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A World Without Wires
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UNIDEN
CORDLESS
PHONES
DT146 &
DT146 &
DT148
DT148
Series
Series
OWNER'S MANUAL

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  • Page 1 A World Without Wires ® UNIDEN CORDLESS PHONES DT146 & DT146 & DT148 DT148 Series Series OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Welcome Introducing your Digital Cordless Telephone • Crystal clear digital sound quality Thank you for purchasing a Uniden Multi-Handset • Caller ID* to see who’s calling before you pick phone. up the phone Note: Illustrations in this manual are used for •...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Setting up Store a redial number to the phonebook Finding a location Deleting numbers from the redial list Connecting your phone Mute (privacy) Preparing the handsets Finding/paging handsets Installing and charging the handset battery pack Keypad lock Battery Low Warning Conversation recording (DT148 series only) Battery Performance Using the phonebook...
  • Page 4 View the Calls log Handset/Base Copy Calls log number to the phonebook Caller ID Delete Calls log entry(ies) Telephone Answering Machine (DT148 series only) Message waiting (DT146 series only) General information Using extra handsets Specifications Room monitor Maintenance Using room monitor...
  • Page 5: Setting Up

    Setting up Connecting your phone 1 Connect the base power supply to the back of Follow these simple steps to prepare your the base. Plug the other end into the wall phone for use. electrical outlet. Finding a location WARNING Use only the power supply that came with your •...
  • Page 6: Preparing The Handsets

    Preparing the handsets NOTE: Once your handset is fully charged, your phone is designed for the base charge Installing and charging the handset battery pack LED to turn off for approximately 4 seconds during the following instances: 1 On each handset: Remove the battery compartment cover.
  • Page 7: Battery Low Warning

    BATTERY LOW WARNING Setting the date and time If the symbol is displayed on the handset, The phone uses the 24 hour clock. appears and you hear the CHARGE BATTERY In standby: low battery tone, you will need to recharge your 1 Press handset.
  • Page 8: Your Handset

    Your Handset Up/Redial Earpiece • Press during a call to increase the Display earpiece or speaker phone volume. • Use to scroll through the phonebook, Clear menu, redial list, or CALLER ID log. • Use to delete incorrect digits or letters. •...
  • Page 9: Your Base

    • Press to play next message. delete • Delete a message. Ans (answering machine) on/off • Press to turn answering machine On or Off. repeat/back volume • Press to replay • Adjusts answer machine messages. speaker volume. for DT148 series for DT146 series...
  • Page 10: Your Handset Display

    Indicates the alarm has been set. The call is muted. Displayed when the keypad has been Displayed when you have a new voice locked. message. (DT146 series only) Flashes when new messages are recorded. Displayed when messages are played. (DT148 series only)
  • Page 11: Standby Display

    Standby Display Once charged, your handset display will appear as illustrated below, displaying the handset name and number, and time and date. This is referred to as ‘standby mode’. For example: Battery Level Indicator Handset-Base Signal Indicator You can personalize your handset with your name (see page 22).
  • Page 12: Quick Guide

    Quick Guide Function Button press Make a call , enter number. Make a call by pre-dialing Enter number, Adjust earpiece volume During a call, End a call or place handset on base/charger. Receive a call Phone rings, Redial then to display number, Privacy During a call, and select...
  • Page 13: Using Your Phone

    Using your phone Handset range If the handset is too far away from the base, during standby, appears and the Make a call Searching symbol will flash. During a call you will hear a warning tone. You will need to mover closer to the 1 Press symbol is displayed.
  • Page 14: End A Call

    During a call: Call Waiting 1 Press . The symbol is displayed while If you subscribe to Call Waiting and the call handsfree. waiting tone sounds during a call, press switch between callers. 2 Press again to go back to the This model has a special call waiting tone in normal talk operation.
  • Page 15: Redial

    Redial Store a redial number to the phonebook 1 In standby, press to display the last Redial the last number called number called. 1 Press 2 Press to display the redial 2 Press number you want. 3 Use to select Redial 3 Press , then use...
  • Page 16: Deleting Numbers From The Redial List

    Deleting numbers from the redial list Press and then select Unmute 1 In standby, press to display the last Finding/paging handsets number called. You can use the Find Handset button on the base to locate a missing handset or page the user 2 Press to display any of the last 10 (paging calls cannot be answered by a handset).
  • Page 17: Keypad Lock

    Keypad lock Conversation recording The keypad lock helps prevent accidental dialing (DT148 series only) when you are carrying the handset around and When on a call, you can record a conversation. can also be used to stop younger children dialing out accidentally.
  • Page 18: Using The Phonebook

    Using the phonebook If you enter a letter and the next letter is on the same button, press to move the cursor to the right before trying to enter the next letter. You can store your 100 frequently used names and numbers in the phonebook for easy dialing.
  • Page 19: View And Dial A Phonebook Entry

    Entering a ‘pause’ in a stored number Edit a phonebook name/number You may need to enter a pause in some 1 Press to access the phonebook list. international or charge card numbers or if you are connected to a switchboard. 2 The display shows the first alphabetical entry in the phonebook.
  • Page 20: Delete A Phonebook Name/Number

