Press.the.OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone. Activating.Personal.Ring.(Handset.only) You.can.assign.special.ring.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.ring.to.that.number,.the.phone.uses.it.so.you.know. who.is.calling..To.turn.on.personal.ring,.follow.these.steps: Press.the.MENU.soft.key..Select.the.HANDSET.SETUP.menu,.and.then.the.PERSONAL.RING.submenu. Move.the.cursor.to.select.ON.or.OFF. Press.the.OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone. C a l l W a i t i n g C a l l W a i t i n g O f f O f f...

  • Page 22: 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.the.MENU.soft.key..Select.the.HANDSET.SETUP.or.BASE.SETUP.menu,. and.then.the.KEY.TOUCH.TONE.submenu. Move.the.cursor.to.select.ON.or.OFF. Press.the.OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone. Adjusting.the.Display.(LCD.Contrast) Contrast.adjusts.the.handset.and.base.display.brightness..Choose.from.one.of.the.0. levels.for.optimum.viewing. Press.the.MENU.soft.key..Select.the.HANDSET.SETUP.or.BASE.SETUP.menu,. and.then.the.LCD.CONTRAST.submenu. Press.[ / ].on.the.four-way.function.key.to.adjust.the.contrast.of.the.display. Press.the.OK soft key. 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...

  • Page 23: Adding.accessory.handsets

    Adding.Accessory.Handsets 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.. Compatible.Handsets Your.phone.is.compatible.with.the.following.Uniden.5.8.GHz.Digital.Accessory.Handsets:.TCX805,.TCX905,. TCX400,.TCX440,.TWX977.and.ELX500..Please.visit.our.website.at.www.uniden.com.for.the.most.up-to-date.list.of. compatible.handsets..If.you.purchase.an.accessory.or.extra.handset,.you.must.register.the.handset.to.the.original.or. main.base.before.use..Accessory.handsets.will.not.operate.until.they.are.registered.

  • Page 24: Other.compatible.handsets

    If.you.purchase.an.accessory.handset,.you.need.to.register.the.handset.before.use..Only.one.handset.can.be.reg- istered.at.a.time..Handsets.supplied.with.the.phone.are.registered.to.the.base.by.the.factory..When.charged,.pre- registered.handsets.display.a.handset.ID.number..Handsets.that.have.not.been.registered.display.MODELS.VARY!. PLACE.HANDSET.ON.THE.BASE.FOR.REGISTRATION.OR.REFER.TO.OWNER’S.MANUAL..(If.an.accessory. handset.has.ever.been.registered.to.a.base,.you.must.reset.the.handset.before.you.can.register.it.to.a.new.base.. See.Resetting.the.Handsets.on.page.24.) When.you.register.an.extra.handset.to.the.base,.the.handset.ID.will.be.assigned. M o d e l s v a r y ! r e g i s t r a t i o n P l a c e H a n d s e t o r r e f e r t o ↔...

  • Page 25: Resetting.the.handsets

    If you want to register a handset to a different base or replace a handset with another one, you must first clear the existing.registration.data..To.clear,.please.follow.these.steps:. Press.the.MENU.soft.key..Select.the.DEREGISTERATION.menu. ARE.YOU.SURE?.appears..Move.the.cursor.to.select.YES..Press.the.OK.soft. key. To.clear.other.handset.information,.please.follow.these.steps: From.the.handset,.press.and.hold.[ ].and.[#].for.more.than.5.seconds..Select.the.DEREGISTER.HS.sub- menu. Move.the.cursor.to.select.the.handset.ID.to.be.de-registered.from.the.list,.and. then.press.the.OK.soft.key. DEREGISTER.HS.appears..Move.the.cursor.to.select.YES..Press.the.OK.soft. key. ARE.YOU.SURE?.appears..Move.the.cursor.to.select.YES,.and.then.press.the.OK.soft.key..You.will.hear.a. confirmation tone. Base.Unavailable.(Handset.Only) To.clear.the.base.registration.data.in.the.handset,.please.follow.these.steps: Press.and.hold.[ ].and.[#].for.more.than.5.seconds..Select..

  • Page 26: Setting.up.the.phonebook

    Your.phone.allows.you.to.store.up.to.2.numbers.per.name.and.up.to.00.names.in.your.handset.and.base.phone- book..Your.phone.shares.memory.between.your.phonebook.and.CID.with.a.total.of.00.entries.which.are.not.used. up.by.the.2.phone.numbers.that.can.be.stored.per..name.entry..Once.you.store.00.phonebook.entries,.CID.infor- mation.will.not.be.stored.and.will.only.display.at.time.of.new.incoming.calls..When.Phonebook.entries.are.full,.you. will.hear.a.beep.and.MEMORY.FULL.appears..You.cannot.store.any.additional.names.and.numbers.unless.you.de- lete.some.of.the.existing.ones. You.can.also.use.the.phonebook.or.speed.dial.locations.to.store.a.group.of.numbers.(up.to.32.digits).that.you.may. need.to.enter.once.your.call.connects..This.is.referred.to.as.Chain.Dialing..(See.page.35.for.instructions.) Creating.Phonebook.Entries To.store.names.and.numbers.in.your.Phonebook,.please.follow.these.steps: When.the.phone.is.in.standby.mode,.press.[ ].(on.the.left.side.of.the.four-way.key). To.create.a.new.phonebook.entry,.press.the.NEW.soft.key..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.page.3.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.the. OK soft key when you are finished. < P h o n e b o o k > < P h o n e b o o k > T o t a l : T o t a l : S e a r c h [ A ‑...
  • Page 27 Enter.the.number.for.this.entry.(Edit.Number.1).. Once.you.have.stored.a.name,.EDIT.NUMBER.appears.next..Use.the.number. keypad,.[right].or.[left].on.the.four-way.function.key,.or.the.DELETE.soft.key.to. enter.the.phone.number.;.the.phone.number.can.contain.up.to.32.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].on.the.handset.or.the.PAUSE.soft.key.on.the.base.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.the.OK.soft.key.when.you.are. finished. . EDIT.NUMBER2.appears.next..Use.the.same.procedure.when.entering.the.phone.number..to.enter.the. phone.number.2..Press.the.OK soft key when you are finished. Assign.a.personal.ring.tone.for.this.entry.(Personal.Ring).(Handset.only).. You.can.attach.a.personalized.ring.tone.to.each.phonebook.entry;.the.phone.will. use.this.ring.tone.when.this.person.calls..Move.the.cursor.to.highlight.one.of.the. 20.different.ring.tone.options..As.you.highlight.each.ring.tone,.you.will.hear.a. sample.of.that.tone..When.you.hear.the.ring.tone.you.want.to.use,.press.the.OK. soft.key..If.you.do.not.want.to.use.a.personal.ring.tone.for.this.phonebook.entry,.select.the.NO.SELECTION. option,.and.the.phone.will.use.your.standard.ring.tone.setting.. Assign.this.entry.to.a.Speed.Dial.number.(Speed.Dial).. Your.phone.has.0.speed.dial.numbers,.0.to.9..Move.the.cursor.to.select.the. speed.dial.number.you.want.to.assign.to.this.phonebook.entry,.and.press.the.OK. soft.key..Select.NO.SELECTION.if.you.do.not.want.to.assign.this.entry.to.a.speed. dial.number.. You will hear a tone confirming that the new phonebook entry has been stored, and DONE! appears in the display..

  • Page 28: Finding.a.phonebook.entry

    Phonebook.entries.are.stored.in.alphabetical.order..To.scroll.through.the.phonebook,.press.[ ].and.then.press.. [ ].or.[ ].on.the.four-way.function.key..Press.and.hold.[ ].or.[ ].on.the.four-way.function.key.to.scroll.through.the. display.quickly..When.viewing.the.phonebook.entry,.use.the.[→].soft.key.or.[right].on.the.four-way.function.key.to. display.the.DIAL.NUMBER.2..To.show.the.personal.ring.and.speed.dial,.press.the.[→].soft.key.or.[right].on.the.four- way.function.key. You.can.also.use.the.letters.on.the.number.keys.to.jump.to.a.name.that.starts.with.that.letter..Press.[ ].and.a.num- ber.key.(0,.2-9) once for the first letter, twice for the second letter, and so on. The phonebook jumps to the first entry that.begins.with.the.letter.you.entered;.you.can.then.use.[ ].or.[ ].on.the.four-way.function.key.to.scroll.to.other.en- tries..For.example,.to.search.for.an.entry.beginning.with.the.letter.M,.press.6.once. To.close.the.phonebook,.press.[ ].on.the.handset.or.[ during.a.call.and.want.to.close.the.phonebook,.press.the.BACK.soft.key.instead.of.[ ].. Editing.Phonebook.Entries Press.[ ].to.open.

