Uniden TITANIUM 24-148 User Manual

Contents

Introduction/Features 2
Controls and Functions 4

Getting Started

Read this f irst 6

Step 1: Checking the package contents 7
Step 2: Setting up the base unit 8
Step 3: Installing the handset battery pack 10
Step 4: Setting Caller ID options 12

Entering your Area Code 13

Basics

Making a call 14
Receiving a call 16
Adjusting the volume 18
Redialing a call 19
Traveling out-of-range 20

Memory Dialing

Storing phone numbers and names 21
Steps for entering names and special characters 23
Making calls with memory dialing 25
Chain dialing 26
Editing a stored name and/or phone number 27
Erasing a stored name and phone number 29

Telephone Features

3-way conferencing 30
Paging 31

Caller ID Features

Caller ID 32
When the telephone rings 32
Viewing the Caller ID Message list 33
Deleting information from the Caller ID list 34
Using the Caller ID list 35
Using “Caller ID on call waiting“ service 37
Call Waiting Features 38

The Integrated Answering Device

Features 39
Setting up your answering system 40
Using your answering system 44

Additional Information

Changing the digital security code 49
Installing the beltclip 50
Headset installation 50
Note on power sources 51
Maintenance 52
Troubleshooting 53
General Information 55
Technical Information 56
Precautions & Warranty 58
Index 60

Welcome

Congratulations on your purchase of the 24-148 cordless telephone. This
phone is designed for reliability, long life and outstanding performance
utilizing the latest in 2.4 GHz Spread Spectrum technology.
NNoottee:: SSoommee iilllluussttrraattiioonnss iinn tthhiiss mmaannuuaall mmaayy ddiiffffeerr ffrroomm tthhee aaccttuuaall uunniitt ffoorr

eexxppllaannaattiioonn ppuurrppoosseess..

Features

INTRODUCTION/FEATURES[ 2 ]

• 2.4 GHz Spread Spectrum Technology

• Secure Digital Transmission

• Integrated Answering Device

• Caller ID and Call Waiting Caller ID

• Advanced Caller ID with Call Waiting Options

• 50 Number Caller ID Memory

• 20 Number Memory

• 3 Line, 16 Character Backlit Handset Display

• 3 Redial Memories (up to 32 digits)

• Flash and Pause

• Pulse / Tone Dialing

• 10 Day Standby Battery Life

• 6 Hour Talk Time

• Handset Earpiece and Ringer Volume Control

• Base Speakerphone

• 3-Way Conference Operation

• Bilingual Language, option

DDiiggiittaall SSpprreeaadd SSppeeccttrruumm TTeecchhnnoollooggyy

utilizes a “wider frequency band“ vs. a
“single narrow band“ used in standard digital transmissions. The 2.4 GHz
frequency range was recently released to commercial communications. The
result is a more secure conversation with the clarity of digital sound, extended
range, and minimal interference from other cordless phones.

RRaannddoomm CCooddee

TM

digital security automatically selects one of over 65,000 codes
for the handset and base.
These features enhance your phone´s security and also prevents unauthorized
calls as a result of your phone being activated by other equipment.

Throughout this manual, terms such as Standby and Talk Mode are used. Below
is the terminology explanation.

SSttaannddbbyy MMooddee

•

- The handset is not in use, off the base and has not
been pressed. A dial tone is not present and the display is blank.
TTaallkk MMooddee

•
dial tone.

Uniden®is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation.
Random Code

- The handset is off the base and has been pressed enabling a

Talk appears in the display.

TM

and Auto TalkTMare trademarks of Uniden America Corporation.

