Uniden WDECT3355 User Manual

WDECT3355

WDECT3355+1

WDECT3355+2

Series Owner’s Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

•This symbol indicates important operating and servicing instructions.

•The earcap of this telephone may attract and retain small metallic objects.

installation & safety

Choosing the best location for your phone.

When choosing a location for your phone there are a number of appliances the phone should not be near, and areas you should avoid.

AVOID - Television sets and other electronic appliances

CHOOSE -

a central location

AVOID -

Moisture

AVOID -

Microwave ovens

AVOID - moisture

Don’t - overload the power outlet.

AVOID -

Computers

AVOID -

other cordless telephones

Note: Ringing will not be impaired by adding extra cordless handsets. For detailed installing method, please refer Set-Up Guide.

CHARGE - the new phone for 15 - 20 hrs.

AVOID -

multi power boards.

AVOID - connecting

more than

3

phones as ringing may be impaired

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Contents

installation & safety	i
Contents	ii
Controls and Functions	1
Welcome	3
Features	3
Terminology	4
Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall	5
Battery Maintenance	6
Installing the Beltclip	7
Headset Installation	8
Display and Icons	8
About the Menu Options	9
Setting up the Menu	13
Basics	21
Making and Receiving Calls	21
Keypad Lock	22
Placing a Call on Hold	22
Redialing a Call	23
Adjusting the Handset Ringer,
Earpiece and Speaker Volume	24
Do Not Disturb (DND)	25
Mute Microphone	25
Tone Dialing Switch-Over (Australia Only)	26
Traveling Out-of-Range	26
Clarity Booster	26
Privacy Mode	27
3-way Conferencing	27
Find Handset	28
Flash and Call Waiting	28
New Message LED	28
Phonebook	29
Phonebook	29
Storing Phone Numbers, Names,
Distinctive Rings, and Speed Dial	29

Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters 31

Viewing the Phonebook	33
Making Calls Using the Phonebook	34
Speed Dialing	34
Editing or Erasing a Stored Name,
Phone Number, Distinctive Ring, and Speed Dial 35
Chain Dialing	36
Memory Dialing (Base Only)	36
Caller ID	37
Caller ID	37
Viewing the Caller ID List	38
Deleting a Caller ID Message	39
Using the Caller ID Message List	40
the INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE	41
The Integrated Answering Device	41
Turning the Answering System On/Off	42
Setting up your Answering System	43
Using your Answering System	49
Remote Operation	52
Expanding your phone	55
Expanding your Phone	55
Register the Handset	56
Using Two Way Communication between the
Handsets Anywhere without the Base (DirectLink)57
Room Monitor	57
4-Way Conferencing	58
Intercom/Call Transfer Feature	58
Replacing the Base	59
Additional Information	60
Changing the Digital Security Code	60
Note on Power Sources	61
Troubleshooting	62
INDEX	65
Warranty	68

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STARTED GETTING

Controls and Functions

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Handset Remote Operation (P. 53) (Review ITAD messages from handset)

		Select/ Key
	Repeat Key	Play Key
		Skip Key
	Delete Key	Stop Key

1.Handset Antenna

2.Headset Jack Cover

3.Beltclip Hole

4.Hands-Free Speaker

5.Handset Battery Compartment

6.New Message LED

7.Handset Earpiece

8.LCD Display

9. /del Key

10. /vol/ / Key

a.ringer volume control

b.scroll keys for display screen

11.tone Key

12. redial/pause Key

13. speaker Key

14. Key

15. Key

16. Key

17. Key

18. Key

19. phonebook Key

20. /transfer/int’com Key

21.Handset Microphone

22.Handset Charging Contacts

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Main Base

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49 50

CHARGER BASE

for +1, +2 models only

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23.	Base Speaker	31.	skip/SELECT	38.	Flash Key			47.	tone Key
24.	Clock/MENU Key		Key	39.	Base Charging Contacts			48.	Microphone
25.	repeat/SELECT Key	32.	SET Key	40.	Intercom Key			49.	DC IN 9V Jack
26.	delete Key	33.	Memo record Key	41.	Mute/find handset Key			50.	TEL LINE Jack
27.	Charge LED	34.	Ans on/off Key	42.	Hold Key			51.	Charging Contacts
28.	Message Counter Display	35.	Greeting Key	43.	/volume	/	Key	52.	Charge LED
29.	In use LED	36.	Mem Key	44.	Key/speaker LED			53.	DC IN 9V Jack
30.	play/stop Key	37.	Redial/pause Key	45.	Base Antenna
				46.	Do not disturb Key/DND LED

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Welcome

Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden Multi-Handset Cordless System telephone. 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 4 handsets. Using extra handsets, you can establish a 3-way conference call (2 handsets and an outside line), while two other handsets are making an intercom call. 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.

