User manual UNIDEN DECT2060

Table of Contents Welcome ....................................................................... 4 Accessibility.............................................................. 4 Terminology.Used.in.this.Manual.............................. 5 Manual.Conventions................................................. 5 Product Overview ........................................................ 6 Features. .................................................................. 6 . Parts.of.the.Phone.................................................... 7 Using the Interface ...................................................... 9 Reading.the.Display. ................................................ 9 . . Using.the.Four-way.Function.Key. ......................... 0 Using.the.Handset.Menus...................................... 0 Entering.Text.from.Your.Handset............................ Installing the Phone .................................................. 12 Choosing.the.Best.Location.................................... 2 Installing.the.Battery............................................... 3 Installing.the.Belt.Clip............................................. 4 Connecting.the.Base.and.Charging.the.Handset... 4 Connecting.to.the.Phone.Line................................ 5 Changing.the.Dial.Mode......................................... 5 Wall.Mounting.the.Base.......................................... 6 Basic Setup ................................................................ 17 Selecting.a.Language............................................. 7 . Activating.Personal.Ring. ....................................... 7 . Activating.the.Key.Touch.Tone. .............................. 8 Expanding Your Phone ............................................. 19 Adding.Accessory.Handsets................................... 9 Using.Multiple.Bases.............................................. 20 Setting Up the Phonebook........................................ 22 Creating.Phonebook.Entries................................... 22 Finding.a.Phonebook.Entry.................................... 23 . Editing.an.Existing.Phonebook.Entry..................... 23 Storing.Caller.ID.or.Redial.Numbers.in.the. Phonebook........................................................ 24 Deleting.Phonebook.Entries................................... 24 Copying.Phonebook.Entries.to.Another.Handset... 25 Using the Voice Mail Service .................................... 26 Setting.the.Voice.Mail.Signaling.Tone. ................... 26 . Programming.One-Touch.Voice.Mail.Access.......... 27 . Resetting.the.Voice.Mail.Waiting.Indicator............. 27 Customizing Your Phone .......................................... 28 Changing.the.Handset.Banner............................... 28 Selecting.a.Ring.Tone............................................. 28 . Activating.AutoTalk. ................................................ 29 Activating.Any.Key.Answer..................................... 29 Using Your Phone ...................................................... 30 Making.a.Call.from.the.Phonebook. ....................... 3 . Chain.Dialing.from.the.Phonebook......................... 3 Switching.to.the.Handset.Speakerphone.. During.a.Call..................................................... 3 Using Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial Lists ....... 32 Using.the.Caller.ID.List........................................... 32 Making.a.Call.from.a.Caller.ID.Record................... 32 Deleting.Caller.ID.Numbers.................................... 33 . Using.Call.Waiting.................................................. 33 Redialing.a.Number................................................ 33 Deleting.a.Redial.Record........................................ 34 Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker Volume ................................................ 34 Adjusting.the.Ringer.Volume.................................. 34 Adjusting.the.Earpiece.Volume............................... 34 . Adjusting.the.Speaker.Volume. .............................. 34 Adjusting.the.Audio.Tone........................................ 35 Finding a Lost Handset ............................................. 35 Using Hold, Conference and Transfer ..................... 35 Placing.a.Call.on.Hold............................................ 35 Conferencing.......................................................... 36 Transferring.a.Call.................................................. 36 Using Special Features ............................................. 37 Privacy.Mode.......................................................... 37 . Using.the.Intercom. ................................................ 37 Muting.the.Ringer.(One.call.only)........................... 38 Muting.the.Microphone........................................... 38 Seven-Digit.Dialing................................................. 38 . Tone.Dialing.Switch.Over. ...................................... 39 Line.Mode.Setup.(Base.only)................................. 39 Installing.the.Optional.Headset............................... 39 Maintenance ............................................................... 40 Specifications. ........................................................ 40 . Battery.Replacement.and.Handling........................ 40 Cleaning.the.Battery.Contacts................................ 4 . Low.Battery.Alert.. .................................................. 4 . Battery.Life. ............................................................ 4 Power.Failures........................................................ 4 2 Troubleshooting ........................................................ 42 Resetting.the.Handset............................................ 42 Resetting.the.Handset.Without.the.Base................ 43 . Traveling.Out.of.Range. ......................................... 43 Common.Issues...................................................... 44 . Liquid.Damage. ...................................................... 46 Precautions! .............................................................. 47 Rechargeable.Nickel-Metal-Hydride.Battery.. Warning............................................................. 47 The.FCC.Wants.You.To.Know................................ 48 I.C..Notice............................................................... 49 One Year Limited Warranty ....................................... 50 Index ........................................................................... 51 At Uniden, we'll take care of you! ............................ 54 3 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. As.an.Energy.Star®.Partner,.Uniden.has.determined.that.this.product.or.product.models.meets. the.Energy.Star® guidelines for energy efficiency. Energy Star®.is.a.U.S..registered.mark. Uniden.is.a.registered.trademark.of.Uniden.America.Corporation. Accessibility Uniden.provides.a.customer.service.hotline.for.accessibility.questions..If.you.have.a.disability.and.need.customer. service.assistance.or.if.you.have.any.questions.about.how.Uniden's.products.can.accommodate.persons.with. disabilities,.please.call.the.accessibility.voice/TTY.line:.-800-874-934. Our.customer.care.hours.as.well.as.accessibility.information.can.be.found.on.our.website,.www.uniden.com,.under. the."Accessibility".link..If.your.call.is.received.outside.of.our.business.hours,.you.can.leave.us.a.message.and.we.will. call.you.back. 4 Terminology Used in this Manual Standby CID CID/CW or CIDCW Base Charger Accessory Handsets Global Settings Talk The.handset.is.not.in.use..If.it.is.off.the.cradle,.no.line.has.been.activated..No.dial.tone.is.present.. Caller.ID.is.available.from.your.Telephone.provider.and.is.offered.to.users.on.a.subscription.basis. With.this.service,.you.will.be.able.to.see.the.incoming.caller.information.such.as.name.and.phone.number.. Caller.ID.with.Call.Waiting.is.available.by.subscription.from.your.Telephone.provider. With.this.service,.you.will.be.able.to.view.incoming.caller.information.while.on.a.call.with.another.user. The.main.part.of.the.phone.that.connects.to.your.phone.line.and.lets.you.make.and.receive.calls. A.cradle.that.comes.with.an.accessory.handset.and.charges.the.handset.battery. It.connects.to.power.but.does.not.connect.to.a.phone.line. Additional.handsets.that.can.register.to.the.base,.allowing.you.to.add.handsets.without.connecting.another. phone.line..This.base.supports.a.total.of.six.cordless.handsets;.see.page.9.for.Compatible.Handsets. This.term.relates.to.feature.settings.that.will.apply.to.all.registered.handsets.and.the.base. These.features.are.available.by.selecting."GLOBAL.SETUP".in.the.handset.menu..Only.one.handset.can. change.global.settings.at.a.time,.and.you.have.to.make.sure.the.phone.is.not.currently.being.used..If.you. have.multiple.bases,.the.different.bases.have.each.global.settings;.select.the.base.before.changing.the.global. setting.