Uniden DCX210, DECT2188 User Manual

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DECT2188 Series User's Guide

What's in the box?

Corded

handset

DECT2188 base

with answering

system

Base AC

Telephone
cord

adapter

Coiled
cord

(PS-0034)

Desk stand/

wall mount

bracket

You will also nd:

DCX210
accessory
handset &
charger

Charger AC
adapter
(PS-0035)

Battery

Rechargeable

cover
battery pack
(BT-1016)

If any items are missing or damaged, contact our Customer Care
Line immediately. Never use damaged products!

Need Help? Get answers 24/7 at our website: www.uniden.com.

If you purchased

model number:

You should

have:

DECT2188 1 of each
DECT2188-2 2 of each
DECT2188-3 3 of each

DECT2188-4 4 of each
DECT2188-5 5 of each
DECT2188-6 6 of each

If You... Contact Uniden’s... Phone Number

have a question or problem

Customer Care

Line*

817-858-2929 or

800-297-1023
need a replacement part or accessory Parts Department* 800-554-3988
need special assistance due to a

disability

* During regular business hours, Central Standard Time. Visit our website for detailed business
hours.

Accessibility Help

Line

800-874-9314

(voice or TTY)

What's in the manual?

Installing Your Phone ...................... 1

Set Up the Base .............................. 1

Test the Connection ....................... 3

Set Up the Accessory Handset(s) .. 3
Changing from Tone to Pulse

Dialing .......................................... 4

Getting to Know Your Phone.......... 5

Parts of the Base ............................ 5

Parts of the Handset ....................... 7

Reading the Displays .................... 8

Using the Menus .............................. 9

Using the Base Menu ..................... 9

Using the Handset Menus ........... 10

Entering Text on Your Phone ...... 11

Using Your Phone .......................... 12

Using the Speakerphone ............. 12

Changing the Volume .................. 13

Using the Redial List .................... 13

Using Caller ID and Call Waiting .. 13

Using Seven-Digit Dialing ............ 14

Using the Phonebook................... 15

Chain Dialing ................................ 16

Finding a Lost Handset ................ 16

Using Multi-station Features ........ 17

Expanding Your Phone ................ 17

Using Conference Calling ............ 17

Using Privacy Mode ..................... 17

Using Call Transfer ....................... 18

Using the Intercom ....................... 18

Using Special Features .................. 19

Using Your Phone During a

Power Failure ............................. 19

Using Do Not Disturb ................... 19

Using Call Block............................ 19

Using Voice Message Notication 20

Using the Answering System ...... 21

Setting Up Your Answering

System ....................................... 21

Getting Your Messages ............... 22

Screening Your Calls.................... 23

Using the System While You're

Away from Home ....................... 24

Solving Problems ........................... 25

Weak or Hard To Hear Audio ..... 26

Noise or Static On The Line ......... 27

Resetting and Registering

Handsets..................................... 28

Handling Liquid Damage ............. 29

Important Information ................... 30

Terms Used In This Guide ........... 30

Specications ............................... 30

Battery Information ...................... 30

Compliance information .............. 31

One-year Limited Warranty ......... 33

Important Safety Instructions!

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

-

This unit is NOT waterproof. DO NOT expose this unit to rain or moisture.

-

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

-

Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical
storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

-

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

-

Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. Do not
dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local codes for
possible special disposal instructions.

-

Do not place the handset in any charging cradle without the battery installed
and the battery cover securely in place.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Installing Your Phone

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Set Up the Base

Attach the stand

Before you attach the stand, you have to decide if you want the
phone to rest on a desk or hang on a wall.

For desktop use

Turn the stand so the

1.

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word
up (it will be on the
right).

Insert the tabs into

2.
the notches marked

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base.
Press in on the latch

3.
and slip it into the
notch.

For wall mount use

Turn the stand so the

1.
word
side up (it will be on
the right).

Insert the tabs into

2.
the notches marked

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the base.
Press in on the latch

3.
and slip it into the notch.

is right-side

at the top of the

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is right-

at the bottom of

To remove the stand

Press in on the latch and slide it out of the notch.

Connect the corded handset

Use the coiled cord to connect the
corded handset to the connector on
the left side of the base.

1

2

For wall mount use only

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On the front of the base, pull

1.
the clip (that holds the corded
handset in place) out of its slot.

Rotate the clip 180 degrees.

2.
Flip it from front to back and slide it back into the slot.

3.

Connect the power and telephone cords

Connect the base AC adapter to the

1.
telephone cord to the

TEL LINE

jack. Route the cords as shown:

For desktop use For wall mount use

Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120 V AC power outlet, and

2.

AC IN 7.8V

jack and the

connect the telephone cord to a standard telephone wall jack.

Place the phone on the wall

Place the mounting slots over the pins on the wall plate, and slide the
base down
to lock it
into place.

Test the Connection

Red

Black

Red

Black

Pick up the corded handset from the base. You should hear a dial
tone and the display on the base should say
dial tone, make a quick test call.

If... Try...

the display says
or you don't hear a dial tone

you keep hearing a dial tone

there's a lot of noise or static

Check Tel Line

checking the connection between
the base and the phone jack.

changing to pulse dialing (see page

4).
see page 27 for tips on avoiding

interference.

Talk

. When you get a

Set Up the Accessory Handset(s)

If your phone came packaged with accessory handsets, follow the
steps below to get your cordless handsets ready for use.

Install the battery

Unpack all handsets, battery packs,

1.
and battery covers. If any handset
has the battery cover already
attached, press in on the notch and
slide the cover down and off.

Line up the red and black wires

2.
on the battery pack with the
label inside the handset.

Push the battery pack

3.
connector in until it clicks into
place. Tug gently on the wires
to make sure the battery pack
is securely connected.

Place the cover over the battery

4.
compartment and slide it up into
place.

3

Connect the charger

AC IN 8VAC IN 8V

Connect a charger AC adapter to each charger's

1.

AC IN 8V

jack
and set the plug into the notch as
shown. (These adapters might already
be connected.)

Plug the other end of the adapter into a

2.
standard 120V AC power outlet.

Place each handset in a charger with

3.
the display facing forward. The

If... Try...

CHARGE

the
light doesn't
turn on

Charge all handsets completely (about 15 hours)
before using them.

-

reseating the handset.

-

checking the AC adapter connection.

-

seeing if the outlet is controlled by a wall
switch.

CHARGE

light should turn on.

Test the connection

Talk

TALK

. You should hear a dial tone,

. (Press

END

to hang up.)

Unavailable

Pick up each handset and press
and the display should say

If you can't get a dial tone or the handset display says
moving the handset closer to the base or resetting it (see page 28).

, try

Changing from Tone to Pulse Dialing

Phones can communicate with the telephone network in two different
ways: tone (DTMF) or pulse dialing. If you know your phone company
uses pulse dialing or you can't make your test call, follow these steps:

With the phone in standby, press

1.
handset. (You must use a cordless handset for this procedure.)

Use UP or

2.
Use UP or

3.
Highlight

4.

