Uniden TRU 8885 Series User manual

TRU 8885
SERIES
OWNER'S
MANUAL

[1]
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Contents
WELCOME/FEATURES 2
TERMINOLOGY 3
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 13
Main Menu Options 15
Setting Menu Options 16
BASICS 33
Making and Receiving Calls 33
Flash and Call Waiting 34
Placing a Call on Hold 34
Redialing a Call 35
Adjusting the Earpiece and Speaker Volume 37
Do Not Disturb (DND) 37
Mute Microphone 38
Tone Dialing Switch-over 39
Traveling Out of Range 39
Privacy Mode 40
3 or 4-Way Conferencing 40
PHONEBOOK 42
Phonebook (Storing Phone Numbers, Names,
Distinctive Rings and Speed Dial) 42
Chain Dialing 43
Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters 44
Viewing the Phonebook 46
Making Calls Using the Phonebook 47
Speed Dialing 47
Editing or Erasing a Phonebook Entry 48
Copying Phonebook Entries 49
CALLER ID 50
Caller ID and CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting) 50
Viewing the Caller ID List 51
Deleting a Caller ID Message 52
Using the Caller ID Message List 53
Call Waiting Deluxe Features 55
THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE 56
The Integrated Telephone Answering Device 56
Turning the Answering System On/Off 57
Setting your outgoing message (Greeting) 57
Using the Answering Setup Menu 58
New Message LED 58
Using your Answering System 59
Remote Operation 63
EXPANDING YOUR PHONE 67
Expanding Your Phone 67
Connecting the Charger 68
Register the Handset 68
Using DirectLink Mode 70
Intercom/Call Transfer Feature 71
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 74
Changing the Digital Security Code 74
Find Handset 74
Installing the Beltclip 75
Headset Installation 75
Note on Power Sources 76
Maintenance 76
General Information 77
TROUBLESHOOTING 78
Troubleshooting 78
Liquid Damage 81
PRECAUTIONS & WARRANTY 82
I.C. NOTICE 84
MEMORY LIST 85
INDEX 86
REMOTE OPERATION CARD 88
MAIN MENU FLOW CHART 90

WELCOME/FEATURES [2]
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Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden Multi-Handset Cordless System
telephone. 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 4-way conference call among 2 handsets, the base speakerphone, 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
• Integrated Answering Device
• Dual Keypad with LCD Screen at Base
• 10 Multi-Handset Expandability
• Hands-Free Speakerphone in the Handset and Base
• Caller ID/Caller ID on Call Waiting (subscribe through local telephone company)
• Call Waiting Deluxe (subscribe through local telephone company)
• 100 Programmable Memory Locations
• Trilingual Display Options and Voice Prompts (English, French and Spanish)
• Intercom/Call Transfer Between Handsets
• 20 Distinctive Ring Options (10 ringer tones and 10 melody ringers)
• Mute and Hold Features
• Do Not Disturb (DND) Feature
• DirectLink™Mode
• Room/Baby Monitoring
• Battery Level Indicator
• Clock Display
•AnimationDisplays
WELCOME/FEATURES
Welcome
Features

[3] TERMINOLOGY
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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 over
approx. 65,000 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.
TERMINOLOGY

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. 37 & 16)
10.redial/p/vol/ (volume down) (P. 35, 33, 16 & 37)
11.
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/tone/< (P. 39 & 44)
12.speaker (P. 33)
13.intcom/hold (P. 71 & 34)
14.Headset Jack Cover
15.talk/flash (P. 33 & 34)
16.end (P. 33)
17.phonebook (P. 42)
18.#/> (P. 44)
19. (Message) (P. 65)
20.Handset Microphone
21.Handset Charging Contacts
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Play
Skip
Stop
Delete
Repeat
Retrieve TAD message
with Handset Remote keys
CONTROLS &
FUNCTIONS

[5] CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS www.uniden.com
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22. In use LED
23. play/stop (P. 59)
24. cid/exit (P. 51)
25. Charge LED
26. Base Charging Contacts
27. delete message (P. 60)
28. mic (microphone)
29. answer on/off (P. 57)
30. do not disturb (P. 37)/DND LED
31. /tone (P. 39)
32. Message Counter Display
33. soft Keys (P. 8)
34. Base Speaker
35. speaker/speaker LED (P. 33)
36. phonebook (P. 42)
37.
intercom / hold (P. 71 & 34)
38. flash / find hs Key (P. 34 & 74)
39.
/volume/ / (volume up/down)
(P. 37 & 16)
40. DC IN 9V Jack
41. TEL LINE Jack
CONTROLS &
FUNCTIONS

DISPLAY AND ICONS [6] www.uniden.com
Display and Icons
Example of the standby mode display
•Handset
•Base
* appears if you have a new message.
appears if you turn your answering system off.
** appears when the message storage is full.
appears if you set your answering system to announce only.
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 or base.
Talk The Speaker icon appears when the handset speaker phone is used (handset only).
Talk The Privacy icon appears when the Privacy Mode is turned on.
Talk The Recording icon appears while recording a conversation.
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Handset ID and Banner
Number of new Caller ID calls received (If there are no new Caller ID messages,
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Day of the week and time
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DISPLAY AND ICONS

[7] DISPLAY AND ICONS www.uniden.com
Animation Displays (Handset only)
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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DISPLAY AND ICONS

SOFT KEY FUNCTION [8] www.uniden.com
Soft Key Function
"Soft" keys are keys that change function during the operation of the phone. There are three soft keys on
the base and three on each handset.
The function of each soft key is determined by the icon that appears directly above it. For example, when
the base is in standby mode, pressing soft key 1 will redial the last number. When the base 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
Handset Base
In talk mode
Handset Base
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SOFT KEY FUNCTION

[9] GETTING STARTED www.uniden.com
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.
note
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GETTING STARTED