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D1680 base
with answering
system and
cordless
handset
Battery
cover
Accessory handset
and charger
If you purchased
model number:
You should
have:
D1680 None
D1680-2 1 of each
D1680-3 2 of each
D1680-4 3 of each
...
...
D1680-11 10 of each
D1680-12 11 of each
You will also nd:
Not pictured:
Rechargeable
battery (BT-1021)
AC adapter (PS-0035)
Telephone cord
If any items are missing or damaged, contact our Customer Care Line
immediately. Never use damaged products!
Need help? Get answers 24/7 at our website: www.uniden.com.
If You... Contact Uniden’s... Phone Number
have a question or problem Customer Care Line*
817-858-2929 or
800-297-1023
need a replacement part or an
accessory
Parts Department* 800-554-3988
need special assistance due to
a disability
Accessibility Help Line
800-874-9314
(voice or TTY)
* During regular business hours, Central Standard Time; see our website for de-
tailed business hours.
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D1680 Series User's Guide
What's in the box?
Not pictured:
Rechargeable
battery (BT-1021)
Battery cover
AC adapter
(PS-0035)
© 2010 Uniden America Corp. Printed in Vietnam
Ft. Worth, Texas UNZZ01175BA(0)
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Getting Started ................................ 3
Installing Your Phone .................................3
Getting to Know Your Phone...................4
Using the Handset Menu ..........................6
Using Your Phone ............................. 8
Using the Phonebook ............................. 10
Using Special Features .................. 10
Silent Mode ................................................. 10
Multihandset Features .............................11
Chain Dialing ...............................................12
Voice Message Notication ....................12
Using the Answering System ....... 13
Answering System Options (
Ans.
Setup
)..........................................................13
Personalizing the Greeting ....................13
Accessing the Answering System ........14
Getting Your Messages ............................14
Using the System While You're Away
from Home ................................................15
Important Information ..................16
Solving Problems ...................................... 16
Resetting Handsets .................................. 18
Registering Handsets .............................. 18
Adapter and Battery Information ....... 18
Compliance Information .........................19
1-Year Limited Warranty ......................... 21
Important Safety Instructions!
When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to
persons, including the following:
This unit is NOT waterproof. DO NOT expose it to rain or moisture.
Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub,
wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a
swimming pool.
Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical
storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. Do not
dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local codes
for possible special disposal instructions.
Do not place the handset in any charging cradle without the battery
installed and the battery cover securely in place.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
CAUTION! Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type!
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. Do not open
or mutilate the battery. Disconnect the battery before shipping this
product.
For more details, see the Important Information section.
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Installing Your Phone
Charge the Battery
Unpack all handsets,
battery
packs, and
battery
covers. If
you need to
remove a
cover, press in on the notch and
slide the cover down and off.
Line up the battery connector
with the jack inside the handset;
the connector only fits one way.
Push the connector in until
it clicks into place; tug gently
on the wires to make sure the
battery is securely connected.
Replace the battery cover and
slide it into place.
Use an AC adapter to connect
the power jack on the base to a
regular indoor (120V AC) power
outlet. Connect any chargers the
same way.
Place a handset in the base with
the display facing forward. If
the display doesn’t light up,
reseat the handset or connect
the base to a different outlet. For
2 or more handsets, place each
handset in a charger.
Charge all handsets
completely (about 15 hours)
before using.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Connect the Telephone Cord
Use the telephone cord to connect
the
TEL LINE
jack on the base to a
standard telephone wall jack.
Test the Connection
Pick up the handset and press
Talk
. The handset sounds a dial
tone, and the display shows
Talk
.
If you don't hear a dial tone or
the display says
Check Tel Line,
check the connection between
the base and the phone jack.
Make a quick test call. (Press
End
to hang up.)
If you keep hearing a dial tone,
change to pulse dialing.
If there’s a lot of noise, check
for interference (see p. 17 ).
Test all handsets the same way.
If you can't get a dial tone, move
the handset closer to the base.
Changing to Pulse Dialing
Your phone uses tone dialing by
default. If your phone company uses
pulse dialing, you need to change
your phone’s dial mode.
On a handset, press
MEnu/sElEcT
and choose
Global Setup
.
Select
Dial Mode
then
Pulse
.
You’ll hear a confirmation tone.
To send DTMF tones during a call
(e.g., for an automated response
system), press * to temporarily
switch to tone dialing. When you
hang up, the phone automatically
returns to pulse dialing.
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GETTING STARTED
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Getting to Know Your Phone
Parts of the Handset
Key (icon) What it does
PhonEbook
( )
In standby or during a call: open the phonebook.
In the menu: go back to the previous screen.
When entering text: move the cursor to the left.
sPEakEr
( )
Switch a normal call to the speakerphone (and back).
Talk/flash
In standby: start a telephone call (get a dial tone).
During a call: switch to a waiting call.
down
( )
In standby: decrease the ringer volume.
