Uniden TRU 3455 User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL TRU3455
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The TRU3455 features include
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TT MMand
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TT MM. AutoTalk allows you to answer a call by just
removing the handset from the base so you don´t have to waste time pushing buttons or flipping switches.
AutoStandby allows you to hang up by simply returning the handset to the base.
To protect you against misbilled calls which might result from your phone being activated by other
equipment, the TRU3455 has
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TT MMdigital security which automatically selects one of over 65,000
digital security codes for the handset and base. Also, the
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TT MMfeature electronically locks your
phone when the handset is in the base.
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Uniden®is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation.
AutoTalk, AutoStandby, Random Code, and AutoSecure are trademarks of Uniden America Corporation.
Welcome
Features
Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden TRU3455 cordless telephone.
This phone is designed and engineered to exacting standards for reliability, long life
and outstanding performance.
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• 2.4 GHz Digital Spread Spectrum
• Integrated Answering Device
• 35 Channel Autoscan
• 20-Number Memory Dialing (10 on
the handset and 10 on the base)
• Tone/Pulse Dialing
• Handset Volume Control
• 32 Digit Redial
• Dual keypad Operation
• Page/Intercom
• AutoTalkTM
• AutoStandbyTM
• 6 Hour Talk Time
• 10 Day Standby Time
• Hearing Aid Compatible
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Contents
Storing Mixed Tone/Pulse Numbers 19
Dialing a Stored Number 20
Chain Dialing 20
Erasing a Stored Number 21
Mute 21
Replacing a Stored Number 21
The Integrated Answering Device
Features 22
Setting Up Your Answering System 23
Using Your Answering System 26
Additional Information
Changing the Digital Security Code 31
Installing the Beltclip 32
Headset Installation 32
Note on Power Sources 33
Maintenance 33
Troubleshooting 34
General Information 36
Precautions 37
Warranty 38
Index 39
Welcome/Features
Controls and Functions 2, 3
Getting Started
Read this first 4
Checking the Package Contents 5
Setting up the Phone 6
Basics
Making and Receiving Calls 11
Terminology 12
Adjusting Ringer/Volume Controls 12
Tone Dialing Switch-over 13
Traveling Out-of-Range 13
Selecting a Different Channel 14
Using the Flash Button 14
3-way Conferencing 15
Intercom Feature 16
Call Transfer Feature 17
Memory Dialing
Storing a Number in Memory 18
Entering a Pause in Memory Dialing 19
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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS[ 2 ]
Controls and Functions
1. Handset Antenna
2. Headset Jack Cover
3. Handset Battery Compartment
4. Handset Earpiece
5. Talk/Batt (Talk/Battery) LED
6. Vol (Volume)/Cursor up ▲Key
7. Memory Key
8. Talk Key
9. Vol (Volume)/Cursor down ▼Key
10. */tone Key
11. Redial Key
12. Pause Key
13. Handset Microphone
14. Mute Key
15. Flash Key
16. Channel Key
17. Intercom Key
18. Handset Charging Contacts
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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS [3]
19. Base Charging Contacts
20. Status LED
21. Speaker LED
22. PIN Key
23. Reverse Key
24. Base Speaker
25. */Tone Key
26. Voice Memo Key
27. Greeting Key
28. Base Speaker Volume Adjust
29. Delete Key
30. Play Key
31. Forward Key
32. Clock Key
33. Ans on/off (Answer on/off) Key
34. Memory Key
35. Redial/P (Redial/Pause) Key
36. Page/int´com
(Page/Intercom) Key
37. Base Antenna
38. Mute Key
39. Speaker Key
40. Flash Key
41. Record Time Switch
42. Ring Time Switch
43. Base Microphone
44. Base Ringer Switch
45. Pulse-Tone Switch
46. DC Power Input
47. Phone Jack
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GETTING STARTED[ 4 ]
Read This First
This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps:
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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 31.
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Unpack the telephone and accessories.
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Next, choose the best location
to set up the base unit.
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Then, insert the battery pack into
the handset. Connect the base unit.
You must charge the battery pack for
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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).
Uniden Parts Department at [phone]
Hours: M-F 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST.
We can also be reached on the web at www.uniden.com
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GETTING STARTED[ 6 ]
Setting up the Phone
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A. Choose the best location C. Connect the base unit
B. Install the battery pack D. Choose the dialing mode
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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:
•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,
microwave ovens, 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.
•If your second phone line has a separate modular jack, place your phone so you can
access both jacks.
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[ 7 ]GETTING STARTED [7]
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1) Press in on the battery cover release and slide the cover
down until it comes off.
2) Connect the battery pack connector observing correct
polarity (black and red wires) to the jack inside the
battery compartment.
Do not exert any force on this connection. It could
cause damage to the battery or handset. The plastic
connector will fit together only one way. Once you are
certain that you have made a good connection, then
insert the battery pack into the battery compartment.
Do not pinch the wires.
3) Securely close the battery compartment cover by sliding it
up until it snaps into place.
4) Place the handset in the base unit.
GETTING STARTED
note
Use only the Uniden
Battery (BT-800)
supplied with your
phone. Replacement
batteries are also
available through the
Uniden Parts
Department (See
page 5).
