Uniden TRU9280 Cordless Telephone User Manual
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1. ADEF F Ringer off icon when the ringer is off battery icon I Handset ID Number of new Caller ID calls received Up Using the Four way Function Key Your handset has a four way function key that allows you to move the cursor or pointer on the display and access the most commonly used j Ie features at the touch of a button By moving this key to the left you open View the v 6 View the the phonebook Move the key to the right to access Caller ID information phonebook f ace To use this four way key place your thumb over the key on the handset Fourswa RS T and move to the four positions to get the feel of how it moves and Function Key Oy operates Using the Handset Menus To open the menu press menu clear Select the option you want by pressing the four way function key This will move the cursor the option currently selected has a triangle beside it Activate the selected option by pressing select To exit the menu and return to standby press If you do not press a key within 30 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 Note For ANSW SETUP and GLOBAL SETUP menu options make sure the line is not in use and the handsets are within range of the base 10 Entering Text from Your Handset You can use the number keypad on your handse2. Do not use any other AC adapter Do not place the power cord where it creates a trip hazard or where it could become chafed and create a fire or electrical hazard Do not place the base in direct sunlight or subject it to high temperatures 47 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 Cleaning the Battery Contacts To maintain a good charge clean the charging contacts on the handset once a month Dampen a cloth with plain water Gently rub the damp cloth over the charging contacts until all visible dirt is removed Dry the contacts thoroughly before returning the handset to the charging cradle Caution Do not use paint thinner alcohol or other chemical products Se eee Doing so may discolor the surface of the telephone and damage the finish Warning To avoid the risk of personal injury or property damage from fire or electrical shock use only Uniden AD 800 9V 350mA and AD 0005 AC adapters and Uniden BT 909 battery pack with your phone Caution e Use only the specified Uniden battery pack BT 909 e Do not remove the batteries from the handset to charge them e Never throw the battery into a fire disassemble or heat them e Do not remove or damage the battery casing e A replacement Uniden adapter or battery
3. Uniden digital answering system 25 26 27 28 S656 vol greet find hs TRR BS 29 30 Base speaker Base charging contacts Base microphone Message counter LED vol key vol key 33 34 35 a Cie i Si 27 greet key record greeting 28 find hs key find handset 29 30 31 on off key answering system on off key repeat key delete QOU00000 N Ria 32 inuse LED 34 35 36 37 36 37 ppt key skip gt a key play stop charge LED TEL LINE Jack DC IN 9V Jack Using the Interface Reading the Display The handset display uses icons to tell you the status of your phone The table below lists the icons and what they mean Icon Status Description The battery icon indicates the handset battery status Standby Talk full medium low and empty The ringer off icon indicates that the ringer is turned off Standby r Talk The mute icon appears while the handset microphone is 5 muted Talk The boost icon appears when the Clarity Boost feature is a activated Talk The speaker icon appears when the handset speaker a phone is in use i Talk The privacy icon appears when the Privacy Mode is H a turned on The Standby Screen When the phone is in standby the handset display shows the following items
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5. Remove the handset from the charging cradle 2 Press flash 3 Listen for the dial tone 1 Remove the handset from the charging cradle 2 Press mq 3 Listen for the dial tone Making a call 4 Dial the number 4 Dial the number 2 OR OR 1 Remove the handset from the charging 1 Remove the handset from the charging cradle cradle 2 Dial the number 2 Dial the number 3 Press flash 3 Press mq 1 Pick up the handset If AutoTalk is on the phone will answer when you remove the 1 Pick up the handset If AutoTalk is on the Answering handset from the charging cradle phone will answer when you remove the a call 2 Press flash If Any Key Answer is on handset from the charging cradle you can also press any key on the twelve 2 Press mq number keypad Hanging up Press or return the handset to the cradle Press or return the handset to the cradle 25 Making a Call from the Phonebook 1 When the phone is in standby press Y to open the phonebook 2 Move the cursor to select DIAL EDIT and then press select 3 Find the phonebook entry you want to call see Finding a Phonebook Entry on page 20 4 Press flash or to dial the number Note You can also press flash or sq before you open the phonebook When you come to the phone number you want to dial press select Chain Dialing from the Phonebook You can use the phonebook entries
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7. lets you make and receive calls A cradle that comes with an accessory handset Multi handset packs only and charges the handset battery Charger It connects to power but does not connect to a phone line Global Settings apply to all registered handsets If you change something under the global menu you change it for all handsets Only one handset can change global settings at a time and you have to make sure the phone is not currently being used A telephone line has been activated on the handset or base enabling a dial tone Global settings Manual Conventions This manual uses several different type styles to help you distinguish between different parts of the phone e lower case bold text with indicates a key or button on the phone e ALL CAPITALS indicates text on the display such as menu options prompts and confirmation messages e lower case bold text indicates a status light on the phone base Product Overview Features e 5 8GHz FHSS System e Integrated Digital Answering Machine e Caller ID Call Waiting e Store 30 Caller ID Numbers e Advanced Phonebook Features e Store 70 Phonebook Entries e Alphabetical Search e Personalized Ring by Party e Transfer Single Listing or Entire Phonebook Multi handset packs only Answering System Features e Digital Tapeless Recording e Up to 14 Minutes of Recording Time Call Screening e Personal or Pre recorded Outgoing Messages e Bilingual Voice Prompts for US
8. may be purchased by calling Uniden s Parts department See back cover page for contact information 48 Low Battery Alert When the battery pack is very low the phone is programmed to eliminate functions in order to save power When LOW BATTERY appears in the display and the phone is in standby none of the keys will operate If you are on a call complete your conversation as quickly as possible and return the handset to the charging cradle The battery pack needs to be charged when the empty battery icon appears Low Battery Talk and Standby Times With average use your handset battery provides approximately 5 hours of talk time and approximately 7 days of standby time When your handsets are not being used and are left off of their charging cradles the battery will gradually discharge You can achieve optimum battery life and performance by returning the handset to the charging cradle after each use If the handset is left off of the charging cradle the actual talk time duration will be reduced respective to the amount of time the handset is off of the charging cradle 49 Troubleshooting Changing the Digital Security Code The digital security code is an identification code used to connect the handset and the base Your unit ships from the manufacturer with a preset security code Resetting this code is not normally necessary In the rare situation that you suspect another cordless telephone is using the same security cod