DOWN

DOWN

Pulse

to highlight
to highlight

, then press

confirmation tone. Try making another test call.

If you use pulse dialing and you need to send DTMF tones during a
call (if you're using an automated response system, for example),
press to temporarily switch to tone dialing. When the call ends, the
phone automatically returns to pulse dialing mode.

4

MENU/SELECT

Global Setup
Dial mode

MENU/SELECT

, then press

on a cordless

, then press

MENU/SELECT

MENU/SELECT

. The phone sounds a

.

.

Getting to Know Your Phone

UP

PHONEBOOK/LEFT

DOWN

DO NOT DISTURB

CALLER ID/RIGHT

FIND HANDSET/
INTERCOM

Microphone (on back)

Twelve-key

dial pad

Speaker

Hook

switch

Display

DELETE

SPEAKER

PLAY/STOP

Handset

clip

UP

PHONEBOOK/LEFT

DOWN

DO NOT DISTURB

CALLER ID/RIGHT

FIND HANDSET/
INTERCOM

Microphone (on back)

Twelve-key

dial pad

Speaker

Hook

switch

Display

DELETE

SPEAKER

PLAY/STOP

Handset

clip

Parts of the Base

If the key name is spelled out on the key itself, it's not labeled in the
drawing below.

Base keys and how they work

Key name
(and icon)

CLEAR/MUTE

MENU/SELECT

REDIAL/PAUSE

PLAY/STOP
( )

What it does

-

While this station is ringing: mute the ringer for this call only.

-

During a call: mute the microphone.

-

While entering text: delete one character, or press & hold to
delete all the characters.

-

In standby: open the menu.

-

In the menu or any list: select the highlighted item.

-

In standby: open the redial list.

-

While entering a phone number: insert a 2-second pause.

-

In standby: start playing messages.

-

While a message is playing: stop playing messages.

-

In the menu or any list: exit the menu completely.

5

6

Key name
(and icon)

PHONEBOOK/
LEFT
( / )

CALLER ID/
RIGHT
( / )

UP ( )

DOWN ( )

ON/OFF

DELETE ( )

DO NOT
DISTURB ( )

FLASH

BLOCK

FIND HANDSET/
INTERCOM

SPEAKER
( )

What it does

-

In standby or during a call: open the phonebook.

-

In any menu or list: go up one level. (If you are already at
the top level, the phone exits the menu and returns to the
previous operation.)

-

During text entry: move the cursor to the left.

-

In the first 2 seconds of a message: go to the previous
message.

-

Anytime after that: go to the beginning of this message.

-

In standby or during a call: open the Caller ID list.

-

During text entry: move the cursor to the right.

-

While a message is playing: skip to the next message.

-

In standby: increase the ringer volume.

-

During a normal call: increase the earpiece volume.

-

During a speakerphone call or while a message is playing:
increase the speaker volume.

-

In the menu or any list: move the cursor up one line.

-

In standby: decrease the ringer volume.

-

During a normal call: decrease the earpiece volume.

-

During a speakerphone call or while a message is playing:
decrease the speaker volume.

-

In the menu or any list: move the cursor down one line.

-

In standby: turn the answering system on or off.

-

While a message is playing: delete this message.

-

In standby: delete all messages.

-

In standby: turn the Do Not Disturb feature on or off (see
page 19).

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During a call: switch to a waiting call.

-

While the phone is ringing: add the incoming caller ID to the
call block list (block the call).

-

In standby: page a handset using the intercom.

-

During a call: put the call on hold & start a call transfer.

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In standby: start a speakerphone call (get a dial tone).

-

During a normal call: switch to the speakerphone.

-

During a speakerphone call: hang up.

Parts of the Handset

Microphone

Twelve­key dial
pad

Display

Charging

contacts

Earpiece

UP

PHONEBOOK/

LEFT

SPEAKER

DOWN

CALLER ID/
RIGHT

REDIAL/

PAUSE

MESSAGES/

MUTE

CLEAR/

INTERCOM

Microphone

Twelve­key dial
pad

Display

Charging

contacts

Earpiece

UP

PHONEBOOK/

LEFT

SPEAKER

DOWN

CALLER ID/
RIGHT

REDIAL/

PAUSE

MESSAGES/

MUTE

CLEAR/

INTERCOM

If the key name is spelled out
on the key itself, it's not
labeled in the drawing to the
right.

Handset keys and how
they work

Key name
(and icon)

UP ( )

CALLER ID/
RIGHT ( )

DOWN ( )

MENU/SELECT

END

CLEAR/
INTERCOM

PHONEBOOK/
LEFT ( )

TALK/FLASH

What it does

-

In standby: increase the ringer volume.

-

During a call: increase the call volume.

-

In the menu or any list: move the cursor up one line.

-

In standby or during a call: open the Caller ID list.

-

During text entry: move the cursor to the right.

-

In standby: decrease the ringer volume.

-

During a call: decrease the call volume.

-

In the menu or any list: move the cursor down one line.

-

In standby: open the menu.

-

In the menu or any list: select the highlighted item.

-

During a call: hang up.

-

In the menu or any list: exit & go to standby.

-

In standby: page another station using the intercom.

-

During a call: put the call on hold & start a call transfer.

-

While entering text: delete one character, or press & hold to
delete all the characters.

-

In standby or during a call: open the phonebook.

-

In the menu: go back to the previous screen.

-

During text entry: move the cursor to the left.

-

In standby: start a telephone call (get a dial tone).

-

During a call: switch to a waiting call.

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Key name

SUN 12:00 AM
New CID: 5

Answer ON

Message
counter

Status

icons

Caller ID

count

Day and

time

Answering
system status

12:00A
Handset #1
New CID: 5

Handset
banner

Status icons

Caller ID

count

Time

(and icon)

SPEAKER ( )

REDIAL/PAUSE
( )

BLOCK

MESSAGES/
MUTE ( )

What it does

-

Switch a normal call to the speakerphone (& back).

-

In standby: open the redial list.

-

While entering a phone number: insert a 2-second pause.

-

While the phone is ringing: add the incoming Caller ID
information to the call block list (block the call).

-

In standby: access your answering system.

-

During a call: mute the microphone.

-

While the phone is ringing: mute the ringer for this call only.

Reading the Displays

On the base On the handset

The table below shows the possible icons and what they mean. Since
the icons appear based on what you're doing with the phone, you
won't ever see all of these icons at the same time.

Icon What it means

The ringer is turned off: this station will not ring when a call
comes in.

You have a voice message waiting (see the section titled
"Using Voice Message Notification" on page 20).

Privacy Mode is on: no other station can join your call.

The speakerphone is on.

The microphone is muted, & the caller can't hear you.

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(Handset only) T-coil mode is on. (See "Do you use a T-coil
hearing aid?" on page 27.)

(Handset only) The battery is 1) fully charged, 2) half charged,

3) getting low, or 4) empty.

Using the Menus

Handset Setup
Ans. Setup
Day & Time
Global Setup

To open the menu,
press

MENU/SELECT.

To select the
highlighted
option, press

MENU/SELECT.

