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Summary of Contents for Uniden WXI477 Series
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Welcome..4 Accessibility... 4 Terminology.used.in.this.Manual... 5 Product.Overview... 6 Features:..6 WXI477.-.Parts.of.the.Phone... 7 Using.the.Interface... 9 Reading.the.Handset.Display... 9 Using.the.Four-way.Function.Key..0 Using.the.Handset.Menus... 0 Entering.Text.from.your.Phone... Installing.the.Phone... 12 Choosing.the.Best.Location..2 Wall.Mounting.the.Base... 3 Direct.Wall.Mounting..4 Activate.the.Handset. - Page 3 Storing.Caller.ID.or.Redial.Numbers.in.the. Phonebook..30 Erasing.Phonebook.Entries... 3 Deleting.All.Phonebook.Entries... 3 Copying.Phonebook.Entries.to.another.Station..3 Customizing.Your.Phone... 33 Changing.the.Handset.Banner... 33 Selecting.a.Ring.Tone... 34 Activating.AutoTalk..35 Activating.Any.Key.Answer... 35 Using.your.Phone..36 Making.a.call.from.the.Phonebook... 37 Chain.Dialing.from.the.Phonebook... 37 Making.a.call.with.Speed.Dial..37 Switching.to.the.Handset.Speakerphone.. during.a.Call..38 Using.Caller.ID,.Call.Waiting.and.Redial.Lists.
- Page 4 Replace.the.Rechargeable.Handset.Battery.. Pack..52 Low.Battery.Alert..53 Talk.and.Standby.Times..53 Troubleshooting... 54 Resetting.the.Handset... 54 Resetting.the.Handset.without.the.Base..55 Changing.the.Digital.Security.Code..55 Traveling.Out.of.Range..55 Common.Issues..56 Liquid.Damage..58 Precautions!..59 Rechargeable.Nickel-Metal-Hydride.Battery..
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Page 5: Welcome
Thank.you.for.purchasing.the.Uniden.WXI477.waterproof.cordless.telephone...This.expandable.telephone.system. was designed to meet JIS7 waterproof specifications and can be placed inside or outdoors. Notes:. • Illustrations.in.this.manual.are.used.for.explanation.purposes..Some.illustrations.may.differ.from.the.actual.unit. • The.JIS7.submersion.standard.will.allow.the.cordless.handset.to.be.submerged.in.water.to.a.depth.of.3.feet.for.up. to.30.minutes. 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:.-800-874-934.. Our.customer.care.hours.as.well.as.accessibility.information.can.be.found.on.our.website,.www.uniden.com,.under. the.“Accessibility”.link..If.your.call.is.received.outside.of.our.business.hours,.you.can.leave.us.a.message.and.we.will. call.you.back. -
Page 6: Terminology.used.in.this.manual
The.handset.is.not.in.use..If.the.handset.is.on.the.cradle.or.[ /flash].or.[ ].is.not.pressed,.no.line. Standby 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.40.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.user..This.will. CIDCW allow.you.the.ability.to.select.to.talk.to.this.user.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 Apply.to.registered.handsets..If.you.change.something.under.the.global.menu,.you.change.it.for.all. Global. handsets..Only.one.handset.can.change.global.settings.at.a.time,.and.you.have.to.make.sure.the. settings phone.is.not.currently.being.used.. Station Any.handset.or.the.base. Talk A.telephone.line.has.been.activated.on.the.handset.enabling.a.dial.tone.. -
Page 7: Product.overview
Features: • Water.resistant.handset.(JIS7.compliant) • 5.8GHz.DSS.Expandable.System • Expands.up.to.0.Handsets • Caller.ID/Call.Waiting.Deluxe • Advanced.Phonebook.Features:. • Store.Up.to.00.Names.for.each.hansdset • Store. Up. to. 2. Numbers. per. Name. (200. #’s. Total) • Alphabetical.Search • Personalized.Ring.by.Party • Transfer.Single.Listing.or.Entire.Phonebook. • DirectLink™ • Room.Monitoring • Handset.Speakerphones • 20. Ringer. Options. on. Handset. (0. Tones/0. Melodies) •... -
Page 8: Wxi477.-.Parts.of.the.phone
The.following.illustrations.show.you.all.of.the.different.parts.of.your.phone.. Handset Handset.Antenna Beltclip.Hole Speakerphone.Speaker.and.Ringer Handset.Battery.Compartment New.Message.LED Handset.Earpiece LCD.Display Soft.keys [ /flash] (talk/flash) key [ ].(phonebook).key ].key tone [ ].(speaker).key [ ].(up).key. [ ].(end.call).key [ ].(caller.ID).key [ ].(down).key [#].(pound).key. [redial/pause].key [int’com/hold].(intercom/hold).key Handset.Microphone... - Page 9 [find hs] key (find handset) charge/in.use.LED DC.IN.9V.Jack TEL.LINE.Jack...
