Uniden TRU 8880 User Manual

TRU 8880

SERIES

OWNER'S

MANUAL

WELCOME/FEATURES/TERMINOLOGY 2

Contents

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 4 DISPLAY AND ICONS 6 SOFT KEY FUNCTION 8 GETTING STARTED 9

Setting up the Phone 9 Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall 12 Expanding Your Phone 14 Connecting the Charger 14 Register the Handset 15 Main Menu Options 16 Setting Menu Options 17

BASICS 33

Making and Receiving Calls 33 Call Waiting 35 Placing a Call on Hold 35 Redialing a Call 36 Adjusting the Ringer, and Earpiece and Speaker Volume 37 Muting the Ringer 38 Mute Microphone 39 Tone D ial in g Sw itc h-o ver 39 Travelling Out of Range 40 Privacy Mode 40 Conferencing 41

PHONEBOOK 42

Phonebook (Storing Phone Numbers, Names, Distinctive Rings and Speed Dial) 42 Chain Dialing 43 Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters 44 Viewing the Phonebook 46 Making Calls Using the Phonebook 47 Speed Dialing 47 Editing or Erasing a Stored Name, Phone Number, Distinctive Ring and Speed Dial 48 Copying Phonebook Locations 49

CALLER ID 50

Caller ID and CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting) 50 Viewing the Caller ID List 51 Deleting a Caller ID Message 52 Using the Caller ID Message List 53 Call Waiting Deluxe Features 55

THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE 56

The Integrated Telephone Answering Device 56 Turning the Answering System On/Off 57 Setting up your Answering System 58 Using your Answering System 66 Remote Operation 70

MULTI-HANDSET FEATURES 74

Multi-Handset Features 74 Using the DirectLink Mode 74 Intercom/Call Transfer Feature 75

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 78

Changing the Digital Security Code 78 Installing the Beltclip 78 Headset Installation 78 Note on Power Sources 79 General Information 81

TROUBLESHOOTING 82

Troubleshooting 82 Liquid Damage 85

PRECAUTIONS & WARRANTY 86 I.C. NOTICE 88 MEMORY LIST 89 INDEX 91 REMOTE OPERATION CARD 92 MAIN MENU FLOW CHART 94

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[1]

Welcome

Congratulations on your purchase of this Uniden Digital Expandable Cordless Telephone System! This unit is different from conventional cordless telephones. When the base unit is connected to AC power and a telephone line, it can support up to 10 handsets. You can now place a fully-featured cordless handset anywhere in your home or office where AC power is available to connect the handset chargers. Extra handsets also allow you to establish a 4-way conference call among 2 handsets, the base speakerphone, and an outside line.

Note: Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit for explanation

purposes.

As an Energy Star models meets the Energy Star Energy Star

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Partner, Uniden has determined that this product or product

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is a U.S. registered mark.

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guidelines for energy efficiency.

Features

[2] WELCOME/FEATURES/TERMINOLOGY

• 5.8GHz Digital Expandable

• Integrated Answering Device

• 10 Multi-Handset Expandability

• Hands-Free Duplex speakerphone in the Handset & Base

• Caller ID/Call Waiting Deluxe (subscribe through local telephone company)

• 100 programmable CID or Memory Locations

• Trilingual Display Options and Voice Prompts (English, French and Spanish)

• Intercom/Call Transfer Between Handsets

• 20 Distinctive Ring Options (10 ringer tones and 10 melody ringers)

• Mute and Hold Features

• Do Not Disturb (DND) Feature

•DirectLink Mode

• Room/Baby Monitoring

• Battery Level Indicator

• Clock Display

•Animation Displays

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FEATURES/

WELCOME/

This series features AutoTalk and AutoStandby. AutoTalk allows you to answer a call by just removing

the handset from the cradle so you don't have to waste time pushing buttons. AutoStandby allows you to hang up by simply returning the handset to the cradle.

To protect you against mis-billed calls that might result from your phone being activated by other equipment, this series has

Random Code digital security, which automatically selects one of over

approx. more than 10,000,000 digital security codes for the handset and base.

Digital Spread Spectrum Technology uses a wider frequency band than 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.

IntegriSound Built in sound quality which provides life-like conversations.

With

DirectLink mode, you can use 2 or more handsets as radio transceiver (walkie-talkies).

Be sure to visit our web site: www.uniden.com

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Uniden

is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation.

AutoTalk, AutoStandby, DirectLink, IntegriSound, and Random Code are trademarks of Uniden America.

