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Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden TRU546 cordless telephone. This phone is designed and engineered to exacting standards for reliability, long life, and outstanding performance utilizing the latest in 2.4 GHz Spread Spectrum technology. Note: Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit for explanation purposes.
Editing a stored name and/or phone number Erasing a stored name and phone number Caller ID Features Caller ID When the telephone rings Viewing the Caller ID Message list Deleting information from the Caller ID list Using the Caller ID list Using “Caller ID on Call Waiting”...
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Additional Information Changing the digital security code Beltclip installation Headset installation Note on power sources Maintenance Troubleshooting General Information Technical Information Precautions & Warranty Index...
Controls and Functions [ 2 ] C O N T R O L S A N D F U N C T I O N S 1. Handset antenna 2. Headset jack cover 3. Handset battery compartment 4. Handset earpiece 5.
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20 21 22 20. Pulse-Tone switch 21. DC power input 22. Phone jack 23. Handset retainer clip 24. Base antenna 25. Status LED 26. Page key 27. Base charging contacts C O N T R O L S A N D F U N C T I O N S [ 3 ]...
Read This First This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps: Step 1 (page 5) Unpack and check the telephone and accessories. Step 2 (page 6) Next, choose the best location to set up the base unit.
• Telephone cord • Wall mount adapter Uniden Parts Department (800) 554-3988 Hours: M-F 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST. We can also be reached on the web at www.uniden.com • Handset • Rechargeable battery • Beltclip • AC adapter Also included: •...
Setting up the Phone Do the following steps: A. Choose the best location B. Install the battery pack A. Choose the best location Before choosing a location for your new phone, read the “Installation Considerations” included in the “Precaution & Warranty”. Here are some important guidelines you should consider: Avoid heat sources, such as radiators, air ducts, and sunlight Avoid television sets and...
3) Securely close the battery compartment cover by sliding it up until it snaps into place. 4) Place the handset on the base. Remove the beltclip, if attached, for face up charging. Use only the Uniden battery (BT-800) supplied with your phone. Replacement batteries are also available through the Uniden Parts Department.
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If the phone is not to the base unit after in use, “ a telephone call. none of the keys will operate. • If you must replace If the phone is in use, “...
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C. Connect the base unit 1) Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet. 2) Set the base on a desk or tabletop, and place the handset on the base unit as shown.
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• After installing the battery pack in the handset, charge your handset at least 15-20 hours before plugging into the phone line. Once the handset battery pack is fully charged, connect the telephone line cord to the base and telephone wall outlet.
The retainer holds the handset in place. Standard wall plate mounting This phone can be mounted on any standard telephone wall plate. 1) Snap the wall mount adapter into the notches on the base. 2) Plug the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack.
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2) Set the retainer clip if necessary. 3) Refer to steps 1 through 7 on page 11 to mount the telephone. [ 12 ] G E T T I N G S T A R T E D...
Setting Caller ID Options/Language There are three Caller ID setup options available: AutoTalk, CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting), and Area Code. (See page 14 for Area Code setup instructions.) AutoTalk™ allows you to answer the phone without pressing the button.
Entering Your Area Code If you enter a 3-digit area code number in the Area Code option, your local area code does not appear in Caller ID messages. Do not program this option, if your calling area requires 10-digit dialing. When reviewing Caller ID messages, you will see only the local seven digit number.
Making and Receiving Calls Handset On Base Pick up the handset (AutoTalk), To answer or pick up the handset and a call press 1) Pick up the handset. 2) Press 3) Listen for the dial tone. To make 4) Dial the number. a call 1) Pick up the handset.
Terminology Throughout this manual, terms such as Standby and Talk Mode are used. Below is the terminology explanation. • Standby Mode -The handset is not in use, off the base, and not been pressed. A dial tone is not present. •...
Earpiece volume Pressing during a call will change the earpiece volume of the handset. This setting will remain in effect after the telephone call has ended. When you press in Maximum mode or tone sounds.
Redialing a Call The last three phone numbers dialed can be quickly redialed. Redialing from Standby Mode From the Handset • If the number exceeds 32 digits, only the first 1) Press 32 digits are retained The phone number that was last dialed appears for redialing.
Tone Dialing Switch-over Some telephone companies use equipment that require pulse dialing (sometimes referred to as rotary dialing). If you need to enter tone dialing digits, you can switch- over to tone dialing during the call. An example of this could be entering your bank account number after you have called your bank.
There is a short pause, then you will hear the new caller. To return to the original caller, press You must subscribe through your local telephone company to receive Call Waiting Service. [ 20 ] B A S I C S 1) Press on the base.
Storing Phone Numbers and Names Memory Dialing allows you to dial a number using just a few key presses. Your TRU546 stores up to 20 names/numbers in the memory. 1) Press and hold “ 2) Press select the memory location where you would like to store the number.
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5) Press “ indicating that the display is ready for the number to The pause feature is be entered. useful for long distance calling, credit card 6) Use the number keypad to enter the phone number. dialing, or sequences that The phone number cannot exceed 20 digits.
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 numeric 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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8) Press 9) Press 10) When finished, Press To continue to store the telephone number, proceed to step 6 on page 22. [ 24 ] M E M O R Y D I A L I N G to select a memory location number.