To close the menu,
press

END

on the

handset or

PLAY/

STOP

on the base.

OR

UseUP and

DOWN

to move

the cursor.

Handset Setup
Ans. Setup
Day & Time
Global Setup

To open the menu,
press

MENU/SELECT.

To select the
highlighted
option, press

MENU/SELECT.

To close the menu,
press

END

on the

handset or

PLAY/

STOP

on the base.

OR

UseUP and

DOWN

to move

the cursor.

The menus are designed to be as easy as possible. Some users don't
even need the manual once they know how to perform these actions:

Open the menu Press

MENU/SELECT

.

The arrow cursor on the left side of the line shows which

Move the cursor

Select an option

Go up one screen Press

Close the menu

menu item is currently highlighted. Use UP to move the
cursor up &

DOWN

to move it down.

Move the cursor to highlight the option, then press

SELECT

.

PHONEBOOK/LEFT

On the handset, press

.

END

; on the base, press
(If you open the menu during a call, use
back out of the menu without hanging up.)

If you don't press any
keys for thirty
seconds, the
phone times out
and exits the
menu. (When
setting the day
and time, the time­out period is
extended to two
minutes.)

Using the Base Menu

You have the following options from the base:

MENU/

PLAY/STOP

PHONEBOOK/LEFT

.

to

VMWI Reset

Call Blocking

Base Language

Register
Handset

Reset the voice message waiting indicator to bring it back
into sync with your voice mail service (see p. 20).

Block unwanted calls from up to 20 phone numbers and
manage your call block list (see p. 19).

Change the display language.

Register additional handsets to the base or re-register
a handset that you had to reset for some reason (see
"Resetting and Registering Handsets" on page 28).

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10

Using the Handset Menus

Handset Setup

You can change these settings separately for each cordless handset.

T-coil

Ringer Tones

Personal Ring

Autotalk

Any Key Answer

Banner
Handset Language
Key Touch Tone

Turn on T-coil mode to reduce noise on some hearing
aids (see "Do you use a T-coil hearing aid?" on p. 27).

Choose one of four melodies or three tones for the
handset's main ring tone. As you highlight each ring
tone, the phone plays a sample of the tone. When you
hear the tone you want, press

Turn on the personal ring feature. If you have Caller ID,
this feature lets you assign special ring tones to anyone
in your phonebook: this handset will use the special
ring tone when that person calls.

Turn on Auto Talk so you can answer the phone just by
picking up the handset from the cradle (without having
to press any buttons).

Turn on Any Key Answer so you can answer the phone
by pressing a key on the twelve-key dial pad.

Change the name used on the handset's display.
Change the display language.
Have the keypad sound a tone when you press a key.

MENU/SELECT

.

Ans. Setup

This menu controls the options and settings for your answering
system (see "

Ans. Setup

menu options" on page 21).

Day & Time

You need to set the day & time so messages get the right time stamp.

Use UP &

1.
Use the number keypad to enter the hour and minutes.

2.
Use

3.

DOWN

UP & DOWN

to choose the day of the week; press

to select AM or PM; press

MENU/SELECT

MENU/SELECT

.

.

Global Setup

The settings on this menu apply to all cordless handsets and the
base. Before changing these settings, make sure the phone is in
standby and all handsets are within range of the base. (Only one
handset at a time can change these settings.)

Area Code

Dial Mode

Set Line
Mode

Enter your area code so the phone hides the area code on
incoming local calls (see "Using Seven-digit Dialing" on p. 14).

Change the way your phone communicates with the telephone
network (see "Changing from Tone to Pulse Dialing" on p. 4).

Do not change this setting unless instructed to by customer
service.

Call Blocking

This menu lets you block unwanted calls from up to 20 phone
numbers and manage your call block list (see p. 19).

Entering Text on Your Phone

When you want to enter text into your phone (for example, a name
in the phonebook), use the twelve-key dial pad to enter the letters
printed on the number keys. Here's how it works:



The phone enters the letters in the order they appear on the key.
For example, if you press the number key 2 once, the phone
enters the letter A. Press 2 twice for B, and three times for C.



If you press the key again after the last letter, the phone starts the
same letter sequence with small letters. If you press 2 four times
in a row, the phone enters a (small letter). Press 2 five times for b,
and six times for c.



If you see the icon
letters first (

A B C

the key (2). The icon
letters, so it enters small letters first, then the number on the key,
then capital letters.



The phone automatically uses a capital letter for the first letter and
any letter right after a space; all other times, it uses small letters.



If two letters in a row use the same number key, enter the first
letter, then use
position to enter the second letter.

Switch between capital
& small letters

Move the cursor

Leave a blank space Press

[Aa]

in the display, the phone enters capital

), then small letters (

[aA]

means the phone starts at the small

CALLER ID/RIGHT

Press .

Press

CALLER ID/RIGHT

or

to move the cursor to the next

PHONEBOOK/LEFT

POUND (#)

.

a b c

), then the number on

to move the cursor to the left

to move the cursor to the right.

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12

Move the cursor to the letter you want to erase and

Erase one letter

CLEAR (CLEAR/INTERCOM

press

MUTE

on the base).
Erase the entire entry Press & hold
Enter punctuation or a

symbol

Press 0 to rotate through the available symbols.

CLEAR

on the handset;

.

CLEAR/

Using Your Phone

To... From the base From a cordless handset

make a call

Dial the number, then pick up
the corded handset.

answer a call Pick up the corded handset. Press

hang up

mute the
microphone
during a call

put a call on
hold

return to a call
on hold

mute the ringer
for this call only

Return the handset to the
cradle.

CLEAR/MUTE

Press

. Press
again to turn the microphone
back on.

FIND HANDSET/INTERCOM

Press
If the call is on hold for 5 minutes, it will be disconnected.

Pick up the handset or press

SPEAKER

.

While the phone is ringing,

CLEAR/MUTE

press

.

Dial the number, then press

TALK/FLASH

Press

.

TALK/FLASH

END

or return the

.

handset to the cradle.

MESSAGES/MUTE

Press

. Press
again to turn the microphone
back on.

. Press

CLEAR/INTERCOM

TALK/FLASH

Press

.

.

While the phone is ringing,

MESSAGES/MUTE

press

.

Using the Speakerphone

Both the handset and the base have a speakerphone. To use the
base speaker, press
use the handset speaker, press

To... From the base From a handset

make a call: Dial the number, then Press
answer a call Press
switch a call to the speakerphone Press

switch back to the earpiece

hang up a speakerphone call Press

SPEAKER

instead of using the corded handset. To

SPEAKER

instead of

SPEAKER

SPEAKER

SPEAKER

Pick up the
corded handset.

SPEAKER

TALK/FLASH

. Press
. Press
. Press

Press

. Press

.

SPEAKER

SPEAKER

SPEAKER

SPEAKER

END

.

.
.
.

.

Changing the Volume

You can set the volume of the ringer, the earpiece, and the
speakerphone separately for the base and each cordless handset.
For each item, press UP to make it louder or

DOWN

to make it softer.