During a call: decrease the audio volume.
In any menu or list: move the cursor down one line.
rEdial/PausE
( )
In standby: open the redial list.
When entering a phone number: insert a 2-second pause.
uP
( )
In standby: increase the ringer volume.
During a call: increase the audio volume.
In any menu or list: move the cursor up one line.
MEnu/sElEcT
In standby: open the menu.
In the menu or any list: select the highlighted item.
End
During a call: hang up.
In the menu or any list: exit and go to standby.
Twelve-key
dial pad
UP
PHONEBOOK
SPEAKER
DOWN
CID
REDIAL/PAUSE
MESSAGE/MUTE
INTERCOM/CLEAR
END
TALK/FLASH
MENU/SELECT
Visual ringer
Charging
contacts
Earpiece
Display
Microphone
Twelve-key
dial pad
UP
PHONEBOOK
SPEAKER
DOWN
CID
REDIAL/PAUSE
MESSAGE/MUTE
INTERCOM/CLEAR
END
TALK/FLASH
MENU/SELECT
Visual ringer
Charging
contacts
Earpiece
Display
Microphone
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Key (icon) What it does
cid
( )
In standby: or during a call: open the Caller ID list.
When entering text: move the cursor to the right.
inTErcoM/
clEar
In standby: start an intercom call.
During a call: put the call on hold and start a call transfer.
When entering text or numbers: erase the character at the
cursor (press & hold to erase all characters).
MEssagE/
MuTE
( )
In standby: access your answering system.
During a call: mute the microphone.
While the phone is ringing: ignore this call (mute the ringer).
LED What it means
sTaTus
On: the battery is charging.
Blinking: there are new messages.
Reading the Display
The table shows the possible
status icons & what they
mean. Since the icons appear
based on what the phone is
doing, you won't see all the
icons at the same time.
Icon What it means
The signal from the base is 1) strong or 2) weak.
The ringer is turned off and will not ring for new calls.
The speakerphone is on.
You have a voice message waiting.
Privacy Mode is on: no other handset can join the call.
T-coil mode is on (see p. 7).
The battery is 1) full, 2) half charged, 3) getting low or 4) empty.
The handset is using ECO (power save) mode.
[Aa] [aA]
Enter 1) capital or 2) lower case letters (see p. 7).
Status
icons
Current
call info
Answering
system
status
Time &
date
Status
icons
Current
call info
Answering
system
status
Time &
date
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Parts of the Base
Key (icon) What it does
find hs
In standby: page all handsets.
ans on/off
In standby: turn the answering system on or off.
rEV
( )
While playing a message: restart the message.
In the first 2 seconds of a message: play the previous message.
Play/sToP
( )
In standby: start playing messages.
While playing a message: stop playing messages.
When the phone is ringing: ignore this call (mute the ringer).
dElETE
( )
While playing a message: delete this message.
In standby: delete all messages.
fwd
( )
While playing a message: skip to the next message.
down
(–)
In standby: decrease the ringer volume.
While playing a message: decrease the speaker volume.
uP
(+)
In standby: increase the ringer volume.
While playing a message: increase the speaker volume.
Using the Handset Menu
If you don't press any keys for about 30
seconds, the handset
exits the menu.
During a call, use
PhonEbook
to back out
of the menu
without
hanging up.
UP
REV
DOWN
FWD
FIND HS
Charging
contacts
DELETE
PLAY/STOPANS ON/OFF UP
REV
DOWN
FWD
FIND HS
Charging
contacts
DELETE
PLAY/STOPANS ON/OFF
Handset Setup
Personal Ring
Handset Setup
Ringer Tones
Handset Setup
T-coil
Handset Setup
Ans. Setup
Use UP and
DOWN
to
rotate through the
options.
Press
MENU/SELECT
to
open the menu.
Press
MENU/SELECT
to choose
the current option.
Press
PHONEBOOK
to
go back a screen
OR
press
END
to exit
the menu.
Handset Setup
Personal Ring
Handset Setup
Ringer Tones
Handset Setup
T-coil
Handset Setup
Ans. Setup
Use UP and
DOWN
to
rotate through the
options.
Press
MENU/SELECT
to
open the menu.
Press
MENU/SELECT
to choose
the current option.
Press
PHONEBOOK
to
go back a screen
OR
press
END
to exit
the menu.
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Handset Setup
Menu
You can change these settings separately for each handset.
T-coil
Turn on T-coil mode to reduce noise on hearing aids
equipped with a telecoil (T-coil) feature. T-coil mode
shortens talk time, so keep your battery fully charged.
Ringer Tones
Choose this handset's ring tone. As you highlight each
ring tone, the phone plays a sample. When you hear
the tone you want, press
MEnu/sElEcT
.
Personal Ring
Turn on personal ring so you can assign a special ring
tone to people in your phonebook. With Caller ID, this
handset uses the assigned tone when the person calls.
