TRU 8885 SERIES OWNER'S MANUAL
WELCOME/FEATURES TERMINOLOGY CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS DISPLAY AND ICONS SOFT KEY FUNCTION GETTING STARTED Setting up the Phone Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall Main Menu Options Setting Menu Options BASICS Making and Receiving Calls Flash and Call Waiting Placing a Call on Hold Redialing a Call Adjusting the Earpiece and Speaker Volume Do Not Disturb (DND) Mute Microphone Tone Dialing Switch-over Traveling Out of Range Privacy Mode 3 or 4-Way Conferencing PHONEBOOK Phonebook (Storing Phone Numbers, Names, Dis
Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden Multi-Handset Cordless System telephone. This unit is different from conventional cordless telephones. When the base unit is connected to AC power and a telephone line, it can support up to 10 handsets. You can now place a fully-featured cordless handset anywhere in your home or office where AC power is available to connect the handset chargers.
This series features AutoTalk ™ and AutoStandby ™. AutoTalk allows you to answer a call by just removing the handset from the cradle so you don't have to waste time pushing buttons. AutoStandby allows you to hang up by simply returning the handset to the cradle. To protect you against mis-billed calls that might result from your phone being activated by other equipment, this series has Random Code ™ digital security, which automatically selects one of over approx.
Controls & Functions 1 5 14 6 2 7 3 8 9 10 15 16 17 11 12 13 18 19 4 20 21 Retrieve TAD message with Handset Remote keys Delete www.uniden.com Play CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS Repeat 1. Handset Antenna 2. Beltclip Hole 3. Speakerphone Speaker and Ringer 4. Handset Battery Compartment 5. New Message LED 6. Handset Earpiece 7. LCD Display 8. soft Keys (P. 8) 9. cid/vol/ (volume up) (P. 37 & 16) 10.redial/p/vol/ (volume down) (P. 35, 33, 16 & 37) 11. */tone/< (P. 39 & 44) 12.speaker (P. 33) 13.
22 23 24 32 40 41 33 34 25 35 26 36 37 38 27 28 29 30 39 31 30. do not disturb (P. 37)/DND LED 31. /tone (P. 39) 32. Message Counter Display 33. soft Keys (P. 8) 34. Base Speaker 35. speaker/speaker LED (P. 33) 36. phonebook (P. 42) 37. intercom/hold (P. 71 & 34) [5] CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS 38. flash/find hs Key (P. 34 & 74) 39. /volume/ / (volume up/down) (P. 37 & 16) 40. DC IN 9V Jack 41. TEL LINE Jack CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS 22. In use LED 23. play/stop (P. 59) 24. cid/exit (P. 51) 25.
Display and Icons Example of the standby mode display •Handset Ringer off icon (when the ringer is off)/ day of the week and time / battery icon Handset ID and Banner Number of new Caller ID calls received (If there are no new Caller ID messages, the Handset ID appears here.) 570 # *CPFUGV 0GY %+& /'07 •Base * Status of your Answering machine ** Number of message * 0'9 #059'4 1(( ** (7.. #PPQWPEG 10.
Animation Displays (Handset only) The handsets have a variety of animation displays. Below are examples of the animation screens and what they mean: Turning on the phone Hanging up the phone 9GNEQOG 2NGCUG 9CKV 'PF Confirmation (Done!) Deleting (Deleted!) &QPG &GNGVGF /'07 Making a call Find Handset/Paging the Handset 6CNM /76' 2CIKPI /'07 Also, the animation display changes depending on the ringer volume setting.
Soft Key Function "Soft" keys are keys that change function during the operation of the phone. There are three soft keys on the base and three on each handset. The function of each soft key is determined by the icon that appears directly above it. For example, when the base is in standby mode, pressing soft key 1 will redial the last number. When the base is in talk mode, pressing soft key 1 will mute the microphone.
note For maximum range: A. Choose the best location When choosing a location for your new phone, here are some important guidelines you should consider: •Keep the antenna free of obstruction. •When the handset is not in use place the handset in an upright position. •Do not hold the handset where you would block the signal. Correct Incorrect •Metal and reinforced concrete may affect cordless telephone performance.