Terminology

•Standby Mode - The handset is not in use, and talk/flash or speaker has not been pressed. No dial tone is

•Talk Mode - The handset is not in the cradle, and talk/flash or speaker has been pressed, enabling a dial tone.

present.

Talk

appears on the display.

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WELCOME/

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WELCOME/FEATURES/TERMINOLOGY [3]

Controls & Functions

7 8

5 6

Retrieve TAD message with Handset

Repeat

Delete

10 11 12

Remote Keys

Play

Skip

Stop

2. Beltclip Hole

3. SpeakerPhone Speaker and Ringer

4. Handset Battery Compartment

5. New Message LED

6. Handset Earpiece

1. Handset Antenna

1 1

7. LCD Display

8. soft Keys (P. 8)

9. /vol ∧/∨ (P. 37 & 17)

/tone/< (P. 39 & 44)

10.

11.speaker (P. 34)

12.intcom/hold (P. 75 & 35)

1 1

13.Headset Jack Cover

14.talk/flash (P. 34 & 35)

15.end (P. 34)

16.cid (P. 51)

17.#/> (P. 44)

18.phonebook (P. 42)

19.Handset Microphone

20.Handset Charging Contacts

CONTROLS &

FUNCTIONS

[4] CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS

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23 24 25

21. play/stop (P. 58)

22. In use LED

23. Charge LED

24. answer on/off (P. 57)

25. Base Charging Contacts

26. greeting (P. 58)

27. Mic (microphone)

28. memo record (P. 68)

29. do not disturb (P. 38)/DND LED

30. clock/menu (P. 59)

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36 37 38

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31. find hs/intercom (P. 75)

32. Message Counter Display

33. repeat/select (P. 67)

34. skip/select (P. 67)

41. set (P. 60)

42. DC IN 9V Jack

43. TEL LINE Jack

44. Base Antenna

35. Base Speaker

∅ delete (P. 68)

36.

37. speaker (P. 34)/speaker LED

38. mute (P. 39)

39.

/volume

40. hold (P. 35)

and

∧/∨

(P. 37)

CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS [5]

CONTROLS &

FUNCTIONS

Display and Icons

Example of the standby mode display

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Standby/Talk

Ringer off icon (when the ringer is off)/ day of the week and time / battery icon Handset ID and Banner Number of new Caller ID calls received (If there are no new Caller ID messages, the Handset ID appears here.)

Standby The Ringer off icon indicates that ringer is turned off.

Talk The Mute icon appears when you mute the handset.

Talk The Speaker icon appears when the handset speaker phone is used.

Talk The Privacy icon appears when the Privacy Mode is turned on.

Talk The Recording icon appears while recording a conversation.

Battery icons indicate the handset battery status. This icon changes depending on the battery status (empty, low, medium and full).

DISPLAY AND ICONS

[6] DISPLAY AND ICONS

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Animation Displays

The handsets have a variety of animation displays. Below are examples of the animation screens and what they mean:

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DISPLAY AND ICONS

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Soft Key Function

"Soft" keys are keys that change function during the operation of the phone. There are three soft keys on each handset. Soft Keys allow you to:

- Access the main menu - Access stored Caller ID messages

- Set up CIDCW options - Redial one of the last three numbers dialed from the handset

- Store or edit phone numbers - Remote Answering operation

Note: The soft keys will not appear while the handset is charging.

The function of each soft key is determined by the icon that appears directly above it. For example, when the handset is in standby mode, pressing soft key 1 will redial the last dialed number. When the handset is in talk mode, pressing soft key 1 will mute the microphone.

Complete information on the features controlled by the soft keys can be found under each feature.

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Setting up the Phone

Do the following steps:

A. Choose the best location B. Install the rechargeable battery pack into the handset. C. Connect the base unit

A. Choose the best location

Before choosing a location for your new phone, read “Installation Considerations” on page 87. Here are some important guidelines you should consider:

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

Avoid television sets and other electronic equipment

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

Avoid microwave ovens

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

Avoid personal computers

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For maximum range:

•Keep the antenna free of obstruction.

•When the handset is not in use place the handset in an upright position.

•Do not hold the handset where you would block the signal.

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GETTING STARTED

Choose a central location

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

note

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

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Avoid other cordless telephones

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•Metal and reinforced concrete may affect cordless telephone performance.

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•Use only the Uniden (BT-446) rechargeable battery pack supplied with your cordless telephone.