9. range If you move the handset back within range of the base within 30 seconds press flash or sq to pick up the call again 51 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 At Uniden we ll take care of you on page 66 Symptom Suggestion The charge LED won t illuminate when the handset is placed in the cradle e Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base or the charger if you have more than one handset and wall outlet e Make sure the handset is properly seated in the cradle e Make sure the charging contacts on the handset are clean The audio sounds weak e Move the handset and or base away from metal objects or appliances and try again e Make sure that you are not too far from the base Can t make or receive calls e Make sure that you are not too far from the base e Make sure the line is not in use If an outside call is already using a line you cannot use that line to make another outside call e Make sure your handset is registered to the main base unit e Check both ends of the base telephone line cord e Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base and wall outlet e Disconnect the AC adapter and reconnect e Change the Digital Security Code see Changing the Digital Security Code on page 50 Severe noise interference e
10. should snap into place Gently pull on the battery cable If the battery connector comes lose try connecting again until the battery snaps into place 3 Place the battery case cover back on the handset and slide it upwards until it clicks into place 13 Connecting the Base and Charging the Handset 1 Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack CAUTION To avoid risk of fire and shock only use the Uniden AD 800 AC adapter 2 Connect the AC adapter to a standard 120V AC wall outlet DO NOT use an AC outlet controlled by a wall switch 3 Place the handset in the base with the LCD screen facing forward 4 Make sure that the charge LED illuminates If the LED does not To AC outlet 00 illuminate check to see that the AC adapter is plugged in and the handset makes good contact with the charging contacts 5 Charge your handset at least 15 to 20 hours before plugging into AC adapter supplied the phone line To DC IN 9V Connecting the Charger and Charging the Handset Multi handset packs only 1 Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to a 120V AC Route the outlet that is not controlled by a wall switch Caution Use only the Uniden AD 0005 adapter 2 Set the charger on a desk or tabletop and place the handset in the charger with the keypad facing forward 3 Make sure that the charge LED illuminates If the LED does not U illuminate check to see that the AC adapter is plugged in and the To AC outlet To
11. the cursor to select ON or OFF 3 Press select You will hear a confirmation tone FOr off 17 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 menulclear Select the HANDSET SETUP menu and then the KEY TOUCH TONE submenu Keu Touch Tone 2 Move the cursor to select ON or OFF FOr 3 Press select You will hear a confirmation tone off 18 Setting Up the Phonebook Your handset can store up to 70 names and numbers in your phonebook When all the phonebook entries are full you will hear a beep and MEMORY FULL appears You cannot store any additional names and numbers unless you delete some of the existing ones You can also use the phonebook entries to store a group of numbers up to 20 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 26 Creating Phonebook Entries To store names and numbers in your phonebook please follow these steps 1 When the phone is in standby mode press J Edit Harme 4 gt 2 To create a new phonebook entry move the cursor to select CREATE NEW gt 3 lt a lt and press select amp EDIT NAME appears 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 16 characters See Entering Text
12. the pre recorded and the personal greeting The last greeting you hear is used as the current greeting 39 Deleting Your Personal Greeting You can delete your personal greeting from the base You cannot delete the pre recorded greeting From the base 1 With the phone in standby press greet 2 While the personal greeting is playing press 3 The system announces Greeting has been deleted and switches back to the pre recorded greeting Setting the Record Time or Announce only You can choose how long callers have to record a message Set the record time to 1 minute or 4 minutes to limit the time for incoming messages If you set the record time to Announce only the answering system answers the call but prevents callers from leaving a message From the handset 1 Press menulclear Select the ANSW SETUP menu and then the RECORD TIME submenu 2 Move the cursor to select RECORD TIME 1 MINUTE 4 MINUTES or ANNOUNCE ONLY 3 Press select S You will hear a confirmation tone While your answering system is set to Announce only the message counter LED on the base displays A If you are using the prerecorded greeting the system automatically switches to the following message Hello no one is available to take your call Please call again If you are using a personal greeting the system continues to use that greeting 40 Activating the Message Alert The message alert feat
13. to store a group of numbers up to 20 digits that you may need to enter once your call connects Once the call has connected you will then do the following 1 Press MY 2 Use A or W to select the phonebook entry you want to call 3 Press select Switching to the Handset Speakerphone During a Call To switch a normal call to the speakerphone press 14 on the handset To switch from a speakerphone call to a normal call press mq 26 Using Caller ID Call Waiting and Redial Lists If you subscribe to Caller ID from your phone company your phone will show you the caller s phone number and name if available whenever a call comes in If you subscribe to both Call Waiting and Caller ID the phone also shows you the name and the number of any call that comes in while you re on the line If your telephone provider supports seven digit dialing you can save your local area code so it does not display in the Caller ID list See Seven Digit Dialing on page 34 for more information Using the Caller ID List You can store up to 30 Caller ID numbers in each handset Caller ID records are stored from newest to oldest Once your Caller ID list is full and you receive an incoming call the oldest record will be automatically deleted to make room for the new record To open the Caller ID list press Gr on the right side of the four way key The phone will show the number of new Caller ID records and the total number of stored re
14. 0 Memo 61 Memo 62 Memo 63 Remote Operation Card REMOTE OPERATION CARD Uniden REMOTE OPERATION CARD Uniden i l 1 l I 1 l i 1 1 1 i i ji 1 I I l 1 I 1 i P 1 i Remote access Turn on the answering l Remote access Turn on the answering away from home machine remotely away from home machine remotely 1 1 Call your phone number from a 1 Call your phone and let it ring 1 Call your phone number from a 1 Call your phone and let it ring touch tone phone 10 times until you hear a beep l touch tone phone 10 times until you hear a beep i 2 During the outgoing message 2 Press 0 and then enter your 2 During the outgoing message 2 Press 0 and then enter your i press 0 and enter your PIN code PIN code press 0 and enter your PIN code PIN code i The answering system announces 3 Press 0 then 5 to stop The answering system announces 3 Press 0 then 5 to stop the number of messages stored in the announcement the number of messages stored in the announcement memory and the voice prompts 4 Press 0 then 6 to turn the f memory and the voice prompts 4 Press 0 then 6 to turn the i 3 To quit hang up the phone answering system on 3 To quit hang up the phone answering system on ji 1 i CUT 4 CUT i 1 1 i 1 1 REMOTE O