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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 Status Talk The.privacy.icon.appears.when.Privacy.mode.is.turned.on.. Talk The.mute.icon.appears.when.you.mute.the.handset.. The.speaker.icon.appears.when.the.handset.speaker.phone.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: Using.the.four-Way.function.key
When.the.phone.is.in.standby,.the.handset.display.shows.the.following.items: Ringer.off.icon.(when.the.ringer.is.off)/.day.of.the.week.and.time./.battery.icon Handset.ID.and.Banner Number.of.new.Caller.ID.calls.received.(If.there.are.no.new.Caller.ID.messages,.the.Handset.ID. appears.here.) Using.the.Four-way.Function.Key Your.handset.has.a.four-way.function.key.that.allows.you.to.move. the.cursor.(or.highlighted.area).on.the.display.and.access.the.most. commonly.used.features.at.the.touch.of.a.button..By.moving.this. key.to.the.left,.you.open.the.Phonebook..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.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. 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 View the View the Caller ID Caller ID Down Down... -
Page 12: Entering.text.from.your.phone
You.can.use.the.number.keypad.on.your.handset.to.enter.text.by.referring.to.the.letters.printed.on.each.number.key.. When you press the number key in a text entry field, the phone displays the first letter printed on the number key. Press.the.number.key.twice.to.display.the.second.letter.and.three.times.to.display.the.third..Capital.letters.are.dis- played 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 13: Installing.the.phone
The.location.should.be.close.to.both.a.phone.jack.and.a.continuous.power.outlet.(one.which.is.not.connected. to.a.switch).. • The.base.and.handset.should.be.kept.away.from.sources.of.electrical.noise.such.as.motors,.microwave.ov- ens, and fluorescent lighting. • For.better.reception,.place.the.base.as.high.as.possible.. • The.base.should.be.placed.in.an.open.area.for.optimum.range.and.reception.. • If.your.home.has.specially.wired.alarm.equipment.connected.to.a.phone.line,.be.sure.that. installing.the.system.does.not.disable.your.alarm.equipment..If.you.have.questions.about. what will disable alarm equipment, contact your telephone company or a qualified installer. 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. Correct Correct Incorrect... -
Page 14: Wall.mounting.the.base
This.phone.can.be.mounted.on.any.standard.wall.plate.. Plug.the.AC.adapter.into.the.DC.IN.9V.jack. Wrap.the.AC.adapter.cord.inside.the.molded.wiring.channel.as. shown. Plug.the.AC.adapter.into.a.standard.20V.AC.wall.outlet. Plug.the.telephone.line.cord.into.the.TEL.LINE.jack..Wrap.the.cord. inside.the.molded.wiring.channel.as.shown. Plug.the.telephone.line.cord.into.the.telephone.outlet. Align.the.mounting.slots.on.the.base.with.the.mounting.posts.on. the wall. Then push in and down until the phone is firmly seated. Note:.DO.NOT.use.an.AC.outlet.controlled.by.a.wall.switch. -
Page 15: Direct.wall.mounting
If.you.don’t.have.a.standard.wall.plate,.you.can.mount.your.phone.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. • Try.to.mount.your.phone.within.5-feet.of.a.working.phone.jack.to.avoid.excessive. wire.lengths. • Make.sure.the.wall.material.is.capable.of.supporting.the.weight.of.the.base.and. handset. • Use.#0.screws.with.a.minimum.length.of.-3/8.inches,.with.anchoring.devices. suitable.for.the.wall.material.where.the.base.unit.will.be.placed. Insert.two.mounting.screws.into.the.wall,.using.the.appropriate.anchoring.device,. 3-5/6.inches.apart..Allow.about./8.inch.between.the.wall.and.screw.heads.for. mounting.the.phone. Refer.to.the.steps.on.page.3.to.complete.the.mounting.process. -
Page 16: Activate.the.handset
The.handset.is.powered.by.a.rechargeable.battery.pack.already.installed.in.the.handset’s. battery compartment. Before charging the battery for the fist time, press firmly on the activation.pin.located.on.the.bottom.of.the.handset.(see.label.with.instructions)..Once. activated,.remove.the.label.and.then.place.the.handset.in.the.charger. Notes: • Use.only.the.Uniden.(BT-446.or.BT-005).rechargeable.battery.pack.supplied.with. your.cordless.telephone. • Replacement.batteries.and/or.rubber.seals.are.also.available.through.the.Uniden. Parts.Department.at.(800).554-3988,.during.regular.business.hours,.Central. Standard.Time.or.online.at.www.uniden.com. Caution: • Keep.magnetic.items.away.from.the.handset. • Don’t.place.the.handset.where.it.will.be.subjected.to.direct.sunlight.for.long.periods.of. time. -
