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2. Caller ID displays briefly and then clears e You may have to change the line mode Contact customer service for more information see page 53 can t register a handset at the base e Seeing if you already have 6 handsets registered to this base e Seeing if you already registered this handset to 4 bases e Resetting the handset see page 51 A handset doesn t communicate with other handsets e Making sure all handsets are registered to and currently connected to the same base see pages 14 and 15 e Resetting the problem handsets see page 51 can t transfer calls e Making sure all handsets are registered to and currently connected to the same base see pages 14 and 15 e Resetting the problem handsets see page 51 49 fe o 2 o gt fe le Co When you have this problem Try e Checking to see that there are not two handsets already using the conference feature see page 38 e Making sure another handset is not in Privacy Mode see page 40 e Making sure both handsets are registered to and currently connected to the same base see pages 14 and 15 can t get two handsets to talk to an outside caller The new message LED Voice Mail Waiting Indicator flashes but there are no new messages e Resetting the Voice Mail Waiting Indicator see page 43 Weak or Hard to Hear Audio If the caller s voice sound
3. E 3 oO a g w lt Index A Accessibility ceeeeeeeeeeeeees 5 Accessory handsets 06 13 Answering calls 31 Any key AnsSwet scce 30 ARCA CONG iiciin eresien 34 AUGIO TONE essiensa aien 37 A toTalK asinen naoin 30 B Bane orei aa 29 Base lAstallihg seirinin 8 Multiple bases 00 14 Parts of the base ee 19 Wall mounting eeeee 44 Battery Battery feiii 46 Installing irern ness T Low battery alert ee 47 Replacement and handling 47 Cc Caller 1D sas shies sock seneteedes este tees 33 Deleting Caller ID records 34 Making calls from ee 33 Call Waiting sissioni 35 Chain dialingssnersnsinarusia 32 CONPEFENCING sciistici ridis 38 D Dial MOIS siis zareak 12 41 F FCC statements eee 56 Finding a handset 38 Four way function key 21 H Handset Accessory handsets 4 13 BANG his icca reen ena 29 Choosing a ringer 29 Copying phonebook entries 28 Entering text ceeeeee 22 FINI G ecvscececsarvseveeescrassctesee cee 38 Parts of the handset 0 18 Reading the display 20 Registering 13 14 Resetting ceeeeeeees 51 52 Hanging UP sasise 31 MO washed Mamade ae 38 l Installation 0 0 eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeees 6 METCO isine 40 K Key touch tone eeeeeeeeeee 24 L Language 23 Line mode fof base eee 53 Liquid damage s
4. ese w key down a l CIEE TONE key E 0 TE 1 key speaker Twelve key dial pad REDIAL PAUSE key REDIAL 6 ag J MUTE key Microphone messages mute L li Charging contacts 18 Speakerphone speaker and ringer Battery compartment Parts of the Base Uniden Charging contacts D ZA Q c a gt 5 D mo r e 3 D 19 Using the Interface Reading the Display In standby During a call Taik i E 2 v fe a Bi Handset ID and banner J Number of new gt Caller ID calls received Call duration The ringer off icon indicates that the ringer is turned off The voice mail icon appears when you have messages waiting in your voice mailbox The privacy icon appears when the Privacy Mode is turned on The speaker icon appears when the speaker phone is in use The T coil icon appears when the T coil Mode is turned on The mute icon appears while the microphone is muted 0110 10 IS The battery icon indicates the handset battery status full medium low and empty 20 Using the Four way Function Key Your handset has a four way function key that Increase the volume allows you to move the cursor on the display and access the most commonly used features at the touch of a button e Press the left side of
5. 4 The phonebook entries will be transferred to the designated handset During the copy process the receiving handset shows Receiving and the ID of the sending handset 5 When the transfer is completed Done appears on the handset Notes The handsets must be currently connected to the same base see page 15 e If the handset you want to transfer to already has seventy entries in its phonebook you will hear a beep and Not enough memory in receiving unit appears on the display e If the selected handset is out of range or data transfer is cancelled Unavailable appears in the display Phonebook listings will not be transferred 28 Customizing Your Handsets All of the following options are set separately for each handset so you can customize a handset for each room in your house Changing the Handset Banner Each handset will display a banner name once it is registered to the base The default banner is Handset 1 Handset 2 etc You can change the name your phone displays by changing the banner display If you have more than one handset the banner name identifies your handset 1 Press MENU SELECT 2 Select the Handset Setup menu and then the Banner submenu 3 Use the keypad to enter or edit the banner name See Entering Text from Your Handset on page 22 for detailed instructions on entering text 4 Press MENU SELECT You will hear a confirmation tone Note When you have multiple bases and even if the handset ID
6. re on the line Using the Caller ID List You can store up to thirty Caller ID numbers in each handset Caller ID records are stored from newest to oldest Once your Caller ID list is full the oldest 12 21 12 G8FM record will be automatically deleted when a new call is received When you Jane Smith have new Caller ID records that is records you have not reviewed yet and the 214 555 1234 phone is in standby the handset will display the number of new Caller ID calls received See page 20 To open the Caller ID list press 1p on the right side of the four way key The phone will show the latest record Use 4x and W to scroll through the list New records have an asterisk next to the received time Making a Call from a Caller ID Record 1 With the phone in standby press 1p to open the Caller ID list 2 Use A and to find the Caller ID record you want to dial 3 If you need to add or delete a 1 to the beginning of the displayed phone number press TONE 4 Press TALK FLASH or 14 to dial the number Note You can also press TALK FLASH or before you open the caller ID list Find the phone number you want to dial and then press MENU SELECT What s this add or delete a 1 about amp e Any phone number in the Caller ID records might or might not have a 1 at the front depending on how different phone companies send the Caller ID information e The phone dials the number exactly as it app
7. 0 Activating Personal Ring You can assign special ringer 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 ringer to that number the phone uses it so you know who is calling To turn the personal ringing on or off follow these steps 1 Press MENU SELECT 2 Select the Handset Setup menu and then the Personal Ring submenu 3 Move the cursor to select On or Off 4 Press MENU SELECT You will hear a confirmation tone 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 1 Press MENU SELECT 2 Select the Handset Setup menu and then the Key Touch Tone submenu 3 Move the cursor to select On or Off 4 Press MENU SELECT You will hear a confirmation tone Rew Touch Tone Or off 24 Setting Up the Phonebook Each handset has its own separate phonebook that holds up to seventy names and numbers When a handset s phonebook is full the handset beeps and shows Memory Full on the display You cannot add any names and numbers in that handset s phonebook until you delete some of the existing ones You can also use the phonebook entries to store a group of numbers up to twenty digits that you may need to enter once your call connects This is referred to as chain dialing See Chain dialing from the phonebook on page 32 Creating Phone
8. 2 Find the entry that you want to delete and press MENU SELECT Dopu 3 Select Delete Delete Entry appears in the display ROelete 4 Move the cursor to select Yes 5 Press MENU SELECT You will hear a confirmation tone and Deleted appears in the display 27 wn oO feg e Q mo a ea D v fe p io e e x x e 2 v S fe lt a v lt Q D toy i lt j a wn Deleting all Phonebook Entries 1 With the phone in standby press 2 Press MENU SELECT and then select Delete All Delete All appears in the display 3 Move the cursor to select Yes 4 Press MENU SELECT You will hear a confirmation tone and Deleted appears in the display Copying Phonebook Entries to Another Handset If you have more than one handset you can transfer phonebook entries from one handset to another without having to re enter names and numbers You can transfer one phonebook entry at a time or all phonebook entries at once 1 With the phone in standby press Y 2 To copy one entry find the phonebook entry you want to copy Press MENU SELECT and then select Copy To copy all entries press MENU SELECT and then select Copy All 3 Move the cursor to select the handset which you want to transfer the entries to and then press MENU SELECT If you select Copy All Are you sure appears on the display screen Move the cursor to select Yes and then press MENU SELECT
9. 42 Programming one touch voice mail access 43 Resetting the voice message waiting indicator 43 Wall Mounting the Base l 44 Mai ntenane i ciicccscsieccnnecieisseciesnndesncereciereienneedieceeies 46 SPSCIICALONS arerin N endian EST 46 Battery Informations sesocan 46 Battery MTG ees cxaczaceesvencedecace ratteneavsttendes e 46 Terminal CQuIPMEN t rsisi Low battery alent cc ccie ee essteeseetetieeenes nee 47 Radio equipment sisisi arisini Cleaning the charging contacts 47 One Year Limited Warranty ssssssssssssseseeeeeeeee Battery replacement and handling 47 MONON EA L T E TN L E A T Power FalUreS isin Ata eh elie 47 Troubleshooting ccccceeeeeeeeeeeseneeeeeeeneseeeeeeseeneneee 48 COMMON SSUES ssi arosai aio sepak 48 Weak or Hard to Hear Audio o e 50 Noise or Static on the Line 50 Installing a telephone line filter or DSL filter 51 Resetting the Handsets narn 51 Resetting the Handset Without the Base 52 Changing the Line Mode for Multiple Extensions 53 Traveling Out of Range sciis ec eeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeees 53 Lig id DAMAGE csec2ce2ecess chars lt aceesaeeesnececneesecenazieceets 54 PreCautions ecccceeeecesseeseeeeeeseeeeeeseeeeseeeeseeeneeeeee 55 Rechargeable Nickel Cadmium Battery Warning 55 Rechargeable Nickel Cadmium Batteries Must Be Recycled or Disposed of Properly 55 Important Safety Instr
