Page 3 - CONTENTS
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Important Electrical Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Introduction Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 4 - PRECAUTION; PRECAUTIONS
2 Before you read anything else, please observe the following: Warning! UNIDEN DOES NOT represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce risk of fire, electrical shock or damage to the unit, DO NOT exposethis unit to rain or moisture. Rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery Warning • This equipment...
Page 5 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
3 PRECAUTIONS When using your telephone equipment, these basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduced the risk of fire, electrical shock, and injury to persons: 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this pro...
Page 6 - IMPORTANT ELECTRICAL CONSIDERATIONS
4 instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage,and will often require extensive repair work by a qualified technician). E. If the product has been dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged. F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance. 12. Do not use the tel...
Page 8 - INTRODUCTION; FEATURES
6 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden DS71 cordless telephone. This phone is designed for reliability, long life, and outstanding performance utilisingthe latest in 900 MHz Digital Spread Spectrum Technology. ● 15 channels (Aust), 7 channels (NZ) ● 900 MHz Digital Spread Spec...
Page 9 - INCLUDED IN YOUR PACKAGE
7 INCLUDED IN YOUR PACKAGE Handset Long Telephone Cord/Plug Base Wall Mount Adaptor flash vol mem redial/ p mute c.wait talk talk batt lo w 1 2 abc 4 ghi 5 jkl 6 mno 7 pqrs 8 tuv 9 wxyz * 0 # 3 def ● This Owner’s Manual ● Registration Card ● and other printed materials To get the most from yourphone...
Page 10 - INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
8 INST ALLING ▼ Selecting a Location Before choosing a location for your new phone, here are some importantguidelines you should consider: ● The location should be close to botha phone jack and a power outlet. ● Keep the base and handset away from sources of electrical noise such as motors and fluor...
Page 11 - DESK/TABLETOP INSTALLATION
9 1. Plug the AC adaptor cord into the 9V DC input jack on the back of the base. 2. Plug the AC adaptor into a standard 240V AC wall outlet. 3. Charge the battery (See CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK, page 15). 4. Plug one end of the telephone cord into the TEL LINE jack on the back of the base. 5. Plug t...
Page 12 - WALL INSTALLATION
▼ Standard wall plate mounting This phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate. 1. Snap the wall mount adaptor into the bottom of the baseas shown. 2. Plug the AC adaptor into the base. 3. Place the AC adaptor cord inside the wall mount adaptor slots. 4. Plug the AC adaptor into a standard 240V...
Page 16 - INSTALLING THE HANDSET BATTERY PACK
1. Press battery cover release. Slide cover off. 2. Align the plastic connector of the Nickel Metal Hydride battery with it’s socketand plug it in. 3. Place the battery pack inside. Please observe how the lead ispositioned. 4. Slide the battery cover forward until it snaps into place INSTALLING THE ...
Page 17 - CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
15 ▼ Initial battery charging Before connecting your the phone for the first time, fully charge the rechargeable battery pack for 15-20 hours without interruption. 1. Place the handset on the base (facing up or down). 2. Make sure that charge LED lights. If the LED doesn’t light, be sure the ACadapt...
Page 18 - CLEANING THE BATTERY CONTACTS
16 ▼ Low battery indicator The low battery indicator shows when the battery pack is very low and needs to be charged.If the phone is not in use, the batt low LED flashes every four seconds. If the phone is in use,the batt low LED flashes every four seconds and the handset beeps. Complete yourconvers...
Page 19 - ADJUSTING RINGER TONE
17 ▼ Handset ringer volume Press the vol ▲ or ▼ key on the handset to set the handset ringer volume. There are tworinger volume settings; high and low. ▼ Handset earpiece volume There are four volume settings for the handset earpiece; max., high, low and min. The handset earpiece volume can be adjus...
Page 20 - INSTALLING THE BELTCLIP
▼ To attach the beltclip . Insert the beltclip into the empty slot and press down until it clicks. ▼ To remove the beltclip Pull back on the release tab andlift the beltclip up. flash vol mem redial/p mute c.wait talk talk batt low 1 2 abc 4 ghi 5 jkl 6 mno 7 pqrs 8 tuv 9 wxyz * 0 # 3 def INSTALLING...
Page 21 - AUTOMATIC DIGITAL CODE SECURITY
Your phone may be used with an optional headset, the Uniden HS910/HS900. To use this feature, simply plug the headsetplug into the headset jack. Your phone is ready for hands-free conversations. To prevent other parties from making unauthorised calls on your phone line, adigital code was added to th...
Page 22 - USING; MAKING AND RECEIVING CALLS
20 ▼ Basic phone operation USING YOUR NEW PHONE MAKING AND RECEIVING CALLS 1. Pick up the handset.2. Press talk . 3. Listen for the dial tone. 4. Press redial . flash vol mem redial/p mute c.wait talk talk batt low 1 2 abc 4 ghi 5 jkl 6 mno 7 pqrs 8 tuv 9 wxyz * 0 # 3 def Handset Off Base Handset On...
Page 23 - PAGE; CALL WAITING
The c.wait procedure toggles between the incomingand original call (vice versa). The flash + 2 call waiting procedure toggles betweenthe incoming and originalcall (and visa versa). The flash + 1 procedure will drop the current callconnection and pick up theincoming call on hold. In New Zealand you m...
Page 24 - ERASING A STORED NUMBER FROM MEMORY; STORING A PHONE NUMBER IN MEMORY
The pause button count as one digit. Pressing redial/p more than once increases the length of pause between numbers. 22 22 To use the mute feature during a conversation, press mute . The other party will not be able to hear you although you can hearthem. To disable the mute feature, press mute again...
Page 25 - PABX CONNECTION
23 On certain occasions after dialing a number, you may be requested by the partyor service you are calling to enter a special access code, such as whenperforming a banking transaction. To store this number, refer to “StoringMemory Dial Numbers” on page 22. For example, if your bank’s telephone numb...
Page 26 - TROUBLESHOOTING; QUICK REFERENCE CHART
24 TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR NEW PHONE If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple stepsfirst before calling Uniden customer service . QUICK REFERENCE CHART The charge lightwon’t come onwhen the handsetis placed on the base. ● Make sure the AC adaptor is plugged into the...
Page 28 - HANDSET; SPECIFICA
26 Australian Specification: The DS71 complies with TS001, TS002, TS004, AS/NZS 3260 andFCC Part 15(as per ACA Radio Communications Class Licensing Requirements). New Zealand Specification: The DS71 complies with PTC200, RFS 29. Frequency control: PLL Modulation: Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum; DBP...
Page 29 - WARRANTY; ARRANTY
27 One Year Limited Warranty Important: Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service. Warrantor: Uniden Australia Pty Limited ACN 001 865 498Uniden New Zealand Limited ELEMENT OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants to the original retail owner for the duration of this warranty, its DS71(here...
Page 32 - THANK YOU; FOR PURCHASING A UNIDEN PHONE!
THANK YOU © 2000 Uniden Australia Pty LimitedUniden New Zealand Limited FOR PURCHASING A UNIDEN PHONE!