Uniden EXI5560 User Manual

Step 1 Check the Package Contents

Make sure you have received the following items in
the package. If any of these items are missing or
damaged, contact the Uniden Customer Hotline.

• Base unit

• Handset

• AC adapter

• Rechargeable battery

• Telephone cord

• Beltclip

• This owner’s manual

• Other printed

material

Uniden Customer Hotline

at 1-800-297-1023 (Mon

- Fri 7 am to 7 pm,
Sat/Sun/holidays--except
Thanskgiving and
Christmas--9 am to 5 pm,
CST).
We can also be reached
on the web at

www.uniden.com

Step 2 Install and Charge the Handset Battery

TO INSTALL THE HANDSET BATTERY

Remove the cover.

A

Connect the battery pack
connector with the

B

correct polarity.

Replace the cover.

C

Plug the AC adapter cord into the base

D

unit and then into a 120V AC outlet.

Place the handset in the base and charge
continuously for 15 - 20 hours before using

E

the phone.

Step 3 Connect to Phone Line

When the handset battery pack is fully charged,
after 15-20 hours of charging, plug the telephone
cord into the base unit and then into a telephone
wall jack.

Your phone is set for tone dialing. If your local
network requires pulse dialing, please see
“Choosing the dialing mode” on page 16.

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Step 4

Set Menu Options

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

Note: There are five setup options available. They are
Caller ID options [AutoTalk, CIDCW (Caller ID on Call
Waiting), Area Code], Dial Mode and Language.

TO SET CALLER ID, LANGUAGE AND DIALING OPTIONS

Press and hold call id/menu.

A

Press ▲ or ▼ to move the pointer to an

B

option.

Press select to change the option setting.

C

Press end to exit, and return the handset

D

to the base.

OPTIONS INCLUDE

AutoTalk On/Off

A

CIDCW On/Off

B

(Caller ID on call waiting)

Area Code Enter/Remove

C

Dial Pulse/Tone

D

Language English/French/Spanish

E

Contents

Quick Reference Guide 3
Welcome/Features 5
Controls and Functions 6
Terms Used in this Manual 7
Accessibility 8
Installing the Phone 9

A. Choose the best location 9
B. Install the rechargeable battery pack into the handset 10
C. Connect the Base Unit and Charge the Handset 11
D. Mount the Base Unit on a Wall 12
Installing the Beltclip 13
Headset Installation 14

Basic Setup 15

Activating AutoTalk 15
Activating Caller ID on Call Waiting 15
Entering Your Area Code 16
Choosing the Dialing Mode 16
Setting the language 17
Selecting the Ring Tone and Volume 17

Using Your Phone 18

Making and Receiving Calls 18
Redialing the last dialed number 19
Adjust the Earpiece Volume 19
Tone Dialing Switch-over 20
Traveling Out-of-Range 20
Selecting a Different Channel 20
Find Handset 21
Using Call Waiting 21
Voice Mail Waiting Indicator 22

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Using the Speed Dial Memory 23

Storing Names and Numbers in Speed Dial Memory 23
Storing Caller ID messages in Speed Dial Memory 26
Making Calls from Speed Dial Memory 27

Caller ID and CIDCW

(Caller ID on Call Waiting) 28

Viewing the Caller ID Message List 29
Deleting Information from the Caller ID List 30
Making a Call from the Caller ID List 31
Caller ID on Call Waiting (CIDCW) 31

Changing the Digital Security Code 32
Note on Power Sources 33
General Information 35
Troubleshooting 36

Liquid Damage 38

Precautions & Warranty 39
I.C. Notice 41
Index 42

Welcome

Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden cordless phone. This cordless phone is
designed and engineered to exacting standards for reliability, long life, and outstanding
performance.

Note: Illustrations in this manual are used for explanation purposes. Some

illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit. The color
of your cordless telephone may vary.

As an ENERGY STA R
product models meets the E

NERGY STA R

E

®

Partner, Uniden has determined that this product or

®

is a U.S. registered mark.

NERGY STA R

®

guidelines for energy efficiency.

Features

• 5.8GHz Extended Range Technology

• Caller ID/Caller ID on Call Waiting

• 3-Line Backlit LCD

• Trilingual Menu Displays

• 30 Caller ID Memory

• 10 Number Memory Dialing

• Last Number Redial

If you have any trouble with your phone, call our Customer Hotline at 1-800-297-1023 (Mon ­Fri 7 am to 7 pm, Sat/Sun/holidays -- except U.S. Thanksgiving and Christmas -­9 am to 5 pm, CST).
For more information on Uniden products and accessories, be sure to visit our web site:
www.uniden.com

Uniden®is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation.
AutoTalk, AutoStandby, UltraClear Plus, Random Code and AutoSecure are trademarks of
Uniden America Corporation.

• Tone/Pulse Dialing

• Page/Find Handset Key

• Earpiece/Ringer Volume Controls

• Mute or Turn Ringer Off

• Hearing Aid Compatible

• 20 Channel Auto Scan

• Desk or Wall Mountable

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Controls and Functions

1

2

3
4

5

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7

8
9

10
11

12

13
14

15

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18

19

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1. Handset antenna

2. Beltclip hole

3. Optional headset jack

4. Handset ringer speaker

5. Handset battery compartment

6. Handset earpiece

7. LCD display

8.