10. 5 f O g a 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 1 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 2 Avoid using a telephone other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning 3 Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak 4 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 5 Do not disassemble any component of this product SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions Do not open or mutilate the battery and disconnect the battery before shipping this product 56 The FCC Wants You To Know This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains among other information a product identifier in the format US AAAEQ TXXXx If requested this number must be provided to the telephone company An applicable Uni
11. 5 825 161 5 864 619 5 893 034 5 912 968 5 915 227 5 929 598 5 930 720 5 960 358 5 987 330 6 044 281 6 070 082 6 076 052 6 125 277 6 253 088 6 314 278 6 321 068 6 418 209 6 618 015 6 714 630 6 782 098 6 788 920 6 788 953 6 839 550 6 889 184 6 901 271 6 907 094 6 914 940 6 940 867 6 953 118 7 023 176 7 030 819 7 146 160 7 203 307 7 206 403 7 310 398 Other patents pending Installing the Phone Choosing the Best Location When choosing a location for your new phone here are some important guidelines you should consider PLACE YOUR BASE TRY TO AVOID Microwave ovens iT e Fluorescent Other cordless e Refrigerators lighting telephones Areas with a lot of background e Personal computers e Wireless LAN equipment oa o t a ct o g on Dust Excessive Direct sunlight moisture Extreme temperatures e Shock e Vibration In a centrally located open area Notes For maximum range Keep both the base and handset antennas free of obstruction e When the handset is not in use place the handset in an upright position e Metal and reinforced concrete may affect cordless telephone performance Installing the Battery Use only the Uniden BT 1015 rechargeable battery pack supplied with your cordless telephone Unpack all handsets Line up the red and black wires on Push the battery pack battery packs and battery the battery pack connector with the connector in firmly You c
12. MENU SELECT Base Unavailable appears 4 Move the cursor to select Yes and then press MENU SELECT You hear a confirmation tone and the handset deletes its own base information without contacting the base If the handset was registered to only one base it displays Handset not registered place handset on base to register See your Owner s Manual for help If the handset is still registered to another base it searches for the other base and then returns to standby 5 Register the handset to the new base see Registering accessory handsets on page 13 52 Changing the Line Mode for Multiple Extensions Line mode refers to the method that telephones use to signal each other that an extension is in use Customer service may recommend changing the line mode if you have any of the following problems e Your phone keeps ringing after someone answers on an extension phone e Your answering system doesn t stop recording when you answer on an extension phone e Caller ID displays briefly and then clears 1 If you have multiple bases select the base that is having problems see page 15 2 Press MENU SELECT 3 Select the Global Setup menu and then the Set Line Mode submenu 4 If Instructed by Customer Service Press select appears Press MENU SELECT 5 Move the cursor to select Type A Type B or Off 6 Press MENU SELECT You will hear a confirmation tone Traveling Out of Range When the handset is in standby the handset
13. TO THE PRODUCT AND IS IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER WHETHER EXPRESS IMPLIED OR ARISING BY OPERATION OF LAW INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR 59 A PARTICULAR PURPOSE THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OR PAYMENT OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow this exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you LEGAL REMEDIES This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state This warranty is void outside the United States of America and Canada PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF WARRANTY If after following the instructions in the owner s manual you are certain that the Product is defective pack the Product carefully preferably in its original packaging Disconnect the battery from the Product and separately secure the battery in its own separate packaging within the shipping carton The Product should include all parts and accessories originally packaged with the Product 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 e o PY e
14. a base may have different IDs on each handset If Registration failed appears in the LCD please try these steps again Note The handset will stay connected to the new base until you select a different base see below Selecting the base After you register your handset to more than one base you can set the handset to automatically search for a new base if the base it s currently connected is unavailable or out of range You can also manually select which base you want the handset to connect to for example if you have one base with an answering machine you can connect to that base to check messages from the handset 1 With the phone in standby press MENU SELECT Select the Handset Setup menu and then the Select Base submenu 2 Move the cursor to select the base you want to connect to or choose Auto to have the handset automatically search for and select base 3 Press MENU SELECT Searching will appear in the display 4 When the base is found the handset will return to standby If the base is not found Searching continues to appear You can repeat the procedure listed above to return back to the original connection or to find the different base 5 m Cara a 5 e nd gt v fe Note You cannot change bases during a call 15 Getting to Know Your New Phone Features e 1 9GHz DECT 6 0 expandable system e Speakerphone on handset e Expands up to 6 handsets 7 ringer options on handset 3 tones 4 m
15. have two handsets e When you are instructed to by one of Uniden s call center representatives 51 D fe e ma 2 ro fe I 1 Select the base you want to de register the handset from see Selecting the base on page 15 2 Press and hold END and for more than five seconds Select Deregister HS 3 Select the handset which you are operating and then press MENU SELECT 4 The phone will ask you to confirm the deregistration Select Yes The selected handset will clear its registration information only from the base it is currently connected to and then delete the link to the base from its own memory 5 When the base information is deleted the handset displays Handset not registered place handset on base to register See your Owner s Manual for help 6 Re register the handset to the base see Registering accessory handsets on page 13 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 you can also reset the handset without the base see the next section Resetting the Handset Without the Base If your original base is not available for some reason you can still reset the handset and use it with another base 1 Press and hold END and for at least five seconds 2 Move the cursor to select Base Unavailable and then press MENU SELECT 3 Select the base which you want to de register from and then press
16. off the Voice Mail Tone If your voice mail service uses an SDT message signal to alert you of new voice mail messages you can leave the Voice Mail Tone on Follow the instructions below to set up your cordless phone settings 1 Press MENU SELECT Select the Global Setup menu and then the Voice Woice Mail Tone Mail Tone submenu FOR 2 Move the cursor to set the SDT Voice Mail Tone to On or Off OFF 3 Press MENU SELECT You hear a confirmation tone 42 Programming one touch voice mail access You can program your voice mail access number to the Voice Mail key MUTE on each handset 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 may be simply a phone number To edit the voice mail number follow the steps below 1 Press MENU SELECT dit M mail Ho 2 Move the cursor to select the Handset Setup menu and press MENU SELECT 3 Move the cursor to select Edit Voice Mail and press MENU SELECT 4 Enter your personal access number up to twenty digits If you need to have the phone wait before sending the next digits press REDIAL PAUSE to insert a two second pause in the dialing sequence For a longer pause press REDIAL PAUSE multiple times A P appears in the display each time you press REDIAL PAUSE and each pause counts as one digit 5 Press MENU SELECT when you are finished You will hear a confirmation tone Resetting the voice me
17. phonebook Find the phone number you want to dial and then press MENU SELECT Chain dialing from the phonebook If you often have to enter a series of digits or a code number during a call you can save that code number to a phonebook entry When your call connects just use the phonebook to transmit the saved code number This is referred to as chain dialing 1 Enter the code number up to twenty digits into the phonebook see Creating Phonebook Entries on page 25 Be sure to enter the code number into the phonebook exactly as you would enter it during a call 2 During a call when you hear the prompt that tells you to enter the code number press 3 Use Ax or W to select the phonebook entry that contains the digits you want to send 4 Press MENU SELECT The phone sends the digits of the code number exactly as you saved them in the phonebook entry o i oO 3 gt Da N Switching to the Handset Speakerphone During a Call To switch a normal call to the speakerphone press on the handset To switch from a speakerphone call to a normal call press mq 32 Using Caller ID Call Waiting and Redial Lists If you subscribe to Caller ID service 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 Caller ID on Call Waiting the phone will also show you the name and the number of any call that comes in while you
