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TRU 8885

SERIES

OWNER'S

MANUAL

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ContentsWELCOME/FEATURES 2

TERMINOLOGY 3

CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS 4

DISPLAY AND ICONS 6SOFT KEY FUNCTION 8

GETTING STARTED 9Setting up the Phone 9Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall 13Main Menu Options 15Setting Menu Options 16

BASICS 33Making and Receiving Calls 33Flash and Call Waiting 34Placing a Call on Hold 34Redialing a Call 35Adjusting the Earpiece and Speaker Volume 37Do Not Disturb (DND) 37Mute Microphone 38

Tone Dialing Switch-over 39Traveling Out of Range 39Privacy Mode 403 or 4-Way Conferencing 40

PHONEBOOK 42Phonebook (Storing Phone Numbers, Names,Distinctive Rings and Speed Dial) 42Chain Dialing 43St f E t i N d S i l Ch t 44

Deleting a Caller ID MessagUsing the Caller ID MessageCall Waiting Deluxe Feature

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The Integrated Telephone ATurning the Answering SystSetting your outgoing messUsing the Answering SetupNew Message LEDUsing your Answering SysteRemote Operation

EXPANDING YOUR PExpanding Your PhoneConnecting the ChargerRegister the HandsetUsing DirectLink ModeIntercom/Call Transfer Feat

ADDITIONAL INFORChanging the Digital Secur

Find HandsetInstalling the BeltclipHeadset InstallationNote on Power SourcesMaintenanceGeneral Information

TROUBLESHOOTINTroubleshootingLi id D

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden Multi-Hantelephone. This unit is different from conventional cordlesunit is connected to AC power and a telephone line, it can

You can now place a fully-featured cordless handset anywhwhere AC power is available to connect the handset chargeyou to establish a 4-way conference call among 2 handsetsan outside line.Note: Some illustrations in this manual may differ from th

purposes.

As an Energy Star

Partner, Uniden has determined that this prodmodels meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency.

Energy Star is a U.S. registered mark.

5.8GHz Digital Expandable Integrated Answering Device Dual Keypad with LCD Screen at Base

10 Multi-Handset Expandability Hands-Free Speakerphone in the Handset and Base Caller ID/Caller ID on Call Waiting (subscribe through loca Call Waiting Deluxe (subscribe through local telephone com 100 Programmable Memory Locations Trilingual Display Options and Voice Prompts (English, Fren Intercom/Call Transfer Between Handsets

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Welcome

Features

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This series featuresAutoTalk and AutoStandby. AutoTalk allows you to anthe handset from the cradle so you don't have to waste time pushing button

hang up by simply returning the handset to the cradle.

To protect you against mis-billed calls that might result from your phone beequipment, this series has Random Code digital security, which automaticapprox. 65,000 digital security codes for the handset and base.

Digital Spread Spectrum Technology uses a wider frequency band than standaresult is a more secure conversation with the clarity of digital sound, extendinterference from other cordless phones.

IntegriSound Built in sound quality which provides life-like conversations

With DirectLink mode, you can use 2 or more handsets as radio transceive

Be sure to visit our web site: www.uniden.com

Uniden is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation.AutoTalk, AutoStandby, DirectLink, IntegriSound and Random Code are trade

Terminology

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Controls & Functions

1. Handset Antenna2. Beltclip Hole3. Speakerphone Speaker and Ringe4. Handset Battery Compartment5. New Message LED6. Handset Earpiece7. LCD Display8. softKeys (P. 8)9. cid/vol/ (volume up) (P. 37 &10.redial/p/vol/ (volume down) 11.*/tone/< (P. 39 & 44)12.speaker(P. 33)13.intcom/hold(P. 71 & 34)

14.Headset Jack Cover15.talk/flash (P. 33 & 34)16.end(P. 33)17.phonebook(P. 42)18.#/> (P. 44)19. (Message) (P. 65)

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Display and IconsExample of the standby mode display

Handset

Base

* appears if you have a new message.

appears if you turn your answering system off.

** appears when the message storage is full.

appears if you set your answering system to announce only.

ICON Appears During DESCRIPTION

Standby/TalkBattery icons indicate the handset battery status

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Ringer off icon (when the ringer is off)/ day of the wHandset ID and BannerNumber of new Caller ID calls received (If there are nthe Handset ID appears here.)

* Status of yourAnswering machine

** Number of message

Day of the week an

Number of new Calle

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Soft Key Function"Soft" keys are keys that change function during the operation of the phone

the base and three on each handset.

The function of each soft key is determined by the icon that appears directlythe base is in standby mode, pressing soft key 1 will redial the last number.mode, pressing soft key 1 will mute the microphone.Complete information on the features controlled by the soft keys can be fou

In standby modeHandset Base

In talk modeHandset Base

Soft key 2

Soft key 1 Soft key 2 Soft key 3

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Setting up the Phone

A. Choose the best locationWhen choosing a location for your new phone, here areyou should consider:

The location should be close to both a phone jack and a cwhich is not connected to a switch).

For maximum range:

Keep the antenna freeof obstruction.

When the handset isnot in use place the

handset in an uprightposition.Do not hold thehandset where youwould block the signal.

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B. Install the rechargeable battery pack into the handsetcharge for at least 15-20 hours before using!The handset is powered by a rechargeable battery pack. The battery rechargautomatically when the handset is placed in the base unit. To maximize the capacity of your battery pack, DO NOT plug the telephone cord into the baseand wall jack until the battery is fully charged.

1) Press down on the handset battery case cover (use thefinger indention for a better grip) and slide the coverdownward to remove.

2) Turn the battery pack so that the connector with the redand black wires is near the jack inside the batterycompartment. Match the connector's wire colors to thepolarity label in the battery compartment (the connectornotches fit into the grooves of the jack only one way).

Push the battery pack connector into the jack until itclicks into place.

3) Make sure you have a good connection by gently pulling onthe battery wires. If the connection is secure, the batteryjack will remain in place.

4) Place the battery case cover back on the handset and slide

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Low battery alertWhen the battery pack is very low, the phone is prograin order to save power.

The battery pack needs to be charged when:- The empty battery icon appears.- Low Battery appears in the display.If the phone is in standby mode, none of keys willoperate. If you are on a call, complete your conversatio

return the handset to the cradle.

Cleaning the battery charging contactsTo maintain a good charge, it is important to clean thecharging contacts on both the handset and the base

unit once a month. Using water only, dampen a clothto clean the charging contacts. Then make sure to goback over the charging contacts with a dry clothbefore returning the handset to the base to charge.

Caution: Do not use paint thinner, benzene, alcohol,

Even when the batterypack is not being used,it will graduallydischarge over a longperiod of time.

For optimum performance,be sure to return thehandset to the base unitafter each telephone call.

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C. Connect the base unit1) Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to a

standard 120V AC wall outlet.

Connect the AC adapter to a continuous power supply(i.e., an outlet that is not controlled by a switch).

