Uniden TRU448-2 Owner's Manual

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 ]GETTING STARTEDChecking the Package ContentsUniden Parts Department (800) 554-3988Hours: M-F 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST. We can a

GETTING STARTED[ 10 ]Do the following steps:A. Choose the best location C. Connect the base unitB. Install the battery pack D. Choose the dialing mode

GETTING STARTED [ 11 ]GETTING STARTEDB. 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• 6 hours continuous use• 10 days when the handset is in the standby modeCleaning the b

GETTING STARTED [ 13 ]C. Connect the base unit1) Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack andto a standard 120V AC wall outlet.2) Set the base and

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

GETTING STARTED [ 15 ]GETTING STARTEDMounting the Base Unit on a WallSetting the handset retainer clip for wall mounting1) On the base unit, pull the

GETTING STARTED[ 16 ]Direct wall plate mountingIf you don’t have a standard wall plate, you can mount your phone directlyto the wall. Before doing thi

To change your Caller ID options:1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press menu/mute.2) Press + or - to move the pointer to “Caller ID Setup”,th

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GETTING STARTED[ 18 ]Entering your Area CodeIf you enter a 3-digit area code number in the “Area Code” option, your local areacode does not appear in

[ 19 ]GETTING STARTEDLanguage option can be used to choose the language of your display. You can selectEnglish, French, or Spanish.1) When the phone i

BASICS[ 20 ]Making and Receiving CallsRefer to page 17“Setting Caller IDOptions” to turn theAutoTalk feature On ifdesired. Any keyanswer can be usedon

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

1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press menu/mute.2) Press select/ch.3) Press + or - to move the pointer through the ringersettings (Ringer Of

“Distinctive Ringer” allows you to preset memory locations with a designated ring tone.When an incoming call is received and the Caller ID information

BASICS[ 24 ]Mute Microphone• The tone featureonly applies whenthe dial mode is setto pulse.• This special numbercan be stored in amemory location.This

[ 25 ]BASICSFind HandsetBASICSSelecting a Different ChannelIf you encounter interference while using your phone, you can manually change the phone’sch

BASICS[ 26 ]Transferring a CallTo transfer from the handset to the base1) Press xfer/del on the handset during a call. The call willautomatically be p

BASICS [ 27 ]Flash and Call WaitingIf you have Call Waiting service and a call waiting tone sounds whileyou are on a call, press talk/flash to accept

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PHONEBOOK[ 28 ]Phonebook allows you to dial a number using just a few key presses.Your phone stores names/numbers in the phonebook memory location, an

8) Press select/ch. You will hear a confirmation tone and “Done!”appears on the display.7) “Speed Dial” appears. Then press - to move the pointer to

PHONEBOOK[ 30 ]For example, to enter Uniden:1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press pb/rocket/<. The handset displays thenumber of phoneboo

PHONEBOOK [ 31 ]•“/SD” appears on thedisplay when youreview the RocketDial,and “/SPDn” appearswhen you review aSpeed dial.• If you view thephonebook d

PHONEBOOK[ 32 ]Making Calls Using the PhonebookFrom Standby Mode1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press pb/rocket/<.2) Press + or - to view

[ 33 ]PHONEBOOK1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press pb/rocket/<.2) Press + or -, or the number keypad to view the phonebooklocations (se

Storing the RocketDial1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press pb/rocket/<.2) Press - once to display the RocketDial menu, then pressselect/

You must subscribe to Caller ID service to use this feature.When the telephone rings, the Caller ID feature allows you to view the caller’s name andph

CALLER ID[ 36 ]Viewing the Caller ID List• The number of callsfrom the same CallerID appears next tothe received time.Once you havereviewed the newmes

Deleting a Caller ID message1) While the incoming Caller ID information is displayed, press xfer/del.“Delete Message?” appears. 2) Press + or - to ch

[ 2 ]ContentsWELCOME/FEATURES 3QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 5CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 6GETTING STARTED 8Read This First 8Checking the Package Contents 9Setting

Calling a party from the Caller ID listFrom Standby mode1) Press cid/>. The summary screen appears. The screen shows thenumber of new messages and

CALLER ID [ 39 ]Call Waiting Deluxe Features• To activate features,select “CW DeluxeOn” in the Caller IDsetup. See page 17.• You can also answer await

The TRU448 series has a built-in answering system that answers and records incomingcalls. You can also use your answering system to record a conversat

THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE [ 41 ]THE INTEGRATEDANSWERING DEVICEScreen Incoming CallsYou can screen calls when the answering system is On. 1) Afte

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• When you pressin the maximumvolume level (9) orin lowest volumelevel (0), an err

THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE[ 44 ]Setting the TimeThe clock on the TRU448 series answering system starts when power is supplied to the base.Follow

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

THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE [ 47 ]THE INTEGRATEDANSWERING DEVICEUsing your Answering SystemThe message counter displays the number of messages sto

WelcomeFeaturesCongratulations on your purchase of the Uniden cordless telephone. This phone is designed andengineered 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 memomessages arerecorded as incoming messages.• When the answeringsyst

THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE[ 50 ]Command Function# then 1 Repeat a Message# then 2 Playing incoming Messages# then 3 Skipping a Message# then 4 De

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 theprevious mess

EXPANDING YOUR PHONE [ 53 ]How to Distinguish the Original Handsetand the Second HandsetThe original handset and the second handset are identical in a

To transfer a call (to the second handset)1) Press xfer/del on the handset (or transfer on the base) during a call. The callwill automatically be plac

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

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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION [ 57 ]The digital security code is an identification code used to connect the handset and thebase unit. Normally, setting the c

[ 4 ] INTRODUCTION/FEATURES[ 4 ]The TRU448 series features include AutoTalk™ and AutoStandby™. AutoTalk allows you to answera call by just removing th

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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION [ 59 ]Note on Power SourcesBattery replacement and handlingWhen the operating time becomes short, even after a battery is recha

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

TROUBLESHOOTING [ 61 ]TroubleshootingIf your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first.Symptom SuggestionThe s

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

Precautions!Before you read anything else, please observe the following:Warning!Uniden America Corporation DOES NOT represent this unit to bewaterproo

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

[ 65 ]INDUSTRIAL CANADAINFORMATIONINDUSTRIAL CANADA INFORMATIONI.C. NoticeTERMINAL EQUIPMENTNOTICE: This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canad

INDEX[ 66 ]Index0 - 93-way conferencing...2510 ring options ...22AAnnounce only feature...

REMOTE OPERATION CARD [ 67 ]Remote Operation CardREMOTE OPERATIONCARDCUTREMOTE OPERATION CARDTRU448 seriesRemote access away from home1. Call your pho

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDEINSTALL THE HANDSET BATTERYRemove the cover.Connect the battery pack connector with the correct polarity.Replace the cover.PLUG I

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

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[ 6 ] CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS[ 6 ]Controls and Functions1452367811129101314151718192021222324161. Handset Antenna2. Headset Jack Cover3. Beltclip Hol

2526272829303132333444363735383940414243454625. Handset retainer clip26. Status LED27. (delete) Key28. (repeat) Key29. Greeting Key30. Menu Key31. Fin