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UP336BH (WDECT2355) ENG OM 12/28/04 9:17 AM Page a WDECT 2355/ 2355 Wide Band Digital Technology provides the clearest sound Quick Start and the best privacy. Guide...
UP336BH (WDECT2355) ENG OM 12/28/04 9:17 AM Page i INSTALLATION & SAFETY Choosing the best location for your phone. When choosing a location for your phone there are a number of appliances the phone should not be near, and areas you should avoid. AVOID - CHARGE - Television sets and...
Make sure the AC Adapter/s remains switched ON at all times. Use only the Uniden AC Adapter/s supplied with this unit. For wall mounting, see “Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall” on page 6. [ ii ]...
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RED and BLACK dots on the phone case for first time. Black the plug to fit properly. Press firmly until it clicks Wire Wire • Use only the Uniden into place. rechargeable battery pack (BT-446) 3) Securely close the battery compartment cover by sliding it supplied with your up until it snaps into place.
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UP336BH (WDECT2355) ENG OM 12/28/04 9:17 AM Page iv Charging the handset(s) 1) Place the handset(s) in the main base unit or charging cradle with the keypad facing forward. Recharge your phone on a regular basis by returning the handset to the base after each phone call.
CONTENTS Distinctive Rings, and Speed Dial GETTING STARTED Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters Controls and Functions Viewing the Phonebook Uniden Company Philosophy Making Calls Using the Phonebook Speed Dialing Welcome Editing or Erasing a Stored Name, Features Phone Number, Distinctive Ring, and Speed Dial...
UP336BH (WDECT2355) ENG OM 12/28/04 9:17 AM Page 1 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 1. Handset Antenna 2. Headset Jack Cover 3. Beltclip Hole 4. Hands-Free Speaker 5. Handset Battery Compartment 6. New Message LED 7. Handset Earpiece 8. LCD Display /del Key /vol/ a.
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UP336BH (WDECT2355) ENG OM 12/28/04 9:17 AM Page 2 Main Base 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 49 50 CHARGER BASE for WDECT2355 +1 only 23. Base Speaker 35. Greeting Key 24. Clock/MENU Key 36. Mem Key repeat/SELECT Key 37.
To bring outstanding wireless communication products to people’s lives throughout the world. WELCOME Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden Multi-Handset Cordless System telephone. This unit is different from conventional cordless telephones. When the base unit is connected to AC power and a telephone line, it can support up to 4 handsets.
UP336BH (WDECT2355) ENG OM 12/28/04 9:17 AM Page 4 FEATURES Great features of this cordless phone include: • Designed and Engineered in Japan • Wide Band Digital Technology • Multi (4) Handset Capable • Digital Duplex Speakerphone on Handset Advanced Alpha Display Caller ID Features: •...
UP336BH (WDECT2355) ENG OM 12/28/04 9:18 AM Page 5 CHECKING THE PACKAGE CONTENTS Make sure you have received the following items in the package. If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your retailer. • Base unit (1) •...
UP336BH (WDECT2355) ENG OM 12/28/04 9:18 AM Page 6 MOUNTING THE BASE UNIT ON A WALL You can mount your base directly to the wall. Before doing this, consider the following: • Avoid electrical cables, pipes, or other items behind the mounting location that could cause a hazard when inserting screws into the wall.
UP336BH (WDECT2355) ENG OM 12/28/04 9:18 AM Page 7 BATTERY MAINTENANCE Battery use time (per charge) Fully charged • Up to 7 hours continuous use • Up to 10 days when the handset is in the standby mode (up to 15 hours when in DirectLink mode) Recharge your phone on a regular basis by returning the handset to the charger after each phone call.
Do not remove or damage the battery casing. • To avoid the risk of personal injury or property damage from fire or electrical shock, only use the Uniden battery model and Uniden adapter model specifically designated for this product. INSTALLING THE BELTCLIP To attach the beltclip Insert the beltclip into the holes on each side of the handset.
Page 9 HEADSET INSTALLATION Your phone may be used with an optional headset, the Uniden HS910. To use this feature, insert the headset plug into the headset jack. Your phone is ready for hands-free conversations. Headset is available through Uniden authorized retailers.
UP336BH (WDECT2355) ENG OM 12/28/04 9:18 AM Page 10 ABOUT THE MENU OPTIONS There are 6 main menu options, (DirectLink Mode, Room Monitor, Handset Setup, Answ. Setup, Global Setup and System Reset) and submenu options. Summary of the Main Menu and Submenu During Global Setup and System Reset, make sure your...
