User manual UNIDEN DXAI5688-3

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 behind the mounting location that could cause a hazard when inserting screws into the wall. · Try to mount your phone within five feet of a working phone jack to avoid excessive cord lengths. 3 5 4 1 7 26 7 · Make sure the wall material is capable of supporting the weight of the base and handset. · Use #0 screws (minimum length of -3/8 inches) with anchoring devices suitable for the wall material where the base unit will be placed. ) Insert two mounting screws into the wall (with their appropriate anchoring device), 3-5/6 inches apart. Allow about /8 of an inch between the wall and screw heads for mounting the phone. 2) Refer to steps through 7 on page to mount the telephone. Installing.the.Belt.Clip To.attach.the.belt.clip Insert the belt clip into the holes on each side of the handset. Press down until it clicks. To.remove.the.belt.clip Pull both sides of the belt clip to release the tabs from the holes. Headset.Installation 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 visiting our website at www.uniden.com or by calling our Parts Department. See back cover page.) 2 Register.Handsets.to.the.Main.Base.before.Using! Each handset will need to be registered to the main base unit before use. Whichever handset you choose to charge in the base unit will automatically register to the base unit. The handset charging in the extra charging cradle MUST also be registered to the base unit before use. To register the extra handset(s): ) Be sure all handsets are fully charged. 2) Pick up the handset from the charging cradle, and place it in the base unit. The charge/in.use LED light on the base unit will begin to flash, indicating that the registration is taking place. 3) Wait for at least five seconds, then pick up the handset from the base unit. 4) Repeat steps 2 - 3 for the rest of the handsets if you have. 5) Press [talk/flash] on one handset. If TALK appears on the display, the handset is registered, press [end]. Then try with all other handsets. If each handset displays TALK, the handset has been registered to the base. Otherwise, return to step and try again. 6) Once all handsets are registered, it doesn't matter which handset is placed in the base unit or the charging cradle. Note:. ·..When.you.charge.the.handsets,.Caller.ID.summary.screen.and.the.name.of. the.handset.appears..Following.display.is.the.example.of.handset.No.1.(HS1). ·. The.charging.cradle.can.be.used.to.charge.any.handset. HS1 Total:00 3 When.to.Re-register.Handsets In some cases, it may be necessary to re-register your handsets. To re-register your handsets, please follow registration steps outlined on page 3. Re-registration is required in the following scenarios: ) Each time the digital security code is changed. (Refer to page 47 for details regarding the Digital Security Code.) 2) When there is a power failure for more than one hour. 3) If any handset's battery becomes very low, the handset must be recharged for 5 - 20 hours and re-registered to the main base unit. 4) In any circumstance in which you experience difficulty connecting to the main base to place or receive calls. Note:.Make.sure.to.return.the.handsets.to.the.cradles.after.each.phone.call. 4 Basic.Setup There are five basic options that you will need to set up: AutoTalk, CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting), Area Code, Dial Mode and Language. CIDCW and Dial Mode options can only be set by using Handset . If you try to set by using other handset, you will not see these options listed on the LCD screen. (You can easily identify Handset shows as HS1 will be seen in the display while the phone is charging.) AutoTalk, Area Code and Language options can be set by using any handset. Activating.AutoTalk AutoTalk will allow you to answer the phone simply by removing the handset from the cradle. You do not have to press a key to answer the incoming call. To activate: ) When the phone is in standby, press and hold [cid/menu]. The following screen appears. 2) Press [select/channel] to turn AutoTalk on. 3) Press [end] or return the handset to the charging cradle to complete the setting. The handset returns to standby. 5 Caller ID allows you to see the name and number of the calling party before you answer the phone. Caller ID on Call Waiting (CIDCW) lets you see the name and number of a call that comes in when you are on the line. You must subscribe to Caller ID service through your local telephone provider to use this feature. ) When the phone is in standby, press and hold [cid/menu]. The following screen appears. 2) Press [ ] to move the pointer to select CIDCW. 3) Press [select/channel] to toggle and turn on Caller ID on Call Waiting. 4) Press [end] and return the handset to the base unit to complete the setting. The handset returns to standby. Note:.To.enable.the.setting.change.of.CIDCW,.you.need.to.return.the.handset. to.the.base.unit.when.you.complete.the.setting. Activating.Caller.ID.on.Call.Waiting.(HS1.only) Programming.Your.Area.Code 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'll see all ten digits. To program your area code: ) When the phone is in standby, press and hold [cid/menu]. The following screen appears. 6 2) Press [ ] to move the pointer to select AREA CODE. 3) Press [select/channel]. If an area code was already stored, the phone will display it. 4) Use the number keys ( [0] ­ [9] ) to enter the three-digit area code. If you make an error, use [delete/transfer] to backspace. 