UP349BH (WDECT2300) ENG OM 5/12/04 10:52 AM Page a WDECT 2300 Quick Start Guide Wide Band Digital Technology provides the clearest sound and the best privacy.
UP349BH (WDECT2300) ENG OM 5/12/04 10:52 AM Page i INSTALLATION & SAFETY Choosing the best location for your phone. When choosing a location for your phone there are a number of appliances the phone should not be near, and areas you should avoid. AVOID Television sets and other electronic appliances • This symbol indicates important operating and servicing instructions. AVOID Moisture CHARGE the new phone for 15 - 20 hrs. AVOID Microwave ovens AVOID moisture Don’t overload the power outlet.
UP349BH (WDECT2300) ENG OM Start Here! 5/12/04 10:52 AM Page ii QUICK START GUIDE This page is a very condensed version of the Owner’s Manual. It is designed to allow you to get your phone installed and operating as quickly as possible however it does not attempt to explain any of the advanced features of the WDECT2300 series. Installing the Base Unit Route the cord. 1) Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to a standard AC wall outlet.
UP349BH (WDECT2300) ENG OM 5/12/04 10:52 AM Page iii 3) Set the base on a desk or tabletop. Installing the battery pack • Charge the handset battery pack for at least 15-20 hours before using your new cordless telephone for the first time. • Use only the Uniden rechargeable battery pack (BT-446) supplied with your cordless telephone. 1) Press down on the battery cover release and slide the cover down until it comes off. 2) Connect the battery plug to the socket at the rear of the battery compartment.
UP349BH (WDECT2300) ENG OM 5/12/04 10:52 AM Page iv Charging the handset 1) Place the handset in the base unit with the keypad facing forward. Recharge your phone on a regular basis by returning the handset to the base after each phone call. 2) Make sure the charge LED illuminates. If the LED does not illuminate, check to see that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the handset makes good contact with the base charging contacts.
UP349BH (WDECT2300) ENG OM 5/12/04 10:52 AM Page v CONTENTS INSTALLATION & SAFETY i QUICK START GUIDE ii CONTENTS v GETTING STARTED Controls and Functions Uniden Company Philosophy Welcome Features Checking the Package Contents Terminology Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall Battery Maintenance Headset Installation Display and Icons About the Menu Options Setting up the Menu 1 1 3 3 3 4 4 5 6 8 8 9 11 BASICS Making and Receiving Calls Keypad Lock Placing a Call on Hold Redialing a Call Adjusting th
UP349BH (WDECT2300) ENG OM 5/12/04 10:52 AM Page 1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 1 6 2 7 3 4 8 14 9 10 15 11 12 13 18 19 20 21 22 5 16 17 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. Handset Antenna Headset Jack Cover Beltclip Hole Hands-Free Speaker Handset Battery Compartment New Message LED Handset Earpiece LCD Display /del Key /vol/ / Key a. ringer volume control b.
UP349BH (WDECT2300) ENG OM 5/12/04 10:52 AM Page 2 Base 23 24 25 26 27 23. Base Antenna 24. Base Charging Contacts 25. charge LED 26. Key [2] 28 27. TEL LINE Jack 28.
UP349BH (WDECT2300) ENG OM 5/12/04 10:52 AM Page 3 UNIDEN COMPANY PHILOSOPHY To bring outstanding wireless communication products to people’s lives throughout the world. WELCOME Congratulations on your purchase of this Uniden cordless telephone. This is designed for reliability, long life and outstanding performance utilising the latest in 2.4GHz Digital Spread Spectrum Technology. Note: The illustrations in this manual are intended as a guide and may differ from actual unit.
UP349BH (WDECT2300) ENG OM 5/12/04 10:52 AM Page 4 CHECKING THE PACKAGE CONTENTS Make sure you have received the following items in the package. If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your retailer. • Base unit (1) • Handset (1) • AC adapter (1) • Rechargeable battery pack (1) • Linecord (1) Also included: • This Owner’s Manual • Other Printed Material TERMINOLOGY Throughout this manual, terms such as Standby and Talk Mode are used. Below is the terminology explanation.
UP349BH (WDECT2300) ENG OM 5/12/04 10:52 AM Page 5 MOUNTING THE BASE UNIT ON A WALL You can mount your base 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. • Mount your phone within distance of a working phone jack. • Make sure the wall material is capable of supporting the weight of the base and handset.
UP349BH (WDECT2300) ENG OM 5/12/04 10:52 AM Page 6 BATTERY MAINTENANCE Battery use time (per charge) Fully charged • Up to 7 hours continuous use. • Up to 10 days when the handset is in the standby mode. Recharge your phone on a regular basis by returning the handset to the base after each phone call. Low battery alert When the batteries are very low and need to be charged, the phone is programmed to eliminate functions in order to save power.
