Contents Changing the Dial Mode......................................... 20 Basic Setup................................................................. 21 Selecting a Language............................................. 21 Setting the Date and Time...................................... 21 Activating Caller ID on Call Waiting and . Call Waiting Deluxe................................................. 22 Activating Personal Ring (Handset only)................ 22 Activating the Key Touch Tone................
Finding a Lost Handset.............................................. 42 Using Hold, Conference and Transfer...................... 42 Placing a Call on Hold............................................ 42 Conferencing.......................................................... 42 Transferring a Call.................................................. 43 Answering a Transferred Call ................................ 43 Using Special Features..............................................
Common Issues...................................................... 71 Liquid Damage . ......................................................... 74 Precautions! . ............................................................. 75 Rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride Battery . Warning ................................................................. 75 The FCC Wants You To Know ............................... 77 I.C. Notice...............................................................
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.
Terminology used in this Manual Standby The handset and the base are not in use. If the handset is on the cradle or [ /flash] or [ ] on the handset or [ ] on the base is not pressed, no line has been activated. No dial tone is present. CID Caller ID is available from your Telephone provider and is offered to users on a subscription basis. With this service and a display on your cordless phone, you will be able to see the incoming caller information such as name and phone number.
Product Overview Features: • • • • • • • • • • 5.
Parts of the Phone The following illustrations show you all of the different parts of your phone. Handset 1 2 . 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 0. . 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 20. 2 . 22.
Base 25 26 27 28 29 43 44 30 31 24 32 33 34 35 23 42 41 40 39 38 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 3 . 32. 33. 37 36 Base Speaker Base Charging Contacts [dnd] (do not disturb) key and LED Base LCD Soft Keys [ ] (phonebook) key [ ] (up) key [ ] (caller ID) key [ ] (down) key [ /exit] (play/stop/exit) key [ / ] (repeat/skip) key 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 4 . 42. 43. 44.
Using the Interface Reading the Handset 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 に Status Description Talk The privacy icon appears when Privacy mode is turned on. Talk The call record icon appears while recording a conversation. Talk The mute icon appears when you mute the handset. Talk The speaker icon appears when the handset speakerphone is in use.
Reading the Base Display The base display uses icons to tell you the status of your phone. The table below lists the icons and what they mean. Icon に Status Description Talk The talk icon appears while on a call. Talk The privacy icon appears when Privacy mode is turned on. Talk The call record icon appears while recording a conversation. Talk The mute icon appears when you mute the base. Standby The new message icon appears when a new messages is received.
The Standby Screen When the phone is in standby, the handset and base display shows the following items: • 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.) SUN 12:00A Handset #1 New CID: 5 R E D IA L MENU • Base Status of your. answering machine Number of.
Using the Four-way Function Key Your handset and the base have a four-way function key that allows you to move the cursor (or highlighted area) 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 station and move to the four positions to get the feel of how it moves and operates.
Entering Text from your Phone You can use the number keypad on your handset or base 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.
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 continuous power outlet (one which is not connected to a 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.
Wall Mounting the Base This phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate. ) Snap the wall mount adapter into the notches on the base top. 2) Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN 9V jack. 3) Wrap the AC adapter cord inside the molded wiring channel as shown. 4) Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet. 5) Plug the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack. 6) Plug the telephone line cord into the telephone outlet. 7) Align the mounting slots on the base with the mounting posts on the wall.
Direct Wall 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 5-feet of a working phone jack to avoid excessive wire lengths. • Make sure the wall material is capable of supporting the weight of the base and handset.
Installing the Rechargeable Battery Use only the Uniden BT-446 or BT-1005 rechargeable battery pack supplied with your cordless telephone. Follow the steps below to install a battery: ) 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 should snap into place. Gently pull on the battery cable.
Connecting the Base and Charging the Handset ) 2) 3) 4) 5) Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack. Connect the AC adapter to a continuous power supply (i.e., an outlet that is not controlled by a switch). Close the handset and place it in the base with the LCD screen facing forward. Make sure that the charge/in use 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.