5) Press [select/channel]. A confirmation tone sounds. 6) Press [end] or return the handset to the charging cradle to complete the setting. The handset returns to standby. Choosing.the.Dialing.Mode.(HS1.only) Your phone can communicate with the telephone network in two different ways: tone dialing and pulse dialing. These days, most telephone networks use a method called tone dialing, so your phone comes programmed for tone dialing by default. If your phone company uses pulse dialing, you'll need to change your phone's dial mode. There's an easy way to tell: try making a call. If your call connects, your phone's setting is fine. If not, you may need to change the dial mode. To change the dial mode: ) When the phone is in standby, press and hold [cid/menu]. The following screen appears. 7 2) Press [ ] to move the pointer to select DIAL. 3) Press [select/channel] to set the phone to pulse dialing. 4) Press [end] and return the handset to the base unit to complete the setting. The handset returns to standby. Note:. ·. If.your.phone.system.requires.pulse.dialing.and.you.need.to.send.the.DTMF.tones.during.a.call,. you.can.temporarily.switch.over.to.tone.dialing..(Refer.to."Tone.Dialing.Switch-over".on.page.28.) ·. To.enable.the.setting.change.of.Dialing.Mode,.you.need.to.return.the.handset.to.the.base.unit. when.you.complete.the.setting. Setting.the.Language You can change the language the handset menu displays. Choose from English, French, or Spanish. To change the language setting: ) When the phone is in standby, Press and hold [cid/menu]. The following screen appears. 2) Press [ ] to move the pointer to select LANGUAGE. 3) Press [select/channel] to select ENG, FR. or ESP. 4) Press [end] or return the handset to the charging cradle to complete the setting. The handset returns to standby. 8 Using.the.Speed.Dial.Memory Your cordless phone allows you to store up to ten names and numbers in each handset. You can dial these numbers with just a few key presses. The speed dial memory is not limited to phone numbers. You can store any number (up to twenty digits) that you need to enter once your call connects. This is referred to as Chain Dialing. An example is a frequently refilled prescription number. Store your pharmacy phone number in one speed dial and your most frequently refilled prescription number as another speed dial. To use, once you ring your pharmacy's automated prescription line, simply press [mem] and the speed dial number where you stored your prescription number and press [select/channel]. Note:.When.editing.the.speed.dial.memory,.you.must.press.a.key.within.thirty.seconds.or.the.phone. will.return.to.standby..If.you.return.the.handset.to.the.cradle,.the.phone.will.return.to.standby.also. ) With the phone in standby, press [mem]. 2) Enter [0] - [9] or use [ ] and [ ] to select the speed dial location where you would like to store this entry, and then press [select/channel] twice. 3) STORE NAME appears and a cursor flashes indicating that the phone is ready for the name to be entered. Note:.If.the.selected.speed.dial.number.is.already.assigned,.the.Edit.screen. appears..You.can.select.EDIT.MEMORY.to.edit.this.entry,.select.DELETE. MEMORY.to.erase.this.entry,.or.select.GO.BACK.to.choose.another.speed.dial. number. Storing.a.Name.and.Number.in.Memory 9 4) Enter a name according to the instructions below, then press [select/channel]. If no name is required, go to step 5. · The name can be up to thirteen characters. · Use [ /tone/ ] and [#/ ] to move the cursor to the desired location. · Press [delete/transfer] to delete characters as needed or press and hold to delete all characters. Refer to the letters on the number keys to select the desired characters. With each press of a number key, the displayed character appears in the following order: upper case letters first, lower case letters next and finally the number corresponding to the key. Note:.If.the.next.character.uses.the.same.number.key,.you.must.press.[#/ ] to move the cursor over. Otherwise.the.next.time.you.press.the.number.key,.it.changes.the.character.that.was.previously.set. For example, to enter Movies. ) Press [6] once. Then press [#/ ] to move the cursor to the right. 2) Press [6] six times. 3) Press [8] six times. 4) Press [4] six times. 5) Press [3] five times. 6) Press [7] eight times. Number of times key is pressed keys 1 2abc 3def 4ghi 5jkl 6mno 7pqrs 8tuv 9wxyz 0 oper 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 20 If.you.make.a.mistake.while.entering.a.name Use [ /tone/ ] or [#/ ] to move the cursor to the incorrect character. Press [delete/transfer] to erase the wrong character. Then enter the correct character. To delete all characters, press and hold [delete/transfer]. 5) STORE NUMBER is displayed. The cursor flashes indicating that the phone is ready for the number to be entered. 6) Use the keypad to enter the phone number; each number can be up to twenty digits. If you need the phone to pause during the dialing sequence, press [redial/pause] to insert a two-second pause between the numbers. You can enter multiple pauses to increase the delay. Each pause counts as a digit. The display shows a P for every pause. 7) Press [mem]. You will hear a confirmation tone, and the following screen appears. Memory storage is complete. 