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Page 2: ...ansferring a Call 19 Redialing the Last Dialed Number 19 Adjusting the Earpiece Volume 20 Tone Dialing Switch over 20 Traveling Out of Range 21 Selecting a Different Channel 21 Find Handset 21 Using Call Waiting 22 Using the Speed Dial Memory 23 Storing Names and Numbers in Speed Dial Memory 23 Storing Caller ID Messages in Speed Dial Memory 26 Making Calls from Speed Dial Memory 27 Caller ID and ...

Page 3: ...sed on holidays For more information on Uniden products and accessories be sure to visit our web site www uniden com Uniden is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation AutoTalk AutoStandby UltraClear Plus Random Code and AutoSecure are trademarks of Uniden America Corporation Features 5 8GHz Extended Range Technology Multi Handset System Extra Handsets Chargers Included Call Transfer f...

Page 4: ...er speaker 5 Handset battery compartment 6 Handset earpiece 7 LCD display 8 volume scroll down key 9 Call id Caller ID menu key 10 tone left cursor key 11 Redial pause key 12 Select channel key 13 volume scroll up key 14 End key 15 Talk flash key 16 right cursor key 17 Memory key 18 Delete transfer key 19 Handset microphone 20 Handset charging contacts Controls and Functions Handsets ...

Page 5: ... repeat rewind key 26 Menu clock key 27 Base charging contacts 28 Ringer key 29 Message counter LED 30 Greeting key 31 delete key 32 skip fast forward key 33 play stop key 34 Find hs key 35 Set key 36 Volume select up key 37 Volume select down key 38 Mic microphone 39 Telephone line jack 40 DC IN 9V jack 41 Charging contacts 42 Charge LED 43 DC IN 9V jack Extra Charging Cradle 41 43 42 Main Base U...

Page 6: ...14 A representative is available to talk to you M F 8 00 am to 5 00 pm CST After hours you can leave a message and we will call you back Information is also available on our web site www uniden com under the Accessibility link Terms Used in this Manual Standby Mode The handset may be sitting in or off the cradle but is NOT in use The talk flash key has not been pressed and there is no dial tone Ta...

Page 7: ...orescent lighting The cradle can be placed on a desk tabletop or mounted on a standard wall plate For better reception place the main base as high as possible The main base should be placed in an open area for optimum range and reception Avoid excessive moisture extremely low temperatures dust mechanical vibration or shock Avoid heat sources such as radiators air ducts and sunlight Avoid televisio...

Page 8: ...ry pack connector red black wires into the small jack inside the battery compartment The connector notches fit into the grooves of the jack only one way Match the wire colors to the polarity label in the battery compartment connect the battery and listen for a click to insure connection 3 Make sure you have a good connection by slightly pulling on the battery wires If the connection is secure the ...

Page 9: ...ts in the charging cradles with the keypad facing forward 3 Make sure that the charge in use LED and charge LED illuminate 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 cradle s charging contacts Use only the supplied AD 314 AC adapter for the main base and AD 310 or AD 1010 for the charging cradle Do not use any othe...

Page 10: ...10 www uniden com 5 Once the handset battery packs are fully charged connect the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and a telephone outlet If your telephone outlet isn t modular contact your telephone company for assistance Modular ...

Page 11: ...iring channel as shown 3 Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet 4 Plug the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack Route the cord through the molded wiring channel as shown 5 Plug the telephone line cord into the telephone outlet 6 Align the mounting slots on the main base with the mounting posts on the wall Then push in and down until the phone is firmly seated Wall plate AC o...

Page 12: ... of supporting the weight of the main base and handset Use 10 screws minimum length of 1 3 8 inches with anchoring devices suitable for the wall material where the main base will be placed 1 Insert two mounting screws into the wall with their appropriate anchoring device 3 15 16 inches apart Allow about 1 8 of an inch between the wall and screw heads for mounting the phone 2 Refer to steps 1 throu...

