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Page 3 - Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and

2 Copying.Phonebook.Entries.to.Another.Handset... 24 Customizing Your Phone .......................................... 25 Changing.the.Handset.Banner............................... 25Selecting.a.Ring.Tone.(Handset.Only).................... 26Activating.AutoTalk.(Handset.only)...........................

Page 4 - Operating the Answering System While You Are

3 Selecting.the.Language.......................................... 43Setting.the.Number.of.Rings................................... 44Setting.the.Day.&.Time........................................... 45Recording.a.Personal.Greeting.............................. 46Selecting.a.Greeting...............

Page 5 - Welcome; Accessibility

4 Welcome Thank.you.for.purchasing.a.Uniden.Multi-Handset.phone. Note: Illustrations in this manual are used for explanation purposes. Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit. Uniden.is.a.registered.trademark.of.Uniden.America.Corporation..AutoStandby,.DirectLink,.IntegriSo...

Page 6 - Terminology Used in this Manual

5 Accessory Handset This.phone.system.is.expandable:.one.base.supports.a.total.of.four.handsets..The.accessory.handset.is.a.handset.that.is.compatible.with.this.model. Base The.main.part.of.the.phone.that.connects.to.your.phone.line.and.lets.you.make.and.receive.calls. CID Caller.ID.is.available.fro...

Page 7 - Product Overview; Main Phone Features

6 Product Overview Main Phone Features 2.4GHz.Digital.Expandable.System.expands.up.to.4.HandsetsIntegrated.Digital.Answering.SystemCaller.ID/Call.Waiting.Deluxe00.shared.Phonebook.Entries/Caller.ID.NumbersDirectLink™.Two-Way.CommunicationRoom/Baby.MonitoringSpeakerphones.on.Base.&.Handset Answer...

Page 8 - Parts of the Handset

7 Parts of the Handset Handset.AntennaSpeakerphone.Speaker.and.RingerHandset.Battery.CompartmentNew.Message.LEDHandset.EarpieceLCD.Display [menu/clear] .key [redial/pause] key [ /flash] key (talk/flash) [ ] key.(phonebook) [*/tone/ ] key [xfer/intercom] key .2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.0..2. [select/ ] key.(sel...

Page 9 - Parts of the Answering System Base

8 Parts of the Answering System Base 13 14 1 3 9 8 6 11 4 5 7 12 23 21 22 17 19 16 18 20 24 10 25 26 15 2 Base.charging.contacts charge .LED Base.speaker [greet] key.(record/ greeting) [set] key [menu/clock] key [ ] key.(delete) [ /select] key.(repeat/ select). .2.3.4. 5.6.7.8. Message.counter.LED [...

Page 10 - Using the Interface; Reading the Display; Icon

9 Using the Interface Reading the Display The.handset.display.uses.icons.to.tell.you.the.status.of.your.phone..The.table.below.lists.the.icons.and.what.they.mean. Icon Status Description Standby/Talk The. battery .icon.indicates.the.handset.battery.status:. full,.medium,.low,.and.empty. Standby The....

Page 11 - The Standby Screen; Using the Four-way Function Key; function key

0 The Standby Screen When.the.phone.is.in.standby,.the.handset.display.shows.the.following.items: DOM 12:00AReceptor #1 CID nuevo Ringer.status./.Day.and.time./.Battery.status Handset.banner Number.of.new.Caller.ID.messages.received Using the Four-way Function Key Your.handset.has.a.four-way.functio...

Page 12 - Entering Text from Your Handset

Entering Text from Your Handset You.can.use.the.number.keypad.on.your.phone.to.enter.text.by.referring.to.the.letters.printed.on.each.number. key. When you press the number key in a text entry field, the phone displays the first letter printed on the number key..Press.the.number.key.twice.to.display...