•Replacement battery packs are also available through the Uniden Parts Department at (800) 554-3988, Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or online at

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GETTING STARTED

B. Install the rechargeable battery pack into the handset

The handset is powered by a rechargeable battery pack. The battery recharges automatically when the handset is placed in the base unit. To maximize the charge capacity of your battery pack, DO NOT plug the telephone cord into the base unit and wall jack until the battery is fully charged.

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

2) Turn the battery pack so that the connector with the red and black wires is near the jack inside the battery compartment. Match the connector's wire colors to the polarity label in the battery compartment (the connector notches fit into the grooves of the jack only one way). Push the battery pack connector into the jack until it clicks into place.

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

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

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C. Connect the base unit

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

a standard 120V AC wall outlet. Connect the AC adapter to a continuous power supply (i.e., an outlet that is not controlled by a switch).

2) Set the base on a desk or tabletop, and place the handset in the base unit. Place the base unit close to the AC outlet so that you can unplug the AC adapter easily.

3) Make sure that the charge LED illuminates. If the LED does not illuminate, check to see that the AC adapter is plugged in and the handset makes good contact with the base charging contacts.

4) After installing the battery pack in handset, charge your handset for least 15-20 hours before plugging into the phone line.

5) Once the handset battery pack is fully charged, connect the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and to a telephone outlet.

If your telephone outlet isn't modular, contact your telephone company for assistance.

note

•Use only the supplied [AD-830] AC adapter. Do not use any other AC adapter.

•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.

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Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall

GETTING STARTED

DO NOT use an AC outlet controlled by a wall switch.

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Standard wall plate mounting

This phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate.

1) Make the AC adapter and the telephone line cord through the hole on the wall mount adapter.

2) Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN 9V jack.

3) Plug the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack.

4) Slide the wall mount adapter into the notches on the base.

5) Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet. Hook the cord on the notch of the wall mount adapter.

6) Plug the telephone line cord into the telephone outlet. Hook the cord on the notch of the wall mount adapter.

7) Align the mounting slots on the base with the mounting posts on the wall. Then push in and down until the phone is firmly seated.

To remove, push up a tab on the wall mount adapter as shown.

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Direct wall mounting

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

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

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

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

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

1) Insert two mounting screws into the wall

(with their appropriate anchoring device), 3 & 15/16 inches apart. Allow about 1/8 of an inch between the wall and screw heads for mounting the phone.

2) Refer to steps 1 through 7 on page 12 to

mount the telephone.

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GETTING STARTED [13]

note

•Charge the handset battery pack for at least 15-20 hours before using your new cordless telephone for the first time.

Expanding Your Phone

10 Handset Expandability

Your phone supports up to 10 handsets, including any handsets supplied with your phone. You can now place a fully-featured cordless handset anywhere AC power is available to connect the handset charger. Up to 2 handsets can be used on an intercom call without interfering with incoming calls. It is possible to have a 4-way conference among the base, 2 handsets, and one outside line. All of the handsets ring when a call is received.

IMPORTANT:

If you purchase a TCX800 extra handset, please register the handset to the original/main base before use. The TCX800 will not operate until it is registered. If you change a global setting in one handset, you change that particular setting for all registered handsets. All other settings (not included under Global Setup) must be set

separately through each handset.

Connecting the Charger

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

and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet.

2) Set the charger on a desk or tabletop, and place the handset in the charger with the keypad facing forward. (See "Install the rechargeable battery pack into the handset" on page 10.)

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If you purchase an extra handset, you need to register the handset before use. Only one handset can be registered at a time.

GETTING STARTED

note

Handsets supplied with the phone are registered to the base by the factory. When charged, pre-registered handsets display a handset ID number. Handsets that have not been registered display

. When you register an extra handset to the base, the handset ID will be

Place handset on main base to

assigned.

1) Before registering the extra handset, the battery pack MUST be charged for 15-20 hours.

2) Place the extra handset in the main base unit to begin registration.

3) While the handset is registering,

Handset Registering

LCD. When

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will appear in the

is displayed, the handset has been registered to the base. If

appears, please try these steps

Failed

Registration

again.

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An extra handset can be registered when the main base is in standby mode.

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Main Menu Options

Your phone has six main menu options: DirectLink Mode, Room/Baby Monitor, Handset Setup, Answ. Setup, Global Setup and Deregister HS.

•For Global Setup, Answ. Setup, and Deregister HS menu options, make sure the line is not in use and the handsets are within range of the base.

•Main menu flow chart is provided on page

94.