18. series See our website or contact Customer Service for an up to date list of compatible models Note To confirm how many bases the handset is registered to open the Select Base submenu follow the step 1 of Selecting the base on page 15 Press END to close the list and return to standby Registering the handset to another base To register a handset to another base 1 Make sure the handset battery is fully charged 2 If the other base has an LCD display e With the phone in standby press MENU SELECT on the base Move the cursor to select the Register Handset menu and then press MENU SELECT Handset Registering will appear If the other base does not have an LCD display e Disconnect the base AC adapter Then press and hold the Find Handset key while you reconnect the adapter Keep holding the Find Handset key until the charge LED starts to blink This key might be labeled Find or Find HS 3 On the handset press MENU SELECT Select the Register Base menu Handset Registering will appear in the display After step 2 you have thirty seconds to complete this step 3 before the system returns to standby 14 4 Wait approximately thirty seconds Registration complete will be displayed to indicate the handset has been registered to the base and a handset ID will be automatically assigned The handset assigns its own ID to this base too Since the base ID is based on the order in which the handset was registered to the different bases
19. subscribe to Call Waiting service for this feature to operate Not all features are available in all areas Redialing a Number You can quickly redial the last five numbers dialed on each handset 1 With the phone in standby press the REDIAL PAUSE to open the redial list 2 Use A and W or REDIAL PAUSE to scroll through the redial list 3 When you find the number you want to dial press TALK FLASH or uq Notes If the number exceeds 32 digits only the first 32 digits are retained in redial memory e If the redial memory is empty Empty appears in the display and you will hear a beep e You can also press TALK FLASH or q before you open the redial list Find the phone number you want to dial and then press MENU SELECT Deleting a Redial Record If you want to delete a phone number from the redial list follow the steps below 1 With the phone in standby press REDIAL PAUSE 2 Use A and to scroll through the redial list 3 When you find the redial number you want to delete press MENU SELECT and select Delete Entry 4 When the phone asks you to confirm select Yes The redial number is deleted Hed al 431289 Buisn 35 D gt E gt 2 a a z E m re i o E 3 E os on zg v o ga 5 no D ct sc YH 30 o9 zo a pm G WwW Adjusting the Ringer Earpiece and Speaker Volume Adjusting the Ringer Volume You can choose from four ringer volume settings off l
20. telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service Please follow instructions for repairing if any e g battery replacement section otherwise do not substitute or repair any parts of the device except as specified in this manual Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs Contact the state public utility commission public service commission or corporation commission for information This equipment is hearing aid compatible Should you experience trouble with this equipment please contact Uniden customer service at 800 297 1023 If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved NOTICE According to telephone company reports AC electrical surges typically resulting from lightning strikes are very destructive to telephone equipment connected to AC power sources To minimize damage from these types of surges a surge arrestor is recommended Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved
21. the handset hides the area code in the Caller ID list e When you are reviewing the Caller ID list you can show the hidden area code by pressing Press again to hide the area code e When you dial from a Caller ID record or store a Caller ID record in the phonebook the phone dials or stores the digits exactly as they appear on the display If you need to use ten digits be sure to press to show the area code before you dial or store the number See page 27 to store a Caller ID record in the phonebook Deleting Caller ID Numbers To delete only one Caller ID number press rp when the phone is in standby and then find the number you want to delete Press MENU SELECT and select Delete Entry When the phone asks you to confirm select Yes To delete all the Caller ID numbers press 1p when the phone is in standby Press MENU SELECT and select Delete All When the phone asks you to confirm select Yes Notes When you delete a Caller ID number you delete it permanently e Caller ID numbers are stored separately in each handset Deleting a record from one handset will not delete the record from any other handsets 34 Using Call Waiting 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 TALK FLASH 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 TALK FLASH Note You must
22. the key to open the INT COM phonebook SELECT e Press the right side of the key to open the Caller ID list Open the Open the e Press the top of the key to increase the ringer phonebook Caller ID list volume while the phone is in standby or speaker volume while you are on a call e Press the bottom of the key to decrease the ringer volume while the phone is in standby Four way or speaker volume while you are on a call Function Key Decrease the volume Using the Handset Menu To open the menu press the MENU SELECT key e The arrow cursor on the left side of the line shows which menu item is currently highlighted Use A on the four way function key to move the cursor up and W to move the cursor down e To select the highlighted option press MENU SELECT e To go back to the previous screen press left on the four way function key To exit the menu press END e If you don t press any keys for thirty seconds the phone will time out and exit the menu When setting the day and time the time out period is extended to two minutes e For Global Setup and Day amp Time menu options make sure the line is not in use and the handsets are within range of the base 21 2 5 e ana 5j D fa o Entering Text from Your Handset You can use the number keypad on your handset to enter text by referring to the letters printed on each number key When y
23. 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 user shall terminate and be of no further effect 12 months after the date of original retail sale The warranty is invalid if the Product is A damaged or not maintained as reasonable or necessary B modified altered or used as part of any conversion kits subassemblies or any configurations not sold by Uniden C improperly installed D serviced or repaired by someone other than an authorized Uniden service center for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty E used in any conjunction with equipment or parts or as part of any system not manufactured by Uniden or F installed or programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the owner s manual for this product STATEMENT OF REMEDY In the event that the product does not conform to this warranty at any time while this warranty is in effect warrantor will either at its option repair or replace the defective unit and return it to you without charge for parts service or any other cost except shipping and handling incurred by warrantor or its representatives in connection with the performance of this warranty Warrantor at its option may replace the unit with a new or refurbished unit THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IS THE SOLE AND ENTIRE WARRANTY PERTAINING
24. will display Out Of Range During a call if you move your handset too far from your base noise may increase If you pass the range limit of the base the handset will beep display Out Of Range and then go to standby The base will maintain the connection for thirty seconds after the handset goes out of range If you move the handset back within range of the base within thirty seconds press TALK FLASH or to pick up the call again Note If it is set to automatically select the available base the handset will begin searching for another base thirty seconds after going out of range see Selecting the base on page 15 fe o 2 f o gt fe le Co 53 fo e e ma 2 2 3 fe pu I Liquid Damage Moisture and liquid can damage your cordless phone e 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 e 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 follow the steps below After following these steps if your cordless telephone does not work please call our Customer Service Hotline see the back cover page Handset Base 1 Remove the battery cover and leave it off for ventilation 2 Disconnect the battery pack Leave the battery cover off and th
25. 62 Memo 63 Uniden VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW UNIDEN COM IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION OR A PROBLEM Or call our Customer Hotline at 1 800 297 1023 during regular business hours ARE LOOKING FOR A PART OR ACCESSORY Or call our Parts Department at 1 800 554 3988 during regular business hours NEED SPECIAL ASSISTANCE DUE TO A DISABILITY Or call our Accessibility help line at 1 800 874 9314 voice or TTY 2008 Uniden America Corp Fort Worth Texas Printed In China UCZZ01525BA 0 Central Standard Time Detailed customer service hours are available at www uniden com
