Uniden DECT1805 User Manual

DECT

1805

MANUAL

OWNER’S

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PRECAUTIONS

AVOID ­Television sets and
other electronic
appliances

CHARGE ­the new phone
for 15 - 20 hrs.

DON’T ­overload the
power outlet.

AVOID ­multi power
boards

AVOID -

connecting

more than

3

phones as ringing

may be impaired

AVOID -

Microwave

ovens

AVOID -

Moisture

AVOID -

Computers

CHOOSE ­a central location

AVOID ­Moisture

INSTALLATION & SAFETY

Choosing the best location for your phone

When choosing a location for your phone there are a number of appliances the phone
should be not be near, and areas you should avoid.

This symbol
indicates
important
operating
and servicing
instructions.

Please do not
attempt to
unplug any
appliance
during an
electrical storm.

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This page is a very condensed version of your owners manual. It is designed to allow you to get your
phone installed and operating as quickly as possible - however it does not attempt to explain any of the
advanced features of your phone.

Here!

Installation

TEL PWR

(Australia)

Telephone socket

Main Base

(New Zealand)

Telephone cord

AC Adaptor

Power point

Quick Reference Guide

Start

Start

Here!

Plug the telephone cord into the main base unit,
then into the telephone socket on the wall.

Plug the AC Adaptor cord into the main base unit,
then into the power point.

Make sure the AC

Adaptor remains

plugged in and

switched on at

all times

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Installing the Handset Batteries

Press battery cover to release.
Slide cover off.

Install the 2 rechargeable
batteries in each handset.

Slide the battery covers back
until they snap into place.

Place the handsets on the base and
charge uninterrupted for 15 hours.

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To make a call

1. Press and listen for the dial tone.

2. Dial phone number.
OR

1. Dial phone number

2. Press the key.

To hang up

Press or place the handset back on the
base unit.

To answer a call

Handset on the base unit: Remove handset from
the base and speak.

Handset off the base unit: Pick up handset, press
the key and speak.

To store a number:

• in Standby Mode, enter the telephone
number you wish to store and press .

•

NAME?

will be displayed.

• enter the name of the person with this
number in the same way that you entered the
letters of your user name (page 17).

• press key.

•

ADDRESS:XX

will be displayed.

• press key.

• the phone number is now stored in the memory.

To make a call

1. Press and listen for the dial tone.

2. Dial phone number.
OR

1. Dial phone number

2. Press the key.

To hang up

Press or place the handset back on the
base unit.

To answer a call

Handset on the base unit: Remove handset from
the base and speak.
Handset off the base unit: Pick up handset, press
the key and speak.

Keypad lock/unlock

Press

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CONTENTS

Installation & Safety ..............................................................................................................................................i

Step 1 - Installation .............................................................................................................................................ii

Step 2 - Installing the Handset Batteries ...................................................................................................iii

Step 3 - Using the phone ..................................................................................................................................iii

Base Station and Handset Display ..................................................................................................................2

Handset .................................................................................................................................................................3

Included in your Package ..................................................................................................................................3

Charging the Handset Batteries .......................................................................................................................4

Description of Handset Keys ............................................................................................................................4

Description of Displayed Symbols ................................................................................................................5

Using Your phone ..................................................................................................................................................6

Switching the Handset on and off ..................................................................................................................6

Locking and Unlocking the Keypad ...............................................................................................................6

Making an External Call ................................................................................................................................7

Making an Internal Call .................................................................................................................................9

Receiving a Call ............................................................................................................................................10

Call Transfer ..................................................................................................................................................10

Call Waiting ..................................................................................................................................................10

Page Handsets from the Base Station ..........................................................................................................10

Personalising Your Phone ...............................................................................................................................11

Dial Memories................................................................................................................................................11

Received Speech Volume................................................................................................................................12

Microphone Mute ...........................................................................................................................................12

Handset Ring Volume ...................................................................................................................................13

Handset Ring Tone ........................................................................................................................................13

Advanced Functions ............................................................................................................................................14

Handset Registration .....................................................................................................................................14

GAP Registration ...........................................................................................................................................14

Base Station Registration Key .......................................................................................................................15

Handset De-Registration ...............................................................................................................................16

PIN Code Changes ........................................................................................................................................17

Trouble Shooting .................................................................................................................................................18

Warranty ...............................................................................................................................................................19