2) Set the base on a desk or tabletop, and place thehandset in the base unit.Place the base unit close to the AC outlet so that

you can unplug the AC adapter easily.

3) Make sure that the charge LED illuminates.If the LED does not illuminate, check to see that theAC adapter is plugged in and the handset makesgood contact with the base charging contacts.

After installing the battery pack in the handset,charge your handset for at least 15-20 hours beforeplugging into the phone line.

4) Once the handset battery pack is fully charged,connect the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack

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Mounting the Base Unit on a WalStandard wall plate mounting

This phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate

1) Make the AC adapter and the telephone line cordthrough the hole on the wall mount adapter.

2) Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN 9V jack.3) Plug the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE

jack.4) Slide the wall mount adapter into the notches on

the base.5) Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120V AC wall

outlet. Hook the cord on the notch of the wall

mount adapter.

6) Plug the telephone line cord into the telephoneoutlet. Hook the cord on the notch of the wallmount adapter.

7) Align the mounting slots on the base with the

DO NOT use an AC outletcontrolled by a wallswitch.

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Direct wall mountingIf you don't have a standard wall plate, you can mount your phone directly wall. Before doing this, consider the following:

Avoid electrical cables, pipes, or other items behind the mounting location that ccause a hazard when inserting screws into the wall.

Try to mount your phone within 5 feet of a working phone jack to avoid excessive Make sure the wall material is capable of supporting the weight of the base and h Use #10 screws (minimum length of 1 & 3/8 inches) with anchoring devices suitab

the wall material where the base unit will be placed.

1) Insert two mounting screws into the wall (with theirappropriate anchoring device), 3 & 15/16 inchesapart. Allow about 1/8 of an inch between the walland screw heads for mounting the phone.

2) Refer to steps 1 through 7 on page 13 to mount thetelephone.

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Main Menu OptionsYour phone has seven main menu options: DirectLink

Handset Setup, Base Setup, Answ. Setup, Global Setcan change Room Monitor, Answering Setup, and Globase or from any handset. DirectLink Mode, HandsetSonly available from a handset. Base Setup is only avai

Default Settings

The default settings set from the factory match the feaYou may not need to change them. However, there aremust set and entries you must make in memory to takephone features. The table below lists the default settin

Function Handset Base Function Hand

Ringer Tone Flicker Day & TimeRinger Volume High CW / CWDX C

Distinctive Ring On - Dial Mode

Auto Talk Off - Area Code Non

Anykey Answer Off - Security Code

Banner - Record Time

For Global Setup,Answ. Setup, andDeregister HS menuoptions, make surethe line is not in useand the handsets arewithin range of thebase.

For a flow chart ofthe main menu, seepage 90.

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Setting Menu Options

Entering the Menu

1) In standby mode, press the MENU soft key.2) Use volume up/down to move the pointer to a desired

main menu (DirectLink Mode, Room Monitor, HandsetSetup, Base Setup, Answ. Setup, Global Setup, andDeregister HS).

3) Press the OKsoft key to select the desired main menu.To return to the previous screen, press the BACKsoftkey.

4) Use volume up/down to select a desired submenu andthen press the OKsoft key to enter.

5) In the submenu option, use volume up/down to select

an item. Press the OKsoft key to confirm yourselection. For detailed instructions, see the followingsections for the desired submenu option. To return tothe previous screen, press the BACKsoft key.

6) To exit the menu, press endon the handset or cid/exiton the base.

Handset

Base

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DirectLink Mode (Handset only)

In DirectLink mode, a pair of handsets can function as

Mode allows two handsets to communicate with each oa telephone line. Use them at sporting events or whilewith family members or friends. You must set both hanactivate this feature.

Using DirectLink Mode1) Enter the DirectLink Mode menu. To enter DirectLin

mode press [ENTER] appears.2) Press the ENTER soft key to enter the DirectLink Mo

You will hear a confirmation tone, and DirectLink MoComplete appears.

3) To return back to the normal mode, press the CANCEsoft key and then the OKsoft key, or return the handto the cradle.

You must have at leasttwo handsets to useDirectLink Mode.

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Room/Baby Monitor

This feature allows you to monitor

sounds in another room. Place the baseor a handset in the room you wish tomonitor; it will function as amicrophone. A second handset can beset to function as a remote speaker,allowing you to monitor sounds in the

room.

Using Room/Baby Monitor1) Enter the Room Monitor menu (see

"Entering the Menu" on page 16).Listen to; appears.

2) Select the handset or base you wantto monitor by using volume up/down.

3) Press the OKsoft key.Monitoring appears, and you hear sounds in the roomwhere the handset or the base is installed.

Monitor usinghandset orbase unit

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Handset Setup / Base Setup

The following submenu options must be set separately

base.

Selecting a Ringer Volume

Ringer volume lets you choose from one of three ringe

From the handset1) Press the MENU soft key. Select the Handset Setup

Volume submenu.2) Press volume up/down to select HIGH, LOW, or OFF.3) Press the OKsoft key. You will hear a confirmation

From the baseIn standby mode, press volume up/down to select one Low, or High).

Selecting a Ringer Tone (Handset only)Ringer tone lets you choose from 10 ringer tones or 10

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1) Enter the Handset Setup menu, and then the RingerTones submenu (see "Entering the Menu" on page 16).

2) Press volume up/down to move the pointer. You will

hear the ringer or melody as you scroll through theoptions.

3) Press the OKsoft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.

Distinctive Ringer Setup (Handset only)

Distinctive Ringer allows you to assign a designated ring tone to a storedphonebook number. When a call is received and the Caller ID information mathe information in one of the phonebook memory locations, the phone usesdistinctive ring assigned to that particular Caller. You can assign distinctiveto multiple phonebook memory locations. Switching the setting to Distinctidisables distinctive ringing: all incoming calls will have a normal ring tone.Switching to Distinctive On activates all programmed distinctive ring memolocations.

1) Enter the Handset Setup menu, and then the Distinct.Ring submenu (see "Entering the Menu" on page 16).

On Off

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Setting the AutoTalk (Handset Only)

AutoTalk allows you to answer the phone simply by rem

cradle. You do not have to press any buttons to answe

1) Enter the Handset Setup menu, and then the AutoTasubmenu (see "Entering the Menu" on page 16).

2) Press volume up/down to select On or Off.3) Press the OKsoft key. You will hear a confirmation

tone.

Setting the Anykey Answer (Handset only)

Anykey Answer allows you to answer the phone by pres

*/tone/ on the handset.

1) Enter the Handset Setup menu, and then the AnykeyAnswer submenu (see "Entering the Menu" on page 1

2) Press volume up/down to select On or Off.3) Press the OKsoft key. You will hear a confirmation ton

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Setting the True Banner (Handset only)

True Banner lets you customize the name your handset displays.

The name will be displayed on the LCD screen during Standby Mode, IntercoIntercom Hold, Room Monitor and Copy Phonebook operation. The banner nabe displayed on the receiving handset as well.