The available volume levels and how change them are listed below:

Change the When On the base On a handset

ringer
volume

earpiece
volume

speaker
volume

the phone is in
standby

you are on a normal
call

you use the speaker­phone for a call or
getting messages

select

Off, Low,

Medium,

choose one of 6
volume levels

choose one of 10
volume levels

or

High

select

Off, Low,

Medium,

choose one of 6
volume levels

choose one of 6
volume levels

or

High

Using the Redial List

The phone saves the last 5 numbers you dial on each station. To
open the redial list, press
through the list. To close the list, press

REDIAL/PAUSE

; use UP and

PHONEBOOK/LEFT

phone in standby, open the list and find the number you want.

DOWN

to scroll

. With the

Then:

to redial the selected number

to delete the number Press
to save it to the phonebook Press

On the handset, press
on the base, pick up the corded handset.

MENU/SELECT

MENU/SELECT

TALK/FLASH;

& select
& select

Delete Entry
Store Into Pb

.

.

Using Caller ID and Call Waiting

You have to subscribe to Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Caller ID
on Call Waiting services to use the features described in this
section: contact your telephone provider for more information.

When a call comes in, the phone displays the caller’s number and
name (if available). The phone saves the information for the last 30
received calls to the CID list. When it's in standby, the phone displays
how many calls came in since the last time you checked the CID list.

Open the CID list Press
Scroll through the CID

list
Close the CID list Press

CALLER ID/RIGHT

DOWN

Press
oldest. Press UP to scroll from oldest to newest.

to scroll through the list from newest to

PHONEBOOK/LEFT

.

.

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Dialing from the Caller ID list

Find the entry you want to dial.

1.
If the number is a toll or long distance call, but there's no 1 at the

2.
front of the CID record, press to add the 1.

On the handset, press

3.

TALK/FLASH

to dial the number. On the base,

pick up the corded handset.

(You can also press

TALK/FLASH

or pick up the corded handset before

opening the CID list. Find the number you want to dial, then press

MENU/SELECT

.)

Caller ID menu options

With the phone in standby, open the CID list and find the number you
want. Press

MENU/SELECT

to open the Caller ID menu; choose one of

these options:

Delete Entry

Store Into Pb

Delete All

Add Call Block

Erase this Caller ID number.
Add this number to this station's phonebook. The phone

prompts you to enter a name & edit the number; cordless
handsets also prompt you to choose a personal ring.

Erase this station's CID list. (This does not affect the CID
lists saved on any other stations.)

(Handset only) Add this number to your call block list (see
page 19).

Using Call Waiting

If you get a Call Waiting call, the phone sounds a tone and displays
any CID information received for the waiting call. Press

FLASH

on a handset) to switch between your current call and the

FLASH (TALK/

waiting call; remember, each time you switch, there is a short pause
before you're connected to the other caller.

Using Seven-Digit Dialing

If you can make a local call by dialing only seven digits instead of ten,
you can tell the phone to hide your local area code in the CID list.

Do not enter an area code if your phone company requires ten­digit dialing. You might not be able to dial from the CID list.

With the phone in standby, open the menu and select

1.

Setup

, then select

Use the number keypad (

2.

MENU/SELECT

Press

3.



The phone uses the programmed code as a filter. When calls

Area Code

.

0 - 9

) to enter your three-digit area code.

when you’re finished.

Global

come in, the phone compares the area code to the programmed
one. If they match, the phone hides the area code in the CID list.



While reviewing the list, press # to toggle the area code off & on.

Using the Phonebook

Each station can store up to 70 entries in its phonebook.

Open/close the phonebook Press

Scroll through the entries

Jump to entries that start
with a certain letter

Dial an entry

PHONEBOOK.

DOWN

Press
from A to Z or UP to scroll from Z to A.

Press the number key corresponding to the
letter you want to jump to.

Find the entry you want to dial.

1.
On a handset, press

2.
base, pick up the corded handset.

to scroll through the phonebook

TALK/FLASH

. On the

Phonebook menu options

Open the phonebook with the phone in standby, then press

SELECT

to open the phonebook menu. Choose one of these options:

Create
New

Copy
All

Delete
All

Add an entry to your phonebook. The phone will prompt you to
enter the name & phone number. (Cordless handsets will also
prompt you to choose a personal ring.)

Copy the whole phonebook to another station. (You must have at
least one accessory handset to use this multi-station feature.)

Erase all the entries in this station's phonebook. (This does not
affect the entries saved on any other stations.)

MENU/

Phonebook entry options

With the phone in standby, open the phonebook and find the entry
you want. Press

MENU/SELECT

to open the individual phonebook entry

menu. Choose one of these options:

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Edit this entry. The phone will prompt you to enter the name &

Edit

Copy

Delete

phone number. (Cordless handsets will also prompt you to choose
a personal ring.)

Copy this entry to another station. (You must have at least one
accessory handset to use this multi-station feature.)

Erase this entry.

Chain Dialing



If you often have to enter a series of digits or a code number
during a call, you can save that code number to a phonebook
entry and use the phonebook to send the code number.



Enter the code number (up to 20 digits) into the phonebook just
like a regular phonebook entry. Be sure to enter the code number
into the phonebook exactly as you would enter it during a call.



When you hear the prompt that tells you to enter the number, open
the phonebook and find the entry that contains your code number.

MENU/SELECT

Press

to transmit the code. The phone transmits the
code number exactly as you entered it in the phonebook. Or, if you
change your mind, use

PHONEBOOK/LEFT

to close the phonebook.

Finding a Lost Handset

With the phone in standby, press
Select the handset you want to find, or select
at the same time. The paged handset(s) will beep for 1 minute or until
you press

END

on the handset.

FIND HANDSET/INTERCOM

FIND HANDSET/INTERCOM

All

again or press

TALK/FLASH

on the base.

to page all handsets

followed by

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Using Multi-station Features

Outside call

Handset #1

Handset #2

Base
speakerphone
or corded handset

Outside call

Handset #1

Handset #2

Base
speakerphone
or corded handset

The expandable base works together with the accessory handsets
to give you some useful multi-station features. (A station can be any
cordless handset or the base.) You must have at least one accessory
handset to use the features in this section.

Expanding Your Phone



Your base supports a total of six DCX210 accessory handsets,
including any that were supplied with your phone.



Your base might be compatible with other Uniden accessory
handsets: please visit our website for a list of compatible handsets.



Accessory handsets must be registered to the base before you
can use them. Handsets that aren't registered display a

not registered

message. For instructions on registering handsets to

this base, see page 28 or the manual for the accessory handset.



Any accessory handsets that came packaged with the base are
already registered to that base for you.



If a handset was previously registered to a base, you have to reset
it so you can register it to a new base (see page 28 for DCX210).

Using Conference Calling

When an outside call comes in, the base
and two cordless handsets can join in a
conference call with the outside caller. To
join the call, just pick up the base corded
handset or press
handset. To leave the conference call,
hang up normally; the other station
remains connected to the call. (You can also use the speakerphone
for a conference call, just like you can with a normal call.)