The handset is powered by a rechargeable battery pack. The battery recharges automatically when the handset is placed in the base unit. To maximize the charge capacity of your battery pack, DO NOT plug the telephone cord into the base unit and wall jack until the battery is fully charged. 1) Press down on the handset battery case cover (use the finger indention for a better grip) and slide the cover downward to remove.
note Even when the battery pack is not being used, it will gradually discharge over a long period of time. For optimum performance, be sure to return the handset to the base unit after each telephone call. When the battery pack is very low, the phone is programmed to eliminate functions in order to save power. The battery pack needs to be charged when: - The empty battery icon appears. .QY $CVVGT[ - L ow B a tt e ry appears in the display. If the phone is in standby mode, none of keys will operate.
1) Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet. Connect the AC adapter to a continuous power supply (i.e., an outlet that is not controlled by a switch). 2) Set the base on a desk or tabletop, and place the handset in the base unit. Place the base unit close to the AC outlet so that you can unplug the AC adapter easily. 3) Make sure that the charge LED illuminates.
DO NOT use an AC outlet controlled by a wall switch. GETTING STARTED ! Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall Standard wall plate mounting This phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate. 1) Make the AC adapter and the telephone line cord through the hole on the wall mount adapter. 2) Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN 9V jack. 3) Plug the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack. 4) Slide the wall mount adapter into the notches on the base. 5) Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet.
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 5 feet of a working phone jack to avoid excessive lengths. • Make sure the wall material is capable of supporting the weight of the base and handset.
• For Global Setup, Answ. Setup, and Deregister HS menu options, make sure the line is not in use and the handsets are within range of the base. • For a flow chart of the main menu, see page 90. Your phone has seven main menu options: DirectLink Mode, Room Monitor, Handset Setup, Base Setup, Answ. Setup, Global Setup and Deregister HS. You can change Room Monitor, Answering Setup, and Global Setup settings from the base or from any handset.
Entering the Menu •Handset 1) In standby mode, press the MENU soft key. 2) Use volume up/down to move the pointer to a desired & K T G E V . K P M / Q F G main menu (DirectLink Mode, Room Monitor, Handset 4 Q Q O / Q P K V Q T *CPFUGV 5GVWR Setup, Base Setup, Answ. Setup, Global Setup, and $#%$#%1Deregister HS). 3) Press the OK soft key to select the desired main menu. •Base To return to the previous screen, press the BACK soft 4 Q Q O / Q P K V Q T key.
note You must have at least two handsets to use DirectLink Mode. In DirectLink mode, a pair of handsets can function as two-way radios. DirectLink Mode allows two handsets to communicate with each other without the base unit or a telephone line. Use them at sporting events or while shopping to stay in contact with family members or friends. You must set both handsets to DirectLink Mode activate this feature. Using DirectLink Mode 1) Enter the DirectLink Mode menu.
G E T T I N G S TA RT E D Room/Baby Monitor This feature allows you to monitor sounds in another room. Place the base or a handset in the room you wish to monitor; it will function as a microphone. A second handset can be set to function as a remote speaker, allowing you to monitor sounds in the room. Monitor using handset or base unit Using Room/Baby Monitor 1) Enter the Room Monitor menu (see "Entering the Menu" on page 16). L i st e n t o; appears.
The following submenu options must be set separately for each handset and the base. Selecting a Ringer Volume Ringer volume lets you choose from one of three ringer volumes. From the handset 1) Press the MENU soft key. Select the Handset Setup menu, and then the Ringer Volume submenu. 2) Press volume up/down to select H I GH , L OW, or O F F. 3) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.
Distinctive Ringer Setup (Handset only) Distinctive Ringer allows you to assign a designated ring tone to a stored phonebook number. When a call is received and the Caller ID information matches the information in one of the phonebook memory locations, the phone uses the distinctive ring assigned to that particular Caller. You can assign distinctive rings to multiple phonebook memory locations.
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) Enter the Handset Setup menu, and then the AutoTalk submenu (see "Entering the Menu" on page 16). 2) Press volume up/down to select O n or O f f . 3) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone. #WVQ 6CNM 1P 1HH $#%- &'.
