Uniden PS-0035 User Manual

EZI2996 Series User's Guide

What's in the box?

EZI2996
expandable
base with
cordless
handset

Base AC adapter

(PS-0034)

Rechargeable
battery pack
(BT-1007)

Battery cover

Telephone cord

You might also nd:

EZX290
accessory
handset and
charger

Rechargeable
battery pack
(BT-1007)

If any items are missing or damaged, contact our Customer Care Line
immediately. Never use damaged products!

Need Help? Get answers 24/7 at our website: www.uniden.com.

Charger AC
adapter
(PS-0035)

Battery
cover

If you purchased

model number:

EZI2996 None
EZI2996-2 1 of each
EZI2996-3 2 of each
EZI2996-4
EZI2996-5
EZI2996-6 5 of each

You should

have:

3 of each
4 of each

If You... Contact Uniden’s... Phone Number

have a question or problem Customer Care Line*

need a replacement part or
accessory (such as a belt clip,
headset, or wall mount bracket)

need special assistance due to a
disability

* During regular business hours, Central Standard Time. Visit our website for detailed business
hours.

Parts Department* 800-554-3988

Accessibility Help Line

817-858-2929 or

800-297-1023

800-874-9314

(voice or TTY)

What's in the manual?

Installing Your Phone .......................... 1

Charge the Battery .................................1

Connect the Telephone Cord .................2

Getting to Know Your Phone.............. 3

Base Keys and How They Work ............3

Parts of the Handset ...............................4

Using the Menus .................................. 7

The

Handset Setup

Day & Time

The

Global Setup

Entering Text on Your Phone ................8

Using Your Phone ................................9

Changing the Volume ..........................10

Using the Redial List .............................10

Using Caller ID and Call Waiting ..........11

Using Seven-Digit Dialing ....................12

Using the Phonebook ...........................12

Chain Dialing ........................................13

Finding a Lost Handset ........................13

Using an Optional Headset ..................13

Using Multi-Handset Features .......... 14

Expanding Your Phone ........................14

Using Conference Calling ....................14

Using Call Transfer ...............................14

Using the Intercom ...............................15

Using Privacy Mode .............................15

Setting ...............................8

Menu ....................7

Menu .......................8

Using Special Features ...................... 15

Using Do Not Disturb ...........................15

Adjusting the Base Visual Ringer .......16

Using the Audio Boost .........................16

Using Text-To-Speech .........................16

Using a Voice Mail Service ...............17

Setting Up Your Voice Mail .................17

Getting Your Messages ........................17

Resetting the Voice Message Indicator 17

Solving Problems ............................... 18

Weak or Hard To Hear Audio ..............19

Noise or Static On The Line .................19

Changing from Tone to Pulse Dialing .20
Resetting and Registering Handsets ...21

Handling Liquid Damage .....................22

Important Information ....................... 23

Terms Used In This Guide ...................23

Specications .......................................23

Battery Information ..............................23

Compliance information ......................24

One-year Limited Warranty .................26

Important Safety Precautions!

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:



This unit is NOT waterproof. Do not expose it to rain or moisture.



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.



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



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



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 special disposal instructions.



Do not place the handset in any charging cradle without the battery
installed and the battery cover securely in place.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Installing Your Phone

Red

Black

Red

Black

Charge the Battery

1)

Unpack all handsets, battery packs, and battery
covers. If any battery cover is already on
the handset, press in on the notch and slide
the cover down and off.

2)

Line up the red and black wires on the
battery pack with the label inside the
handset.

3)

Push the battery pack connector in
until it clicks into place. Tug gently
on the wires to make sure the battery
pack is securely connected.

Place the cover over

4)
the battery
compartment and
slide it up into place.

Connect the base

5)
AC adapter
to the

AC IN 7.8V

jack on the
back of the
base. Route
the cord
through the
molded wiring
channel as
shown.

If you have accessory handsets, connect

6)
a charger AC adapter to each charger's

AC IN 8V

notch as shown. (These adapters might
already be connected.)

Plug the other end of each adapter into

7)

jack and set the plug into the

a standard 120V AC power outlet.

1

Place a handset in the base and any accessory handset(s) in the

8)
charger(s) with the display(s) facing forward. The

CHARGE

light on the base and each charger

should all turn on.

If... Try...

CHARGE

the
light does
not turn on

-

reseating the handset.

-

checking the AC adapter connection.

-

seeing if the outlet is controlled by a
wall switch.

Charge all handsets completely (about 15
hours) before using them.

Connect the Telephone Cord

Use the telephone
cord to connect the

TEL LINE

standard telephone
wall jack.

jack to a

Test the connection

Pick up the handset from the cradle and press

1)

a dial tone, and the display should say

If... Try...

you don't hear a dial tone or the
display says

Make a quick test call. (Press

2)

If... Try...

you keep hearing a dial tone

there's a lot of noise or static

Test any accessory handsets the same way. If you can't get a dial

3)

Check Tel Line

TALK

tone or the handset display says

Talk

.

checking the connection between
the base and the phone jack.

again to hang up.)

changing to pulse dialing mode (see
page 20).

see page 19 for tips on avoiding
interference.

Unavailable

. You should hear

TALK

, try moving the handset

closer to the base or resetting it (see page 21).