26. IVE If these noises continue and are too distracting please check around your home to see what appliances may be causing the problem In addition we recommend that the base not be plugged into a circuit that also powers a major appliance because of the potential for interference In the unlikely event that you consistently hear other voices or distracting transmissions on your phone you may be receiving radio signals from another cordless telephone or other source of interference 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 Cordless telephone privacy Cordless telephones are radio devices Communications between the handset and base of your cordless telephone are accomplished by means of radio waves which are broadcast over the open airways Because of the inherent physical properties of radio waves your communications can be received by radio receiving devices other than your own cordless telephone unit Consequently any communications using your cordless telephone may not be private 58 I C Notice Terminal equipment NOTICE This equipment meets the applicable Industry C
27. LASH on the receiving handset 3 When you accept the transferred call the transferring handset will be disconnected 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 Jojsuesy pue z gt Ko 2 i 0 ml o 5 0 Ss 2 o 39 N o ps 5 o re S E D Q 2 dD a Using Special Features Privacy Mode Privacy mode prevents other handsets that are connected to the same base from interrupting your call As long as your handset is in privacy mode other handsets can t join your call or make any calls of their own their displays will show Unavailable 1 While on a call press MENU SELECT 2 Select Call Privacy Privacy Mode On appears in the display for two seconds appears and remains in the display until the feature is turned off To turn privacy mode off repeat the procedure listed above Privacy Mode Off appears Note Privacy mode does not affect handsets that are connected to a different base or extension phone Using the Intercom You can use the intercom to talk to another handset without using the phone line The handsets must be currently connected to the same base see page 15 Making an intercom page 1 With the phone in standby press CLEAR INT COM 2 Use A or W to select the handset you want to talk with and then press MENU SELECT
28. NU SELECT 3 Select Edit Follow the steps for Creating Phonebook Entries on page 25 If you do not wish to change the information at any step simply press MENU SELECT to go to the next step x e 2 v S fo lt a v lt Q D toy i lt j a wn 26 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 1 With the phone in standby press fe to open the Caller ID list or REDIAL PAUSE to open the redial list 2 Use A and to scroll through the Caller ID records or redial numbers When you come to the information you want to store press MENU SELECT Note If you need to add or delete a 1 to the beginning of the Caller ID phone number press TONE see page 33 If you need to add or delete the stored area code to the Caller ID phone number press see page 34 3 Select Store into PB Edit Name appears If the phone number is already stored in memory you will hear a beep and This data is already saved appears in the display The number will not be stored 4 Continue by following the steps for Creating Phonebook Entries on page 25 Deleting a Single Phonebook Entry 1 With the phone in standby press Edit
29. Select All to page all other handsets 3 To cancel the intercom page press END Notes Intercom paging will be cancelled if any of the following things occur e You receive an outside call or an intercom page while selecting the other handset e You do not select a handset within thirty seconds e Your handset is out of range Out Of Range appears in the display e The party does not answer the page within one minute e The party is busy e The party is out of range Unavailable appears in the display Answering an intercom page When the intercom page tone sounds the display will show the ID of the handset that is paging 1 Press TALK FLASH or CLEAR INT COM Note If AutoTalk is on the handset will automatically answer the page when you pick up the handset from the cradle If Any Key Answer is on you can also press any key on the handset s dial pad 2 To hang up an intercom call press END Muting the Microphone Mute turns off the microphone so the caller can t hear you This only works while you are on a call 1 Press YMUTE Mute On and 1 appear in the display remains while muting is on 2 To cancel muting press MUTE again Mute Off appears Tone Dialing Switch Over If your phone is set to 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 refi
30. TELEPHONES p SS UNIDEN Uniden E DECT1560 Series Table of Contents Welcome 1 ee ceeetceseeeeeeeeeeeeeneeneneeeeeescneeeeneeeenseeeeeesnneneneees 5 AACCESSIDINIY sect ececkeniiices cas ec iteedndecayetdeverven seed eaaa 5 Installing the Phone cccccseeeeeseneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneneeees 6 Choosing the Best Location icc eeeeeeeeeeeeees 6 Installing the Battery 0 cccccceeeeeeseeeeeeesenteeeees 7 Connecting the AC adapter 8 TO The Nase urreria atin eset cue tiie 8 To the DCX150 charging cradle for multi handset packs only n se 8 Charging the Handset eee eeeeseeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeees 9 Connecting to the Phone Lin eee 10 Testing the Connection 0 eee eeeeeeeeeneeeeeee 11 Changing the dial mode 1 0 0 eeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 12 Expanding Your Phone sscceeeseeseeeeeesteeeeeneeees 13 Adding accessory handsets eee 13 Registering accessory handsets eee 13 Using Multiple BaSE Sissis 14 Registering the handset to another base 14 selecting the base si sien adda inane 15 Getting to Know Your New Phone c sceeeeee 16 Features sccccn ati iii ee A ates 16 Terminology Used in this Manual cece 17 Manual Conventions creisis naei 17 Parts of the Handset 0 c ee eeeeeeeceeseeeeeeeeeeeneeeee 18 Parts of the Base pisica 19 Using the Interface ccccsseecessreeseeeesnseeeeensenenens 20 Reading the Display
31. alified installer Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver v as O D c fo o a S e E 5 f O g a Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Radio interference Radio interference may occasionally cause buzzing and humming in your cordless handset or clicking noises in the base This interference is caused by external sources such as TV refrigerator vacuum cleaner fluorescent lighting or electrical storm Your unit is NOT DEFECT
32. allows you to answer the phone by pressing any key on the twelve key dial pad 1 Press MENU SELECT 2 Select the Handset Setup menu and then the Any Key Answer submenu 3 Move the cursor to select On or Off 4 Press MENU SELECT You will hear a confirmation tone 30 Using Your Phone From a cordless handset From a handset speakerphone 1 Pick up the handset from the cradle 1 Pick up the handset from the cradle 2 Press TALK FLASH 2 Press aq 3 Listen for the dial tone 3 Listen for the dial tone Making 4 Dial the number 4 Dial the number a call OR OR 1 Pick up the handset from the cradle 1 Pick up the handset from the cradle 2 Dial the number 2 Dial the number 3 Press TALK FLASH 3 Press uq 1 Pick up the handset If AutoTalk is on the phone will answer when you pick up the Answering handset from the cradle 1 Pick up the handset a call 2 Press TALK FLASH If Any Key Answer is 2 Press uq on you can also press any key on the dial pad Hanging up Press END or return the handset to the cradle 31 Cc o fo lt e c lt v eg gt p Making a Call from the Phonebook 1 With the phone in standby press YJ to open the phonebook 2 Find the phonebook entry you want to call see Finding a Phonebook Entry on page 26 3 Press TALK FLASH or q to dial the number Note You can also press TALK FLASH or q before you open the
33. anada Terminal Equipment Technical Specifications This is confirmed by the registration number The abbreviation IC before the registration number signifies that registration was performed based on a Declaration of Conformity indicating that Industry Canada technical specifications were met It does not imply that Industry Canada approved the equipment NOTICE The Ringer Equivalence Number REN for this terminal equipment is marked on the equipment itself The REN assigned to each terminal equipment provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed five Radio equipment The term IC before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this telephone One Year Limited Warranty Important Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service WARRANTOR UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION Uniden ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY Uniden warrants for one year
34. arging the handset 2 Place the handset in the base cradle for about thirty seconds Handset Registering will appear in the LCD 3 When the handset has registered to the base the LCD will display Registration complete then show the handset ID number If the display shows Registration failed repeat the process again To register a DCX200 or DCX300 accessory handset 1 Charge the handset completely See the manual supplied with the accessory handset for instructions on connecting the charger and charging the handset 2 Disconnect the base AC adapter Then press and hold FIND while you reconnect the adapter Keep holding FIND until the charge LED starts to blink 5 D Cara a 5 e am al gt D v fe 13 o lt a v to g C 3 On the handset press and hold until the handset beeps and displays Handset Registering 4 When the handset has registered to the base the LCD will display Registration complete then show the handset ID number If the display shows Registration failed repeat the process again Note Ifa handset has ever been registered to a base reset the handset before you register it to a new base see Resetting the Handset on page 51 Or to use multiple bases see the next section Using Multiple Bases The handsets supplied with your phone can be registered to a total of four different bases Compatible bases include the DECT1500 series and the WXI2077