  • Page 29: Erasing.phonebook.entries

    Use.[ ].or.[ ].on.the.four-way.function.key.to.scroll.through.the.Caller.ID.records.or.redial.numbers..When. you.come.to.the.information.you.want.to.store,.press.the.STORE.soft.key..<.ADD.TO.PHONEBK.>.appears. Move.the.cursor.to.select.NEW.ENTRY.or.STORE.&.EDIT.to.add.to.an.existing.phonebook.location..Press. the.OK.soft.key..For.the.additional.phone.number,.if.the.phone.location.is.already.full,.THIS.PERSON’S. PHONE.NUMBER.MEMORY.IS.FULL..appears.in.the.display..The.number.will.not.be.stored. Follow.the.steps.for.Creating.Phonebook.Entries.on.page.25.. Note:.. If.the.Caller.ID.message.was.received.as.a.private.or.unknown.number,.or.the.message.does.not.have.the. number,.you.cannot.store.the.message.in.the.phonebook..If.it.was.received.as.private.or.unknown.name,.the. message.will.be.stored.as.<NO.NAME>. Erasing.Phonebook.Entries You.can.erase.individual.phonebook.entries.or.erase.all.the.phonebook.entries.at.once. When.the.phone.is.in.standby,.press.[ ].. Use.[ ].or.[ ].on.the.four-way.function.key.or.the.number.keypad.to.select.the. desired.phonebook.entry,.then.press.the.OPTIONS.soft.key. Move.the.cursor.to.select.DELETE.SELECTION..Press.the.OK.soft.key. ARE.YOU.SURE?.appears.in.the.display..Select.YES,.and.then.press.the.OK.soft.key. You will hear a confirmation tone, and DELETED! appears in the display. Deleting.All.Phonebook.Entries. When.the.phone.is.in.standby,.press.[ ]..Press.the.OPTIONS.soft.key. Move.the.cursor.to.select.DELETE.ALL,.and.press.the.OK.soft.key. ARE.YOU.SURE?.appears.in.the.display..Select.YES.and.then.press.the.OK soft key. You will hear a confir- mation.tone,.and.DELETED!.appears.in.the.display..

  • Page 30: Copying.phonebook.entries.to.another.station

    You.can.transfer.stored.phonebook.entries.from.one.handset.to.another.or.handset.to.the.base.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.[ ].. Use.[ ].or.[ ].on.the.four-way.function.key.or.the.number.keypad.to.select. desired.phonebook.entry,.then.press.the.OPTIONS.soft.key. Move.the.cursor.to.select.COPY.SELECTION..Press.the.OK.soft.key..TO.WHICH. UNIT?.will.appear.. Scroll.through.the.list.until.the.station.you.wish.to.copy.listings.to.is.highlighted..Press.the.OK.soft.key.. The.phonebook.entries.will.be.transferred.to.the.designated.handset.or.the.base..During.the.copy.process,.the.re- ceiving.handset.shows.RECEIVING.and.the.Banner.name.of.the.sending.handset.or.base..When.the.transfer.is. completed,.DONE!.appears. Copying.all.the.phonebook.entries.at.once: When.the.phone.is.in.standby,.press.[ ]..Press.the.OPTIONS.soft.key. Move.the.cursor.to.select.COPY.ALL..Press.the.OK.soft.key..TO.WHICH.UNIT?.will.appear. Scroll.through.the.list.until.the.station.you.wish.to.copy.listings.to.is.highlighted..Press.the.OK.soft.key.. ARE.YOU.SURE?.appears..Select.YES.or.NO..Press.the.OK.soft.key.. The.phonebook.entries.will.be.transferred.to.the.designated.handset.or.the.base..During.the.copy.process,. the.receiving.handset.shows.RECEIVING.and.the.Banner.name.of.the.sending.handset.or.base..When.the. transfer.is.completed,.DONE!.appears. Note:. • If.your.Phonebook.contains.00.entries,.you.cannot.store.any.new.phonebook.entries..You.will.hear.a. beep,.and.NOT.ENOUGH.MEMORY.IN.RECEIVING.UNIT.appears.on.the.display. • If.the.selected.handset.is.out.of.range.or.data.transfer.is.canceled,.UNAVAILABLE.appears.in.the.display.. Phonebook.listings.will.not.be.transferred. < O p t i o n s > < O p t i o n s > C o p y S e l e c t i o n C o p y S e l e c t i o n E d i t S e l e c t i o n...

  • Page 31: Customizing.your.phone

    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..You.can.change.the.name.your. phone.displays.by.changing.the.banner.display..If.you.have.more.than.one.handset,.you. can.use.the.banner.name.to.identify.your.handset.during.handset-to-handset.functions. like.intercom.and.DirectLink..The.banner.lets.you.customize.the.name.your.handset.dis- plays..The.name.will.be.displayed.on.the.screen.during.Standby,.Intercom,.Intercom.Hold,.Room/Baby.Monitor,.and. Copy.Phonebook.operations..The.banner.name.will.be.displayed.on.the.receiving.handset.as.well. Press.the.MENU.soft.key.. Select.the.HANDSET.SETUP.menu,.and.then.the.BANNER.DISPLAY.submenu. Use.the.keypad.or.the.DELETE.soft.key.to.enter.or.edit.the.banner.name..(See.page.3.for.detailed.instruc- tions.on.entering.text.) Press.the.OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone. B a n n e r D i s p l a y B a n n e r D i s p l a y M o m s ' p h o n e # 1 M o m s ' p h o n e # 1 BACK...

  • Page 32: Selecting.a.ring.tone.(Handset.only)

    You.may.choose.from.0.melodies.or.0.tones.for.your.phone’s.primary.ring.tone..Each.station.can.use.a.different. ring.tone.or.melody..The.available.ring.tones.are.listed.below: Melodies Beethoven’s.Symphony.#9.[Beethoven9] For.Elise.[Elise] We.Wish.You.A.Merry.Christmas.[Merry-.Xmas] Home.Sweet.Home.[Hm.Swt.Hm] Lorri.Song.#6.[Lorri.Song] When.the.Irish.Eyes.Are.Smiling.[Irish.Eyes] Aura.Lee Let.Me.Call.You.Sweet.Heart.[Sweetheart] Star.Spangled.Banner.[Star.Spngl] Old.MacDonald.[Old.MacDld] Press.the.MENU.soft.key..Select.the.HANDSET.SETUP.menu,.and.then.the.RINGER.TONES.submenu. Move.the.cursor.to.highlight.a.ring.tone..As.each.ring.tone.is.highlighted,.you.will. hear.a.sample.of.the.ring.tone. When.you.hear.the.tone.you.want.to.use,.press.the.OK.soft.key..You.will.hear.a. confirmation tone. Ringers Flicker Clatter Soft.Alert Wake.Up Lighting.Bug Bebop.(Beep.Boop) Tone.Board Chirp Party.Clap Reminder R i n g e r T o n e s R i n g e r T o n e s F l i c k e r F l i c k e r...

  • Page 33: Activating.autotalk.(Handset.only)

    AutoTalk.allows.you.to.answer.the.phone.simply.by.removing.the.handset.from.the.cra- dle..You.do.not.have.to.press.any.keys.to.answer.the.call. Press.the.MENU.soft.key. Select.the.HANDSET.SETUP.menu,.and.then.the.AUTOTALK.submenu. Select.ON.or.OFF,.and.press.the.OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone. Activating.Any.Key.Answer.(Handset.only) Any.Key.Answer.allows.you.to.answer.the.phone.by.pressing.any.key.in.the.number.key- pad. Press.the.MENU.soft.key.. Select.the.HANDSET.SETUP.menu,.and.then.the.ANY.KEY.ANSWER.submenu. Select.ON.or.OFF,.and.then.press.the.OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone. A u t o T a l k A u t o T a l k O f f O f f BACK...