(see.Selecting.the.Base.on.page.2). A.telephone.line.has.been.activated.on.the.handset.or.base,.enabling.a.dial.tone... Manual Conventions This.manual.uses.several.different.type.styles.to.help.you.distinguish.between.different.parts.of.the.phone: · Bold.text.with."[ ]".indicates.a.key.or.button.on.the.phone · ALL CAPITALS indicates text on the display, such as menu options, prompts, and confirmation messages · lower case bold.text.indicates.a.status.light.on.the.phone · ALL CAPITALS BOLD.indicates.a.connection.jack.on.the.base.or.charger 5 Product Overview Features · .9GHz.DECT6.0.Expandable.System · Expands.up.to.6.Handsets · Caller.ID/Call.Waiting · Store.30.Caller.ID.Numbers · Advanced.Phonebook.Features: · Store.70.Phonebook.Entries · Alphabetical.Search · Personalized.Ring.by.Party · Transfer.Single.Listing.or.Entire.Phonebook · Speakerphone.on.Handset · 7.Ringer.Options.on.Handset.(3.Tones/4.Melodies) · Last.5.Number.Redial · Bilingual.Menu.Displays. (for.US.models:.English.and.Spanish,. for.Canadian.models:.English.and.French) · Call.Transfer · Conferencing · Intercom 6 Parts of the Phone Handset The.following.illustrations.show.you.all.of.the.different.parts.of.your.phone. . 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 0. . 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 20. 2. 22. 7 Headset.jack.cover. Belt.clip.hole Speakerphone.speaker.and.ringer Handset.battery.compartment new message.LED Handset.earpiece LCD.display [Clear/Int'com].key [ ].key.(up) [ /Flash] key (talk/flash) [ ].key.(phonebook/left) [ /tone].key [Redial/Pause].key [Menu/Select].key [ /Mute].key.(messages/mute) [ ].key.(caller.ID/right) [ ].key.(end.call) [ ].key.(down) [#].key [ ].key.(speaker) Handset.microphone Handset.charging.contacts 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 14 15 16 17 18 * 4 12 13 19 20 21 22 Base 23 24 25 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. Base.charging.contacts charge.LED. [find hs] key (find handset) DC IN 9V.jack TEL LINE jack 26 27 8 Using the Interface Reading the Display Icon Status The.handset.display.uses.icons.to.tell.you.the.status.of.your.phone..The.table.below.lists.the.icons.and.what.they. mean. Description Standby/Talk The.battery.icon.indicates.the.handset.battery.status:.full,.medium,.low,.and.empty. :OFF Standby Talk Talk The.ringer off.icon.indicates.that.the.ringer.is.turned.off. The.mute.icon.appears.while.the.handset.microphone.is.muted. The.speaker.icon.appears.when.the.handset.speaker.phone.is.in.use. The.privacy.icon.appears.when.the.Privacy.Mode.is.turned.on. The.voice mail.icon.appears.when.you.have.messages.waiting.in.your.voice. mailbox. P Talk Standby The Standby Screen When.the.phone.is.in.standby,.the.handset.display.shows.the.following.items: Ringer off icon (when the ringer is off) battery icon Handset ID Number of new Caller ID calls received 9 Using the Four-way Function Key Your.handset.has.a.four-way.function.key.that. allows.you.to.move.the.cursor.or.pointer.on.the. display.and.access.the.most.commonly.used. features.at.the.touch.of.a.button..By.moving.this. key.to.the.left,.you.open.the.phonebook..Move.the. key.to.the.right.to.access.Caller.ID.information..To. use.this.four-way.key,.place.your.thumb.over.the. key.on.the.handset.and.move.to.the.four.positions. to.get.the.feel.of.how.it.moves.and.operates. Up View the phonebook Four-way Function Key Down View the Caller ID To.open.the.menu,.press.[Menu/Select]..Highlight.the.option.you.want.by.pressing.the.four-way.function.key..This. will.move.the.cursor;.the.option.currently.highlighted.has.a.triangle.beside.it..Activate.the.highlighted.option.by. pressing.[Menu/Select]..To.go.back.to.the.previous.screen,.press.[left].on.the.four-way.function.key..To.exit.the. menu.and.return.to.standby,.press.[ ]. If.you.do.not.press.a.key.within.thirty.seconds,.the.phone.will.time.out.and.exit.the.menu. Note:. For.GLOBAL.SETUP.menu.options,.make.sure.the.line.is.not.in.use.and.the.handsets.are.within.range.of.the. base. Using the Handset Menus 0 You.can.use.the.number.keypad.on.your.handset.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.the.second.letter.and.three.times.to.display.the.third..Capital.letters.are. displayed first, then lower case letters, and then the number on the key. If two letters in a row use the same number key, enter the first letter, then use [right] on.the.four-way.function.key.to. move.the.cursor.to.the.next.position.to.enter.the.second.letter.. For.example,.to.enter.the.word."Movies":. ) Press.[6].once.to.enter.M. 2) Use.[right].on.the.four-way.function. key.to.move.the.cursor.to.the.right. 3) Press.[6].six.times.to.enter.o. 4) Press.[8].six.times.to.enter.v. 5) Press.[4].six.times.to.enter.i. 6) Press [3] five times to enter e. 7) Press.[7].eight.times.to.enter.s. 8) Press.[Menu/Select].to.end.your.text. entry. If.you.make.a.mistake.while.entering.a. name,.use.[right] or.[left] on.the.fourway.function.key.to.move.the.cursor.to.the. incorrect.character..Press.[Clear/Int'com].to.erase.the.wrong.character,.and.then.enter.the.correct.character..To. delete.all.characters,.press.and.hold.[Clear/Int'com]. Note:. When.you.enter.the.text,.you.can.also.use.[#].to.move.the.cursor.to.right.and.[ /tone].to.move.the.cursor.to. left. Entering Text from Your Handset * 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. Avoid noise sources such as a window by a street Avoid heat sources, such continuous.power.outlet.(one. with heavy traffic as radiators, air ducts, which.is.not.connected.to.a. and sunlight switch).. Avoid sources of electrical · For.optimum.range.and. noise such as motors, Avoid television sets microwave ovens, and reception,.place.the.base.in.an. and other electronic fluorescent lighting open.area,.as.high.as.possible.. equipment Avoid excessive moisture, · If.your.home.has.wired.alarm. extremely low equipment.connected.to.a.phone. temperatures, dust, line,.be.sure.that.installing.the. mechanical vibration, or shock system.does.not.disable.your. alarm.equipment..If.you.have. Avoid personal computers questions.about.what.will.disable. Choose a central location alarm.equipment,.contact.your. Avoid other cordless telephones telephone company or a qualified installer. Note:. For.maximum.range:. · Keep.both.the.base.and.handset.antennas.free.of.obstruction. · When.the.handset.is.not.in.use,.place.the.handset.in.an.upright.position. · Metal.and.reinforced.concrete.may.affect.cordless.telephone.performance. 2 Installing the Battery Use.only.the.Uniden.BT-008.rechargeable.battery.pack.supplied.with.your.cordless.telephone. Follow.the.steps.below.to.install.the.handset.battery. ) Press in on the handset battery case cover (use the finger indention.for.a.better.grip).and.slide.the.cover.downward. to.remove. 2) Plug.the.battery.cable.into.the.battery.jack..Be.sure.to. match.the.red.and.black.wires.to.the.label.near.the.jack.. The.cable.should.snap.into.place..Gently.pull.on.the. battery.cable..If.the.battery.connector.comes.loose,.try. connecting.again.until.the.battery.snaps.into.place. 3) Place.the.battery.case.cover.back.on.the.handset.and. slide.it.upwards.until.it.clicks.into.place.. 3 Line.up.the.holes.on.each.side.of.the.handset..To.attach.the.belt.clip,.insert.into. the.holes.on.each.side.of.the.handset..Press.down.until.it.clicks. To remove the belt clip,.pull.either.side.of.the.belt.clip.to.release.the.tabs.from. the.holes. Installing the Belt Clip Connecting the Base and Charging the Handset 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.handset.in.the.base.with.the.LCD.screen.facing. forward. Make.sure.that.the.charge.LED.illuminates..If.the.LED.does. not.illuminate,.check.to.see.that.the.AC.adapter.is.plugged. in.and.the.handset.makes.good.contact.with.the.charging. contacts. Charge.your.handset.at.least.5.to.20.hours.before.plugging. into.the.phone.line. ) Route.the.AC.adapter.cord.through.the."LOOP".of.base's.back.as.shown. 2) Connect.the.AC.adapter.to.the.DC IN 9V.jack. Route the cord. 3) 4) 5) To AC outlet AC adapter (supplied) To DC IN 9V 6) 4 Connecting to the Phone Line ) Once.the.battery.pack.is.fully.charged,.route.the.telephone. cord.through.the."LOOP".of.base's.back.as.shown,.and. connect.the.telephone.cord.to.the.TEL LINE.jack. 2) Connect.the.telephone.cord.to.a.telephone.wall.jack. Route the cord. Testing the Connection Try.making.a.call..If.your.call.does.not.connect.or.you.cannot. get.a.dial.tone,.try.the.following.steps: ) Make.sure.the.AC.adapter.cord.is.securely.connected.to. the.DC IN 9V.jack.and.a.standard.power.outlet. 