35. ates when the handset is seated What if the charge LED doesn t light up Reseat the handset make sure the contacts on the bottom of the handset are lined up x with the contacts in the charging cradle Make sure that the charge Check the AC adapter connection LED illuminates when the Make sure you are not using an outlet that s handset is seated controlled by a wall switch Charge your handset at least 15 to 20 hours before plugging into the phone line 9 4 5 m Cana S 5 aod gt v fe 5 D Connecting to the Phone Line Make sure that the battery pack is Route the cord What if Check fully charged through the TEL Line appears molded wiring on the handset 1 Connect the telephone cord channel display to the TEL LINE jack amp The telephone cord may not be connected correctly Check the telephone cord connection 3 Connect the telephone cord to a telephone wall jack iE o lt a o to g n Telephone o wall jack Do you have DSL or any high speed Internet service delivered through your phone line B Try putting a DSL filter between the base and DSL filter the wall jack Without a filter telephone line based Internet services can interfere with standard phones 10 Testing the Connection Pick up the handset from the cradle and press TALK FLASH You should hear a dial ton
36. bal Setup or Day amp Time in the handset menu Only one handset can change global settings at a time and you have to make sure the phone is not currently being used If you have multiple bases the different bases have each global settings select the base before changing the global setting see Selecting the base on page 15 Standb The handset and the base are not in use It doesn t matter whether the handset is in the cradle the TALK y FLASH or 1q hasn t been pressed and there is no dial tone A dial tone has been enabled so you can dial and carry on a conversation with an outside party Manual Conventions This manual uses several different type styles to help you distinguish between different parts of the phone e Bold italic text indicates a key or button on the phone e Italic text indicates text on the display such as menu options prompts and confirmation messages lower case bold text indicates a status light on the phone e ALL CAPITALS BOLD indicates a connection jack on the base or charging cradle Global Settings 17 ep T A ea gt o a So 5 S me r o D o S o a 3 o lt o 2 fez D D Parts of the Handset new message LED Earpiece Display LCD P CLEAR INT COM i lt key up clear intercom ze MENU SELECT key W key recede Ne 10 key caller ID right END key
37. book Entries To store names and numbers in your phonebook please follow these steps 1 With the phone in standby press YJ on the left side of the four way key Edit Hare 2 To create a new phonebook entry press MENU SELECT Select the Create e g a 4 New menu Edit Name appears Aal 3 Enter the name for this entry EDIT NAME Use the keypad to enter a name for this entry the name can contain up to sixteen characters See Entering Text from Your Handset on page 22 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 MENU SELECT when you are finished 4 Enter the number for this entry EDIT NUMBER Once you have stored a name Edit Number appears next Use the number 7 keypad to enter the phone number the phone number can contain up to Edit Humber twenty digits If you need the phone to pause between digits when it s dialing SHGP 3834568 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 MENU SELECT when you are finished 25 yooqauoyd 24 dp Bunjas 5 Assign a personal ring tone for this entry PERSONAL RING You can attach a special ring tone to each phonebook entry the phone will use this ring tone when this p
38. by Uniden or operation of this product in any way other than as detailed by the owner s manual could void your authority to operate this product This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this phone 57 To insure the safety of users the FCC has established criteria for the amount of radio frequency energy various products may produce depending on their intended usage This product has been tested and found to comply with the FCC s exposure criteria For body worn operation the FCC RF exposure guidelines were also met when used with the Uniden accessories supplied or designed for this product Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines and should be avoided The antenna s used for the base unit must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be collocated or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter If your home has 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 qu
39. e and the display should show Talk What if can t hear a dial tone Check the telephone cord connection on the base What if the display doesn t show Talk e Check the battery pack connection in the handset e Make sure the battery pack is fully charged e Make sure the AC adapter cord is securely connected to the DC IN 6V jack DC IN 9V jack on the charging cradle anda standard power outlet e Try resetting the handset see page 51 2 Make a quick test call and then press END to hang up 5 D Cara a 5 e am al gt D v fe What if there is a lot of static Check the sources of interference described in Choosing the Best Location see page 6 is the base near any of those What if the call doesn t go through B Try changing the dialing mode see the next section Note Make sure you can get a dial tone on any accessory handsets that were packaged with your phone 11 o lt a v to g C Changing the dial mode Your phone can communicate with the telephone network in two different ways tone dialing or pulse dialing These days most base 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 don t get a dial tone or can t connect to the telephone network pleas
40. e battery pack disconnected for at least 3 days 3 Once the handset is completely dry reconnect the battery pack and the battery cover 4 Recharge the handset s battery pack for 15 to 20 hours before using 1 Disconnect the AC adapter from the base cutting off electrical power 2 Disconnect the telephone cord from the base 3 Let dry for at least 3 days IMPORTANT You must unplug the telephone line while recharging the battery packs to avoid charge interruption 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 Precautions Before you read anything else please observe the following Warning Uniden America Corporation DOES NOT represent this unit to be waterproof To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or damage to the unit DO NOT expose this unit to rain or moisture Rechargeable Nickel Cadmium Battery Warning e This equipment contains a rechargeable nickel cadmium battery The rechargeable batteries contained in this equipment may explode if disposed of in a fire e Nickel and Cadmium are a chemical known to state of California to cause cancer Do not short circuit the battery Do not charge the rechargeable battery pack used in this equipment with in any charger other than the one designed to charge this battery pack as specified in the owner s manual Using another charger may damage
41. e follow the steps below to modify your phone s settings 1 Press MENU SELECT 2 Select the Global Setup menu and then the Dial Mode submenu Tene 3 Scroll w to highlight Pulse Pulse 4 Press MENU SELECT You will hear a confirmation tone If you ever need to change the dial mode back to tone dialing follow the same procedure but select Tone in step 3 Dial Mode NOW YOU ARE READY TO USE YOUR PHONE 12 Expanding Your Phone Adding accessory handsets Your phone supports a total of six cordless handsets including any that were supplied with your phone You can now place a fully featured cordless handset anywhere AC power is available to connect the charging cradle e Your phone is compatible with the following Uniden DECT6 0 accessory handsets DCX150 DCX200 and DCX300 Please visit our website at www uniden com for the most up to date list of compatible handsets If you purchase any accessory handsets separately you must register the handsets to the base before you can use them Accessory handsets that come packaged with a base are already registered to that base Registering accessory handsets When charged registered handsets display a handset ID number Handsets that have not been registered display harg on basep Manual for hele To register a DCX150 accessory handset 1 Charge the handset completely See page 8 for instructions on connecting the charger and page 9 for instructions on ch
42. ears in the Caller ID record e If the phone number is a long distance or toll call but the Caller ID record does not have a 1 in front of the number press TONE to add it If the phone number is a local or non toll call but the Caller ID record has a 1 in front of the number press TONE to delete it 33 D gt E gt 2 a a z m m re 7 Hed al 431289 Buisn f amp Sh pa Os o b oY o Se On Do EP mes 3 Seven digit dialing If you can make a local call by dialing only seven digits instead of ten you can tell the phone to hide your local area code in the Caller ID list any calls from outside your area code will show all ten digits This setting applies to the base and all handsets currently connected to the same base To program your local area code 1 Press MENU SELECT 2 Select the Global Setup menu and then the Area Code submenu 3 Use the number keypad 0 through 9 to enter a three digit area code If an area code has already been stored it appears in the display Press CLEAR INT COM to delete the stored code and then enter a new one 4 Press MENU SELECT You will hear a confirmation tone Note If you have multiple bases select the base before programming the area code see page 15 e The phone uses the stored area code as a filter When a call comes in the phone compares the incoming area code to the code programmed on the phone If the two codes match