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[ 8 ]
note
GETTING STARTED[ 8 ]
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From fully charged
• Six hours continuous use.
• Ten days when the handset is in the standby mode.
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When the battery pack in the handset is low and
needs to be charged, the
ttaallkk//bbaatttt
indicator
flashes.
If this occurs while you are on the phone, you will
hear an alert tone. Complete your call as quickly
as possible and return the handset to the base for
charging.
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• 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 each
telephone call.
• If you must replace the
battery pack during a
telephone call,
complete the
replacement of the
battery pack within
30 seconds, and you
can return to the
original call.
contacts
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[ 9 ]
Place the power cord
so that it does not
create a trip hazard or
where it could become
chafed and create a
fire or electrical
hazard.
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GETTING STARTED [9]
GETTING STARTED
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1) Connect the AC adapter to the
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jack and a standard 120V AC wall outlet.
2) Set the base on a desk or tabletop. Place
the handset on the base unit as shown.
3) Raise the antenna to a vertical position.
After installing the battery pack in the
handset, cchhaarrggeetthheehhaannddsseettaattlleeaasstt1155--
2200hhoouurrssbbeeffoorreepplluuggggiinnggiinnttootthheepphhoonnee
lliinnee..Once the handset battery pack is
fully charged, connect the telephone
line cord to the base and the telephone
wall outlet.
4) Connect the telephone line cord to the
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jack and to a telephone
outlet.
• Use only the supplied AD-313 AC adapter. Do not use any other AC adapter.
• Connect the AC adapter to a continuous power supply.
• Place the base unit close to the AC outlet so that you can unplug the AC adapter easily.
• If your telephone outlet isn´t modular, contact your telephone company
for assistance.
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[ 10 ]
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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
TTOONNEE
.
If the call connects, leave the switch as is;
otherwise, set to
PPUULLSSEE
.
GETTING STARTED
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Tone
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Pulse
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[ 11 ]BASICS [11]
Making and Receiving Calls
BASICS
The base microphone is
located under the
phone. Position yourself
as near to the base as
possible and speak
clearly.
When the phone rings,
remove the handset from
the base. (AutoTalk)
1. Remove the handset from
the base and press
ttaallkk
.
2. The
ttaallkk//bbaatttt
LED lights.
3. Listen for the dial tone.
4. Dial the number.
Return the handset to the
base, (AutoStandby) or
press
ttaallkk
.
1. Remove the handset from
the base and press
ttaallkk
.
2. Listen for the dial tone.
3. Press
rreeddiiaall
to dial the
last number dialed.
Press any key.
1. Pick up the handset and
press
ttaallkk
.
2. The
ttaallkk//bbaatttt
LED lights.
3. Listen for the dial tone.
4. Dial the number.
Press
ttaallkk
.
1. Pick up the handset and
press
ttaallkk
.
2. Listen for the dial tone.
3. Press
rreeddiiaall
to dial the
last number dialed.
Press
ssppeeaakkeerr
.
1. Press
ssppeeaakkeerr
.
2. Dial the number.
Press
ssppeeaakkeerr ..
1. Press
ssppeeaakkeerr
.
2. Press
rreeddiiaall
.
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[ 12 ][12] BASICS
Adjusting Ringer/Volume Controls
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1. While the phone is not in use, press
vvooll
▲or ▼.
2. The phone has two ringer tones, each with two volume levels.
Press
vvooll
▲or ▼again until you hear the ringer tone and volume
level you want.
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1. While you are on a call, press
vvooll
▲or ▼.
2. The phone has four receiver volume levels; Low, Medium, High, and Maximum.
Press
vvooll
▲or ▼again until you hear the volume
level you want. When you hang up, the phone keeps
the last volume setting selected.
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This switch turns the base ringer on or off.
BBaasseessppeeaakkeerrvvoolluummee
To control the speaker volume of the base, adjust the
volume by pressing
vvoolluummee
▲or ▼as desired.
Terminology
Throughout this manual, terms such as Standby and Talk Mode are used. Below is
the terminology explanation.
•SSttaannddbbyyMMooddee- The handset is not in use, off the base and
ttaallkk
has not been
pressed. A dial tone is not present.
•TTaallkkMMooddee- The handset is off the base and
ttaallkk
has been pressed enabling a
dial tone.
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BASICS [ 13 ]
BASICS
Tone Dialing Switch-over
Some telephone companies use equipment that require pulse dialing (sometimes
referred to as rotary dialing). If you need to enter tone dialing digits, you can
switch-over to tone dialing during the call. An example of this could be entering your
bank account number after you have called your bank. The digits of your bank account
can be entered using DTMF tones.
Initially make your call with the pulse dialing mode. Once
your call connects, press *
//ttoonnee
on the handset, or *
//
ttoonnee
on the base. Enter the desired number (like in example
above the bank account number). These digits will be sent
as tone dialing. This special number can be stored in a
memory location. This is referred to as Chain Dialing (See
page 20). Once the call ends, the tone mode is canceled
and pulse dialing mode resumes.
The tone feature only
applies when the dial
mode is set to pulse.
note
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.
