WELCOME/FEATURES3
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE5
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS6
GETTING STARTED8
Read This First8
Checking the Package Contents9
Setting up the Phone10
Terminology14
Setting Caller ID Options15
Selecting a Language17
BASICS18
Making and Receiving Calls18
Redialing a Call19
Ringer Volume Setup20
Ringer Tone Setting20
Distinctive Ringer Setup21
Adjusting the Earpiece Volume21
Mute Microphone22
Tone Dialing Switch-over22
Traveling Out-of-Range22
Selecting a Different Channel23
Find Handset23
3-way Conferencing23
Transferring a Call24
Flash and Call Waiting25
New Message LED25
PHONEBOOK26
Storing Phone Numbers, Names,
Distinctive Rings, and Speed Dial26
Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters27
Viewing the Phonebook29
Making Calls Using the Phonebook30
Speed Dialing30
Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden cordless telephone. This phone is designed and
engineered to exacting standards for reliability, long life and outstanding performance. To enjoy
the best performance from this phone’s features, please read this manual carefully and save it for
future reference.
Note: Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit for
explanation purposes.
As an Energy Star® Partner, Uniden has determined that this product or product
models meets the Energy Star® guidelines for energy efficiency.
Energy Star® is a U.S. registered mark.
Features
• 2.4 GHz Spread Spectrum Technology
• Integrated Answering Device
(Trilingual Announcement Option)
• Two Handset Expandability
• Caller ID and Call Waiting Caller ID
• Dynamic Memory Location for Caller ID
Messages and Phonebook Locations
(up to 100 numbers in total)
• Trilingual Language Option
• 6 Hour Talk Time
• 10 Day Standby Battery Life
• 3-Line, 16 Character Backlit Handset Display
• One Touch Dialing
• Call Transfer
• 32 Digit Redial / 3 Last Number Redial Locations
(handset only)
• 10 Distinctive Ring Options
(6 ringers and 4 melodies)
• Flash and Pause
• Find Handset
• Hearing Aid Compatible
• Tone/Pulse Dialing
• Handset Earpiece and Ringer Volume Control
• 10 Number Memory on the Base
• Base Speakerphone with Keypad
• Base Speaker Volume
• 3-way Conference Operation
• Handset Remote Operation
[ 3 ]WELCOME/FEATURES
The TRU4485 series features include AutoTalk™ and AutoStandby™. AutoTalk allows you to answer a
call by just removing the handset from the base so you don’t have to waste time pushing buttons.
AutoStandby allows you to hang up by simply returning the handset to the base.
To protect you against mis-billed calls, which might result from your phone being activated by other
equipment, the TRU4485 series has Random Code™ digital security, which automatically selects one
of over 65,000 digital security codes for the handset and base. Also,
AutoSecure™ electronically locks
your phone when the handset is in the base.
RocketDial™ is a one touch speed dial key that automatically dials your most important or frequently
called number. The number dialed, is a preset number stored by the user.
Digital Spread Spectrum Technology utilizes a “wider frequency band” vs. a “single narrow band” used
in standard digital transmissions. The result is a more secure conversation with the clarity of digital
sound, extended range, and minimal interference from other cordless phones.
Be sure to visit our web site: www.uniden.com
Uniden® is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation.
AutoTalk, AutoStandby, Random Code, AutoSecure, and RocketDial are trademarks of Uniden America Corporation.
[ 4]WELCOME/FEATURES[ 4 ]
Step 1 Charging the BatteryStep 4 Setting Up
INSTALL THE HANDSET BATTERY
Remove the cover.
Connect the battery
pack connector with
the correct polarity.
Replace the cover.
PLUG INTO AC POWER
Plug the AC adapter cord into the base
unit and then to a 120V AC outlet.
Place the handset in the base .
You must charge the battery pack
continuous
Note:
for 15-20 hours
before using the phone.
Step 2 Connecting
CONNECT TO A PHONE LINE
When the handset battery pack is fully charged,
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
“Setting up the phone, Choose the dialing mode”
in your owner’s manual.
Step 3 Setting up the Caller
ID Options/Language
Note: Three Caller ID options
are available: Auto Talk, Caller
ID on Call Waiting (CIDCW) and
Area Code.
