Thank you for purchasing a Uniden Multi-Handset phone with integrated answer machine. This unit is different from
conventional cordless telephones. When the base unit is connected to AC power and a telephone line, it can
support up to 4 handsets. Using extra handsets, you can establish a 3-way conference call (2 handsets and an
outside line), while two other handsets are making an intercom call. You can now place a fully featured cordless
handset anywhere in your home or office where AC power is available to connect the handset chargers.
Note: Illustrations in this manual are used for explanation purposes.
Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit.
Caution: The earcap of this telephone may attract and retain small metallic objects.
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Terminology Used in this Manual
Accessory
Handset
Base
CID
CID/CW or
CIDCW
This phone system is expandable:
one base supports a total of four
handsets. The accessory handset is
a handset that is compatible with
this model.
The main part of the phone that
connects to your phone line and lets
you make and receive calls.
Caller ID is available from your
telephone provider. With this
service, you can see the name and
number of incoming callers
Caller ID on Call Waiting is available
from your telephone provider. With
this service, you can see incoming
caller information while on another
call. Note: Caller ID on Call Waiting
is currently unavailable in NZ.
DirectLink
Global
settings
Standby
Station
Talk
If you have accessory handsets on
your system, you can use two
handsets as 2-way radios.
Apply to registered handsets and
the base. If you change something
under the global menu, you change
it for all registered handsets and the
base. Only one handset can change
global settings at a time, and the
phone must be in standby.
The handset is not in use. If it is off
the cradle, no line has been
activated. No dial tone is present.
Any handset or the base.
A telephone line has been activated
on the handset or the base,
enabling a dial tone.
Charger
A cradle that comes with an
accessory handset and charges the
handset battery. It connects to
power but does not connect to a
phone line.
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Product Overview
Main Phone FeaturesAnswering System Features
• 2.4GHz Digital Expandable System expands up to
4 Handsets
• Integrated Digital Answering System
• Caller ID*
- Caller ID on Call Waiting*
- Distinctive Ring** by Party
- Name Tag** (POP ID) - Caller Name
Identification
* Requires subscription to Caller ID and Caller ID on Call Waiting service provided by Network supplier. There is
usually a fee for this service. The Caller ID on Call Waiting service is currently unavailable in NZ.
** These features rely on the Caller ID service to function.
# Range may vary depending on environmental and/or topographical conditions.
• Digital Tapeless Recording
• Up to 12 Minutes of Recording Time
• Personal or Pre-recorded Outgoing Messages
• Day and Time Announcement
• Remote Message Retrieval
• Toll Saver
• Conversation Recording
• Voice Memo
• Message Alert
• Records Up to 59 messages
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Parts of the Handset
1. Handset Antenna
2. Headset Jack Cover
3. Beltclip Hole
4. Speakerphone Speaker and Ringer
5. Handset Battery Compartment
6. New Message LED
7. Handset Earpiece
8. LCD Display
[menu/clear]
9.key
[redial/pause]
10.key
[ / flash]
11.key (talk/flash)
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12.key (phonebook)
[*/tone/<]
13.key
[xfer/intercom]
14.key
[select/]
15.key (select/messages)
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16.key (up)
[]
17.key (end call)
[]
18.key (caller ID)
[]
19.key (down)
[#/>]
20.key (pound)
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21.key (speaker)
22. Handset Microphone
23. Handset Charging Contacts
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Parts of the Answering System Base DSS3435
1. Base charging
contacts
2.LED
charge
3. Base speaker
4.key (record
[greet]
greeting)
5.key
[set]
6.key
[menu/clock]
7.key (delete)
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8.key
[/select]
(repeat/select)
9. Message counter
LED
10.key
[on/off]
(answering system on/off)
11.key
[/select]
(skip/select)
12.key (play/stop)
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13. Base antenna
14.key (volume
[/]
up/down for
speaker/ringer)
15.LED
in use
16.key (find
[find hs]
handset)
17.key (do not
[dnd]
disturb)
18.key
[int'com]
(intercom)
19.key
[hold]
20.key
[mute]
21.key
[memo/call rec]
22.key
[speaker]
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23.key
[flash]
24. Base microphone
25. TEL LINE phone jack
26. DC IN 9V power jack
Parts of the Answering System /Dual-keypad Base DSS3455
1. Base charging
contacts
2.LED
charge
3. Base speaker
4.key (record
[greet]
greeting)
5.key
[set]
6.key
[menu/clock]
7.key (delete)
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8.key
[/select]
(repeat/select)
9. Message counter
LED
10.key
[on/off]
(answering system on/off)
11.key
[/select]
(skip/select)
12.key (play/stop)
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13. Base antenna
14.key (volume
[/]
up/down for
speaker/ringer)
15.LED
in use
16.key
[memo/call rec]
17.
[hold/int'com/xfer]
key (hold/intercom/
transfer)
18.key
[mute/find hs]
(mute/ find handset)
19.key (do not
[dnd]
disturb)
20.key
[*/tone]
21.key (pound)
[#]
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22.key
[speaker]
23.key
[flash]
24.key
[redial/pause]
25.key
[memory]
26. Base microphone
27. TEL LINE phone jack
28. DC IN 9V power jack
Using the Interface
Reading the Display
The handset display uses icons to tell you the status of your phone. The table below lists the icons and what they
.
mean
ICONSTATUSDESCRIPTION
battery
Standby/Talk
Standby
Talk
R
B
P
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Theicon indicates the handset
battery status: full, medium, low, and empty.
ringer off
Theicon indicates that the ringer is
turned off.
mute
Theicon appears when you mute the
handset.
call record
Theicon appears while recording
a conversation.
Theicon appears when the Clarity
boost
Boost feature is activated.
Theicon appears when the handset
speaker
speakerphone is in use.
Theicon appears when Privacy
privacy
Mode is turned on.
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The Standby Screen
When the phone is in standby, the display shows the following items:
Using the Four-way Function Key
Your handset has a four-way function key that allows you
to move the cursor or pointer on the display and access
the most commonly used features at the touch of a
button. By moving this key to the left, you open the
phonebook. Move the key to the right to access Caller ID
information. To use this four-way key, place your thumb
over the key on the handset and move to the four
positions to get the feel of how it moves and operates.
Using the Handset Menus
To open the menu, press. Select the option
you want by pressing the four-way function key. This will
move the cursor; the option currently selected has a
triangle beside it. Activate the selected option by
pressing. To exit the menu and return to
standby, press.
If you do not press a key within 30 seconds, the phone will time out and exit the menu. When setting the date and
time, the time-out period is extended to two minutes.
[select/]
[]
[menu/clear]
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Entering Text from Your Handset
You can use the number keypad on your phone to enter text by referring to the letters printed on each number key.
When you press the number key in a text entry field, the phone displays the first letter printed on the number key.
Press the number key twice to display the second letter and three times to display the third. Capital letters are
displayed first, then lower case letters, then the number on the key.
If two letters in a row use the same number key, enter the first letter, then useto move the cursor to the next
position to enter the second letter. For example, to enter the word "Movies":
[#/>]
1. Pressonce to enter M.
2. Useto move the cursor to
3. Presssix times to enter o.
4. Presssix times to enter v.
5. Presssix times to enter i.
6. Pressfive times to enter e.
7. Presseight times to enter s.
8. Pressto end your
If you make a mistake while entering a
name, useorto move
the cursor to the incorrect character. Pressto erase the wrong character, and then enter the correct
character. To delete all characters, press and hold.
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[#/>]
the right.
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[8]
[4]
[3]
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[select/]
text entry.
[*/tone/<][#/>]
[menu/clear]
[menu/clear]
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Installing the Phone
Choosing the Best Location
When choosing a location for your new phone, here are some important guidelines you should consider:
• The location should be close to both a phone jack and a power outlet that is not controlled by a wall switch.
• The base and handset should be kept away from sources of electrical noise such as motors, microwave
ovens, and fluorescent lighting.
• Don't place the base in direct sunlight or subject it to high temperatures. The battery may not charge
properly.
• For better reception, place the base as high as possible.
• The base should be placed in an open area for optimum range and reception.
• If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to a phone line, be sure that installing the
system does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm
equipment, contact your telephone company or a qualified installer.
Wall Mounting the Base
This phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate.
1.Snap the wall mount adapter into the notches on the base top.
2.Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN 9V jack.
CAUTION: To avoid risk of fire and shock, only use
the Uniden AAD-041S AC adapter.
3.Wrap the AC adapter cord inside the molded wiring channel as
shown.
4.Plug the AC adapter into a standard 240V AC wall outlet.
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5. Plug the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE
jack. Tuck any excess cord into the center cavity
of the bracket.
6. Plug the telephone cord into the telephone jack.
7. Align the mounting slots on the base with the
mounting posts on the wall. Then push in and
down until the phone is firmly seated.
