Uniden DCT5260-2, DCT5260 User Manual

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Contents

WELCOME/FEATURES 3
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 5
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 6
DISPLAY AND ICONS 8
ABOUT SOFT KEY FUNCTION/TERMINOLOGY 9
GETTING STARTED 10

Read this First 10
Checking the Package Contents 11
Setting up the Phone 12
DCT5260 Flow Chart 16
About the Menu 18
Setting up the Menu 20

BASICS 26

Making and Receiving Calls 26
Placing a Call on Hold 27
Redialing a Call 28
Ringer Mute (temporarily) 29
Adjusting the Earpiece and Handset Speaker Volume 29
Mute Microphone 29
Tone Dialing Switch-over 30
Traveling Out-of-Range 30
Clarity Booster 30
Find Handset 31
Flash and Call Waiting 31
Using One Touch Voice Mail Access 32

PHONEBOOK 33

Storing Phone Numbers, Names,

Distinctive Rings, and Speed Dial 33
Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters 35
Viewing the Phonebook 37

Making Calls Using the Phonebook 38
Speed Dialing 38
Editing or Erasing a Stored Name,

Phone Number, Distinctive Ring, and Speed Dial 39

Chain Dialing 40

CALLER ID 41

Viewing the Caller ID List 42
Deleting Information from the Caller ID List 43
Using the Caller ID Message List 44
Call Waiting Deluxe Features 45

EXPANDING YOUR PHONE 46

Setting up an Extra Handset 46
Register the Handset 47
Using the DirectLink Mode 48
3-Way Conferencing 49
Intercom/Call Transfer Feature 49
Replacing the Base 50

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 51

Changing the Digital Security Code 51
Installing the Beltclip 51
Headset Installation 51
Note on Power Sources 52
Maintenance 52
General Information 53

TROUBLESHOOTING 54

Liquid Damage 56

PRECAUTIONS & WARRANTY 57
I.C. NOTICE 59
INDEX 60

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Welcome

Features

Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden DCT5260 series Multi Handset Cordless
System telephone. This unit is different from conventional cordless telephones.
When the base unit is connected to AC power and a telephone line, it can support up to
8 handsets. Using extra handsets, you can establish a 3-way conference call (2 handsets
and an outside line), while two other handsets are making an intercom call. You can
now place a fully featured cordless handset anywhere in your home or office where AC
power is available to connect the handset chargers.

Note: Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit for

Note: Energy Star® applies to DCT5260 only.

• 2.4GHz Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum

• 8 Multi-Handset Expandability

• Hands Free Speakerphone in the Handset

• Call Waiting Deluxe

• Caller ID/Caller ID On Call Waiting

• 100 Dynamic Memory Location (Phonebook & Caller ID)

• Trilingual Function Menus (English-French-Spanish)

• Intercom/Call Transfer

• 16 Distinctive Ring Options (8 ringer tones and 8 melody ringers)

• Mute Feature

• Flash and Pause

• 88 Channel Auto Scan

• DirectLink

• Voice Mail Access

• Battery Level Indicator

• Clock Display

explanation purposes.

As an Energy Star® Partner, Uniden has determined that this product or
product models meets the Energy Star® guidelines for energy efficiency.
Energy Star® is a U.S. registered mark.

TM

Mode

WELCOME/FEATURES [ 3]

The DCT5260 series features include AutoTalk™ and AutoStandby™. AutoTalk allows you to answer a call by just
removing the handset from the cradle so you don’t have to waste time pushing buttons. AutoStandby allows
you to hang up by simply returning the handset to the cradle.

To protect you against mis-billed calls, which might result from your phone being activated by other
equipment, the DCT5260 series has Random Code™ digital security, which automatically selects one of over
approx. 130,000 digital security codes for the handset and base.

Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) technology improves calling range and clarity, and eliminates cross
talk. Because it rapidly changes transmission frequencies within the 2.4GHz bandwidth, this cordless phone
helps reduce the possibility of eavesdropping.

DirectLink mode is used when you have 2 or more handsets. You can use your handsets as transceivers.

Be sure to visit our web site: www.uniden.com

Uniden® is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation.
AutoTalk, AutoStandby, DirectLink, and Random Code are trademarks of Uniden America Corporation.

WELCOME/FEATURES[ 4 ]

Step 1 Charging the Batteries Step 2 Connecting

INSTALL THE AA BATTERIES

Remove the cover.

Install the batteries,
observing the correct
+ - polarity.

Replace the cover.

PLUG INTO AC POWER

Plug the AC adapter cord into the base unit and
then to a 120V AC outlet.

Place the handset in the base.

CONNECT TO A PHONE LINE

When the handset batteries are fully charged, plug the
telephone cord into the base unit and then into a
telephone wall jack.

Your phone is set for tone dialing. If your local network
requires pulse dialing, please see “Setting the Dial
Mode” on page 24.

Step 3 Using the Phone

SELECT CALLER ID OPTIONS

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MENU CID RDL PB

Press the MENU soft key in the standby mode.

Press volume/ ▲ or ▼ to select “Global
Setup”, then the OK soft key.

Press volume/ ▲ or ▼ to select “CIDCW”,
then the OK soft key.

Press volume/ ▲ or ▼ to select “CW
On/CWDX On”, “CW On/CWDX Off”,
or “CW Off/CWDX Off”, then the OK
soft key.

CHOOSE THE LANGUAGE

Press the MENU soft key in the standby mode.

Press volume/ ▲ or ▼ to select “Handset
Setup”, then the OK soft key.

Press volume/ ▲ or ▼ to select
“Language”, then the OK soft key.

Press volume/ ▲ or ▼ to choose a Language,
then the OK soft key.

Q

UICK

R

EFERENCE

G

UIDE

You must charge the batteries continuously

Note:

for 17-20 hours before using the phone.

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE [ 5 ]

Controls and Functions

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS[ 6 ]

1. Handset Antenna

2. Headset Jack Cover

3. Beltclip Hole

4. Hands Free Speaker

5. Handset Battery Compartment

6. Voice Mail LED

7. Handset Earpiece

8. LCD Display

9. Talk/flash Key

10. /tone/

11. Speaker Key

12. Soft Keys

13. Volume/

14. End Key

15. Volume/

16. #/s Key

17. Intercom/hold Key

18. Handset Microphone

19. Handset Charging Contacts

t Key

▲ (up) Key

▼ (down) Key

20

21

23

24

25

22

(DCT5260-2 only)

26

28

27

20. Base Antenna

21. Charge LED

22. Find handset Key

23. Base Charging Contacts

24. Telephone Line Jack

25. DC Power Input

26. Charging Contacts (DCT5260-2 only)

27. Charge LED (DCT5260-2 only)

28. DC Power Input (DCT5260-2 only)

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS [ 7]

Display and Icons

Handset ID and Banner
Number of new Caller ID calls received

Ringer off icon (when the ringer is Off) / day of the week and time
(hh:mm/A/P) / battery icon

Soft keys
(These will not be displayed while the handset is charging in the cradle.)

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MENU CID RDL PB

Example of the standby mode display

ICON STATUS DESCRIPTION

DISPLAY AND ICONS[ 8 ]

Battery icons indicate the handset battery status. This icon cycles

Standby/Talk

Standby

Standby

Talk Mute icon appears when you mute the handset.

Talk Speaker icon appears when the handset speaker phone is used.

depending on the battery status (empty, low, medium, and full).

indicates that the batteries installed are not for use with this

phone, remove the batteries immediately.

Ringer off icon indicates that ringer is set to Off.

Voice mail soft key is used to access the voice mail (you will need

to program the voice mail number to use this feature).

About Soft Key Function

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MENU CID RDL PB

Soft key 1 Soft key 2 Soft key 3

Talk 999:59
1234567890

MUTE MENU CWDX

Soft key 1 Soft key 2 Soft key 3

In the standby mode In the talk mode

Soft key functions consists of soft key icons and soft keys (No. 1, 2, and 3). Each soft key corresponds to the
icon displayed above, and each icon will be changed depending on the operation. Press the corresponding soft
key to enter a menu, or select an item. In this manual, we refer to this combination of icons and keys as the
soft key.

For example, you will use the soft keys when you want to:

- Access the main menu

- Set up CIDCW options

- Access Caller ID messages stored

- Store or edit phone numbers

- Redial one of the last three numbers dialed from the handset

- Etc….
Note: The soft keys will not appear while charging the handset.

Terminology

Throughout this manual, terms such as Standby and Talk Mode are used. Below is the terminology explanation.
Standby Mode - The handset is not in use, is off the cradle, and talk/flash or speaker has not been pressed.

A dial tone is not present.
Talk Mode - The handset is not in the cradle and talk/flash or speaker has been pressed enabling a dial tone.
“Talk” appears on the display.

ABOUT SOFT KEY FUNCTION/TERMINOLOGY [ 9 ]

Read this First

This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps:

Step 1 (page 11)

Unpack the telephone and accessories.

Step 2 (page 12)

Next, choose the best location to set up the
base unit.

Step 3 (page 13 to 15)

Then, insert the batteries into the handset.
Connect the base unit. You must charge the
batteries for 17-20 hours before plugging

into the phone line and using the phone.

Then set the dial mode.

Step 4 (page 16 to 25)

Finally, set the menu. You can set, for example:
clock, CIDCW setting, area code, and Autotalk
from the menu.

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About the digital security code

This cordless telephone uses a digital
security code to prevent unauthorized
access to your base unit. This security
code prevents other cordless handsets
from making calls through your base
unit. If you want to change the
security code, see page 51.

Checking the Package Contents

Make sure you have received the following items in the package. If any of these
items are missing or damaged, contact the Uniden Parts Department.