Page 13 - Installing the Phone; Choosing the Best Location; CAUTION: To avoid risk of fire and shock, only use the Uniden

2 Installing the Phone Choosing the Best Location When.choosing.a.location.for.your.new.phone,.here.are.some.important.guidelines.you.should.consider:. The.location.should.be.close.to.both.a.phone.jack.and.a.power.outlet.that.is.not.controlled.by.a.wall.switch.The.base.and.handset.should.be.kept.awa...

Page 14 - Installing the Battery

3 Plug.the.telephone.line.cord.into.the.TEL.LINE.jack.. Plug.the.telephone.cord.into.the.telephone.jack. 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. Installing the Battery Follow.the.steps.below.to.install.the.han...

Page 15 - Connecting the Base and Charging the Handset; CAUTION: To avoid risk of fire and shock,; Connecting to the Phone Line

4 Connecting the Base and Charging the Handset Connect.the.AC.adapter.to.the.DC.IN.9V.jack. CAUTION: To avoid risk of fire and shock, only use the Uniden AD-800 AC adapter. Connect.the.AC.adapter.to.a.standard.20V.AC.wall.outlet..DO.NOT.use.an.AC.outlet.controlled.by.a.wall.switch.. Place.the.handse...

Page 16 - Changing the Dial Mode

5 Check.to.make.sure.the.battery.is.fully.charged..(If.you.don’t.see.the.“battery.full”.icon,.check.to.make.sure.the.battery.is.properly.connected). Change.the.dial.mode.(instructions.below). Changing the Dial Mode Your.phone.can.communicate.with.the.telephone.network.in.two.different.ways:.tone.dia...

Page 17 - Basic Setup; Selecting a Language

6 Basic Setup Selecting a Language Your.phone.supports.three.languages:.English,.French.and.Spanish..Once.you.select.a.language,.the.menus.on.the.handset.will.display.in.that.language..The.default.language.is.English. Press. [menu/clear] ..Select.the.HANDSET.SETUP.menu,.and.then. the.LANGUAGE.submen...

Page 18 - Activating Caller ID on Call Waiting and Call Waiting Deluxe; Activating Personal Ring

7 Activating Caller ID on Call Waiting and Call Waiting Deluxe Your.phone.supports.Caller.ID.on.Call.Waiting.(CIDCW),.so.you.can.see.the.name.and.number.of.someone.who.calls.when.you’re.already.on.the.line..Your.phone.also.supports.Call.Waiting.Deluxe.(CWDX),.which.gives.you.a.choice.of.how.you.want...

Page 19 - Adding Accessory Handsets; Compatible Handsets

8 Adding Accessory Handsets Your.phone.supports.up.to.four.handsets,.including.any.handsets.supplied.with.your.phone..accessory.handsets.do.not.need.to.be.connected.to.a.phone.jack..You.can.now.place.a.fully-featured.cordless.handset.anywhere.AC.power.is.available.to.connect.the.handset.charger..All...

Page 20 - Charging Accessory Handsets; Registering Accessory Handsets

9 Charging Accessory Handsets The.handset.is.powered.by.a.rechargeable.battery.pack..The.battery.recharges.automatically.when.the.handset.is.placed.in.the.charger.. Connect.the.AC.adapter.to.the.DC.IN.9V.jack.and.to.a.20V.AC.outlet.that.is.not.controlled.by.a.wall.switch. Caution: Use only the Unide...

Page 22 - Setting Up the Phonebook; Creating Phonebook Entries

2 Note: The handset first clears it registration information from the base and then deletes the link to the base from its own memory. The handset will now display MODELS VARY! CHARGE HANDSET ON THE BASE FOR REGISTRATION OR REFER TO OWNER’S MANUAL. If the handset cannot contact the base, it will disp...

Page 24 - Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the Phonebook

23 Finding a Phonebook Entry Press. [ ] .to.open.the.phonebook,.and.then.select.DIAL/EDIT..Phonebook.entries.are.stored.in.alphabetical.order.. To.scroll.through.the.phonebook.from.A.to.Z,.press. [ ] ..To.scroll.trough.the.phonebook.from.Z.to.A.press. [ ] . You.can.also.use.the.letters.on.the.number...