Page 17: Handset
The.handset.is.powered.by.a.rechargeable.battery.pack.that.automatically.recharges.when.the.handset.is.placed. in.the.base..Unlike.your.typical.household.phone.bases,.your.new.waterproof.handset.uses.an.enclosed.charging. method.called.magnetic.inductive.charging..This.type.charger.allows.us.to.charge.your.handset.without.exposing. any.electronic.components;.therefore,.making.it.safer.to.use.around.water.or.in.highly.humid.environments. Connect.the.AC.adapter.to.the.DC.IN.9V.jack.and.to.a.20V.AC.outlet.that.is.not.controlled.by.a.wall.switch. Caution:.Use.only.the.Uniden.AD-800.adapter. 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.LED.illuminates..If.the.LED.does.not.illuminate,.check.to.see.that.the.AC.adapter. is.plugged.in. Charge the handset battery pack for at least 25 hours before using your new handset for the first time. Notes: • The.base.is.not.water.submersible..Wipe.off.dirt.or.shake.water.from.handset.before.placing.in.the.base. • Due.to.the.enclosed.type.of.magnetic.inductive.charging.used.with.this.model,.it.will.be.normal.for.the.bot- tom of the handset to be warmer than room temperature when you first remove it from the base. However, the.warmth.should.not.be.excessive.or.uncomfortable.to.touch. -
Page 18: Installing.the.belt.clip
Line.up.the.tabs.with.the.holes.on.each.side.of.the.handset..Press.the.belt.clip.down.until.both. tabs.click.into.place. To.remove.the.belt.clip,.pull.both.sides.of.the.clip.to.release.the.tabs.from.the.holes. Connecting.to.the.Phone.Line. Once.the.handset.battery.pack.is.fully.charged,.connect.the. telephone.line.cord.to.the.TEL.LINE.jack.and.to.a.telephone. 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). LINE LINE LINE LINE... -
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. dialing,.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. Scroll.[ ].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. -
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.menu,.and.then.the.HANDSET.LANGUAGE.sub- menu. Move.the.cursor.to.choose.ENGLISH,.FRANÇAIS.(French),.or.ESPAÑOL.(Spanish). 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. -
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.40.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 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. -
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.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.LCD.Contrast Contrast.adjusts.the.handset.LCD.brightness..Choose.one.from.the.0.levels.for.opti- mum.viewing. Press.the.MENU.soft.key..Select.the.HANDSET.SETUP.menu,.and.then.the.LCD. CONTRAST.submenu. Press.[ / ].to.adjust.the.contrast.of.the.LCD.(0.levels.) Press.the.OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone. -
Page 23: Setting.up.voice.mail
Setting.the.Voice.Mail.Signaling.Tone Your telephone service provider should provide you with the specifics of your voice mail service upon your enroll- ment..If.you.are.having.trouble.with.your.message.waiting.indicator.on.your.phone.not.illuminating.when.you.have. waiting messages, you will need to contact your service provider and inquire as to which type of message notification signal--either.Frequency.Shift.Keying.(FSK).or.Stutter.Dial.Tone.(SDT)--their.service.uses.. -
Page 24: Programming.one-Touch.voice.mail.access
You.can.program.your.voice.mail.access.number.to.the.[ ].soft.key.on.a.station.so.you.can.get.your.messages.at. the.touch.of.a.button..Your.voice.mail.service.provider.will.supply.you.with.the.access.number..This.number.may.be. simply.a.phone.number. To.edit.the.voice.mail.number,.follow.the.steps.below: Press.the.MENU.soft.key..Select.HANDSET.SETUP.menu,.then.EDIT.VOICE. MAIL.submenu. Enter.your.personal.access.number.(up.to.20.digits). If.you.need.to.have.the.phone.wait.before.sending.the.next.digits,.press.. [redial/pause].on.the.handset.to.insert.a.two-second.pause.in.the.dialing.sequence..For.a.longer.pause,. press.the.key.multiple.times..A.P.appears.in.the.display.each.time.you.press.the.key.and.each.pause.counts. as.one.digit. Press.the.OK soft key when you are finished. Resetting.the.Voice.Message.Waiting.Indicator When you receive a new voice mail message, the LED on the top of the handset flashes. In the event your message alert.tone.gets.out.of.sync.with.your.phone.company’s.voice.messaging.system,.you.can.reset.back.to.its.original.“no. -