AutoTalk
Have this handset answer a call when you pick it up
from the cradle (without pressing any buttons).
Any Key Answer
Have this handset answer a call when you press any
key on the 12-key dialpad.
Banner
Change the name used on the handset's display.
Handset Language
Change the display language.
Key Touch Tone
Have the keypad sound a tone when you press a key.
Ans. Setup
Menu
Refer to p. 13 for details on setting up your answering system.
Date & Time
Menu
Use this menu to set the clock (if you have Caller ID, the phone sets date
and time automatically). Enter the date and time (MM/DD/YY); select
AM
or
PM
. Use
cid
to move the cursor past a digit without changing it.
Global Setup
Menu
The settings on this menu affect all handsets. Only one handset at a time
can change these menu options.
Dial Mode
Choose tone or pulse dialing (see p. 3).
Set Line Mode
Do not change this setting unless instructed to by
customer service.
VMWI Reset
Reset the Voice Message Waiting Indicator (see p. 12)
Entering Text on Your Phone
Use the 12-key dial pad anytime you want to enter text into your phone
(a name in the phonebook, the handset banner, etc.).
If two letters in a row use the same key, enter the first letter; wait for the
cursor to move to the next space and enter the second letter.
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To... Press...
move the cursor left
PhonEbook
.
move the cursor right
cid
.
erase the character at the cursor
inTErcoM/clEar
.
erase the entire entry and hold
inTErcoM/clEar
.
enter a blank space
#
.
switch between upper and lower case letters
*
.
rotate through the punctuation and symbols
0
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USING YOUR PHONE
This section explains the most common functions on the phone.
To...
Using the
earpiece
Using the
speakerphone
make a call, dial the number & press
Talk/flash
. press
sPEakEr
.
answer a call press
Talk/flash
. press
sPEakEr
.
hang up press
End
or put the handset in the cradle.
ignore a call/mute the ringer
press
MEssagE/MuTE
while the phone is
ringing.
switch to the speaker & back press
sPEakEr
.
mute the microphone during
a call
press
MEssagE/MuTE
(press again to turn the
microphone back on).
put a call on hold press
inTErcoM/clEar*
.
return to a call on hold press
Talk/flash
. press
sPEakEr
.
* Aer 5 minutes on hold, the call will be disconnected.
Finding a Lost Handset
With the phone in standby, press
find hs
on the base. All handsets beep for
1 minute; to cancel, press
find hs
again or press any handset key.
Changing the Volume
To change the... When... Press...
earpiece or speaker
volume for each handset
you are listening to that
earpiece or speaker (playing
messages, etc.)
uP
to increase
the volume.
down
to
decrease it.
base speaker volume
ringer volume for each
handset or the base*
the phone is in standby
* If you turn the ringer all the way down, that particular ringer turns o.
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Using the Caller ID and Redial Lists
Caller ID (CID) is a service available from your telephone provider that
shows the phone number (and sometimes the caller’s name) of incoming
calls. Contact your telephone provider for more information.
Caller ID list Redial list
The phone saves the information for the last 50
received calls to the CID list. The
NEW
icon marks any
calls received since the last time you checked the list.
All handsets share the same CID list so only one
handset can access the list at a time.
In standby, handsets show how many calls came in
since the last time you checked the CID list.
Each handset
remembers the
last 5 numbers
you dialed on it.
Only one handset
can access its
redial list at a time.
To… Press...
open the CID list
cid
.
open the redial list
rEdial/PausE
.
scroll through the
lists
down
to scroll from newest to oldest.
uP
to scroll from oldest to newest.
dial the
highlighted
number
Talk/flash
or
sPEakEr.
(If the number is a toll call but there is no 1 at the
beginning, press * to add 1 before dialing.)
close the lists
PhonEbook
.
For individual record options, highlight a number and press
MEnu/sElEcT
:
Delete Entry
Erase the number from the list.
Store Into Pb
Add the number to the phonebook. The handset prompts
you to edit the name and number and select a personal ring.
Delete All
(CID list only) Erase all numbers from the list.
Using Call Waiting
Call Waiting, a service available from your telephone provider, lets you
receive calls while you are on another call. Caller ID on Call Waiting
(CIDCW) service displays Caller ID information for a waiting call.
If you get a Call Waiting call, the phone sounds a tone and displays
any CID information received from the waiting call. Press
Talk/flash
to switch between the current call and the waiting call; each time you
switch, there is a short pause before you're connected to the other call.
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Using the Phonebook
The phone can store up to 100 entries in its phonebook. All handsets share
the same phonebook, so only one handset can access it at a time.
To... Press...
open/close the phonebook
PhonEbook
.
scroll through the entries
down
to scroll through the entries from A to Z.
uP
to scroll from Z to A.
jump to entries that start
with a certain letter
the number key corresponding to the letter
you want.
dial the current entry
Talk/flash
or
sPEakEr
.
edit the current entry
MEnu/sElEcT
, then select
Edit
.
delete the current entry
MEnu/sElEcT
, then select
Delete
. When the
phone prompts you to confirm, select
Yes
.
