User manual UNIDEN PCD2000A

Precautions Before you read anything else, please observe the following: n n n Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery Warning This equipment contains a Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery. Cadmium is a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer. Do not charge Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium batteries with any charger other than the one specified in this guide. Using another charger may damage the battery or cause the battery to explode. n n n Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly! Uniden voluntarily participates in an RBRC® industry program to collect and recycle nickel-cadmium batteries at the end of their useful life, when taken out of service within the United States. The RBRC® program provides a convenient alternative to placing used nickel-cadmium batteries into the trash or municipal waste stream, which is illegal in some areas. Through the RBRC® program, Uniden makes it easy for you to drop off the used battery at local retailers of replacement nickel-cadmium batteries. You may also contact your local recycling center for information on where to return the used battery. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on Ni-Cd battery recycling in your area. Uniden's involvement in this program is part of its commitment to protecting our environment and conserving natural resources. RBRC® is a registered trademark of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.©1998 TABLE OF CONTENTS PCD2000A Controls ......................................................2 PCD2000A Liquid Crystal Display ...............................3 Safety Informatin for Wireless Handheld Phones......4 Important Information...................................................7 Welcome! .......................................................................9 Features .......................................................................11 Fast Start......................................................................12 Charging the Battery .................................................12 Antenna ....................................................................13 Power........................................................................14 Calling .......................................................................15 Headset Menu ..........................................................16 Memory - Store .........................................................18 Entering Characters ..................................................22 Dialing the Emergency One-Touch Number .............24 Memory - Phone Number Review.............................24 Memory - Search ......................................................25 PCD2000A Setup .........................................................26 Setting Systems for the PCD2000A..........................28 Setting Volumes..........................................................28 Setting Call Timers ...................................................29 Setting the Password ................................................31 Selecting Number Assignment Modules (NAM)........32 Activating the Anti-Fraud Feature .............................32 Advanced Functions...................................................35 NAM Selection ..........................................................35 System Selection ......................................................35 Roaming ...................................................................36 SID (System Identification) .......................................37 Optional Accessories and Replacement Parts.........38 Specifications..............................................................39 1 PCD2000A Portable Cellular Phone Controls 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 2 Antenna Earphone Display Scroll Up/ Volume Up Send Key (Call Origination, Flash Key) Memory Process/Recall Key Alphanumeric Keypad Asterisk Key (Phone Number Review) External Charger Jack Microphone Headset Jack Scroll Down/Volume Down End Call/Power On-Off Menu Key Clear Key Pound Key (Phone Number Review) 1 2 11 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 16 12 13 14 15 PCD2000A Liquid Crystal Display 1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 20 Character Display Signal Strength Indicator Appears when out of Service Area or No Signal Indicates System in use (A or B) Appears when out of Home Service Area Appears when call is in progress Indicates Menu Number or Memory location Battery Strength indicator 2 8 3 45 6 7 3 Safety Information For Wireless Handheld Phones Read this section before using your PCD2000A cellular telephone. Exposure To Radio Frequency Signals Your wireless handheld portable telephone is a low power radio transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also sends out radio frequency (RF) signals. In August, 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for handheld wireless phones. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standards previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies: ANSI C95.1 (1992) NCRP Report 86 (1986) ICNIRP (1996) Those standards were based on comprehensive and periodic evaluations of the relevant scientific literature. For example, over 120 scientists, engineers, and physicians from universities, government health agencies, and industry reviewed the available body of research to develop the ANSI Standard (C95.1). The design of your phone complies with the FCC guidelines (and those standards). Antenna Care Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the phone and may violate FCC regulations. Phone Operation Normal Position Hold the phone as you would any other telephone with the antenna pointed up and over your shoulder. Tips On Efficient Operation For your phone to operate most efficiently: Extend your antenna fully. Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is in use. Contact with the antenna affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than otherwise needed. 4 Driving Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless telephones in the areas where you drive. Always obey them. Also, if using your phone while driving, please: full attention to driving -- driving safely is your first responsibility. hands-free operation, if available: off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require. Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone. nShould use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the nIf you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, turn your phone OFF immediately. potential for interference. nGive nUse nPull Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information. Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy. Pacemakers The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separation of six (6") inches be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research. Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle. You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle. For Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag An air bag inflates with great force. DO NOT place objects, including both installed or portable wireless equipment, in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. If in-vehicle wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag inflates, serious injury could result. Persons with pacemakers: nShould ALWAYS keep the phone more than six inches nShould not carry the phone in a breast pocket. from their pacemaker when the phone is turned ON. 5 Posted Facilities Turn your phone OFF in any facility where posted notices so require. Aircraft FCC Regulations prohibit using your phone while in the air. Switch OFF your phone before boarding an aircraft. Blasting Areas To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone OFF when in a "blasting area" or in areas posted: "Turn off two-way radio." Obey all signs and instructions. Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Turn your phone OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often but not always clearly marked. They include fueling areas such as gasoline stations; below deck on boats; fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities; vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane); areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders; and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. 6 Important Information Warning! 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 wireless handheld phone, these basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and injury to persons. 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. If the product is connected to a battery charger, unplug it from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a dry cloth for cleaning without liquid aerosol cleaners. 4. 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. 5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the unit. 6. Slots and openings in the product may be provided for ventilation. To protect from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. 7. This product's battery charger should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power source available, consult your dealer or local power company. The FCC Wants You To Know 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. Wireless Handheld Phone Privacy Wireless handheld phones are radio devices. Because of the inherent physical properties of radio waves, your communications can be received by radio receiving devices other than your own wireless handheld phone. Consequently, any communications using your wireless handheld phone may not be private. 7 8. When using the battery charger, do not overload wall outlets and extension cords, as this can result in the risk of fire or electrical shock. 9. Never push objects of any kind into this product through ventilation slots, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 10. