O W N E R'S MANUAL T RU 346 Contents W elcome / Features Controls and Functions Getting Started inside front cover 2, 3 4 5 6 9 11 12 14 15 16 Erasing a stored name and phone number 24 Paging 25 Caller ID Features Read this f irst Step 1: Checking the package contents Step 2: Setting up the base unit Step 3: Preparing the battery pack Adjusting the ringer and earpiece volume Basics Caller ID When the telephone rings Viewing the Caller ID Message list Deleting information from the Caller ID list Using the Caller ID list Using "Caller ID on call waiting" service Call Waiting features Additional Information 26 28 29 30 32 34 35 36 37 37 38 38 39 41 42 Making a call Receiving a call Redialing a call Traveling out-of-range Telephone Features Memory dialing Storing phone numbers and names Making calls with memory dialing Chain dialing Editing a stored name and/or phone number 17 19 20 21 Changing the digital security code Beltclip installation Headset installation Note on power sources Maintenance Troubleshooting General Information Index W elcome Congratulations on your purchase of the TRU 346 cordless telephone. This phone is designed for reliability, long life, and outstanding performance utilizing the latest in 2.4 GHz Spread Spectrum technology. Note: Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit for explanation purposes. Features · 2.4 GHz Spread Spectrum Technology · Caller ID and Call Waiting Caller ID · 50 Number Caller ID Memor y · Advanced Caller ID with Call Waiting Options · Lighted Keypad · 3-Line, 16 Character Backlit Handset Display · 20 Enhanced Memor y Dial Locations · 32 Digit Redial · 3 Redial Memories · Flash · Pause · Pulse/Tone Dialing · Page/Find · 10 Day Standby Batter y Life · 6 Hour Talk Time · Handset Earpiece and Ringer Volume Control · Hearing Aid Compatible D i g i t a l S p r e a d S p e c t r u m T e c h n o l o g y utilizes a "wider frequency band" vs. a "single narrow band" used in standard digital transmissions. The 2.4 GHz frequency range was recently released to commercial communications. The result is a more secure conversation with the clarity of digital sound, extended range, and minimal interference from other cordless phones. R a n d o m C o d e TM digital security automatically selects one of approx. 65,000 codes for the handset and base. These features enhance your phone´s security and also prevent unauthorized calls as a result of your phone being activated by other equipment. Uniden ® is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation. Random Code and AutoTalk are trademarks of Uniden America Corporation. Controls and Functions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. [2 ] CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Handset antenna Headset jack cover Handset batter y compar tment Handset earpiece LCD display Memor y key Talk key Volume/Cursor down key * /tone key Redial/Pause key Options key Handset microphone Volume/Cursor up key Flash key Caller ID key # key Delete key Select/Channel key Handset charging contacts 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. Pulse-Tone switch DC power input Phone jack Base charging contacts Base antenna Status LED Page key CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS [3 ] Read This First This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps; (page 5) Unpack and check the telephone and accessories. Step 1 (page 6 to 8) Next, choose the best location to set up the base unit. Base Step 2 About the digital security code This cordless telephone uses a digital security code to prevent unauthorized access to your base unit. This security code prevents other cordless handsets from making calls through your base unit. A random security code will be assigned automatically between your base unit and handset when you charge the batter y pack for the f irst time. If you want to reset the security code, see page 36. (page 9 to 10) Then, inser t the batter y pack into the handset. You must charge the batter y pack for 1 5 h o u r s b e f o r e using the phone . Step 3 Handset [4 ] GETTING S TA R T E D GETTING Checking the Package Contents Make sure you have received the following items in the package. S TA R T E D · Rechargeable battery · AC adapter · Base unit · This Owner´s Manual · Handset · Precautions and Important Safety Instructions · Quick Reference Guide · Registration Card · Beltclip · Telephone cord Uniden Par ts Depar tment (800) 554-3988 Hours: M-F 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST. We can also be reached on the web at www.uniden.com GETTING S TA R T E D [5 ] Setting up the Base Unit Do the following steps. · Choose the best location · Connect the base unit · Choose the dialing mode Choose the best location Before choosing a location for your new phone, read the INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS included in the PRECAUTIONS AND IMPORTANT SAFET Y INSTRUCTIONS brochure. Here are some important guidelines you should consider: Avoid heat sources, such as radiators, air ducts, and sunlight Avoid television sets and other electronic equipment Avoid noise sources such as a window by a street with heavy traffic Avoid microwave ovens Avoid excessive moisture, extremely low temperatures, dust, mechanical vibration, or shock Avoid personal computers Choose a central location [6 ] GETTING S TA R T E D Avoid other cordless telephones GETTING · Af ter installing the batter y pack in the handset, charge your handset at least 1 5 h o u r s b e f o r e u s i n g t h e p h o n e . Once the handset batter y pack is fully charged, connect the telephone line cord to the base and telephone wall outlet. · The location should be close to both a phone jack and a continuous power outlet which is not switchable. · Keep the base and handset away from sources of electrical noise such as motors and fluorescent lighting. · Be sure there is suf ficient space to raise the base antenna to a ver tical position. S TA R T E D Place the power cord so it does not create a trip hazard or where it could become chafed and create a fire or electrical hazard. Connect the base unit 1 Connect the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and to a telephone outlet. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet. 3 Set the base unit on a desk or tabletop and place the handset on the base unit as shown. Then raise the antenna to a ver tical position. GETTING S TA R T E D [7 ] Use only the supplied AD-311 AC adapter. Do not use any other AC adapter. Connect the AC adapter to a continuous power supply. Place the base unit close to the AC outlet so that you can unplug the AC adapter easily. If your telephone outlet isn´t modular, contact your telephone company for assistance. Modular Choose the dialing mode Depending on your dialing system, set the P U L S E - T O N E switch as follows: If your dialing system is Tone Pulse Set the switch to TONE PULSE If you aren´t sure of your dialing system Make a trial call with the PULSE-TONE switch set to TONE . If the call connects, leave the switch as is; otherwise, set to P U L S E . [8 ] GETTING S TA R T E D GETTING Preparing the Battery Pack Charge the battery pack for at least 15 hours before you start using your phone. 1 Press in on the batter y cover release and slide the cover down until it comes of f. 2 Connect the batter y pack connector with the correct polarity (black and red wires), then inser t the batter y pack into the batter y compar tment. 3 Securely close the batter y compar tment cover by sliding it up until it snaps into place. 4 Place the handset on the base as shown. 5 Make sure that the s t a t u s LED lights. If the LED doesn´t light, check to see that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the handset makes good contact with the base charging contacts. 4, 5 S TA R T E D Use only the Uniden Batter y (BT-905) supplied with your phone. Replacement batteries are also available through the Uniden Par ts Depar tment. (see page 5) status LED GETTING S TA R T E D [9 ] Battery use time (per charge) From fully charged · Six hours continuous use. · Ten days when the handset is in the standby mode. · Even when the battery pack is not being used, it will gradually discharge over a long period of time. For optimum performance, be sure to return the handset to the base unit after a telephone call for charging the battery. · The redial memory numbers backup for up to 2 minutes while you replace the battery pack. · If you must replace the battery pack during a telephone call, complete the replacement of the battery pack within 30 seconds, and you can return to the original call. When the battery charge becomes low When the batter y pack is ver y low and needs to be charged, the phone is programmed to eliminate functions in order to save power. If the phone is not in use, "Low Battery" flashes and none of the keys will operate. If the phone is in use, "Low Battery" flashes and the handset beeps. Complete your conversation as quickly as possible and return the handset to the base unit for charging. The built-in memor y backup can hold numbers and names stored in the memor y even if the batter y pack is completely discharged. Cleaning the battery contacts To maintain a good charge, it is impor tant to clean the batter y contacts on the handset and base unit with a dr y cloth or a pencil eraser about once a month. Do not use any liquids or solvents. contacts [ 10 ] G E T T I N G S TA R T E D GETTING Adjusting the Ringer and Earpiece Volume Ringer tone and volume The phone has four ringer tone and volume combinations. In the standby mode, press or on the handset repeatedly. The display shows the setting. S TA R T E D Earpiece volume Pressing or during a call will change the earpiece volume of the handset. This setting will remain in ef fect af ter the telephone call has ended. When you press tone sounds. in Loud mode or press in Normal mode, the error GETTING S TA R T E D [ 11 ] Making a Call Dialing from standby · Press if you enter a wrong number in step 1. To delete all the numbers that you have entered, press and hold until the display clears. · You must press a key within 20 seconds or the phone will return to standby. 1 Enter the phone number. (Up to 32 digits.) Example: Enter 8178583300 2 Press . " Talk" flashes on the display. Then the volume setting is displayed. Example: Volume level High 3 The number is dialed. Af ter about 5 seconds, the call-time display appears. 4 To hang up, press or place the handset on the base. The call-time will be displayed for about 5 seconds. [ 12 ] B A S I C S Other Operations To To adjust the earpiece volume To temporarily switch to tone dial (When the base is set to pulse mode) To enter a pause within the dialing sequence To improve the reception Do this Press or during a call. Press . The following numbers will be sent as tone dialing. Press . "P" appears in the display which represents a pause. Press during a call. " Scanning" appears on the display. If the operation fails, the error tone sounds. BASICS Dialing from talk mode 1 Press . " Talk" flashes on the display. Then the volume setting is displayed. Example: Volume level High 2 Dial the phone number. Example: Enter 8178583300 3 To hang up, press or place the handset on the base. The call-time will be displayed for about 5 seconds. BASICS [ 13 ] Receiving a Call From the handset 1 The phone rings. " Incoming call" appears on the display. 2 Press . "Talk" and volume setting appear on the display. 3 Talk with the caller. 4 To hang up, press or place the handset on the base. The call time will be displayed for about 5 seconds. AutoTalk when ringing When the AutoTalk setting is on and there is an incoming call, simply lif t the handset from the base unit to answer the phone. See "Setting Caller ID options" on page 26 for more details. Any key answer when ringing When the AutoTalk setting is on and the handset is of f the base, press any handset key to answer the incoming call. Call Waiting Note: You must subscribe to Call Waiting service to use this feature. When a call is received during a telephone call already in progress, press to switch to the new call. If you also subscribe to Call Waiting on Caller ID, you will see the name and number of the caller in call waiting. (See page 34.) [ 14 ] B A S I C S Redialing a Call The last three phone numbers dialed can be quickly redialed. Redial from standby 1 Press . The phone number that was last dialed appears on the display. 2 Press again. Each press of will display one of the last three numbers dialed. Most recent · If the number exceeds 32 digits, only the first 32 digits are retained for redialing. · Press and hold to delete the displayed redial number. BASICS 3 Press . The number will be dialed. BASICS [ 15 ] Redial from talk mode 1 Press . " Talk" and the volume setting appear on the display. 2 Press . The last number dialed will be displayed and redialed. 3 To hang up, pr ...