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TRU248_2.4GHz_OM 7/26/00 1:10 PM Page ii CONTENTS Introduction / Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Controls and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Getting Started Read this first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Step 1: Checking the package contents . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Step 2: Setting up the base unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Mounting the base unit on a wall . . . . . . . . . .
TRU248_2.4GHz_OM 7/26/00 1:10 PM Page 1 Caller ID Features Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 When the telephone rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Viewing the Caller ID Message list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Deleting information from the Caller ID list . . . . . . . . 29 Using the Caller ID list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Using “Caller ID on call waiting” service . . . . . . . . . . 33 Call Waiting Features . . . . . . .
TRU248_2.4GHz_OM 7/26/00 1:10 PM Page 2 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the TRU 248 cordless telephone. This phone is designed for reliability, long life, and outstanding performance utilizing the latest in 2.4 GHz Spread Spectrum technology. Note: Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit for explanation purposes. FEATURES • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 2.
TRU248_2.4GHz_OM 7/26/00 CONTROLS 1:10 PM AND Page 3 FUNCTIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. Handset Antenna Headset Jack Cover Belt Clip Handset Battery Compartment Handset Earpiece LCD Display Memory Key Talk Key Left Cursor/Tone Key Redial/Pause Key Options Key Handset Microphone Volume/Cursor Up and Down Key Flash Key Call ID Key Right Cursor Key Delete Key Select/Channel Key Handset Charging Contacts 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33.
TRU248_2.4GHz_OM READ 7/26/00 THIS 1:10 PM Page 4 FIRST This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps; Step 1 (page 5) Unpack and check the telephone and accessories. Step 2 (page 6 to 10) Next, choose the best location to set up the base unit. Base unit Step 3 (page 11 to 12) Then, insert the battery pack into the handset. You must charge the battery pack for 15 hours before using the phone.
TRU248_2.4GHz_OM 7/26/00 THE Page 5 PACKAGE GETTING STARTED CHECKING 1:10 PM CONTENTS Make sure you have received the following items in the package. If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact the Uniden Parts Department (see below).
TRU248_2.4GHz_OM 7/26/00 1:10 PM Page 6 SETTING UP THE BASE UNIT Do the following steps. • Choose the best location • Connect the base unit • Choose the dialing mode Choose the best location Before choosing a location for your new phone, read the INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS included in the PRECAUTIONS AND IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS brochure.
TRU248_2.4GHz_OM 7/26/00 1:11 PM Page 7 GETTING STARTED Connect the base unit Route the cord. If you want to install the base unit on the wall, see page 9. 1 Connect the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and to a telephone outlet. 2 To AC outlet To DC IN 9V 2 Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet.
TRU248_2.4GHz_OM 7/26/00 1:11 PM Page 8 MOUNTING THE BASE UNIT ON A WALL Standard wall plate mounting This phone can be mounted on any standard telephone wall plate. 1 1 Snap the wall mount adapter into the notches on the base. 2 Plug the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack. 2-7 3 Plug the telephone line cord into the telephone outlet. 4 Wrap the AC adapter cord inside the molded wiring channel. Then wrap the cord around the strain relief notch.
TRU248_2.4GHz_OM 7/26/00 1:11 PM Page 9 GETTING STARTED Direct wall plate mounting If you don’t have a standard wall plate, you can mount your phone directly to the wall. Before doing this, consider the following: • Avoid electrical cables, pipes, or other items behind the mounting location that could cause a hazard when inserting screws into the wall. • Try to mount your phone within 10 - 15 feet of a working phone jack to avoid excessive cord lengths.
TRU248_2.4GHz_OM 7/26/00 1:11 PM Page 10 INSTALLING THE HANDSET BATTERY Charge the battery pack for at least 15-20 hours before you start using your phone. 1 Press in on the battery cover release and slide the cover down until it comes off. 2 Connect the battery pack connector with the correct polarity (black and red wires), then insert the battery pack into the battery compartment. 3 Slide the battery cover forward until it snaps into place. 4 Place the handset on the base.
TRU248_2.4GHz_OM 7/26/00 1:11 PM Page 11 GETTING STARTED Battery use time (per charge) From fully charged • 6 hours continuous use. • 10 days when the handset is in the standby mode. When the battery charge becomes low When the voltage of battery pack in the handset is very low and needs to be charged, the phone is programmed to eliminate functions in order to save power. If the battery charge becomes low, “ L o w B a t t e r y ” appears on the LCD. If the phone is in use, the handset beeps.
