Uniden TRU 346 User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL TRU346
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Contents
W elcome / Features inside front cover
Controls and Functions 2, 3
Getting Started
Read this first 4
Step 1: Checking the package contents 5
Step 2: Setting up the base unit 6
Step 3: Preparing the battery pack 9
Adjusting the ringer and earpiece volume 11
Basics
Making a call 12
Receiving a call 14
Redialing a call 15
Traveling out-of-range 16
Telephone Features
Memory dialing
Storing phone numbers and names 17
Making calls with memory dialing 19
Chain dialing 20
Editing a stored name and/or
phone number 21
Erasing a stored name and phone number 24
Paging 25
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 30
Using the Caller ID list 32
Using “Caller ID on call waiting“ service 34
Call Waiting features 35
Additional Information
Changing the digital security code 36
Beltclip installation 37
Headset installation 37
Note on power sources 38
Maintenance 38
Troubleshooting 39
General Information 41
Index 42
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W elcome
Features
Congratulations on your purchase of the TRU 346 cordless telephone. This phone is
designed for reliability, long life, and outstanding performance utilizing the latest in
2.4 GHz Spread Spectrum technology.
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• 2.4 GHz Spread Spectrum Technology
• Caller ID and Call Waiting Caller ID
• 50 Number Caller ID Memory
• Advanced Caller ID with Call Waiting Options
• Lighted Keypad
• 3-Line, 16 Character Backlit Handset Display
• 20 Enhanced Memory Dial Locations
• 32 Digit Redial
• 3 Redial Memories
• Flash
• Pause
• Pulse/Tone Dialing
• Page/Find
• 10 Day Standby Battery Life
• 6 Hour Talk Time
• Handset Earpiece and
Ringer Volume Control
• Hearing Aid Compatible
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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.
RRaannddoommCCooddeeTM digital security automatically selects one of approx. 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.
Uniden®is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation.
Random Code and AutoTalk are trademarks of Uniden America Corporation.
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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. 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 microphone
13. Volume/Cursor up key
14. Flash key
15. Caller ID key
16. # key
17. Delete key
18. Select/Channel key
19. Handset charging contacts
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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS [3]
20. Pulse-Tone switch
21. DC power input
22. Phone jack
23. Base charging contacts
24. Base antenna
25. Status LED
26. Page key
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GETTING STARTED[4]
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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 36.
Read This First
This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps;
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Unpack and check the telephone
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Next, choose the best location
to set up the base unit.
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GETTING STARTED
GETTING STARTED [5]
Checking the Package Contents
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Make sure you have received the following items in the package.
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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Setting up the Base Unit
GETTING STARTED
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Do the following steps.
• Choose the best location
• Connect the base unit
• 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:
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GETTING STARTED
GETTING STARTED [7]
• After installing the battery pack in the handset, charge your handset at
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fully charged, connect the telephone line cord to the base and telephone
wall outlet.
• 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.
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1 Connect the telephone line cord
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2 Connect the AC adapter to the
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3 Set the base unit on a desk or tabletop and place the
handset on the base unit as shown.
Then raise the antenna to a vertical position.
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.
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GETTING STARTED[8]
Use only the supplied AD-311 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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Depending on your dialing system,
set the PPUULLSSEE--TTOONNEEswitch as follows:
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GETTING STARTED [9]
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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 with the correct
polarity (black and red wires), then insert the
battery pack into the battery compartment.
3 Securely close the battery compartment cover by
sliding it up until it snaps into place.
4 Place the handset on the base as shown.
5 Make sure that the
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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.
Use only the Uniden Battery (BT-905) supplied
with your phone. Replacement batteries are also
available through the Uniden Parts Department.
(see page 5)
GETTING STARTED
Preparing the Battery Pack
4, 5
status LED
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GETTING STARTED[10 ]
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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 is very low and needs to be
charged, the phone is programmed to eliminate functions
in order to save power. If the phone is not in use, “Low
Battery“ flashes and none of the keys will operate.
If the phone is in use, “Low Battery“ flashes and the handset beeps.
Complete your conversation as quickly as possible and return the handset to
the base unit for charging.
The built-in memory backup can hold numbers and names stored in
the memory even if the battery pack is completely discharged.
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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.
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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 a
telephone call for
charging the battery.
• The redial memory
numbers backup for up
to 2 minutes while you
replace the battery pack.
• 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.