• Base unit (1)

• Handset [DCT5260 (1) / DCT5260-2 (2)*]

• AC adapter [DCT5260 (1) / DCT5260-2 (2)]

• Rechargeable batteries [DCT5260 (2) / DCT5260-2 (4)]

• Telephone cord (1)

• Beltclip [DCT5260 (1) / DCT5260-2 (2)]

• Charger (1) [DCT5260-2 only]

Also included:

• This Owner’s Manual

• Other Printed Material

* For operations and restrictions on using multi handsets, read “Expanding Your

Phone” on page 46.

Uniden Parts Department
[phone]
Hours: M-F 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST.
We can also be reached on the web at www.uniden.com.

GETTING STARTED

GETTING STARTED [ 11 ]

If your home has
specially wired alarm
equipment connected to
the telephone 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 qualified installer.

Setting up the Phone

Do the following steps:

A. Choose the best location C. Connect the base unit
B. Install the AA batteries into the handset D. Choose the dialing mode

A. Choose the best location

Before choosing a location for your new phone, read “Installation Considerations” on
page 58. Here are some important guidelines you should consider:

Avoid heat sources, such as
radiators, air ducts, and sunlight

Avoid television sets and
other electronic equipment

Avoid noise sources such as a window
by a street with heavy traffic

Avoid microwave ovens

Avoid excessive
moisture, extremely
low temperatures,
dust, mechanical
vibration, or shock

Avoid personal computers

Choose a central location

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Avoid other cordless telephones

B. Install the AA batteries into the handset

Charge the batteries for at least 17-20 hours before
plugging the phone line into your base unit.

1) Press down on the battery cover release and slide the cover
down until it comes off.

2) Install the batteries supplied with your phone, observing
correct + - polarity.

3) Securely close the battery compartment cover by sliding
it up until it snaps into place.

4) Place the handset in the charging cradle with the keypad
facing up.

The DCT5260 series will only work with “AA” Ni-MH
rechargeable batteries. If you use any other type of
batteries, the display will show “Use rechargeable
battery only”.

Battery use time (per charge)

Fully charged (17-20 hours charge time)

• Up to 7 hours continuous use

• Up to 14 days when the handset is in the standby mode

• Use only “AA”

rechargeable Ni-MH
batteries. Do Not use

Alkaline, Lithium, or
non-rechargeable
batteries. To insure
maximum performance
and safety, use
replacement batteries
specifically matched
for this phone, contact
www.uniden.com.
Using incorrect
batteries could damage
or limit the
performance and could
cause bodily injury.

• Recharge your phone
on a regular basis by
returning the handset
to the cradle after
each phone call.

GETTING STARTED

GETTING STARTED [ 13 ]

Low battery alert

When the batteries are very low and need to be charged, the phone is programmed to
eliminate functions in order to save power.

The batteries need to be charged when:

- The battery icon appears.

- “Low Battery” appears in the display.

If the phone is in the standby mode, none of keys will operate. If you are on a call,
complete your conversation as quickly as possible, and return the handset to the cradle.

Low Battery

Cleaning the battery charging contacts

To maintain a good charge, it is important to
clean the charging contacts on both the handset
and the base unit once a month. Use a dry
cloth or pencil eraser to clean. If the contacts
become very dirty, using water only, dampen a
cloth to clean the charging contacts. Then make
sure to go back over the charging contacts with
a dry cloth before returning the handset to the
base to charge.

contacts

C. Connect the base unit

1) Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack

and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet.

2) Set the base on a desk or tabletop, and place
the handset in the base unit as shown on
page 15.

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3) Make sure the charge LED illuminates. If the LED does

not illuminate, check to see that the AC adapter is
plugged in and that the handset makes good contact
with the base charging contacts.

• Use only the supplied AD-800 AC adapter.

Do not use any other AC adapter.

• Connect the AC adapter to a continuous power supply.

• Place the base unit close to the AC outlet so that you

can unplug the AC adapter easily.

• While charging, all handset keys will be disabled.

• After installing the batteries in the handset, charge your handset at least 17-20

hours before plugging into the phone line.

4) Once the handset batteries are fully charged, connect the telephone line cord to the

TEL LINE jack and to a telephone outlet.

If your telephone outlet isn't
modular type, contact your
telephone company for assistance.

Modular

D. Choose the dialing mode

Most phone systems use tone dialing, which sends DTMF tones through the phone lines.
However some phone systems still use pulse dialing such as in rural areas. The default
setting is tone dialing. Depending on your dialing system, set the dial mode. To set the
dial mode, see “Setting the Dial Mode” on page 24.

• If you are not sure of your dialing system, set the unit to tone dialing. Make a trial call.
If the call connects, leave the setting as is, otherwise set the unit to pulse dialing.

• If your phone system requires pulse dialing and you need to send DTMF tones in certain
situations during a call, you may “switch-over” to tone dialing. (Refer to “Tone Dialing
Switch-over” on page 30.)

GETTING STARTED

Place the power cord
so that it does not
create a trip hazard
or where it could
become chafed and
create a fire or
electrical hazard.

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DCT5260 Flow Chart

• From the standby mode

Caller ID

▲

Redial History

or

Phonebook

▼

BACK BACK OK

Select a menu,
then press the
OK soft key.

Setup the menu:

• See page 41 for Caller ID.

• See page 28 for Redial.

• See page 33 for Phonebook.

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CID

Handset #1

RDL

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PB

MENU CID RDL PB

Access the voice mail
dial (see page 32).

M

DirectLink Mode

E

Handset Setup

N

Global Setup

U

OK soft key OK soft key

To enter
DirectLink mode
press [ENTER]

BACK BACK ENTER

ENTER soft key

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CANCEL DirectLink

DirectLink soft key

Go to DirectLink operation
(see pages 21, 48).

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CANCEL DirectLink

CANCEL soft key, then OK.

Normal standby mode

▼

DirectLink Mode

▼

Handset Setup

OKBACK

Global Setup

<HANDSET SETUP>

▲

Edit Voice Mail

or

Ringer Volume

▼

Ringer Tones
Distinct. Ring

OKBACK

Auto Talk
Anykey Answer
Banner
Language
Contrast

OKBACK

OK soft key

Setup the menu
(see pages 21-23).

• From the Talk mode

GETTING STARTED

DirectLink Mode

▼ ▼

Handset Setup
Global Setup

OKBACK

OK soft key

<GLOBAL SETUP>

▲

Day & Time

or

CIDCW

▼

Area Code
Dial Mode

OKBACK

OK soft key

Setup the menu
(see page 24).

Handset Setup
Global Setup
System Reset

OK soft key

<SYSTEM RESET>

▲

Deregister HS

or

Replacing Base

▼

BACK BACK OK

OK soft key

Setup the menu
(see page 25).

Talk 999:59
1234567890

OKBACK

MUTE MENU CWDX

• Press the MUTE soft key to mute a call

(see page 29).

• Press the MENU soft key, then select:

- “Booster On” to improve the sound
quality (see page 30).

- “Caller ID” to view Caller ID list
(see page 42).

- “Phonebook” to view phonebook
locations (see page 37).

- “Redial History” to view the last
three number dialed (see page 28).

• Press the CWDX soft key to access the Call

Waiting Deluxe Features (see page 45).

The CWDX soft key appears only when the
Caller ID setup is set to “CW On/CWDX On”.

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About the Menu

Most of the handset settings are set from the menu. The menu has 4 main menus
(DirectLink Mode, Handset Setup, Global Setup, and System Reset) and
submenus respectively.

Summary of the Main Menu and Submenu

DirectLink Mode

Select this menu to enter the handset into Directlink mode. If you have 2 or more
handsets, a pair of handsets work as transceivers. Use them at sporting events to stay
in contact with family and friends, or at a shopping mall. To use this feature, you must
set the two handsets to the DirectLink mode first (see page 21).

This menu only applies when you have 2 or more handsets.

Handset Setup

All settings must be set separately for each handset in the Handset Setup menu.

Submenu name Description

Edit Voice Mail Program or delete the voice mail access number (see page 21).
Ringer Volume Adjust the ringer volume (see page 21).
Ringer Tones Adjusting the ringer tone (see page 22).
Distinct. Ring Set the distinctive ring (see page 22). “Distinctive Ringer” allows you to

(Distinctive ring) preset memory locations with a designated ring tone. When an incoming call

is received and the Caller ID information matches the information in one of
the memory locations, the distinctive ring that has been stored for that
particular Caller will sound.
If you have set multiple memory locations with distinctive rings,
switching the setting to “Distinctive Off” will result in no distinctive ringing.
All incoming calls will have a normal ring tone. Switching to “Distinctive On”
will activate all programmed distinctive ring memory locations.

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Submenu name Description

AutoTalk Allows you to answer the phone without pressing talk/flash or speaker.

Anykey Answer Allows you to answer the phone without pressing

Banner Customize the name of your handset, and display it in the LCD in the standby

Language Language option can be used to choose the language of your display.

Contrast Adjust the handset LCD brightness for better viewing (10 levels) (see page 23).

When the AutoTalk is set to On, simply remove the handset from the cradle
and the phone automatically answers the call (see page 22).

talk/flash or speaker.

When the Anykey Answer is On, you can answer a call by pressing any number
key, /tone/t, or #/s on the handset (see page 23).

mode. For example, you can name the handset “John” (see page 23).

You can select from English, French, or Spanish (see page 23).

Global Setup

If you change the setting in one of the handsets, you change the settings for all
handset(s) in the Global Setup menu. Only one handset can change a setting at a time.

Submenu name Description

Day & time Set the day and time of your display (see page 24).
CIDCW Set the Caller ID on Call Waiting (CIDCW) setting. CIDCW performs the same as

Area Code Store or edit the area code. If you enter a 3-digit area code number in the

Dial Mode Set the dial mode to tone or pulse (see page 24).

regular Caller ID on call waiting number (see page 24). CW Deluxe allows you to
handle call waiting calls in seven different ways (see page 45).

