Uniden CT301 User manual

CT301
Cordless Telephone
OPERATING GUIDE
For Australia and New Zealand
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Important Safety Instructions
When using your telephone equipment, basic
safety precautionsshould always be followed
to reducethe risk of fire, electric shock and
injury to persons, includingthe following:
1. Read and understand all instructions.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on
the product.
3. Unplugthis productfrom the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a dry cloth for cleaning.
4. Do not use this product near water, for exam-
ple, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchensink,
or laundrytub, in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool.
5. Do not place this product on an unstablecart,
stand, or table. The telephone may fall, caus-
ingserious damage to the telephone.
6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back
or bottom are provided for ventilation. These
openings must not be blocked or covered. The
openingshould never be blocked by placing
the product on the bed, sofa, rug, or other
similar surface. This product should never be
placed near or over a radiator or heat register.
This product should not be placed in a builFin
installation unless properventilation is pro-
vided.
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 reston the power
cord. Do not locatethis productwhere the cord
will be abused by persons walking on it.
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9. Do notoverload wall outlets and extension
cords as this can result in the riskof fire or
electric shock.
1O.Neverpush objectsof any kind into this prod-
uctthrough cabinet slots as they may touch
dangerousvoltage points or short out parts that
could result in a riskof fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
11.To reducethe risk of electric shock, do not
disassemble this product, but take it to a
qualified service personnel when some 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 subse-
quently used.
12.Unplugthis product fromthe wall outlet and
refer servicing to qualified service personnel
underthe following condition:
A. When the power supply cord plug is dam-
aged or frayed.
B. If liquid has been spilled into the product.
C. Ifthe product has been exposed to rainor
water.
O. If the product does not operate normally by
following the operating instructions. Adjust
only thosecontrols that are covered by the
operating instructions. Improperadjustment
of other controls may result in damage, and
will often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restorethe product to
normal operation.
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.
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CAUTION: TO REDUCETHE RISK OF FIRE OR
INJURYTO PERSONSBYTHE BATTERY,
READAND FOllOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
1. Use only the appropriatetype and size battery
packspecified in the instructionmanual pro-
vided for this product.
2. Do notdispose of the battery pack in a fire.
The cell may explode.
3. Do notopen or mutilatethe batterypac~
Releasedelectrolyte iscorrosive and may
cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be
toxic if swallowed.
4. Exercisecare in handling the battery to prevent
shorting it with conducting materials such as
rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or
conductor mayoverheat and cause burns.
5. Charge the battery pack providedwith or
identified for usewith this product only in
accordance with the instructionsand limitations
specified in the instruction manual provided for
this product.
6. Observe proper polarity orientation between
the battery packand battery charger.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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About Your CT301
Congratulationson your purchase of the Uniden
CT301 Cordless Telephone.The CT301 has been
designed and engineered to exacting standards
for reliability,longlife,andoutstandingperformance.
Toget the mostfrom your CT301,please take a
momentto readthis Operating Guide thoroughly.
Its many features include
. Compander Circuitry to assure Iow noise
operation comparable to corded phones
. Extended-Use, Rechargeable Batteryfor up
to 6 hours of talk time
. Redial Memoryto let you quickly redial the last
numberyou dialed
. Flash Button for access to special services
such as call waiting
. AutomaticSecurityCodeto preventunautho-
rizeduse of your phone line
Unpacking
Your CT301 box should contain the following
items:
.Base Unit & Handset
.RechargeableBattery Pack
.AC Adaptor (AAD-320U)
. Telephone Line Cord
. FlexibleAntenna
. This Operating Guide (Read thoroughly.)
It any of these items appears to be missing or
damaged,contacttheplaceofpurchaseimmediately.
WARNING!
Unidendoes not represent this unit to have been
waterproofed. To reduce the risk of electrical
shock, fire, hazard, or damage to the unit, do not
expose it to rain or moisture.
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Nickel-CadmiumBattery Warning
. This equipment contains a Nickel-Cadmium
Battery.
. Nickel-CadmiumBatteriesmustbedisposed
of properly.
. The Nickel-Cadmium Battery contained in
this equipment may explode if disposed of in
a fire.
. Do notshort circuit the battery.
. Do notcharge the Nickel-CadmiumBattery
used in this equipment in any other charger
other than the one designed to charge this
battery. Usinganother charger may damage
the battery, or cause the batteryto explode.