Page 25 - Deleting Phonebook Entries; Deleting all the phonebook entries at once; Copying Phonebook Entries to Another Handset

24 Deleting Phonebook Entries You.can.delete.individual.phonebook.entries.or.delete.all.the.phonebook.entries.at.once. When.the.phone.is.in.standby,.press. [ ] . To.delete.a.single.phonebook.entry,.move.the.cursor.to.select.DIAL/EDIT,.and.then.press. [select/ ] . Find.the.phonebook.entry.you.want.to...

Page 26 - Customizing Your Phone; Changing the Handset Banner

25 If.you.select.ALL.MEMORY,.ARE.YOU.SURE?.appears.on.the.display.screen..Move.the.cursor.to.select.YES,.and.then.press. [select/ ] . If you select ONE MEMORY, find the phonebook entry you want to transfer and then press [select/ ] . The.phonebook.entries.will.be.transferred.to.the.designated.handse...

Page 29 - Using Your Phone

28 Using Your Phone From a cordless handset From a handset speaker phone From the base speaker phone Making a call Remove.the.handset.from.the.charging.cradle.Press. [ /flash] . Listen.for.the.dial.tone.Dial.the.number. OR Remove.the.handset.from.the.charging.cradle.Dial.the.number.Press. [ /flash] ...

Page 30 - Making a Call from the Phonebook; ] before you open the phonebook. When you come to the phone; Chain dialing from the Phonebook

29 Making a Call from the Phonebook When.the.phone.is.in.standby,.press. [ ] .to.open.the.phonebook. Move.the.cursor.to.select.DIAL/EDIT,.and.then.press. [select/ ] . Find.the.phonebook.entry.you.want.to.call.(see. Finding a . Phonebook Entry .on.page.23). Press. [ /flash] .or. [ ] .to.dial.the.numb...

Page 31 - Using Caller ID and Call Waiting; Using the Caller ID List; ] before you open the caller ID list. When you come to the

30 Using Caller ID and Call Waiting If.you.subscribe.to.Caller.ID.from.your.phone.company,.your.phone.will.show.you.the.caller’s.phone.number.and.name.(if.available).whenever.a.call.comes.in..If.you.subscribe.to.both.Call.Waiting.and.Caller.ID,.the.phone.also.shows.you.the.name.and.the.number.of.any...

Page 32 - Ask to Hold —; Conference —

3 Deleting Caller ID Numbers To.delete.all.the.Caller.ID.numbers,.press. [ ] .and.then. [menu/clear] ..Select.YES.when.asked.if.you.want.to. DELETE ALL. You will hear a confirmation tone. When you delete a Caller ID number, you delete it permanently. To.permanently.delete.only.one.Caller.ID.number,....

Page 33 - Redialing a Number; Deleting a Redial Record; Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker Volume; Adjusting the Ringer Volume

32 Redialing a Number You.can.quickly.redial.the.last.3.numbers.dialed.on.each.handset.. With.the.phone.in.standby,.press. [redial/pause] .to.open.the.redial.list. Use. [redial/pause] ,.or. [ ] .and. [ ] .to.scroll.through.the.redial.list. When you find the number you want to dial, press [ /flash] ....

Page 34 - Adjusting the Speaker Volume; Handset Speakerphone:; Adjusting the Audio Tone; Finding a Lost Handset

33 Adjusting the Speaker Volume Handset Speakerphone: You.can.choose.from.six.volume.levels.for.the.handset.speakerphone..To.adjust.the. speaker.volume.while.on.a.call,.press. [ ] .(to.make.it.louder).or. [ ] ..(to.make.it.softer). Base Speakerphone: You.can.choose.from.ten.volume.levels.for.the.bas...

