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THE INTEGRA

TED

TELEPHONE

ANSWERING DEVICE

T H E I N T E G R A T E D T E L E P H O N E A N S W E R I N G D E V I C E

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Setting Up Your Answering System

Answering system settings

To set the following six functions you must enter the menu mode.

•

To scroll through the menu options, repeatedly press the

menu/clock

key in standby mode. The system returns to

standby after the last menu option. You hear a
confirmation tone to indicate standby mode.

•

If any of the following occurs during menu setup, the
system returns to standby. Start over the procedure of the
setting.
-Press the

talk/flash

key

-Press the

play/stop/

key

-Receive a call

•

If the system remains idle for about 5 seconds after the
announcement, the system returns to standby. Once the

volume/select/

key is pressed, the

idle time is extended to 10 seconds.

"Time"

"Security Code"

"Ring Time"

"Record Time"

"Language"

menu/clock

"Message Alert"

menu/clock

Return to standby
with tone sound.

• For your convenience,

voice prompts will
guide you through the
menu mode.

• After the setting, press

the

play/stop/

key

to exit the menu
mode, or the

menu/clock

key to

move to the next menu
option.

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Page 3: ... There are five setup options available They are Caller ID options Auto Talk CIDCW Caller ID on Call Waiting Area Code Dial Mode and Language See page 16 for details Q U I C K R E F E R E N C E G U I D E Step 3 Connect to Phone Line Step 4 Setting Menu Options Uniden Parts Department at 800 554 3988 Hours M F 8 00 a m to 5 00 p m CST or visit our website at www uniden com for replacement parts Mak...

Page 4: ... B Conecte el enchufe del paquete de las pilas con la polaridad correcta C Reponga la tapa 3 Paso Conexión a la línea telefónica Uniden Parts Department Teléfono 800 554 3988 Horas de Lunes a Viernes desde las 8 a m hasta las 5 00 p m hora central O visítenos en nuestra página Web en www uniden com para conseguir las partes de reemplazo Asegúrese de que haya recibido los siguientes artículos en el...

Page 5: ... Number 28 Erasing a Stored Name and Phone Number 30 RocketDial RocketDial 31 Storing and Editing the RocketDial 31 Making Calls with the RocketDial 31 Deleting the RocketDial 32 Caller ID Features Caller ID and CIDCW Caller ID on Call Waiting 33 When the Telephone Rings 33 Viewing the Caller ID Message List 34 Deleting Information from the Caller ID List 35 Using the Caller ID List 37 The Integra...

Page 6: ... Plus Random Code and AutoSecure are trademarks of Uniden America Corporation Features 900 MHz Extended Range Technology Caller ID and Caller ID on Caller Waiting 3 Line Backlit Display Integrated Telephone Answering Device ITAD Trilingual Voice Prompts English French or Spanish 10 Number Memory Dialing RocketDial Last Number Redial Flash and Pause Tone Pulse Dialing Find Handset Locator Earpiece ...

Page 7: ...partment 5 Handset earpiece 6 LCD display 7 vol volume scroll key p 20 8 vol volume scroll key p 20 9 caller id menu key p 16 33 10 tone left cursor key p 21 11 redial pause key p 19 12 select key p 16 13 talk flash key p 19 14 end key p 19 15 RocketDial key p 31 16 right cursor key p 23 17 memory key p 23 18 delete channel key p 22 30 19 Handset microphone and ringer speaker 20 Handset charging c...

Page 8: ...3 34 35 36 22 23 21 24 26 27 25 21 delete key p 52 22 repeat key p 50 23 memo rec key p 53 24 find hs key p 22 25 greeting key p 45 26 menu clock key p 41 27 volume select down key p 49 28 play stop key p 41 29 skip key p 51 30 charge in use LED p 11 31 answer on off key p 40 32 set ringer key p 42 48 33 volume select up key p 49 34 Base charging contacts 35 DC IN 9V jack 36 Telephone line jack ...

Page 9: ...rs microwave ovens and fluorescent lighting The base can be placed on a desk tabletop or mounted on a standard wall plate Avoid excessive moisture extremely low temperatures dust mechanical vibration or shock Avoid heat sources such as radiators air ducts and sunlight Avoid television sets and other electronic equipment Avoid noise sources such as a window by a street with heavy traffic Avoid micr...

