Uniden DECT1915+1, DECT1915 User Manual

USER GUIDE

DECT1915/1915+1

DIGITAL CORDLESS TELEPHONES WITH SMS MESSAGING AND FULL

COLOUR DISPLAY

THIS EQUIPMENT IS NOT DESIGNED FOR MAKING EMERGENCY TELEPHONE CALLS WHEN THE POWER FAILS. ALTERNATIVE ARRANGEMENTS SHOULD BE MADE FOR ACCESS TO DIAL EMERGENCY SERVICES.

Ver. 1, Jan 05

Before operating this set,

please read these instructions carefully.

Important note — emergency calls

The DECT 1915/1915+1 is not designed for making emergency calls when the mains power fails. So you should make alternative arrangements for access to Emergency Services.

(This means that you should also have a basic phone that does not need mains power, connected to your line so that you can make calls during a power failure.)

If you need help …

Visit our websites for information;

Australia: www.uniden.com.au New Zealand: www.uniden.co.nz

Unpacking your DECT1915/1915+1 system

In the box are:

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the cordless handset

■

extra handset (DECT1915+1 only)

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the base unit

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two rechargeable batteries and a battery compartment cover for each handset

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a telephone line cable for the base unit

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a telephone line cable adaptor (Australia only)

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a mains power lead and adapter for the base unit

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charger pod with separate mains power lead and adaptor (DECT1915+1 only).

Keep the packaging materials in a safe place in case you later need to transport the unit.

Keep your sales (till) receipt, which is your guarantee.

Where to find it

Display

For details of how to change the screen background, refer to the functions in the section headed ‘Quick reference guide to the menus’.

Left and right Soft buttons

Press to select the functions shown above them on the display (for example,

Headset socket

(Headset is not available for this model)

PHONE button

Press to begin or answer a phone call. Press during a call to switch the

speakerphone on and off.

(Note: the speakerphone won’t work if the batteries are low.)

INT (Intercom) button

Press and hold for 1 second to make an intercom call (if you have more than one handset).

CHARGE light

This comes on when the handset’s batteries are being charged.

If the display is blank

Press the button to switch the handset on

Extra menu

or ).Redial Menu

To subscribe to network features like Caller Display and Call Waiting, simply call your network service provider (the company which supplies your telephone line). You don’t need to do anything special

to set these features up.on your DECT 1915/1915+1 phone

Arrow buttons

Press or

during a call to adjust the

volume in the earpiece. Press to navigate through the menu on the

display. Press in idle mode for short-cut functions —

HANG UP /C/ button

Press to end a call. Press while using menus to cancel and

return to idle mode. Press and hold for 2 seconds to lock

and unlock the keypad. Press and hold for 4 seconds to turn

the handset on and off.

Short cuts

to go straight to the

messages

to display a showing today’s date.

to go straight to alist of

Display

to go straight to a list of

Book

menu.

(CID) records.

entries.

SMS text

calendar

Caller

Phone

F(Flash) button #

You may need this during a call if your DECT 1915/1915+1

is connected to a PBX, or if you use a Call Waiting service provided by your network provider. PBX: Press and hold this button for a Flash signal.

CW: If the Call Waiting tone sounds during a call Press and hold this button then 2 to switch between callers.

IN USE light

This comes on when you have a connection to the telephone line.

HANDSET LOCATOR button

Press to make all registered handsets ring (useful if you've forgotten where you put a handset).

Before you can use the handset to make calls you will need to fit and fully charge the batteries, as described on pages 4 to 6.

Contents

Read these notes first 3

Choosing a site for the base unit and charger pod 3

Radio signals between handset and base unit 3

Mains power connection 3

Installation and set-up 4 Before you start 7

Electrical safety 7 Interference 7 ‘Out of range’ warning 7

Exploring the display 8

In standby mode 8 In idle mode 8 Shortcut buttons 9 To lock the keypad 9

Switching on and off 10 Ringer melodies and volumes 10 Your handset’s name 11

Time and date 12 Making and answering calls 13

To make a call 13 To answer a call 13

… and if you don’t want to answer 13

To end a call 14 The speakerphone 14 Muting the microphone 14 Earpiece volume 14 Last Number Redial 15

… and options in the Redial list 15

The Phone Book (memory dialling) 17

To open the Phone Book 17 To store a number 17

… and to mark a Phone Book entry as a VIP 18

… and to store a Phone Book entry for speed dialling 19

To make a memory call (short-cut method) 19

To make a memory call (Phone Book method) 19

To make a Speed Dial call 20 To change a stored number 20 To delete a Phone Book entry 21 To delete all Phone Book entries 21

Caller Display 22

To review Caller Display records (short cut) 23

To review all call information 23 Options in the Caller Display lists 24

to delete entries from the list 24 to store a number in the Phone Book 24

Using a multi-handset system 25

To make an intercom call 25 To end an intercom call 25 To transfer a call 26 To shuttle between two calls 26 To set up a three-way conference

To page all handsets from the base unit 27

continued overleaf …

Contents

Handset registration 28

To re-register or to register a new handset 28

To register to an extra base unit 29 To de-register a handset 29 To select a base unit 30 To register to a different brand of

base unit 31

SMS text messaging 32

Caller Display 32 Registering for the SMS service 32 The SMS Send and Receive numbers

SMS message boxes 33 To write and send a text message

34 To read your messages 36

… and to store a caller’s number in the Phone Book 37

… or to delete messages from the Inbox

To reply to a message 38

To delete a message from the Outbox or Drafts Box 38

To check or change the Send and Receive numbers 39

Quick reference guide to the menus 40

Handset menus 41 Base unit menus 43 Extra menu 46

Alarm setting, Calendar, Countdown timer, Display settings (clock and wallpaper), Games

Troubleshooting 47 Cleaning and care 54 Technical details 55 Index 56 Warranty 58

Connection and conditions for use

You can connect your DECT 1915/1915+1 to a direct exchange line (DEL) — a line connected to a local exchange, with its own phone number; to an extension socket connected to a DEL; or to an extension on an approved compatible PBX. Do not connect the DECT 1915/1915+1 extension to a payphone.

The ringer equivalence numbers (RENs) of all instruments (phones, fax machines, etc.) connected to an exchange line must not add up to more than 3 — otherwise, one or more of them may not ring and/or answer calls correctly. The DECT 1915/1915+1 has a REN of 1, and most other telephones have a REN of 1 unless marked otherwise

as an

Read these notes first

Choosing a site for the base unit and charger pod

Radio signals between handset and base unit

Mains power connection

The base unit and charger pod(s) should be placed on a level surface, in a position where:

the mains adapter plug will reach an easily accessible

■

240-V

AC switched mains supply socket — never try

to lengthen the mains power cable

the base unit’s telephone line cable will reach your

■

telephone line socket or extension socket (the charger pod does not have a telephone line connection)

it is not close to another telephone — this can cause

■

radio interference

■ it is not close to a sink, bath or shower, or anywhere

else where it might get wet

■ it is not close to other electrical equipment — fridges,

washing machines, microwave ovens, fluorescent lights, TVs etc.

If you’re using the SMS text messaging facility,

please note that only one SMS phone connected to the line can receive messages. So you shouldn’t connect another SMS-compatible phone to the same line as your DECT 1915/1915+1.

To use your handset and base unit together, you must be able to establish a radio link between them. Be aware that:

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Any large metal object — like a refrigerator, a mirror or a filing cabinet — between the handset and the base unit may block the radio signal.

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Other solid structures, like walls, may reduce the signal strength.

IMPORTANT — The DECT 1915/1915+1 base unit and charger pod must be used with the mains adapter supplied with the unit. Using any other adapter will invalidate any approval given to this apparatus.