True Banner lets you customize the name your handset displays. The name will be displayed on the LCD screen during Standby Mode, Intercom, Intercom Hold, Room Monitor and Copy Phonebook operation. The banner name will be displayed on the receiving handset as well. 1) Enter the Handset Setup menu, and then the Banner submenu (see "Entering the Menu" on page 16). 2) Use the number keypad (0-9), */tone/<, #/>, or the DELETE soft key to enter or edit the name. 3) Press the OK soft key.
Contrast adjusts the handset LCD brightness. Choose one from the 10 levels for optimum viewing. 1) Enter the Handset Setup or the Base Setup menu, and then the LCD Contrast (for handset) or the Contrast (for base) submenu (see "Entering the Menu" on page 16). 2) Press volume up/down to adjust the contrast of the LCD (10 levels). 3) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone. Setting the Key Touch Tone (Handset only) Key Touch Tone is the tone your keypad makes when keys are pressed.
The Animation Screen displays animation on the handset LCD (see page 7). The animations will be displayed on the LCD screen during a call, ringer volume setting, paging operation, when you hang up and so on. note 1) Enter the Handset Setup menu, and then the Animation # P K O C V K Q P 5 E T G G P Screen submenu (see "Entering the Menu" on page 16). 1 P 1HH 2) Press volume up/down to select On or Of f . $#%&'.'6' 13) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.
Selecting Your Greeting (Base only) Select Greeting allows you to choose between the two outgoing messages, a prerecorded message or your own greeting. 1) Enter the Answ. Setup menu, and then the 2NC[ DCEM Select Greeting submenu (see "Entering the ITGGVKPI Menu" on page 16). Pl a y b ac k g re e ti n g 4'&+#. 5612 %*#0)' appears, and the current outgoing message is &'.'6' played. LCD is an example if you recorded your greeting.
Setting the Ring Time Ring Time 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), the answering system picks up after two rings if you have new messages and after four rings if there are none. 1) Enter the Answ. Setup menu, and then the Ring Time 4KPI 6KOG submenu (see "Entering the Menu" on page 16).
Message Alert sounds an alert tone when you have an unheard message. If you set the Message Alert on, the alert tone will sound every 15 seconds when a new message is received. 1) Enter the Answ. Setup menu, and then the Message Alert submenu (see "Entering the Menu" on page 16). 2) Press volume up/down to select O n or O f f . 3) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone. /GUUCIG #NGTV 1P 1HH $#%- &'.
Language allows you to set the language of your answering system announcements to English, French, or Spanish. 1) Enter the Answ. Setup menu option, and then the .CPIWCIG Language submenu (see "Entering the Menu" on 'PINKUJ (TCP CKU page 16). $#%&'.'6' 2) Press volume up/down to choose En g li s h , F r an ﾕ a is (French), or E sp a ﾂ ol (Spanish). 3) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.
note •Any changes to the global settings menu affect all registered handsets and the base. •For setting the Day and Time, the idle time-out is extended to 2 minutes. If you change one of the global settings, you change that setting for all additional handsets. Only one handset can change global settings at a time. Setting Day and Time Day & Time sets the day and time of your display.
G E T T I N G S TA RT E D Setting CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting) CIDCW sets the Caller ID on Call Waiting (CIDCW) displays the name and number of an incoming call while you are on the line. Call Waiting Deluxe (CWDX) allows you to handle call waiting calls in seven different ways. 1) Enter the Global Setup menu, and then the CIDCW submenu (see "Entering the Menu" on page 16).
Dial Mode sets the dial mode to tone or pulse. Most phone systems use tone dialing; the default setting is tone dialing. Set the dialing mode to match the dialing system used by your local phone service. • If you are not sure of your dialing system, set the unit to tone dialing. Make a trial call. If the call connects, leave the setting as is; otherwise set the unit to pulse dialing.
Deregister the handset's ID from the main base unit or the base ID from the handset. Use this option, for example, when you change the digital security code (see page 74). 1) In standby mode, select Deregister HS in the menu and & G T G I K U V G T * 5 ! press the OK soft key. D er e gi s te r H S? appears. ;GU 2) Press volume up/down to select Ye s and then the OK 0 Q $#%&'.'6' 1soft key.