Page 35 - Using Hold, Conference and Transfer; Placing a Call on Hold

34 Using Hold, Conference and Transfer Placing a Call on Hold To.place.a.caller.on.hold,.press. [xfer/intercom] .on.the.handset,. [hold] .on.the.base..If.you.leave.a.caller.on.hold.for. more.than.ten.seconds,.the.display.will.read,.LINE.ON.HOLD.in.the.handset.display. To.return.to.the.party.on.hold,...

Page 36 - Transferring a Call; From the base; Answering a Transferred Call

35 Transferring a Call You.can.transfer.a.call.from.one.station.to.another. From the base From the handset During.a.call,.press. [int’com] . The.call.will.automatically.be.placed.on.hold,.and.a.paging.tone.sounds.on.all.stations..To.cancel.the.transfer,.press. [speaker] . When.another.station.accept...

Page 37 - Using Special Features; Muting the Microphone

36 Using Special Features Do Not Disturb (All Calls) Do.not.disturb.(DND).allows.you.to.mute.the.ringer.of.all.stations.at.once..With.the.phone.in.standby,.press.and.hold. [dnd] on the base. You will hear a confirmation tone and the dnd LED illuminates. To cancel, press [dnd] .again..You. can.also.m...

Page 38 - Privacy Mode

37 Privacy Mode If.you.don’t.want.other.stations.to.interrupt.your.call,.turn.on.privacy.mode..As.long.as.your.handset.is.in.privacy.mode,.other.stations.can’t.join.your.call.or.make.any.calls.of.their.own:.their.displays.will.show.UNAVAILABLE. While.on.a.call,.press. [menu/clear] . Move.the.cursor....

Page 39 - Using the DirectLinkTM Communication Feature; Making a DirectLinkTM Call

38 Using the DirectLink™ Communication Feature Using.the.DirectLink.two-way.communication.feature,.a.pair.of.handsets.can.function.as.two-way.radios..DirectLink.communication.does.not.interfere.with.the.base’s.ability.to.make.or.receive.telephone.calls..You.must.set.both.handsets.to.use.DirectLink.c...

Page 40 - Using the Intercom; Making an Intercom Page

39 Using the Intercom You.can.use.the.intercom.to.talk.to.another.station.without.using.the.phone.line.. Making an Intercom Page From the base From the handset With.the.phone.in.standby,.press. [int’com] ... All.other.stations.will.be.paged. To.cancel.the.intercom.page,.press [int’com] . . 2. With.t...

Page 42 - Tone Dialing Switch Over

4 Tone Dialing Switch Over If.your.phone.is.set.to.pulse.dialing,.you.can.temporarily.switch.to.tone.dialing.after.the.call.connects..This.feature.is.useful.when.you.need.tone.dialing.to.use.automated.menu.systems,.such.as.telephone.bank.tellers,.telephone. prescription refills, customer support men...

Page 43 - Setting Up the Answering System; Features; Voice Prompts

42 Setting Up the Answering System Your.phone.has.a.built-in.answering.system.that.answers.and.records.incoming.calls..You.can.also.use.your.answering.system.to.record.a.conversation.or.leave.a.voice.memo. Features Digital.Tapeless.RecordingUp.to.2.Minutes.of.Recording.TimeCall.ScreeningPersonal.or....

Page 44 - Using the Answering System Interface; Base operation; Selecting the Language

43 Using the Answering System Interface Base operation When.the.phone.is.in.standby,.press. [menu/clock] .to.scroll.through.the.answering.system.setup.menu.options.. Each.menu.option.has.voice.prompt.instructions;.you.can.press.the.next.key.at.any.time.during.the.instructions..After.the.last.option,...

Page 45 - Setting the Number of Rings

44 From the base From the handset Press. [menu/clock] .six.times. The.current.setting.(“E”.English,.“F”.French,.or.“S”.Spanish).appears.on.the.base,.and.it.is.announced.(“English”.English,.“Français”.French,.or.“Español”.Spanish). Press. [ /select] .or. [ /select] .to.select.the. language. Press. [s...

