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[9] GETTING STARTEDwww.uniden.comSetting up the PhoneA. Choose the best locationWhen choosing a location for your new phone, here are some important g
GETTING STARTED [10]www.uniden.comB. Install the rechargeable battery pack into the handset, and charge for at least 15-20 hours before using! The han
[11] GETTING STARTEDwww.uniden.comLow battery alertWhen the battery pack is very low, the phone is programmed to eliminate functions in order to save
GETTING STARTED [12]www.uniden.comC. Connect the base unit1) Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet. Connec
[13] GETTING STARTEDwww.uniden.comMounting the Base Unit on a WallStandard wall plate mountingThis phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate.1)
GETTING STARTED [14]www.uniden.comDirect wall mountingIf you don't have a standard wall plate, you can mount your phone directly to the wall. Bef
[15] GETTING STARTEDwww.uniden.comMain Menu OptionsYour phone has seven main menu options: DirectLink Mode, Room Monitor, Handset Setup, Base Setup, A
GETTING STARTED [16]www.uniden.comSetting Menu OptionsEntering the Menu1) In standby mode, press the MENU soft key.2) Use volume up/down to move the p
[17] GETTING STARTEDwww.uniden.comDirectLink Mode (Handset only)In DirectLink mode, a pair of handsets can function as two-way radios. DirectLink Mode
GETTING STARTED [18]www.uniden.comRoom/Baby MonitorThis feature allows you to monitor sounds in another room. Place the base or a handset in the room
[1] www.uniden.comContentsWELCOME/FEATURES 2TERMINOLOGY 3CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS 4DISPLAY AND ICONS 6SOFT KEY FUNCTION 8GETTING STARTED 9Setting
[19] GETTING STARTEDwww.uniden.comHandset Setup / Base SetupThe following submenu options must be set separately for each handset and the base.Selecti
GETTING STARTED [20]www.uniden.com1) Enter the Handset Setup menu, and then the Ringer Tones submenu (see "Entering the Menu" on page 16). 2
[21] GETTING STARTEDwww.uniden.comSetting the AutoTalk (Handset Only)AutoTalk allows you to answer the phone simply by removing the handset from the c
GETTING STARTED [22]www.uniden.comSetting the True Banner (Handset only)True Banner lets you customize the name your handset displays.The name will be
[23] GETTING STARTEDwww.uniden.comAdjusting the LCD ContrastContrast adjusts the handset LCD brightness. Choose one from the 10 levels for optimum vie
GETTING STARTED [24]www.uniden.comSetting the Animation Screen (Handset Only)The Animation Screen displays animation on the handset LCD (see page 7).
[25] GETTING STARTEDwww.uniden.com3) Position yourself near the base microphone and record your greeting. 4) When you are finished recording, press th
GETTING STARTED [26]www.uniden.com3) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.Setting the Ring TimeRing Time allows you to set the num
[27] GETTING STARTEDwww.uniden.comSetting the Message Alert On or OffMessage Alert sounds an alert tone when you have an unheard message. If you set t
GETTING STARTED [28]www.uniden.comSetting the Language of your Answering SystemLanguage allows you to set the language of your answering system announ
WELCOME/FEATURES [2]www.uniden.comCongratulations on your purchase of the Uniden Multi-Handset Cordless System telephone. This unit is different from
[29] GETTING STARTEDwww.uniden.comGlobal SetupIf you change one of the global settings, you change that setting for all additional handsets. Only one
GETTING STARTED [30]www.uniden.comSetting CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting)CIDCW sets the Caller ID on Call Waiting (CIDCW) displays the name and numb
[31] GETTING STARTEDwww.uniden.comSetting the Dial ModeDial Mode sets the dial mode to tone or pulse. Most phone systems use tone dialing; the default
GETTING STARTED [32]www.uniden.comDe-register the Handset (Handset only)Deregister the handset's ID from the main base unit or the base ID from t
[33] BASICSwww.uniden.comMaking and Receiving CallsThis handset has a built-in speakerphone that allows you to have a hands-free conversation. This fe
BASICS [34]www.uniden.comFlash and Call WaitingIf you have Call Waiting service and a call waiting tone sounds while you are on a call, press talk/fla
[35] BASICSwww.uniden.comRedialing a CallThe last three phone numbers dialed can be quickly redialed from the handset or base. 1) With the phone in s
BASICS [36]www.uniden.comStoring a Redial Record (from the handset only)1) Press redial/p/vol/ in standby mode.2) Press volume up/down repeatedly to
[37] BASICSwww.uniden.comAdjusting the Earpiece and Speaker VolumeEarpiece and Speaker Volume You can select from among of six volume levels on the ha
