Contents Welcome/Features/ Installing the Holster Speakerphone During a Call 43 Terminology (Flip Handset Only) Moving out of range Installing the Beltclip Call Waiting Controls & Functions (Extra Handset Only) Placing a Call on Hold Optional Headset Installation Conferencing Setting up the Phone Redialing Calls Choose the best location Using the Interface...
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Contents Naming phonebook groups Power Failure Making Calls with the Battery replacement and Phonebook handling Warning Caller ID Features Using the Caller ID List General Information Deleting Caller ID numbers AC Adapter Information Battery Information Answering Machine Features Troubleshooting Setting Up the Answering Bluetooth Trouble Shooting Machine System Reset...
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Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden cordless telephone. This cordless phone is designed and engineered to exacting standards for reliability, long life, and outstanding performance. Note: Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit for explanation purposes.
A telephone line has been activated on the handset, enabling a dial tone. • Flip Handset : Flip-phone handset. ELITE8855 and ELITE8855+1 main base handset. • Extra Handset: ELITE8855+1 extra handset (ELITE8805 model). BLUETOOTH trademarks are owned by their proprietor and used by Uniden Australia and Uniden New Zealand under license.
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ELITE8855/ELITE8855+1 Main Base 45 46 27 28 29 30 31 AC ADAPTER 24. Base Charge Contacts Menu/select (P.20) (P.74) 25. Base Speaker (Caller ID)/ (P.62 & 20) /tone (P.52) 26. Base Antenna Speaker Volume down Handset Charge LED 27. Dnd (do not disturb)(P.73) (P.49) AC ADAPTER Jack...
Setting up the Phone Choose the best location When choosing a location for your new phone, here are some important guidelines you should consider: For maximum range: Do not hold the Avoid noise sources such as a window handset where Avoid heat sources, such as radiators, by a street with heavy traffic you would block...
1) Press down on the handset battery case cover (use the finger indention for a better grip) and slide the cover downward to remove. Use only the Uniden (BT-0002) 2) Place the battery pack in the battery compartment with the connectors on the battery and rechargeable on the compartment aligned.
Low battery alert When the battery pack is very low, the phone is programmed to eliminate functions in order to save power. The battery pack needs to be charged when: 30/05 SUN 10:10A - The empty battery icon appears. Even when the battery pack is not Low Battery appears in the display.
Connect the base and charge the handset 1) Connect the AC adapter to the AC ADAPTER jack. Place the base close to the AC outlet to avoid long extension cords. Use only the 2) Connect the AC adapter to a continuous supplied AAD- power supply (i.e., an outlet that is not 8855 AC...
Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall Standard wall plate mounting This phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate. 1) Snap the wall mount adapter into the notches on the base top. 2) Plug the AC adapter into the AC ADAPTER jack.
Backwards/Forwards Compatibility If you have any Your phone is compatible with other Uniden 5.8GHz Digital trouble with your Expandable Handsets. Compatible models include the ELITE8815 phone, visit our ELITE8805 .
Connect the expansion handset's charger The handset is powered by a rechargeable battery pack. The battery recharges automatically when the handset is placed in the charger. 1) Connect the AC adapter to the jack DC IN 9V Use only the and to a standard 240V AC wall outlet.
Register an Expansion handset to main base Before the expansion handset is registered, the battery pack MUST be charged for 15-20 hours To register a Flip Handset, simply place it in the main base. While the handset is registering, will appear in the LCD. When Handset Registering Registration complete is displayed, the handset has been registered to the base.
Changing the Digital Security Code The digital security code is an identification code used to connect the handset and the base unit. Normally, setting the code is not necessary. In the rare situation that you suspect another cordless telephone is using the same security code, you can change the code.
Your phone may be used with an optional headset. To use an optional headset, insert the headset plug into the headset jack. Your phone is ready for hands- free conversations. (Headsets may be purchased by visiting our website at www.uniden.com.au or www.uniden.co.nz .) [16]...
Using the Interface Example of the standby mode display •Handset Battery icon Date, Day of the week, and time 30/05 SUN 10:10A Number of new caller ID calls received New CID: 10 •Sub-LCD (Flip Handset Only) Date and time/Battery icon 30/11 12:00A New CID: 10 Number of new caller ID calls received.