Note: The illustrations in this manual are intended as a guide and may differ from actual unit.

features

Great features of this cordless phone include:

•Designed and Engineered in Japan

•Wide Band Digital Technology

•Multi (4) Handset Capable

•Digital Duplex Speakerphone on Handset

Advanced Alpha Display Caller ID Features:

•Alpha Memory Dialing

•POP ID - Caller Name Identification*

•20 Individual Caller Tone Allocation*

•100 Caller ID * Memories with Phonebook

•3 Line Backlit Full Dot Matrix LCD Display with Clock

•Maxi-Sound - Extra Loud Handset Volume Control

•Intercom/Announce Call Transfer

•Handset Conferencing (2 Handsets + Outside Call)

•Two-Way Communication between Handsets Anywhere without the Base

•Dual Keypad at Base

•Integrated Answering Device

•DND Feature (Do Not Disturb)

•Remote Message Retrieval

•Personal or Factory Pre-recorded Greeting Message

•And More!

*Caller ID, POP ID and Individual Caller Tone Allocation (Distinctive Ring) features work only if you subscribe to the service provided by your local telephone company. There is usually a fee for this service.

# Range may vary depending on environmental and/or topographical conditions.

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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 cradle, and					or	speaker, or	has not
been pressed. A dial tone is not present.				speaker, or
Talk Mode - The handset is not in the cradle and			or			has been pressed
enabling a dial tone. “Talk” appears on the handset display.

DirectLink - Two way communication between the handsets anywhere without the base.

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Mounting the base unit on a wall

You can mount your base 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.

•Mount your phone within distance of a working phone jack.

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

•Use screws 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), 100mm apart. Allow about 3mm between the wall and screwheads for mounting

the phone.

Attaching wall mount adapter and Routing the telephone cord

2)Snap the wall mount adapter into the notches on the base top.

3)Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN 9V jack on the telephone and then into a Standard AC wall outlet.

4)Plug the telephone cord into the TEL LINE jack on the telephone and route the cord through the molded wiring channel. Then plug into the telephone socket on the wall.

5)Raise the antenna to a vertical position.

6)Align the mounting slots on the base with the mounting posts on the wall.

7)Then push in and down until the phone is firmly seated.

This phone also can be mounted on any standard telephone wall plate (for Australia).

3mm

100mm

35mm

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battery maintenance

Battery use time (per charge)

Fully charged

•Up to 7 hours continuous use

•Up to 10 days when the handset is in the standby mode (up to 15 hours when in DirectLink mode) Recharge your phone on a regular basis by returning the handset to the charger after each phone call.

Low battery alert

When the batteries are very low and need to be charged, the phone is programmed to eliminate functions in order to save power.

The batteries need to be charged when:

- The empty battery icon		appears.	Low Battery
- “Low Battery” appears in the display.
If the phone is in the standby mode, none of keys will operate. If you are
on a call, complete your conversation as quickly as possible, and return
the handset to the cradle.

Cleaning the battery charging contacts

To maintain a good charge, it is important to clean the charging contacts on the handset once a month. Use a dry cloth or pencil eraser to clean.

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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.

Caution

•Use only the specified Uniden battery pack (BT-446).

•Do not remove the batteries from the handset to charge them.

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

•Do not remove or damage the battery casing.

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.

Installing the Beltclip

To attach the beltclip

Insert the beltclip into the holes on each side of the handset. Press down until it clicks into place.

To remove the beltclip

Pull either side of the beltclip to release the tabs from the holes.

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Headset Installation

Your phone may be used with an optional headset, the Uniden HS910. To use this feature, insert the headset plug into the headset jack. Your phone is ready for hands-free conversations. Headset is available through Uniden authorized retailers.