Page 25: 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.TCX905.and.TWX977..If.you.purchase.an.accessory.handset,.you.must.register. the.handset.to.the.original.or.main.base.before.use..Accessory.handsets.will.not.operate.until.they.are.registered. Charge.the.Accessory.Handset The.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.for.TCX905.or.DC.IN.21V. jack.for.TWX977.and.to.a.standard.20V.AC.wall.outlet. Set.the.charger.on.a.desk.or.tabletop,.and.place.the.handset.in.the.char- ger.with.the.keypad.facing.forward. Make.sure.that.the.charge/in.use.LED.illuminates..If.the.LED.does.not. illuminate,.check.to.see.that.the.AC.adapter.is.plugged.in.and.the.hand- set.makes.good.contact.with.the.base.charging.contacts. Charge.the.handset.battery.pack.for.5-20.hours.for.TCX905.or.at.least. 25.hours.for.TWX977..before.using.your.new.cordless.telephone.for.the. first time. for.TCX905 for.TCX905 for.TWX977 for.TWX977... -
Page 26: Extra.handsets
Your.telephone.will.allow.you.to.register.up.to.a.total.of.0.cordless.handsets..Handset(s).that.were.supplied.with. the.phone.are.pre-registered.to.the.base.unit.at.the.factory.and.will.display.the.handset.ID.number.when.charged.. Handset(s).that.were.purchased.separately.will.need.to.be.registered.to.the.base.unit.before.use. A.handset.that.has.not.been.registered.to.a.base.unit.will.display.the.following.when.charged: ↔ The.telephone.will.automatically.assign.a.handset.ID.when.registration.is.completed. Registering.a.TWX977.accessory.handset: Charge.the.handset.batteries.for.5-20.hours. Place.the.handset.in.the.main.base.charging.cradle.to.begin.the.registration.process..(HANDSET.REGIS- TERING.will.appear.on.the.LCD). After.approximately.5.seconds,.REGISTRATION.COMPLETE.will.be.displayed.in.the.LCD.to.indicate.the. completion.of.the.registration.process..If.REGISTRATION.FAILED.appears,.remove.the.handset.from.the.cra- dle.and.repeat.steps.2.-.3. Registering.a.TCX905.accessory.handset: Charge.the.handset.batteries.for.5-20.hours. With.the.base.in.standby,.press.and.hold.the.[Registration].key.on.the.bottom.of.the.base.until.the.charge/in. use LED begins to flash (approximately 5 seconds). On.the.TCX905.handset,.press.and.hold.[#].key.until.you.hear.a.beep..(HANDSET.REGISTERING.will.ap- pear.in.the.LCD). After.approximately.5.seconds,.REGISTRATION.COMPLETE.will.be.displayed.in.the.LCD.to.indicate.the. completion.of.the.registration.process..If.REGISTRATION.FAILED.appears,.repeat.steps.2.-.4. Note:.If.an.accessory.handset.was.previously.registered.to.another.base,.you.will.need.to.reset.the.handset.before. you.can.re-register.it.to.a.new.base.unit..(See.Resetting.the.Handset.on.page.26) -
Page 27: Registering.other.compatible.handsets
With.the.base.in.standby,.press.[Registration].key.on.the.bottom.of.the.base.for.5.seconds.until.the.charge/ in use LED flashes. On.the.handset,.press.and.hold.[#].until.you.hear.a.beep. While.the.handset.is.registering,.HANDSET.REGISTERING.will.appear.in.the.LCD..When.REGISTRATION. COMPLETE.is.displayed;.the.handset.has.been.registered.to.the.base..If.REGISTRATION.FAILED.appears,. please.try.these.steps.again. 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.submenu. 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.submenu. -
Page 28: 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.the.BASE.UNAVAIL- ABLE.submenu. 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..Press.the.OK.soft.key. -
Page 29: Setting.up.the.phonebook
Your.phone.allows.you.to.store.up.to.2.numbers.per.name.and.up.to.00.names.in.your.phonebook.in.the.handset.. Your.phone.shares.memory.between.your.phonebook.and.CID.entries..Once.you.store.00.phonebook.entries,.CID. information.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. delete.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.37.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..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. 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].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.NUMBER.2.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. -
Page 30: Finding.a.phonebook.entry
Assign.a.personal.ring.tone.for.this.entry.(Personal.Ring).. 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..Press.the.OK.soft.key. You will hear a tone confirming that the new phonebook entry has been stored, and DONE! appears in the display.. Note:.When.the.shared.memory.is.full,.the.oldest.Caller.ID.message.is.overwritten. 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. -
Page 31: Editing.phonebook.entries