Making and Receiving Calls note •To set "AutoTalk", see page 21 or to set "Anykey Answer" see page 21. •If the line is in use by another handset(s), "L i ne In U s e " appears in the base's display, and "In Us e " appears in the display of all registered handset's display that are not in use. •For the location of the base microphone,see "Controls and Functions" on page 5. Position yourself as near to the base as possible.
Flash and Call Waiting note If you have Call Waiting service and a call waiting tone sounds while you are on a call, press talk/flash on the handset or flash/find hs on the base to accept the waiting call. There is a short pause, and then you will hear the new caller. To return to the original caller, press talk/flash on the handset or flash/find hs on the base again. •If the battery pack is completely drained, the handset will not beep when paging.
Redialing a Call note •If the number exceeds 32 digits, only the first 32 digits are retained in redial memory. •If the redial memory is empty, you will hear a beep. 1) With the phone in standby mode, press redial/p/vol/ on the handset or the REDIAL soft key on the base. 2) Press volume up/down. Each press of volume up/down will display one of the last three number redialed. 3) Press talk/flash or speaker on the handset (or speaker on the base). The selected number is dialed.
Storing a Redial Record (from the handset only) 1) Press redial/p/vol/ in standby mode. 2) Press volume up/down repeatedly to display the number to be stored. 3) Press the EDIT soft key,, then select St o re i n to PB ? , and then the OK soft key. 4) To complete the setting, follow the steps 3-8 in "Phonebook (Storing Phone Numbers, Names, Distinctive Rings, and Speed Dial)" on pages 42-43. BASICS www.uniden.
Adjusting the Earpiece and Speaker Volume Earpiece and Speaker Volume You can select from among of six volume levels on the handset, and ten levels on the base. Pressing volume up/down on the handset or base during a call will change the earpiece or speaker volume. This setting will remain in effect after the telephone call has ended. BASICS If you press volume up when the earpiece is at the maximum volume level, an error tone sounds.
If you press answer on/off when the DND and the answering system is on, both of the DND and the answering system will turn off. To mute the ringer tone temporarily for each handset or the base, when the phone is ringing, press end or the MUTE soft key on the handset or the base. The ringer tone will return to the previous setting starting with the next incoming call. Mute Microphone www.uniden.com •The tone feature only applies when the dial mode is set to pulse.
Tone Dialing Switch-over Some telephone companies use equipment that requires pulse dialing (sometimes referred to as rotary dialing). If you need to enter tone dialing digits, you can switch to tone dialing during the call. This feature is useful when you need tone dialing to use automated systems. For example, you can call your bank's telephone teller system, then switch over to tone dialing to enter your bank account number and make menu selections.
Privacy Mode Privacy Mode prevents interruption from other registered handsets or the base. This works only when the phone is in use. 1) Press the MENU soft key on the handset or base during talk mode. 2) Press volume up/down to move the pointer to P ri va cy M od e and then the OK soft key. P r iv a cy Mo de On and appear in the display. To exit the Privacy Mode, repeat above step again when the Privacy Mode is on. Pr i va c y Mo d e O ff appears.
When speaking on the base 1) Press talk/flash or speaker on the handset to initiate the 3 or 4-conference call. 2) To hang up, return the handset to the cradle, or press end on the handset. The base will still be connected to the call. BASICS [41] BASICS www.uniden.
Phonebook (Storing Phone Numbers, Names, Distinctive Rings and Speed Dial) You can store names and numbers in your phone’s phonebook, search for names alphabetically, and dial phonebook entries with just a few key presses. You can store up to 100 numbers in the base and up to 100 additional numbers in each registered handset. The phone uses the same memory to store phonebook entries and Caller ID messages. If the shared memory is already full, the phone will not store any more phonebook entries.
6) If you store the phonebook entry from the handset, D i st in c ti v e R in g appears. Press volume up/down to move the pointer to one of the Distinctive Ring options and then press the OK soft key. note 7) Speed Dial appears. Press volume up/down to move the pointer to select the Speed Dial location (10 locations: SPD1-SPD0). •If you choose not to store a Distinctive Ring, simply select the "No Selectn" option.
Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters Refer to the letters on the number keys to select the desired characters. With each press of a number key (0-9), the displayed character appears in the following order:Upper case letters first, lower case letters next and finally the number corresponding to the key. Number of times key is pressed www.uniden.com PHONEBOOK [44] PHONEBOOK If you make a mistake while entering a name Use */tone/< or #/> to move the cursor to the incorrect character.
note If the next character uses the same number key, you must press #/ > to move the cursor over. Otherwise the next time you press the number key, it changes the character that was previously set. For example, to enter Movies: 1) When the phone is in standby mode, press phonebook and the STORE soft key. S t or e/ E di t N a me appears. 2) Press 6 once, and then press #/> to move the cursor to the right. 3) Press 6 six times. 4) Press 8 six times. 5) Press 4 six times. 6) Press 3 five times.
Viewing the Phonebook Your phone stores names/numbers in the phonebook memory entries, and you can search names in alphabetical order. You can view the phonebook even while the phone is in use. 1) Press phonebook. If you open the phonebook during a 2 J Q P G D Q Q M call, only the BACK soft key will appear. 5GCTEJ =# < 㨲 㨱? 5VQTG =5614'? 2) Press volume up/down, or the number keypad to $#%%12; 5614' scroll through the phonebook entries.
Making Calls Using the Phonebook From Standby Mode 1) When the phone is in standby mode, select the phonebook entry you want to dial (see "Viewing the Phonebook" on page 46). 2) Press talk/flash or speaker on the handset or speaker on the base. The displayed number is dialed. 3) To hang up press end on the handset (or press speaker on the base or return the handset to the base). From Talk Mode 1) Press talk/flash or speaker on the handset or speaker on the base.
Editing or Erasing a Phonebook Entry 1) When the phone is in standby mode, press phonebook. 2) Press volume up/down, or the number keypad to select the phonebook entry you want to edit or delete. (see "Viewing the Phonebook" on page 46). a. Editing the Stored Data 1) When the phonebook entry to be edited appears, press the EDIT soft key. For the handset,then select E d it ? . St o re / Ed i t N am e appears.
note Copying Phonebook Entries If the memory entry on the receiving handset or base is full, and can not store the phonebook locations, you will hear a beep. Copy Phonebook allows you to transfer stored phonebook entries from handset to handset or from base to handset (or from handset to base) without having to manually re-enter names and numbers. You can transfer one memory (phonebook entries) at a time, or all memory entries at once. 1) When the phone is in standby mode, press phonebook.
You must subscribe to Caller ID services through your local telephone provider to use these features. When the telephone rings, the Caller ID feature allows you to view the caller’s name, phone number, date and time of call. With CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting), you will hear a call waiting tone while you are on a call, and the Caller ID data is displayed. To accept the waiting call, press talk/flash on the handset or flash/find hs on the base (see page 34).
•The number of calls from the same Caller ID appears next to the received time. Once you view the new message, the number will be cleared and disappear. • icon appears next to Time to indicate this is a unread message. Once you view the new message, the icon will disappear. * * 2) When you pick up the phone, the display changes to (AutoTalk feature is set to on).
note •During a call, don't press end on the handset or the call will be disconnected. •Once the Caller ID data has been deleted, the information cannot be retrieved. From Handset - press end (or the BACK soft key or talk/flash during a call). From Base - press cid/exit key or the BACK soft key. Deleting a Caller ID Message Deleting Information from the Caller ID List 1) When the phone is in standby mode, view the Caller ID information to be deleted (see "Viewing the Caller ID List" on page 51).
note You cannot make a call from the Caller ID list if your phone is connected to a private branch exchange (PBX). 1) When the phone is in standby mode, press cid/vol/ (cid/exit). Press the DELETE soft key. D e le t e Al l ? appears. 2) Press volume up/down to choose Ye s . 3) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone. %CNNGT +& 0GY 6QVCN $#%- &'.
Storing Caller ID messages in the Phonebook Messages shown in the Caller ID list can be stored in the phonebook. The phone number and name of the party on the Caller ID list can be stored in memory. 1) When the phone is in standby mode, select the Caller ID message to be stored. Then press the STORE soft key on the base or the EDIT soft key on the handset. From the handset, then select ED I T? . S t or e/ E di t N a me appears.