Adding Phonebook Entries
With the phone in standby, open the phonebook. Press
MEnu/sElEcT
and
select
Create New.
Enter a name & number and select a personal ring.
Enter the phone number (up to 20 digits) exactly as you would dial it.
If you need the phone to wait before sending the next set of digits, press
rEdial/PausE
to insert a 2-second pause. You can insert multiple pauses,
but each one counts as a digit (you’ll see P in the display).
Deleting All the Phonebook Entries
With the phone in standby, open the phonebook. Press
MEnu/sElEcT
and
select
Delete All
. When the phone prompts you to confirm, select
Yes
.
USING SPECIAL FEATURES
Silent Mode
You can silence the ringers on the base and all handsets for a specific
period of time; the answering system answers any incoming calls without
playing anything through the speaker.
With the phone in standby, press and hold # on any handset. The phone
prompts you to select the number of hours (1 - 9 or
Always On
) that you
want it to stay in silent mode.
To confirm, press # or just wait about 5 seconds. The phone turns on the
answering system and displays
Silent Mode On
on each handset.
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After the selected number of hours, the phone automatically exits silent
mode. To exit silent mode manually, press and hold # again.
If the phone is in silent mode and you turn off the answering
system, the phone exits silent mode.
Multihandset Features
To use the features in this section, you need at least 2 handsets.
Your base supports a total of 12 cordless handsets: the one that came
with the base and up to 11 DCX160 accessory handsets.
You must register accessory handsets to the base before using them.
(Handsets that came packaged with the base are already registered.)
Handsets that aren’t registered display a Not Registered message. For
registration instructions, see p. 18, or see the accessory handset manual.
If a handset was ever registered to a base, you must reset it before it can
register to a new base; see p. 18, or see the accessory handset manual.
Conference Calling
When an outside call comes in, two handsets can join in a conference
call with the outside caller.
To join a call that’s already in progress, just press
Talk/flash
or
sPEakEr
.
To leave the conference call, hang up normally; the other handset
remains connected to the call.
Call Transfer
To... Press...
transfer a call
inTErcoM/clEar
. The phone puts the call on hold and
prompts you to select the handset you want to page.
When the other handset accepts the call, you'll be
disconnected (press
Talk/flash
to rejoin the call).
cancel a transfer
Talk/flash
to return to the call.
accept a
transferred call
inTErcoM/clEar
to answer the page and speak to the other
handset. Then, press
Talk/flash
to speak to the caller.
Privacy Mode
To activate privacy mode on a call in progress, press
MEnu/sElEcT
twice.
As long as privacy mode is on, you'll see a in the display, and no other
handsets can join your call. Privacy mode turns off automatically when
you hang up; you can also turn it off by pressing
MEnu/sElEcT
twice.
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Handset to Handset Intercom
Whenever the phone is in standby, you can make an intercom call
between handsets without using the phone line.
You can make an intercom call from any handset, but only two handsets
can be in an intercom call at any time.
If an outside call comes in during an intercom page, the phone cancels
the page so you can answer the incoming call.
If an outside call comes in during an intercom call, press
Talk/flash
to
hang up the intercom call and answer the outside call.
To... Press...
make an intercom
page
inTErcoM/clEar.
Select the handset you want to talk
with, or
All
to page all handsets at the same time.
cancel a page
End
.
answer a page
inTErcoM/clEar
or
Talk/flash
.
end an intercom call
End
. Both handsets return to standby.
Chain Dialing
If you often have to enter a series of digits or a code number during a
call, you can save that code number to a phonebook entry and use the
phonebook to send the code number.
Enter the code number (up to 20 digits) into the phonebook just like
a regular phonebook entry. Be sure to enter the code number into the
phonebook exactly as you would enter it during a call.
When you hear the prompt that tells you to enter the number, open the
phonebook and find the entry that contains your code number.
Press
MEnu/sElEcT
to send the code. If you change your mind, just close
the phonebook.
Voice Message Notication
If you subscribe to a voice mail service, your phone can notify you when
you have a new message. This feature supports Frequency-Shift Keying
(FSK) notification. Contact your voice mail provider for information.
When you have new messages, the display shows a message icon. After
you listen to your messages, the message icon turns off. If it doesn’t, you
can reset it: With the phone in standby, open the menu and select
Global
Setup
; select
VMWI Reset
, then select
Yes.
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USING THE ANSWERING SYSTEM
Answering System Options (
Ans. Setup
)
You can set or change the answering system options from any handset. Just
open the menu and select
Ans. Setup
. Select one of the following:
Security Code
Enter a 2-digit PIN so you can access your answering
system from any touch-tone phone (see p. 15).
