Uniden TRU 3485 User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL T RU 3485
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Contents
Memory Dialing
Storing phone numbers and names 21
Making calls with memory dialing 23
Editing a stored name and/or phone number 25
Erasing a stored name and phone number 26
Telephone Features
3-way conferencing 28
Intercom Feature 29
Call Transfer Feature 30
Caller ID Features
Caller ID 31
When the telephone rings 31
Viewing the Caller ID Message list 32
Deleting information from the Caller ID list 33
Using the Caller ID list 34
Using “Caller ID on call waiting“ service 36
Call Waiting Features 37
Introduction / Features 2
Controls and Functions 4
Getting Started
Read this first 6
Step 1: Checking the package contents 7
Step 2: Setting up the base unit 8
Step 3: Installing the handset battery pack 10
Step 4: Setting Caller ID options 12
Entering your Area Code 13
Basics
Making a call 14
Receiving a call 16
Mute 17
Adjusting the volume 18
Redialing a call 19
Traveling out-of-range 20
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The Integrated Answering Device
Features 38
Setting up your answering system 39
Using your answering system 42
Additional Information
Changing the digital security code 47
Installing the beltclip 48
Headset installation 48
Note on power sources 49
Maintenance 50
Troubleshooting 51
General Information 53
Index 55
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INTRODUCTION/FEATURES[ 2 ]
Welcome
Features
Congratulations on your purchase of the TRU 3485 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
• Secure Digital Transmission
• Integrated Answering Device
• Caller ID and Call Waiting Caller ID
• Advanced Caller ID with Call Waiting Options
• 50 Number Caller ID Memory
• 30 Number Memory (20 on the handset and 10 on the base)
• 3 Line Backlit Display
• 3 Redial Memories (up to 32 digit)
• Flash and Pause
• Pulse / Tone Dialing
• 10 Day Standby Battery Life
• 6 Hour Talk Time
• Handset Earpiece and Ringer Volume Control
• Base Speakerphone with Keypad
• 3-Way Conference Operation
• Dual Keypad Operation
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INTRODUCTION/FEATURES [ 3 ]
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“single narrow band“ used in standard digital transmissions. The 2.4 GHz
frequency range was 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 over 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.
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 has not
been pressed. A dial tone is not present and the display is blank.
•TTaallkkMMooddee- The handset is off the base and has been pressed enabling a
dial tone. Talk appears in the display.
Uniden®is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation.
Random CodeTM and Auto TalkTM are trademarks of Uniden America Corporation.
talk
talk
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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS[ 4 ]
Controls and Functions
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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12
13
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15
16
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1. Handset Antenna
2. Headset Jack Cover
3. Handset Battery Compartment
4. Handset Earpiece
5. LCD Display
6. Volume Up Key
7. Memory Key
8. Talk Key
9. Volume Down Key
10. Tone/Left Cursor Key
11. Redial/Pause Key
12. Options Key
13. Handset Microphone
14. Flash Key
15. Caller ID Key
16. Right Cursor Key
17. Delete/Intercom Key
18. Select/Channel Key
19. Handset Charging Contacts
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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS [ 5 ]
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25
26
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31
32
33
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45 46 47 48
27. Voice Memo Key
28. Greeting Key
29. Base Speaker
Volume Adjust
30. Delete Key
31. Play Key
32. Forward Key
33. Clock Key
34. Answer on/off Key
35. Memory Key
36. Redial/Pause Key
37. Page/Intercom Key
38. Base Antenna
39. Mute Key
40. Speaker Key
41. Flash Key
42. Record Time Switch
43. Ring Time Switch
44. Base Microphone
45. Base Ringer Switch
46. Pulse-Tone Switch
47. DC Power Input
48. Phone Jack
20. Base Charging Contacts
21. Status LED
22. Speaker LED
23. PIN Key
24. Reverse Key
25. Base Speaker
26. Tone Key
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GETTING STARTED[ 6 ]
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 47.
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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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Finally, set the Caller ID options and
store your area code in the memory to
use the Caller ID service.
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GETTING STARTED
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).
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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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GETTING STARTED[ 8 ]
Setting Up the Base Unit
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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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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GETTING STARTED
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11Connect the telephone line cord to
the
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jack and to a
telephone outlet.
22Connect the AC adapter to the
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jack and to a standard 120V
AC wall outlet.
33Set the base unit on a desk or
tabletop. 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.
• Use only the supplied
AD-312 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.
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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:
If you aren´t sure of your dialing system,
make a trial call with the PULSE-TONE switch
set to
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.
If the call connects, leave the switch as is;
otherwise, set to
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GETTING STARTED
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GETTING STARTED[ 10 ]
Installing the Handset Battery Pack
Use only the Uniden Battery (BT-905) supplied with your phone.
Replacement batteries are also available through the Uniden
Parts Department (See page 7).
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11Press in on the battery cover release and slide the cover
down until it comes off.
22Connect the battery pack connector with the correct
polarity (black and red wires), then insert the battery
pack into the battery compartment.
33Slide the battery cover forward until it snaps into place.
44Place the handset on the base.
55Make sure that the “
ssttaattuuss
“ 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.
