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D2280 Series User's Guide
What's in the box?
D2280 base
with answering
system and
cordless
handset
Battery
cover
If any items are missing or damaged, contact our Customer Care Line
♦
Not pictured:
Rechargeable
battery (BT-1022)
AC adapter
(PS-0035)
Telephone cord
Belt clip
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*
need a replacement part or an
accessory
need special assistance due to
a disability
* During regular business hours, Central Standard Time; see our website for de-
tailed business hours.
© 2010 Uniden America Corp. Printed in Vietnam
Ft. Worth, Texas U01UN218BZZ(0)
Parts Department* 800-554-3988
Accessibility Help Line
You will also nd:
Accessory handset
and charger
Not pictured:
Rechargeable
battery (BT-1022)
Belt clip
Battery cover
AC adapter
(PS-0035)
If you purchased
model number:
D2280 None
D2280-2 1 of each
...
D2280-11 10 of each
D2280-12 11 of each
* If the model number ends in R,
your package includes a DRX100
range extender. Refer to the
DRX100 User’s Guide for details.
You should
have:
...
817-858-2929 or
800-297-1023
800-874-9314
(voice or TTY)
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What’s in the manual?
Getting Started .............................3
Installing Your Phone .................................3
Getting to Know Your Phone...................4
Using the Handset Menu ..........................7
Using Your Phone ..........................9
Using an Optional Headset ....................12
Using the Phonebook ..............................12
Using Special Features ...............13
Silent Mode ..................................................13
Call Block .......................................................14
Multihandset Features .............................15
Chain Dialing .............................................. 16
Voice Message Notication ................... 16
Using the Answering System ....17
Answering System Options
(
Ans. Setup
Personalizing the Greeting ................... 18
Accessing the Answering System ........19
Using the System While You're
Away from Home................................... 20
) ..............................................17
Important Information ...............21
Solving Problems ...................................... 21
Resetting Handsets .................................. 24
Registering Handsets ..............................24
Adapter and Battery Information ....... 24
Compliance Information ........................25
1-Year Limited Warranty ......................... 27
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!
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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.
GETTING STARTED
Installing Your Phone
Charge the Battery
Unpack all handsets,
1.
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
2.
with the jack inside the
handset; the connector only fits
one way.
Push the connector in until
3.
it clicks into place; tug gently
on the wires to make sure the
battery is securely connected.
Replace the battery cover and
4.
slide it into place.
Use an AC adapter to connect
5.
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
6.
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.
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
1.
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 the connection between
the base and the phone jack.
Make a quick test call. (Press
2.
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. 22).
Test all handsets the same way.
3.
Check Tel Line,
If you can't get a dial tone,
move the handset closer to the
base.
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Changing to Pulse Dialing
UP
REV
DOWN
FWD
FIND
HANDSET
Charging
contacts
DELETE
PLAY/
STOP
ANSWER
ON/OFF
Message
counter
UP
REV
DOWN
FWD
FIND
HANDSET
Charging
contacts
DELETE
PLAY/
STOP
ANSWER
ON/OFF
Message
counter
Your phone uses tone dialing by default. If your phone company uses
pulse dialing, you need to change your phone’s dial mode.
1.
2.
Press
Select
Dial Mode
and choose
then
Pulse
Global Setup
.
. You’ll hear a confirmation tone.
MEnu/sElEcT
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.
Attaching the Belt Clip
Line up the holes on each side of the handset. Insert the belt clip into
the holes on each side of the handset. Press down until it clicks.
To remove the belt clip, pull either side of the belt clip to release the
tabs from the holes.
Getting to Know Your Phone
Parts of the Base
Key (icon) What it does
When listening to messages: delete the current
dElETE ( )
Find HandsET ( )
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message.
In standby: delete all messages.
In standby: page all handsets.
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Key (icon) What it does
12-key
dial pad
UP
PHONEBOOK
SPEAKER
DOWN
CID
REDIAL/
PAUSE
MESSAGE/
MUTE
INTERCOM/
CLEAR
END
TALK
MENU/
SELECT
FLASH
Visual
ringer
Charging
contacts
Earpiece
Display
Microphone
Headset
jack
12-key
dial pad
UP
PHONEBOOK
SPEAKER
DOWN
CID
REDIAL/
PAUSE
MESSAGE/
MUTE
INTERCOM/
CLEAR
END
TALK
MENU/
SELECT
FLASH
Visual
ringer
Charging
contacts
Earpiece
Display
Microphone
Headset
jack
In the first 2 seconds of a message: go to the
REv ( )
previous message.