Page 13: ...s are fully charged 2 Remove the handset from the charging cradle and place it in the main base The charge in use LED light on the main base will begin to flash indicating that the registration is taking place 3 Wait for at least 5 seconds then remove the handset from the main base 4 Repeat steps 2 3 for the rest of the handsets 5 Press the talk flash key on one handset If Talk appears on the disp...

Page 14: ...ode is changed Refer to page 49 for details regarding the Digital Security Code 2 When there is a power failure for more than one hour If power failure occurs e g due to electrical storm or if the unit is unplugged during a move all handsets will need to be re registered To re register follow the same registration process on page 13 3 If any handset s battery becomes very low the handset must be r...

Page 15: ...t have to press any keys 1 When the phone is in standby mode press and hold the call id menu key The following screen appears 2 Press the select channel key to turn AutoTalk on 3 Press the end key or return the handset to the charging cradle to complete the setting The handset returns to standby mode Activating Caller ID on Call Waiting Handset 1 only Caller ID allows you to see the name and numbe...

Page 16: ...tone dialing If your phone company uses pulse dialing you ll need to change your phone s dial mode There s an easy way to tell try making a call If your call connects your phone s setting is fine If not follow the steps below 3 Press the select channel key to toggle and turn on Caller ID on Call Waiting 4 Press the end key and return the handset to the main base to complete the setting The handset...

Page 17: ...nish 1 When the phone is in standby mode Press and hold the call id menu key The following screen appears 2 Press the key to move the pointer to select Language 3 Press the select channel key to select Eng Fr or Esp 4 Press the end key or return the handset to the charging cradle to complete the setting The handset returns to standby mode Selecting the Ring Tone and Volume Your phone has five diff...

Page 18: ...e cradle 2 Dial the number 3 Press the talk flash key Receiving a call 1 Remove the handset from the cradle If AutoTalk is on the phone will automatically answer the call when you pick it up 2 Press the talk flash key OR 1 If the handset is off the cradle press the talk flash tone or any number key AutoTalk is on Hanging up Press the end key or return the handset to the cradle To turn on the AutoT...

Page 19: ...dset No and the transfer tone sounds 3 When the other handset receives the call the transfer tone stops To cancel the transfer and return to the caller press the delete transfer or talk flash key on the handset To receive a transfer call Pick up the handset from the cradle when AutoTalk is set to on or pick up the handset and press the talk flash key to answer the transferred call Additionally you...

Page 20: ...Dialing Switch over If your telephone company requires pulse dialing you can switch over to tone dialing after the call connects This feature is useful when you need tone dialing to use automated such as telephone bank tellers telephone prescription refills customer support menus etc If your phone is set to pulse dialing mode make your call normally Once your call connects press the tone key Any d...

Page 21: ...he select channel key Scanning appears on the display indicating the phone is changing to another channel For more information on interference refer to Radio Interference on page 58 The UltraClear PlusTM true compander circuitry virtually eliminates background noise This innovative technology together with 20 different channels provides you with the best possible reception during all your conversa...

Page 22: ...rough your local telephone company 1 If a call comes in while you are on the phone you will hear a call waiting tone If you have CIDCW activated you will see the name and number of the incoming caller 2 Press the talk flash key to accept the waiting call After a short pause you will hear the new caller 3 To return to the original caller press the talk flash key again ...

Page 23: ...umber where you stored your prescription number and press the select channel key Storing Names and Numbers in Speed Dial Memory 1 With the phone in standby mode press the memory key 2 Enter 0 9 to select the speed dial number where you would like to store this entry You can also scroll through the list with the and keys Press the select channel key twice 3 Store Name appears and a cursor flashes i...

Page 24: ...ake a mistake while entering a name Use the tone or key to move the cursor to the incorrect character Press the delete transfer key to erase the wrong character Then enter the correct character To delete all characters press and hold the delete transfer key Number of times key is pressed keys 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 A B C a b c 2 D E F d e f 3 G H I g h i 4 J K L j k l 5 M N O m n o 6 P Q R S p q r s ...