2

Getting to Know Your Phone

+

-

RINGER

DOWN

UP

VISUAL RINGER

switch

Fin d

Microphone

(on back)

Visual
ringer

Ringer

speaker

Charging

contacts

Cradle

CHARGE

light

DO NOT DISTURB

FIND

Fin d

Microphone

(on back)

Visual
ringer

Ringer

speaker

Charging

contacts

Cradle

CHARGE

light

DO NOT DISTURB

FIND

Base Keys and How They Work

Front view

Side View

Key name (& icon) What it does

DO NOT DISTURB ( )

FIND

RINGER

-

In standby: turn the Do Not Disturb feature on or off (see
page 15).

-

In standby: page all handsets so you can find a lost one.

-

In standby: cycle through the 4 different ringer tones.

Back View

3

4

Key name (& icon) What it does

Microphone

Twelve­key dial
pad

Visual
ringer

Display

Charging

contacts

Earpiece

PHONEBOOK/

LEFT

SPEAKER

CALLER ID/
RIGHT

Microphone

Twelve­key dial
pad

Visual
ringer

Display

Charging

contacts

Earpiece

PHONEBOOK/

LEFT

SPEAKER

CALLER ID/
RIGHT

Headset

jack

TONE

Right

side

Headset

jack

TONE

Right

side

UP

DOWN

Left

side

BOOST

UP

DOWN

Left

side

BOOST

-

DOWN (–)

UP (+)

VISUAL RINGER

switch

In standby or while the phone is ringing: decrease the
ringer volume.

-

In standby or while the phone is ringing: increase the
ringer volume.

-

In standby: adjust the brightness of the base visual
ringer (see page 16).

Parts of the Handset

If the key name is spelled out on the key itself, it's not labeled in the
drawing below.

Handset keys and how they work

Key name
(and icon)

PHONEBOOK/
LEFT (PHBK)

SPEAKER
(SPKR)

SELECT/
MENU

CALLER ID/
RIGHT (CID)

TALK

FLASH/EXIT

CLEAR/
INTERCOM

REDIAL/
PAUSE

MUTE/
MESSAGES

BOOST

UP ( )

DOWN ( )

TONE

What it does

-

In standby or during a call: open the phonebook.

-

In the menu: go back to the previous screen.

-

During text entry: move the cursor to the left.

-

Switch a normal call to the speakerphone (and back).

-

In standby: open the menu.

-

In the menu or any list: select the highlighted item.

-

In standby or during a call: open the Caller ID list.

-

During text entry: move the cursor to the right.

-

In standby: start a telephone call (get a dial tone).

-

During a call: hang up.

-

During a call: switch to a waiting call.

-

While the phone is ringing: mute the ringer for this call only.

-

In the menu or any list: exit the menu and go back to the
previous operation.

-

In standby: page another handset using the intercom.

-

During a call: put the call on hold and start a call transfer.

-

While entering text: delete the last character, or press and hold
to delete all the characters.

-

In standby: open the redial list.

-

During a phone number entry: insert a two-second pause.

-

In standby: access your voice mail (see page 17).

-

During a call: mute the microphone.

-

While the phone is ringing: mute the ringer for this call only.

-

During a call: boost the volume of the earpiece (see page 16).

-

In standby: increase the ringer volume.

-

During a call: increase the call volume.

-

In the menu or any list: move the cursor up one line.

-

In standby: decrease the ringer volume.

-

During a call: decrease the call volume.

-

In the menu or any list: move the cursor down one line.

-

During a call: adjust the audio tone (see page 19).

5

Reading the handset display

12:00A
Handset #1
New CID: 5

Handset
banner

Status icons

Caller ID

count

Time

12:00A
Handset #1
New CID: 5

Handset
banner

Status icons

Caller ID

count

Time

The table below shows the
possible icons and what they
mean. Since the icons appear
based on what you're doing
with the phone, you won't ever
see all of these icons at the
same time.

Icon What it means

The volume of the earpiece is boosted (see page 16).

The ringer is turned off: this handset will not ring when a call
comes in.

You have a voice message waiting (see the section titled "Using a
Voice Mail Service" on page 17).

Privacy Mode is on: no other handset can use the line or join your
call.

The microphone is muted, and the caller can't hear you.

6

The speakerphone is on.

T-coil mode is on. (See "Do you have a T-coil hearing aid?" on page

19.)

The battery is 1) fully charged, 2) half charged, 3) getting low, or 4)
empty.

Using the Menus

To open the menu, press SELECT/MENU.

To select the
highlighted option,
press SELECT/MENU.

To close the menu,
press FLASH/EXIT.

OR

Use UP and

DOWN to

move the

cursor.

Handset Setup
Day & Time
Global Setup

To open the menu, press SELECT/MENU.

To select the
highlighted option,
press SELECT/MENU.

To close the menu,
press FLASH/EXIT.

OR

Use UP and

DOWN to

move the

cursor.

Handset Setup
Day & Time
Global Setup

The menus are designed to be as easy as possible. Some users don't
even need
the manual
once they
know how
to perform
these
basic
actions:

Open the menu Press

The arrow cursor on the left side of the line shows which

Move the cursor

Select an option

Go back to the
previous screen

Close the menu Press

menu item is currently highlighted. Use UP to move the
cursor up and

Move the cursor to highlight the option, then press

SELECT/MENU

Press

SELECT/MENU

PHONEBOOK/LEFT

FLASH/EXIT

.

.

to move it down.