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UP336BH (WDECT2355) ENG OM 12/28/04 9:18 AM Page 11 Handset Setup The following submenu options must be set separately for each handset. Submenu name Description Ringer Tones Adjusting the ringer tone (tone your phone makes when ringing) (Default is Flicker) (see page 16).
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UP336BH (WDECT2355) ENG OM 12/28/04 9:18 AM Page 12 Answering Setup This main menu option allows you to set up TAD settings from your handset. You can also set these submenu options from the base (see page 45). Submenu name Description Security Code Select a two-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN) code.
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UP336BH (WDECT2355) ENG OM 12/28/04 9:18 AM Page 13 Global Setup If you change one of the Global settings, you change the setting for all additional handsets. Only one handset can change Global settings at a time. Submenu name Description Day &...
UP336BH (WDECT2355) ENG OM 12/28/04 9:18 AM Page 14 SETTING UP THE MENU Entering the Menu 1) Press the /del key in standby mode. DirectLink Mode 2) Use /vol/ /vol/ to move the pointer to To back to the a desired main menu (DirectLink Mode, Room Monitor, Room Monitor previous screen, Handset Setup, Answ.
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UP336BH (WDECT2355) ENG OM 12/28/04 9:18 AM Page 15 Room Monitor Using Room Monitor 1) Enter the Room Monitor menu (see “Entering the To Room Monitor Menu” on page 14). Handset To Room Monitor appears. This is an example, if Base 2) Select the handset you want to monitor by using you have handset #1...
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UP336BH (WDECT2355) ENG OM 12/28/04 9:18 AM Page 16 Handset Setup Selecting a Ringer Tone 1) Enter the Handset Setup menu, and then the Ringer Ringer Tones Tones submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 14). Flicker Clatter There are 10 ringer tones or 10 polyphonic tones to choose from.
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UP336BH (WDECT2355) ENG OM 12/28/04 9:18 AM Page 17 Setting the Anykey Answer 1) Enter the Handset Setup menu, and then the Anykey Anykey Answer Answer submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 14). 2) Press /vol/ /vol/ to select On or Off. 3) Press .
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UP336BH (WDECT2355) ENG OM 12/28/04 9:19 AM Page 18 Setting the Ring Time 1) Enter the Answ. Setup menu, and then the Ring Time Ring Time submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 14). Toll Saver 2) Press /vol/ /vol/ to select a Ring Time (Toll Saver, 4 Times, 6 Times, or 9 Times).
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UP336BH (WDECT2355) ENG OM 12/28/04 9:19 AM Page 19 Global Setup Setting Name Tag (POP ID) 1) Enter the Global Setup menu, and then the Name Tag submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 14). 2) Press /vol/ /vol/ to change the selection, On or Off. •...
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UP336BH (WDECT2355) ENG OM 12/28/04 9:19 AM Page 20 Setting the Dial Mode (Australia only) 1) Enter the Global Setup menu, and then the Dial Mode Dial Mode submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 14). Tone 2) Press /vol/ /vol/ to change the select, Tone or Pulse (the initial setting is Tone).
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UP336BH (WDECT2355) ENG OM 12/28/04 9:19 AM Page 21 System Reset De-register the Handset 1) Enter the System Reset menu, and then the Deregister Which Handset? HS submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 14). Handset 2) Press /vol/ /vol/ to select the handset Make sure to perform Handset...
UP336BH (WDECT2355) ENG OM 12/28/04 9:19 AM Page 22 MAKING AND RECEIVING CALLS This handset has a built-in speakerphone that allows you to have a hands-free conversation. This feature allows you to communicate easily while performing other tasks, such as cooking. appears during hands-free conversations.
UP336BH (WDECT2355) ENG OM 12/28/04 9:19 AM Page 23 KEYPAD LOCK The Keypad Lock prevent user from pressing the keypad accidentally. You can still answer calls, and receive page and phonebook locations, and the keypad lock is reactivated after the operation. To lock the keypad Press and hold until you hear a confirmation tone.
UP336BH (WDECT2355) ENG OM 12/28/04 9:19 AM Page 24 REDIALING A CALL The last three phone numbers dialed can be quickly redialed. Redialing from Standby Mode • If the number < Red ia l1 > 1) Press redial/pause in standby mode. exceeds 32 digits, 80 07 303 45 6 only the first 32...
UP336BH (WDECT2355) ENG OM 12/28/04 9:20 AM Page 25 Redialing from the Base 1) Press on the base. 2) Press redial/p on the base. The last number dialed from the base is redialed. ADJUSTING THE HANDSET RINGER, EARPIECE AND SPEAKER VOLUME Handset ringer volume Press the volume up key or volume down key (labeled as /vol/...