Anytime after that: restart the current message.
answER On/OFF ( )
Play/sTOP ( )
Fwd ( )
dOwn ( )
uP ( )
Parts of the Handset
Key (icon) What it does
uP
( )
MEnu/sElEcT
In standby: turn the answering system on and off
When the phone is ringing: ignore this call (mute
the ringer).
In standby: begin message playback.
While screening calls: mute Call Screen.
While playing a message: stop playing messages.
While playing a message: skip to the next message.
In standby: decrease the ringer volume.
While playing a message: decrease the speaker
volume.
In standby: increase the ringer volume.
While playing a message: increase the speaker
volume.
In standby: increase the ringer volume.
During a call: increase the audio volume.
In any menu or list: move the cursor up one line.
In standby: open the menu.
In the menu or any list: select the highlighted item.
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Key (icon) What it does
UP or
Time &
date
Answering
system
status
Status
icons
Handset
and CID
info
UP or
Time &
date
Answering
system
status
Status
icons
Handset
and CID
info
During a call: hang up.
End
FlasH
cid
MEssagE/
MuTE
( )
In the menu or any list: exit and go to standby.
During a call: switch to a waiting call.
In standby: or during a call: open the Caller ID list.
When entering text: move the cursor to the right.
In standby: access your answering system.
During a call: mute the microphone.
While the phone is ringing: ignore this call (mute the
ringer).
In standby: start an intercom call.
inTERcOM/
clEaR
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).
In standby or during a call: open the phonebook.
PHOnEbOOk
( )
Talk
sPEakER
dOwn
( )
REdial/PausE
( )
In the menu: go back to the previous screen.
When entering text: move the cursor to the left.
In standby: start a telephone call (get a dial tone).
Switch a normal call to the speakerphone (and back).
( )
In standby: decrease the ringer volume.
During a call: decrease the audio volume.
In any menu or list: move the cursor down one line.
In standby: open the redial list.
When entering a phone number: insert a 2-second pause.
Reading the Display
The table shows possible
status icons and 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
You can use the uP and
scroll through CID lists and phonebook entries. You can also use the
lEFT
RigHT
and
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keys to jump to the next (or previous) 5 entries.
dOwn
keys to
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Icon What it means
Message Manager
Handset Setup
Ans. Setup
T-coil
On
Off
T-coil
Ringer Tones
Personal Ring
Use UP and
DOWN
to
select a menu.
Press
MENU/SELECT
to open the menu.
Press
MENU/SELECT
to
choose that option.
Press
PHONEBOOK
to
go back a screen
OR
press
END
to exit
the menu.
Message Manager
Handset Setup
Ans. Setup
T-coil
On
Off
T-coil
Ringer Tones
Personal Ring
Use UP and
DOWN
to
select a menu.
Press
MENU/SELECT
to open the menu.
Press
MENU/SELECT
to
choose that option.
Press
PHONEBOOK
to
go back a screen
OR
press
END
to exit
the menu.
The signal from the base is 1) weak through 4) strong.
The ringer is turned off and will not ring for new calls.
The speakerphone is on.
The handset is using ECO (power save) mode.
You have a voice message waiting.
T-coil mode is on (see p. 8).
The battery is 1) full, 2) half charged, 3) getting low or 4) empty.
Privacy Mode is on: no other handset can join the call.
[Aa] [aA]
Enter 1) capital or 2) lower case letters (see p. 9).
Using the Handset Menu
If you don't press any keys for about 30 seconds, the handset exits the
menu.
During a call, use
Message Manager
Message Manager displays the caller’s information for each TAD
message. You can select a caller and play back the TAD message.
Handset Setup
You can change these settings separately for each handset.
Talk
to back out of the menu without hanging up.
Menu
Menu
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Use this menu... To...
T-coil
Ringer Tones
Personal Ring
AutoTalk
Any Key Answer
Banner
Handset Language
Key Touch Tone
LCD Contrast
Ans. Setup
Menu
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.
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
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.
Have this handset answer a call when you pick it up
from the cradle (without pressing any buttons).
Have this handset answer a call when you press any
key on the 12-key dialpad.
Change the name used on the handset's display.
Change the display language.
Have the keypad sound a tone when you press a key.
Change the contrast of the display.
MEnu/sElEcT
.
Refer to p. 17 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.
Use this menu... To...
Dial Mode
Set Line Mode
VMWI Reset
Edit Voice Mail
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Choose tone or pulse dialing (see p. 4).