  • Page 34: Using.your.phone

    Power.Failure.Operation Because.the.TRU9488.is.a.corded/cordless.combination.phone,.it.can.still.perform.several.of.its.functions.during.a. power.failure..The.following.features.will.function.even.during.a.power.failure; • Making.and.receiving.calls.with.the.base.corded.handset • Adjusting.the.volume.on.the.main.base • DirectLink.feature All.other.features.are.disabled.during.a.power.failure. From.the.base. speakerphone. Press.[ Listen.for.the.dial. tone. Dial.the.number. Dial.the.Number. Making.a. call Press.[ From.the.base.. From.a.cordless. handset corded.handset Pick.up.the.base. Remove.the. corded.handset. handset.from.the. from.the.base. charging.cradle. Listen.for.the.dial. Press.[ /flash]. tone. Listen.for.the.dial. Dial.the.number. tone. Dial.the.number. Remove.the. handset.from.the.
  • Page 35 From.the.base. speakerphone. Press.[ Answering.a. call Press.[ Hanging.up From.the.base.. From.a.cordless. handset corded.handset Pick.up.the.base. Pick.up.the.hand- corded.handset. set..(If.AutoTalk. from.the.base. is.on,.the.phone. will.answer.when. you.remove.the. handset.from.the. charging.cradle.) Press.[ /flash].. (If.Any.Key.An- swer.is.on,.you. can.also.press. any.number.key- pad.). Return.the.base. Press.[ ]. corded.handset.to. the.base.cradle. From.a.handset. speakerphone Pick.up.the.hand- set. Press.[ Press.[ ].

  • Page 36: Making.a.call.from.the.phonebook

    When.the.phone.is.in.standby,.press.[ ].to.open.the.phonebook. Scroll.through.the.list.with.the.[ ].or.[ ] on the four-way function keys until you find the phonebook entry you want.to.call..(See.Finding.a.Phonebook.Entry.on.page.27). Press.[ /flash].or.[ ].on.the.handset.or.pick.up.the.base.corded.handset.or.[ ].on.the.base.to.dial.the.num- ber. Press.[ /flash].or.[ ].on.the.handset.or.pick.up.the.base.corded.handset.or.[ ].on.the.base. Press.[ ].to.open.the.phonebook. Scroll.through.the.list.with.the.[ ].or.[ ] on the four-way function keys until you find the phonebook entry you want.to.call..(See.Finding.a.Phonebook.Entry.on.page.27).

  • Page 37: Switching.to.the.handset.speakerphone

    To.switch.a.normal.call.to.the.speakerphone,.press.[ ].on.the.handset..To.switch.from.a.speakerphone.call.to.a.nor- mal.call,.press.[ ]. Using.Caller.ID,.Call.Waiting.and.Redial.Lists 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.are.on.the.line. Note: • If.you.answer.a.call.before.the.Caller.ID.message.is.received.(for.example,.before.the.second.ring),.the.Caller. ID.message.may.not.appear. • When.the.call.is.received.via.a.Telephone.Company.that.does.not.offer.Caller.ID.service,.the.caller’s.phone. number.and.name.will.not.appear..(This.includes.some.international.calls.) • When.the.Call.is.from.a.PBX.(Private.Branch.Exchange),.the.caller’s.phone.number.and.name.may.not.ap- pear,.but.you.may.see.a.main.company.phone.number.for.that.PBX.appear. Using.the.Caller.ID.List. You.can.store.up.to.00.Caller.ID.numbers.in.each.handset.or.the.base..Your.phone.shares.up.to.00.memory.en- tries.between.your.Phonebook.and.Caller.ID..Once.you.reach.your.maximum.phonebook.entries.of.00,.Caller.ID.in- formation.will.not.be.stored.(but.it.will.still.display.when.the.call.comes.in).. To.open.the.Caller.ID.list,.press.[ ].(on.the.right.side.of.the.four-way.key)..The.phone.will.show.the.total.number.of. stored.Caller.ID.records..Use.[ ].or.[ ] to scroll through the list, or enter a letter on the keypad to jump to the first caller.ID.name.that.starts.with.that.letter..To.scroll.quickly.through.the.list,.press.and.hold.[ ].or.[ ].on.the.four-way.

  • Page 38: Making.a.call.from.a.caller.id.record

    When.the.phone.is.in.standby,.press.[ ].(on.the.right.side.of.the.four-way.key).to.open.the.Caller.ID.list. Use.[ ].or.[ ] to find the Caller ID record you want to dial. To.add.(or.delete).a.“”.at.the.beginning.of.the.displayed.phone.number,.press.[ stored.area.code,.press.[#].. Press.[ /flash].or.[ ].on.the.handset.or.pick.up.the.base.corded.handset.or.[ ].on.the.base.to.dial.the.num- ber. Press.[ /flash].on.the.handset.or.pick.up.the.base.corded.handset.or.[ ].on.the.handset.or.[ ].on.the.base. Press.[ ].to.open.the.Caller.ID.list. Use.[ ].or.[ ] to find the Caller ID you want to dial. To.add.(or.delete).a.“”.at.the.beginning.of.the.displayed.phone.number,.press.[ stored.area.code,.press.[#].

  • Page 39: Using.call.waiting.and.call.waiting.deluxe

    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].on.the.handset.or.[flash/find handset].on.the.base.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].on.the.handset.or.[flash/ find handset].on.the.base. Note:.You.must.subscribe.through.your.telephone.provider.to.receive.Call.Waiting.services. Your.phone.gives.you.new.options.for.Call.Waiting.Deluxe..At.the.touch.of.a.button,.you.can.place.the.caller.on.hold,. send.them.to.your.voice.mail.service,.or.conference.them.into.your.current.call..You.must.subscribe.to.Call.Waiting. and.Call.Waiting.Deluxe.to.use.these.features..Not.all.features.are.available.in.all.areas..Check.with.your.telephone. provider.for.details. Note:. • To.activate.features,.select.the.CALL.WAITING.submenu.and.the.CALL.WAIT.DELUXE.submenu.to.ON..See. page.20. • If.you.don’t.choose.a.CWDX.option.within.30.seconds,.the.phone.returns.to.the.call. • To.return.to.the.call,.press.the.BACK.soft.key. When.you.receive.a.Call.Waiting.call,.press.the.MENU.soft.key. Move.the.cursor.to.CALLWAITDELUXE,.and.then.press.the.OK.soft.key. Move.the.cursor.or.use.the.number.keypad.[1-7].to.select.an.option. Ask.to.Hold.—.A.prerecorded.message.states.that.the.user.will.be.available.shortly,.and. the.call.is.placed.on.hold. Tell.Busy.—.A.prerecorded.message.tells.the.caller.you.are.busy,.and.the.waiting.call.is. disconnected. Forward.—.The.caller.is.sent.to.your.voice.mail.box,.if.available. Answer/Drop.— Disconnects the first call, and connects to the new caller. Conference.—...

  • Page 40: Redialing.a.number

    You.can.quickly.redial.the.last.3.numbers.dialed.on.each.handset.and.the.base.. With.the.phone.in.standby,.press.the.REDIAL.soft.key.on.the.handset.or.base.or.[redial/pause].on.the.hand- set.to.open.the.redial.list.. Use.[ / ].to.scroll.through.the.redial.list.. When you find the number you want to dial, press [ /flash].or.[ ].on.the.handset.or.pick.up.the.base.corded. handset.or.press.[ ].on.the.base.to.dial.the.number. Press.[ /flash].or.[ ].on.the.handset.or.pick.up.the.base.corded.handset.or.press.[ ].on.the.base.to.dial.the. number. Press.[redial/pause].on.the.handset.or.REDIAL.soft.key.on.the.base.to.open.the.redial.list.. Use.[ / ].to.scroll.through.the.redial.list.. Press.the.DIAL.soft.key.to.dial.the.number. Note:. • If the number exceeds 32 digits, only the first 32 digits are retained in redial memory. •...