TRU248_2.4GHz_OM 7/26/00 1:11 PM Page 12 MAKING A CALL Dialing from Standby Mode 1 Enter the phone number and press talk . “ T a l k ” flashes on the display. • Press delete if you enter a wrong number at the step 1. To delete all the numbers that you have entered, press and hold delete until the display clears. • You must press a key within 20 seconds or the phone will return to standby. [ 12 ] BASICS Then current volume setting is displayed. Talk 8178583300 Talk 2 The number is dialed.
TRU248_2.4GHz_OM 7/26/00 1:11 PM Page 13 Dialing from Talk Mode 1 Press talk .“ T a l k ” flashes on the display. Then current volume setting is displayed. 2 Dial the phone number. Example: Enter 8178583300 Talk Talk Talk 0:17 8178583300 3 To hang up, press talk or place the handset on the base. The call-time will be displayed for about 5 seconds. A BASICS RECEIVING 10:03 CALL From the handset 1 The phone rings. Incoming Call 2 Press talk .
TRU248_2.4GHz_OM 7/26/00 1:11 PM Page 14 AutoTalk when ringing When the AutoTalk setting is on and there is an incoming call, simply lift the handset from the base unit to answer the phone. See “Setting Caller ID options” on page 26 for more details. Any key answer when ringing When the AutoTalk setting is on and the handset is off the base, press any handset key to answer the incoming call. Call Waiting Note: You must subscribe to Call Waiting service to use this feature.
TRU248_2.4GHz_OM 7/26/00 ADJUSTING 1:11 PM THE Page 15 VOLUME Handset ringer tone and volume Press • or ª in Standby mode to select one of four types ringer tone and volume combinations. Earpiece volume Pressing • or ª will change the earpiece volume of the handset in Talk mode. This setting will remain in effect after the telephone call has ended. ª ª • When you press • in Loud mode or press ª • ª • in Normal mode, error tone sounds.
TRU248_2.4GHz_OM 7/26/00 1:11 PM Page 16 REDIALING A CALL The last three phone numbers dialed can be quickly redialed. Redialing from Standby Mode • If the number exceeds 32 digits, only the first 32 digits are retained for redialed. • Press and hold delete to delete the displayed redial number. 1 Press . The phone number that was last dialed appears on the display. 2 Press again. Each press of will display one of the last three numbers dialed. Most recent 3 Press talk .
TRU248_2.4GHz_OM 7/26/00 1:11 PM Page 17 Redial from Talk Mode 1 Press talk . “ T a l k ” appears on the display. Talk Talk 2 Press . The last number dialed will be displayed and redialed. Only the last number dialed can be accessed after talk has been pressed. 3 To hang up, press talk or place the handset on the base. The call-time will be displayed for about 5 seconds.
TRU248_2.4GHz_OM 7/26/00 1:11 PM Page 18 PAGE 1 If you cancel the page by pressing talk , press talk again to return to standby. [ 18 ] BASICS To locate the handset (while it’s off the base), press on the base. The handset beeps for 5 seconds. Paging is displayed. Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to page the handset for a minute. Press any key or return the handset to the base to cancel the page. If you hold down for more than a minute, the handset beeps until you release .
TRU248_2.4GHz_OM 7/26/00 STORING 1:11 PM PHONE Page 19 NUMBERS AND NAMES Memory Dialing allows you to dial a number using just a few key strokes. You can store up to 20 phone numbers in the memory. 1 Press and hold until “ M e m o r y Store” is displayed. Memory Store 01 02 In memory dialing operation, you must press a key within 20 seconds or the phone will return to standby. If you return the handset to the base, the phone will return to standby also.
TRU248_2.4GHz_OM 7/26/00 1:11 PM Page 20 6 Use the number keypad to enter the phone number. The phone number cannot exceed 20 digits. • Use to enter pause in the dialing sequence. The display shows a “ P ”. • Use delete to delete digits as needed. The pause feature is useful for long distance calling, credit card dialing, or sequences that require a pause between digits. 7 Press . The handset beeps and displays the confirmation screen. Memory storage is complete.