15. 1 Press menulclear Select the GLOBAL SETUP menu and then the biai Medes DIAL MODE submenu Jiag 2 Scroll wW to select PULSE Pulse 3 Press select You will hear a confirmation tone lone If you ever need to change the dial mode back to tone dialing follow the same procedure but select TONE in step 2 16 Basic Setup Selecting a Language Your phone supports two languages English and Spanish for USA models or English and French for Canadian models Once you select a language the menus on the phone will display in that language The default language is English 1 Press menu clear Select the HANDSET SETUP menu and then the HANDSET LANGUAGE submenu 2 Move the cursor to choose a language for USA models Choose ENGLISH or ESPANOL Spanish for Canadian models Choose ENGLISH or FRANCAIS French for USA models 3 Press select You will hear a confirmation tone Handset Language FEnglish Espa ol Handset Language English Francais for Canadian models 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 on personal ringing follow these steps 1 Press menulclear Select the HANDSET SETUP menu and then the PERSONAL RING submenu Personal Ring 2 Move
16. 28 Redialing a Number You can quickly redial the last 5 numbers dialed on each handset 1 With the phone in standby press the redial pause to open the redial list 2 Use A and wW or redial pause to scroll through the redial list 3 When you find the number you want to dial press flash or sq on the handset to dial the number Note 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 Deleting a Redial Record If you want to delete a phone number from the handset s redial list follow the steps below 1 With the phone in standby press redial pause 2 Use A and W to scroll through the redial list 3 When you find the redial number you want to delete press menu clear 4 Select YES and press select 4 The redial number is deleted 29 Adjusting the Ringer Earpiece and Speaker Volume Adjusting the Ringer Volume You can choose from four ringer volume settings on the handset off low medium and high and four options off low medium and high on the base With the phone in standby use A or W on the handset or vol or vol on the base to adjust the ringer volume Adjusting the Earpiece Volume You can choose from six volume levels for the earpiece To adjust the earpiece volume while on a call press A to make it louder or wW to make it softer Adju
17. A models English and Spanish for Canadian models English and French e Speakerphone on Handset e 7 Ringer Options on Handset 3 Tones 4 Melodies e Last 5 Number Redial e Bilingual Menu Displays for USA models English and Spanish for Canadian models English and French e Call Transfer Multi handset packs only e Conferencing Multi handset packs only e Intercom Multi handset packs only e Day and Time Announcement e Remote Message Retrieval e Toll Saver e Message Alert e Records Up to 59 messages Parts of the Phone The following illustrations show you all of the different parts of your phone Handset 3 4 Uniden io aa a menu redial select J 6 1 E gL OI co 1 BOO 11 hod piarac CO T rr 15 16 17 18 19 20 RPSEOMPNDAAPWN SR Speakerphone Speaker and Ringer Handset Battery Compartment New Message LED Handset Earpiece LCD Display menu clear key A key up flash key talk flash key phonebook left tone key hold key For multi handset packs only hold int com xfer key redial pause key select key select messages Ge key caller ID right key end call W key down key sq key Speaker Handset Microphone Handset Charging Contacts Base 21 22 23 24 25 26 e00000000 2000000 eo00000000 e 00000000 00000000 000000000
18. DC IN 9V me Mt handset makes good contact with the base charging contacts IE a g 4 Charge the handset battery pack for at least 15 20 hours before using your new cordless telephone for the first time AC adapter supplied 14 Connecting to the Phone Line Once the battery pack is fully charged connect the telephone cord to the TEL LINE jack and to a telephone jack To telephone outlet I 4m o To TEL LINE Telephone line cord supplied Testing the Connection Try making a call If your call does not connect or you cannot get a dial tone try the following steps 1 Make sure the AC adapter cord is securely connected to the DC IN 9V jack and a standard power outlet 2 Check to make sure the battery is fully charged If you don t see the battery full icon check to make sure the battery is properly connected 3 Change the dial mode instructions on page 16 15 Changing the Dial Mode Your phone can communicate with the telephone network in two different ways tone dialing or pulse dialing These days most phone networks use a method called tone dialing so your phone comes programmed for tone dialing If your phone company uses pulse dialing you will need to change your phone s dial mode If you don t get a dial tone or can t connect to the telephone network please follow the steps below to modify your phone s settings
19. ER SETUP submenu 3 The message counter LED is no longer illuminated Turning On 3 The message counter displays the 2 Move the cursor to select ON number of messages stored in memory 3 Press select S You will hear a If the counter flashes then you have new confirmation tone messages waiting 1 With the phone in standby press on off 1 Press menu clear Select the ANSW 2 The phone announces Answering System SETUP menu and then the ANSWER is off SETUP submenu Turning Off 2 Move the cursor to select OFF 3 Press select 4 You will hear a confirmation tone 42 Reviewing Messages The base message counter displays the number of messages stored in memory When you have new messages the message counter and the new message LED on the handset flash The answering system plays your new messages first After you listen to all of your new messages you can then play your old messages You can review your messages from the base or from the handset From the base From the handset Press gt The system announces the Press select The system announces the Plavi number of new and old messages It announces number of new and old messages and then aying i the message number plays the message then play your messages After playing the message messages i announces the time and day it was received the system announces the time and day that message w
20. Keep the handset away from microwave ovens computers remote control toys wireless microphones alarm systems intercoms room monitors fluorescent lights and electrical appliances e Move to another location or turn off the source of interference The Caller ID does not display e The call was placed through a switchboard e Call your telephone provider to verify your Caller ID service is current There may be a problem with your Caller ID service 52 Symptom Suggestion The handset doesn t ring or receive a page e Make sure that you are not too far from the base e Make sure that your handset is registered to the main base unit e Charge the battery in the handset for 15 to 20 hours by placing the handset on the base or charging cradle e Change the Digital Security Code see Changing the Digital Security Code on page 50 The handset doesn t communicate with other handsets Multi handset packs only e Change the Digital Security Code see Changing the Digital Security Code on page 50 An extra handset can t join the conversation Multi handset packs only e Make sure there are not two handsets already using the conference feature e Make sure that another handset is not in privacy mode The answering system does not work e Make sure the base is plugged in e Make sure that the answering system is turned on e Make sure that the message record time is not set to an