Display and Icons

Example of the standby mode display

SUN 12:00A	Day of the week and time / battery icon
Handset #1	Handset ID and Banner
New: 5	:OFF Number of new Caller ID calls received / Ringer off icon (when the ringer is Off)
ICON	STATUS	DESCRIPTION
Standby/Talk		Battery icon indicates the handset battery status. This icon cycles
		depending on the battery status (full, medium, low, and empty).
:OFF	Standby	Ringer off icon indicates that ringer is turned off.

	Talk	Mute icon appears when you mute the handset.
	Talk	Speaker icon appears when the handset speaker phone is used.
B	Talk	Booster icon appears when the Clarity Booster feature is in use.
	Talk	Privacy icon appears when the Privacy Mode is turned on.
R	Talk	Recording icon appears while recording a conversation.

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During Global Setup and System Reset, make sure your cordless phone is in standby mode (not in use), and all handsets are within range of the main base unit.

About the Menu options

There are 6 main menu options, (DirectLink Mode, Room Monitor, Handset Setup, Answ. Setup, Global Setup and System Reset) and submenu options.

Summary of the Main Menu and Submenu

Two Way Communication between the Handsets Anywhere without the Base (DirectLink)

DirectLink Mode allows a pair of handsets to work without the base unit, for direct handset-to-handset communication. Use them at sporting events or while shopping to stay in contact with family members or friends. You must set the two handsets to DirectLink Mode to utilize this feature.

Room Monitor

This feature allows you to monitor sounds in another room (see page 14 for setup). One handset (or the base) is placed in the desired room to monitor (acts as remote mic), and the other is placed near listener (remote speaker). This is useful for monitoring child activities.

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Handset Setup

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

Submenu name				Description
Ringer Tones	Adjusting the ringer tone (tone your phone makes when ringing)
(Default is Flicker)	(see page 15).
	Set the distinctive ring (see page 15). “Distinctive Ring” 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
Distinct. Ring	the memory locations, the distinctive ring that has been stored for that
(Default is on)	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 On” will activate all programmed distinctive ring memory locations.
AutoTalk	Allows you to answer the phone without pressing									or	speaker.
(Default is on)	When the AutoTalk is set to on, simply remove the handset from the cradle
	and the phone automatically answers the call (see page 15).
Anykey Answer	Allows you to answer the phone without pressing									or
	speaker.
	When the Anykey Answer is on, you can answer a call by pressing any
(Default is on)	number key,	tone		, or	on the handset (see page 16).
Banner (True Banner)	Customize your handset(s) by giving it a banner name. The name will be
	displayed on the LCD screen during standby mode, Intercom, Transfer, Room
	Monitor and Copy Phonebook operation. The banner name will be displayed
	on the receiving handset as well (see page 16).
Key Touch Tone	Allows you to set your phone’s key touch-tone to on or off (tone your keypad
(Default is on)	makes when keys are pressed) (see page 16).

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Answering Setup

This main menu option allows you to set up TAD settings from your handset. You can also set these submenu options from the base (see page 44).

Submenu name	Description
Security Code	Select a two-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN) code. A PIN code is
(Default is 80)	required to play your messages from a remote location, you will need to enter
	a two-digit PIN code (see page 16).
Ring Time	Allows you to set the number of rings the caller hears before your answering
(Default is 9 time)	system plays the outgoing message. You can set the ring time to answer after
	four, six, or nine rings. Setting “TS” (Toll Saver), the answering system picks
	up after six rings if you have new messages, and after nine rings if there are
	none (see page 17).
Record Time	Set the duration for recording the incoming messages. You have three record
(Default is 1 minute)	time options. The options “1 minute” or “4 minutes” set the duration for
	recording the incoming messages. “Announce only” answers the call with the
	preset greeting or your personal greeting but prevents the caller from leaving
	a message (see page 17).
Message Alert	Lets you know when you have a new incoming message by sounding a short
(Default is off)	alert tone (see page 17).
Call Screen	Allows you to screen an incoming call before answering the call. Set the call-
(Default is on)	screening feature to on or off (see page 17).

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Global Setup

If you change one of the Global settings, you change the setting for all additional handsets. Only one handset can change Global settings at a time.