Do not change this setting unless instructed to by
customer service.
Reset the Voice Message Waiting Indicator (see p. 17)
Enter, edit, or delete the access number for voice mail
service (see p.17).
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Use this menu... To...
Edit Int’l No.
Call Blocking
Menu
Enter, edit, or delete international numbers.
See p. 14 for a detailed description of the Call Blocking feature.
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.
To... Press...
move the cursor left
move the cursor right
erase the character at the cursor
erase the entire entry and hold
enter a blank space
PHOnEbOOk
cid
inTERcOM/clEaR
#
.
.
.
inTERcOM/clEaR
.
switch between upper and lower case letters*.
rotate through the punctuation and symbols0.
USING YOUR PHONE
This section explains the most common functions on the phone.
To...
make a call, dial the number & press
answer a call press
hang up press
ignore a call/mute the ringer
switch to the speaker & back press
mute the microphone during
a call
put a call on hold press
return to a call on hold press
* Aer 5 minutes on hold, the call will be disconnected.
Using the
earpiece
Talk
. press
Talk
. press
End
or put the handset in the cradle.
MEssagE/MuTE
press
ringing.
sPEakER
MEssagE/MuTE
press
microphone back on).
inTERcOM/clEaR*
Talk
. press
Using the
speakerphone
sPEakER
sPEakER
while the phone is
.
(press again to turn the
.
sPEakER
.
.
.
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Finding a Lost Handset
With the phone in standby, press
beep for 1 minute; to cancel, press
Find HandsET
Find HandsET
on the base. All handsets
again or press any
handset key.
Changing the Volume
To change the... When... Press...
earpiece or speaker
volume for each handset
base speaker volume
ringer volume for each
handset or the base*
* If you turn the ringer all the way down, t hat particular ringer turns o.
you are listening to that
earpiece or speaker (playing
messages, etc.)
the phone is in standby
uP
to increase
the volume.
dOwn
to
decrease it.
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. An asterisk ( * ) marks
any calls received since the last time you checked
the record details.
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.
To… Press...
open the CID list
open the redial list
scroll through the
lists
cid
, then use the uP and
Five entries display at a time.
REdial/PausE
uP
to select the previous number.
dOwn
In CID list:
RigHT
lEFT
.
to select the next number.
to view the next 5 numbers.
to view the previous 5 numbers.
dOwn
Each handset
remembers the
last 5 numbers
you dialed on it.
Only one handset
can access its
redial list at a
time.
keys to enter the list.
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To… Press...
dial the
highlighted
number
review current CID
record details
add other digits
and codes to the
CID number
Talk
sPEakER.
or
MEnu/sElEcT
once to add 1 for a toll call.
*
twice to add the International code to the CID
*
number.
Press * a third time to return to normal
.
mode.
close the lists
For individual record options, find a number and press
End
.
MEnu/sElEcT
(press twice from a CID entry) to display the following options for that
person:
Select... To...
Delete
Store Into PH
BK
Add Call Block
Erase the number from the list.
Add the number to the phonebook. The handset prompts
you to edit the name and number and select a personal
ring.
(CID list only) Add the number to the Call Block list (see
p. 14).
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
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 an Optional Headset
(Belt clip
hole)
(Belt clip
hole)
You can use a standard 2.5 mm telephone
headset with your cordless handsets. To
purchase headsets, contact the Parts
Department (see the front cover).
To install a headset, remove the headset jack
♦
cover and insert the headset plug into the
jack.
Just make and receive calls as usual, and use your headset to talk to
♦
the caller after the call connects.
When you connect a headset, the handset automatically mutes the
♦
earpiece. To re-activate the earpiece, just unplug the headset.
Using the Phonebook
The phone can store up to 200 entries in its phonebook. All handsets
share the same phonebook, so only one handset can access it at a time.
To... Press...
open the phonebook
scroll through the entries
jump to entries that start
with a certain letter
dial the current entry
review the current entry’s
details
edit the current entry
delete the current entry
close the phonebook
PHOnEbOOk
enter the phonebook.
dOwn
uP
RigHT
lEFT
the number key corresponding to the letter
you want.
Talk
MEnu/sElEcT
MEnu/sElEcT
select
MEnu/sElEcT
select
End
, then use the uP or
to scroll through the entries from A to Z.
to scroll from Z to A.
to view the next 5 listings.
to view the previous 5 listings.
sPEakER
or
.
.
.
twice to open the menu, then
Edit
.
twice to open the menu, then
Delete
. To confirm, select
dOwn
Yes
keys to
.