8) After about two seconds, the following screen displays all the speed dial memory entries. 9) Press [end] to exit memory setup mode. The phone returns to standby. Note:.When.storing.numbers.into.memory,.if.the.handset.is.idle.(i.e.,.no.key.is.pressed).for.more. than.30.seconds,.it.will.beep.rapidly,.and.the.phone.will.return.to.standby. 2 Storing.Caller.ID.in.Speed.Dial.Memory Caller ID names and numbers shown in the Caller ID list can be stored in speed dial memory. To store a caller id name/number to memory: ) With the phone in standby, press [cid/menu]. Select the phone number to be stored from the Caller ID list by pressing [ ] or [ ]. 2) Press [mem]. 3) Enter a number ( [0] ­ [9] ) or press [ ] or [ ] to select the memory location to be stored. 4) Press [select/channel]. You hear a confirmation tone, and the number is stored in memory. The display returns to the Caller ID list. Note: ·. If.a.number.has.already.been.stored.in.the.selected.memory.number. location, a confirmation screen is displayed. To overwrite, press [ ] to YES and press [select/channel]. The display returns to the Caller ID list. ·. You.cannot.store.a.Caller.ID.message.if.no.phone.number.appears.in.the.message. 22 Using.Your.Phone Making.and.Receiving.Calls Handset.on.the.cradle ) Pick up the handset from the cradle. 2) Press [talk/flash]. 3) Listen for the dial tone. 4) Dial the number. OR ) Pick up the handset from the cradle. 2) Dial the number. Then press [talk/flash]. ) Pick up the handset from the cradle. (If AutoTalk is on, the phone will answer the call when you pick it up.) 2) Press [talk/flash]. Press [end] or return the handset to the cradle. Handset.off.the.cradle ) Press [talk/flash]. 2) Listen for the dial tone. 3) Dial the number. OR Dial the number. Then press [talk/flash]. Press [talk/flash] (or [ /tone/ ], [#/ ] or any number key if AutoTalk is on). Making.a.call Receiving.a.call Hanging.up Note:.To.turn.on.the.AutoTalk.feature,.see."Activating.AutoTalk".on.page.15. Making.a.Call.from.Speed.Dial.Memory To make a call from speed dial memory: ) With the phone in standby, press [mem]. The handset displays your programmed speed dial number. 23 2) Enter the number ( [0] ­ [9] ), or press [ ] or [ ] to select the speed dial number you would like to dial. 3) Press [talk/flash]. CONNECTING changes to TALK, and the volume setting and the number selected appear on the display. Then the displayed number is dialed. Note: You can also press [talk/flash] before you access the speed dial memory. When you come to the phone number you want to dial, press [select/channel]. To.cancel.speed.dialing Press [end] to return to standby. If accessing the list during an active call, you can press [mem] to exit the list immediately. If no key is pressed for 30 seconds, the handset will exit the speed dial list automatically. Note: Pressing [end] to exit the speed dial list during a call will disconnect the call immediately. You can place a call directly from the Caller ID list. ) With the phone in standby, press [cid/menu]. Use [ ] or [ ] to select the phone number that you want to dial. 2) To have the phone dial a "" before the displayed Caller ID number, press [1]. To have the phone dial the stored area code before the displayed Caller ID number, press [3]. 3) Press [talk/flash]. The displayed phone number dials automatically. Note:. · You can also press [talk/flash] before you access the Caller ID list. When you come to the phone number you want to dial, press [select/channel]. ·..You.cannot.make.a.call.from.the.Caller.ID.list.if.your.cordless.telephone.is.connected.to.a.private. branch.exchange.(PBX). Making.a.Call.from.the.Caller.ID.List 24 Transferring.a.Call Your cordless phone allows you to transfer outside calls from one handset to another. Only one handset at a time can talk with an outside caller. While one handset is in use, other handsets cannot go off hook to listen to conversations or make an outgoing call. ) During a call, press [delete/transfer]. The call will automatically be placed on hold. Select Handset 2) For.2-handset.model: The transfer tone sounds. Number :2 3 4 :0 For.3/4-handsset.model: Press a number key ( [1] - [3] for 3-handset model, [1] - [4] for All (HS display on 4-handset model) to select from the Handset No. You can page all handsets by pressing 4-handset model) [0]. The transfer tone sounds. 3) When the other handset receives the call, the transfer tone stops. To cancel the transfer and return to the caller, press [delete/transfer] or [talk/flash] on the handset. To.transfer.a.call To.receive.a.transfer.call Pick up the handset from the cradle (when AutoTalk is set to on), or pick up the handset Call Transferred and press [talk/flash] to answer the transferred call. Additionally, you can also answer the transferred call by pressing any number key, [ /tone/ ] or [#/ ] (when AutoTalk is set to on). Note: If you transfer a call and it is not picked up after five minutes, the call will be disconnected. 25 ) 2) 3) 4) Redialing.the.Last.Dialed.Number Pick up the handset from the cradle. Press [talk/flash]. Listen for the dial tone. Press [redial/pause]. OR ) Pick up the handset from the cradle. 2) Press [redial/pause]. 3) Press [talk/flash]. Your phone has five different ringer tone/volume combinations you can choose from. To select the ringer: ) With the phone in standby, press [ ] or [ ]. 