UP349BH (WDECT2300) ENG OM 5/12/04 10:52 AM Page 7 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. • • • • Caution Use only the specified Uniden battery pack (BT-446). Do not remove the batteries from the handset to charge them.
UP349BH (WDECT2300) ENG OM 5/12/04 10:52 AM Page 8 HEADSET INSTALLATION Your phone may be used with an optional headset, the Uniden HS910. To use this feature, insert the headset plug into the headset jack. Your phone is ready for hands-free conversations. Headset is available through Uniden authorized retailers.
UP349BH (WDECT2300) ENG OM 5/12/04 10:52 AM Page 9 ABOUT THE MENU OPTIONS There are 3 main menu options, (Handset Setup, Global Setup and System Reset) and submenu options. Summary of the Main Menu and Submenu Handset Setup Submenu name Edit Voice Mail Ringer Tones (Default is Flicker) Distinct. Ring (Distinctive is on) AutoTalk (Default is on) Anykey Answer (Default is on) Banner (True Banner) Key Touch Tone (Default is on) Description Program or delete the voice mail access number (see page 11).
UP349BH (WDECT2300) ENG OM 5/12/04 10:52 AM Page 10 Global Setup Submenu name Day & time Name Tag (POP ID) (Default is on) Insert 0 Dial Mode (Australia only) (Default is tone) Description Set the day and time of your display (see page 14). Display the stored name with the Caller ID telephone number, if the displayed Caller ID telephone number is exactly the same as a number stored in the phone book (see page 14).
UP349BH (WDECT2300) ENG OM 5/12/04 10:52 AM Page 11 SETTING UP THE MENU Entering the Menu 1) Press the /del key in standby mode. DirectLink Mode 2) Use /vol/ or /vol/ to move the pointer to a desired main menu (DirectLink Mode, Room Monitor, Room Monitor Handset Setup, Global Setup, and System Reset). Handset Setup 3) Press to select the desired main menu. 4) Use /vol/ or /vol/ to select a desired submenu, and then press to enter. In the submenu, use /vol/ or /vol/ to select an item.
UP349BH (WDECT2300) ENG OM 5/12/04 10:52 AM Page 12 Selecting a Ringer Tone 1) Enter the Handset Setup menu, and then the Ringer Tones submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 11). Ringer T one s Flicker Clatter There are 10 ringer tones or 10 Polyphonic Tones to choose from.
UP349BH (WDECT2300) ENG OM 5/12/04 10:53 AM Page 13 Setting the Anykey Answer 1) Enter the Handset Setup menu, and then the Anykey Answer submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 11). 2) Press /vol/ or /vol/ to select On or Off. 3) Press . You will hear a confirmation tone. Anykey Answer On Off Setting the True Banner 1) Enter the Handset Setup menu, and then the Banner submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 11). 2) Use the number keypad (0-9), , , or /del to enter or edit the name. 3) Press .
UP349BH (WDECT2300) ENG OM 5/12/04 10:53 AM Page 14 Global Setup Setting Name Tag (POP ID) 1) Enter the Global Setup menu, and then the Name Tag submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 11). 2) Press /vol/ or /vol/ to change the selection, On or Off. 3) Press . You will hear a confirmation tone. Setting Insert Zero (New Zealand only) 1) Enter the Global Setup menu, and then the Insert 0 submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 11). 2) Press /vol/ or /vol/ to change the selection, On or Off. 3) Press .
UP349BH (WDECT2300) ENG OM 5/12/04 10:53 AM Page 15 System Reset De-register the Handset 1) Enter the System Reset menu, and then the Deregister HS submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 11). 2) Press . Deregister HS? appears. 3) Press /vol/ or /vol/ to select Yes. 4) Press . You will hear a confirmation tone. When de-registration is complete, Deregistration Complete appears. 5) After de-registering the handset, move to “Replacing the Base Setting” below.
UP349BH (WDECT2300) ENG OM 5/12/04 10:53 AM Page 16 MAKING AND RECEIVING CALLS • To set Autotalk, see page 12 or to set Anykey Answer see page 13. • The handset microphone is located at the bottom of the handset (see “Controls and Functions” on page 1). Position yourself as near to the handset as possible and speak clearly. BASICS [ 16 ] This handset has a built-in speakerphone that allows you to have a hands-free conversation.
UP349BH (WDECT2300) ENG OM 5/12/04 10:53 AM Page 17 KEYPAD LOCK The Keypad Lock prevent user from pressing the keypad accidentally. You can still answer calls, and receive page and phonebook locations, and the keypad lock is reactivated after the operation. To lock the keypad Press and hold Keypad Locked appears. until you hear a confirmation tone. If anykey is pressed when keypad is locked, To unlock keypad press & hold * key appears. To unlock the keypad Press and hold again.