Ring Time
Set the number of rings (2, 4, or 6) before the system
answers.
Toll Saver
makes the system answer after 2 rings
if you have new messages or after 4 rings if you don't.
Record Time
Set the amount of time (
1 or 4
minutes) callers have to
leave a message. Choose
Announce Only
if you don't
want the system to let callers to leave a message.
Message Alert
Have the system beep every 15 seconds when you have
a new message. The alert stops after you listen to all
your new messages or if you press any key on the base.
Ans. Language
Change the language of the system's voice prompts.
Call Screen
Turn on the call screen feature so you can hear callers as
they leave messages on the base speaker (see p. 15).
Ans. On/off
Turn your answering system on or off.
Record Greeting
Record an outgoing message or greeting (see below).
Greeting Options
Switch greetings or delete your greeting (see below).
Personalizing the Greeting
Your personal outgoing message or greeting can be from 2 to 30 seconds
long. If you don’t record a greeting, the system uses a pre-recorded
greeting: Hello, no one is available to take your call. Please leave a message
after the tone.
To... Follow these steps:
Record a
personal
greeting
Open the menu with the phone in standby. Select
Ans.
Setup
, then
Record Greeting
.
Press
MEnu/sElEcT
to start recording. Wait until the system
says "Record greeting" before speaking.
Press
MEnu/sElEcT
to stop recording. The system plays back
your new greeting.
To keep the greeting, press
End
. To re-record it, press
MEnu/sElEcT
.
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To... Follow these steps:
Switch
between
greetings
Open the menu with the phone in standby. Select
Ans.
Setup
, then
Greeting Options
.
The system plays back the current greeting. Press
MEnu/
sElEcT
to switch greetings.
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2.
Delete your
greeting
Switch to your personal greeting, then press
inTErcoM/clEar
.
Accessing the Answering System
When the phone’s in
standby, you can
access the system
from any handset:
Only 1 handset
can access the
system at a time.
If you do
nothing for 30
seconds, the
phone returns to
standby.
During remote access, the phone beeps so you know it's waiting for the
next command.
You can press the number key shown next to each command instead of
scrolling through the screens.
Getting Your Messages
To... From the base From a handset
play new
messages
Press
Play/sToP.
Press
MEssagE/MuTE
.
The system announces the number of new & old
messages, then plays each new message (followed by the
day and time) in the order it was received.
restart this
message
Wait at least 5 seconds after the message starts playing,
press
rEV.
select
1:Repeat
.
replay an
earlier message
Within 2 seconds after a message starts playing,
press
rEV.
select
1:Repeat
.
skip a message Press
fwd
. Select
3:Skip
.
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4:Delete
[ / /select]
Press
MESSAGE/MUTE
to start
remote operation mode.
Press
MENU/SELECT
to choose the
current option
OR
END
to exit remote
operation mode.
3:Skip
2:Play
1:Repeat
5:Stop
Use
PHONEBOOK
to
go back to the
previous option:
Use
CID
to go to
the next option:
4:Delete
[ / /select]
Press
MESSAGE/MUTE
to start
remote operation mode.
Press
MENU/SELECT
to choose the
current option
OR
END
to exit remote
operation mode.
3:Skip
2:Play
1:Repeat
5:Stop
Use
PHONEBOOK
to
go back to the
previous option:
Use
CID
to go to
the next option:
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To... From the base From a handset
delete a
message
While a message is playing, press
dElETE
.
While a message is
playing, select
4:Delete
.
delete all
messages
With the phone in standby,
press
dElETE
; press
dElETE
again to
confirm.
Not available.
play old
messages
After the system plays all new messages,
press
Play/sToP
again. select
2:Play
.
stop playback Press
Play/sToP
. Select
5:Stop
.
Screening Your Calls
You can use the answering system for call screening. While the system
takes a message, you can listen on the base speaker (if you turn on
Call
Screen)
or from a handset. Only one handset can screen calls at a time. If
another handset tries to screen calls, it beeps and returns to standby.
To... From the base From a handset
hear the caller leaving
a message
Listen to the caller
over the speaker.
Press
MEssagE/MuTE
.
answer the call NA Press
Talk/flash
.
mute the call screen
without answering*
Press
Play/sToP
.
Press
End
or return the
handset to the cradle.
* If you mute the call screen, the system continues taking the message: it just
stops playing through the speaker.
Using the System While You're Away from Home
You can dial in to your answering system from any touch-tone phone.
Before you can use this feature, you must program a security code.
Programming a Security Code
With the phone in standby, open the menu; select
Ans. Setup
, then select
Security Code
. Use the number keypad to enter a two-digit security code
(01 to 99). Press
MEnu/sElEcT
when you’re finished.
Remember to make a note of your new security code!
Dialing In to Your System
Call your phone number & wait until the system answers. (If the system
is turned off, it answers after 10 rings & sounds a series of beeps.)
1.
