Contents Activating Caller ID on Call Waiting . and Call Waiting Deluxe...................................... 17 Activating Personal Ring......................................... 17 Activating the Key Touch Tone................................ 17 Setting up Voice Mail ............................................. 18 Setting the Voice Mail Signaling Tone................. 18 Programming One-Touch Voice Mail Access.......... 19 Resetting the Voice . Message Waiting Indicator..................................
Finding a Lost Handset.............................................. 34 Using Hold, Conference, and Transfer..................... 35 Placing a Call on Hold............................................ 35 Conferencing ......................................................... 35 Transferring a Call.................................................. 36 Answering a Transferred Call ................................ 36 Using Special Features..............................................
Troubleshooting......................................................... 43 Resetting the Handset............................................ 43 Resetting the Handset without the Base................. 44 Changing the Digital Security Code........................ 44 Traveling Out of Range........................................... 44 Common Issues.......................................................... 45 Liquid Damage . .........................................................
Welcome Thank you for purchasing a Uniden Multi-Handset phone. Note: Illustrations in this manual are used for explanation purposes. Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit. Uniden is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation. AutoStandby, DirectLink, IntegriSound and Random Code are trademarks of Uniden America. Accessibility Uniden provides a customer service hotline for accessibility questions.
Charger A cradle that comes with an accessory handset and charges the handset battery. It connects to power but does not connect to a phone line. DirectLink If you have accessory handsets on your system, you can use two handsets as 2-way radios. Extra or. Accessory Handset This phone system is expandable and will support a total of four handsets to one base. The extra, or accessory handset, is a handset that is compatible with this model. Global . Settings Apply to registered handsets and the base.
Parts of the Handset 1.Handset Antenna 2.Speakerphone Speaker and Ringer 3.Handset Battery Compartment 4.New Message LED 5.Handset Earpiece 6.LCD Display 7. [menu/clear] key 8. [redial/pause] key 9. [ /flash] key (talk/flash) 10.[ ] key (phonebook) 11.[*/tone/ ] key 12.[xfer/intercom] key key (Enter/Voice Mail) 13. key (up) 14. key (end call) 15. 16. [ ] key (caller ID) key (down) 17. 18. #/ key 19. key (speaker) 20.Handset Microphone 21.
Parts of the Base 22 23 22. 23. 28.
Handset Icons ICON STATUS Standby/Talk Standby DESCRIPTION The Battery icon indicates the handset battery status: empty, low, . medium, and full The Ringer Off icon indicates that the ringer is turned off. Talk The Mute icon appears when you mute the handset. Talk The Boost icon appears when Clarity Boost is enabled. Talk The Speaker icon appears when the handset speakerphone is in use. Talk The Privacy icon appears when Privacy Mode is enabled.
Using the Interface Using the Four-way Function Key Your handset has a four-way function key that allows you to move the cursor on the display and access the most commonly used features at the touch of a button. By moving this key to the left, you open the Phonebook. Move the key to the right to access Caller ID information. To use this four-way key, place your thumb over the key on the handset and move to the four positions to get the feel of how it moves and operates.
Entering Text from Your Handset You can use the number keypad on your phone to enter text by referring to the letters printed on each number key. When you press the number key in a text entry field, the phone displays the first letter printed on the number key. Press the number key twice to display the second letter and three times to display the third. 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.
Installing the Phone Choosing the Best Location When choosing a location for your new phone, here are some important guidelines you should consider: • The location should be close to both a phone jack and a power outlet that is not connected to a wall switch. • The base and handset should be kept away from sources of electrical noise such as motors, microwave ovens, and fluorescent lighting. • For better reception, place the base as high as possible.
Installing the Rechargeable Battery Use only the Uniden BT-1004 rechargeable battery pack supplied with your cordless telephone. Follow the steps below to install a 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. . Place the battery pack in the battery compartment with the connectors on the battery and on the compartment aligned. 3.
Connecting the Base and Charging the Handset 1. . 3. 4. 5. Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack. Connect the AC adapter to a wall outlet that is not controlled by a switch. Place the handset in the base with the LCD screen facing forward. Make sure that the charge LED illuminates. If the LED does not illuminate, check to see that the AC adapter is plugged in and the handset makes good contact with the base charging contacts.
Connecting to the Phone Line Once the handset battery pack is fully charged, connect the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and to a standard telephone wall outlet. Testing the Connection To test your connection try making a call. If your call connects, the settings are fine. If your call does not connect check the following: 1. Check the AC adapter cord. Make sure it is securely connected to the DC IN 9V connector and to a standard AC power outlet. .
