Uniden TRUC56 User Manual

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Contents

WELCOME/FEATURES 3
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 5
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 6
GETTING STARTED 8

Read this First 8
Checking the Package Contents 9
Setting up the Phone 10
Terminology 14
Setting Caller ID Options 15
Selecting a Language 17
Headset Installation 18

BASICS 19

Making and Receiving Calls 19
Redialing a Call 20
Ringer Volume Setup 21
Setting up the Vibrator Mode 21
Ringer Mute (temporarily) 22
Ringer Tone Setting 22
Distinctive Ringer Setup 23
Adjusting the Earpiece Volume 23
Mute Microphone 24
Tone Dialing Switch-over 24
Traveling Out-of-Range 25
Selecting a Different Channel 25
Find Handset 25
Flash and Call Waiting 26
Voice Mail LED 26

PHONEBOOK 27

Storing Phone Numbers, Names,

Distinctive Rings, and Speed Dial 27

Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters 29
Viewing the Phonebook 31
Making Calls Using the Phonebook 32
Speed Dialing 32
Editing or Erasing a Stored Name, Phone Number,

Distinctive Ring, and Speed Dial 33
RocketDial (One Touch Dialing) 34
Chain Dialing 35

CALLER ID 36

Viewing the Caller ID List 37
Deleting Information from the Caller ID List 38
Using the Caller ID Message List 39
Call Waiting Deluxe Features 40

EXPANDING YOUR PHONE 41

Registering the Second Handset 41
Call Transfer Feature 42
Second Handset Operation 42

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 44

Changing the Digital Security Code 44
Installing the Holster 45
Note on Power Sources 46
Maintenance 46
General Information 47

TROUBLESHOOTING 48

liquid Damage 49

PRECAUTIONS & WARRANTY 50
I.C. NOTICE 52
INDEX 53

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Welcome

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

• Two Handset Expandability (when model TXC400 is added)

• 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

• Up to 5 Hour Talk Time

• Up to 8 Day Standby Battery Life

• 3-Line, 16 Character Backlit Handset Display

• One Touch Dialing

• Call Transfer (when model TXC400 is added)

• 32 Digit Redial / 3 Last Number Redial Locations

• 10 Distinctive Ring Options (6 ringers and 4 melodies)

• Mute Feature

• Flash and Pause

• Find Handset

• Tone/Pulse Dialing

• Handset Earpiece and Ringer Volume Control

• Call Timer

• Vibrator Mode

• One headset included

WELCOME/FEATURES [ 3 ]

The TRUc56 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 TRUc56 series has Random Code™ digital security, which automatically selects one of over 65,000 digital
security codes for the handset and 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, and RocketDial are trademarks of Uniden America Corporation.

WELCOME/FEATURES[ 4 ]

Step 1 Charging the Battery Step 2 Connecting Step 4 Installing the Headset

INSTALL THE HANDSET BATTERY

Remove the cover.

Connect the battery
pack connector
with the
correct polarity.

Insert the battery
pack into the
battery compartment.

Replace the cover.

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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

Note:

continuously

for 3-5 hours before

using the phone.

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.

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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 MENU/MUTE.

Press UP or DOWN to move the
pointer to “Caller ID

Setup”, then press SELECT/CH.

Press UP or DOWN to move the
pointer to an option, then
press SELECT/CH.

Press UP or DOWN to change the
option setting.

Press SELECT/CH and return the
handset to the base.

TO CHOOSE THE LANGUAGE

Press MENU/MUTE.

Press UP or DOWN to move the
pointer to “Language”,
then press SELECT/CH.

Press UP or DOWN to change the
option setting.

Press SELECT/CH and return the
handset to the base.

To make or receive a call, you must install
the headset.

Wear the headset.

Plug the headset cord into the jack
on the top of the handset.

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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE [ 5 ]

Controls and Functions

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1. Voice Mail LED

2. Headset Jack

3. LCD Display

4. TALK/FLASH Key

5. PB (Phonebook)/ROCKET
(RocketDial)/

6. ▼ DOWN Key

7. ▲ UP Key

8. ✱/TONE Key

9. Handset Charging Contacts

10. END Key

11. CID (Caller ID)/

12. MENU/MUTE Key

13. SELECT/CH (channel) Key

14. DEL (delete)/TRANS (transfer) Key

15. RDL (redial)/P (pause) Key

16.

# Key

17. Handset Battery Compartment

t (left cursor) Key

s (right cursor) Key

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS[ 6 ]

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18. Base Antenna

19. PAGE Key

20. STATUS LED

21. DC Power Input

22. Telephone Line Jack

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)

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

Step 3 (page 11 to 14)

Thirdly, insert the battery pack into the
handset. Connect the base unit. You must

charge the battery pack for 3-5 hours
before plugging into the phone line and
using the phone.

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Step 4 (page 15 to 17)

Fourthly, 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.

Step 5 (page 18)

Finally, install one of the headsets supplied
with your phone.

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 44.

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.

• Base unit (1)

• Handset (1)

• AC adapter (1)

• Rechargeable battery (1)

• Telephone cord (1)

• Headset (1)

• Holster (1)

Also included:

• This Owner’s Manual

• Other Printed Material

Uniden Parts Department
[phone]
Hours: M-F 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST.

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

GETTING STARTED

GETTING STARTED [ 9 ]

If your home has
specially wired alarm
equipment connected to
the telephone line, be
sure that installing the
system does not disable
your alarm equipment.
If you have questions
about what will disable
alarm equipment, contact
your telephone company
or a qualified installer.

Setting up the Phone

Do the following steps:

A. Choose the best location C. Connect the base unit
B. Install the battery pack D. Choose the dialing mode

A. Choose the best location

Before choosing a location for your new phone, read “Installation Considerations” on
page 51. 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

Choose a central location

GETTING STARTED[ 10 ]

Avoid other cordless telephones

B. Install the battery pack

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Charge the battery pack for at least 3-5 hours before
plugging the phone line into your base unit.

1) Press down on the latch and lift the battery cover.

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. Make sure
that you have made a good connection.

3) Align the left side of the battery and insert the battery
as shown.

4) Insert the tabs of the cover into the slots of the
battery compartment and securely close the cover
by pressing down.

5) Place the handset in the base with the keypad facing
forward.

GETTING STARTED

• Use only the Uniden
battery (BT-925)
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.

6) Slide the handset down until it clicks.

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Battery use time (per charge)

Fully charged (3-5 hours charge time)

• Up to 5 hours continuous use

• Up to 8 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.