Installing the Battery
Follow the steps below to install the handset battery.
1. Press in on the handset battery case cover (use
the finger indention for a better grip) and slide
the cover downward to remove.
2. Place the battery pack in the battery
compartment with the connectors on the battery
and on the compartment aligned.
3. Place the battery case cover back on the
handset and slide it upwards until it clicks into
place.
Note: Use only the Uniden BT-909
rechargeable battery pack supplied with
your cordless telephone.
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Connecting the Base and Charging the Handset
1. Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack.
CAUTION: To avoid risk of fire and shock, only
use the Uniden AAD-041S AC adapter.
2. Connect the AC adapter to a standard 240V AC wall
outlet.
3. Place the handset in the base with the LCD screen
facing forward.
4. Make sure that the charge LED illuminates. If the LED
does not illuminate, check to see that the AC adapter is
plugged in and the handset makes good contact with the
charging contacts.
5. Charge your handset at least 15 to 20 hours before
plugging into the phone line.
Connecting to the Phone Line
Once the battery pack is fully charged, connect the telephone cord to the
TEL LINE jack and to a telephone jack.
High Speed Internet
If your phone line also has High Speed Internet please ensure you are
using an approved line filter before connecting the telephone cord.
Testing the Connection
Try making a call. If your call does not connect or you
cannot get a dial tone, try the following steps:
1. Make sure the AC adapter cord is securely connected
to the DC IN 9V jack and a standard power outlet.
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2. Check to make sure the battery is fully charged. (If you don't see the "battery full" icon, check to make sure
the battery is properly connected).
3. Change the dial mode (instructions below).
Changing the Dial Mode (Australian Model Only)
Your phone can communicate with the telephone network in two different ways: tone dialing or pulse dialing. These
days, most phone networks use a method called tone dialing, so your phone comes programmed for tone dialing. If
your phone company uses pulse dialing, you will need to change your phone’s dial mode. If you don't get a dial
tone or can't connect to the telephone network, please follow the steps below to modify your phone’s settings:
1. Press. Select the GLOBAL SETUP menu, and then the
2. Scrollto select PULSE.
3. Press. You will hear a confirmation tone.
[menu/clear]
DIAL MODE submenu.
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[select/]
If you ever need to change the dial mode back to tone dialing, follow the
same procedure, but select TONE in step 2.
Installing the Belt Clip
Line up the holes on each side of the handset. To attach the belt
clip, insert into the holes on each side of the handset. Press down
until it clicks.
To remove the belt clip
the tabs from the holes.
, pull either side of the belt clip to release
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Basic Setup
Setting the Day and Time
To change the day and time shown in the display, follow the steps listed below.
Note: If you don't press any keys for two minutes when setting the day and time, the
phone will exit the menu.
1. Press. Select the GLOBAL SETUP menu, and then the
2. Move the cursor to select the day of the week, and then.
3. Move the cursor to set the hour, and then press.
4. Move the cursor to set the minute, and then press.
5. Move the cursor to choose AM or PM, and then press. You will hear a confirmation tone.
Activating Caller ID on Call Waiting
Your phone supports Caller ID on Call Waiting (CIDCW), so you can see the name and number of someone who
calls when you're already on the line.
The Caller ID on Call Waiting service is currently unavailable in NZ.
You'll need to subscribe to these features with your phone company before you
can use them. To let your phone support these features, follow the steps below:
1. Press. Select the GLOBAL SETUP menu, and then the
2. Move the cursor to select CW ON or CW OFF.
3. Press. You will hear a confirmation tone.
Activating Distinctive Ring
You can assign special ringer tones to anyone in your phonebook. When your phone gets a call, it looks up the
Caller ID information in your phonebook. If you've assigned a distinctive ringer to that number, the phone uses it so
you know who is calling. To turn on distinctive ringing, follow these steps:
1. Press. Select the HANDSET SETUP menu, and then the DISTINCT. RING submenu.
2. Move the cursor to select ON or OFF.
3. Press. You will hear a confirmation tone.
[menu/clear]
DAY & TIME submenu option.
[menu/clear]
CIDCW submenu.
[select/]
[menu/clear]
[select/]
[select/]
[select/]
[select/]
[select/]
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Activating the Key Touch Tone
Key Touch Tone is the tone your keypad makes when keys are pressed. You can turn this tone on or off.
1. Press. Select the HANDSET SETUP menu, and then the KEY TOUCH TONE submenu.[menu/clear]
2. Move the cursor to select ON or OFF.
3. Press. You will hear a confirmation tone.
[select/]
Activating Name Tag (POP ID)
The Name Tag feature works with the Caller Display number from Caller ID. A subscription to the Caller ID service
is required from your network provider. There is usually a fee for this service.
When the phone rings the received Caller Display number is compared to numbers stored in the phonebook. If
there is a match then any name stored with the phonebook number will be displayed.
To turn Name Tag on or off, follow the steps below:
1. Press. Select the GLOBAL SETUP menu, and then the NAME TAGGING submenu.
2. Move the cursor to select On or Off.
3. Press. You will hear a confirmation tone.
[menu/clear]
[select/]
Activating the Insert 0
This feature adds '0' or '00' to the number, when you receive Caller ID messages. The default setting for New
Zealand is On. The default setting for Australia is Off.
To turn Insert 0 on or off, follow the steps below:
1. Press. Select the GLOBAL SETUP menu, and then the INSERT 0 submenu.
2. Move the cursor to select On or Off.
3. Press. You will hear a confirmation tone.
[menu/clear]
[select/]
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Adding Accessory Handsets
Your phone supports up to four handsets, including any handsets supplied with your phone. accessory handsets do
not need to be connected to a phone jack. You can now place a fully-featured cordless handset anywhere AC
power is available to connect the handset charger. All the handsets ring when a call is received.
Compatible Handsets
Your phone is compatible with the DSS3405
additional handset. If you purchase an accessory
handset, you must register the handset to the base
before use. Accessory handsets will not
operate until they are registered.
DSS3405
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Charging Accessory Handsets
The handset is powered by a rechargeable battery pack. The battery recharges automatically when the handset is
placed in the charger.
1. Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to a
240V AC outlet that is not controlled by a wall switch.
Caution: Use only the Uniden AAD-600S adapter.
2. Set the charger on a desk or tabletop, and place the
handset in the charger with the keypad facing forward.
3. Make sure that the charge LED illuminates. If the LED
does not illuminate, check to see that the AC adapter is
plugged in and the handset makes good contact with the
base charging contacts.
4. Charge the handset battery pack for at least 15-20 hours before
using your new cordless telephone for the first time.
Registering Accessory Handsets
If you purchase an accessory handset, you need to register the handset before use. Only one handset can be
registered at a time. Handsets supplied with the phone are registered to the base by the factory. When charged,
pre-registered handsets display a handset ID number. Handsets that have not been registered display MODELS
VARY! CHARGE HANDSET ON THE BASE FOR REGISTRATION OR REFER TO OWNER’S MANUAL. (If an
accessory handset has ever been registered to a base, you must reset the handset before you can register it to a
new base. Seeon page 21.)
When you register an accessory handset to the base, the handset ID will be assigned.
Note: Before registering any accessory handsets, make sure the accessory handset's battery is fully
charged.
Resetting Handsets
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Registering DSS3405 Handsets
To register DSS3405 handsets, simply place the accessory handset in the
base. While the handset is registering, HANDSET REGISTERING will
appear in the LCD. When REGISTRATION COMPLETE is displayed, the
handset has been registered to the base. If REGISTRATION FAILED
appears, remove the handset from the base and try again.
Resetting Handsets
If you want to register the handset to a different base or replace a handset with another one, you must first clear the
registration information from the base and the handset.
1. Press and holdandfor at least 5 seconds, until the SYSTEM
RESET menu appears.
2. Select the DEREGISTER HS submenu. WHICH HANDSET? appears in
the display.
3. Useandto select the handset ID you want to de-register, and then press.
4. When the phone asks you to confirm, move the cursor to select YES, and then press. You will
[ ][ ][select/]
DEREGISTER HS appears.
hear a confirmation tone.
[][#/>]
[select/]
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Note: The handset first clears its registration information from the base and then deletes
the link to the base from its own memory. The handset will now display MODELS VARY!
CHARGE HANDSET ON THE BASE FOR REGISTRATION OR REFER TO OWNER’S
MANUAL. If the handset cannot contact the base, it will display OUT OF RANGE. If this
happens, seeon page 60. For instructions on
registering the handset, see page 20.
Resetting the Handset Without the Base
Setting Up the Phonebook
Your handset can store up to 100 names and numbers in your phonebook . Your phone shares memory between
your phonebook and Caller ID entries. Once you store 100 phonebook entries, Caller ID information will not be
stored and will only display at time of new incoming call. When all the phonebook entries are full, you will hear a
beep and MEMORY FULL appears. You cannot store any additional names and numbers unless you delete some
of the existing ones.