2) The phone will sound the different ring tones at different volumes. To turn the ringer off, select RINGER OFF. 3) When the phone sounds the ring tone and volume you wish to use, press [end]. Selecting.the.Ring.Tone.and.Volume Temporarily.Mute.Ringer If the handset is off the base while an incoming call is ringing, simply press [end] to mute the incoming ring. The ringer will sound with the next incoming call. Note:.You.can.only.mute.the.handset.ringer.if.the.handset.is.off.the.base.when.the.phone.starts. ringing. Adjusting.the.Earpiece.Volume To change the earpiece volume, press [ ] or [ ] during a call. 26 If you subscribe to Call Waiting through your local telephone company, you can receive calls while on the line. To answer a call waiting call: ) While on the phone, you will hear a call waiting tone. (If you have CIDCW service activated, you will see the name and number of the incoming caller. See page 29 for more information) 2) Press [talk/flash] to accept the waiting call. After a short pause, you will hear the new caller. 3) To return to the original caller, press [talk/flash] again. Using.Call.Waiting Selecting.a.Different.Channel Your phone incorporates UltraClear PlusTM true compander circuitry which virtually eliminates background noise. This innovative technology, together with 20 different channels, provides you with the best possible reception during all your conversations. If you happen to encounter interference while using your phone, you can manually change the phone's channel for clear operation. To change the channel during a call, press [select/channel]. SCANNING appears on the display, indicating the phone is changing to another channel. For more information on interference, refer to "Radio Interference" on page 58. 27 Find.Handset To locate a lost handset, press [find hs] on the base. All registered handsets will beep for 60 seconds. The beeping will stop when any handset key is pressed or when [find hs] is pressed. The handset will also stop beeping automatically when an incoming call is received. Tone.Dialing.Switch-over If your telephone company requires pulse dialing, you can temporarily switch over to tone dialing after the call connects. This feature is useful when you need tone dialing to use automated such as telephone bank tellers, telephone prescription refills, customer support menus, etc. If your phone is set to pulse dialing mode, make your call normally. Once your call connects, press [ /tone/ ]. Any digits you enter from then on will be sent as tone dialing. When this particular call ends, the phone automatically returns to pulse dialing mode. 28 Caller.ID.and.CIDCW.(Caller.ID.on.Call.Waiting) You.must.subscribe.to.Caller.ID.services.through.your.local.telephone.provider.to.use.these.features. When the telephone rings, the Caller ID feature allows you to view the caller's name, phone number, date and time of call. The incoming call information is stored in the Caller ID record. If the Caller ID service includes the caller's name, the caller's name appears on the display (up to fifteen letters). The date and time received Caller's name Caller's phone number You may receive any one of the following messages: When invalid data is received INCOMPLETE DATA When a private name is received PRIVATE NAME When a private number is received PRIVATE NUMBER When an unknown name is received UNKNOWN NAME When an unknown number is received UNKNOWN NUMBER Note: ·. Data.errors.appear.as." ". ·. If.you.answer.a.call.before.the.Caller.ID.message.is.received.(for.example,.before.the.second.ring),. the.Caller.ID.message.will.not.appear. ·. When.the.call.is.received.via.a.telephone.company.that.does.not.offer.Caller.ID.service,.the.caller's. phone.number.and.name.do.not.appear..(This.includes.international.calls.) ·. When.the.call.is.received.via.a.private.branch.exchange.(PBX),.the.caller's.phone.number.and. name.may.not.appear. 29 Caller.ID.on.Call.Waiting.(CIDCW) If you subscribe to CIDCW offered by your telephone company, you will hear a Call Waiting tone while you are on a call, and the Caller ID data will be displayed at the handset. To accept the waiting call, press [talk/flash] (see page 27). Note:.While.you.are.on.a.call,.the.received.Caller.ID.data.is.stored.on.the.handset.that.is.on.a.call. only. The Caller ID list stores information for up to thirty incoming calls - even unanswered calls. You can also view the Caller ID list during a call. ) Press [cid/menu]. The summary screen displays the number of new messages and total messages. 2) Use [ ] to scroll through the messages from the latest to the earliest, or use [ ] to scroll through the messages from the earliest to the latest. 3) Press [cid/menu] to return to the call, or press [end] to return to standby. Note: ·. In.Caller.ID.operation,.if.no.key.is.pressed.for.more.than.thirty.seconds,.an.error.tone.sounds.and. the.handset.returns.to.standby. · Each message can be up to fifteen characters for the name and fifteen digits for the phone number. ·. The.number.of.calls.from.the.same.Caller.ID.appears.next.to.the.received.time..Once.you.view.the. new.message,.the.number.will.be.cleared.and.disappear. · During a call, don't press [end], or the call will be disconnected. Viewing.the.Caller.ID.Message.List 30 Deleting.Information.from.the.Caller.ID.List Deleting.a.Caller.ID.message If the phone receives more Caller ID messages than it can store, the oldest one in the list is automatically deleted. Caller ID data can also be deleted manually. ) With the phone in standby, press [cid/menu]. Find the message to be deleted from the Caller ID list by pressing [ ] or [ ]. 