Basic Setup Selecting a Language Your phone supports three languages: English, French and Spanish. Once you select a language, the menus on the handset will display in that language. The default language is English. 1. Press [menu/clear]. Select the HANDSET SETUP menu, and then the LANGUAGE submenu. . Move the cursor to choose ENGLISH, FRANÇAIS (French), or ESPAÑOL (Spanish). 3. Press . You hear a confirmation tone.
Activating Caller ID on Call Waiting and Call Waiting Deluxe Your phone supports Caller ID on Call Waiting (CIDCW), so you see the name and number of someone who calls when you’re already on the line. Your phone also supports Call Waiting Deluxe (CWDX), which gives you a choice of how you want to handle a waiting call. You need to subscribe to these features with your phone company before you can use them.
Setting up Voice Mail If you subscribe to a voice mail service, you can use your phone to access your voice mailbox. The new message LED flashes whenever you have messages waiting in your voice mailbox. If you have programmed your access number into your phone, you can simply press to access your voice mail. When you subscribe to the service, your voice mail provider provides you with the access number and the required voice mail signaling tone.
Programming One-Touch Voice Mail Access You can program your voice mail access number to the Voice Mail key on each handset so you can get your messages at the touch of a button. Your voice mail service provider will supply you with the access number. This number may be simply a phone number. To edit the voice mail number, follow the steps below: 1. Press [menu/clear]. . Move the cursor to HANDSET SETUP menu and press . 3. Move the cursor to EDIT VOICE MAIL and press . 4.
Adding Extra Handsets Your phone supports up to four handsets, including any handsets supplied with your phone. Accessory handsets do not need to be connected to a phone jack. You can now place a fully-featured cordless handset anywhere AC power is available to connect the handset charger. The accessory handsets connect to the base to make and receive calls just like the handset that came with the main base. All the handsets ring when you receive a call.
Registering Accessory Handsets If you purchase an accessory handset, you need to register the handset before use. Only one handset can be registered at a time. Handsets supplied with the phone are registered to the base by the factory. When charged, preregistered handsets display a handset ID number. Handsets that have not been registered display MODELS VARY! CHARGE HANDSET ON THE BASE FOR REGISTRATION OR REFER TO OWNER’S MANUAL.
Resetting Handsets If you want to register a handset to a different base or replace a handset with another one, you must first clear the registration information from the base and the handset. 1. Press and hold [ ] and [#/ ] on the handset for at least 5 seconds until the SYSTEM RESET menu appears. Select the DEREGISTER HS submenu. WHICH HANDSET? appears. . Move the cursor to select the handset ID to be de-registered from the list, and then press . DEREGISTER HS appears. 3.
4. Enter the name for this entry (STORE/EDIT NAME). Use the. keypad to enter a name for this entry; the name can contain up to 16 characters. (See page 11 for entering text instructions.) If you do not want to enter a name for this entry, your phone stores this entry as . Press when you are finished. 5. Enter the number for this entry (STORE/EDIT NO.). Once you have stored a name, STORE/EDIT NO. appears. Use the number keypad to enter the phone number; the phone number can contain up to 20 digits.
Finding a Phonebook Entry Press [ ] to open the phonebook.Then, select DIAL/EDIT. Phonebook entries are stored in alphabetical order. To scroll through the phonebook from A to Z, press [ ].To scroll through the phonebook from Z to A press [ ]. 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] to [9] and [0]) once for the first letter, twice for the second letter, and so on.
Deleting Phonebook Entries To erase individual phonebook entries or erase all the phonebook entries at once follow the steps below. 1. When the phone is in standby, press [ ]. . . To delete a single phonebook entry, move the cursor to select DIAL/EDIT, then press 3. Use [ ] or [ ] to select the desired phonebook entry, then press [menu/clear]. . A confirmation tone 4. DELETE MEMORY? appears in the display. Select YES, then press sounds, and DELETED! appears in the display.
5. 6. The phonebook entries will be transferred to the designated station. During the copy process, the receiving handset shows RECEIVING and the Banner name of the sending handset. When the transfer is completed, DONE! appears on the handset. Notes: • If your phonebook contains 100 entries, you cannot store any new phonebook entries. A beep sounds, and MEMORY FULL appears on the display. • If the selected handset is out of range or data transfer is canceled, UNAVAILABLE appears in the display.
Selecting Ring Tones (Handset Only) You may choose from 10 melodies or 10 tones for your phone’s primary ring tone. Each station can use a different ring tone or melody. The available ring tones are listed below: 1. . 3. 4.