UP336BH (WDECT2355) ENG OM 12/28/04 9:20 AM Page 26 DO NOT DISTURB (DND) DND allows you to mute the ringer of the handset and the base at once. Additionally, if you have more than one handset, ringer for all handsets will be muted. To do this, in the •...
UP336BH (WDECT2355) ENG OM 12/28/04 9:20 AM Page 27 TONE DIALING SWITCH-OVER (AUSTRALIA ONLY) Some telephone companies use equipment that requires pulse dialing (sometimes referred to as rotary dialing). If you need • The tone feature only to enter tone dialing digits, you can switch-over to tone applies when the dial dialing during the call.
UP336BH (WDECT2355) ENG OM 12/28/04 9:20 AM Page 28 1) Press /del during talk time (while phone is in use). 2) Press /vol/ /vol/ to move the pointer to Talk Clarity Boost, and then Boost On Boost On and B appear in the display. To turn Off the Clarity Booster, repeat above step again •...
UP336BH (WDECT2355) ENG OM 12/28/04 9:20 AM Page 29 When speaking on the base 1) Press speaker on the handset to initiate the 3-way conversation. 2) To hang up, return the handset to the cradle, or press key on the handset. The base will still be connected to the call.
UP336BH (WDECT2355) ENG OM 12/28/04 9:20 AM Page 30 PHONEBOOK The Phonebook allows you to dial a number using just a few key presses. Your phone stores names/numbers in the phonebook memory location, and you can search names in • Your phone has 100 alphabetical order.
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UP336BH (WDECT2355) ENG OM 12/28/04 9:20 AM Page 31 6) Distinctive Ring appears. Press /vol/ Distinctive Ring /vol/ to move the pointer to one of the Distinctive No Selectn Ring options, and then press Flicker Distinctive ringing If you choose not to store a Distinctive Ring, simply select will only operate if the “No Selectn”...
UP336BH (WDECT2355) ENG OM 12/28/04 9:20 AM Page 32 STEPS FOR ENTERING NAMES AND SPECIAL CHARACTERS Refer to the letters on the number keys to select the desired characters. With each press of a number key ( ), the displayed character appears in the following order: upper case letters first, lower case letters next and finally the number corresponding to the key.
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UP336BH (WDECT2355) ENG OM 12/28/04 9:20 AM Page 33 If you make a mistake while entering a name to move the cursor to the incorrect character. Press /del to erase the wrong character and then enter the correct character. To delete all characters, press and hold /del.
UP336BH (WDECT2355) ENG OM 12/28/04 9:20 AM Page 34 VIEWING THE PHONEBOOK Your phone stores names/numbers in the phonebook memory locations, and you can search names in alphabetical order. You can view the phonebook even while the phone is in use. 1) Press phonebook.
UP336BH (WDECT2355) ENG OM 12/28/04 9:20 AM Page 35 MAKING CALLS USING THE PHONEBOOK From Standby Mode 1) When the phone is in standby mode, view the Movies phonebook location to dial (see “Viewing the 0295979035 Phonebook” on page 34). Beethoven9/SPD1 2) Press speaker.
UP336BH (WDECT2355) ENG OM 12/28/04 9:21 AM Page 36 EDITING OR ERASING A STORED NAME, PHONE NUMBER, DISTINCTIVE RING, AND SPEED DIAL 1) When the phone is in standby mode, Phonebook :100 press phonebook. Search [A-Z/ / ] 2) Press /vol/ /vol/ , or the number...
UP336BH (WDECT2355) ENG OM 12/28/04 9:21 AM Page 37 CHAIN DIALING The memory locations in the handset are not limited to phone numbers. You can also store a group of numbers (up to 20 digits), that you need to enter once your call connects.
UP336BH (WDECT2355) ENG OM 12/28/04 9:21 AM Page 38 CALLER ID You must subscribe to Caller ID services through your local telephone provider to use these features. • If you answer a call When the telephone rings, the Caller ID feature allows you to view the caller’s name, and before the Caller ID phone number along with the date and time of call.
UP336BH (WDECT2355) ENG OM 12/28/04 9:21 AM Page 39 2) When you pick up the phone, the display changes to Talk. (AutoTalk feature is set to on). Data errors appear as “ .” VIEWING THE CALLER ID LIST The Caller ID list stores information for incoming calls - even unanswered calls. You can store 100 of the Caller ID messages and Phonebook locations (including •...