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product. Take it to qualified service personnel when service or repair work is required. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the appliance is subsequently used. 11. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: A. When the battery charger power supply cord is damaged or frayed. B. If liquid has been spilled into the product. C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. D. If the product does not operate normally when following the operating instructions. (Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive repair work by a qualified technician). E. If the product has been dropped or damaged. F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance. Battery Safety Precautions Caution! To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons by the battery, read and follow these instructions: 1. 2. 3. Use only the appropriate type and size battery pack(s) specified in the owner's manual. Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire. The cell may explode. Do not open or mutilate the battery pack. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed. Exercise care in handling the battery in order not to short the battery with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns. Charge the battery pack provided with or identified for use with this product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in the owner's manual provided for this product. Observe proper polarity orientation between the battery pack and battery charger. 4. 5. 6. 8 Welcome! You have chosen to enter the world of cellular telephone technology with one of the finest portable cellular phones available today, the PCD2000A. Now, you can place or receive calls from anywhere there is cellular coverage. Your PCD2000A can go with you anywhere so that you're never out of touch: in your car, on the beach, at the golf course, or even just for a walk in the woods. With the Roam feature, you can also use your unit in most metropolitan areas when you travel away from your own area. The many standard features on the PCD2000A make calling quick and convenient. And the easy-to-use Menu functions help you customize your PCD2000A for your personal applications. We're confident you will be proud to own the PCD2000A. To make sure you understand all its convenient features, please take the time to read this Operating Guide. It will help you use the technology and convenience of cellular communications. 9 Included in your Package PCD2000A Operating Guide PCD2000A Cellular Phone 600 mAh Nickel-Cadmium Battery PCD600Ni Standard Charger AD267 PCD2000A Operating Guide nIf any of these items are missing or damaged, immediately contact your place of purchase. nRead the Operating Guide thoroughly before operating the cellular phone. 10 Features One Year Limited Warranty 50 Memory Locations - Easily store and recall your most often called numbers. A/B Switching - Easy switching between carriers. Automatic Retry - Your PCD2000A automatically retries to place a call (up to 4 times) when the system is busy. Programmable Password - Use your own four-digit code. Auto PIN - Prevents unauthorized use of your cellular phone number Dual NAM (Programmable) - Can register for home service in different cities. Alpha Numeric Entry- Store and search for phone numbers by name or number. Timer Features - Timers for last call and total time are included. Signal Strength Meter - The LCD shows the signal strength. Battery Level Meter - The LCD shows the battery charge level. Low Battery Warning Signal - Reminds you to recharge the battery. One-Touch Emergency Dial - Call an emergency phone number by pressing a single key. Absent Call Counter - Registers unanswered calls received while in Standby Mode. Silent Mode - Turns off ringers and key touch tones when the minimum setting is selected. User-Programmable from Menus - Menus make customizing easy. Headset - Use the optional headset for hands free operation. Plus these other features: 32 Numeric Digits Per Memory Location 10 Alpha Characters/Digits Per Memory Location Electronic Volume Controls Rechargeable Battery Pause Dialing Incoming Call Indicator Self-Storing Antenna Mute and Mute Indicator Illuminated Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 11 Fast Start Charging the Battery 1. Plug the charger into a wall outlet. 2. Plug the charger jack into the PCD2000A. 3. If you have the PCD1087 extended life battery, charge the battery for 6 hours. Otherwise, charge the cellular battery for 5 hours. Battery Alarm A Battery Warning Tone sounds when the battery charge is low. The battery icon flashes and RECHARGE BATTERY displays on the LCD. Use only the Uniden battery charger supplied with your PCD2000A. 12 Battery Memory Effect Rechargeable batteries can develop a "memory" (reduced charge capacity) caused by repeated charge and discharge cycles. Rechargeable batteries that have developed this effect will not operate to their fullest capacity. To Avoid Memory Effect: Operate the unit until the Rechargeable Battery is completely discharged before recharging. Do not "top off" the charge after using for a short time. Also, do not charge the Rechargeable Battery for extended periods of time. To Erase Memory Effect: Operate the unit until the Rechargeable Battery is completely discharged, then recharge fully. Repeat this process at least three (3) times. Antenna Before placing or receiving a call, pull antenna up until it clicks into place. 