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BASE STATION

1) Charge LED 2) In Use LED 3)Page key (Registration) 4)Charging contacts

HANDSET DISPLAY

- All icons displayed -

1) Battery icon 2) Menu icon

3) External Call icon 4) Internal Call icon

5) Microphone mute icon 6) Ringer Off icon

7) Range icon 8) Alphanumeric indicator

SETTING UP

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HANDSET

1) Handset earpiece

2) LCD display

3) Memory key

4) Talk key

5) Numeric keypad

6) key

7) Menu key

8) Power/Delete key

9) Up/Down key (Cycle)

10) Redial/Pause key

11) Flash key / Call Waiting

12) Internal Call key

13) # key

14) Handset microphone

15) Charging contacts

INCLUDED IN YOUR PACKAGE

Introduction

Please read this Guide before use and then save it in a convenient place
for future reference.

Whats in the Box?

Check these items have been included in the box.

SETTING UP

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Rechargable Batteries

Telephone Cable
New Zealand

or

Telephone Cable
Australia

AC Adapter

Base Station

If anything is
missing, please
contact your
dealer
immediately.

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SETTING UP

CHARGING THE HANDSET BATTERIES

Charging of the Handset batteries takes place automatically when the Handset is placed on
the Base Station.
An LED on the side of the Base Station indicates that the Handset is charging.
When first setting up, the batteries should be charged uninterrupted for 15-20 hours; this
will ensure that they are fully charged.
In use, it is advisable to return the Handset to the Base Station to be charged at regular
intervals. After fully charging the Handset during setting up, the Handset should never
require longer than about six hours to return to its fully charged condition, e.g. overnight.

DESCRIPTION OF HANDSET KEYS

Talk Key: Pressing is equivalent to picking up a conventional

telephone.

Memory Key: Used to access Dialling Memories.

Up/Down (Cycle) Key: Some settings offer a series of options,

e.g. Five ring styles are offered. These options can be selected either by
pressing the appropriate number key or by cycling through the options using
the key.

Redial / Pause Key: Recalls and displays the last four telephone numbers
called.

Flash / Call Waiting: Used to access call waiting or to access some features
of a business PABX

Internal Call Key: If you have more than one handset registered on the
Base Station, then internal calls may be made between these handsets.

Program Mode: Used to programme speed dial numbers and
telephone settings.

Power / Delete Key: The Power / Delete Key serves three functions on
the Handset:

Power On/Off
Last Digit Delete
Program Abort

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SETTING UP

DESCRIPTION OF DISPLAYED SYMBOLS

BASE STATION

EXTERNAL CALL The External Call icon is visible when is pressed.

The icon flashes when:
there is an incoming call
a call has been dropped
another Handset is using the external line

INTERNAL CALL If you have more than one handset registered on the Basestation,

then internal calls may be made between these handsets.

BATTERY LEVEL Indicates the current battery status. When the battery is empty the

Low Battery Warning Tone will sound if it is set. Thirty seconds later
the Handset will 'close down'.

MICROPHONE The Handset microphone has been muted during a call.
MUTE

RINGER OFF The Handset ringer has been turned off.

SIGNAL RANGE Indicates signal strength to handset. All segments are flashed when

the handset i s searching for a Base station.

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CHARGE LED Indicates the Handset is charging.

IN USE LED Indicates that an External call is in progress.

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SWITCHING THE HANDSET ON AND OFF

To turn the handset on:
Press until the display is visible.
The Base Station number is shown on the left and the handset number shown on the right.
(These numbers may differ from those shown below.)

To turn the handset off:
Press and hold until the display goes blank.

(If the handset is off when it is returned to the Base Station cradle, it will automatically
switch back on).

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE KEYPAD

Locking the Handset keypad prevents accidental key presses causing dialling or program­ming. The only activities that can be performed whilst the keypad is locked are receipt of an
incoming call and unlocking the keypad.
Press followed by to lock the keypad.

The display will appear as below.

Repeat to unlock the keypad.

BASIC ACTIVITIES

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MAKING AN EXTERNAL CALL

Making an external call very easy -there are several styles of call:

• On-Line Dialled Calls

• Pre-Dial Calls

• Memorised Number Call

• Last Number Redial

• Caller ID Dial

On-Line Calls

Press
When the dial tone is heard, key in the number. As the number is entered it is displayed
and dialled.
Press

Press to finish the call.