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
charging contacts on both the handset and the base unit
once a month. Use a dry cloth or pencil eraser to clean.
If the contacts become very dirty, using water only,
dampen a cloth to clean the charging contacts. Then make
sure to go back over the charging contacts with a dry cloth
before returning the handset to the base to charge.

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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.

2) Set the base on a desk or tabletop, and place
the handset in the base unit as shown.

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-430 AC adapter.

Do not use any other AC adapter.

• To charge the handset, slide the handset down until it clicks.

• 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 3-5 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

GETTING STARTED

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 24.)

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

UP or DOWN 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

UP or DOWN to change the selection.

SELECT/CH, and you will hear a confirmation tone.

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
pressed. A dial tone is not present.
Talk Mode - The handset is not in the base and

Talk” appears on the display.

tone. “

TALK/FLASH has been pressed enabling a dial

TALK/FLASH has not been

GETTING STARTED[ 14 ]

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
when AutoTalk is On, simply remove the handset from the base and the phone automatically
answers the call. Or if the handset is not in the base, press any number key, ✱
answer the call. If you set AutoTalk to Off, you must press

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 40)

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.

TALK/FLASH. If the phone rings

/TONE, or # to

TALK/FLASH to answer the call.

GETTING STARTED

2) Press

3) Press

4) Press

5) Press

6) Press

UP or DOWN to move the pointer to

Caller ID Setup”, then press SELECT/CH.

“

UP or DOWN to choose “Auto Talk” or “CIDCW”,

then press

AutoTalk: “

CIDCW: “

SELECT/CH.

UP or DOWN to change the selection.

Auto Talk On” or “Auto Talk Off”

CIDCW On”, “CW Deluxe On” or “CIDCW Off”

SELECT/CH, and you will hear a confirmation tone.

END to exit.

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• 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

DEL/TRANS and the

number keypad to
enter the new
area code.

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.

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

2) Press

3) Press

UP or DOWN to move the pointer to “Caller ID

”, then press SELECT/CH.

Setup

UP or DOWN to move the pointer to “Area Code”,

then press

SELECT/CH.

4) Use the number keypad (0 to 9) to enter a 3-digit
area code.

MENU/MUTE.

5) Press

6) Press

SELECT/CH, and you will hear a confirmation tone.

END to exit.

GETTING STARTED[ 16 ]

Selecting a Language

Language option can be used to choose the language of your display. You can select
English, French, or Spanish.

GETTING STARTED

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

2) Press

3) Press UP or DOWN to choose English, French (Français),

4) Press

5) Press

UP or DOWN to move the pointer to “Language“,

then press

or Spanish (Español).

SELECT/CH.

SELECT/CH, and you will hear a confirmation tone.

END to exit.

MENU/MUTE.

GETTING STARTED [ 17 ]

Headset Installation

The headset will be used to make or receive a call. With the back neck type headset
(HS915), you can have the convenience of hands free communication while using your
cordless phone.

Make sure you have plugged the headset in before making or receiving a call.

1) Place the headset so the microphone is on the left side.
Make sure that the speakers cover both ears, and the headband
is behind your neck.

2) Position the flexible arm so the microphone is about 2 inches
away from your mouth.

3) To use the headset, plug the headset cord into the 2.5mm jack
on the top of the handset.

GETTING STARTED[ 18 ]

Making and Receiving Calls

To make or receive a call, you need to plug in the supplied headset. (See page 18.)

At the start, wear the headset.

Handset On Base Handset Off Base

To answer a call Pick up the handset (AutoTalk) Press any number key, ✱/TONE,

or pick up the handset and or # (Any Key Answer), or
press TALK/FLASH. press TALK/FLASH.

To make a call 1) Pick up the handset. 1) Press TALK/FLASH.

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 OR

1) Pick up the handset. Dial the number, then

2) Dial the number, then press TALK/FLASH.
press TALK/FLASH.

To hang up Press END, or return the handset to the base (AutoStandby).

To enter a pause When you dial the number, press RDL/P.
within the “
dialing sequence

P” appears in the display which represents a pause.

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.

BASICS

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• If the number exceeds
32 digits, only the first
32 digits are retained
in redial memory.

• If the redial memory
is empty, you will
hear a beep.

Redialing a Call

The last three phone numbers dialed can be quickly redialed.

Redialing from Standby Mode

1) Press RDL/P. The phone number that was last
dialed appears on the display.

2) Press

3) Press

RDL/P again. Each press of RDL/P will display

one of the last three numbers dialed.

TALK/FLASH. The selected number is dialed.

To hang up, press

END.

RDL/P

• If you have not pressed any key for 30 seconds, the phone
returns to standby mode.

• If you press
return to the standby mode.

END, the operation is canceled and the phone will

RDL/P

RDL/P

Redialing from Talk Mode

1) Press TALK/FLASH.

2) Press

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RDL/P. The last number dialed will be displayed and redialed.

To hang up, press

When using the redial feature in talk mode, only the last number dialed
will be displayed.

END.

Ringer Volume Setup

1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press MENU/MUTE.

2) Press

3) Press

UP or DOWN to move the pointer to

Ringer Volume”, then press SELECT/CH.

“

UP or DOWN 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
(or does not ring when you select “

4) Press

5) Press

SELECT/CH, and you will hear a confirmation tone.

END to exit.

Ringer Off”).

Setting up the Vibrator Mode

The vibrator mode allows you to vibrate the phone when you receive
a call and the handset is off the base.

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

2) Press

UP or DOWN to move the pointer to “Vibrator Mode”,

then press

SELECT/CH.

3) Press UP or DOWN to choose “Vibrator On” or

Vibrator Off”.

“

4) Press

5) Press

SELECT/CH. You will hear a confirmation tone.

END to exit.

MENU/MUTE.

• If you select

Ringer Off”,

“

<Ringer Off>

appears on the display
when you make or
receive calls, or when
charging the handset.

• The phone is designed
to ring even when the
phone is set to vibrator
mode. To avoid hearing
the ring, turn the
ringer off.

BASICS

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• Pressing the END key
during Vibrate Ring will
stop the Vibrate Ring.
However, if you turn the
ringer off, the Vibrate
Ring will not stop.

Ringer Mute (temporarily)

You can temporarily mute the ringer tone. When the handset is off the base and
the phone is ringing, press
starting with the next incoming call.

END. The ringer tone will return to the previous setting

• If you set the ringer to
Off, the ringer tone will
not sound.

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BASICS

Ringer Tone Setting

1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press MENU/MUTE.