▼ (volume & scroll down) key

9. Call id (Caller ID)/menu key

10. /tone/ (left cursor) key

11. Redial/pause key

12. Select key

13.

▲ (volume & scroll up) key

14. End key

15. Talk/flash key

16. #/ (right cursor) key

17. Memory key

18. Delete/chan key

19. Handset microphone

20. Handset charging contacts

25

24

21

22

23

21. Base charging contacts

22. Find hs key

23. Charge/in use and VMWI
(voice mail waiting) LED

24. Telephone line jack

25. DC IN 9V jack

Terms Used in this Manual

• Standby Mode - The handset may be sitting in or off the base, but is NOT in use. The talk/flash key has
not been pressed and there is no dial tone.

• Talk Mode - The handset is off the base and the

• CID - Caller ID

• CIDCW - Caller ID on Call Waiting

talk/flash key has been pressed, enabling a dial tone.

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Accessibility

Uniden provides a customer service hotline for accessibility questions. If you have a disability and need
customer service assistance or if you have any questions about how Uniden's products accommodate
persons with disabilities, please call the accessibility voice/TTY line:
1-800-874-9314

A representative is available to talk to you M-F, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, CST. After hours, you can leave a
message, and we will call you back. Information is also available on our web site, www.uniden.com,
under the "Accessibility" link.

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INSTALLING THE

Installing the Phone

Do the following steps:

A. Choose the Best Location
B. Install the Rechargeable Battery Pack into the Handset
C. Connect the Base Unit and Charge the Handset
D. Mount the Base Unit on a Wall

A. Choose the best location

Before choosing a location for your new phone. Here are some important guidelines
you should consider:

Avoid heat sources, such as radiators,
air ducts, and sunlight

Avoid television sets and other
electronic equipment

Choose a central location

• The location should be close to both a phone jack and a continuous power outlet

(one which is not connected to a switch).

• The base and handset should be kept away from sources of electrical noise such as

motors, microwave ovens, and fluorescent lighting.

• The base can be placed on a desk, tabletop, or mounted on a standard wall plate.

For better reception, place the base as high as possible.

• The base should be placed in an open area for optimum range and reception.

Avoid noise sources such as a window
by a street with heavy traffic

Avoid microwave ovens

Avoid excessive moisture,
extremely low temperatures,
dust, mechanical vibration,
or shock

Avoid personal computers

Avoid other cordless telephones

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PHONE

If your home has
specially wired alarm
equipment connected to
the telephone line, be
sure that installing the
system does not disable
your alarm equipment.

If you have questions
about what will disable
your alarm equipment,
contact your telephone
company or a qualified
installer.

B. Install the rechargeable battery pack into the handset

The handset is powered by a rechargeable battery pack.
The battery recharges automatically when the handset is
placed in the base unit.

Use only the Uniden
(BT-800) rechargeable
battery pack supplied
with your phone.

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1) Press down on the handset battery case cover (use the
finger indention for a better grip) and slide the cover
downward to remove.

2) Plug the battery pack connector (red & black wires) into
the small jack inside the battery compartment.
(The connector notches fit into the grooves of the jack only
one-way.) Match the wire colors to the polarity label in the
battery compartment, connect the battery, and listen for
a click to insure connection.

3) Make sure you have a good connection by slightly pulling
on the battery wires. If the connection is secure, the
battery jack will remain in place.

4) Place the battery case cover back on the handset by sliding
it upwards until it clicks into place.

INSTALLING THE

C. Connect the Base Unit and Charge the Handset

1) Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack

and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet.

2) Place the handset in the base unit with the
keypad facing forward.

3) Make sure that the
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 base charging contacts.

• Connect the AC adapter to a continuous power supply.

• Place the base unit close to the AC outlet to avoid long extension cords.

charge/in use LED

PHONE

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Standard wall plate mounting

This phone can be mounted on any standard wall
plate.

1) Plug the AC adapter to the

DC IN 9V jack.

2) Route the AC adapter cord through the molded
wiring channel as shown.

3) Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120V AC
wall outlet.

4) Plug the telephone line cord into the

LINE

jack.

TEL

5) Plug the telephone line cord into the
telephone outlet.

6) 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.

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INSTALLING THE

Direct wall mounting

If you don't have a standard wall plate, you can mount your phone
directly to the wall. Before doing this, consider the following:

• Avoid electrical cables, pipes, or other items behind the
mounting location that could cause a hazard when inserting
screws into the wall.

• Try to mount your phone within 5 feet of a working phone jack
to avoid excessive lengths.

• Make sure the wall material is capable of supporting the weight
of the base and handset.

• Use #10 screws (minimum length of 1-3/8 inches) with anchoring
devices suitable for the wall material where the base unit will be
placed.

1) Insert two mounting screws into the wall (with their appropriate anchoring

device), 3-15/16 inches apart.
Allow about 1/8 of an inch between the wall and screw heads for mounting the
phone.

2) Refer to steps 1 through 6 on page 12 to mount the telephone.

Installing the Beltclip

To attach the beltclip

Insert the beltclip into the holes on each side of the handset. Press down until it clicks.

To remove the beltclip

Pull both sides of the beltclip to release the tabs from the holes.

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PHONE

Headset Installation

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.
(Headset may be purchased by calling Uniden's Customer Hotline or
visiting the web site, see page 35.)

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Basic Setup

There are five basic options that you will need to set up: AutoTalk, CIDCW (Caller ID
on Call Waiting), Area Code, Dial Mode and Language.