2) 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). 3) Change.the.dial.mode. To telephone wall jack Telephone cord (supplied) To TEL LINE Your.phone.can.communicate.with.the.telephone.network.in.two.different.ways:.tone.dialing.or.pulse.dialing..These. days,.most.base.networks.use.a.method.called.tone.dialing,.so.your.phone.comes.programmed.for.tone.dialing..If. your.phone.company.uses.pulse.dialing,.you.will.need.to.change.your.phone's.dial.mode..If.you.don't.get.a.dial.tone. or.can't.connect.to.the.telephone.network,.please.follow.the.steps.below.to.modify.your.phone's.settings: ) Press.[Menu/Select]..Select.the.GLOBAL.SETUP.menu,.and.then.the. Dial Mode DIAL.MODE.submenu. Tone 2) Scroll.[ ].to.highlight.PULSE. Pulse 3) Press.[Menu/Select]. You will hear a confirmation tone. If.you.ever.need.to.change.the.dial.mode.back.to.tone.dialing,.follow.the.same.procedure,.but.select.TONE.in.step.2. Note:. If.you.have.multiple.bases,.select.the.base.before.changing.the.dial.mode.(see.Selecting.the.Base.on.. page.2). Changing the Dial Mode 5 Wall Mounting the Base This.phone.can.be.mounted.on.any.standard.wall.plate. Snap.the.wall.mount.adapter.into.the.notches.on.the.base's.back. Plug.the.AC.adapter.into.the.DC IN 9V.jack. Plug.the.AC.adapter.into.a.standard.20V.AC.wall.outlet. Plug.the.telephone.cord.into.the.TEL LINE.jack. Route.the.telephone.cord.through.the.hole.of.the.wall.mount. adapter.as.shown. 6) Plug.the.telephone.cord.into.the.telephone.wall.jack. 7) 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. ) 2) 3) 4) 5) Notes: · DO.NOT.use.an.AC.outlet.controlled.by.a.wall. switch. · To.mount.the.phone.directly.on.the.wall,.insert.two. #0.screws.(minimum.length.of..3/8.inches,.not. supplied).into.the.wall,.3.5/6.inches.apart;.leave. the.screw.heads./8.inch.away.from.the.wall.to.allow. room.for.mounting.the.phone..Be.sure.the.wall.is. capable.of.supporting.the.weight.of.the.phone,.and. use.the.proper.type.of.anchoring.device.for.the. wall.material..No.need.to.route.the.telephone.cord. through.the.hole.of.the.wall.mount.adapter.when. mounting.directly.on.the.wall. Route the cord. Wall plate AC outlet AC adapter (supplied) 6 Basic Setup Selecting a Language Your.phone.supports.two.languages:.English.and.Spanish.for.US.models. or.English.and.French.for.Canadian.models..Once.you.select.a.language,. the.menus.on.the.handset.will.display.in.that.language..The.default. language.is.English. ) Press.[Menu/Select]..Select.the.HANDSET.SETUP.menu,.and.then. the.HANDSET.LANGUAGE.submenu. 2) Move.the.cursor.to.choose.a.language. for.US.models:.Choose.ENGLISH.or.ESPAÑOL.(Spanish). for.Canadian.models:.Choose.ENGLISH.or.FRANÇAIS.(French). 3) Press.[Menu/Select]. You will hear a confirmation tone. for US models for Canadian models Activating Personal Ring You.can.assign.special.ringer.tones.to.anyone.in.your.phonebook..When.your.phone.gets.a.call,.it.looks.up.the. Caller.ID.information.in.your.phonebook..If.you've.assigned.a.personal.ringer.to.that.number,.the.phone.uses.it.so. you.know.who.is.calling..To.turn.the.personal.ringing.on.or.off,.follow.these.steps: ) Press.[Menu/Select]..Select.the.HANDSET.SETUP.menu,.and.then. the.PERSONAL.RING.submenu. 2) Move.the.cursor.to.select.ON.or.OFF. 3) Press.[Menu/Select]. You will hear a confirmation tone. 7 Activating the Key Touch Tone Key.Touch.Tone.is.the.tone.your.keypad.makes.when.keys.are.pressed..You.can.turn.this.tone.on.or.off. ) Press.[Menu/Select]..Select.the.HANDSET.SETUP.menu,.and.then. the.KEY.TOUCH.TONE.submenu. 2) Move.the.cursor.to.select.ON.or.OFF. 3) Press.[Menu/Select]. You will hear a confirmation tone. 8 Expanding Your Phone Adding Accessory Handsets Compatible Handsets Your.phone.is.compatible.with.the.DCX200..If.you.purchased.an.accessory.handset.separately,.you.must.register.the. handset.to.the.base.before.use..Accessory.handsets.will.not.operate.until.they.are.registered. Your.phone.supports.a.total.of.six.cordless.handsets..You.can.now.place.a.fully-featured.cordless.handset.anywhere. AC.power.is.available.to.connect.the.handset.charger..All.the.handsets.ring.when.a.call.is.received. Charging Accessory Handsets The.handset's.battery.recharges.automatically.when.the.handset.is.placed.in.the.charger.. ) Use.the.supplied.AC.adapter.(AD-0005).to.connect.the.DC IN Route the cord. 9V.jack.to.a.standard.20V.AC.outlet. 2) Set.the.charger.on.a.desk.or.tabletop,.and.place.the.handset.in. the.charger.with.the.LCD.screen.facing.forward. 3) Make.sure.that.the.charge.LED.illuminates..If.the.LED.does. not.illuminate,.check.to.see.that.the.AC.adapter.is.plugged. in.and.the.handset.makes.good.contact.with.the.charging. contacts. To AC outlet To DC IN 9V 4) Charge.the.handset.battery.pack.for.at.least.5-20.hours. before using your new handset for the first time. AC adapter (supplied) Caution: Use only the Uniden AD-0005 adapter. 9 Registering DCX200 Accessory Handsets If.you.purchase.an.accessory.handset,.you.need.to.register.the.handset.before.use..Handset(s).supplied.in.the.box. with.the.base.are.pre-registered.at.the.factory..When.charged,.pre-registered.handsets.display.a.handset.ID.number.. Handsets.that.have.not.been.registered.display: .... To.register.an.accessory.handset: ) Charge.the.handset.for.5-20.hours. 2) Place.the.handset.in.the.main.telephone.base.cradle.to.initiate.registration..HANDSET.REGISTERING.will. appear.in.the.LCD.. 3) Wait.approximately.thirty.seconds,."REGISTRATION.COMPLETE".will.be.displayed.to.indicate.the.handset.has. been.registered.to.the.base.and.a.handset.ID.will.be.automatically.assigned. If.REGISTRATION.FAILED.appears.in.the.LCD,.please.try.these.steps.again. Note:. If.an.accessory.handset.has.ever.been.registered.to.a.base,.you.must.reset.the.handset.before.you.can. register.it.to.a.new.base..See.Resetting.the.Handset.on.page.42. Using Multiple Bases DCX200.handsets.and.the.handsets.supplied.with.your.phone.can.be.registered.to.a.total.of.four.different. DECT2060.or.DECT2080.bases..Once.your.handset.is.registered.to.more.than.one.base,.you.can.set.the.handset.to. search.automatically.the.available.base,.or.you.can.select.manually.which.base.the.handset.should.connect.to.(for. example,.if.you.have.one.base.with.an.answering.machine,.you.can.tell.the.handset.to.connect.that.base.to.check. messages).. 20 Registering the Handset to Another Base To.register.a.handset.to.another.base: ) Make.sure.the.handset.battery.is.fully.charged. 2) On.the.base,.disconnect.the.base.AC.adapter..Then.press.and.hold.[find hs].while.you.reconnect.the.adapter.. Keep.pressing.[find hs].until.the.charge.LED.starts.to.blink. 3) On.the.handset,.Press.[Menu/Select]..Select.the.REGISTER.BASE.menu..HANDSET.REGISTERING.will. appear.in.the.display. 4) Wait.approximately.thirty.seconds.."REGISTRATION.COMPLETE".will.be.displayed.to.indicate.the.handset.has. been.registered.to.the.base.and.a.handset.ID.will.be.automatically.assigned. If.REGISTRATION.FAILED.appears.in.the.LCD,.please.try.these.steps.again. Selecting the Base When.your.handset.is.registered.to.another.base,.it.will.automatically.connect.to.the.base..A.base.ID.(that.is.for.the. handset.only).will.be.assigned.in.the.order.of.registration..You.can.either.select.a.base.you.want.to.use.manually,.or. set.to.AUTO..If.you.set.to.AUTO,.when.the.handset.comes.out.of.range,.it.searches.automatically.the.available.base. in.order.of.base.ID. ) With.the.phone.in.standby,.press.[Menu/Select]..Select.the.HANDSET.SETUP.menu,.and.then.the.SELECT. BASE.submenu. 2) Move.the.cursor.to.select.the.base.you.want.to.connect.to,.or.choose.AUTO.to.have.the.handset.automatically. select.the.base. 3) Press.[Menu/Select]..SEARCHING.will.appear.in.the.display. 4) When.the.base.is.found,.the.handset.will.return.to.standby..If.the.base.is.not.found,."SEARCHING".continues. to appear. You can repeat the procedure listed above to return back to the original connection or to find the different.base. Notes:.·.You.cannot.change.bases.during.a.call.. · To confirm which bases the handset is registered to, open the SELECT BASE submenu and use [ [ ].to.scroll.through.the.list..Press.[ ].to.close.the.list.and.return.to.standby. ].and.. 2 Your.handset.can.store.up.to.seventy.names.and.numbers.in.your.phonebook..When.all.the.phonebook.entries.are. full,.you.will.hear.a.beep.and.MEMORY.FULL.appears..You.cannot.store.any.additional.names.and.numbers.unless. you.delete.some.of.the.existing.ones. You.can.also.use.the.phonebook.entries.to.store.a.group.of.numbers.(up.to.twenty.digits).that.you.may.need.to.enter. once.your.call.connects..This.is.referred.to.as.chain.dialing..See.Chain.Dialing.from.the.Phonebook.on.page.3. Setting Up the Phonebook Creating Phonebook Entries To.store.names.and.numbers.in.your.phonebook,.please.follow.these.steps: ) When.the.phone.is.in.standby.mode,.press.