2) Press UP or DOWN to move the pointer to “Ringer Tones”,
then press
You can choose from 6 ringers or 4 melodies:

- Ringers [Flicker, Clatter, Leap Frog, Ping Ball, Reminder,

- Melodies [Beethoven9, For Elise (Elise), Merry Christmas

3) Press
ringer or the melody as you scroll through the options.

4) Press

5) Press

SELECT/CH.

Soft Alert]

(Merry-Xmas), Home Sweet Home (Hm Swt Hm)]

UP or DOWN to move the pointer. You will hear the

SELECT/CH and you will hear a confirmation tone.

END to exit.

Distinctive Ringer Setup

“Distinctive Ringer” allows you to preset memory locations with a designated ring tone.
When an incoming call is received and the Caller ID information matches the information in
one of the memory locations, the Distinctive Ring that has been stored for that particular
caller will sound.

If you have set multiple memory locations with distinctive rings, switching the setting to

Distinctive Off” will result in no distinctive ringing. All incoming calls will have a

“
normal ring tone. Switching to “
distinctive ring memory locations.

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

Distinctive On” will activate all programmed

MENU/MUTE.

See ”Storing Phone
Numbers, Names,
Distinctive Rings, and
Speed Dial” on page 27
for storing a Distinctive
Ring in the Phonebook.

2) Press

3) Press

4) Press

5) Press

UP or DOWN to move the pointer to “Distinct. Ring”,

then press

Distinctive Off”.

“

SELECT/CH.

UP or DOWN to choose “Distinctive On” or

SELECT/CH, and you will hear a confirmation tone.

END to exit.

Adjusting the Earpiece Volume

The handset earpiece volume settings (Volume Low, Volume Medium, Volume High, and
Volume Maximum) can only be adjusted during a call. Press
volume setting. When you hang up, the phone keeps the last volume setting selected.

When you press UP in maximum volume level or DOWN in lowest volume level, an error tone sounds.

UP or DOWN to select the

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• The tone feature only
applies when the dial
mode is set to pulse.

• This special number can
be stored in a memory
location. This is referred
to as Chain Dialing. (See
page 35.)

Mute Microphone

You can temporarily turn Off the microphone so that the person
you are talking with cannot hear you. During a telephone call
press and hold

Mute” appears on the display. Press MENU/MUTE again to

“

MENU/MUTE to turn Off the microphone, and

cancel muting.

If you press END to cancel muting, the call is disconnected and the
phone will return to standby mode.

Tone Dialing Switch-over

Some telephone companies use equipment that requires pulse
dialing (sometimes referred to as rotary dialing). If you need to
enter tone dialing digits, you can switch-over to tone dialing
during the call. For example, entering your bank account number
after you have called your bank.

Initially make your call with the pulse dialing mode. Once your
call connects, press ✱
digits will be sent as tone dialing. Once the call ends, the tone
mode is canceled and pulse dialing mode resumes.

/TONE. Enter the desired number. These

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BASICS

Traveling Out-of-Range

During a call, as you begin to move your handset too far from your base unit, noise
increases. If you pass the range limits of the base unit, your call will terminate
within 30 seconds.

Selecting a Different Channel

If you encounter interference while using your phone, you can manually change
the phone’s channel for clear operation. This function works only when the phone
is in use.

SELECT/CH. “Scanning” appears on the display, indicating the phone is

Press
changing to another channel. For more information on interference, refer to
“Radio Interference” on page 50.

Find Handset

To locate the handset, press PAG E on the base. The handset
beeps for 60 seconds, and “
Paging is canceled when pressing any key on the handset or

PAGE on the base. Additionally, if you receive an incoming

call, page is canceled.

Paging” appears on the display.

BASICS

If the handset battery is
completely drained, the
handset will not beep
when paging.

[ 25 ]BASICS

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

Flash and Call Waiting

If you have Call Waiting service and a call waiting tone sounds
while you are on a call, press
call. There is a short pause, then you will hear the new caller.
To return to the original caller, press

TALK/FLASH to accept the waiting

TALK/FLASH again.

Voice Mail LED

The voice mail LED on the handset is designed to work with
your voice mail service provided by your local telephone
company. The LED flashes when you have new incoming
messages in the voice mail service.

You may need to occasionally reset the indicator if it remains
On after you’ve retrieved your messages. To reset the indicator,
when the phone is in the standby mode press and hold
on the base until the paging sound stops (about 5 seconds).

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Phonebook

Phonebook allows you to dial a number using just a few key presses.
Your phone stores names/numbers in the phonebook memory location, and you can search
names in alphabetical order. You have a total of 100 locations that can be used for the
phonebook (including the Speed dials) and Caller ID messages.

• If any of the following occurs during a phonebook operation will be canceled.

-Press END. The phone will return to the standby mode (or the call will be disconnected).

-Press TALK/FLASH or DEL/TRANS.

-Charge the handset.

-Receive an incoming call, page, or transferring call (from the standby mode only).

-Receive a CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting) (during a call only).

• The idle time is 30 seconds. If the handset remains idle for 30 seconds, the phone will return to the
standby mode (or back to the call).

Storing Phone Numbers, Names, Distinctive
Rings, and Speed Dial

1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press PB/ROCKET/t. The handset displays the
number of the phonebook locations used, and information on searching and storing
phonebook locations.
(1st line) the number of the phonebook locations used
(2nd line) How to search (press the number keypad,
(3rd line) How to enter the storing operation (press

UP or DOWN)
SELECT/CH)

• When the memory is full,
you will hear a beep and

Memory Full”

“
appears. You cannot store
names and numbers.

• The pause key counts as
one digit. Pressing
more than once increases
the length of pause
between numbers.

RDL/P

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If you select a speed
dial location where a
number is already
stored, the new number
will replace the old
number, and the old
number will be stored as
a phonebook location.

2) Press SELECT/CH, then “Store/Edit Name” appears.

3) Store the name (up to 16 characters) by using the number keypad.

• See the “Steps for entering names and special characters” (see page 29).

CID/s and PB/ROCKET/t to move the cursor to the desired location.

• Use

DEL/TRANS to delete characters as needed.

• Use

• Press and hold

DEL/TRANS to delete all the characters.

If a name is not required, go to step 4.

4) Press

SELECT/CH to store the name, then

Store/Edit No.” appears.

“

5) Press the number keypad to enter the phone number
(up to 20 digits), then press

Distinctive Ring” appears. Then press UP or DOWN to

6) “

SELECT/CH to store the number.

move the pointer to one of the Distinctive Ring options, then

SELECT/CH.

press

If you choose not to store a “Distinctive Ring”, simply select
the “

No Selectn” option.