You can also use the phonebook entries or speed dial memory to store a group of numbers (up to 20 digits) that
you may need to enter once your call connects. This is referred to as chain dialing.
Creating Phonebook Entries
To store names and numbers in your phonebook, please follow these steps:
1. When the phone is in standby mode, press.
2. To create a new phonebook entry, move the cursor to select STORE
NEW, and press. STORE/EDIT NAME appears.
3. Enter the name for this entry (STORE/EDIT NAME).
Use the keypad to enter a name for this entry; the name can contain up
to 16 characters. (Seeon page 12 for
instructions on entering text.) If you do not want to enter a name for this entry, your phone will store this entry
as <NO NAME>. Presswhen you are finished.
[select/]
Entering Text from Your Handset
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4. Enter the number for this entry (STORE/EDIT NO.).
Once you have stored a name, STORE/EDIT NO. appears next. Use
the number keypad to enter the phone number; the phone number can
contain up to 20 digits. If you need the phone to pause between digits
when it’s dialing (for example, to enter an extension or an access code),
pressto insert a two-second pause. You will see a P in
[redial/pause]
the display. You can also use more than one pause together if two seconds is not long enough. Each pause
counts as one digit.
5. Assign a distinctive ring tone for this entry (DISTINCTIVE RING).
You can attach a special ring tone to each phonebook entry; the phone
will use this ring tone when this person calls. Useandto
select one of the 20 different ring tone options (see
Tone (Handset Only)
you scroll through the tones, you will hear a sample of each tone. When
you hear the ring tone you want to use, press. If you do not want to use a distinctive ring tone for
this phonebook entry, choose NO SELECTN; the phone will use your standard ring tone setting.
6. Assign this entry to a Speed Dial number (SPEED DIAL).
Your handset has 10 speed dial numbers,to. Useand
to select the speed dial number you want to assign to this
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phonebook entry, and press. Choose NO SELECTN if you
do not want to assign this entry to a speed dial number. If the speed dial
number is already assigned to a phonebook entry, your phone will
overwrite the assigned speed dial information.
7. You will hear a tone confirming that the new entry has been stored, and DONE! appears in the display.
on page 28 for a complete list of ring tones). As
[select/]
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Selecting a Ring
[select/]
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Distinctive Ring
Finding a Phonebook Entry
Pressto open the phonebook, and then select DIAL/EDIT. Phonebook entries are stored in alphabetical order.
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To scroll through the phonebook from A to Z, press. To scroll through the phonebook from Z to A press.
You can also use the letters on the number keys to jump to a name that starts with that letter. Press a number key
(through) once for the first letter, twice for the second letter, and so on.
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The phonebook jumps to the first entry that begins with the letter you entered; you can then useandto
scroll to other entries. For example, to search for an entry beginning with the letter M, press 6 once.
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To close the phonebook, press. During a call, pressagain instead ofto close the phonebook.
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Editing an Existing Phonebook Entry
1. With the phone in standby, pressto open the phonebook.
2. Select DIAL/EDIT.
3. Find the entry you want to edit and press.
4. Follow the steps foron page 22. If you do not wish to change the information at
any step, simply pressto go to the next step.
Creating Phonebook Entries
[select/]
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[select/]
Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the Phonebook
You can store Caller ID records or redial numbers in the phonebook so you can use them later. Go to the Caller
ID or redial list and select the number you want to store. (If the Caller ID information did not include the number,
then you will not be able to store it.)
1. When the phone is in standby, pressto open the Caller ID list orto open the redial list.
2. Useandto scroll through the Caller ID records or redial numbers. When you come to the
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information you want to store, press. STORE/EDIT NAME appears.
[][redial/pause]
[select/]
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3. If the phone number is already stored in memory, you will hear a beep, and THIS DATA IS ALREADY
STORED!! appears in the display. The number will not be stored.
Continue by following the steps foron page 22.
Creating Phonebook Entries
Deleting Phonebook Entries
You can delete individual phonebook entries or delete all the phonebook entries at once.
1. When the phone is in standby, press.
2. To delete a single phonebook entry, move the cursor to select
DIAL/EDIT, and then press.
3. Find the phonebook entry you want to delete and press.
4. DELETE MEMORY? appears in the display. Select YES, and then press
[select/]
5. You will hear a confirmation tone, and DELETED! appears in the display.
Deleting all the phonebook entries at once
1. When the phone is in standby, press.
2. Move the cursor to select DELETE ALL, and press.
3. DELETE ALL? appears in the display. Select YES and then press. You will hear a confirmation
tone, and DELETED! appears in the display.
.
[select/]
[]
[menu/clear]
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[select/]
[select/]
Copying Phonebook Entries to Another Handset
If you have more than one handset, you can transfer phonebook entries from one handset to another without
having to re-enter names and numbers. You can transfer one phonebook entry at a time or all phonebook entries at
once.
1. When the phone is in standby, press.
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2. Move the cursor to select COPY, and then press.
3. Move the cursor to select the handset which you want to transfer the entries to and then press.
4. Move the cursor to select ONE MEMORY or ALL MEMORY, and then press
[select/]
5. If you select ALL MEMORY, ARE YOU SURE? appears on the display screen.
Move the cursor to select YES, and then press.
6. If you select ONE MEMORY, find the phonebook entry you want to transfer and then press.
7. The phonebook entries will be transferred to the designated handset. During the copy process, the receiving
handset shows RECEIVING and the banner of the sending handset.
8. When the transfer is completed, DONE! appears on the handset.
Note: If your phonebook contains 100 entries, you cannot store any new phonebook
entries. You will hear a beep, and MEMORY FULL appears on the display.
If the selected handset is out of range or data transfer is canceled, UNAVAILABLE
appears in the display. Phonebook listings will not be transferred.
.
[select/]
[select/]
[select/]
[select/]
Programming Base Speed Dial Numbers (Dual-keypad Base Only)
The dual keypad base can store 10 speed dial numbers,to. Follow the steps below to store new speed dial
numbers in the base. (Handset speed dial numbers are stored as part of a phonebook entry. See
Phonebook Entries
on page 22 for information on programming handset speed dial numbers.)
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Creating
1. With the phone in standby, press
2. Use the number keypad to enter the phone number; the phone number can contain up to 20 digits. If you need
the phone to pause between digits when it’s dialing (for example, to enter an extension or an access code),
[memory].
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pressto insert a two-second pause. You can also use more than one pause together if two
[redial/pause]
seconds is not long enough. Each pause counts as one digit.
3. Pressagain, and then press the number key (to) where you want to store this phone
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number. You will hear a confirmation tone.
Deleting Base Speed Dial Numbers
1. With the phone in standby, presstwice.
2. Press the number key (to) that contains the phone number you want to delete. You will hear a
confirmation tone.
[0][9]
[memory]
Customizing Your Phone
Changing the Handset Banner
Each handset will display a banner name once it is registered to the base. The default banner is Handset #1,
Handset #2, etc. You can change the name your phone displays by changing the banner display. If you have more
than one handset, the banner name identifies your handset during handset-to-handset functions like intercom and
DirectLink communication. The name will be displayed on the LCD screen during Standby, Intercom, Intercom
Hold, Room/Baby Monitor, and Copy Phonebook operations. The banner name will be displayed on the receiving
handset as well.
1. Press.
2. Select the HANDSET SETUP menu, and then the BANNER submenu.
3. Use the keypad to enter or edit the banner name. (See
4. Press. You will hear a confirmation tone.
[menu/clear]
from Your Handset
[select/]
Entering Text
on page 12 for detailed instructions on entering text.)
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Selecting a Ring Tone (Handset Only)
You may choose from 10 melodies or 10 tones for your phone's primary ring tone. Each station can use a different
ringer tone or melody. The available ring tones are listed below:
Melodies
Beethoven's Symphony #9 (BEETHOVEN9)
For Elise (ELISE)
We Wish You A Merry Christmas (MERRY- XMAS)
Home Sweet Home (HM SWT HM)Waltzing Matilda (W MATILDA)
Lorri Song #6 (LORRI SONG)
Ringers
FlickerClatter
Soft AlertWake Up
Light BugBeep Boop
Tone BoardChip Chop
Party ClapReminder
When Irish Eyes Are Smiling (IRISH EYES)
Aura Lee (AURA LEE)
Let Me Call You Sweet Heart (SWEETHEART)
Old MacDonald (OLD MACDLD)
1. Press. Select the HANDSET SETUP menu, and then the
2. Move the cursor to select a ring tone. As each ring tone is selected, you
3. When you hear the tone you want to use, press. You will
[menu/clear]
RINGER TONES submenu.
will hear a sample of the ring tone.
[select/]
hear a confirmation tone.