[ way.key). ].(on.the.left.side.of.the.four- 2) To.create.a.new.phonebook.entry,.press.[Menu/Select]..Select.the. CREATE.NEW.menu..EDIT.NAME.appears. 3) Enter the name for this entry (EDIT NAME).. Use.the.keypad.to.enter.a.name.for.this.entry;.the.name.can.contain.up.to.sixteen.characters..(See.Entering. Text.from.Your.Handset.on.page..for.instructions.on.entering.text.).If.you.do.not.want.to.enter.a.name.for.this. entry,.your.phone.will.store.this.entry.as...Press.[Menu/Select] when you are finished. 4) Enter the number for this entry (EDIT NUMBER). Once.you.have.stored.a.name,.EDIT.NUMBER.appears.next..Use.the. number.keypad.to.enter.the.phone.number;.the.phone.number.can.contain. up.to.twenty.digits..If.you.need.the.phone.to.pause.between.digits.when.it's. dialing.(for.example,.to.enter.an.extension.or.an.access.code),.press.[Redial/ Pause].to.insert.a.two-second.pause..You.will.see.a.P.in.the.display..You.can. also.use.more.than.one.pause.together.if.two.seconds.is.not.long.enough.. Each.pause.counts.as.one.digit..Press.[Menu/Select] when you are finished. 22 5) Assign a personal ring tone for this entry (PERSONAL RING). You.can.attach.a.special.ring.tone.to.each.phonebook.entry;.the.phone.will. use.this.ring.tone.when.this.person.calls..Use.[ ].and.[ ]..to.select.one. of.the.seven.different.ring.tone.options.(see.Selecting.a.Ring.Tone on.page. 28.for.a.complete.list.of.ring.tones)..As.you.scroll.through.the.tones,.you.will. hear.a.sample.of.each.tone..When.you.hear..the.ring.tone.you.want.to.use,. press.[Menu/Select]..If.you.do.not.want.to.use.a.personal.ring.tone.for.this. phonebook.entry,.choose.NO.SELECTION;.the.phone.will.use.your.standard. ring.tone.setting. 6) You will hear a tone confirming that the new entry has been stored, and DONE! appears in the display. Finding a Phonebook Entry Press.[ ].to.open.the.phonebook..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.keys.to.jump.to.a.name.that.starts.with.that.letter..For.example,.to.search. for.an.entry.beginning.with.the.letter.M,.press.[6] once. The phonebook jumps to the first entry that begins with the letter.you.entered;.you.can.then.use.[ ].and.[ ].to.scroll.to.other.entries. To.close.the.phonebook,.press.[ ]..During.a.call,.press.[ ].again.instead.of.[ ] to.close.the.phonebook. Editing an Existing Phonebook Entry ) When.the.phone.is.in.standby,.press.[ ].to.open.the.phonebook. 2) Find.the.entry.you.want.to.edit.and.press.[Menu/Select]. 3) Select.EDIT..Follow.the.steps.for.Creating.Phonebook.Entries.on.page.22..If.you.do.not.wish.to.change.the. information.at.any.step,.simply.press.[Menu/Select].to.go.to.the.next.step. 23 Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the Phonebook You.can.store.Caller.ID.records.or.redial.numbers.in.the.phonebook.so.you.can.use.them.later..Go.to.the.Caller.ID.or. redial.list.and.select.the.number.you.want.to.store..(If.the.Caller.ID.information.did.not.include.the.number,.then.you. will.not.be.able.to.store.it.) ) When.the.phone.is.in.standby,.press.[ ].to.open.the.Caller.ID.list.or.[Redial/Pause].to.open.the.redial.list. 2) Use.[ ].and.[ ] .to.scroll.through.the.Caller.ID.records.or.redial.numbers..When.you.come.to.the.information. you.want.to.store,.press.[Menu/Select].. 3) Select.STORE.INTO.PB..EDIT.NAME.appears..If.the.phone.number.is.already.stored.in.memory,.you.will.hear.a. beep, and THIS DATA IS ALREADY SAVED! appears in the display. The number will not be stored. 4) Continue.by.following.the.steps.for.Creating.Phonebook.Entries.on.page.22. You.can.delete.a.single.phonebook.entry.at.a.time.or.all.phonebook.entries.at.once: To.delete.a.single.phonebook.entry: ) When.the.phone.is.in.standby,.press.[ ]. 2) Find.the.entry.that.you.want.to.delete.and.press.[Menu/Select].. 3) Select.DELETE..DELETE.ENTRY?.appears.in.the.display. 4) Move.the.cursor.to.select.YES. 5) Press.[Menu/Select]. You will hear a confirmation tone, and DELETED! appears in the display. To.delete.all.phonebook.entries: ) When.the.phone.is.in.standby,.press.[ ]. 2) Press.[Menu/Select],.and.then.select.DELETE.ALL..DELETE.ALL?.appears.in. the.display. 3) Move.the.cursor.to.select.YES. 4) Press.[Menu/Select]. You will hear a confirmation tone, and DELETED! . appears.in.the.display. Deleting Phonebook Entries 24 Copying Phonebook Entries to Another Handset If.you.have.more.than.one.handset,.you.can.transfer.phonebook.entries.from.one.handset.to.another.without.having. to.re-enter.names.and.numbers..You.can.transfer.one.phonebook.entry.at.a.time.or.all.phonebook.entries.at.once. ) When.the.phone.is.in.standby,.press.[ ].. 2) To copy one entry, find the phonebook entry you want to copy. Press [Menu/Select],.and.then.select.COPY.. To.copy.all.entries,.press.[Menu/Select],.and.then.select.COPY.ALL. 3) Move.the.cursor.to.select.the.handset.which.you.want.to.transfer.the.entries.to.and.then.press.[Menu/Select].. If.you.select.COPY.ALL,.ARE.YOU.SURE?.appears.on.the.display.screen..Move.the.cursor.to.select.YES,.and. then.press.[Menu/Select]. 4) The.phonebook.entries.will.be.transferred.to.the.designated.handset..During.the.copy.process,.the.receiving. handset.shows.RECEIVING.and.the.Handset.ID.of.the.sending.handset. 5) When the transfer is completed, DONE! appears on the handset. Notes:.·.The.handsets.must.be.currently.connected.to.the.same.base.(see.page.2). . ·.If.your.phonebook.contains.seventy.entries,.you.cannot.store.any.new.phonebook.entries..You.will.hear.a. beep,.and.NOT.ENOUGH.MEMORY.IN.RECEIVING.UNIT.appears.on.the.display..If.the.selected.handset.is. out.of.range.or.data.transfer.is.cancelled,.UNAVAILABLE.appears.in.the.display..Phonebook.listings.will.not. be.transferred. 25 If.you.subscribe.to.a.voice.mail.service,.you.can.use.your.phone.to.access.your.voice.mailbox..The.new message. LED on the handset flashes and .appears.in.the.handset.display.whenever.you.have.messages.waiting.in.your. voice.mailbox..If.you.have.programmed.your.access.number.into.your.phone,.you.can.simply.press.[ /Mute].to. access.your.voice.mail..When.you.subscribe.to.the.service,.your.voice.mail.provider.provides.you.with.the.access. number.and.the.required.voice.mail.signaling.tone. Using the Voice Mail Service Setting the Voice Mail Signaling Tone Your telephone service provider should provide you with the specifics of your voice mail service upon your enrollment. If.you.are.having.trouble.with.your.message.waiting.indicator.on.your.phone.not.illuminating.when.you.have.waiting. messages, you will need to contact your service provider and inquire as to which type of message notification signal-either.Frequency.Shift.Keying.(FSK).or.Stutter.Dial.Tone.(SDT)--their.service.uses. If.your.voice.mail.service.uses.an.FSK.message.signal.to.alert.you.of.a.new.voice.mail.message,.you.must.turn. off.the.Voice.Mail.Tone..If.your.voice.mail.service.uses.an.SDT.message.signal.to.alert.you.of.new.voice.mail. messages,.you.can.leave.the.Voice.Mail.Tone.on. Follow.the.instructions.below.to.set.up.your.cordless.phone.settings: ) Press.[Menu/Select]..Select.the.GLOBAL.SETUP.menu,.and.then.the. VOICE.MAIL.TONE.submenu. 2) Move.the.cursor.to.set.the.voice.message.indication.(SDT.message.signal). to.ON.or.OFF. 3) Press.[Menu/Select]. You hear a confirmation tone. 26 You.can.program.your.voice.mail.access.number.to.the.Voice.Mail.key.[ /Mute].on.each.handset.so.you.can.get. your.messages.at.the.touch.of.a.button..Your.voice.mail.service.provider.will.supply.you.with.the.access.number. This.number.may.be.simply.a.phone.number. To.edit.the.voice.mail.number,.follow.the.steps.below: ) Press.[Menu/Select]. 2) Move.the.cursor.to.select.the.HANDSET.SETUP.menu.and.press.. [Menu/Select]. 3) Move.the.cursor.to.select.EDIT.VOICE.MAIL.and.press.[Menu/Select]. 4) Enter.your.personal.access.number.(up.to.twenty.digits). 5) If.you.need.to.have.the.phone.wait.before.sending.the.next.digits,.press.[Redial/Pause].to.insert.a.two-second. pause.in.the.dialing.sequence..For.a.longer.pause,.press.[Redial/Pause].multiple.times..A.P.appears.in.the. display.each.time.you.press.[Redial/Pause].and.each.pause.counts.as.one.digit. 6) Press.[Menu/Select] when you are finished. Programming One-Touch Voice Mail Access When.you.receive.a.new.voice.mail.message,.the.new message LED on the top of the handset flashes and .. appears.in.the.handset.display..In.the.event.your.message.alert.tone.gets.out.of.sync.with.your.phone.company's. voice.messaging.system,.you.can.reset.back.to.its.original."no.messages.waiting".state..To.reset,.press.and.hold. [find hs] on the base for five seconds. A beep sounds and the message alert tone is reset. Resetting the Voice Mail Waiting Indicator 27 Customizing Your Phone Changing the Handset Banner Each.handset.will.display.a.banner.name.once.it.is.registered.to.the.base..The.default.banner.is.Handset.