2) Press [delete/transfer]. 3) Press [ ] or [ ] to select YES, and then press [select/channel]. Deleting.all.Caller.ID.names/numbers 2) Press [delete/transfer]. ) With the phone in standby, press [cid/menu]. 3) Press [ ] or [ ] to select YES, and then press [select/channel]. You hear a confirmation tone and all stored Caller ID messages are deleted. Note: ·..While.using.the.DELETE.ALL?.or.DELETE.MESSAGE?.screen,.if.no.key.is.pressed.for.more.than. thirty.seconds,.an.error.tone.sounds,.and.the.handset.returns.to.standby.. ·. If.you.get.an.incoming.call.or.page,.the.deleting.operation.is.canceled.and.you.can.answer.the.call. or.page. 3 The.Integrated.Answering.Machine The cordless phone has a built-in answering machine that answers and records incoming calls. You can also use your answering machine to record a conversation, leave a voice memo message, or to announce a special outgoing message to callers when you're away from your phone. Features · · · · · · Digital Tapeless Recording Up to 3 Minutes of Recording Time Call Screening Personal or Pre-recorded Outgoing Message Voice Prompts (English, French or Spanish) Time and Day Announcement · · · · · Remote Message Retrieval Toll Saver Conversation Recording Voice Memo Selectable Ringer Options (High, Low or Off) Digital Tapeless Recording allows you to quickly review, save, or delete the messages you choose. You will never have to worry about a tape wearing out, jamming, or resetting improperly. The Integrated Answering Machine is easy to use, but please.read through all of the instructions carefully. 32 Setting.Up.Your.Answering.Machine Answering.Machine.Setting To set the following six functions you must enter the menu mode. · With the phone in standby, use [menu/clock] to scroll through the menu options. The system returns to standby and sounds a tone after the last menu option. menu/clock · If any of the following occurs during menu setup, the system returns to standby, and you will have to start over with the procedure you were performing: menu/clock - [talk/flash] is pressed -[ ] (play/stop) is pressed - Ten seconds elapse without a key press menu/clock - An incoming call is received · If the system remains idle for five seconds after the announcement, the system returns to standby. Once [volume/select/ ] or [volume/select/ ] is pressed, the idle time is menu/clock extended to ten seconds. Note: menu/clock ·. For.your.convenience,.voice.prompts.will.guide.you.through.the.menu. mode. ·. After.the.setting,.press.[ ] (play/stop) to exit the menu mode, or [menu/ menu/clock clock] to move to the next menu option. menu/clock 33 Setting.the.Time The clock on the cordless phone's answering machine starts when power is supplied to the base. Follow these steps to set the clock to the correct time. ) With the phone in standby, press [menu/clock]. The system announces "Time" followed by the current time and the instructions for setting the time. 2) Press [volume/select/ ] or [volume/select/ ] until the correct day is announced. The numbers [ ] through [ ] are displayed on the base. 3) Press [set] to select the day. 4) Press [volume/select/ ] or [volume/select/ ] until you hear the correct hour setting. The numbers [ ] through [ ] are displayed on the base. 5) Press [set] to select the hour. 6) Press [volume/select/ ] or [volume/select/ ] until you hear the correct minute setting. The numbers [ ] through [ ] are displayed on the base as each minute is announced. 7) Press [set] to select the minute. 8) Press [volume/select/ ] or [volume/select/ ] until you hear the correct AM or PM setting. The message counter displays [ ] or [ ]. 9) Press [set] to select the AM/PM setting. 34 You hear a confirmation tone followed by the announcement "Time," and the day and time are then announced for your review. After a few seconds, the system announces "To set security code, press menu again." Note: ·. Normally,.the.system.will.return.to.standby.if.it.remains.idle.for.ten.seconds.after. [volume/select/ ] or [volume/select/ ] is pressed. For setting the time, however, the idle time is extended.to.two.minutes. ·. Press.and.hold.[volume/select/ ] or [volume/select/ ] to quickly scroll through the numbers on the.display. Setting.a.Personal.Security.Code.(PIN) If you want to be able to play your messages from a remote location, you need to enter a two-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN) code (01-99). To select a PIN, perform the following steps: ) With the phone in standby, press [menu/clock] twice. The system announces "Security code," and the current PIN code is announced as it is displayed on the base. Then the system announces the instructions for setting the PIN code. 2) Press [volume/select/ ] or [volume/select/ ] until the desired number appears. 3) Press [set] to select the PIN code. You hear a confirmation tone, then the announcement "Security code" followed by the new PIN code is announced. After a few seconds, the system announces "To set ring time, press menu again." Note:.The.PIN.code.is.set.to."80".at.the.factory. 