Uniden ELX 500 User Manual
ELX 500
Expansion Handset
OWNER'S
MANUAL
Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden ELX500 optional handset
and charger. This expansion handset is compatible with models in the
following series: ELT560, ELBT585, ELBT595. (Model numbers may vary.)
Each model within this series will support up to ten handsets. You can
place a fully featured cordless handset anywhere in your home as long as
AC power is available to connect the handset's charging cradle.
IMPORTANT
The ELX500 expansion handset will not operate unless it has been
registered to your main base. Refer to the owner's manual supplied
with your main base model for detailed instructions on operating your
new expansion handset.
Backward / Forward Compatibility
Your phone is compatible with other Uniden 5.8GHz Digital Expandable
Systems. Models include the TRU8 Series (TRU8860,TRU8865, TRU8880,
TRU8885 and TRU8888).
Your new handset has many advanced features that may NOT be
supported by main base models such as the TRU8 Series. Please visit
our website at www.uniden.com for feature comparisons.
Checking the Package Contents
Make sure you have received the following items in the package.
If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact Customer Service.
•Cordless Handset
•Charging Cradle
• AC Adapter (AD-0005)
(INPUT: 120V AC 60Hz)
(OUTPUT: 9V DC 210 mA)
• Audio Recording Cable
For answers to questions and to order genuine Uniden parts and
accessories 24 hours a day visit our website at www.uniden.com.
Customer support is also available by calling 1-800-297-1023, Mon-Fri
Help for our Special Needs Customers
If you need special assistance due to a disability or have questions on
the accessibility features of this product, please call 1-800-874-9314
(voice or TTY).
7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sat/Sun 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST.
(Phone support is closed on holidays.)
• USB Cable
• Uniden's Cordless Telephone
Customization Tool
• Battery Pack (BT-0002)
•Holster
• This Owner’s Manual
• Other Printed Material
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Installing Your Expansion Handset
Follow these three easy steps to get your new handset ready to use:
Install the battery pack.
1
Connect the charger and charge your new handset for 10 hours.
2
Register your new handset to the main base.
3
Step 1: Install the Battery Pack
Press down on the handset battery
1
case cover (use the finger indention
for a better grip) and slide the cover
downward to remove.
Place the battery pack in the
2
battery compartment with the
connectors on the battery and on
the compartment aligned.
Place the battery case cover back on
3
the handset and slide it upwards
until it clicks into place.
• Use only the Uniden battery
(BT-0002) supplied with
your phone.
Replacement batteries are
also available through the
Uniden Parts Department.
(See page 2.)
• Recharge your handset on a
regular basis by returning
the handset to the charger
after each phone call.
Rechargeable Lithium Ion Batteries
Must Be Recycled or Disposed of Properly
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Step 2: Connect the Charger
Connect the AC adapter to the
1
DC IN 9V jack and to a standard
120V AC wall outlet.
Set the charger on a desk or
2
tabletop, and place the handset
in the charger with the LCD
screen facing forward.
Make sure the
3
illuminates. If the LED does not
illuminate, check to see that the AC adapter is plugged in and that
the handset makes good contact with the charger charging contacts.
• Use only the supplied AD-0005 AC adapter. Do not use
• Place the charger close to the AC outlet so that you can
charge
LED
any other AC adapter.
unplug the AC adapter easily.
4 Charge the handset for 10 hours before using.
Step 3: Register the Handset
YOU NEED TO REGISTER THE ELX500 TO THE MAIN BASE BEFORE USE!
For Main Base Models ELT560, ELBT585 and ELBT595
Before registering the extra handset, the battery pack MUST be
1
charged for 10 hours.
With the main base in standby mode (i.e., not being used), place
2
the expansion handset in the main base to begin registration.
While the handset is registering,
3
appear in the LCD. When
the handset has been registered to the base.
Registration failed.
If
Handset Registering
Registration complete.
appears, please try these steps again.
is displayed,
will
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For Backward Compatible Base Models - TRU8 Series
[TRU8860/TRU8865/TRU8880/TRU8885/TRU8888]
Disconnect the AC adapter from the main base.
1
While pressing down on the following key, reconnect the AC
2
adaptor.
TRU8860/8865 models - find handset key
TRU8880 models - find hs/intercom key
TRU8885 models - flash/find hs key
Keep pressing the key until the CHARGE LED starts to blink.
For TRU8888 (corded base model)
1 With the main base in standby mode (i.e. not being used), press
the MENU soft key on the base.
2 Use the up/down key to select
press the OK soft key.
3 Use the up/down key to select
4 Base LCD screen will display the following prompt:
On handset press & hold "#" key for 2 sec
On the handset, press and hold # until you hear a beep.
3
HS Registration
Register Handset
, and then
.
De-register the handset
Press and hold end and # for more than 5 seconds. Select
1
Deregister HS
The phone will ask you to confirm the deregistration. Select
2
.
Yes
.
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