21. PERATION CARD i REMOTE OPERATION CARD i i s if 1 1 if 1 1 Uniden Uniden i i y 1 I ii 1 1 Remote access Turn on the answering Remote access Turn on the answering away from home machine remotel i away from home machine remotel i if 1 1 1 Call your phone number from a 1 Call your phone and let it ring 1 Call your phone number from a 1 Call your phone and let it ring touch tone phone 10 times until you hear a beep touch tone phone 10 times until you hear a beep 2 During the outgoing message 2 Press 0 and then enter your 2 During the outgoing message 2 Press 0 and then enter your f press 0 and enter your PIN code PIN code H press 0 and enter your PIN code PIN code The answering system announces 3 Press 0 then 5 to stop i The answering system announces 3 Press 0 then 5 to stop i the number of messages stored in the announcement the number of messages stored in the announcement memory and the voice prompts 4 Press 0 then 6 to turn the memory and the voice prompts 4 Press 0 then 6 to turn the 3 To quit hang up the phone answering system on 3 To quit hang up the phone answering system on t i i M 1 1 i 1 1 1 1 J L 1 1 Repeat a Message Play Incoming Messages Skip a Message Delete a Message Stop Operation Answering System On Answering System Off Repeat a Message Play Incoming Messages Skip a Message Delete a Me
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23. and the battery cover 4 Recharge the handset s battery pack for 15 to 20 hours before using Base 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 After following these steps if your cordless telephone does not work please call our Customer Service Hotline see back cover page 54 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 Metal Hydride Battery Warning e This equipment contains a rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride battery e The rechargeable batteries contained in this equipment may explode if disposed of in a fire e Nickel is a chemical known to state of California to cause cancer Do not short circuit the battery Do not charge the rechargeable battery used in this equipment in any charger other than the one designed to charge this battery as specified in the owner s manual Using another char
24. ars and remains in the display until the feature is turned off To turn privacy mode off repeat the procedure listed above 33 Seven Digit Dialing In some areas the telephone company may allow you to place a local call by dialing only 7 digits instead of 10 If this is the case in your area you can program your local area code in your phone Programming your area code will allow you to see the caller s 7 digit phone number which will allow you to easily return the local call without modifying the number before dialing If you get a call from outside your area code you will see all 10 digits To program your local area code 1 Press menu clear Select the GLOBAL SETUP menu and then the AREA CODE submenu 2 Use the number keypad 0 through 9 to enter a 3 digit area code If an area code has already been stored it appears in the display Press menu clear to delete the stored code and then enter a new one 3 Press select S4 You will hear a confirmation tone Using the Intercom Multi handset packs only You can use the intercom to talk to another handset without using the phone line Making an Intercom Page From the handset 1 With the phone in standby press hold int com xfer 2 Use A or W to select the handset you want to talk with then press select Select ALL to page all other handsets 3 To cancel the intercom page press Note Intercom paging will be cancelled if any of the following th
25. as received Renesas Press k 4 once to go to the beginning of the Press 1 once to go to the beginning of the current message Press Idd repeatedly to go current message Press 1 repeatedly to go 9 back to a previous message back to a previous message Skippinga Press Ppl to go to the beginning of the next Press 3 to go to the beginning of the next message message message Deletinga While a message is playing press The While a message is playing press 4 message message is permanently deleted The message is permanently deleted While the phone is in standby press When Not available Deleting all f the system asks you to confirm press again messages All messages are permanently deleted Ending the Press gt to stop the message playback and Press 5 to stop the message playback message return to standby Press to exit the system and return to review standby 43 Screening Calls If you activate the call screening feature you can listen to callers leaving a message without answering the phone see Activating Call Screening on page 41 You can always hear callers from the base speaker To screen an incoming call from the handset e Press select when the system is answering If another handset is screening a call you will hear a beep and you will not be able to screen the call e To answer the call press flash e To stop screening the call press Turning O
26. at 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 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 y
27. cement e Up to 14 Minutes of Recording Time e Remote Message Retrieval e Call Screening e Toll Saver e Personal or Pre recorded Outgoing Messages e Records Up to 59 messages e Bilingual Voice Prompts for USA models English and Spanish for Canadian models English and French Digital Tapeless Recording allows you to quickly review save or delete the messages you choose You will never have to worry about a tape wearing out jamming or resetting improperly 36 Using the Answering System Interface Handset operation You can use your handset to operate your answering system from anywhere in your home When the phone is in standby press select on the handset to access the answering system REMOTE ANSWERING MACHINE OPERATION appears on the handset display and the system announces the number of new and old messages Keep the following things in mind when you use your handset to access your answering system e You can enter a command at any time during announcements e After the first announcement you have 30 seconds to enter your first command before the system returns to standby e If you receive a call the remote operation is cancelled If another handset makes a call the remote operation is cancelled e During the remote operation appears on the base Selecting the Language You can select the language for USA models English and Spanish for Canadian models English and French of your answering system announ
28. cements The default system language is English From the handset 1 Press menulclear Select ANSW SETUP and then the ANSW LANGUAGE submenu 2 Move the cursor to choose a language for USA models Choose ENGLISH or ESPANOL Spanish for Canadian models Choose ENGLISH or FRAN AIS French 3 Press selecti You will hear a confirmation tone 37 Setting the Number of Rings The ring time setting allows you to set the number of rings the caller hears before your answering system plays the outgoing message You can set the ring time to answer after two four or six rings If you enable the Toll Saver TS setting the answering system picks up after two rings if you have new messages and after four rings if there are none This way if you make a long distance call to check your messages you can hang up after the second ring to avoid long distance billing charges From the handset 1 Press menulclear Select the ANSW SETUP menu and then the RING TIME submenu 2 Move the cursor to select a ring time TOLL SAVER 2 TIMES 4 TIMES or 6 TIMES 3 Press select You will hear a confirmation tone Setting the Day amp Time If you do not set the clock on your answering system your messages may not have the correct time and day stamp From the handset 1 Press menu clear 2 Move the cursor to ANSW SETUP and press select 3 Move the cursor to DAY amp TIME and press select S 4 Use A and W to select t