“Area Code” option, your local area code does not appear in the Caller ID
message. For calls received from outside your local area code, you will see a
full 10-digit number (see page 24).
Note: If your calling area requires 10-digit dialing, do not program this option.

GETTING STARTED

Make sure the line is
not in use, and the
handsets are within
the range limits of
the base.

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For Deregister HS,
make sure the line
is not in use, and
the handsets are
within the range
limits of the base.

GETTING STARTED[ 20 ]

System Reset

This menu is used to clear the handset ID from the base, or the base ID from the handset.

Submenu name Description

Deregister HS Clear the handset ID from the base. Use this menu, for example when

Replacing Base Clear the base ID. Use this menu, for example, if you replace the base with a different

you change the digital security code (see page 25).

base of the DCT series model (DCT5260/DCT5280/DCT5285 series) (see page 25).

Setting up the Menu

Entering the Menu

1) Press the MENU soft key in the standby mode.

2) Use volume/

main menu (DirectLink Mode, Handset Setup, Global
Setup, and System Reset).

3) Press the OK soft key to enter the menu. To return to
the previous screen, press the BACK soft key.

4) Use volume/
then press the OK soft key to enter.

In the submenu, volume/
confirm your selection. To return to the previous screen, press the BACK soft key. For
detailed instructions, see the following sections for the desired submenu.

5) To exit the menu, press the end key.

• If any of the following occurs during the menu operation, the operation will be cancelled.

- Press the end key.

- Press talk/flash or speaker.

- Charge the handset.

- Receive an outside/intercom call or page.

• If the handset remains idle for 30 seconds, the phone will return to the standby mode.

▲ or ▼ to move the pointer to a desired

▲ or ▼ to select a desired submenu,

▲ or ▼ is used to select an item. Press the OK soft key to

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MENU

DirectLink Mode
Handset Setup
Global Setup

OKBACK

DirectLink Mode

Using the DirectLink Mode

1) Enter the “DirectLink Mode” menu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 20).

2) Press the ENTER soft key to enter the DirectLink

mode. You will hear a confirmation tone, and
“DirectLink Mode Complete” appears.

3) To return back to the normal mode, exit the DirectLink

mode. To exit the DirectLink mode, press the CANCEL
soft key, then the OK soft key, or return the handset to the cradle.

To enter
DirectLink mode
press [ENTER]

BACK BACK ENTER

Handset Setup

Programming your Voice Mail Access Number

1) Enter the “Handset Setup” menu, then the “Edit Voice Mail” submenu
(see “Entering the Menu” on page 20).

2) Enter your personal access number using the number
keypad (0-9), /tone/

t, #/s, the PAUSE soft key, or

the DELETE soft key.

3) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.

To delete the current Voice Mail Access Number, delete all numbers in step 2 using
the DELETE soft key and press the OK soft key.

Setting a Ringer Volume

1) Enter the “Handset Setup” menu, then the “Ringer Volume” submenu
(see “Entering the Menu” on page 20).

2) Press volume/
(Ringer Volume Off, Ringer Volume Low, or
Ringer Volume High). You will hear a ringer or
melody at the Selected volume (if you select “Ringer
Volume Off”, no ringer or melody will sound).

3) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.

▲ or ▼ to adjust the ringer settings

Edit V_mail No.
1234567890

DELETE PAUSE OK

Ringer Volume

High

BACK OK

GETTING STARTED

• If you select “Ringer
Volume Off”,

icon appears in

the display.

• If you press
volume/▲ in Ringer
Volume High or
volume/▼ in Ringer
Volume Off, you will
hear a beep.

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If you set the ringer
to Off, the ringer
tone will not sound.

Selecting a Ringer Tone

1) Enter the “Handset Setup” menu, then the “Ringer Tones” submenu (see
“Entering the Menu” on page 20).

You can choose from 8 ringers or 8 melodies:

- Ringers [Flicker, Clatter, Soft Alert, Wake Up, Light Bug,
Beep Boop, Tone Board, Chip Chop]

- Melodies [Beethoven’s Symphony #9 (Beethoven9), For

Ringer Tones
Flicker
Clatter

Elise (Elise), We Wish You A Merry Christmas (Merry­Xmas), Home Sweet Home (Hm Swt Hm), Lorri Song #6 (Lorri Song), When the Irish
Eyes Are Smiling (Irish Eyes), Aura Lee, Let Me Call You Sweet Heart (Sweetheart)]

2) Press volume/

▲ or ▼ to move the pointer. You will hear the ringer or melody as you

scroll through the options.

3) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.

Distinctive Ringer Setup

1) Enter the “Handset Setup” menu, then the
“Distinct. Ring” submenu (see “Entering the Menu”

on page 20).

2) Press volume/

▲ or ▼ to select “On” or “Off”.

3) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.

Distinctive Ring
On
Off

BACK BACK OK

Setting the AutoTalk

1) Enter the “Handset Setup” menu, then the “Auto
Talk” submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 20).

2) Press volume/ ▲ or ▼ to change the selection,
“On” or “Off”.

3) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.

Auto Talk
On
Off

BACK BACK OK

OKBACK

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GETTING STARTED

Setting the Anykey Answer

1)

Enter the “Handset Setup” menu, then the “Anykey
Answer” submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 20).

2) Press volume/ ▲ or ▼ to change the selection,

Anykey Answer
On
Off

“On” or “Off”.

3) Press the OK soft key and you will hear a confirmation tone.

Setting the Banner

1) Enter the “Handset Setup” menu, then the “Banner”
submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 20).

2) Use the number keypad (0-9), /tone/

t, #/s,

or the DELETE soft key to enter or edit the name.
To delete all characters, press and hold the DELETE soft
key, then enter the new name.

3) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.

Banner

Selecting a Language

1)

Enter the “Handset Setup” menu, then the “

Language

”

submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 20).

2) Press volume/ ▲ or ▼ to choose English, French
(Français), or Spanish (Español).

3) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.

Adjusting the LCD Contrast

1) Enter the “Handset Setup” menu, then the
“Contrast” submenu (see “Entering the Menu”

on page 20).

2) Press volume/

▲ or ▼ to adjust the contrast

of the LCD (10 levels).

3) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.

If you press volume/▲ in the highest contrast level or volume/▼ in the
lowest contrast level, you will hear a beep.

Contrast

- +

BACK BACK OK

BACK OK

BACK BACK OK

If you don’t enter a
banner, the phone
will use the handset
ID for the banner
(for example:

Handset #1).

OKBACK

GETTING STARTED [ 23 ]

• When a Global
setting is changed
from one handset,
this affects all
registered handsets.

• For setting the Day
and Time, the idle
time-out is extended
to 2 minutes.

GETTING STARTED[ 24 ]

Global Setup

Setting Day and Time

1) Enter the “Global Setup” menu, then the “Day &
Time” submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 20).

2) Press volume/

▲ or ▼ to select the day of the week,

then press the NEXT soft key.

3) Press the number keypad (0-9) to set the time, then press the NEXT soft key.

4) Press volume/

▲ or ▼ to choose “AM” or “PM”, then press the OK soft key. You will

hear a confirmation tone.

Setting CIDCW

1) Enter the “Global Setup” menu, then the “CIDCW”
submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 20).

2) Press volume/

▲ or ▼ to select “CW On/CWDX On”,

“CW On/CWDX Off”, or “CW Off/CWDX Off”, then
press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.

Setting the Area Code

1) Enter the “Global Setup” menu, then the “Area
Code” submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 20).

2) Press the number keypad (0-9) to enter a 3-digit
area code.

3) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.

When the area code has already been stored in memory, the stored area code will be displayed.
To change it, use the DELETE soft key and number keys to enter the new area code.

Setting the Dial Mode

1) Enter the “Global Setup” menu, then the “Dial
Mode” submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 20).

2) Press volume/
or “Pulse” (the initial setting is Tone).

3) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.

▲ or ▼ to change the selection, “Tone”

Day & Time
SUN 12:00 AM

BACK BACK NEXT

CIDCW
CW On/CWDX Off
CW Off/CWDX Off

Area Code

BACK OK

Dial Mode
Tone
Pulse

BACK BACK OK

OKBACK

System Reset

De-register the Handset

1) Enter the “System Reset” menu, then the “Deregister HS” submenu (see
“Entering the Menu” on page 20).

2) Press volume/
de-registered from the list, then press the OK soft key.

3) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.

When de-registration is complete, “Deregistration
Complete” appears.

4) After de-registering the handset, move to “Replacing
the Base Setting” below.

Replacing the Base Setting

1) Enter the “System Reset” menu, then the
“Replacing Base” submenu (see “Entering the

Menu” on page 20). “Do you want to replace
Base?” appears.

2) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.
The base information will be deleted.

When replacing the base is complete, “Please Register” appears, register the
handset(s) to the new base (see page 47).

▲ or ▼ to select the handset ID to be

Which Handset?
Handset #1
Handset #2

BACK BACK OK

Are you sure
to deregister
Handset #1?

BACK BACK OK

Do you want to
replace Base?

BACK BACK OK

GETTING STARTED

GETTING STARTED [ 25 ]

• To set “Autotalk”, see
page 22 or “Anykey
Answer” see page 23.

• The handset
microphone is located
at the bottom of the
handset (see “Controls
and Functions” on
page 6). Position
yourself as near to the
handset as possible
and speak clearly.

• If the line is in use by
another handset(s),

“Line In Use”

appears in all
registered handset’s
display, that are not
in use.