#,. Handset.#2,.etc..You.can.change.the.name.your.phone.displays.by.changing.the.banner.display..If.you.have.more. than one handset, the banner name identifies your handset. ) Press.[Menu/Select]..Select.the.HANDSET.SETUP.menu,.and.then.the.BANNER.submenu. 2) Use.the.keypad.to.enter.or.edit.the.banner.name..(See.Entering.Text.from.Your.Handset.on.page..for.detailed. instructions.on.entering.text.) 3) Press.[Menu/Select]. You will hear a confirmation tone. Note:.. When.you.have.multiple.bases.and.even.if.the.handset.ID.is.changed.when.you.switch.to.a.different.base,. the.handset.will.keep.the.banner.name. Selecting a Ring Tone You.may.choose.from.four.melodies.or.three.tones.for.your. phone's.primary.ring.tone..Each.handset.can.use.a.different. ring.tone.or.melody..The.available.ring.tones.are.as.listed: Melodies ) Press.[Menu/Select]..Select.the.HANDSET.SETUP. menu,.and.then.the.RINGER.TONES.submenu. 2) Move.the.cursor.to.select.a.ring.tone..As.each.ring.tone.is.highlighted,.you.will. hear.a.sample. 3) When.you.hear.the.tone.you.want.to.use,.press.[Menu/Select]..You.will.hear.a. confirmation tone. Fur.Elise.(ELISE) We.Wish.You.A.Merry Christmas.(MERRY-XMAS) Aura.Lee.(AURA.LEE) Star.Spangled.Banner (STAR.SPNGL) Tones Flicker Clatter Wake.Up 28 Activating AutoTalk AutoTalk.allows.you.to.answer.the.phone.simply.by.picking.up.the.handset.from.the.cradle..You.do.not.have.to.press. a.button.to.answer.the.call. ) Press.[Menu/Select]..Select.the.HANDSET.SETUP.menu,.and.then.the. AUTOTALK.submenu. 2) Move.the.cursor.to.select.ON.or.OFF. 3) Press.[Menu/Select]. You will hear a confirmation tone. Activating Any Key Answer Any.Key.Answer.allows.you.to.answer.the.phone.by.pressing.any.key.on.the.dial.pad.. ) Press.[Menu/Select]..Select.the.HANDSET.SETUP.menu,.and.then.the.ANY.KEY. ANSWER.submenu. 2) Move.the.cursor.to.select.ON.or.OFF. 3) Press.[Menu/Select]. You will hear a confirmation tone. 29 Using Your Phone From a cordless handset ) 2) 3) 4) OR ) 2) 3) Pick.up.the.handset.from.the.cradle. Press.[ /Flash]. Listen.for.the.dial.tone. Dial.the.number. Pick.up.the.handset.from.the.cradle. Dial.the.number. Press.[ /Flash]. ) 2) 3) 4) OR ) 2) 3) From a handset speaker phone Pick.up.the.handset.from.the.cradle. Press.[ ]. Listen.for.the.dial.tone. Dial.the.number. Pick.up.the.handset.from.the.cradle. Dial.the.number.. Press.[ ]. Making a call Answering a call Hanging up ) Pick.up.the.handset..(If.AutoTalk.is.on,.the. phone.will.answer.when.you.pick.up.the. handset.from.the.cradle.) 2) Press.[ /Flash]..(If.Any.Key.Answer.is.on,. you.can.also.press.any.key.on.the.dial.pad.) Press.[ ].or.return.the.handset.to.the.cradle. ) Pick.up.the.handset.. 2) Press.[ ]. Press.[ ].or.return.the.handset.to.the.cradle. 30 Making a Call from the Phonebook ) When.the.phone.is.in.standby,.press.[ 3) Press.[ /Flash].or.[ ].to.open.the.phonebook. 2) Find.the.phonebook.entry.you.want.to.call.(see.Finding.a.Phonebook.Entry.on.page.23). ].to.dial.the.number. Note:. You.can.also.press.[ /Flash].or.[ ].before.you.open.the.phonebook..When.you.come.to.the.phone.number. you.want.to.dial,.press.[Menu/Select]. Chain Dialing from the Phonebook ) Dial.the.number.normally. 2) After.the.call.connects,.press.[ 3) Use.[ ].or.[ 4) Press.[Menu/Select]. ]. You.can.use.the.phonebook.entries.to.store.a.group.of.numbers.(up.to.twenty.digits).that.you.may.need.to.enter. once.your.call.connects. ].to.select.the.phonebook.entry.that.contains.the.digits.you.want.to.send. Switching to the Handset Speakerphone During a Call To.switch.a.normal.call.to.the.speakerphone,.press.[ normal.call,.press.[ ]. ].on.the.handset..To.switch.from.a.speakerphone.call.to.a. 3 Using Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial Lists If.you.subscribe.to.Caller.ID.service.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.Caller.ID.on.Call.Waiting,.the.phone.will.also. show.you.the.name.and.the.number.of.any.call.that.comes.in.while.you're.on.the.line. If your telephone provider supports seven-digit dialing, you can save your local area code so it does not display in the Caller ID list. See Seven-Digit Dialing on page 38 for more information. You.can.store.up.to.thirty.Caller.ID.numbers.in.each.handset..Caller.ID.records.are. stored.from.newest.to.oldest..Once.your.Caller.ID.list.is.full,.the.oldest.record.will.be. automatically.deleted.when.a.new.call.is.received. To.open.the.Caller.ID.list,.press.[ ].(on.the.right.side.of.the.four-way.key)..The. phone.will.show.the.number.of.new.Caller.ID.records.and.the.total.number.of.stored. records..Use.[ ].and.[ ] .to.scroll.through.the.list.. Using the Caller ID List Caller ID New :1 Total:30 Making a Call from a Caller ID Record ) 2) 3) 4) When.the.phone.is.in.standby,.press.[ ].to.open.the.Caller.ID.list. Use.[ ].and.[ ] to find the Caller ID record you want to dial. To.add.(or.delete).a."".to.the.beginning.of.the.displayed.phone.number,.press.[ /tone].. * Press.[ /Flash].or.[ ].to.dial.the.number. Note:. You.can.also.press.[ /Flash].or.[ ].before.you.open.the.caller.ID.list..When.you.come.to.the.phone.number. you.want.to.dial,.press.[Menu/Select]. 32 Deleting Caller ID Numbers To.delete.only.one.Caller.ID.number,.press.[ ] when the phone is in standby, and then find the number you want to delete..Press.[Menu/Select] and select DELETE ENTRY. When the phone asks you to confirm, select YES. To.delete.all.the.Caller.ID.numbers,.press.[ ].when.the.phone.is.in.standby,.and.then.press.[Menu/Select]..When. the phone asks you to confirm, select YES. Note:.When.you.delete.a.Caller.ID.number,.you.delete.it.permanently. If.you.have.Call.Waiting.service.and.a.second.call.comes.in.when.you.are.on.the.phone,.a.call.waiting.tone.will. sound..Press.[ /Flash].to.accept.the.waiting.call..There.is.a.short.pause,.and.then.you.will.hear.the.new.caller..To. return.to.the.original.caller,.press.[ /Flash]. Note:.You.must.subscribe.to.Call.Waiting.service.for.this.feature.to.operate..Not.all.features.are.available.in.all.areas. Using Call Waiting Redialing a Number You can quickly redial the last five numbers dialed on each handset. ) When.the.phone.is.in.standby,.press.the.[Redial/Pause].to.open.the.redial.list. 2) Use.[ ].and.[ ].or.[Redial/Pause].to.scroll.through.the.redial.list. 3) When you find the number you want to dial, press [ /Flash].or.[ ].. Notes: · If the number exceeds 32 digits, only the first 32 digits are retained in redial memory. . ·.If.the.redial.memory.is.empty,.EMPTY.appears.in.the.display.and.you.will.hear.a.beep. . ·.You.can.also.press.[ /Flash].or.[ ].before.you.open.the.redial.list..When.you.come.to.the.phone.number. you.want.to.dial,.press.[Menu/Select]. 33 Deleting a Redial Record If.you.want.to.delete.a.phone.number.from.the.handset's.redial.list,.follow.the.steps.below: ) When.the.phone.is.in.standby,.press.[Redial/Pause]. 2) Use.[ ].and.[ ].to.scroll.through.the.redial.list. 3) When you find the redial number you want to delete, press [Menu/Select].and.select.DELETE.ENTRY. 4) When the phone asks you to confirm, select YES. The redial number is deleted. Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker Volume Adjusting the Ringer Volume You.can.choose.from.four.ringer.volume.settings.(off,.low,.medium,.and.high). on.the.handset..With.the.phone.in.standby,.use.[ ].to.make.the.ringer.volume. louder.or.[ ].to.make.it.softer.or.turn.it.completely.off. Adjusting the Earpiece Volume Adjusting the Speaker Volume You.can.choose.from.six.volume.levels.for.the.earpiece..To.adjust.the.earpiece. volume.while.on.a.call,.press.[ ].(to.make.it.louder).or.[ ].(to.make.it.softer).. You.can.choose.from.six.volume.levels.for.the.handset.speakerphone..To.adjust.the.speaker.volume.while.on.a. speakerphone.call,.press.[ ].(to.make.it.louder).or.[ ].(to.make.it.softer). 34 Adjusting the Audio Tone If you aren't satisfied with the audio quality of your phone, you can adjust the Audio Tone of the earpiece while on a.call..Your.phone.gives.you.three.audio.tone.options:.low,.natural.and.high;.the.default.setting,.Natural.Tone,.is. recommended.for.hearing.aid.users..Audio.tone.adjustments.only.apply.to.the.earpiece,.not.the.speakerphone. To.adjust.the.audio.tone: ) While.on.a.call,.press.[Menu/Select]. 2) Move.the.cursor.to.select.AUDIO.TONE,.and.then.press.[Menu/Select]. 3) Move.the.cursor.to.select.desired.option.(HIGH.TONE,.NATURAL.TONE,.or.LOW.TONE),.and.then.press. [Menu/Select]..Selected.option.appears.in.the.display.for.two.seconds,.and.then.the.display.returns.to.normal. To.locate.a.misplaced.handset,.press.