BASICS [38]www.uniden.comIf you press answer on/off when the DND and the answering system is on, both of the DND and the answering system will turn
[3] TERMINOLOGYwww.uniden.comThis series features AutoTalk™ and AutoStandby™. AutoTalk allows you to answer a call by just removing the handset from t
[39] BASICSwww.uniden.comTone Dialing Switch-overSome telephone companies use equipment that requires pulse dialing (sometimes referred to as rotary d
BASICS [40]www.uniden.comPrivacy ModePrivacy Mode prevents interruption from other registered handsets or the base. This works only when the phone is
[41] BASICSwww.uniden.comWhen speaking on the base1) Press talk/flash or speaker on the handset to initiate the 3 or 4-conference call.2) To hang up,
PHONEBOOK [42]www.uniden.comPhonebook (Storing Phone Numbers, Names, Distinctive Rings and Speed Dial)You can store names and numbers in your phone’s
[43] PHONEBOOKwww.uniden.com6) If you store the phonebook entry from the handset, Distinctive Ring appears. Press volume up/down to move the pointer t
PHONEBOOK [44]www.uniden.comSteps for Entering Names and Special CharactersRefer to the letters on the number keys to select the desired characters. W
[45] PHONEBOOKwww.uniden.comFor example, to enter Movies:1) When the phone is in standby mode, press phonebook and the STORE soft key. Store/Edit Name
PHONEBOOK [46]www.uniden.comViewing the PhonebookYour phone stores names/numbers in the phonebook memory entries, and you can search names in alphabet
[47] PHONEBOOKwww.uniden.comMaking Calls Using the PhonebookFrom Standby Mode1) When the phone is in standby mode, select the phonebook entry you want
PHONEBOOK [48]www.uniden.comEditing or Erasing a Phonebook Entry1) When the phone is in standby mode, press phonebook.2) Press volume up/down, or the
CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS [4]www.uniden.comControls & Functions1. Handset Antenna2. Beltclip Hole3. Speakerphone Speaker and Ringer4. Handset Batte
[49] PHONEBOOKwww.uniden.comCopying Phonebook EntriesCopy Phonebook allows you to transfer stored phonebook entries from handset to handset or from ba
CALLER ID [50]www.uniden.comCaller ID and CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting)You must subscribe to Caller ID services through your local telephone provi
[51] CALLER IDwww.uniden.comYou may receive any one of the following messages:When invalid data is received; Incomplete DataWhen a private name is rec
CALLER ID [52]www.uniden.comThe summary screen appears. The screen shows the number of new messages and total messages.2) To view the Caller ID messag
[53] CALLER IDwww.uniden.comDeleting all Caller ID names/numbers1) When the phone is in standby mode, press cid/vol/ (cid/exit).Press the DELETE soft
CALLER ID [54]www.uniden.comLong Distance calls and Area Code Setting/CancellationWhile the present Caller ID information is displayed, pressing */ton
[55] CALLER IDwww.uniden.comCall Waiting Deluxe FeaturesYour phone is pre-programmed with seven call waiting deluxe options. You may select to ask the
THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE [56]www.uniden.comThe Integrated Telephone Answering DeviceThe phone has a built-in answering system that answers and
[57] THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICEwww.uniden.comTurning the Answering System On/Off1) To turn the answering system on, press answer on/off on the
THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE [58]www.uniden.comown greeting and you want to change your greeting to omit the prompt to leave a message, refer to &q
[5] CONTROLS & FUNCTIONSwww.uniden.com2526243334313029282740 4122 23 32363738393522. In use LED23. play/stop (P. 59)24. cid/exit (P. 51)25. Charg
[59] THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICEwww.uniden.comUsing your Answering SystemThe message counter displays the number of messages stored in memory. If
THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE [60]www.uniden.comwithin a few seconds (about 4 seconds during remote operation) after a message begins playing. If yo
[61] THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICEwww.uniden.com3) To delete all messages, press delete messege in standby mode. Press delete messege again afte
THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE [62]www.uniden.comRecording a conversationYou can record a conversation from the handset or the base (more than 2 seco
[63] THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICEwww.uniden.com2)a)To mute the Call Screen, press the MUTE soft key or play/stop. To cancel muting, press the SCRE
THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE [64]www.uniden.com3) The answering system announces the current time and the number of messages stored in memory. You
[65] THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICEwww.uniden.com6) When you are finished, hang up to exit the system. The answering system automatically returns to
THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE [66]www.uniden.comRemote Key Function* For the Repeat a Message function, press 1 within about four seconds to repeat
[67] EXPANDING YOUR PHONEwww.uniden.comExpanding Your Phone10 Handset ExpandabilityYour phone supports up to 10 handsets, including any handsets suppl
EXPANDING YOUR PHONE [68]www.uniden.comConnecting the Charger1) Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet.2) S
DISPLAY AND ICONS [6]www.uniden.comDisplay and IconsExample of the standby mode display•Handset•Base* appears if you have a new message.appears if you
[69] EXPANDING YOUR PHONEwww.uniden.comTo register a TCX805 handset, simply place it in the main base. While the handset is registering, Handset Regis
EXPANDING YOUR PHONE [70]www.uniden.comUsing DirectLink ModeTo use this feature, you must enter the handsets into DirectLink mode first.To enter Direc
[71] EXPANDING YOUR PHONEwww.uniden.comIntercom/Call Transfer FeatureIntercom and Call Transfer features are available for your phone.IntercomFrom han
EXPANDING YOUR PHONE [72]www.uniden.comFrom the base to a handset1) In standby mode, press intercom/hold on the base. 2) Select the handset you want t
[73] EXPANDING YOUR PHONEwww.uniden.com4) To speak to the caller, press talk/flash on the receiving handset or speaker on the base.From the base to a
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION [74]www.uniden.comChanging the Digital Security CodeThe digital security code is an identification code used to connect the han
[75] ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONwww.uniden.comInstalling the BeltclipTo attach the beltclipInsert the beltclip into the holes on each side of the handset.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION [76]www.uniden.comNote on Power SourcesBattery replacement and handlingWhen the operating time becomes short, even after a batt
[77] ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONwww.uniden.comGeneral InformationThe phone complies with FCC Parts 15 and 68. Operating temperature: 0 °C to +50 °C (+32 °F
TROUBLESHOOTING [78]www.uniden.comTroubleshootingIf your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first.Symptom Sug
[7] DISPLAY AND ICONSwww.uniden.comAnimation Displays (Handset only)The handsets have a variety of animation displays. Below are examples of the anima
[79] TROUBLESHOOTINGwww.uniden.comSevere noise interference.• Keep the handset away from microwave ovens, computers, remote control toys, wireless mic
TROUBLESHOOTING [80]www.uniden.comNo sound on the base unit speaker during call monitoring or message playback.• Adjust the speaker volume on the base
[81] TROUBLESHOOTINGwww.uniden.comLiquid DamageMoisture and liquid may damage your cordless phone. Follow the steps below if your phone gets wet:Case
PRECAUTIONS & WARRANTY [82]www.uniden.comPRECAUTIONS & WARRANTYPrecautions!Before you read anything else, please observe the following:Warning
[83] PRECAUTIONS & WARRANTYwww.uniden.comCordless Telephone PrivacyCordless telephones are radio devices. Communications between the handset and b
I.C. NOTICE [84]www.uniden.comI.C. NoticeTERMINAL EQUIPMENTNOTICE: This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Sp
[85] MEMORY LISTwww.uniden.comName Phone No.1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738394041424344454647484950515253545556575
INDEX [86]www.uniden.comIndex0-920 ring options . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 or 4-Way Conferencing . . . . . . . 40AAnimation screen . . . . .
[87] INDEXwww.uniden.commute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Room/baby monitor . . . . . . . . . . 18SSetting upbase unit . . . . . . . .
REMOTE OPERATION CARD [88]www.uniden.comRemote Operation CardCUTREMOTE OPERATION CARDRemote access away from home1. Call your phone number from a touc
SOFT KEY FUNCTION [8]www.uniden.comSoft Key Function"Soft" keys are keys that change function during the operation of the phone. There are t
[89] REMOTE OPERATION CARDwww.uniden.comCUTTask KeyRepeat a MessagePlaying incoming MessagesSkipping a MessageDeleting a MessageStop OperationAnswerin
MAIN MENU FLOW CHART [90]www.uniden.comMAIN MENU FLOW CHARTMain Menu Flow Chart•From standby mode4QQO/QPKVQT$CUG5GVWR#PUY5GVWR$#%- $#%- 1-4QQO/QP
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