Uniden TRU 246 User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
TRU246
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CONTENTS
Introduction / Features inside front cover
Controls and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,3
Getting Started
Read t is first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Step 1: C ecking t e package contents . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Step 2: Setting up t e base unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Mounting t e base unit on a wall . . . . . . . . . 9
Step 3: Preparing t e battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Adjusting t e ringer and earpiece volume . . . . . . . 13
Basics
Making a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Receiving a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Redialing a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Traveling out-of-range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Telephone Features
Memory dialing
Storing p one numbers and names . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Making calls wit memory dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
C ain dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Editing a stored name and/or
p one number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Erasing a stored name and p one number . . . . . . 25
Paging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Caller ID Features
Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
W en t e telep one rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Viewing t e Caller ID Message list . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Deleting information from t e Caller ID list . . . . . . . 31
Using t e Caller ID list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Using “Caller ID on call waiting” service. . . . . . . . . 35
Call Waiting features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Additional Information
C anging t e digital security code . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Beltclip installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Headset installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Note on power sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
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INTRODUCTION
FEATURES
Congratulations on your purc ase of t e TRU 246 cordless telep one. T is p one is designed for reliability,
long life, and outstanding performance utilizing t e latest in 2.4 GHz Spread Spectrum tec nology.
ote: Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit for
explanation purposes.
• 2.4 GHz Spread Spectrum Tec nology
• Caller ID and Call Waiting Caller ID
• 50 Number Caller ID Memory
• Advanced Caller ID wit Call Waiting Option
• Lig ted Keypad
• 3-Line, 16 C aracter Backlit Handset Display
• 20 En anced Memory Dial Locations
• 32 Digit Redial
• 3 Redial Memories
• Flas
• Pause
• Pulse/Tone Dialing
• 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. T e 2.4 GHz frequency range was recently released to commercial
communications. T e result is a more secure conversation wit t e clarity of digital sound, extended
range, and minimal interference from ot er cordless p ones.
Random Code™ digital security automatically selects one of approx. 65,000 codes for t e andset
and base.
T ese features en ance your p one’s security and also prevent unaut orized calls as a result of your
p one being activated by ot er equipment.
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[ 2 ] C O TROLS A D FU CTIO S
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
1. Handset antenna
2. Headset jack cover
3. Handset battery compartment
4. Handset earpiece
5. LCD display
6. Memory key
7. Talk key
8. Volume/Cursor down key
9. ∗/tone key
10. Redial/Pause key
11. Options key
12. Handset microp one
13. Volume/Cursor up key
14. Flas key
15. Call ID key
16. #key
17. Delete key
18. Select/C annel key
19. Handset c arging contacts
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CO TROLS A D FU CTIO S [ 3 ]
20. Pulse-Tone switc
21. DC power input
22. P one jack
23. Handset retainer clip
24. Base antenna
25. Status LED
26. Page/Find key
27. Base c arging contacts
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[ 4 ] GETTI G STARTED
T is cordless telep one must be set up before use. Follow t ese steps;
READ THIS FIRST
Base unit
Handset
About the digital security code
T is cordless telep one uses a digital security code
to prevent unaut orized access to your base unit.
T is security code prevents ot er cordless andsets
from making calls t roug your base unit.
A random security code will be assigned
automatically between your base unit and andset
w en you c arge t e battery pack for t e
first time.
If you want to reset t e security code, see page 37.
Step 1 (page 5)
Unpack and c eck t e telep one and accessories.
Step 2 (page 6 to 10)
Next, c oose t e best location to set
up t e base unit.
Step 3 (page 11 to 12)
T en, insert t e battery pack into t e andset.
You must c arge t e battery pack for 15 ours
before using t e p one.
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GETTI G STARTED
CHECKING THE PACKAGE CONTENTS
Make sure you ave received t e following items in t e package.
• T is Owner’s Manual
• Precautions and Important
Safety Instructions
• Quick Reference Guide
• Registration Card
• Base unit • Handset • AC adapter (AD-311) • 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 reac ed on t e web at www.uniden.com.
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[ 6 ] GETTI G STARTED
Do t e following steps.
• C oose t e best location
• Connect t e base unit
• C oose t e dialing mode
Choose the best location
Before c oosing a location for your new p one, read t e INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS included in t e
PRECAUTIONS AND IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS broc ure. Here are some important guidelines you
s ould consider:
SETTING UP THE BASE UNIT
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 tempera-
tures, dust, mechanical
vibration, or shock
Avoid personal computers
Avoid other cordless telephones
Choose a central location
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GETTI G STARTED
• You s ould c arge your andset at least 15 ours before using t e p one.
• T e location s ould be close to bot a p one jack and a continuous power outlet w ic is
not switc able.
• Keep t e base and andset away from sources of electrical noise suc as motors and
fluorescent lig ting.
• Be sure t ere is sufficient space to raise t e base antenna to a vertical position.
• T e base can be placed on a desk, tabletop or mounted on a standard wall plate.
Connect the base unit
If you want to install t e base unit on t e
wall, see page 9
1Connect t e telep one line cord to t e
TEL LINE jack and to a telep one outlet.
2Connect t e AC adapter to t e DC IN 9V
jack and to a standard 120V AC
wall outlet.
3Set t e base unit on a desk or tabletop and place
t e andset on t e base unit.
T en raise t e antenna to a vertical position.
Place t e power
cord so it does not
create a trip azard
or w ere it could
become c afed and
create a fire or
electrical azard.
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[ 8 ] GETTI G STARTED
Choose the dialing mode
Depending on your dialing system, set t e PULSE-TO E
switc as follows:
If you aren’t sure of your dialing system
Make a trial call wit t e PULSE-TO E switc set to TONE.
If t e call connects, leave t e switc as is; ot erwise, set to PULSE.
Use only t e supplied AD-311 AC adapter. Do not use any ot er AC adapter.
Connect t e AC adapter to a continuous power supply.
Place t e base unit close to t e AC outlet so t at you can unplug t e AC adapter easily.
If your telep one outlet isn’t modular, contact your telep one company for assistance.
Modular
If your dialing system is Set the switch to
Tone TONE
Pulse PULSE
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