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Default Settings

The default settings set from the factory match the features that most people use. You may not need to change them. However, there are a number of options you must set and entries you must make in memory to take full advantage of all the phone features. The table below lists the default settings.

Ringer Tone Distinctive Ring Auto Talk Anykey Answer Banner Language (LCD) Contrast Key touch tone Animation Screen

Function Default Settings Function Default Settings

Flicker

Off

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English

level 5

Day & Time CW / CWDX Dial Mode Area code Security code Ring Time Recording Time Message alert Call Screen

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1 minute

Off

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Setting Menu Options

Using the interface

Below are some tips for using the software interface on your phone.

GETTING STARTED

•Press the MENU soft key to access the main menu.

•Use /vol/∧ and /vol/∨ to scroll through options.

•Press the OK soft key to make a selection.

•Press the BACK soft key to return to the previous screen.

•Press end to exit the menu.

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DirectLink Mode

GETTING STARTED

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You must have at least two handsets to use Direct Link Mode.

In DirectLink mode, a pair of handsets can function as two-way radios. DirectLink Mode allows two handsets to communicate with each other without the base unit or a telephone line. Use them at sporting events or while shopping to stay in contact with family members or friends. You must set both handsets to DirectLink Mode to activate this feature.

Using DirectLink Mode

1) Press the MENU soft key and select the DirectLink Mode

menu.

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2) Press the ENTER soft key to enter DirectLink mode. You

will hear a confirmation tone, and

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3) To return to normal mode, press the CANCEL soft key and then the OK soft key, or return the handset to the cradle.

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Room/Baby Monitor

GETTING STARTED

This feature allows you to monitor sounds in another room. Place the base or a handset in the room you wish to monitor; it will function as a microphone. A second handset can be set to function as a remote speaker,

Monitor using handset or base unit

allowing you to monitor sounds in the room.

Using Room/Baby Monitor

1) Press the MENU soft key and select

the Room Monitor menu.

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appears.

To Room

2) Select the handset or base you want to monitor by using /vol/

/vol/

∨ .

∧ or

3) Press the OK soft key.

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appears, and you hear sounds in the room

where the handset or the base is installed.

4) To turn off the Room Monitor, press the END soft key, or end.

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Handset Setup

The following submenu options must be set separately for each handset.

Selecting a Ringer Tone

Ringer Tone lets you choose from 10 ringer tones or 10 melodies:

- Ringers (Flicker, Clatter, Soft Alert, Wake Up, Light Bug, Beep Boop, Tone Board, Chip Chop, Party Clap, Reminder)

- Melodies (Beethoven's Symphony #9 [Beethoven9], For Elise [Elise], We Wish You A Merry Christmas [Merry- Xmas], Home Sweet Home [Hm Swt Hm], Lorri Song #6 [Lorri Song], When the Irish Eyes Are Smiling [Irish Eyes], Aura Lee, Let Me Call You Sweet Heart [Sweetheart], Star Spangled Banner [Star Spngl], Old MacDonald [Old MacDld])

You must set a separate ringer tone on the base and on each handset.

GETTING STARTED

1) Press the MENU soft key. Select the Handset Setup

menu, and then the Ringer Tone submenu.

2) Press /vol/ will hear the ringer or melody as you scroll through the options.

3) When you reach the ringer tone you want, press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.

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Distinctive Ringer Setup

Distinctive Ringer allows you to assign a designated ring tone to a stored phonebook number (100 stored locations available). When a call is received and the Caller ID information matches the information in one of the phonebook memory locations, the phone uses the distinctive ring assigned to that particular caller. You can assign distinctive rings to multiple phonebook memory locations. Switching the setting to Distinctive Off disables distinctive ringing: all incoming calls will have a normal ring tone. Switching to Distinctive On activates all programmed distinctive ring memory locations.

GETTING STARTED

1) Press the MENU soft key. Select the Handset Setup

menu, and then the Distinctive Ring submenu.

2) Press /vol/

∧ or /vol/∨ to select

3) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation

tone.

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Setting the AutoTalk

Autotalk allows you to answer the phone simply by removing the handset from the cradle. You do not have to press any buttons to answer the call.

GETTING STARTED

1) Press the MENU soft key. Select the Handset Setup menu and then the AutoTalk submenu.

2) Press /vol/

3) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.

Setting the Anykey Answer

Any Key Answer allows you to answer the phone by pressing any number key,

or #/> on the handset.

1) Press the MENU soft key. Select the Handset Setup menu, and then the Anykey Answer submenu.

2) Press /vol/

3) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.