13 Power Power ON Press and hold end for about one second. Digits, icons, and bars light briefly and then the Wake Up Tone sounds. The phone goes into the Idle Mode. Á Power OFF Press and hold end until you hear a beep -- which is about one second. If a call is still in progress, power cannot be terminated until the call ends. Á 14 Calling To receive a call 1. Phone rings, CALL displays and the LCD flashes. 2. Press any key (except < /> ) and talk. CALL Á 3. To hang up, press end. To make a call 1. Enter the phone number, 817 Á 8178583300 2. Press send. 8583300 . 8178583300 3. If you hear no sound, the call did not go through.The PCD2000A will retry the call up to five times. 5.To hang up, press end. Á 4. The phone number appears after two seconds. Press end to cancel Automatic Retry. 8178583300 15 Headset Menu For hands-free calling, you can add an optional headset. The headset menu has two settings: alert repeat or auto-answer. 1. To go to the phone settings menu from standby, press menu. 2. Press < once. 3. Press menu again. 4. Use the < or > keys to choose between AUTO ANSWER or ALERT REPEAT. Our example: ALERT REPEAT. 6. Use the < or > keys to select one alert or three alerts. 5. Press menu. 7. Press menu. In two seconds, the display returns to standby. 16 Mute Function The microphone can be muted while on a call. 1. To enable the mute function press menu then 0 . Absent Call Counter When the PCD2000A is on, it registers the number of unanswered calls. 2. To disable the mute function press menu and 0 again. CALL -03 To redial last number called 1. Press send. 2. To hang up, press end. 8178583300 17 Memory - Store Numeric To Store in Specific Location 1. Enter the phone number, 817 2. Press M and hold about one second. 8583300 . 8178583300 Á STORE#? 8178583300 3. Enter the two-digit memory location number and press M . 4. To cancel, press end. 8178583300 18 OR 5. If a number is already stored in the specified location, the REPLACE prompt appears. REPLACE? YES NO 18 6. Replace the previously stored number or press < / > to find the next available location. The NAME INDEX screen appears. NAME INDEX 18 18 7. Enter the name and press M . NAME INDEX UNIDEN 18 8. Press M and store the number. The screen returns to OR Normal after 2 seconds. STORED 18 To Store in Next Available Location 1. Enter the phone number, 817 2. Press M and hold for one second. 8583300 . 8178583300 Á STORE#? 8178583300 3. Press < / > to store in the next available number location. NAME INDEX displays on the LCD. 5. The LCD displays STORED NAME INDEX 18 Á 4. Enter the alpha numeric name and press M again. NAME INDEX UNIDEN 18 two seconds and returns to Normal mode. STORED 18 OR Press end to cancel. For directions on entering alpha characters, see the table on page 22. 19 To call a Number in Memory 1. Press M . MEMORY#? Á 2. Enter the two-digit memory location number (00 - 50). 8178583300 18 3. Press send. If a memory location of 51 or more is used, it is ignored. MEMORY EMPTY 4. To hang up, press end. Á MEMORY EMPTY displays on the LCD if no number is stored at the location entered. To Speed Dial a Number in Memory 1. Press the memory location number (00 - 50). Note: You don't have to press two digits for Speed Dialing for memory locations 1 through 9. 3. To hang up, press end. 20 2. Press send. 27 Á Chain Dialing On certain occasions, after dialing a number, you may be requested by the party or service you are calling to enter a special access code, such as when performing a banking transaction. To store this number, refer to "Memory Store" on page 18. For example, if your bank's telephone number is stored in memory location 3, and your account number is stored in memory location 4: 1. Press M . 3. At the appropriate time, press N04N . The phone sends the number and you may proceed with your transaction. 2. Enter 03 . To Enter a Pause 1. Press 123 end 456 . When you press end, a P displays. 3. Press send again to dial 456 . 21 123P456 Á 2. Press send to dial 123 . P456 Entering Characters This table shows the correspondence between the Numeric keys and the letters of the alphabet. Numeric Key 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 A, B, C, 2 D, E, F, 3 G, H, I, 4 J, K, L, 5 M, N, O, 6 P, Q, R, S, 7 T, U, V, 8 W, X, Y, Z, 9 0 Alphabet Example: To store the letter L, press 555 . 22 Example: To enter the name "JOE" in the display. 1. After storing a numeric number in a desired memory location, press and hold M for about one second. 3. The cursor moves to the next position after 1 second. During letter entry, you can press # or * to move the cursor right or left respectively. 