Page 10: ...s 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 2 Plug the battery pack connector red black wires into the 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 a...

Page 11: ...or not If the base charge in use LED light does not illuminate Check to see if the AC adapter is plugged into the base unit and the electrical wall outlet properly Use only the supplied AC adapter Do not use any other AC adapter Check to see if the handset is sitting correctly on the base and making good contact with the base unit s charging contacts Replacement batteries are also available throug...

Page 12: ... charging contacts Then make sure to go back over the charging contacts with a dry cloth before returning the handset to the base to charge Dial mode setting last number dialed names and numbers stored in memory locations including RocketDial CID list are retained for up to 30 minutes while you replace the battery pack Low battery alert When the battery pack is very low and needs to be charged the...

Page 13: ...kes good contact with the base charging contacts Route the cor Route the cord d Route the cord After installing the battery pack in the handset charge your handset at least 15 20 hours before plugging into the phone line Once the handset battery pack is fully charged connect the telephone line cord to the base and telephone wall outlet 4 Connect the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and to ...

Page 14: ...the molded wiring 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 Wrap the cord inside the molded wiring channel as shown 5 Plug the telephone line cord into the telephone outlet 6 Align the mounting slots on the base with the mounting posts on the wall Then push in and down until the phone is firmly seated DO NOT use...

Page 15: ...ry 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 Use 10 screws minimum length of 1 3 8 inches with anchoring devices suitable for the wall material where the base unit will be placed 1 Insert two mounting screws into the wall with their appropriate anchoring device 3 15 16...

Page 16: ...Press the select key to toggle between On and Off for AutoTalk and CIDCW 3 Press the end key and return the handset to the base unit to complete the setting The handset returns to standby mode To enter your Area Code If you enter a 3 digit area code number in the Area Code option your local area code does not appear in Caller ID messages Do not program this option if your calling area requires 10 ...

Page 17: ...e handset returns to standby mode When the area code has already been stored in memory the stored area code will be displayed To change it use the delete channel key and the number keys to enter the new area code Then press the select key A confirmation tone sounds To complete the setting press the end key or return the handset to the base unit Choosing the dialing mode Most phone systems use tone...

Page 18: ...ve the setting as is Otherwise set for pulse dialing If your phone system requires pulse dialing and you need to send the DTMF tones for certain situations during a call you may Switch Over to tone dialing Refer to Tone Dialing Switch Over on page 21 Setting the language 1 When the phone is in standby mode Press and hold the caller id menu key The following screen appears 2 Press the vol key four ...

Page 19: ...et 2 Press the redial pause key then press the talk flash key Handset On Base Handset Off Base To receive a call To make a call To hang up To redial Press the talk flash key AutoTalk Off or press the talk flash tone or any number key AntoTalk On 1 Press the talk flash key 2 Listen for the dial tone 3 Enter the number OR Enter the number then press the talk flash key 1 Press the talk flash key 2 Li...

Page 20: ...ringer tones and volume combinations Earpiece volume Press the volume up key or volume down key labeled as the vol or vol key during a call to change the earpiece volume of the handset This setting will remain in effect after the telephone call has ended Temporarily Mute Ringer If the handset is off the base simply press the end key to temporarily mute the incoming ring The ringer will sound with ...

Page 21: ...ccount number after you have called your bank Initially make your call with the pulse dialing mode Once your call connects press the tone key Enter the desired number These digits will be sent as tone dialing Once the call ends the tone mode is canceled and pulse dialing mode resumes Traveling Out of Range During a call as you begin to move your handset too far from your base unit noise increases ...

Page 22: ...ind hs key on the base The handset beeps for 60 seconds Paging is canceled by pressing any key on the handset or when the handset is returned to the base volume select menu clock delete play stop set ringer find hs answer on off greeting c memo rec charge in use repeat skip Selecting a Different Channel If you encounter interference while using your phone you can manually change the phone s channe...

Page 23: ...een appears the selected memory location is already stored Then you must either edit the entry in this location delete the entry in this location or select Go Back to choose another location 5 To enter a name up to 13 characters use the number keys See the Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters see page 25 Use the and tone key to move the cursor to the desired location Use the delete chan...