Making and Receiving Calls

On the handset, you may also use the speakerphone while talking to an outside call.
Using the handset speakerphone is called “hands-free conversation”. This feature
allows you to easily communicate while performing other tasks, such as cooking.

appears during hands-free conversations.

You can easily switch a call from normal conversation to “hands-free conversation”.
To switch a call, press the speaker key during the call.

Normal conversation Hands-free conversation

To answer a call Handset On the Cradle

To make a call Handset Off the Cradle Handset Off the Cradle

To hang up Press the end key, or return the handset to the cradle (AutoStandby).
To enter a pause When you dial the number in the standby mode, press the PAUSE soft key.

within the “P” appears in the display, which represents a pause.
dialing sequence

Pick up the handset (AutoTalk)
the handset and press talk/flash.

Handset Off the Cradle Handset Off the Cradle

Press any number key, /tone/t, or #/s Press speaker.
(Any Key Answer), or press talk/flash.

1) Press talk/flash. 1) Press speaker.

2) Listen for the dial tone. 2) Listen for the dial tone.

3) Dial the number. 3) Dial the number.

OR OR

Dial the number, then Dial the number, then
press talk/flash. press speaker.

or pick up

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Placing a Call on Hold

1) During a call, press intercom/hold. The call will be
put on hold.

If you have more than one handset, once 10 seconds has
passed or when you press the end key, the call will be
put on hold.

2) To talk to the caller, press talk/flash or speaker on
a handset. The phone will return back to the call.

• You can hold a call for 5 minutes, when 5 minutes has passed, the call is disconnected and
the phone returns to the standby mode.

• While a call is on hold, CIDCW can not be received.

Hold,to transfer
Handset #2
Handset #3

BACK BACK OK

Line On Hold
Handset #1
New: 1

MENU CID RDL PB

BASICS

BASICS [ 27 ]

• If the number
exceeds 32 digits,
only the first 32
digits are retained
in redial memory.

• If the redial memory
is empty, you will
hear a beep.

• If you have not
pressed any key for
30 seconds, the
phone returns to the
standby mode.

• If you press the end
key, the operation
is canceled.

[ 28 ] BASICS

Redialing a Call

The last three phone numbers dialed can be
quickly redialed.

Redialing from Standby Mode

1) Press the CID RDL PB soft key in the standby mode.

2) Press volume/

▲ or ▼ to select “Redial

History”, then press the OK soft key. The phone

number that was last dialed appears in the display.

3) Press volume/

▲ or ▼ to toggle through the last

three phone numbers dialed.

4) Press talk/flash or speaker.
The selected number is dialed.

5) To hang up, press the end key.

Redialing from Talk Mode

1) Press talk/flash or speaker, then press the MENU soft key.

2) Select the number you dialed by following steps 2-3 in “Redialing from Standby Mode”.
To return to go back, press the BACK soft key.

3) Press the DIAL soft key.

4) To hang up, press the end key.

Deleting a Redial Record

1) In the standby mode, recall the desired number by
following steps 1-3 in “Redialing from Standby Mode”.

2) Press the DELETE soft key.

3) Press volume/

4) Press the OK soft key. The redialed number is deleted.

▲ or ▼ to choose “Yes”.

<Redial1>
8007303456

BACK DELETE

or

<Redial2>
2145452930

BACK DELETE

or

<Redial3>
8175551212

BACK DELETE

Delete Redial1?
Yes
No

BACK BACK OK

Ringer Mute (temporarily)

Talk 0:15

- Volume +

MUTE MENU

Talk 0:15

- Volume +

MUTE MENU

You can temporarily mute the ringer tone. When the handset is off the cradle and the
phone is ringing, press the MUTE soft key. The ringer tone will return to the previous
setting starting with the next incoming call.

Adjusting the Earpiece and
Handset Speaker Volume

You can select different volume levels for the handset
earpiece and the handset speaker (6 levels: Low to Max).
The volume can only be adjusted during a call. Press

volume/

hang up, the phone keeps the last volume setting selected.

If you press volume/ ▲ in the maximum volume level or
volume/ ▼ in the lowest volume level, you will hear a beep.

Mute Microphone

You can temporarily turn Off the microphone so that the person you are talking with
cannot hear you.

During a telephone call press the MUTE soft key to turn Off the microphone.
“Mute” and appear in the display. Press the MUTE OFF soft key to cancel muting.

▲ or ▼ to select the volume settings. When you

BASICS

If you press the end
key to cancel muting,
the call is
disconnected and the
phone will return to
the standby mode.

BASICS

[ 29 ]

• The tone feature only
applies when the dial
mode is set to pulse.

• This special number
can be stored in a
memory location.
This is referred to as
Chain Dialing. (See
page 40.)

• Normally, the talk
time duration is 7
hours, however, when
the Clarity Booster is
On, the talk time
duration will be up to
5 hours with fully
charged batteries.

[ 30 ]

BASICS

Tone Dialing Switch-over

Some telephone companies use equipment that requires pulse
dialing (sometimes referred to as rotary dialing). If you need to
enter tone dialing digits, you can switch-over to tone dialing
during the call. For example, entering your bank account
number after you have called your bank.

Initially make your call with the pulse dialing mode. Once your
call connects, press /tone/
These digits will be sent as tone dialing. Once the call ends,
the tone mode is canceled and pulse dialing mode resumes.

t. Enter the desired number.

Traveling Out-of-Range

During a call, as you begin to move your handset too far from your base unit, noise
may increase. If you pass the range limits of the base unit, you will hear a beep and
“Out of Range” appears, then the handset returns to the standby mode. You may
return back to the call if you move your handset within the range limits of the base,
and press talk/flash or speaker within 30 seconds.

Clarity Booster

If you encounter interference while using your phone, you can manually improve the
sound quality for clear operation. This works only when the phone is in use.

1) Press the MENU soft key.

2) Select “Booster On”, then the OK soft key.

“Clarity Booster” appears in the display.

To turn Off the Clarity Booster, press the MENU soft
key, select “Booster Off”, then press the OK soft
key again.

Booster On
Caller ID
Phonebook

BACK BACK OK

Find Handset

To locate the handset, press find handset on the base
when the base is in the standby mode. All registered
handset(s) beeps for 60 seconds, and “Paging” appears
on the handset display.
Paging is canceled when pressing any key on the handset
or find handset on the base. Additionally, if you receive
an outside/intercom call or intercom, page is canceled.

Flash and Call Waiting

If you have Call Waiting service and a call waiting tone
sounds while you are on a call, press talk/flash to
accept the waiting call. There is a short pause, then you
will hear the new caller. To return to the original caller,
press talk/flash again.

• If the handset
batteries are
completely drained,
the handset will not
beep when paging.

BASICS

• You must subscribe
through your local
telephone company
to receive Call
Waiting Service.

[ 31 ]BASICS

You must subscribe
to voice mail service
from your telephone
company in order to
use this feature. The
voice mail service
company will
provide you with
the access number.

Using One Touch Voice Mail Access

If you subscribe to voice mail service, you can use your phone to access your voice
mailbox. The voice mail LED flashes whenever you have messages waiting in your
voice mailbox. Just program the handset with your access number and you can get
your messages at the touch of a button. (The voice mail service provider will supply
you with the access number. This number may be simply a phone number. Refer to
the provider’s literature.)

• To program or delete your Voice Mail Access Number eeSee page 21.

Dialing your Voice Mail Service

Once you’ve programmed your personal access number, you can dial your
mailbox with the touch of a button. When you have messages, simply pick
up the handset and press the soft key. If you have not entered the
access number or it has been deleted, when you press the soft key,
“No Number Stored Press [MENU] to store number” appears and
you will hear a beep. The phone returns to the standby mode.

Voice Mail Access

The voice mail LED on the handset is designed to work with your voice mail
service provided by your local telephone company. The LED flashes when you
have new incoming messages in the voice mail service.
You may need to occasionally reset the indicators if they remain On after
you’ve retrieved your messages. To reset the indicators, when the phone is in
the standby mode press and hold find handset on the base until the
paging sound stops (about 5 seconds).

BASICS[ 32 ]

Phonebook

Phonebook allows you to dial a number using just a few key presses.
Your phone stores names/numbers in the phonebook memory location, and you can
search names in alphabetical order. You have a total of 100 locations that can be used
for the phonebook (including the Speed dials) and Caller ID messages.

• If any of the following occurs during a phonebook operation, the operation will be canceled.

-

Press the end key. The phone will return to the standby mode (or the call will be disconnected).

-Press talk/flash or speaker.

-Receive an outside/intercom call or page.

-Charge the handset

-Receive a CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting) (during a call or when the line is in use).

• If the handset remains idle for 30 seconds, the phone will return to the standby mode
(or back to the call).

Storing Phone Numbers, Names, Distinctive
Rings, and Speed Dial

1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press the CID RDL PB soft key.

2) Press volume/

OK soft key. The handset displays the following items:
(1st line) The number of the phonebook locations used
(2nd line) How to search (press the number keypad, volume/
(3rd line) How to enter the storing operation (press the STORE soft key)
(4th line) The BACK and the STORE soft keys.

▲ or ▼ to move pointer to “Phonebook”, then press the

▲ or ▼)

Phonebook : 50
Search [A-Z/ / ]
Store [STORE]

BACK BACK STORE

You have a total of
100 locations.
However, Caller ID
messages and
Phonebook share the
memory locations.

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PHONEBOOK [ 33 ]

3) Press the STORE soft key, “Store/Edit Name” appears.

• When the memory is

full, you will hear a
beep and “Memory
Full” appears. You
cannot store names
and numbers.

• The pause key counts
as one digit. Pressing
the PAUSE soft key
more than once
increases the length
of the pause between
numbers. Each pause
represents a 2
second delay.