TRU248_2.4GHz_OM 7/26/00 MAKING 1:11 PM CALLS Page 21 WITH MEMORY DIALING Memory dialing from Standby Mode 1 Press . The handset displays your programmed memory locations. 01 UNIDEN CORP 02 JOHN DOE 03 MOM AND DAD 2 Press • and ª or enter a two-digit number (01 - 20) to select the memory location you would like to dial. 3 Press talk . “ T a l k ” and the volume setting appear on the display. Then the displayed number is dialed.
TRU248_2.4GHz_OM 7/26/00 1:11 PM Page 22 Memory dialing from Talk Mode 1 Press talk . “ T a l k ” and the volume setting appear. 2 Press Talk . 3 Enter a two-digit number (01 - 20) to select the memory location of the desired phone number. The selected phone number is displayed. Then the number is dialed.
TRU248_2.4GHz_OM 7/26/00 EDITING A 1:11 PM STORED 1 Press and hold Page 23 NAME until “ M e m o r y AND/OR Store” PHONE is displayed. NUMBER Memory Store 01 UNIDEN CORP 02 JOHN DOE 2 Press • and ª or enter a two-digit number (01 - 20) to select the memory location you would like to edit. 3 Press . The following screen appears with the memory location number that you have selected in the display. to select “ E d i t M e m o r y ”, then press . The following screen appears.
TRU248_2.4GHz_OM 7/26/00 1:11 PM Page 24 8 Press . The handset beeps and displays the confirmation screen. The memory storage is complete. For example, if you store a name and number into memory location number 01, the display shows “ M e m o r y 0 1 s t o r e d ”. After about 2 seconds, “ M e m o r y S t o r e ” is displayed. 9 Press Memory01 Stored Memory Store 01 UNIDEN CORP 02 JOHN DOE to return to standby mode.
TRU248_2.4GHz_OM 7/26/00 1:11 PM Page 25 7 Press or delete . There is a confirmation tone and the entry is deleted. The following screen appears. 8 After a few seconds the display returns to the “ M e m o r y S t o r e ” screen. You may select another number to delete (return to step 2) or press to return to standby. 3-WAY Memory02 Deleted Memory Store 02 03 MOM AND DAD CONFERENCING The Uniden TRU 248 permits 3-way conversations between the handset, base and outside line.
TRU248_2.4GHz_OM 7/26/00 1:11 PM Page 26 When speaking on the base CALLER 1 Press talk on the handset to join the 3-way conversation. 2 To hang up, return the handset to the base, or press talk on the handset. The base will still be connected to the call. ID You must subscribe to Caller ID service to use this feature. When the telephone rings, the Caller ID feature allows you to view the caller’s name and phone number on the display before you answer the phone.
TRU248_2.4GHz_OM 7/26/00 1:11 PM Page 27 CALLER ID FEATURES Caller ID on Call Waiting (CIDCW) performs the same as regular Caller ID on a call waiting number. Call waiting options allow you to handle call waiting calls in six different ways. (See page 34.) You must subscribe to CIDCW from your phone company in order to use this feature. If you enter a 3-digit area code number in the A r e a C o d e option, your local area code does not appear in Caller ID messages.
TRU248_2.4GHz_OM 7/26/00 1:11 PM Page 28 WHEN THE TELEPHONE RINGS 1 When the Caller ID message is received, the display shows the caller’s phone number along with the date and time. The incoming call information is stored in the Caller ID record. If the Caller ID service includes the caller’s name, the caller’s name appears on the display (up to 15 letters). • If you answer a call before the Caller ID message is received (Example: before the second ring), the Caller ID message will not appear.
TRU248_2.4GHz_OM 7/26/00 THE Page 29 CALLER ID MESSAGE CALLER ID FEATURES VIEWING 1:11 PM LIST The Caller ID list stores information for up to 50 incoming calls even unanswered calls. 1 Press call id . The summary screen appears. The screen shows the number of new messages and total messages. 2 Press ª to display the latest caller ID message. 3 Press ª to see the next message. Or press • New :01 Total:02 5/17 12:30PM 03 UNIDEN CORP 817-858-3300 to see previous message.
TRU248_2.4GHz_OM 7/26/00 1:11 PM Page 30 When the pointer is at “ Y e s ”: A tone sounds and the Caller ID message is deleted. The next Caller ID message is then displayed. When the pointer is at “ N o ”: The display returns to the Caller ID message. • If you get an incoming call, the deleting operation is canceled. The telephone returns to standby so you can answer the call. Deleting all Caller ID names/numbers 1 Press call id . New :01 Total:02 2 Press delete .