Display Icons ICON DESCRIPTION Handset Base Flip Handset Sub-LCD Battery icons indicate the handset battery status. This icon cycles depending on the battery status (empty, low, medium, and full). Ringer off icon indicates that ringer is turned off. Bluetooth (Flip Handset Only) icon appears when you are using bluetooth features.The icon is blue when the bluetooth device is on.
Soft Key Function "Soft"keys are keys that change function during the operation of the phone. There are two soft keys on the handset and base. The text right above the soft key indicates that key's current function. For example, when the phone is in standby mode, pressing soft key 2 on the handset make a selection.
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To make menu selections, please follow the instructions below: The four most commonly used functions are accessible just by pressing the directional key on the Flip Handset or by moving the joystick on the Extra Handset up (messages), down (redial), right (CID) or left (Phonebook).
Entering text You can use the number keypad on your phone 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.
Main Menu Options Your phone has various main menu options: On the handset, the options are DirectLink, Room Monitor, Messages, Reminder, Speaker Setup, Display Options, Ringer Options, System Setup and Bluetooth Note: • If you do not press a key within 30 seconds, the phone will time out and exit the menu mode.
System Setup Menu System Setup Handset or Base Through this section we The following submenu options must be set separately for each use handset display handset and the base. images for explanation. LCD Contrast (For Base) LCD Contrast You can change the contrast of your base display to make MESSAGE it easier to read.
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Any Key Answer (Handset Only) Any Key Answer Any Key Answer lets you answer the phone by pressing any key on the number keypad. To turn on Any Key Answer, go to Any Key and select . A confirmation tone tells you that Any Key Answer Answer is active.
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Call Privacy Call Privacy If you don't want other registered handsets and the base to interrupt you on a call, you can turn on privacy mode. As long as your handset or the base is in privacy mode, other handsets won't be able to join your call or make any calls of their own.
Global Setup Global settings apply to registered handsets and the base. If you change something under the global menu, you change it for handsets and the base. Only one handset or the base can change global settings at a time, and you have to make sure the phone is not currently being used.
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Call Waiting (Caller ID on Call Waiting) Call Waiting Your phone supports Caller ID on Call Waiting, so you can see the number of someone who calls when you're already on the line. You'll need to subscribe to this feature with your phone company before you can use them.
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Name Tagging Name Tagging The Name Tag feature works with the Caller Display number from Caller ID. A subscription to the Caller ID service is required from your network provider. There is usually a fee for this service. When the phone rings the caller display number, when SELECT received will be compared to numbers stored in the Name...
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Setting the Ringer Options This menu lets you customize Ringer or Speaker Volume setting in your phone. You can set these options separately for each handset and the base. Ringer Tone You can set a different ringer for each handset and the base. This phone comes with 10 prerecorded songs and 15 different ringer tones;...
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Unique Ring (Distinctive Ring) (For Base) You can assign special ringer tones to anyone in your <Options> MESSAGE Ringer/Volumes phonebook. When your phone gets a call, it looks up the Caller ID information in your phonebook; if you've Caller ID SELECT assigned a distinctive ringer to that number, the phone uses it so you know who's calling.
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Call Vibrate (Flip Handset Only) You can choose a vibrate pattern (4 patterns (1-4) and Off). To set Vibrate, go to Call Vibrate and then select the pattern. Selecting OFF will turn off the vibrate feature for incoming calls only. A confirmation tone tells you that Vibrate Pattern is active.
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2) Go to Rec/Edit Rings 3) Select a location from 1-5, and press the OPTIONS soft key. Record Ringer 4) Use the up/down key to select . To start recording, Waiting to Record Record press the RECORD soft key. The message counter displays and then begins to count down.
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Delete Ringer <Options> Play To delete a ringer tone, go to , and select the Rec/Edit Rings Change title ringer you want to delete. Press OPTIONS soft key. Use Delete up/down key to select Select . You will hear a Delete confirmation tone, and appears.
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Color Scheme (Handset Only) Color Scheme Sky Blue You can change the color of your phone's display. There are 5 Haze Blue different colors to choose from: Sky Blue, Haze Gray, Chic Chic Purple Purple, Coral Red, and Lime Green. Coral Red Lime Green To change the color of the display, go to...
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Animation Type (Handset only) Your phone has 4 different system animations (Dog, Car, Frog and Abstract) with 7 different animation schemes: Animation Type No Selection To set your animation type, scroll through Animation Type options, and press the VIEW soft key. Press menu/select Frog activate the animation type of your choice.
