Uniden 248 User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
TRU248
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CONTENTS
Introduction / Features 2
Controls and Functions 3
Getting Started
Read this first 4
Step 1: Checking the package contents 5
Step 2: Setting up the base unit 6
Mounting the base unit on a wall 8
Step 3: Installing the handset battery pack 10
Basics
Making a call 12
Receiving a call 13
Adjusting the volume 15
Redialing a call 16
Traveling out-of-range 17
Using the speakerphone 17
Page 18
Memory Dialing
Storing phone numbers and names 19
Making calls with memory dialing 21
Chain dialing 22
Editing a stored name and/or phone number 23
Erasing a stored name and phone number 24
3-Way Conference Features
3-way conferencing 25
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Caller ID Features
Caller ID 26
When the telephone rings 28
Viewing the Caller ID Message list 29
Deleting information from the Caller ID list 29
Using the Caller ID list 31
Using “Caller ID on call waiting” service 33
Call Waiting Features 34
The Integrated Ans ering Device
Features 35
Setting up your answering system 36
Using your answering system 39
Additional Information
Changing the digital security code 44
Installing the beltclip 45
Headset installation 45
Note on power sources 46
Maintenance 46
Troubleshooting 47
Index 50
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[ 2 ] GETTING STARTED
INTRODUCTION
FEATURES
Congratulations on your purchase of the TRU 248 cordless telephone This phone is designed for reliability,
long life, and outstanding performance utilizing the latest in 2 4 GHz Spread Spectrum technology
Note: Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit for
explanation purposes.
• 2 4 GHz Spread Spectrum Technology
• Digital Answering Device
• Caller ID and Call Waiting Caller ID
• 50 Number Caller ID Memory
• 3-Line, 16 Character Backlit Handset Display
• 20 Enhanced Memory Dial Locations
• 32 Digit Redial
• 3 Redial Memories
• Flash and Pause
• Pulse / Tone Dialing
• 3-Way Conference Operation
• Speakerphone
• Page / Find
• 10 Day Standby Battery Life
• 6 Hour Talk Time
• Handset Earpiece and Ringer Volume Control
• Hearing Aid Compatible
Digital Spread Spectrum Technology utilizes a “wider frequency band” vs a “single narrow band”
used in standard digital transmissions The 2 4 GHz frequency range was recently released to commercial
communications The result is a more secure conversation with the clarity of digital sound, extended
range, and minimal interference from other cordless phones
Random Code™ digital security automatically selects one of over 65,000 codes for the handset and base
These features enhance your phone’s security and also prevent unauthorized calls as a result of your
phone being activated by other equipment
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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS [ 3 ]
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
1 Handset Antenna
2 Headset Jack Cover
3 Belt Clip
4 Handset Battery Compartment
5 Handset Earpiece
6 LCD Display
7 Memory Key
8 Talk Key
9 Left Cursor/Tone Key
10 Redial/Pause Key
11 Options Key
12 Handset Microphone
13 Volume/Cursor Up and Down Key
14 Flash Key
15 Call ID Key
16 Right Cursor Key
17 Delete Key
18 Select/Channel Key
19 Handset Charging Contacts
20 Handset Retainer Clip
21 PIN set Key
22 Clock set Key
23 Delete Key
24 Repeat Key
25 Voice memo Key
26 Answer on/off Key
27 Base Charging Contacts
28 Base Speaker
29 Speaker Key
30 Volume Up Key
31 Volume Down Key
32 Status LED
33 Play Key
34 LED Display
35 Skip Key
36 Greeting Key
37 Page/Find Key
38 Base Antenna
39 Wall Mount Adapter
40 Record Time Switch
41 Ring Time Switch
42 Base Microphone
43 Ringer On/Off Switch
44 Pulse-Tone Switch
45 DC Power Input
46 Phone Jack
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[ 4 ] GETTING STARTED
READ THIS FIRST
This cordless telephone must be set up before use Follow these steps;
Base unit
Handset
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
A random security code will be assigned
automatically between your base unit and handset
when you charge the battery pack for the
first time
If you want to reset the security code, see page 44
Step 1 (page 5)
Unpack and check the telephone and accessories
Step 2 (page 6 to 10)
Next, choose the best location to set
up the base unit
Step 3 (page 11 to 12)
Then, insert the battery pack into the handset
You must charge the battery pack for 15 hours
before using the phone
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GETTING STARTED [ 5 ]
GETTING STARTED
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 (see below)
• This Owner’s Manual
• Precautions and Important
Safety Instructions
• Registration Card
• Base unit • Handset • AC adapter (AD-312) • Rechargeable
battery pack
(BT-905)
• Telephone line
cord (2)
• Wall mount
adapter
• Beltclip
Uniden Parts Department
[phone]
Hours: M-F 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST
We can also be reached on the web at www uniden com
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[ 6 ] GETTING STARTED
SETTING UP THE BASE UNIT
Do the following steps
• Choose the best location
• Connect the base unit
• Choose the dialing mode
Choose the best location
Before choosing a location for your new phone, read the INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS included in the
PRECAUTIONS AND IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS brochure 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 indo
by a street ith heavy traffic
Avoid micro ave ovens
Avoid excessive moisture, extremely