•To activate features, select C W O n/ CW D X O n in the CIDCW option. See page 30. •You can also answer a waiting call immediately by pressing talk/flash, the first caller will be placed on hold. To return to the original caller, press talk/flash again. •If you don't choose a CWDX option within 30 seconds, the phone returns to call. •To return to the call, press the BACK soft key. Your phone is pre-programmed with seven call waiting deluxe options.
The Integrated Telephone Answering Device The phone 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, or to announce a special outgoing message to callers when you're away from your phone.
note •Position yourself as near to the base as possible and speak clearly when recording your outgoing message. •If you make an outside call, or a call is received on the base during the operation, the operation is canceled. 1) To turn the answering system on, press answer on/off on the base when the phone is in standby mode. /'55#)' and the number of messages stored in memory appears on the sub-display. If the subdisplay flashes, then there are new messages waiting for you.
own greeting and you want to change your greeting to omit the prompt to leave a message, refer to "Selecting Your Greeting (Base only)" on page 25. The following message is pre-recorded: "Hello, no one is available to take your call. Please call again.
note The time stamp will not be heard until you have set the time. Using your Answering System The message counter displays the number of messages stored in memory. If the display flashes, then there are new messages waiting for you. The answering system is designed to play your new messages first. After you play all your new messages, you can then play your old messages. Playing your messages Repeating a message 1) Press play/stop to review your messages. The number of stored messages is announced.
within a few seconds (about 4 seconds during remote operation) after a message begins playing. If you have several messages, press the |<< soft key repeatedly until you return to the message you want to replay. If the current message is the first new message, the system plays back from the beginning of the current message (it does not go back into the old message group). 3) Press play/stop at any time to stop reviewing messages and return to standby.
3) To delete all messages, press delete messege in standby mode. Press delete messege again after the announcement "To delete all messages, press delete again." When you try to delete all messages without first listening to your new messages, you hear several short beeps followed by an announcement "Please playback all messages." This protects you from accidentally erasing messages you have not yet reviewed.
Recording a conversation You can record a conversation from the handset or the base (more than 2 seconds and less than 10 minutes). 1) During a conversation, press the MENU soft key. 2) Press volume up/down to select Ca ll Re c or d , and then press the OK soft key. R e co r di n g a C al l appears on the display. A confirmation tone, that can be heard by both parties, sounds during recording.
2) a)To mute the Call Screen, press the MUTE soft key or play/stop. To cancel muting, press the SCREEN soft key. b)To answer the call, press speaker or pick up the handset from the base (when AutoTalk is set to on). Remote Operation You can check, play, or delete messages, even record a new greeting message from a remote location (when you are away from home, or from another room using a handset). Additionally, you can turn on or off your answering system remotely.
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." You will hear a beep. 4) Enter a command within 15 seconds, each command there after must be entered within 2 seconds. You may select a command from the following chart: Command Function Command Function www.uniden.com •Time stamp will not be heard until you have set the time. See "Setting Day and Time" on page 29.
6) When you are finished, hang up to exit the system. The answering system automatically returns to standby. Remote access with the handset note •When the answering system is full, (7.. appears on the base. You should delete some messages so that the system can record new messages. (Refer to "Deleting a message" on page 60.) • If you press end before the answering system answers, the phone will return to standby.
Remote Key Function |<>|/3 ∅/4 /5 Playing incoming Messages Skipping a Message Deleting a Message Stop Operation 6 7 8 9 0 Answering System On Greeting Message Record/Stop** Answer System Off Help Guidance •The voice memo messages are recorded as an incoming messages. •When the answering system is full, (7.. appears on the display, and recording is terminated. •If an outside call is received during the operation, the operation is canceled.
note •If you have any trouble with your phone, visit our web site at www.uniden.com or call our Customer Hotline at 1- 800-2971023 (Mon-Fri 7 am to 7pm, Sat/ Sun 9 am to 5pm, CST). (The Customer Service Hotline is closed on holidays.) •Charge the handset battery pack for at least 15-20 hours before using your new cordless telephone for the first time. Expanding Your Phone 10 Handset Expandability Your phone supports up to 10 handsets, including any handsets supplied with your phone.