TALK/FLASH

on a cordless

Handset

Using Privacy Mode

You can prevent other stations from joining a call. Start your call as
usual, then press

MENU/SELECT

display). When you hang up, privacy mode turns off automatically.
As long you have privacy mode on, no other stations can interrupt

your call. To allow another station to join the call, just turn privacy
mode off by repeating the process above (press

MENU/SELECT

: the display shows

Call Privacy

again to turn privacy mode on (you'll see a in the

MENU/SELECT

. Press

twice).

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Using Call Transfer

To... From the base From a cordless handset

transfer a
call

1.

Press

to

1.

FIND HANDSET/INTERCOM

put the call on hold.

Select the station you want to transfer the call to, or select

2.

All

to page all the stations at the same time.

CLEAR/INTERCOM

Press
put the call on hold.

to

When the other station accepts the call, you'll be disconnected,
but you can join the call again.

cancel a
transfer

accept a
transferred
call

SPEAKER

Press

to return to the

call.

To answer the page & speak to the transferring station,

1.
pick up the corded handset. press

To accept the call,

2.
press

SPEAKER

. press

TALK/FLASH

Press
the call.

CLEAR/INTERCOM.

TALK/FLASH

to return to

.

Using the Intercom

Here are some things you need to know about using the intercom:



Whenever the phone is in standby, you can make an intercom call
between stations without using the phone line.



You can make an intercom call from any station, but only two
stations can be in an intercom call at any time.



If an outside call comes in during an intercom call, the phone shows
the CID information. If the other station hasn't answered the page,
the phone cancels the page so you can answer the incoming call.

To... From the base From a cordless handset

make an intercom
page

Press
Select the station you want to talk with, or select

2.
page all the stations at the same time.

cancel a page Press

answer an
intercom page

leave an intercom
call

Press
pick up the corded handset.

Press

FIND HANDSET/INTERCOM

FIND HANDSET/INTERCOM.

FIND HANDSET/INTERCOM

FIND HANDSET/INTERCOM.

.1.Press

1.

Press

or

Press

TALK/FLASH

Press

CLEAR/INTERCOM

All

END

.

CLEAR/INTERCOM

.

END

.

.

to

or

answer an outside
call during an

Press

SPEAKER.

Press

TALK/FLASH

.

intercom call

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Using Special Features

Using Your Phone During a Power Failure

Because it includes a corded handset, your phone can perform
several of its functions during a power failure. The following features
will operate during a power failure (all other features are disabled):



Making and receiving calls with the base corded handset.



Changing the volume on the corded handset.



Using Call Waiting on a base corded handset call.



Entering pauses when dialing from the base corded handset.

While the power is out, the base uses a special ringer; you
cannot adjust the volume of this ringer.

Using Do Not Disturb



The Do Not Disturb or DND feature turns off the ringers of the
base and all handsets at the same time.



With the phone in standby, press and hold
base. The phone automatically turns on the answering system and
shows



To cancel, press

If you turn the answering system off while DND is on, the phone
turns off DND along with the answering system.

Do Not Disturb

DO NOT DISTURB

in the display on all stations.

again.

Using Call Block

If you subscribe to Caller ID, you can save phone numbers to the call
block list. When a call comes in, the phone compares the received
phone number to the numbers on the call block list. If the phone
number is on the list, the phone replaces the caller's name with

Blocked

The call block list holds 20 entries, and all stations share the same
list. You can add entries through the

Add Call Block

one station can edit the call block list at a time.)

and disconnects the call. (The caller hears a reject tone.)

Call Blocking

in the CID menu, or by blocking incoming calls. (Only

DO NOT DISTURB

menu, by selecting

on the

Call

Blocking incoming calls

When the phone rings, wait until the display shows the Caller ID
information (usually after the second ring). If you want to block the

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or

BLOCK

BLOCK

or

.

Private

call and add this number to the call block list, press
phone asks you to confirm, press

Blocking an incoming call from an "Unknown" or "Private"
number is the same as selecting

Number

from the

Call Blocking

MENU/SELECT

Unknown Number

menu.

Call Blocking menu options

With the phone in standby, open the menu and select

Call Blocking

Choose one of these options:

. When the

.

View Number

Create New

Private
Number

Unknown
Number

See the numbers on your call block list.
(Handset only) Add an entry to your call block list. The phone

will prompt you to enter a name & phone number.
(Handset only) Block all calls from numbers reported by CID

as "Private." (This does not count as one of the 20 entries.)
(Handset only) Block all calls from numbers reported by CID

as "Unknown". (This does not count as one of the 20 entries.)

Call block entry options

With the phone in standby, open the call block list and find the entry
you want. Press

MENU/SELECT

to open the individual entry menu.

Choose one of these options:

Edit

Delete

(Handset only) Edit this entry. The phone will prompt you to edit
the name & phone number.

Erase this entry from the list & allow calls from this number.

Using Voice Message Notication

This feature supports Frequency-Shift Keying (FSK) message
notification. Contact your voice mail provider for more details.

If you subscribe to a voice mail service, your phone
can notify you when you have a new message
waiting. When you have new messages, the voice
message icon () appears in the display, and the
new message light (at the top of the handset) blinks.

Resetting the voice message indicator

If the voice message icon remains after you check
your messages, you can reset it. From the base, open the menu and
select

20

VMWI Reset

. Select

Yes

to reset the indicator.

Using the Answering System

Setting Up Your Answering System

You can set up your answering system from any handset.

To... Follow these steps

Your greeting can be between 2 seconds and 30 seconds
long. If you don't record an outgoing message, the system
uses a pre-recorded greeting: Hello, no one is available to

take your call. Please leave a message after the tone.

MESSAGES/MUTE

Record your
personal
outgoing
message or
greeting

Switch
between the
pre-recorded
greeting &
your own
greeting

Delete your
greeting

Press

1.
until the system finishes its announcements, or press

(STOP)

to skip them.

Press 8.

2.
Wait for the system to say "Record greeting," then begin

3.
speaking.
When you're finished, press 8 to stop recording. The

4.
system plays back your new greeting.
To keep this greeting, press

5.
step 2.

MESSAGES/MUTE

Press

1.
until the system finishes its announcements, or press

(STOP)

to skip them.

Press 6.

2.
using.
Press 6

3.
Switch to your personal greeting following the steps above.

1.
While the system is playing back your greeting, press

2.

The system plays back the greeting it is currently

again to switch greetings.

to access the answering system. Wait

END

. To re-record it, go back to

to access the answering system. Wait

5

5

4

.

Ans. Setup menu options

You can change the answering system options from any handset.
Just open the menu and select

Security Code

Ring Time

Enter a 2-digit PIN so you can access your answering
system from any touch-tone phone (see page 24).

Set the number of rings (2, 4, or 6) before the answering
system answers the phone. Choose
have the system pick up after 2 rings if you have new
messages or after 4 rings if you don't.

Ans. Setup

.

Toll Saver (TS)

to

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22

Set the amount of time callers have to leave a message,

5:Stop
[ / /select]

Press

MESSAGES/MUTE

to start

remote operation mode.