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GETTING STARTED
GETTING STARTED [11 ]
Adjusting the Ringer and Earpiece Volume
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The phone has four ringer tone and volume combinations.
In the standby mode, press or on the handset repeatedly.
The display shows the setting.
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Pressing or during a call will change the earpiece volume of the
handset. This setting will remain in effect after the telephone call has ended.
When you press in Loud mode or press in Normal mode, the error
tone sounds.
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BASICS[12 ]
Making a Call
1 Enter the phone number.
(Up to 32 digits.)
Example: Enter 8178583300
2 Press .
“Talk“ flashes on the display.
Then the volume setting is displayed.
Example: Volume level High
3 The number is dialed.
After about 5 seconds, the call-time
display appears.
4 To hang up, press or place the
handset on the base. The call-time will
be displayed for about 5 seconds.
• Press if you
enter a wrong number
in step 1. To delete all
the numbers that you
have entered, press
and hold until
the display clears.
• You must press a key
within 20 seconds or
the phone will return
to standby.
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BASICS [13 ]
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1 Press .
“Talk“ flashes on the display.
Then the volume setting is displayed.
Example: Volume level High
2 Dial the phone number.
Example: Enter 8178583300
3 To hang up, press or place the
handset on the base. The call-time will
be displayed for about 5 seconds.
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To adjust the earpiece volume Press or during a call.
To temporarily switch to tone dial Press . The following numbers
(When the base is set to pulse mode) will be sent as tone dialing.
To enter a pause within the Press . “P“ appears in the display
dialing sequence which represents a pause.
To improve the reception Press during a call.
“Scanning“ appears on the display.
If the operation fails, the error tone sounds.
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BASICS[14 ]
Receiving a Call
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1 The phone rings. “ Incoming call“
appears on the display.
2 Press . “Talk“ and volume setting
appear on the display.
3 Talk with the caller.
4 To hang up, press or place the
handset on the base.
The call time will be displayed for about
5 seconds.
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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.
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When the AutoTalk setting is on and the handset is off the base, press any
handset key to answer the incoming call.
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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 34.)
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BASICS [15 ]
Redialing a Call
The last three phone numbers dialed can be quickly redialed.
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1 Press .
The phone number that was last dialed appears
on the display.
2 Press again.
Each press of will display one of the last three
numbers dialed.
3 Press . The number will be dialed.
Most
recent
• If the number exceeds
32 digits, only the
first 32 digits are
retained for redialing.
• Press and hold
to delete the displayed
redial number.
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BASICS[16 ]
Traveling Out-of-Range
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1 Press .
“Talk“ and the volume setting appear
on the display.
2 Press .
The last number dialed will be displayed
and redialed.
3 To hang up, press or place the
handset on the base. The call-time will
be displayed for about 5 seconds.
Only the last number dialed can be
accessed after has been pressed.
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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TELEPHONE FEATURES [17 ]
Storing Phone Numbers and Names
TELEPHONE FEATURES
Memory Dialing allows you to dial a number using just a few key strokes. You
can store up to 20 phone numbers in the memory.
1 Press and hold until “Memory
Store“ is displayed.
2 Press and or enter a two-digit
number (01 - 20) to select the memory
location where you would like to store
the number.
3 Press .
The following screen appears and a cursor
flashes indicating that the display is
ready for the name to be entered.
If this screen appears, the selected
memory location is already stored. Then,
you must either change the entry in this
location, clear the location, or select
“Go Back“ to choose another location.
4 Use , , or to enter the name.
The name cannot exceed 13 characters.
• Use and to scroll through the character menu.
It contains upper and lower case letters and
various characters.
• Use and to move the cursor to the
desired location.
• Use to delete characters as needed.
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5 Press .
“Store Number“ is displayed. The cursor flashes
indicating that the display is ready for the number to
be entered.
6 Use the number keypad to enter the phone number.
The phone number cannot exceed 20 digits.
• Use to enter a pause in the dialing sequence. The
display shows a “P“. Each pause counts as one digit and
represents a two second delay in time between digits.
The pause feature is useful for long distance calling,
credit card dialing, or sequences that require a pause
between digits.
• Use to delete digits as needed.
7 Press .
The handset beeps and displays the confirmation screen.
Memory storage is complete.
For example, if you store a name and number into memory
location number 07, the display shows “Memory07
Stored“.
After about 2 seconds, “Memory Store“ is displayed.
8 Press to return to standby mode.
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