Page 25: ...enter multiple pauses to increase the delay Each pause counts as a digit The display shows a P for every pause 7 Press the memory key You will hear a confirmation tone and the following screen appears Memory storage is complete After about 2 seconds the following screen displays all the speed dial memory entries 8 Press the end key to exit memory setup mode The phone returns to standby Store Numbe...

Page 26: ... or press the or key to select the memory location to be stored 4 Press the select channel key You hear a confirmation tone and the number is stored in memory The display returns to the Caller ID list If a number has already been stored in the selected memory number location a confirmation screen is displayed Press the key to select Yes Press the select channel key to overwrite The display returns...

Page 27: ...y to select the speed dial number you would like to dial 3 Press the talk flash key Connecting changes to Talk and the volume setting and the number selected appear on the display Then the displayed number is dialed To cancel speed dialing Press the end key to cancel speed dialing The handset returns to standby mode Also if the handset is idle e g no key is pressed for 30 seconds the phone returns...

Page 28: ...a is received Incomplete Data When a private name is received Private Name When a private number is received Private Number When an unknown name is received Unknown Name When an unknown number is received Unknown Number 5 11 12 30PM Jane Smith 214 555 1234 The date and time received Caller s name Caller s phone number Data errors appear as If you answer a call before the Caller ID message is recei...

Page 29: ... call don t press the end key or the call will be disconnected Viewing the Caller ID Message List The Caller ID list stores information for up to 30 incoming calls even unanswered calls You can also view the Caller ID list during a call 1 Press the call id menu key The summary screen displays the number of new messages and total messages 2 Use the key to scroll through the messages from the latest...

Page 30: ...the select channel key Deleting all Caller ID names numbers 1 With the phone in standby mode press the call id menu key 2 Press the delete transfer key 3 Press the or key to select Yes and then press the select channel key You hear a confirmation tone and all stored Caller ID messages are deleted 5 17 12 30PM 03 Jane Smith 214 555 1234 Delete Message Yes No Caller ID New 01 Total 02 Caller ID Tota...

Page 31: ... number that you want to dial by pressing the or key 2 To have the phone dial a 1 before the displayed Caller ID number press 1 To have the phone dial the stored area code before the displayed Caller ID number press 3 3 Press the talk flash key The displayed phone number dials automatically Caller ID on Call Waiting CIDCW With CIDCW you will hear a Call Waiting tone while you are on a call and the...

Page 32: ...ding Up to 13 Minutes of Recording Time Call Screening Personal or Pre recorded Outgoing Message Voice Prompts English French or Spanish Time and Day Announcement Remote Message Retrieval Toll Saver Conversation Recording Voice Memo Selectable Ringer Options High Low or Off The Integrated Answering System The cordless phone has a built in answering system that answers and records incoming calls Yo...

Page 33: ...to start over with the procedure you were performing The talk flash key is pressed The play stop key is pressed 10 seconds elapse without a key press An incoming call is received If the system remains idle for five seconds after the announcement the system returns to standby Once the volume select or key is pressed the idle time is extended to 10 seconds Time Standby Security Code Ring Time Record...

Page 34: ... through are displayed on the main base 3 Press the set key to select the day 4 Press the volume select or key until you hear the correct hour setting The numbers through are displayed on the main base 5 Press the set key to select the hour 6 Press the volume select or key until you hear the correct minute setting The numbers through are displayed on the main base as each minute is announced Norma...

Page 35: ... again Setting a Personal Security Code PIN If you want to be able to play your messages from a remote location you need to enter a two digit Personal Identification Number PIN code 01 99 To select a PIN perform the following steps 1 With the phone in standby mode press the menu clock key twice The system announces Security code and the current PIN code is announced as it is displayed on the main ...

Page 36: ... This way if you make a long distance call to check your messages you can hang up after the second ring to avoid billing charges 1 With the phone in standby mode press the menu clock key three times You hear Ring time and the current ring time Toll saver and it is displayed on the main base Then you hear the guidance for setting the ring time 2 Press the volume select or key until the desired ring...