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During the greeting or beeps, press 0 and immediately enter your
security code. If you enter it incorrectly 3 times, the system hangs up
and returns to standby.
The system announces the time, the number
of messages in memory, and a help prompt.
It beeps to let you know it's waiting for a
command.
When you hear beeping, enter a 2-digit
command from the chart.
If you don't press any keys for 15
seconds, the system hangs up and
return to standby.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Solving Problems
If you have any trouble with your phone, check this section first. If you
need help, call our Customer Care Line listed on the front cover.
General problems Possible solutions
No handsets can make or
receive calls.
Check the telephone cord connection.
Disconnect the base AC adapter for a few
minutes; then reconnect it.
A handset can’t make or
receive calls.
Move the handset closer to the base.
A handset can make calls,
but it won’t ring.
Make sure the ringer is turned on.
Make sure Silent Mode is turned off (see p. 10).
A handset is not working.
Charge the battery for 15-20 hours.
Check the battery connection.
The phone keeps ringing
when I answer on an
extension.
You may have to change the line mode.
Contact Customer Service for instructions.
Audio issues Possible solutions
Callers sound
weak or soft.
Move the handset closer to the base.
Keep the handset’s battery fully charged.
Increase the earpiece volume.
2.
3.
4.
01 Repeat message
02 Play message
03 Skip message
04 Delete message
05 Stop playback
06 Turn the system on
09 Turn the system off
10 Hear help prompts
01 Repeat message
02 Play message
03 Skip message
04 Delete message
05 Stop playback
06 Turn the system on
09 Turn the system off
10 Hear help prompts
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Audio issues Possible solutions
There’s a lot of
noise or static on
the line
Check for interference from appliances (microwave
ovens, TVs, etc.) or wireless devices (baby monitors,
WiFi equipment, etc.). Move the handset or base away
from the interference source.
If you use a telecoil hearing aid, turn on T-coil mode
(see p. 7).
If you have any service that uses the phone line, add a
DSL or telephone line filter (see p. 18).
Caller ID problems Possible solutions
No handsets display
Caller ID information.
Let calls ring twice before answering.
Make sure your Caller ID service is active.
Caller ID displays briefly
and then clears.
You may have to change the line mode.
Contact Customer Service for instructions.
Multi-handset problems Possible solutions
I can’t transfer calls.
Reset the handset (see p. 18).
Two handsets can’t talk to a caller.
See if any handset is in Privacy Mode.
A handset says
Unavailable
.
Move the handset closer to the base.
See if any handset is in Privacy Mode.
I can’t register a new handset.
Reset the handset (see p. 18).
See if you have 12 registered handsets.
Answering system problems Possible solutions
The answering system does
not work.
Make sure the answering system is on.
Make sure the base is plugged in.
The system won't record
messages.
See if
Record Time
is set to
Announce Only
.
Delete messages (memory may be full).
A handset can't access the
answering system.
See if another handset is using the system.
Make sure the phone is in standby.
My outgoing message is gone.
If there was a power failure, re-record
your personal outgoing message.
I can’t hear the base speaker.
Make sure call screening is turned on.
Change the base speaker volume.
Messages are incomplete.
Increase the
Record Time
.
Delete messages (memory may be full).
The system keeps recording
when I answer on an
extension.
You may have to change the line
mode. Contact Customer Service for
instructions.
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Installing a Line Filter or DSL
Filter
A telephone line lter or DSL lter
prevents services that use the phone
line from causing interference on your
phone. To get a line lter, contact your
service provider or look in an electronics store.
Plug the lter into the telephone wall
jack and plug the base into the lter.
Make a test call to make sure the noise
is gone.
Liquid Damage
CAUTION: If the base is covered in
liquid, disconnect the adapter &
phone cord from the wall before
touching it.
If the liquid is only on the exterior
housing of the base or handset, wipe it
o and use as normal. If you can hear
liquid inside the housing:
Remove all compartment covers,
and disconnect all cables and cords.
If liquid is leaking from any vent
or hole, turn the phone so that vent
faces down. If not, place the largest
vent face down.
Let dry for at least 3 days. Check
for liquid inside the phone before
replacing compartment covers &
reconnecting cords.
Resetting Handsets
If you have trouble with a handset or
if you want to replace one, clear the
registration information from the base
and the handset:
Press & hold
End
and # at the same
time until you see the
System Reset
menu.
If you still have the base the handset
is registered to, select
Deregister HS
,
then select the handset you want
to reset. If you don’t have that base
anymore, select
Base Unavailable
.
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
To conrm, select
Yes
. e handset
displays
Handset not registered
.
Registering Handsets
If you see a “not registered” message on
a handset, you must register it to a base
before using it.
Place the handset in the base;
the display should say
Handset
Registering
.
Wait until the display says
Registration Complete
(about 30
seconds), then pick up the handset
and press
Talk/flash
.