Pre-dial Calls

Pre-dialling allows you to enter the telephone number before you take the outside line.
You may then check that the number is correct before dialling.
Key in the number. As the number is entered it is displayed.
Press

If a digit is entered incorrectly, use a short press of to delete it.

Press to dial the displayed number.

Press to finish the call.

Dialling a number stored in memory

Frequently dialled numbers may be stored in memory and easily dialled.
(To store numbers in the Dial Memories, see page 11.)
You may select a number to be dialled from those you have previously stored, either by
using the 2 digit directory location number or by scrolling through the memories.

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Dialling from memory using the 2 digit directory location

Press the and enter the 2 digit directory number

01-20

that refers to the number

you wish to dial.

If the number is correct, press to dial the displayed number.

If the number you selected is the wrong memory location, you may use the
key to scroll through the memory locations, or press to exit.

Dialling from memory by scrolling stored numbers

Press

Press (Cycle) to step through the numbers you previously stored, until the number
you wish to dial is displayed.

Press and the number will be dialled.

When scrolling through the memories, if the stored number is too long to be
displayed, long key presses of and keys will reveal the digits of the
number that are not displayed.

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Last Number Redial Calls

The handset stores the last four numbers called.
Press to display the last number called. Press again to display the
next number.

Press to dial the displayed number.

Caller ID Dialing(Not available on NZ Telecom Network)

The Caller ID Memory contains the telephone numbers of the last 25 calls made to the
Base Station. When a Caller ID telephone number is displayed, it can be dialled directly.
Press
(long press - greater than 2 seconds)

The CLI Store location is numbered from

01-24.

On entry, the telephone number of the

most recent caller

(01)

will be displayed.

To cycle through the 25 locations, press the Key.
Press to call the number directly.

MAKING AN INTERNAL CALL

If you have more than one handset registered on your Base Station, then internal calls can
be made between the handsets.

Press key.

Key in the number of the Handset to be called 1 to 6.

If the called Handset accepts the call, the dialled Handset number stops flashing
and the connection will be made.

All Handsets

All Handsets currently registered with the Basestation can be called simultaneously although
only one may answer.
Press the key.

Press the to call all Handsets.

When a Handset accepts the call, the star symbol will be replaced with the Handset identity.

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In New Zealand
the Caller ID
dialing feature
is not available
on the Telecom
Network.

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RECEIVING A CALL

When a Handset receives an incoming call press .

The appropriate icon will remain illuminated for the duration of the call.

If the Handset is resting in the Base Station and the AutoTalk feature is enabled, simply
lifting the handset will connect the call.

CALL TRANSFER

If you have more than one handset registered on your Base Station, incoming external calls
can be transferred to another Handset.
After pressing to accept the call - inform the caller that you are about to transfer
the call:
Press then the number of the Handset to recieve the call.
When the other handset is answered you may speak to them first and then transfer the call
by pressing .

If the other handset does not answer, Press to return to the original caller.

An optional Dect handset is required for this feature.

CALL TRANSFER THROUGH A PABX

This telephone may not be compatible with all PABX Systems. Please contact your PABX
provider for information on transferring calls. However a common method of transferring
through a PABX is to press then the extension number you require followed by .

CALL WAITING / FLASH

If the call waiting tone sounds during a call:

Australia: Press then to switch between callers.
New Zealand: Press to switch between callers.

PAGE HANDSETS FROM THE BASE STATION

Pressing the Page key on the Base Station will cause all handsets to ring for 30 seconds.
This may be useful if you wish to locate a missing handset.
Pressing the Page button again, or pressing on a handset, will stop the paging signal.

If the Base Station Page key is pressed for longer than 4 seconds, the
Base Station will enter the registration mode.

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DIAL MEMORIES

Each Handset can store up to 20 telephone numbers in Dial Memories.
Each number can be up to 24 digits long.

Storing a number in memory

Press then .

Press until an empty location (location number followed by 3 bars), is reached.

Enter the telephone number to be stored.

Confirm and exit Dial Memory mode by pressing .

Whilst entering the telephone number, an incorrectly entered digit may be removed
by a short press of (less than 2 seconds).

Changing the Number

The number stored in a particular dial memory can be overwritten or changed simply by
following the procedure for storing numbers and entering the new number over the existing
number.