Activating AutoTalk

AutoTalk allows you to answer the phone simply by removing the handset from the
base. You do not have to press any keys.

1) When the phone is in standby mode, press and hold the

call id/menu key. The following screen appears.

2) Press the

3) Press the

Activating Caller ID on Call Waiting

Caller ID allows you to see the name and number of the calling party before you
answer the phone. Caller ID on Call Waiting (CIDCW) lets you see the name and num­ber of a call that comes in when you are on the line.
You must subscribe to Caller ID service through your local telephone provider to use
this feature.

1) When the phone is in standby mode, press and hold the

call id/menu key. The following screen appears.

2) Press the

3) Press the

4) Press the

setting. The handset returns to standby mode.

select key to turn AutoTalk on.
end key to complete the setting. The handset returns to standby mode.

▼ key to select CIDCW.

select key to toggle and turn on Caller ID on Call Waiting.
end key and return the handset to the base unit to complete the

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BASIC SETUP

Entering Your Area Code

If you can make a call by dialing only 7 digits (instead of 10), you can program your
local area code in your phone. If you get a call from within your area code, you'll
only see the 7-digit phone number. If you get a call from outside your area code,
you'll see all 10 digits.

1) When the phone is in standby mode, press and hold the
call id/menu key. The following screen appears.

2) Press the

3) Press the

▼ key twice to select Area Code.

select key. If an area code was already stored, the

phone will display it.

4) Use the number keys (
If you make an error, use the

5) Press the

6) Press the

select key. A confirmation tone sounds.

end key to complete the setting. The handset returns to standby mode.

0 - 9 ) to enter the 3-digit area code.

delete/chan key to backspace.

Choosing the Dialing Mode

Your phone can communicate with the telephone network in two different ways: tone
dialing and 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'll need to change your phone's dial
mode. There's an easy way to tell: try making a call. If your call connects, your
phone's setting is fine. If not, follow the steps below:

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1) When the phone is in standby mode, press and hold the
call id/menu key. The following screen appears.

2) Press the

3) Press the

▼ key three times to select Dial.
select key to set the phone to pulse

dialing.

4) Press the

end key to complete the setting. The handset returns to standby mode.

Setting the language

You can change the language the menu display uses. Choose from English, French, or
Spanish.

1) When the phone is in standby mode, Press and hold the
call id/menu key. The following screen appears.

2) Press the

3) Press the

4) Press the

▼ key four times to select Language.

select key to select Eng, Fr. or Esp.
end key to complete the setting.

The handset returns to standby mode.

Selecting the Ring Tone and Volume

Your phone has five different ringer tone/volume combinations you can choose from.

1) With the phone in standy mode, press the

2) The phone will sound the different ring tones at different volumes. To turn the
ringer off, select

Ringer Off.

3) When the phone sounds the ring tone and volume you wish to use, press the

▲ or ▼ key.

end key.

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If your phone system
requires pulse dialing
and you need to send
the DTMF tones for
certain situations
during a call, you may
"Switch Over" to tone
dialing. (Refer to "Tone
Dialing Switch Over" on
page 20.)

BASIC SETUP

Using Your Phone

Making and Receiving Calls

Making a call

1) Remove the handset from the base.

2) Press the

3) Listen for the dial tone.

4) Dial the number.
OR

1) Remove the handset from the base.

2) Dial the number.

3) Press the

talk/flash key.

talk/flash key.

To turn on the
AutoTalk feature, see
"Activating Autotalk"
on page 15.

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Receiving a call

1) Remove the handset from the base. (If AutoTalk is on, the phone will
automatically answer the call when you pick it up.)

2) Press the

talk/flash key.

OR

1) If the handset is off the base, press the

talk/flash, /tone/ , #/ or any

number key. (AutoTalk is on.)

Hanging up

Press the end key or return the handset to the base.

Redialing the Last Dialed Number

1) Remove the handset from the base.

2) Press the

talk/flash key.

3) Listen for the dial tone.

4) Press the

redial/pause key.

OR

1) Remove the handset from the base.

2) Press the

3) Press the

redial/pause key.
talk/flash key.

Adjust the Earpiece Volume

To change the earpiece volume, press the ▲ or ▼ key during a
call.

Temporarily Mute Ringer

If the handset is off the base while an incoming call is ringing,
simply press the
will sound with the next incoming call.

end key to mute the incoming ring. The ringer

You can only mute the
handset ringer if the
handset is off the base
when the phone starts
ringing.

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USING YOUR PHONE

The UltraClear Plus
true compander circuitry
virtually eliminates
background noise. This
innovative technology,
together with 20
different channels,
provides you with the
best possible reception
during all your
conversations.

TM

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Tone Dialing Switch-over

If your telephone company requires pulse dialing, you can
switch over to tone dialing after the call connects.
This feature is useful when you need tone dialing to use
automated such as telephone bank tellers, telephone
prescription refills, customer support menus,etc.

If your phone is set to pulse dialing mode, make your call normally. Once your call
connects, press the

/tone/ key. Any digits you enter from then on will be sent
as tone digits. When this particular call ends, the phone automatically returns to
pulse dialing mode.

Traveling Out-of-Range

During a call, as you begin to move your handset too far from your base unit, noise
increases. If you pass the range limits of the base, your call will terminate within
one minute.