INTRODUCTION/FEATURES

[ 3 ]

Controls and Functions

1

2

3

4

5
6
7

8
9

10
11

12
13

14
15

16
17

18
19

1. Handset Antenna

2. Headset Jack Cover

3. Handset Battery Compartment

4. Handset Earpiece

5. LCD Display

6. Volume Up Key

7. Memory Key

8. Talk Key

9. Volume Down Key

10. /Tone/Left Cursor Key

11. Redial/p (pause) Key

12. Options Key

13. Handset Microphone

14. Flash Key

15. Cid (Caller ID) Key

16.##/Right Cursor Key

17. Delete Key

18. Select/Channel Key

19. Handset Charging Contacts

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS[ 4 ]

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21
22

23
24
25

26

41

27 28

36

43

42

44

37

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30

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32
33

34
35

20. Base Charging Contacts

21. Delete Key

22. Voice Memo Key

23. Base Speaker

24. Greeting Key

25. Pin Set Key

26. Speaker Key

27. Status LED

28. Speaker LED

29. Play Key

38

30. Skip Key

31. Repeat Key

39

32. Answer On/Of f Key

33. Clock Set Key

40

34. Page/Find Key

35. Base Antenna

36. Volume Down Key

37. Volume Up Key

38. Record Time Switch

39. Ring Time Switch

40. Base Microphone

41. Base Ringer Switch

42. Pulse-Tone Switch

43. DC Power Input

44. Phone Jack

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

[ 5 ]

Read This First

This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps:

SStteepp 11

Unpack the telephone and accessories.

SStteepp 22

Next, choose the best location to
set up the base unit.

SStteepp 33

Then, insert the battery pack into the
handset. You must charge the battery
pack for
tthhee pphhoonnee lliinnee aanndd uussiinngg tthhee pphhoonnee..

((ppaaggee 77))

((ppaaggee 88 ttoo 99))

((ppaaggee 1100 ttoo 1111))

1155--2200 hhoouurrss bbeeffoorree pplluuggggiinngg iinnttoo

SStteepp 44

Finally, set the Caller ID options and
store your area code in the memory to
use the Caller ID service.

NNoottee::
calling area requires 10-digit dialing.

((ppaaggee 1122 ttoo 1133))

Skip the area code setting if your

BBaassee uunniitt

HHaannddsseett

HHaannddsseett

AAbboouutt tthhee ddiiggiittaall sseeccuurriittyy ccooddee
This cordless telephone uses a digital
security code to prevent unauthorized
access to your base unit. This security
code prevents other cordless handsets
from making calls through your
base unit.
A random security code will be
assigned automatically between your
base unit and handset when you charge
the battery pack for the first time.
If you want to reset the security code,
see page 49.

GETTING STARTED[ 6 ]

Checking the Package Contents

Make sure you have received the following items in the package.
If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact the Uniden Par ts
Department (see below).

GETTING STARTED

•• BBaassee uunniitt •• HHaannddsseett •• AACC aaddaapptteerr ((AADD--331133)) •• RReecchhaarrggeeaabbllee
bbaatttteerryy ppaacckk
((BBTT--880000))

Also included:

•• TThhiiss OOwwnneerr´´ss MMaannuuaall

•• QQuuiicckk RReeffeerreennccee GGuuiiddee

•• TTeelleepphhoonnee lliinnee ccoorrdd

•• BBeellttcclliipp

•• RReeggiissttrraattiioonn CCaarrdd

UUnniiddeenn PPaarrttss DDeeppaarrttmmeenntt
[phone]
Hours: M-F 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST.

We can also be reached on the web at www.uniden.com

GETTING STARTED

[ 7 ]

Setting Up the Base Unit

Do the following steps:

• Choose the best location

• Connect the base unit

• Choose the dialing mode

CChhoooossee tthhee bbeesstt llooccaattiioonn

Before choosing a location for your new phone, read “ INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS“ in

“ PRECAUTIONS & WARRANT Y“ . Here are some important guidelines you should consider:

AAvvooiidd nnooiissee ssoouurrcceess ssuucchh aass aa wwiinnddooww

AAvvooiidd hheeaatt ssoouurrcceess,, ssuucchh aass
rraaddiiaattoorrss,, aaiirr dduuccttss,, aanndd ssuunnlliigghhtt

AAvvooiidd tteelleevviissiioonn sseettss aanndd
ootthheerr eelleeccttrroonniicc eeqquuiippmmeenntt

bbyy aa ssttrreeeett wwiitthh hheeaavvyy ttrraaffffiicc

AAvvooiidd mmiiccrroowwaavvee oovveennss

AAvvooiidd eexxcceessssiivvee mmooiissttuurree,, eexxttrreemmeellyy llooww
tteemmppeerraattuurreess,, dduusstt,, mmeecchhaanniiccaall vviibbrraattiioonn,, oorr sshhoocckk