Displaying long numbers

If the stored number is too long to be displayed, long key presses of the or
keys will move the displayed number left or right respectively.

USER PREFERENCES

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Numbers stored
in one Handset
can not be
accessed from
other Handsets

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Delete a Number from Memory

Numbers held in a Dial Memory locations can be deleted.
Press then

Press to step to the number to be deleted.

When the number to be deleted is displayed, short presses of the Power/Delete key will delete
the last digit of the number. When all digits have been deleted Press .

The number previously stored in the displayed location will be deleted.

RECEIVED SPEECH VOLUME

The volume of received speech heard in the earpiece, can be adjusted through five levels.
This must be done whilst a call is in progress.

The volume will increase for each press of .
Note that the volume will stay at the last setting after each call.

MICROPHONE MUTE

To allow the user to have a private conversation during an external call.

Press then to turn the Mic Mute on and off.

USER PREFERENCES

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HANDSET RING VOLUME

The Handset Ring Volume can be adjusted through five levels (0 through 4).
Press then .

The display shows the current ring volume setting; the current setting is level 2
You may step through the available settings by pressing .

Confirm the setting by pressing

Disabling the ringer

The handset ringer may be switched off by following the procedure above and selecting the
‘Zero level’ setting.
With the ringer switched off, will be shown on the display. The phone symbol will
flash when an incoming call is detected.

HANDSET RING TONE

Five Handset ring tones are available, numbered from 1 to 5.
Press then .

The display shows and sounds the current ring Style setting.
Press

The Ring Style will change (1 through 5) for each press of .
Press to store and exit .

USER PREFERENCES

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ADVANCED FUNCTIONS

Handset Registration

Handsets need to be registered with Basestations. Each Handset can be registered with up to
four Basestations. Up to six Handsets can be registered to each Basestation.

GAP Registration

This Telephone conforms to the GAP (Generic Access Profile) standard. This means that the
Handset can be registered with basestations made by other manufacturers provided that they
also comply with the GAP requirements. Similarly other manufacturer's handsets can be
registered with the Basestation.
For the registration procedure associated with non-Uniden equipment, the relevant user
documentation should be consulted.
It should be noted that other Brand equipment might not provide the comprehensive
features available with this telephone.

Since registration of a Handset must be completed within 90 seconds, it may be
advisable to review these instructions before starting.

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BASESTATION REGISTRATION KEY

Press and hold the Base Station Registration key for five seconds. The Talk LED on the
Base Station will flash to indicate that it is in registration mode. The user then has 90
seconds to complete the handset registration procedure.
An unregistered Handset shows the display shown below:

Press then .

The available Base Station numbers (1 to 4) are displayed.

If the handset is already registered onto a Base Station, then the number of the
Base Station will flash. If you have more than one Base Station and are registering
the handset onto a second Base Station, then you should select the first number
that is not flashing.

Select the first available Base Station number.
As confirmation, the user is prompted for the System PIN number.

The default System PIN (the PIN that the unit arrives with) is 1111 (see page 17)
Press the PIN digit keys.

Press the 4 Digit Pin number (default )

ADVANCED FUNCTIONS

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If this is entered correctly, the Handset will start to search for the Base Station.

If the PIN is incorrect, a single low tone will be heard and another opportunity to
enter the PIN offered.

The Handset will display the Base Station RFPI. (The RFPI is a unique 10 digits number to
each Base Station and serves to indicate that a Base Station has been located.)

Press to accept the RFPI.

Finally a Handset number must be selected. Each Base Station can support up to six
Handsets. The available Handset numbers are displayed this:

Select the first available Handset number.
Press .

Note that the display shows the Base Station (left) and Handset (right) numbers:

HANDSET DE-REGISTRATION

Handsets can be de-registered from Base Stations as required.
Press .
The user is prompted for the System PIN.

The default System PIN is (see page 17)
Press the 4 digit PIN.

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The handset numbers already registered are displayed. In the example shown, handsets
1,2 and 6 are registered.

Press the Handset number to be de-registered. eg
Press

The selected Handset is now de-registered.

PIN CODE CHANGES

The default System PIN (the PIN that the unit arrives with) is 1111.

The System PIN can be changed from any Handset registered to a Base Station.
Press .

The user is prompted for the current System PIN.

Press the 4 digit PIN.