1) Enter the Handset Setup menu, and then the Bannersubmenu (see "Entering the Menu" on page 16).

2) Use the number keypad (0-9), */tone/, or theDELETE soft key to enter or edit the name.3) Press the OKsoft key. You will hear a confirmation

tone.

Selecting a Language

Language selects which language the menu display will use. Choose from EnFrench, or Spanish.

1) Enter the Handset Setup or the Base Setup menu, andthen the Language submenu (see "Entering the Menu"

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Adjusting the LCD Contrast

Contrast adjusts the handset LCD brightness. Choose o

optimum viewing.

1) Enter the Handset Setup or the Base Setup menu, anhandset) or the Contrast (for base) submenu (see "Epage 16).

2) Press volume up/down to adjust the contrast of the

3) Press the OKsoft key. You will hear a confirmation

Setting the Key Touch Tone (Handset only)

Key Touch Tone is the tone your keypad makes when kethis tone on or off.

1) Enter the Handset Setup menu, and then the Key ToTone submenu (see "Entering the Menu" on page 16


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Setting the Animation Screen (Handset Only)

The Animation Screen displays animation on the handset LCD (see page 7).

animations will be displayed on the LCD screen during a call, ringer volume spaging operation, when you hang up and so on.

1) Enter the Handset Setup menu, and then the AnimationScreen submenu (see "Entering the Menu" on page 16).

2) Press volume up/down to select On or Off.

3) Press the OKsoft key. You will hear a confirmationtone.See "Animation Displays (Handset only)" on page 7 for all the available scre

Answering System Setup

This main menu option allows you to set up the built in answering device.

Record a Personal Outgoing Message (Base Only)

Record Greeting allows you to record a personal outgoing message (greetingthe answering system automatically plays when you receive a call.

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3) Position yourself near the base microphone and reco4) When you are finished recording, press the STOP sof

playback for confirmation.

Selecting Your Greeting (Base only)

Select Greeting allows you to choose between the two recorded message or your own greeting.

1) Enter the Answ. Setup menu, and then theSelect Greeting submenu (see "Entering theMenu" on page 16). Play back greetingappears, and the current outgoing message isplayed. LCD is an example if you recorded your gree

2) Once you have recorded a personal greeting, press t

choose the greeting. The selected outgoing messagepress the CHANGE soft key, the phone switches the the prerecorded and the personal outgoing message

Setting a PIN Code

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Setting the Ring Time

Ring Time allows you to set the number of rings the caller hears before youanswering system plays the outgoing message. You can set the ring time to after two, four, or six rings. If you enable the Toll Saver (TS), the answering picks up after two rings if you have new messages and after four rings if thenone.

1) Enter the Answ. Setup menu, and then the Ring Timesubmenu (see "Entering the Menu" on page 16).

2) Press volume up/down to select a Ring Time (TollSaver, 2 Times, 4 Times, or 6 Times).


Setting the Record Time

Record Time sets the duration for recording the incoming messages. You havrecord time options. The options "1 minute" or "4 minutes" set the durationrecording the incoming messages. "Announce only" answers the call but pre

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Setting the Message Alert On or Off

Message Alert sounds an alert tone when you have an

the Message Alert on, the alert tone will sound every 1message is received.

1) Enter the Answ. Setup menu, and then the MessageAlert submenu (see "Entering the Menu" on page 16

2) Press volume up/down to select On or Off.

3) Press the OKsoft key. You will hear a confirmationtone.

Turning the message alert tone off by pressing any To quickly turn off the Message Alert tone, press any kewill automatically deactivate.

Turning the message alert tone off from a remote loWhen all new messages are played back using the remopages 63 to 66), the Message Alert tone will automaticnot deactivate until all new messages are played back.

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Setting the Language of your Answering System

Language allows you to set the language of your answering system announc

to English, French, or Spanish.

1) Enter the Answ. Setup menu option, and then theLanguage submenu (see "Entering the Menu" onpage 16).

2) Press volume up/down to choose English, Fran ais

(French), or Espa ol (Spanish).3) Press the OKsoft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.

Setting the Call Screen

Call screen allows you to listen to an incoming call before answering.

1) Enter the Answ. Setup menu and then the Call Screensubmenu (see "Entering the Menu" on page 16).


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Global Setup

If you change one of the global settings, you change t

handsets. Only one handset can change global settings

Setting Day and Time

Day & Time sets the day and time of your display.

1) Enter the Global Setup menu, and then the Day & Timsubmenu option (see "Entering the Menu" onpage 16). Image is for the base.

2) Press volume up/down to select the day of the weeand then the soft key.

3) Press volume up/down to set hour, and then press t4) Press volume up/downto set minute, and then pres5) Press volume up/down to choose AM or PM, and then

will hear a confirmation tone.

Any changes to theglobal settings menuaffect all registeredhandsets and the base.

For setting the Day and

Time, the idle time-outis extended to 2minutes.

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Setting CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting)

CIDCW sets the Caller ID on Call Waiting (CIDCW) displays the name and num

an incoming call while you are on the line. Call Waiting Deluxe (CWDX) allowto handle call waiting calls in seven different ways.

1) Enter the Global Setup menu, and then the CIDCWsubmenu (see "Entering the Menu" on page 16).

2) Press volume up/down to select CW On/CWDX On, CW On/

CWDX Off, or CW Off/CWDX Off, and then press the OKsoft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.

Setting the Area Code

If you enter a 3-digit area code number in the "Area Code" option, your loc

code does not appear in the Caller ID message. For calls received from outsidlocal area code, you will see a full 10-digit number.

1) Enter the Global Setup menu, and then the Area Codesubmenu (see "Entering the Menu" on page 16).

2) Press the number keypad (0-9) to enter a 3-digit area

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Making and Receiving CallsThis handset has a built-in speakerphone that allows youhave a hands-free conversation. This feature allows you tocommunicate while performing other tasks, such as cooki

appears on the display during hands-free conversation

You can easily switch a call fromnormal conversation to hands-freeconversation. To switch a call,pressspeakerduring the call.

From the Handset

Normal conversation Hands-free convers

To answer a call

Handset On the CradlePick up the handset (AutoTalk is:

on) or pick up the handset and presstalk/flash (AutoTalk is: off).

Handset Off the CradlePress any number key,*/tone/ (Any Key Answer), or presstalk/flash.

Handset Off the CradlPressspeaker.

Handset Off the Cradle1) Press talk/flash.

Handset Off the Cradl1) Pressspeaker.

To set "AutoTalk", seepage 21 or to set"Anykey Answer" seepage 21.

The handset

microphone is locatedat the bottom of thehandset (see "Controlsand Functions" onpage 4). Positionyourself as near to thehandset as possibleand speak clearly.

If the line is in use byanother handset(s),"Line In Use"appears in the base'sdisplay, and "InUse"appears in the displayof all registered

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Flash and Call WaitingIf you have Call Waiting service and a call waitingtone sounds while you are on a call, press talk/flashon the handset orflash/find hs on the base to acceptthe waiting call. There is a short pause, and then youwill hear the new caller. To return to the originalcaller, press talk/flash on the handset orflash/findhs on the base again.