Installation and set-up

Choose a suitable site for the

base unit See page 3

Connect the mains

power lead and the telephone line cord into the underside of the base unit

See the note on page 3

Plug the mains adapter into a 240 V AC, 50 Hz mains

socket, with the switch on the socket set to OFF

Use the telephone line cord supplied with your DECT 1915/1915+1 — do not use any other telephone line cord

Switch on at the mains socket

If you have one or more charger pods …

Plug the mains adapter into a 240 V AC, 50 Hz mains socket, with the switch on the socket set to OFF

See the note on page 3

Switch on at the mains socket

Fit the rechargeable batteries in each handset

. Fit the two batteries as shown,

making sure you match the and

ends to the markings in the

–

battery compartment

B. Fit the battery compartment cover, sliding it into place and pressing firmly to make sure it is secure

Installation and set-up

Battery safety

DON’T use non-rechargeable batteries in the handset theymay burst, causing damage. Use the rechargeable batteries supplied.

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Installation and set-up

Charge the batteries for 15 hours

Before you use the handset for the first time, it’s important to charge the batteries fully.

The handset ‘beeps’ when it’s correctly in position on the charging cradle.

Leave the handset on the charging cradle for 15 hours.

The battery charge level symbol should increase by one bar every half hour when you’re charging an empty battery. If you think that the symbol isn’t showing the correct battery charge level, remove and refit the batteries.

Keeping the batteries charged

When you don’t need to use the handset (for example, overnight or when you go out), replace it on the base unit or charger pod, to keep the batteries charged.

Whenever the battery charge level symbol shows ‘nearly empty’( ), place the handset on the base unit or charger pod to charge the batteries.

Connect the base unit to the telephone line

Switch off power at the mains socket Insert the telephone line plug into the

socket as shown Switch mains power back on

NOTE: the charger pod does not have a connection to the telephone line.

Make sure mains power is switched on at the socket if you want to use the phone — it will not work without electrical power

AUSTRALIA

NEW ZEALAND

Battery charge level symbol

The Charge light comes on.

Use the plug to raise the shutter before pushing it into the socket

BASIC USE

Before you start

Electrical safety

Interference If the sound quality gets worse as you move around

‘Out of range’

warning

DON’T let the base unit or charger pod get wet.

■

Electrical equipment can cause serious injury if used while you are wet or standing in water.

If the base unit or charger pod ever falls into water,

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DON’T retrieve it until you have unplugged the power lead from the mains and the telephone line plug from the telephone socket (base unit only); then pull it out by the unplugged cables.

NEVER use your DECT 1915/1915+1 outdoors during a

■

thunderstorm — unplug the base unit from the telephone line and the mains socket when there are storms in your area. Damage caused by lightning is not covered by the guarantee.

while on a call, this is probably caused by interference between the handset and the base unit, perhaps because you are too near to another phone or other electrical equipment.

Move to a different position to clear the interference. If you do not move, your call may be cut off.

Radio interference in the environment may occasionally

cause a short break in the link between the handset and the base unit while you are on a call. The handset’s display may briefly show is restored.

If you hear a warning tone during a call, and/or the sound in the earpiece becomes faint or distorted, you may be going out of range of the base unit. Move nearer to the base unit within 20 seconds, until the tone stops. Otherwise, your call may be cut off.

No Base Found until the link

BASIC USE

Exploring the display

In standby

mode …

The display shows a clock, and the screen is dimmed to save battery power. You can change the clock between digital and analogue format — see page 46.

For information on how to set the time and date, turn to page 12.

To go from standby mode into idle mode:

Press the HANG UP button

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OR the left or right Soft button OR replace the handset on the base unit or charger

◗

pod

(OR you can press any numbered button — but you’ll then need to press the left Soft button [

Clear] to clear

the display.)

In idle mode … The display shows the background picture (’wallpaper’)

of your choice (see page 46), plus:

The strength of the signal between handset and base unit.

The handset’s name and number.

The number of new SMS text messages and missed calls (if any).

The instructions throughout this owner's manual begin with the handset in idle mode unless otherwise stated.

Jane 1

2 new SMS

1 missed call

Redial Menu

Redial

means you can press the left Soft button to display the Last Number Redial list.

means you can press the right Soft

button to display the menu options.

The battery charge level. When this shows ‘nearly empty’

place the handset on the base unit or charger pod to charge the batteries.

BASIC USE

Exploring the display

Shortcut buttons

To lock the keypad

From either standby or idle mode, you can press:

To go straight to the menu.SMS text messages

To display a showing today’s date.calendar

To go straight to a list of (CID) records.Caller Display

To go straight to a list of entries.Phone Book

To go back one step at a time, press the appropriate Soft button to select or

To go back to idle mode in a single step, press the

Clear Back

(Cancel) buttonHANG UP/C

To lock the keypad:

Press the HANG UP button and hold it for

◗

about 2 seconds

To unlock the keypad:

Press the HANG UP button and hold it for

◗

about 2 seconds Or simply replace the handset on the base unit or charger pod

BASIC USE

Switching on and off

To switch the handset on and off

Notes

To switch the handset off (in case you need to save battery power):

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■

■ When the handset is switched off, it won’t ring for

■

Press the HANG UP button and hold it for 4 seconds

The handset plays music. The display shows

Switching Power Off . . then goes blank.

To switch the handset back on:

Briefly press the HANG UP button or replace the handset on the base unit or charger pod

The display may show

moment before going to idle mode.

When the handset is switched off, it can’t be used for making calls, including emergency calls.

incoming calls, but the base unit will still ring. To answer a call when the handset is switched off, you need to switch it back on. Remember that it may take a few moments for the handset to re-establish a radio link with the base unit.

If the batteries have become completely run down (or if the handset is switched off) and you place the handset in the charging cradle, it may take about 5 minutes to link with the base unit. If you lift the handset during this time, it will try to link to the base unit.

Make sure mains power to the base unit stays switched on. The DECT 1915/1915+1 needs electrical power for normal operation; not just for charging the batteries.

No base found for a

Ringer melodies and volumes

For details of how to change these, refer to the

‘Acoustic’ functions in the Handset and Base menus

(pages 41 and 45).

BASIC USE

Your handset’s name

Before you start to use your DECT 1915/1915+1 handset, especially if you have a multi-handset system, you’ll probably want to personalise the display with your name. The name can have up to eight characters (including spaces).

To change the name

In idle mode:

1 Press the right Soft button to select Menu 2 Press the  or  button to scroll to

Handset

3 Press the right Soft button to select OK 4 Press the  or  button to scroll to

Name Handset and select OK

The display shows the current handset

number and name (the default is ).

Handset

5 Use the left Soft button [Clear] to clear

letters from the display, then key in your chosen handset name

There’s a list of the buttons to use for different characters, at the back of this guide.

By default, the first letter of each word you key in will be upper-case (capital) and the other letters will be lower-case. If you don’t want the letters like that, press the switch between upper and lower case.

✱ (star) button to

5 When you’ve finished, press the right Soft

button to select

6 Press the left Soft button [Back] twice to go

back to idle mode

BASIC USE

Time and date

If you subscribe to Caller Display (see page 22) your DECT 1915/1915+1 should take the time and date settings from the network when you receive an incoming call.

Once you’ve installed your DECT 1915/1915+1, charged the batteries and connected the base unit to the telephone line, ask someone to make a call to you. After hanging up to end the call, press the calendar. If the year, month and day settings are correct, you don’t need to set them yourself.

If the calendar is not correct, you can set the time and date yourself, as follows:

In idle mode:

1 Press the right Soft button to select Menu 2 Press the  or  button to scroll to Base

3 Press the right Soft button to select OK 4 Press the  or  button to scroll to

Date / Time then select OK

The display shows

date, in the format

5 Key in the date as a six-digit number then

OK *

select

For example, for 13 October 2004, key in 131004; for 2 January 2005, key in 020105.

The display shows

6 Key in the time as a four-digit number (24-

hour clock) then select

For example, for 9:30 am, key in 0930; for 3:03 pm, key in 1503.