43. eee 33 Making a Call from a Caller ID Record 33 Seven digit dialing eee eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeens 34 Deleting Caller ID Numbers ccce 34 Using Call Waltin girndin 35 Redialing a NUMDET 2 2 s cceceserccseeeceetssersessnenees 35 Deleting a Redial Record piirrin 35 Adjusting the Ringer Earpiece and Speaker Volume ssssssssessreenernnnnrnnnrnenernnnernnnnna 36 Adjusting the Ringer Volume 36 Muting the Ringer One call only s e 36 Adjusting the Earpiece Volume e ec eeeeeeeeees 36 Adjusting the Speaker Volume 36 Adjusting the A dio TONE 2 0 0 ee eee eeeeteeeeeeeeeee 37 Activating T Coil Mode eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeneeeeeee 37 Finding a Lost Handset ccccsseesseeseeenseeneees 38 Using Hold Conference and Transfer 00008 38 Placing a Call On Hold eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 38 C nfere NGING isinsi giae aaide 38 Transferring a Callliicsssecesscees scceecceqpers eecncniecestesseanvicee 39 Answering a transferred Call cece 39 Using Special Features ccccsseeesseseeneeneees 40 Privacy Mode caine tivated 40 Using the IntercOmiisit caecitadvineedidaiannk 40 Making an intercom page eeceeeeeeeeeeeeees 40 Answering an intercom page 41 Muting the Microphone ce eeeeeeereeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 41 Tone Dialing Switch OVE eeeeeeeteeesneeeenees 41 Using a Voice Mail Service cecce 42 Setting the voice mail signaling tone 0
44. elodies e Caller ID Call Waiting with phonebook match e Last 5 number redial e Store 30 Caller ID numbers e Trilingual menu displays English Spanish or French e 70 number phonebook with alphabetical search e Call transfer e Personalized ring and display name by party e Conferencing e Transfer single listing or entire phonebook e Intercom o S o a a z 3 gt o lt o 2 fez D D 16 Terminology Used in this Manual Accessory Additional handsets that can register to the base allowing you to add handsets without connecting another Handsets phone line This base supports a total of six cordless handsets see page 13 for compatible handsets The main part of the phone that connects to your phone line and lets you make and receive calls Charging A cradle that comes with an accessory handset and charges the handset battery pack cradle It connects to power but does not connect to a phone line cIp Caller ID is available from your telephone provider and is offered to users on a subscription basis With this service you will be able to see the incoming caller information such as name and phone number CID CW Caller ID with Call Waiting is available by subscription from your telephone provider With this service you will be able to view incoming caller information while on a call with another user Any settings that apply to all registered handsets and the base These features are available by selecting Glo
45. eng 8 n eaa a a E a If you make a mistake while entering a name use right or left on the four way function key to move the cursor to the incorrect character Press CLEAR INT COM to erase the wrong character and then enter the correct character To delete all characters press and hold CLEAR INT COM 22 Basic Setup Selecting a Language Your handset supports three languages English French and Spanish You can set the handset s language individually Once you select a language the menus on the handset will display in that language The default language is English 1 Press MENU SELECT 2 o ae Handset Setup menu and then the Handset Language ieedeek Larguas English 3 Move the cursor to choose English Fran ais French or Espa ol F Shes Spanish SS 4 Press MENU SELECT You will hear a confirmation tone Setting the Time To change the time shown in the display follow the steps listed below 1 Press MENU SELECT 2 Move the cursor to Day amp Time and press MENU SELECT Daw amp Time 3 Use A and W to select the day of the week and press MENU SUH 12 88 AM SELECT tebrselect Note The day of the week does not appear on the handset display 4 Use the number keypad 0 through 9 to enter the hour and minutes 5 Use and W to select AM or PM and press MENU SELECT You hear a confirmation tone 23 W D o ee Cana os EECA 40
46. erson calls Use and W to select one of Fersoanal Ring the seven different ring tone options see Selecting a Ring Tone on page 29 kHo Selection for a complete list of ring tones As you scroll through the tones you will hear a sample of each tone unless the handset ringer volume is set to off When you hear the ring tone you want to use press MENU SELECT If you do not want to use a personal ring tone for this phonebook entry choose No Selection the phone will use your standard ring tone setting 6 You will hear a tone confirming that the new entry has been stored and Done appears in the display Finding a Phonebook Entry Press J to open the phonebook Phonebook entries are stored in alphabetical order To scroll through the phonebook from A to Z press W To scroll through the phonebook from Z to A press Ax You can also use the letters on the number keys to jump to a name that starts with that letter For example to search for an entry beginning with the letter M press 6 once The phonebook jumps to the first entry that begins with the letter you entered you can then use and W to scroll to other entries To close the phonebook and return to standby press END If you are looking up a phonebook entry during a call and want to close the phonebook press YJ again instead of END Editing an Existing Phonebook Entry 1 With the phone in standby press YJ to open the phonebook 2 Find the entry you want to edit and press ME
47. iiras 54 Low battery alert 47 M Maintenance irrisorio 46 Making call rnanis nnas 31 Using Caler ID ee 33 Using redial 0 eee 35 Using the phonebook 32 Multiple DaSe S eee 14 Mute Microphone 0 eeeeeeeeees 41 RINQOM n2civeitsesestveiesdcnaesieeedeneeess 36 N NOJ SE iiinis inoia senian apis 50 O Out Of PANG Cs iece eves eachieeet st teenees 53 P Personal ring 0 eeeeeeeeees 24 Phonebook iiiiisriiisariniaiioins 25 Copying entries 00 ee 28 Creating new entries 0 25 Deleting entries 27 28 Editing entries siini 26 Finding entries ssri 26 Making a call from 32 Storing Caller ID or redial NUMDETS iiini 27 Privacy MOd 2 sci ens 40 Pulse dialing siisii 12 41 R Redial Deleting a record eee 35 Making a calls with 35 Ringer Choosing a handset ringer 29 MUNG sireisas 36 Personal ring eeeeee 24 VOlUME naiona 36 S Safety notices ciartai 56 Selecting the base ee 15 Seven digit dialing cee 34 Stalla ana 50 T Text entering ccceeeeeeee 22 Tone dialing seerne 12 41 Transferring a Call eee 39 Troubleshooting siennes 48 V Voice mall sier araa 42 P rogi mmMiNg issis 43 TOME e etai 42 Waiting indicator reset 43 Volume adjusting icies 36 Ww Wall mounting the base 44 WAMAN aeinn 59 61 Memo
48. ing the base away from a suspected source e Try moving the handset away from a suspected or try turning off the source if possible source or try moving the suspected source so it s not If you have any services that might use your phone between the handset and the base line see if you need a filter on the phone line Installing a telephone line filter or DSL filter Any broadband Internet service that uses your telephone line might interfere with standard phones The most common type of these services DSL often causes static on your telephone Fortunately an easy to install filter removes this static from the line Technicians who install DSL service usually leave several filters for the customers if you can t find them call your DSL provider or look in any electronics store Just plug the DSL filter into the telephone wall jack and then plug your phone s base into the filter Make a test call to make sure the noise is gone oO Telephone wall jack c z p n gt gt fo Resetting the Handset You may need to reset your handset in the following instances e You lose a handset and purchase a new one e You get the message Registration Failed when you try to register the handset e You are unable to register any handsets to the base e When you register new handsets to the base the handset IDs do not match For example the handset registers as Handset 4 but you only
49. is changed when you switch to a different base the handset will keep the banner name Bar A er Mom sPhone 1 Lafl Selecting a Ring Tone Fur Elise Elise Flicker You may choose from four melodies or three tones for your We Wish You A Merry Tones Clatter phone s primary ring tone Each handset can use a different Melodies Christmas Merry Xmas ae ring tone or melody The available ring tones are as listed Aura eee Star Spangled Banner 1 Press MENU SELECT Star Spngl 2 Select the Handset Setup menu and then the Ringer Tones submenu 3 Move the cursor to select a ring tone As each ring tone is highlighted you will hear a sample unless the handset ringer volume is set to off 4 When you hear the tone you want to use press MENU SELECT You will hear a confirmation tone Ringer FF licker Clatter 29 O an gt fo 3 S ico S L v gt a N e e no n 2 D N f r 3 gt D N O a S Activating AutoTalk AutoTalk allows you to answer the phone simply by picking up the handset from the cradle You do not have to press a button to answer the call 1 Press MENU SELECT 2 Select the Handset Setup menu and then the AutoTalk submenu g AutoTalk 3 Move the cursor to select On or Off gn 4 Press MENU SELECT You will hear a confirmation tone Furr Activating Any Key Answer Any Key Answer