If you don’t hear a dial tone or the
display says
Registration Failed
,
charge the battery completely, then
try again.
Adapter and Battery
Information
AC adapter
Part number PS-0035
Input voltage 120V AC, 60 Hz
Output voltage 8V AC @ 300mA
Use only the supplied AC adapters.
Use the proper adapter for the base &
any chargers.
Do not place the unit in direct sunlight
or subject it to high temperatures.
Battery pack (with normal use)
Part number BT-1021
Capacity 300mAh, 2.4V DC
Talk time about 7 hours
Standby time about 7 days
Battery life about 1 year
Replace the battery when the talk or
standby time becomes noticeably reduced. For replacements, call the Parts
Department (see the front cover).
When the battery gets low, the handset
beeps and shows a low battery alert; put
the handset in the cradle for recharging.
3.
1.
2.
3.
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Rechargeable Battery Warning
is equipment contains a rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride (Ni-MH)
battery.
Nickel is a chemical known to the state
of California to cause cancer.
Do not short-circuit the battery.
e batteries in this equipment may
explode if disposed of in a re.
Do not charge the batteries in any char-
ger other than the one specied in the
owner's manual. Using another charger
may damage the battery or cause it to
explode.
As part of our commitment to
protecting our
environment and
conserving natural
resources, Uniden
voluntarily
participates in an
RBRC® industry
program to collect
and recycle used Ni-MH batteries
within the United States. Please call 1800-8-BATTERY for information on
Ni-MH battery recycling in your area.
(RBRC® is a registered trademark of the
Rechargeable Battery Recycling
Corporation.)
Rechargeable batteries must be
recycled or disposed of properly.
Warning! The cords on this
product and/or accessories
contain lead, a chemical known
to the state of California to
cause birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands
after handling.
Uniden works to reduce lead
content in our products &
accessories.
Compliance Information
FCC Part 68 Information
is equipment complies with Part
68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the
bottom of this equipment is a label that
contains, among other information,
a product identier in the format US:
AAAEQ##TXXXX. If requested, this
number must be provided to the phone
company.
An applicable Universal Service
Order Codes (USOC) certication for
the jacks used in this equipment is
provided (i.e., RJ11C) in the packaging
with each piece of approved terminal
equipment. A plug and jack used to
connect this equipment to the premises
wiring and telephone network must
comply with the applicable FCC Part
68 rules and requirements adopted by
the ACTA. A compliant telephone cord
and modular plug is provided with
this product. It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack
that is also compliant. See installation
instructions for details.
e REN is used to determine the
number of devices that may be connected to a phone line. Excessive RENs
on a phone line may result in devices
not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most but not all areas, the
sum of RENs should not exceed ve
(5.0). To be certain of the number of
devices that may be connected to a
line, as determined by the total RENs,
contact the telephone provider. e
REN for this product is part of the
product identier that has the format
US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. e digits represented by ## are the REN without a
decimal point (e.g., 03 is a REN of 0.3).
If this equipment causes harm to the
telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that
temporary discontinuance of service
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may be required. But if advance notice
isn't practical, the telephone company
will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your
right to le a complaint with the FCC
if you believe it is necessary. e telephone company may make changes in
its facilities, equipment, operations or
procedures that could aect the operation of the equipment. If this happens
the telephone company will provide
advance notice in order for you to make
necessary modications to maintain
uninterrupted service.
Please follow instructions for repairing, if any (e.g. battery replacement
section); otherwise do not substitute or
repair any parts of the device except as
specied in this manual. Connection
to party line service is subject to state
taris. Contact the state public utility
commission, public service commission or corporation commission for
information. is equipment is hearing
aid compatible.
If you experience trouble with this
equipment, contact the manufacturer (see the cover of this manual for
contact information) or an authorized
agent. If the equipment is causing harm
to the telephone network, the telephone
company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem
is resolved.
If your home has wired alarm equipment connected to a phone line, be sure
that installing the system does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have
questions about what will disable alarm
equipment, contact your telephone
company or a qualied installer.
Any changes or modications to this
product not expressly approved by the
manufacturer or other party responsible for compliance could void your
authority to operate this product.
NOTICE: According to telephone company reports, AC electrical surges, typically resulting from lightning strikes,
are very destructive to telephone
equipment connected to AC power
sources. To minimize damage from
these types of surges, a surge arrestor is
recommended.
FCC Part 15 Information
is device complies with part 15 of
the FCC rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) is
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) is device must accept
any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation. Privacy of communications
may not be ensured when using this
phone.
FCC PART 15.105(b): Note: is
equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15
of the FCC Rules. ese limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. is equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment
o and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet
on a circuit dierent from that to which
the receiver is connected.