    Copy phonebook names/numbers 9 Select and press Save Go Back 1 Using the handset that you want to copy from, press to access the phonebook list. 10 Press to exit and return to standby. 2 Press to display the name for the entry you want (or search alphabetically).
  • Page 21: Handset And Base Menu Settings

    Handset and base menu settings Handset ringer type There are 10 handset ringer melodies to choose from, 6 Melodies and 4 Tones. You can select Handset ringer volume different ringtones for external calls, internal calls, There are 6 ringer volumes to choose from. page calls, alarm tones or appointment reminders.
  • Page 22: Auto Talk

    Auto Talk 3 Press to select one from NORMAL Auto Talk, lets you answer the phone just by , or . Press to confirm. TREBLE ALTO BASS picking it up from the cradle. If you switch Auto Talk off, you have to press to answer a call, Appointment even if a handset is on the base or charger.
  • Page 23: Alarm

    Alarm 1 Press to access the main menu. Your phone allows you to set an alarm. 1 Press to access the main menu. 2 Press to select Display Press 2 Press to select Time & Alarm Press 3 Press to select Handset Name Press 3 Press...
  • Page 24: Language

    Language Base ringer volume (DT148 series only) You can change the language the menu display There are 6 volume levels to choose from or you will use. Choose from English, Spanish, or can select volume OFF. French. 1 Press to access the main menu. 1 Press to access the main menu.
  • Page 25: Base Ringer Type (Dt148 Series Only)

    Base ringer type (DT148 series only) Prefix dialing There are 10 base ringer options to choose from If you need to add a prefix to the number for a (6 Melodies and 4 Tones). long distance call, or if you need to add your saved area code to the number, do the following: 1 Press to access the main menu.
  • Page 26: Seven-Digit Dialing

    Seven-Digit Dialing Call barring You can program your local area code into your When switched on, Call Barring prevents calls handset. If you get a call from within your area from being made to a specific number, area code code, you'll only see the 7-digit phone number. If or international code.
  • Page 27: Settings Menu

    Settings menu 5 Press to display either and press to confirm. For tone, Tones select from pattern 1-3 or off and press You can switch on or off the tones for key touch, confirmation, call waiting, and out-of-range alarm. 6 Press to exit and return to standby.
  • Page 28: Tone Dialing Switch-Over

    Registering a new handset 5 Press to display either Tone When you register a new handset to your base, and press to confirm. Pulse you will be asked to enter the base PIN code. 6 Press to exit and return to standby. The pre-set PIN code is 0000.
  • Page 29: De-Register A Handset Or A Base

    If the base already has the maximum number of De-register a handset or a base handsets (6) registered to it you will need to de- If you have more than one handset registered to register one of the existing handsets before you your base or more than one base registered to your can register the new handset.
  • Page 30: Base Pin Code

    Base PIN code Selecting a base You need to enter the base PIN code when you You can register a handset to up to 4 bases, e.g. are registering handsets. For security reasons you one at work and one at home or one upstairs and may wish to change the PIN code.
  • Page 31: Resetting Your Phone

    Resetting your phone For the handset: If you reset your phone, both the base and 1 Press to access the main menu. handset will return to their default settings. The time, date, handset name, and phonebook 2 Press to select Add.
  • Page 32: Default Settings

    Default settings Base PIN 0000 Prefix Dial Not Set Handset and base Call Barring Not Set Ringer Volume Level 3 Area Code Not Set Ringer Type External Tone 1 Dial Mode Tone Internal Tone 2 Paging Tone 3 [DT148 series only] Alarm Tone 3 Select OGM...
  • Page 33: Network Services

    Network services NOTE: If this feature is set to OFF, you WILL still receive call waiting notifications IF you have subscribed to call waiting features TO USE CALLER ID OR ANY OTHER SERVICES from your local service provider. DETAILED IN THIS SECTION, YOU MUST FIRST CONTACT YOUR LOCAL TELEPHONE Calls log COMPANY AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE...
  • Page 34: View The Calls Log

    View the calls log Copy Calls log number to the phonebook 1 Press 1 Press . The latest calls log entry is The latest calls log entry is displayed (or displayed. Call if there are no entries). List Empty 2 Press to scroll to the number 2 Press to scroll through the calls log.
  • Page 35: Delete Calls Log Entry(Ies)

    4 Press to exit and return to standby. Message Waiting (DT146 series only) If you have subscribed to a message waiting service through your local telephone company, when you have a message waiting in your mailbox, the symbol will be displayed on the handset.
  • Page 36: Using Extra Handsets

    Using extra handsets Room Monitor This feature allows you to monitor sounds in another room. For instance, you can use this If you purchased a multi-pack all your handsets feature and 2 handsets as a baby monitor. come pre-registered to the base. First, you will need to setup 2 handsets for room You can use a total of 6 handsets with your base.
  • Page 37: Call Another Handset (Internal Or Intercom Call)