UP336BH (WDECT2355) ENG OM 12/28/04 9:21 AM Page 40 DELETING A CALLER ID MESSAGE Deleting Information from the Caller ID List 1) When the phone is in standby mode, view the Caller • Once the Caller ID Delete Caller ID ID information to be deleted (see “Viewing the Caller data has been deleted, the...
UP336BH (WDECT2355) ENG OM 12/28/04 9:21 AM Page 41 USING THE CALLER ID MESSAGE LIST Calling a party from the Caller ID list From Standby mode • You cannot make a call from the Caller ID list 1) When the phone is in standby mode, view the Caller ID if your phone is 21/12 11:20AM message (see “Viewing the Caller ID List”...
UP336BH (WDECT2355) ENG OM 12/28/04 9:21 AM Page 42 THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE The phone has a built-in answering system that answers and records incoming calls. You can also use your answering system to record a conversation, leave a voice memo message or to announce a special outgoing message to callers when you’re away from your phone.
UP336BH (WDECT2355) ENG OM 12/28/04 9:21 AM Page 43 Answering System Default Settings Some answering system functions can be set through the base or handset. Default settings for each function are as follows: Reference Page Functions Default Setting Base Handset Answer On/Off P.
UP336BH (WDECT2355) ENG OM 12/28/04 9:21 AM Page 44 SETTING UP YOUR ANSWERING SYSTEM Setting your outgoing message (Greeting) When you receive a call, the answering system automatically plays either the pre-recorded • When the answering message or your own personal message (greeting). system is full, FL appears on the base.
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UP336BH (WDECT2355) ENG OM 12/28/04 9:21 AM Page 45 1) When the phone is in standby mode, press /vol/ /vol/ repeatedly to scroll through ringer volumes. The ringer level is displayed, and you will hear each volume level. The last ringer heard will be the volume setting, then the phone returns to standby mode.
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UP336BH (WDECT2355) ENG OM 12/28/04 9:21 AM Page 46 Setting the Time Follow these steps to set the clock on the answering system to the correct time. 1) Press clock/MENU. 2) Press skip/SELECT or repeat/SELECT until the correct day is announced and the corresponding number (from 1 Sunday to 7 Saturday) appears.
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UP336BH (WDECT2355) ENG OM 12/28/04 9:21 AM Page 47 Setting the ring time The ring time setting allows you to set the number of rings the caller hears before your answering system plays the outgoing message. You can set the ring time to answer after four, six, nine rings.
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UP336BH (WDECT2355) ENG OM 12/28/04 9:21 AM Page 48 Announce only feature The Announce only feature plays a pre-recorded outgoing message or your own personal outgoing message, but it will not allow the caller to leave a message. To set “Announce only”, follow the steps on page 47.
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UP336BH (WDECT2355) ENG OM 12/28/04 9:22 AM Page 49 Setting the call screen You can screen calls when the Call Screen function is set to On. 1) Press clock/MENU six times. The current Call Screen setting (On or Off) appears on the base. 2) Press skip/SELECT or repeat/SELECT to choose On or OF.
UP336BH (WDECT2355) ENG OM 12/28/04 9:22 AM Page 50 USING YOUR ANSWERING SYSTEM The message counter displays the number of messages stored in memory. If the display flashes, then there are new messages waiting for you. The answering system plays your new messages first.
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UP336BH (WDECT2355) ENG OM 12/28/04 9:22 AM Page 51 Skipping a message 1) Press play/stop to review your messages. The number of stored messages is announced. 2) Press skip/SELECT at anytime to skip to the next message. Each time skip/SELECT is pressed, the system scans forward one message. If you have several messages, press skip/SELECT repeatedly to find the message you want to play.
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UP336BH (WDECT2355) ENG OM 12/28/04 9:22 AM Page 52 Voice memo The voice memo function allows the user to record messages (more than 2 seconds and within 4 minutes). 1) Press and hold memo record. You hear a beep. 2) Start your recording after the announcement “Record Memo Message” and a •...
UP336BH (WDECT2355) ENG OM 12/28/04 9:22 AM Page 53 REMOTE OPERATION You can check, play, or delete messages, even record a new greeting message from a remote location (when you are away from home, or from another room using a handset). •...
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UP336BH (WDECT2355) ENG OM 12/28/04 9:22 AM Page 54 * To repeat a message, press # then 1 within about four seconds to repeat the previous message, or press # then 1 after about four seconds to repeat the current message. ** For the Memo Record and Greeting Message Record functions, the first time you enter the corresponding command, it starts the Recording function.
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UP336BH (WDECT2355) ENG OM 12/28/04 9:22 AM Page 55 Remote Key Function Repeat a Message* Answering System On Playing incoming Messages Memo Record/Stop** Skipping a Message Greeting Message Record/Stop** Deleting a Message Answer System Off Stop Operation Help Guidance * For Repeat a Message function, press 1 within about four seconds to repeat the previous message, or press 1 after about four seconds to repeat the current message.