DOWN

.

.

If you don’t press any keys for thirty seconds, the phone times out
and exits the menu. (When setting the day and time, the time-out
period is extended to two minutes.)

The

Handset Setup

Menu

You have to change these settings separately for each handset.

T-coil

Edit Voice Mail

Ringer Tones

Personal Ring

Turn on T-coil mode to reduce noise on certain hearing
aids (see "Do you have a T-coil hearing aid?" on page 19).

Program an access number so you can access a voice
mail service with the touch of a button (see "Using a
Voice Mail Service" on page 17).

Choose one of two melodies or five tones for the
handset's main ring tone. As you highlight each ring tone,
the phone plays a sample of the tone. When you hear the
tone you want, press

Turn on the personal ring feature. If you have Caller ID,
this feature lets you assign special ring tones to anyone
in your phonebook, and your phone uses the special ring
tone when that person calls.

SELECT/MENU

.

7

8

Autotalk

Any Key Answer

Banner

Handset Language

Key Touch Tone

LCD Contrast

TTS On/Off

Turn on Auto Talk so you can answer the phone just by
picking up the handset from the cradle (without pressing
any buttons).

Turn on Any Key Answer so you can answer the phone
by pressing any key on the twelve-key dial pad.

Change the name used on the handset's display.

Change the display language to

Have your keypad sound a tone when you press a key.

Change the contract of the display to make it easier to
read. Choose one of ten different levels of contrast.

Turn on the Text-To-Speech (TTS) feature (see page 16).

Spanish

or

French

.

Day & Time

Setting

If you set the day & time, the clock in your handset's display will be correct.

Use

1)

Use the number keypad to enter the hour and minutes.

2)

Use

3)

The

Global Setup

UP

UP

and

and

DOWN

DOWN

to choose the day of the week; press

to select AM or PM; press

SELECT/MENU

Menu

SELECT/MENU

.

.

The settings on this menu apply to all the handsets and the base. Before
changing these settings, make sure the phone is in standby and all
handsets are within range of the base. (Only one handset at a time can
change these settings.)

Area
Code

Dial Mode

Voice
Mail Tone

Set Line
Mode

Enter your area code so the phone hides the area code on
incoming local calls (see "Using Seven-digit Dialing" on page 12).

Change the way your phone communicates with the telephone
network (see "Changing from Tone to Pulse Dialing" on page 20).

Change the way your phone communicates with a voice mail
service (see "Using a Voice Mail Service" on page 17).

Do not change this setting unless instructed to by customer
service.

Entering Text on Your Phone

When you want to enter text into your phone (for example, a name in the
phonebook), use the twelve-key dial pad to enter the letters printed on the
number keys. Here's how it works:



The phone enters the letters in the order they appear on the key. For
example, if you press the number key 2 once, the phone enters the
letter A. Press 2 twice for B, and three times for C.



If you press the key again after the last letter, the phone starts the same
letter sequence with small letters. If you press 2 four times in a row, the
phone enters a (small letter). Press 2 five times for b, and six times for c.



If you see the icon
first (

A B C

The icon

), then small letters (

[aA]

[Aa]

in the display, the phone enters capital letters

a b c

), then the number on the key (2).

means the phone starts at the small letters, so it enters

small letters first, then the number on the key, then capital letters.



The phone automatically uses a capital letter for the first letter and any
letter directly after a space; all other times, it uses small letters.



If two letters in a row use the same number key, enter the first letter,
then use

CALLER ID/RIGHT

to move the cursor to the next position to enter

the second letter.

Switch between capital
letters and small letters

Move the cursor

Leave a blank space Press

Erase one letter

Erase the entire entry Press and hold

Enter punctuation or a
symbol

Press .

Press

PHONEBOOK/LEFT

Press

CALLER ID/RIGHT

POUND (#)

Move the cursor to the letter you want to erase and
press

CLEAR/INTERCOM

Press 0 to rotate through the available symbols.

.

to move the cursor to the left.

to move the cursor to the right.

.

CLEAR/INTERCOM

.

Using Your Phone

To... With the earpiece With the handset speaker

make a call: Dial the
number, then...

answer a call Press

hang up Press

put a call on hold Press

return to a call on hold Press

mute the microphone
during a call

press
the call to the speaker,
press

Press
microphone back on.

. (To switch

TALK

SPEAKER

TALK

TALK

CLEAR/INTERCOM

TALK

MUTE/MESSAGES

.)

. Press

or return the handset to the cradle.

. Press

press

SPEAKER

the call to the earpiece,
press

SPEAKER

SPEAKER

.

SPEAKER

. Press again to turn the

. (To switch

.)

.

.

9

10

Changing the Volume

You can set the ringer, earpiece, and speaker volume separately for each
handset. You can change the ringer volume on the base, also.

To change the... Follow these steps...

handset ringer
volume

handset speaker
volume

handset
earpiece volume

base ringer
volume

To change the volume of Caller ID announcements, change the ringer
volume.

Muting the ringer

If you want a handset to stop ringing just for "right now", you can mute
the ringer instead of turning it off. While the phone is ringing, press

MESSAGES

or

ringer automatically turns back on when the next call comes in.

With the phone in standby, press UP or
the available ringer volumes:

While the speaker is playing (e.g., during a speakerphone
call), press UP to make the speaker louder or
it softer. Choose one of 6 volume levels.