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Activating AutoTalk (Handset only)
AutoTalk allows you to answer the phone simply by removing the handset from the cradle. You do not have to press
any keys to answer the call.
1. Press.
2. Select the HANDSET SETUP menu, and then the AUTOTALK
3. Select ON or OFF, and press. You will hear a confirmation
[menu/clear]
submenu.
[select/]
tone.
Activating Any Key Answer (Handset only)
Any Key Answer allows you to answer the phone by pressing any key in the twelve-key pad.
1. Press.
2. Select the HANDSET SETUP menu, and then the ANY KEY ANSWER
3. Select ON or OFF, and then press. You will hear a
[menu/clear]
submenu.
[select/]
confirmation tone.
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Using Your Phone
From a cordless handset
From a handset speaker
phone
From the base speaker
phone
Making a call
Answering
a call
Hanging up
1. Remove the handset from
the charging cradle.
2. Press.
3. Listen for the dial tone.
4. Dial the number.
OR
1. Remove the handset from
2. Dial the number.
3. Press.
1. Pick up the handset. (If
2. Press. (If Any
Pressor return the
handset to the cradle.
[ / flash]
the charging cradle.
[ / flash]
AutoTalk is on, the phone
will answer when you
remove the handset from
the charging cradle.)
[ / flash]
Key Answer is on, you can
also press any key on the
twelve-number keypad.)
[]
1. Remove the handset from
the charging cradle.
2. Press.
3. Listen for the dial tone.
4. Dial the number.
OR
1. Remove the handset from
2. Dial the number.
3. Press.
1. Pick up the handset. (If
2. Press.
Pressor return the
handset to the cradle.
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[]
the charging cradle.
[]
AutoTalk is on, the phone
will answer when you
remove the handset from
the charging cradle.)
[]
[]
(Dual Keypad Model
Only)
1. Press.
2. Listen for the dial tone.
3. Dial the number.
Press.
Press.
[speaker]
[speaker]
[speaker]
Keypad Lock
Use Keypad Lock to disable key response. You can still answer calls, receive page and receive copy phonebook
locations - keylock will reactivate after these operations.
To lock the keypad
Press and holduntil you hear a confirmation tone. KEYPAD LOCKED appears.
If any key is pressed when keypad is locked, TO UNLOCK KEYPAD PRESS & HOLD *KEY appears.
To unlock the keypad
Press and holdagain. KEYPAD UNLOCKED appears.
[*/tone/<]
[*/tone/<]
Making a Call from the Phonebook
1. When the phone is in standby, pressto open the phonebook.
2. Move the cursor to select DIAL/EDIT, and then press.
3. Find the phonebook entry you want to call (seeon page 24).
4. Pressorto dial the number.
[ / flash][]
Note: You can also press [ /flash] or [] before you open the phonebook. When you come to the
phone number you want to dial, press [select/].
[]
[select/]
Finding a Phonebook Entry
Making a Call with Handset Speed Dial
1. When the phone is in standby, press and hold one of the number keys (through) until the assigned
phonebook entry appears in the display.
2. Pressorto dial the number.
[ / flash][]
[0][9]
Making a Call with Base Speed Dial (Dual-keypad Base Only)
1. When the phone is in standby, press.
2. Press.
3. Press the number key (through) where the desired phone number is stored. The phone dials the
[memory]
[0][9]
programmed number.
[speaker]
Switching to the Handset Speakerphone During a Call
To switch a normal call to the speakerphone, presson the handset. To switch from a speakerphone call to a
normal call, press.
[]
[]
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Using Caller ID and Call Waiting
If you subscribe to Caller ID from your phone company, your phone will show you the caller's phone number and
name (if available) whenever a call comes in. If you subscribe to both Call Waiting and Caller ID, the phone also
shows you the name and the number of any call that comes in while you're on the line.
Using the Caller ID List
You can store up to 100 Caller ID numbers in each handset. Your phone shares memory between your phonebook
and Caller ID entries. Once you reach your maximum phonebook entries of 100, Caller ID information will not be
stored (but it will still display when the call comes in).
To open the Caller ID list, press(on the right side of the four-way key). The phone will show the total number of
stored Caller ID records. Useandto scroll through the list, or enter a letter on the keypad to jump to the
first Caller ID name that starts with that letter.
[]
[] []
Making a Call from a Caller ID Record
1. When the phone is in standby, pressto open the Caller ID list.
2. Useandto find the Caller ID record you want to dial.
[] []
3. Pressorto dial the number.
[ / flash][]
Note: You can also press [ / flash] or [ ] before you open the Caller ID list. When you come to the
phone number you want to dial, press [select/].
[]
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Deleting Caller ID Numbers
To delete only one Caller ID number, go to the Caller ID list and select the number you want to delete. Press
[menu/clear]
. When the phone asks you to confirm, select YES.
To delete all the Caller ID numbers, pressand then. Select YES when asked if you want to
Delete all. When you delete a Caller ID number, you delete it permanently.
[ ][menu/clear]
Using Call Waiting
If you have Call Waiting service and a second call comes in when you are on the phone, a call waiting tone will
sound.
For Australian model:[ /flash]2[flash]2
between callers. There is a short pause during the switch.
For New Zealand model:[ /flash][flash]
There is a short pause during the switch.
Note: You must subscribe through your telephone provider to receive Call Waiting
services. Not all features are available in all areas.
Pressand then on the handset orand then on the base to switch
Presson the handset oron the base to switch between callers.
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Redialing a Number
You can quickly redial the last 3 numbers dialed on each handset or the last number dialed on the dual-keypad
base.
From the dual-keypad baseFrom the handset
1. Press.
2. Then press
Note: You can also redial the last number dialed on the handset by pressing [ / flash] or [], and then
[redial/pause].
[speaker]
[redial/pause]
1. With the phone in standby, pressto open the redial list.
2. Useorandto scroll through the redial list.
[redial/pause][][]
.
3. When you find the number you want to dial, press] or.
[redial/pause]
[ / flash[]
Deleting a Redial Record
If you want to delete a phone number from the handset's redial list, follow the steps below:
1. With the phone in standby, press.
2. Useorandto scroll through the redial list.
3. When you find the redial number you want to delete, press.
4. Select YES, and then pressor. The redial number is deleted.
[redial/pause][][]
[redial/pause]
[menu/clear]
[select/][menu/clear]
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Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker Volume
Adjusting the Ringer Volume
You can choose from three ringer volume settings on the handset (off, low, and high) and four options (off, low,
medium, and high) on the base. With the phone in standby, useorto adjust the ringer volume.
Adjusting the Earpiece Volume
You can choose from six volume levels for the earpiece. To adjust the earpiece volume while on a call, press
(to make it louder) or(to make it softer).
[]
Adjusting the Speaker Volume
Handset Speakerphone:
speaker volume while on a call, press(to make it louder) or(to make it softer).
You can choose from six volume levels for the handset speakerphone. To adjust the
[][]
[] []
[]
Base Speakerphone:
volume while on a call, press(to make it louder) or(to make it softer).
You can choose from ten volume levels for the base speakerphone. To adjust the speaker
[][]
Adjusting the Audio Tone
If you aren't satisfied with the audio quality of your phone, you can adjust the Audio Tone of the earpiece while on a
call. Your phone gives you three audio tone options: low, natural and high; the default setting, Natural Tone, is
recommended for hearing aid users. Audio tone adjustments only apply to the earpiece, not the speakerphone.
To adjust the audio tone:
1. With the handset in talk mode, pressto cycle through the three audio tone options.
2. When the desired option appears on the display, stop.
3. After two seconds, the displayed audio tone is set, and the display returns to normal.
[select/]
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Using the Clarity Boost Feature
If you encounter interference while using your handset, you can manually improve the sound by setting the clarity
booster to on. This works only when the handset is in use, so while you are on a call:
1. Press.
2. Move the cursor to CLARITY BOOST, and then press. BOOST ON and B appear in the display.
Use the same procedure to turn off clarity booster. BOOST OFF appears.
[menu/clear]
[select/]
Finding a Lost Handset
To locate a misplaced handset, presson the base (oron the dual-keypad base) when the
phone is in standby. All registered handsets will beep for 60 seconds, and PAGING appears on the handset display.
To cancel paging, press() again or any key on the found handset.
[find hs] [mute/find hs]
[find hs][mute/find hs]
Using Hold, Conference and Transfer
Placing a Call on Hold
To place a caller on hold, presson the handset,on the base, oron the
dual-keypad base. If you leave a caller on hold for more than ten seconds, the display will read, LINE ON HOLD.
To return to the party on hold, pressoron a handset oron the base.
Note: You can only place a caller on hold for 5 minutes. Once 5 minutes have passed, the
caller will be disconnected and the phone will return to standby.
While a call is on hold, Caller ID and Call Waiting can not be received.