  • Page 41: Adjusting.the.ringer,.Earpiece.and.. Speaker.volume

    Adjusting.the.Ringer.Volume. You.can.choose.from.three.ringer.volume.settings.on.the.handset.and.base.(off,.low,. and.high)..With.the.phone.in.standby,.use.[ / ].on.the.four-way.function.keys.to.ad- just.the.ringer.volume. Adjusting.the.Speaker.Volume. Ear.speaker:.You.can.choose.from.six.volume.levels.for.the.earpiece.speaker..To.ad- just.the.earpiece.volume.while.on.a.call,.press.[ ].(to.make.it.louder).or.[ ].(to.make. it.softer).. Speaker:.You.can.choose.from.six.volume.levels.for.the.handset.speakerphone.and. ten.volume.levels.for.the.base.speakerphone..To.adjust.the.speaker.volume.while.on.a. call,.press.[ ].(to.make.it.louder).or.[ ].(to.make.it.softer).. T-coil.(Handset.only) Digital.spread.spectrum.cordless.phones.generate.magnetic.signals.that.could.cause.noise.to.be.heard.by.users. wearing.hearing.aids.set.to.“T”.mode..(The.“T”.mode.is.only.found.on.hearing.aids.equipped.with.a.telecoil.(“T”.coil). feature)..This.phone.includes.a.special.“T-coil”.mode.that,.when.activated,.reduces.the.magnetic.noise.generated.by. the.handset..To.activate.the.“T-coil”.mode.perform.the.following.steps.on.your.handset: Press.the.MENU.soft.key.. Select.the.HANDSET.SETUP.menu,.and.then.the.T-COIL.submenu. Move.the.cursor.to.select.ON.or.OFF. Press.the.OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone. Note:.Using.the.T-coil.feature.may.shorten.your.battery’s.talk.time,.please.set.to.off.when.not.using.this.feature.

  • Page 42: Finding.a.lost.handset

    To.locate.a.misplaced.handset,.press.[flash/find handset] key.on.the.base.when.the.phone.is.in.standby..All.regis- tered.handsets.will.beep.for.60.seconds,.and.PAGING.appears.on.the.handset.display..To.cancel.paging,.press.any. key.on.the.found.handset.or.press.[flash/find handset] key.on.the.base.. Note:.If.the.battery.pack.is.completely.drained,.the.handset.will.not.beep.when.paging. Using.Hold,.Conference.and.Transfer Placing.a.Call.on.Hold During.a.call,.press.[int’com/hold].to.place.the.caller.on.hold..If.you.leave.a.caller.on.hold.for.more.than.ten. seconds,.the.display.will.read,.HOLD. To.return.to.the.party.on.hold,.press.[ /flash].or.[ ].on.a.handset.or.pick.up.the.base.corded.handset.or. press.[ ].on.the.base..The.phone.will.return.to.the.holding.party.. Note: • You.can.only.place.a.caller.on.hold.for.5.minutes..Once.5.minutes.has.passed,.that.party’s.line.will.be.discon- nected.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. consists.of.an.outside.line,.two.handsets,.and.the.base.speakerphone..You.can.easily.join.a.call.already.in.progress.. Press.[ /flash].or.[ ].on.the.handset.or.[ ].on.the.base.to.join.the.call.. To.hang.up,.return.the.handset.to.the.cradle.or.press.[ ].on.the.handset.or,.return.the.base.corded.handset.to. the.base.or.press.[ ].on.the.base..The.other.party.will.still.be.connected.to.the.call.

  • Page 43: Transferring.a.call

    You.can.transfer.a.call.from.one.station.to.another. During.a.call,.press.[int’com/hold].on.the.handset.or.[int'com/hold].on.the.base. Use.[ ].or.[ ].to.select.the.station.you.want.to.transfer.the.call.to,.then.press. the.OK.soft.key..The.call.will.automatically.be.placed.on.hold,.and.a.paging.tone. sounds..To.cancel.the.transfer,.press.[ /flash].or.[ ].the.handset.or.[ ].on.the.base. When.another.station.accepts.the.transferred.call,.your.call.will.be.disconnected..If.you.want.to.rejoin.the.call,. pick.up.the.base.corded.handset,.or.press.[ /flash].or.[ ].on.the.handset.or.[ ].on.the.base.again. Answering.a.Transferred.Call. When.a.station.receives.a.call.transfer,.it.sounds.a.paging.tone.and.shows.the.ID.of.the.station.that.is.paging..To.ac- cept.the.call.transfer:. Press.[ /flash],.[int’com/hold],.or.the.ANSWER.soft.key.from.the.handset.(or.pick.up.the.base.corded.hand- set.from.the.base,.or.press.[int'com/hold],.[ ],.or.the.ANSWER.soft.key.on.the.base). To.speak.to.the.caller,.press.[ /flash].on.the.receiving.handset.or.[ ].on.the.base. If you have multiple handsets, only the first handset to answer the transfer page will be connected to the call. If the transfer.page.is.not.picked.up.within.one.minute,.the.operation.will.be.canceled.

  • Page 44: Using.special.features

    Do.Not.Disturb.(All.Calls) DND.allows.you.to.mute.the.ringer.of.all.registered.handsets.and.the.base..With.the.phone.in.standby,.press.and. hold.[dnd] on the base. You will hear a confirmation tone and the [dnd].light.illuminates..To.cancel,.press.[dnd]. again..You.can.also.mute.the.ringer.tone.while.the.phone.is.ringing.by.pressing.[dnd].on.the.base. Note:.If.the.answering.system.is.off,.it.will.automatically.turn.on.when.you.activate.DND..If.you.turn.the.answering. machine.off.while.DND.is.on,.DND.automatically.turns.off.along.with.the.answering.machine. Muting.the.Ringer.(One.Call.Only) While.a.handset.is.ringing,.press.the.MUTE.soft.key.on.the.handset.or.base,.[ ].on.the.handset,.or.[ base.to.mute.the.ringer.for.this.call..The.phone.will.ring.again.normally.on.the.next.call..(The.handset.must.be.off.the. cradle.to.mute.the.ringer.) Muting.the.Microphone Mute.turns.off.the.microphone.so.the.caller.can.not.hear.you..The.display.shows.the.MUTE.ON.icon.while.the.micro- phone.is.muted.. While.you.are.on.a.call,.press.the.MUTE.soft.key. MUTE.ON.will.appear.in.the.display.for.2.seconds,.but.the. the.feature.is.turned.off. To.cancel.muting,.press.the.MUTE.soft.key..MUTE.OFF.appears. Privacy.Mode If.you.don’t.want.another.station.to.interrupt.you.while.on.a.call,.you.can.turn.on.privacy.mode..As.long.as.your.sta- tion.is.in.privacy.mode,.other.stations.won’t.be.able.to.join.your.call.or.make.any.calls.of.their.own. From.the.Handset While.on.a.call,.press.the.PRIVACY.soft.key. .icon.will.appear.and.remain.in.the.display.until. に /exit].on.the.

  • Page 45: Using.the.directlink.feature

    PRIVACY.MODE.ON.will.appear.in.the.display.for.2.seconds,.but.the. .icon.will.appear.and.remain.in.the.dis- play.until.the.feature.is.turned.off..Other.stations.will.not.be.able.to.make.a.call.and.their.display.will.list.. UNAVAILABLE.. To.turn.Privacy.off,.press.the.PRIVACY.soft.key.again..PRIVACY.MODE.OFF.appears. From.the.Base: While.on.a.call,.press.the.MENU.soft.key. Move.the.cursor.to.CALL.PRIVACY,.and.then.press.the.OK.soft.key..PRIVACY.MODE.ON.will.appear.in.the. display.for.2.seconds,.but.the. .icon.will.appear.and.remain.in.the.display.until.the.feature.is.turned.off..Other. stations.will.not.be.able.to.make.a.call.and.their.display.will.list.UNAVAILABLE. To.turn.Privacy.off,.repeat.the.procedures.listed.above..PRIVACY.MODE.OFF.appears. Using.the.DirectLink.Feature A.pair.of.handsets.(or.two.pairs.of.handsets.at.one.time).can.function.as.two-way.radios..This.fea- ture.is.called.DirectLink.and.will.not.interfere.with.the.base’s.ability.to.make.or.receive.telephone. calls.while.in.use..To.activate,.you.must.set.both.handsets.to.the.DirectLink.feature..While.using. this.feature,.these.two.handsets.will.not.be.able.to.make.or.receive.normal.phone.calls.until.this. operation.is.canceled;.however,.other.handsets.will.function.normally.. Note:.If.the.party.is.out.of.range,.NO.SIGNAL.appears.in.the.display.and.the.operation.will.be. canceled. Press.the.MENU.soft.key..Select.DIRECTLINK.MODE.menu. Press.the.OK.soft.key..The.display.shows.TO.ENTER.DIRECTLINK.MODE.PRESS.. [ENTER]. Press.the.ENTER soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone, and DIRECTLINK MODE COMPLETE.appears.in.the.display. T o e n t e r T o e n t e r D i r e c t L i n k m o d e D i r e c t L i n k m o d e...

