Uniden TRU246 Owner's Manual

OWNER’S MANUALTRU246TRU246_2.4GHz Owners Manual 7/26/00 9:33 Page i

[ 8 ] GETTING STARTEDChoose the dialing modeDepending on your dialing system, set the PULSE-TONEswitch as follows:If you aren’t sure of your diali

GETTING STARTED [ 9 ]GETTING STARTEDMOUNTING THE BASE UNIT ON A WALLStandard wall plate mountingThis phone can be mounted on any standard teleph

[ 10 ] GETTING STARTEDDirect wall plate mountingIf you don’t have a standard wall plate, you can mount your phonedirectly to the wall. Before doin

GETTING STARTED [ 11 ]GETTING STARTEDCharge the battery pack for at least 15 hours before you startusing your phone.1 Press in on the battery co

[ 12 ] GETTING STARTEDBattery use time (per charge)From fully charged• Six hours continuous use.• Ten days when the handset is in the standby mode

GETTING STARTED [ 13 ]GETTING STARTEDRinger tone and volumeThe phone has four types of ringer tone and volume combinations.In the standby mode,

[ 14 ] BASICSMAKING A CALL1 Enter the phone number. (Up to 32 digits.)Example: Enter 81785833002 Press . “Talk” flashes on the display.Then the vo

BASICS [ 15 ]BASICSDo thisPress or during a call.Press . The following numbers willbe sent as tone dialing.Press .Press during a call.“Scanning”

[ 16 ] BASICSRECEIVING A CALLFrom the handset1 The phone rings.2 Press . “Talk” and volume settingappear on the display.3 Talk with the caller.4 T

BASICS [ 17 ]BASICSIf the numberexceeds 32 digits,only the first 32digits are retainedfor redialing.Redial from standby1 Press .The phone number

CONTENTSIntroduction / Features inside front coverControls and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,3Getting StartedRead this first . . . . .

[ 18 ] BASICSRedial from talk mode1 Press .“Talk” and the volume setting appear on the display.2 Press .The last number dialed will be displayed a

TELEPHONE FEATURES [ 19 ]TELEPHONE FEATURESIn memory dialingoperation, you mustpress a key within20 seconds or thephone will return to standby.

[ 20 ] TELEPHONE FEATURES5 Press .“Store Number” is displayed. The cursor flashes indicatingthat the display is ready for the number to be entered

TELEPHONE FEATURES [ 21 ]TELEPHONE FEATURES• If you pressbefore , you canconfirm the name andnumber stored in theselected memorylocation.1 Press

[ 22 ] TELEPHONE FEATURESMemory dialing from talk mode1 Press .“Talk” and the volume setting appear onthe display.2 Press .3 Enter a two-digit num

TELEPHONE FEATURES [ 23 ]TELEPHONE FEATURES1 Press and hold until “MemoryStore” is displayed.2 Press and or enter a two-digit number(01 - 20) to

[ 24 ] TELEPHONE FEATURESDisplay a Programmed NumberUse and to toggle between the names display and the numbers display.• When the stored phone nu

TELEPHONE FEATURES [ 25 ]TELEPHONE FEATURES1 Press and hold until “MemoryStore” is displayed.2 Press and or enter a two-digit number(01 - 20) to

[ 26 ] TELEPHONE FEATURESBy holding for more than 2 seconds, thehandset beeps for 60 seconds.PAGINGTo locate the handset1 Press on the base.2 The

CALLER ID FEATURES [ 27 ]CALLER ID FEATURESYou must subscribeto Caller ID on CallWaiting in order touse this feature.You must subscribe to Calle

INTRODUCTIONFEATURESCongratulations on your purchase of the TRU 246 cordless telephone. This phone is designed for reliability,long life, and outstand

[ 28 ] CALLER ID FEATURESTo change your Caller ID options:1 Press . The following screen appears.2 Use , , or a number key (1-3) to move the point

CALLER ID FEATURES [ 29 ]CALLER ID FEATURES• If you answer acall before theCaller ID messageis received(Example: beforethe second ring),the Call

[ 30 ] CALLER ID FEATURES• In Caller IDoperation, if no keyis pressed for morethan 20 seconds, anerror tone soundsand the telephonereturns to thes

CALLER ID FEATURES [ 31 ]CALLER ID FEATURESIf you get anincoming call orpage, the deletingoperation iscancelled. Thetelephone returns tostandby

[ 32 ] CALLER ID FEATURESIf you get anincoming call orpage, the deletingoperation iscanceled and thetelephone returnsto standby so youcan answer t

CALLER ID FEATURES [ 33 ]CALLER ID FEATURES• You cannot makea call from theCaller ID list ifyour TRU 246 isconnected toprivate branchexchange (P

[ 34 ] CALLER ID FEATURES• You can not store aCaller ID message ifno phone numberappears in themessage.• If there is anincoming call orpage, memor

CALLER ID FEATURES [ 35 ]CALLER ID FEATURES1 When a new incoming call is received duringyour current telephone call, the phone numberand the nam

[ 36 ] CALLER ID FEATURESYou can alsoanswer a callwaiting callimmediately bypressing the key. The firstcaller will beplaced on hold. To return to

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION [ 37 ]ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONIf the handset batterypack is completelydischarged or thebattery pack isremoved, the digitals

[ 2 ] C O N TROLS AND FUNCTIONSCONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS1. Handset antenna2. Headset jack cover3. Handset battery compartment4. Handset earpiece5. LC

[ 38 ] ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONIf you have wallmounted the base,you cannot placethe handset withthe keypad facinginside.BELTCLIP INSTALLATIONTo atta

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION [ 39 ]ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONRECYCLING NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIESNickel-cadmium cells are used in the batterypack. Please ta

[ 40 ] ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONTROUBLESHOOTINGIf your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first.SymptomThe s

ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONSuggestion• The handset was picked up before the second ring.• The call was placed through a switch board.• Call your local tele

[ 42 ] AAdjusting ringer and earpiece volume . . . 13BBattery packPreparing and charging . . . . . . . . . . 11Replacement and handling . . . .

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[ 45 ]At Uniden, we’ll take care of you!If you need any assistance with this product, please call our Customer Hotline at1-800-297-1023PLEASE DO NOT R

THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING YOUR UNIDEN CORDLESS PHONE.Covered under one or more of the following U.S. patents:4,511,761 4,523,058 4,595,795 4,797,916 5,

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS [ 3 ]20. Pulse-Tone switch21. DC power input22. Phone jack23. Handset retainer clip24. Base antenna25. Status LED26. Page

[ 4 ] GETTING STARTEDThis cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps;READ THIS FIRSTBase unitHandsetAbout the digital securi

GETTING STARTED [ 5 ]GETTING STARTEDCHECKING THE PACKAGE CONTENTSMake sure you have received the following items in the package.• This Owner’s M

[ 6 ] GETTING STARTEDDo the following steps.• Choose the best location• Connect the base unit• Choose the dialing modeChoose the best locationBefo

GETTING STARTED [ 7 ]GETTING STARTED• You should charge your handset at least 15 hours before using the phone.• The location should be close to