• Selecting a speed
dial location where a
number is already
stored, releases the
old number’s speed
dial setting. The new
number will be
stored in the speed
dial location.

4) Enter the name (up to 16 characters) by using the
number keypad (see the “Steps for Entering Names and
Special Characters” on page 35).

If a name is not required, go to step 5. <No Name> will
be used as the name.

5) Press the OK soft key to store the name,
“Store/Edit No.” appears.

6) Press the number keypad to enter the phone number (up
to 20 digits), press the OK soft key to store the number.

7) “Distinctive Ring” appears. Press volume/

▲ or ▼

to move the pointer to one of the Distinctive Ring
options, then press the OK soft key.

If you choose not to store a “Distinctive Ring”,
simply select the “No Selectn” option.

8) “Speed Dial” appears. Press volume/ ▲ or ▼ to move
the pointer to select the Speed dial location (10
locations: SPD1-SPD0).

If you choose not to store the name/number as a Speed
Dial, simply select the “No Selectn” option.

9) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation
tone and “Done!” appears in the display.

Store/Edit Name
Movies

BACK DELETE OK

Store/Edit No.
8007303456

DELETE PAUSE OK

Distinctive Ring
No Selectn
Flicker

BACK OK

Speed Dial
No Selectn
SPD1:<Empty>

BACK OK

Movies
800-730-3456
Flicker /SPD2

BACK DELETE EDIT

PHONEBOOK[ 34 ]

Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters

Number of times key is pressed

Refer to the letters on the number keys to select the desired characters. With each
press of a number key (0-9), the displayed character appears in the following order:
Upper case letters first, lower case letters next and finally the number corresponding
to the key.

PHONEBOOK

PHONEBOOK [ 35 ]

If the next character
uses the same number
key, you must press

#/s to move the

cursor over. Otherwise
the next time you
press the number key,
it changes the
character that was
previously set.

If you make a mistake while entering a name

Use /tone/

t or #/s to move the cursor to the incorrect character.

Press the DELETE soft key to erase the wrong character, then enter the correct
character. To delete all characters, press and hold the DELETE soft key.

For example, to enter Movies:

1) When the phone is in the standby mode, recall the “Phonebook” menu by
following steps 1-2 in “Storing Phone Numbers, Names, Distinctive Rings, and
Speed Dial” on page 33.

2) Press the STORE soft key, “Store/Edit Name” appears.

3) Press 6 once, then press #

/s to move the cursor to the right.

4) Press 6 six times.

5) Press 8 six times.

6) Press 4 six times.

7) Press 3 five times.

8) Press 7 eight times.

9) When finished, press the OK soft key.

To continue to store the telephone number, proceed to step 6 on page 34.

PHONEBOOK[ 36 ]

Viewing the Phonebook

Your phone stores names/numbers in the phonebook memory locations, and you can
search names in alphabetical order. You can view the phonebook even while the phone
is in use.

1) Press the CID RDL PB soft key (or the MENU soft key during a call).

2) Press volume/

“Phonebook”, then press the OK soft key.

If you recall the phonebook during a call,
the following screen appears.

3) Press volume/
locations. Phonebook locations appear in alphabetical order (from first to last when
you press volume/

Or, refer to the letters on the number keys to select the first letter of the desired name.
Press a number key (2-9 and 0) once for the first letter, press twice for the second
letter, and so on. The first location that begins with the letter you entered appears.

For example, to search for “Movies”, press 6 once.
Press volume/

▲ or ▼ to move the pointer to

Phonebook : 50
Search [A-Z/ / ]
Store [STORE]

BACK BACK STORE

Phonebook : 50
Search [A-Z/ / ]

BACK BACK OK

▲ or ▼, or the number keypad to scroll through the phonebook

▼, from last to first when you press volume/ ▲).

▲ or ▼ until the phonebook location is displayed.

•“/SPDn” appears
when you view a
speed dial.

PHONEBOOK

4) To finish the viewing operation, press the BACK soft key repeatedly or the end key.

PHONEBOOK [ 37 ]

• During a call, don’t
press the end key
or the call will
be disconnected.

Making Calls Using the Phonebook

From Standby Mode

1) When the phone is in the standby mode, view the
phonebook location to dial (see “Viewing the
Phonebook” on page 37).

2) Press talk/flash or speaker. The displayed number is dialed.

3) To hang up press the end key.

Movies
800-730-3456
Flicker /SPD2

BACK DELETE EDIT

From Talk Mode

1) Press talk/flash or speaker.

2) View the phonebook location to dial (see “Viewing the Phonebook” on page 37).

3) Press the DIAL soft key. The number in the displayed phonebook location is dialed.

4) To hang up press the end key.

Speed Dialing

If you store a phone number in a speed dial memory location (10 locations:
SPD1 - SPD0), you can use the speed dialing feature. When the phone is in
the standby mode, press and hold a number key (0-9) associated with the
speed dial until the phone number appears, then press talk/flash or
speaker. The number stored in the speed dial (SPD1 - SPD0) is dialed.

PHONEBOOK[ 38 ]

Editing or Erasing a Stored Name, Phone
Number, Distinctive Ring, and Speed Dial

1) When the phone is in the standby mode,

press the CID RDL PB soft key.

2) Press volume/

“Phonebook”, then press the OK soft key.

3) Press volume/ ▲ or ▼, or the number keypad to view
the phonebook locations (see “Viewing the Phonebook” on page 37).

a. Editing the Stored Data

1) When the phonebook location to be edited appears, press the EDIT soft key.

“Store/Edit Name” appears.

2) Follow the steps 4 to 8 under “Storing Phone

Numbers, Names, Distinctive Rings, and Speed Dial”
on page 34 to complete the editing operation.

3) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.

b. Deleting the Stored Data

1) When the phonebook location to be deleted appears, press the DELETE soft key.

“Delete Memory?” appears.

▲ or ▼ to move the pointer to

Phonebook : 50
Search [A-Z/ / ]
Store [STORE]

BACK BACK STORE

Store/Edit Name
Movies

BACK DELETE OK

Delete Memory?
Yes

2) Press volume/

3) Press the OK soft key. You hear a confirmation tone.

“Deleted!” appears in the display.

▲ to move the pointer to “Yes”.

No

BACK BACK OK

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PHONEBOOK [ 39 ]

Chain Dialing

The memory locations in the handset are not limited to phone numbers. You can
also store a group of numbers (up to 20 digits), that you need to enter once your
call connects. This is referred to as Chain Dialing.
An example of this is a bank account number. Store a special number in the
phonebook location (refer to “Storing Phone Numbers, Names, Distinctive Rings and
Speed Dial” on page 33). Once you have called your bank, and when you are
prompted to enter the account number, just as you do when viewing the phonebook
location, view the special number, then press the DIAL soft key.

[ 40 ] PHONEBOOK

Caller ID

You must subscribe to Caller ID service to use this feature.

When the telephone rings, the Caller ID feature allows you to view the caller’s
name and phone number in the display before you answer the phone. Additionally,
you can dial the displayed number and store the information for memory dialing.
Make sure you have turned On the CIDCW feature (see page 24).

Important:

Memory locations for Caller ID messages and Phonebook locations (including Speed
Dials) are common, you can store up to 100 in total. A Caller ID message is not
stored when you have stored 100 of the phonebook locations. The earliest Caller ID
message is overwritten when you have stored 100 of the phonebook locations and
Caller ID messages in total.

• If any of the following occurs during Caller ID operation, the operation will be canceled.

-

Press the end key. The phone will return to the standby mode (or the call will be disconnected).

-Press talk/flash or speaker.

-Receive an outside/intercom call or page.

-Receive a CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting) (during a call or when the line is in use).

-Charge the handset.

• If the handset remains idle for 30 seconds, the phone will return to the standby mode
(or back to the call).

1) When the Caller ID message is received, the display shows the caller’s phone
number along with the date and time. The incoming call information is stored in
the Caller ID record. If the
Caller ID service includes
the caller’s name, the name
will appear in the display
(up to 15 characters).

The date and
time received
Caller’s name
Caller’s phone number
Soft keys

12/12 12:30AM
Jane Smith
214-555-1234

MUTE

• If you answer a call
before the Caller ID
message is received
(Example: before the
second ring), the
Caller ID message will
not appear.

• When the call is
received via a
telephone company
that does not offer
Caller ID service, the
caller´s phone
number and name
does not appear.
(This includes some
international calls.)

• When the call is via a
private branch
exchange (PBX), the
caller´s phone
number and name
may not appear.

CALLER ID

CALLER ID [ 41 ]

• The number of calls
from the same Caller
ID appears next to
the received time.
Once you have
reviewed the new
message, the number
will be cleared
and disappears.

• During a call, don’t
press the end key
or the call will
be disconnected.

You may receive any one of the following messages:
When invalid data is received “Incomplete Data”
When a private name is received “Private Name”
When a private number is received “Private Number”
When a unknown name is received “Unknown Name”
When a unknown number is received “Unknown Number”

2) When you receive the call, the display changes to “Talk”.

Viewing the Caller ID List

The Caller ID list stores information for incoming calls – even unanswered calls.
You can store 100 of the Caller ID messages and Phonebook locations (including Speed
Dials) in total. You can view the Caller ID list during a call or when the phone is in the
standby mode.

1) Press the CID RDL PB soft key in the standby mode (or the MENU soft key during a call).

2) Press volume/

“Caller ID”, then press the OK soft key. The screen shows the number of new
messages and the total number of messages.

3) To view the Caller ID messages in historical order (from new to old or from old to
new), repeatedly press volume/ ▼ to scroll through the messages from the latest to
the earliest, or volume/

Or, to view the Caller ID messages with alphabetical search, press the number key pad
(2-9 and 0) with the letter associated with the first letter of the desired message.