  • Page 46: Intercom

    To.call.another.handset.with.DirectLink,.press.the.DirectLink.soft.key.. Move.the.pointer.to.select.the.handset.you.want.to.call,.and.press.the.OK.soft.key..If.the.handset.is.out.of. range.or.not.in.DirectLink.operation,.the.display.shows.OUT.OF.RANGE. On.the.receiving.handset,.press.the.ANSWER.soft.key.or.[ /flash]. Exiting.a.DirectLink.Call. To.exit.the.DirectLink.feature.and.return.to.standby,.press.the.CANCEL.soft.key.and.then.press.the.OK.soft.key... DIRECTLINK.MODE.CANCEL.appears.in.the.display. Intercom Making.an.Intercom.Page You.can.use.the.intercom.to.talk.to.another.station.without.using.the.phone.line.. With.the.phone.in.standby,.press.[int’com/hold]. Use.[ ].or.[ ].to.select.the.handset.or.base.you.want.to.talk.with,.and.then.press.the.OK.soft.key..If.you.se- lect.ALL,.all.other.registered.handsets.and.base.will.be.paged..An.intercom.tone.sounds..To.cancel.intercom,. press.[ ].on.either.handset.(or.[int'com/hold].or.[ ].on.the.base).

  • Page 47: Room/Baby.monitor

    When.the.intercom.page.tone.sounds,.the.display.will.show.the.ID.of.the.station.that.is. paging.. Press.[ /flash],.[int’com/hold],.or.the.ANSWER.soft.key.(or.pick.up.the.base. corded.handset..To.answer.with.the.base.speakerphone.press.[int'com/hold],. [ ].or.the.ANSWER.soft.key.on.the.base)..Or.press.a.number.key,.[ abled),.or.pick.up.the.handset.from.the.cradle.(when.AutoTalk.is.on). To.hang.up.an.intercom.page,.press.the.END.soft.key.or.[ ].on.either.handset.(or.return.the.base.corded. handset.to.the.base,.or.press.[int'com/hold].on.the.base). Note:. • If.the.party.is.busy,.the.handset.returns.to.standby..If.the.party.is.out.of.range,.UNAVAILABLE.appears.in.the. display.and.the.operation.will.be.canceled. • If.you.receive.an.outside.or.intercom.call.or.page.while.selecting.the.other.handset,.the.operation.is.canceled. • If.you.do.not.select.a.handset.within.30.seconds,.the.operation.will.be.canceled.. • If.the.party.does.not.answer.within.one.minute,.the.operation.is.canceled. Room/Baby.Monitor This.feature.allows.you.to.monitor.sounds.in.another.room..Place.a. handset.(or.the.base).in.the.room.you.wish.to.monitor;.it.will.function.as. a.microphone..Another.handset.(or.the.base).can.be.set.to.function.as.a. remote.speaker,.allowing.you.to.monitor.sounds.in.the.room.. Press.the.MENU.soft.key.and.enter.the.Room.Monitor.menu... TO.WHICH.UNIT?.appears. Select.the.handset.or.base.you.want.to.monitor.by.using.[ ].or.. [ ]. ],.or.[#].(when.Any.Key.Answer.is.en- tone I n t e r c o m I n t e r c o m ｢｢...

  • Page 48: Tone.dialing.switch.over

    Press.the.OK.soft.key..MONITOR.appears.on.the.handset.or.the.base,.and.. MONITORING.appears.on.the.base.or.the.handset,.and.you.will.hear.sounds.in. the.room.where.the.handset.or.base.is.installed. To.turn.off.the.Room.Monitor,.press.the.END.soft.key.or.[ ].on.either.handset.or. return.the.handset.to.the.cradle. If.you.want.to.prevent.other.handsets.or.the.base.from.monitoring.the.station,.press.the. MENU.soft.key.on.the.handset.or.base..Select.the.HANDSET.SETUP.menu.or.the.. BASE.SETUP.menu,.and.then.the.ROOM.MONITOR.submenu..Select.OFF.and.press. the.OK.soft.key. Note:. • This.feature.only.works.when.both.handsets.are.within.range.of.the.base. • If.the.party.is.out.of.range,.UNAVAILABLE.appears.in.the.display.and.the.operation.will.be.canceled. • While.a.pair.of.handsets.is.in.Room/Baby.Monitoring.mode,.only.the.Handsets.in.monitoring.mode.can.re- ceive.incoming.calls..To.resume.normal.telephone.operation,.you.should.terminate.the.monitoring.session.by. pressing.the.END.soft.key.on.either.handset. Tone.Dialing.Switch.Over If.your.telephone.company.requires.pulse.dialing,.you.can.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. If your phone is set to pulse dialing, make your call normally. Once your.call.connects,.press.[ ].on.the.handset.or.base..Any.digits.you.enter.from.then.on.will.be.sent.as.tone.dialing..

  • Page 49: Installing.the.optional.headset

    Your.phone.may.be.used.with.an.optional.headset..To.use.this.feature,.insert.the.head- set.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. Seven-Digit.Dialing If.you.can.make.a.local.call.by.dialing.only.7.digits.(instead.of.0),.you.can.program. your.local.area.code.into.your.phone..If.you.get.a.call.from.within.your.area.code,.you’ll. only.see.the.7-digit.phone.number..If.you.get.a.call.from.outside.your.area.code,.you’ll. see.all.0.digits..To.enter.an.area.code,.follow.the.steps.below: Press.the.MENU.soft.key..Select.the.GLOBAL.SETUP.menu,.and.then.the.AREA.CODE.submenu. Use.the.number.keypad.(0-9).to.enter.a.3-digit.area.code..If.an.area.code.has.already.been.stored,.it.will.ap- pear.in.the.display..Press.the.DELETE.soft.key.to.delete.the.stored.code,.and.then.enter.a.new.one. Press.the.OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone. Inuse.Line.Setup.(Base.only) Change.this.option.only.when.instructed.to.by.customer.service..You.can.choose.from.TYPE-A,.TYPE-B,.or.OFF.. Default.is.Type-A.. Press.the.MENU.soft.key..Select.the.GLOBAL.SETUP.menu,.and.then.the.INUSE.LINE.SETUP.submenu. CHANGE.ONLY.IF.INSTRUCTED.BY.CUSTOMER.SERVICE.appears..Press.the.OK.soft.key. Move.the.cursor.to.select.TYPE.–.A,.TYPE.–.B,.or.OFF. Press.the.OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.

  • Page 50: Setting.up.the.answering.machine

    Your.phone.has.a.built-in.answering.machine.that.answers.and.records.incoming.calls..You.can.also.use.your answering.machine.to.record.a.conversation.or.leave.a.voice.memo. Features • Digital.Tapeless.Recording • Up.to.2.Minutes.of.Recording.Time • Call.Screening • Personal.or.Pre-recorded.Outgoing. Messages • Voice.Prompts.for.Menu.Setup.(English,. Spanish,.or.French) • Day.and.Time.Announcement Digital.Tapeless.Recording.allows.you.to.quickly.review,.save,.or.delete.the.messages.you.choose..You.will. never.have.to.worry.about.a.tape.wearing.out,.jamming,.or.resetting.improperly. Remote.Message.Retrieval • • Toll.Saver • Conversation.Recording • Voice.Memo • Message.Alert • Hands.Free.Speakerphone.at.Base • Records.Up.to.59.messages...