[find hs].on.the.base.when.the.phone.is.in.standby..The.handsets.connected. to.the.paging.base.will.beep.for.one.minute,.and.PAGING.appears.on.the.handset.display..To.cancel.paging,.press. [find hs].again.or.any.key.on.the.found.handset. Note:.. Handsets.that.are.not.currently.connected.to.this.base.will.not.be.paged. Finding a Lost Handset Using Hold, Conference and Transfer Placing a Call on Hold ) During.a.call,.press.[Clear/Int'com].on.the.handset.to.place.the.caller.on.hold..If.you.leave.a.caller.on.hold.for. more.than.ten.seconds,.the.display.screen.will.read,.Line.On.Hold. 2) To.return.to.the.party.on.hold,.press.[ /Flash].or.[ ].on.a.handset..The.phone.will.return.to.the.holding.party. Notes: · You can only place a caller on hold for five minutes. Once five minutes has passed, that party's line will be disconnected.and.the.phone.will.return.to.standby. . ·.While.a.call.is.on.hold,.Caller.ID.and.Call.Waiting.cannot.be.received. 35 Conferencing If.you.have.more.than.one.handset,.up.to.three.people.can.participate.in.a.conference.call..A.three-way.conference. call.consists.of.an.outside.line.and.two.handsets..You.can.easily.join.a.call.already.in.progress..The.handsets.must. be.currently.connected.to.the.same.base.(see.page.2). ) Press.[ /Flash].or.[ ].to.join.the.call. 2) To.hang.up,.return.the.handset.to.the.cradle.or.press.[ ]..The.other.party.will.still.be.connected.to.the.call. Transferring a Call You.can.transfer.a.call.from.one.handset.to.another..The.handsets.must.be.currently.connected.to.the.same.base. (see.page.2). ) During.a.call,.press.[Clear/Int'com]. 2) Use.[ ].or.[ ].to.select.the.handset.you.want.to.transfer.the.call.to,.and.then.press.[Menu/Select]..Select. ALL.to.page.all.other.handsets..The.call.will.automatically.be.placed.on.hold,.and.a.paging.tone.sounds..To. cancel.the.transfer,.press.[ /Flash].or.[ ]. 3) When.another.handset.accepts.the.transferred.call,.you.will.be.disconnected..If.you.want.to.rejoin.the.call,.press. [ /Flash].again.or.[ ]. Answering a Transferred Call When.a.handset.receives.a.call.transfer,.it.sounds.a.paging.tone;.handsets.also.show.the.ID.of.the.handset.that.is. paging..To.accept.the.call.transfer: ) To.answer.the.page.and.speak.to.the.transferring.handset,.press.[ /Flash].or.[Clear/Int'com]. 2) To.accept.the.call.and.speak.to.the.caller,.press.[ /Flash]. 3) When.you.accept.the.transferred.call,.the.transferring.handset.will.be.disconnected. Only the first handset.to.answer.the.transfer.page.will.be.connected.to.the.call..If.the.transfer.page.is.not.picked.up. within.one.minute,.the.operation.will.be.canceled. 36 Using Special Features If.you.don't.want.other.handsets.to.interrupt.you.while.on.a.call,.turn.on.privacy.mode..As.long.as.your.handset. is.in.privacy.mode,.other.handsets.can't.join.your.call.or.make.any.calls.of.their.own:.their.displays.will.show. UNAVAILABLE. ) While.on.a.call,.press.[Menu/Select]. 2) Select.CALL.PRIVACY..PRIVACY.MODE.ON.appears.in.the.display.for.two.seconds;. .appears.and.remains.in. the.display.until.the.feature.is.turned.off. To.turn.privacy.mode.off,.repeat.the.procedure.listed.above..PRIVACY.MODE.OFF.appears. Privacy Mode You.can.use.the.intercom.to.talk.to.another.handset.without.using.the.phone.line..The.handsets.must.be.currently. connected.to.the.same.base.(see.page.2). Using the Intercom Making an Intercom Page ) When.the.phone.is.in.standby,.press.[Clear/Int'com]. 2) Use.[ ].or.[ ].to.select.the.handset.you.want.to.talk.with,.and.then.press.[Menu/Select]..Select.ALL.to.page. all.other.handsets. 3) To.cancel.the.intercom.page,.press.[ ]. Note:. Intercom.paging.will.be.cancelled.if.any.of.the.following.things.occur: · You.receive.an.outside.call.or.an.intercom.page.while.selecting.the.other.handset. · You.do.not.select.a.handset.within.thirty.seconds. · Your.handset.is.out.of.range.(OUT.OF.RANGE.appears.in.the.display). · The.party.does.not.answer.the.page.within.one.minute. · The.party.is.busy. · The.party.is.out.of.range.(UNAVAILABLE.appears.in.the.display). 37 Answering an Intercom Page When.the.intercom.page.tone.sounds,.the.display.will.show.the.ID.of.the.handset.that.is.paging. ) Press.[ /Flash].or.[Clear/Int'com]..If.AutoTalk.is.on,.the.handset.will.automatically.answer.the.page.when.you. pick.up.the.handset.from.the.cradle. 2) To.hang.up.an.intercom.call,.press.[ ]. Muting the Ringer (One call only) Muting the Microphone While.the.phone.is.ringing,.press.[ ].to.mute.the.ringer.for.this.call..The.phone.will.ring.again.on.the.next.call. Mute.turns.off.the.microphone.so.the.caller.can't.hear.you..This.only.works.while.you.are.on.a.call.. ) Press.[ /Mute]..MUTE.ON.and. .appear.in.the.display;. .remains.while.muting.is.on. 2) To.cancel.muting,.press.[ /Mute].again..MUTE.OFF.appears. Seven-Digit Dialing In.some.areas,.the.telephone.company.may.allow.you.to.place.a.local.call.by.dialing.only.seven.digits.(instead.of. ten)..If.this.is.the.case.in.your.area,.you.can.program.your.local.area.code.in.your.phone..Programming.your.area. code.will.allow.you.to.see.the.caller's.seven-digit.phone.number.which.will.allow.you.to.easily.return.the.local.call. without.modifying.the.number.before.dialing..If.you.get.a.call.from.outside.your.area.code,.you.will.see.all.ten.digits. To.program.your.local.area.code: ) Press.[Menu/Select]..Select.the.GLOBAL.SETUP.menu,.and.then.the.AREA.CODE.submenu. 2) Use.the.number.keypad.([0].through.[9]).to.enter.a.three-digit.area.code..If.an.area.code.has.already.been. stored,.it.appears.in.the.display..Press.[Clear/Int'com]..to.delete.the.stored.code,.and.then.enter.a.new.one. 3) Press.[Menu/Select]. You will hear a confirmation tone. Note:.. If.you.have.multiple.bases,.select.the.base.before.programming.the.area.code.(see.page.2). 38 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 menus, etc. Make your call normally. Once your call connects, press [*/tone]. on.the.handset..Any.digits.you.enter.from.then.on.will.be.sent.with.tone.dialing..When.this.particular.call.ends,.the. phone.automatically.returns.to.pulse.dialing. See.Changing.the.Dial.Mode.on.page.5.for.instructions.on.setting.your.phone.for.pulse.or.tone.dialing. Tone Dialing Switch Over Line Mode Setup (Base only) The.Line.Mode.Setup.feature.is.only.used.in.instances.where.you.have.multiple.phones.where.users.may.pick.up.an. extension.while.someone.else.is.on.the.phone..Only.in.very.rare.instances.where.your.phone.system.is.not.detecting. that.an.extension.phone.is.picked.up.will.you.ever.need.to.change.this.feature..There.are.three.settings.for.this. feature:.TYPE-A,.TYPE-B,.or.OFF,.but.change.this.option.only.when.instructed.to.by.customer.service..In.most.all. situations, this feature will never need to be used or modified from the factory default setting of TYPE-A. ) If.you.have.multiple.bases,.select.the.base.you.need.to.change.the.setting.(see.page.2). 2) Press.[Menu/Select]..Select.the.GLOBAL.SETUP.menu,.and.then.the.SET.LINE.MODE.submenu.. 3) IF.INSTRUCTED.BY.CUSTOMER.SERVICE.PRESS.[SELECT].appears..Press.[Menu/Select]. 4) Move.the.cursor.to.select.TYPE.-.A,.TYPE.-.B,.or.OFF. 5) Press.[Menu/Select]. You will hear a confirmation tone. Installing the Optional Headset Your.phone.may.be.used.with.an.optional.headset..To.use.this.feature,.insert.the.headset.plug.into. the.headset.jack..Your.phone.is.ready.for.hands-free.conversations..(Headsets.may.be.purchased. by.calling.the.Uniden.Parts.Department..See.inside.the.back.cover.page.for.contact.information.) 39 Maintenance Specifications 32°.F.to.22°.F.(0°.C.to.50°.C) Base:.AD-800 AC.Adapter.Part.Number Charger:.AD-0005 Base:.20V.AC,.60.Hz AC.Adapter.Input.Voltage Charger:.20V.AC,.60.Hz AC.Adapter.Output. Base:.9V.DC.@.350mA Voltage Charger:.9V.DC.@.20mA Battery.Part.Number BT-008 Battery.Capacity 2.4V.DC.@.650mAh Notes: · Use.only.the.supplied.AC.adapters. · Be.sure.to.use.the.proper.adapter.for.the.base.and.any.chargers. · Do not place the power cord where it creates a trip hazard or where it could become chafed and create a fire or electrical.hazard. · Do.not.place.the.base.in.direct.sunlight.or.subject.it.to.high.temperatures. Operating.Temperature Battery Replacement and Handling With.average.use,.your.phone's.battery.should.last.approximately.one.year..To.order.replacement.batteries,.please. contact.Uniden's.Parts.Department..The.contact.information.is.listed.inside.the.back.cover.page. Caution: · Use.only.battery.pack.BT-008.. · Do.not.remove.the.batteries.from.the.handset.to.charge.them.. · Never throw the battery into a fire, disassemble, or heat them. · Do.not.remove.or.damage.the.battery.casing.. 