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GETTING STARTED [ 11 ]
GETTING STARTED
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From fully charged
• 6 hours continuous use.
• 10 days when the handset is in the standby mode.
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When the voltage of battery pack in the handset is very low
and needs to be charged, the phone is programmed to
eliminate functions in order to save power. If the battery
charge becomes low, “Low Battery“ appears on the LCD.
If you make a call, the handset beeps. Complete your
conversation as quickly as possible and return the handset
to the base unit for charging.
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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.
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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There are three Caller ID setup options available; they are AutoTalk, CIDCW (Caller
ID on Call Waiting), and Area Code. See page 13 for Area Code setup instructions.
AAuuttooTTaallkkTM allows you to answer the phone without pressing the button. If the
phone rings when AutoTalk is on, simply remove the handset from the base and
the phone automatically answers the call. Or if the handset is not on the base,
press any key to answer the call. If the phone rings when AutoTalk is off, you
must press to answer the call.
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waiting number. Call waiting options allow you to handle call waiting calls in six
different ways. (See page 37.)
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To change your Caller ID options:
11Press . The following screen appears.
22Use and or a number key (1-3) to move the pointer to the selection that
you would like to change.
Press to toggle between “On“ and “Off“ for “Auto Talk“.
For “CIDCW“, choose “On“, “Off“, or “Opt“ depending upon the type of
service to which you subscribe.
33After you have made your Caller ID selections, press and return the
handset to the base.
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Setting Caller ID Options
GETTING STARTED
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GETTING STARTED [ 13 ]
GETTING STARTED
Entering Your Area Code
If you enter a 3-digit area code number in the Area Code option, your local
area code does not appear in Caller ID messages. Do not program this option, if
your calling area requires 10-digit dialing.
When reviewing Caller ID messages, you will see only the local seven digit
number. For calls received from outside your local area code, you will see a full
10-digit number.
11When the phone is in the standby mode, press .
The Caller ID setting screen appears.
22Press to select “Area Code“ or press .
33Press .
44Use the number keypad ( to ) to enter the 3-digit area code.
55Press . A tone sounds and the displayed area code is entered.
66Press to complete the setting. Or return the handset to the base unit
to complete the setting. The handset returns to the standby mode.
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If your calling area
requires 10-digit dialing,
do not program this
option.
When the area code has already been stored in memory, the
stored area code will be displayed. To change it, use the
and number keypad to enter the new area
code. Then press .
To complete the setting, press or return the handset
to the base unit.
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Press during a call.
Press or during a call.
Press . The following numbers
will be sent as tone dialing.
Press . “P“ appears in the
display which represents a pause.
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BASICS[ 14 ]
Making a Call
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11Enter the phone number and press . “Talk“ flashes
on the display.
Then current volume setting is displayed.
22The number is dialed. After about 5 seconds, the call-time
display appears.
33To hang up, press or place the handset on the base.
The call-time will be displayed for about 5 seconds.
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talk
• Press if
you enter a wrong
number at the step 1.
To delete all the numbers
that you have entered,
press and hold until
the display clears.
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• You must press a key
within 20 seconds or the
phone will return to
standby.
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To improve the reception
To adjust the earpiece volume
To temporarily switch to tone dial
(When the base is set to pulse mode)
To enter a pause within the dialing
sequence
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Talk
High>
Talk 0:00
8178583300
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• Refer to terminology
explanation on Page 3
if necessary.
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BASICS [ 15 ]
BASICS
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11Press . “Talk“ flashes on the display.
Then current volume setting is displayed.
22Dial the phone number.
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33To hang up, press or place the handset on the
base. The call-time will be displayed for about
5 seconds.
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22Dial the number on the keypad.
33When you finish the call, press to hang up.
speaker
speaker
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talk
The base microphone is
located under the phone.
Position yourself as near to
the base as possible and
speak clearly.
Talk
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Microphone
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BASICS[ 16 ]
Receiving a Call
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11The phone rings. “Incoming Call“appears on
the display.
22Press . “Talk“ and volume setting appear on
the display.
33Talk with the caller.
44To 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 12 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 36.)
flash
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talk
Talk 0:00
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Incoming Call
Talk 0:02
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BASICS [ 17 ]
BASICS
FFrroommtthheebbaassee11The phone rings. The
ssttaattuuss
LED on the base flashes.
22Press and begin speaking.
33To hang up, press .
You can turn off the base microphone so that the person you are talking with
cannot hear you.
11Press during a telephone call. The microphone
is turned off. The
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LED on the base flashes.
22To cancel mute, press .
mute
mute
speaker
speaker
The base microphone is
located under the phone.
Position yourself as near to
the base as possible and
speak clearly.
Microphone
Mute
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BASICS[ 18 ]
Adjusting the Volume
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Press or in Standby mode to select one of four ringer
tone and volume combinations. (Refer to terminology
explanation on Page 3, if necessary.)
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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.
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This switch turns the base ringer on or off.
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To control the speaker volume of the base, adjust the
volume control as desired.
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High> Medium>Loud>
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Normal>
When you press in Loud mode or in Normal mode, an error tone sounds.
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Ringer A High
•
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Ringer A Low
•
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Ringer B High
•
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Ringer B Low
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