TO SELECT CALLER ID OPTIONS
Press
Press
Caller ID Setup”, then
“
press
Press
option, then press
Press
option setting.
Press select/ch and return the
handset to the base.
.
menu/mute
+ or - to move the pointer to
select/ch.
+
or -to move the pointer to an
select/ch
.
+
or -to change the
TO CHOOSE THE LANGUAGE
Press menu/mute.
+ or - to move the pointer
Press
Language”, then
to “
select/ch.
press
+ or - to change the
Press
option setting.
select/ch and return the handset
Press
to the base.
Answering System
TO TURN THE ANSWERING
SYSTEM ON/OFF
Press ans on/off to turn On the system. To turn
Off the system, press
TO SET GREETING MESSAGE
Press and hold greeting.
Start recording your message. Position
yourself as near to the base as possible.
When finished, press
or .
ans on/off again.
greeting
Q
UICK
R
EFERENCE
G
UIDE
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE[ 5]
Controls and Functions
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
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1. Handset Antenna
2. Headset Jack Cover
3. Beltclip Hole
4. Handset Battery Compartment
5. New Message LED
6. Handset Earpiece
7. LCD Display
8. CID (Caller ID)/> (right cursor) Key
9.(Phonebook)/RocketDial/< (left cursor) Key
10. Talk/flash Key
11.(repeat)/1 Key
12.(delete) (for remote operation)/4 Key
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13.
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
/tone Key
*
14.(redial)/p (pause) Key
15.(mute)/menu Key
16. Handset Microphone
17.
+ (up) Key
18.
- (down)/remote Key
19. End Key
20.(skip)/3 Key
21.
# Key
22. Xfer (transfer)/del (delete) Key
23. Ch (channel)/select Key
24. Handset Charging Contacts
[ 6]CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS[ 6 ]
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52
(TRU4485-2 only)
54
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33
34
35
36
37
38
25
26
28 29 3027
494850 51
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
25. DC Power Input
26. Telephone Line Jack
27.(delete) Key
28. Status LED
29.(repeat) Key
30. Message Counter Display
31. Base Charging Contacts
32. Ans on/off Key
33. Menu Key
34. Set/ringer Key
35. Memory Key
36. Redial/pause Key
37. Flash Key
38. Find handset/transfer Key
39.(skip) Key
40.(play/stop) Key
41. Greeting Key
42. Memo Key
43. Mute Key
44.(talk) Key/speaker LED
45.(up) Key
46.(down) Key
47. Base Antenna
48. Base Speaker
49.
tone Key
*
50. # Key
51. Microphone
52. Charging Contacts (TRU4485-2 only)
53. Charge LED (TRU4485-2 only)
54. DC Power Input (TRU4485-2 only)
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS[ 7 ]
Read this First
This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps:
Step 1 (page 9)
Unpack the telephone and accessories.
Step 2 (page 10)
Next, choose the best location to set up the
base unit.
Step 3 (page 11 to 14)
Then, insert the battery pack into the handset.
Connect the base unit. You must charge the battery
pack for 15-20 hours before plugging into the
phone line and using the phone.
Step 4 (page 15 to 17)
Finally, set the Caller ID options, and store your area
code in the memory to use the Caller ID service.
Choose the language of your display.
Note: Skip the area code setting if your calling area
requires 10-digit dialing.
GETTING STARTED[ 8 ]
About the digital security code
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. If you want to reset the security
code, see page 57.
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 Parts Department.
Charge the battery pack for at least 15-20 hours before
plugging the phone line into your base unit.
1) Press down on the battery cover release and slide the cover
down until it comes off.
GETTING STARTED
2) Connect the battery pack connector observing the correct
polarity (black and red wires) to the jack inside the
battery compartment.
Do not exert any force on this connection. It could cause
damage to the battery or to the handset. The plastic
connectors will fit together in only one way. Once you are
certain that you have made a good connection, then insert
the battery pack into the battery compartment. Do not
pinch the wires.
3) Securely close the battery compartment cover by sliding it
up until it snaps into place.
4) Place the handset in the charging cradle with the keypad
facing forward.
• Use only the Uniden
battery (BT-446)
supplied with your
phone.
Replacement
batteries are also
available through the
Uniden Parts
Department.