7) “Speed Dial” appears. Then press UP or DOWN to
move the pointer to select the speed dial location
(10 locations: SPD1-SPD0).

If you choose not to store the name/number as a Speed Dial, simply
select the “

No Selectn” option.

8) Press SELECT/CH. You will hear a confirmation tone and

Done!” appears on the display.

“

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Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters

Number of times key is pressed

Refer to the letters on the number keys to select the desired characters. With each press
of a number key (0-9), the displayed character appears in the following order: Upper case
letters first, lower case letters next and finally the number corresponding to the key.

If you make a mistake while entering a name

PB/ROCKET/t or CID/s to move the cursor to the incorrect character. Press DEL/TRANS

Use
to erase the wrong character, then enter the correct character. To delete all characters, press
and hold

DEL/TRANS.

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For example, to enter Uniden:

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

PB/ROCKET/t. The handset displays

the number of phonebook locations you have stored, and how to search and store
the phonebook locations.

2) Press

3) Press

4) Press

5) Press

6) Press

7) Press

8) Press

9) When finished, press

SELECT/CH, then “Store/Edit Name” appears.

8 twice.

6 five times.

4 six times.

3 four times, then press CID/s to move the cursor to the right.

3 five times.

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

6 five times.

SELECT/CH.

To continue to store the telephone number, proceed to step 5 on page 28.

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Viewing the Phonebook

Your phone stores names/numbers in the phonebook memory locations, and you can search
names in alphabetical order. You can view the phonebook during a call as well as when the
phone is in the standby mode.

1) Press

2) Press

3) Press

PB/ROCKET/t.

If you press

PB/ROCKET/t during a call, the following

screen appears.

UP or DOWN, or the number keypad to view the

phonebook locations.

a) Alphabetical order
Ascending order: Press

appears first in the display. Each time

DOWN to view locations. The location in the RocketDial

DOWN is pressed, phonebook locations appear

in ascending order.
Descending order: Press

<No Name> appears first. Each time UP is pressed, phonebook locations appear in

or

UP to view locations. A name starting with a number or a mark,

descending order.

b) From a number key

Refer to the letters on the number keys to select the first letter of the desired name.
Press a number key until any name with the same initial is displayed (See the table in
“Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters” on page 29).
For example, to search for “Uniden”, press 8 two times. Press
is displayed. If you press
with “T” will appear, or if you press

UP while the first name in “U” is displayed, a name starting

DOWN while the last name in “U” is displayed, a

DOWN or UP until the name

name starting with “V” will appear.

PB/ROCKET/t (if you view the phonebook during a call) or END.

“/SD” appears on the
display when you review
the RocketDial, and
“/SPDn” appears when
you review a Speed dial.

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Making Calls Using the Phonebook

From Standby Mode

1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press PB/ROCKET/t.

2) Press UP or DOWN to view the phonebook locations
(see “Viewing the Phonebook” on page 31).

3) Press

4) To hang up, press

From Talk Mode

1) Press TALK/FLASH.

2) Press

TALK/FLASH. The displayed number is dialed.

END.

PB/ROCKET/t.

3) Press

4) Press

5) To hang up, press

UP or DOWN to view the phonebook locations

(see “Viewing the Phonebook” on page 31).

SELECT/CH. The number in the displayed phonebook location is dialed.

END.

Speed Dialing

If you select a speed dial memory location (10 locations: SPD1 - SPD0) when storing a phone
number in the phonebook dial location, you can use the speed dialing feature. When the
phone is in the standby mode, press and hold a number key (
dial. The number stored in the speed dial appears, then press
in the speed dial (SPD1 - SPD0) is dialed.

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0-9 ) associated with the speed

TALK/FLASH. The phone number

Editing or Erasing a Stored Name, Phone
Number, Distinctive Ring, and Speed Dial

1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press PB/ROCKET/t.

2) Press UP or DOWN, or the number keypad to view the phonebook
locations (see “Viewing the Phonebook” on page 31).

a. Editing the Stored Data

1) When the phonebook location to be edited appears,

2) Follow the steps 3 to 7 under “Storing Phone Numbers, Names, Distinctive

3) Press

b. Deleting the Stored Data

1) When the phonebook location to be deleted appears,

SELECT/CH. “Store/Edit Name” appears.

press

Rings and Speed Dial” on page 28 to complete the editing operation.

SELECT/CH. You will hear a confirmation tone and “Done!” appears on

the display.

DEL/TRANS. “Delete Memory?” appears.

press

2) Press

3) Press

UP to move the pointer to “Yes”.

SELECT/CH or DEL/TRANS. You hear a confirmation tone.

Deleted!” appears in the display.

“

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Memory location for
the RocketDial is
independent from
the memory location
for the phonebook.

RocketDial (One Touch Dialing)

You can store a number you dial often in the RocketDial. The
rocket dialing allows you to dial a number with one key press.

Storing the RocketDial

1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press PB/ROCKET/t.

2) Press

3) Press

Making calls with the RocketDial

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

PB/ROCKET/t. The number in the rocket location is dialed.

Deleting the RocketDial

1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press PB/ROCKET/t.

2) Press

3) Press

DOWN once to display the RocketDial menu, then press

SELECT/CH. Store the name, phone number, and distinctive

ring by following the steps 3 to 6 under “Storing Phone
Numbers, Names, Distinctive Rings and Speed Dial” on
page 28.

SELECT/CH. You will hear a confirmation tone and “Done!”

appears on the display.

DOWN to display the RocketDial menu.

DEL/TRANS.

4) Press

5) Press

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UP to move the pointer to “Yes”.

SELECT/CH or DEL/TRANS. You hear a confirmation tone.

Deleted!” appears in the display.

“

Chain Dialing

The memory locations in the handset are not limited to phone numbers. You can
also store a group of numbers (up to 20 digits), that you need to enter once your
call connects. This is referred to as Chain Dialing.
An example of this is a bank account number. Store the special number in the
Phonebook location (refer to “Storing Phone Numbers, Names, Distinctive Rings and
Speed Dial” on page 27). Once you have called your bank, and when you are
prompted to enter the account number, press
select the number in the Phonebook location, then press

PB/ROCKET/t and use UP or DOWN to

SELECT/CH.

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

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

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

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CALLER ID

Caller ID

You must subscribe to Caller ID service to use this feature.

When the telephone rings, the Caller ID feature allows you to view the caller’s name and
phone number on the display before you answer the phone. Additionally, you can dial the
displayed number and store the information for memory dialing.
Make sure you have turned on the Caller ID/Call Waiting feature. (See page 15.)