Press

MENU/

SELECT

to choose

the current option.

Press

END

to exit remote

operation mode.

1:Repeat
2:Play

3:Skip
4:Delete

6:SelectGreeting
8:RecNewGreeting

Use

PHONEBOOK/

LEFT

to go to the

previous option.

Use

CALLER ID/

RIGHT

to go to the

next option.

5:Stop
[ / /select]

Press

MESSAGES/MUTE

to start

remote operation mode.

Press

MENU/

SELECT

to choose

the current option.

Press

END

to exit remote

operation mode.

1:Repeat
2:Play

3:Skip
4:Delete

6:SelectGreeting
8:RecNewGreeting

Use

PHONEBOOK/

LEFT

to go to the

previous option.

Use

CALLER ID/

RIGHT

to go to the

next option.

Record Time

either 1 minute or 4 minutes. Choose

Announce Only

if

you don't want the system to let callers to leave a message.
Have the system beep every 15 seconds when you have

Message Alert

a new message; the beeping stops when you listen to all
your new messages. (To mute the alert without listening to
your messages, press any key on the base.)

Ans. Language

Call Screen

Ans. On/off

Change the language of the system's voice prompts.
Turn on the call screen feature so you can hear callers as

they leave messages on the base speaker (see page 23).
Turn your answering system on or off. (To turn your

system on or off from the base, just press

ON/OFF

.)

Getting Your Messages

Accessing your answering system from a handset

You can access your system from a handset whenever the phone is
in standby.



During remote operation, the phone beeps to let you know it's







waiting for your next command.
You can press the number key next to the commands instead of

scrolling through them.
If you don't press any keys for 30 seconds, the phone returns to

standby.
Only one handset can access the system at a time.

How to operate your answering system

To... From the base

PLAY/STOP

Press

play new
messages

restart the
current message

replay previous
messages

skip a message Press

delete a message

delete all of your
messages

play old
messages

end the
operation

The system announces the number of new & old messages,
then plays the first new message followed by the day & time
it was received. Then the system plays the new messages
in the order they were received.

PHONEBOOK/LEFT

Press

PHONEBOOK/LEFT

Press

. Press 1 or select

repeatedly until you hear the
message you want to replay.

CALLER ID/RIGHT

. Press 3 or select

While the message is
playing, press

DELETE

.

With the phone in standby,

DELETE

press

. When the

system asks you to confirm,

DELETE

press

again.

After the system plays the new messages,

PLAY/STOP

press

Press

PLAY/STOP

again. press 2 or select

. Press

From a handset (remote
operation)

MESSAGES/MUTE

Press

Press 1 or select

.

1:Repeat

1:Repeat

.

repeatedly until you hear the
message you want to replay.

3:Skip

.

While the message is playing,
press 4 or select

4:Delete

.

Not available.

2:Play

.

END

.

Screening Your Calls

Another feature your answering system gives you is call screening.
While the system is taking a message, you can hear the caller on the
base speaker (if you turn on

To... From the base From a handset

hear the caller
leaving a message

Just listen to the caller over

the speaker.
answer the call Pick up the corded handset. Press
mute the call screen

without answering

Press

Call Screen)

CLEAR/MUTE

or from a handset.

Press

.

Press
handset to the cradle.

MESSAGES/MUTE

TALK/FLASH

END

.

or return the

.

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

If you mute the call screen, the system continues taking the
message: it just stops playing through the speaker.



Only one handset at a time can screen calls. If another handset is
screening the call, the handset beeps and returns to standby.

Using the System While You're Away from Home

You can also operate your answering system from any touch-tone
phone. Before you can use this feature, you have to program a
security code.

Programming a security code

With the phone in standby, open the menu from any handset.

1.
Select

2.
Use the number keypad to enter a two-digit security code (01 to

3.

99

Remember to make a note of your new security code!

Dialing in to your system

Call your telephone number and wait for the system to answer. (If

1.
your answering system is off, it will answer after about ten rings
and sound a series of beeps instead of your greeting.)
During the greeting (or beeps), press 0 and immediately enter

2.
your security code. (You have 3 tries to enter you security code:
if you enter it wrong 3 times, the system hangs up and returns to
standby.)
The system announces the current time, the number of messages

3.
stored in memory, and a help prompt. Then it starts beeping
intermittently to let you know it's waiting for your command.
When you hear the intermittent

4.
beeping, enter a command from the
chart to the right.

If you don't press any keys for 15
seconds, the phone will hang up and
return to standby.

Ans. Setup

). Press

, then select

MENU/SELECT

Security Code

when you’re finished.

0-1 Repeat message

0-1 Repeat message

0-2 Play message

0-2 Play message

0-3 Skip message

0-3 Skip message

0-4 Delete message

0-4 Delete message

0-5 Stop playback

0-5 Stop playback

0-6 Turn the system on

0-6 Turn the system on

0-9 Turn the system off

0-9 Turn the system off

1-0 Hear help prompts

1-0 Hear help prompts

.

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Solving Problems

If you have any trouble with your phone, try these simple steps first.
If you still have a question, call our Customer Care Line listed on the
front cover.

If… Try…

-

No stations can make
or receive calls.

One cordless handset
can’t make or receive
calls.

A station can make
calls, but it won’t ring.

I can't make or receive
calls while the power
is out.

A cordless handset's
display won't turn on.

A cordless handset is
not working.

A cordless handset
says

Unavailable

No stations will
display any Caller ID
information.

I can't dial from the
Caller ID list.

Caller ID displays
briefly & then clears.

I can’t transfer calls. Resetting all the handsets.
I can’t get two cordless

handsets to talk to the
caller.

Checking the telephone cord connection.

-

Disconnecting the base AC adapter. Wait a few
minutes, then reconnect it.

-

Moving the handset closer to the base.

-

Resetting the handset.

-

Making sure the ringer is turned on.

-

Making sure Do Not Disturb is turned off.

-

Making sure you using the corded handset on the
base.

-

Checking the telephone cord connection.

-

Charging the battery for 15-20 hours.

-

Checking the battery pack connection.

-

Charging the battery for 15-20 hours.

-

Checking the battery pack connection.

-

Resetting the handset.

-

Moving the handset closer to the base.

-

Seeing if another station has Privacy Mode on.

.

-

Making sure the base is plugged in.

-

Letting calls ring at least twice before answering.

-

Seeing if the call was placed through a switchboard.

-

Checking with your telephone service provider to
make sure your Caller ID service is active.

-

Making sure you entered the correct area code. If
you have to dial all 10 digits, you need to delete the
area code (see Seven-digit Dialing on page 14).

-

You may have to change the line mode. Contact
customer service for more information.

-

-

Making sure both handsets are registered to this
base.

-

Making sure no station is in Privacy Mode.

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If… Try…

The phone keeps
ringing if I answer on
an extension.

The answering system
does not work.

The answering
system won't record
messages.

A handset can't access
the answering system.

My outgoing message
is gone.

I can’t hear the base
speaker.

Messages are
incomplete.

The system keeps
recording if I answer
on an extension.