AAvvooiidd ppeerrssoonnaall ccoommppuutteerrss

CChhoooossee aa cceennttrraall llooccaattiioonn

AAvvooiidd ootthheerr ccoorrddlleessss tteelleepphhoonneess

• After installing the battery pack in the handset, you should charge your handset for
1155--2200 hhoouurrss bbeeffoorree uussiinngg tthhee pphhoonnee

. Once the handset battery pack is fully charged, connect

the telephone line cord to the base and telephone wall outlet.

• The location should be close to both a phone jack and a continuous power outlet which is not
switchable.

• Keep the base and handset away from sources of electrical noise such as motors and
fluorescent lighting.

• Be sure there is sufficient space to raise the base antenna to a vertical position.

GETTING STARTED[ 8 ]

CCoonnnneecctt tthhee bbaassee uunniitt

11

Connect the telephone line cord
to the
telephone outlet.

TTEELL LLIINNEE

jack and to a

GETTING STARTED

22

Connect the AC adapter to the

IINN 99VV

jack and to a standard 120V

DDCC

AC wall outlet.

33

Set the base unit on a desk or
tabletop. Place the handset on the
base unit as shown. Then raise the
antenna to a vertical position.

If your telephone outlet isn´t modular, contact your
telephone company for assistance.

CChhoooossee tthhee ddiiaalliinngg mmooddee

Depending on your dialing system, set the

IIff yyoouurr ddiiaalliinngg ssyysstteemm iiss SSeett tthhee sswwiittcchh ttoo

Tone

Pulse

TTOONNEE

PPUULLSSEE

If you aren´t sure of your dialing system,
make a trial call with the PULSE-TONE switch
set to

TTOONNEE

.
If the call connects, leave the switch as is;
otherwise, set to

PPUULLSSEE

.

PPUULLSSEE--TTOONNEE

MMoodduullaarr

switch as follows:

• Place the power cord so
it does not create a trip
hazard or where it could
become chafed and
create a fire or electrical
hazard.

• Use only the supplied
AD-313 AC adapter.
Do not use any other
AC adapter.

• Connect the AC adapter
to a continuous power
supply.

• Place the base unit close
to the AC outlet so that
you can unplug the AC
adapter easily.

GETTING STARTED

[ 9 ]

Installing the Handset Battery Pack

CChhaarrggee tthhee bbaatttteerryy ppaacckk ffoorr 1155--2200 hhoouurrss bbeeffoorree pplluuggggiinngg
tthhee pphhoonnee lliinnee iinnttoo yyoouurr pphhoonnee..

11

Press in on the battery cover release and slide the cover
down until it comes off.

22

Connect the battery pack connector with the correct
polarity (black and red wires), then insert the battery
pack into the battery compartment.

33

Slide the battery cover forward until it snaps into place.

44

Place the handset on the base as shown.

55

Make sure that the

ssttaattuuss

LED lights. If the LED doesn´t
light, check to see that the AC adapter is plugged in and
that the handset makes good contact with the base
charging contacts.

Use only the Uniden Battery (BT-800) supplied with your phone.
Replacement batteries are also available through the Uniden Parts
Department (See page 7).

GETTING STARTED[ 10 ]

BBaatttteerryy uussee ttiimmee ((ppeerr cchhaarrggee))

From fully charged

• 6 hours continuous use.

• 10 days when the handset is in the standby mode.

GETTING STARTED

WWhheenn tthhee bbaatttteerryy cchhaarrggee bbeeccoommeess llooww

When the battery pack is very low and needs to be charged,
the phone is programmed to eliminate functions in order to
save power. If the phone is not in use, “

Low Battery“

flashes and none of the keys will operate. If the phone is
in use, “

Low Battery“ flashes and the handset beeps.

Complete your conversation as quickly as possible and
return the handset to the base unit for charging.

