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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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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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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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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GETTI G STARTED
MOUNTING THE BASE UNIT ON A WALL
Standard wall plate mounting
T is p one can be mounted on any standard telep one wall plate.
1Snap t e wall mount adapter into t e notc es on t e base.
2Plug t e telep one line cord to t e TEL LINE jack and t e AC
adapter to t e DC IN 9V jack.
3Plug t e telep one line cord into t e telep one outlet.
4Wrap t e AC adapter cord inside t e molded wiring c annel.
T en wrap t e cord around t e strain relief notc .
5Plug t e AC adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet.
6Raise t e antenna to a vertical position.
7Align t e mounting slots on t e base wit t e mounting posts
on t e wall. Pus in and down until t e p one is firmly seated.
8On t e base unit, pull t e andset retainer out of t e slot.
Rotate it clockwise 180 degrees.
9Flip t e retainer from front to back. Slide it back into t e slot
so t at t e lip of t e retainer is up and t e oval is down. T e
retainer olds t e andset in place.
1
2 - 7
8, 9
If you ave wall
mounted t e base,
you cannot place
t e andset wit
t e keypad facing
inside.
(See page 38.)
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Direct wall plate mounting
If you don’t ave a standard wall plate, you can mount your p one
directly to t e wall. Before doing t is, consider t e following:
• Avoid electrical cables, pipes, or ot er items be ind t e mounting
location t at could cause a azard w en inserting screws into
t e wall.
• Try to mount your p one wit in 10 - 15 feet of a working p one
jack to avoid excessive cord lengt s.
• Make sure t e wall material is capable of supporting t e weig t of
t e base and andset.
•Use #10 screws (minimum lengt of 1-3/8 inc es) wit anc oring
devices suitable for t e wall material w ere t e base unit will be
placed.
1Insert two mounting screws into t e wall, (wit t eir appropriate
anc oring device), 3-15/16 inc es apart. Allow about 3/16 of an inc
between t e wall and screw eads for mounting t e p one.
2Refer to steps 1 t roug 9 on page 9 to mount t e telep one.
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GETTI G STARTED
C arge t e battery pack for at least 15 ours before you start
using your p one.
1 Press in on t e battery cover release and slide t e cover down
until it comes off.
2 Connect t e battery pack connector wit t e correct polarity
(black and red wires), t en insert t e battery pack into t e
battery compartment.
3 Securely close t e battery compartment cover by sliding it up
until it snaps into place.
4 Place t e andset on t e base.
5 Make sure t at t e status LED lig ts. If t e LED doesn’t lig t,
c eck to see t at t e AC adapter is plugged in and t at t e
andset makes good contact wit t e base c arging contacts.
PREPARING THE BATTERY PACK
Use only t e Uniden Battery (BT-905) supplied wit
your p one.
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Battery use time (per charge)
From fully c arged
• Six ours continuous use.
• Ten days w en t e andset is in t e standby mode.
When the battery charge becomes low
W en t e battery pack is very low and needs to be c arged, t e
p one is programmed to eliminate functions in order to save
power. If t e p one is not in use, “Low Battery” flas es
and none of t e keys will operate. If t e p one is in use, “Low
Battery” flas es and t e andset beeps. Complete your
conversation as quickly as possible and return t e andset to t e
base unit for c arging.
Cleaning the battery contacts
To maintain a good c arge, it is important to clean t e battery
contacts on t e andset and base unit wit a dry clot or a
pencil eraser about once a mont .
Do not use any liquids or solvents.
Even w en t e
battery pack is not
being used, it will
gradually disc arge
over a long period of
time.
For optimum
performance, be sure
to return t e andset
to t e base unit after
a telep one call for
c arging t e battery.
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Ringer tone and volume
T e p one as four types of ringer tone and volume combinations.
In t e standby mode, press or on t e andset repeatedly.
T e display s ows t e setting.
Earpiece volume
Pressing or during a call will c ange t e earpiece volume of t e andset. T is setting will
remain in effect after t e telep one call as ended.
W en you press in Loud mode or press in Normal mode, t e error tone sounds.
ADJUSTING THE RINGER AND EARPIECE VOLUME
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MAKING A CALL
1Enter t e p one number. (Up to 32 digits.)
Example: Enter 8178583300
2Press . “Talk” flas es on t e display.
T en t e volume setting is displayed.
Example: Volume level Hig
3T e number is dialed. After about 5 seconds,
t e call-time display appears.
4To ang up, press or place t e andset
on t e base.
T e call-time will be displayed for about
5 seconds.
Dialing from standby
• Press if
you enter a
wrong number in
step 1.
• You must press a
key wit in 20
seconds or t e
p one will return
to standby.
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BASICS
Do this
Press or during a call.
Press . T e following numbers will
be sent as tone dialing.
Press .
Press during a call.
“Scanning” appears on t e display. If
t e operation fails, t e error tone sounds.
To
To adjust t e earpiece volume
To temporarily switc to tone dial
(W en t e base is set to pulse mode)
To enter a pause wit in dialing sequence
To improve t e reception
Other Operations
Dialing from talk mode
1Press .“Talk” flas es on t e display.
T en t e volume setting is displayed.
Example: Volume level Hig
2Dial t e p one number.
Example: Enter 8178583300
3To ang up, press or place t e andset
on t e base. T e call-time will be displayed for
about 5 seconds.
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RECEIVING A CALL
From the handset
1T e p one rings.
2Press . “Talk” and volume setting
appear on t e display.
3Talk wit t e caller.
4To ang up, press or place t e andset
on t e base. T e call time will be displayed
for about 5 seconds.
AutoTalk when ringing
W en t e AutoTalk setting is on and t ere is an incoming call, simply lift t e andset from t e base unit
to answer t e p one. See “Setting Caller ID options” on page 27 for more details.
Any key answer when ringing
W en t e AutoTalk setting is on and t e andset is off t e base, press any andset key to answer
t e incoming call.
Call Waiting
ote: You must subscribe to Call Waiting service to use this feature.
W en a call is received during a telep one call already in progress, press to switc to t e new call.
If you also subscribe to Call Waiting on Caller ID, you will see t e name and number of t e caller in call
waiting. (See page 35.)
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BASICS
If t e number
exceeds 32 digits,
only t e first 32
digits are retained
for redialing.
Redial from standby
1Press .
T e p one number t at was last dialed appears on t e display.
2Press again.
Eac press of will display one of t e last t ree numbers dialed.
3Press . T e number will be dialed.
REDIALING A CALL
T e last t ree p one numbers dialed can be quickly redialed.
Most
recent
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Redial from talk mode
1Press .
“Talk” and t e volume setting appear on t e display.
2Press .
T e last number dialed will be displayed and redialed.
3To ang up, press or place t e andset on t e base. T e call-time will be
displayed for about 5 seconds.
Only t e last number dialed can be accessed after as
been pressed.
TRAVELING OUT-OF-RANGE
During a call, as you begin to move your andset too far from your base unit, noise increases. If you pass
t e range limits of t e base unit, your call will terminate wit in 30 seconds.
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