UP349BH (WDECT2300) ENG OM 5/12/04 10:53 AM Page 18 REDIALING A CALL The last three phone numbers dialed can be quickly redialed. • 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. Redialing from Standby Mode < R edi a l1> 8 007 3 034 5 6 1) Press redial/pause in standby mode. 2) Press redial/pause again. Each press of redial/pause will display one of the last three number redialed. 3) Press or speaker.
UP349BH (WDECT2300) ENG OM 5/12/04 10:53 AM Page 19 ADJUSTING THE HANDSET RINGER, EARPIECE AND SPEAKER VOLUME Handset ringer volume Press the volume up key or volume down key (labeled as /vol/ or /vol/ in standby mode to select one of three ringer volume (off, low, or high). Standby Mode - The handset is not in use and has not been pressed.
UP349BH (WDECT2300) ENG OM 5/12/04 10:53 AM Page 20 MUTE MICROPHONE You can temporarily turn off the microphone so that the person you are talking with cannot hear you. 1) Press /del during talk mode (while phone is in use). 2) Press /vol/ or /vol/ to move the pointer to Mute and then . Mute On and appear in the display. To cancel muting, repeat above step again when Mute is set to on, Mute Off appears.
UP349BH (WDECT2300) ENG OM 5/12/04 10:53 AM Page 21 CLARITY BOOSTER If you encounter interference while using your phone, you can manually improve the sound by setting the Clarity Booster to on. This works only when the phone is in use. Talk B Boost On 1) Press /del during talk time (while phone is in use). 2) Press /vol/ or /vol/ to move the pointer to Clarity Boost, and then . Boost On and B appear in the display.
UP349BH (WDECT2300) ENG OM 5/12/04 10:54 AM Page 22 FIND HANDSET If the battery pack is completely drained, the handset will not beep when paging. To locate the handset, press on the base when the base is in standby mode. The handset beeps for 60 seconds, and “Paging” appears on the handset display. To cancel paging, press any key on the handset or on the base.
UP349BH (WDECT2300) ENG OM 5/12/04 10:54 AM Page 23 USING ONE TOUCH VOICE MAIL ACCESS If you subscribe to 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. Just program the handset with your access number, and you can get your messages at the touch of a button on the handset. (The voice mail service provider will supply you with the access number. This number may be simply a phone number.
UP349BH (WDECT2300) ENG OM 5/12/04 10:54 AM Page 24 PHONEBOOK PHONEBOOK • Your phone has 100 memory locations for Caller ID messages (up to 50 locations) or stored Phonebook numbers. • Selecting a speed dial location where a number is already stored releases the old number’s speed dial setting. The new number will be stored in the speed dial location. • When the memory is full, you will hear a beep and Memory Full appears. You cannot store names and numbers. • The pause key counts as one digit.
UP349BH (WDECT2300) ENG OM 5/12/04 10:54 AM Page 25 6) Distinctive Ring appears. Press /vol/ or /vol/ to move the pointer to one of the Distinctive Ring options, and then press . Distinctive Ring No Selectn Flicker If you choose not to store a Distinctive Ring, simply select the “No Selectn” option. 7) Speed Dial appears. Press /vol/ or /vol/ to move the pointer to select the Speed dial location (10 locations: SPD1-SPD0).
UP349BH (WDECT2300) ENG OM 5/12/04 10:54 AM Page 26 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 ( ), the displayed character appears in the following order: upper case letters first, lower case letters next and finally the number corresponding to the key.
UP349BH (WDECT2300) ENG OM 5/12/04 10:54 AM Page 27 If you make a mistake while entering a name Use or to move the cursor to the incorrect character. Press /del to erase the wrong character and then enter the correct character. To delete all characters, press and hold /del. For example, to enter Movies: 1) When the phone is in standby mode, press 2) Press phonebook. , Store/Edit Name appears. 3) Press 6 once, and then press to move the cursor to the right. 4) Press 6 six times.
UP349BH (WDECT2300) ENG OM 5/12/04 10:54 AM Page 28 VIEWING THE PHONEBOOK Your phone stores names/numbers in the phonebook memory locations, and you can search names in alphabetical order. You can view the phonebook even while the phone is in use. 1) Press phonebook. Phonebook :1 00 Search [A- Z/ / ] Store [SE LEC T] If you recall the phonebook during a call, Store [SELECT] will not appear. 2) Press /vol/ , /vol/ , or the number keypad to scroll through the phonebook locations.
UP349BH (WDECT2300) ENG OM 5/12/04 10:54 AM Page 29 MAKING CALLS USING THE PHONEBOOK From Standby Mode 1) When the phone is in standby mode, view the phonebook location to dial (see “Viewing the Phonebook” on page 28). 2) Press is dialed. or 3) To hang up press speaker. The displayed number Movies 0295979035 Beethoven9/SPD1 . From Talk Mode 1) Press or speaker. 2) View the phonebook location to dial (see “Viewing the Phonebook” on page 28). 3) Press .