    Transferring a call To exit room monitor, press You can transfer an external caller from your handset to another handset. This feature only works when both handsets are within the range of the base. If either handset is During an external call: out of range, the function will stop.
  • Page 38: Conference Call

    Conference call You can hold a 3-way conversation (conference call) between your handset, an external caller and another internal handset user. During an external call: 1 Press . The external caller is put ‘on-hold’. 2 Press to select name, number or the handset you want to have a conference call with and press key.
  • Page 39: The Telephone Answering Machine (Dt148 Series Only)

    The Telephone Answering Machine Handset Key Function Press and hold 1 Play (DT148 series only) Repeat/Back Skip The Telephone Answering Machine will offer up to Delete 14 minutes of digital recording for incoming or outgoing messages and memo messages. Delete All Messages The delete all messages feature can be accessed You can set up your answering machine using any from the...
  • Page 40: Answer On/Off

    You can now choose from the AM settings menu Setting Call Screen as follows. Incoming messages can be screened (played through the base speaker) by setting this feature Answer On/Off To set the Answering Machine On or Off, use to select .
  • Page 41: Ring Delay

    Ring Delay Setting Remote PIN You can set the answering machine to pick up a You must set a 4 digit PIN to enable remote call after 10sec, 20sec, 30sec or Toll Saver. access from an outside line. For Toll Saver, the call is answered after 10sec if To set the Remote PIN use to select there are new messages and 30sec if there are no...
  • Page 42: Using The Base Answering Machine

    Using the Base Answering Machine (Answering Machine On/Off) When the answering machine is off, the LED display at the base will be blank. The LED display - Press to switch answer setting On or Off. is a message counter when the answering machine is on.
  • Page 43: Remote Access Away From Home

    Remote Access Away from Home Record OGM You can access your answering machine from any OGM 1 remote touch tone phone on an outside line. OGM 2 You must set a 4 digit remote PIN in the handset to To Main Menu enable remote access (see page 41).
  • Page 44: Simple Solutions

    Simple solutions Handset/Base No dial tone The most common problems often have the • Is the handset registered to the base?− simplest solutions. We hope that you will not see page 27. experience any problems with your product, but in the event that you do, this section hopes to help •...
  • Page 45: Caller Id

    Handset is not charging properly CALLER ID • Check that the charge light is on and that the Caller’s details are not displayed handset is sitting correctly in the base or • Have you subscribed to a CALLER ID service? charger.
  • Page 46: General Information

    General information Maintenance Cleaning your product: Wipe the handset, base and charger with a damp This equipment is not designed for making (not wet) cloth, or an anti-static wipe. Never use a emergency telephone calls when the power fails. dry cloth as this may cause a static shock. Never Alternative arrangements should be made for use household polish as this will damage the access to emergency services.
  • Page 47: Liquid Damage

    Liquid Damage IMPORTANT: You must unplug the telephone line while recharging the battery packs to avoid charge Moisture and liquid can damage your cordless interruption. phone. Follow the suggestions below if your phone gets wet. Base: 1. Disconnect the AC adapter from the base, Exterior shutting off electrical power.
  • Page 48: Precautions

    Dispose of used batteries according to the literature accompanying the appliance. instructions. Uniden works to reduce lead content in our PVC coated Do not open or mutilate the battery, and disconnect the cords in our product and accessories. battery before shipping this product.
  • Page 49 Should you experience trouble with this equipment, to a line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the please contact Uniden customer service at 800-297- telephone provider. For products approved after July 23, 1023. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone...
  • Page 50 Changes or modifications to this product not expressly DEFECTIVE. If these noises continue and are too approved by Uniden, or operation of this product in any distracting, please check around your home to see what way other than as detailed by the owner's manual, could appliances may be causing the problem.
  • Page 51: I.c. Notice

    Cordless Telephone Privacy I.C. Notice Cordless telephones are radio devices. Communications Terminal Equipment between the handset and base of your cordless NOTICE: This equipment meets the applicable Industry telephone are accomplished by means of radio waves Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specifications. which are broadcast over the open airways.
  • Page 52: Warranty

    Warrantor, at its option, may replace the unit with for one year, to the original retail owner, this a new or refurbished unit. THE LIMITED Uniden Product to be free from defects in WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IS THE SOLE materials and craftsmanship with only the AND ENTIRE WARRANTY PERTAINING TO THE limitations or exclusions set out below.
  • Page 53 Include evidence of original purchase and a note describing the defect that has caused you to return it. The Product should be shipped freight prepaid, by traceable means, to warrantor at: Uniden America Service 4700 Amon Carter Blvd. Fort Worth, TX 76155 [52]...
  • Page 54 Memo [53]...
  • Page 55 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 www.uniden.com or call our Customer Service Hotline at 1-800-297-1023...
  • Page 56 A World Without Wires ® VISIT WWW.UNIDEN.COM TO REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT © 2007 Uniden America Corporation, Fort Worth, Texas. Contains additional foreign articles. Printed in China. UCZZ01505DZ(0)

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