Uniden TRU241 User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
TRU241
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CONTENTS
Introduction 1
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Included with Your TRU 241 Phone 3
Controls and Functions 4
Installation 5
• Charging the Batter Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Charging the Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Low Batter Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Cleaning the Batter Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
• Selecting a Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
• Setting the Dial Mode Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
• Mounting the Base Unit on the Wall . . . . . . . . . . . 7
• Direct Wall Plate Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Setting Up Your Phone
• Raising the Antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
• Connect the Base Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
• Adjusting Ringer/Volume Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Ringer Tone and Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Setting the Handset Earpiece Volume . . . . . . . . . . 9
Using Your Phone 10
• Making and Receiving Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
• Storing a Number in Memor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
• Entering a Pause in Memor Dialing . . . . . . . . . . 11
• Storing Mixed Tone/Pulse Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . 11
• Dialing a Stored Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
• Chain Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
• Erasing a Stored Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
• Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
• Replacing a Stored Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
• Selecting a Different Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
• Using the Flash Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
• Using the Page/Find Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
• Traveling Out of Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Troubleshooting 14
Installing the Beltclip 15
• To Attach the Beltclip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
• To Remove the Beltclip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Headset Installation 15
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INTRODUCTION [ 1 ]
INTRODUCTION
FEATURES
The Uniden®2.4 GHz cordless phones are designed and engineered to exacting standards for
reliabilit , long life, and outstanding performance.
Digital Spread Spectrum Technolog utilizes a “wider frequenc band” vs. a “single narrow band”
used in standard digital transmissions. The 2.4 GHz frequenc range was recentl released to
commercial communications. It provides secure conversation with the clarit of digital sound,
extended range, and reduced interference.
• 2.4 GHz Digital Spread Spectrum
• 30 Channel Autoscan
• 10-Number Memor Dialing
• Desk or Wall Mountable
• Tone/Pulse Dialing
• Handset Volume Control
• 32 Digit Redial
• Page/Find
• AutoTalk™
• AutoStandb ™
• 6 Hour Talk Time
• 7 Da Standb Time
• Hearing Aid Compatible
The TRU 241 features include AutoTalk and AutoStandby.
AutoTalk allows ou to answer a call b just removing the handset from the base so ou don’t have to
waste time pushing buttons or flipping switches. AutoStandby allows ou to hang up b simpl
returning the handset to the base.
INTRODUCTION
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[ 2 ] INTRODUCTION
The UltraClear Plus™ true compander circuitr virtuall eliminates background noise. This innovative
technolog , together with 30 different channels, provides ou with the best possible reception during
all our conversations.
To protect ou against misbilled calls which might result from our phone being activated b other
equipment, the TRU 241 has Random Code™ digital securit which automaticall selects one of over
65,000 digital securit codes for the handset and base.
Also, the AutoSecure™ feature electronicall locks our phone when the handset is in the base.
To get the most from our phone, please read this owner’s manual thoroughl . Also, be sure to
complete the product registration form and mail it in.
Be sure to visit our web site at: www.uniden.com.
RECYCLING
NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES
NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES
MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.
Nickel-cadmium cells are used in the batter pack.
Please take our used nickel-cadmium batter packs
to a store that rec cles nickel-cadmium batteries.
Uniden®is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation.
AutoTalk, AutoStandby, Random Code, UltraClear Plus, and AutoSecure are trademarks of Uniden America Corporation.
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INCLUDED WITH YOUR TRU 241 PHONE
Also included:
• This Owner’s Manual
• Other Printed Material
• Precautions and Important Safet Instructions
• Memo Sticker
If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact
the Uniden Parts Department at 800) 554-3988, 7:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m. Central, Monday through Friday, or contact us
on the web at www.uniden.com.