Selecting a Different Channel

If you encounter interference while using your phone, you can manually change the
phone´s channel for clear operation. While using your phone, press the
key. Scanning appears on the display, indicating the phone is changing to another
channel. For more information on interference, refer to "Precautions" on page 39.

delete/chan

Find Handset

To locate the handset, press the find hs key on the base. The
handset beeps for 60 seconds.

To cancel paging, press any key on the handset or the

find hs

key on the base, or return the handset to the base.
Paging is also canceled when the phone receives an incoming

call.

Using Call Waiting

If you have Call Waiting, you can receive calls while on the line.

1) If a call comes in while you are on the phone, you will
hear a call waiting tone. If you have CIDCW activated,
you will see the name and number of the incoming
caller.

2) Press the
After a short pause, you will hear the new caller.

3) To return to the original caller, press the
key again.

You must subscribe to Call Waiting through your local telephone company.

talk/flash key to accept the waiting call.

USING YOUR PHONE

talk/flash

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You must subscribe to
voice mail service from
your telephone company
in order to use this
feature. The voice mail
company will provide
you with the access
number.

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Voice Mail Waiting Indicator

If you subscribe to voice mail service, you can use your cordless telephone to access
your voice mailbox. The
ever you have messages waiting in your voice mailbox.

Just dial the access number supplied by your voice mail provider to enter your
mailbox.
You can program your voice mail access number to a speed dial number.
If the voice mail waiting indicator remains on after you have retrieved your
messages, press and hold the

charge/in use LED on the base of your phone flashes when-

find hs key for 5 seconds. This will reset the indicator.

Using the Speed Dial Memory

The speed dial memory allows you to store up to 10 names and numbers in the
handset. You can dial these numbers with just a few key presses.

The speed dial memory is not limited to phone numbers. You can store any number
(up to 20 digits) that you need to enter once your call connects. This is referred to
as Chain Dialing. For example, you can save your bank account number to speed dial
memory. When you call your bank's telephone teller service and are prompted to
enter your account number, simply press the
where you stored your account number. Then press the

Storing Names and Numbers in Speed Dial Memory

1) With the phone in standby mode, press the memory key.

2) Enter

3)

0- 9 to select the speed dial number where you would
like to store this entry. You can also scroll through the list
with the

Store Name appears and a cursor flashes indicating that the

▲ and ▼ keys. Press the select key twice.

phone is ready for the name to be entered.

If the selected speed dial number is already assigned, the
edit screen appears. You can select
select

Delete to erase this entry, or select Go Back to

choose another speed dial number.

memory key and the speed dial number

select key.

Select Memory
01
02 JOHN DOE

Store Name

Edit to edit this entry,

Edit Memory01
Delete Memory01
Go Back

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DIAL MEMORY

When editing the speed
dial memory, you must
press a key within 30
seconds or the phone
will return to standby
mode. If you return the
handset to the base,
the phone will return to
standby mode also.

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If the next character
uses the same number
key, you must press the
#/ key to move the
cursor over. Otherwise
the next time you press
the number key, it
changes the character
that was previously set.

4) Enter a name according to the instructions below, then press the select key. If no
name is required, go to step 5.

• The name can be up to 13 characters.

• Use the

• Use the

#/ and /tone/
delete/chan key to delete characters as needed.

• Press and hold the

delete/chan key to delete all the characters.

key

to move the cursor to the desired location.

Refer to the letters on the number keys to select the desired characters.
With each press of a numeric key, the displayed character appears in the following
order: upper case letters first, lower case letters next and finally the number
corresponding to the key.

If you make a mistake while entering a name

Use the /tone/
Press the

delete/chan key to erase the wrong character. Then enter the correct

character. To delete all characters, press and hold the

or

#/ key to move the cursor to the incorrect character.

delete/chan key.

Number of times key is pressed

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Number of times key is pressed

5) Store Number is displayed. The cursor flashes indicating
that the phone is ready for the number to be entered.

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DIAL MEMORY

Store Number

6) Use the keypad to enter the phone number; each number
can be up to 20 digits.
If you need the phone to pause during the dialing sequence,
press the

redial/pause key to insert a two-second delay
between the numbers. You can enter multiple pauses to
increase the delay. Each pause counts as a digit. The
display shows a

When storing numbers into memory, if the handset is idle (i.e., no key is pressed) for
more than 30 seconds, it will beep rapidly, and the phone will return to standby mode.

P for every pause.

7) Press the memory key. You will hear a confirmation tone,
and the following screen appears.
Memory storage is complete.
After about 2 seconds, the following screen displays all the
speed dial memory entries.

8) Press the

end key to exit memory setup mode. The phone

returns to standby.

Store Number
8007303456

Memory01 Stored

01 Movies
02 JOHN DOE
03 MOM AND DAD

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You cannot store a
Caller ID message if no
phone number appears
in the message.

Storing Caller ID messages in Speed Dial Memory

Messages (Caller ID names/numbers) shown in the Caller ID list can be stored in
memory dialing. For instructions on viewing the Caller ID Message list, see page 29.

1) Press the
stored from the Caller ID list by pressing the

2) Press the

3) Enter a number (

call id/menu key. Select the phone number to be

▲ or ▼ key.

memory key.

0 - 9 ) or press the ▲ or ▼ key to select the

5/17 12:30PM 03
Jane Smith
214-555-1234

Select Memory
01
02 JOHN DOE

memory location to be stored.