Important:

Memory locations for Caller ID messages and Phonebook locations (including Speed Dials) are
common, you can store up to 100 in total. A Caller ID message is not stored when you have
stored 100 of the phonebook locations. The earliest Caller ID message is overwritten when
you have stored 100 of the phonebook locations and Caller ID messages in total.

• If any of the following occurs during Caller ID operation will be canceled.

-Press END. The phone will return to the standby mode (or the call will be disconnected).

-Press TALK/FLASH or DEL/TRANS.

-Charge the handset.

-Receive an incoming call, page, or transferring call (from the standby mode only).

-Receive a CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting) (during a call only).

• The idle time is 30 seconds. If the handset remains idle for 30 seconds, the phone will return to the
standby mode (or back to the call).

1) When the Caller ID message is received, the display shows the caller’s phone number
along with the date and time. The incoming
call information is stored in the Caller ID
record. If the Caller ID service includes the
caller’s name, the name will appear on the
display. (up to 15 characters.)
You may receive any one of the following messages:
When invalid data is received “
When a private name is received “
When a private number is received “
When a unknown name is received “
When a unknown number is received “

2) When you pick up the phone, the display changes to “
(AutoTalk feature is set to On.)

Incomplete Data”
Private Name”
Private Number”
Unknown Name”
Unknown Number”

Talk”.

Viewing the Caller ID List

The Caller ID list stores information for incoming calls – even unanswered calls.
You can store 100 of the Caller ID messages and Phonebook locations (including
Speed Dials) in total. You can view the Caller ID list during a call or when the
phone is in the standby mode.

1) Press

2) View Caller ID messages by following the procedure.

CID/s.

The summary screen appears. The screen shows the number of
new messages and the total number of messages.

From new to old:

a. Press
b. Press

DOWN to display the latest Caller ID message.
DOWN to see the previous message.

From old to new:

a. Press
b. Press

UP to display the earliest Caller ID message.
UP to see the next message.

In alphabetic order:

Press the number keypad (

2-9 and 0) to display the Caller ID messages in

alphabetical order. Refer to the letters on the number keys to select the
desired letter.

Once you view the Caller ID list in alphabetical order, you cannot switch to the Caller ID
display in historical order (from new to old or from old to new) unless you exit the operation.

CALLER ID

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

3) Press

CID/s (if you view the Caller ID list during a call) or END.

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Once the Caller ID
data has been deleted,
the information
cannot be retrieved.

Deleting Information from the Caller ID List

Deleting a Caller ID message

1) While the incoming Caller ID information is displayed,

DEL/TRANS. “Delete Message?” appears.

press

2) Press

3) Press

UP or DOWN to choose “Yes” or “No”.

SELECT/CH or DEL/TRANS.

When the pointer is at “

Yes”: A tone sounds and the Caller ID message is deleted.

The next or previous Caller ID message is then displayed.

When the pointer is at “

No”: The display returns to the Caller ID message.

Deleting all Caller ID names/numbers

1) Press CID/s .

2) Press

3) Press

4) Press

When the pointer is at “
When the pointer is at “

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DEL/TRANS.

UP or DOWN to choose “Yes” or “No”.

SELECT/CH or DEL/TRANS.

Yes”: A tone sounds and all stored Caller ID messages are deleted.
No”: The display returns to the summary screen.

Using the Caller ID Message List

Calling a party from the Caller ID list

From Standby mode

1) Press

2) Use the number keypad (

3) Press

From Talk mode

1) Press

2) Press

3) View the Caller ID message you want to dial.

4) Press

Long Distance calls and Area Code Setting/Cancellation

While the incoming Caller ID information is displayed, pressing ✱/TONE will place or
remove the prefix “
will set or cancel an area code. (See page 16.)

Storing Caller ID messages in the Phonebook/RocketDial

Messages shown in the Caller ID list can be stored in the phonebook. Using the incoming
call information (i.e., Caller ID list), the phone number of the party on the Caller ID list
can be stored in memory.

1) When the phone is in the standby mode, while the incoming

2) Press

CID/s. The summary screen appears. The screen shows

the number of new messages and the total number of messages.

2-9 and 0), UP, or DOWN to view the

Caller ID message list.

TALK/FLASH. The displayed phone number dials automatically.

TALK/FLASH.
CID/s. The summary screen appears.

SELECT/CH. The displayed phone number will be dialed.

1” in the display to set the call for a long distance call, or pressing #

Caller ID information is displayed, press

UP or DOWN to choose “Store in PB?” (Phonebook

locations) or “
cancel Storing, select “

Store in SD?” (RocketDial location). To

Cancel”.

PB/ROCKET/t.

Talk
8002971023

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

• When a long distance
call has been set, “
appears in the display.

• If a call comes in via a
telephone system that
does not offer Caller ID
service, no information
is stored.

1”

CALLER ID

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• To activate features,

CW Deluxe

select “

On

” in the Caller ID

setup. See page 15.

• You can also answer a
waiting call immediately
by pressing
the first caller will be
placed on hold. To return
to the original caller,
press

TALK/FLASH,

TALK/FLASH again.

3) Press SELECT/CH. You will hear a confirmation tone.

• You cannot store a Caller ID message in the phonebook if a phone number does not appear in the message.

• You cannot set the Distinctive Ring or Speed dial in this step. If you would like to set these options, edit
the stored data.

• Even if the memory locations are full, the message will be stored in the Phonebook, however, the message
will be erased from the Caller ID List.

• If data is already stored in the RocketDial, the old data will be overwritten by the new data.

Call Waiting Deluxe Features

Your TRUc56 series gives you new options for Call Waiting. At the touch of a button, you can
place the caller on hold, send them to your voice mail service, or conference them into your
current call. You may be required to subscribe to Call Waiting and Call Waiting Deluxe to use
these features. Not all features are available in all areas. Check with your local telephone
company for details.

1) When you receive a Call Waiting call, press

2) Press

UP or DOWN, or the number keypad (1-7 ) to select an option. For example:

MENU/MUTE for a list of options.

3) Press

Press

DOWN

4 times

SELECT/CH. A confirmation screen will appear.

Press

DOWN

2 times

Your TRUc56 series is pre-programmed with seven call waiting options. You may select to
ask the calling party to hold, send them a busy message, forward them to your voice mail,
or answer and drop the first caller. You may also select to conference them into the current
call or, at any time, choose to drop the first or drop the last caller.
Check with your local telephone company for a full list of options.