  • Page 51: Using.the.answering.machine.interface

    Using.Handset.and.Base.Menus You.can.set.up.your.answering.machine's.primary.features.from.the.base.or.handset..The.menu.options.of.the.base. have.voice.prompt.. When.the.phone.is.in.standby,.press.the.MENU.soft.key.and.then.scroll.down.and.select.ANSW..SETUP..Press.the. OK.soft.key..Use.[ ].or.[ ].to.scroll.through.the.answering.machine.setup.menu.options..Select.the.option.by.press- ing.the.OK.soft.key. To.exit.the.menu.and.return.to.standby,.press.[ ].on.the.handset.and.[ Handset.operation. You.can.use.your.handset.to.operate.your.answering.machine.from.anywhere.in.your.home..When.the.phone.is.in. standby,.press.the. .soft.key.on.the.handset.to.access.the.answering.machine..REMOTE.ANSWERING.MACHINE. OPERATION.appears.on.the.handset.display,.and.the.answering.machine.announces.the.number.of.new.and.old. messages..Keep.the.following.things.in.mind.when.you.use.your.handset.to.access.your.answering.machine:. • You.can.enter.a.command.at.any.time.during.the.announcements.. • After the first announcement, you have 30 seconds to enter your first command before the answering ma- chine.returns.to.standby.. • If.you.receive.a.call,.the.remote.operation.is.cancelled.. • During.the.remote.operation.HANDSET.REMOTE.MODE.appears.on.the.base..

  • Page 52: Your.greeting

    Your.answering.machine.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.". Or.you.can.record.your.own.personal.outgoing.greeting..Your.recorded.greeting.must.be.between.2.seconds.and.30. seconds.long..Once.you.have.recorded.a.personal.greeting,.you.can.switch.back.and.forth.between.the.pre-record- ed.greeting.and.your.own.greeting.. To.Record.a.Per- Press.the.MENU.soft.key..Select.the. sonal.Greeting ANSW..SETUP.menu.option,.then.the. RECORD.GREETING.submenu. Press.the.START.soft.key. The.answering.machine.announces,. "Record.Greeting",.begin.recording. after.the.announcement. The.message.counter.on.the.base. displays."30",.and.then.begins.to. count.down. When you finish recording, press the STOP.soft.key.or.you.will.hear.a.beep,. and.the.answering.machine.plays. back your greeting for confirmation. From.the.base From.the.handset With.the.phone.in.standby,.press.the.. .soft.key..REMOTE. ANSWERINGMACHINE.OPERATION. appears.on.the.display,.and.the. answering.machine.announces.the. time,.and.the.number.of.new.and.old. messages.. Press.[8]..
  • Page 53 To.Select.a. With.the.phone.in.standby,.press. pre-recorded. the.MENU.soft.key..Select.ANSW.. Greeting SETUP.menu.option,.then.the. GREETINGOPTIONS.submenu..The. answering.machine.plays.the.current. greeting.. To.keep.this.greeting,.do.nothing. To.switch.to.the.other.greeting,.press. the.CHANGE.soft.key.while.the. answering.machine.is.playing.the. current.greeting. Each.time.you.press.the.CHANGE. soft.key,.the.answering.machine. switches.between.the.pre-recorded. and.the.personal.greeting..The.last. greeting.you.hear.is.used.as.the. current.greeting. Deleting.your.Personal.Greeting.(Base.Only) You.can.delete.your.personal.greeting.from.the.base..You.cannot.delete.the.pre-recorded.greeting. When.the.phone.is.in.standby,.press.the.MENU.soft.key..Select.ANSW..SETUP.menu.option,.then.the. GREETINGOPTIONS.submenu..The.answering.machine.plays.the.current.greeting.. While.the.personal.greeting.is.playing,.press.the.DELETE.soft.key.. The.answering.machine.announces."Greeting.has.been.deleted".and.automatically.switches.back.to.the.pre- recorded.greeting... From.the.base From.the.handset With.the.phone.in.standby,.press.the.. .soft.key..REMOTE. ANSWERINGMACHINE.OPERATION. appears.on.the.display,.and.the. answering.machine.announces.the. time,.and.the.number.of.new.and.old. messages.. To.switch.to.the.other.greeting,.press. [6].. Each.time.you.press.[6],.the. answering.machine.switches.between. the.pre-recorded.and.the.personal.

  • Page 54: Setting.the.number.of.rings

    The.ring.time.setting.allows.you.to.set.the.number.of.rings.the.caller.hears.before.your.answering.machine.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.machine.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.second.ring.to. avoid.long.distance.billing.charges. From.the.base.or.handset: Press.the.MENU.soft.key..Select.the.ANSW..SETUP.menu,.and.then.the.RING.TIME.submenu. Move.the.cursor.to.select.a.Ring.Time.(2.TIMES,.4.TIMES,.6.TIMES.or.TOLL.SAVER). Press.the.OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone. 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.record.time.for.incoming.messages..If.you.set.the.record.time.to.ANNOUNCE.ONLY,.the.answering.machine.an- swers.the.call.but.prevents.callers.from.leaving.a.message.. From.the.base.or.handset: Press.the.MENU.soft.key..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.the.OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone. While.your.answering.system.is.set.to.ANNOUNCE.ONLY,.the.base.screen.will.display.ANNOUNCE.ONLY..If.you. are.using.the.prerecorded.greeting,.the.answering.machine.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.answering.machine. continues.to.use.that.greeting.

  • Page 55: Activating.the.message.alert

    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.base.or.handset: Press.the.MENU.soft.key..Select.the.ANSW..SETUP.menu,.and.then.the.MESSAGE.ALERT.submenu. Move.the.cursor.to.select.ON.or.OFF. Press.the.OK soft key. 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.base.or.handset: Press.the.MENU.soft.key..Select.the.ANSW..SETUP.menu.and.then.the.CALL.SCREEN.submenu. Move.the.cursor.to.select.ON.or.OFF. Press.the.OK soft. 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 Personal Identification Number (PIN).or.PIN.Code.

  • Page 56: Using.the.answering.machine

    The message counter on the base display shows the number of messages stored in memory. If the display flashes, then.there.are.new.messages.waiting.for.you.that.you.have.not.yet.listened.to..The.answering.machine.plays.your. new messages first. After you listen to all of your new messages, you can then play your old messages. Note:. Time.stamp.will.not.be.heard.until.you.have.set.the.time. Turning.your.Answering.Machine.On.and.Off From.the.base.

  • Page 57: Reviewing.messages

    From.the.base. Turning. With.the.phone.in.standby,.press.[ ]. The.phone.announces."Answering.System. is.off." .appears. Reviewing.Messages When.you.have.a.new.message,.the.new.message.light.on.the.handset.blinks..The.light.stops.blinking.when.you.lis- ten to all of your new messages. The answering machine will play your new messages first. After you play all of your new.messages,.you.can.then.play.your.old.messages.. You.can.review.your.messages.from.the.base.or.from.the.handset: Playing.your.mes- Press.[ sages. announces.the.number.of.new.and.old.mes- sages..It.announces.the.message.number,. plays.the.message,.and.then.announces.the. time.and.date.that.message.was.received.. From.the.base.
  • Page 58 Repeating.a.mes- Press.[ sage. the.beginning.of.the.current.message..Press. ].or.the. to.a.previous.message..Press.and.hold.to. rewind.through.the.current.message.. Skipping.a.message. Press.[ ginning.of.the.next.message..Press.and.hold. to.fast.forward.through.the.current.message.. Deleting.a.message. While.a.message.is.playing,.press.. [ ].or.the.DELETE.soft.key.to.delete.it..The. message.is.permanently.deleted.. Deleting.all.mes- With.the.phone.in.standby,.press.. sages. [ ].to.delete.all.messages..When.the.an- swering machine asks you to confirm, press delete.again..All.messages.are.permanently. deleted.. Stopping.a.message. Press.[ review. and.return.to.standby.. Note: • You.cannot.delete.unheard.messages..If.you.try.to.delete.messages.before.listening.to.them,.the.answering. machine.will.beep.and.say.“Please.playback.all.messages.” • If.you.press.[ ].or.the.