Once you view the Caller ID list with alphabetical search, you cannot switch back to historical
order (from new to old or from old to new) unless you exit and re-enter the operation.

4) To finish the viewing operation, press the BACK soft key repeatedly or the end key.

▲ or ▼ to move the pointer to

▲ to scroll back through the messages.

CALLER ID[ 42 ]

Deleting Information from the Caller ID List

CALLER ID

Deleting a Caller ID message

1) When the phone is in the standby mode, view the Caller
ID information to be deleted (see “Viewing the Caller ID
List” on page 42).

2) Press the DELETE soft key.
“Delete Caller ID” appears.

3) Press volume/

▲ or ▼ to choose “Yes”.

4) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.

Deleting all Caller ID names/numbers

1) When the phone is in the standby mode,
press the CID RDL PB soft key.

2) Press volume/
“Caller ID”, then press the OK soft key.
The number of new and total records appear.

3) Press the DELETE soft key.

4) Press volume/

5) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.

▲ or ▼ to move the pointer to

▲ or ▼ to choose “Yes”.

Delete Caller ID
Yes
No

BACK BACK OK

Caller ID
New : 5
Total: 25

BACK DELETE

Delete All?
Yes
No

BACK OK

Once the Caller ID
data has been
deleted, the
information cannot
be retrieved.

CALLER ID [ 43 ]

• You cannot make a call
from the Caller ID list
if your phone is
connected to a private
branch exchange (PBX).

• When a long distance
call has been set, “1”
appears in the display.

• If a call comes in via a
telephone system that
does not offer Caller ID
service, no information
is stored.

• If the Caller ID
message was received
as a private/unknown
number, or the
message does not have
the number, you
cannot store the
message in the
Phonebook. Or it was
received as
private/unknown name,
the message will be
stored as <No Name>.

• Even if the 100
memory locations are
full, the message will
be stored in the
Phonebook. However,
the message will be
erased from the Caller
ID list.

Using the Caller ID Message List

Calling a party from the Caller ID list

From Standby mode

1) When the phone is in the standby mode, view the Caller
ID message (see “Viewing the Caller ID List” on page 42).

2) Press talk/flash or speaker. The displayed phone
number dials automatically.

From Talk mode

1) Press talk/flash or speaker.

2) View the Caller ID message you want to dial (see “Viewing the Caller ID List”
on page 42).

3) Press the DIAL soft key. The displayed phone number will be dialed.

Long Distance calls and Area Code Setting/Cancellation

While the present Caller ID information is displayed, pressing /tone/t will place or
remove the prefix “1” in the display to set the call for a long distance call, or pressing

#

/s will set or cancel an area code (see page 24).

Storing Caller ID messages in the Phonebook

Messages shown in the Caller ID list can be stored in the phonebook. The phone number
and name of the party on the Caller ID list can be stored in memory.

1) When the phone is in the standby mode, view the Caller ID message to be stored.
Then press the STORE soft key. “Store/Edit Name” appears.

2) To complete the setting, follow the steps 5-9 in “ Storing Phone Numbers, Names,
Distinctive Rings, and Speed dial” on page 34.

12/12 12:30AM
Jane Smith
214-555-1234

BACK DELETE STORE

CALLER ID[ 44 ]

Call Waiting Deluxe Features

Your phone gives you new options for call waiting. At the touch of a button, you can
place the caller on hold, send them to your voice mail service, or conference them into
your current call. You may be required to subscribe to Call Waiting and Call Waiting
Deluxe to use these features. Not all features are available in all areas. Check with your
local telephone company for details.

1) When you receive a Call Waiting call, press the CWDX soft key for a list of options.

2) Press volume/

For example:

1 Ask to Hold
2 Tell Busy
3 Forward Call

BACK BACK OK

3) Press the OK soft key. A confirmation screen will appear, and returns back to the call.

Your phone is pre-programmed with seven call waiting options. You may select to ask the
calling party to hold, send them a busy message, forward them to your voice mail, or
answer and drop the first caller. You may also select to conference them into the current
call or, at any time, choose to drop the first or drop the last caller. Check with your local
telephone company for a full list of options.

▲ or ▼, or the number keypad (1-7) to select an option.

press ▼ 4 times press ▼ 2 times

3 Forward Call
4 Answer/Drop 1
5 Conference

BACK BACK OK

5 Conference
6 Drop First
7 Drop Last

BACK BACK OK

• To activate features,

and display the CWDX
soft key, select “CW
On/CWDX On” in the
Caller ID setup. See
page 24.

• You can also answer a
waiting call
immediately by
pressing talk/flash,
the first caller will be
placed on hold. To
return to the original
caller, press
talk/flash again.

• To return back to a
call, press the BACK
soft key.

CALLER ID

CALLER ID [ 45 ]

• To use the DCX520,
register it to the
DCT5260 series base.

• Save this manual for
detailed operation.

• All of the handsets
ring when a call
is received.

Expanding Your Phone

Your phone supports up to 8 handsets (including the handset(s) supplied with your
phone). You can now place a fully featured cordless handset anywhere AC power is
available to connect the handset charger.

Up to 4 handsets can be used for an outside and/or intercom call.

For example, the phone permits 3-way conferencing (2 handsets and an outside line),
while on an intercom call using the other 2 handsets.

IMPORTANT:

• If you purchase a DCX520 extra handset, please register the handset to the DCT5260
series base before use. The DCX520 will not operate until it is registered.

• If you change a setting of the Globe Setup menu in one of the handsets, you change
settings for all the handsets. For all other features they must be set separately
through each handset.

Setting up an Extra Handset

1) Plug the AC adapter into the charging
cradle and then to a 120V AC wall outlet.

2) Remove the handset battery cover by
pressing on the indention and sliding the
battery cover downward.

EXPANDING YOUR PHONE[ 46 ]

3) Install the new batteries supplied with your phone. Check for correct polarity
(see page 13).

“Please Register” appears in the display.

4) Replace the battery cover by sliding it upward.

5) Place the handset in the charging cradle, and allow it to charge for 17-20 hours.

While charging the batteries, all the handset keys will be disabled.

Register the Handset

If you purchase an extra handset, you need to register the handset before use.
Only one handset can be registered at a time.

The handset ID for the supplied handset(s) was assigned at the factory, which has
#1 (#1 and #2 for DCT5260-2) in the display. When you register additional handset
to the base, the handset ID will be assigned.

An extra handset can be registered when the base is in the standby mode.

1) After charging the handset, remove the handset from the charger and place it in
the base.

2) Registration starts automatically.
While registering, “Handset Registering” appears in the display.

3) When the registration is complete, “Registration Complete” appears in
the display.

If the registration fails, “Registration Failed” appears in the display. Try the
steps above again.

EXPANDING YOUR PHONE

EXPANDING YOUR

PHONE

[ 47 ]

Using the DirectLink Mode

SUN 12:00A
Handset #1
DirectLink Mode

CANCEL DirectLink

To use this feature, you must enter the two handsets into the DirectLink mode first.

To enter the DirectLink mode eeSee page 21

• During DirectLink mode, batteries use time when fully charged is as follows:

- Up to 7 hours continuous use.

- Up to 24 hours in the standby mode.

• Placing the handset in the cradle causes the handset to exit the DirectLink mode.

DirectLink call

1) When the phone is in the DirectLink standby mode,

press the DirectLink soft key (example of DirectLink
from handset #1).

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2) Select the party by pressing the number keys (1-8 ).
Your handset will page the other handset.

To DirectLink
press 1-8

BACK

3) On the receiving handset, press talk or the ANSWER
soft key, or if Any Key Answer is On, press any number
key, /tone/

4) When you finish your conversation, press the end key on either handset. Return the
handset to the cradle, or press the CANCEL soft key then the OK soft key to return to
normal mode.

t, or #/s (when Anykey Answer is On).

DirectLink
from Handset #1

BACK ANSWER OK

3-Way Conferencing

The phone permits 3-way conversations between 2 handsets, and an outside line.

1) During a call, press talk/flash on another handset to initiate
the 3-way conversation.

2) To remove either caller from your conversation, press the end key on either handset.
The other handset will still be connected to the call.

Intercom/Call Transfer Feature

If you have one or more extra handsets, you can enjoy an intercom call between
handsets. Also, you can place an outside call on hold and transfer the call to
another handset.

• If the party is busy or out of range, the handset returns to the standby mode.

• If any of the following occurs while selecting the other handset,

the operation will be canceled.

- Press talk/flash or speaker.

- Receive an outside/intercom call or page.

• When the party does not answer within 1 minute, the operation is canceled.

Intercom

1) Press intercom/hold in the standby mode.

2) Select the handset you want to talk with from the
selection list within 30 seconds. To select the handset,
press volume/

If you select “All”, all handsets will be paged.
An intercom tone sounds.

▲ or ▼, then press the OK soft key.

To intercom
Handset #2
Handset #3

BACK BACK OK

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EXPANDING YOUR

PHONE

3) On the receiving handset, to answer the call, press talk/flash, intercom/hold, or

the ANSWER soft key. If you set the AutoTalk On, pick up the handset from the cradle.
If Anykey Answer is On, press any number key, /tone/

4) To finish the intercom call, press the end key or the END soft key on either handset.

t, or #/s.

Call Transfer Feature

1) During a call, press intercom/hold.

2) Select a handset to transfer the call within 10 seconds.
(Refer to step 2 in the intercom section on page 49).
The call will automatically be placed on hold, and an
intercom tone sounds.

To cancel the transfer, press talk/flash or speaker on the initiating handset.

3) On the receiving handset, to answer the page, press talk/flash, intercom/hold, or
the ANSWER soft key. If you set the AutoTalk On, pick up the handset from the cradle.
If Anykey Answer is On, press any number key, /tone/
mode is activated, but the caller is still on hold.