Using the Bluetooth Feature Using Bluetooth Headset (Flip Handset Only) The phone also supports Bluetooth v 1.1 compliant headsets. Even if the Bluetooth headsets available on the market vary in performance and quality. handset ringer is For best results choose a high quality headset model. turned off or if DND mode is Before you can use a bluetooth headset, you must pair it with the phone.
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The Flip Handset will begin to search for a bluetooth device. Find Device Once detected, the headset's name will appear in the handset's display. (Example names are shown below.) Press the STOP soft key to go back to show the list of the bluetooth headsets.
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Turning Bluetooth ON or OFF The Bluetooth connection still uses power even when you're not currently using a Bluetooth device. To save power, you can turn off the Bluetooth connection when it's not in use. 1) When the phone is in standby mode, press menu/select on the handset.
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Viewing Property of the Handset To view the handset information, follow the following steps. 1) When the phone is in standby mode, press menu/select on the handset. 2) Select the Bluetooth icon. 3) Use the up/down key to select , and then press menu/select My Handset The handset name and serial number are displayed.
De-register the Bluetooth Headset If you want to stop using a paired headset completely, you can deregister it; this will allow you to pair another headset in the future. You can also try deregistering and re-pairing a headset if you can't connect to it. 1) When the phone is in standby mode, press menu/select on the handset.
Using Your Phone Making Calls From the Handset 1) Remove the handset from the charging cradle. If the line is already 2) Flip the top panel up (Flip Handset Only). in use, all other 3) Press talk/flash registered handsets 4) Listen for the dial tone. and the base will display "...
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From the Handset Speakerphone 1) Remove the handset from the charging cradle. 2) Flip the top panel up (Flip Handset Only). 3) Press (Speaker Phone) on the side of the Flip Handset or speaker on the Extra Handset. For best 4) Listen for the dial tone.
Receiving a call/Open to Answer set to OFF Handset is in the cradle Handset is off the cradle 1) Remove the handset from the 1) Flip the top panel up (Flip Handset Flip Handset: If charging cradle. Only). Open to Answer is ON, the phone will 2) Flip the top panel (Flip Handset 2) Press...
Moving out of range If you move your handset farther from the base unit during a call, you might start to hear more noise than usual. If you go too far from the base, you'll hear a beep and see No Signal Press HELP.
Placing a Call on Hold During a call, press back/hold/int'com , to put the 30/05 SUN 10:10A call on hold. Press talk/flash /flash on the base to go back to the call. If you leave a call Hold on hold for more than 5 minutes, warning tone sounds and...
Conferencing If you have more than one handset, up to four people can participate in a conference call. 3-Way Conferencing • Outside line +Handset +Base (or Handset) 4-Way Conferencing • Outside line +Handset +Handset +Base Joining a Conference Call You can easily join a call already in progress. [46]...
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From the base 1) Press on the base to join the conference call. 2) To hang up, press end/find hs . The handset(s) will still be connected to the call. From the handset 1) Press talk/flash on the Flip Handset or speaker on the extra handset to join the call.
Redialing Calls You can quickly redial the last 20 phone numbers for each handset and 10 numbers for the base. With the phone in standby mode, press on the redial/ handset (or press menu/select , and then select Redial Each redial record on the base).
Adjusting Base Ringer and Speaker Volumes Adjusting the base ringer volume You can choose from three ringer settings on the base: off, low, and high. When the phone is in standby mode, go to menu, and then select Rings/Volumes Ringer Volume Use the up, down, right, or left key to select the ringer volume, and press menu/select.
Using the Handset Volume Setting Menu Ringer: Adjust the handset ringer volume You can choose from three different ringer Ringer Volume volume settings on your handset: off, low, and high. When the phone is in standby mode, go to the Ringer Options menu, and High then select .
Speaker Speaker: Adjust the handset speaker volume You can choose from six volume levels for the handset speakerphone. To adjust the speaker volume, go to Speaker Setup menu, and select and select the volume Speaker Volume Volume level you want to use. You can also adjust the handset speaker volume during a call by pressing the (to make it louder) or SELECT...
Tone Dialing Switch Over (Australia Only) If your telephone company uses pulse dialing, you can switch over to tone dialing after the call connects. This feature is useful when you need tone dialing to use any automated menu systems, such as telephone bank tellers, telephone prescription refills, customer support menus, etc.
Reminder (Handset only) The Date & Time must be set to use the Calendar features. To set the Date & Time, scroll to Global in the System Setup options (see page 26). Your phone has a built-in calendar that you can use to schedule reminders and appointments (all the way through December 31, 2099).