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Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
FCC RF Exposure Information
is product complies with FCC radiation exposure limits under the following conditions:
e base must be placed to allow a
minimum of 20 cm (8 inches) between
the antenna and all persons during
normal operation.
e base must not be collocated or
operated in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
e handset is designed for body-worn
operation and meets FCC RF exposure
guidelines when used with any belt clip,
carrying case, or other accessory supplied with this product. (All necessary
accessories are included in the package;
any additional or optional accessories
are not required for compliance with
the guidelines.) ird party accessories
(unless approved by the manufacturer)
should be avoided as these might
not comply with FCC RF exposure
guidelines.
Industry Canada (I.C.) Notice
Terminal equipment
NOTICE: is equipment meets the
applicable Industry Canada TerminalIndustry Canada Terminal
Equipment Technical Specications.
is is conrmed by the registration
number. e abbreviation IC before
the registration number signies that
registration was performed based on a
Declaration of Conformity indicating that Industry Canada technical
specications were met. It does not
imply that Industry Canada approved
the equipment.
NOTICE: e Ringer Equivalence
Number (REN) for this terminal equipment is marked on the equipment itself.
e REN assigned to each terminal
equipment provides an indication of
the maximum number of terminals
allowed to be connected to a telephone
interface. e termination on an interface may consist of any combination of
devices subject only to the requirement
that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence
Numbers of all the devices does not
exceed 5.
Radio equipment
e term IC before the radio certication number only signies that
Industry Canada technical specications were met. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1)
this device may not cause interference,
and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of
the device. "Privacy of communications
may not be ensured when using this
telephone".
1-Year Limited Warranty
Evidence of original purchase is
required for warranty service.
WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA
CORPORATION ("Uniden")
ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden
warrants, for one year, to the original
retail owner, this Uniden Product to
be free from defects in materials and
crasmanship with only the limitations
or exclusions set out below.
WARRANTY DURATION: is
warranty to the original user shall
terminate and be of no further eect
12 months aer the date of original
retail sale. e warranty is invalid if
the Product is (A) damaged or not
maintained as reasonable or necessary,
(B) modied, altered, or used as part of
any conversion kits, subassemblies, or
any congurations not sold by Uniden,
(C) improperly installed, (D) serviced
or repaired by someone other than an
authorized Uniden service center for a
defect or malfunction covered by this
warranty, (E) used in any conjunction
with equipment or parts or as part of
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any system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed
by anyone other than as detailed by the
owner's manual for this product.
STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In
the event that the product does not
conform to this warranty at any time
while this warranty is in eect, warrantor will either, at its option, repair or
replace the defective unit and return it
to you without charge for parts, service,
or any other cost (except shipping and
handling) incurred by warrantor or its
representatives in connection with the
performance of this warranty. Warrantor, at its option, may replace the unit
with a new or refurbished unit. THE
LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH
ABOVE IS THE SOLE AND ENTIRE
WARRANTY PERTAINING TO THE
PRODUCT AND IS IN LIEU OF AND
EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR ARISING BY OPERATION
OF LAW, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. THIS WARRANTY DOES
NOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE
REIMBURSEMENT OR PAYMENT
OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not
allow this exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages so
the above limitation or exclusion may
not apply to you.
LEGAL REMEDIES: is warranty
gives you specic legal rights, and
you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state. is warranty
is void outside the United States of
America and Canada.
PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING
PERFORMANCE OF WARRANTY: If,
aer following the instructions in the
owner's manual you are certain that the
Product is defective, pack the Product
carefully (preferably in its original
packaging). Disconnect the battery
from the Product and separately
secure the battery in its own separate
packaging within the shipping carton.
e Product should include all parts
and accessories originally packaged
with the Product. Include evidence of
original purchase and a note describing
the defect that has caused you to return
it. e Product should be shipped
freight prepaid, by traceable means, to
warrantor at:
Uniden America Service
4700 Amon Carter Blvd.
Fort Worth, TX 76155
As an Energy Star® Partner,
Uniden has determined that
this product meets the
Energy Star® guidelines for
energy eciency. Energy
Star® is a U.S. registered mark.
Uniden® is a registered trademark of
Uniden America Corporation.
e pictures in this manual are for
example only. Your phone may not look
exactly like the pictures.
May be covered under one or more of the
following U.S. patents:
5,491,745 5,533,010 5,574,727 5,581,598
5,606,598 5,650,790 5,660,269 5,663,981
5,671,248 5,717,312 5,732,355 5,754,407
5,758,289 5,768,345 5,787,356 5,794,152
5,801,466 5,825,161 5,864,619 5,893,034
5,912,968 5,915,227 5,929,598 5,930,720
5,960,358 5,987,330 6,044,281 6,070,082
6,076,052 6,125,277 6,253,088 6,321,068
6,418,209 6,618,015 6,714,630 6,782,098
6,788,920 6,788,953 6,839,550 6,889,184
6,901,271 6,907,094 6,914,940 6,953,118
7,023,176 7,030,819 7,146,160 7,203,307
7,206,403 7,310,398 7,460,663
Other patents pending
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