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 any buttons to answer the call. 1. Press [menu/clear]. . Select the HANDSET SETUP menu, then the AUTO TALK submenu. 3. Select ON or OFF, and press . You hear a confirmation tone. Activating Any Key Answer (Handset only) Any Key Answer allows you to answer the phone by pressing any key in the twelve-key pad. 1. Press [menu/clear]. .
Using Your Phone From a cordless. handset 1. Making a Call . 3. 4. 1. . 3. 1. Answering . a Call Hanging Up . From a handset. speaker phone Remove the handset from the charging cradle. Press [ /flash]. Listen for the dial tone Dial the number. OR Remove the handset from the charging cradle. Dial the number. Press [ /flash]. 1. Pick up the handset. If AutoTalk is on, the phone answers when you remove the handset from the charging cradle. Press [ /flash].
Making a Call from the Phonebook 1. . 3. 4. When the phone is in standby, press [ ] to open the phonebook. . Move the cursor to select DIAL/EDIT, and then press Find the phonebook entry you want to call (see Finding a Phonebook Entry on page 24). Press [ /flash] or [ ] on the handset to dial the number. Note: You can also press [ /flash] before you open the phonebook. When you come to the phone number you want to dial, press .
Using the Caller ID List You can store up to 100 Caller ID numbers in each handset. Your phone shares memory between your Phonebook and Caller ID entries. Once you reach your maximum phonebook entries of 100, Caller ID information will not be stored (but it will still display when the call comes in). To open the Caller ID list, press [ ] (on the right side of the four-way key). The phone shows the total number of stored Caller ID records.
Using Call Waiting and Call Waiting Deluxe You must subscribe through your telephone service provider to receive Call Waiting and Call Waiting deluxe services. If you have Call Waiting service and a second call comes in when you are on the phone, a call waiting tone sounds. Press [ /flash] on the handset to accept the waiting call. There is a short pause, then you hear the new caller. To return to the original caller, press [ /flash] again.
Redialing a Number You can quickly redial the last 3 numbers dialed on each handset. 1. With the phone in standby, press [redial/pause] to open the redial list. . Use [ ] or [ ] to scroll through the redial list. 3. When you find the number you want to dial, press [ /flash] or [ ] to dial the number. OR 1. Press [ /flash] or [ ]. . Press [redial/pause].The last number dialed will be displayed. Deleting a Redial Record If you want to delete a phone number from the redial list, follow the steps below: 1.
Adjusting the Handset Volume Earpiece: You can choose from six volume levels for the earpiece. To adjust the earpiece volume while on a call, press [ ] to make it louder or [ ] to make it softer. Speaker: You can choose from six volume levels for the handset speaker. To adjust the speaker volume while on a call, press [ ] to make it louder or [ ] to make it softer.
Using Hold, Conference, and Transfer Placing a Call on Hold During a call, press [xfer/intercom] on the handset to place the caller on hold. If you leave a caller on hold for more than ten seconds, the display screen will read LINE ON HOLD. . To return to the party on hold, press [ /flash]. The phone returns to the holding party. Notes: • You can only place a caller on hold for 5 minutes. Once 5 minutes has passed, that party’s line is disconnected and the phone returns to standby.
Transferring a Call You can transfer a call from one station to another. 1. During a call, press [xfer/intercom]. . Use [ ] or [ ] to select the station you want to transfer the call to, then press . The call will be automatically be placed on hold, and a paging tone sounds. To cancel the transfer, press [ /flash] or [ ]. 3. When another station accepts the transferred call, you will be disconnected. if you want to rejoin the call, . press [ /flash] or [ ] again.
Using Special Features Muting the Ringer (One Call Only) While a handset is ringing, press [ ] on the handset to mute the ringer for this call. The phone rings again on the next call. Note: The handset must be off the cradle to mute the ringer. Muting the Handset Microphone Mute turns off the microphone so the caller can’t hear you. The display shows while the microphone is muted. 1. While you are on a call, press [menu/clear]. . Move the cursor to MUTE and then press .
Seven-Digit Dialing If you can make a local call by dialing only 7 digits instead of 10, you can program your local area code in your phone. If you get a call from within your area code, you will only see the 7-digit phone number. If you get a call from outside your area code, you will see all 10 digits. To enter an area code, follow the steps below: 1. Press [menu/clear]. Select the GLOBAL SETUP menu, and then the AREA CODE submenu. . Use the number keypad [0] to [9] to enter a 3-digit area code.