Installing the Belt Clip ) 2) Line up the holes on each side of the handset. To attach the belt clip, insert into the holes on each side of the handset. Press down until it clicks. To remove the belt clip, pull either side of the belt clip to release the tabs from the holes. 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 telephone outlet. Testing the connection To test your connection, try making a call.
Changing the Dial Mode Dial Mode Your phone can communicate with the telephone network in two different ways: tone dialTone ing or pulse dialing. These days, most phone networks use a method called tone dialing, P u l s e so your phone comes programmed for tone dialing. If your phone company uses pulse diBACK DELETE aling, you will need to change your phone’s dial mode. If you cannot connect to the telephone network, please follow the steps below to modify your phone’s settings: ) Press the MENU soft key.
Basic Setup Selecting a Language Your phone supports three languages: English, French and Spanish. Once you select a language, the menus on the phone will display in that language. The default language is English. ) Press the MENU soft key. Select the HANDSET SETUP or BASE SETUP menu, and then the HANDSET LANGUAGE or BASE LANGUAGE submenu. 2) Move the cursor to choose ENGLISH, FRANÇAIS (French), or ESPAÑOL (Spanish). 3) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.
Activating Caller ID on Call Waiting and Call Waiting Deluxe Call Waiting Your phone supports Caller ID on Call Waiting (CIDCW), so you can see the name and On number of someone who calls when you’re already on the line. Your phone also supports O f f Call Waiting Deluxe (CWDX), which gives you a choice of how you want to handle a waitBACK DELETE OK ing call. You’ll need to subscribe to these features with your phone company before you can use them.
Activating the Key Touch Tone Key Touch Tone is the tone your keypad makes when keys are pressed. You can turn this Key Touch Tone tone on or off. On Off ) Press the MENU soft key. Select the HANDSET SETUP or BASE SETUP menu, BACK DELETE OK and then the KEY TOUCH TONE submenu. 2) Move the cursor to select ON or OFF. 3) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone. Adjusting the LCD contrast Contrast adjusts the handset and base LCD brightness.
Adding Accessory Handsets Your phone supports up to ten (10) 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. Compatible Handsets Your phone is compatible with the following Uniden 5.8 GHz Digital Accessory Handsets: TCX805, TCX905, TCX400, TCX440, TWX977 and ELX500. Please visit our website at www.uniden.
Registering TCX905 Accessory or Extra 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! PLACE HANDSET ON THE BASE FOR REGISTRATION OR REFER TO OWNER’S MANUAL.
Resetting the Handsets If you want to register a handset to a different base or replace a handset with another one, you must first clear the existing registration data. To clear, please follow these steps: Are You Sure? ) Press the MENU soft key. Select the DEREGISTERATION submenu. Yes 2) ARE YOU SURE? appears. Move the cursor to select YES. Press the OK soft No BACK DELETE OK key.
Setting up the Phonebook Your phone allows you to store up to 2 numbers per name and up to 100 names in your handset and base phonebook. Your phone shares memory between your phonebook and CID with a total of 100 entries which are not used up by the 2 phone numbers that can be stored per 1 name entry. Once you store 100 phonebook entries, CID information will not be stored and will only display at time of new incoming calls. When Phonebook entries are full, you will hear a beep and MEMORY FULL appears.
Assign a personal ring tone for this entry (Personal Ring) (Handset only).. Personal Ring You can attach a personalized ring tone to each phonebook entry; the phone will No Selection use this ring tone when this person calls. Move the cursor to highlight one of the Flicker BACK DELETE OK 20 different ring tone options. As you highlight each ring tone, you will hear a sample of that tone. When you hear the ring tone you want to use, press the OK soft key.
Editing Phonebook Entries Press [ ] to open. Use [ ] or [ ] on the four-way function key to scroll through the phonebook entries. When you come to the entry you want to edit, press the OPTIONS soft key. 3) Move the cursor to select EDIT SELECTION submenu. Press the OK soft key. 4) Follow the steps for Creating Phonebook Entries on page 27. If you do not wish to change the information at any step, simply press the OK soft key to go to the next step.