Press.[ ].to.open. Use.[ ].or.[ ].on.the.four-way.function.key.to.scroll.through.the.phonebook.entries..When.you.come.to.the. entry.you.want.to.edit,.press.the.OPTIONS.soft.key. Move.the.cursor.to.select.EDIT.SELECTION.submenu..Press.the.OK.soft.key. Follow.the.steps.for.Creating.a.Phonebook.Entry.on.page.28..If.you.do.not.wish.to.change.the.information.at. any.step,.simply.press.the.OK.soft.key.to.go.to.the.next.step. Storing.Caller.ID.or.Redial.Numbers.in.the.Phonebook You.can.store.Caller.ID.records.or.redial.numbers.in.the.phonebook.so.you.can.use.them.later..Go.to.the.Caller.ID.or. redial.list.and.select.the.number.you.want.to.store..(If.the.Caller.ID.information.did.not.include.the.number,.then.you. will.not.be.able.to.store.it.) When.the.phone.is.in.standby,.press.[ ].(on.the.right.side.of.the.four-way.key).to.open.the.Caller.ID.list.or.. [redial/pause].to.open.the.redial.list. Use.[ ].or.[ ].on.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.submenu.for.new.entry,.or.STORE.&.EDIT.for.addition.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.28.. Notes:. • 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>. • If.the.memory.is.full,.the.oldest.Caller.ID.message.will.be.erased.from.the.Caller.ID.list.when.you.store.a.Call- er.ID.message.in.the.phonebook.. -
Page 32: 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.four-way.function.key.or.the.number.keypad.to.select.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. Copying.Phonebook.Entries.to.another.Station You.can.transfer.stored.phonebook.entries.from.one.handset.to.another.without.having.to.re-enter.names.and. - Page 33 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..During.the.copy.process,.the.receiving. handset.shows.RECEIVING.and.the.Banner.name.of.the.sending.handset..When.the.transfer.is.completed,. DONE! appears. Notes:. • 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.
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Page 34: 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.LCD.screen.during.Standby,.Intercom,.Intercom.Hold,.Room.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..for.detailed.instruc- tions.on.entering.text.) Press.the.OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone. -
Page 35: Selecting.a.ring.tone
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] Fur.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... -
Page 36: Activating.autotalk
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 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. -
Page 37: Using.your.phone
From.a.cordless.handset Remove.the.handset.from.the.charging.cradle. Press.[ /flash]. Listen.for.the.dial.tone. Dial.the.number. Making.a. call Remove.the.handset.from.the.charging.cradle. Dial.the.number.. Press.[ /flash]. Pick.up.the.handset..(If.AutoTalk.is.on,.the. phone.will.answer.when.you.remove.the.hand- set.from.the.charging.cradle.) Answering.a. call Press.[ /flash]... (If.Any.Key.Answer.is.on,.you.can.also.press. any.key.in.the.number.keypad.). Hanging.up Press.[ ]. From.a.handset.speaker.phone Remove.the.handset.from.the.charging.cradle. Press.[ Listen.for.the.dial.tone. Dial.the.number. Remove.the.handset.from.the.charging.cradle. Dial.the.number.. Press.[ Pick.up.the.handset. Press.[ Press.[ ]. -
Page 38: 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.29). Press.[ /flash].on.the.handset. Press.[ /flash].on.the.handset. 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.29). Press.the.DIAL.soft.key.to.dial.the.number. -
Page 39: Switching.to.the.handset.speakerphone
]. 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. Notes: • If.you.answer.a.call.before.the.Caller.ID.message.is.received.(for.example,.before.the.second.ring),.the.Caller. ID.message.will.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.via.a.private.branch.exchange.(PBX),.the.caller’s.phone.number.and.name.may.not.appear. Using.the.Caller.ID.List. You.can.store.up.to.00.Caller.ID.numbers.in.each.handset..Your.phone.shares.memory.between.your.Phonebook. and.Caller.ID.entries..When.the.shared.memory.is.full.and.when.you.store.a.new.phonebook.entry,.the.oldest.Caller. ID.message.is.overwritten..Once.you.reach.your.maximum.phonebook.entries.of.00,.Caller.ID.information.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 40: 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.to.the.displayed.phone.number,.press.[#].. Press.[ /flash].or.[ ].on.the.handset.to.dial.the.number. Press.[ /flash].or.[ ].on.the.handset. Press.[ ].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.to.the.displayed.phone.number,.press.[#]. Press.the.DIAL.soft.key.to.dial.the.number. -