I can't register a
handset.

-

You may have to change the line mode. Contact
customer service for more information.

-

Making sure the answering system is turned on.

-

Making sure the base AC adapter is not plugged into
an that's controlled by a wall switch.

-

Making sure the

Announce Only

-

Deleting messages (the memory may be full).

-

Making sure no other handset is using the system.

-

Making sure the phone is in standby.

-

Seeing if there was a power failure. You may have to
re-record your personal outgoing message.

-

Making sure call screening is turned on.

-

Changing the base speaker volume.

-

The incoming messages may be too long. Remind
callers to leave a brief message.

-

Deleting messages (the memory may be full).

-

You may have to change the line mode. Contact
customer service for more information.

-

Seeing if there are 6 handsets registered to this base.

-

Resetting the handset.

Record Time

.

is not set to

Weak or Hard To Hear Audio

If a caller’s voice sounds weak or soft, the signal might be blocked by
large metal objects or walls; you might also be too far from the base,
or the handset’s battery may be weak.



Try moving around while you’re on a call or moving closer to the
base to see if the sound gets louder.



Make sure the handset’s battery is fully charged.



Try adjusting the earpiece volume or the audio tone (see below).

Adjust the audio tone

During a call, open the menu and select
the three audio tone options:
for hearing aid users), or

High Tone, Natural Tone

Low Tone

figure out which audio tone works best for you.

Audio Tone

. Choose one of

(recommended

. You may have to experiment to

Noise or Static On The Lineoise or Static On The Line

Interference is the most common
cause of noise or static on a
cordless phone. Here are some
common sources of interference:



electrical appliances, especially
microwave ovens



computer equipment, especially
wireless LAN equipment and
DSL modems



radio-based wireless devices,
such as room monitors,
wireless controllers, or wireless
headphones or speakers



large florescent light fixtures

Do you use a T-Coil hearing aid?

Do you use a T-Coil hearing aid?

If you have a hearing aid

If you have a hearing aid
equipped with a telecoil (T-coil)

equipped with a telecoil (T-coil)
feature, the interaction between

feature, the interaction between
the hearing aid & digital cordless

the hearing aid & digital cordless
phones can cause noise in the

phones can cause noise in the
handset. If you have a T-coil

handset. If you have a T-coil
hearing aid & you have problems

hearing aid & you have problems
with noise on the line, try turning

with noise on the line, try turning
on

T-coil

on
Select

Select
select

select

Using T-coil mode can shorten

Using T-coil mode can shorten
the handset’s talk time; make

the handset’s talk time; make
sure to watch the battery status

sure to watch the battery status
and keep the battery charged.

and keep the battery charged.

mode. Open the menu.

T-coil

mode. Open the menu.

Handset Setup,

Handset Setup,

T-coil

.

T-coil

.

then

then

(especially if they give off a buzzing noise)



other services that use your phone line, like alarm systems,
intercom systems, or broadband Internet service

Here are some hints for when the static is...

on 1 handset or in 1 location: on all handsets or in all locations:

-

Check nearby for one of the
common interference sources.

-

Try moving the handset away from
a suspected source, or try moving
the suspected source so it’s not
between the handset & the base.

-

Try moving closer to the base.
There is always more noise at the
edges of the base's range. If the
handset displays an
message, you need to move closer
to the base.

Out of Range

-

Check near the base for the source
of interference.

-

Try moving the base away from a
suspected source, or turn off the
source if possible.

-

If the base has an adjustable
antenna, try raising the antenna so
it stands straight up.

-

If you have any service that uses the
phone line, you might need a filter
(see below).

Installing a line lter or DSL lter

Sometimes, broadband Internet services that use the telephone line

can interfere with phones. One of these services−DSL−often causes

static on telephones. A DSL filter or telephone line filter usually solves

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this problem. The technician who installed your DSL service might

DSL filter

Telephone

cord

Telephone
wall jack

DSL filter

Telephone

cord

Telephone
wall jack

have left some filters for you; if not, call your DSL provider or look in
any electronics store.

Plug the DSL filter into the telephone wall
jack and plug your phone’s base into the
filter. Make a test call to make sure the
noise is gone.

Resetting and Registering Handsets

If you are having trouble with a cordless handset or if you want to
replace one, you need to clear the registration information from the
base and the handset:

Do you have the base the handset is registered to?

Yes No

Press & hold

1.

System Reset

END

and # until the

menu appears
(about 5 seconds).
Select

2.

Deregister HS.

The display
lists all registered handsets.
Select the handset you want to

3.
reset.
When the phone asks you to

4.
confirm, select

Yes

. The handset
clears its information from the base
& deletes it own link to the base.

Press & hold

1.

System Reset

(about 5 seconds).
Select

2.
When the phone asks you to

3.
confirm, select
deletes its own link without
contacting the base.

END

and # until the

menu appears

Base Unavailable

Yes

. The handset

.

When you reset a handset (or if you buy a new one), that handset
displays a

Handset Not Registered

message. If you see this message

on a handset, you need to register it to a base before you can use it.

Registering a handset

On the base, open the menu and select

1.
display should say

On the handset you want to register, press and hold

2.
the handset display says

In about 30 seconds, the handset display should say

3.

Complete

. Press

Handset Registering

Handset Registering (

TALK/FLASH

and make sure you get a dial tone.

Register Handset

.

POUND (#)

about 2 seconds).

Registration

. The

until

If... Try...

-

you don't hear a dial tone

-

the display says

To register a handset to a different base, see the section
"Expanding Your Phone" in the user's guide for the other base.

Registration Failed

Making sure the handset is fully
charged, then start over at step 1.

Handling Liquid Damage

Moisture and liquid can damage your cordless phone.



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



If moisture or liquid has entered the plastic housing (i.e. liquid can
be heard in the phone or liquid has entered the handset battery
compartment or vent openings on the base), follow these steps:

Handset Base

Remove the battery cover &

1.
disconnect the battery.

Disconnect the AC adapter to cut

Let dry for at least 3 days with the

2.
battery disconnected and the cover
off for ventilation.
After the handset dries, reconnect

3.
the battery pack and replace the
cover. Recharge the battery fully
(15-20 hours) before using.

1.
off the power.
Disconnect the telephone cord.

2.
Let dry for at least 3 days before

3.
reconnecting.

IMPORTANT: You must unplug the telephone line while
recharging the battery pack 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.

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Important Information

Terms Used In This Guide

Accessory
Handset

Base

CIDCW (CID on Call Waiting.) A service that shows CID for calls that come in during another call.

Call Waiting A service that lets you receive calls while you are on another call.

Caller ID (Also called CID.) A service that shows the name and number of incoming callers.

Charger A cradle that stores and charges a handset but doesn’t connect to the phone line.

Cradle

During a call The station is currently on a call or has activated a dial tone.

Handset

In standby

Station Any handset or the base.

Specications

AC
adapter

Battery
pack

An extra handset that can register to and be used with an expandable phone base. All
accessory handsets must be registered to a base.