UP336BH (WDECT2355) ENG OM 12/28/04 9:22 AM Page 56 EXPANDING YOUR PHONE 4 Multi-Handset Expendability Your phone supports up to 4 handsets (including the handset(s) supplied with your • To use the phone). You can now place a fully-featured cordless handset anywhere AC power is WDECT2305, register it available to connect the handset charger.
UP336BH (WDECT2355) ENG OM 12/28/04 9:22 AM Page 57 REGISTER THE HANDSET If you purchase an extra handset, you need to register the handset to the base before use. Only one handset can be registered at a time. • An extra handset can The handset ID for the supplied handset(s) was assigned be registered when Place handset...
UP336BH (WDECT2355) ENG OM 12/28/04 9:22 AM Page 58 USING TWO WAY COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE HANDSETS ANYWHERE WITHOUT THE BASE (DIRECTLINK) To use this feature, you must enter the two Two handsets can be handsets into the DirectLink mode first. in DirectLink mode while other handsets To enter the DirectLink mode...
UP336BH (WDECT2355) ENG OM 12/28/04 9:22 AM Page 59 4-WAY CONFERENCING Fourth person, at either the handset or the base, may be added to the conference call. For example, to add a fourth party to an ongoing conference call at the base or another handset, press on the fourth party’s handset (or on the base).
If the base unit is replaced with a different base from this same series of cordless or www.uniden.co.nz models, you must clear the handset(s) and base identification numbers. To do this, select “System Reset” from handsets display menu option list (see page 21 for guidance).
UP336BH (WDECT2355) ENG OM 12/28/04 9:22 AM Page 61 CHANGING THE DIGITAL SECURITY CODE The digital security code is an identification code used to connect the handset and the base unit. Normally, setting the code is not necessary. In the rare situation that you suspect another cordless telephone is using the same security code, you can change the code.
Warning To avoid the risk of personal injury or property damage from fire or electrical shock, only use the Uniden battery model and Uniden adapter model specifically designated for this product. Caution • Use only the specified Uniden battery pack (BT-446).
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UP336BH (WDECT2355) ENG OM 12/28/04 9:22 AM Page 63 TROUBLESHOOTING If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. Symptom Suggestion The charge LED won’t illuminate • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base and wall outlet. when the handset is placed in •...
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UP336BH (WDECT2355) ENG OM 12/28/04 9:22 AM Page 64 Symptom Suggestion Severe noise interference. • Keep the handset away from microwave ovens, computers, remote control toys, wireless microphones, alarm systems, intercoms, room monitors, fluorescent lights, and electrical appliances. • Move to another location or turn off the source of interference. The Caller ID does not display.
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• Make sure you have set the time (see “Setting Day and Time” on page 19 or “Setting the Time” on page 46). If you still have a problem. • Check our website for the latest information and frequently asked questions. www.uniden.com.au www.uniden.co.nz [ 65 ]...
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UP336BH (WDECT2355) ENG OM 12/28/04 9:22 AM Page 66 INDEX 0 - 9 Call Waiting ......29 Erasing........36 3-way conferencing ....28 Chain dialing ......37 Making calls ......35 4-way conferencing ....59 Clock ........19 Storing........30 20 ring options ......16 Copy phonebook ......20 Viewing ........34 Clarity Booster ......27 Privacy Mode......28 Announce only feature ....48...
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UP336BH (WDECT2355) ENG OM 12/28/04 9:22 AM Page 67 REMOTE OPERATION CARD C U T REMOTE OPERATION CARD Remote access away from Turn on the answering home system remotely 1. Call your phone number from a 1. Call your phone and let it ring touch-tone phone.
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UP336BH (WDECT2355) ENG OM 12/28/04 9:22 AM Page 68 C U T Task Repeat a Message Playing incoming Messages Skipping a Message Deleting a Message Stop Operation Answering System On Memo Record/Stop Greeting Message Record/Stop Answer System Off Help Guidance [ 68 ]...
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(C) Improperly installed, (D) Repaired by someone other than an authorized Uniden Repair Agent for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty, (E) Used in conjunction with any equipment or parts or as part of a system not manufactured by Uniden.
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Place this handset and charger in any convenient location, Handset Cordless no need for an extra phone jack! Another innovation Systems: WDECT2315/ from Uniden, the company that bring outstanding WDECT2355 Series wireless communication products to people's lives Call Transfer throughout the world.
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