7 Press the left soft button [Back] twice to go

back to idle mode

* If the settings are correct, you can just select OK without

keying in any new information.

 button to display the

Date and the current

dd : mm : yy

Time and the current time.

OK *

BASIC USE

Making and answering calls

To make a call

To answer a call

… and if you don’t want to answer

1 Key in the telephone number

If you make a mistake, press the left Soft button [

Clear] to clear digits from the display.

2 Press the PHONE button

(You can dial the number after you press the PHONE button to get Dial tone if you prefer, but you won’t be able to correct any mistakes if you do it this way.)

After a few seconds, the display shows the

call’s duration in minutes and seconds.

When there’s an incoming call, Incoming Call! or the phone number (if you subscribe to Caller Display: see page 22) appears on the display; if the numberis stored in your Phone Book (see page 17), the caller’sname may also appear.

The base unit and handset ring (unless the ringer is turned off). If you’ve stored the caller’s number as a VIP entry in the Phone Book (see page 18) and you subscribe to Caller Display, the handset will ring with a special melody.

Press any button (except the HANG UP button) to

◗

answer the call

Note — you may notice that the DECT 1915/1915+1 starts ringing a few moments after any other phone you have connected to your line. This is not a fault — it’s part of the design of the system, to enable it to receive SMS text messages.

You can silence the ringing by pressing the left Soft button to select

Silent.

BASIC USE

Making and answering calls

To end a call

The speakerphone

Muting the microphone

Earpiece volume

◗

Press the HANG UP button so that the IN USE light on the base unit goes out

Or simply replace the handset on the base unit or charger pod

Using the speakerphone, you can listen on a call without holding the handset to your ear.

To switch the speakerphone on and off during a call:

Press the PHONE button

The display briefly shows the speakerphone volume level (up to 5), then

symbol. When you switch the speakerphone off, the display briefly shows the earpiece volume level.

The speakerphone won’t work if the batteries are low.

Handsfree and a

While you’re on a call, Mute appears on the display above the left Soft button, to show that you can mute the microphone so the person on the other end can’t hear you.

To mute and un-mute the microphone:

◗

Press the left Soft button [Mute]

While the microphone is muted, the display

Microphone off!

shows

During a call, to adjust the volume in the earpiece:

Press the  or  button

There are three volume levels, shown by bars on the right-hand side of the display. After you end your call, the earpiece volume will stay at the level you have set.

BASIC USE

Making and answering calls

Last Number Redial

à … and options in the Redial list

Your DECT 1915/1915+1 handset stores the 10 most recent numbers you dialled. To use Redial:

1 Press the left Soft button [Redial]

The display shows a list of up to 10 numbers.

2 If necessary, press the  or  button to go

to the number you want to call

3 Press the PHONE button to dial the number

Or you can press the left Soft button [

Back] to

go back to standby mode without dialling the number.

When the Redial list is shown on the display,

Menu appears above the right Soft button.

1 Press the right Soft button [Menu] to display

the menu options:

Store to PB — store this number in the Phone

Book for future use.

Show entry — show details of this number. If

the number’s already in your Phone Book, the name will be shown.

Delete entry — delete this number from the

Redial list.

Delete all — clear the Redial list.

2 Use the  or  button to go to the option

you want, then press the right Soft button

OK]

[

For details of how to store the number in the Phone Book, turn to page 17.

If you’ve selected

Show entry, you can press

the PHONE button to dial the number, or press either Soft button [

Back/OK] to cancel.

BASIC USE

Making and answering calls

options in

the Redial list, continued

If you’ve selected

Are you sure?

asked:

◗

Press the right Soft button [OK] to delete this entry, or the left Soft button [

Delete entry, you’ll be

Back] to

cancel without deleting the entry

If you’ve selected

Are you sure?

◗

Press the right Soft button [OK] to delete all entries from the list, or the left Soft button

Back] to cancel

[

Delete all , you’ll be asked:

BASIC USE

The Phone Book (memory dialling)

You can store names and numbers in each DECT 1915/1915+1 handset’s Phone Book. For each name, you can store Home ( numbers — up to 200 numbers altogether. Each name can have up to 16 characters (including spaces), and each number can have up to 24 digits.

H), Mobile (M) and Office (O) phone

To open the Phone Book

To store a number

In standby mode:

1 Press the right Soft button twice [Menu V OK]

The display gives you seven options —

New entry, Show entry, Edit entry, Search entry, Delete entry, Delete all, PB check.

To scroll between the options:

2 Press the  or  button

To select the option you want:

3 Press the right Soft button [OK]

If you select

PB check, you’ll see how many of

the 200 memories are in use.

1 Open the Phone Book by pressing the right

Soft button twice [

Menu V OK]

2 New entry appears as the first option. Select

it by pressing the right Soft button [

The display shows

New entry _ H: M: O:

OK]

3 Key in a name on the first line, using the

numbered buttons (refer to page 60 if you don’t know how to use the buttons)

continued overleaf …

BASIC USE The Phone Book (memory dialling)

If you make a mistake, press the left Soft button

Clear] to clear characters from the display.

[

4 Use the  or  button to go to H: M: or O:

… and to mark a Phone Book entry as a VIP

5 Key in the phone number(s), using the

numbered buttons

If you’re likely to send SMS text messages to this number (see pages 32 to 38), you should include the full national dialling code, even if it’s a local number*.

6 Press the right Soft button [OK]

The display gives you four options —

Store entry, Mark as VIP, Set as Speed, Insert Pause

7 Use the  or  button to go to

Store entry, and select it by pressing the

right Soft button [

The display shows to the Phone Book press the left Soft button (

OK]

Stored, then goes back

Options menu. You can

Back) to go back to

idle mode.

Before step 7 above, you can mark the entry as a VIP caller — if you subscribe to Caller Display (see page 22), any call from this number will make the handset ring with a special melody.

◗

◗ ◗

◗

Use the  or  button to go to

Mark as VIP, and select it by pressing the

right Soft button [

OK]

Use the  or  button to highlight Yes Select Yes by pressing the right Soft button

OK]

[ Carry on with step 7 to store the entry

* You’ll still be charged at Local Call rate for dialling a local

number, even if you use the full national dialling code.

BASIC USE The Phone Book (memory dialling)

… and to

store a Phone Book entry for speed dialling

To make a memory call (short-cut method)

To make a memory call (Phone Book method)

Before step 7 on page 17, you can set the entry as a Speed Dial number, for rapid dialling, using single-digit codes 0 to 9.

◗

Use the  or  button to go to

Set as Speed, and select it by pressing the

right Soft button [

The display shows

OK]

0123456789

Key in a one-digit number (0 to 9) and press the right Soft button [

OK]

Carry on with step 7 to store the entry

In idle mode:

1 Press the  short-cut button

The display shows a list of names.

2 Use the  or  button to scroll to the name

you want

3 Press the PHONE button to dial the number

If only one number is stored for this entry, your handset will dial it straight away. If you’ve stored more than one number, the display will show the options (such as

Home and Mobile ).

4 If necessary, use the  or  button to scroll

to the number you want, then press the

PHONE button again to dial it

1 Open the Phone Book by pressing the right

Soft button twice [

Menu V OK]

2 Scroll to Search entry and select it by

pressing the right Soft button [

OK]

3 Key in the first letter of the name whose

number you want then press the right Soft

OK] or the  button

button [

continued overleaf …

BASIC USE The Phone Book (memory dialling)

(or just press the  button to scroll through the Phone Book from the beginning)

If necessary, use the to the entry you want

 or  button to scroll

4 If necessary, press the  or  button to go

to the Home, Office or Mobile number

5 Press the PHONE button to dial the number

To make a Speed Dial call

To change a stored number

1 Key in the Speed Dial number (0 to 9)

2 Press the PHONE button to dial the number

1 Open the Phone Book by pressing the right

Soft button twice [

Menu V OK]

2 Scroll to Edit entry and select it by pressing

the right Soft button [

The display shows a list of names

OK]

3 Use the  or  button to scroll to the entry

you want, then press the right Soft button

OK]

[

The display shows the Phone Book entry.