4) To transfer the call, press the end key or the END soft key on the initiating handset,
and press talk/flash or speaker on the receiving handset.

Hold,to transfer
Handset #2
Handset #3

BACK BACK OK

t, or #/s. The intercom

Replacing the Base

When you replace the base with a different base of the DCT series model (DCT5260,
DCT5280, or DCT5285 series), you need to clear the handset(s) and base ID. To do this,
perform the “System Reset” menu options (“De-register the Handset” and “Replacing the
Base Setting”) (see page 25), then register all the handsets you have (see page 47).

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Changing the Digital Security Code

The digital security code is an identification code used to connect the handset and the
base unit. Normally, setting the code is not necessary. In the rare situation that you
suspect another cordless telephone is using the same security code, you can change the
code. To change the digital security code:

1. Perform the “System Reset” menu options (“De-register the Handset” and
“Replacing the Base Setting”) for all the handsets you have (see page 25).

2. To register all the handsets do the following steps:

1) Place a handset, one at a time in the base.

2) Registration starts automatically.
While registering “Handset Registering” appears in the display.

3) When the registration is complete, “Registration Complete” appears in the display.

4) Repeat steps 1 - 3 for another handsets.

If the registration fails, “Registration Failed” appears in the display. Try the steps
above again.

Installing the Beltclip

To attach the beltclip

Insert the beltclip into the holes on each side of the handset.
Press down until it clicks.

To remove the beltclip

Pull both sides of the beltclip to release the tabs from the holes.

Headset Installation

Your phone may be used with an optional headset, the Uniden
HS910. To use this feature, insert the headset plug into the
headset jack. Your phone is ready for hands-free conversations.
(Headset may be purchased by calling the Uniden Parts Department
or visiting the web site. See page 11.)

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INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL

Note on Power Sources

Battery replacement and handling

When the operating time becomes short, even after a battery is recharged, please replace the battery.
Please use only “AA” rechargeable Ni-MH batteries.

Warning

To avoid the risk of personal injury or property damage from fire or electrical shock, only use the Uniden
adapter model specifically designated for this product, and “AA” rechargeable Ni-MH batteries.

Power Failure

During the period that the power is off, you will not be able to make or receive calls with the telephone.

Caution

• Use only “AA” rechargeable Ni-MH batteries.

• Do not remove the batteries from the handset to charge them.

• Never throw the batteries into a fire, disassemble them, or heat them.

• Do not remove or damage the battery casing.

Maintenance

When the handset or base unit becomes slightly dirty

Wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

When the handset or base unit becomes very dirty

Wipe with a soft cloth that has been dampened with
diluted, neutral detergent. Dry with a dry cloth.

When the charging contacts become very dirty on both the handset and base unit

Using water only, dampen a cloth to clean the charging contacts. Then make sure to go back over the
charging contacts with a dry cloth before returning the handset to the base unit to charge.

Do not use paint thinner, benzene, alcohol,
or other chemical products.
Doing so may discolor the surface of the

telephone and damage the finish.

Caution

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION[ 52 ]

General Information

The phone complies with FCC Parts 15 and 68. Operating temperature: 0 ºC to +50 ºC (+32 ºF to +122 ºF)

AC Adapter Information

AC Adapter part number: AD-800 for the base AD-310 for the charger (DCT5260-2 only)
Input Voltage: 120V AC 60Hz 120V AC 60Hz
Output Voltage: 9V DC 350 mA 9V DC 210 mA

Battery Information

Battery part number: BT-211AR
Capacity: 1500 mAh, 1.2V
Battery use time (per charge) from fully charged:
Talk mode duration (normal or DirectLink mode) Up to 7 hours (up to 5 hours when the Clarity Booster is On.)
Standby mode duration Up to 14 days (up to 24 hours in DirectLink mode)

If the handset is left off of the cradle, the actual Talk mode duration will be reduced
respective to the amount of time the handset is off the cradle.

Recharge your phone on a regular basis by returning the handset to the cradle after each phone call. When
the operating time becomes short, even after the batteries are recharged, please replace the batteries.

A replacement Uniden adapter may be purchase at your local Uniden dealer or by contacting the Uniden Parts
Department [phone]. Hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday. We can also
be reached on the web at www.uniden.com.

For replacement batteries, use only “AA” rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. Do Not use Alkaline, Lithium, or non-
rechargeable batteries. To insure maximum performance and safety, replacement batteries specifically matched
for this phone, contact www.uniden.com. Using incorrect batteries could damage or limit the performance and
could cause bodily injury.

Specifications, features, and availability of optional accessories are all subject to change without prior notice.

INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION [ 53 ]

Troubleshooting

If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first.

Symptom Suggestion

The charge LED won’t illuminate •Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base (or the charger
when the handset is placed in (for DCT5260-2 only)) and wall outlet.
the cradle. • Make sure the handset is properly seated in the cradle.

The audio sounds weak •Move the handset and/or base to a different location away from
and/or scratchy. metal objects or appliances and try again.

Can’t make or receive calls. •Check both ends of the base telephone line cord.

The handset doesn’t ring or • Charge the batteries in the handset for 17-20 hours by placing the
receive a page. handset on the base or charging cradle.

“Unavailable” appears in • Make sure that another handset(s) or the base is not in use, and try
the display. the phone again.

TROUBLESHOOTING[ 54 ]

• Make sure the charging contacts on the handset and the base
(or the charger (for DCT5260-2 only)) are clean.

• Make sure that you are not too far from the base.

• Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base and wall outlet.

• Disconnect the AC adapter for a few minutes, then reconnect it.

• Remove the base ID (see “Replacing the Base Setting” on page 25)
and register the handset (see “Register the Handset” on page 47).

• Make sure that you are not too far from the base.

• If an outside call is already established, you may not be able to

make another outside call.

• The handset may be too far away from the base unit.

• Place the base unit away from appliances or metal objects.

• Remove the base ID (see “Replacing the Base Setting” on page 25)
and register the handset (see “Register the Handset” on page 47).

• Make sure that you are not too far from the base.

Symptom Suggestion

Severe noise interference. • Keep the handset away from microwave ovens, computers,

remote control toys, wireless microphones, alarm systems, intercoms,
room monitors, fluorescent lights, and electrical appliances.

• Move to another location or turn off the source of interference.

The Caller ID does not display. • The handset was picked up before the second ring.

• The call was placed through a switchboard.

• Call your local telephone company to verify your Caller ID

service is current.

Voice Message Indication • Contact your local telephone company to make sure that your
does not work. telephone receives FSK message signaling.

You cannot register the • Charge the batteries for 17-20 hours.
handset at the base. •Remove the base ID (see “Replacing the Base Setting” on page 25)

and register the handset (see “Register the Handset” on page 47).

The handset doesn’t communicate • Remove the base ID (see “Replacing the Base Setting” on page 25)
with the other handsets. and register the handset (see “Register the Handset” on page 47).

• Make sure that you have registered all handsets.

An extra handset can’t join • Make sure there are not 2 handsets already using the 3-way
the conversation. conference feature.

You cannot make an intercom •Make sure that the receiving handset is not in use.
call with other handset.

If you still have a problem. •Call our customer hotline at 1-800-297-1023.

TROUBLESHOOTING

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Liquid Damage

Moisture and liquid can damage your cordless phone. In case of accidental submersion, please read the
following steps.

Case Action

If the handset or base is exposed Wipe off the liquid and use as normal.
to moisture or liquid, but only
affects the exterior plastic housing.

If moisture or liquid has entered
the plastic-housing (i.e. liquid 1) Remove the battery cover and leave it off for ventilation.
can be heard in the phone or 2) Remove the batteries by disconnecting.
liquid has entered the handset 3) Leave the battery cover off and the batteries disconnected for at least 3 days.
battery compartment or vent 4) Once completely dry, reinstall the batteries and the battery cover.
openings on the base). 5) Recharge the handset’s batteries for 20 hours in the base unit before using

Handset:

the phone.

Base:

1) Disconnect the AC adapter from the base unit, cutting off electrical power.

2) Disconnect the telephone cord from the base unit.

3) Let dry for at least 3 days.

IMPORTANT: You must unplug the telephone line while recharging the batteries
to avoid charge interruption.

CAUTION:

DO NOT use a microwave oven to speed up the drying process. This will cause
permanent damage to the handset, base and the microwave oven.
After following these steps, if your cordless telephone does not work, please send to:
Uniden America Corporation
Parts and Service Division
4700 Amon Carter Blvd.
Ft. Worth TX76155
1-800-554-3988. Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST

TROUBLESHOOTING[ 56 ]

Precautions!

Before you read anything else, please observe the following:

Warning!

Uniden America Corporation DOES NOT represent this unit to be
waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or damage to
the unit, DO NOT expose this unit to rain or moisture.

Rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride Battery Warning

•

This equipment contains a rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride battery.

• Nickel is a chemical known to state of California to cause cancer.

• The rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride battery contained in this

equipment may explode if disposed of in a fire.

• Do not short-circuit the battery.

• Do not charge the rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride battery

used in this equipment in any charger other than the one
designed to charge this battery as specified in the owner’s
manual. Using another charger may damage the battery or
cause the battery to explode.

Rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride
Batteries Must Be Recycled or
Disposed of Properly

The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.

Uniden works to reduce lead content in our PVC coated cords in our
products and accessories.

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.

Important Safety Instructions

When using your telephone equipment, these basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock,
and injury to persons:

1. Read and understand all instructions.

2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a
dry cloth for cleaning without liquid or aerosol cleaners.

4. Do not use this product near water; for example, near a bathtub,
wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or
near a swimming pool.

