Uniden TRU546 User manual

Owner’s Manual
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Welcome
Features
Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden TRU546 cordless telephone. This phone
is designed and engineered to exacting standards for reliability, long life, and
outstanding performance utilizing the latest in 2.4 GHz Spread Spectrum technology.
Note: Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit for
explanation purposes.
• 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 and Pause
• Bilingual Language, option
• Pulse/Tone Dialing
• Page/Find
• 10 Day Standby Battery Life
• 6 Hour Talk Time
• Handset Earpiece and
Ringer Volume Control
• Hearing Aid Compatible
The TRU546 features include AutoTalk™ and AutoStandby™. AutoTalk allows you to
answer a call by just removing the handset from the base so you don¬t have to waste
time pushing buttons or flipping switches. AutoStandby allows you to hang up by simply
returning the handset to the base.
To protect you against misbilled calls which might result from your phone being
activated by other equipment, the TRU546 has Random Code™ digital security which
automatically selects one of over 65,000 digital security codes for the handset and base.
Also, the AutoSecure™ feature electronically locks your phone when the handset is in
the base.
Be sure to visit our web site: www.uniden.com
Uniden®is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation.
AutoTalk, AutoStandby, Random Code, and AutoSecure are trademarks of Uniden America Corporation.
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Contents
Welcome/Features
Controls and Functions 2, 3
Getting Started
Read this first 4
Step 1: Checking the package contents 5
Step 2: Setting up the phone 6
Step 3: Preparing the battery pack 7
Step 4:
Setting Caller ID and options/Language
13
Basics
Making and receiving calls 15
Terminology 16
Adjusting the ringer and earpiece volume 17
Redialing a call 18
Tone dial switch-over 19
Traveling out-of-range 19
Selecting a different channel 19
Paging 20
Flash and Call Waiting 20
Memory Dialing
Storing phone numbers and names 21
Steps for entering names and special characters 23
Making calls with memory dialing 25
Chain dialing 26
Editing a stored name and/or phone number 27
Erasing a stored name and phone number 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 35
Using “Caller ID on Call Waiting” service 37
Call Waiting features 38
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Additional Information
Changing the digital security code 39
Beltclip installation 40
Headset installation 40
Note on power sources 41
Maintenance 41
Troubleshooting 42
General Information 44
Technical Information 45
Precautions & Warranty 47
Index 49
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[ 2 ] CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
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. Vol (volume)/▼(cursor down) key
9. */ (left cursor)/tone key
10. Redial/p (redial/pause) key
11. Options key
12. Handset microphone
13. Vol (volume)/▲(cursor up) key
14. Flash key
15. Cid (Caller ID) key
16. #/ (right cursor) key
17. Delete key
18. Select/Channel key
19. Handset charging contacts
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[ 3 ]CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
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20. Pulse-Tone switch
21. DC power input
22. Phone jack
23. Handset retainer clip
24. Base antenna
25. Status LED
26. Page key
27. Base charging contacts
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GETTING STARTED[ 4 ]
About the digital security code
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 39.
Read This First
This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps:
Step 1 (page 5)
Unpack and check the telephone and accessories.
Step 2 (page 6)
Next, choose the best location
to set up the base unit.
Step 3 (page 7 to 10)
Then, insert the battery pack into
the handset. You must charge the
battery pack for 15-20 hours
before plugging into the phone
line and using the phone.
Base
Handset
Step 4 (page 13 to 14)
Finally, set the Caller ID options and store
your area code in the memory to use the
Caller ID service.
Note: Skip the area code setting if your
calling area requires 10-digit dialing.
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GETTING STARTED
GETTING STARTED [5]
Checking the Package Contents
Also included:
• This Owner’s Manual
• Quick Reference Guide
• Registration Card
• Base unit • Handset • AC adapter• Rechargeable battery
• Telephone cord • Beltclip
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.
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
• Wall mount adapter
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Do the following steps:
A. Choose the best location C. Connect the base unit
B. Install the battery pack D. Choose the dialing mode
A. Choose the best location
Before choosing a location for your new phone, read the “Installation Considerations” included
in the “Precaution & Warranty”. Here are some important guidelines you should consider:
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Setting up the Phone
GETTING STARTED
• 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.
• The base can be placed on a desk, tabletop, or mounted on a standard wall plate.
Avoid excessive moisture,
extremely low temperatures,
dust, mechanical vibration, or shock
Avoid heat sources, such as
radiators, air ducts, and sunlight
Avoid television sets and
other electronic equipment
Avoid noise sources such as a window
by a street with heavy traffic
Avoid personal computers
Choose a central location
Avoid other cordless telephones
Avoid microwave ovens
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