During a normal call, press UP to make the earpiece louder
or

With the phone in standby or while it is ringing, press UP to
make the ringer louder or
one of 3 volume levels or off.

FLASH/EXIT

to make it softer. Choose one of 6 volume levels.

DOWN

to turn the ringer off for the current call only: the

Off, Low, Medium,

to make it softer. Choose

DOWN

to cycle through

DOWN

DOWN

or

High

to make

MUTE/

.

Using the Redial List

Each handset saves the last 5 numbers you dial on it.

Open the redial list Press

Scroll through the
list

Close the redial list Press

REDIAL/PAUSE

Press
oldest. Press UP to scroll from oldest to newest.

to scroll through the list from newest to

DOWN

FLASH/EXIT

With the phone in standby, open the list. Find the number you want, then:

to redial the selected number Press

to delete the number Press

to save it to the phonebook Press

.

or

PHONEBOOK/LEFT

or

TALK

SELECT/MENU

SELECT/MENU

SPEAKER

.

.

and select

and select

Delete Entry

Store Into Pb

.

.

Using Caller ID and Call Waiting

You have to subscribe to Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Caller ID on
Call Waiting services to use the features described in this section:
contact your telephone provider for more information.

When a call comes in, the phone displays the caller’s number and name (if
available); if you turned on Text-To-Speech, it also announces the name.
The phone saves the information for the last 30 received calls to the CID
list. When it's in standby, the phone displays how many new calls you've
received since the last time you checked the CID list.

Open the CID list Press

Scroll through the CID
list

Close the CID list Press

Press
oldest. Press UP to scroll from oldest to newest.

CALLER ID/RIGHT

to scroll through the list from newest to

DOWN

PHONEBOOK/LEFT

.

.

Dialing from the Caller ID list

Find the entry you want to dial.

1)

If the phone number is a long distance or toll call, but the CID record

2)
doesn't have a 1 in front of it, press to add the 1.

To dial the number, press

3)

You can also press

TALK

or

SPEAKER

number you want to dial, then press

TALK

(or

SPEAKER

to use the speakerphone).

before you open the CID list. Find the

SELECT/MENU

.

Caller ID menu options

Open the CID list with the phone in standby. Find the number you want
and press

Delete Entry

Store Into Pb

Delete All

SELECT/MENU

Erase this Caller ID number.

Add this number to this handset's phonebook. The handset
will prompt you to enter the name, edit the phone number,
and choose a personal ring.

Erase this handset's CID list. (This does not affect the CID lists
saved on any other handsets.)

to open the CID menu. You have these options:

Using Call Waiting

If you get a Call Waiting call, the phone can sound a tone and display any
CID information received for the waiting call. Press

FLASH/EXIT

to switch
between your current call and the waiting call; remember, each time you
switch, there is a short pause before you're connected to the other caller.

11

12

Using Seven-Digit Dialing

If you can make a local call by dialing only seven digits instead of ten, you
can tell the phone to hide your local area code in the CID list.

Open the menu and select

1)

Use the number keypad (

2)

Press

3)



The phone uses the programmed code as a filter. When calls come in,

SELECT/MENU

when you’re finished.

Global Setup

) to enter your three-digit area code.

0 - 9

, then select

Area Code

the phone compares the received area code to the programmed one. If
they match, the phone hides the area code in the CID list.



When you're in the CID list, press # to show the area code & re-hide it.



If you dial a CID record or save it in the phonebook, the phone dials or
saves the digits exactly as they appear on the display. If you have to
use 10 digits, show the area code before you dial or save the number.

Using the Phonebook

Each handset can store up to 70 entries in its phonebook.

Open or close the phonebook Press

Scroll through the entries

Jump to entries that start with
a certain letter

Dial an entry

Press
from A to Z or UP to scroll from Z to A.

Press the number key corresponding to the
letter you want to jump to.

Find the entry you want to dial and press
(or

SPEAKER

PHONEBOOK/LEFT

to scroll through the phonebook

DOWN

).

.

.

TALK

Phonebook menu options

Open the phonebook with the phone in standby, then press
to open the phonebook menu. Choose one of these options:

Create
New

Copy

All

Delete

All

Add an entry to your phonebook. The handset will prompt you to
enter the name, edit the phone number, and choose a personal ring.

Copy the whole phonebook to another handset. (You must have at
least two handsets to use this feature.)

Erase all the entries in this handset's phonebook. (This does not
affect the entries saved on any other handsets.)

SELECT/MENU

Phonebook entry options

With the phone in standby, open the phonebook and find the entry you
want. Press

SELECT/MENU

to open the individual phonebook entry menu.

Choose one of these options:

Edit

Copy

Delete

Edit this entry. The handset will prompt you to edit the name and
number, and choose a personal ring.

Copy this entry to another handset. (You must have at least two
handsets to use this feature.)

Erase this entry.

Chain Dialing



If you often have to enter a series of digits or a code number during a
call, you can save that code number to a phonebook entry and use the
phonebook to send the code number.



Enter the code number (up to 20 digits) into the phonebook just like a
regular phonebook entry. Be sure to enter the code number into the
phonebook exactly as you would enter it during a call.



When you hear the prompt that tells you to enter the number, open
the phonebook and find the entry that contains your code number.
Press

SELECT/MENU

to transmit the code. The phone transmits the code

number exactly as you entered it in the phonebook.

