Uniden TRU5885 Owner's Manual

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GETTING STARTED[ 8 ]Read this FirstThis cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps:About the digital security codeThis cordless

GETTING STARTED [ 9 ]Checking the Package ContentsMake sure you have received the following items in the package. If any of these itemsare missing or

GETTING STARTED[ 10 ]Setting up the PhoneDo the following steps:A. Choose the best location C. Connect the base unitB. Install the battery pack D. Cho

GETTING STARTEDGETTING STARTED [ 11 ]B. Install the battery packCharge the battery pack for at least 15-20 hours beforeplugging the phone line into yo

GETTING STARTED[ 12 ]Battery use time (per charge)Fully charged• 4 hours continuous use• 8 days when the handset is in the standby modeCleaning the ba

GETTING STARTEDGETTING STARTED [ 13 ]• Use only the supplied AD-313 AC adapter.Do not use any other AC adapter. • Connect the AC adapter to a continuo

GETTING STARTED[ 14 ]D. Choose the dialing modeMost phone systems use tone dialing, which sends DTMF tones through the phone lines.However some phone

GETTING STARTEDGETTING STARTED [ 15 ]To change your Caller ID options:1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press menu/mute.2) Press + or - to mov

GETTING STARTED[ 16 ]Entering Your Area CodeIf you enter a 3-digit area code number in the “Area Code” option, your local area codedoes not appear in

GETTING STARTEDGETTING STARTED [ 17 ]Language option can be used to choose the language of your display. You can selectEnglish, French, or Spanish.1)

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BASICS[ 18 ]Making and Receiving CallsOn the handset, you may also use the speakerphone while talking on your phone. Usingthe handset speakerphone is

BASICSBASICS [ 19 ]Redialing a CallThe last three phone numbers dialed can be quickly redialed.Redialing from Standby Mode1) Press redial/p. The phone

[ 20 ]1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press menu/mute.2) Press + or - to move the pointer to “Ringer Volume”.3) Press select/ch.4) Press +

BASICS[ 21 ]BASICSSee ”Storing PhoneNumbers, Names,Distinctive Rings, andSpeed Dial” on page 26for storing a DistinctiveRings in the Phonebook.“Distin

[ 22 ]Tone Dialing Switch-overSome telephone companies use equipment that requires pulse dialing(sometimes referred to as rotary dialing). If you need

BASICS[ 23 ]BASICSSelecting a Different ChannelIf you encounter interference while using your phone, you can manually change thephone’s channel for cl

BASICS[ 24 ]Transferring a CallTo transfer from the handset to the base1) Press xfer/del on the handset during a call. The call willautomatically be p

BASICSBASICS [ 25 ]Flash and Call WaitingIf you have Call Waiting service and a call waiting tone sounds whileyou are on a call, press talk/flash (or

PHONEBOOK[ 26 ]Phonebook allows you to dial a number using just a few key presses.Your phone stores names/numbers in the phonebook memory location, an

PHONEBOOK [ 27 ]PHONEBOOK• When the memory isfull, you will hear abeep and “MemoryFull” appears. Youcannot store namesand numbers.• The pause key coun

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PHONEBOOK[ 28 ]Steps for Entering Names and Special CharactersRefer to the letters on the number keys to select the desired characters. With each pres

PHONEBOOKPHONEBOOK [ 29 ]For example, to enter Uniden:1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press /RocketDial/. The handset displays the number o

PHONEBOOK[ 30 ]“/SD” appears on thedisplay when you reviewthe RocketDial, and“/SPDn” appears whenyou review a Speed dial.Viewing the PhonebookYour pho

PHONEBOOKPHONEBOOK [ 31 ]Making Calls Using the PhonebookFrom Standby Mode1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press /RocketDial/.2) Press + or

PHONEBOOK[ 32 ]1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press /RocketDial/.2) Press + or -, or the number keypad to view the phonebooklocations (see

PHONEBOOKPHONEBOOK [ 33 ]Storing the RocketDial1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press /RocketDial/.2) Press - once to display the RocketDial

PHONEBOOK[ 34 ]Chain DialingThe memory locations in the handset are not limited to phone numbers. You can alsostore a group of numbers (up to 20 digit

CALLER ID[ 35 ]CALLER IDYou must subscribe to Caller ID service to use this feature.When the telephone rings, the Caller ID feature allows you to view

[ 36 ] PHONEBOOKViewing the Caller ID ListThe Caller ID list stores information for incoming calls – even unanswered calls. You canstore 100 of the Ca

CALLER IDCALLER ID [ 37 ]Deleting a Caller ID message1) When the phone is in the standby mode, and while theincoming Caller ID information is displaye

ContentsWELCOME/FEATURES 3QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 5CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 6GETTING STARTED 8Read this First 8Checking the Package Contents 9Setting up t

CALLER ID[ 38 ]Calling a party from the Caller ID listFrom Standby mode1) Press call id/. The summary screen appears. The screen showsthe number of n

CALLER IDCALLER ID [ 39 ]Call Waiting Deluxe FeaturesYour phone gives you new options for call waiting. At the touch of a button, you can placethe cal

THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE[ 40 ]The phone has a built-in answering system that answers and records incoming calls. You canalso use your answering

THE INTEGRATEDANSWERING DEVICECALLER IDTHE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE [ 41 ]Screen Incoming CallsYou can screen calls when the answering system is On

THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE[ 42 ]Choosing between the two outgoing messagesWhen the phone is in the standby mode, press greeting. Press greeting a

THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE [ 43 ]THE INTEGRATEDANSWERING DEVICE• If you press ^in themaximum volume level(9) or vin lowestvolume level (0), youwi

THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE[ 44 ]Setting the TimeThe clock on the answering system starts when power is supplied to the base. Follow thesesteps to

THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE [ 45 ]THE INTEGRATEDANSWERING DEVICESetting the Ring TimeThe ring time setting allows you to set the number of rings t

THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE[ 46 ]A confirmation tone sounds. If you want to use your own greeting, you may want to changeyour greeting to omit the

[ 47 ]THE INTEGRATEDANSWERING DEVICEUsing your Answering SystemThe message counter displays the number of messages stored in memory. If the displayfla

WelcomeFeaturesCongratulations on your purchase of the Uniden cordless telephone. This phone is designedand engineered to exacting standards for relia

THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE[ 48 ]Skipping a message1) Press to review your messages. The number of stored messages is announced.2) Press at anyt

THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE [ 49 ]THE INTEGRATEDANSWERING DEVICE• The voice memo messages are recorded as incoming messages.• When the answering s

Command Function# then 6 Answering System On# then 7 Memo Record/Stop *# then 8 Greeting Message Record/Stop *# then 9 Answer System Off# then 0 Help

THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE [ 51 ]THE INTEGRATEDANSWERING DEVICE5) After the command has finished, you hear intermittent beeps indicating that the

THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE[ 52 ]Repeating a messageAfter a message begins playing, press /1 within about four seconds to repeat the previousmess

EXPANDING YOUR PHONE [ 53 ]EXPANDING YOURPHONEYour phone supports up to 2 handsets (the original handset and the second handset). Youcan now place a f

EXPANDING YOUR PHONE[ 54 ]To transfer a call (to the second handset)1) Press xfer/del on the handset (or find handset/transferon the base) during a ca

EXPANDING YOURPHONEEXPANDING YOUR PHONE [ 55 ]Setting upCharging• Charge the second handset for 15-20 hours before using.• When you charge the second

EXPANDING YOUR PHONE[ 56 ]OperationMaking and receiving calls• If you press talk/flash or spkr on the handset while the other handset is in use, youwi

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION [ 57 ]EXPANDING YOURPHONEADDITIONALINFORMATIONThe digital security code is an identification code used to connect the handset a

WELCOME/FEATURES[ 4 ]The TRU5885 series features include AutoTalk™ and AutoStandby™. AutoTalk allows you to answer a call by justremoving the handset

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION[ 58 ]Register the Security Code1) Unplug the AC adapter.2) Press and hold find handset/transfer on the base, while you plug in

ADDITIONALINFORMATIONADDITIONAL INFORMATION [ 59 ]Note on Power SourcesBattery replacement and handlingWhen the operating time becomes short, even aft

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION[ 60 ]General InformationThe phone complies with FCC Parts 15 and 68. Operating temperature: 0 ºC to +50 ºC (+32 ºF to +122 ºF)A

TROUBLESHOOTINGADDITIONALINFORMATIONTROUBLESHOOTING [ 61 ]TroubleshootingIf your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple

TROUBLESHOOTING[ 62 ]Symptom SuggestionThe Caller ID does not display. • The handset was picked up before the second ring.• The call was placed throug

PRECAUTIONS &WARRANTYPRECAUTIONS & WARRANTY [ 63 ]Precautions!Before you read anything else, please observe the following:Warning!Uniden Ameri

PRECAUTIONS & WARRANTY[ 64 ]Telephone Line ProblemsThe FCC has granted the telephone company the right to disconnectservice in the event that your

I.C. NOTICEI.C. NOTICE [ 65 ]I.C. NoticeTERMINAL EQUIPMENTNOTICE: This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Spe

INDEX[ 66 ]Index0 - 93-way Conferencing ...2310 Ring Options...20AAnnounce Only Feature ...45Answering

REMOTE OPERATIONCARDREMOTE OPERATION CARD [ 67 ]Remote Operation CardCUTREMOTE OPERATION CARDRemote access away from home1. Call your phone number fro

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE [ 5 ]QUICK REFERENCE GUIDEINSTALL THE HANDSET BATTERYRemove the cover.Connect the batterypack connector withthe correct polarity

REMOTE OPERATION CARD[ 68 ]CUTTask KeyRepeat a MessagePlaying incoming MessagesSkipping a MessageDeleting a MessageStop OperationAnswering System OnMe

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Controls and FunctionsCONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS[ 6 ]21345678912111013151614251718192021232224261. Handset Antenna2. Headset Jack Cover3. Beltclip Hole4.

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS [ 7 ]37 38 39 40 52 5344434241282729303132454633343536474849505154(TRU5885-2 only)555627. Base Antenna28. Base Speaker29. Statu