  • Page 59: Screening.calls

    Your.phone.allows.you.to.listen.to.callers.leaving.a.message.without.answering.the.phone..You.can.always.hear.call- ers.from.the.base.speaker..To.screen.an.incoming.call.from.the.handset.and.base:. From.the.base. Press.the.SCREEN.soft.key.or.the.MUTE.soft. key.when.the.answering.machine.is.answer- ing..If.another.station.is.screening.a.call,.you.will. hear.a.beep.and.you.will.not.be.able.to.screen. the.call. To.answer.the.call,.pick.up.the.base.corded. handset,.or.press.[ ]. To.mute.the.call.screen,.press.the.MUTE.soft. key,.or.[ /exit]..To.cancel.muting,.press.the. SCREEN.soft.key. To.cancel.the.call.screen,.press.the.MUTE.soft. key. From.the.handset. Press.the.SCREEN.soft.key.when.the.answer- ing.machine.is.answering..If.another.station.is. screening.a.call,.you.will.hear.a.beep.and.you. will.not.be.able.to.screen.the.call. To.answer.the.call,.press.[ /flash]. To.mute.the.call.screen,.press.the.MUTE.soft. key. To.cancel.the.call.screen,.press.[ ].

  • Page 60: Recording.a.conversation

    You.can.record.a.conversation.between.2.seconds.and.0.minutes.long.from.the.handset.or.the.base..These.record- ed.conversations.are.treated.just.like.regular.messages..When.the.answering.machine.is.full,.FULL.will.appear.on. the.base.display.and.recording.will.be.terminated..You.can.not.record.3-way.calls.or.intercom.conversations.with.this. feature.. Starting.a.Record- During.a.conversation,.press.the. MENU.soft.key.then.select.. CALL.RECORD..Press.the.OK.soft. key. RECORDING.CALL.will.appear.on.the. display. A confirmation tone that can be.heard.by.both.parties.sounds.dur- ing.recording..Press.the.OK.soft.key. Stopping.a.record- Press.the.MENU.soft.key.then.select. CALL.RECORD.. STOP.RECORDING.appears.on.the. display, and you will hear a confirma- tion.tone. Note:. • Every.state.has.different.regulations.governing.the.recording.of.conversations.over.the.telephone..Make.sure. to.check.your.local,.state.and.federal.laws.before.using.this.product.to.record.any.telephone.conversation.in. order.to.determine.that.your.use.is.in.compliance.with.such.laws.or.guidelines. From.the.base. From.the.handset. During.a.conversation,.press.the.. RECORD.soft.key..(If.the.CWDX.is.set. to.on,.press.the.MENU.soft.key,.and. then.[ ].or.[ ].key.to.select.CALL.

  • Page 61: Recording.a.voice.memo

    • If.the.recording.memory.is.full,.UNAVAILABLE.appears.in.the.display..You.cannot.record.a.conversation.until. you.clear.some.messages.from.the.memory. • You.cannot.record.intercom.conversations. Recording.a.Voice.Memo The.voice.memo.feature.allows.you.to.record.messages.that.are.between.2.seconds.and.4.minutes.long..You.might. want.to.use.this.feature.to.leave.messages.for.other.members.of.your.household.instead.of.written.notes.. Starting.a.memo Stopping.a.memo From.the.base. With.the.phone.in.standby,.press. the.RECORD.soft.key,.and.then.the. START.soft.key.. The.answering.machine.announc- es."Record.memo.message.".Begin. your.message.after.this.announce- ment.and.a.beep. Press.the.STOP.soft.key. You hear a confirmation tone, and the.system.returns.to.standby. From.the.handset. With.the.phone.in.standby,.press. the. .soft.key. REMOTE.ANSWERING.. MACHINE.OPERATION.appears. on.the.display,.and.the.answering. machine.announces.the.time,.and. the.number.of.new.and.old.mes- sages.. Press.[7]..The.answering.machine. announces."Record.memo.mes- sage.".Begin.your.message.after. this.announcement. Press.[7].

  • Page 62: Message.alert

    Message.Alert The.Message.Alert.feature.sounds.a.short.alert.tone.whenever.you.have.a.new.message..When.a.new.message.is. received.and.Message.Alert.is.on,.the.alert.tone.will.sound.every.5.seconds..Set.the.Message.Alert.to.on.or.off.by. using.MENU..To.active.the.message.alert,.see.page.54.for.details. When.all.new.messages.are.played.back.(see.page.56),.the.Message.Alert.tone.will.automatically.deactivate..The. tone.will.not.deactivate.until.all.new.messages.are.played.back..To.quickly.turn.off.the.Message.Alert.tone,.press.any. key.on.the.base.

  • Page 63: Remotely.operating.your.answering.machine

    You.can.access.your.answering.machine.while.you.are.away.from.home.to.check,.play,.delete.messages,.or.even. record.a.new.greeting.message.or.to.turn.your.answering.machine.on.and.off. Note: • The.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.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.answering.machine.to.answer..If.the.answering.machine.is.off,.it. will.answer.after.about.0.rings.and.series.of.beeping.sounds. During.the.greeting.message.(or.a.series.of.beeps.when.the.answering.machine.is.off),.press.[0].and.enter. your PIN code within 2 seconds (see "Setting a Security Code or Personal Identification Number (PIN)" on page.54). The.answering.machine.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.".You.will.hear.a.beep. Enter.a.remote.command.within.5.seconds,.each.command.there.after.must.be.entered.within.2.seconds.. You.may.select.a.command.from.the.following.chart:...
  • Page 64 Command 0.then.1 Repeat.a.Message* 0.then.2 Playback.Messages 0.then.3 Skipping.a.Message 0.then.4 Deleting.a.Message 0.then.5 Stop.Operation *.To.Repeat.a.Message,.press.[0].then.[1].within.four.seconds.to.repeat.the.previous.message,.or.press.[0].then.[1]. after.four.seconds.to.repeat.the.current.message. ** For the Memo Record and Greeting Record/Stop, the first time you enter the corresponding command, it starts the Recording..If.you.want.to.stop.the.recording,.press.[0].then.[7],.[8],.or.[5]. When you finish, you will hear intermittent beeps indicating that the answering machine is in the command waiting.mode..You.can.enter.another.command.from.the.chart,.or.you.can.hang.up.to.exit.the.answering.ma- chine..

  • Page 65: Maintenance

    Specifications Operating.Temperature AC.Adapter.Part.Number Input.Voltage Output.Voltage Battery.Part.Number Capacity Notes: • Use.only.the.supplied.AD-800.and.AD-0005.AC.adapters. • Do.not.use.any.other.AC.adapter. • 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. Power.Failures During.the.period.that.the.power.is.off,.you.can.make.or.receive.calls.with.the.base..You.can.not.use.the.base.speak- erphone.or.the.cordless.handset. 0°.C.to.50°.C.(32°.F.to.22°.F) Base:.AD-800 Charging.Cradle:.AD-0005 Base:.20V.AC,.60.Hz Charging.Cradle:.20V.AC,.60.Hz Base:.9V.DC.@.350mA Charging.Cradle:.9V.DC.@.20mA BT-446 BT-005 3.6V.DC.@.800mAh 3.6V.DC.@.750mAh...

  • Page 66: Battery.replacement.and.handling

    Caution:.Do.not.use.paint.thinner,.alcohol,.or.other.chemical.products..Do- ing 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-446.or.BT-005.battery.pack.with.your.phone.. Caution:. • Use only the specified Uniden battery pack BT-446 or BT-1005.

  • Page 67: Low.battery.alert

    When.the.battery.pack.is.very.low,.the.phone.is.programmed.to.eliminate.functions.in.or- der.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.grad- ually.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.re- spective.to.the.amount.of.time.the.handset.is.off.of.the.charging.cradle.. L ow B a tte r y L ow B a tte r y...