Finding a Lost Handset

With the phone in standby, press
for one minute, or until you press
handset.

on the base. All handsets will beep

FIND

again or press any key on the found

FIND

Using an Optional Headset

You can use a standard 2.5 mm telephone headset with your handsets. To
purchase headsets, contact the Parts Department (see the front cover).



To install a headset, remove the headset jack cover
and insert the headset plug into the jack.



Just make and receive calls as usual, and use your
headset to talk to the caller after the call connects.



When you connect a headset, the handset
automatically mutes the earpiece and speaker. To
re-activate the earpiece or speaker, just unplug the
headset.

13

Using Multi-Handset Features

The expandable base works together with the accessory handsets to
give you some useful multi-handset features. You must have at least two
handsets to use the features in this section.

Expanding Your Phone



Your base supports a total of six EZX290 accessory handsets, including
any that were supplied with your phone. (The cordless handset that
comes with your base counts as one of the six.)



Your phone may be compatible with other Uniden accessory handsets.
Please visit our website for a list of compatible handsets for your base.



Accessory handsets must be registered to the base before you can
use them. Handsets that have not been registered display a

not registered

message. See page 21 for instructions on registering

handsets to this base, or see the manual for the accessory handset.



Any accessory handsets that came packaged with the base are already
registered to that base for you.



If a handset was previously registered to a base, you have to reset it so
you can register it to a new base (see page 21 for EZX290 handsets).

Using Conference Calling

When an outside call comes in, two handsets can join in a conference
call with the outside caller. To join the call, just press
conference call, hang up normally; the other handset remains connected
to the call. (You can also use the speakerphone for a conference call, just
like you can with a normal call.)

TALK

Handset

. To leave the

Using Call Transfer

You can transfer an outside call to any handset. Follow these steps to...

transfer a call

cancel a transfer and
return to the call

accept a transferred
call

14

Press

1.

2.

When the other handset accepts the call, you'll be
disconnected, but you can join the call again.

Press

1.

2.

CLEAR/INTERCOM

Select the handset you want to transfer the call to
(select

Press
to the transferring handset.

To accept the call, press

All

to page all the handsets).

.

TALK

CLEAR/INTERCOM

to put the call on hold.

to answer the page and speak

.

TALK

Using the Intercom

Here are some general things you need to know about using the intercom:



Whenever the phone is in standby, you can make an intercom call
between handsets without using the phone line.



You can make an intercom call from any handset, but only two handsets
can be in an intercom call at any time.



If an outside call comes in during an intercom call, the phone displays
the Caller ID information. If the other handset hasn't answered the
page, the phone cancels the page so you can answer the incoming call.

Follow these steps...

Press

1.

make an intercom page

cancel a page Press

answer an intercom page Press

leave an intercom call Press

answer an outside call
during an intercom call

Select the handset you want to talk with (select

2.

All

Press

CLEAR/INTERCOM

to page all handsets).

FLASH/EXIT

CLEAR/INTERCOM

FLASH/EXIT

TALK

.

.

.

or

.

TALK

.

Using Privacy Mode

You can prevent other handsets from joining a call. Start your call as
usual, then press

SELECT/MENU

again to turn privacy mode on (you'll see a in the display).

SELECT/MENU

: the display shows

Call Privacy

. Press

When you hang up this call, privacy mode turns off automatically.

As long you have privacy mode on, no other handsets can interrupt your
call. If you want to let another handset join the call, repeat the process
above (press

SELECT/MENU

twice) to turn privacy mode off.

Using Special Features

Using Do Not Disturb



The Do Not Disturb (DND) feature turns off the audio ringers of the base
and all handsets at the same time. (It doesn't affect the visual ringers.)



With the phone in standby, press and hold
The phone shows



To cancel, press

Do Not Disturb

DO NOT DISTURB

in the display on all handsets.

.

DO NOT DISTURB

on the base.

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Adjusting the Base Visual Ringer

The

VISUAL RINGER

of the base; use this switch to change the
brightness of the base visual ringer. (It
doesn't affect the audio ringers.)

Slide the switch so that its center (marked
with the arrow in the picture) lines up with
the brightness you want to use:

LOW

, or

OFF

.

switch is at the back

HIGH

,

Using the Audio Boost

You can increase the earpiece volume for normal calls and intercom calls.
During a call, press

BOOST

audio boost is on, appears in the display. Press

to increase the volume of the audio. While

BOOST

again to turn off.

Using Text-To-Speech

With the Text To Speech (TTS) feature, your phone can announce phone
numbers or names in several different situations.

When you... (from standby) The phone announces...

Receive a call The caller's name (if sent by a Caller ID service)

Dial a number The phone number you dialed

Open the phonebook The name of the entry you are looking at

Things to know about TTS:



You have to turn on TTS separately for each handset. Open the menu
and select

Off

for each handset.



To make sure it doesn't interrupt a call or an intercom page, the phone

Handset Setup

. Then, select

TTS On/off

, and select On or

only uses TTS when it starts out in standby. For example, if you open
the phonebook during a call, the phone won't announce the names in
your phonebook.



It takes at least 2 rings for the phone to receive Caller ID information
and announce it. If the phone is answered before the end of the second
ring, the phone won't have time to announce the name of the caller.



To change the volume used for CID announcements, change the ringer
volume. For other TTS features, change the handset speaker volume.