Connecting the Charger note 1) Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet. 2) Set the charger on a desk or tabletop, and place the handset in the charger with the keypad facing forward. (See " B. Install.... the rechargeable battery pack into the handset, and charge for at least 15-20 hours before using" on page 10.) •An extra handset can be registered when the main base is in standby mode.
To register a TCX805 handset, simply place it in the main base. While the handset is registering, H a nd se t R e gi s te ri n g will appear in the LCD. When R eg i st r at i on co mp l et e . is displayed, the handset has been registered to the base. If Re gi s tr a ti o n fa i le d . appears, please try these steps again. To 1) 2) 3) register a ELX500, TCX440, or TCX400 handset, follow the steps below: Disconnect the AC adapter from the main base.
Using DirectLink Mode note To use this feature, you must enter the handsets into DirectLink mode first. To enter DirectLink mode, see page 17. Handsets can be in DirectLink mode while other handsets are in use. DirectLink call 1) When the phone is in the DirectLink standby mode, press the DirectLink soft key (example of DirectLink from handset #1). 570 # *CPFUGV &KTGEV.KPM /QFG 2) Select the handset to which you wish to DirectLink with by pressing the number keys (0-9).
note Intercom/Call Transfer Feature Intercom and Call Transfer features are available for your phone. Intercom •If the party is busy or out of range, the handset returns to standby mode. •If any you receive an outside/intercom call or page while selecting the other handset (or the base), the operation will be canceled. •If the party does not answer within one minute, the operation is canceled. From handset to handset or handset to the base 1) In standby mode, press intcom/hold.
From the base to a handset 1) In standby mode, press intercom/hold on the base. 2) Select the handset you want to talk with within 30 seconds. To select the handset, press volume/ or volume/ , and then press the OK soft key. If you select A ll , all handsets will be paged. An intercom tone sounds. To cancel intercom, press intercom/hold or the CANCEL soft key. 3) Follow the steps 3-4 under “From handset to handset or handset to the base“ on page 71. Call Transfer Feature www.uniden.
4) To speak to the caller, press talk/flash on the receiving handset or speaker on the base. From the base to a handset 1) During a call, press intercom/hold on the base. The call will automatically be placed on hold. 2) Select the handset you want to talk with within 10 seconds. To select the handset, press volume/ or volume/ and then press the OK soft key. If you select A ll , all handsets will be paged. An intercom tone sounds.
The digital security code is an identification code used to connect the handset and the base unit. Normally, setting the code is not necessary. In the rare situation that you suspect another cordless telephone is using the same security code, you can change the code. To change the digital security code: 1. De-register all the handsets you have (see “De-register the handset“ on page 32). 2. Register the handsets by following the steps under "Register the Handset" on page 68.
ADDITIONAL I N F O R M AT I O N Installing the 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 either side of the beltclip to release the tabs from the holes. Headset Installation Your phone may be used with an optional headset. To use this feature, insert the headset plug into the headset jack. Your phone is ready for hands-free conversations.
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 or the Uniden Parts Department for a replacement battery. Warning To avoid the risk of personal injury or property damage from fire or electrical shock, only use the Uniden battery model and Uniden adapter model specifically designated for this product.
The phone complies with FCC Parts 15 and 68. Operating temperature: 0 °C to +50 °C (+32 °F to +122 °F) AC Adapter Information AC Adapter part number: AD-830 for the base Input Voltage: 120 AC 60Hz Output Voltage: 9V DC 400mA AD-0005 for the charger (TRU8885-2/3 only) 120V AC 60Hz 9V DC 210mA Battery Information Battery part number: BT-446 Capacity: 800mAh, 3.6V • To avoid damage to the phone use only Uniden AD-830 and BT-446 with your phone.
Troubleshooting If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. Symptom Suggestion The audio sounds weak. • Move the handset and/or base away from metal objects or appliances and try again. • Make sure that you are not too far from the base. Can't make or receive calls. • Check both ends of the base telephone line cord. • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base and wall outlet. • Disconnect the AC adapter for a few minutes, and then reconnect it.