Page 37: ... times You hear Record time and the current recording time 1 minute 4 minutes Announce only No recording and it is displayed on the main base Then you hear the guidance for setting the record time 2 Press the volume select or key until the desired time appears 3 Press the set key to select the new recording time You hear a confirmation tone then the announcement Record time followed by the new rec...

Page 38: ...ted is announced After a few seconds the system announces To set language press menu again When the first new message is received the alert tone will begin to sound Selecting the Language The answering system voice announcements can be heard in English French or Spanish To choose the language of the answering system voice announcements 1 With the phone in standby mode press the menu clock key six ...

Page 39: ...your call Please leave a message after the tone If the answering machine is set to announce only the preset greeting automatically changes to Hello No one is available to take your call Please call again Recording a personal outgoing message Greeting 1 With the phone in standby mode press and hold the greeting key You will hear the announcement Record greeting and a confirmation tone flashes on th...

Page 40: ...in base has three ringer volume settings high low and off You can change the ringer volume while in standby mode or while an incoming call is ringing 1 Press the ringer key You hear the ringer at the current volume level High Low off if you set the main base ringer volume to off Ringer off is announced and it is displayed on the main base 2 Press the ringer key repeatedly until the desired ringer ...

Page 41: ...n the main base Press the volume select key for louder or the volume select key for softer while the main base speaker is being used except for menu mode The numbers are displayed on the main base indicating the volume levels being the softest and being the loudest Turning the Answering System On Off To turn the answering system on press the key The system will announce Answering system is on The ...

Page 42: ...announces No remaining time You should delete some messages so that the system can record new messages Refer to Deleting a Message on page 44 To stop playing your messages press the key again at any time Playing Your Messages 1 With the phone in standby mode press the key The system announces the number of new and old messages The LED displays the number of new messages and the number flashes The ...

Page 43: ...ges The number of stored messages are announced 2 To repeat the current message press the repeat rew key while the message is playing To quickly scroll backwards through a message press and hold the repeat rew key 3 To go back to the previous message press the repeat rew key as soon as a message begins playing Each time you press the repeat rew key the system skips back one message 4 Press the key...

Page 44: ...turn to standby The message counter shows the number of messages stored in memory Deleting a Message To maintain maximum record time delete the old messages When you press the key you are permanently deleting the message Once deleted the message cannot be replayed 1 Press the key to review your messages 2 Press the key anytime during the message to delete 3 You hear a confirmation tone and the mes...

Page 45: ... protects you from accidentally erasing messages you have not yet reviewed Voice Memo The voice memo function allows you to record messages as short as two seconds and as long as four minutes 1 With the phone in standby mode press and hold the memo record key You hear an announcement Record memo message and a tone flashes on the message counter 2 Start your recording 3 When you have finished press...

Page 46: ...cording a conversation all dialing features except for using call waiting see page 22 are disabled Stop recording if you need to enable any other handset keys 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 ...

Page 47: ...ds or the answering system automatically hangs up and returns to standby 5 After all of the voice prompts have been played you hear intermittent beeps indicating that the system is in the command waiting mode You may enter another command at this time from the chart 6 When you are finished hang up to exit the system The answering system automatically returns to standby For Memo Record and Greeting...

Page 48: ...ermittent beeps 3 Press 0 and then enter your PIN code The answering system announces the number of messages stored in memory You hear To play incoming message press zero two For help press one zero 4 Press 0 then 6 to turn the answering system On You hear the outgoing message and a confirmation tone 5 Hang up the phone subsequent calls will be answered by the system U S I N G Y O U R A N S W E R ...

Page 49: ...security code is set automatically the next time the battery pack is charged In the rare situation that you suspect another cordless telephone is using the same security code you can change the code 1 Remove the handset from the cradle Press and hold the find hs key on the main base 2 While holding the find hs key place the handset in the main base and leave the handset in the main base for more t...

Page 50: ...ssible and return the handset to the cradle for charging Information stored in the phone s memory will be retained for 30 minutes after the battery pack is removed This includes all setup information last number dialed speed dial memory and the CID list Talk and Standby Times With average use your handset battery provides approximately 8 hours of talk time and approximately 11 days of standby time...