Making Calls with Memory Dialing Memory dialing from Standby Mode 1) Press The handset displays your programmed memory locations. 2) Press number (01 - 20) to select the memory location you would like to dial. 3) Press setting appear on the display. Then the displayed number is dialed.
Memory dialing from Talk Mode If you select a memory location that does not have a stored number, the handset will beep rapidly and the phone will not dial. Chain Dialing The 20 memory locations on the handset are not limited to phone numbers. You may want to store in memory a group of numbers (up to 20 digits) that you need to enter once your call connects.
Editing a Stored Name and/or Phone Number 1) Press and hold “ 2) Press number (01 - 20) to select the memory location you would like to edit. 3) Press The following screen appears with the memory location number that you have selected in the display.
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6) Press The following screens appears. The cursor flashes indicating that the display is ready for the number to be edited. 7) Use the number keypad, phone number. The phone number cannot exceed 20 digits. (See page 22.) If you don’t want to change the phone number, skip this step.
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Display a Programmed Number to toggle between the names display and the numbers display. Program name • When the stored phone number has 14 or more digits, “\” is displayed next to the 12th digit. Press to return. Program number to see the extra digits M E M O R Y D I A L I N G [ 29 ]...
Erasing a Stored Name and Phone Number [ 30 ] M E M O R Y D I A L I N G 1) Press and hold until “ ” is displayed. 2) Press or enter a two-digit number (01 - 20) to select the memory location you would like to erase.
Caller ID You must subscribe to Caller ID service to use this feature. When the telephone rings, the Caller ID feature allows you to view the caller’s name and phone number on the display before you answer the phone. The handset displays the incoming call phone number, name, time, and the number of calls.
20 seconds, an error tone sounds and the telephone returns to the standby mode. • If a call comes in via a telephone system that does not offer Caller ID service, no information is stored.
Deleting Information from the Caller ID List The TRU546 stores up to 50 messages. If the phone receives the 51st message, the oldest one in the list is automatically deleted. Caller ID data can also be deleted manually. Deleting a Caller ID message...
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Deleting all Caller ID names/numbers If you get an incoming call or page, the deleting operation is canceled and the telephone is set to receive the incoming call or page. [ 34 ] C A L L E R I D F E A T U R E S...
Using the Caller ID List Calling a party from the Caller ID list You can place a call from the Caller ID list. The TRU546 stores up to 50 messages. 1) Press Select the phone number that you want to dial by pressing...
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• If there is an incoming call or page, memory storage is canceled and the telephone is set to receive the incoming call or page. [ 36 ] C A L L E R I D F E A T U R E S...
You must subscribe to the “Caller ID on Call Waiting (CIDCW) services” before you can use the following features. The “Call Waiting” service can also be used independently. Please contact your local telephone company for details. 1) When a new incoming call is received during your current telephone call, the phone number and the name of the caller are displayed.
Call Waiting Features Your TRU546 gives you new options for call waiting. At the touch of a button, you can ask the caller to hold, send them to your voice mail service, or conference them into your current call. You may be required to subscribe to a voice mail service, call waiting, and call waiting options to use these features.
The first time you charge your handset, the security code is automatically set. (See “About the digital security Code”, page 4) In the rare situation that you suspect another cordless telephone is using the same security code, you can change the code.
Headset Installation Your phone may be used with an optional headset, the Uniden HS910. To use this feature, simply plug the headset plug into the headset jack. Your phone is ready for hands-free conversation. (Headsets may be purchased by calling the Uniden Parts Department or visiting the website.
When the operating time becomes short, even after a battery is recharged, please replace the battery. With normal usage, your battery should last about one year. Please contact your place of purchase or the Uniden Parts Department for a replacement battery. Power Failure During the period that the power is off, you will not be able to make or receive calls with the telephone.
• Make sure that you are not too far from the base. • Check both ends of the base unit telephone line cord. • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base unit and wall outlet.
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• Place the base unit away from appliances or metal objects. • Reset the digital security code (See page 39). • The call was placed through a switch board. • Call your local telephone company to verify your Caller ID service is current. • Charge the handset.
With normal usage, the battery should last about one year. Replacement batteries may be purchased at your local Uniden dealer or by contacting the Uniden Parts Department (800) 554-3988. Hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday.
Technical Information The FCC wants you to know! Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Uniden, or operation of this product in any way other than as detailed by the owner's manual, could void your authority to operate this product. The...
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A D D I T I O N A L I N F O R M A T I O N minimize or prevent such interference, the base of the cordless telephone should not be placed near or on top of a TV or VCR. If...
The FCC Wants You To Know Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Uniden, or operation of this product in any way other than as detailed by the owner’s manual, could void your authority to operate this product. The equipment cannot be used on public coin phone service provided by the telephone company.
WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA 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.
Index Adjusting ringer and earpiece volume ...17 Battery pack Preparing and charging ... 7 Replacement and handling ... 41 Beltclip installation ... 40 Caller ID Caller ID service ... 31 Call Waiting... 37 Deleting ... 33 Setting Caller ID options/Language ... 13 Using ...
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1-800-297-1023 PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE. Our Uniden representatives will be happy to help you with any matters regarding the operation of this unit, available accessories, or any other related matters. Thank you for purchasing a Uniden product.