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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2
3
4
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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:
[ 6 ]
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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B. Install the battery pack
Charge the battery pack for at least 15-20
hours before plugging the phone line into
your phone.
1)Press in on the battery cover release and slide the
cover down until it comes off.
2)Connect the battery pack connector observing
correct polarity (black and red wires) to the jack
inside the battery compartment.
Do not exert any force on this connection. It
could cause damage to the battery or to the
handset. The plastic connectors will fit together
in only one way. Once you are certain that you
have made a good connection, then insert the
battery pack into the battery compartment. Do
not pinch the wires.
3)Securely close the battery compartment cover by
sliding it up until it snaps into place.
4)Place the handset on the base. Remove the
beltclip, if attached, for face up charging.
GETTING STARTED
BATTERY PLUG-IN
DIRECTION
BLACK RED
Use only the Uniden
battery (BT-800) supplied
with your phone.
Replacement batteries are
also available through the
Uniden Parts Department.
(See page 5.)
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GETTING STARTED[ 8 ]
Battery use time (per charge)
From fully charged
• Six hours continuous use
• Ten days when the handset is in the standby mode
Low Battery Alert
When the battery pack is very low and needs to be
charged, the phone is programmed to eliminate
functions in order to save power. If the phone is not
in use, “Low Battery” appears on the LCD and
none of the keys will operate.
If the phone is in use, “Low Battery” flashes and
the handset beeps. Complete your conversation as
quickly as possible and return the handset to the base
unit for charging.
The last number dialed in the redial memory, the names
and the numbers stored in the memory locations are
retained for up to 2 minutes while you replace the
battery pack.
Cleaning the Battery Charging Contacts
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 month.
Do not use any liquids or solvents. contacts
• 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.
• 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.
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GETTING STARTED
GETTING STARTED [9]
C. Connect the base unit
1)Connect the AC adapter to the
DC IN 9V jack and to a standard
120V AC wall outlet.
2)Set the base on a desk or tabletop,
and place the handset on the base
unit as shown. Remove the beltclip,
if attached, for face up charging.
(See “Mounting the Base Unit on a
Wall”, on page 11.)
3)Then raise the antenna to a vertical position.
4)Make sure that the status LED lights. If the LED
does not light, check to see that the AC adapter
is plugged in and that the handset makes good
contact with the base charging contacts.
•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.
• The handset can be
placed up or face
down in the base for
charging.
• You have to remove
the beltclip, if
attached for face up
charging.
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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[ 10 ]
• After installing the battery pack in the handset, charge your handset at
least 15-20 hours before plugging into the phone line. Once the
handset battery pack is fully charged, connect the telephone line cord to
the base and telephone wall outlet.
5)Connect the telephone line cord to the
TEL LINE jack and to a telephone outlet
once the handset is fully charged.
If your telephone outlet isn’t
modular, contact your telephone
company for assistance.
D. Choose the dialing mode
Most phone systems use tone dialing which sends DTMF tones through the
phone lines. However some phone systems still use pulse dialing such as in
rural areas. The default setting is tone dialing. Depending on your dialing
system, set the mode as follows:
• If you are not sure of your dialing system, set for tone dialing. Make a
trial call. If the call connects, leave the setting as is, otherwise set for
pulse dialing.
• If your phone system requires pulse dialing and you need to send the DTMF
tones for certain situations during a call, you may “switch-over” to tone
dialing. (Refer to “Tone Dialing Switch-over” on page 19.)
Modular
If your dialing system is Set the switch to
Tone TONE
Pulse PULSE
GETTING STARTED
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[ 11 ]
GETTING STARTED
Mounting the base unit on a wall
Setting the handset retainer clip for wall mounting
1)On the base unit, pull the handset retainer out of
the slot. Rotate it clockwise 180 degrees.
2)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.
Standard wall plate mounting
This phone can be mounted on any standard telephone wall plate.
1)Snap the wall mount adapter into the notches
on the base.
2)Plug the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack.
Route the AC adapter cord inside the molded
wiring channel as shown.
3)Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120V AC
wall outlet.
4)Plug the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE
jack. Route the cord inside the molded wiring channel
as shown.
5)Plug the telephone line cord into the telephone 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 firmly seated.
DO NOT use an outlet
controlled by a wall
switch.
GETTING STARTED
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GETTING STARTED[ 12 ]
Direct wall plate 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 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), 1/8 inches apart. Allow
about 3/16 of an inch between the wall and screwheads
for mounting the phone.
2)Set the retainer clip if necessary.
3)Refer to steps 1 through 7 on page 11 to mount the
telephone.
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GETTING STARTED [13]
GETTING STARTED
There are three Caller ID setup options available: AutoTalk, CIDCW
(Caller ID on Call Waiting), and Area Code. (See page 14 for Area Code
setup instructions.)
AutoTalk™ 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.
Caller ID on Call Waiting (CIDCW) performs the same as regular Caller ID
on a call waiting number. Call waiting options allow you to handle call
waiting calls in seven different ways. (See page 38.)
You must subscribe to CIDCW from your local phone company in order to
use this feature. The Call Waiting options are a separate service
available through your phone company.
Language option can be used to choose the language of your display. You
can select either English or French.
To change your Caller ID options/Language:
1)Press in the standby mode.
The following screen appears.
2)Use 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.
3)To set up the language of your display, press
or the number key to move the pointer to
“Language”.
Press to select “Eng” (English) or “Fr.” (French).
4)After you have made your Caller ID selections, press and return
the handset to the base.
Setting Caller ID Options/Language
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GETTING STARTED[ 14 ]
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.
1)When the phone is in the standby mode,
press . The Caller ID setting screen appears.
2)Press 3 to select “Area Code” or press twice.
3)Press .
4)Use the number keys (0 to 9) to enter the 3-digit area code.
5)Press . A tone sounds and the displayed area code is entered.
6)Press to complete the setting. Or return the handset to the base
unit to complete the setting. The handset returns to the standby mode.
When the area code has already been stored in memory,
the stored area code will be displayed. To change it, use
the and number keys to enter the new area code.
Then press . A confirmation tone sounds.
To complete the setting, press or return the
handset to the base unit.
If you calling area
requires 10-digit
dialing, do not program
this option.
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BASICS [15]
Making and Receiving Calls
BASICS
Pick up the handset (AutoTalk),
or pick up the handset and
press .
1)Pick up the handset.
2)Press .
3)Listen for the dial tone.
4)Dial the number.
OR
1)Pick up the handset.
2)
Dial the number, then press .
Press , or return the handset
to the base (AutoStandby).
Handset
On Base
Handset
Off Base
To answer
a call
To make
a call
Press any key (Any Key Answer).
1)Press .
2)Listen for the dial tone.
3)Dial the number.
OR
Dial the number, then press .
Press .
Refer to page 13
“Setting Caller ID
Options/Language” to
turn on the AutoTalk
feature if desired.
To hang up
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BASICS[ 16 ]
Terminology
Throughout this manual, terms such as Standby and Talk Mode are used.
Below is the terminology explanation.
•Standby Mode -The handset is not in use, off the base, and has
not been pressed. A dial tone is not present.
•Talk Mode -The handset is off the base and has been pressed
enabling a dial tone.
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