Erasing Phonebook Entries You can erase individual phonebook entries or erase all the phonebook entries at once. ) When the phone is in standby, press [ ]. Edit Selection 2) Use [ ] or [ ] on the four-way function key or the number keypad to select deDelete Selection BACK DELETE OK sired phonebook entry, then press the OPTIONS soft key. 3) Move the cursor to select DELETE SELECTION. Press the OK soft key. 4) ARE YOU SURE? appears in the display. Select YES, and then press the OK soft key.
Copying all the phonebook entries at once: ) 2) 3) 4) When the phone is in standby, press [ ]. Press the OPTIONS soft key. Move the cursor to select COPY ALL. Press the OK soft key. TO WHICH UNIT? will appear. Scroll through the list until the station you wish to copy listings to is highlighted. Press the OK soft key. ARE YOU SURE? appears. Select YES or NO. Press the OK soft key. The phonebook entries will be transferred to the designated handset or the base.
Customizing Your Phone Changing the Handset Banner Each handset will display a banner name once it is registered to the base. Banner Display The default banner is Handset #1, Handset #2, etc. You can change the name your Moms'phone #1 phone displays by changing the banner display. If you have more than one handset, you can use the banner name to identify your handset during handset-to-handset functions BACK DELETE DELETE OK like intercom and DirectLink.
Selecting a Ring Tone (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.
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 keys to answer the call. ) Press the MENU soft key 2) Select the HANDSET SETUP menu, and then the AUTOTALK submenu. 3) Select ON or OFF, and press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.
Using your Phone From the base speakerphone ) 2) 3) Making a call ) 2) Press [ ]. Listen for the dial tone. Dial the number. OR Dial the Number. Press [ ]. ) 2) 3) 4) ) 2) 3) ) Press [ ]. Answering a call Hanging up ) 2) ) Press [ ]. From a handset speakerphone From a cordless handset ) 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].
Making a call from the Phonebook ) 2) 3) When the phone is in standby, press [ ] to open the phonebook. Scroll through the list with the [ ] or [ ] on the four-way function keys until you find the phonebook entry you want to call. (See Finding a Phonebook Entry on page 28). Press [ /flash] or [ ] on the handset or [ ] on the base to dial the number. Or Press [ /flash] or [ ] on the handset or [ ] on the base. Press [ ] to open the phonebook.
Switching to the Handset Speakerphone during a Call To switch a normal call to the speakerphone, press [ mal call, press [ ]. ] on the handset. To switch from a speakerphone call to a nor- 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.
Making a call from a Caller ID Record ) 2) 3) 4) When the phone is in standby, press [ ] (on the right side of the four-way key) to open the Caller ID list. Use [ ] or [ ] to find the Caller ID record you want to dial. To add (or delete) a “1” at the beginning of the displayed phone number, press [ tone]. To add (or remove) the stored area code, press [#]. Press [ /flash] or [ ] on the handset or [ ] on the base to dial the number.
Using Call Waiting and Call Waiting Deluxe 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] on the handset or [flash/find handset] 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 [ /flash] on the handset or . [flash/find handset] on the base.
Redialing a Number You can quickly redial the last 3 numbers dialed on each handset and the base. ) With the phone in standby, press the REDIAL soft key on the handset or base or [redial/pause] on the handset to open the redial list. 2) Use [ / ] to scroll through the redial list. 3) When you find the number you want to dial, press [ /flash] or [ ] on the handset or [ ] on the base to dial the number. Or ) Press [ /flash] or [ ] on the handset or [ ] on the base to dial the number.
Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker Volume Adjusting the Ringer Volume You can choose from three ringer volume settings on the handset and base (off, low, and high). With the phone in standby, use [ / ] on the four-way function keys to adjust the ringer volume. Adjusting the Speaker Volume Ear speaker: You can choose from six volume levels for the earpiece speaker. To adjust the earpiece volume while on a call, press [ ] (to make it louder) or [ ] (to make it softer).
Finding a Lost Handset To locate a misplaced handset, press [flash/find handset] key on the base when the phone is in standby. All registered handsets will beep for 60 seconds, and PAGING appears on the handset display. To cancel paging, press any key on the found handset or press [flash/find handset] key on the base. Note: If the battery pack is completely drained, the handset will not beep when paging.