The last number dialed in redial memory, back up for up to 2 minutes
while you replace the battery pack.

CClleeaanniinngg tthhee cchhaarrggiinngg ccoonnttaaccttss

To maintain a good charge, it is important to
clean the battery contacts on the handset and
base unit with a dry cloth or a pencil eraser
about once a month.
DDoo nnoott uussee aannyy lliiqquuiiddss oorr ssoollvveennttss..

• 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 each
telephone call.

• If you must replace the
battery pack during a
telephone call, complete
the replacement of the
batter y pack within
30 seconds, and you
can return to the
original call.

GETTING STARTED

[ 11 ]

Setting Caller ID Options/Language

There are three Caller ID setup options available: AutoTalk, CIDCW (Caller ID on Call
Waiting), and Area Code. (See page 13 for Area Code setup instructions.)

AAuuttooTTaallkk
phone rings when AutoTalk is on, simply remove the handset from the base and
the phone automatically answers the call. Or if the handset is not on the base,
press any key to answer the call. If the phone rings when AutoTalk is off, you must
press to answer the call.

TM

allows you to answer the phone without pressing the button. If the

[ 12 ]

CCaalllleerr IIDD oonn CCaallll WWaaiittiinngg ((CCIIDDCCWW))
waiting number. Call waiting options allow you to handle call waiting calls in six
different ways. (See page 38.)
YYoouu mmuusstt ssuubbssccrriibbee ttoo CCIIDDCCWW ffrroomm yyoouurr llooccaall pphhoonnee ccoommppaannyy iinn oorrddeerr ttoo uussee
tthhiiss ffeeaattuurree.. TThhee CCaallll WWaaiittiinngg ooppttiioonnss aarree aa sseeppaarraattee sseerrvviiccee aavvaaiillaabbllee tthhrroouugghh yyoouurr
pphhoonnee ccaammppaannyy..
LLaanngguuaaggee
select either English or French.

To change your Caller ID options/Language:
11

Press
screen appears.

22

Use and or a number key (1-3) to move the pointer to the selection that
you would like to change.

Press to toggle between “
For “
service to which you subscribe.

33

To set up the language of your display, press or the number key to move
the pointer to “

Press to select “Eng“ (English) or “Fr.“ (French).

44

After you have made your Caller ID selections,
press and return the handset to the base.

GETTING STARTED

performs the same as regular Caller ID on a call

option can be used to choose the language of your display. You can

in the standby mode

•

CIDCW“, choose “On“, “Off“, or “Opt“ depending upon the type of

ª

Language“.

. The following

On“ and “Off“ for “Auto Talk“.

ª

Entering Your Area Code

If you enter a 3-digit area code number in the “Area Code“ option, your local
area code does not appear in Caller ID messages. Do not program this option, if
your calling area requires 10-digit dialing.
When reviewing Caller ID messages, you will see only the local seven digit
number. For calls received from outside your local area code, you will see a full
10-digit number.

11

When the phone is in the standby mode, press .
The Caller ID setting screen appears.

22

Press to select “

33

Press .

44

Use the number keypad ( to ) to enter the 3-digit area code.

55

Press . A tone sounds and the displayed area code is entered.

66

Press to complete the setting or return the handset to the base. The
handset returns to the standby mode.

Area Code“ or press .

ª

GETTING STARTED

If your calling area
requires 10-digit dialing,
do not program this
option.

When the area code has already been stored in memor y, the stored
area code will be displayed. To change it, use the and number
keypad to enter the new area code. Then press .
To complete the setting, press or return the handset to the
base unit.

GETTING STARTED

[ 13 ]

• Press if you
enter a wrong number
in step 1.
To delete all the numbers
that you have entered,
press and hold
until the display clears.

Making a Call

DDiiaalliinngg ffrroomm SSttaannddbbyy MMooddee

11

Enter the phone number.

22

Press
“ Talk“ flashes on the display.
Then current volume setting is displayed.

EExxaammppllee::

.

• Volume Medium

Talk

• You must press a key
within 20 seconds or the
phone will return to
standby.

• Refer to terminology
explanation on page 3
if necessary.