Page 24: ...igits Use the delete channel key to delete digits as needed 8 Press the memory or select key You will hear a confirmation tone and the following screen appears Memory storage is complete For example if you store a name and number into memory location number 01 the display shows Memory01 Stored After about 2 seconds the following screen is displayed Repeat steps 2 8 to store more numbers 9 Press th...

Page 25: ...ct a memory location 3 Press the memory or select key 4 Press the memory or select key When there is information already stored in the selected memory location Edit MemoryXX is displayed See page 28 for information on Editing a Stored Name and or Phone Number 5 Press 6 then press the key to move the cursor to the right 6 Press 6 six times 7 Press 8 six times 8 Press 4 six times 9 Press 3 five time...

Page 26: ...ash key Talk and the volume setting appear on the display Then the displayed number is dialed Select Memory 01 Movies 02 JOHN DOE Talk 8007303456 To exit the memory function without dialing press the end key The handset returns to standby mode If you press the memory or select key before the talk flash key you can confirm the name and the number stored in the selected memory location Whenever you ...

Page 27: ... 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 Once you have called your bank and are prompted to enter the account number press the memory key and select the location number where the special number has been stored Then pr...

Page 28: ...emoryXX then press the memory or select key The following screen appears The cursor flashes indicating that the display is ready for the name to be edited When a name has not been stored the cursor appears at the beginning of the second line 5 Use the number keys the tone or delete channel key to edit the name See page 25 To edit only the phone number skip this step 6 Press the memory or select ke...

Page 29: ... you changed either name or phone number a confirmation display shows up If it is correct press the vol key and press the select key You hear a confirmation tone and the following screen appears The memory storage is complete For example if you edit a name and or number in memory location number 01 the display shows Memory01 Stored After about 2 seconds Select Memory screen is displayed 9 Press th...

Page 30: ...move the pointer down to Delete MemoryXX 6 Press the memory or select key The Delete MemoryXX screen appears 7 Press the vol key to move the pointer to Yes 8 Press the select or delete channel key You hear a confirmation tone and the MemoryXX Deleted screen appears 9 After about 2 seconds the display returns to the Select Memory screen You may delete the information in another memory location retu...

Page 31: ...ess the vol or vol key to select Edit Number then press the select key 2 Store the number by following step 7 under Storing Phone Numbers and Names in Memory Dial on page 24 3 Press the select key You hear a confirmation tone and the Number Stored screen appears Memory storage is complete Making Calls with the RocketDial When the phone is in standby mode simply press the RocketDial key The number ...

Page 32: ...he vol or vol key to select Delete Number 3 Press the select key The following display appears 4 Press the vol key to move the pointer to Yes 5 Press the select or delete channel key You hear a confirmation tone and the following display appears After about 2 seconds the handset returns to standby mode Edit Number Delete Number Go Back Delete Number Yes No Number Deleted ...

Page 33: ...ime The incoming call information is stored in the Caller ID record If the Caller ID service includes the caller s name the caller s name appears on the display up to 15 letters You may receive any one of the following messages When invalid data is received Incomplete Data When a private name is received Private Name When a private number is received Private Number When a unknown name is received ...

Page 34: ...press the vol key to see the previous message 4 Press the end key to return to standby mode Data errors appear as Caller ID New 01 Total 02 5 17 12 30PM 03 Jane Smith 214 555 1234 2 When you pick up the phone the display changes to Talk AutoTalk feature is set to on In Caller ID operation if no key is pressed for more than 30 seconds an error tone sounds and the handset returns to standby mode Eac...

Page 35: ...ol key to select Yes or No 4 Press the select or delete channel key When the pointer is at Yes A tone sounds and the Caller ID message is deleted The next Caller ID message is then displayed When the pointer is at No The display returns to the Caller ID message Deleting all Caller ID names numbers 1 Press the caller id menu key 2 Press the delete channel key 5 17 12 30PM 03 Jane Smith 214 555 1234...

Page 36: ...to select Yes or No 4 Press the select or delete channel key When the pointer is at Yes A tone sounds and all stored Caller ID messages are deleted When the pointer is at No The display returns to the summary screen Caller ID Total 00 Caller ID New 01 Total 02 Delete All Yes No ...