Transferring a Call Hold/Transfer You can transfer a call from one station to another. All ) During a call, press [int’com/hold]. Handset #2 BACK DELETE OK 2) Use [ ] or [ ] to select the station you want to transfer the call to, then press the OK soft key. . The call will automatically be placed on hold, and a paging tone sounds. To cancel the transfer, press [ /flash] or [ ] on the initiating station. 3) When another station accepts the transferred call, your call will be disconnected.
Using Special Features Do Not Disturb (All Calls) DND allows you to mute the ringer of all registered handsets and the base. With the phone in standby, press and hold [dnd] on the base. You will hear a confirmation tone and the dnd LED illuminates. To cancel, press [dnd] again. You can also mute the ringer tone while the phone is ringing by pressing [dnd] on the base. Note: If the answering machine is off, it will automatically turn on when you activate DND.
2) PRIVACY MODE ON will appear in the display for 2 seconds, but the icon will appear and remain in the display until the feature is turned off. Other stations will not be able to make a call and their display will list UNAVAILABLE. To turn Privacy off, press the PRIVACY soft key again. PRIVACY MODE OFF appears. From the Base: ) While on a call, press the MENU soft key. 2) Move the cursor to CALL PRIVACY, and then press the OK soft key.
Making a DirectLink Call ) 2) 3) To call another handset with DirectLink, press the DirectLink soft key. Move the pointer to select the handset you want to call, and press the OK soft key. If the handset is out of range or not in DirectLink operation, the display shows OUT OF RANGE. On the receiving handset, press the ANSWER soft key or [ /flash]. Exiting a DirectLink Call To exit the DirectLink feature and return to standby, press the CANCEL soft key and then press the OK soft key. .
Answering an Intercom Page Intercom When the intercom page tone sounds, the display will show the ID of the station that is ｢｢ H a n d s e t # 1 paging. ANSWER ) Press [ /flash], [int’com/hold], or the ANSWER soft key (or [int'com/hold], [ ] or the ANSWER soft key on the base). Or press a number key, [ tone], or [#] (when Any Key Answer is enabled), or pick up the handset from the cradle (when AutoTalk is on).
Press the OK soft key. MONITOR appears on the handset or the base, and . To which unit? MONITORING appears on the base or the handset, and you hear sounds in the Handset #2 Handset #3 room where the handset or base is installed. BACK DELETE OK 4) To turn off the Room Monitor, press the END soft key or [ ] on either handset or return the handset to the cradle. If you want to prevent other handsets or the base from monitoring the station, press the Monitoring MENU soft key on the handset or base.
Installing the Optional Headset 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. . Headsets may be purchased by calling the Uniden Parts Department. See back cover page for contact information. 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 into your phone.
Setting Up the Answering Machine Your phone has a built-in answering machine that answers and records incoming calls. You can also use your answering machine to record a conversation or leave a voice memo.
Using the Answering Machine Interface Using Handset and Base Menus You can set up your answering machine's primary features from the base or handset. The menu options of the base have voice prompt. When the phone is in standby, press the MENU soft key and then scroll down and select ANSW. SETUP. Press the OK soft key. Use [ ] or [ ] to scroll through the answering machine setup menu options. Select the option by pressing the OK soft key.
Selecting the Language You can select the language (English, French, and Spanish) of your answering machine announcements. The default answering machine language is English. From the base or handset: Press the MENU soft key. Select the ANSW. SETUP menu option, then the ANSW LANGUAGE submenu and press the OK soft key. 2) Move the cursor to choose ENGLISH, FRANÇAIS (French), or ESPAÑOL (Spanish). 3) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.
From the base To Record a Personal Greeting From the handset ) Press the MENU soft key. Select the ANSW. SETUP menu option, then the RECORD GREETING submenu and press the OK soft key. 2) Press the START soft key. 3) 4) 5) The answering machine announces, "Record Greeting", begin recording after the announcement. The message counter on the base displays "30", and then begins to count down. When you finish recording, press the STOP soft key, [ /exit].
