Uniden TRU 8860 Series User manual

TRU 8860
SERIES
OWNER'S
MANUAL

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Contents
WELCOME/FEATURES/TERMINOLOGY 2
CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS 4
DISPLAY AND ICONS 6
SOFT KEY FUNCTION 8
GETTING STARTED 9
Setting up the Phone 9
Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall 12
Expanding Your Phone 14
Connecting the Charger 15
Register the Handset 16
Main Menu Options 17
Setting Menu Options 18
BASICS 31
Making and Receiving Calls 31
Call Waiting 33
Placing a Call on Hold 33
Redialing a Call 34
Adjusting the Earpiece and Speaker Volume 35
Temporarily Muting the Ringer 35
Mute Microphone 36
Tone Dialing Switch-over 36
Traveling Out of Range 37
Privacy Mode 37
Using One Touch Voice Mail Access 38
PHONEBOOK 39
Phonebook (Storing Phone Numbers, Names,
Distinctive Rings and Speed Dial) 39
Chain Dialing 40
Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters 41
Viewing the Phonebook 43
Making Calls Using the Phonebook 44
Speed Dialing 44
Editing or Erasing a Phonbook Entry 45
Copying Phonebook Entries 46
CALLER ID 47
Caller ID and CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting) 47
Viewing the Caller ID List 48
Deleting a Caller ID Message 49
Using the Caller ID Message List 50
Call Waiting Deluxe Features 52
MULTI-HANDSET FEATURES 53
Multi-Handset Features 53
Using DirectLink Mode 53
3-Way Conferencing 54
Intercom/Call Transfer Feature 54
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 56
Changing the Digital Security Code 56
Find Handset 56
Installing the Beltclip 56
Headset Installation 57
Note on Power Sources 57
General Information 59
TROUBLESHOOTING 60
Troubleshooting 60
Liquid Damage 62
PRECAUTIONS & WARRANTY 63
I.C. NOTICE 65
MEMORY LIST 66
INDEX 67
MAIN MENU FLOW CHART 68

WELCOME/FEATURES/TERMINOLOGY [2]
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Congratulations on your purchase of this Uniden Digital Expandable Cordless Telephone
System! This unit is different from conventional cordless telephones. When the base
unit is connected to AC power and a telephone line, it can support up to 10 handsets.
You can now place a fully-featured cordless handset anywhere in your home or office
where AC power is available to connect the handset chargers. Extra handsets also allow
you to establish a 3-way conference call among 2 handsets and an outside line.
Note: Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit for explanation
purposes.
As an Energy Star®Partner, Uniden has determined that this product or product
models meets the Energy Star®guidelines for energy efficiency.
Energy Star®is a U.S. registered mark.
• 5.8GHz Digital Expandable
• 10 Multi-Handset Expandability
• Hands-Free Duplex Speakerphone in the Handset
• Caller ID/Call Waiting Deluxe (subscribe through local telephone company)
• 100 programmable Memory Locations
• Trilingual Display Options (English, French and Spanish)
• Intercom/Call Transfer Between Handsets
• 20 Distinctive Ring Options (10 ringer tones and 10 melody ringers)
• Mute and Hold Features
• DirectLink™Mode
• Room/Baby Monitoring
• Battery Level Indicator
• Clock Display
•AnimationDisplays
WELCOME/
FEATURES/
Welcome
Features

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This series features AutoTalk™and AutoStandby™. AutoTalk allows you to answer a call by just removing
the handset from the cradle so you don't have to waste time pushing buttons. AutoStandby allows you to
hang up by simply returning the handset to the cradle.
To protect you against mis-billed calls that might result from your phone being activated by other
equipment, this series has Random Code™digital security, which automatically selects one of more than
10,000,000 digital security codes for the handset and base.
Digital Spread Spectrum Technology uses a wider frequency band than standard digital transmissions. The
result is a more secure conversation with the clarity of digital sound, extended range, and minimal
interference from other cordless phones.
IntegriSound™ Built in sound quality which provides life-like conversations.
With DirectLink™mode, you can use 2 or more handsets as radio transceivers (walkie-talkies).
Be sure to visit our web site: www.uniden.com
Uniden®is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation.
AutoTalk, AutoStandby, DirectLink, IntegriSound, and Random Code are trademarks of Uniden America.
Terminology
•Standby Mode - The handset is not in use, and talk/flash or speaker has not been pressed. No dial tone is
present.
•Talk Mode - The handset is not in the cradle, and talk/flash or speaker has been pressed, enabling a dial tone.
Talk appears on the display.
WELCOME/
FEATURES/

CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS [4] www.uniden.com
Controls & Functions
1. Handset Antenna
2. Beltclip Hole
3. Speakerphone Speaker and Ringer
4. Handset Battery Compartment
5. New Message LED
6. Handset Earpiece
7. LCD Display
8. soft Keys (P. 8)
9. cid/vol/ (volume up) (P. 48, 34 & 18)
10.redial/p/vol/ (volume down) (P. 34, 32, 21 & 35)
11.
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/tone/< (P. 36 & 41)
12.speaker (P. 31)
13.intcom/hold (P. 54 & 33)
14.Headset Jack Cover
15.talk/flash (P. 32 & 33)
16.end (P. 32)
17.phonebook (P. 39)
18.#/> (P. 41)
19. (Message) (P. 38)
20.Handset Microphone
21.Handset Charging Contacts
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CONTROLS &
FUNCTIONS

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22. Base Charging Contacts
23. Base Antenna
24. Charge LED
25. find handset (P. 56)
26. DC IN 9V Jack
27. TEL LINE Jack
CONTROLS &
FUNCTIONS

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Display and Icons
Example of the standby mode display
ICON Appears During DESCRIPTION
Standby/Talk Battery icons indicate the handset battery status. This icon changes depending on
the battery status (empty, low, medium and full).
Standby The Ringer off icon indicates that ringer is turned off.
Talk The Mute icon appears when you mute the handset.
Talk The Speaker icon appears when the handset speaker phone is used.
Talk The Privacy icon appears when the Privacy Mode is turned on.
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Handset ID and Banner
Number of new Caller ID calls received (If there are no new Caller ID messages,
the Handset ID appears here.)
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Animation Displays
The handsets have a variety of animation displays. Below are examples of the animation screens and
what they mean:
Turning on the phone Hanging up the phone Confirmation (Done!) Deleting (Deleted!)
Making a call Find Handset/Paging the Handset
Also, the animation display changes depending on the ringer volume setting.
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Soft Key Function
"Soft" keys are keys that change function during the operation of the phone. There are three soft keys on
each handset. Soft Keys allow you to:
- Access the main menu - Access stored Caller ID messages
- Set up CIDCW options - Redial one of the last three numbers dialed from the handset
- Store or edit phone numbers - Access Voice mail waiting
The function of each soft key is determined by the icon that appears directly above it. For example, when
the handset is in standby mode, pressing soft key 2 will access the main menu. When the handset is in
talk mode, pressing soft key 1 will mute the microphone.
Complete information on the features controlled by the soft keys can be found under each feature.
In standby mode In talk mode
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Setting up the Phone
A. Choose the best location
When choosing a location for your new phone, here are some important guidelines
you should consider:
• The location should be close to both a phone jack and a continuous power outlet (one
which is not connected to a switch).
• The base and handset should be kept away from sources of electrical noise such as motors,
microwave ovens, and fluorescent lighting.
• For better reception, place the base as high as possible.
• The base should be placed in an open area for optimum range and reception.
• If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to phone line, be sure that
installing the system does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about
what will disable alarm equipment, contact your telephone company or a qualified
installer.
For maximum range:
•Keep the antenna free
of obstruction.
•When the handset is
not in use place the
handset in an upright
position.
•Do not hold the
handset where you
would block the signal.
•Metal and reinforced
concrete may affect
cordless telephone
performance.
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B. Install the rechargeable battery pack into the handset
The handset is powered by a rechargeable battery pack. The battery recharges
automatically when the handset is placed in the base unit. To maximize the charge
capacity of your battery pack, DO NOT plug the telephone cord into the base unit
and wall jack until the battery is fully charged.
1) Press down on the handset battery case cover (use the
finger indention for a better grip) and slide the cover
downward to remove.
2) Turn the battery pack so that the connector with the red
and black wires is near the jack inside the battery
compartment. Match the connector's wire colors to the
polarity label in the battery compartment (the connector
notches fit into the grooves of the jack only one way).
Push the battery pack connector into the jack until it
clicks into place.
3) Make sure you have a good connection by gently pulling on
the battery wires. If the connection is secure, the battery