35 Setting.the.Ring.Time The ring time setting allows you to set the number of rings the caller hears before your answering machine plays the outgoing message. You can set the ring time to answer after two, four, or six rings. If you select Toll Saver [ ], the answering machine picks up after two rings if you have new messages, and after four rings if there are none. This way, if you make a long distance call to check your messages, you can hang up after the second ring to avoid billing charges. To set the ring time, perform the following steps: ) With the phone in standby, press [menu/clock] three times. You hear "Ring time" and the current ring time ([ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] Toll saver), and it is displayed on the base. Then you hear the guidance for setting the ring time. 2) Press [volume/select/ ] or [volume/select/ ] until the desired ring time appears. 3) Press [set] to select the new ring time. You hear a confirmation tone, then the announcement "Ring time" followed by the new ring time. After a few seconds, the system announces "To set record time, press menu again." Selecting.the.Message.Record.Time You have three record time options: one minute, four minutes, and "Announce only." "Announce only" answers the call with the preset greeting or your personal greeting but prevents the caller from leaving a message. To set the record time, perform the following steps: ) With the phone in standby, press [menu/clock] four times. You hear "Record time" and the current recording time ([ ] minute, [ ] 4 minutes, [ ] Announce only, No recording), and it is displayed on the base. Then you hear the guidance for setting the record time. 36 2) Press [volume/select/ ] or [volume/select/ ] until the desired time appears. 3) Press [set] to select the new recording time. You hear a confirmation tone, then the announcement "Record time" followed by the new recording time. After a few seconds, the system announces "To set message alert, press menu again." Note:.After.setting.the.Announce.only.feature,.you.may.want.to.change.your.outgoing.message.not. to.prompt.the.caller.to.leave.a.message..However,.the.prerecorded.message.changes.automatically. Setting.the.Message.Alert.Tone The message alert tone beeps every fifteen seconds whenever you have unheard messages. The tone turns off automatically after you listen to all your new messages. You can also turn off the message alert tone by pressing any key on the base. Follow the steps below to turn on the message alert tone: ) With the phone in standby, press [menu/clock] five times. You hear "Message alert" and the current setting ([ ] Off or [ ] On), and it is displayed on the base. Then you hear the instructions for setting the Message Alert. 2) Press [volume/select/ ] or [volume/select/ ] to make your selection. 3) Press [set] to select the new setting. You hear a confirmation tone, then the announcement "Message alert" followed by the current setting you have selected is announced. After a few seconds, the system announces "To set language, press menu again." When the first new message is received, the alert tone will begin to sound. 37 Selecting.the.Language The answering machine voice announcements can be heard in English, French or Spanish. To choose the language of the answering machine voice announcements: ) With the phone in standby, press [menu/clock] six times. You hear the announcement "Language, English" followed by the voice prompts for setting the language. The current setting ([ ], [ ] or [ ]) appears on the base. 2) Press [volume/select/ ] or [volume/select/ ] to select the desired language. 3) Press [set]. A confirmation tone is heard along with the setting in the language selected. Setting.Your.Outgoing.Message.(Greeting) Preset.message When you receive a call, the answering machine automatically plays either a preset message or your own greeting. The following message is prerecorded: "Hello, no one is available to take your call. Please leave a message after the tone." If the answering machine is set to announce only, the preset greeting automatically changes to: "Hello. No one is available to take your call. Please call again." 38 ) With the phone in standby, press and hold [greeting]. You will hear the announcement "Record greeting" and a confirmation tone. [ ] flashes on the message counter. 2) Start recording your message. You have thirty seconds, and the message counter starts to count down [ ] to [ ] every second. 3) When you are finished recording your greeting, press [greeting], [ ] (play/stop) or [set]. You hear a confirmation tone, and then your greeting plays back for you. See "Selecting the Message Record Time" on page 36 on how to set the announce only feature. Note: ·. Your.greeting.must.be.more.than.two.seconds.and.less.than.thirty.seconds.to.record... ·. Position.yourself.as.near.to.the.base's.microphone.as.possible.and.speak.clearly.when.recording. your.outgoing.message. Recording.a.personal.outgoing.message.(Greeting) Choosing.between.the.two.outgoing.messages With the phone in standby, press [greeting] to play the current outgoing message. While the outgoing message is playing, press [greeting] again to switch between the prerecorded greeting and the personal greeting. After the message finishes playing, a confirmation tone is heard. Note:.To.delete.the.personal.greeting,.press.[ ] (delete) during the announcement and the system announces."Greeting.has.been.deleted." 