Submenu name	Description
Name Tag (POP ID)	Display the stored name with the Caller ID telephone number, if the displayed
(Default is on)	Caller ID telephone number is exactly the same as a number stored in the
	phone book (see page 18).
Insert 0	Add “0” or “00” to the number, when you receive the Caller ID message
(New Zealand only)	(see page 18).
Day & time	Set the day and time of your display (see page 18).
Dial Mode	Set the dial mode to tone or pulse (see page 19). Most phone systems use
(Australia only)	tone dialing, which send DTMF tone through phone line. The
(Default is tone)	default is tone dialing.
	Depends on your dialing system, set the dial mode.
Copy Phonebook	Allow you to transfer the phonebook data stored in one handset to another
	handset (see page 19).

System Reset

System Reset is used to clear the handset’s ID from the main base unit, or the base ID from the handset.

Submenu name	Description
Deregister HS	Clear the handset ID from the base. Use this option, for example, when you
	change the digital security code (see page 20).
Replacing Base	Clear the base ID. Use this option, for example, if you wish to deregister the
	base to use the handset with another base of the WDECT3315 and
	WDECT3355 series (see page 20).

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To go back to the previous screen, press / del.

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Setting up the Menu

Entering the Menu

1)Press the /del key in standby mode.

2)Use /vol/ or /vol/ to move the pointer to a desired main menu (DirectLink Mode, Room Monitor,

Handset Setup, Answ. Setup, Global Setup, and System Reset).

DirectLink Mode

Room Monitor

Handset Setup

3)Press to select the desired main menu.

4)Use /vol/ or /vol/ to select a desired submenu, and then press to enter.

In the submenu, use /vol/ or /vol/ to select an item. Press to confirm your selection. For detailed instructions, see the following sections for the desired submenu.

5)To exit the menu, press or return the handset to the cradle.

DirectLink Mode

Entering the Two Way Communication between the Handsets Anywhere without the Base

1) Enter the DirectLink Mode menu (see “Entering the Menu”			To enter
above). To enter DirectLink mode press			DirectLink mode
[SELECT] appears.
			press [SELECT]
2) Press		to enter the DirectLink mode. You will
hear a confirmation tone, and DirectLink Mode Complete
appears.
To adjust ringer volume, press /vol/ or /vol/ to select one of three ringer
volume (off, low, or high).

3)To return back to the normal mode, exit the DirectLink mode. Press /del, and then , or return the handset to the cradle. DirectLink Mode Cancel appears.

Room Monitor

Using Room Monitor

1)Enter the Room Monitor menu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 13).

To Room Monitor appears.

2)Select the handset you want to monitor by using

/vol/ or /vol/ .

3)Press .

RoomMonitor appears, and you hear sounds in the room where the handset is installed.

4)To finish the Room Monitor, press or return the handset to the cradle.

To Room Monitor

Handset #2

Base

RoomMonitor

Handset #2

This is an example, if you have handset #1 and #2.

The Room/Baby monitor function is not a replacement for regularly checking the safety and security of children. The operating time

is limited to the remaining charge of the battery and is not suitable for continuous overnight use.

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Ringer Tones Flicker Clatter

Distinctive ringing will only operate if you subscribe to the Caller ID service.

Handset Setup

Selecting a Ringer Tone

1) Enter the Handset Setup menu, and then the Ringer Tones submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 13). There are 10 ringer tones or 10 polyphonic tones to choose from.

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

-Polyphonic tones [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), Waltzing Matilda (W Matilda), Old MacDonald (Old MacDld)]

2)Press /vol/ or /vol/ to move the pointer. You will hear the ringer or polyphonic tone as you scroll through the options.

3)Press . You will hear a confirmation tone.

Distinctive Ringer Setup

	1)	Enter the Handset Setup menu, and then the Distinct. Ring submenu (see “Entering
		the Menu” on page 13).
					Distinctive Ring
	2)	Press /vol/		or /vol/ to select On or Off.
					On
	3)	Press		. You will hear a confirmation tone.
					Off

Setting the AutoTalk

	1)	Enter the Handset Setup menu, and then the Auto Talk submenu (see “Entering the
		Menu” on page 13).
							Auto Talk
	2)	Press /vol/			or /vol/	to select On or Off.
							On
	3)	Press			. You will hear a confirmation tone.
							Off

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Setting the Anykey Answer

1)Enter the Handset Setup menu, and then the Anykey Answer submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 13).

2)Press /vol/ or /vol/ to select On or Off.

3)Press . You will hear a confirmation tone.

Setting the True Banner

1)Enter the Handset Setup menu, and then the Banner submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 13).