5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table.
The telephone may fall, causing serious damage to the unit.

6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are
provided for ventilation. To protect the product from overheating,
these openings must not be blocked or covered. This product
should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register.
This product should not be placed in a built-in installation unless
proper ventilation is provided.

7. This product should be operated only from the type of power
source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the
type of power supply to your home, consult your dealer or local
power company.

8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate
this product where the cord will be damaged by persons walking
on it.

9. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords, as this can
result in the risk of fire or electrical shock.

10. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet
slots, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out
parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never
spill liquid of any kind on the product.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product.

11.
Take it to qualified service personnel when service or repair work is
required. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous
voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock
when the appliance is subsequently used.

12. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
A. When the power supply cord is damaged or frayed.
B. If liquid has been spilled into the product.
C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
D. If the product does not operate normally when following the

operating instructions. (Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment
of other controls may result in damage and will often require
extensive repair work by a qualified technician.)

E. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has

been damaged.

F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

13. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of
the leak.

Additional Battery Safety Precautions

Caution! To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons by the

battery, read and follow these instructions:

1. Use only the batteries specified in the owner’s manual.

2. Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire. The cell may explode.
Check Nickel Metal Hydride battery disposal package insert for
disposal instructions.

3. Do not open or mutilate the batteries. Released electrolyte is
corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be
toxic if swallowed.

4. Exercise care in handling the battery in order not to short the
battery with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets, and
keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns.

5. Charge the batteries provided with or identified for use with this
product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations
specified in the owner¬s manual provided for this product.

6. Observe proper polarity orientation between the batteries and
battery charger.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Important Electrical Considerations

Unplug all electrical appliances when you know an electrical storm is
approaching. Lightning can pass through your household wiring and
damage any device connected to it. This phone is no exception.

The FCC Wants You To Know

Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by
Uniden, or operation of this product in any way other than as detailed
by the owner’s manual, could void your authority to operate this
product. Your telephone complies with Part 68 of FCC Rules. You must,
upon request, provide the FCC registration number and the REN to
your telephone company. Both numbers are on the base unit.

Note: You must not connect your phone to:

• coin-operated systems

• most electronic key telephone systems

Range

Your new phone is designed to achieve the maximum possible range
by transmitting and receiving according to the highest specifications
set forth by the FCC. We have rated this phone to operate at a
maximum distance with the qualification that the range depends upon
the environment in which the telephone is used. Many factors limit
range, and it would be impossible to include all the variables in our
rating. The Maximum Range rating of this phone is meant to be used
as a means of comparison against other range claims.

PRECAUTIONS &

WARRANTY

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Telephone Line Problems

The FCC has granted the telephone company the right to disconnect
service in the event that your phone causes problems on the
telephone line. Also, the telephone company may make changes in
facilities and services which may affect the operation of your unit.
However, your telephone company must give adequate notice in
writing prior to such actions to allow you time for making necessary
arrangements to continue uninterrupted service.
If you are having trouble with your telephone service, you must first
disconnect your phone to determine if it is the cause of your problem.
If you determine that it is the cause, you must leave it disconnected
until the trouble has been corrected.

Radio Interference

Radio interference may occasionally cause buzzing and humming in
your cordless handset, or clicking noises in the base. This interference
is caused by external sources such as TV, refrigerator, vacuum cleaner,
fluorescent lighting, or electrical storm. Your unit is NOT DEFECTIVE. If
these noises continue and are too distracting, please check around
your home to see what appliances may be causing the problem. In
addition, we recommend that the base not be plugged into a circuit
that also powers a major appliance because of the potential for
interference. Be certain that the antenna on the unit is fully extended
when needed.
In the unlikely event that you consistently hear other voices or
distracting transmissions on your phone, you may be receiving radio
signals from another cordless telephone or other source of
interference. If you cannot eliminate this type of interference, you
need to change to a different channel.
Finally, it should be noted that some cordless telephones operate at
frequencies that may cause interference to nearby TVs and VCRs. To
minimize or prevent such interference, the base of the cordless
telephone should not be placed near or on top of a TV or VCR. If
interference is experienced, moving the cordless telephone farther
away from the TV or VCR will often reduce or eliminate
the interference.

More than One Cordless Telephone

If you want to use more than one cordless telephone in your home,
they must operate on different channels. Press the channel key to
select a channel that provides the clearest communication.

Cordless Telephone Privacy

Cordless telephones are radio devices. Communications between the
handset and base of your cordless telephone are accomplished by
means of radio waves which are broadcast over the open airways.
Because of the inherent physical properties of radio waves, your
communications can be received by radio receiving devices other than
your own cordless telephone unit. Consequently, any communications
using your cordless telephone may not be private.

Installation Considerations

Selecting a Location

Before choosing a location for your new phone, there are some
important guidelines you should consider:

• The location should be close to both a phone jack and continuous
power outlet. (A continuous power outlet is an AC outlet which
does not have a switch to interrupt its power.)

• Keep the base and handset away from sources of electrical noise
such as motors or fluorescent lighting.

• The base can be placed on a desk or tabletop or mounted on a
standard telephone wall plate.

• You should charge your new phone for 17-20 hours before
completing the installation or using the handset.

Telephone Line Outlets

There are two types of phone outlets:

Modular Jack

Most phone equipment available now uses modular jacks. Phone cords
are fitted with a molded plastic connector which plugs into this type
of jack. If you do not have modular phone jacks,
contact your local telephone company for information about
their installation.

Hardwired Jack

Some equipment is wired directly to a phone jack, and these types of
installations require a modular jack converter. This type of installation
is not difficult; however, you should contact your Uniden telephone
dealer or a telephone supply store for advice about the proper adapter
or converter for your particular situation.

Connecting the Telephone Cords

Consider these safety guidelines before connecting the
telephone cords:
Caution!

• Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

• Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the

telephone line has been disconnected.

• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

Applying Power to the Base

This phone requires an AC outlet, without a switch to interrupt power,
and the included AC adapter. To relieve strain on the DC plug when
the phone is placed on a desk or table, wrap the power cord around
the strain relief notch on the bottom of the base.

NOTE: Place the power cord so that it does not create a trip

hazard, or where it could become chafed and create a fire
or other electrical hazards.

One Year Limited Warranty

Important: Evidence of original purchase is required

WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION (“Un iden”)

ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for one year, to the
original retail owner, this Uniden Product to be free from defects
in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or
exclusions set out below.

WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the original user shall
terminate and be of no further effect 12 months after the date of
original retail sale. The warranty is invalid if the Product is
(A) damaged or not maintained as reasonable or necessary,
(B) modified, altered, or used as part of any conversion kits,
subassemblies, or any configurations 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 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
effect, 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: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This
warranty is void outside the United States of America and Canada.

PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF WARRANTY: If, after
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). The 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. The Product should be
shipped freight prepaid, by traceable means, to warrantor at:

1-800-297-1023, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday

for warranty service.

Uniden America Corporation

Parts and Service Division
4700 Amon Carter Blvd.
Fort Worth, TX 76155

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I.C. Notice

TERMINAL EQUIPMENT

NOTICE: This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical

Specifications. This is confirmed by the registration number. The abbreviation, IC, before the
registration number signifies that registration was performed based on a Declaration of Conformity
indicating that Industry Canada technical specifications were met. It does not imply that Industry
Canada approved the equipment.

NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this terminal equipment is marked on the equipment
itself. The REN assigned to each terminal equipment provides an indication of the maximum number of
terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The 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 five.

RADIO EQUIPMENT

The term “IC:” before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical
specifications 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”.

I.C. NOTICE

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Index

0 - 9

3-way conferencing ....................49

16 ring options ..........................22

A

Anykey answer............................23

Area code ..................................24

AutoTalk....................................22

B

Banner......................................23

Battery

Preparing and charging ..............13

Replacement and handling..........52

Beltclip ....................................51

Booster ....................................30

C

Caller ID

Caller ID service ......................41

Calling ....................................44

Call Waiting........................24, 45

Deleting ..................................43

Setting....................................24

Storing....................................44

Using......................................44

Viewing ..................................42

Call transfer feature ....................49

Chain dialing ............................40

Clock ........................................24

D

Deluxe Call Waiting features ........45

De-register the handset ..............25

Dialing mode ........................15, 24

Digital security code ..............10, 51

Distinctive ringer........................22

E, F, G, H

Earpiece volume..........................29

Expanding your phone ................46

General information ....................53

Hands-free conversation ..............26

Headset installation ....................51

I, J, K, L

I.C. Notice ................................59

Important safety instructions........57

Intercom ..................................49

Language ..................................23

LCD contrast ..............................23

M, N, O

Maintenance ..............................52

Making a call ............................26

Mute ........................................29

P, Q

Package contents ........................11

Phonebook ................................33

Editing....................................39

Erasing....................................39

Making calls ............................38

Storing....................................33

Viewing ..................................37

Precautions................................57

R

Receiving a call ..........................26

Redialing a call ..........................28

Register the handset ..................47

Ringer volume ............................21

S

Setting up ................................12

base unit ................................14

extra handset ..........................46

handset ..................................13

Soft key function..........................9

Speed dialing ............................38

T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z

Transferring a call ......................49

Troubleshooting..........................54

Voice Mail..................................32

Programming............................21

Warranty....................................58

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INDEX

At Uniden, we’ll take care of you!

If you need any assistance with this product, please call our Customer Hotline at

1-800-297-1023

PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE.

Our Uniden representatives will be happy to help you with any matters regarding

the operation of this unit, available accessories, or any other related matters.

Thank you for purchasing a Uniden product.

Hours: M-F 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST.

Accessibility

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For information on the accessibility features of this product, please call

1-800-874-9314 (V/TTY)

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