Page 41: 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.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. 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. Notes:. • 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.CWDX.soft.key. Move.the.cursor.or.use.the.number.keypad.[1-7].to.select.an.option. Ask.to.Hold.—.A.prerecorded.message.states.that.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.— Starts a conference call with your first and second callers. -
Page 42: Redialing.a.number
You.can.quickly.redial.the.last.3.numbers.dialed.on.each.handset.. With.the.phone.in.standby,.press.the.REDIAL.soft.key.or.[redial/pause].on.the.handset.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.to.dial.the.number. Press.[ /flash].or.[ ].on.the.handset.to.dial.the.number. Press.[redial/pause].on.the.handset.to.open.the.redial.list.. Use.[ / ].to.scroll.through.the.redial.list.. Press.the.DIAL.soft.key.to.dial.the.number. Notes:. • If the number exceeds 32 digits, only the first 32 digits are retained in redial memory. •... -
Page 43: Adjusting.the.ringer,.Earpiece.and.. Speaker.volume
Adjusting.the.Ringer.Volume. You.can.choose.from.three.ringer.volume.settings.on.the.handset.(off,.low,.and. high)..With.the.phone.in.standby,.use.[ / ].on.the.four-way.function.key.to.adjust. the.ringer.volume. Adjusting.the.Speaker.Volume. Ear.speaker:.You.can.choose.from.six.volume.levels.for.the.earpiece.speaker..To. adjust.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..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 44: Finding.a.lost.handset
To.locate.a.misplaced.handset,.press.[find hs].on.the.base.when.the.phone.is.in.standby..All.registered.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.[find hs].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].on.the.handset.to.place.the.caller.on.hold..If.you.leave.a.caller.on.hold.for. more.than.ten.seconds,.the.display.screen.will.read,.HOLD. To.return.to.the.party.on.hold,.press.[ /flash].or.[ ].on.a.handset..The.phone.will.return.to.the.holding.party.. Notes: • 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.three.people.can.participate.in.a.conference.call..A.three-way.conference. call.consists.of.an.outside.line.and.two.handsets..You.can.easily.join.a.call.already.in.progress.. Press.[ /flash].or.[ ].to.join.the.call.. To.hang.up,.return.the.handset.to.the.cradle.or.press.[ ].on.the.handset..The.other.party.will.still.be.connect- ed.to.the.call. -
Page 45: Transferring.a.call
You.can.transfer.a.call.from.one.station.to.another. During.a.call,.press.[int’com/hold]. 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.[ ].on.the.initiating.station. When.another.station.accepts.the.transferred.call,.you.will.be.disconnected..If.you.want.to.rejoin.the.call,. press.[ /flash].or.[ ].on.the.handset.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. To.speak.to.the.caller,.press.[ /flash].or.[ ].on.the.receiving.handset. 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 46: Using.special.features
Muting.the.Ringer.(One.Call.Only) While.a.handset.is.ringing,.press.[ ].or.the.MUTE.soft.key.on.the.handset.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. .icon.will.appear.and.remain.in.the.display.until. the.feature.is.turned.off. To.cancel.muting,.press.the.MUTE.soft.key.again..MUTE.OFF.appears.and. .disappears.in.the.display. 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. While.on.a.call,.press.the.PRIVACY.soft.key. 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.UN- AVAILABLE.. To.turn.Privacy.off,.press.the.PRIVACY.soft.key.again..PRIVACY.MODE.OFF.appears. -
Page 47: 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. -
Page 48: 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. To.exit.DirectLink,.press.the.CANCEL.soft.key. 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..DI- RECTLINK.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].on.the.handset. Use.[ ].or.[ ].to.select.the.handset.you.want.to.talk.with,.and.then.press.the.OK.soft.key..If.you.select.ALL,. all.other.registered.handsets.will.be.paged..An.intercom.tone.sounds..To.cancel.intercom,.press.[ ].on.either. handset. -