29. ch 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 57 I C Notice Terminal Equipment NOTICE This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada 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 mu
30. cords Use A and W to scroll through the list or enter a letter on the keypad to jump to the first Caller ID name that starts with that letter Making a Call from a Caller ID Record 1 When the phone is in standby press If to open the Caller ID list 2 Use A and W to find the Caller ID record you want to dial 3 To add or delete a 1 to the beginning of the displayed phone number press tone 4 Press flash or to dial the number Note You can also press flash or q before you open the caller ID list When you come to the phone number you want to dial press select S 27 Deleting Caller ID Numbers To delete only one Caller ID number go to the Caller ID list and select the number you want to delete Press menu clear When the phone asks you to confirm select YES To delete all the Caller ID numbers go to the Caller ID list and press menu clear Select YES when asked if you want to DELETE ALL Note When you delete a Caller ID number you delete it permanently 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 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 flash Note You must subscribe through your telephone provider to receive Call Waiting services Not all features are available in all areas
31. d 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 DEFECTIVE 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 Be certain that the antenna on the unit is fully extended when needed 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 If you cannot eliminate this type of interference you need to change to a different channel 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 whi
32. d by a beep 4 Enter a remote command from the chart below You have 15 seconds to enter the first command after the first command you have two seconds to enter each command 45 Remote Commands Command Function Command Function 0 then 1 Repeat a message 0 then 5 Stop operation 0 then 2 Play incoming messages 0 then 6 Answering system on 0 then 3 0 then 4 Skip a message Delete a message 0 then 9 1 then 0 Answering system off Help If you press 0 then 1 in the first four seconds of a message the system skips to the previous message If you press 0 then 1 after the first four seconds of a message the system repeats the current message 5 When you finish you will hear intermittent beeps indicating that the system is in the command waiting mode Enter another command from the chart within 15 seconds 6 Hang up to exit the system The answering system automatically returns to its normal standby setting 46 Maintenance Specifications Operating Temperature 32 F to 122 F 0 C to 50 C Base AD 800 AC Adapter Part Numb Charging Cradle AD 0005 Input Voltage Base 120V AC 60 Hz Charging Cradle 120V AC 60 Hz Base 9V DC 350mA Output Volt Charging Cradle 9V DC 210mA Battery Part Number BT 909 Capacity 3 6V DC 600mAh Notes e Use only the supplied AD 800 and AD 0005 AC adapters
33. de are trademarks of Uniden America 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 Terminology Used in this Manual Standby The handset is not in use If the handset is on the cradle or flash or q on the handset is not pressed no line has been activated No dial tone is present Caller ID is available from your Telephone provider and is offered to users on a subscription basis With this CID service and a display on your cordless phone you will be able to see the incoming caller information such as name and phone number Caller ID with Call Waiting is available by subscription from your Telephone provider With this service you will CID CW or be able to view incoming caller information while on a call with another user CIDCW This will allow you the ability to select to talk to this user and put your existing party on hold or make the decision to ring them back The main part of the phone that connects to your phone line and
34. e or if you are instructed to change this code by a manufacturer s Call Center Representative you can change the code To change the digital security code 1 Reset all of your handsets 2 Register each handset To reset the handset 1 Press and hold 1 and for more than 5 seconds 2 Select DEREGISTER HS Select the handset which you are operating then press select 3 The phone will ask you to confirm the deregistration Select YES The handset will clear its registration information from the base and then delete the link to the base from its own memory 4 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 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 To register the handset 1 Place the handset in the telephone base charging cradle to begin registration 2 During the registration process HANDSET REGISTERING will appear in the LCD When REGISTRATION COMPLETE is displayed the handset has been registered to the base 50 Traveling 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 30 seconds after the handset goes out of
35. ect the battery before shipping this product 55 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 TXXXxX If requested this number must be provided to the telephone company An applicable Universal 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 th
36. ertesiestevevecs 11 PUNGING seiceesseeeis eects edetes seenacenene 31 Parts of the handset 4 7 Standby Screen 10 Hanging UDP pee E 25 l Installation sesiis 12 tercii 34 K Key touch toneis 18 M Maintenance eeceeeeeeereees 47 Making allS iieii 25 Using Caller ID ee 27 Using redia lsrinin 29 Using the phonebook 26 Message alert ce 41 44 Mute Microphone ccccceeeeeeeeerees 33 RINQGF cisini 33 0 Out of TaNgJe eiin 51 P Personal identification number PINY erna o trees 41 Personal ring 0 c seeeeeeieees 17 Phonebook vec n 19 Copying Entes 22 Creating new entries 19 Deleting entries c 21 Editing Entries sisisi 20 Finding entrieS eee 20 Making calls from 26 Storing Caller ID or redial MUIMD EMS seessteheseeiieiicen ieee 21 Privacy MOda 33 Pulse dialing ssena 16 35 R Redial Deleting a record eee 29 Making calls with 0 0 0 29 Ringer Choosing a handset ringer 23 MUNO sedate Raed 33 Personal ring eeeeeeeeeeees 17 S Safety notices ciriciri 55 Screening Calls 000 41 44 Security code Answering system 41 Seven digit dialing cee 34 T Text entering cccceeseeeeeeees 11 Tone dialing eeeeeees 16 35 Transferring a Call e eee 32 V Volume adjusting eee 30 Ww Wanay iensen tie aiticen tes 58 6
37. etting Up the Phonebook ccecesseeeeeeeneeeeees 19 Creating Phonebook EntrieS eee eeeeeeeeeeees 19 Finding a Phonebook Entry sesser 20 Editing an Existing Phonebook Entry 20 Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the PhOnGbOOK sett wohetianh satan 21 Deleting Phonebook Entries s e 21 Copying Phonebook Entries to Another Handset Multi handset packs only 22 Customizing Your Phone cccsseeesseneeeeeenseeeees 23 Selecting a Ring Tone Handset only 23 Activating AutoTalk Handset only eee 24 Activating Any Key Answer Handset only 24 Using Your PHONG ccscsscseesseseeesesseeeseeseeeseeseeeses 25 Making a Call from the Phonebook cee 26 Chain Dialing from the Phonebook sses 26 Switching to the Handset Speakerphone During at Callisia siosan 26 Using Caller ID Call Waiting and Redial Lists 27 Using the Caller ID List ee insin 27 Making a Call from a Caller ID Record 27 Deleting Caller ID Numbers 0 eeceeeeeeeeeeeeees 28 Using Calli Wating irssi sirnana 28 Redialing a N MDEf 2 escecesseseeeeesceeeesteeeenete 29 Deleting a Redial Re Ord sisisiirsinissiriiiisiscrims 29 Adjusting the Ringer Earpiece and Speaker Volume 30 Adjusting the Ringer Volume sssssscccccccenene 30 Adjusting the Earpiece Volume 30 Adjusting the Speaker Volume 30 Adjusting the Audio Tone sessen 31 Using the Clarity Boost Feature