39 The base has three ringer volume settings: high, low, and off. You can change the ringer volume while in standby or while an incoming call is ringing. ) Press [ringer]. You hear the ringer at the current volume level ([ ] High, [ ] Low, [ ] off) (if you set the base ringer volume to off, "Ringer off" is announced) and it is displayed on the base. 2) Press [ringer] repeatedly until the desired ringer option appears. 3) The system displays the new ringer volume. Note:.Even.when.the.base.ringer.is.turned.off,.the.handset.will. still.ring. Setting.the.Base.Ringer.Volume Temporarily.Mute.the.Base.Ringer.and.Call.Screen Press [ ] (play/stop) to temporarily mute the incoming ring and call screen. The ringer will sound with the next incoming call. To turn the ringer back on for this call, press [ringer]. To hear the answering machine and screen this call, press [volume/select/ ] or [volume/select/ ]. Adjusting.the.Speaker.Volume.Level You can adjust the volume of the base speaker by pressing [volume/select/ ] or [volume/select/ ] on the base. Press [volume/select/ ] for louder or [volume/select/ ] for softer while the base speaker is being used except for menu mode. The numbers [ ] - [ ] are displayed on the base indicating the volume levels. [ ] being the softest and [ ] being the loudest. 40 Using.Your.Answering.Machine Turning.the.Answering.Machine.On/Off To turn the answering machine on: ) With the phone in standby, press [ ] (answer on/off). 2) The phone announces "Answering system is on." and plays the current greeting. 3) The message counter displays the number of messages stored in memory. If the counter flashes, then you have new messages waiting. To turn the answering machine off: ) With the phone in standby, press [ ] (answer on/off) again. 2) The phone announces "Answering system is off." The message counter is no longer illuminated. Note:.When.the.answering.machine.is.full,.[. ] is displayed on the.base,.and.the.system.announces."No.remaining.time.".You. should.delete.some.messages.so.that.the.system.can.record.new. messages..(Refer.to."Reviewing.Messages".on.page.42.) 4 Reviewing.Messages The message counter displays the number of messages stored in memory. If the display flashes, new messages waiting for you. The flashing number represents the number of new messages, not total messages. The cordless phone plays your new messages first; after all the new messages are played, you can play the old messages. To review your messages from the base: Playing. messages Repeating a.message Skipping. a.message Deleting. a.message Deleting all.messages Ending.the. message.review With the phone in standby, press [ ]. The system announces the number of new and old messages. It announces the message number, plays the message, then announces the time and day it was received. Press [ ] once to go to the beginning of the current message. Press [ ] repeatedly to go back to a previous message. Press and hold [ ] to rewind through the current message. Press [ ] to go to the beginning of the next message. Press and hold [ ] to fast forward through the current message. While a message is playing, press [ ]. The message is permanently deleted. While the phone is in standby, press [ ]. When the system asks you to confirm, press [ ] again. All messages are permanently deleted. Press [ ] to stop the message playback and return to standby. Note:.You.cannot.delete.unheard.messages..If.you.try.to.delete.messages.before.listening.to.them,. the.answering.machine.will.beep.and.say."Please.playback.all.messages." 42 Recording.a.Conversation You can record up to ten minutes of conversation while you are using your phone. Any conversation that lasts less than two seconds will not be recorded. ) During a conversation from the handset, press and hold [memo]. The unit begins recording with a confirmation tone and [ ] flashes on the message counter. A.beep.that.can.be.heard.by.both.parties.sounds.during.recording. 2) To stop recording, press [ ] (play/stop) or [memo]. You hear a confirmation tone. Note: · If you receive a call waiting tone while recording a conversation, press [talk/flash] to accept the waiting.call..The.recording.feature.continues.recording.the.new.call..The.original.call.is.put.on. hold. ·. A.recorded.conversation.is.treated.as.a.typical.message.and.will.be.added.to.the.stored. messages. ·. When.recording.a.conversation,.all.dialing.features.except.for.using.call.waiting.(see.page.27).are. disabled..Stop.recording.if.you.need.to.enable.any.other.handset.keys. ·. Every.state.has.different.regulations.governing.the.recording.of.conversations.over.the.telephone.. Make.sure.to.check.your.local,.state.and.federal.laws.before.using.this.product.to.record.any. telephone.conversation.in.order.to.determine.that.your.use.is.in.compliance.with.such.laws.or. guidelines. 43 Voice.Memo The voice memo function allows you to record messages as short as two seconds and as long as four minutes. ) With the phone in standby, press and hold [memo]. You hear an announcement "Record memo message" and a tone. [ ] flashes on the message counter. 2) Start your recording. 3) When you have finished, press [ ] (play/stop), [memo] or [set] to stop recording. You hear a confirmation tone and the system returns to standby. Note:.When.the.answering.machine.is.full,.[. ] appears on the message counter and recording is terminated. When you are away from home, you can operate your answering machine with any touch-tone telephone. Use this function to check for recorded messages, to play or delete messages, even record a new greeting message. ) Call your telephone number. 