lo temperatures, dust, mechanical
vibration, or shock
Avoid personal computers
Avoid other cordless telephones
Choose a central location
• You should charge your handset for at least 15-20 hours before using the phone
• The location should be close to both a phone jack and a continuous power outlet which is
not switchable
• Keep the base and handset away from sources of electrical noise such as motors and
fluorescent lighting
• Be sure there is sufficient space to raise the base antenna to a vertical position
• The base can be placed on a desk, tabletop or mounted on a standard wall plate
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GETTING STARTED [ 7 ]
GETTING STARTED
Connect the base unit
If you want to install the base unit on the
wall, see page 9
1Connect the telephone line cord to the
TEL LINE jack and to a telephone outlet
2Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V
jack and to a standard 120V AC
wall outlet
3Set the base unit on a desk or tabletop and
place the handset on the base unit
Then raise the antenna to a vertical position
Choose the dialing mode
Depending on your dialing system, set the PULSE-TONE switch as follows:
If you aren’t sure of your dialing system
Make a trial call with the PULSE-TONE switch set to TONE
If the call connects, leave the switch as is; otherwise, set to PULSE
• Place the power
cord so it does not
create a trip
hazard or where it
could become
chafed and create
a fire or electrical
hazard
To AC outlet
To telephone outlet To TEL LINE
To DC IN 9V
AC adapter
(supplied)
Telephone line cord
(supplied)
1
2
Route the cord.
• Use only the
supplied AD-312 AC
adapter Do not
use any other AC
adapter
• Place the base
unit close to the
AC outlet so that
you can unplug
the AC adaptor
easily
Modular
If your telephone outlet isn’t modular, contact
your telephone company for assistance
PULSE TONE
If your dialing system is Set the s itch to
Tone TONE
Pulse PULSE
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MOUNTING THE BASE UNIT ON A WALL
Standard all plate mounting
This phone can be mounted on any standard telephone wall plate
1Snap the wall mount adapter into the notches on the base
2Plug the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and the AC
adapter to the DC IN 9V jack
3Plug the telephone line cord into the telephone outlet
4Wrap the AC adapter cord inside the molded wiring channel
Then wrap the cord around the strain relief notch
5Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet
6Raise the antenna to a vertical position
7Align the mounting slots on the base with the mounting posts
on the wall Push in and down until the phone is firmly seated
8On the base unit, pull the handset retainer out of the slot
Rotate it clockwise 180 degrees
9Flip the retainer from front to back Slide it back into the slot
so that the lip of the retainer is up and is down The
retainer holds the handset in place
[ 8 ] GETTING STARTED
1
2 - 7
8, 9
If you have wall
mounted the base,
you must remove
the beltclip to
charge the handset
facing forward
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GETTING STARTED [ 9 ]
GETTING STARTED
Direct all plate mounting
If you don’t have a standard wall plate, you can mount your phone
directly to the wall Before doing this, consider the following:
• Avoid electrical cables, pipes, or other items behind the mounting
location that could cause a hazard when inserting screws into
the wall
• Try to mount your phone within 10 - 15 feet of a working phone
jack to avoid excessive cord lengths
• Make sure the wall material is capable of supporting the weight of
the base and handset
• Use
# 10 screws (minimum length of 1-3/8 inches) with anchoring
devices suitable for the wall material where the base unit will
be placed
1Insert two mounting screws into the wall, (with their appropriate
anchoring device), 3-15/16 inches apart Allow about 3/16 of an inch
between the wall and screwheads for mounting the phone
2Refer to steps 1 through 9 on page 9 to mount the telephone
TOP
3/16 in.
3-15/16 in.
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INSTALLING THE HANDSET BATTERY PACK
Charge the battery pack for at least 15-20 hours before you start using
your phone
1Press in on the battery cover release and slide the cover down until
it comes off
2Connect the battery pack connector with the correct polarity (black
and red wires), then insert the battery pack into the battery
compartment
3Slide the battery cover forward until it snaps into place
4Place the handset on the base
5Make sure that the “status” LED lights If the LED doesn’t light,
check to see that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the handset
makes good contact with the base charging contacts
[ 10 ] GETTING STARTED
Use only the Uniden Battery (BT-905) supplied with
your phone
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GETTING STARTED [ 11 ]
GETTING STARTED
Battery use time (per charge)
From fully charged
• 6 hours continuous use
• 10 days when the handset is in the standby mode
When the battery charge becomes lo
When the voltage of battery pack in the handset is very low and needs
to be charged, the phone is programmed to eliminate functions in
order to save power If the battery charge becomes low, “Low
Battery” appears on the LCD If the phone is in use, the handset
beeps Complete your conversation as quickly as possible and return
the handset to the base unit for charging
Cleaning the charging contacts
To maintain a good charge, it is important to clean the battery
contacts on the handset and base unit with a dry cloth or a pencil
eraser about once a month
Do not use any liquids or solvents.