The TTS feature only uses English to announce the name and numbers,
regardless of what language is use for the display.

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Using a Voice Mail Service

If you subscribe to a voice mail service, your phone can notify you when
you have a new message waiting; you can also program your access
number so you can get your messages at the touch of a button.

Setting Up Your Voice Mail

When you sign up for your voice mail, your service provider should give
you an access number and the message notification signal type. If you
don't have this information, contact your provider before you start.

With the phone in standby, open the menu.

1)

Select

2)
program the voice mail access number separately for each handset.)

Enter your access number exactly as you would dial it. You can enter

3)
a total of 20 digits. If you need the phone to wait for a few seconds
between digits (to wait for the service to answer, for example), press

REDIAL/PAUSE

enough, you can insert as many pauses as you need, but each pause
counts as one digit. Press

From the main menu, select

4)

If your voice mail service uses a Frequency Shift Keying or FSK

5)
message signal to let you know you a have new message, set the

Voice Mail Tone
SDT signal, set the

If you can't find out which signal your provider uses, leave the Voice
Mail Tone on. If you don't see the voice message icon () when you
know there's a new message, turn the Voice Mail Tone off.

Handset Setup

to insert a 2-second pause. If two seconds isn't long

to

Off

Voice Mail Tone

, then select

SELECT/MENU

Global Setup

; if your service uses a Stutter Dial Tone or

Edit Voice Mail

when you're finished.

, then

to On.

. (You have to

Voice Mail Tone

Getting Your Messages

When you have new messages, the voice message icon () appears in
the handset display. Press
programmed into this handset.

MUTE/MESSAGES

to dial the access number you

.

Resetting the Voice Message Indicator

If the voice message icon won't go away after you check your messages,
you can reset it. Press and hold
seconds).

Your handsets will beep during this process: just ignore them.

until the light turns off (about five

FIND

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Solving Problems

If you have any trouble with your phone, try these simple steps first. If you
still have a question, call our Customer Care Line listed on the front cover.

If… Try…

-

No handsets can make
or receive calls.

One handset can’t
make or receive calls.

A handset can make
calls, but it won’t ring.

A handset's display
won't turn on.

A handset is not
working.

A handset says

Unavailable

No handsets will
display any Caller ID
information.

Caller ID displays
briefly and then clears.

Caller ID displays, but
I can't hear the CID
announcements.

I can’t transfer calls. Resetting all the handsets.

I can’t get two
handsets to talk to the
caller.

The phone keeps
ringing when I answer
on an extension.

The voice message
icon never shows up.

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.

Checking the telephone cord connection.

-

Disconnecting the base AC adapter. Wait a few
minutes, then reconnect it.

-

Moving the handset closer to the base.

-

Resetting the handset.

-

Making sure the ringer is turned on.

-

Making sure Do Not Disturb is turned off.

-

Charging the battery for 15-20 hours.

-

Checking the battery pack connection.

-

Checking the battery pack connection.

-

Charging the battery for 15-20 hours.

-

Resetting the handset.

-

Moving the handset closer to the base.

-

Seeing if another handset has Privacy Mode on.

-

Making sure the base is plugged in.

-

Letting incoming calls ring at least twice before
answering.

-

Seeing if the call was placed through a switchboard.

-

Checking with your telephone service provider to
make sure your Caller ID service is active.

-

You may have to change the line mode. Contact
customer service for more information.

-

Making sure TTS (Text-To-Speech) is turned on.

-

Increasing the ringer volume so the CID
announcements are louder.

-

-

Making sure both handsets are registered to this
base.

-

Making sure a handset is not in Privacy Mode.

-

You may have to change the line mode. Contact
customer service for more information.

-

Checking the
turning it on, and vice versa (see page 17).

Voice Mail Tone

. If it's set to Off, try

If… Try…

The voice message
icon won't go away.

I can't register a
handset.

-

Resetting the Voice Message Waiting Indicator (see
page 17).

-

Seeing if you already have 6 handsets registered to
this base.

-

Resetting the handset.

Weak or Hard To Hear Audio

If a caller’s voice sounds weak or soft, the signal might be blocked by
large metal objects or walls; you might also be too far from the base, or the
handset’s battery may be weak.



Try moving around while you’re on a call or moving closer to the base
to see if the sound gets louder.



Make sure the handset’s battery is fully charged.



Try adjusting the volume of the earpiece or the audio tone (see below).

Adjust the audio tone

During a call, press

High Tone, Natural Tone
Tone

. (The tone setting appears in the display as you do this.) You may

have to experiment to figure out which audio tone works best for you.

to cycle through the three audio tone options:

TONE

(recommended for hearing aid users), or

Low

Noise or Static On The Lineoise or Static On The Line

The most common cause of
noise or static on a cordless
phone is interference. Here are
some common household
sources of interference:



electrical appliances,
especially microwave ovens



computer equipment,
especially wireless LAN
equipment and DSL modems



radio-based wireless
devices, such as room
monitors, wireless
controllers, or wireless headphones or speakers



large florescent light fixtures (especially if they give off a buzzing noise)

Do you have a T-Coil hearing aid?

Do you have a T-Coil hearing aid?