The main part of the phone. It connects to your phone line and lets you make and receive
calls. Most bases also have a cradle to store a handset.

The part of the phone that stores a handset. While in a cradle, a handset is always in
standby, and any keys are locked.

1) A cordless handset that you use to dial the phone and talk to callers.

2) A corded handset that attaches to a base with a coiled cord.

The phone is inactive: there is no dial tone, no station is on a call or listening to
messages.



Base Charger

Part number PS-0034 PS-0035

Input voltage

Output
voltage

120V AC, 60 Hz120V AC, 60

Hz

7.8V AC @
450mA

8V AC @

300mA
Part number BT-1016
Capacity 500mAh, 2.4V DC

Use only the supplied AC adapters.



Be sure to use the proper adapter for the
base & any chargers.



Do not place the power cord where it
creates a trip hazard or where it could

become chafed & create a re or

electrical hazard.



Do not place the base in direct sunlight or
subject it to high temperatures.

Battery Information



Fully charged, the battery should provide about 10 hours of talk time and about 7 days of standby
time. For best results, return the handset to the cradle after each call to keep it fully charged.



Keep an eye on the battery status icon. When the battery gets too low, the handset shows a low
battery alert. If you hear a strange beep during a call, check the display: if you see the low battery

alert, nish your conversation as quickly as possible and return the handset to the cradle. If the

handset is in standby, none of the keys will operate.



With normal use, the battery should last about one year. Replace the battery when the talk time
becomes short even when the battery is charged. To buy a replacement battery, call the Parts
Department listed on the front cover.

Rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride Battery Warning

CAUTION! Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type!
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. Do not open or

mutilate the battery. Disconnect the battery before shipping this product.



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



The rechargeable batteries contained in this equipment may explode if disposed of in a re.



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



Do not short-circuit the battery.



Do not charge the rechargeable battery pack used in this equipment with in any charger other
than the one designed to charge this battery pack as specied in the owner's manual. Using

another charger may damage the battery pack or cause the battery pack to explode.

Rechargeable Batteries Must Be Recycled or Disposed of Properly.
Uniden works to reduce lead content in PVC coated cords in our products &
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.

Compliance information

FCC Part 68 information

This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules & the requirements adopted by the
ACTA. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information,
a product identier in the format US: AAAEQ##TXXXX. If requested, this number must be

provided to the phone company.

An applicable Universal Service Order Codes (USOC) certication for the jacks used in this
equipment is provided (i.e., RJ11C) in the packaging with each piece of approved terminal
equipment. A plug & jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring & telephone
network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules & requirements adopted by

the ACTA. A compliant telephone cord & modular plug is provided with this product. It is
designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. See installation
instructions for details.

The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a phone line.
Excessive RENs on a phone line may result in devices not ringing in response to an incoming
call. In most but not all areas, the sum of RENs should not exceed ve (5.0). To be certain
of the number of devices that may be connected to a line, as determined by the total RENs,
contact the telephone provider. The REN for this product is part of the product identier that
has the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. The digits represented by ## are the REN without a
decimal point (e.g., 03 is a REN of 0.3).

If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you
in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice
isn't practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you
will be advised of your right to le a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary. The
telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures
that could affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens the telephone company

will provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary modications to maintain

uninterrupted service.
Please follow instructions for repairing, if any (e.g. battery replacement section); otherwise do

not substitute or repair any parts of the device except as specied in this manual. Connection

to party line service is subject to state tariffs. Contact the state public utility commission, public

service commission or corporation commission for information. This equipment is hearing aid

compatible.

Should you experience trouble with this equipment, please contact a factory service center or
other authorized service agent. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network,
the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is

resolved.

NOTICE: According to telephone company reports, AC electrical surges, typically resulting
from lightning strikes, are very destructive to telephone equipment connected to AC power

sources. To minimize damage from these types of surges, a surge arrestor is recommended.

Changes or modications to this product not expressly approved by the manufacturer, 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.

FCC Part 15 information

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, & (2) This device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Privacy
of communications may not be ensured when using this phone.

FCC PART 15.105(b): Note: This equipment has been tested & found to comply with the limits

for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses & can radiate radio frequency energy &, if not installed & used in

accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If

this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off & on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:



Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.



Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.



Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.



Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

To insure the safety of users, the FCC has established criteria for the amount of radio

frequency energy various products may produce depending on their intended usage. This
product has been tested & found to comply with the FCC's exposure criteria. For body worn

operation, the FCC RF exposure guidelines were also met when used with the Uniden
accessories supplied or designed for this product. Use of other accessories may not ensure
compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines & should be avoided.

The antenna(s) used for the base-unit must be installed to provide a separation distance of
at least 20 cm from all persons & must not be collocated or operated in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.

If your home has wired alarm equipment connected to a phone line, be sure that installing the
system does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable
alarm equipment, contact your telephone company or a qualied installer.

Industry Canada (I.C.) Notice

Terminal equipment

NOTICE: This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal EquipmentIndustry Canada Terminal Equipment
Technical Specications. This is conrmed by the registration number. The abbreviation IC
before the registration number signies that registration was performed based on a Declaration
of Conformity indicating that Industry Canada technical specications 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 5.

Radio equipment

The term IC before the radio certication number only signies that Industry Canada technical
specications were met. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device

may not cause interference, & (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".

One-year Limited Warranty

Important: Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service.

WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION ("Uniden") ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY:

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

WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the original user shall terminate & 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) modied, altered, or used
as part of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or any congurations 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 & return it to you without charge for parts, service, or any other cost (except
shipping & 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 & ENTIRE
WARRANTY PERTAINING TO THE PRODUCT & IS IN LIEU OF & 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 specic legal rights, & you may also have other

rights which vary from state to state. This warranty is void outside the United States of America
& 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). Disconnect the battery from the Product
& separately secure the battery in its own separate packaging within the shipping carton. The
Product should include all parts & accessories originally packaged with the Product. Include
evidence of original purchase & 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:

Uniden America Service
4700 Amon Carter Blvd.

Fort Worth, TX 76155

As an Energy Star® Partner, Uniden has

determined that this product meets the

Energy Star® guidelines for energy efciency.
Energy Star® is a U.S. registered mark.



Uniden® is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation.



Call waiting, CID, CIDCW, and Voice Mail are telephone line services. Your phone
supports these services, but you have to arrange for them through your telephone provider.
Contact your provider for details.



The pictures in this manual are for example only. Your phone may not look exactly like the

pictures.

May be covered under one or more of the following U.S. patents:
5,801,466 5,825,161 5,864,619 5,893,034 5,912,968 5,915,227 5,929,598
5,930,720 5,960,358 5,987,330 6,044,281 6,070,082 6,076,052 6,125,277
6,253,088 6,314,278 6,321,068 6,418,209 6,618,015 6,714,630 6,782,098
6,788,920 6,788,953 6,839,550 6,889,184 6,901,271 6,907,094 6,914,940
6,940,867 6,953,118 7,023,176 7,030,819 7,146,160 7,203,307 7,206,403
7,310,398
Other patents pending.

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