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1) Press menu/select to select a date. 30/05/2004 MON 2) Press the STORE soft key to add a reminder. 3) Press menu/select to set the date and time. 4) Use the number keypad or to select the hours and /tone minutes.
Using the Phonebook Your phone lets you store up to 100 entries in each handset and base. You can store up to 4 phone numbers for each name in your phonebook (for a total of 400 numbers), and you can assign names to groups for easy searching. You can store a distinctive ringer tone and picture display, to your each or group.
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Step 1:Name <Edit Phonebook> Select and use the keypad to enter the name for Jane No Number this entry. You can enter up to 16 characters. If you don't No Number want to enter a name, your phone will store this entry as No Number No Name.
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Step 4:Unique Display (Handset only) Select to attach a special screen display to this entry. Select the display you want the phone to use when this person calls, or select to have No Selection the phone use its regular display. You can press the VIEW soft key to see the display choices:...
Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the Phonebook You can store Caller ID or redial numbers in your phonebook so you can use them later. Go to the Caller ID list or redial list and select the number you want to store. (If the Caller ID information didn't include the number, then you can't store it.) 1) With the phone in standby mode, go to the Caller ID list or redial list and select the number you want to store.
Managing the Phonebook With the OPTIONS soft key, you can delete phonebook entries, copy entries to another handset or the base, check how many empty phonebook and speed dial entries you have available, sort your phonebook by groups, and name phonebook groups.
To copy a single entry, go to the Phonebook and select the entry To which unit? you want to copy. Press the OPTIONS soft key and then Copy Handset #2 . Select the handset or base you want to copy the Handset #3 Selection Handset #4...
Naming phonebook groups <Options> Copy Selection Your phone comes with 10 groups to organize your phonebook. PhoneBk Capacity You can name groups things like "Family" or "Friends" or Delete All "Softball team" to let you find entries in your phonebook more Copy All quickly.
Caller ID Features <Caller ID> If you subscribe to Caller ID from your phone company, 12/12 your phone will show you the caller's phone number whenever a 12:20PM call comes in: Jane Smith If you subscribe to Caller ID on Call Waiting (CIDCW) the phone 1011011010 will show the number of waiting calls (that is, calls that come in OPTIONS...
If you want to see how many Caller ID numbers are stored in <Options> Delete Selection your phone, Press the right key, and then the OPTIONS soft key. Delete All Select CID Capacity Add to Phonebook CID Capacity Calling someone from the Caller ID list When you delete a Go to the Caller ID list and select the number you want to call.
Answering Machine The phone has a built-in answering machine that answers and records incoming calls. You can also use your answering machine to record a conversation, leave a voice memo message, or announce a special outgoing message to callers when you're away from your phone.
Setting Up the Answering Machine To access the answering machine settings, go to the System Setup Menu and select Answer Machine. <Options> Record Memo MESSAGE System Setup SELECT Security Code Security Code If you want to call in and get your messages when you're away from, you'll have to set a security code.
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Ring Time Ring Time Toll Saver You can set the number of times the phone will ring before the 4 Times machine answers the call. Go to and select Answer Machine 6 Times . Then select the number of times you want the phone Ring Time 9 Times to ring;...
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Message Alert Message Alert If you want the answering machine to beep every 15 seconds whenever you have unheard messages, turn on the message alert tone. Go to and select Answer Machine Message Alert Select . A confirmation tone tells you the setting has been saved.
Setting Your Outgoing Greeting Your answering machine comes with a prerecorded greeting: “Hello. No one is available to take your call. Please leave a message after the tone. “You can use this greeting, or you can record your own. Your own greeting must be more than 2 seconds and less than 30 seconds. Recording a greeting From the base To record your own greeting, make sure the phone is in standby mode.
If you want to delete your greeting, press the DELETE soft key while the greeting is playing (You can't delete the prerecorded greeting). From the handset Press Press /6.The greeting currently being used will be played. If you want to use the other greeting, press the key again.
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Reviewing Messages When you have a new message, the new message LED on the handset blinks and appears on the handset. On the base, appears. The LED stops blinking when you've listened to all your new messages. The answering machine plays your new messages first.
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You can review your messages from the base or from the handset: From the base From the handset Press . The answering machine Press . The phone announces tells you how many new and old tells you how many new and old messages you have.