Page 46 - Setting the Day & Time

45 Setting the Day & Time If.you.do.not.set.the.clock.on.your.answering.system,.your.messages.may.not.have.the.correct.time.and.day.stamp..You.can.set.the.day.and.time.from.the.handset.or.the.base. From the base From the handset Press. [menu/clock] . Press. [ /select] .or. [ /select] .until.the....

Page 47 - Recording a Personal Greeting; Selecting a Greeting

46 Recording a Personal Greeting Your.answering.system.comes.with.a.pre-recorded.outgoing.message.or.greeting.that.plays.when.you.receive.a.call:.“Hello,.no.one.is.available.to.take.your.call..Please.leave.a.message.after.the.tone.”.You.can.record.your.own.personal.outgoing.greeting..Your.recorded.g...

Page 49 - Activating the Message Alert; Activating Call Screening

48 Activating the Message Alert The.message.alert.feature.sounds.a.short.alert.tone.every.5.seconds.whenever.you.have.a.new.message..To.turn.on.the.message.alert: From the base From the handset Press. [menu/clock] five times. The current setting.(ON.or.OFF).appears.on.the.base.and.it.is.announced. P...

Page 50 - Setting a Security Code or Personal

49 Setting a Security Code or Personal Identification Number (PIN) To.play.your.messages.from.a.remote.location,.you.will.need.to.enter.a.two-digit.security.code.or.Personal. Identification Number (PIN). The default security code is 80. From the base From the handset Press. [menu/clock] .twice..The....

Page 51 - Using the Answering System; Turning Your Answering System On and Off; Turning Off; Reviewing Messages

50 Using the Answering System Turning Your Answering System On and Off From the base From the handset Turning On With.the.phone.in.standby,.press. [ on/off ] . The.system.announces.“Answering.System.is.on”.and.plays.the.current.greeting.The.message.counter.displays.the.number.of.messages.stored.in.m...

Page 52 - Screening Calls

5 From the base From the handset Playing messages Press. [ ] ..The.system.announces.the.number. of.new.and.old.messages..It.announces.the.message.number,.plays.the.message,.then.announces.the.time.and.day.it.was.received. Press. [select/ ] ..The.system.announces.the. number.of.new.and.old.messages.....

Page 53 - Recording a Conversation

52 Press. [select/ ] .when.the.system.is.answering..If.another.handset.is.screening.a.call,.you.will.hear.a.beep. and.you.will.not.be.able.to.screen.the.call.To.answer.the.call,.press. [ /flash] . To.stop.screening.the.call,.press. [ ] . Recording a Conversation You.can.record.a.conversation.between...

Page 54 - Recording a Voice Memo; Turning Off the Message Alert Tone; Operating the Answering System While You Are Away from Home

53 Recording a Voice Memo The.voice.memo.feature.allows.you.to.record.messages.that.are.between.two.seconds.and.four.minutes.long..You.might.want.to.use.this.feature.to.leave.messages.for.other.members.of.your.household.instead.of.written.notes. From the base From the handset Starting a memo With.th...

Page 55 - Command

54 To.operate.from.a.remote.location,.use.any.touch-tone.telephone,.and.follow.these.steps: Call.your.telephone.number.and.wait.for.the.system.to.answer..If.the.answering.system.is.off,.it.will.answer.after.about.0.rings.and.sounds.a.series.of.beeps. During.the.greeting.or.the.beeps.(if.answering.sy...

Page 56 - Maintenance; and create a fire or electrical hazard.

55 Maintenance Specifications Operating Temperature 0˚C to 50˚C (+32˚F to +122˚F) AC Adapter Part Number Base:.AD-800 Charger:.AD-0005 Input Voltage Base:.20.V.AC,.60.Hz Charger:.20.V.AC,.60.Hz Output Voltage Base:[email protected] Charger:[email protected] Battery Part Number BT-004 Capacity 3.6.V.DC....