Placing a Call on Hold

1) During a call, press intcom/holdon the handset orintercom/holdon the base. The call will be put onhold (image is for the base).

If you leave a call on hold for more than 10 seconds, the base display screen wil

Line On Hold and handset display screen will read Hold.

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Redialing a CallThe last three phone numbers dialed can be quickly rebase.

1) With the phone in standby mode, press redial/p/voREDIAL soft key on the base.

2) Press volume up/down. Each press ofvolume up/dolast three number redialed.

3) Press talk/flash orspeakeron the handset (orspeaselected number is dialed.

4) To hang up, press endor return the handset to the bbase).

You can also display the redial list for redial number wiPress the MENU soft key, then select the redial menu.

select the number you want to dial. Press the DIAL so

Deleting a Redial Record (Handset only)1) Press redial/p/vol/ in standby mode.2) Press volume up/down repeatedly to display the

number to be deleted

If the number exceeds32 digits, only the first32 digits are retainedin redial memory.

If the redial memory is

empty, you will hear abeep.

Redial numbers storedin the handset and thebase are independentfrom each other.

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Storing a Redial Record (from the handset only)1) Press redial/p/vol/ in standby mode.2) Press volume up/down repeatedly to display the number to be stored.

3) Press the EDITsoft key,, then select Store into PB? , and then the OKsof4) To complete the setting, follow the steps 3-8 in "Phonebook (Storing Pho

Numbers, Names, Distinctive Rings, and Speed Dial)" on pages 42-43.

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Adjusting the Earpiece and SpeakEarpiece and Speaker VolumeYou can select from among of six volume levels on thehandset, and ten levels on the base. Pressing volumeup/down on the handset or base during a call willchange the earpiece or speaker volume. This settingwill remain in effect after the telephone call has ended

If you press volume up when the earpiece is at themaximum volume level, an error tone sounds.The error tone also sounds if you press volume downat the lowest volume.

Do Not Disturb (DND)The do not disturb feature (DND) allows you to mute tregistered handsets at the same time. The phone must and hold do not disturb on the base. You will hear a c

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If you press answer on/offwhen the DND and the answering system is on, both oDND and the answering system will turn off.

To mute the ringer tone temporarily for each handset or the base, when theis ringing, press endor the MUTEsoft key on the handset or the base. The tone will return to the previous setting starting with the next incoming call

Mute Microphone

You can temporarily mute the microphone so that the caller cannot hear youthe MUTE soft key during talk mode (while the phone is in use) to mute the

microphone. Mute On and appear in the display. To cancel muting, press tMUTE soft key again. Mute Off appears.

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Tone Dialing Switch-overSome telephone companies use equipment thatrequires pulse dialing (sometimes referred to as rotarydialing). If you need to enter tone dialing digits, youcan switch to tone dialing during the call. Thisfeature is useful when you need tone dialing to useautomated systems. For example, you can call yourbank's telephone teller system, then switch over to

tone dialing to enter your bank account number andmake menu selections.

Initially make your call with pulse dialing mode. Onceyour call connects, press */tone/

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Privacy ModePrivacy Mode prevents interruption from other registered handsets or the basworks only when the phone is in use.1) Press the MENU soft key on the handset or base during talk mode.2) Press volume up/down to move the pointer to Privacy Mode and then the

key.

Privacy Mode On and appear in the display. To exit the Privacy Mode, rabove step again when the Privacy Mode is on. Privacy Mode Off appears

3 or 4-Way ConferencingIf you have more than one handset, up to four people can participate in aconference call.

3-Way ConferencingOutside line > Handset > Base

4-Way ConferencingOutside line > Handset > Handset > Base

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When speaking on the base1) Press talk/flash orspeakeron the handset to

initiate the 3 or 4-conference call.

2) To hang up, return the handset to the cradle, orpress endon the handset. The base will still beconnected to the call.

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Phonebook (Storing Phone Numbers, Names, DistincRings and Speed Dial)

You can store names and numbers in your phones phonebook, search for naalphabetically, and dial phonebook entries with just a few key presses. You store up to 100 numbers in the base and up to 100 additional numbers in eregistered handset.

The phone uses the same memory to store phonebook entries and Caller ID

messages. If the shared memory is already full, the phone will not store anyphonebook entries. You will have to delete some of the Caller ID messages byou can store a new phonebook entry.

1) When the phone is in standby mode, pressphonebook.2) Press the STORE soft key, Store/Edit Name appears.3) Enter the name (up to 16 characters) by using the

number keypad (see the "Steps for Entering Names andSpecial Characters" on page 44).If a name is not required, go to step 4. will

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6) If you store the phonebook entry from the handset,Distinctive Ring appears. Press volume up/down tomove the pointer to one of the Distinctive Ring optiand then press the

OKsoft key.

7) Speed Dial appears. Press volume up/down to move pointer to select the Speed Dial location (10 locatioSPD1-SPD0).

8) Press the OKsoft key. You will hear a confirmation todisplay.

Chain Dialing

The memory locations in the handset are not limited toalso store a group of numbers (up to 20 digits) that yocall connects. This is referred to as Chain Dialing.

An example of this is a bank account number. Store ththe phonebook locations (refer to "Phonebook (StoringDistinctive Rings and Speed Dial)" on page 42) When

If you choose not tostore a DistinctiveRing, simply select the"No Selectn" option.

If you choose not to

store the name/number as a SpeedDial, simply choose the"No Selectn" option.

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Steps for Entering Names and Special CharactersRefer to the letters on the number keys to select the desired characters. With eacof a number key (0-9), the displayed character appears in the following order:Upletters first, lower case letters next and finally the number corresponding to the

Number of times key is pressed

F l M i

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For example, to enter Movies:1) When the phone is in standby mode, pressphonebo

Store/Edit Name appears.2) Press 6 once, and then press #/> to move the curso3) Press 6 six times.4) Press 8 six times.5) Press 4 six times.6) Press 3 five times.7) Press 7eight times.

8) When finished, press the OKsoft key.

To continue to store the telephone number, proceed to(Storing Phone Numbers, Names, Distinctive Rings, and

If the next characteruses the same number

key, you must press #/> to move the cursorover. Otherwise the next

time you press thenumber key, it changesthe character that waspreviously set.

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Vi i h Ph b k

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Viewing the PhonebookYour phone stores names/numbers in the phonebook memory entries, and yosearch names in alphabetical order. You can view the phonebook even while

phone is in use.

1) Pressphonebook. If you open the phonebook during acall, only the BACKsoft key will appear.

2) Press volume up/down, or the number keypad toscroll through the phonebook entries. Phonebookentries appear in alphabetical order (from first to lastwhen you press volume down, from last to first whenyou press volume up).