4 Use the  buttons to move between

lines and characters, the left Soft button

Clear] to clear characters from the display,

[ and the numbered buttons to key in new characters

5 Press the right Soft button [OK]

The display goes back to the Phone Book options menu.

6 Press the left Soft button [Back] to go back

to the menu and then to idle mode

BASIC USE The Phone Book (memory dialling)

To delete a Phone Book entry

To delete all Phone Book entries

1 Open the Phone Book by pressing the right

Soft button twice [

Menu V OK]

2 Scroll to Delete entry and select it by

pressing the right Soft button [

The display shows a list of names

OK]

3 Use the  or  button to scroll to the entry

you want, then press the right Soft button

OK]

[

The display shows

Are you sure?

4 Press the right Soft button [OK] to confirm,

or the left Soft button [

The display shows goes back to the Phone Book

Back] to cancel

Entry deleted then

Options menu.

5 Press the left Soft button [Back] to go back

to idle mode

1 Open the Phone Book by pressing the right

Soft button twice [

Menu V OK]

2 Scroll to Delete all and select it by pressing

the right Soft button [

The display shows Are you sure?

OK]

3 Press the right Soft button [OK] to confirm,

or the left Soft button [

The display shows

Back] to cancel

Entry deleted then

goes back to the Phone Book options menu.

4 Press the left Soft button [Back] to go back

to to idle mode

BASIC USE

Caller Display

This network feature lets you see the phone numbers of your callers on the display, before you answer. To sub scribe to Caller Display, simply call the company that supplies your telephone line; they’ll set it up for you.

With Caller Display, the DECT 1915/1915+1 will store the numbers of the last 20 callers, so you can call them back later. When all 20 Caller Display memories are full, the next incoming number will overwrite the oldest one. In idle mode, the display shows how many calls you have missed, if fewer than 10; if you’ve missed 10 or more calls, the display just shows

Missed calls.

Examples of Caller Display records (each record includes the date and time of the call)

A call from someone whose name and number are stored in your Phone Book.

indicates that you’ve received two calls from this number (the one shown is the most recent).

A call from someone whose name and number are not stored in your Phone Book.

There has been just one call from this number ( )

A call from someone who withheld their number by dialling 141 (or whose service provider withheld their number).

A call from someone whose number is unavailable (for example, an international call).

CID List

13.06. 12:44 2x David 02084329876

Back

CID List

13.06. 13:25 1x 01789222444

Back

CID List

13.06. 15:07 WITHHELD

Back

CID List

13.06. 15:35 UNAVAILABLE

Back

BASIC USE

Caller Display

To review Caller Display records (short cut)

To review all call information

In standby mode or idle mode:

1 Press the  button

The display shows the earliest Caller Display

record.

2 Press the  or  button to scroll between

new records

To return a call, while the record is displayed:

3 Press the PHONE button to dial the number

Refer to the instructions below for other options.

In idle mode:

1 Press the right Soft button to select Menu 2 Press the  or  button to scroll to

Call Info and select it by pressing the right

Soft button [

OK]

The display gives you three options:

Missed Calls — to see a list of missed calls. Redial — to go to the Redial list (see page 9). All Calls — to see a list of all incoming calls

(those you answered and those you missed).

3 Press the  or  button to scroll to

Missed Calls or All Calls, and select it by

pressing the right Soft button [

The display shows the earliest Caller Display

OK]

record in the list you’ve selected.

BASIC USE

Caller Display

Options in the Caller Display lists

à … to delete entries from the list

… to store a number in the Phone Book

When the Missed Calls or All Calls list is shown on the display,

Menu appears above the right

Soft button.

1 Press the right Soft button [Menu] to display

the menu options:

Delete entry — delete this entry from the list. Delete all — clear the list. Store to PB — store this number in the Phone

Book for future use.

2 Use the  or  button to go to the option

you want, then press the right Soft button [

If you select

Are you sure?

◗

Press the right Soft button [OK] to delete this entry, or the left Soft button [

Delete entry, you’ll be asked:

Back] to

cancel without deleting the entry

If you select

Are you sure?

◗

Press the right Soft button [OK] to delete all entries from the list, or the left Soft button

Back] to cancel

[

If you select

Home Mobile Office, letting you choose

Delete all , you’ll be asked:

Store to PB, the display shows

which of the caller’s numbers to store this as.

1 Use the  or  button to go to the option

you want, then press the right Soft button [

The display shows the new Phone Book entry.

2 Key in a name (and other numbers if

required), then press the right Soft button

OK] to store the Phone Book entry

[

For more details of how to store numbers in the Phone Book, turn to page 17.

OK]

Using a multi-handset system

To make an intercom call

in this example, handset 1 is calling handset 2)

To end an intercom call

If you have a DECT 1915/1915+1 multi-handset system,

you can register additional handsets altogether, up to

six handsets per base unit.

registered, you can:

make intercom calls from one handset to another

■

transfer an outside call from one handset to another

■

shuttle between an outside call and an intercom call

■

set up a three-way conference call

■

Each handset’s number (

Only one handset can be connected to the outside

line at once. If you try to make a call while another handset is already using the line, you’ll hear rapid ‘beeps’ and the display will show

1 to 6) is shown on its display.

—

With two or more handsets

Line busy.

1 Press and hold the INT ✱ button for 1 second

The display a list of handset numbers

2 Key in a handset number

The display shows

Handset 2

melody and its display shows and the name and number of the calling handset.

. Handset 2 rings with Intercom

Handset 1 calls

Internal call!

3 Press any button (except HANG UP) on the

ringing handset to answer the call

◗

Press the HANG UP button; or simply replace the handset on the base unit or charger pod

The other handset beeps rapidly. The user can press the HANG UP button or simply wait a moment for the display to return to standby mode.

Using a multi-handset system

To transfer a call

To shuttle between two calls

When you have made or answered an outside call, to transfer it to another handset:

1 Press and hold the INT✱ button for

1 second, then key in the number of the other handset

The outside call is put on hold and the other handset rings. When the other handset user answers, you can speak to her/him.

If the other user doesn’t answer, you can get back to the outside call at any time by pressing

✱ button or the left Soft button [Back].

the INT

2 Wait for the other user to answer 3 Press the HANG UP button to hang up and

transfer the call

When you made or answered an outside call and then made an intercom call (as above), instead of transferring the call, you can shuttle between the two calls, like this:

◗

Press the INT✱ button to speak to the outside call and the intercom call in turn

Whichever call you’re connected to, the other one is put on hold.

If you press the HANG UP button while you’re connected to the outside call, you’ll disconnect it.

Turn to page 27 for details of how to turn your call into a three-way conference.

Using a multi-handset system

To set up a three-way conference

To page all handsets from the base unit

When you have both an outside call and an intercom call in progress, you can set up a three-way conference call. above the right Soft button.

◗

◗ ◗

Press the right Soft button [Conf]

You are now connected in a three-way conference.

Either handset user can leave the conference by pressing the HANG UP button. When you’ve both pressed HANG UP, the outside call will be terminated.

To make all registered handsets ring (useful if you’ve forgotten where you put a handset):

Press the HANDSET LOCATOR button on the base unit

Handsets ring for up to 30 seconds and their displays show

To stop the ringing before 30 seconds has elapsed:

Press the HANDSET LOCATOR button again OR press any button on any handset

Paging call!.

Conf is displayed

Handset registration

You don’t need to register any handsets which were

supplied as part of the system with your base unit — they are already registered. But if you’ve bought any extra handsets separately, you’ll need to register them.