(See page 9.)
• Recharge your phone
on a regular basis by
returning the handset
to the base after each
phone call.
GETTING STARTED [ 11 ]
Battery use time (per charge)
Fully charged
• 6 hours continuous use
• 10 days when the handset is in the standby mode
When you charge the handset, Caller ID summary screen and the name
of the handset, HS1 appears. For TRU4485-2, if HS2 appears, you are
charging the handset No.2.
Low battery alert
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 in the standby mode, ”Low Battery” appears on
the LCD and none of the keys will operate. If the phone is in use,
”Low Battery” appears 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 the redial memory is retained for up to
2 minutes while you replace the battery pack.
Cleaning the battery charging contacts
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.
Do not use any liquids or solvents.
contacts
GETTING STARTED[ 12 ]
C. Connect the base unit
1) Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and
to a standard 120V AC wall outlet.
2) Set the base and charger (for TRU4485-2 only) on
a desk or tabletop, and place the handset in the
base unit as shown.
GETTING STARTED
3) Raise the antenna to a vertical position.
4) Make sure the status LED 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.
• Use only the supplied AD-312 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.
• After installing the battery pack in the handset, charge your handset at least 15-20
hours before plugging into the phone line. Once the handset battery pack is fully
charged, connect the telephone line cord to the base and telephone wall outlet.
5) Connect the telephone line cord to the
TEL LINE
jack and to a telephone outlet once the handset is
fully charged.
If your telephone outlet isn't
modular type, contact your telephone
company for assistance.
Modular
INSTALLING AND
ADJUSTING
Place the power cord so
that it does not create
a trip hazard or where
it could become chafed
and create a fire or
electrical hazard.
GETTING STARTED [ 13 ]
• If you are not sure of
your dialing system,
set the unit to tone
dialing. Make a trial
call. If the call
connects, leave the
setting as is,
otherwise set the unit
to pulse dialing.
• If your phone system
requires pulse dialing
and you need to send
DTMF tones in certain
situations during a
call, you may
“switch-over” to tone
dialing. (Refer to
“Tone Dialing Switchover” on page 22.)
D. Choose the dialing mode
Most phone systems use tone dialing, which sends DTMF tones through the phone lines.
However some phone systems still use pulse dialing such as in rural areas. The default
setting is tone dialing. Depending on your dialing system, set the mode as follows:
1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press
2) Press
3) Press
- to move the pointer to “Dial Mode”.
select/ch and the display will show the current setting.
menu/mute.
(The initial setting is Tone.)
4) Press
5) Press
6) Press
+ or - to change the selection.
select/ch and a confirmation tone will sound.
end to exit.
Terminology
Throughout this manual, terms such as Standby and Talk Mode are used. Below is the
terminology explanation.
Standby Mode - The handset is not in use, is off the base, and talk/flash has not been
pressed. A dial tone is not present and the display is blank.
Talk Mode - The handset is not on the base and talk/flash has been pressed enabling a dial
tone. “Talk” appears on the display.
[ 14 ] GETTING STARTED
Setting Caller ID Options
There are three Caller ID setup options available: AutoTalk, CIDCW (Caller ID on Call
Waiting), and Area Code. See page 16 for Area Code setup instructions.
AutoTalk allows you to answer the phone without pressing talk/flash. If the 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 number key,
tone, or # to answer the call. If you set AutoTalk to Off, you must press talk/flash to
*
answer the call.
Caller ID on Call Waiting (CIDCW) performs the same as regular Caller ID on a call
waiting number. CW Deluxe allows you to handle call waiting calls in seven different ways.
(See page 39.)
You must subscribe to CIDCW from your phone company in order to use this feature.
The CW Deluxe is a separate service available through your phone company.
To change your Caller ID options:
1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press menu/mute.
GETTING STARTED
2) Press
3) Press
4) Press
5) Press
+ or - to move the pointer to “Caller ID Setup”,
then press select/ch.
+ or - to choose “Auto Talk” or “CIDCW”, then
press select/ch.
+ or - to change the selection.
AutoTalk: “
CIDCW: “
the setting, make sure to return the handset to the base.
