Contents Introduction/Features Controls and Functions Getting Started 2 4 Memory Dialing Read Step Step Step Step this f irst 1: Checking the package contents 2: Setting up the base unit 3: Installing the handset battery pack 4: Setting Caller ID options Entering your Area Code 6 7 8 10 12 13 Storing phone numbers and names Steps for entering names and special characters Making calls with memory dialing Chain dialing Editing a stored name and/or phone number Erasing a stored name and phone number Telephone Features 21 23 25 26 27 29 3-way conferencing Paging Caller ID Features 30 31 Basics Making a call Receiving a call Adjusting the volume Redialing a call Traveling out-of-range 14 16 18 19 20 Caller ID When the telephone rings Viewing the Caller ID Message list Deleting information from the Caller ID list Using the Caller ID list Using "Caller ID on call waiting" service Call Waiting Features 32 32 33 34 35 37 38 The Integrated Answering Device Features Setting up your answering system Using your answering system Additional Information 39 40 44 Changing the digital security code Installing the beltclip Headset installation Note on power sources Maintenance Troubleshooting General Information Technical Information Precautions & Warranty Index 49 50 50 51 52 53 55 56 58 60 Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the 24-148 cordless telephone. This phone is designed for reliability, long life and outstanding performance utilizing the latest in 2.4 GHz Spread Spectrum technology. Note: Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit for explanation purposes. · 2.4 GHz Spread Spectrum Technology · Secure Digital Transmission · Integrated Answering Device · Caller ID and Call Waiting Caller ID · Advanced Caller ID with Call Waiting Options · 50 Number Caller ID Memor y · 20 Number Memor y · 3 Line, 16 Character Backlit Handset Display · 3 Redial Memories (up to 32 digits) · Flash and Pause · Pulse / Tone Dialing · 10 Day Standby Batter y Life · 6 Hour Talk Time · Handset Earpiece and Ringer Volume Control · Base Speakerphone · 3-Way Conference Operation · Bilingual Language, option Features [2] I N T R O D U C T I O N / F E AT U R E S D i g i t a l S p r e a d S p e c t r u m T e c h n o l o g y utilizes a "wider frequency band" vs. a " s i n gle narrow band" used in standard digital transmissions. The 2.4 GHz frequency range was recently released to commercial communications. The result is a more secure conversation with the clarity of digital sound, extended range, and minimal interference from other cordless phones. R a n d o m C o d e TM digital security automatically selects one of over 65,000 codes for the handset and base. These features enhance your phone´s security and also prevents unauthorized calls as a result of your phone being activated by other equipment. Throughout this manual, terms such as Standby and Talk Mode are used. Below is the terminology explanation. · S t a n d b y M o d e - The handset is not in use, of f the base and has not been pressed. A dial tone is not present and the display is blank. · T a l k M o d e - The handset is of f the base and has been pressed enabling a dial tone. Talk appears in the display. Uniden ® is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation. Random Code TM and Auto Talk TM are trademarks of Uniden America Corporation. I N T R O D U C T I O N / F E AT U R E S [3] Controls and Functions 1. Handset Antenna 2. Headset Jack Cover 3. Handset Batter y Compar tment 4. Handset Earpiece 5. LCD Display 6. Volume Up Key 7. Memor y Key 8. Talk Key 9. Volume Down Key 10. /Tone/Lef t Cursor Key 11. Redial/p (pause) Key 12. Options Key 13. Handset Microphone 14. Flash Key 15. Cid (Caller ID) Key 16. # /Right Cursor Key 17. Delete Key 18. Select/Channel Key 19. Handset Charging Contacts 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 14 15 16 17 18 19 3 10 11 12 13 [4] CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 27 28 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 38 39 40 36 37 41 42 43 44 20. Base Charging Contacts 21. Delete Key 22. Voice Memo Key 23. Base Speaker 24. Greeting Key 25. Pin Set Key 26. Speaker Key 27. Status LED 28. Speaker LED 29. Play Key 30. Skip Key 31. Repeat Key 32. Answer On/Of f Key 33. Clock Set Key 34. Page/Find Key 35. Base Antenna 36. Volume Down Key 37. Volume Up Key 38. Record Time Switch 39. Ring Time Switch 40. Base Microphone 41. Base Ringer Switch 42. Pulse-Tone Switch 43. DC Power Input 44. Phone Jack [5] CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Read This First This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps: Step 1 (page 7) Unpack the telephone and accessories. (page 8 to 9) Next, choose the best location to set up the base unit. Base unit Step 2 Step 3 (page 10 to 11) Then, inser t the batter y pack into the handset. You must charge the batter y pack for 1 5 - 2 0 h o u r s b e f o r e p l u g g i n g i n t o Handset the phone line and using the phone. Step 4 (page 12 to 13) Finally, set the Caller ID options and store your area code in the memor y to use the Caller ID service. N o t e : Skip the area code setting if your Handset calling area requires 10-digit dialing. About the digital security code This cordless telephone uses a digital security code to prevent unauthorized access to your base unit. This security code prevents other cordless handsets from making calls through your base unit. A random security code will be assigned automatically between your base unit and handset when you charge the batter y pack for the f irst time. If you want to reset the security code, see page 49. [6] G E T T I N G S TA R T E D G E T T I N G S TA R T E D Checking the Package Contents Make sure you have received the following items in the package. If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact the Uniden Par ts Depar tment (see below). · Base unit · Handset · AC adapter (AD-313) · Rechargeable battery pack (BT-800) Also included: · This Owner´s Manual · Quick Reference Guide · Registration Card · Telephone line cord · Beltclip Uniden Parts Department (800) 554-3988 Hours: M-F 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST. We can also be reached on the web at www.uniden.com G E T T I N G S TA R T E D [7] Setting Up the Base Unit Do the following steps: · Choose the best location · Connect the base unit · Choose the dialing mode Choose the best location Before choosing a location for your new phone, read " INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS" in " PRECAUTIONS & WARRANT Y" . Here are some impor tant guidelines you should consider: Avoid heat sources, such as radiators, air ducts, and sunlight Avoid television sets and other electronic equipment Avoid noise sources such as a window by a street with heavy traffic Avoid microwave ovens Avoid excessive moisture, extremely low temperatures, dust, mechanical vibration, or shock Avoid personal computers Choose a central location Avoid other cordless telephones · Af ter installing the batter y pack in the handset, you should charge your handset for 1 5 - 2 0 h o u r s b e f o r e u s i n g t h e p h o n e . Once the handset batter y pack is fully charged, connect the telephone line cord to the base and telephone wall outlet. · The location should be close to both a phone jack and a continuous power outlet which is not switchable. · Keep the base and handset away from sources of electrical noise such as motors and fluorescent lighting. · Be sure there is suf ficient space to raise the base antenna to a ver tical position. [8] G E T T I N G S TA R T E D G E T T I N G S TA R T E D Connect the base unit 1 Connect the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and to a telephone outlet. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet. 3 Set the base unit on a desk or tabletop. Place the handset on the base unit as shown. Then raise the antenna to a ver tical position. If your telephone outlet isn´t modular, contact your telephone company for assistance. Modular · Place the power cord so it does not create a trip hazard or where it could become chafed and create a fire or electrical hazard. · Use only the supplied AD-313 AC adapter. Do not use any other AC adapter. · Connect the AC adapter to a continuous power supply. · Place the base unit close to the AC outlet so that you can unplug the AC adapter easily. Choose the dialing mode Depending on your dialing system, set the P U L S E - T O N E switch as follows: If your dialing system is Tone Pulse Set the switch to TONE PULSE If you aren´t sure of your dialing system, make a trial call with the PULSE-TONE switch set to TONE . If the call connects, leave the switch as is; otherwise, set to P U L S E . G E T T I N G S TA R T E D [9] Installing the Handset Battery Pack Charge the battery pack for 15-20 hours before plugging the phone line into your phone. 1 Press in on the batter y cover release and slide the cover down until it comes of f. 2 Connect the batter y pack connector with the correct polarity (black and red wires), then inser t the batter y pack into the batter y compar tment. 3 Slide the batter y cover forward until it snaps into place. 4 Place the handset on the base as shown. 5 Make sure that the s t a t u s LED lights. If the LED doesn´t light, check to see that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the handset makes good contact with the base charging contacts. Use only the Uniden Battery (BT-800) supplied with your phone. Replacement batteries are also available through the Uniden Parts Department (See page 7). [ 10 ] G E T T I N G S T A R T E D G E T T I N G S TA R T E D Battery use time (per charge) From fully charged · 6 hours continuous use. · 10 days when the handset is in the standby mode. When the battery charge becomes low When the batter y pack is ver y low and needs to be charged, the phone is programmed to eliminate functions in order to save power. If the phone is not in use, "Low Battery" flashes and none of the keys will operate. If the phone is in use, "Low Battery" flashes and the handset beeps. Complete your conversation as quickly as possible and return the handset to the base unit for charging. The last number dialed in redial memory, back up for up to 2 minutes while you replace the battery pack. · Even when the battery pack is not being used, it will gradually discharge over a long period of time. For optimum performance, be sure to return the handset to the base unit after each telephone call. · If you must replace the battery pack during a telephone call, complete the replacement of the battery pack within 30 seconds, and you can return to the original call. Cleaning the charging contacts To maintain a good charge, it is impor tant to clean the batter y contacts on the handset and base unit with a dr y cloth or a pencil eraser about once a month. Do not use any liquids or solvents. G E T T I N G S T A R T E D [ 11 ] Setting Caller ID Options/Language There are three Caller ID setup options available: AutoTalk, CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting), and Area Code. (See page 13 for Area Code setup instructions.) AutoTalk TM allows you to answer the phone without pressing the button. If the phone rings when AutoTalk is on, simply remove the handset from the base and the phone automatically answers the call. Or if the handset is not on the base, press any key to answer the call. If the phone rings when AutoTalk is of f, you must press to answer the call. C a l l e r I D o n C a l l W a i t i n g ( C I D C W ) performs the same as regular Caller ID on a call waiting number. Call waiting options allow you to handle call waiting calls in six dif ferent ways. (See page 38.) You must subscribe to CIDCW from your local phone company in order to use this feature. The Call Waiting options are a separate service available through your phone campany. L a n g u a g e option can be used to choose the language of your display. You can select either English or French. To change your Caller ID options/Language: in the standby mode . The following 1 Press screen appears. 2 Use · and ª or a number key (1-3) to move the pointer to the selection that you would like to change. Press to toggle betwe e n "On" a n d "Off" fo r "Auto Talk" . Fo r "CIDCW" , choose "On" , "Off" , o r "Opt" depending upon the type of service to which you subscribe. 3 To set up the language of your display, press ª or the number key to move the pointer to "Language" . Press to select "Eng" (English) or "Fr." ( French). 4 Af ter you have made your Caller ID selections, press and return the handset to the base. [ 12 ] G E T T I N G S T A R T E D G E T T I N G S TA R T E D Entering Your Area Code If you enter a 3-digit area code number in th e "Area Code" option, your local area code does not appear in Caller ID messages. Do not program this option, if your calling area requires 10-digit dialing. When reviewing Caller ID messages, you will see only the local seven digit number. For calls received from outside ...