To check whether a handset is already registered, make sure mains power to the base unit is switched on and the handset is within range. The handset’s display

should show its name (defaul If the display constantly shows need to register the handset.

Each handset can be registered to up to four base units, which have numbers 1 to 4.

Handset

) and number.

No base found, you

To re-register or to register a new handset

1 On the base unit, press and hold the

HANDSET LOCATOR button until you hear

Registration tone (repeated ‘beeps’)

You now have 60 seconds to register the handset.

2 On the handset, press the right Soft button

Menu], then press the  or  button to

[ scroll to

Handset

3 Press the right Soft button [OK] 4 Press the  or  button to scroll to Register,

then press the right Soft button [OK]

The display shows a list of base units. If any of these numbers has a tick next to it, the handset is already registered to that base unit.

5 Move the highlight to BASE: 1 then press the

right Soft button [

The display shows

OK]

Base-PIN:

6 Key in the base unit’s PIN code (default 0000)

If the base unit’s PIN code has been changed from 0000 (see page 44), you’ll need to know the current PIN code.

Handset registration

To register to an extra base unit

To de-register a handset

7 Press the right Soft button [OK]

The display may flash moments, while the handset searches for a base unit. It then shows a list of handset numbers for the base unit.

8 Key in a free handset number (optional) and

press the right Soft button [

(If you don’t key in a number, the base will select one automatically.)

If registration is successful, the display returns to standby mode.

Follow the steps as for re-registering, but at step 5,

◗

move the highlight to a free base unit number (one without a tick)

You may need to do this in order to replace a faulty handset. Using any registered handset:

OK]

1 Press the right Soft button [Menu], then

press the

 or  button to scroll to Base

2 Press the right Soft button [OK], then press

 or  button to scroll to De-register

the

3 Press the right Soft button [OK]

The display shows

Base-PIN:

4 Key in the base unit’s PIN code (default

0000) and press the right Soft button [

The display shows a list of the handsets registered to the base unit.

OK]

5 Key in a handset number

The display shows moments. When the handset has been deregistered, the display goes back to standby mode.

De-register forafew

Handset registration

To select a base unit

If your handset is registered to more than one base unit, it will automatically select the one with which it can best set up a radio link (usually the nearest one). Or you can select a base unit manually.

You don’t need this function if you have only one base unit.

1 Press the right Soft button [Menu], then

press the

Handset

 or  button to scroll to

2 Press the right Soft button [OK] 3 Press the  or  button to scroll to

Select Base, then press the right Soft

OK]

button [

The display shows a list of base units. The

currently selected base unit (or

Best Base for

automatic selection), has a tick next to it.

4 Move the highlight to the base unit number

you want, or to right Soft button [

The display may show

Best Base, then press the

OK]

No base found for a

few moments, then it should return to standby mode. If it continues to show

No base found,

you’ll need to select a different base unit, or

Best Base for automatic selection.

We recommend that you leave this setting at

Best Base (the default) if you want your handset

to work with more than one base unit.

Handset registration

To register to a different brand of base unit

Your DECT 1915/1915+1 handset(s) can be registered to any GAP-compatible base unit; or your can register other GAPcompatible handsets to your DECT 1915/1915+1 base unit.

But we do not guarantee that all features or display messages will be available using other manufacturers’ equipment.

1 Follow the instructions in the base unit’s User Guide to

put the base unit into registration mode (for example, step 1 on page 28).

2 Follow the instructions in the handset’s User Guide to

If you need to enter a PIN code for the base unit, refer to the base unit’s User Guide.

If you have problems, visit our website at

www.uniden.com.au www.uniden.co.nz

SMS text messaging — read this first

SMS stands for short message service — also called text messaging, or just texting. Users whose phones

support SMS can send each other messages with up to 160 characters (140 characters on mobile phones).

Your DECT 1915/1915+1 can send and receive SMS messages to and from mobile phones and compatible land-line phones. You can also send messages to non-SMS phones; the messages will be converted into speech.

Check with your Telephone Network provider (the

complany that supplies your telephone line) if the SMS service is supported in your area.

Caller Display IMPORTANT — to use the SMS service, you must

Registering for the SMS service

subscribe to the Caller Display service (see also page

22) from your network provider; you can’t use the SMS service without Caller Display.

By sending your first SMS text message, you automatically register for the service, and you’ll receive a text message welcoming you. You may also receive other text messages with information about the service.

It is occasionally possible to become de-registered from the SMS service — for example, when a message cannot be delivered because your SMS phone is switched off. If this happens, you’ll start to receive text messages as spoken calls from the Messaging Centre.

Usually, you can automatically re-register by simply sending another text message. If you have problems, turn to page 51 for advice.

SMS text messaging — read this first

The SMS Send and Receive numbers

SMS message boxes

Your DECT 1915/1915+1 is preprogrammed with two telephone numbers for the SMS service — the Send number and the Receive number. These are:

Telstra service numbers

Send telephone number

Receive telephone number

Terminal number

It’s important to leave these numbers as they are. If they’ve been accidentally changed, you’ll need to reprogram them as described on page 39.

Your DECT 1915/1915+1 has three message boxes:

■

The Inbox, which holds messages you’ve received from other people (incoming messages).

■

The Outbox, where a copy of each message you’ve sent is stored.

■

Draft Box, where you can store complete or partwritten messages to send later.

The total number of messages that can be stored in the

message boxes is 24. If you reach the limit of 24 stored messages, the handset’s display shows and your DECT 1915/1915+1 won’t receive any new SMS messages until you delete some messages to make room (see pages 37 and 38 for details of how to delete messages).

When SMS memory is full, you can still send or forward a message from any of the message boxes. But no copy will be stored in the Outbox after you’ve sent it.

01983391

0 (all messages)

SMS Mem Full

SMS text messaging

To check that the SMS text messaging service is working OK on your line, it’s a good idea to send your first text message to yourself. Simply follow the instructions below, keying in your own phone number — including the full dialling code — at step 6. The message should arrive in your Inbox shortly afterwards.

To write and send a text message

1 Press the  short-cut button

(0r press the right Soft button [

 or  button to scroll to SMS and

use the

Menu], then

select it by pressing the right Soft button [

The display gives you the options:

Write Message — to write a message Inbox — to go to your Inbox. The number of

new messages and the total number of messages in your Inbox are shown (for example,

(02/07)

means you have two new messages and seven messages altogether).

Outbox — to go to your Outbox. The number

of messages in your Outbox is shown.

Draft Box — to go to your Draft Box. Settings — to check or change the SMS Send

and Receive numbers.

2 Press the right Soft button [OK] to select

Write Message

The display shows

Enter Message

3 Write your message

Each time you press a numbered button, the line at the bottom of the display shows the characters you can type by pressing this button repeatedly.

OK])

SMS text messaging

While writing, you can:

use the ✱ (star) key to switch between

—

upper-case (capital letters) and lower-case (the first letter of the message is always upper-case); use the  and  buttons to move along the

—

lines; use the  and  buttons to move to the

—

beginning or end of the message; use the left Soft button [Clear] to delete

—

unwanted characters.

When your message is ready —

4 Press the right Soft button [OK]

The display shows

Send Message Save Message

5 Press the right Soft button [OK] to select

Send Message

The display shows

Enter Tel No

6 Key in the recipient’s phone number, including

the full dialling code (even if it’s a local number)

7 Press the right Soft button [OK]

The display shows

Send

8 Press the right Soft button [OK] to send the

message

The display shows

Sending Message . . .

for a few moments. If you hear an error tone (a double high-pitched

‘beep’) it means the message was not sent. Your handset will automatically try again to send it, at one-minute intervals. To stop the auto-retries, you can go to your Drafts Box and delete the message (see page 38). See pages 50 to 51 for possible reasons and solutions.

SMS text messaging

To read your messages

Incoming text messages are stored in your Inbox. If there are new messages in your Inbox,

SMS is

displayed above the left Soft button.