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Setting the True Banner

True Banner lets you customize the name your handset displays. The name will be displayed on the LCD screen during Standby Mode, Intercom, Intercom Hold, Room Monitor and Copy Phonebook operation. The banner name will be displayed on the receiving handset as well.

GETTING STARTED

1) Press the MENU soft key. Select the Handset Setup

menu, and then the Banner submenu.

2) Use the number keypad (0-9),

DELETE soft key to enter or edit the name.

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3) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation

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Selecting a Language

Language selects which language the menu display will use. Choose from English, French, or Spanish.

1) Press the MENU soft key. Select the Handset Setup

menu, and then the Language submenu.

2) Press /vol/

∧ or /vol/∨ to choose “English”,

“Français” (French), or “Español” (Spanish).

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Adjusting the LCD Contrast

Contrast adjusts the handset LCD brightness. Choose one of the 10 levels for optimum viewing.

GETTING STARTED

1) Press the MENU soft key. Select the Handset Setup menu and then the Contrast submenu.

2) Press /vol/ the LCD (10 levels.)

3) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.

Setting the Key Touch Tone

Key Touch Tone is the tone your keypad makes when keys are pressed. You can turn this tone on or off.

1) Press the MENU soft key. Select the Handset Setup menu and then the Key Touch Tone submenu.

2) Press /vol/

3) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.

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∧ or /vol/∨ to adjust the contrast of

∧ or /vol/∨ to select

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Setting the Animation Screen

GETTING STARTED

The Animation screen displays animation on the handset LCD. The animations will be displayed on the LCD screen

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1) Press the MENU soft key. Select the Handset Setup

menu and then the Animation Screen submenu.

2) Press /vol/

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See "Animation Displays (Handset only)" on page 7 for all the available screens.

Answering System Setup

This main menu option allows you to set up the built in answering device.

Setting a PIN Code

Security code selects a two-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN) code. A PIN code is required to play your messages from a remote location.

1) Press the MENU soft key. Select the Answ. Setup menu,

and then the Security Code submenu.

2) Enter a two-digit PIN code (01-99) using the number keypad (0-9).

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3) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.

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Setting the Ring Time

Ring Time allows you to set the number of rings the caller hears before your answering system plays the outgoing message. You can set the ring time to answer after two, four, or six rings. If you enable the Toll Saver (TS), the answering system picks up after two rings if you have new messages and after four rings if there are none.

GETTING STARTED

1) Press the MENU soft key. Select the Answ. Setup

menu, and then the Ring Time submenu.

2) Press /vol/ (Toll Saver, 2 Times, 4 Times, or 6 Times).

3) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.

Setting the Record Time

Record Time sets the duration for recording the incoming messages. You have three record time options. The options "1 minute" or "4 minutes" set the duration for recording the incoming messages. "Announce only" answers the call but prevents the caller from leaving a message.

1) Press the MENU soft key. Select the Answ. Setup menu, and then the Record Time submenu.

2) Press /vol/ Minute, 4 Minutes, or Announce Only).

3) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.

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∧ or /vol/∨ to select a Ring Time

∧ or /vol/∨ to select Record Time (1

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Setting the Message Alert On or Off

Message Alert sounds an alert tone when you have an unheard message. If you set the Message Alert on, whenever a new message is received, the soft alert tone will sound every 15 seconds.

GETTING STARTED

1) Press the MENU soft key. Select the Answ. Setup

menu, and then the Message Alert submenu.

2) Press /vol/

∧ or /vol/∨ to select

Off

3) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation

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tone.

Turning the message alert tone off by pressing any key

To quickly turn off the Message Alert tone, press any key on the base unit; the tone will automatically deactivate.

Turning the message alert tone off from a remote location

When all new messages are played back using the remote playback feature (see pages 70 to 73) the Message Alert tone will automatically deactivate. The tone will not deactivate until all new messages are played back.

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Setting the Language of your Answering System

Language allows you to set the language of your answering system announcements to English, French, or Spanish.

GETTING STARTED

1) Press the MENU soft key. Select the Answ. Setup menu option, and then the Language submenu.

2) Press /vol/ (French), or Español (Spanish).

3) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.

Setting the Call Screen

Without answering the call, Call Screen allows you to listen (from the base) to the incoming message being left by the caller.

1) Press the MENU soft key. Select the Answ. Setup menu and then the Call Screen submenu.

2) Press /vol/

3) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.

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∧ or /vol/∨ to choose English, Français

∧ or /vol/∨ to select

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