From the base To Select a pre-recorded Greeting ) 2) 3) 4) From the handset With the phone in standby, press the MENU soft key. Select ANSW. SETUP menu option, then the GREETINGOPTIONS submenu and press the OK soft key. The answering machine plays the current greeting. To keep this greeting, do nothing. To switch to the other greeting, press the CHANGE soft key while the answering machine is playing the current greeting.
Setting the Number of Rings The ring time setting allows you to set the number of rings the caller hears before your answering machine 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 machine picks up after two rings if you have new messages, and after four rings if there are none.
Activating the Message Alert The Message Alert feature sounds a short alert tone every 15 seconds whenever you have a new message. To turn on the message alert: From the base or handset: ) Press the MENU soft key. Select the ANSW. SETUP menu, and then the MESSAGE ALERT submenu. 2) Move the cursor to select ON or OFF. 3) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone. Activating Call Screening Your phone allows you to listen to callers leaving you a message.
Using the Answering Machine The message counter on the LCD displays the number of messages stored in memory. If the display flashes, then there are new messages waiting for you that you have not yet listened to. The answering machine plays your new messages first. After you listen to all of your new messages, you can then play your old messages. Note: Time stamp will not be heard until you have set the time.
From the base Turning Off ) 2) 3) From the handset With the phone in standby, press [ ]. The phone announces "Answering System is off." appears. ) 2) With the phone in standby, press the . soft key on the handset. REMOTE ANSWERING MACHINE OPERATION appears on the handset display, and the answering machine announces the time, and the number of new and old messages. Press [9] at any time during the announcement. The answering machine announces "Answering System is off.
From the base From the handset Repeating a message soft key once to go to Press [ ] or the the beginning of the current message. Press [ ] or the soft key repeatedly to go back to a previous message. Press and hold to rewind through the current message. Press [ /1] once to go to the beginning of the current message. Press [ /1] repeatedly to go back to a previous message. Skipping a message Press [ ] or the soft key to go to the beginning of the next message.
Screening Calls Your phone allows you to listen to callers leaving a message without answering the phone. You can always hear callers from the base speaker. To screen an incoming call from the handset and base: From the base ) 2) 3) From the handset After the answering machine answers, the base speaker will let you hear the calls at the machine records the messages. To answer the call, press [ ]. To mute the call screen, press the MUTE soft key, or [ /exit]. To cancel muting, press the SCREEN soft key.
Recording a Conversation You can record a conversation between 2 seconds and 10 minutes long from the handset or the base. These recorded conversations are treated just like regular messages. When the answering machine is full, will appear on the base LCD and recording will be terminated. You can not record 3-way calls or intercom conversations with this feature.
Note: • Every state has different regulations governing the recording of conversations over the telephone. Make sure to check your local, state and federal laws before using this product to record any telephone conversation in order to determine that your use is in compliance with such laws or guidelines. • If the recording memory is full, UNAVAILABLE appears in the display. You cannot record a conversation until you clear some messages from the memory. • You cannot record intercom conversations.
From the base Stopping a memo ) 2) Press the STOP soft key. You hear a confirmation tone, and the answering machine returns to standby. From the handset ) 2) 3) Message Alert Press [7]. You hear a confirmation tone, and the answering machine waits for your next command. Press [ /2] to hear the message you just recorded or [ ] to exit and return to standby. The Message Alert feature sounds a short alert tone whenever you have a new message.
Remotely Operating Your Answering Machine You can access your answering machine while you are away from home to check, play, delete messages, or even record a new greeting message or to turn your answering machine on and off. Note: • The answering machine will only playback messages for four minutes and then it returns to the commandwaiting mode. To continue playing your messages, press [0] then [2] again within 15 seconds.
Remote Commands Command Function Command Function 0 then 1 Repeat a Message* 0 then 6 Answering Machine On 0 then 2 Playback Messages 0 then 7 Memo Record/Stop** 0 then 3 Skipping a Message 0 then 8 Greeting Record/Stop** 0 then 4 Deleting a Message 0 then 9 Answer Machine Off 0 then 5 Stop Operation 1 then 0 Help Guidance * To Repeat a Message, press [0] then [1] within four seconds to repeat the previous message, or press [0] then [1] after four seconds to repeat the current message.