1 Press the  short-cut button

OR press the left Soft button [

SMS] to go

straight to your Inbox OR press the right Soft button [

 or  button to scroll to SMS and

use the select it by pressing the right Soft button [

Menu], then

OK]

2 If necessary, scroll to Inbox and press the

right Soft button [

The display shows the most recent message.

OK] to select it

If it has more than one line, you’ll see the first line only. You can scroll through your messages using the

 or  button

While a message is displayed:

3 Press the right Soft button [OK] to display

the full text

4 Press the right Soft button [Menu] for menu

options

The display gives you the options:

Edit Message — edit the message and reply

to it if you wish.

Copy to Pbook — store the sender’s number in

the Phone Book.

Delete Message — delete this message from

the Inbox.

Delete All — clear the Inbox.

5 Use the  or  button to go to the option

you want, then press the right Soft button [

OK]

to select it

SMS text messaging

… and to

store a caller’s number in the Phone Book

à … or to delete messages from the Inbox

If you select

Home Mobile Office, letting you choose

Copy to Pbook, the display shows

which of the caller’s numbers to store this as.

1 Use the  or  button to go to the option

you want, then press the right Soft button [

The display shows the new Phone Book

entry.

2 Key in a name (and other numbers if

required), then press the right Soft button

OK] to store the Phone Book entry

[

For more details of how to store numbers in the Phone Book, turn to page 17.

If you select

Are you sure?

◗

Press the right Soft button [OK] to delete this entry, or the left Soft button [

Delete Message, you’ll be asked:

Back] to

cancel without deleting the entry

If you select

Are you sure?

◗

Press the right Soft button [OK] to delete all entries from the list, or the left Soft button

Back] to cancel

[

Delete All , you’ll be asked:

OK]

SMS text messaging

To reply to a message

To delete a message from the Outbox or Drafts Box

1 Go to the message you want to reply to, as

described under ‘To read your messages’

2 Scroll to Edit message and press the right

Soft button [

OK] to select it

3 Edit the message by clearing characters and

keying in your reply

4 Press the right Soft button [Menu], scroll to

Send Message and select it by pressing the

right Soft button [

The display shows the number of the person

OK]

who sent the message.

5 Press the right Soft button [OK]

The display shows

Send

6 Press the right Soft button [OK] to send the

message

1 Press the right Soft button [Menu], then use

 or  button to scroll to SMS and

the select it by pressing the right Soft button [

OK]

2 Scroll to Inbox or Draft Box and press the

right Soft button [

OK] to select it

3 Scroll to the message using the  or 

button

4 Press the right Soft button [Menu] for menu

options

5 Use the  or  button to go to

Delete Message, then press the right Soft

OK] to select it

button [

You’ll be asked:

Are you sure?

6 Press the right Soft button [OK]

SMS text messaging

To check or change the Send and Receive numbers

You should not normally need to change these numbers — they should stay as listed on page 33.

1 Press the  short-cut button

(or press the right Soft button [ use the

 or  button to scroll to SMS and

select it by pressing the right Soft button [

Menu], then

OK])

2 Scroll to Settings and press the right Soft

OK] to select it

button [

The display gives you the options:

Send number Receive number Terminal number

3 Scroll to the option you want and press the

right Soft button [

OK] to select it

4 If necessary, edit the number

To insert a pause in the number, press the



button.

5 Press the right Soft button [OK] to confirm

ADVANCED USE

Quick reference guide to the menus

This quick reference guide takes you through the more advanced features of your DECT 1915/1915+1. It assumes that you have familiarised yourself with the way the menus, the Soft buttons and the work.

In summary —

Press the left and right Soft buttons to select the functions shown above them on the bottom line of the display.

OK is shown above the right Soft

When button, press it to confirm your selection or the information you’ve keyed in.

Back is shown above the left Soft

When button, press it to go back one step at a time to idle mode.

Press the menu options on the display.

Press the HANG UP button to go straight back to idle mode.

To start using the menu functions, press the right

◗

Soft button to select

 or  button to scroll between

Menu then scroll using the

 or  button

When you get to the menu item you want, select OK

◗

 buttons

Phone book See page 17.

SMS See pages 32 to 38.

Call Info See pages 8 and 22.

ADVANCED USE Quick reference guide to the menus

Handset To change the way the handset is configured.

If you’ve set a PIN for the handset, you’ll be prompted to key it in before you can go any further.

The menus are:

Acoustic To change the handset’s ringer volume and melody

or tone. The options are:

Ringer Volume — for normal incoming calls Ringer Melody — for normal incoming calls VIP-Volume — for calls from numbers you have

marked as VIP callers

VIP-Melody — for calls from numbers you have

marked as VIP callers

Intercom Melody — for intercom calls from other

handsets

SMS-Volume — for announcements that you have

new SMS messages

Key Beep — to turn on and off the ‘beeps’ you hear

when you press any button on the handset. To change the volume, use the

 or  button to

change the setting on the horizontal bar; or key in a number for the volume level you want.

To change the melody, scroll between the options to play each one in turn, and select

OK when you find the

one you want.

Please note — if you select a long melody, you may find that your DECT 1915/1915+1 handset carries on ringing for a few moments after you’ve answered a call using another phone collected to your line.

Key Beep on or off, use the  or  button to

To turn move the tick to

ON or OFF, then select OK

ADVANCED USE Quick reference guide to the menus

Baby Mode To set the handset so that a given number is auto

matically dialled when any button on the handset

(except the right Soft button) is pressed. While Baby Call is turned on,

Baby Mode Turn Baby Call On or Off Number Set the phone number to be auto-

<Baby call> is shown on the display.

dialled

Off-Hook Mode With this turned on (the default), and the handset is on

the base unit or charger pod you can answer an incoming call by simply lifting the handset. If you

turn Off-Hook Mode off, you’ll always need to press a button to answer an incoming call.

Register See page28. Select base See page 30. Name Handset See page 11. PIN Handset To set a PIN code for the handset. By default, the

handset does not need a PIN. If you set a PIN (any fourdigit number) you’ll always need to key it in before you can use the

If you first see the prompt HS-PIN ____ , key in the

◗

existing PIN then select When you see the prompt New ____ , key in your

◗

new PIN then select

Handset menus in future.

OK.

If you want to turn off the PIN, simply change it to

0000. Then you won’t ever be prompted to key in a PIN to use the

Handset menus.

Language To set the language of the information on the display.

Currently, only

English is available.

ADVANCED USE Quick reference guide to the menus

Fuzzy Dial With Fuzzy Dial on, as you start dial a number to make

a call, your handset will search in the Phone Book for the digits you’ve keyed in. If it finds them, it will display the whole number. If this is the number you want, you can immediately press the PHONE button to make the call. If it’s not the number you want, just carry on keying in digits before you press the PHONE button.

Select On or Off.

◗

Set Default To return all handset settings to their defaults. If you

select this, you’ll be prompted can select

Yes or No.

You can use this if you’ve set a handset PIN and for

Are you sure? and you

gotten it. The PIN will be reset to 0000, so you won’t ever need to key it in.

Base Base unit settings, which affect the whole system —

not just your individual handset. If you’ve set a PIN for the handset, you’ll be prompted

to key it in before you can go any further. The menus are:

Call Control

To monitor and control the calls made on your

DECT 1915/1915+1.

Emergency calls to 000 will override Call Limit & Call Block (see SOS number, page 44).

Call Limit To bar (prevent) certain types of

outgoing calls. The options are:

Global — all calls are allowed. National — no international calls

are allowed.

Internal Only — no outgoing calls

are allowed.

Call Block To bar outgoing calls to phone

numbers starting with specified digits. For example — if you bar calls

to numbers starting with 00, you’ll bar

ADVANCED USE Quick reference guide to the menus

all international calls; if you bar calls to numbers starting with 09, you’ll bar calls to Premium Rate numbers.