40 Cleaning 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.cradle. Caution: Do.not.use.paint.thinner,.alcohol,.or.other.chemical.products.. Doing so may discolor the surface of the telephone and damage the finish. Low Battery Alert When.the.battery.pack.is.very.low,.the.phone.is.programmed.to.eliminate.functions.in. order.to.save.power..When.LOW.BATTERY.appears.in.the.display.and.the.phone.is.in. standby,.none.of.the.keys.will.operate..If.you.are.on.a.call,.complete.your.conversation.as. quickly.as.possible,.and.return.the.handset.to.the.cradle. The.battery.pack.needs.to.be.charged.when.the.empty.battery.icon.appears. Low Battery Battery Life With.average.use,.your.handset.battery.provides.approximately.ten.hours.of.talk.time.and.approximately.seven. days.of.standby.time..You.can.achieve.optimum.battery.life.and.performance.by.returning.the.handset.to.the.base. or.charger.after.each.use..When.your.handset.is.left.off.of.the.cradle,.the.battery.will.gradually.discharge.even.if. the.handset.is.not.being.used..The.actual.talk.time.duration.will.be.reduced.in.proportion.to.the.amount.of.time.the. handset.is.off.of.the.cradle. Power Failures During.a.power.failure,.you.will.not.be.able.to.make.or.receive.calls.with.the.phone..To.avoid.damage.from.an. electrical.spike.when.the.power.comes.back.on,.we.recommend.you.unplug.your.phone.during.power.outages. 4 Troubleshooting Resetting the Handset You.may.need.to.reset.your.handset.in.the.following.instances: · You.lose.a.handset.and.purchase.a.new.one. · You.get.the.message.Registration.Failed.when.you.try.to.register.the.handset. · You.are.unable.to.register.any.handsets.to.the.base. · When.you.register.new.handsets.to.the.base,.the.handset.IDs.do.not.match..(For.example,.the.handset.registers. as."Handset.#4".but.you.only.have.two.handsets.) · When.you.are.instructed.to.by.one.of.Uniden's.call.center.representatives. Select.the.base.you.want.to.de-register.the.handset.from.(see.Selecting.the.Base.on.page.2). Press.and.hold.[ ].and.[#] for more than five seconds. Select DEREGISTER HS. Select.the.handset.which.you.are.operating,.and.then.press.[Menu/Select]. The phone will ask you to confirm the deregistration. Select YES. The selected handset will clear its registration information.only.from.the.base.it.is.currently.connected.to,.and.then.delete.the.link.to.the.base.from.its.own. memory. 5) When.the.base.information.is.deleted,.the.handset.displays.HANDSET.NOT.REGISTERED-PLACE.HANDSET. ON.BASE.TO.REGISTER..SEE.YOUR.OWNER'S.MANUAL.FOR.HELP. 6) Re-register.the.handset.to.the.base.(see.Registering.Accessory.Handsets.on.page.20).. ) 2) 3) 4) If.the.handset.cannot.contact.the.base,.it.will.display.OUT.OF.RANGE..Make.sure.the.handset.is.in.range.of.the. base.and.the.base.is.connected.to.power;.you.can.also.reset.the.handset.without.the.base.(see.page.43). 42 Resetting the Handset Without the Base If.your.original.base.is.not.available.for.some.reason,.you.can.still.reset.the.handset.and.use.it.with.another.base. ) Press.and.hold.[ ].and.[#] for at least five seconds. 2) Move.the.cursor.to.select.BASEUNAVAILABLE.and.then.press.[Menu/Select]..BASE.UNAVAILABLE.appears. 3) Select.the.base.which.you.want.to.de-register.from,.and.then.press.[Menu/Select]. 4) Move.the.cursor.to.select.YES,.and.then.press.[Menu/Select]. You hear a confirmation tone, and the handset.deletes.its.own.base.information.without.contacting.the.base..The.handset.displays.HANDSET.NOT. REGISTERED-PLACE.HANDSET.ON.BASE.TO.REGISTER..SEE.YOUR.OWNER'S.MANUAL.FOR.HELP... 5) Register.the.handset.to.the.new.base.(see.Registering.Accessory.Handsets.on.page.20). 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.thirty.seconds.after.the.handset.goes.out.of.range..If.you.move.the.handset.back.within.range.of.the.base.within. thirty.seconds,.press.[ /Flash].or.[ ].to.pick.up.the.call.again. Note:. If.it.is.set.to.automatically.select.the.available.base,.the.handset.will.begin.searching.for.another.base.thirty. seconds.after.going.out.of.range..(see.Selecting.the.Base.on.page.2). 43 Common Issues Symptom If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. If these steps do not solve your problem, please call our Customer Hotline (see At Uniden, we'll take care of you! inside the back cover). Suggestion · Make.sure.the.AC.adapter.is.plugged.into.the.base.or.the.charger.(if.you.have. more.than.one.handset).and.wall.outlet. · Make.sure.the.AC.outlet.is.not.connected.to.a.wall.switch. · Make.sure.the.handset.is.properly.seated.in.the.cradle. · Make.sure.the.charging.contacts.on.the.handset.are.clean.. · Move.the.handset.and/or.base.away.from.metal.objects.or.appliances. · Make.sure.that.you.are.not.too.far.from.the.base. · 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.using.a.line,.you. cannot.use.that.line.to.make.another.outside.call. · Make.sure.your.handset.is.registered.to.the.base. · Check.both.ends.of.the.base.telephone.cord. · Make.sure.the.AC.adapter.is.plugged.into.the.base.and.wall.outlet. · Disconnect.the.AC.adapter.and.reconnect. · Keep.the.handset.away.from.microwave.ovens,.computers,.remote.control.toys,. wireless microphones, alarm systems, intercoms, room monitors, fluorescent lights,.and.electrical.appliances. · Move.to.another.location.or.turn.off.the.source.of.interference. · The.call.was.placed.through.a.switchboard. · Call.your.telephone.provider.to.verify.your.Caller.ID.service.is.current..There.may. be.a.problem.with.your.Caller.ID.service.. The.charge.LED.won't. illuminate.when.the.handset. is.placed.in.the.cradle. The.audio.sounds.weak.. Can't.make.or.receive.calls. Severe.noise.interference. The.Caller.ID.does.not. display.. 44 Symptom The.handset.doesn't.ring.or. receive.a.page. You.cannot.register.the. handset.at.the.base. The.handset.doesn't. communicate.with.other. handsets.. An.extra.handset.can't.join. the.conversation. The.Voice.Mail.Waiting.LED. flashes, but there are no new messages. Suggestion · Make.sure.that.you.are.not.too.far.from.the.base. · Make.sure.that.your.handset.is.registered.to.the.base. · Charge.the.battery.in.the.handset.for.5.to.20.hours. · Charge.the.battery.pack.in.the.handset.for.5.to.20.hours. · Try.resetting.the.handset.(see.Resetting.the.Handset.on.page.42). · Make.sure.that.you.have.registered.all.handsets.to.the.same.base,.and.all. handsets.are.selecting.the.base.(see.page.2). · Make.sure.there.are.not.two.handsets.already.using.the.conference.feature. · Make.sure.that.another.handset.is.not.in.privacy.mode. · Make.sure.that.you.have.registered.both.handsets.to.the.same.base,.and.both. handsets.are.selecting.the.base.(see.page.2). · Reset.the.Voice.Mail.Waiting.Indicator.(see.page.27). 45 Liquid Damage Moisture.and.liquid.can.damage.your.cordless.phone. · If.the.handset.or.base.is.exposed.to.moisture.or.liquid,.but.only.the.exterior.plastic.housing.is.affected,.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.has.entered.the. handset.battery.compartment.or.vent.openings.on.the.base),.follow.the.steps.below: Handset ) Remove.the.battery.cover.and.leave.it.off.for. ventilation. 2) Disconnect.the.battery.pack..Leave.the.battery. cover.off.and.the.battery.pack.disconnected.for.at. least.3.days. 3) Once.the.handset.is.completely.dry,.reconnect.the. battery.pack.and.the.battery.cover. 4) Recharge.the.handset's.battery.pack.for.5.to.20. hours.before.using.. Base ) Disconnect.the.AC.adapter.from.the.base,.cutting. off.electrical.power. 2) Disconnect.the.telephone.cord.from.the.base. 3) Let.dry.for.at.least.3.days.. IMPORTANT:.You.must.unplug.the.telephone.line.while.recharging.the.battery.packs.to.avoid.charge.interruption. CAUTION: DO NOT use a microwave oven to speed up the drying process. This will cause permanent damage to the handset, base and the microwave oven. After following these steps, if your cordless telephone does not work, please call our Customer Service Hotline (see inside the back cover page). 46 Precautions! Warning! Warning! The.cords.on.this.product.and/or.accessories.contain.lead,.a. chemical.known.to.the.State.of.California.to.cause.birth.defects. or.other.reproductive.harm..Wash.hands.after.handling. Before.you.read.anything.else,.please.observe.the.following: 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.. Important Safety Instructions When.using.your.telephone.equipment,.basic.safety. precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric.shock.and.injury.to.persons,.including.the.following:. . Do.not.use.this.product.near.water,.for.example,.near. a.bath.tub,.wash.bowl,.kitchen.sink.or.laundry.tub,.in.a. wet.basement.or.near.a.swimming.pool.. 2. Avoid.using.a.telephone.(other.than.a.cordless.type). during.an.electrical.storm..There.may.be.a.remote.risk. of.electric.shock.from.lightning.. 