Maintenance Specifications Operating Temperature 0° C to 50° C (32° F to 122° F) AC Adapter Part Number Base: AD-830 Charging Cradle: AD-0005 Input Voltage Base: 120V AC, 60 Hz Charging Cradle: 120V AC, 60 Hz Output Voltage Base: 9V DC @ 400mA Charging Cradle: 9V DC @ 210mA Battery Part Number Capacity BT-446 3.6V DC @ 800mAh or BT-1005 3.6V DC @ 750mAh Notes: • Use only the supplied AD-830 and AD-0005 AC adapters. • Do not use any other AC adapter.
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.
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.
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 get registration failure. • 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, the handsets say #3 and #4, but you only have 2 handsets.
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. ) Press and hold [ ] and [#] for more than 5 seconds. 2) Move the cursor to select BASE UNAVAILABLE and then press the OK soft key. Base Unavailable BASE UNAVAILABLE appears. Yes 3) Move the cursor to select YES, and then press the OK soft key. ARE YOU SURE? N o BACK DELETE OK appears.
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 page for contact information. Symptom Suggestion The charge LED won’t illuminate 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 current. 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 15-20 hours. • Change the Digital Security Code (see page 70). • Make sure you have not stored 10 handsets already. The handset doesn’t communicate with other handsets.
Symptom Suggestion Cannot access remote features from another touchtone phone. • Make sure you are using the correct PIN number. • Make sure that the touch-tone phone you are using can transmit the tone for at least two seconds. If it cannot, you may have to use another phone to access your phone. Time stamp cannot be heard. • Make sure you have set the time (see "Setting the Date and Time" on page 21).
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. liquid can be heard in the phone or liquid has entered the handset battery compartment or vent openings on the base): Handset: .
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.
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: .
The FCC Wants You To Know This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a product identifier in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. If requested, this number must be provided to the telephone company. 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.
I.C. Notice Radio Interference Radio interference may occasionally cause buzzing and humming in your cordless handset, or clicking noises in the base. This interference is caused by external sources such as TV, refrigerator, vacuum cleaner, fluorescent lighting, or electrical storm. Your unit is NOT DEFECTIVE. If these noises continue and are too distracting, please check around your home to see what appliances may be causing the problem.
One Year Limited Warranty 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. Important: Evidence of original purchase is required for w a r r a n t y s e r v i c e .
Index A Answering a Call......................... 35 Answering Machine Handset operation................. 51 Using the handset & base . menu................................ 51 When away from home.......... 64 Any Key Answer.......................... 34 Area Code................................... 49 AutoTalk....................................... 34 B Base Unavailable........................ 70 Battery Contacts Maintence........ 67 Battery Replacement and . Handling...........................
P T Personal identification number . (PIN)................................. 56 Personal Ring.............................. 22 Phonebook.................................. 27 Placing a Call on Hold................. 42 Privacy Mode............................... 44 Product Overview.......................... 6 T-coil............................................ 41 Talk and Standby Times.............. 68 The FCC Wants You To Know..... 77 R Recording a call........................... 61 Redialing a Number.....
Remote Operation Card CUT Remote access away from home CUT Turn on the answering machine 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 machine announces the number of messages stored in memory and the voice prompts. 3. To quit, hang up the phone. Remote access away from home 1. Call your phone and let it ring 10 times until you hear a beep. 2. Press 0 and then enter your PIN code. 3.
CUT Task Repeat a Message Playing incoming Messages Skipping a Message Deleting a Message Stop Operation Answering Machine On Memo Record/Stop Greeting Message Record/Stop Answering Machine Off Help CUT Key Task Repeat a Message Playing incoming Messages Skipping a Message Deleting a Message Stop Operation Answering Machine On Memo Record/Stop Greeting Message Record/Stop Answering Machine Off Help CUT Task Repeat a Message Playing incoming Messages Skipping a Message Deleting a Message Stop Operation
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