Auto Talk On” or “Auto Talk Off”
CIDCW On”, “CW Deluxe On” or “CIDCW Off”
select/ch and a confirmation tone will sound. To complete
[ 15 ]GETTING STARTED
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. For calls received from outside your local
area code, you will see a full 10-digit number.
• If your calling area
requires 10-digit
dialing, do not
program this option.
• When the area code
has already been
stored in memory,
the stored area code
will be displayed. To
change it, press
xfer/del and the
number keypad to
enter the new
area code.
• To complete the
setting, press
select/ch, then
return the handset
to the base.
GETTING STARTED[ 16 ]
1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press
2) Press
+ or - to move the pointer to “Caller ID Setup”,
then press select/ch.
3) Press
+ or - to move the pointer to “Area Code”,
then press select/ch.
4) Use the number keypad (
5) Press
select/ch, and a confirmation tone will sound.
0 to 9 ) to enter a 3-digit area code.
menu/mute.
Selecting a Language
Language option can be used to choose the language of your display. You can select
English, French, or Spanish.
1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press menu/mute.
GETTING STARTED
2) Press
3) Press
4) Press
- to move the pointer to “Language“,
then press select/ch.
+ or - to choose English, French (Français), or
Spanish (Español).
select/ch, and a confirmation tone will sound.
GETTING STARTED
[ 17 ]
• Refer to page 15
“Setting Caller ID
Options” to turn the
AutoTalk feature On if
desired. Any key
answer can be used
only when AutoTalk is
set to On.
• The base microphone
is located under the
base. Position
yourself as near to
the base as possible
and speak clearly.
Making and Receiving Calls
From the HandsetFrom the Base
To answer a callHandset On the BasePress (talk).
Pick up the handset (AutoTalk)
or pick up the handset and
press
talk/flash.
Handset Off the Base
Press any number key,
or
# (Any Key Answer), or
press talk/flash.
To make a call1) Pick up the handset.1) Press (talk).
2) Press
talk/flash.2) Listen for the dial tone.
3) Listen for the dial tone.3) Dial the number.
4) Dial the number.
OR
1) Pick up the handset.
2) Dial the number, then
press talk/flash.
To hang upPress
end, or return the Press (talk).
handset to the base
(AutoStandby).
To enter a pause When you dial the number, When you dial the number,
within the press
dialing sequence
redial/p before pressingpress redial/pause.
talk/flash. “P” appears in the
display which represents a pause.
*
tone,
BASICS[ 18 ]
Redialing a Call
The last three phone numbers dialed can be quickly redialed.
Redialing from Standby Mode
1) Press redial/p. The phone number that was last dialed
appears on the display.
2) Press
3) Press
Redialing from Talk Mode
1) Press talk/flash.
2) Press
Redialing from the Base
1) To call the last number dialed from the base, press (talk).
2) Press
3) To hang up, press (talk).
redial/p again. Each press of redial/p will display
one of the last three numbers dialed.
talk/flash. The selected number is dialed. To hang
up, press
end.
redial/p. The last number dialed will be displayed
and redialed. To hang up, press end.
redial on the base. The last number dialed from the base is redialed.
• If the number
exceeds 32 digits,
only the first 32
digits are retained
for redial.
• If you have not
pressed any key for
30 seconds, the
phone returns to
standby mode.
• If you press
the operation is
canceled and the
phone will return to
the standby mode.
• If the redial memory
is empty, you will
hear a beep.
• When using the
redial feature in talk
mode, only the last
number dialed will
be displayed.
end,
BASICS
[ 19 ]BASICS
Ringer Volume Setup
1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press menu/mute.
• If you select “Ringer
Off”, “
Ringer Off”
appears on the display
when you make or
receive calls, or
charge the handset.
• If you set the ringer
to Off, the ringer
tone will not sound.
[ 20 ] BASICS
2) Press
3) Press
4) Press
select/ch.
+ or - to move the pointer through the ringer
settings (Ringer Off, Ringer Low, or Ringer High).
You will hear a ringer or melody at the selected volume.
select/ch, you will hear a confirmation tone.
Ringer Mute (temporarily)
You can temporarily mute the ringer tone. When the handset is off the base and the
phone is ringing, press end. The ringer tone will return to the previous setting starting
with the next incoming call.
Ringer Tone Setting
1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press menu/mute.