3. Do.not.use.the.telephone.to.report.a.gas.leak.in.the. vicinity.of.the.leak.. 4. Use.only.the.power.cord.and.batteries.indicated.in. this manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may.explode..Check.with.local.authorities.for.possible. battery.disposal.instructions.. 5. Do.not.disassemble.any.component.of.this.product. Rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride Battery Warning · · · · · This.equipment.contains.a.rechargeable.Nickel-MetalHydride.battery.. The.rechargeable.batteries.contained.in.this.equipment. may explode if disposed of in a fire. Nickel.is.a.chemical.known.to.state.of.California.to.cause. cancer.. Do.not.short-circuit.the.battery.. Do.not.charge.the.rechargeable.battery.used.in.this. equipment.in.any.charger.other.than.the.one.designed.to. charge this battery as specified in the owner's manual. Using.another.charger.may.damage.the.battery.or.cause. the.battery.to.explode.. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION Rechargeable.Batteries.Must.Be.Recycled.or.Disposed.of. Properly. Uniden.works.to.reduce.lead.content.in.our.PVC.coated.cords. in.our.products.and.accessories. Risk.of.explosion.if.battery.is.replaced.by.an.incorrect.type.. Dispose.of.used.batteries.according.to.the.instructions..Do.not. open.or.mutilate.the.battery,.and.disconnect.the.battery.before. shipping.this.product. 47 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. provided.to.the.telephone.company. An applicable Universal Service Order Codes (USOC) certification for.the.jacks.used.in.this.equipment.is.provided.(i.e.,.RJC).in.the. packaging.with.each.piece.of.approved.terminal.equipment..A.plug. and.jack.used.to.connect.this.equipment.to.the.premises.wiring.and. telephone.network.must.comply.with.the.applicable.FCC.Part.68.rules. and.requirements.adopted.by.the.ACTA..A.compliant.telephone.cord. and.modular.plug.is.provided.with.this.product..It.is.designed.to.be. connected.to.a.compatible.modular.jack.that.is.also.compliant..See. installation.instructions.for.details. The.REN.is.used.to.determine.the.number.of.devices.that.may.be. connected.to.a.telephone.line..Excessive.RENs.on.a.telephone.line. may.result.in.the.devices.not.ringing.in.response.to.an.incoming.call..In. most but not all areas, the sum of RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To.be.certain.of.the.number.of.devices.that.may.be.connected.to.a.line,. as.determined.by.the.total.RENs,.contact.the.telephone.provider..For. products.approved.after.July.23,.200,.the.REN.for.this.product.is.part. of the product identifier that has the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. The digits.represented.by.##.are.the.REN.without.a.decimal.point.(e.g.,.03. is.a.REN.of.0.3)..For.earlier.products,.the.REN.is.separately.shown.on. the.label. If.this.equipment.causes.harm.to.the.telephone.network,.the.telephone. company.will.notify.you.in.advance.that.temporary.discontinuance. of.service.may.be.required..But.if.advance.notice.isn't.practical,.the. telephone.company.will.notify.the.customer.as.soon.as.possible..Also,. you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe.it.is.necessary...The.telephone.company.may.make.changes.in. its.facilities,.equipment,.operations.or.procedures.that.could.affect.the. operation.of.the.equipment..If.this.happens.the.telephone.company.will. provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary modifications to.maintain.uninterrupted.service. Please.follow.instructions.for.repairing,.if.any.(e.g..battery.replacement. section);.otherwise.do.not.substitute.or.repair.any.parts.of.the.device. except as specified in this manual. Connection to party line service is subject.to.state.tariffs..Contact.the.state.public.utility.commission,.public. service.commission.or.corporation.commission.for.information..This. equipment.is.hearing.aid.compatible. Should.you.experience.trouble.with.this.equipment,.please.contact. Uniden.customer.service.at.800-297-023..If.the.equipment.is.causing. harm.to.the.telephone.network,.the.telephone.company.may.request.that. you.disconnect.the.equipment.until.the.problem.is.resolved.. NOTICE:.According.to.telephone.company.reports,.AC.electrical.surges,. typically.resulting.from.lightning.strikes,.are.very.destructive.to.telephone. equipment.connected.to.AC.power.sources..To.minimize.damage.from. these.types.of.surges,.a.surge.arrestor.is.recommended. Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Uniden,.or.operation.of.this.product.in.any.way.other.than.as.detailed.by. the.owner's.manual,.could.void.your.authority.to.operate.this.product. This.device.complies.with.part.5.of.the.FCC.rules..Operation.is.subject. to.the.following.two.conditions:.().This.device.may.not.cause.harmful. interference,.and.(2).This.device.must.accept.any.interference.received,. including.interference.that.may.cause.undesired.operation..Privacy.of. communications.may.not.be.ensured.when.using.this.phone. To.insure.the.safety.of.users,.the.FCC.has.established.criteria.for. the.amount.of.radio.frequency.energy.various.products.may.produce. depending.on.their.intended.usage..This.product.has.been.tested. and.found.to.comply.with.the.FCC's.exposure.criteria..For.body.worn. operation,.the.FCC.RF.exposure.guidelines.were.also.met.when.used. with.the.Uniden.accessories.supplied.or.designed.for.this.product..Use. of.other.accessories.may.not.ensure.compliance.with.FCC.RF.exposure. guidelines.and.should.be.avoided. The.antenna(s).used.for.the.base-unit.must.be.installed.to.provide.a. separation.distance.of.at.least.20.cm.from.all.persons.and.must.not. be.collocated.or.operated.in.conjunction.with.any.other.antenna.or. transmitter. 48 Radio Interference Radio.interference.may.occasionally.cause.buzzing.and. humming.in.your.cordless.handset,.or.clicking.noises.in.the. base..This.interference.is.caused.by.external.sources.such. as TV, refrigerator, vacuum cleaner, fluorescent lighting, or electrical.storm..Your.unit.is.NOT.DEFECTIVE..If.these.noises. continue.and.are.too.distracting,.please.check.around.your. home.to.see.what.appliances.may.be.causing.the.problem.. In.addition,.we.recommend.that.the.base.not.be.plugged.into. a.circuit.that.also.powers.a.major.appliance.because.of.the. potential.for.interference..Be.certain.that.the.antenna.on.the. unit.is.fully.extended.when.needed..In.the.unlikely.event.that. you.consistently.hear.other.voices.or.distracting.transmissions. on.your.phone,.you.may.be.receiving.radio.signals.from. another.cordless.telephone.or.other.source.of.interference.. If.you.cannot.eliminate.this.type.of.interference,.you.need.to. change.to.a.different.channel. Finally,.it.should.be.noted.that.some.cordless.telephones. operate.at.frequencies.that.may.cause.interference.to.nearby. TVs.and.VCRs..To.minimize.or.prevent.such.interference,.the. base.of.the.cordless.telephone.should.not.be.placed.near.or.on. top.of.a.TV.or.VCR..If.interference.is.experienced,.moving.the. cordless.telephone.farther.away.from.the.TV.or.VCR.will.often. reduce.or.eliminate.the.interference.. I.C. Notice Terminal Equipment NOTICE:.This.equipment.meets.the.applicable.Industry. Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specifications. This is confirmed by the registration number. The abbreviation, IC, before the registration number signifies that registration was performed.based.on.a.Declaration.of.Conformity.indicating.that.. Industry Canada technical specifications were met. It does not imply.that.Industry.Canada.approved.the.equipment. NOTICE:.The.Ringer.Equivalence.Number.(REN).for.this. terminal.equipment.is.marked.on.the.equipment.itself..The.REN. assigned.to.each.terminal.equipment.provides.an.indication. of.the.maximum.number.of.terminals.allowed.to.be.connected. to.a.telephone.interface..The.termination.on.an.interface.may. consist.of.any.combination.of.devices.subject.only.to.the. requirement.that.the.sum.of.the.Ringer.Equivalence.Numbers. of all the devices does not exceed five. Radio Equipment The term "IC:" before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met. Operation.is.subject.to.the.following.two.conditions:.().this. device.may.not.cause.interference,.and.(2).this.device.must. accept.any.interference,.including.interference.that.may.cause. undesired.operation.of.the.device.."Privacy.of.communications. may.not.be.ensured.when.using.this.telephone." Cordless Telephone Privacy Cordless.telephones.are.radio.devices..Communications. between.the.handset.and.base.of.your.cordless.telephone. are.accomplished.by.means.of.radio.waves.which.are. broadcast.over.the.open.airways..Because.of.the.inherent. physical.properties.of.radio.waves,.your.communications.can. be.received.by.radio.receiving.devices.other.than.your.own. cordless.telephone.unit..Consequently,.any.communications. using.your.cordless.telephone.may.not.be.private. 49