38. ff the Message Alert Tone When all new messages are played back the message alert tone will automatically deactivate The tone will not deactivate until all new messages are played back To quickly turn off the tone press any key on the base 44 Operating the Answering System While You Are Away from Home You can access your answering system while you are away from home to check play and delete messages or even record a new greeting message or turn your answering system on and off Note e The answering machine will only playback messages for four minutes and then it returns to the command waiting mode To continue playing your messages press 0 then 2 again within 15 seconds e If you enter an incorrect security code three times you will hear a beep and the answering machine will return to standby To operate from a remote location use any touch tone telephone and follow these steps 1 Call your telephone number and wait for the system to answer If the answering system is off it will answer after about 10 rings and sounds a series of beeps 2 During the greeting or the beeps if answering system is off press 0 and enter your security code PIN within two seconds see Setting a Security Code or Personal Identification Number PIN on page 41 3 The answering system announces the current time and the number of messages stored in memory You hear To play incoming messages press zero two For help press one zero followe
39. from Your Handset on page 11 for instructions on entering text If you do not want to enter a name for this entry your phone will store this entry as lt NO NAME gt Press 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 keypad to enter the phone number the phone number can contain up to 20 digits If you need the phone to pause between digits when it s dialing for example to enter an extension or an access code press redial pause to insert a two second pause You will see a P in the display You can also use more than one pause together if two seconds is not long enough Each pause counts as one digit Edit Humber SG07 3034568 19 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 person calls Use A and wW to select one Fersonal Ring of the 7 different ring tone options see Selecting a Ring Tone on page 23 for FMo Selection a complete list of ring tones As you scroll through the tones you will hear Flicker a sample of each tone When you hear the ring tone you want to use press select S 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 Finding a Phonebook Entry Press to open t
40. g tone If you have more than one handset each handset can use a different ringer tone or melody The available ring tones are listed below Melodies Ringers Fur Elise ELISE Flicker We Wish You A Merry Christmas MERRY XMAS Clatter Aura Lee AURA LEE Wake Up Star Spangled Banner STAR SPNGL 1 Press menulclear Select the HANDSET SETUP menu and then the mna els RINGER TONES submenu ne ied Tones icker 2 Move the cursor to select a ring tone As each ring tone is selected you will Clatter hear a sample of the ring tone 3 When you hear the tone you want to use press select S You will hear a confirmation tone 23 Activating AutoTalk Handset only AutoTalk allows you to answer the phone simply by removing the handset from the cradle You do not have to press a button to answer the call 1 Press menu clear 2 Select the HANDSET SETUP menu and then the AUTOTALK submenu n 3 Select ON or OFF and press select amp You will hear a confirmation tone ROT HuboTalk Activating Any Key Answer Handset only Any Key Answer allows you to answer the phone by pressing any key on the dial pad 1 Press menu clear Arne Kew Answer 2 Select the HANDSET SETUP menu and then the ANY KEY ANSWER Cn submenu ROPE 3 Select ON or OFF and then press select You will hear a confirmation tone 24 Using Your Phone From a cordless handset From a handset speaker phone 1
41. ger may damage the battery or cause the battery to explode Rechargeable Batteries Must Be Recycled or Disposed of Properly Uniden works to reduce lead content in our PVC coated cords in our products and accessories Warning The cords on this product and or accessories contain lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Important Safety Instructions When using your telephone equipment basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury to persons including the following 1 Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub ina 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 disconn
42. he day of the week and press select 5 Use the number keypad 0 through 9 to select the hour and minutes 6 Use A and W to select AM or PM and press select You hear a confirmation tone 38 Recording a Personal Greeting Your answering system comes with a pre recorded outgoing message or greeting that plays when you receive a call Hello no one is available to take your call Please leave a message after the tone You can record your own personal outgoing greeting Your recorded greeting must be between two seconds and thirty seconds long From the base 1 Press and hold greet 2 The system announces Record greeting Begin recording after the announcement The message counter displays then begins to count down 30 seconds 3 When you finish recording press greet again or press gt al You will hear a confirmation tone and your recorded greeting plays back for you Selecting a Greeting Once you have recorded a personal greeting the phone automatically switches to your personal greeting You can also switch back and forth between the pre recorded greeting and your own greeting at any time From the base 1 With the phone in standby press greet The system plays the current greeting 2 To keep this greeting do nothing 3 To switch to the other greeting press greet while the system is playing the current greeting 4 Each time you press greet the system switches between
43. he phonebook and then select DIAL EDIT or press again Phonebook entries are stored in alphabetical order To scroll through the phonebook from A to Z press W To scroll trough the phonebook from Z to Apress A You can also use the letters on the number keys to jump to a name that starts with that letter Press a number key 2 through 0 once for the first letter twice for the second letter and so on The phonebook jumps to the first entry that begins with the letter you entered you can then use A and W to scroll to other entries For example to search for an entry beginning with the letter M press 6 once To close the phonebook press During a call press again instead of to close the phonebook Editing an Existing Phonebook Entry 1 With the phone in standby press MY to open the phonebook 2 Select DIAL EDIT or press YJ again 3 Find the entry you want to edit and press select 4 Follow the steps for Creating Phonebook Entries on page 19 If you do not wish to change the information at any step simply press select to go to the next step 20 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 When the phone is in