[xfer/intercom][hold][hold/int'com/xfer]
[ / flash][][speaker]
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Conferencing
If you have more than one handset, up to four people can
participate in a conference call. A three-way conference call
consists of an outside line and two stations. A four-way
conference call consists of an outside line, the base speaker
phone, and two handsets. You can easily join a call already in
progress.
From the handset, pressorto join the call. From the
base, press. You can hang up normally; the other
station will still be connected to the call.
[speaker]
[ / flash][ ]
Transferring a Call
You can transfer a call from one station to another.
From the base
1. During a call, press
(on the dual-keypad base).
[hold/int'com/xfer]
2. The call will automatically be placed on hold, and
a paging tone sounds on all stations. (On the
dual-keypad base, you need to select the handset
you want to talk with by pressingthrough,
or pressto page all registered
handsets.) To cancel the transfer, press
[speaker][int'com] [hold/int'com/xfer]
3. When another station accepts the transferred
call, you will be disconnected. If you want to
rejoin the call, pressagain.
[*/tone]
or().
[int'com]
[1][4]
[speaker]
From the handset
1. During a call, press.
2. Useorto select the station you want
to transfer the call to, then press.
The call will automatically be placed on hold, and
a paging tone sounds. To cancel the transfer,
pressor.
3. When another station accepts the transferred
call, you will be disconnected. If you want to
rejoin the call, press] again or.
[xfer/intercom]
[] []
[select/]
[ / flash][ ]
[ / flash[ ]
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Answering a Transferred Call
When a station receives a call transfer, it sounds a paging tone; handsets also show the ID of the station that is
paging. To accept the call transfer:
1. To answer the page and speak to the transferring station, pressoron the handset.
On the base, pressor(on the dual-keypad base).
2. To accept the call and speak to the caller, presson the handset oron the base.
3. When you accept the transferred call, the transferring station will be disconnected.
Only the first station to answer the transfer page will be connected to the call. If the transfer page is not picked
up within one minute, the operation will be canceled.
[speaker][int'com] [hold/int'com/xfer]
[ / flash][speaker]
[ / flash][xfer/intercom]
Using Special Features
Do Not Disturb (All Calls)
Do not disturb (DND) allows you to mute the ringer of all stations at once. With the phone in standby, press and
holdon the base. You will hear a confirmation tone and the dnd LED illuminates. To cancel, press
[dnd][dnd]
again. You can also mute the ringer tone while the phone is ringing by pressingon the base.
Note: If the answering system is off, it will automatically turn on when you activate DND. If
you turn the answering system off while DND is on, DND automatically turns off along
with the answering system.
[dnd]
Muting the Ringer (One Call Only)
While the phone is ringing, presson the handset oron the base to mute the ringer for this call. The
phone will ring again on the next call. (The handset must be off the cradle to mute the ringer.)
[][ ]
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Muting the Microphone
Mute turns off the microphone so the caller can't hear you. This only works while you are on a call.
From the base
1. Press(on the dual-
2. To cancel muting, pressor
[mute] [mute/find hs]
keypad base). The speaker LED blinks while
muting is on.
[mute]
[mute/find hs]
blinking.
again. The speaker LED stops
From the handset
1. Press.
2. Move the cursor to select MUTE and then press
3. To cancel muting, repeat the procedure, MUTE
[menu/clear]
[select/]
display; . remains while muting is on.
OFF appears.
. MUTE ON andappear in the
Privacy Mode
If you don't want other stations to interrupt your call, turn on privacy mode. As long as your handset is in privacy
mode, other stations can't join your call or make any calls of their own: their displays will show UNAVAILABLE.
1. While on a call, press.
2. Move the cursor to PRIVACY MODE, and then press. PRIVACY MODE ON and P appear in the
display for 2 seconds; the icon remains in the display as long as privacy mode is on.
To turn privacy mode off, repeat the procedure listed above.
[menu/clear]
[select/]
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Using the DirectLink Communication Feature
Using the DirectLink two-way communication feature, a pair of handsets can function as two-way radios. DirectLink
communication does not interfere with the base's ability to make or receive telephone calls. You must set both
handsets to use DirectLink communication before they can call each other. Other handsets can be used while two
handsets are using DirectLink communication; however, the two handsets using DirectLink communication are not
able to make or receive calls until the operation is canceled.
1. Pressand move the cursor to the DIRECTLINK MODE menu.
2. Press. The display shows TO ENTER DIRECTLINK MODE
3. Press. You will hear a confirmation tone, and DIRECTLINK
[menu/clear]
[select/]
PRESS.
MODE COMPLETE appears in the display.
[SELECT]
[select/]
Making a DirectLink Call
1. To call another handset with DirectLink communication, press.
The display shows TO DIRECTLINK A HANDSET PRESS.
2. Press the number of the handset you want to call. If the handset is out
of range or not set to DirectLink communication, the display shows
UNAVAILABLE.
3. To answer a DirectLink call, press. (If Any Key Answer is on you can also press any key on the
twelve-key number pad.) To end the call, press.
[ / flash]
[]
[ / flash]
[1-4]
Exiting DirectLink Communication
While the handset is using DirectLink communication, the display shows
DIRECTLINK MODE; this means the handset cannot make or receive normal
phone calls. To exit DirectLink communication and return to normal standby,
simply return the handset to the cradle, or pressfollowed by
[select/]
. DIRECTLINK MODE CANCEL appears in the display.
[menu/clear]
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Using the Intercom
You can use the intercom to talk to another station without using the phone line.
Making an Intercom Page
From the base
1. With the phone in standby, press(
int'com/xfer]
stations will be paged. (On the dual-keypad base,
[1][4]
pressthroughto select the handset you
want to talk with or pressto page all
stations.)
2. To cancel the intercom page, press
[hold/int'com/xfer]
(on the dual-keypad base).
Note: Intercom paging will be canceled if any of the following things occur:
--You receive an outside call or an intercom page while selecting the other handset.
--You do not select a handset within 30 seconds.
--The party does not answer the page within one minute.
--The party is busy.
--The party is out of range (UNAVAILABLE appears in the display).
Answering an Intercom Page
When the intercom page tone sounds, the display will show the ID of the station that is paging.
1. From the handset, pressor. If AutoTalk is on, the handset will automatically answer
the page when you remove the handset from the cradle.
2. From the base, press(] on the dual-keypad base) or.
3. To hang up an intercom page from the handset, press. To hang up an intercom page from the base, press
[int'com] [hold/int'com/xfer]
on the dual-keypad base). All other
[*/tone]
[ / flash][xfer/intercom]
[int'com] [hold/int'com/xfer[speaker]
(on the dual-keypad base).
[int'com] [hold/
[int'com]
From the handset
1. With the phone in standby, press
[xfer/intercom]
2. Useorto select the station you
3. To cancel the intercom page, press.
[]
[] []
want to talk with, then press.
Select ALL to page all other stations paged.
.
[select/]
[]
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Room/Baby Monitor
This feature allows you to monitor sounds in another room.
Place a station in the room you wish to monitor; it will
function as a microphone. Any handset can be set to
function as a remote speaker, allowing you to monitor
sounds in the room.
1. Pressand enter the ROOM MONITOR
2. Useorto select the station you want to
3. Press. ROOM MONITOR appears, and
4. To turn off the room monitor, pressor return the
[menu/clear]
menu. TO ROOM MONITOR appears in the display.
[] []
monitor.
[select/]
you hear sounds in the room where the station is
installed.
[]
handset to the cradle.
Note:
This feature only works when handsets are within the range of the
base.
If the party is out of range, UNAVAILABLE appears in the display,
and the operation will be canceled.
While a pair of handsets is in Room/Baby Monitoring, they cannot
be used to make or receive calls. Other handsets can still make
and receive calls.
You cannot listen from the base; the base can only function as a microphone.
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Tone Dialing Switch Over (Australian Model Only)
If your phone is set to pulse dialing, you can switch to tone dialing after the call connects. This feature is useful
when you need tone dialing to use automated menu systems, such as telephone bank tellers, telephone
prescription refills, customer support menus, etc. Make your call normally. Once your call connects, press
on the handset oron the dual-keypad base. Any digits you enter from then on will be sent with tone dialing.
When this particular call ends, the phone automatically returns to pulse dialing.
Seeon page 16 for instructions on setting your phone for pulse or
Changing the Dial Mode (Australian Model Only)
tone dialing.
[*/tone]
[*/tone/<]
Installing the Optional Headset
Your phone may be used with an optional headset. To use this feature,
insert the headset plug into the headset jack. Your phone is ready for
hands-free conversations. (Headsets may be purchased by visiting
www.uniden.com.au (Australian Model) or
www.uniden.co.nz (New Zealand Model).