Base Handset
Rechargeable Batter AC Adapter
Telephone Cords
INCLUDED WITH YOUR TRU 241 PHONE [ 3 ]
INCLUDED WITH YOUR TRU241
Beltclip
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[ 4 ] CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
1. memory – Enters or recalls numbers
in memor
2. talk – Answers or places calls
3. tone – Switches to tone dialing in pulse
dial mode
4. redial – Redials the last number
5. pause – Adds a timed pause in a memor
dialing sequence
6. talk/battery low LED – indicates when phone
is in use or the batter is low
7. mute – Turns off the handset microphone while
ou are using the phone
8. flash – Accesses call waiting (if available)
9. volume – Sets both the ringer and earpiece
volumes
10. channel – Selects another channel for clearer
reception
11. handset retainer – Holds handset in base for
wall mounting.
12. status LED – Indicates the phone is in use or
the handset is charging
13. page/find – Locates the handset
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The plastic
connectors will fit
together onl one
wa . Make sure the
batter ’s connector
is properl aligned.
Use onl the Uniden
batter pack
(model BT-905).
INSTALLATION
Charging the Battery Pack
The rechargeable nickel-cadmium batter pack must be full charged before using our phone for the
first time. Before plugging the phone line into your new phone, you must charge the battery for
approximately 15 hours without interruption.
1. Remove the handset batter cover.
2. Plug the batter cable into the handset and place the batter
pack inside the batter compartment.
3. Replace the batter cover.
▼Charging the Handset
Place the handset on the base to charge. The handset can charge
in either the face-up or face-down position.)
▼Low Battery Indicator
When the batter pack in the handset is low and needs to be
charged, the talk/battery low indicator flashes.
If this occurs while ou are on the phone, ou will hear an alert
tone. Complete our call as quickl as possible and return the
handset to the base for charging.
INSTALLATION [ 5 ]
INSTALLATION
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[ 6 ] INSTALLATION
A continuous power
outlet is an AC
outlet which does
not have a switch to
interrupt its power.
Do not place the
power cord in an
area where it ma
create a trip hazard
or become chafed
and create a fire or
electrical hazard.
▼Cleaning the Battery Contacts
To maintain a good charge,it is important to clean all batter
contacts on the handset and base about once a month.
Use a dr cloth or pencil eraser, if necessar .
Do not use any liquids or solvents.
Selecting a Location
Before choosing a location for our new phone, there are some
important guidelines ou should consider:
• The location should be close to both a phone jack and
continuous power outlet.
• Keep the base unit and handset awa from sources of
electrical noise such as motors or fluorescent lighting.
• Be sure there is sufficient space to rotate the base unit
antenna to a vertical position.
Setting the Dial Mode Switch
Place the switch in the Tposition for tone dialing, or the P
position for pulse dialing.
contacts
P T
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Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall
▼Standard Wall Plate Mounting
This phone can be mounted on an standard telephone wall plate.
1. Snap the wall mount adapter into the notches on the base.
2. Plug the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and the AC
adapter to the D IN 9V jack.
3. Plug the telephone line cord into the telephone outlet.
4. Wrap the AC adapter cord inside the molded wiring channel.
Then wrap the cord around the strain relief notch.
5. Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet.
6. Raise the antenna to a vertical position.
7. Align the mounting slots on the base with the mounting posts
on the wall. Push in and down until the phone is
firml seated.
8. On the base unit, pull the handset retainer out of the slot.
Rotate it clockwise 180 degrees.
9. Flip the retainer from front to back. Slide it back into the slot
so that the lip of the retainer is up and the oval is down. The
retainer holds the handset in place.
1
Wall
plate
AC adapter
AC outlet
INSTALLATION [ 7 ]
INSTALLATION
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[ 8 ] INSTALLATION
Direct Wall Plate Mounting
If ou don’t have a standard wall plate, ou can mount our phone
directl 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.
• Tr to mount our phone within 10-15 feet of a working phone
jack to avoid excessive cord 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 3/16 of an
inch between the wall and screwheads for mounting the phone.
2. Refer to steps 1 through 9 as in the “Mounting the Base Unit on a
Wall” section. (See page 7.)
TOP
3/16
in.
3-15/16
in.
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