BASICS[ 14 ]

• Volume Medium and Ringer Off.

33

The number is dialed. After about 5 seconds, the call-time
display appears.

44

To hang up, press or place the handset on the base.
The call-time will be displayed for about 5 seconds.

OOtthheerr OOppeerraattiioonnss

TToo
To improve the reception
To adjust the earpiece volume
To temporarily switch to tone dial
(when the base is set to pulse mode)
To enter a pause within the dialing
sequence

DDoo tthhiiss
Press during a call.

•

Press or during a call.

ª

Press . The following
numbers will be sent as tone dialing.
Press . “
display which represents a pause.

Talk 0:00
8002971023

5:15

P“ appears in the

DDiiaalliinngg ffrroomm TTaallkk MMooddee

11

Press . “Talk“ flashes on the display.
Then the current volume setting is displayed.

Talk

EExxaammppllee::

Volume Medium.

If you set the ringer to off, “<Ringer Off>“ appears
on the display.

After about 5 seconds, the call-time display appears.

22

Dial the phone number.

EExxaammppllee

33

To hang up, press or place the handset on the base.

: Enter 8002971023

The call-time will be displayed for about 5 seconds.

Talk 0:17
8002971023

10:03

BASICS

BASICS

[ 15 ]

If you receive a Caller ID,
the received Caller ID
information appears.

Receiving a Call

FFrroomm tthhee hhaannddsseett

11

The phone rings. “Incoming Call“appears on
the display.

22

Press . “Talk“ and volume setting appear on
the display.

Incoming Call

If you set the ringer to off, “<Ringer Off>“ appears on the
display.

33

Talk with the caller.

44

To hang up, press or place the handset on the base.

Talk 0:02

115:35

The call-time will be displayed for about 5 seconds.

AAuuttooTTaallkk wwhheenn rriinnggiinngg
When the AutoTalk setting is on and there is an incoming call, simply lift the
handset from the base unit to answer the phone. See “Setting Caller ID
Options“ on page 12 for more details.

AAnnyy kkeeyy aannsswweerr wwhheenn rriinnggiinngg
When the AutoTalk setting is on and the handset is off the base, press any
handset key to answer the incoming call.

CCaallll WWaaiittiinngg
NNoottee:: YYoouu mmuusstt ssuubbssccrriibbee ttoo CCaallll WWaaiittiinngg sseerrvviiccee ttoo uussee tthhiiss ffeeaattuurree..
When a call is received during a telephone call already in progress, press
to switch to the new call. If you also subscribe to Call Waiting on Caller ID, you
will see the name and number of the caller in call waiting. (See page 37.)

BASICS[ 16 ]

FFrroomm tthhee bbaassee

status

LED

speaker

LED

11

The phone rings. The

ssttaattuuss

base flashes.

22

Press and begin speaking.

ssppeeaakkeerr

The

33

To hang up, press .

LED lights.

LED on the

The base microphone is
located under the base.
Position yourself as near to
the base as possible and
speak clearly.

BASICS

BASICS

[ 17 ]

Adjusting the Volume

HHaannddsseett rriinnggeerr ttoonnee aanndd vvoolluummee

Press or in Standby mode to select one of four

•

ringer tone and volume combinations.

EEaarrppiieeccee vvoolluummee

Pressing or during a call will change the earpiece
volume of the handset. This setting will remain in effect after
the telephone call has ended.

ª

•

ª

Ringer A High

ª

Ringer A Low

ª

Ringer B High

ª

Ringer B Low

•

•

•

When you press in Maximum mode or in Low mode, an error tone sounds.

•

ª

RRiinnggeerr ooffff

During the standby mode or tone/volume setting,

until the phone beeps and

press and hold
“

Ringer Off“ appears.

To turn the ringer back on, simply press
“

Ringer A High“ appears.

ª

or

.

ª

•

BBaassee rriinnggeerr sswwiittcchh

This switch turns the base ringer on or off.

BBaassee ssppeeaakkeerr vvoolluummee

To control the speaker volume of the base, adjust the

•

and

BASICS[ 18 ]

as desired.

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vvoolluummee