Ifyour CT301 Cordless Telephoneis notperform-
ing up toyour expectations,please try the simple
steps listed in the Troubleshootingsection, Range
and Radio Interference sections of this Guide. If
you are still unable to resolve the problems,
contact Uniden Customer Service at:Australia
[phone],New Zealand [phone],during
business hours, Mondaythrough Friday.
If you must return the unit for servicing, have it
shipped or delivered, freightprepaid, to:
Uniden Australia Pty Ltd
345 Princess Highway,
Rockdale, NSW 2216
Uniden New Zealand Ltd
150 Harris Road,
East Tamaki, Auckland
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Handset Controls & Functions
0-9,*,# Buttons - Used for dialing numbers.
TALK Button - Placesthe Handset into Talk
mode or back to Standby.
BATT LO LED - Lights when the Handset is in the
Talk mode. Flasheswhen the battery pack is Iow
.andneedsto berecharged.
HandsetAntenna - User replaceable flexible
antenna provides maximum range.
Rechargeable Battery Pack - User replac'eable
and rechargeable for long, trouble-free service.
R (Redial) Button - Redialsthe last number
dialed.
* (TONE) Button (Australian Model only) -
Whenthe T/P (Tone/Pulse)switch onthe rearof the
Base is in Pulse, allows tone dialing for access to
long distance services, etc.
F (FLASH) Button - Sends a timed hookflashon
the telephone line for accessing services such as
call waiting, etc.
Base Unit Controls & Functions
DC IN 9V - Plugsmall connector of AC adaptor
into this socket. PlugAC adaptor into a standard
wall outlet to provide power for the Base Unit and
charging for the Handset.
TEL LINE - Plugone end of the Telephone Line
Cord into this jack. Plug the other end of the
Telephone Line Cord into a standard modular
telephone socket.
Base Antenna - Telescoping antenna provides
maximum rangewhen fully extended.
TIP (Tone/Pulse)Switch (forAustralian Model only)-
Selects either tone dialing or pulse dialing.
Charge LED - LED lights to indicate that the
Handset is charging.
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BA TT LO LED
TALK
Button
* (TONE)
BUTTON
TELLine
DC IN9V
ITIP Switch
(AustralianModelonly)
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Handset
Antenna
F (FLASH)
Button
R (Redial)
)
Button
0-9, * (TONE),
# BUTTON
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Battery Pack
(Rear)
Battery Charge Contacts
Base
Antenna
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Installing Your CT301
Selectingthe Installation Location
You should carefutlyselect the installation location
for freedom from excessive heat or humidity (as in
a kitchen or bathroom), andaway from sourcesof
electrical noise, (suchas motors or fluorescent
lighting). Providesufficient space to safely extend
the Base Unit antennafully, and conveniently
locatethe telephone near a standard 230/240
VACoutlet and telephone line socket.
The Base Unit of your CT301can sit on a desk, or
be mountedon a wall. When mountingthe Base
Unitonto the wall, be certain that there are no
electrical cables, pipes, or other items behind the
mountinglocation that could cause ahazard when
insertingscrews into the wall.
Usethe mounting templatefor determining where
to put the mountingscrews. To prevent possible
damage to the Base Unit, makesure the wall
material is capable of supporting the weight of the
Base Unit. Be sure to securely fasten the screws.
When you mountthe Base Unit on a wall, reverse
the Handset Retainerto keep the Handset hung
up onthe Base Unit.
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Reversing the Handset Retainer
1. Removethe Handset Retainer from the Base
Unitby sliding it upward.
2. Flipthe Retainer over so the tab is facing up.
3. Slide the retainer back into the Base Unit.
NOTE: If you put the Retainer back into the
Base Unit incorrectly, it will jam, and you'll
need to pry it up with a screwdriver.
Connecting the AC Power
Connectthe AC power to the unit by pluggingthe
AC adaptor into the back of the Base Unit,and
into a standard 230/240 VACwall outlet. Make
sure to route the adaptor cord where it will not
create a trip hazard, or where it will not become
chafed and create fire or other electrical hazards.
Connecting the Telephone Line
Plugone end of the Telephone Line Cord into the
back of the Base Unit, and the other end into a
standard modular telephone socket.
Installing the Handset Antenna
Screwthe flexible antenna intothe top of the
Handset.
Installing the Battery Pack
1. Remove the battery compart-
ment cover on the rearof the
Handsetby sliding it down.
2. Connect the Ni-Cd (Nickel
Cadmium) battery pack by
plugging it into the socket at
the top of the batterycompart-
ment.
Note: The connector will fit
only oneway, and will require
only a minimal amount of
pressure to insert. The battery
cable plug must a~waysbe
installedwith the red lead up.
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