Page 49: Room.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.press.a.number.key,. ],.or.[#].(when.Any.Key.Answer.is.enabled),.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. Notes:. • 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.Monitor This.feature.allows.you.to.monitor.sounds.in.another.room.for.a.short.period.of.time..Place.a.handset.in.the.room. you.wish.to.monitor;.it.will.function.as.a.microphone..Another.handset.can.be.set.to.function.as.a.remote.speaker,.al- lowing.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.you.want.to.monitor.by.using.[ ].or.[ ]. -
Page 50: Tone.dialing.switch.over
Note:. • This.telephone.system.is.not.intended.to.replace.an.AC.powered.room.monitoring.system..The.length.of.time. that.a.handset.can.monitor.a.room.is.limited.to.the.talk.time.remaining.on.the.handset.battery.(5.hours.or. less)..For.more.information,.see.Talk.and.Standby.Times.on.page.53. • 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.Monitoring,.the.telephone.system.cannot.be.used.to.make.or.receive. calls..To.resume.normal.telephone.operation,.you.should.press.the.END.soft.key.on.either.handset.or.return. the.handset.to.the.cradle. Tone.Dialing.Switch.Over If.your.telephone.company.requires.pulse.dialing,.you.can.temporarily.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 nor- mally..Once.your.call.connects,.press.[ aling..When.this.call.ends,.the.phone.automatically.returns.to.pulse.dialing. ].on.the.handset..Any.digits.you.enter.from.then.on.will.be.sent.as.tone.di-... -
Page 51: Seven-Digit.dialing
In.some.areas.the.telephone.company.may.allow.you.to.place.a.local.call.by.dialing.only.7.digits.(instead.of.0)..If. this.is.the.case.in.your.area,.you.can.program.your.local.area.code.in.your.phone..Programming.your.area.code.will. allow.you.to.see.the.caller’s.7-digit.phone.number.which.will.allow.you.to.easily.return.the.local.call.without.modifying. the.number.before.dialing..If.you.get.a.call.from.outside.your.area.code,.you.will.see.all.0.digits. To.program.your.local.area.code: 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. -
Page 52: 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-0.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. 0°.C.to.50°.C.(32°.F.to.22°.F) Base:.AD-800 Charging.Cradle:.AD-0 Base:.20V.AC,.60.Hz Charging.Cradle:.20V.AC,.60.Hz Base:.9V.DC.@.350mA Charging.Cradle:.2V.DC.@.00mA BT-446 BT-005 3.6V.DC.@.800mAh 3.6V.DC.@.750mAh... -
Page 53: Battery.replacement.and.handling
With.normal.usage,.your.battery.should.last.about.one.year..When.the.talk.time.becomes.short,.even.after.the.bat- tery.is.recharged,.please.replace.the.battery..A.replacement.Uniden.adapter.or.battery.may.be.purchased.by.calling. Uniden’s.Parts.department..See.back.cover.page.for.contact.information. Replace.the.Rechargeable.Handset.Battery.Pack Remove.the.4.screws.holding.the.battery.compartment.with.a.screwdriver.and.take. off.the.battery.cover..Remove.the.old.battery.pack.in.the.battery.compartment. Plug.the.replacement.battery.connector.(red.&.black.wires).into.the.small,.black. jack inside the battery compartment. (The connector notches fit into the grooves of.the.jack.only.one-way.).Match.the.wire.colors.to.the.polarity.label.in.the.battery. compartment,.connect.the.battery.and.listen.for.a.click.to.insure.connection. Make.certain.you.have.made.a.good.connection.by.slightly.pulling.on.the.bat- tery.wires..If.the.battery.connector.is.not.securely.connected,.the.handset.will.not. charge.properly. Before.placing.the.battery.cover.back.on.the.handset,.make.sure.there.is.no.for- eign.matter.under.the.rubber.seal.located.on.the.under.side..By.inserting.the.bot- tom first, place the battery cover back on the handset and tighten the 4 screws.. -
Page 54: Low.battery.alert
• Do.not.place.an.excessively.dirty.handset.in.the.base. • Shake.excess.water.from.handset.prior.to.placing.back.in.the.charging.cradle. Low.Battery.Alert. When.the.battery.pack.is.very.low,.the.phone.is.programmed.to.eliminate.functions.in. order.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.. -
Page 55: Troubleshooting
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. 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.26).. 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 56: Resetting.the.handset.without.the.base
When the base information is deleted, the handset displays MODELS VARY! PLACE HANDSET ON.THE.BASE.FOR.REGISTRATION.OR.REFER.TO.OWNER’S.MANUAL..Register.the.handset.to.the.new. base.(see.page.26). 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. suspect.another.cordless.telephone.is.using.the.same.security.code.or.if.you.are.instructed.to.change.this.code.by.a. manufacturer’s.Call.Center.Representative,.you.can.change.the.code.by: Perform.“Resetting.the.Handset”.for.all.of.your.handsets.. Re-register.each.handset.by.following.the.steps.on.page.26. Traveling.Out.of.Range During.a.call,.if.you.move.your.handset.too.far.away.from.your.base,.noise.may.increase..If.you.pass.the.range.limits. -