TRU248_2.4GHz_OM THE 1:11 PM CALLER Page 31 ID CALLER ID FEATURES USING 7/26/00 LIST Calling a party from the Caller ID list You can place a call from the Caller ID list. The TRU 248 stores up to 50 messages. 1 Press call id . Select the phone number that you want to dial by pressing • or ª . 5/17 12:30PM 03 UNIDEN CORP 817-858-3300 2 Press talk . The displayed phone number dials automatically.
TRU248_2.4GHz_OM 7/26/00 1:12 PM Page 32 Storing Caller ID messages in Memory dialing Messages shown in the Caller ID list can be stored in memory dialing. Using the incoming call information (i.e., Caller ID list), the phone number of the party on the Caller ID list can be stored in memory dialing. • You can not store a Caller ID message if no phone number appears in the message.
TRU248_2.4GHz_OM 1:12 PM “CALLER ID Page 33 ON CALL WAITING” CALLER ID FEATURES USING 7/26/00 SERVICE “Caller ID” and “Call waiting” are separate services. CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting) performs the same as regular Caller ID on a call waiting number. You must subscribe to the “Caller ID on call waiting (CIDCW) services” before you can use the following features. The “Call waiting” service can also be used independently. Please contact your local telephone company for details.
TRU248_2.4GHz_OM 7/26/00 1:12 PM Page 34 CALL WAITING FEATURES Your TRU 248 gives you new options for call waiting. At the touch of a button, you can ask the caller to hold or conference them into your current call. You may be required to subscribe to call waiting and call waiting options to use these features. Not all features are available in all areas. Check with your local telephone company for details. 1 When you receive a call waiting call, press options.
TRU248_2.4GHz_OM THE 7/26/00 1:12 PM INTEGRATED Page 35 ANSWERING DEVICE The TRU 248 has a built-in answering system that answers and records incoming calls. You can also use your answering system to record a conversation, leave a voice memo message for others who use the phone, or to announce a special message to callers when you're away from your phone.
TRU248_2.4GHz_OM 7/26/00 1:12 PM Page 36 SETTING UP YOUR ANSWERING SYSTEM Turning the answering system on/off 1 To turn the answering system on, press answer on/off and a tone will sound. . The current greeting message will be played 2 To turn the answering system off, press answer on/off again. When the answering system is full, F L displays on the base and the system announces “No remaining time”. You should delete some messages so that the system can record new messages.
TRU248_2.4GHz_OM 7/26/00 1:12 PM Page 37 Setting your greeting When you receive a call, the answering system automatically plays either a preset message or your own greeting. ▼ Preset Message The following message is prerecorded: “Hello, no one is available to take your call. Please leave a message after the tone.” ▼ Recording a personal outgoing message (Greeting) 2 When you finish recording your message, press greeting or play/stop . A tone sounds and your message plays back on the phone.
TRU248_2.4GHz_OM 7/26/00 1:12 PM Page 38 Selecting the message record time You can set your answering system to record messages up to one or four minutes long. One minute option: move the REC TIME switch to 1. Four minutes option: move the REC TIME switch to 4. ▼ Announce only feature: The announce only feature plays an outgoing message, but it will not allow the caller to leave a message. Move the REC TIME switch to the ANN position. The message counter LED displays “ A ” when system is on standby.
TRU248_2.4GHz_OM 7/26/00 1:12 PM Page 39 Setting ring time switch The ring time/toll saver switch allows you to set the number of rings the caller hears before the answering system plays your outgoing message. You can set the switch to answer after two rings or after four rings. Once the greeting has started, you can stop it when you pick up the call at the handset or base.
TRU248_2.4GHz_OM 7/26/00 1:12 PM Page 40 Repeating a message 1 Press play/stop to review your message. The number of stored messages is announced. • Pressing repeat before 2 seconds (4 seconds from remote) of the message has played causes the system to scan back one message. • If you have several messages, press repeat and hold until you return to the message you want to replay. • Each time skip is pressed, the system scans forward one message.
