Uniden TRU 8880 Owner's Manual Page 1

TRU 8880 SERIESOWNER'SMANUAL

[8] SOFT KEY FUNCTIONwww.uniden.comSoft Key Function"Soft" keys are keys that change function during the operation of the phone. There are t

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GETTING STARTED [9]www.uniden.comSetting up the PhoneDo the following steps:A. Choose the best locationB. Install the rechargeable battery pack into t

[10] GETTING STARTEDwww.uniden.comB. Install the rechargeable battery pack into the handset The handset is powered by a rechargeable battery pack. The

GETTING STARTED [11]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

[12] 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 [13]www.uniden.comDirect wall mountingIf you don't have a standard wall plate, you can mount your phone directly to the wall. Bef

[14] GETTING STARTEDwww.uniden.comExpanding Your Phone10 Handset ExpandabilityYour phone supports up to 10 handsets, including any handsets supplied w

GETTING STARTED [15]www.uniden.comRegister the HandsetIf you purchase an extra handset, you need to register the handset before use. Only one handset

[16] GETTING STARTEDwww.uniden.comMain Menu OptionsYour phone has six main menu options: DirectLink Mode, Room/Baby Monitor, Handset Setup, Answ. Setu

GETTING STARTED [17]www.uniden.comSetting Menu OptionsUsing the interfaceBelow are some tips for using the software interface on your phone.•Press the

[18] GETTING STARTEDwww.uniden.comDirectLink ModeIn DirectLink mode, a pair of handsets can function as two-way radios. DirectLink Mode allows two han

GETTING STARTED [19]www.uniden.comRoom/Baby MonitorThis feature allows you to monitor sounds in another room. Place the base or a handset in the room

[20] GETTING STARTEDwww.uniden.comHandset SetupThe following submenu options must be set separately for each handset.Selecting a Ringer ToneRinger Ton

GETTING STARTED [21]www.uniden.comDistinctive Ringer SetupDistinctive Ringer allows you to assign a designated ring tone to a stored phonebook number

[22] GETTING STARTEDwww.uniden.comSetting the AutoTalkAutotalk allows you to answer the phone simply by removing the handset from the cradle. You do n

GETTING STARTED [23]www.uniden.comSetting the True BannerTrue Banner lets you customize the name your handset displays.The name will be displayed on t

[24] GETTING STARTEDwww.uniden.comAdjusting the LCD ContrastContrast adjusts the handset LCD brightness. Choose one of the 10 levels for optimum viewi

GETTING STARTED [25]www.uniden.comSetting the Animation ScreenThe Animation screen displays animation on the handset LCD. The animations will be displ

[26] GETTING STARTEDwww.uniden.comSetting the Ring TimeRing Time allows you to set the number of rings the caller hears before your answering system p

GETTING STARTED [27]www.uniden.comSetting the Message Alert On or OffMessage Alert sounds an alert tone when you have an unheard message. If you set t

[1]www.uniden.comWELCOME/FEATURES/TERMINOLOGY 2CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 4DISPLAY AND ICONS 6SOFT KEY FUNCTION 8GETTING STARTED 9Setting up the Phone 9M

[28] GETTING STARTEDwww.uniden.comSetting the Language of your Answering SystemLanguage allows you to set the language of your answering system announ

GETTING STARTED [29]www.uniden.comGlobal SetupIf you change one of the global settings, you change that setting for all registered handsets. Only one

[30] GETTING STARTEDwww.uniden.comSetting CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting)Caller ID on Call Waiting (CIDCW) displays the name and number of an incomi

GETTING STARTED [31]www.uniden.comSetting the Dial ModeSets the dial mode to tone or pulse. Most phone systems use tone dialing; the default setting i

[32] GETTING STARTEDwww.uniden.comDe-register the HandsetDeregister HS clears the handset’s ID from the main base unit or the base ID from the handset

BASICS [33]www.uniden.comMaking and Receiving CallsWith the handset's duplex speakerphone, you can have hands-free conversation while working. T

[34] BASICS www.uniden.comFrom the handsetFrom the Base (Receiving calls only)1) Press speaker and begin speaking.2) To hang up, press speaker.From th

BASICS [35]www.uniden.comCall WaitingIf you have Call Waiting service and a call waiting tone sounds while you are on a call, press talk/flash on the

[36] BASICS www.uniden.comRedialing a CallThe last three phone numbers dialed can be quickly redialed from the handset. Redial numbers stored in the h