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Setting Up the Answering System
Your phone has a built-in answering system that answers and records incoming calls. You can also use your
answering system to record a conversation or leave a voice memo.
Features
• Digital Tapeless Recording• Up to 12 Minutes of Recording Time
• Call Screening• Personal or Pre-recorded Outgoing Messages
• Voice Prompts for Menu Setup
• Records Up to 59 messages• Conversation Recording
• Remote Message Retrieval• Toll Saver
• Voice Memo• Message Alert
• Hands Free Speakerphone at Base
Digital Tapeless Recording allows you to quickly review, save, or delete the messages you choose. You will never
have to worry about a tape wearing out, jamming, or resetting improperly.
Voice Prompts
You can set up your answering system’s primary features from the base with voice prompt instructions. The
following seven items may be set up using the voice prompts: Time, Security Code, Ring Time, Record Time,
Message Alert and Call Screening.
• Day and Time Announcement
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Using the Answering System Interface
Base operation
When the phone is in standby, pressto scroll through the answering system setup menu options.
Each menu option has voice prompt instructions; you can press the next key at any time during the instructions.
After the last option, call screening, the system returns to standby if you press. You can exit the
system at any time by pressing. If you receive a call or a handset makes a call while you are in the setup
menus, the operation is cancelled.
Handset operation
You can use your handset to operate your answering system from anywhere in your home. When the phone is in
standby, presson the handset to access the answering system. REMOTE ANSWERING MACHINE
OPERATION appears on the handset display, and the system announces the number of new and old messages.
Keep the following things in mind when you use your handset to access your answering system:
• You can enter a command at any time during announcements.
• After the first announcement, you have 30 seconds to enter your first command before the system returns to
standby.
• If you receive a call, the remote operation is cancelled.
• If another station makes a call, the remote operation is cancelled.
• During the remote operation“--“appears on the base.
[select/]
[menu/clock]
[menu/clock]
[]
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Setting the Number of Rings
The ring time setting allows you to set the number of rings the caller hears before your answering system plays the
outgoing message. You can set the ring time to answer after six, nine or twelve rings. If you enable the Toll Saver
(TS) setting, the answering system picks up after two rings if you have new messages, and after four rings if there
are none. This way, if you make a long distance call to check your messages, you can hang up after the second
ring to avoid long distance billing charges.
From the base
1. Pressthree times. The base
2. Pressoruntil the
3. Press. A confirmation tone sounds, and the
[menu/clock]
displays the current number of rings (6, 9, 12, or
TS for toll saver) and announces the setting.
[/select][/select]
desired ring time appears.
[set]
system announces the new ring time.
From the handset
1. Press. Select the ANSW.
2. Move the cursor to select a ring time (TOLL
3. Press. You will hear a
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[menu/clear]
SETUP menu, and then the RING TIME
submenu.
SAVER, 6 TIMES, 9 TIMES, or 12 TIMES).
[select/]
confirmation tone.
Setting the Day & Time
If you do not set the clock on your answering system, your messages may not have the correct time and day
stamp.
You can set the day and time from the handset or the base.
From the base
1. Press.
2. Pressoruntil the correct day is announced
3. Pressto select the day.
4. Pressoruntil you hear the correct hour
5. Pressto select the hour.
6. Pressoruntil you hear the correct minute
7. Pressto select the minute.
8. Pressoruntil you hear the correct AM or
9. Pressto select the AM/PM setting. A confirmation tone
[menu/clock]
[/select][/select]
and the message counter shows the corresponding number (1 for
Sunday, 2 for Monday, etc.).
[set]
[/select][/select]
setting. The numbers 1 through 12 appear on the base as each
hour is announced.
[set]
[/select][/select]
setting. The numbers 00 through 59 appears on the base as each
minute is announced.
[set]
[/select][/select]
PM setting. The message counter displays A or P.
[set]
sounds, and the day and time are announced for your review.
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From the handset
1. Press.
2. Move the cursor to GLOBAL
3. Move the cursor to DAY & TIME
4. Useandto select
5. Useandto select
6. Useandto select
7. Useandto select
[menu/clear]
SETUP and press
and press.
the correct day, and press
[select/]
the correct hour, and press
[select/]
the correct number of minutes,
and press.
AM or PM, and press
[select/]
confirmation tone.
[select/]
[] []
[] []
[] []
[select/]
[] []
[select/].
.
.
. You hear a
Recording a Personal Greeting
Your answering system comes with a pre-recorded outgoing message or greeting that plays when you receive a
call:
"Hello, no one is available to take your call. Please leave a message after the tone." You can record your own
personal outgoing greeting. Your recorded greeting must be between two seconds and thirty seconds long.
From the base
From the handset
1. Press and hold.
2. The system announces, "Record
greeting." Begin recording after the
announcement.
3. The message counter displays "- -", then
begins to count down.
4. When you finish recording, press,
[set][]
, or. You will hear a
confirmation tone, and your recorded
greeting plays back for you.
[greet]
[greet]
1. Press. The system announces the number of
2. Pressat any time during the announcement.
3. The system announces, "Record greeting." Begin recording
4. The message counter on the base displays "- -".
5. When you finish recording, pressor. You will hear
[select/]
new and old messages (or "Answering system is off.").
[8]
after the announcement.
[ /5][8]
a confirmation tone, and your recorded greeting plays back
for you.
Selecting a Greeting
Once you have recorded a personal greeting, the phone automatically switches to your personal greeting. You can
also switch back and forth between the pre-recorded greeting and your own greeting at any time from the base:
1. With the phone in standby, press. The system plays the current greeting.
2. To keep this greeting, do nothing.
3. To switch to the other greeting, presswhile the system is playing the current greeting.
4. Each time you press, the system switches between the pre-recorded and the personal greeting. The
last greeting you hear is used as the current greeting.
[greet]
[greet]
[greet]
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Deleting Your Personal Greeting
You can delete your personal greeting from the base. You cannot delete the pre-recorded greeting.
1. With the phone in standby, press.
2. While the personal greeting is playing, press.
3. The system announces "Greeting has been deleted," and switches back to the pre-recorded greeting.
[greet]
[]
Setting the Record Time (or Announce Only)
You can choose how long callers have to record a message. Set the record time to "1 minute" or "4 minutes" to limit
the time for incoming messages. If you set the record time to "Announce only," the answering system answers the
call but prevents callers from leaving a message.
From the base
From the handset
1. Pressfour times. The base
2. Pressoruntil the
3. Pressto select the new recording time. A
While your answering system is set to Announce Only, the message counter LED on the base displays "A." If you
are using the prerecorded greeting, the system automatically switches to the following message: "Hello, no one is
available to take your call. Please call again." If you are using a personal greeting, the system continues to use that
greeting.
[menu/clock]
displays the current number of rings recording
time (1 minute, 4 minutes, or A for announce only)
and announces the setting.
[/select][/select]
desired message record time appears.
[set]
confirmation tone sounds, and the system
announces the new record time.
1. Press. Select the ANSW.
2. Move the cursor to select RECORD
3. Press. You will hear a
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[menu/clear]
SETUP menu, and then the RECORD
TIME submenu.
TIME (1 MINUTE, 4 MINUTES, or
ANNOUNCE ONLY).
[select/]
confirmation tone.
Activating the Message Alert
The message alert feature sounds a short alert tone every 15 seconds whenever you have a new message. To turn
on the message alert:
From the base
From the handset
1. Pressfive times. The current
2. Pressorto choose ON
3. Press. A confirmation tone sounds, and the
[menu/clock]
setting (ON or OFF) appears on the base and it
is announced.
[/select][/select]
or OFF.
[set]
system announces the new setting. When
the first new message is received, the alert tone
will begin to sound.
1. Press. Select the ANSW.
2. Move the cursor to select ON or OFF.
3. Press. You will hear a confirmation
[menu/clear]
SETUP menu, and then the MESSAGE ALERT
submenu.
[select/]
tone.
Activating Call Screening
Your phone allows you to listen to callers leaving you a message. This call screen feature can be turned on or off.
From the base
1. Presssix times. The current
2. Pressorto choose ON
3. Press. A confirmation tone sounds, and the
[menu/clock]
call screen setting (ON or OFF) appears on the
base.
[/select][/select]
or OFF.
[set]
system announces the new setting.
From the handset
1. Press. Select the ANSW.
2. Move the cursor to select ON or OFF.
3. Press. You will hear a
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[menu/clear]
SETUP menu and then the CALL
SCREEN submenu.
[select/]
confirmation tone.
Setting a Security Code or Personal Identification Number (PIN)
To play your messages from a remote location, you will need to enter a two-digit security code or Personal
Identification Number (PIN). The default security code is 80.
From the base
1. Presstwice. The current security
2. Pressoruntil the
3. Pressto select the security code. A
[menu/clock]
code appears on the base and it is announced.
