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 DS72 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 Digital MHz 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 int 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 To get the most from yourphone, please read thisowner’s manual thoroughly.Be sure to complete and mailt...
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 int 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 Base Only H...
Page 23 - HOLD; CALL WAITING
The c.wait procedure toggles between the incomingand original call (vice versa).The c.wait procedure will drop the current call and pickup the incoming call or callon hold. 21 ▼ For Australian Version Using the c.wait feature Please call your local telephone service provider to check the availabilit...
Page 24 - CALL TRANSFER
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. ▼ Intercom from the Base Unit 1. Press int on the base unit. (If there is no answer press int again to disconnect)....
Page 25 - STORING A PHONE NUMBER IN MEMORY
23 3. Press speaker on the base unit to establish communications between the calling party. ▼ Transferring a call from the Base Unit to the Handset 1. During a call, press int on the base unit, the call is placed on hold automatically and the handset is paged. (If there is no answer press int again ...
Page 26 - CHAIN DIALING
24 ▼ Using the memory location features 1. Press talk on handset or speaker on the base Unit 2. Press mem. 3. Enter the memory location (01-20). The number automatically dials. 1. Remove the handset from the base unit. 2. Press mem button twice. 3. Press the memory location (01-20) to be erased. A t...
Page 27 - PABX CONNECTION
25 3. At the appropriate time, press mem and number ● 4 on the base unit keypad. 4. Your base unit dials the number and you may proceed with your transaction. As you begin to move too far from the base, you will first hear a clickingsound. As you travel further, the noise increases. If you travel ou...
Page 28 - TROUBLESHOOTING; QUICK REFERENCE CHART
26 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 30 - HANDSET; SPECIFICA
28 Australian Specification: The DS72 complies with TS001, TS002, TS004, AS/NZS 3260 andFCC Part 15(as per ACA Radio Communications Class Licensing Requirements). New Zealand Specification: The DS72 complies with PTC200, RFS 29. Frequency control: PLL Modulation: Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum; DBP...
Page 31 - WARRANTY; ARRANTY
29 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 DS72(here...
Page 34 - THANK YOU; FOR PURCHASING A UNIDEN PHONE!
THANK YOU © 2000 Uniden Australia Pty LimitedUniden New Zealand Limited FOR PURCHASING A UNIDEN PHONE!