Uniden America UC577B, UC577R Owners Manual

CORDLESS HEADSET TELEPHONE CT14 USERS MANUAL

Important Safety Instructions

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

1) Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.

2) Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

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

4) Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local authorities for possible battery disposal instructions.

5) Do not disassemble any component of this product.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION:

Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. Do not open or mutilate the battery, and disconnect the battery before shipping this product.

FCC Registration Information

Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by our company, 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.

This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a product identifier in the format US: AAAEQ##TXXXX. If requested, this number must be provided to the telephone company. An applicable Universal Service Order Codes (USOC) certification for the jacks used in this equipment is provided (i.e., RJ11C) in the packaging with each piece of approved terminal equipment. A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA.

A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. See installation instructions for details. The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a telephone line. Excessive RENs on a telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most but not all areas, the sum of RENs should not exceed five (5.0).

To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the telephone provider. For products approved after July 23, 2001, the REN for this product is part of the product identifier that has the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. The digits represented by ## are the REN without a decimal point (e.g., 03 is a REN of 0.3). For earlier products, the REN is

separately shown on the label. If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the

telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice isn’t practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary. The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service.

Please follow instructions for repairing if any (e.g. battery replacement section); otherwise do not alternate or repair any parts of device except specified.

Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for information.

NOTICE: 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, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer.

Should you experience trouble with this equipment, please contact our service center for repair or warranty information. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.

NOTICE: According to telephone company reports, AC electrical surges, typically resulting from lightning strikes, are very destructive to telephone equipment connected to AC power sources. To minimize damage from these types of surges, a surge arrestor is recommended.

To insure the safety of users, the FCC has established criteria for the amount of radio frequency energy various products may produce depending on their intended usage. This product has been tested and found to comply with the FCC’s exposure criteria. For body worn operation, the FCC RF exposure guidelines were also met when used with accessory (belt clip) supplied or this product. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines and should be avoided.

The antenna(s) used for the base-unit must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be collocated or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

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.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this phone.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

--Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

--Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

--Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different

from that to which the receiver is connected.

--Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician

for help.

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.”

Parts of the Phone

Base

1) Base Antenna / Headset Holder

2) CHARGE Indicator (LED)

3) PAGE key

4) DC Power Input

5) Telephone Line Jack

Handset

6) Headset Jack

7) MESSAGE WAITING Indicator (LED) *

* Must be activated through your local phone company.

8) Display (LCD)

9) TALK/FLASH Key

10) PHONEBOOK/LEFT (Phonebook/Left Cursor) Key

11) DOWN Key

12) UP Key

13) * Key

14) Charging Contacts

15) END Key

16) CID/RIGHT (Caller ID */Right Cursor) Key

* Must be activated through your local phone company.

17) MENU/SEL (Menu/Select) Key

18) INT’COM/CLEAR (Intercom/Clear) Key

19) VOICEMAIL/MUTE Key

20) PAUSE/REDIAL Key

21) # Key

22) Battery Compartment Cover

23) AC Adapter (not shown)

24) Battery Pack (not shown)

25) Telephone Cord (not shown)

26) Belt Clip

Headset

Installing the Phone

Location Considerations

1) Locate the system in a central part of your working area near a phone and a power outlet.

2) Do not locate it near a computer, microwave, or other electronic devices such as TV’s and other cordless devices.

3) Do not locate it near heat sources, noise sources, excessive moist environments, dusty environments, and mechanical vibration environments.

1 Install Battery Pack

1.1) Squeeze the latch on the Battery Compartment Cover

(22) and lift the cover.

1.2) Connect the Battery Pack (24) connector using the

correct polarity. Do not force. Plastic connectors will fit in only one way.

1.3) Insert battery pack into the battery compartment. Do

not let wires hang out, tuck them in.

1.4) Insert tabs of cover into slots and push down to

securely close the cover.

2 Set Up the Base

2.1) Connect the AC adapter power cord to the base and an

active AC outlet.

2.2) Route the power cord as shown in the detail drawing

allowing clearance for the telephone plug to be

inserted.

2.3) Insert the handset into the charging cradle on the base.

Charge for 15-20 hours. The CHARGE indicator (2) light will go on.

2.4) Raise the Base Antenna (1) to a vertical position.

2.5) Once the handset is fully charged, plug one end of the

telephone cord into the base and plug the other end into an active telephone outlet.

3 Install the Headset

3.1) Place the headset on your head so the speaker covers

your ear.

3.2) Adjust the tip of the microphone boom toward the

corner of your mouth.

3.3) Plug the headset cord into the 2.5mm jack on the top of

the handset.

3.4) Route the cord through the handset’s cord retainer slot.

4 Installing the Belt Clip (for body worn operation)

To attach the belt clip

Insert the tabs on the sides of the belt clip into the holes on either side of the handset. Press the belt clip down until it clicks into place. (Tug on the clip to make sure it’s secure.)

To remove the belt clip

Pull one side of the belt clip to release the tab from the hole.

5 Make Basic Setting Changes, if necessary

5.1 Selecting a Language

Your handset supports three languages: English, French and Spanish. The default language is English.

1) With the phone in standby, press MENU/SEL (17).

2) Use UP (12) or DOWN (11) to select the Handset Setup menu, and then press MENU/SEL.

3) Use UP or DOWN to select the Handset Language

submenu, and then press MENU/SEL.

4) Move the cursor to choose English, Français (French) or Español (Spanish).

5) Press MENU/SEL. You will hear a confirmation tone.