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Adding Phonebook Entries
With the phone in standby, open the phonebook. Press
select
Create New.
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,
♦
REdial/ PausE
press
pauses, but each one counts as a digit (you’ll see P in the display).
To edit the name, press
♦
insert a letter. Press
To edit the number, press
♦
delete numbers. Re-enter the correct numbers.
Deleting All the Phonebook Entries
With the phone in standby, open the phonebook. Press
select
Delete All
Enter a name & number and select a personal ring.
to insert a 2-second pause. You can insert multiple
PHOnEbOOk
inTERcOM/clEa R
inTERcOM/clEa R
. When the phone prompts you to confirm, select
to move the cursor back and
to delete a letter.
to back up the cursor and
MEnu/sElEcT
MEnu/sElEcT
and
and
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
1.
phone prompts you to select the number of hours (1 - 9 or
On
) that you want it to stay in silent mode.
To confirm, press
2.
phone turns on the answering system and displays
on each handset.
After the selected number of hours, the phone automatically exits
3.
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.
MEnu/sElEcT
or just wait about 5 seconds. The
Always
Silent Mode On
.
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Call Block
If you subscribe to Caller ID, you can save phone numbers to the call
block list. When a call comes in, the phone compares the received
phone number to the numbers on the call block list. If the phone
number is on the list, the phone replaces the caller's name with
Blocked
and blocks the call.
The call block list holds 20 entries, and all handsets share the same
list. You can add entries by selecting
Add Call Block
in the CID menu
that displays after you have viewed the CID record or through the
Blocking
menu (see below). (Only one handset can edit the call block
list at a time.)
Call Blocking Menu Options
With the phone in standby, open the menu and select
Call Blocking
Choose one of these options:
Choose this... To...
View Number
Create New
Private Number
Unknown Number
Call Blocking Entry Options
See the numbers on your call block list.
Add an entry to your call block list. The phone will
prompt you to enter a name & phone number.
Block all calls from numbers reported by CID as
"Private." (This does not count as one of the 20 entries.)
Block all calls from numbers reported by CID as
"Unknown." (This does not count as one of the 20
entries.)
With the phone in standby, open the call block list and find the entry
you want. Press
MEnu/sElEcT
to open the individual entry menu. Choose
one of these options:
Choose this... To...
Edit
Delete
Edit this entry. The phone will prompt you to edit the name
& phone number.
Erase this entry from the list & allow calls from this number.
Call
Call
.
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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 accessory handsets. Your base also
supports a total of 2 DRX100 range extenders, including any that
came with your phone.
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. 24, 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. 24, or see the accessory handset
manual.
Conference Calling
When an outside call comes in, four handsets can join in a
♦
conference call with the outside caller.
Talk
To join a call that’s already in progress, just press
♦
To leave the conference call, hang up normally; the other handset
♦
remains connected to the call.
Call Transfer
To... Press...
transfer a call
cancel a transfer
accept a
transferred call
inTERcOM/clEaR
prompts you to select the handset you want to page.
When the other handset accepts the call, you'll be
disconnected (press
Talk
to return to the call.
inTERcOM/clEaR
handset. Then, press
. The phone puts the call on hold and
Talk
to rejoin the call).
to answer the page and speak to the other
Talk
to speak to the caller.
or
sPEakER
.
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
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automatically when you hang up; you can also turn it off by pressing
MEnu/sElEcT
Handset to Handset Intercom
Whenever the phone is in standby, you can make an intercom call
♦
twice.
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
to
hang up the intercom call and answer the outside call.
To... Press...
make an intercom
page
cancel a page
answer a page
end an intercom call
inTERcOM/clEaR.
with, or
End
.
inTERcOM/clEaR
End
. Both handsets return to standby.
Select the handset you want to talk
All
to page all handsets at the same time.
Talk
or
.
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
1.
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
2.
the phonebook and find the entry that contains your code number.
MEnu/sElEcT
Press
3.
just close the phonebook.
twice to send the code. If you change your mind,
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-
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Shift Keying (FSK) notification. Contact your voice mail provider for
information.
When you have new messages, the display shows a message icon. To
listen to your new (and old) messages, press
Voice Mail
.
When you select
Voice Mail
, you will be prompted to enter a
MEssagE/Mu TE
and select
Voice Mail Access number if you have not yet set one up (see
p. 8). If you have already set one up, your phone will dial it.
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
.
USING THE ANSWERING SYSTEM
Answering System Options (
You can set or change the answering system options from any handset.