4) Press the
number is stored in memory. The display returns to the Caller
ID list.

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select key. You hear a confirmation tone, and the

If a number has already been stored in the selected memory
number location, a confirmation screen is displayed.
Press the ▲ key to select Yes. Press the select key to over­write. The display returns to the Caller ID list.

5/17 12:30PM
Jane Smith
214-555-1234

Replace Memory?
Yes
No

Making Calls from Speed Dial Memory

1) Press the memory key. The handset displays your programmed
speed dial number.

2) Enter the number (

0 - 9 ), or press the ▲ or ▼ key to select

the speed dial number you would like to dial.

Select Memory
01 Movies
02 JOHN DOE

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DIAL MEMORY

3) Press the

talk/flash key. Talk and the number selected

appear on the display. Then the displayed number is dialed.

Talk
07303456

To cancel speed dialing

Press the end key to cancel speed dialing. The handset returns to standby mode.
Also, if the handset is idle (e.g., no key is pressed) for 30 seconds, the phone
returns to standby mode.

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• If you answer a call
before the Caller ID
message is received
(for example, before
the second ring), the
Caller ID message will
not appear.

• When the call is
received via a
telephone company
that does not offer
Caller ID service, the
caller´s phone
number and name
do not appear.
(This includes
international calls.)

• When the call is
received via a private
branch exchange
(PBX), the caller´s
phone number and
name may not appear.

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Caller ID and CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting)

You must subscribe to Caller ID services through your local telephone provider
to use these features.

to view the caller´s name, phone number, date and time of call. The incoming call
information is stored in the Caller ID record. If the Caller ID service includes the
caller´s name, the caller´s name appears on the display (up to 15 letters).

You may receive any one of the following messages:
When invalid data is received
When a private name is received Private Name
When a private number is received Private Number
When a unknown name is received Unknown Name
When a unknown number is received Unknown Number

Data errors appear as ¨¨.

When the telephone rings, the Caller ID feature allows you

The date and
time received

Caller's name
Caller's phone number

5/11 12:30PM
Jane Smith
214-555-1234

Incomplete Data

Viewing the Caller ID Message List

The Caller ID list stores information for up to 30 incoming calls - even unanswered
calls. You can also view the Caller ID list during a call.

1) Press the

call id/menu key.
The summary screen displays the number of new messages
and total messages.

2) Use the
latest to the earliest, or use the

▼ key to scroll through the messages from the

▲ key to scroll through

the messages from the earliest to the latest.

3) Press the
the

call id/menu key to return to talk mode, or press

end key to return to standby mode.

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Caller ID
New :01
Total:02

5/17 12:30PM 03
Jane Smith
214-555-1234

• In Caller ID operation,
if no key is pressed for
more than 30 seconds,
an error tone sounds
and the handset returns
to standby mode.

• Each message can be
up to 15 characters
for the name and 15
digits for the phone
number.

• The number of calls
from the same Caller
ID appears next to the
received time. Once
you view the new
message, the number
will be cleared and
disappear.

• During a call, don't
press the end key, or
the call will be
disconnected.

AND CIDCW

CALLER ID

• While using the

Delete All? or
Delete Message?

screen, if no key is
pressed for more than
30 seconds, an error
tone sounds, and the
handset returns
to standby mode.

• If you get an
incoming call or page,
the deleting operation
is canceled and you
can answer the call or
page.

Deleting Information from the Caller ID List

If the phone receives more Caller ID messages than it can store, the oldest one in
the list is automatically deleted. Caller ID data can also be deleted manually.

Deleting a Caller ID message

1) Press the call id/menu key in standby mode. Find the
message to be deleted from the Caller ID list by pressing
▲ or ▼ key.

2) Press the

3) Press the

delete/chan key.

▲ or ▼ key to select Yes, and then press the

select key.

5/17 12:30PM 03
Jane Smith

the

214-555-1234

Delete Message?
Yes
No

Deleting all Caller ID names/numbers

1) With the phone in standby mode, press the call id/menu key.

2) Press the

delete/chan key.

Caller ID
New :01
Total:02

3) Press the
select key.
You hear a confirmation tone and all stored Caller ID
messages are deleted.

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▲ or ▼ key to select Yes, and then press the

Delete All?
Yes
No

Caller ID

Total:00

Making a Call from the Caller ID List

You can place a call from the Caller ID list.

1) Press the
phone number that you want to dial by pressing the
▼ key.

2) To have the phone dial a
number, press
code before the displayed Caller ID number, press

3) Press the

call id/menu key in standby mode. Select the

▲ or

1 before the displayed Caller ID

1. To have the phone dial the stored area

3.

talk/flash key. The displayed phone number dials

5/17 12:30PM 03
Jane Smith
214-555-1234

Talk
2145551234

automatically.

Caller ID on Call Waiting (CIDCW)

With CIDCW, you will hear a Call Waiting tone while you are on a call, and the Caller
ID data is displayed. To accept the waiting call, press the

21).

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talk/flash key (see page

You cannot make a call
from the Caller ID list if
your cordless telephone
is connected to a
private branch exchange
(PBX).

AND CIDCW

CALLER ID

Changing the Digital Security Code

To protect you against misbilled calls which might result from your phone being
activated by other equipment, the cordless phone provides
electronically locks your phone when the handset is in the base. Also, the

TM

Code

digital security which automatically selects one of over 262,000 digital

security codes for the handset and base.