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Expanding Your Phone

Your phone supports up to 2 handsets (the original handset and the second handset).
You can now place a fully featured cordless handset anywhere AC power is available
to connect the handset charger. Additionally, you can transfer an outside call to
another handset.

• We refer to the TXC400 handset as the second handset, and the TRUc56 handset as the original
handset in this section.

• Before using TXC400, charge the TXC400 battery pack for at least 15-20 hours, and register the
TXC400 handset to the TRUc56 base.

Registering the Second Handset

You need to register the second handset before using. To register the second
handset, do the following steps.

1) Unplug the AC adapter of the TRUc56.

2) Press and hold

until the status LED on the base flashes.

3) Press

talk/flash on the TXC400’s handset. “Handset Registering” appears. When

the operation is finished, you will hear a confirmation tone and “

Complete

• If the registration fails, “Registration Failed” appears. Register the TXC400 again.

• You must complete the registration operation within 30 seconds, or the phone returns to the
standby mode.

PAGE on the TRUc56 base, while you plug in the AC Adapter, hold PAGE

Registration

” will appear. The status LED is no longer illuminated.

EXPANDING YOUR

PHONE

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Call Transfer Feature

You can transfer an outside call to the other handset.

If you transfer the call and it is not picked up after 5 minutes,
the call will be disconnected.

To transfer a call (to the second handset)

1) Press DEL/TRANS during a call. The call will automatically be
placed on hold and the transfer tone sounds.

2) When the other handset receives the call, the transfer tone
stops. To cancel the transfer, press
on the handset.

DEL/TRANS or TALK/FLASH

To receive a transferred call (from the second handset)

Pick up a handset (when AutoTalk is set to On), or press
talk/flash to answer the transferred call. Additionally, you can
answer the transferred call by pressing any number key, ✱

# (when AutoTalk is set to On).

or

/tone,

Second Handset Operation

Setting up

Charging

Charge the second handset for 15-20 hours before using.

Dialing mode

Dialing mode is a universal setting. When the mode is changed on the original handset,
the setting for the second handset is changed as well.

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CIDCW

• CIDCW setting is a universal setting. When the setting is changed on the original
handset, the CIDCW setting for the second handset is changed as well.

• CW Deluxe setting is independent from the original handset. To set the CW Deluxe setting
on the second handset, do the following.

1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press menu/mute.

2) Press

3) Press

4) Press

+ or - to move the pointer to “Caller ID Setup”,

then press select/ch.

+ or - to select “CW Deluxe”, then press select/ch.
+ or - to select “CW Deluxe On” to active CW Deluxe features,

then press select/ch. You will hear a confirmation tone.

Operation

Making and receiving calls

If you press talk/flash on the handset while the other handset is in use, you will hear
a beep and the handset will return to the standby mode.

Security code

You can change the digital security code, only from the original handset.

Memory locations (Redial memory/Dynamic memory locations)

Memory locations in the original handset and the second handset are independent.

Page

If you press any key on a handset while paging, the paging sound from the other handset
will stop as well.

Caller ID

• When you receive a CIDCW during a call, the Caller ID information will not be displayed
or stored in the other handset.

• To display CIDCW on the second handset, you must turn On the CIDCW or CW Deluxe on
the original unit.

Others

• You can’t use or purchase the second handset as an alternative of the original handset.

• Save this owner’s manual. The TXC400 owner’s manual describes only the instructions
specific to the second handset. For detailed operation, refer to this owner’s manual.

EXPANDING YOUR

PHONE

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Changing the Digital Security Code

The digital security code is an identification code used to connect the handset and
the base unit. Normally, setting the code is not necessary. In the rare situation that
you suspect another cordless telephone is using the same security code, you can
change the code. To change the digital security code, deregister the code, then
register a different code.

De-register the Security Code

1) Remove the handset from the base. In the standby mode, press and hold

DEL/TRANS (xfer/del for TXC400) and END until you hear a confirmation tone.

De-Register?” appears.

“

2) Press

UP to select “Yes”, then SELECT/CH. You will hear a confirmation tone,

Deregistration Complete” appears.

and “

• If you have not pressed any key for 30 seconds while in the de-registering operation, the
phone returns to the standby mode.

• While in de-registering operation, if you receive an incoming call, page, or transferring call, or
charge the handset, or press

TALK/FLASH or END, the operation is canceled.

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Register the Security Code

1) Unplug the AC adapter.

2) Press and hold

PAGE on the base, while you plug in the AC Adapter, hold PAGE

until the status LED on the base flashes.

3) Press

TALK/FLASH. “Handset Registering” appears.

When the registration operation is finished “

Registration Complete”

appears and the status LED is no longer illuminated. You will hear a
confirmation tone and the phone returns to the standby mode.

• You must complete the registration operation within 30 seconds, or the phone returns to the
standby mode.

• During the registration operation, you cannot receive an incoming call, page, or make a call.

If you have a second handset (TXC400)

You need to perform the following steps:

1) De-register the digital security code of the TXC400 by following the steps on page 44.

2) Register the TXC400 to the TRUc56 base (For instructions, see “Registering the Second
Handset” on page 41).

Installing the Holster

• Line up the groove on the back of the handset with the groove

on the holster. It fits in the holster only one way.

• Slide the phone into the holster.

• Use the spring clip to attach the holster to your belt or pocket.

When you charge the
handset, remove the
holster if it is attached.

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ADDITIONAL

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Note on Power Sources

Battery replacement and handling

When the operating time becomes short, even after a battery is recharged, please replace the battery.
With normal usage, your battery should last about one year.
Please contact your place of purchase or the Uniden Parts Department for a replacement battery. (See page 9)

Warning:

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

Power Failure

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

Caution

• Use the specified Uniden battery pack (BT-925).

• Do not remove the battery from the handset to charge it.

• Never throw the battery into a fire, disassemble it, or heat it.

• Do not remove or damage the battery casing.

Maintenance

When the handset or base unit becomes slightly dirty

Wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

When the handset or base unit becomes very dirty

Wipe with a soft cloth that has been dampened with diluted,
neutral detergent. Dry with a dry cloth.

When the charging contacts become very dirty on both the handset and base unit

Using water only, dampen a cloth to clean the charging contacts. Then make sure to go back over the
charging contacts with a dry cloth before returning the handset to the base unit to charge.

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Do not use paint thinner, benzene, alcohol,
or other chemical products.
Doing so may discolor the surface of the

telephone and damage the finish.