Page 51: ...hen 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 A replacement battery may be purchased by calling 1 800 554 3988 Mon Fri 8 am to 5 pm CST 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 s...

Page 52: ...by returning the handset to either cradle after each phone call When the operating time becomes short even after the battery is recharged please replace the battery With normal usage the battery should last about one year A replacement Uniden adapter or battery may be purchased by calling 1 800 554 3988 Mon Fri 8 am to 5 pm CST Specifications features and availability of optional accessories are a...

Page 53: ...pter is plugged into the cradle and wall outlet Make sure the handset is properly seated in the cradle Make sure the charging contacts on the handsets are clean Move the handset and or main base away from metal objects or appliances and try again Press the select channel key in the talk mode to help eliminate background noise Make sure that the handset is not too far from the main base Re register...

Page 54: ...handsets away from microwave ovens computers remote control toys wireless microphones alarm systems intercoms room monitors fluorescent lights and electrical appliances Move the main base to another location or turn off the source of interference The call was answered before the second ring The call was placed through a switchboard Charge the handset Your Caller ID service may not be active contac...

Page 55: ...utside caller To allow the other hand set to talk to the caller transfer the call Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into wall outlet Make sure the answering system is turned on Set the record time to either the one minute or four minute option The memory may be full Delete some or all of the saved messages The incoming messages may be too long Remind callers to leave a brief message The memory m...

Page 56: ...etely dry reconnect the battery pack and the battery cover 5 Recharge the handset s battery pack for 20 hours before using again Base 1 Disconnect the AC adapter from the base unit cutting off electrical power 2 Disconnect the telephone cord from the base unit 3 Let dry for at least 3 days IMPORTANT You must unplug the telephone line while recharging the battery pack to avoid charge interruption C...

Page 57: ...ery before shipping this product 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 An applicable Universal Service Order Codes USOC...

Page 58: ...Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service WARRANTOR UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION Uniden ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY Uniden warrants for one year to the original retail owner this Uniden Product to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below WARRANTY DURATION This warranty to the original user shall terminate and be of no fur...

Page 59: ...ipment itself The REN assigned to each terminal equipment provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed five RADIO EQUIPMENT The term IC before the rad...

Page 60: ...9 E F G H I J K L Earpiece volume 20 Find handset 21 General information 52 Greeting 39 Headset installation 13 I C Notice 59 Installing the phone 7 Interference 58 Liquid damage 56 M N O P Q Making a call 18 Menu mode 33 Message alert 37 Outgoing message 39 Personal security code PIN code 35 Precautions 57 R Receiving a call 18 Record time 37 Redial 19 Register handsets to the main base before us...

Page 61: ... enter your PIN code 3 Press 0 then 5 to stop the announcement 4 Press 0 then 6 to turn the answering system on REMOTE OPERATION CARD C U T Remote access away from home 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 help guidance The phone stands by for you...

Page 62: ... 5 Answering System On 0 6 Memo Record Stop 0 7 Greeting Message Record Stop 0 8 Answering System Off 0 9 Voice Prompts 1 0 Task Key Repeat a Message 0 1 Play Incoming Messages 0 2 Skip a Message 0 3 Delete a Message 0 4 Stop Operation 0 5 Answering System On 0 6 Memo Record Stop 0 7 Greeting Message Record Stop 0 8 Answering System Off 0 9 Voice Prompts 1 0 Task Key Repeat a Message 0 1 Play Inco...

Page 63: ...to 5 p m CST Help for our Special Needs Customers If you need special assistance due to a disability or have questions on the accessibility features of this product please call 1 800 874 9314 voice or TTY May be covered under one or more of the following U S patents 4 797 916 5 426 690 5 434 905 5 491 745 5 493 605 5 533 010 5 574 727 5 581 598 5 650 790 5 660 269 5 661 780 5 663 981 5 671 248 5 6...

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