If the handset battery pack is completely discharged or the battery pack is removed,
the digital security code will be lost. If this happens, a new security code is set
automatically the next time the battery pack is charged.

In the rare situation that you suspect another cordless telephone is using the same
security code, you can change the code.

1) Remove the handset from the base unit. Press and hold the
base.

2) While holding the

find hs key, place the handset in the base unit, and leave the

handset on the base for more than 3 seconds. A new random security code is set.

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AutoSecureTMto

Random

find hs key on the

Note on Power Sources

Even when the battery pack is not being used, it will gradually discharge over a long period of time. For
optimum performance, be sure to return the handset to the base unit after a telephone call.

Battery replacement and handling

When the operating time becomes short, even after a battery is recharged, please replace the battery.
With normal usage, your battery should last about one year. Please contact your place of purchase or call
the Uniden Customer Hotline for a replacement battery.

Warning: To avoid the risk of personal injury or property damage from fire or electrical shock, only use
the Uniden battery model and Uniden adapter model specifically designated for this product.

Power Failure

During the period that the power is off, you will not be able
to make or receive calls with the telephone.

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NOTE ON POWER

SOURCES

Cleaning the battery charging contacts

To maintain a good charge, it is important to clean the
charging contacts on the handset once a month. Using
water only, dampen a cloth to clean the charging
contacts. Then make sure to go back over the charging
contacts with a dry cloth before returning the handset to
the base to charge.

Do not use paint thinner, benzene, alcohol, or other

Caution

chemical products. Doing so may discolor the surface
of the telephone and damage the finish.

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General Information

The phone complies with FCC Parts 15 and 68.
Operating temperature: -10°C to 50°C (+14° F to +122°F)

AC Adapter Information

AC Adapter part number: AD-314
Input Voltage: 120V AC 60Hz
Output Voltage: 9V DC 350 mA

Battery Information

Battery part number: BT-800
Capacity: 800 mAH, 3.6V

Frequency 925.181-927.451 MHz

5739.320-5746.130 MHz

• To avoid damage to the phone use only Uniden AD-314 and BT-800 (or BT-905 having less usage time) with your phone.

• If the handset is left off the base, the actual Talk Mode duration will be reduced respective to the amount of time the handset is

off the base.

Recharge your phone on a regular basis by returning the handset to the base after each phone call.
When the operating time becomes short, even after the battery is recharged, please replace the battery.
With normal usage, the battery should last about one year.

A replacement Uniden adapter or battery may be purchased by calling the Customer Hotline at 1-800-297­1023 (Mon-Fri 7am to 7pm, Sat/Sun/holidays--except Thanksgiving and Christmas--9am to 5pm, CST).

Specifications, features, and availability of optional accessories are all subject to change without prior
notice.

INFORMATION

GENERAL

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Troubleshooting

If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. If these simple steps
do not solve your problem, please call our Customer Hotline at 1-800-297-1023 (Mon-Fri 7am to 7pm,
Sat/Sun/holidays--except Thanksgiving and Christmas--9am to 5pm, CST).

Symptom

The charge/in use LED won't
illuminate when the handset
is placed in the base.

The audio sounds weak and/or
scratchy.

Can't make or receive calls.

The handset doesn't ring or
receive a page.

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Suggestion

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

• Make sure the handset is properly seated in the base.

• 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.

• Press the delete/chan key in the talk mode to help eliminate background noise.

• Make sure that the handset is not too far from the base.

• Check both ends of telephone line cord.

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

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

• Change the digital security code (see page 32).

• Make sure that the handset is not too far from the base.

• Check the dialing mode used by your telephone company.

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

• The handset may be too far away from the base unit.

• Place the base unit away from appliances or metal objects.

• Change the digital security code (see page 32).

• Check the battery pack to ensure there is a secure connection.

• Make sure ringer volume isn’t set to “off”.

Symptom

Severe noise interference.

The Caller ID does not display.

Voice Message Indication does
not work.

Suggestion

• Keep the handset away from microwave ovens, computers, remote control toys,
wireless microphones, alarm systems, intercoms, room monitors, fluorescent lights,
and electrical appliances.

• Move the base to another location or turn off the source of interference.

• The call was answered before the second ring.

• The call was placed through a switchboard.

•

Charge the handset.

• Your Caller ID service may not be active; contact your local telephone service provider.

• Contact your local telephone company to make sure that your telephone receives
FSK message signaling.

• Reset the indicator by pressing and holding the find hs key for 5 seconds.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Liquid Damage

Moisture and liquid can damage your cordless phone. In case of accidental submersion, please read the
following steps.

Case

If the handset or base is exposed to
moisture or liquid, but only affects the
exterior plastic housing.

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).

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Wipe off the liquid, and use as normal.

Handset:

1. Remove the battery cover and leave it off for ventilation.

2. Remove the battery pack by disconnecting.

3. Leave the battery cover off and the battery pack disconnected for at least 3 days.

4. Once the phone is completely dry, reconnect the battery pack and the battery cover.

5. Recharge the handset’s battery pack for 20 hours in the base unit before using again.
Base:

1. Disconnect the AC adapter from the base unit, cutting off electrical power.

2. Disconnect the telephone cord from the base unit.

3. Let dry for at least 3 days.
IMPORTANT: You must unplug the telephone line while recharging the battery pack to

avoid charge interruption.