If you have a hearing aid equipped with

If you have a hearing aid equipped with
a telecoil (T-coil) feature, the interaction

a telecoil (T-coil) feature, the interaction
between the hearing aid and digital

between the hearing aid and digital
cordless phones can cause noise in the

cordless phones can cause noise in the
handset. If you have a T-coil hearing

handset. If you have a T-coil hearing
aid and you have problems with noise

aid and you have problems with noise
on the line, try turning on

on the line, try turning on
Open the menu. Select

Open the menu. Select
then select

then select

Using T-coil mode can shorten

Using T-coil mode can shorten

the handset's talk time; make

the handset's talk time; make

sure to watch your battery status

sure to watch your battery status

and keep the battery charged.

and keep the battery charged.

T-coil

T-coil

.

.

T-coil

mode.

T-coil

mode.

Handset Setup,

Handset Setup,

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

DSL lter

Telephone

cord

Telephone

wall jack

DSL lter

Telephone

cord

Telephone

wall jack

other services that use your phone line, like alarm systems, intercom
systems, or broadband Internet service

Here are some hints for when the static is...

on 1 handset or in 1 location: on all handsets or in all locations:

-

Check nearby for one of the common
interference sources.

-

Try moving the handset away from a
suspected source, or try moving the
suspected source so it’s not between
the handset and the base.

-

Try moving closer to the base. There
is always more noise at the edges
of the base's range. If the handset
displays an
you need to move closer to the base.

Out of Range

message,

-

Check near the base for the source
of interference.

-

Try moving the base away from a
suspected source, or turn off the
source if possible.

-

If the base has an adjustable
antenna, try raising the antenna so
it stands straight up.

-

If you have any service that uses
the phone line, you might need a
filter (see below).

Installing a telephone line lter or DSL lter

Sometimes, broadband Internet services that use the telephone line can

interfere with phones. One of these services−DSL−often causes static on

telephones. A DSL filter or telephone line filter usually solves this problem.
The technician who installed your DSL service might have left some filters
for you; if not, call your DSL provider
or look in any electronics store.

Plug the DSL filter into the
telephone wall jack and then plug
your phone's base into the filter.
Make a test call to make sure the
noise is gone.

Changing from Tone to Pulse Dialing

Your phone can communicate with the telephone network in two different
ways: tone dialing or pulse dialing. These days, most telephone companies
use tone dialing. If your phone company uses pulse dialing, you need to
change the dial mode.

With the phone in standby, open the menu and select

1)

2)

Select

Dial Mode

, then select

Pulse

. The phone sounds a

confirmation tone.

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Global Setup

.

If you use pulse dialing and you need to send DTMF tones during a call (if
you're using an automated response system, for example), press to
temporarily switch to tone dialing. When the call ends, the phone
automatically returns to pulse dialing mode.

Resetting and Registering Handsets

If you are having trouble with a handset or if you want to replace one, you
need to clear the registration information from the base and the handset:

Do you have the base the handset is registered to?

Yes No

Press and hold

1.
the

System Reset

seconds).
Select

2.
registered handsets.

Select the handset you want to reset.

3.
When the phone asks you to confirm, select

4.

Yes

the base and deletes it own link to the base.

Deregister HS.

. The handset clears its information from

FLASH/EXIT

menu appears (about 5

When you reset a handset (or if you purchase a new one), that handset
displays a

Handset Not Registered

a handset, you need to register it to a base before you can use it.

and

POUND (#)

The display lists all

until

message. If you see this message on

Press and hold

1.
and

EXIT

the
appears (about 5 seconds).

Select

2.

When the phone asks you

3.

to confirm, select
handset deletes its own link
without contacting the base.

POUND (#)

System Reset

Base Unavailable

FLASH/

until

menu

Yes

. The

.

Registering a handset

Does the handset fit in the base cradle?

Yes No

Place the handset in
the base. The display
should say

Registering

Handset

.

In about 30 seconds, the display should say
up the handset and press

If... Try...

-

you don't hear a dial tone

-

the display says

To register a handset to a different base, see the section "Expanding
Your Phone" in the user's guide for the other base.

Disconnect the base AC adapter.

1.
Press and hold

2.
On the handset, press and hold

3.
display says

Handset Registering

while you reconnect the adapter.

FIND

Registration Complete

. Make sure you get a dial tone.

TALK

Making sure the handset is fully

Registration Failed

charged, then trying again.

POUND (#)

(about 2 seconds).

until the

. Pick

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Handling 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 & 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

Remove the battery cover and leave it off for

1.
ventilation.

Disconnect the battery pack. Leave the battery

2.
cover off & the battery pack disconnected for at
least 3 days.

Once the handset is completely dry, reconnect

3.
the battery pack and the battery cover.

Recharge the battery pack for 15-20 hours

4.
before using.

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.

Disconnect the AC

1.
adapter, cutting off
electrical power.

Disconnect the

2.
telephone cord from
the base.

Let dry for at least 3

3.
days.

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Important Information

Terms Used In This Guide

Accessory
Handset

Base

CIDCW (CID on Call Waiting.) A service that shows CID for calls that come in during another call.

Call Waiting A service that lets you receive calls while you are on another call.

Caller ID (Also called CID.) A service that shows the name and number of incoming callers.

Charger A cradle that stores and charges a handset but doesn’t connect to the phone line.

Cradle

During a call The handset is currently on a call or has activated a dial tone.

Handset A cordless handset that you use to dial the phone and talk to callers.

In standby

TTS

Specications

AC
adapter

Battery
pack

An extra handset that can register to and be used with an expandable phone base. All
accessory handsets must be registered to a base.