Page 37: ...llation Pressing 1 while the incoming Caller ID information is displayed will place the prefix 1 in the display to set up for a long distance call Pressing 3 will set or cancel an area code setting 5 17 12 30PM 03 Jane Smith 214 555 1234 Talk 2145551234 You can place a call from Talk Mode Press the talk flash key then press the caller id menu key Select the phone number that you want to dial by pr...

Page 38: ...e memory location to be stored 4 Press the select key You hear a confirmation tone and the number is stored in memory The display returns to the Caller ID list 5 17 12 30PM 03 Jane Smith 214 555 1234 Select Memory 01 02 JOHN DOE 5 17 12 30PM 03 Jane Smith 214 555 1234 Replace Memory Yes No If a message has already been stored in the selected memory number location a confirmation screen is displaye...

Page 39: ...ly Digital Tapeless Recording Up to 13 Minutes of Recording Time Call Screening Personal or Pre recorded Outgoing Messages Voice Prompts for Guidance 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 Telephone Answering Device The cordless phone has a built in answering ...

Page 40: ...mation tone The message counter displays the number of messages stored in memory If the display flashes then there are new messages waiting for you 2 To turn the answering system off press the answer on off key again After the announcement Answering system is off the message counter display will no longer be illuminated To turn the answering system back on press the answer on off key volume select...

Page 41: ...setup the system returns to standby Start over the procedure of the setting Press the talk flash key Press the play stop key Receive a call If the system remains idle for about 5 seconds after the announcement the system returns to standby Once the volume select or volume select key is pressed the idle time is extended to 10 seconds Time Security Code Ring Time Record Time Language menu clock menu...

Page 42: ... volume select key until you hear the correct hour setting The numbers through are displayed on the base as each hour is announced 5 Press the set ringer key to select the hour 6 Press the volume select or volume select key until you hear the correct minute setting The numbers through are displayed on the base as each minute is announced volume select menu clock delete play stop set ringer find hs...

Page 43: ...rity Code PIN 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 Press the menu clock key twice in standby mode The system announces Security code and the current PIN code is announced as it is displayed on the base Then the system announces the guidance for setting the PIN code 2 Pr...

Page 44: ... 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 Press the menu clock key three times in standby mode You hear Ring time and the current ring time 2 4 6 Toll saver and it is displayed on the base Then you hear the guidance for setting the ring time 2 Press the volume select or volume select key until the desired ring time...

Page 45: ... key to select the new recording time You will hear a confirmation tone then the announcement Record time followed by the new recording time is announced After a few seconds the system announces To set message alert press menu again Announce only feature The announce only feature plays a prerecorded outgoing message Hello no one is available to take your call Please call again and it will not allo...

Page 46: ...et ringer key to select the new setting You hear a confirmation tone then the announcement Message alert followed by the current setting you have selected 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 Turning the Message Alert tone Off by pressing any key 1 To quickly turn Message Ale...

Page 47: ...rmation tone is heard along with the setting in the language selected Setting Your Outgoing Message Greeting When you receive a call the answering system automatically plays either a preset message or your own greeting Preset message The following message is prerecorded Hello no one is available to take your call Please leave a message after the tone Recording a personal outgoing message Greeting ...

Page 48: ...ume to off Ringer off is announced and it is displayed on the base 2 Press the set ringer key repeatedly until the desired ringer option appears 3 The system displays the new ringer volume To delete the personal Greeting press the delete key during the announcement and the system announces Greeting has been deleted volume select menu clock delete play stop set ringer find hs answer on off greeting...

Page 49: ...the system announces No remaining time You should delete some messages so that the system can record new messages Refer to Deleting a Message on page 52 Temporarily Mute the Base Ringer Press the play stop key to temporarily mute the incoming ring The ringer will sound with the next incoming call Adjusting the Speaker Volume Level You can adjust the volume of the base speaker by pressing the volum...

Page 50: ...ndby 2 After you have reviewed your new messages you can play your old messages by again pressing the play stop key Once you have listened to a new message it becomes an old message The old messages will be played in the order in which they were received volume select menu clock delete play stop set ringer find hs answer on off greeting mic memo rec charge in use repeat skip To stop playing your m...

Page 51: ... message If you have several messages press the skip key repeatedly to find the message you want to play 3 Press the play stop key at any time to stop reviewing your messages and return to standby The message counter shows the number of messages stored in memory To quickly scroll forward through a message press and hold the skip key 3 Press the play stop key at any time to stop reviewing messages ...