You can also use the letters on the number keys to

select the first letter of the desired name. Press anumber key (2-9 and 0) once for the first letter, twice for the second lettso on. The first entry that begins with the letter you entered appears.

For example, to search for Movies, press 6 once. Press volume up/down, uphonebook entry is displayed.

Base

Handset

M ki C ll U i th Ph b k

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Making Calls Using the PhonebookFrom Standby Mode1) When the phone is in standby mode, select the phon

(see "Viewing the Phonebook" on page 46).2) Press talk/flash orspeakeron the handset orspeak

displayed number is dialed.3) To hang up press endon the handset (or pressspeak

handset to the base).

From Talk Mode1) Press talk/flash orspeakeron the handset orspeak2) Select the phonebook entry you want to dial (see "V

page 46).3) Press the DIAL soft key. The number in the displaye

dialed.4) To hang up press endon the handset (or pressspeak

handset to the base).

Speed Dialing

Editi E i Ph b k E t

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Editing or Erasing a Phonebook Entry1) When the phone is in standby mode, pressphonebook.2) Press volume up/down, or the number keypad to select the phonebook en

want to edit or delete. (see "Viewing the Phonebook" on page 46).

a. Editing the Stored Data1) When the phonebook entry to be edited appears, press the EDITsoft key.

handset,then select Edit?. Store/Edit Name appears.2) Follow the steps 3 to 7 under "Phonebook (Storing Phone Numbers, Name

Distinctive Rings, and Speed Dial)" on pages 42-43 to complete the editioperation.


b. Deleting the Stored Data

1) When the phonebook entry to be deleted appears,press the DELETE soft key on the base or the EDITsoftkey on the handset. For the handset, then selectDelete?.Delete Memory? appears.

2) Press volume up/down to move the pointer to Yes.

C i Ph b k E t i

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Copying Phonebook EntriesCopy Phonebook allows you to transfer stored phonebohandset or from base to handset (or from handset to b

manually re-enter names and numbers. You can transfeentries) at a time, or all memory entries at once.

1) When the phone is in standby mode, pressphonebook

2) Press the COPY soft key.

3) Press volume up/down, to select the handset or basewhich you want to transfer the phonebook entries to anthen press the OKsoft key.

4) Press volume up/down to select One Memory or AllMemories: and then press the OKsoft key.

If you select All Memories, Are you sure? appears on thedisplay screen.Press volume up/down to selectYes, and then press t

If you select One Memory, press volume up/down, orthe number key (2-9 and 0) to select the phonebook

If the memory entry on

the receiving

handset or base is full,

and can not store the

phonebook locations,

you will hear a beep.

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C ll ID d CIDCW (C ll ID C ll W iti )

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Caller ID and CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting)You must subscribe to Caller ID services through your local telephone providuse these features.

When the telephone rings, the Caller ID feature allows you to view the callename, phone number, date and time of call. With CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Wayou will hear a call waiting tone while you are on a call, and the Caller ID ddisplayed. To accept the waiting call, press talk/flash on the handset orflashs on the base (see page 34). Additionally, you can dial a number stored in

Caller ID list or save data to your phonebook.Important:

Memory for Caller ID messages and phonebook entries (including Speed Dialcommon, you can store up to 100 entries for each handset and the base. Camessages are not stored when you have 100 phonebook entries. When you hstored total of 100 phonebook entries and Caller ID messages, the oldest Ca

message is overwritten.

The date and time receivedCaller's name

Caller's phone number

Base Handset

You may receive any one of the following messages:

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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 NumberWhen a unknown name is received; Unknown Name

When a unknown number is received; Unknown Number

2) When you pick up the phone, the display changes to

(AutoTalk feature is set to on).Data errors appear as "."

Viewing the Caller ID ListThe Caller ID list stores information for incoming calls

You can store up to 100 Caller ID messages and PhoneSpeed Dials) for each handset and the base. You can vithe handset or base during a call or when the phone is

The number of callsfrom the same Caller IDappears next to thereceived time. Onceyou view the newmessage, the numberwill be cleared anddisappear.

*icon appears next toTime to indicate this isa unread message.Once you view the newmessage, the*iconwill disappear.

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The summary screen appears The screen shows the number of new messag

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The summary screen appears. The screen shows the number of new messagtotal messages.

2) To view the Caller ID messages in historical order (from new to old or fromnew), repeatedly press volume down to scroll through the messages fromlatest to the earliest, or volume up to scroll back through the messages.To view the Caller ID messages with alphabetical search, press the number ke(2-9 and 0) with the letter associated with the first letter of the desired mes

Once you view the Caller ID list with alphabetical search, you cannotback to historical order (from new to old or from old to new) unless

exit and re-enter the operation.3) To finish the viewing operation:

From Handset - press end(or the BACKsoft key or talk/flash during a call).From Base - press cid/exitkey or the BACKsoft key.

Deleting a Caller ID Message

Deleting Information from the Caller ID List1) When the phone is in standby mode, view the Caller ID information to be

Deleting all Caller ID names/numbers

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Deleting all Caller ID names/numbers

1) When the phone is in standby mode, press cid/vol/(cid/exit).

Press the DELETE soft key. Delete All? appears.

2) Press volume up/down to choose Yes.

3) Press the OKsoft key. You will hear a confirmation to

Using the Caller ID Message List

Calling a party from the Caller ID listFrom Standby mode1) When the phone is in standby mode, select the Caller

Caller ID List" on page 51).2) Press talk/flash orspeakeron the handset orspeak

You cannot make a callfrom the Caller ID list ifyour phone is connectedto a private branchexchange (PBX).

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Long Distance calls and Area Code Setting/Cancellation

While the present Caller ID information is displayed, pressing */tone/< willor remove the prefix "1" in the display to set the call for a long distance ca

pressing #/> will set or cancel an area code (see page 30).

Storing Caller ID messages in the Phonebook

Messages shown in the Caller ID list can be stored in the phonebook. The phnumber and name of the party on the Caller ID list can be stored in memory1) When the phone is in standby mode, select the Caller ID message to be st

Then press the STORE soft key on the base or the EDITsoft key on the haFrom the handset, then select EDIT?. Store/Edit Name appears. If the Callmessage is already stored in memory, you will hear a beep and This data already stored!! appears. The number will not be stored.

2) To complete the setting, follow the steps 3-8 in "Phonebook (Storing PhoNumbers, Names, Distinctive Rings, and Speed Dial)" on pages 42-43.

Call Waiting Deluxe Features

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Call Waiting Deluxe FeaturesYour phone is pre-programmed with seven call waiting select to ask the calling party to hold, send them a bu

your voice mail, or answer and drop the first caller. Yoconference them into the current call or, at any time, drop the last caller. You must subscribe to Call Waitinguse these features. Not all features are available in alltelephone company for details.

1) From the baseWhen you receive a Call Waiting call, press the CWDoptions.From the handsetWhen you receive a Call Waiting call, press the MENPress volume up/down to select CallWaitDeluxe, theof option.