If you want to use Call Barring, you need to specify which numbers are barred. You can set up to five barred numbers, each with up to eight digits.

The options are:

Bar Mode — turn Call Barring On

and Off

Bar Numbers — set up to five

barred numbers.

SOS Numbers To set up to four numbers which

override Call barring, so calls to them are always possible.

The first number has been preset to 000 for emergency calls.

Do not change this number. You can

include three more numbers.

Set Provider This feature may be useful if you route your long-

distance calls via a different service provider from the one that supplies your telephone line, using an indirect access code. You can set up your DECT 1915/1915+1 so that the access code is inserted automatically as a prefix each time you dial a phone number beginning with 0.

The menu options are:

Set Provider To enter the access codes for up to

four service providers

Set Area Code To set the long-distance dialling

codes corresponding to each serviuce provider.

Provider Support Turn the featureOn and Off (if

in doubt, leave this feature turned off)

Date/Time See page 12.

ADVANCED USE Quick reference guide to the menus

Acoustic To change the base unit’s ringer volume and melody.

There are nine volume levels, or you can select

Off to

turn the ringer off altogether. The handset(s) will still ring for incoming calls when the base unit’s ringer is turned off.

There are ten melodies. Scroll between the options to play them, and select

OK when you find the one you

want.

Please note — if you select a long melody, you may find that your DECT 1915/1915+1 base unit carries on ringing for a few moments after you’ve answered a call using another phone connected to your line.

Dialing You won’t need this unless you’re using your DECT

1915/1915+1 on a PBX.

Flashtime To change the length of the Flash

signal; leave it at the default setting of

100 msec unless your PBX requires a different Flash setting.

LAN To set a digit which will be automat-

ically dialled at the beginning of every number you dial (for example, 9 for an outside line).

De-register See page 29.

PIN Base To change the base unit’s PIN code. The default PIN is

0000, which means you won’t be prompted to key it in, except when you register or de-register a handset. To change it to any other four-digit number:

■

If you first see the prompt Base-PIN ____ , key in the current PIN then select

■

When you see the prompt New ____ , key in your new PIN then select

If you want to turn off the PIN, simply change it to

0000. Then you won’t ever be prompted to key in a PIN to use the

Base menus.

ADVANCED USE Quick reference guide to the menus

Set Default To return all system settings to their defaults.

You can use this if you’ve set a base unit PIN and forgotten it. The PIN will be reset to 0000, so you won’t ever need to key it in, except when you register or deregister a handset.

Extra menu Some extra system features.

Alarm Setting To set the handset to ring at a specified time, as an

alarm call.

Calendar To view a calendar.

Countdown Timer

Display settings

To use your handset as a stopwatch (timer).

To switch the display’s clock between analogue and digital format.

To choose between different options for the display’s background (

until you decide which one you prefer, then press

Wallpaper). View the options

OK to

select it.

Games Games you can play on your handset’s display.

Othello The aim of this game is to have more

discs of your colour on the board than your electronic ‘opponent’. To do so, you try to outflank your opponent’s disks by surrounding them; they then turn to your colour.

Snake The aim of this game is to ‘eat up’

what’s on the screen to grow longer — without running over your own tail or touching the edges of the display.

Troubleshooting

The DECT 1915/1915+1 must be serviced by trained

engineers. NEVER attempt any repairs or adjustments yourself — you could make the problem worse and invalidate the Guarantee.

ALWAYS check first that:

“I cannot make

or answer calls.”

you have followed all the steps listed on pages 4 to 6

■

to install and set up your DECT 1915/1915+1 all connectors are firmly inserted in their sockets

■

mains power to the base unit is switched on at the

■

socket the handset’s batteries are correctly and securely

■

installed, and are not run down

Everyday use

If the handset’s display is blank, it may be switched off. Press the HANG UP button to switch it back on.

Check that the base unit’s mains power adapter is plugged in and power is switched on. The base unit needs mains power for normal operation of the phone — not just for charging the batteries.

Make sure you’re using the telephone line cable supplied with your DECT 1915/1915+1. Other telephone line cables might not work.

Move the handset closer to the base unit. Check the Battery Level symbol on the display. If it is

low, replace the handset on the base unit or charger pod to recharge the batteries.

Switch off power at the mains socket, wait for a few seconds and then switch back on. This may solve the problem.

Troubleshooting

“I cannot make

a call.”

“When I press

keys, nothing happens.”

“When I key in a

number, it appears on the display, but I can’t make an outside call.”

“The phone

does not ring”

“My call was cut

off when I went out of range. Now I can’t use my handset.”

The handset’s keypad may be locked (see page 7). Unlock it before you make a call.

Call barring may have been set and turned on (see page 42).

Make sure the batteries are fitted in your handset. If the Battery Level symbol on the display shows ‘low’, recharge the batteries.

Try moving the handset closer to the base unit. Try a different position for the base unit — somewhere

higher if possible, or further from other electrical equipment.

Call barring may have been set and turned on (see page 42).

Check that the base unit’s mains power adapter is plugged in and power is switched on. The base unit needs mains power for normal operation of the phone — not just for charging the batteries.

Make sure you’re using the telephone line cable that was supplied with your DECT 1915/1915+1. Other telephone line cables might not work.

Check that the total REN value of all equipment connected to your telephone line is no more than 3 (see page 2). Disconnect one or more telephones and see whether that helps.

Move the handset closer to the base unit before you try again to make a call.

Troubleshooting

“There is inter

ference and noise on the line.”

“I hear ‘beeps’

from my handset while I’m on a call.”

“The handset’s

display shows

No Base Found”

“The Caller

Display feature isn’t working.”

Move the handset closer to the base unit, or to a

different position. Try moving the base unit so that it’s not near other

electrical equipment, such as a television or a computer.

You’ll get the best results if you site the base unit as high as possible. For example, in a two-storey house, the first-floor landing is an ideal place for the base unit.

You may be going out of range of the base unit. Move closer, or your call may be cut off.

Check the Battery Level symbol on the display. If it’s low, recharge the batteries.

Check that the base unit’s mains power adapter is plugged in and power is switched on.

Move the handset closer to the base unit. If you have a new handset, not supplied as part of your

original DECT 1915/1915+1 system, you need to register it to the base unit (see page 28).

You need to subscribe to the Caller Display feature from your network service provider. You should find contact details on your phone bill.

The caller may have withheld their number . Or they may be calling from a network that does not transmit the caller’s number (for example, it may be an international call).

Troubleshooting

“When I try to

make a call, I hear Busy tone.”

“The volume in

the earpiece is low when I’m on a call.”

“I can’t transfer

a call.”

“I can’t send

text messages.”

If you’re using a DECT 1915/1915+1 multi-handset system, check that another handset isn’t already busy on a call.

Make sure you’re holding the earpiece correctly over your ear.

Adjust the volume using the  or  button.

Using a multi-handset system

Make sure the other handset is in range of the base unit. Make sure you’re dialling the correct number for the

other handset (

1 to 6).

SMS text messaging

You need to subscribe to Caller Display from your network provider in order to use SMS text messaging.

Your message boxes may be full — delete messages to make room (pages 37 and 38).

When keying in the recipient’s number, always include the full dialling code, even if it’s a local number.

Check that the Send and Receive phone numbers in your DECT 1915/1915+1 have not been accidentally changed. Use the steps listed on page 38 to check the numbers, and correct them if necessary —

Send: 01983391; Receive: 01983391 Terminal: 0

Troubleshooting

If you route your calls through a different service provider from the one which supplies your line, it’s possible that this could cause problems.

“I can’t receive

text messages.”

“The handset‘s

battery pack is running low within an hour or two.”