Page 52: ... delete all messages press delete again 2 Press the delete key again You hear a confirmation tone and is displayed on the base All the messages are deleted volume select menu clock delete play stop set ringer find hs answer on off greeting mic memo rec charge in use repeat skip When you try to delete all messages without first listening to your new messages you hear several short beeps followed by...

Page 53: ...s will not be recorded 1 During a conversation from the handset press and hold the memo rec key The unit begins recording with a confirmation tone and flashes on the message counter A beep that can be heard by both parties sounds during recording 2 To stop recording press the play stop or memo rec key You hear a confirmation tone If you receive a call waiting tone while recording a conversation pr...

Page 54: ...n memory Then you hear To play incoming messages press zero two For help press one zero 4 You may continue to listen to the Help Guidance or you may select a command from the following chart Command Function 0 then 1 Repeat a Message 0 then 2 Play Incoming Messages 0 then 3 Skip a Message 0 then 4 Delete a Message 0 then 5 Stop Operation 0 then 6 Answering System On 0 then 7 Memo Record Stop 0 the...

Page 55: ...om the chart 6 When you are finished hang up to exit the system The answering system automatically returns to standby Turn on the answering system remotely If you have forgotten to turn on your answering system you can turn it on remotely from any touch tone telephone 1 Call your telephone number 2 Wait ten rings until the system answers You hear a beep 3 Press 0 and then enter your PIN code The a...

Page 56: ...il it clicks To remove the beltclip Pull both sides of the beltclip to release the tabs from the holes 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 may be purchased by calling the Uniden Parts Department or visiting the web site see QUI...

Page 57: ...cifically designated for this product Power Failure During the period that the power is off you will not be able to make or receive calls with the telephone Caution Use only the specified Uniden battery pack Do not remove the battery from the handset to charge it Never throw the battery into a fire disassemble it or heat it Do not remove or damage the battery casing Caution Do not use paint thinne...

Page 58: ...e sure that you are not too far from the base 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 then reconnect it Change the digital security code see page 56 Make sure that you are not too far from the base The battery pack may be weak Charge the battery for 15 20 hours The handset may be t...

Page 59: ...board Call your local telephone company to verify your Caller ID service is current Charge the handset Make sure the base unit is plugged in 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 me...

Page 60: ...ver 5 Recharge the handset s battery pack for 20 hours in the base unit before using the phone 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 CAUTION DO NOT use a microwave oven...

Page 61: ... even after the battery is recharged please replace the battery With normal usage the battery should last about one year A replacement Uniden adapter and battery may be purchased at your local Uniden dealer or by contacting the Uniden Parts Department 800 554 3988 Hours are from 8 00 a m to 5 00 p m Central Time Monday through Friday We can also be reached on the web at www uniden com Specificatio...

Page 62: ... not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electrical shock 10 Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product 11 To reduce the risk of electric shock do not disassemble...

Page 63: ...e cords are fitted with a molded plastic connector which plugs into this type of jack If you do not have modular phone jacks contact your local telephone company for information about their installation Hardwired Jack Some equipment is wired directly to a phone jack and these types of installations require a modular jack converter This type of installation is not difficult however you should conta...

Page 64: ... equipment 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...

Page 65: ...code 56 E F G H I J K L Earpiece volume 20 Flash 22 General information 61 Greeting 47 Headset installation 56 I C Notice 64 Interference 22 Liquid damage 60 M N O P Q Maintenance 57 Making a call 19 Memory dialing Editing a stored name and phone number 28 Erasing a stored name and phone number 30 Making calls with memory dialing 26 Storing phone numbers and names 23 Menu mode 41 Message alert 46 ...

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Page 69: ... 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 70: ... On 0 6 Memo Record Stop 0 7 Greeting Message Record Stop 0 8 Answer System Off 0 9 Help Guidance 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 Answer System Off 0 9 Help Guidance 1 0 Task Key Repeat a Message 0 1 Play Incoming Messages 0 2 Skip a ...

Page 71: ...ETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE Our Uniden representatives will be happy to help you with any matters regarding the operation of this unit available accessories or any other related matters Thank you for purchasing a Uniden product Hours M F 8 00 AM to 5 00 PM CST For information on the accessibility features of this product please call 1 800 874 9314 V TTY Accessibility ...

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