UP349BH (WDECT2300) ENG OM 5/12/04 10:54 AM Page 30 EDITING OR ERASING A STORED NAME, PHONE NUMBER, DISTINCTIVE RING, AND SPEED DIAL 1) When the phone is in standby mode, press phonebook. 2) Press /vol/ or /vol/ , or the number keypad to view the phonebook locations (see “Viewing the Phonebook” on page 28). Phonebook :1 00 Search [A- Z/ / ] Store [SE LEC T] a. Editing the Stored Data 1) When the phonebook location to be edited appears, press . Store/Edit Name appears.
UP349BH (WDECT2300) ENG OM 5/12/04 10:54 AM Page 31 CHAIN DIALING The memory locations in the handset are not limited to phone numbers. You can also store a group of numbers (up to 20 digits), that you need to enter once your call connects. This is referred to as Chain Dialing. An example of this is a bank account number. Store the account or special number in one of the phonebook locations. (Refer to “Storing Phone Numbers, Names, Distinctive Rings and Speed Dial” on page 24).
UP349BH (WDECT2300) ENG OM 5/12/04 10:54 AM Page 32 CALLER ID CALLER ID • If you answer a call before the Caller ID message is received (for example, before the second ring), the Caller ID message will not appear. • When the call is received via a telephone company that does not offer Caller ID service, the caller’s phone number and name does not appear. (This includes some international calls.) • When the call is via a private branch exchange (PBX), the caller’s phone number and name may not appear.
UP349BH (WDECT2300) ENG OM 5/12/04 10:54 AM Page 33 2) When you pick up the phone, the display changes to Talk. (AutoTalk feature is set to on). Data errors appear as “ ”. VIEWING THE CALLER ID LIST The Caller ID list stores information for incoming calls - even unanswered calls. You can store 100 of the Caller ID messages (up to 50 locations) and Phonebook locations (including SpeedDials) in total. You can view the Caller ID list during a call or when the phone is in standby mode. 1) Press .
UP349BH (WDECT2300) ENG OM 5/12/04 10:54 AM Page 34 DELETING A CALLER ID MESSAGE Deleting Information from the Caller ID List • Once the Caller ID data has been deleted, the information cannot be retrieved. • Standby Mode The handset is not in use and has not been pressed. • Talk Mode The handset is not in the cradle and or speaker has been pressed enabling a dial tone. Talk appears on the display.
UP349BH (WDECT2300) ENG OM 5/12/04 10:54 AM Page 35 USING THE CALLER ID MESSAGE LIST Calling a party from the Caller ID list From Standby mode 1) When the phone is in standby mode, view the Caller ID message (see “Viewing the Caller ID List” on page 33). 2) Press or speaker. The displayed phone number dials automatically. 21/12 11:20AM Jane Smith 0295979035 From Talk mode 1) Press or speaker. 2) View the Caller ID message you want to dial (see “Viewing the Caller ID List” on page 33). 3) Press .
UP349BH (WDECT2300) ENG OM 5/12/04 10:54 AM Page 36 CHANGING THE DIGITAL SECURITY CODE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION [ 36 ] 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.
UP349BH (WDECT2300) ENG OM 5/12/04 10:54 AM Page 37 TROUBLESHOOTING If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. Symptom The charge LED won’t illuminate when the handset is placed in the cradle. The audio sounds weak and/or scratchy. Can’t make or receive calls. The handset doesn’t ring or receive a page. Suggestion • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base and wall outlet. • Make sure the handset is properly seated in the cradle.
UP349BH (WDECT2300) ENG OM 5/12/04 Symptom Severe noise interference. The Caller ID does not display. Voice Message Indication does not work. You cannot register the handset at the base. If you still have a problem. [ 38 ] 10:54 AM Page 38 Suggestion • Keep the handset away from microwave ovens, computers, remote control toys, wireless microphones, alarm systems, intercoms, room monitors, fluorescent lights, and electrical appliances.
UP349BH (WDECT2300) ENG OM 5/12/04 10:54 AM Page 39 INDEX 0-9 20 ring options ..........................12 A Anykey answer............................13 AutoTalk ....................................12 B Banner ......................................13 Battery Preparing and charging ..............iii Replacement and handling ..........7 Booster ....................................21 C Caller ID Caller ID service ......................32 Calling ....................................35 Deleting .............
UP349BH (WDECT2300) ENG OM 5/12/04 10:54 AM Page 40 WARRANTY One Year Limited Warranty Important: Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service. Warrantor: Uniden Australia Pty Limited A.B.N.
UP349BH (WDECT2300) ENG OM 5/12/04 10:54 AM Page 41 MEMO [ 41 ]
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