44. ings occur e You receive an outside call or an intercom page while selecting the other handset e You do not select a handset within 30 seconds 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 34 Answering an Intercom Page When the intercom page tone sounds the display will show the ID of the handset that is paging 1 Press flash or hold int com xfer If AutoTalk is on the handset will automatically answer the page when you remove the handset from the cradle 2 To hang up an intercom page from the handset press 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 refills customer support menus etc Make your call normally Once your call connects press 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 16 for instructions on setting your phone for pulse or tone dialing 35 Setting Up the Answering System Your phone has a built in answering system that answers and records incoming calls Features e Digital Tapeless Recording e Day and Time Announ
45. ipping 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 Index A Accessibility 4 Answering calls 25 Answering System seee 36 Using the answering system intera Eio rieo 37 When away from home 45 Any key Answet nsession neee 24 Area COdG naona 34 AutoTal k ecese 24 B Base INStAlllNG nen 14 Parts of the base niisiis 8 Battery WStAM AG riae Low battery alert Replacement and handling 48 Talk and standby time 49 Cc Call screening 41 44 Call Waiting isseire 28 Galler Du riirii 27 Deleting Caller ID records 28 Making calls from eee 27 Chain dialing eee 26 Clarity DOOSt eee eeeeeeeees 31 CONEFENCING iseccs cctctcsssteercsentnerctes 32 D Day and UME iseinean 38 Dial MOE siernpre 16 35 Digital security code ee 50 F FCC statements eee 56 Finding a handset eee 31 G Greetings Deleting snina 40 RECON Geri Aan 39 Selecting pirinin 39 H Handset Accessing the answering SYST osioissa 42 Choosing a ringer c 23 Copying phonebook entries 22 Displays and icons 9 10 59 Enteng tOxXt sc ce eccce
46. ity booster BOOST OFF appears Finding a Lost Handset To locate a misplaced handset press find hs on the base when the phone is in standby All registered handsets will beep for one minute and PAGING appears on the handset display To cancel paging press find hs again or any key on the found handset 31 Using Conference and Transfer Multi handset packs only Conferencing If you have more than one handset up to three people can participate in a conference call A three way conference call consists of an outside line and two handsets You can easily join a call already in progress 1 Press flash or to join the call 2 To hang up return the handset to the cradle or press The other party will still be connected to the call Transferring a Call You can transfer a call from one handset to another From the handset 1 During a call press hold int com xfer 2 Use A or W to select the handset you want to transfer the call to then press select s The call will automatically be placed on hold and a paging tone sounds To cancel the transfer press flash or q 3 When another handset accepts the transferred call you will be disconnected If you want to rejoin the call press flash again or 14 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 ans
47. ndset 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 When the phone is in standby press 2 Move the cursor to select COPY and then press select 3 Move the cursor to select the handset which you want to transfer the entries to and then press select 4 Move the cursor to select ONE MEMORY or ALL MEMORY and then press select 5 If you select ALL MEMORY ARE YOU SURE appears on the display screen Move the cursor to select YES and then press select Coru Phonebook 6 If you select ONE MEMORY find the phonebook entry you want to transfer k ne Rermord and then press select All Memorw 38 7 The phonebook entries will be transferred to the designated handset During the copy process the receiving handset shows RECEIVING and the Handset ID of the sending handset 8 When the transfer is completed DONE appears on the handset Note If your phonebook contains 70 entries you cannot store any new phonebook entries You will hear a beep and MEMORY FULL appears on the display If the selected handset is out of range or data transfer is cancelled UNAVAILABLE appears in the display Phonebook listings will not be transferred 22 Customizing Your Phone Selecting a Ring Tone Handset only You may choose from 4 melodies or 3 tones for your phone s primary rin
48. nounce only Time stamp cannot be heard e Make sure you have set the time see Setting the Day and Time on page 38 Messages are incomplete e Incoming messages may be too long Ask callers to leave a brief message The memory may be full Delete some or all of the saved messages There is no sound on the base or handset speaker during call monitoring or message review e Adjust the speaker volume on the base or handset e Make sure the call screen feature is set to on Cannot access answering system from a remote phone e Make sure you are using the correct PIN number e Make sure that the touch tone phone you re using can transmit the tone for at least two seconds If it cannot try using a different touchtone phone 53 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 Handset 1 Remove the battery cover and leave it off for ventilation 2 Disconnect the battery pack Leave the battery cover off and the battery pack disconnected for at least 3 days 3 Once the handset is completely dry reconnect the battery pack
49. or your new phone here are some important guidelines you should consider e The location should be close to both a phone jack and a continuous power outlet one which is not connected to a switch e The base and handset should be kept away from sources of electrical noise such as motors microwave ovens and fluorescent lighting e For better reception place the base as high as possible e The base should be placed in an open area for optimum range and reception 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 qualified installer Note For maximum range e Keep the antenna free of obstruction e When the handset is not in use place the handset in an upright position e Do not hold the handset where you would block the signal e Metal and reinforced concrete may affect cordless telephone performance amp Incorrect 12 Installing the Battery Use only the Uniden BT 909 rechargeable battery pack supplied with your cordless telephone Follow the steps below to install the handset battery 1 Press in on the handset battery case cover use the finger indention for a better grip and slide the cover downward to remove 2 Plug the battery cable into the battery jack Be sure to match the red and black wires to the label near the jack The cable
50. ou 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 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 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 Radio Interference Radio interference may occasionally cause buzzing an
51. 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 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 58 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 sh
52. s a 44 Turning Off the Message Alert Tone 44 Operating the Answering System While You Are Away from HOME n se 45 Maintenance scccssseeesseeeeseeesnseeeeeenneneseeesnseeeeenes 47 Specifications seee i aeii 47 Battery Replacement and Handling 08 48 Cleaning the Battery Contacts 0 0 eee 48 Low Battery Aleit rodii tenes cues ccedesceesscenaedecdeesntecesess 49 Talk and Standby TimMes cccceessseeeseeeeteeeenees 49 Troubleshooting cccccceeeeeseeeesseeeeeeeeeeenteeeseeeneeeees 50 Changing the Digital Security Code 50 Traveling Out of Rangersissa 51 COMMON ISSUES sosen eeteentreetceqeneteee eet eaet 52 Liquid Damage siere ei 54 Pr CaUutions iiisiescsisidscondeccideccenuesccnddeeceiedednnadtaciddeddans 55 Rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Warning 55 The FCC Wants You To Know eeeeeeeeteeeenees 56 kC NOUCE pia a a EEES 57 One Year Limited Warranty ccsccssseeeeeenseneeees 58 ING OX EE conscewenteednineeedduedenneanninendvan 59 Remote Operation Card ccccccccsseesssecnseeeeenseeeees 64 At Uniden we ll take care Of yOu cccseeeeeseeeeees 66 Welcome Thank you for purchasing a Uniden cordless telephone Note Illustrations in this manual are used for explanation purposes Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit Uniden is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation AutoStandby DirectLink IntegriSound and Random Co