[/select][/select]
desired number appears. Press and hold
[/select][/select]
through the numbers on the display.
confirmation tone sounds; the system
announces the new security code.
orto quickly scroll
[set]
From the handset
1. Press. Select the ANSW. SETUP
2. Use the number keypad (through) to enter
3. Press. You will hear a confirmation
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[menu/clear]
menu, and then the SECURITY CODE
submenu.
[0][9]
a two-digit security code (00-99) .
[select/]
tone.
Using the Answering System
Turning Your Answering System On and Off
From the base
1. With the phone in standby, press
Turning
On
[on/off]
2. The system announces "Answering
System is on" and plays the current
greeting.
3. The message counter displays the
number of messages stored in memory.
If the counter flashes, then you have
new messages waiting.
.
From the handset
1. With the phone in standby, press
REMOTE ANSWERING MACHINE OPERATION
appears on the display, and the answering system
announces the number of new and old messages.
2. Pressat any time during the announcement.
3. The system announces "Answering System is on"
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and plays the current greeting message.
[select/]
Turning
Off
1. With the phone in standby, press
[on/off]
2. The phone announces "Answering
System is off."
3. The message counter LED is no longer
illuminated.
.
1. With the phone in standby, press.
REMOTE ANSWERING MACHINE OPERATION
appears on the display, and the answering system
announces the number of new and old messages.
2. Pressat any time during the announcement. The
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system announces "Answering System is off."
[select/]
Reviewing Messages
The base message counter displays the number of messages stored in memory. When you have new
messages, the message counter and the new message LED on the handset flash. The answering
system plays your new messages first. After you listen to all of your new messages, you can then play
your old messages. You can review your messages from the base or from the handset:
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Playing
messages
Repeating
a message
Skipping a
message
Deleting a
message
Deleting
all
messages
Ending the
message
review
From the base
Press. The system announces the
[]
number of new and old messages. It
announces the message number, plays
the message, then announces the time
and day it was received.
Pressonce to go to the
[/select]
beginning of the current message. Press
[/select]
repeatedly to go back to a
previous message.
Press and holdto rewind
[/select]
through the current message.
[/select]
Pressto go to the beginning
of the next message. Press and hold
[/select]
to fast forward through the
current message.
While a message is playing, press.
[]
The message is permanently deleted.
While the phone is in standby, press.
[]
When the system asks you to confirm,
[]
pressagain. All messages are
permanently deleted.
[]
Pressto stop the message
playback and return to standby.
From the handset
Press. The system announces the
[select/]
number of new and old messages. Pressto
[ /2]
play your messages. After playing the message, the
system announces the time and day that message
was received.
Pressonce to go to the beginning of
[/1]
the current message. Press
[/1]
repeatedly to go back to a previous
message.
Pressto go to the beginning of the
[/3]
next message.
While a message is playing, press.
[/4]
The message is permanently deleted.
Not available
Pressto stop the message playback.
[ /5]
Pressto exit the system and return to
[]
standby.
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Screening Calls
If you activate the call screening feature, you can listen to callers leaving a message without answering the phone
(seeon page 50). You can always hear callers from the base speaker. To screen an
Activating Call Screening
incoming call from the handset:
• Presswhen the system is answering. If another handset is screening a call, you will hear a beep
[select/]
and you will not be able to screen the call.
• To answer the call, press.
• To stop screening the call, press.
[ / flash]
[]
Recording a Conversation
You can record a conversation between two seconds and ten minutes long from the handset or the base. These
recorded conversations are treated just like regular messages. When the answering system is full, FL will appear
on the base LCD and recording will be terminated. You can not record three-way calls or intercom conversations.
From the handset
1. During a conversation, press.
[menu/clear]
2. Move the cursor to select CALL RECORD, and
then press.
[select/]
3. RECORDING A CALL and R appear on the
display. A confirmation tone that can be heard by
both parties sounds during recording.
1. Press.
[menu/clear]
2. Move the cursor to select CALL RECORD, and
then press.
[select/]
3. STOP RECORDING appears on the display,
Starting a
recording
Stopping a
recording
From the base
1. During a conversation, press and
[memo/call rec]
hold.
2. The message counter LED flashes
"- -". A confirmation tone that can be
heard by both parties sounds during
recording.
1. Press, or.
[memo/call rec][]
2. You will hear a confirmation tone, and
the message counter LED stops
flashing.
and you hear a confirmation tone.
Note: Every state has different regulations governing the recording of conversations over the telephone. Make sure to check your local,
state and federal laws before using this product to record any telephone conversation in order to determine that your use is in
compliance with such laws or guidelines.
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Recording a Voice Memo
The voice memo feature allows you to record messages that are between two seconds and four minutes long. You
might want to use this feature to leave messages for other members of your household instead of written notes.
From the baseFrom the handset
Starting
a memo
Stopping
a memo
1. With the phone in standby, press and
holduntil you hear
[memo/call rec]
a beep.
2. The system announces "Record
memo message." Begin your
message after this announcement.
3. While you are recording, the
message counter LED flashes "- -".
1. Press,, or.
2. You hear a confirmation tone, and
[memo/call rec] [][set]
the system returns to standby.
1. With the phone in standby, press.
2. REMOTE ANSWERING MACHINE OPERATION
appears on the display, and the answering system
announces the number of new and old messages.
3. Press. The system announces "Record memo
1. Pressor. You hear a confirmation tone,
2. Pressto hear the message you just recorded
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message." Begin your message after this
announcement.
[ /5][7]
and the system waits for your next command.
[ /2]
orto exit the system and return to standby.
[]
[select/]
Turning Off the Message Alert Tone
The tone will not deactivate until all new messages are played back. To quickly turn off the tone, press any key on
the base.
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Operating the Answering System While You Are Away from Home
You can access your answering system while you are away from home to check, play, and delete messages, or
even record a new greeting message or turn your answering system on and off.
To operate from a remote location, use any touch-tone telephone, and follow these steps:
1. Call your telephone number and wait for the system to answer. If the answering system is off, it will answer
after about 15 rings and sounds a series of beeps.
2. During the greeting or the beeps (if answering system is off), pressand enter your security code/PIN within
two seconds (seeon page 51).
3. The answering system announces the current time and the number of messages stored in memory. You hear
"To play incoming messages, press pound-two. For help, press pound-zero" followed by a beep. Pressing pound
is the same as pressing.
4. Enter a remote command from the chart below. You have 15 seconds to enter the first command; after the
first command, you have two seconds to enter each command.
CommandFunctionCommandFunction
thenRepeat a message*thenAnswering system on
[#][1][ ][6]
thenPlay incoming messagesthenMemo record start/stop
[ ][2][ ][7]
##
thenSkip a messagethenGreeting message record start/stop
[ ][3][ ][8]
##
thenDelete a messagethenAnswering system off
[ ][4][ ][9]
##
thenStop operationthenHelp
[ ][5][#][0]
#
Setting a Security Code or Personal Identification Number (PIN)
[#]
#
[#]
* If you pressthenin the first four seconds of a message, the system skips to the previous message.
If you pressthenafter the first four seconds of a message, the system repeats the current message.
5. When you finish, you will hear intermittent beeps indicating that the system is in the command waiting mode.
Enter another command from the chart within two seconds.
6. Hang up to exit the system. The answering system automatically returns to its normal standby setting.
[ ][1]
#
[ ][1]
#
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Maintenance
Specifications
Operating Temperature0° C to +50° C (+32° F to +122° F)
Part NumberBase: AAD-041S
Charging cradle: AAD-600S
AC Adapter
BatteryPart NumberBT-909
Power Failures
During a power failure, you will not be able to make or receive calls with the phone. To avoid damage from an
electrical spike when the power comes back on, we recommend you unplug your phone during power outages.
Input VoltageBase: 240V AC, 50 Hz
Charging cradle: 240V AC, 50 Hz
Output VoltageBase: 9V DC @ 350 mA
Charging cradle: 9V DC @ 210 mA
Capacity3.6V DC @ 600 mAh
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Battery Life
With average use, your battery talk time will be approximately 8 hours and standby time will be approximately 7
days. For optimum performance, be sure to return the handset to the cradle after each call. If the handset is left off
of the base, the actual talk time duration will be reduced respective to the amount of time the handset is off the
cradle.
Note: Do not place the power cord where it creates a trip hazard or where it could become chafed and
create a fire or electrical hazard.
Low Battery Alert
When the battery pack is very low, the phone is programmed to eliminate
functions in order to save power. The battery pack needs to be charged when
the display shows LOW BATTERY and the empty battery icon. If the phone is
in standby, none of the keys will operate. If you are on a call, complete your
conversation as quickly as possible, and return the handset to the charging
cradle.