Recording a phone conversation You can record a phone conversation with your handset or base. The conversation has to last more than two seconds and less than ten minutes. During a conversation, press Use the up/down key to select menu/select. Call Record The handset or the base sounds a confirmation tone that can be heard by both If the recording...
Do Not Disturb (DND) The do not disturb feature (DND) allows you to mute the ringer of the base and any registered handsets at the same time. The phone must be in standby mode. Press and hold on the base. You will hear a confirmation tone, and the LED illuminates.
Remote Operation You can check, play, or delete messages when you are away from home. You can also record your own greeting message. To access your answering machine remotely, you need a touch tone telephone and a two-digit security code (see Setting a Security Code on page 65).
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Command Function Command Function then Repeat a Message* then answering machine On then Play incoming Messages then Memo Record/Stop** then Skip a Message then Greeting Message Record/Stop** then Delete a Message then answering machine Off then Stop Operation then Help * For the Repeat a Message function, press then within about 4 seconds to...
Multi-Handset Features The features in this section require a minimum of two handsets to operate. To add additional handsets to your system, see "Expanding Your Phone"on page 12. Using DirectLink Mode If the party is out of range, In DirectLink Mode, a pair of handsets appears in Signal can function as two-way radios.
Room/Baby Monitor This feature allows you to monitor sounds in another room. Place a handset or the base in the room you wish to monitor; it will function as a This feature only microphone. A second handset or the works when the handset is within base can be used as a remote speaker, the range of the...
Intercom Intercom You can use the intercom to talk to another handset or base Handset without using the phone line. While the phone is in standby Handset mode, press Select the handset or base you back/hold/int'com. Handset want to page. If you select , all other handsets and base will Base be paged.
Transferring a Call You can transfer a call from one handset or the base to another. During a call, press back/hold/int'com ; this will put the call on hold. Select the handset or base you want to page. If you select all other handsets and base will be All, paged.
To avoid the risk of personal injury or property damage from fire or electrical shock, use only Uniden AAD-8855 and AAD-600S (ELITE8855+1 only) AC adapters and www.uniden.co.nz Uniden BT-0002 and BT-0003 (ELITE8855+1 only) battery packs with your phone.
General Information Operating temperature: 0 °C to +50 °C (+32 °F to +122 °F) AC Adapter Information AC Adapter part number: AAD-8855 (base), AAD-600S (ELITE8855+1 charger) Input Voltage: 240V AC 50Hz Output Voltage: 9V 450mA 4.05VA and 8V 200mA 1.6VA (base), 9V DC 210mA (ELITE8855+1 charger) Battery Information Battery part number:...
Troubleshooting If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. If these steps do not solve your problem, visit our website for further information (www.uniden.com.au or www.uniden.co.nz). Symptom Suggestion charge LED won't • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the charger (if you have more than one illuminate when the handset handset) and wall outlet.
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Symptom Suggestion The Caller ID does not • The handset was picked up before the second ring. display. • The call was placed through a switchboard. • Call your local telephone company to verify your Caller ID service is current. There may be a problem with your Caller ID service.
Symptom Suggestion Cannot access remote call- • Make sure you are using the correct PIN number. in features from another • Make sure that the touch-tone phone you're using can transmit the tone for at touchtone phone. least two seconds. If it cannot, you may have to use another phone to access your phone.
System Reset <System Reset> Deregister HS De-register the Handset Replacing Base 1) Press and hold for more than 5 seconds. Select Deregister HS 2) The phone will ask you to confirm the deregistration. Select SELECT When the base information is deleted, the handset displays.
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 visit our website for further information (www.uniden.com.au or www.uniden.co.nz). [86]...
Index Call Waiting Holster CIDCW Color Scheme Animations Conference Intercom Answering Machine Answering Mode Call screen Date & time Key touch tone Message alert Delete ringer Security code De-registering the Handset Setting up Answer machine Dial mode LCD contrast Anykey Answer Digital security code Liquid damage Audio Tone...
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Capacity Ringer volume Vibrate Copying entries Base Call vibrate Group Handset Vibrate All Making calls Room/baby monitor Name Number Wallpaper Sort order Setting up Warranty Speed dial Answering Machine Unique display Base unit Unique ring Telephone Line Power failure Soft Key Precautions Speaker phone Privacy mode...
(C) Improperly installed, (D) Repaired by someone other than an authorized Uniden Repair Agent for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty, (E) Used in conjunction with any equipment or parts or as part of a system not manufactured by Uniden.
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