2) Press volume up/down or the number keypad (1-7)

For example:press volume down 4 times press v

To activate features,select CW On/CWDXOn in the CIDCWoption. See page 30.

You can also answer awaiting callimmediately bypressing talk/flash,the first caller will beplaced on hold. Toreturn to the originalcaller, press talk/flashagain.

If you don't choose aCWDX option within 30seconds, the phonereturns to call.

To return to the call,press the BACKsoftk

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The Integrated Telephone Answering DeviceThe phone has a built-in answering system that answers and records incominYou can also use your answering system to record a conversation, leave a vo

memo message, or to announce a special outgoing message to callers when away from your phone.

Features Digital Tapeless Recording

Up-to 12 minutes of Recording Time Call Screening Personal or pre-recorded Outgoing Messages Voice Prompts for TAD (English, Spanish, or French) Time and Day Announcement Remote Message Retrieval Toll Saver Conversation Recording Voice Memo Message Alert On/Off Retrieve TAD Messages using Handset

Turning the Answering System On/Of

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Turning the Answering System On/Of1) To turn the answering system on, press answer

on/offon the base when the phone is in standbymode. and the number of messages storedin memory appears on the sub-display. If the sub-display flashes, then there are new messageswaiting for you.

2) To turn the answering system off, press answer

on/offon the base. appears on the sub-display.

Setting your outgoing message (Greeti

When you receive a call, the answering system automarecorded message or your own greeting. To record yourbetween the two outgoing messages, refer to Setting System Setup on page 24.The following message is pre-recorded: "Hello, no one Please leave a message after the tone."

When the answeringsystem is full, you willhear No Remaining

Time and appearson the sub-display. Youshould delete some

messages so that thesystem can record newmessages.

Position yourself asnear to the base aspossible and speakclearly when recording

your outgoingmessage.

If you make an outsidecall, or a call isreceived on the baseduring the operation,the operation is

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Using your Answering System

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Using your Answering SystemThe message counter displays the number of messagesstored in memory. If the display flashes, then there

are new messages waiting for you. The answeringsystem is designed to play your new messages first.After you play all your new messages, you can thenplay your old messages.

Playing your messages

1) When the base is in standby mode, press play/sThe system announces the number of new and old mcounter displays only the number of new messages. message was received is announced after the messagcounter will then display the number of current stor

2) When all new messages have been played, you hear system announces "End of messages." The system rehave reviewed your new messages, you can play you

play/stop again. Once you have listened to a nean old message. The old messages will be played in received.

The time stamp will not

be heard until you have

set the time.

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within a few seconds (about 4 seconds during remote operation) after a m

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begins playing. If you have several messages, press the |>| soft key at anytime to skip to the next message.

Each time the >>| soft key is pressed, the system scans forward one mess

you have several messages, press the >>| soft key repeatedly to find the myou want to play. To quickly scroll through a message, press and hold thesoft key. The system advances through the playback at double speed.

3) Press play/stop at anytime to stop reviewing your messages and retustandby. The message counter shows the number of messages stored in m

3) To delete all messages, press delete messege in st

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) g p gmessege again after the announcement "To delete aagain."

When you try to delete all messages without first listeyou hear several short beeps followed by an announcemessages." This protects you from accidentally erasingreviewed.

Important:When you press delete messege, you are permanentldeleted, the message cannot be replayed or retrieved.

Voice memoThe voice memo function allows the user to record mesand less than 4 minutes).1) In stand by mode, press the RECORD soft key on the2) Press the STARTsoft key.3) Start your recording after the announcement "Recor

Recording a conversation

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You can record a conversation from the handset or the base (more than 2 seand less than 10 minutes).

1) During a conversation, press the MENU soft key.2) Press volume up/down to select Call Record, and then press the OKsoft

Recording a Call appears on the display.A confirmation tone, that can be heard by both parties, sounds during rec

3) To stop recording:

From Handset - press the MENU soft key and volume up/down to select Call You will hear a confirmation tone.

From Base - pressplay/stop. Or press the MENU soft key and volume/volume/ to select Call Record. You will hear a confirmatio

Screening a call

From the baseTo screen an incoming call use the following steps:

2)

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a)To mute the Call Screen, press the MUTE soft key muting, press the SCREEN soft key.

b)To answer the call, pressspeakeror pick up the hAutoTalk is set to on).

From the handsetPress the SCREEN soft key when the system is answerinpress the MUTE soft key. If the handset is away from t

speakeror any number key, */tone/ (when Aanswering system will disconnect automatically.

Remote Operation

You can check, play, or delete messages, even record a remote location (when you are away from home, or frohandset). Additionally, you can turn on or off your ans

Remote access away from home

3) The answering system announces the current time and the number of mest d i Y h "T l i i t

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stored in memory. You hear "To play incoming messages, press zero-two. help, press one-zero." You will hear a beep.

4) Enter a command within 15 seconds, each command there after must be e

within 2 seconds. You may select a command from the following chart:

* For the Repeat a Message function, press 0 then 1 within about four secorepeat the previous message, or press 0 then 1 after about four seconds to

the current message.**For the Memo Record and Greeting Message Record functions, the first tim

enter the corresponding command, the phone starts recording. If you wanstop the recording, press 0 then 7, 8 or 5.

5) After the command has finished, you hear intermittent beeps indicating tsystem is in the command waiting mode You may enter another command

Command Function Command Function

0 then 1 Repeat a Message* 0 then 6 Answering System On

0 then 2 Playing incoming Messages 0 then 7 Memo Record/Stop**

0 then 3 Skipping a Message 0 then 8 Greeting Message Record/Stop**

0 then 4 Deleting a Message 0 then 9 Answer System Off

0 then 5 Stop Operation 1 then 0 Help

6) When you are finished, hang up to exit the system. automatically returns to standby

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automatically returns to standby.

Remote access with the handsetYou can operate your answering system from another r1) When the phone is in standby mode, press on th

AnsweringMachine operation appears on the handsetsystem announces the current time and the number memory. Messages will be played in the order in wh

time and day that each message was received is annplayed.

2) You hear "To play incoming messages, press two. FoYou will hear a beep.

If you press endbefore the answering system answers,

When the answering system does not answer within 6 phone will return to standby. When you receive a call, the remote operation is cance You can change the handset volume during a remote o During the remote operationRemote AnsweringMach

base. If you have new messages and old messages, after you

messages you can play your old messages by pressing

Time stamp will not beheard until you haveset the time.

When the answering

system is full,appears on the base.You should delete

h

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Remote Key Function

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* For the Repeat a Message function, press 1 within about four seconds to the previous message, or press 1 after about four seconds to repeat the cmessage.

**For the Memo Record and Greeting Message Record functions, the first timenter the corresponding command, the phone starts recording. If you wanstop the recording, press 7, 8 or 5.

4) After the command has finished, you will hear intermittent beeps indicatithe system is waiting for a command. You may enter another command attime from the chart above.