If there’s a problem with receiving text messages on your phone, they will arrive as spoken messages — the network provider Message Centre will call you and you’ll be told how to listen to your messages. Here’s what to do:

1 Check that the Receive phone number in your

DECT 1915/1915+1 has not been accidentally changed. Use the steps listed on page 38 to check the number, and correct it if necessary. It should be 01983391 and the Terminal number should be 0.

2 New SMS messages will not be stored if message boxes

are full. Delete old messages from inbox, outbox or draft box to allow new messages to be received.

Batteries

Before you first used the handset, you should have left it on the base unit or charger pod for up to 15 hours to charge the batteries fully.

You may need to replace the batteries (see overleaf).

Clean the battery charging contacts with a dry cloth. Check the connections between the base unit and the

mains power socket.

Troubleshooting

“I try to

recharge the batteries, but I still get a warning that they are low.”

“Last Number

Redial and/or memory dialling don’t work on a PBX.”

You need to replace the batteries. To find out how to obtain replacements, visit our website at

www.uniden.com.au, www.uniden.co.nz Dispose of used batteries safely — never burn them,

or put them where they could get punctured.

DON’T use non-rechargeable batteries in your DECT 1915/1915+1 — they may burst, causing damage.

PBX use

When you first make a call, press the right Soft button [

Pause] for a pause between the outside line access

code (for example, 9) and the telephone number. You should later be able to redial the number.

When storing numbers in memory, you can include the outside line access code (e.g. 9) with each number.

If your PBX requires you to wait for a second Dial tone before dialling the telephone number, press the right Soft button [

Pause] for a pause between the access

code and the number.

Troubleshooting

If the fault persists …

Disconnect all other instruments connected to the same line as the DECT1915/1915+1 and see whether you can make a call.

Disconnect the base unit from the telephone line and plug a different phone into the master telephone socket. Try making a call. If this works, the line is OK.

If the call does not work, and you are using a two-way socket adapter, remove it and plug a telephone directly into the socket. If the call now works, the adapter may be faulty.

If you cannot make a call, the fault may be on the exchange line. Contact the service provider.

If you still cannot identify the cause of the problem, visit the Uniden Australia website at

www.uniden.com.au, www.uniden.co.nz

for help information.

Cleaning and care

Do not clean any part of your DECT 1915/1915+1 with

■

benzene, thinner or other solvent chemicals — this may cause permanent damage which is not covered by the Guarantee. When necessary, clean it with a damp cloth.

Keep your DECT 1915/1915+1 away from hot, humid

■

conditions or strong sunlight, and don’t let it get wet.

Every effort has been made to ensure high standards of

■

reliability for your DECT 1915/1915+1. However, if something does go wrong, please do not try to repair it

yourself — consult your supplier or visit the website www.uniden.com.au www.uniden.co.nz

Technical details

Standard Digital Enhanced Cordless

Frequency range 1.88 to 1.9 GHz (bandwidth = 20 MHz) Channel bandwidth 1.728 MHz Operating range up to 300 m outdoors; up to 50 m

Operating time standby: 70 hours approx.

Temperature range Operating 0 ºC to 40 ºC

Electrical power

NiMH rechargeable batteries

Telecommunications (DECT)

indoors

talking: 7 hours approx. battery charge time: 15 hours

Storage -20 ºC to 60 ºC

Handset — two AAA-size 600 mAH

Base unit/charger pod — input 240 V AC, 50 Hz; output

AC 9 V, 300 mA

PBX compatibility Timed break flash: programmable as 85 ms, 100 ms (recommended for most PBX systems) or 250 ms. Pause length: 3 seconds. Signalling type: DTMF (dual-tone multifrequency), also called tone dialling.

Network connection This equipment is intended to be used in Australia only. Operation on other countries’ PSTN termination points cannot be guaranteed.

Index

A acoustic settings

base unit, 45 handset, 41

alarm call, 46 answering a call, 13

B baby call, 42

batteries

charging the handset’s batteries, 5

fitting the batteries, 5

C calendar, 9, 12

call barring, 43 call block, 43 call control, 43 call limit, 43 Caller Display, 22–24

deleting records, 24, 37 returning calls, 23 … and SMS text

messaging, 32

cleaning and care, 54 clock format, 46 conference calls, 27 connection and conditions

for use, 2

D date and time, 12

delayed ringing, 13 de-registering handsets, 29 display clockand wallpaper,

E earpiece volume, 14

electrical power, 4–6, 55 ending a call, 14

F flash type, 45, 55

fuzzy dial, 43

games, 46

H HANDSET LOCATOR button,

27–28 handset name, 11

I installation, 4–6

intercom calls, 25 interference, 3, 7

L Last Number Redial, 15

on a PBX, 52

locking the keypad, 9

M making a call, 13

memory dialling

See the Phone Book

multi-handset use, 25–29 muting the microphone, 14

N name, 11 O ‘Out of range’ warning, 7

off-hook mode, 42

P the Phone Book, 17–21

deleting stored numbers, 21

editing stored numbers, 20

making calls to stored numbers, 19

storing numbers, 17 VIP callers, 18

paging handsets, 27 pause, 52, 55

Index

PBX compatibility, 55

flash signal length, 45

base unit, 45 handset, 42

prefix code, 44 problems, 47–53 provider, 44

R radio signals, 3, 10

registering handsets, 28, 31

REN (ringer equivalence number), 2

ringer volume and melody

base unit, 45 handset, 41

S selecting a base unit, 30

service information, 55 shuttling between calls, 26 signalling, 55 site for the base unit, 3 site for the charger pod, 3 SMS text messaging, 32–39

deleting messages, 37–38 message boxes, 33 reading messages, 36 replying to messages, 38 Send and Receive

numbers, 39 sending a message, 34 writing a message, 34

SOS numbers, 44

speakerphone, 14 Speed Dial, 19–20 switching on and off, 10

system settings

prefix code, 44

T text messaging

see SMS text messaging

three-way conference, 27 time and date, 12 timer (stopwatch), 46 transferring calls, 26 troubleshooting, 47–53

VIP callers, 13, 18

wallpaper, 46

Warranty

One Year Limited Warranty

Important: Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service. Warrantor: Uniden Australia Pty Limited. ABN 58001 865 498

Uniden New Zealand Limited

ELEMENT OF WARRANTY:

the duration of this warranty, its DECT 1915/1915+1 (herein after referred to as the Product), to be free from defects in materials and craftmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below.

WARRANTY DURATION:

terminate and be of not 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) Only available in the original country of sale.

PARTS COVERED:

Unit and Handset only. All accessories (Cables etc.) are covered for 90 days only.

STATEMENT OF REMEDY:

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:

Product should be shipped or delivered, freight pre-paid, with evidence of original purchase (e.g. a copy of the sales docket), to the warrantor at:

UNIDEN AUSTRALIA

SERVICE DIVISION 345 Princes Highway, Rockdale NSW 2216

Fax (02) 9599 3278

www.uniden.com.au

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).

In the event that the product does not conform to this warranty, the

Uniden warrants to the original retail owner for

This warranty to the original retail owner only, shall

This warranty covers for one (1) year, the DECT 1915/1915+1

In the event that the Product does not conform to

UNIDEN NEW ZEALAND LIMITED

SERVICE DIVISION 150 Harris Rd, East Tamaki, Auckland

Fax (09) 274 4253

www.uniden.co.nz

Buttons to press for text characters

Press the button repeatedly until you reach the character you want.

abc

abc2

ABC2

pqrs

pqrs7

tuv

tuv8

PQRS7

TUV8

def3

def

ghi

ghi4

jkl

jkl5

mno6

mno

When you’re writing SMS text messages, letters and symbols appear in a line at the bottom of the display, depending on which button you are pressing.

These are the extra characters you can type by repeatedly pressing that button.

DEF3

GHI4

JKL5

MNO6

wxyz

wxyz9

Switch between upper-case (capitals) and lower-case

[space]

No characters

WXYZ9

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