Contents Welcome/Accessibility. .................................................2 . Terminology/Manual.Conventions................................3 Product.Overview...........................................................4 Controls.and.Functions.................................................5 Installing.the.Phone.......................................................7 The.Integrated.Answering.Machine............................32 Setting.Up.Your.Answering.Machine..........................33 Register.Handsets.to.the.Main.Base.before.. Setting Your Outgoing Message (Greeting) ...................... 38 Using!..........................................................................13 When to Re-register Handsets ......................................... 4 Using.Your.Answering.Machine..................................41 Turning the Answering Machine On/Off ............................ 4 Basic.Setup...................................................................15 Activating AutoTalk ............................................................ 5 Activating Caller ID on Call Waiting (HS only) ................ 6 Programming Your Area Code .......................................... 6 Choosing the Dialing Mode (HS only) ............................. 7 Setting the Language ........................................................ 8 Storing a Name and Number in Memory .......................... 9 Storing Caller ID in Speed Dial Memory ........................... 22 Choosing the Best Location ................................................ 7 Installing the Rechargeable Battery Packs into the Handsets ....................................................................... 8 Installing the Base Unit and Charging Cradles ................... 9 Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall..................................... Installing the Belt Clip ....................................................... 2 Headset Installation .......................................................... 2 Caller.ID.and.CIDCW.(Caller.ID.on.Call.Waiting).......29 Redialing the Last Dialed Number .................................... 26 Selecting the Ring Tone and Volume ................................ 26 Adjusting the Earpiece Volume ......................................... 26 Using Call Waiting............................................................. 27 Selecting a Different Channel ........................................... 27 Find Handset .................................................................... 28 Tone Dialing Switch-over.............................................28 Caller ID on Call Waiting (CIDCW) ................................... 30 Viewing the Caller ID Message List .................................. 30 Deleting Information from the Caller ID List ...................... 3 Changing.the.Digital.Security.Code...........................47 Maintenance. ................................................................48 . Troubleshooting...........................................................51 Remote Operation ............................................................ 44 Using.the.Speed.Dial.Memory.....................................19 Precautions...................................................................56 Using.Your.Phone. .......................................................23 One.Year.Limited.Warranty. ........................................60 . . Making and Receiving Calls ............................................. 23 Index..............................................................................61 Making a Call from Speed Dial Memory ........................... 23 Making a Call from the Caller ID List ................................ 24 Transferring a Call ............................................................ 25 Liquid Damage .................................................................. 55 The FCC Wants You To Know .......................................... 57 I.C. Notice ......................................................................... 59 Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden multi-handset cordless telephone. This cordless phone is designed for reliability, long life, and outstanding performance. Note:.Illustrations.in.this.manual.are.used.for.explanation.purposes..Some.illustrations.in.this. manual.may.differ.from.the.actual.unit..The.color.of.your.cordless.telephone.may.vary. Uniden® is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation. AutoTalk, AutoStandby and UltraClear Plus are trademarks 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. 2 Terminology Base The main part of the phone that connects to your phone line and lets you make and receive calls. Charger A cradle that charges the handset battery. It connects to power but does not connect to a phone line. Caller ID is available from your telephone provider. With this service, you can see the name and number CID of incoming callers. Caller ID on Call Waiting is available from your telephone provider. With this service, you can see CIDCW incoming caller information while on another call. Handset A cordless handset that can be placed anywhere in your home or office where AC power is available. The handset may be sitting on the cradle or out of the cradle, but is NOT in use. Standby [talk/flash] has not been pressed and there is no dial tone. When a dial tone has been enabled allowing the user to dial and carry on a conversation with an outside Talk party. Manual.Conventions This manual uses several different type styles to help you distinguish between different parts of the phone: · lower.case.