Symptom Suggestion Severe noise interference. • Keep the handset away from microwave ovens, computers, remote control toys, wireless microphones, alarm systems, intercoms, room monitors, fluorescent lights, and electrical appliances. • Move to another location or turn off the source of interference. The Caller ID does not display. • The handset was picked up before the second ring. • The call was placed through a switchboard.
Symptom Suggestion No sound on the base unit speaker during call monitoring or message playback. • Adjust the speaker volume on the base unit. • Make sure the call screen feature is set to on. Cannot access remote call-in features from another touchtone phone. • Make sure you are using the correct PIN number. • Make sure that the touch-tone phone you're using can transmit the tone for at least two seconds. If it cannot, you may have to use another phone to access your phone.
Liquid Damage Moisture and liquid may damage your cordless phone. Follow the steps below if your phone gets wet: Case [81] TROUBLESHOOTING Action Wipe off the liquid, and use as normal. 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 and the battery cover.
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. • Nickel is a chemical known to state of California to cause cancer.
Cordless Telephone Privacy Cordless telephones are radio devices. Communications between the handset and base of your cordless telephone are accomplished by means of radio waves which are broadcast over the open airways. Because of the inherent physical properties of radio waves, your communications can be received by radio receiving devices other than your own cordless telephone unit. Consequently, any communications using your cordless telephone may not be private.
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.
Memory List Name Name Phone No. [85] MEMORY LIST 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 Phone No. Name Phone No. 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 www.uniden.
Index 0-9 20 ring options . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 or 4-Way Conferencing . . . . . . . A Animation screen . . . . . . . . . . . . Announce only feature . . . . . . . . Answering system Deleting a message . . . . . . . . . Playing your messages . . . . . . . Recording a conversation . . . . . Remote access . . . . . . . . . . . . Repeating a message . . . . . . . . Skipping a message . . . . . . . . . Turning On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . Anykey Answer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Area Code . . . . . . .
mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Room/baby monitor . . . . . . . . . . 18 S Setting up base unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 extra handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Menu options . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Soft Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Speed dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 T Transferring a call . . . . . . . . . . . 72 V Voice memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 W Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote Operation Card CUT CUT REMOTE OPERATION CARD REMOTE OPERATION CARD Turn on the answering system remotely Remote access away from home Turn on the answering system remotely 1. Call your phone number from a touch-tone phone. 2. During the outgoing message, press 0 and enter your PIN code. The answering system announces the number of messages stored in memory and the voice prompts. 3. To quit, hang up the phone. 1. Call your phone and let it ring 10 times until you hear a beep. 2.
CUT CUT Key CUT Task Repeat a Message Playing incoming Messages Skipping a Message Deleting a Message Stop Operation Answering System On Memo Record/Stop Greeting Message Record/Stop Answer System Off Help Guidance [89] REMOTE OPERATION CARD Task Repeat a Message Playing incoming Messages Skipping a Message Deleting a Message Stop Operation Answering System On Memo Record/Stop Greeting Message Record/Stop Answer System Off Help Guidance Key CUT Key Task Repeat a Message Playing incoming Messages Sk
Main Menu Flow Chart •From standby mode •Base 570 # 4QQO /QPKVQT $CUG 5GVWR #PUY 5GVWR MENU 0GY %+& 4'&+#. /'07 4'%14& $#%- $#%- 4QQO /QPKVQT $CUG 5GVWR #PUY 5GVWR 1- $#%- $#%- 1- •Handset 570 # *CPFUGV 0GY %+& MENU /'07 &KTGEV.KPM /QFG 4QQO /QPKVQT *CPFUGV 5GVWR $#%- $#%- ∨ 1- &KTGEV.KPM /QFG 4QQO /QPKVQT *CPFUGV 5GVWR $#%- $#%- OK 6Q GPVGT &KTGEV.KPM OQFG RTGUU ='06'4? $#%- $#%- '06'4 Enter 570 # *CPFUGV &KTGEV.KPM /QFG %#0%'.
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R IE S, M @ E CO SO IN . S E NL EN D CC A O O NI .U G W W W FO R R E G I S T E R O N L I N E T O D AY ! T H A N K Y O U F O R B U Y I N G A U N I D E N P R O D U C T. ©2005 Uniden America Corporation, Fort Worth, Texas. Contains additional foreign articles. Custom manufactured in China.