jack will remain in place.
4) Place the battery case cover back on the handset and slide
it upwards until it clicks into place.
•Use only the Uniden
(BT-446) rechargeable
battery pack supplied
with your cordless
telephone.
•The battery may be
purchased by calling
Uniden's Parts
Department (see back
cover page).
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C. Connect the base unit
1) Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to a
standard 120V AC wall outlet.
Connect the AC adapter to a continuous power supply
(i.e., an outlet that is not controlled by a switch).
2) Set the base on a desk or tabletop, and place the
handset in the base unit.
Place the base unit close to the AC outlet so that
you can unplug the AC adapter easily.
3) Make sure that the charge LED illuminates.
If the LED does not illuminate, check to see that the
AC adapter is plugged in and the handset makes
good contact with the base charging contacts.
4) After install the battery pack in the handset, charge
your handset for at least 15-20 hours before
plugging into the phone line.
5) Once the handset battery pack is fully charged,
connect the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack
and to a telephone outlet.
If your telephone outlet isn't modular,
contact your telephone company for
assistance.
•Use only the supplied
[AD-800] AC adapter.
Do not use any other
AC adapter.
•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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Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall
Standard wall plate mounting
This phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate.
1) Make the AC adapter and the telephone line cord
through the hole on the wall mount adapter.
2) Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN 9V jack.
3) Plug the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE
jack.
4) Slide the wall mount adapter into the notches on
the base.
5) Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120V AC wall
outlet. Hook the cord on the notch of the wall
mount adapter.
6) Plug the telephone line cord into the telephone
outlet. Hook the cord on the notch of the wall
mount adapter.
7) Align the mounting slots on the base with the
mounting posts on the wall. Then push in and
down until the phone is firmly seated.
To remove, push up
a tab on the wall
mount adapter as
shown.
DO NOT use an AC outlet
controlled by a wall
switch.
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Direct wall mounting
If you don't have a standard wall plate, you can mount your phone directly to the
wall. Before doing this, consider the following:
• Avoid electrical cables, pipes, or other items behind the mounting location that could
cause a hazard when inserting screws into the wall.
• Try to mount your phone within 5 feet of a working phone jack to avoid excessive lengths.
• Make sure the wall material is capable of supporting the weight of the base and handset.
• Use #10 screws (minimum length of 1 & 3/8 inches) with anchoring devices suitable for
the wall material where the base unit will be placed.
1) Insert two mounting screws into the wall (with
their appropriate anchoring device), 3 & 15/16
inches apart. Allow about 1/8 of an inch between
the wall and screw heads for mounting the phone.
2) Refer to steps 1 through 7 on page 12 to mount the
telephone.
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Expanding Your Phone
10 Handset Expandability
Your phone supports up to 10 handsets,
including any handsets supplied with your
phone. You can now place a fully-featured
cordless handset anywhere AC power is
available to connect the handset charger.
Up to 2 handsets can be used in DirectLink
Mode or on an intercom call without interfering with incoming calls. If possible to
have a 3-way conference among 2 handsets and an outside line. All of handsets ring
when a call is received.
Backwards/Forwards Compatibility
Your phone is compatible with other Uniden 5.8GHz Digital
Expandable Handsets. Compatible models include the
TCX400, TCX440, and ELX500. (Please check www.uniden.com
for an updated list of expansion handsets compatible with
this series.)
If you have any
trouble with your
phone, visit our web
site at
www.uniden.com or
call our Customer
Hotline at 1- 800-
297-1023 (Mon -Fri 7
am to 7pm, Sat/Sun 9
am to 5pm, CST).
(The Customer Service
Hotline is closed on
holidays.)
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Connecting the Charger
1) Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack
and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet.
2) Set the charger on a desk or tabletop, and
place the handset in the charger with the
keypad facing forward. (See "B. Install the
rechargeable battery pack into the handset"
on page 10.)
Charge the handset
battery pack for at least
15-20 hours before
using your new cordless
telephone for the first
time.
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Register the Handset