  • Page 68: Troubleshooting

    Resetting.the.Handset You.may.need.to.reset.your.handset.in.the.following.instances:. • You.lose.a.handset.and.purchase.a.new.one..When.you.try.and.register.to.your.existing.base.you.get.regis- tration.failure.. • You.are.unable.to.register.any.handsets.to.the.base.. • You.had.a.base.which.needed.to.be.exchanged.by.the.manufacturer..When.you.register.your.existing.hand- sets.to.the.base,.the.handsets.say.#3.and.#4,.but.you.only.have.2.handsets. • When.you.are.instructed.to.by.the.one.of.the.manufacturer’s.call.center.representatives.. To.reset,.do.the.following:. Press.and.hold.[ ].and.[#].for.more.than.5.seconds..Select.DEREGISTER.HS.. WHICH.HANDSET?.appears..Select.the.handset.that.you.want.to.de-register,.and.press.the.OK.soft.key. DEREGISTER.HS.appears..Select.YES,.and.press.the.OK.soft.key.. ARE.YOU.SURE?.appears..Select.YES,.and.press.the.OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone. The handset.will.clear.its.registration.information.from.the.base,.and.then.delete.its.own.base.information. MODELS.VARY!.PLACE.HANDSET.ON.THE.BASE.FOR.REGISTRATION.OR.REFER.TO.OWNER’S.MANUAL..To. re-register.the.handset.to.the.base.(see.page.23).. 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. Note:.It.is.also.possible.to.reset.the.handset.back.to.its.original.factory.settings..All.changes.including.Caller.ID.infor- mation.will.be.erased..For.more.information.on.resetting.the.handset.back.to.factory.settings.and.when.you.need.to. do.this,.see.www.uniden.com.or.call.our.Customer.Service.Hotline..See.back.cover.page.for.contact.information.

  • Page 69: Resetting.the.handset.without.the.base

    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.more.than.5.seconds.. Move.the.cursor.to.select.BASE.UNAVAILABLE.and.then.press.the.OK.soft.key.. BASE.UNAVAILABLE.appears. Move.the.cursor.to.select.YES,.and.then.press.the.OK.soft.key..ARE.YOU.SURE?. appears. Move.the.cursor.to.select.YES,.and.then.press.the.OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone. The hand- set.will.delete.its.own.base.information.without.trying.to.contact.the.base..When.the.base.information.is.delet- ed,.the.handset.displays.MODELS.VARY!.PLACE.HANDSET.ON.THE.BASE.FOR.REGISTRATION.OR.RE- FER.TO.OWNER’S.MANUAL..Register.the.handset.to.the.new.base.(see.page.23). 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.

  • Page 70: 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.call.our.Customer.Hotline..See.back.cover.page.for.contact.information.. Symptom The.charge.light.won’t. illuminate.when.the.handset.is. placed.in.the.cradle.. The.audio.sounds.weak. Can’t.make.or.receive.calls. The.handset.doesn’t.ring.or. receive.a.page. During.power.failure,.can't. make.or.receive.a.call. Suggestion • Make.sure.the.AC.adapter.is.plugged.into.the.charger.and.wall.outlet. • Make.sure.the.handset.is.properly.seated.in.the.cradle. • Make.sure.the.charging.contacts.on.the.handset.are.clean.. • Move.the.handset.and/or.base.away.from.metal.objects.or.appliances.and.
  • Page 71 Symptom Severe.noise.interference. The.Caller.ID.does.not. display.. You.cannot.register.the. handset.at.the.base.. The.handset.doesn’t.commu- nicate.with.other.handsets.. An.extra.handset.can’t.join.the. conversation. The.Room.Monitor.feature. does.not.work.. The.answering.machine.does. not.work. Messages.are.incomplete.. Suggestion • 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.call.was.placed.through.a.switchboard.. • Call. your. telephone. provider. to. verify. your. Caller. ID. service. is. current.. There.may.be.a.problem.with.your.Caller.ID.service..
  • Page 72 Symptom There.is.no.sound.on.the. base.or.handset.speaker. during.call.monitoring.or.mes- sage.playback. Cannot.access.remote.fea- tures.from.another.touchtone. phone.. Time.stamp.cannot.be.heard.. Suggestion • Adjust.the.speaker.volume.on.the.base.or.handset. • Make.sure.the.call.screen.feature.is.set.to.on.. • Make.sure.you.are.using.the.correct.PIN.number. • Make.sure.that.the.touch-tone.phone.you.are.using.can.transmit.the.tone. for.at.least.two.seconds..If.it.cannot,.you.may.have.to.use.another.phone. to.access.your.phone... • Make.sure.you.have.set.the.time.(see.Setting.the.Date.and.Time.. on.page.9)...

  • Page 73: Liquid.damage

    Moisture.and.liquid.can.damage.your.cordless.phone..Follow.the.suggestions.below.if.your.phone.gets.wet. Exterior 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. Interior 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): 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.. Base:. Disconnect.the.AC.adapter.from.the.base,.cutting.off.electrical.power.. Disconnect.the.telephone.cord.from.the.base.. Let.dry.for.at.least.3.days. 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.for.contact.information..

  • Page 74: 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.
  • Page 75 Uniden.works.to.reduce.lead.content.in.our.PVC.coated.cords.in.our.products.and.accessories. Warning!. The.cords.on.this.product.and/or.accessories.contain.lead,.a.chemical.known.to.the.State.of.California.to.cause.birth. defects.or.other.reproductive.harm..Wash.hands.after.handling. Important.Safety.Instructions. When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric.shock.and.injury.to.persons,.including.the.following:. Do.not.use.this.product.near.water,.for.example,.near.a.bath.tub,.wash.bowl,.kitchen.sink.or.laundry.tub,.in.a. wet.basement.or.near.a.swimming.pool.. Avoid.using.a.telephone.(other.than.a.cordless.type).during.an.electrical.storm..There.may.be.a.remote.risk.of. electric.shock.from.lightning.. Do.not.use.the.telephone.to.report.a.gas.leak.in.the.vicinity.of.the.leak.. Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode..Check.with.local.authorities.for.possible.battery.disposal.instructions..

  • Page 76: The.fcc.wants.you.to.know

    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.

  • Page 77: I.c

    Radio.Interference. Radio. interference. may. occasionally. cause. buzzing. and. humming. in. your.cordless.handset,.or.clicking.noises.in.the.base..This.interference. is.caused.by.external.sources.such.as.TV,.refrigerator,.vacuum.cleaner,. fluorescent lighting, or electrical storm. Your unit is NOT DEFECTIVE. If these.noises.continue.and.are.too.distracting,.please.check.around.your. home.to.see.what.appliances.may.be.causing.the.problem..In.addition,. we. recommend. that. the. base. not. be. plugged. into. a. circuit. that. also. powers.a.major.appliance.because.of.the.potential.for.interference..Be. certain.that.the.antenna.on.the.unit.is.fully.extended.when.needed..In. the.unlikely.event.that.you.consistently.hear.other.voices.or.distracting.

  • Page 78: One.year.limited.warranty

    CORPORATION. (“Uniden”). ELEMENTS. OF. WARRANTY:. Uniden. warrants,. for. one. year,. to. the. original. retail. owner,. this. Uniden. Product. to. be. free. from. defects. in. materials. and. craftsmanship. with. only. the. limitations. or. exclusions. set. out. below.. WARRANTY. DURATION:.This. warranty. to. the. original.

  • Page 79: Index

    Answering.a.Call... 34 Answering.Machine Handset.operation... 50 Using.the.handset.&.. base.menu... 50 When.away.from.home..62 Any.Key.Answer... 32 Area.Code... 48 AutoTalk..32 Base.Unavailable... 68 Battery.Contacts.Maintence... 65 Battery.Replacement.and.. Handling... 65 Caller.ID.on.Call.Waiting... 20 Call.screen... 54,.58 Call.Waiting.Deluxe... 20,.38 Chain.Dialing... 35 Conferencing... 4 Controls.Parts.of.the.Phone... 7 Date.and.Time... 9 Deleting.a.Redial.Record...
  • Page 80 Personal identifi cation number (PIN)... 54 Personal.Ring... 20 Phonebook... 25 Placing.a.Call.on.Hold... 4 Privacy.Mode..43 Product.Overview... 6 Recording.a.call..59 Redialing.a.Number..39 Register.Handset..23 Resetting.the.Handset... 67 Ringer.Tones... 3 Ringer.Volume... 40 Room/Baby.Monitor..46 Screening.calls...

  • Page 81: Remote.operation.card

    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.
  • Page 82 C U T Task Repeat a Message Playing incoming Messages Skipping a Message Deleting a Message Stop Operation Answering Machine On Memo Record/Stop Greeting Message Record/Stop Answering Machine Off Help C U T Task Repeat a Message Playing incoming Messages Skipping a Message Deleting a Message Stop Operation...
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