5) When you are finished, press endto exit the system.

||/3 Skipping a Message 8 Greeting Message Record/S

/4 Deleting a Message 9 Answer System Off

/5 Stop Operation 0 Help Guidance

Expanding Your Phone

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10 Handset ExpandabilityYour phone supports up to 10 handsets,including any handsets supplied with yourphone. You can now place a fully-featuredcordless handset anywhere AC power isavailable to connect the handset charger.Up to 2 handsets can be used in DirectLink

Mode or on an intercom call without interfering with ito have a 4-way conference among the base, 2 handseAll of the handsets ring when a call is received.

Backwards/Forwards Compatibility

Your phone is compatible with other Uniden 5.8GHz DigExpandable Handsets. Compatible models include the TTCX440, and ELX500. (Please check www.uniden.com fupdated list of expansion handsets compatible with thiseries.)

If you have any troublewith your phone, visitour web site atwww.uniden.com orcall our CustomerHotline at 1- 800-297-

1023 (Mon-Fri 7 am to7pm, Sat/ Sun 9 am to5pm, CST). (TheCustomer ServiceHotline is closed onholidays.)

Charge the handset

battery pack for atleast 15-20 hoursbefore using your newcordless telephone forthe first time.

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Connecting the Charger

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1) Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jackand to a standard 120V AC wall outlet.

2) Set the charger on a desk or tabletop, andplace the handset in the charger with thekeypad facing forward. (See " B. Install.... therechargeable battery pack into the handset,and charge for at least 15-20 hours beforeusing" on page 10.)

Register the HandsetIf you purchase an expansion handset, you need to register the handset befoOnly one handset can be registered at a time.

Handsets supplied with the phone are registered to the base by the factory.charged, pre-registered handsets display a handset ID number. Handsets thanot been registered display Models vary! Charge handset on the base forregistration or refere to Owner' Manual. When you register an extra handsth b th h d t ID ill b i d

To register a TCX805 handset, simply place it in theWhile the handset is registering Handset Registerin

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While the handset is registering, Handset RegisterinWhen Registration complete. is displayed, the hanthe base. IfRegistration failed. appears, please tr

To register a ELX500, TCX440, or TCX400 handset, f1) Disconnect the AC adapter from the main base.2) While pressing downflash/find hs, reconnect the A3) On the handset, press and hold # until you hear a b

While the handset is registering, Handset RegisteringRegistration complete. is displayed, the handset has bRegistration failed. appears, please try these steps a

Using DirectLink Mode

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To use this feature, you must enter the handsetsinto DirectLink mode first.

To enter DirectLink mode, see page 17.

DirectLink call

1) When the phone is in the DirectLink standbymode, press the DirectLink soft key (example of

DirectLink from handset #1).

2) Select the handset to which you wish to DirectLinkwith by pressing the number keys (0-9). Your handsetwill then page the other handset.

3) On the receiving handset, press talk/flash,theANSWER soft key, or if Any Key Answer is on, press anynumber key, */tone/.

4) When you finish your conversation, press endor theEND soft key on either handset. To cancel DirectLink mode (and return to standby) return the handset to the cradle or press the CANCEL soft key

Intercom/Call Transfer Feature

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Intercom and Call Transfer features are available for yo

IntercomFrom handset to handset or handset to the base1) In standby mode, press intcom/hold.2) Select the base or the handset you want to talk wit

within 30 seconds. To select the handset (or thebase), press volume up/down, and then press the O

soft key. If you select All, all other handsets and thbase will be paged. An intercom tone sounds.

To cancel intercom, press the CANCEL soft key.

3) To answer the page on a handset, press talk/flash,

intcom/hold, or the ANSWER soft key. If Any KeyAnswer is enabled, pressing any number key, */toneor #/> will answer the page. If AutoTalk is enabled, ycan answer the page by simply picking up the handsTo answer a page from the base, press intercom/hosoft key

If the party is busy orout of range, thehandset returns tostandby mode.

If any you receive anoutside/intercom call

or page while selectingthe other handset (orthe base), theoperation will becanceled.

If the party does notanswer within one

minute, the operationis canceled.

note

From the base to a handset1) In standby mode, press intercom/hold on the base.

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1) In standby mode, press intercom/holdon the base.2) Select the handset you want to talk with within 30 seconds. To select th

handset, press volume/ or volume/ , and then press the OKsoft

you select All, all handsets will be paged. An intercom tone sounds. To cintercom, press intercom/holdor the CANCEL soft key.

3) Follow the steps 3-4 under From handset to handset or handset to the bpage 71.

Call Transfer FeatureFrom handset to handset or to the base1) During a call, press intcom/holdon the handset.2) Select a handset or the base to transfer the call to

within 10 seconds. To select the handset (or the base),press volume up/down, and then press the OKsoft key.

If you select All, all other handsets and the base willbe paged.The call will automatically be placed on hold, and an intercom tone sounTo cancel the transfer, press talk/flash, the CANCEL soft key orspeakerinitiating handset.

3) To answer the page on a handset press talk/flash intcom/hold or the A

4) To speak to the caller, press talk/flash on the receithe base.

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From the base to a handset

1) During a call, press intercom/holdon the base. Theplaced on hold.

2) Select the handset you want to talk with within 10 handset, press volume/ or volume/ and tyou select All, all handsets will be paged. An intercthe transfer, press intercom/hold,speakeror the CA

3) To answer the page on a handset, press talk/flash,ANSWER soft key. If Any Key Answer is enabled, pre

*/tone/ will answer the page. If AutoTalk

the page by simply picking up the handset.

4) To speak to the caller, press talk/flash on the recei

Changing the Digital Security Code

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The digital security code is an identification code used to connect the handthe base unit. Normally, setting the code is not necessary. In the rare situati

you suspect another cordless telephone is using the same security code, youchange the code. To change the digital security code:1. De-register all the handsets you have (see De-register the handset on pa2. Register the handsets by following the steps under "Register the Handset

page 68.

Find HandsetTo locate the handset, pressflash/find hs on the basewhen the phone is in standby mode. All registeredhandsets beep for 60 seconds, and Paging appears onthe handset display. To cancel paging, press any key

on the handset orflash/find hs on the base.

Installing the Beltclip

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To attach the beltclipInsert the beltclip into the holes on each side of the

handset. Press down until it clicks.To remove the beltclipPull either side of the beltclip to release the tabs fromthe holes.

Headset InstallationYour phone may be used with an optional headset. To this feature, insert the headset plug into the headset jaYour phone is ready for hands-free conversations.(Headset may be purchased by calling the Uniden PartsDepartment or visiting the web site. See back page.)

Note on Power SourcesB l d h dli

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Battery replacement and handlingWhen the operating time becomes short, even after a battery is recharged, p

replace the battery. With normal usage, your battery should last about one yPlease contact your place of purchase or the Uniden Parts Department for areplacement battery.WarningTo avoid the risk of personal injury or property damage from fire or electricalonly use the Uniden battery model and Uniden adapter model specifically

designated for this product.Power FailureDuring the period that the power is off, you will not be able to make or receiwith the telephone.