Just open the menu and select
Select this option... To...
Security Code
Ring Time
Record Time
Message Alert
Ans. Language
Enter a 2-digit PIN so you can access your
answering system from any touch-tone phone (see
p. 21).
Set the number of rings (2, 4, or 6) before the system
answers.
2 rings if you have new messages or after 4 rings if
you don't.
Set the amount of time (
have to leave a message. Choose
you don't want the system to let callers to leave a
message.
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.
Change the language of the system's voice
prompts.
Ans. Setup
Ans. Setup
Toll Saver
)
.
makes the system answer after
1 or 4
minutes) callers
Announce Only
if
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Select this option... To...
Turn on the call screen feature so you can hear
Call Screen
callers as they leave messages on the base speaker
(see p. 20).
Ans. On/Off
Record Greeting
Greeting Options
Turn your answering system on or off.
You can also press
answER On/OFF
on the base.
Record an outgoing message or greeting (see
below).
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 prerecorded 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
Switch
between
greetings
Delete your
greeting
Open the menu with the phone in standby. Select
1.
Setup
, then
2.
Press
Record Greeting
MEnu/sElEcT
to start recording. Wait until the system
.
says "Record greeting" before speaking.
MEnu/sElEcT
3.
Press
to stop recording. The system plays back
your new greeting.
To keep the greeting, press
4.
inTERcOM/clEaR
press
Open the menu with the phone in standby. Select
1.
Setup
, then
The system plays back the current greeting. Press
2.
sElEcT
Greeting Options
to switch greetings.
End
. To delete it and try again,
.
.
Switch to your personal greeting, then press
while the greeting is playing.
Ans.
Ans.
MEnu/
inTERcOM/clEaR
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Accessing the Answering System
Message Manager
Play Messages
Voice Mail
Select Message Manager
or Play Messages.
Message Manager
Play Messages
Voice Mail
Select Message Manager
or Play Messages.
When the phone’s in standby, you can access the system from any
handset using two different methods: Message Manager and Play
Messages. Regardless of which method you use to get your messages,
the following conditions apply:
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.
During message playback, press
sElEcT
to open the menu for playback
control.
Message Manager
Message Manager lets you view the caller’s information. Press
MEssagEs/MuT E
and then select
find the message you want to listen to. Press
that message or you can scroll to the next one.
Play All Messages
Play All Messages replays all the messages received, starting with the
newest, unheard messages and then replaying the older messages.
MEssagEs/MuT E
Press
to access the
messages with this mode from the base or from the handset.
To... From the base From a handset
play new
messages
Play/sTOP.
Press
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. After the new
messages play, the system plays the old messages.
MEnu/
Message Manager
MEnu/sElEcT
Play Messages
; press uP or
dOwn
to listen to
selection. You can play
MEssagE/MuTE
Press
select
Play Messages
to
and
.
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To... From the base From a handset
restart this
message
replay an
earlier message
skip a message Press
delete a
message
delete all
messages
play old
messages
stop playback Press
Wait at least 5 seconds after the message starts playing,
REv.
press
press 1 (number key).
Within 2 seconds after a message starts playing,
REv.
press
Fwd
. Select 3 (number key).
While a message is playing, press
dElETE
.
select 1 (number key).
While a message
is playing, select 4
(number key).
With the phone in standby,
press
dElETE
; press
dElETE
again to
Not available.
confirm.
After the system plays all new messages,
Play/sTOP
press
Play/sTOP
again. select 2 (number key).
. Select 5 (number key).
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
Screen)
or from a handset. Only one handset can screen calls at a time.
Call
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
answer the call NA Press
mute the call screen
without answering*
* If you mute the call screen, the system continues taking the message: it just
stops playing through the speaker.
Listen to the caller
over the speaker.
Play/sTOP
Press
.
MEssagE/MuTE
Press
Press
Talk
End
or return the
.
.
handset to the cradle.
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.
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Programming a Security Code
With the phone in standby, open the menu; select
select
Security Code
security code (01 to 99). Press
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
1.
. Use the number keypad to enter a two-digit
MEnu/sElEcT
when you’re finished.
Ans. Setup
, then
system is turned off, it answers after 10 rings & sounds a series of
beeps.)
During the greeting or beeps, press 0 and immediately enter your
2.
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
3.
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.
4.