2)Use the number keypad (0-9), tone , , or /del to enter or edit the name.

3)Press . You will hear a confirmation tone.

Setting the Key Touch Tone

1)Enter the Handset Setup menu, and then the Key Touch Tone submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 13).

2)Press /vol/ or /vol/ to select On or Off.

3)Press . You will hear a confirmation tone.

Anykey Answer

On

Off

Banner

_________ #1

Key Touch Tone

On

Off

Answering System Setup

Setting a PIN Code

1) Enter the Answ. Setup menu, and then the Security Code submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 13).

2)Enter a two-digit PIN code (00-99) using the number keypad (0-9).

3)Press . You will hear a confirmation tone.

For Answering Setup menu, you can also set them from the base (see page 44).

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Setting the Ring Time

1)Enter the Answ. Setup menu, and then the Ring Time submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 13).

2)Press /vol/ or /vol/ to select a Ring Time (Toll Saver, 4 Times, 6 Times, or 9 Times).

3)Press . You will hear a confirmation tone.

Setting the Record Time

1)Enter the Answ. Setup menu, and then the Record Time submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 13).

2)Press /vol/ or /vol/ to select Record Time (1 Minute, 4 Minutes, or Announce Only).

3)Press . You will hear a confirmation tone.

Setting the Message Alert On or Off

1)Enter the Answ. Setup menu, and then the Message Alert submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 13).

2)Press /vol/ or /vol/ to select on or off.

3)Press . You will hear a confirmation tone.

Setting the Call Screen

1)Enter the Answ. Setup menu, and then the Call Screen submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 13).

2)Press /vol/ or /vol/ to select on or off.

3)Press . You will hear a confirmation tone.

Ring Time

Toll Saver

4 Times

Record Time

1 Minute

4 Minutes

Message Alert

On

Off

Call Screen

On

Off

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Day & Time

SUN 12:00 AM

[ / / / /SELECT]

Global Setup

Setting Name Tag (POP ID)

1)Enter the Global Setup menu, and then the Name Tag submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 13).

2)Press /vol/ or /vol/ to change the selection, On or Off.

3)Press . You will hear a confirmation tone.

Setting Insert Zero (New Zealand only)

1)Enter the Global Setup menu, and then the Insert 0 submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 13).

2)Press /vol/ or /vol/ to change the selection, On or Off.

3)Press . You will hear a confirmation tone.

Setting Day and Time

1) Enter the Global Setup menu, and then the Day & Time submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 13).

2) Press /vol/ or /vol/ to select the day of the week, and then press .

3)Press /vol/ or /vol/ to set hour and then press .

4)Press /vol/ or /vol/ to set minute and then press .

5)Press /vol/ or /vol/ to choose AM or PM, and then press . You will hear a confirmation tone.

•When a Global setting is changed from one handset, this affects

all registered handsets.

•For setting the Day and Time, the idle time-out is extended to 2 minutes.

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•If you receive a call the transfer will

be canceled.

•If an error occurs, the phonebook locations transferred before the error were stored in the receiving handset.

Unavailable appears on the display.

•When the memory of the receiving handset is full, Not enough memory

in Receiving Handset appears. You cannot transfer the phonebook location.

Setting the Dial Mode (Australia only)

1)Enter the Global Setup menu, and then the Dial Mode submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page

13).

2)Press /vol/ or /vol/ to change the select, Tone or Pulse (the initial setting is Tone).

3)Press . You will hear a confirmation tone.

Dial Mode

Tone

Pulse

	Copy Phonebook
		Copy	Phonebook
	1) Enter the Global Setup menu, and then the Copy
		One	Memory
	Phonebook submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on
	page 13).	All	Memory	:xxx

2)Press /vol/ or /vol/ to choose One Memory or All Memory, and then press . If you choose All Memory, go to step 4.

3)Press /vol/ or /vol/ , or the number keypad (2-9 and 0) to select the phonebook location you want to export, and then press .

4)Press /vol/ or /vol/ to select the handset to which you want transfer the phonebook locations, and then press .

If you choose All Memory in the step 2, Are you sure? appears.

Press /vol/ or /vol/ to select Yes, and then press .

The phonebook locations will be transferred to the handset. On the receiving handset, Receiving and the handset name appear. When the transfer complete, Done! appears on the handset.

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