TRU248_2.4GHz_OM 7/26/00 1:12 PM Page 41 Voice memo The voice memo function allows the user to record a message (up to 10 minutes) on the base. 1 Press and hold voice memo until you hear a tone. The message counter LED blinks. 2 Speak into the microphone. 3 When you have finished, press voice memo or play/stop to stop recording. The system returns to standby. 4 To play voice memo, press play/stop . You can record up to 10 minutes of conversation while you are making your call from the handset.
TRU248_2.4GHz_OM 7/26/00 1:12 PM Page 42 Remote access away from home You can operate your answering system from a remote location using any touch-tone telephone. Use this function to check for recorded messages, to play or delete messages, even to record a new outgoing message, and to monitor sounds in the room. • During the remote operation, rC displays on the base.
TRU248_2.4GHz_OM 7/26/00 1:12 PM Page 43 Remote room monitor You can call your answering system from any touch-tone phone and monitor sounds in the room where your base is installed. 1 2 3 4 5 THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE Call your telephone number. While the greeting message is played, press # and your PIN code. The answering system begins announcing the time and day. Press # then 5 to stop the messages. Press # then *. You hear sounds in the room where your phone is installed.
TRU248_2.4GHz_OM 7/26/00 1:12 PM Page 44 CHANGING If the handset battery pack is completely discharged or the battery pack is removed, the digital security code will be lost. If this happens, a new security code is set automatically next time the battery pack is charged. [ 44 ] THE DIGITAL SECURITY CODE The digital security code is an identification code used to connect the handset and the base unit. Normally, setting the code is not necessary.
TRU248_2.4GHz_OM 7/26/00 INSTALLING 1:12 PM THE Page 45 BELTCLIP To attach the beltclip Insert the beltclip into the holes on each side of the handset. Press down until it clicks. To remove the beltclip Pull both sides of the beltclip to release the tabs from the holes. If you have wall mounted the base, you must remove the beltclip to charge the handset facing forward. INSTALLATION Your phone may be used with an optional headset, the Uniden HS910.
TRU248_2.4GHz_OM 7/26/00 1:12 PM Page 46 NOTE ON POWER SOURCES Battery replacement and handling When the operating time becomes short, even after a battery is recharged, please replace the battery. With normal usage, your battery should last about one year. Please contact your place of purchase for a replacement battery. Power Failure During the period that the power is off, you will not be able to make or receive calls with the telephone.
TRU248_2.4GHz_OM 7/26/00 1:12 PM Page 47 TROUBLESHOOTING If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. Symptom The status LED won’t light when the handset is placed in the base unit. The audio sounds weak and/or scratchy. Can’t make or receive calls. The handset doesn’t ring or receive a page. ADDITIONAL INFORAMTION [ 47 ] ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The Caller ID/CIDCW does not display.
TRU248_2.4GHz_OM 7/26/00 1:12 PM Page 48 Symptom The answering system does not work. Messages are incomplete. After a power failure, the outgoing message is deleted. No sounds on the base unit speaker during call monitoring or message playback. Cannot access remote call-in features from another touchtone phone. Severe noise interference ADDITIONAL INFORMATION • Make sure you are using the correct PIN number.
TRU248_2.4GHz_OM 7/26/00 1:12 PM Page 49 At Uniden, we’ll take care of you! If you need any assistance with this product, please call our Customer Hotline at 1-800-297-1023 PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE. Our Uniden representatives will be happy to help you with any matters regarding the operation of this unit, available accessories, or any other related matters. Thank you for purchasing a Uniden product. Hours: M-F 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
TRU248_2.4GHz_OM 7/26/00 1:12 PM Page 50 index 0-9 3-way conferencing. . . . . . . . 25 E, F, G Earpiece volume . . . . . . . . . . 15 A Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . 15 Answering device Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Setting up. . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Using . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 H Headset installation . . . . . . . . 45 B Base ringer switch . . . . . . . . 15 Battery pack Preparing and charging . . . 10 Replacement and handling. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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TRU248_2.4GHz_OM 7/26/00 1:12 PM THANK YOU Page 54 FOR PURCHASING YOUR UNIDEN CORDLESS Covered under one or more of 4,511,761 4,523,058 4,595,795 5,434,905 5,491,745 5,533,010 5,661,780 5,663,981 5,671,248 5,787,356 5,838,721 5,864,619 5,929,598 5,930,720 5,960,358 PHONE. the following U.S.