50. k the excess cord into the open space in the bracket i l 44 To AC outlet Place the mounting slots over the pins on the wall plate Slide the base down to lock it into place To AC outlet Note Mounting the phone directly on the wall Be sure the wall is capable of supporting the weight of the phone and use the proper type of anchoring device for the wall material e Insert two 10 screws minimum length of 1 s inches not supplied into the wall 3 15 6 inches apart e Leave the screw heads s inch away from the wall to allow room for mounting the phone e Align the mounting slots over the screws and slide the base down into place as shown above Removing the wall mount bracket At the bottom of the base pinch the two nose of the wall mount bracket as shown and then slide the bracket away from the base a Q 7 xo ip o D e g Caa z o 72 Y o lt a 2 Maintenance Specifications Operating temperature 32 F to 122 F 0 C to 50 C PS o Base Charging cradle AC adapter Input voltage 20V AC 60 Hz 120V AC 60 Hz 1 Output voltage 6V DC 350mA 9V DC 210mA BT 1015 Battery pack Capacity 650mAh 2 4V DC Notes e Use only the supplied AC adapters e Be sure to use the proper adapter for the base and any chargers Do not place the power cord where it creates a trip hazard or where it could bec
51. lls customer support menus etc Make your call normally Once your call connects press 3 TONE on the handset Any digits you enter from then on will be sent with tone dialing When this particular call ends the phone automatically returns to pulse dialing See Changing the dial mode on page 12 for instructions on setting your phone for pulse or tone dialing 41 a Q 7 xo i o D iy ret z o 72 N o ps 5 o re Ss E o Q 2 D a Using a Voice Mail Service If you subscribe to a voice mail service you can use your phone to access your voice mailbox When there are messages waiting in your voice mailbox the new message LED on the handset flashes and appears in the handset display If you program your access number into your phone you can simply press MUTE to access your voice mail Your voice mail service provider should provide you with the access number signaling tone and other specifics when you enroll Setting the voice mail signaling tone 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 If your voice mail service uses an FSK message signal to alert you of a new voice mail message you must turn
52. ly activate T coil mode if you experience problems using the handset with a T coil equipped hearing aid 37 m a ict oO 9 oO o gt a i el D x oO oy lt o c 3 o gt 2 D 5 a P3 5 D a i Co Hi Finding a Lost Handset To locate a misplaced handset press FIND on the base when the phone is in standby The handsets connected to the paging base will beep for one minute and PAGING appears on the handset display To cancel paging press FIND again or any key on the found handset Note Handsets that are not currently connected to this base will not be paged Using Hold Conference and Transfer Placing a Call on Hold 1 During a call press CLEAR INT COM to place the caller on hold If you leave a caller on hold for more than ten seconds the display screen will read Line On Hold 2 To return to the party on hold press TALK FLASH or The phone will return to the holding party Notes You can only place a caller on hold for five minutes Once five minutes has passed that party s line will be disconnected and the phone will return to standby e While a call is on hold Call Waiting and CID on Call Waiting do not work 0 N ke 2 G I D o J o D amp Outside call z 5 i Using Hold Conference and Transfer Conferencing If you have more than one handset up to three people can participate in a conference call A three way conference call con
53. not use paint thinner alcohol or other chemical products Contacts Doing so may discolor the surface of the telephone and damage the finish Battery replacement and handling With average use your phone s battery should last approximately one year To order replacement batteries please contact Uniden s Parts Department The contact information is listed on the back cover page Caution e Use only battery pack BT 1015 Do not remove the batteries from the handset to charge them e Never throw the battery into a fire disassemble or heat them Do not remove or damage the battery casing Power Failures During a power failure you will not be able to make or receive calls with the phone To avoid damage from an electrical spike when the power comes back on we recommend you unplug your phone during power outages 47 5 5 n a 5 D 5 fa o for fe e ma 2 2 5 fe i Troubleshooting Common Issues If your phone is not performing to your expectations please try these simple steps first If these steps do not solve your problem please call our Customer Hotline see the back cover for contact information When you have this problem Try The charge LED won t illuminate when the handset is placed in the cradle e Checking the AC adapter connection see page 8 e Re seating the handset in the cradle No handsets can make or receive calls e Checking the
54. ome chafed and create a fire or electrical hazard Do not place the base in direct sunlight or subject it to high temperatures Battery Information Battery life With average use your handset battery provides more than ten hours of talk time and approximately seven days of standby time You can achieve optimum battery life and performance by returning the handset to the base or charging cradle after each use When your handset is left off of the cradle the battery will gradually discharge even if the handset is not being used The actual talk time duration will be reduced in proportion to the amount of time the handset is off of the cradle 46 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 Charge Handset appears in the handset 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 cradle The battery pack needs to be charged when the empty battery icon appears Low Batters Charge Handse Cleaning the charging contacts To maintain a good charge clean the charging contacts on the handset ES SS once a month Dampen a cloth with plain water Gently rub the damp cloth S over the charging contacts until all visible dirt is removed Dry the contacts D thoroughly before returning the handset to the cradle INS Caution Do
55. ou 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 e When Aa appears on the display capital letters are displayed first then lower case letters and then the number on the key e When aA appears on the display lower case letters are displayed first then the number on the key and then capital letters e When you input the first letter or a letter after a blank space the default mode is Aa From the next letter the mode changes to aA automatically e You can switch back and forth the mode manually between Aa and aA Press TONE the case small capital of the letter entered changes also If two letters in a row use the same number key enter the first letter then use right on the four way function key to move the cursor to the next position to enter the second letter For example to enter the word Movies Number of times key is pressed when Aa appears on the display 1 Press 6 once to enter M 2 Use right on the four way function key to move the cursor to the right Press 6 three times to enter o Press 8 three times to enter v Press 4 three times to enter i Press 3 two times to enter e Press 7 four times to enter s Press MENU SELECT to end your text entry 15 2 v is D a 3 4 5 6 7 8 p
56. overs If the battery cover sticker in the handset s battery should hear it click into is on the handset press in compartment place Gently tug on the on the notch and slide the battery wires to make cover off sure the connection is secure 5 D Cara a 5 e am al gt D v fe 4 Place the cover over the battery compartment and slide it up into place Connecting the AC adapter To the base To avoid risk of fire and shock only use the Uniden PS 0012 AC adapter with the base Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 6V jack on the bottom of the base Connect the AC X adapter to a standard 120V AC wall outlet O g amp Don t put any power cord where it people might a O trip over it or step on it If a power cord becomes 3 chafed or worn out it can create a fire or D Route the cord through the electrical hazard molded wiring channel v A Connect the AC adapter to the Use only the Uniden DC IN 9V jack as shown PS 0007 AC adapter with the DCX150 It may already be connected charging cradle Connect the AC adapter to a standard 120V AC wall outlet Charging the Handset Place the handset in the base cradle with the display facing forward If you have an accessory handset place it in the charging cradle with the display facing forward Make sure that the charge LED illumin
57. ow medium and high separately on each handset 1 With the phone in standby press A or W The display shows the current volume level and the handset sounds the ringer at that level 2 Use Ax to make the ringer volume louder or use W to make it softer or turn it completely off 3 When you hear the ringer volume level you want to use stop pressing keys The handset will use the new ringer volume starting with the next incoming call Note If you set the ringer volume to Off the handset won t ring If you have any accessory handsets other handsets will ring according to their individual settings Muting the Ringer One call only While the phone is ringing press S MUTE or END to mute the ringer for this call The phone will ring again on the next call The handset must be off the cradle to mute the ringer Adjusting the Earpiece Volume You can choose from six volume levels for the handset earpiece To adjust the earpiece volume while on a call press to make it louder or W to make it softer The handset display shows the current volume level for the earpiece Adjusting the Speaker Volume You can choose from six volume levels for the handset speaker while on a speakerphone call To adjust the handset speaker volume press A to make it louder or W to make it softer The handset display shows the current volume level for the handset speaker Note The handset earpiece and the handset speaker have se