CAUTION:

DO NOT use a microwave oven to speed up the drying process. This will cause permanent
damage to the handset, base and the microwave oven.

After following these steps, if your cordless telephone does not work, please call our
Customer Service Hotline at 1-800-297-1023.

Action

Precautions!

Before you read anything else, please observe the following:

Warning!

Uniden America Corporation DOES NOT represent this unit to be
waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or damage
to the unit, DO NOT expose this unit to rain or moisture.

Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery Warning

• This equipment contains a rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery.

• Cadmium is a chemical known to the State of California to cause

cancer.

• The rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery contained in this
equipment may explode if disposed of in a fire.

• Do not short-circuit the battery.

• Do not charge the rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery used in this

equipment in any charger other than the one designed to charge
this battery as specified in the owner’s manual. Using another
charger may damage the battery or cause the battery to explode.

Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium
Batteries Must Be Recycled or
Disposed of Properly

• Uniden voluntarily participates in an RBRC®
industry program to collect and recycle nickel-cadmium batteries at
the end of their useful life, when taken out of service within the
United States. The RBRC® program provides a convenient alternative
to placing used nickel-cadmium batteries into the trash or municipal
waste stream, which is illegal in some areas.

• Through the RBRC® program, Uniden makes it easy for you to drop
off the used battery at local retailers of replacement nickel-cadmium
batteries. You may also contact your local recycling center for
information on where to return the used battery. Please call 1-800­8-BATTERY for information on Ni-Cd battery recycling in your area.
Uniden's involvement in this program is part of its commitment to
protecting our environment and conserving natural resources.

• RBRC® is a registered trademark of the Rechargeable Battery
Recycling Corporation.

Uniden works to reduce lead content in our PVC coated cords in our
product and accessories.

Warning!

The cords on this products and/or accessories contain lead, a chemical
known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other
reproductive harm.

Important Safety Instructions

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

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

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

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

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

5. Do not disassemble any component of this product.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

CAUTION

Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of
used batteries according to the instructions. Do not open or mutilate
the battery, and disconnect the battery before shipping this product.

The FCC Wants You To Know

This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the
requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the bottom of this equipment is
a label that contains, among other information, a product identifier in
the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. If requested, this number must be
provided to the telephone company.
An applicable Universal Service Order Codes (USOC) certification for the
jacks used in this equipment is provided (i.e., RJ11C) in the packaging
with each piece of approved terminal equipment.
A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring
and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68

Wash hands after handling.

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rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. A compliant telephone
cord and modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to
be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. See
installation instructions for details.
The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be
connected to a telephone line. Excessive RENs on a telephone line may
result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In
most but not all areas, the sum of RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To
be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line, as
determined by the total RENs, contact the local telephone company. For
products approved after July 23, 2001, the REN for this product is part
of the product identifier that has the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. The
digits represented by ## are the REN without a decimal point (e.g., 03
is a REN of 0.3). For earlier products, the REN is separately shown on
the label. If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the
telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary
discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice isn’t
practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as
possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with
the FCC if you believe it is necessary.
The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment,
operations or procedures that could affect the operation of the
equipment. If this happens the telephone company will provide advance
notice in order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain
uninterrupted service.
Please follow instructions for repairing, if any (e.g. battery replacement
section); otherwise do not substitute or repair any parts of the device
except as specified in this manual.
Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. Contact the
state public utility commission, public service commission or
corporation commission for information. This equipment is hearing aid
compatible. Should you experience trouble with this equipment, please
contact Uniden customer service at 800-297-1023. If the equipment is
causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may
request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is
resolved.

NOTICE: According to telephone company reports, AC electrical surges,
typically resulting from lightning strikes, are very destructive to
telephone equipment connected to AC power sources. To minimize
damage from these types of surges, a surge arrest or is recommended.
Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by
Uniden, or operation of this product in any way other than as detailed
by the owner's manual, could void your authority to operate this
product. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is

PRECAUTIONS &

WARRANTY

subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Privacy of communications, may not be ensured when using this phone.
To insure the safety of users, the FCC has established criteria for the
amount of radio frequency energy various products may produce
depending on their intended usage. This product has been tested and
found to comply with the FCCís exposure criteria. For body worn
operation, the FCC RF exposure guidelines were also met when used with
the Uniden accessories supplied or designed for this product. Use of
other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure
guidelines and should be avoided.

Radio Interference

Radio interference may occasionally cause buzzing and humming in your
cordless handset, or clicking noises in the base. This interference is
caused by external sources such as TV, refrigerator, vacuum cleaner,
fluorescent lighting, or electrical storm. Your unit is NOT DEFECTIVE. If
these noises continue and are too distracting, please check around your
home to see what appliances may be causing the problem. In addition,
we recommend that the base not be plugged into a circuit that also
powers a major appliance because of the potential for interference. Be
certain that the antenna on the unit is fully extended when needed. In
the unlikely event that you consistently hear other voices or distracting
transmissions on your phone, you may be receiving radio signals from
another cordless telephone or other source of interference. If you
cannot eliminate this type of interference, you need to change to a
different channel.
Finally, it should be noted that some cordless telephones operate at
frequencies that may cause interference to nearby TVs and VCRs. To
minimize or prevent such interference, the base of the cordless
telephone should not be placed near or on top of a TV or VCR. If
interference is experienced, moving the cordless telephone farther away
from the TV or VCR will often reduce or eliminate the interference.