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 base 3 Product.Overview Main.Phone.Features · 5.8 GHz Extended Range Technology · Multi-Handset System (Extra Handset(s) & Charger(s) Included) · Call Transfer from Handset to Handset · Caller ID/Caller ID on Call Waiting · 3-Line Backlit LCD · Trilingual Menu Displays (English, Spanish, or French) · 30 Caller ID Memory · 0 Number Memory Dialing · Last Number Redial · Tone/Pulse Dialing · Page/Find Handset Key · Earpiece/Ringer Volume Controls · Mute or Turn Ringer Off · Hearing Aid Compatible · 20-Channel Auto Scan · Desk or Wall Mountable Answering.Machine.Features · Digital Tapeless Recording · Up to 3 minutes of Recording Time · Call Screening · Personal or Pre-recorded Outgoing Messages · Voice Prompts (English, Spanish, or French) · Time and Day Announcement · Remote Message Retrieval · Toll Saver · Conversation Recording · Voice Memo · Selectable Ringer Options (High, Low or Off) 4 Controls.and.Functions Handsets 1 6 2 7 8 9 . Handset antenna 2. Belt clip hole 3. Jack for optional headset 4. Handset ringer speaker 5. Handset battery compartment 6. Handset earpiece 7. LCD display 8. [ ] and [ ] (volume & ringer up/down) keys 9. [cid/menu] key 0. [ /tone/ ] (left cursor) key . [redial/pause] key 2. [select/channel] key 3. [talk/flash] key 4. [end] key 5. [#/ ] (right cursor) key 6. [mem] (memory) key 7. [delete/transfer] key 8. Handset microphone 9. Handset charging contacts 3 4 13 14 5 10 11 12 15 16 17 18 19 5 Main.Base.Unit 20 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 34 36 33 35 37 38 39 21 Extra.Charging.Cradle 42 40 41 20. Base antenna 2. Base charging contacts 22. Base speaker 23. Message counter LED 24. [ ] (answer on/off) key 25. charge/in.use LED 26. [ ] (delete) key 27. [ ] (play/stop) key 28. [ ] (skip/fast forward) key 29. [ringer] key 30. [find hs] key 3. [greeting] key 32. [volume/select/ ] (up) and [volume/select/ ] (down) keys 33. [ ] (repeat/rewind) key 34. [menu/clock] key 35. [set] key 36. Mic (microphone) 37. [memo] key 38. TEL.LINE jack 39. Base DC.IN.9V jack 40. Charging contacts 4. (charge) LED 42. Charging cradle DC.IN.9V jack 6 Installing.the.Phone Choosing.the.Best.Location Before choosing a location for your new phone, here are some important guidelines you should consider: Avoid heat sources, such as radiators, Avoid noise sources such as a window by air ducts, and sunlight a street with heavy traffic Avoid television sets and other Avoid microwave ovens electronic equipment Avoid excessive moisture, extremely low temperatures, dust, mechanical vibration, or shock Choose a central location Avoid personal computers Avoid other cordless telephones · The location should be close to both a phone jack and a continuous power outlet (one which is not connected to a switch). · The base and each handset should be kept away from sources of electrical noise such as motors, microwave ovens, and fluorescent lighting. · The cradle can be placed on a desk, tabletop, or mounted on a standard wall plate. For better reception, place the base as high as possible. · The base should be placed in an open area for optimum range and reception. · If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, be sure that installing the system does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable your alarm equipment, contact your telephone company or a qualified installer. 7 Installing.the.Rechargeable.Battery.Packs.into.the.Handsets Each handset is powered by a rechargeable battery pack. Once installed, the battery charges automatically when the handset is placed in the base or charging cradle. To install the rechargeable battery pack: 1) Press down 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 pack connector (red & black wires) into the small jack inside the battery compartment. (The connector notches fit into the grooves of the jack only one-way.) Match the wire colors to the polarity label in the battery compartment, connect the battery, and listen for a click to insure connection. 3) Make sure you have a good connection by slightly pulling on the battery wires. If the connection is secure, the battery jack will remain in place. 4) Place the battery case cover back in the handset by sliding it upwards until it clicks into place. Note:.Use.only.the.Uniden.(BT-905).rechargeable.battery.pack.supplied. with.your.phone. 8 Installing.the.Base.Unit.and.Charging.Cradles ) Connect each AC adapter to the DC.IN.9V jack and to each standard 20V AC wall outlet. Note:. ·..Use.only.the.supplied.AD-314.AC.adapter.for.the. base.unit.and.AD-310.or.AD-1010.for.the.charging. cradle(s)..Do.not.use.any.other.AC.adapter. ·..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. 2) Charge the handsets by placing one handset in the base unit and other handset(s) in the charging cradle(s) with the keypad facing forward. 9 3) Make sure that the charge/in.use LED and LED illuminate. If the LED does not illuminate, check to see that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the handset makes good contact with the cradle's charging contacts. Note:. ·..Connect.the.AC.adapter.to.a.continuous.power.supply.(not. controlled.by.a.wall.switch). ·..Place.each.cradle.close.to.the.AC.outlet.to.avoid.long. extension.cords. ·. Charge.your.handsets.at.least.15.-.20.hours.before.plugging. into.the.phone.line.. 4) Once the handset battery packs are fully charged, connect the telephone line cord to the TEL.LINE jack and a telephone outlet. If your telephone outlet isn't modular, contact your telephone company for assistance. Modular 0 Mounting.the.Base.Unit.on.a.Wall Standard.wall.plate.mounting This phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate. ) Plug the AC adapter to the DC.IN.9V jack. 2) Route the AC adapter cord through the molded wiring channel as shown. 3) Plug the AC adapter into a standard 20V AC wall outlet. 4) Plug the telephone line cord into the TEL.LINE jack. 5) Route the telephone line cord through the molded wiring channel as shown. 6) Plug the telephone line cord into the telephone outlet. 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. Direct.wall.mounting If you don't have a standard wall plate, you can mount your phone directly to the wall. Before doing this, consider the following: · Avoid electrical cables, pipes, or other items b ...