5.2 Changing the dial mode

Your phone can communicate with the telephone network in two different ways: tone dialing or pulse dialing. These days, most base networks use a method called tone dialing, so your phone comes programmed for tone dialing. If your phone company uses pulse dialing, you will need to change your phone’s dial mode. If you don’t get a dial tone or can’t connect to the telephone network, please follow the steps below to modify your phone’s settings:

1) With the phone in standby, press MENU/SEL.

2) Use UP or DOWN to select the Global Setup menu, and then press MENU/SEL.

3) Use UP or DOWN to select the Dial Mode submenu, and then press MENU/SEL.

4) Press DOWN to select Pulse.

5) Press MENU/SEL. You will hear a confirmation tone.

If you ever need to change the dial mode back to tone dialing, follow the same procedure, but select Tone in step 3.

6 Make and Receive Test Calls

With your headset mounted from Step 3 and any required setting changes made from Step 4, prepare to make your first call.

6.1 To make your first call

1) Pick up the handset from its base.

2) With the phone in standby, dial the number as you would on an ordinary phone.

3) Press TALK/FLASH (9). After about two seconds the

number will be dialed.

4) Talk once you connect.

5) Adjust the listen volume for your hearing comfort using UP or DOWN. You can choose from six volume levels.

6) Press END (15) to disconnect and hang up the call.

6.2 To redial

You can quickly redial the last five numbers dialed on the handset.

1) With the phone in standby, press the PAUSE/REDIAL (20) to open the redial list.

2) Use UP and DOWN or PAUSE/REDIAL to scroll through the redial list.

3) When you find the number you want to dial, press TALK/FLASH.

Tips: You can also press TALK/FLASH before you open

the redial list. Find the phone number you want to dial, and then press MENU/SEL.

6.3 To answer a call

1) Press TALK/FLASH and begin talking.

2) Press END to disconnect and hang up the call.

6.4 To mute a call

1) During a call, press VOICEMAIL/MUTE. Mute On and the mute icon appear in the display; the mute icon remains while muting is on.

2) To cancel muting, press VOICEMAIL/MUTE again. Mute Off appears.

Terminology Used in this Manual

The main part of the phone that connects to

Base

Handset

CID

CID/CW

Standby

Talk

your phone line and lets you make and receive calls. A cordless handset that you use to dial the phone and talk to callers with a headset. Caller ID is available from your telephone provider and is offered to users on a subscription basis. With this service, you will be able to see the incoming caller information such as name and phone number. Caller ID with Call Waiting is available by subscription from your telephone provider. With this service, you will be able to view incoming caller information while on a call with another user. The handset and the base are not in use. (It doesn’t matter whether the handset is in the base: the TALK/FLASH or SPEAKER hasn’t been pressed, and there is no dial tone.) A dial tone has been enabled, so you can dial and carry on a conversation with an outside party.

Manual Conventions

This manual uses several different type styles to help you distinguish between different parts of the phone:

• ALL CAPITALS BOLD ITALIC text indicates a key or button on the phone

• Italic text indicates text on the display, such as menu options, prompts, and confirmation messages

• BOLD text indicates a status light on the phone

Basics

Using the Handset Menu

• To open the menu, press MENU/SEL.

• The arrow cursor on the left side of the line shows which menu item is currently highlighted. Use UP to move the cursor up and DOWN to move the cursor down.

• To select the highlighted option, press MENU/SEL.

• To go back to the previous screen, press PHONEBOOK/LEFT.

• To exit the menu, press END.

• If you don’t press any keys for thirty seconds, the phone will time out and exit the menu. (When setting the day and time, the time-out period is extended to two minutes.)

• For Global Setup and Day & Time menu options, make sure the line is not in use and the handset are within range of the base.

Setting the Time

To change the time shown in the display, follow the steps listed below.

1) Press MENU/SEL.

2) Move the cursor to Day & Time and press MENU/SEL.

3) Use UP and DOWN to select the day of the week, and press MENU/SEL. Note: With the phone in standby, the day of the week

does not appear on the handset display.

4) Use the number keypad (0 through 9) to enter the hour and minutes.

5) Use UP and DOWN to select AM or PM, and press MENU/SEL. You hear a confirmation tone.

Selecting a Ring Tone

You may choose from four melodies or three tones for your phone’s primary ring tone. The handset can use a different

ring tone or melody. The available ring tones are as listed:

Tones

• Flicker

• Clatter

• Wake Up

Melodies

• Fur Elise (Elise)

• We Wish You A Merry Christmas (Merry-Xmas)

• Beethoven's Symphony #9 (Beethoven9)

• Home Sweet Home (Hm Swt Hm)

1) Press MENU/SEL.

2) Select the Handset Setup menu, and then the Ringer Tones submenu.

3) Move the cursor to select a ring tone. As each ring tone is highlighted, you will hear a sample (unless the handset ringer volume is set to off).

4) When you hear the tone you want to use, press MENU/SEL. You will hear a confirmation tone.

Activating Personal Ring

You can assign special ringer tones to anyone in your phonebook. When your phone gets a call, it looks up the Caller ID information in your phonebook. If you’ve assigned a personal ringer to that number, the phone uses it so you know who is calling. (See page 24 for how to assign a personal ring tone.) To turn the personal ringing on or off, follow these steps:

1) Press MENU/SEL.

2) Select the Handset Setup menu, and then the Personal Ring submenu.

3) Move the cursor to select On or Off.

4) Press MENU/SEL. You will hear a confirmation tone.

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