58. parate volume settings 36 Adjusting the Audio Tone If you aren t satisfied with the audio quality of your phone you can adjust the Audio Tone of the earpiece while on a call Your phone gives you three audio tone options low natural and high the default setting Natural Tone is recommended for hearing aid users Audio tone adjustments only apply to the earpiece not the speakerphone To adjust the audio tone 1 While on a call press MENU SELECT 2 Move the cursor to select Audio Tone and then press MENU SELECT 3 Move the cursor to select desired option High Tone Natural Tone or Low Tone and then press MENU SELECT Selected option appears in the display for two seconds and then the display returns to normal Activating T Coil Mode Digital cordless phones generate magnetic signals that can cause noise 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 1 With the phone in standby press MENU SELECT 2 Select the Handset Setup menu and then the T coil submenu 3 Move the cursor to select On or Off 4 Press MENU SELECT You will hear a confirmation tone When the T coil mode is turned on T appears in the display during a call Note Using the T coil mode may shorten the handset battery s talk time make sure you always return the handset to the charging cradle when not in use On
59. s weak or soft the signal might be blocked by large metal objects or walls you might also be too far from the base or the handset s battery may be weak e Try adjusting the volume of the earpiece see page 36 or the audio tone see page 37 e Try moving around while you re on a call or moving closer to the base to see if the sound gets louder e Make sure the handset s battery is fully charged fo fe e ma 2 2 fe i Noise or Static on the Line The most common cause of noise or static on a cordless phone is interference other wireless or electronic devices can radiate energy that disturbs the radio signal between the base and the handset much like overhead power lines can cause static on your car radio Some common household sources of interference are e electrical appliances especially microwave ovens computer equipment especially wireless LAN equipment and DSL modems e radio based wireless devices such as room monitors wireless controllers or wireless headphones or speakers e large florescent light fixtures particularly ones that give off a buzzing noise e other services that use your phone line like alarm systems intercom systems or broadband Internet service 50 For static on only one handset or in a specific location For static on more than one handset e Check nearby for one of the common interference e Check near the base for the source of interference sources e Try mov
60. sists of an outside line and two handsets You can easily join a call already in progress The handsets must be currently connected to the same base see page 15 1 Press TALK FLASH or 4 to join the call 2 To hang up return the handset to the cradle or press END The other party will still be connected to the call 38 Transferring a Call You can transfer a call from one handset to another The handsets must be currently connected to the same base see page 15 1 During a call press CLEAR INT COM 2 Use A or W to select the handset you want to transfer the call to and then press MENU SELECT Select All to page all other handsets The call will automatically be placed on hold and a paging tone sounds To cancel the transfer press TALK FLASH or 4 3 When another handset accepts the transferred call you will be disconnected If you want to rejoin the call press TALK FLASH or again Answering a transferred call When a handset receives a call transfer it sounds a paging tone handsets also show the ID of the handset that is paging To accept the call transfer 1 To answer the page and speak to the transferring handset press TALK FLASH or CLEAR INT COM Note If AutoTalk is on the handset will automatically answer the page when you pick up the handset from the cradle If Any Key Answer is on you can also press any key on the handset s dial pad 2 To accept the call and speak to the caller press TALK F
61. ssage waiting indicator When you receive a new voice mail message the new message LED on the top of the handset flashes and appears in the handset display In the event your message waiting light gets out of sync with your phone company s voice messaging system you can manually reset it back to the No messages waiting state 1 Press and hold FIND on the base for five seconds Note The handsets connected to the base will start to beep however keep pressing for five seconds 2 Abeep sounds and the message alert tone is reset 43 a Q 7 mo i o D iy g Caa z o 72 N o ps 5 o L S O D Q 2 dD a Wall Mounting the Base This phone can be mounted on any standard telephone wall plate using an optional wall mount bracket You can purchase a wall mount bracket by calling the Uniden Parts Department See the back cover page for contact information Route the telephone cord through the hole of the wall mount bracket not supplied 2 Connect the AC adapter and the telephone cords as shown on pages 8 and 10 Remember to route the AC adapter cord through the channel Line up the four tabs on the wall mount bracket two at the top and two at the center with the four notches on the bottom of the base Slide the bracket into place mM 4 Let the AC adapter cord Plug the telephone hang below the base cord into the wall jack Tuc
62. telephone cord connection If Check TEL Line appears on the handset display the telephone cord may not be connected correctly see page 10 e Disconnecting the base AC adapter Wait a few minutes then reconnect it see page 8 e Changing the dial mode see page 12 A single handset can t make or receive calls but other handsets can e Moving the handset closer to the base e Resetting the handset see page 51 A handset can make calls but it doesn t ring or receive a page A handset is not working e Making sure the ringer isn t turned off see page 36 e Checking the battery pack connection see page 7 e Charging the battery for 15 20 hours e Resetting the handset see page 51 48 When you have this problem Try A handset says Unavailable e Moving the handset closer to the base e Seeing if another handset has Privacy Mode turned on see page 40 e Making sure the base is plugged in see page 8 The phone keeps ringing when I answer on an extension e You may have to change the line mode Contact customer service for more information see page 53 No handsets will display any Caller ID information e Checking to see if the call was placed through a switchboard e Asking your telephone company to verify your Caller ID service is current There may be a problem with your Caller ID service e Letting incoming calls ring at least twice before answering
63. the battery pack or cause the battery pack to explode Rechargeable Batteries Must Be Recycled or Disposed of Properly 55 Rechargeable Nickel Cadmium Batteries Must Be Recycled or Disposed of Properly Uniden voluntarily participates in an RBRC industry program to collect and recycle nickel cadmium batteries at the end of their useful life when taken out of service within the United States The RBRC program provides a convenient alternative to placing used nickel cadmium batteries into the trash or municipal waste stream which is illegal in some areas Through the RBRC program Uniden makes it easy for you to drop off the used battery at local retailers of replacement nickel cadmium batteries You may also contact your local recycling center for information on where to return the used battery Please call 1 800 8 BATTERY for information on Ni Cd battery recycling in your area Uniden s involvement in this program is part of its commitment to protecting our environment and conserving natural resources RBRC is a registered trademark of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation 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 v as O D c fo o W S e E
64. uctions eee 56 The FCC Wants You To Know eeeeeeeeeenteeeeees 56 Radio Interference c 0ccsecseessseeeescoeesesteneeescere 58 Cordless telephone Privacy sice 58 lC NOICE eonen e E E adie 58 Welcome Thank you for purchasing a Uniden Multi Handset phone Note Illustrations in this manual are used for explanation purposes Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit As an Energy Star Partner Uniden has determined that this product or product models meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency Energy Star is a U S registered mark Uniden is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation Groot C 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 disabilities please call the accessibility voice TTY line 1 800 874 9314 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 May be covered under one or more of the following U S patents 5 491 745 5 533 010 5 574 727 5 581 598 5 650 790 5 660 269 5 663 981 5 671 248 5 717 312 5 732 355 5 754 407 5 758 289 5 768 345 5 787 356 5 794 152 5 801 466
65. versal Service Order Codes USOC certification for the jacks used in this equipment is provided i e RJ11C in the packaging with each piece of approved terminal equipment A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant See installation instructions for details 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 To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line as determined by the total RENs contact the telephone provider For products approved after July 23 2001 the REN for this product is part of the product identifier that has the format US AAAEQ TXXXX The digits represented by are the REN without a decimal point e g 03 is a REN of 0 3 For earlier products the REN is separately shown on the label If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required But if advance notice isn t practical the

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