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[ 14 ] BASICS
Using the Flash Button
Use the
ffllaasshh
button for accessing services such as Call Waiting. (You must subscribe
to Call Waiting service from your phone company to use this feature.)
If you receive a call during your conversation, press the
ffllaasshh
button on the
handset or base. Press the
ffllaasshh
button again to return to the previous call.
Selecting a Different Channel
If you encounter interference while using your phone, you can manually change
the phone´s channel for clear operation. Interference can come from appliances
or other phones in your home. This function works only when the phone is in use.
The
cchhaannnneell
button on the handset allows you to choose
between 35 factory set channels. During the course of a
conversation, if you hear static or noise which makes it
difficult to hear, press
cchhaannnneell
. The
ttaallkk//bbaatttt
LED flashes,
indicating the phone is changing to another channel.
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BASICS [ 15 ]
BASICS
3-way Conferencing
The Uniden TRU3455 permits 3-way conversations
between the handset, base and outside line.
WWhheennssppeeaakkiinnggoonntthheehhaannddsseett
1. Press
ssppeeaakkeerr
on the base to join the
3-way conversation.
2. To hang up, press
ssppeeaakkeerr
on the base.
The handset will still be connected to the call.
WWhheennssppeeaakkiinnggoonntthheebbaassee
1. Press
ttaallkk
on the handset to join the 3-way
conversation.
2. To hang up, return the handset to the base, or press
ttaallkk
on the handset. The base will still be connected
to the call.
• Pressing the
ssppeeaakkeerr
key on the base while
dialing with the
handset will set the
3-way conversation
mode, and dialing is
not affected.
• During a 3-way
conversation, you can
only dial from the
handset.
• Pressing the
ttaallkk
on
the handset while
dialing with the base
will not set the 3-way
conversation mode.
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BASICS
[ 16 ]
Intercom Feature
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1. Press
ppaaggee//iinntt´´ccoomm
on the base. The handset and the base beep. (If no
answer, press
ppaaggee//iinntt´´ccoomm
again to disconnect.)
2. Press
iinntteerrccoomm
or
ttaallkk
on the handset to answer.
3. To turn off the intercom, press
ttaallkk
on the handset or
ssppeeaakkeerr
on the base.
IInntteerrccoommffrroommtthheehhaannddsseettttoobbaassee
1. Press
iinntteerrccoomm
on the handset. (If no answer, press
iinntteerrccoomm
again to
disconnect.)
2. At the base, press
ppaaggee//iinntt´´ccoomm
or
ssppeeaakkeerr
to answer. Speak into the base
microphone.
3. To turn off the intercom, press
ttaallkk
on the handset or
ssppeeaakkeerr
on the base.
If the page is not
answered within one
minute, the paging
sounds stops
automatically.
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BASICS [ 17 ]
BASICS
Call Transfer Feature
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1. Press
iinntteerrccoomm
on the handset. The caller is put on hold and the intercom tone
sounds on the handset and base.
2. Press
ppaaggee//iinntt´´ccoomm
or
ssppeeaakkeerr
on the base. The intercom mode is activated,
but the caller is still on hold.
3. To transfer the call to the base, press
ttaallkk
on the handset. To cancel the
transfer, press
ssppeeaakkeerr
on the base.
TTooTTrraannssffeerrffrroommtthheeBBaasseettootthheeHHaannddsseett
1. Press
ppaaggee//iinntt´´ccoomm
on the base. The caller is put on hold and the intercom
tone sounds on the handset and base.
2. Press
iinntteerrccoomm
or
ttaallkk
on the handset. The intercom mode is activated, but the
caller is still on hold.
3. To transfer the call to the handset, press
ssppeeaakkeerr
on the base. To cancel the
transfer, press
ttaallkk
on the handset.
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Storing a Number in Memory
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Your TRU3455 phone stores up to 10 numbers in the handset plus 10 numbers in
the base.
1. Remove the handset from the base and press
mmeemmoorryy
.
The
ttaallkk//bbaatttt
LED blinks.
2. Enter the phone number you want to store (up to 20 digits).
3. Press
mmeemmoorryy
and enter a number (0-9) on the keypad for the memory location
you want to use. You hear a long beep and the
ttaallkk//bbaatttt
LED goes out
indicating the number has been stored successfully.
If you select any keys other than 0-9, the handset will beep rapidly and no
number will be stored.
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1. Press
mmeemmoorryy
. The
ssttaattuuss
LED blinks.
2. Dial the number you wish to store (up to 20 digits).
3. Press
mmeemmoorryy
. Enter the memory location number (0-9)
on the keypad. The
ssttaattuuss
LED goes out.
A confirmation tone sounds and the number is stored.
• The 10 memory
locations in the base
are independent
locations from the
handset.
• The 10 memory
locations are
represented by the
numbers 0-9 on the
keypad. If you store a
number in one of
locations, then attempt
to store a different
number in the same
location later, the new
number will overwrite
the previous one.
MEMORY DIALING
• You have 20 seconds
after pressing
mmeemmoorryy
to enter the number
you wish to store.
Otherwise, an error
tone will sound.
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