The main part of the phone. It connects to your phone line and lets you make and receive calls.
Most bases also have a cradle to store a handset.

The part of the phone that stores a handset. While in a cradle, a handset is always in standby,
and any keys are locked.

The phone is inactive at the moment: there is no dial tone, no handset is on a call or listening to
messages.

(Text to speech) A technology that reads data in a synthesized voice. TTS is used to announce
incoming CID information, read numbers from the phonebook, etc.



Base Charger

Part number PS-0034 PS-0035

Input voltage 120V AC, 60 Hz 120V AC, 60 Hz

Output voltage 7.8V AC @ 450mA 8V AC @ 300mA

Part number BT-1007

Capacity 500mAh, 2.4V DC

Use only the supplied AC adapters.



Be sure to use the proper adapter for
the base and any chargers.



Do not place the base in direct sunlight
or subject it to high temperatures.



Do not place the power cord where it
creates a trip hazard or where it could

become chafed and create a re or

electrical hazard.

Battery Information



Fully charged, the battery should provide about 10 hours of talk time and about 7 days of standby
time. For best results, return the handset to the cradle after each call to keep it fully charged.



Keep an eye on the battery status icon. When the battery gets too low, the handset shows a low
battery alert. If you hear a strange beep during a call, check the display: if you see the low battery

alert, nish your conversation as quickly as possible and return the handset to the cradle. If the

handset is in standby, none of the keys will operate.



With normal use, the battery should last about one year. Replace the battery when the talk time
becomes short even when the battery is charged. To buy a replacement battery, call the Parts
Department listed on the front cover.

Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery Warning

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. Disconnect the battery before shipping this product.



This equipment contains a rechargeable nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery.



Cadmium and Nickel are chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer.



Do not short-circuit the battery.

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

The rechargeable Ni-Cd battery contained in this equipment may explode if disposed of in a re.



Do not charge the battery used in this equipment in any charger other than the one designed to

charge this battery as specied in the owner's manual. Using another charger may damage the

battery or cause it to explode.



As part of our commitment to protecting our environment and conserving natural
resources, Uniden voluntarily participates in an RBRC® industry program to collect
and recycle used Ni-Cd batteries within the United States. Please call
1-800-8-BATTERY for information on Ni-Cd battery recycling in your area. (RBRC® is
a registered trademark of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.)

Rechargeable Batteries Must Be Recycled or Disposed of Properly.
Uniden works to reduce lead content in PVC coated cords in our products and accessories.

Warning! The cords on this product and/or accessories contain lead,

a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects

or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

Compliance information

FCC Part 68 information

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 identier

in the format US: AAAEQ##TXXXX. If requested, this number must be provided to the phone
company.

An applicable Universal Service Order Codes (USOC) certication 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 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 phone line.
Excessive RENs on a phone line may result in devices not ringing in response to an incoming

call. In most but not all areas, the sum of RENs should not exceed ve (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

telephone provider. The REN for this product is part of the product identier 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).

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 le 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 modications 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 specied 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.

If you experience trouble with this equipment, contact the manufacturer (see the cover of this manual
for contact information) or an authorized agent. 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.

If your home has 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 qualied installer.

Any changes or modications to this product not expressly approved by the manufacturer or other

party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate this product.
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 arrestor is recommended.

FCC Part 15 information

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is 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.

FCC PART 15.105(b): Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:



Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.



Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.



Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.



Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This product complies with FCC radiation exposure limits under the following conditions:



The base must be placed to allow a minimum of 20 cm (8 in) between the antenna and all persons
during normal operation.



The base must not be collocated or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.



The handset is designed for body-worn operation and meets FCC RF exposure guidelines when
used with any belt clip, carrying case, or other accessory supplied with this product. (All necessary
accessories are included in the package; any additional or optional accessories are not required
for compliance with the guidelines.) Third party accessories (unless approved by the manufacturer)
should be avoided as these might not comply with FCC RF exposure guidelines.

Industry Canada (I.C.) Notice

Terminal equipment

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

Specications. This is conrmed by the registration number. The abbreviation IC before the
registration number signies that registration was performed based on a Declaration of Conformity
indicating that Industry Canada technical specications 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 5.

Radio equipment

The term IC before the radio certication number only signies that Industry Canada technical
specications 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".

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) modied, altered, or used as part of any
conversion kits, subassemblies, or any congurations 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 specic 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.
Fort Worth, TX 76155

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Uniden® is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation.

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Call waiting, CID, CIDCW, and Voice Mail are telephone line services. Your phone supports
these services, but you have to arrange for them through your telephone provider. Contact your
provider for details.

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The pictures in this manual are for example only. Your phone may not look exactly like the pictures.

May be covered under one or more of the following U.S. patents:
5,801,466 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 6,076,052 6,125,277 6,253,088 6,314,278 6,321,068 6,418,209
6,618,015 6,714,630 6,782,098 6,788,920 6,788,953 6,839,550 6,889,184 6,901,271 6,907,094
6,914,940 6,940,867 6,953,118 7,023,176 7,030,819 7,146,160 7,203,307 7,206,403 7,310,398
Other patents pending.

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As an Energy Star® Partner, Uniden has
determined that this product meets the Energy Star

®

guidelines for energy efciency. Energy Star

®

is a

U.S. registered mark.