Page 57: Common.issues
Suggestion • Make.sure.the.AC.adapter.is.plugged.into.the.base.or.the.charger.(if.you. have.more.than.one.handset).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. try.again. • Make.sure.that.you.are.not.too.far.from.the.base.. • If.your.handset.is.wet,.shake.the.handset.to.remove.any.excess.water.from. the.speaker.and.microphone,.then.wipe.the.handset.dry. • Make.sure.that.you.are.not.too.far.from.the.base.. • Make.sure.the.line.is.not.in.use..If.an.outside.call.is.already.using.a.line,. you.cannot.use.that.line.to.make.another.outside.call. • Check.both.ends.of.the.base.telephone.line.cord. • Make.sure.the.AC.adapter.is.plugged.into.the.base.and.wall.outlet. • Disconnect.the.AC.adapter.and.the.backup.battery.and.reconnect. • Change.the.Digital.Security.Code.(see.page.55). • Make.sure.that.you.are.not.too.far.from.the.base.. • Charge.the.battery.in.the.handset.for.at.least.5-20.hours.by.placing.the. handset.on.the.base.or.charging.cradle. • Change.the.Digital.Security.Code.(see.page.55). • If.the.handset.is.under.water,.the.ringer.will.not.be.heard..The.phone.can. still.recieve.calls. - Page 58 • 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.. • Charge.the.battery.pack.in.the.handset.for.5-20.hours. • Change.the.Digital.Security.Code.(see.page.55). • Make.sure.if.you.have.not.stored.0.handsets.already. •...
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Page 59: 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 60: Precautions
Before.you.read.anything.else,.please.observe.the.following: Warning!. Uniden.America.Corporation.represents.this.handset.to.be.water.submersible.to.JIS7.Specs..The.product.may.be. submerged.in.3.feet.of.water.for.up.to.30.minutes..Exceeding.these.limits.can.cause.damage.to.the.handset..The. base.is.NOT.water.resistant...DO.NOT.expose.the.base.unit.to.rain.or.moisture. Uniden.America. Corporation. DOES. NOT. represent. this. unit. to. be. completely. waterproof.. .To. reduce. risk. of. fire,. electrical.shock.or.damage.to.the.unit,.DO.NOT.expose.the.base.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 61 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..
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Page 62: The.fcc.wants.you.to.know
The. REN. is. used. to. determine. the. number. of. devices. that. may. be. connected. to. a. telephone. line.. Excessive. RENs. on. a. telephone. line. may.result.in.the.devices.not.ringing.in.response.to.an.incoming.call..In. most but not all areas, the sum of RENs should not exceed five (5.0). -
Page 63: I.c
Finally,. it. should. be. noted. that. some. cordless. telephones. operate. at. frequencies. that. may. cause. interference. to. nearby. TVs. and. VCRs.. To. 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. interference.is.experienced,.moving.the.cordless.telephone.farther.away. from.the.TV.or.VCR.will.often.reduce.or.eliminate.the.interference.. -
Page 64: 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 65 Adding.Accessory.. Handsets... 24,.25 Answering.a.Call... 36 Any.Key.Answer... 35 Area.Code... 50 AutoTalk..35 Base.Unavailable... 27,.55 Battery.Replacement.and.. Handling... 52 Caller.ID.on.Call.Waiting... 20 Call.Waiting.Deluxe... 20,.40 Chain.Dialing... 37 Conferencing... 43 Controls.Parts.of.the.Phone... 7 Date.and.Time... 9 Deleting.a.Redial.Record... 4 Deleting.Caller.ID.Numbers..39 Deregistration... 26 Dial.Mode... 8 Digital.Security.Code...
- Page 66 Seven-Digit.Dialing... 50 Speaker.Volume... 42 Speed.Dial... 29,.37 T-coil... 42 Talk.and.Standby.Times... 53 The.FCC.Wants.You.To.Know... 6 Voice.Mail... 22 Voice.Mail.Programming... 23 Voice.Mail.Tone... 22 Voice.Message.Waiting.Indicator. Reset... 23 Wall.Mount.the.Base... 3...
- Page 67 At.Uniden,.we’ll.take.care.of.you! Thank. you. for. purchasing. a. Uniden. product.. if. you. have. any. questions. or. problems,. please.do.not.return.this.product.to.the.place.of.purchase. Having.Trouble? Our customer care specialists are here to help you! Visit our website at uniden.com. during.regular.business.hours.* Need.A.Part? To. order. headsets,. additional. handsets,. replacement. batteries,. or. other.
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