Page 57 - Warning; Change the Batteries Annually

56 Low Battery Alert When.the.battery.pack.is.very.low,.the.phone.is.programmed.to.eliminate.functions.in.order.to.save.power..The.battery.pack.needs.to.be.charged.when.the.display.shows.LOW.BATTERY.and.the.empty.battery.icon..If.the.phone.is.in.standby,.none.of.the.keys.will.operate..If.you.are.on....

Page 58 - Clean the Battery Contacts; telephone and damage the finish.; Troubleshooting; Resetting the Handset

57 Clean the Battery Contacts To.maintain.a.good.charge,.clean.the.charging.contacts.on.the.handset.once.a.month..Dampen.a.cloth.with.plain.water..Gently.rub.the.damp.cloth.over.the.charging.contacts.until.all.visible.dirt.is.removed..Dry.the.contacts.thoroughly.before.returning.the.handset.to.the.c...

Page 59 - Resetting the Handset Without the Base; Changing the Digital Security Code

58 When.the.base.information.is.deleted,.the.handset.displays.MODELS.VARY!.CHARGE.HANDSET.ON.THE.BASE.FOR.REGISTRATION.OR.REFER.TO.OWNER’S.MANUAL. Re-register.the.handset.to.the.base.(see. Registering Accessory Handsets .on.page.9).. If.the.handset.cannot.contact.the.base,.it.will.display.UNAVAILABL...

Page 60 - Symptom

59 Traveling Out of Range During.a.call,.if.you.move.your.handset.too.far.from.your.base,.noise.may.increase..If.you.pass.the.range.limit.of.the.base,.the.handset.will.beep,.display.OUT.OF.RANGE,.and.then.go.to.standby..The.base.will.maintain.the.connection.for.30.seconds.after.the.handset.goes.out....

Page 62 - Liquid Damage

6 Symptom Suggestion The.answering.system.does.not.work. Make.sure.the.base.is.plugged.in.Make.sure.that.the.answering.system.is.turned.on.Make.sure.that.the.message.record.time.is.not.set.to.announce.only. ••• Time.stamp.cannot.be.heard.. Make.sure.you.have.set.the.time.(see. Setting the Day and Ti...

Page 64 - Important Safety Instructions; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

63 Precautions! Before.you.read.anything.else,.please.observe.the.following: Warning! Uniden.America.Corporation.DOES.NOT.represent.this.unit. to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or.damage.to.the.unit,.DO.NOT.expose.this.unit.to.rain.or.moisture. . Rechargeable Nickel-Met...

Page 65 - The FCC Wants You To Know

64 The FCC Wants You To Know This.equipment.complies.with.Part.68.of.the.FCC.rules.and.the.requirements.adopted.by.the.ACTA..On.the.bottom.of.this.equipment. is a label that contains, among other information, a product identifier in.the.format.US:.AAAEQ##TXXXX..If.requested,.this.number.must.be.prov...

Page 67 - One Year Limited Warranty

66 One Year Limited Warranty Important:.Evidence.of.original.purchase.is.required.for.warranty.service..WARRANTOR:.UNIDEN.AMERICA.CORPORATION.(“Uniden”).ELEMENTS.OF.WARRANTY:.Uniden.warrants,.for.one.year,.to.the.original.retail.owner,.this.Uniden.Product.to.be.free.from.defects.in.materials.and.cra...

Page 68 - Index

67 Index A Accessibility.................................... 4Answering.calls............................ 28Answering.system........................ 42 Using.the.handset..................... 43When.away.from.home............. 53 Any.key.answer............................ 27AutoTalk.....................

Page 70 - Memo

Page 73 - Remote Operation Card

72 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 voice prompts. 3. To quit, hang up the phone....