5. Press # to move to the next space. NAME INDEX 18 2. Press 5 . Á 4. Press 666 . NAME INDEX J 18 NAME INDEX J 18 Á 6. Press 33 . NAME INDEX JO 18 NAME INDEX JO 18 Á JOE 18 NAME INDEX JO E 18 7. Press M to store in memory. STORED 18 Á 23 Dialing the Emergency One-Touch Number Note: The Emergency One-Touch Number is factory preset at 911. To Dial the Emergency One-Touch Number 1. Make sure the power is on, and press and hold 9 for about 1 second. 9 Á 911 2. Press end to hang up. Memory - Phone Number Review 1. Press M . MEMORY#? 2. Press < / >. Á UNIDEN 8178583300 27 3. To Auto Scroll, press and hold either < / >. A new number displays every half second. UNION BANK 2145403280 36 24 Memory - Search Alpha 1. Press M , M . 2. Enter part of the name. (See page 22 for letters.) SEARCH Á SEARCH U 3. Press < to begin searching from the lowest number (00) or > to begin searching from the highest number (50) for the name entered. 5. To call name shown, press send. UNION BANK 2145403280 36 Á 4. To see next memory location with that name, press the same key (< / >) again. UNIDEN 8178583300 27 25 PCD2000A Setup Use these menus to set up the features of the PCD2000A. Press N1 Á SYSTEM MENU F1 Chooses System Menu. N Press Á SYSTEM SELECT 11 System Select. Press N2 Á VOLUME MENU F2 Chooses Volume Menu. Press N Á EARPIECE VOLUME 22 Earpiece Speaker Volume. Press N3 Á TIMER MENU F3 Chooses Timer Menu. Press N Á TOTAL TIME 000:00 32 Total Call Timer. 26 Press N4 Á Chooses Password Menu. Press N Á Change Password. Press N5 Á NAM SELECT F5 Chooses NAM Select. Press N Á NAM1: m NAM #1 Select. 51 Press N6 Á Chooses PIN Menu. Press N Á Enter PIN Number. Press N7 Á Chooses Headset Menu. Press N Á Chooses Auto-Answer Function. 27 Setting Systems for the PCD2000A If the "NSVC" indicator appears, you may be out of your service area, or your system may not be set correctly. (See page 35 for more information.) 1. Press N1 . SYSTEM MENU F1 Á 2. Press N again. Then, press < / > to see other options. SYSTEM SELECT 11 3. Now, press N to select a system option. A prefer B 11 Á 4. Press N once more to store any change. Or, to cancel and return to Standby, press end or clear. SELECTED 11 Setting Volumes Sets volume for Ringer, Earphone, Key Tone and System Busy signal. You can set these volumes while talking on your phone. 1. Press N2 . VOLUME MENU F2 2. Press M. Á Note: Press < / > to see other volume settings. RINGER VOLUME 21 28 3. Select a volume and press M . RINGER L H 21 Á 4. Press < for higher volume, or > for lower volume. RINGER L H 21 5. Press N to store the change. Or, to cancel and return to Standby, press end or clear. STORED 21 Setting Call Timers LAST CALL: Shows length of the last call made or answered (in minutes and seconds). TOTAL CALL: Shows total length of all calls made or answered. 1. Press N3 . TIMER MENU F3 Á 2. Press N again. Then, press < / > to select timer function. LAST TIME 000:00 31 29 3. Press > . Display shows total length of all calls made or answered. TOTAL TIME 000:00 32 Á 4. Press N to return to Standby. To reset the Total Call Timer, see the next section. Note: The Last Call Timer is reset each time you make or answer a call. To reset the Total Call Timer 1. Press N3N>>. TIMER RESET 33 2. Press N. Á 4. To reset, press N .To cancel and return to Standby, press any other key. 3. Enter the password. (Factory preset is 0123 .) Á 30 Setting the Password Set your own password to prevent unauthorized changes in your call timer. 1. Press N4 . 2. Press N . To cancel and return to Standby, press C . Á 3. Press N . Á 4. Type your password. (Factory preset is 0123.) 5. Type your new password. For example, enter 1234 . Á 6. Press N . 31 Selecting Number Assignment Modules (NAM) NAMs prevent unnecessary long distance or ROAM charges. Your service provider can register two NAMs in the PCD2000A. (See page for more information.) 1. Press N5 . NAM SELECT F5 Á 2. Press N . The current NAM is shown. NAM1: 8176331234 m 51 3. To see the other NAM, press < / >. NAM2: 8176331234 m Á 52 4. To select the NAM shown,press N . To cancel and return to Standby, press end or clear. Activating the Anti-Fraud Feature The Anti-Fraud feature is designed to prevent unauthorized use of your Cellular Phone Number. 1. Press N6 . 2. Press N . Á 32 3. Press N. Á 4. Press > . 5. Press N . To Enter Your Personal Identification Number (PIN) 1. Press N6 . Á 2. Press N . 3. Press > . Á 4. Press N . 33 5. Enter your password. Factory preset is 0123. Á 6. Enter the new PIN. For example, enter 1234 . 7. Press N . 34 Advanced Functions When you travel, your PCD2000A has several advanced functions that can put your cellular in service, or eliminate unnecessary long distance or ROAM charges. These functions are: 2 NAM (Number Assignment Module) Selections System Selection SID (System Identification) Selection SID Inhibit See your Uniden Dealer for more explanation of, and assistance with these functions. To access any of these functions , see page 26.