BASICS [37]www.uniden.comAdjusting the Ringer, and Earpiece and Speaker VolumeRinger volumeIn standby mode, press the volume up key or volume down key

[2] WELCOME/FEATURES/TERMINOLOGYwww.uniden.comCongratulations on your purchase of this Uniden Digital Expandable Cordless Telephone System! This unit

[38] BASICS www.uniden.comMuting the RingerDo Not Disturb (DND)The do not disturb feature (DND) allows you to mute the ringer, the base, and any regis

BASICS [39]www.uniden.comMute MicrophoneWith the handsetYou can temporarily mute the microphone so that the caller cannot hear you. Press the MUTE sof

[40] BASICS www.uniden.comTravelling Out of RangeDuring a call, as you begin to move your handset too far from your base unit, noise may increase. If

BASICS [41]www.uniden.comConferencingOnce a call is in progress, up to two additional people can join in as a conference call.A conference call consis

[42] PHONEBOOKwww.uniden.comPhonebook (Storing Phone Numbers, Names, Distinctive Rings and Speed Dial)You can store names and numbers in your phone&ap

PHONEBOOK [43]www.uniden.com4) Press the OK soft key to store the name;Store/Edit No. appears.5) Use the number keypad, */tone/<, or #/> to ente

[44] PHONEBOOKwww.uniden.comSteps for Entering Names and Special CharactersRefer to the letters on the number keys to select the desired characters. W

PHONEBOOK [45]www.uniden.comFor example, to enter Movies:1) When the phone is in standby mode, press phonebook and the STORE soft key. Store/Edit Name

[46] PHONEBOOKwww.uniden.comViewing the PhonebookYour phone stores names/numbers in the phonebook memory locations, and you can search names in alphab

PHONEBOOK [47]www.uniden.comMaking Calls Using the PhonebookFrom Standby Mode1) When the phone is in standby mode, view the phonebook location to dial

WELCOME/FEATURES/TERMINOLOGY [3]www.uniden.comThis series features AutoTalk and AutoStandby. AutoTalk allows you to answer a call by just removing t

[48] PHONEBOOKwww.uniden.comEditing or Erasing a Stored Name, Phone Number, Distinctive Ring and Speed Dial1) When the phone is in standby mode, press

PHONEBOOK [49]www.uniden.comCopying Phonebook LocationsCopy Phonebook allows you to transfer stored phonebook locations from handset to handset withou

[50] CALLER IDwww.uniden.comCaller ID and CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting)You must subscribe to Caller ID services through your local telephone provi

CALLER ID [51]www.uniden.comYou may receive any one of the following messages:When invalid data is received; Incomplete DataWhen a private name is rec

[52] CALLER IDwww.uniden.com2) To view the Caller ID messages in historical order (from new to old or from old to new), repeatedly press /vol/∨ to s

CALLER ID [53]www.uniden.comDeleting all Caller ID names/numbers1) When the phone is in standby mode, press cid.Press the DELETE soft key. Delete All?

[54] CALLER IDwww.uniden.comTalk mode1) During talk mode press cid to review Caller ID message.2) Select the Caller ID message you want to dial (see &

CALLER ID [55]www.uniden.comCall Waiting Deluxe FeaturesYour phone gives you new options for call waiting. At the touch of a button, you can place the

[56] THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICEwww.uniden.comThe Integrated Telephone Answering DeviceThe phone has a built-in answering system that answers and

THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE [57]www.uniden.comAnswering System Default SettingsSome answering system functions can be set through the base or hand

[4] CONTROLS & FUNCTIONSwww.uniden.comControls & Functions1. Handset Antenna2. Beltclip Hole3. SpeakerPhone Speaker and Ringer4. Handset Batte

[58] THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICEwww.uniden.comSetting up your Answering SystemSetting your outgoing message (Greeting)When you receive a call, the

THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE [59]www.uniden.comAnswering System SettingsTo set the following seven functions you must enter the menu mode.• To scro

[60] THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICEwww.uniden.comSetting the TimeFollow these steps to set the clock on the answering system to the correct time.1) P

THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE [61]www.uniden.comSetting a PIN codeTo play your messages from a remote location, you will need to enter a two-digit P

[62] THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICEwww.uniden.comSelecting the message record timeYou have three record time options. The options "1 minute"

THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE [63]www.uniden.comSetting the message alertMessage Alert feature lets you know when you have a new incoming message by

[64] THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICEwww.uniden.comSelecting the languageYou can select the Language of your answering system announcements to English,

THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE [65]www.uniden.comScreening a callFrom the baseTo screen an incoming call, do the steps as follows:1) After the answer

[66] THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICEwww.uniden.comUsing your Answering SystemThe message counter displays the number of messages stored in memory. The

THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE [67]www.uniden.comRepeating a message1) Press play/stop to review your messages. The number of stored messages is anno

CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS [5]www.uniden.com23242521 33 34363531 41 403029282726424322 323839374421. play/stop (P. 58)22. In use LED23. Charge LED24.