2) During the greeting message, press [0] and enter your PIN code (See page 35). 3) The answering machine announces the current time and the number of messages stored in memory. Then you hear "To play incoming message, press zero two. For help, press one zero." Remote.Operation 44 4) You may continue to listen to the voice prompts, or you may select a command from the following chart: Command [0] then [1] [0] then [2] [0] then [3] [0] then [4] [0] then [5] Function Repeat a Message Play Incoming Messages Skip a Message Delete a Message Stop Operation Command [0] then [6] [0] then [7] [0] then [8] [0] then [9] [1] then [0] Function Answering Machine On Memo Record/Stop* Greeting Message Record/Stop* Answering Machine Off Voice Prompts * For Memo Record and Greeting Message Record functions, the first time you enter the corresponding command, it starts the Recording function. If you want to stop the recording, enter the command again. Note: Once you enter the remote access menu, you must enter a command within fifteen seconds, or.the.answering.machine.automatically.hangs.up.and.returns.to.standby. 5) After all of the voice prompts have been played, you hear intermittent beeps indicating that the system is in the command waiting mode. You may enter another command at this time from the chart. 6) When you are finished, hang up to exit the system. The answering machine automatically returns to standby. Note:.For.your.convenience.remote.operation.cards.are.provided.for.you.to.use.while.away.from. home.(located.back.of.this.manual). 45 If you have forgotten to turn on your answering machine, you can turn it on remotely from any touch-tone telephone. ) Call your telephone number. 2) Wait ten rings until the system answers. You hear intermittent beeps. 3) Press [0] and then enter your PIN code. The answering machine announces the number of messages stored in memory. You hear "To play incoming message, press zero two. For help, press one zero." 4) Press [0] then [6] to turn the answering machine On. You hear the outgoing message and a confirmation tone. 5) Hang up the phone; subsequent calls will be answered by the system. Turn.on.the.Answering.Machine.Remotely 46 To protect you against misbilled calls which might result from your phone being activated by other equipment, the cordless phone provides Random CodeTM digital security which automatically selects one of over 262,000 digital security codes for each handset and the base. If the handset battery pack is completely discharged or the battery pack is removed, the digital security code will be lost. If this happens, a new security code is set automatically the next time the battery pack is charged in the base. In the rare situation that you suspect another cordless telephone is using the same security code, you can change the code. ) Pick up the handset from the cradle. Press and hold [find hs] on the base. 2) While holding [find hs], place the handset in the base, and leave the handset in the base for more than five seconds. 3) Pick up the handset from the base. Then place the second handset in the base and wait for more than five seconds. No need to hold [find hs] this time. 4) Repeat step 3 for the rest of handsets. 5) Press [talk/flash] on one handset. Once you make sure TALK appears on the display, press [end]. Then, try with all other handsets. If each handset displays TALK, a new security code is set. Otherwise, return to step and try again. Changing.the.Digital.Security.Code 47 Maintenance Specifications The phone complies with FCC Parts 5 and 68. Operating.temperature AC.Adapter -0°C to +50°C (+4°F to +22°F) For.the.base Part.number AD-34 Input.Voltage 20V AC 60Hz 9V DC 350mA Output.Voltage BT-905 Part.number Capacity 600mAh, 3.6V 92.0302-923.78776 MHz 5856.533347-5863.692437 MHz For.the.charger AD-30 or AD-00 20V AC 60Hz 9V DC 20mA Battery Frequency Note:.To.avoid.damage.to.the.phone.use.only.Uniden.AD-314,.AD-310.or.AD-1010.and.BT-905.with. your.phone. Specifications, features, and availability of optional accessories are all subject to change without prior notice. Power.Failure During the period that the power is off, you will not be able to make or receive calls with the telephone. 48 Talk.and.Standby.Times With average use, your handset battery provides approximately six hours of talk time and approximately ten days of standby time. When your handset is not being used and is left off of the charging cradle the battery will gradually discharge. You can achieve optimum battery life and performance by returning the handset to the charging cradle after each use. If the handset is left off of the charging cradle, the actual talk time duration will be reduced respective to the amount of time the handset is off of the charging cradle. Low.battery.alert When the battery pack is very 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 appears on the LCD and none of the keys will operate. During a call, LOW BATTERY flashes and the handset beeps. Complete your conversation as quickly as possible and return the handset to the cradle for charging. Note:.Information.stored.in.the.phone's.memory.will.be.retained.for.thirty.minutes.after.the.battery. pack.is.removed..This.includes.all.setup.information,.last.number.dialed,.speed.dial.memory,.and.the. CID.list. 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 cradle after a telephone call. 49