Caution

General Information

The phone complies with FCC Parts 15 and 68. Operating temperature: 0 ºC to +50 ºC (+32 ºF to +122 ºF)

AC Adapter Information

AC Adapter part number: AD-430
Input Voltage: 120V AC 60Hz
Output Voltage: 9V DC 600 mA

Battery Information

Battery part number: BT-925
Capacity: 650 mAH, 3.7 V
Battery use time (per charge)
From fully charged
Talk mode duration: Up to 5 hours
Standby mode duration: Up to 8 days

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

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

A replacement Uniden adapter and battery may be purchase Uniden accessories at your local Uniden dealer or by
contacting the Uniden Parts Department [phone]. Hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST, Monday
through Friday. We can also be reached on the web at www.uniden.com.

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

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ADDITIONAL

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Troubleshooting

If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first.

The status LED won’t illuminate when • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base and wall outlet.
the handset is placed in the base. • Make sure the handset is properly seated in the base.

The audio sounds weak • Move the handset and/or base to a different location away from metal objects
and/or scratchy. or appliances and try again.

Can’t make or receive calls. • Make sure you have installed the headset.

The handset doesn’t ring or receive • The battery pack may be weak. Charge the battery on the base unit
a page. for 3-5 hours.

Severe noise interference. • Keep the handset away from microwave ovens, computers, remote control toys,

The Caller ID does not display. • The handset was picked up before the second ring.

The handset doesn’t communicate • Change the digital security code (See page 44).
with the base or the other handset. • Make sure that you have registered the second handset.

The second handset can’t join • Only one handset at a time can talk with an outside caller. To allow a different
the conversation. handset to talk to the caller, transfer the call to the other handset.

If you still have a problem. • Call our customer hotline at 1-800-297-1023.

Symptom Suggestion

• Make sure the charging contacts on the handset and base are clean.

• Press SELECT/CH to help eliminate background noise.

• Make sure that you are not too far from the base.

• Check both ends of the base telephone line cord.

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

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

• Change the digital security code (See page 44).

• Make sure that you are not too far from the base.

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

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

• Change the digital security code (See page 44).

wireless microphones, alarm systems, intercoms, room monitors, fluorescent lights,
and electrical appliances.

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

• The call was placed through a switchboard.

• Call your local telephone company to verify your Caller ID service is current.

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Liquid Damage

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

Case Action

If the handset or base is Wipe off the liquid and use as normal.
exposed to moisture or liquid,
but only affects the exterior
plastic housing.

If moisture or liquid has entered 1) Remove the battery cover of the handset and leave it off for ventilation.
the plastic-housing (i.e. liquid 2) Remove the batteries by disconnecting.
can be heard in the phone or 3) Leave the battery cover off and the batteries disconnected
battery compartment). for 3 days for maximum drying time.

If the base unit or the handset
is submerged or covered in a 1) Remove the battery cover of the handset and the batteries.
sticky substance, such as juice. 2) Rinse the handset in warm distilled water.

4) Once completely dry, reinstall the batteries and the battery cover.

5) Recharge the handset’s batteries for 20 hours in the base unit
before using the phone.

IMPORTANT: You must unplug the telephone line while recharging
the batteries to avoid charge interruption.

Handset:

3) Let dry for at least 3 days.

4) Once completely dry, reinstall the batteries and the battery cover.

5) Recharge the handset’s batteries for 20 hours in the base unit before using
the phone.

Base:

1) Disconnect the AC adapter from the base unit, ending power supply.

2) Disconnect the telephone cord from the base unit.

3) Rinse the base in warm distilled water.

4) Let dry for at least 3 days.

CAUTION:

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

TROUBLESHOOTING

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Precautions!

Before you read anything else, please observe the following:

Warning!

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

Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Warning

•

This equipment contains a rechargeable Lithium Ion battery.

• The rechargeable Lithium Ion battery contained in this equipment
may explode if disposed of in a fire.

• Do not short-circuit the battery.

• Do not charge the rechargeable Lithium Ion battery used in this
equipment in any charger other than the one designed to charge
this battery as specified in the owner’s manual. Using another
charger may damage the battery or cause the battery to explode.

Rechargeable Lithium Ion
Batteries Must Be Recycled
or Disposed of Properly

The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.

Important Safety Instructions

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

1. Read and understand all instructions.

2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a

dry cloth for cleaning without liquid or aerosol cleaners.

4. Do not use this product near water; for example, near a bathtub,

wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or
near a swimming pool.

5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table.

The telephone may fall, causing serious damage to the unit.

6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are

provided for ventilation. To protect the product from overheating,
these openings must not be blocked or covered. This product
should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register.
This product should not be placed in a built-in installation unless
proper ventilation is provided.

7. This product should be operated only from the type of power

source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the
type of power supply to your home, consult your dealer or local
power company.

8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate
this product where the cord will be damaged by persons walking
on it.

9. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords, as this can
result in the risk of fire or electrical shock.

10. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet
slots, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out
parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never
spill liquid of any kind on the product.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product.

11.
Take it to qualified service personnel when service or repair work is
required. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous
voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock
when the appliance is subsequently used.

12. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
A. When the power supply cord is damaged or frayed.
B. If liquid has been spilled into the product.
C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
D. If the product does not operate normally when following the

operating instructions. (Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment
of other controls may result in damage and will often require

extensive repair work by a qualified technician.)
E. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has

been damaged.
F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

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

Additional Battery Safety Precautions

Caution! To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons by the

battery, read and follow these instructions:

1. Use only the Uniden battery pack specified in the
owner’s manual.

2. Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire. The cell may explode.
Check the Lithium Ion battery disposal package insert for
disposal instructions.

3. Do not open or mutilate the battery pack. Released electrolyte is
corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be
toxic if swallowed.

4. Exercise care in handling the battery in order not to short the
battery with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets, and
keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns.

5. Charge the battery pack provided with or identified for use with
this product only in accordance with the instructions and
limitations specified in the owner¬s manual provided for
this product.

6. Observe proper polarity orientation between the battery pack and
battery charger.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Important Electrical Considerations

Unplug all electrical appliances when you know an electrical storm is
approaching. Lightning can pass through your household wiring and
damage any device connected to it. This phone is no exception.

WWaarrnniinngg!!
Please do not attempt to unplug any appliance during an
electrical storm.

The FCC Wants You To Know

Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by
Uniden, or operation of this product in any way other than as detailed
by the owner’s manual, could void your authority to operate this
product. The equipment cannot be used on public coin phone service
provided by the telephone company. Connection to party line service
is subject to state tariffs. (Contact the state public utility
commission, public service commission or corporation commission
for information.)