If you don't
press any
keys for 15
seconds, the
system hangs
01 Repeat message 05 Stop playback
01 Repeat message 05 Stop playback
02 Play message 06 Turn the system on
02 Play message 06 Turn the system on
03 Skip message 09 Turn the system off
03 Skip message 09 Turn the system off
04 Delete message 10 Hear help prompts
04 Delete message 10 Hear help prompts
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
Check the telephone cord connection.
No handsets can make or
receive calls.
A handset can’t make or
receive calls.
Disconnect the base AC adapter for a few
minutes; then reconnect it.
Move the handset closer to the base.
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Make sure the ringer is turned on.
A handset can make calls,
but it won’t ring.
A handset is not working.
The phone keeps ringing
when I answer on an
extension.
Make sure Silent Mode is turned off (see p.
13).
Charge the battery for 15-20 hours.
Check the battery connection.
You may have to change the line mode.
Contact Customer Service for instructions.
Audio issues Possible solutions
Move the handset closer to the base.
Callers sound
weak or soft.
Keep the handset’s battery fully charged.
Increase the earpiece volume.
Check for interference from appliances (microwave
ovens, TVs, etc.) or wireless devices (baby monitors,
There’s a lot of
noise or static on
the line
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. 8).
If you have any service that uses the phone line, add a
DSL or telephone line filter (see p. 23).
Caller ID problems Possible solutions
Let calls ring twice before answering.
No handsets display
Caller ID information.
Caller ID displays briefly
and then clears.
Make sure your Caller ID service is active.
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. 24).
See if any handset is in Privacy
Two handsets can’t talk to a caller.
A handset says
Unavailable
.
Mode.
Move the handset closer to the base.
See if any handset is in Privacy
Mode.
Reset the handset (see p. 24).
I can’t register a new handset.
See if you have 12 registered
handsets.
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Answering system problems Possible solutions
Make sure the answering system is on.
The answering system does
not work.
The system won't record
messages.
A handset can't access the
answering system.
My outgoing message is gone.
I can’t hear the base speaker.
Messages are incomplete.
The system keeps recording
when I answer on an
extension.
Make sure the base is plugged in.
See if
Record Time
Only
.
Delete messages (memory may be full).
See if another handset is using the
system.
Make sure the phone is in standby.
If there was a power failure, re-record
your personal outgoing message.
Make sure call screening is turned on.
Change the base speaker volume.
Increase the
Delete messages (memory may be full).
You may have to change the line
mode. Contact Customer Service for
instructions.
is set to
Record Time
Announce
.
Installing a Line Filter or DSL Filter
A telephone line filter or DSL filter prevents services that use the
phone line from causing interference on your phone. To get a line filter,
contact your service provider or look in an electronics store.
Plug the filter into the telephone wall jack and plug the base into the
filter. 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 off and use as normal. If you can hear liquid inside the housing:
Remove all compartment covers, and disconnect all cables and
1.
cords.
If liquid is leaking from any vent or hole, turn the phone so that vent
2.
faces down. If not, place the largest vent face down.
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Let dry for at least 3 days.
3.
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
1.
End
and # at the
same time until you see the
System Reset
If you still have the base
2.
menu.
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
Unavailable
To confirm, select
3.
.
handset displays
registered
.
Base
Yes
. The
Handset not
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;
1.
the display should say
Registering
Wait until the display says
2.
.
Registration Complete
Handset
(about
30 seconds), then pick up the
handset; press
If you don’t hear a dial
Talk
.
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-1022
Capacity 300mAh, 2.4V DC
Talk time about 7 hours
Standby time about 7 days
Batter y 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.
Rechargeable Battery Warning
is equipment contains a recharge-
able 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.
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e batteries in t his equipment may
explode if disposed of in a re.
Do not charge the batteries in any
charger 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® industr y
program to collect and
recycle used Ni-MH batteries within
the United States. Please call 1-800-8BATTERY 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##TXXX X. 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 t hat has the format
US:AAAEQ##TX XXX. e digits represented by ## are the R EN without a
decimal point (e.g., 03 is a REN of 0.3).
If this equipment causes harm to t he
telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that
temporary discontinuance of service
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
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operation of the equipment. If t his
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 par ts of the device except as
specied in this manual. Connection
to party line service is subject to state
taris. Contact the state public utilit y
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 cou ld void your
authorit y 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 ty pes 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.
Consult the dea ler or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
FCC RF Exposure Information
is product complies with FCC
radiation exposure limits under the
following conditions:
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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 R F
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
part y 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 t wo 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
CORPOR ATION ("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 origina l 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 ot her 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
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 t he product does not con-
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form 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, ser vice,
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 R EMEDIES: 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
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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.
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