Making a DirectLink Call 1. To call another handset with DirectLink communication, press [ /flash]. . The display shows TO DIRECTLINK A HANDSET PRESS [1-4]. . Press the number of the handset you want to call. If the handset is out of range or not using DirectLink communication, the display shows UNAVAILABLE. To answer a DirectLink call, press [ /flash] or if Any Key Answer is on, press any key of the twelve-key pad. 3. To exit the DirectLink call, press [ ].
Answering an Intercom Page When the intercom page tone sounds, the display shows the ID of the station that is paging. Press [ /flash] or [xfer/intercom]. If AutoTalk is on, the handset automatically answers the page when you remove the handset from the cradle. To hang up an intercom page from the handset, press [ ]. Room/Baby Monitor This feature allows you to monitor sounds in another room. Place a handset in the room you wish to monitor; it will function as a microphone.
Tone Dialing Switch Over If your telephone company requires 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. If your phone is set to pulse dialing, make your call normally. Once your call connects, press [*/tone/ ] on the handset. Any digits you enter from then on will be sent as tone dialing.
Warning To avoid the risk of personal injury or property damage from fire or electrical shock, use only Uniden AD-800 and . AD-0005 AC adapters and Uniden BT-1004 battery pack with your phone. Caution: • Do not remove the batteries from the handset to charge them. • Never throw the battery into a fire, disassemble, or heat them. • Do not remove or damage the battery casing. • A replacement Uniden adapter or battery may be purchased by calling Uniden's Parts department (see the back cover page).
Troubleshooting Resetting the Handset You may need to reset your handset in the following instances: • You lose a handset and purchase a new one. • When you try and register to your existing base, you see REGISTRATION FAILED on the menu display. • You are unable to register any handsets to the base. • You had a base which needed to be exchanged by the manufacturer. • When you register your existing handsets to the base, and the handset IDs do not match.
Resetting the Handset without the Base If your original base is not available for some reason (for example, it is lost or somehow incapacitated), you can still reset the handset and use it with another base. 1. Press and hold [ ] and [#/ ] for at least 5 seconds until the. SYSTEM RESET menu appears. . Move the cursor to select the REPLACING BASE submenu, and then press . REPLACE BASE appears. 3. Move the cursor to select YES, and then press . A confirmation tone sounds.
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 back cover for contact information). Symptom Suggestion The charge LED fails to light when the handset is placed in the cradle. • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base or the charger (if you have more than one handset) and wall outlet. • Make sure the handset is properly seated in the cradle.
Symptom Suggestion The Caller ID does not display. • The call was placed through a switchboard. • Call your telephone provider to verify your Caller ID service is corrent. There may be a problem with your Caller ID service. You cannot register the handset at the base. • Charge the battery pack in the handset for at least . 15 to 20 hours. • Change the Digital Security Code (see page 44). The handset doesn’t communicate with other handsets. • Change the Digital Security Code (see page 44).
Liquid Damage Moisture and liquid can damage your cordless phone. Follow the suggestions below if your phone gets wet: Exterior 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. Interior If moisture or liquid has entered the plastic housing (i.e.
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 • • • • • This equipment contains a rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride battery. The rechargeable batteries contained in this equipment may explode if disposed of in a fire.
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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 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. CAUTION Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
Radio Interference dicating that Industry Canada technical specifications were met. It does not imply that Industry Canada approved the equipment. Radio interference may occasionally cause buzzing and humming in your cordless handset, or clicking noises in the base. This interference is caused by external sources such as TV, refrigerator, vacuum cleaner, fluorescent lighting, or electrical storm. Your unit is NOT DEFECTIVE.
One Year Limited Warranty PLIED OR ARISING BY OPERATION OF LAW, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR 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.
Index A E M Earpiece Volume.......................... 34 Entering Text from the Handset.....11 Maintenance................................. 41 Making a Call................................ 29 Making a call from a Caller ID Record............................... 31 Making a call with Speed Dial...... 30 Muting the Microphone................. 37 Muting the Ringer......................... 37 Adjusting Audio Tone.................... 34 Answering a Call.......................... 29 Any Key Answer............
S Speaker Volume........................... 34 Speed Dial.................................... 23 Specifications Operating Temperature 0° C to 50° C (32° F to 122° F) T AC Adapter Part Number Talk and Standby Times............... 42 The FCC Wants You To Know...... 50 Base: AD-800 Charging Cradle: AD-0005 Input Voltage Base: 120V AC, 60 Hz Charging Cradle: 120V AC, 60 Hz Output Voltage Base: 9V DC @ 350mA Charging Cradle: 9V DC @ 210mA Battery Part Number BT-1004 Capacity 3.
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