Hearing Aid Compatibility Information

This telephone is not compatible with inductively coupled hearing
aids. FCC rules prohibit the use of non-hearing aid-compatible
telephones in the following locations or applications:

1. All public or semipublic coin-operated or credit card telephones.

2. Elevators, highways and tunnels (automobile, subway, railroad or
pedestrian) where a person with impaired hearing might be
isolated in an emergency.

3. Hospital rooms, residential health care facilities, convalescent
homes and prisons.

4. Hotel and motel rooms. (At least ten percent of the rooms must
contain hearing aid-compatible telephones, or jack for plug-in
hearing aid-compatible telephones which will be provided to
hearing-impaired customers upon request.)

5. Hotel, motel, apartment lobbies, in stores where telephones are
used by patrons to order merchandise, in public transportation
terminals where telephones are used to call taxis or to reserve
lodging or rental automobiles.

6. Place where telephones are specifically installed to alert
emergency authorities such as fire, police or medical
assistance personnel.

7. Workstations for hearing impaired personnel.

Range

Your new phone is designed to achieve the maximum possible range
by transmitting and receiving according to the highest specifications
set forth by the FCC. We have rated this phone to operate at a
maximum distance with the qualification that the range depends upon
the environment in which the telephone is used. Many factors limit
range, and it would be impossible to include all the variables in our
rating. The Maximum Range rating of this phone is meant to be used
as a means of comparison against other range claims.

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Telephone Line Problems

The FCC has granted the telephone company the right to disconnect
service in the event that your phone causes problems on the
telephone line. Also, the telephone company may make changes in
facilities and services which may affect the operation of your unit.
However, your telephone company must give adequate notice in
writing prior to such actions to allow you time for making necessary
arrangements to continue uninterrupted service.
If you are having trouble with your telephone service, you must first
disconnect your phone to determine if it is the cause of your
problem. If you determine that it is the cause, you must leave it
disconnected until the trouble has been corrected.

Radio Interference

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

More than One Cordless Telephone

If you want to use more than one cordless telephone in your home,
they must operate on different channels. Press the channel key to
select a channel that provides the clearest communication.

Cordless Telephone Privacy

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

Installation Considerations

Selecting a Location

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

• The location should be close to both a phone jack and continuous
power outlet. (A continuous power outlet is an AC outlet which
does not have a switch to interrupt its power.)

• Keep the base and handset away from sources of electrical noise
such as motors or fluorescent lighting.
Be sure there is sufficient space to fully extend the base antenna.

•

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

• You should charge your new phone for 3-5 hours before
completing the installation or using the handset.

Telephone Line Outlets

There are two types of phone outlets:

Modular Jack

Most phone equipment available now uses modular jacks. Phone
cords are fitted with a molded plastic connector which plugs into
this type of jack. If you do not have modular phone jacks,
contact your local telephone company for information about
their installation.

Hardwired Jack

Some equipment is wired directly to a phone jack, and these types
of installations require a modular jack converter. This type of
installation is not difficult; however, you should contact your
Uniden telephone dealer or a telephone supply store for advice
about the proper adapter or converter for your particular situation.

Connecting the Telephone Cords

Consider these safety guidelines before connecting the
telephone cords:
CCaauuttiioonn!!

• Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

• Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the

telephone line has been disconnected.

• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

Applying Power to the Base

This phone requires an AC outlet, without a switch to interrupt
power, and the included AC adapter. To relieve strain on the DC plug
when the phone is placed on a desk or table, wrap the power cord
around the strain relief notch on the bottom of the base.

NOTE: Place the power cord so that it does not create a trip

hazard, or where it could become chafed and create a
fire or other electrical hazards.

Plug the AC Adapter into a standard 120 VAC wall outlet.

Do not use an outlet controlled by a wall switch.

Use only the Uniden AC Adapter supplied with this phone.

One Year Limited Warranty

Important: Evidence of original purchase is required

WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION (“Uniden”)

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

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

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

LEGAL REMEDIES: This warranty gives you specific legal rights,
and you may also have other rights which vary from state to
state. This warranty is void outside the United States of America.

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). 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:

[phone], 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday

for warranty service.

allow this exclusion or limitation

Uniden America Corporation

Parts and Service Division
4700 Amon Carter Blvd.
Fort Worth, TX 76155

PRECAUTIONS &

WARRANTY

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I.C. Notice

TERMINAL EQUIPMENT

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

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

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

RADIO EQUIPMENT

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

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

I.C. NOTICE[ 52 ]

Index

0 - 9

10 ring options ..........................22

A

Area Code..................................16

AutoTalk....................................15

B

Battery pack

Preparing and charging..............11

Replacement and handling ........46

C

Caller ID ..................................36

Caller ID service ......................36

Calling....................................39

Call Waiting........................15, 40

Deleting..................................38

Setting ..................................15

Storing ..................................39

Using ....................................39

Viewing ..................................37

Call transfer feature ....................42

Chain dialing ............................35

Channel ....................................25

D

Deluxe Call Waiting Features ........40

Dialing mode..............................14

Digital security code................8, 44

Distinctive Ringer ......................23

E, F, G, H

Earpiece volume ........................23

General information ....................47

Headset installation....................18

Holster ....................................45

I, J, K, L

I.C. Notice ................................52

Important Safety Instructions ......50

Language ..................................17

M, N, O

Maintenance ..............................46

Making a call ............................19

Mute ........................................24

One touch dialing ......................34

P, Q

Package contents..........................9

Phonebook ................................27

Editing ..................................33

Erasing ..................................33

Making calls ............................32

Storing ..................................27

Viewing ..................................31

Precautions................................50

R

Receiving a call..........................19

Redialing a call ..........................20

Registering the second handset ....41

Ringer volume............................21

RocketDial ................................34

S

Second handset operation ............42

Setting up ................................10

Base unit ................................13

Handset ..................................11

Speed dialing ............................32

T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z

Transferring a call ......................42

Receive from the second handset ..42

Transfer to the second handset ....42

Troubleshooting..........................48

Vibrator ....................................21

Voice Mail LED............................26

Warranty ..................................51

INDEX [ 53 ]

Memo

[ 54 ]

Memo

[ 55 ]

Memo

[ 56 ]

At Uniden, we’ll take care of you!

If you need any assistance with this product, please call our Customer Hotline at

1-800-297-1023

PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE.

Our Uniden representatives will be happy to help you with any matters regarding

the operation of this unit, available accessories, or any other related matters.

Thank you for purchasing a Uniden product.

Hours: M-F 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST.

Accessibility

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For information on the accessibility features of this product, please call

1-800-874-9314 (V/TTY)