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Cordless Telephone Privacy

Cordless telephones are radio devices. Communications between the
handset and base of your cordless telephone are accomplished by means
of radio waves which are broadcast over the open airways.
Because of the inherent physical properties of radio waves, your
communications can be received by radio receiving devices other than
your own cordless telephone unit. Consequently, any communications
using your cordless telephone may not be private.

One Year Limited Warranty

Important: Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty

service. WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION ("Uniden")

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

WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the original user shall terminate
and be of no further effect 12 months after the date of original retail
sale. The warranty is invalid if the Product is (A) damaged or not
maintained as reasonable or necessary, (B) modified, altered, or used as
part of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or any configurations not
sold by Uniden, (C) improperly installed, (D) serviced or repaired by
someone other than an authorized Uniden service center for a defect or
malfunction covered by this warranty, (E) used in any conjunction with
equipment or parts or as part of any system not manufactured by
Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone other than as
detailed by the owner's manual for this product.

STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event that the product does not conform
to this warranty at any time while this warranty is in effect, warrantor
will either, at its option, repair or replace the defective unit and return
it to you without charge for parts, service, or any other cost (except
shipping and handling) incurred by warrantor or its representatives in
connection with the performance of this warranty. Warrantor, at its
option, may replace the unit with a new or refurbished unit. THE
LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IS THE SOLE AND ENTIRE
WARRANTY PERTAINING TO THE PRODUCT AND IS IN LIEU OF AND
EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER,
WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR ARISING BY OPERATION OF LAW,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THIS

WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OR
PAYMENT OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do
not allow this exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

LEGAL REMEDIES: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you
may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This warranty
is void outside the United States of America and Canada.
PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF WARRANTY: If, after
following the instructions in the owner's manual you are certain that
the Product is defective, pack the Product carefully (preferably in its
original packaging). Disconnect the battery from the Product and
separately secure the battery in its own separate packaging within the
shipping carton. The Product should include all parts and accessories
originally packaged with the Product.
Include evidence of original purchase and a note describing the defect
that has caused you to return it. The Product should be shipped freight
prepaid, by traceable means, to warrantor at:

Uniden America Service

4700 Amon Carter Blvd.

[phone], 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday;

9:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. CST, Saturday, Sunday and Holidays

Fort Worth, TX 76155

(except Thanksgiving and Christmas)

I.C. Notice

TERMINAL EQUIPMENT

NOTICE: This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical

Specifications. This is confirmed by the registration number. The abbreviation, IC, before the
registration number signifies that registration was performed based on a Declaration of
Conformity indicating that Industry Canada technical specifications were met. It does not
imply that Industry Canada approved the equipment.

NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this terminal equipment is marked on the equipment

itself. The REN assigned to each terminal equipment provides an indication of the maximum
number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an
interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the
sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed five.

RADIO EQUIPMENT

The term "IC:" before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical
specifications were met.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of
the device. "Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this telephone".

I.C. NOTICE

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Index

A

AC adapter information ................35

B

Basic setup................................15

Battery pack

Information ............................35

Installing ..............................10

Preparing and charging ............10

Replacement and handling ........33

Beltclip installation ....................13

C

Caller ID service ........................28

Call Waiting ............................21

Deleting ................................30

Making a call ..........................31

Viewing..................................29

Channel ....................................20

Charging the battery pack ............10

Cleaning contacts ......................34

Connect the base unit..................11

Controls and functions ..................6

D

Dial mode..................................16

Digital security code ..................32

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E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L

Earpiece volume..........................19

Find handset..............................21

General information ....................35

Headset installation ....................14

I.C. Notice ................................41

Installing the phone ....................9

Interference ..............................40

Liquid damage............................38

M, N, O, P, Q

Making a call ............................18

Package contents..........................3

Precautions................................39

Quick reference guide ....................3

R

Receiving a call..........................18

Redial ......................................19

Ring tone..................................17

S

Speed dial memory

Making call from

speed dial memory ................27

Storing names and numbers

in speed dial memory ............23

T, U

Technical information ..................35

Tone dialing switch-over ..............20

Traveling out-of-range ................20

Troubleshooting..........................36

V, W, X , Y, Z

Voice mail waiting indicator..........22

Wall mounting ............................12

Warranty ..................................40

At Uniden, we'll take care of you!

Thank you for purchasing a Uniden product. If you have any questions or problems,

please do not return this product to the place of purchase.

Having Trouble?

Our customer care specialists are here to help you! Call our Customer Hotline at
1-800-297-1023 Mon - Fri 7 am to 7 pm, Sat/Sun/holidays (except U.S. Thanksgiving and
Christmas) 9 am to 5 pm, CST, or visit our website at www.uniden.com.

Need a part?

To order headsets, additional handsets, replacement batteries or other accessories,
call our customer care specialists at the number listed above.

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

May be covered under one or more of the following U.S. patents:
4,595,795 4,797,916 5,381,460 5,426,690 5,434,905 5,491,745
5,493,605 5,533,010 5,574,727 5,581,598 5,650,790 5,660,269
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5,825,161 5,864,619 5,893,034 5,912,968 5,915,227 5,929,598
5,930,720 5,960,358 5,987,330 6,044,281 6,070,082 6,125,277
6,253,088 6,314,278 6,418,209 6,618,015 6,671,315 6,714,630

1-800-874-9314 (voice or TTY)