Even when the
battery pack is not
being used, it will
gradually discharge
over a long period of
time For optimum
performance, be sure
to return the handset
to the base unit after
a telephone call for
charging the battery
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Do this
Press or during a call
Press The following numbers will be
sent as tone dialing
Press
Press during a call
ª
•
[ 12 ] BASICS
Talk
8178583300
Talk
<High>
Talk 0:00
8178583300
• Press if you
enter a wrong
number at the
step 1
To delete all the
numbers that you
have entered,
press and hold
until the
display clears
delete
delete
• You must press
a key within
20 seconds or the
phone will return
to standby
MAKING A CALL
Dialing from Standby Mode
1Enter the phone number and press “Talk” flashes on the display
Then current volume setting is displayed
2The number is dialed After about 3 seconds, the call-time display appears
3To hang up, press or place the handset on the base
The call-time will be displayed for about 5 seconds
talk
talk
To
To adjust the earpiece volume
To temporarily switch to tone dial
(When the base is set to pulse mode)
To enter a pause within dialing sequence
To improve the reception
Other Operations
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BASICS [ 13 ]
BASICS
Dialing from Talk Mode
1Press “Talk” flashes on the display
Then current volume setting is displayed
2Dial the phone number
Example: Enter 8178583300
3To hang up, press or place the handset on the base
The call-time will be displayed for about 5 seconds
RECEIVING A CALL
From the handset
1The phone rings
2Press “Talk” and volume setting appear on the display
3Talk with the caller
4To hang up, press or place the handset on the base The call
time will be displayed for about 5 seconds
talk
talk
talk
talk
Talk
<High>
Talk
Talk 0:17
8178583300
10:03
Talk 0:00
<Normal>
Incoming all
Talk 0:02
115:35
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[ 14 ] BASICS
AutoTalk hen ringing
When the AutoTalk setting is on and there is an incoming call, simply lift the handset from the base
unit to answer the phone See “Setting Caller ID options” on page 26 for more details
Any key ans er hen ringing
When the AutoTalk setting is on and the handset is off the base, press any handset key to answer
the incoming call
Call Waiting
Note: You must subscribe to Call Waiting service to use this feature.
When a call is received during a telephone call already in progress, press to switch to the new
call If you also subscribe to Call Waiting on Caller ID, you will see the name and number of the caller
in call waiting (See page 33 )
From the base
1The phone rings The status LED on the base flashes
2Press and begin speaking
3To hang up, press
speaker
speaker
flash
status LED
Microphone
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BASICS [ 15 ]
BASICS
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME
Handset ringer tone and volume
Press or in Standby mode to select one of four types ringer tone and volume combinations
Earpiece volume
Pressing or will change the earpiece volume of the handset in Talk mode This setting will
remain in effect after the telephone call has ended
When you press in Loud mode or press in Normal mode, error tone sounds
Base ringer s itch
This switch turns the base ringer on or off
Base speaker volume
To control the speaker volume of the base, adjust the
and button as desired
volume ª volume •
ª
•
ª
•
ª
•
<High> <Medium><Loud>
ª
•
ª
•
ª
•
<Normal>
RINGER
OFF–ON
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[ 16 ] BASICS
REDIALING A CALL
The last three phone numbers dialed can be quickly redialed
Redialing from Standby Mode
1Press
The phone number that was last dialed appears on the display
2Press again
Each press of will display one of the last three numbers dialed
3Press “Talk” appears on the display, then the volume setting is displayed
4Then the selected number is dialed After about 5 seconds, the call-time display appears
5To hang up, press or place the handset on the base The call-time will be displayed for
about 5 seconds
talk
talk
Most
recent
• If the number
exceeds 32 digits,
only the first 32
digits are retained
for redialed
• Press and hold
to delete
the displayed
redial number
delete
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BASICS [ 17 ]
BASICS
Redial from Talk Mode
1Press
“Talk” appears on the display
2Press
The last number dialed will be displayed and redialed
3To hang up, press or place the handset on the base The call-time will be displayed for
about 5 seconds
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
USING THE SPEAKERPHONE
You may use the phone as a speakerphone to answer calls by pressing the button on the
base To hang up, press again
The base microphone is located under the phone Position yourself as near to the base as possible
and speak clearly
speaker speaker
talk
talk
Talk Talk
<High>
Only the last number
dialed can be
accessed after
has been pressed
talk
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[ 18 ] BASICS
PAGE
1 To locate the handset (while it’s off the base),
press on the base The handset beeps
for 5 seconds Paging is displayed
If you cancel the
page by pressing
, press
again to return to
standby
talk
talk
Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to page the
handset for a minute Press any key or return the handset to
the base to cancel the page
If you hold down for more than a minute, the
handset beeps until you release
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