Press the new 4 digit PIN.

Confirm the new PIN digit keys by entering the number again.

Confirm the setting and ensure that you make a note of the new PIN number in a conven­ient location. Press to store and exit.

IMPORTANT NOTE The PIN number is required to program many of the
features of this product. If the PIN is changed from its factory default, and the new

number is lost, then it will not be possible to program the features that require its use.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONS

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SUGGESTION

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

• Make sure the handset is sitting correctly
in the base.

• Make sure the charging contacts on the handset and base
are clean.

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

• The handset rechargable battery may need to be
charged.

• You may be out of normal operating range. Move closer to
the base unit.

• Move the base unit so that it is centrally located in your
residence or office and not near appliances.

• Check both ends of the base telephone line cord are
firmly pushed in until they click.

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

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

• Place the handset back on the base unit for a few seconds.

• The rechargable battery pack may be weak. Charge the
battery for 15-20 hours.

• The handset may be too far away from the base. Place the
base away from appliances or metal objects.

• Place the handset back on the base unit for a few seconds.

• You may have exceeded the Ringer Equivalence Number
(REN) limit of how many phones can be connected to the
same line. The REN total of all devices (printed on the
label on the bottom of each unit) should not exceed three (3).
Disconnect the appropriate units to lower the REN total.

• Check the rechargable battery connection inside the
battery compartment on the handset.

• The handset rechargeable battery pack may need
to be charged.

• Your handset is not registered to your base unit.

• Please refer to page 15 for re-registering instructions.

PROBLEM

The charge light
won’t come on
when the handset
is placed on
the base.

The audio sounds
weak and/or
scratchy.

Can’t make or
receive calls.

The handset
doesn’t ring or
receive a page.

No power on
handset unit

Not sub

TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLE SHOOTING

If your phones are not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps
first before calling Uniden customer service.

YOUR NEW PHONE

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WARRANTY

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WARRANTY

One Year Limited Warranty

Important: Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service.
Warrantor: Uniden Australia Pty Limited A.B.N. 58 001 865 498

Uniden New Zealand Limited

ELEMENT OF WARRANTY:Uniden warrants to the original retail owner for the duration
of this warranty, its DECT1805 (herein after referred to as the 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 retail owner only, shall terminate
and be of no further effect 12 months after the date of original retail sale. This warranty will
be deemed invalid if the product is; (A) Damaged or not maintained as reasonable and nec­essary, (B) Modified, altered or used as part of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or any
configurations not sold by Uniden, (C) Improperly installed, (D) Repaired by someone other
than an authorised Uniden Repair Agent for a defect or malfunction covered by this warran­ty, (E) Used in conjunction with any equipment or parts or as part of a system not manufac­tured by Uniden, (F) Warranty is only valid in original country of purchase.
PARTS COVERED:This warranty covers for one (1) year, the Base Unit and Handset only.
All accessories (AC Adaptor etc)are covered for 90 days only.
STATEMENT OF REMEDY:In the event that the product does not conform to this war­ranty at any time while this warranty is in effect, the warrantor at its discretion, will repair
the defect or replace the product and return it to you without charge for parts or service.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OR PAY­MENT OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. THIS GUARANTEE IS IN ADDI­TION TO AND DOES NOT IN ANY WAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE CONSUMER
GUARANTEE ACT.
PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OR WARRANTY: In the event that
the product does not conform to this warranty, the Product should be shipped or delivered,
freight pre-paid, with evidence of original purchase (eg. a copy of the sales docket), to the
warrantor at:
UNIDEN AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED UNIDEN NEW ZEALAND LIMITED
SERVICE DIVISION SERVICE DIVISION
345 Princes Highway, 150 Harris Road,
Rockdale NSW 2216 East Tamaki, Auckland
Ph [phone] Fx [phone] Ph (9) 273 8383 Fx (9) 274 4253
Toll Free 1300 366 895 Toll Free 0800 4 UNIDEN

4 864 336
www.uniden.com.au www.uniden.co.nz
Customers in other States should ship or deliver the Product freight pre-paid to their nearest
Uniden Authorised Repair Centre (Contact Uniden for the nearest Warranty Agent to you).

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THANK YOU

FOR PURCHASING A UNIDEN PHONE!

© 2002 Uniden Australia Pty Limited

Uniden New Zealand Limited
Printed in China
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