[68] THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICEwww.uniden.comDeleting a messageTo maintain maximum record time, delete the old messages.When you press delete, yo

THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE [69]www.uniden.comRecording a conversationYou can record a conversation from the handset or the base (more than 2 seco

[70] THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICEwww.uniden.comRemote OperationYou can check, play, or delete messages, even record a new greeting message from a r

THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE [71]www.uniden.com4) Enter a command within 15 seconds; each command there after must be entered within 2 seconds. You

[72] THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICEwww.uniden.comRemote access with the handsetYou can operate your answering system from another room using a handse

THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE [73]www.uniden.comRemote Key Function* For the Repeat a Message function, press 1 within about four seconds to repeat

[74] MULTI-HANDSET FEATURESwww.uniden.comMulti-Handset FeaturesThe features in this section require a minimum of two handsets to operate. To add addit

MULTI-HANDSET FEATURES [75]www.uniden.comIntercom/Call Transfer FeatureIntercom and Call Transfer features are available for your phone.IntercomFrom h

[76] MULTI-HANDSET FEATURESwww.uniden.comFrom the base to a handset1) In standby mode, press find hs/intercom on the base. 2) All the handsets will be

MULTI-HANDSET FEATURES [77]www.uniden.com5) To speak to the caller, press talk/flash on the receiving handset or speaker on the base.From the base to

[6] DISPLAY AND ICONSwww.uniden.comDisplay and IconsExample of the standby mode displayICON Appears During DESCRIPTIONStandby/TalkBattery icons indica

[78] ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONwww.uniden.comChanging the Digital Security CodeThe digital security code is an identification code used to connect the han

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION [79]www.uniden.comNote on Power SourcesBattery replacement and handlingWhen the operating time becomes short, even after a batt

[80] ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONwww.uniden.comLow battery alertWhen the battery pack is very low, the phone is programmed to eliminate functions in order t

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION [81]www.uniden.comGeneral InformationThe phone complies with FCC Parts 15 and 68. Operating temperature: 0 °C to +50 °C (+32 °F

[82] TROUBLESHOOTINGwww.uniden.comTroubleshootingIf your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first.Symptom Sug

TROUBLESHOOTING [83]www.uniden.comSevere noise interference.• Keep the handset away from microwave ovens, computers, remote control toys, wireless mic

[84] TROUBLESHOOTINGwww.uniden.comNo sound on the base unit speaker during call monitoring or message playback.• Adjust the speaker volume on the base

TROUBLESHOOTING [85]www.uniden.comLiquid DamageMoisture and liquid can damage your cordless phone. In case of accidental submersion, please read the f

[86] PRECAUTIONS & WARRANTYwww.uniden.comPRECAUTIONS & WARRANTYPrecautions!Before you read anything else, please observe the following:Warning

PRECAUTIONS & WARRANTY [87]www.uniden.comTelephone Line ProblemsThe FCC has granted the telephone company the right to disconnect service in the e

DISPLAY AND ICONS [7]www.uniden.comAnimation DisplaysThe handsets have a variety of animation displays. Below are examples of the animation screens an

[88] I.C. NOTICEwww.uniden.comI.C. NoticeTERMINAL EQUIPMENTNOTICE: This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Sp

MEMORY LIST [89]www.uniden.comMEMORY LISTName Phone No.12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323334353637383940414243444546474849505152

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INDEX [91]www.uniden.comIndex0-920 ring options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20AAnimation screen . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Answering systemRemote a

[92] REMOTE OPERATION CARDwww.uniden.comRemote Operation CardCUTREMOTE OPERATION CARDRemote access away from home1. Call your phone number from a touc

REMOTE OPERATION CARD [93]www.uniden.comCUTTask KeyRepeat a MessagePlaying incoming MessagesSkipping a MessageDeleting a MessageStop OperationAnswerin

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