Battery Replacement and Handling
When the talk time becomes short, even after the battery is recharged, please replace the battery. With normal
usage, your battery should last about one year. A replacement Uniden adapter or battery may be purchased by
visiting www.uniden.com.au (Australian Model) or www.uniden.co.nz (New Zealand Model).
Warning
To avoid the risk of personal injury or property damage from fire or electrical shock, use only BT-909
battery pack with your phone.
Caution:
Do not remove the batteries from the handset to charge them. Never throw the battery into a fire,
disassemble them, or heat them. Do not remove or damage the battery casing.
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Change the Batteries Annually
Even when the battery pack is not being used, it will gradually discharge over a long period of time. With average
use, your phone’s battery should last approximately one year. To order replacement batteries, visit
www.uniden.com.au (Australian Model) or www.uniden.co.nz (New Zealand model).
Clean the Battery Contacts
To maintain a good charge, clean the charging contacts on the
handset once a month. Dampen a cloth with plain water. Gently rub
the damp cloth over the charging contacts until all visible dirt is
removed. Dry the contacts thoroughly before returning the handset to
the charging cradle.
Caution: Do not use paint thinner, benzene, alcohol, or
other chemical products. Doing so may discolor the
surface of the telephone and damage the finish.
Troubleshooting
Resetting the Handset
You may need to reset your handset in the following instances:
• When you want to change the digital security code.
• When you lose a handset and purchase a new one.
• When you get the message Registration Failed when you try to register the handset.
• When you are unable to register any handsets to the base.
• When you register new handsets to the base, the handset IDs do not match. (For example, the handset
registers as "Handset #4" but you only have two handsets.)
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1. Press and holdandfor more than 5 seconds. Select DEREGISTER HS.
2. Select the handset you want to reset, then press.
3. The phone will ask you to confirm the deregistration. Select YES. The selected handset will clear its registration
information from the base, and then delete the link to the base from its own memory.
4. When the base information is deleted, the handset displays MODELS VARY! CHARGE HANDSET ON THE
BASE FOR REGISTRATION OR REFER TO OWNER’S MANUAL.
5. Re-register the handset to the base (seeon page 20).
If the handset cannot contact the base, it will display UNAVAILABLE. Make sure the handset is in range of the base
and the base is connected to power.
[ ][#/>]
[select/]
Registering Accessory Handsets
Resetting the Handset Without the Base
If your original base is not available for some reason (for example, it is lost or somehow incapacitated), you can still
reset the handset and use it with another base.
1. Press and holdandfor at least 5 seconds.
2. Move the cursor to select REPLACING BASE and then press. REPLACE BASE appears.
3. Move the cursor to select YES, and then press. You hear a confirmation tone, and the handset
deletes its own base information without contacting the base. The handset displays MODELS VARY! CHARGE
HANDSET ON THE BASE FOR REGISTRATION OR REFER TO OWNER’S MANUAL.
4. Register the handset to the new base (seeon page 20).
[ ][#/>]
[select/]
[select/]
Registering Accessory Handsets
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Changing the Digital Security Code
The digital security code is an identification code used to connect the handset and the base. Your unit ships from
the manufacturer with a preset security code. Resetting this code is not normally necessary. In the rare situation
that you suspect another cordless telephone is using the same security code or if you are instructed to change this
code by a manufacturer’s Call Center Representative, you can change the code. To change the digital security
code:
1. Reset the handset (seet on page 59).
2. Re-register each handset (seeon page 20).
Resetting the Handse
Registering Accessory Handsets
Traveling Out of Range
During a call, if you move your handset too far from your base, noise may increase. If you pass the range limit of
the base, the handset will beep, display OUT OF RANGE, and then go to standby. The base will maintain the
connection for 30 seconds after the handset goes out of range. If you move the handset back within range of the
base within 30 seconds, pressorto pick up the call again.
[ / flash][ ]
Common Issues
If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. If these steps do not solve
your problem, visit the customer support page at www.uniden.com.au (Australian Model) or www.uniden.co.nz
(New Zealand model).
Symptom
The charge LED won't
illuminate when the handset is
placed in the cradle.
The audio sounds weak.
Suggestion
• Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base or the charger (if you have more than
one handset) and wall outlet.
• Make sure the handset is properly seated in the cradle.
• Make sure the charging contacts on the handset are clean.
• Move the handset and/or base away from metal objects or appliances and try again.
• Make sure that you are not too far from the base.
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Symptom
Can't make or receive calls.
Suggestion
• Make sure that you are not too far from the base.
• Make sure the line is not in use. If an outside call is already using a line, you cannot use
that line to make another outside call.
• Check both ends of the base telephone line cord.
• Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base and wall outlet.
• Disconnect the AC adapter and reconnect.
• Change the Digital Security Code (seeon page 61).
Changing the Digital Security Code
Severe noise interference.
The Caller ID does not
display.
The handset doesn't ring or
receive a page.
You cannot register the
handset at the base.
• Keep the handset away from microwave ovens, computers, remote control toys, wireless
• Move to another location or turn off the source of interference.
• The call was placed through a switchboard.
• Call your telephone provider to verify your Caller ID service is current. There may be a
problem with your Caller ID service.
• Make sure that you are not too far from the base.
• Charge the battery in the handset for 15 to 20 hours by placing the handset on the base
or charging cradle.
• Change the Digital Security Code (seeon page 61).
• Charge the battery pack in the handset for 15 to 20 hours.
• Change the Digital Security Code (seeon page 61).
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Changing the Digital Security Code
Changing the Digital Security Code
SymptomSuggestion
The handset doesn't
communicate with other
handsets.
• Change the Digital Security Code (seeon page 61).
• Make sure that you have registered all handsets (seeon
page 20).
Changing the Digital Security Code
Registering Accessory Handsets
An extra handset can't join the
conversation.
Room Monitor does not work.
The answering system does
not work.
Time stamp cannot be heard.
Messages are incomplete.
There is no sound on the
base or handset speaker
during call monitoring or
message review.
Cannot access answering
system from a remote phone.
• Make sure there are not two handsets already using the conference feature.
• Make sure that another handset is not in privacy mode.
• Make sure to place the handset(s) within the range of the base.
• Make sure the base is plugged in.
• Make sure that the answering system is turned on.
• Make sure you have set the time (seeon page 17).
• Make sure that the message record time is not set to announce only.
• Incoming messages may be too long. Ask callers to leave a brief message.
• The memory may be full. Delete some or all of the saved messages.
• Adjust the speaker volume on the base or handset.
• Make sure the call screen feature is set to on.
• Make sure you are using the correct PIN number.
• Make sure that the touch-tone phone you're using can transmit the tone for at least two
seconds. If it cannot, try using a different touchtone phone.
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Setting the Day and Time
Liquid Damage
Moisture and liquid can damage your cordless phone.
• If the handset or base is exposed to moisture or liquid, but only the exterior plastic housing is affected, wipe off
the liquid, and use as normal.
• If moisture or liquid has entered the plastic housing (i.e. liquid can be heard in the phone or liquid has entered
the handset battery compartment or vent openings on the base), follow the steps below:
Handset
Base
1. Remove the battery cover and leave it off for ventilation.
2. Disconnect the battery pack. Leave the battery cover off and the
battery pack disconnected for at least 3 days.
3. Once the handset is completely dry, reconnect the battery pack
and the battery cover.
4. Recharge the handset's battery pack for 15 to 20 hours before
using.
IMPORTANT:
CAUTION:
the handset, base and the microwave oven. After following these steps, if your cordless telephone does not work,
please, visit the customer support page at www.uniden.com.au (Australian Model) or www.uniden.co.nz (New
Zealand model).
You must unplug the telephone line while recharging the battery packs to avoid charge interruption.
DO NOT use a microwave oven to speed up the drying process. This will cause permanent damage to
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1. Disconnect the AC adapter from
the base, cutting off electrical
power.
Warrantor:
Warranty is only valid in the original country of purchase.
ELEMENT OF WARRANTY:
(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:
original retail sale. This warranty will be deemed invalid if the product is;
PARTS COVERED:
(DSS3455+1/DSS3455+2/DSS3435+1). Accessories: AC Adaptor, Batteries, Belt Clips etc are covered for 90 days only.
STATEMENT OF REMEDY:
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:
should be shipped or delivered, freight pre-paid, with evidence of original purchase (eg. a copy of the sales docket), to the warrantor at:
Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service.
Uniden Australia Pty Limited A.B.N. 58 001 865 498 Uniden New Zealand Limited
Uniden warrants to the original retail owner for the duration of this warranty, its DSS3455/DSS3455+1/DSS3455+2
This warranty to the original retail owner only, shall terminate and be of no further effect 12 months after the date of
(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 authorized 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.
This warranty covers for one (1) year, the Base unit and handset (DSS3455) or base, charger and handset
In the event that the product does not conform to this warranty at any time while this warranty is in effect, the warrantor
In the event that the product does not conform to this warranty, the Product