53. ssage Stop Operation Answering System On Answering System Off Repeat a Message Play Incoming Messages Skip a Message Delete a Message Stop Operation Answering System On Answering System Off Repeat a Message Play Incoming Messages Skip a Message Delete a Message Stop Operation Answering System On Answering System Off At Uniden we ll take care of you Thank you for purchasing a Uniden product if you have any questions or problems please do not return this product to the place of purchase Having trouble Our customer care specialists are here to help you Visit our web site at www uniden com or call our Customer Service Hotline at 1 800 297 1023 during regular business hours Need a part To order replacement batteries or other accessories visit our website at www uniden com or call 1 800 554 3988 during regular business hours Help for our If you need special assistance due to a disability or have questions on the customers with accessibility features of this product please call special needs 1 800 874 9314 voice or TTY Central Standard Time Detailed customer service hours are available at www uniden com May be covered under one or more of the following U S patents 4 797 916 5 426 690 5 434 905 5 491 745 5 493 605 5 533 010 5 574 727 5 581 598 5 650 790 5 660 269 5 661 780 5 663 981 5 671 248
54. st 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 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
55. standby press f to open the Caller ID list or redial pause to open the redial list 2 Use A and W to scroll through the Caller ID records or redial numbers When you come to the information you want to store press selecti EDIT NAME appears 3 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 Continue by following the steps for Creating Phonebook Entries on page 19 Deleting Phonebook Entries You can delete individual phonebook entries or delete all the phonebook entries at once 1 When the phone is in standby press 2 To delete a single phonebook entry move the cursor to select DIAL EDIT and then press select or press again LORH 3 Find the phonebook entry you want to delete and press menu clear Delete All 4 DELETE ENTRY appears in the display Select YES and then press select S 5 You will hear a confirmation tone and DELETED appears in the display Fhonebook amp 50 Deleting all the phonebook entries at once 1 When the phone is in standby press YJ 2 Move the cursor to select DELETE ALL and press select 3 DELETE ALL appears in the display Select YES and then press select S You will hear a confirmation tone and DELETED appears in the display 21 Copying Phonebook Entries to Another Handset Multi handset packs only If you have more than one ha
56. sting the Speaker Volume Handset Speakerphone You can choose from six volume levels for the handset speakerphone To adjust the speaker volume while on a call press A to make it louder or wW to make it softer Base Speaker You can choose from ten volume levels for the base speaker To adjust the speaker volume while call screening or playing messages press vol to make it louder or vol to make it softer 30 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 With the phone in talk mode press select to cycle through the three audio tone options 2 When the desired option appears on the display stop 3 After two seconds the displayed audio tone is set and the display returns to normal Using the Clarity Boost Feature If you encounter interference while using your phone you can manually improve the sound by setting the clarity booster to on This works only when the phone is in use so while you are on a call 1 Press menu clear 2 Move the cursor to CLARITY BOOST and then press selecti BOOST ON and B appear in the display Use the same procedure to turn off clar
57. t to enter text by referring to the letters printed on each number key When you press the number key in a text entry field the phone displays the first letter printed on the number key Press the number key twice to display the second letter and three times to display the third Capital letters are displayed first then lower case letters then the number on the key If two letters in a row use the same number key enter the first letter then use right or left on the four way function key to move the cursor to the next position to enter the second letter For example to enter the word Movies Number of times key is pressed 1 Press 6 once to enter M keys C 2 Use right on the four way function Fa key to move the cursor to the right 3 Press 6 six times to enter o 4 Press 8 six times to enter v 5 Press 4 six times to enter i 6 Press 3 five times to enter e 7 Press 7 eight times to enter s 8 Press select to end your text entry 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 menu clear to erase the wrong character and then enter the correct character To delete all characters press and hold menu clear biank 11 Installing the Phone Choosing the Best Location When choosing a location f
58. ure sounds a short alert tone every 15 seconds whenever you have a new message To turn on the message alert From the handset 1 Press menu clear Select the ANSW SETUP menu and then the MESSAGE ALERT submenu 2 Move the cursor to select ON or OFF 3 Press select S You will hear a confirmation tone Activating Call Screening Your phone allows you to listen to callers leaving you a message This call screen feature can be turned on or off From the handset 1 Press menulclear Select the ANSW SETUP menu and then the CALL SCREEN submenu 2 Move the cursor to select ON or OFF 3 Press select S You will hear a confirmation tone Setting a Security Code or Personal Identification Number PIN To play your messages from a remote location you will need to enter a two digit security code or Personal Identification Number PIN The default security code is 80 From the handset 1 Press menulclear Select the ANSW SETUP menu and then the SECURITY CODE submenu 2 Use the number keypad 0 through 9 to enter a two digit security code 01 99 3 Press select S You will hear a confirmation tone 41 Using the Answering System Turning Your Answering System On and Off From the base From the handset 1 With the phone in standby press on off 2 The system announces Answering System is on and plays the current greeting 1 Press menu clear Select the ANSW SETUP menu and then the ANSW
59. wer the page and speak to the transferring handset press flash or hold int com xfer on the handset 2 To accept the call and speak to the caller press flash 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 32 Using Special Features Muting the Ringer One call only While the phone is ringing press on the handset or gt a on the base to mute the ringer for this call The phone will ring again on the next call Muting the Microphone Mute turns off the microphone so the caller can t hear you This only works while you are on a call From the handset 1 Press menu clear 2 Move the cursor to select MUTE and then press select S MUTE ON and 3 appear in the display remains while muting is on 3 To cancel muting repeat the procedure MUTE OFF appears Privacy Mode If you have more than one handset and don t want other handsets to interrupt you while on a call turn on privacy mode 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 clear 2 Move the cursor to CALL PRIVACY and then press select 4 PRIVACY MODE ON appears in the display for 2 seconds F appe
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