Maintenance

Caution Use only the specified Uniden battery pack (BT-446).

Do not remove the batteries from the handset to charge them. Never throw the battery into a fire, disassemble them, or heat them. Do not remove or damage the battery casing.

General InformationTh h li ith FCC P t 15 d 68 O ti

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The phone complies with FCC Parts 15 and 68. Operatin0 C to +50 C (+32 F to +122 F)

AC Adapter InformationAC Adapter part number: AD-830 for the base AD-0005 forInput Voltage: 120 AC 60Hz 120V AC 60HOutput Voltage: 9V DC 400mA 9V DC 210mA

Battery InformationBattery part number: BT-446Capacity: 800mAh, 3.6V

To avoid damage to the phone use only Uniden AD-83If the handset is left off of the base, the actual Talk respective to the amount of time the handset is off t

Recharge your phone on a regular basis by returning theach phone call. When the operating time becomes shrecharged, please replace the battery. With normal usaabout one year.

TroubleshootingIf h i t f i t t ti l t th i

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If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simp

Symptom Suggestion

The charge LED won't illuminatewhen the handset is placed in

the cradle.

Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base or the charg

handset) and wall outlet.

Make sure the handset is properly seated in the cradle.

Make sure the charging contacts on the handset and the base

than one handset) are clean.

The audio sounds weak. Move the handset and/or base away from metal objects or app Make sure that you are not too far from the base.

Can't make or receive calls.

Check both ends of the base telephone line cord.

Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base and wall out

Disconnect the AC adapter for a few minutes, and then reconne

De-register the handset (see "De-register the Handset" on pag

(see "Register the Handset" on page 68). Make sure that you are not too far from the base.

Make sure the line is not in use.

If an outside call is already established, you can not make ano

Charge the batteries in the handset for 15-20 hours by placing

charging cradle

Keep the handset away from microwave ovens computers rem

Symptom Suggestion

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Severe noise interference.

Keep the handset away from microwave ovens, computers, rem

microphones, alarm systems, intercoms, room monitors, fluores

appliances.

Move to another location or turn off the source of interference

The Caller ID does not display.

The handset was picked up before the second ring.

The call was placed through a switchboard.

Call your local telephone company to verify your Caller ID serv

problem with your Caller ID service.

You cannot register the handsetat the base.

Charge the battery pack for 15-20 hours.


(see "Register the Handset" on page 68).

The handset doesn't

communicate with other

handsets.


(see "Register the Handset" on page 68).

Make sure that you have registered all handsets.

An extra handset can't join

the conversation. Make sure there are not 2 handsets already using the 3-way co

The handset or the base can't

join the conversation Make sure that another handset or base is in privacy mode.

The answering system does

not work

Make sure the base unit is plugged in.

Make sure that the answering system is turned on.

No sound on the base unitdj h k l h b i

Symptom Suggestion

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No sound on the base unit

speaker during call monitoring

or message playback.

Adjust the speaker volume on the base unit.

Make sure the call screen feature is set to on.

Cannot access remote call-in

features from another touch-

tone phone.

Make sure you are using the correct PIN number.

Make sure that the touch-tone phone you're using can transmit

seconds. If it cannot, you may have to use another phone to a

Time stamp cannot be heard. Make sure you have set the time (see "Setting Day and Time" o

If you still have a problem. Call our customer hotline at 1-800-297-1023.

Liquid DamageMoisture and liquid may damage your cordless phone Follow the steps below if your pho

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Moisture and liquid may damage your cordless phone. Follow the steps below if your pho

Case Action

If the exterior plastic housing on the handset orbase is exposed to moisture or liquid.

Wipe off the liquid, and use as normal.

If moisture or liquid has entered the plastic housing(i.e. liquid can be heard in the phone or liquid hasentered the handset battery compartment or ventopenings on the base).

Handset:1) Remove the battery cover and leave it off 2) Disconnect the battery pack. Leave the ba

disconnected for at least 3 days.

3) Once the handset is completely dry, reconncover.

4) Recharge the handset's battery pack for 20Base:1) Disconnect the AC adapter from the base, 2) Disconnect the telephone cord from the ba3) Let dry for at least 3 days.

IMPORTANT: You must unplug the telephonepacks to avoid charge interruption.CAUTION: DO NOT use a microwave oven to scause permanent damage to the handset, basAfter following these steps, if your cordless tour Customer Service Hotline at 1-800-297-1

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I.C. NoticeTERMINAL EQUIPMENT

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TERMINAL EQUIPMENTNOTICE: This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment T

This is confirmed by the registration number. The abbreviation, IC, before tthat registration was performed based on a Declaration of Conformity indictechnical specifications were met. It does not imply that Industry Canada

NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this terminal equipment is markeREN assigned to each terminal equipment provides an indication of the ma

allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an icombination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of theall the devices does not exceed five.

RADIO EQUIPMENTThe term "IC:" before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Cana

met.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause imust accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operacommunications may not be ensured when using this telephone".

Name Phone No. Name Phone No.

Memory List

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Name Phone No.

12

34567891011121314151617

18192021222324

3536

373839404142434445464748495051

52535455565758

Name Phone No.

6970

717273747576777879808182838485

86878889909192

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mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Room/baby monitor . . . . . . . . . . 18S

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Setting upbase unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

extra handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Menu options . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Soft Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Speed dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47T

Transferring a call . . . . . . . . . . . 72VVoice memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61W

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

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C U T C U

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Task Key

Repeat a MessagePlaying incoming Messages

Skipping a Message

Deleting a Message

Stop Operation

Answering System On

Memo Record/StopGreeting Message Record/Stop

Answer System Off

Help Guidance

C U T

Task KeyRepeat a Message

Playing incoming Messages

Skipping a Message

Deleting a Message

TaskRepeat a Message

Playing incoming Message

Skipping a Message

Deleting a Message

Task

Repeat a MessagePlaying incoming Message

Skipping a Message

Deleting a Message

Stop Operation

Answering System On

Memo Record/StopGreeting Message Record/

Answer System Off

Help Guidance

C U

Main Menu Flow ChartFrom standby mode

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Base

Handset

MENU

or

MENU

OK

Enter

or

OK

Base

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Handset

or

or

OK

OK

OK

OK

or

or

Memo

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Memo

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Thank you for purchasing a Uniden product. If you have any questioplease do not return this product to the place of pu

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Having Trouble?Our customer care specialists are here to help you! Visit our websour Customer Service Hotline at 1-800-297-1023, Mon-Fri, 7 a.a.m. to 5 p.m. CST. (The Customer Service Hotline is closed on h

Need a Part?To order headsets, additional handsets, replacement batteriesour website at www.uniden.com or call 1-800-554-3988, Mon-

Help for our Special Needs CustomersIf you need special assistance due to a disability or have quefeatures of this product, please call1-800-874-9314 (voice

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