If you purchase an expansion handset, you need to register the handset before use.
Only one handset can be registered at a time.
Handsets supplied with the phone are registered to the base by the factory. When
charged, pre-registered handsets display a handset ID number. Handsets that have
not been registered display
Models vary! Charge handset on the base for
registration or refer to Owner's Manual
. When you register an extra handset to
the base, the handset ID will be assigned.
Register the expansion handset to main base
Before an expansion handset is registered, the battery pack MUST be charged for 15
hours.
To register TCX805, simply place it in the main base.
While the handset is registering,
Handset Registering will appear in the LCD. When
Registration complete. is displayed, the handset has been registered to the base. If
Registration failed. appears, please try these steps again.
To register a ELX500, TCX440, or TCX400 handset, follow the steps below:
1) Disconnect the AC adapter from the main base.
2) While pressing down find handset, reconnect the AC adapter.
3) On the handset, press and hold # until you hear a beep.
While the handset is registering,
Handset Registering will appear in the LCD. When
Registration complete. is displayed, the handset has been registered to the base. If
Registration failed. appears, please try these steps again.
•An extra handset can
be registered when the
main base is in
standby mode.
•If a handset has ever
been registered to a
different base, you
must de-register the
handset before you can
register it to the new
base (see page 30).
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Main Menu Options
Your phone has five main menu options: DirectLink Mode, Room Monitor, Handset
Setup, Global Setup and Deregister HS.
Handset Setup Default Settings
The default settings set from the factory match the features that most people use.
You may not need to change them. However, there are a number of options you
must set and entries you must make in memory to take full advantage of all the
phone features. The table below lists the default settings.
Function Default Settings Function Default Settings
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Ringer Volume High CW / CWDX CW on/CWDX off
Ringer Tone Flicker Area Code None
Distinctive Ring On Dial Mode Tone
Auto Talk Off Voice Mail Tone On
Anykey Answer Off
Banner " "
Language English
LCD Contrast level 5
Key touch tone On
Animation Screen On
Room Monitor
(allow monitoring) On
•For Global Setup and
Deregister HS menu
options, make sure the
line is not in use and
the handsets are
within range of the
base.
•Main menu flow chart
is provided on page
68.
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Setting Menu Options
Using the interface
Below are some tips for using the software interface on your phone.
•Press the MENU soft key to access the main menu.
•Use cid/vol/∧and redial/p/vol/∨to scroll through options.
•Press the OK soft key to make a selection.
•Press the BACK soft key to return to the previous screen.
•Press end to exit the menu.
DirectLink Mode
In DirectLink mode, a pair of handsets can function as two-way radios. DirectLink
Mode allows two handsets to communicate with each other without the base unit or
a telephone line. Use them at sporting events or while shopping to stay in contact
with family members or friends. You must set both handsets to DirectLink Mode to
activate this feature.
Using DirectLink Mode
1) Press the MENU soft key and select the DirectLink Mode
menu.
To enter DirectLink mode press [ENTER] appears.
2) Press the ENTER soft key to enter DirectLink mode. You
will hear a confirmation tone, and
DirectLink Mode
Complete
appears.
3) To return to normal mode, press the CANCEL soft key
and then the OK soft key, or return the handset to the
cradle.
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two handsets to use
Direct Link Mode.
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Room/Baby Monitor
This feature allows you to monitor
sounds in another room. Place a
handset in the room you wish to
monitor; it will function as a
microphone. A second handset can be
set to function as a remote speaker,
allowing you to monitor sounds in the
room.
Using Room/Baby Monitor
1) Press the MENU soft key and select
the Room Monitor menu.
2) Select the handset you want to
monitor by using cid/vol/∧or
redial/p/vol/∨.
3) Press the OK soft key.
Monitoring appears, and you hear sounds in the room
where the handset is installed.
4) To turn off the Room Monitor, press the END soft key,
or end.
If you want to prevent other handsets from monitoring this one, press the MENU
soft key. Select the Handset Setup menu, and then the Room Monitor submenu.
Select
Off and press the OK soft key.
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when the handset(s) is
within the range of the
base.
•You must have at least
two handsets to use
Room/Baby Monitor.
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