Uniden AS1051 Series User manual

AS1051 base
with answering
system
Base AC
adapter
Telephone
cord
Coiled
cord Desk stand/wall
mount bracket
Corded
handset
Charger AC
adapter
Battery
cover
Accessory
handset and
charger
If you purchased
model number:
You should
have:
AS1051 1 of each
AS1051-2 2 of each
AS1051-3 3 of each
AS1051-4 4 of each
AS1051-5 5 of each
AS1051-6 6 of each
You will also find:
Rechargeable
battery pack
DESK
WALL
If any items are missing or damaged, never use damaged products!
Important Safety Instructions!
When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always
be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons,
including the following:
-This unit is NOT waterproof. DO NOT expose this unit to rain or moisture.
-Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl,
kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
-Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical
storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
-Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
-Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. Do not
dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local codes for
possible special disposal instructions.
-Do not place the handset in any charging cradle without the battery installed
and the battery cover securely in place.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
AS1051 Series User's Guide
What's in the box?

What's in the manual?
Installing Your Phone ...................... 1
Set Up the Base.............................. 1
Test the Connection....................... 3
Set Up the Accessory Handset(s).. 3
Changing from Tone to Pulse
Dialing .......................................... 4
Getting to Know Your Phone.......... 5
Parts of the Base ............................ 5
Parts of the Handset....................... 7
Reading the Displays .................... 8
Using the Menus.............................. 9
The
Handset Setup Menu............... 9
The Base Setup Menu .................. 10
The Ans. Setup Menu................... 10
Day & Time Setting ....................... 10
The Global Setup Menu................ 10
Register Handset (Base Only)....... 11
Entering Text on Your Phone ...... 11
Using Your Phone .......................... 12
Using the Speakerphone ............. 12
Changing the Volume .................. 12
Using the Redial List .................... 13
Using Caller ID and Call Waiting.. 13
Using Seven-Digit Dialing............ 14
Using the Phonebook................... 15
Finding a Lost Handset ................ 15
Using Multi-Station Features ....... 16
Expanding Your Phone ................ 16
Using Conference Calling ............ 16
Using Privacy Mode..................... 16
Using Call Transfer....................... 17
Using the Intercom....................... 17
Using Special Features.................. 18
Using Your Phone During a
Power Failure ............................. 18
Chain Dialing ................................ 18
Using Voice Message Notification18
Using the Answering System ...... 19
Setting Up Your Answering
System ....................................... 19
Getting Your Messages ............... 21
Screening Your Calls.................... 22
Using the System While You're
Away from Home....................... 23
Solving Problems........................... 24
Weak or Hard To Hear Audio ...... 25
Noise or Static On The Line......... 25
Resetting and Registering
Handsets..................................... 27
Handling Liquid Damage ............. 28
Important Information................... 28
Terms Used In This Guide ........... 28
Battery Information ...................... 29

1
Installing Your Phone
Set Up the Base
Attach the stand
Before you attach the stand, you have to decide if you want the
phone to rest on a desk or hang on a wall.
For desktop use
1. Turn the stand so the word
DESK
is right-side up (it will
be on the right).
2. Insert the tabs into the
notches at the top of the
base.
3. Press in on the latches
and slip them into the
notches marked as
DESK
.
For wall mount use
1. Turn the stand so the word
WALL
is right-side up (it will
be on the right).
2. Insert the tabs into the
notches at the bottom of
the base.
3. Press in on the latches
and slip them into the
notches marked as
WALL
.
To remove the stand
Press in on the latches and
slide them out of the notches.
Connect the corded handset
Use the coiled cord to connect the
corded handset to the connector on
the left side of the base.
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WALL
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2
For wall mount use only
1. On the front of the base, pull
the clip (that holds the corded
handset in place) out of its slot.
2. Rotate the clip 180 degrees.
3. Flip it from front to back and slide it back into the slot.
Connect the power and telephone cords
1. Connect the base AC adapter to the power jack and the telephone
cord to the
TEL LINE
jack. Route the cords as shown:
For desktop use For wall mount use
2. Plug the AC adapter into a standard AC power outlet, and connect
the telephone cord to a standard telephone wall jack.
Place the phone on the wall
Place the mounting slots over the pins on the wall plate, and slide the
base down
to lock it
into place.

3
Test the Connection
Pick up the corded handset from the base. You should hear a dial
tone and the display on the base should say Talk . When you get a
dial tone, make a quick test call.
If... Try...
the display says
Check Tel Line
or you don't hear a dial tone
checking the connection between
the base and the phone jack.
you keep hearing a dial tone changing to pulse dialing (see page
4).
there's a lot of noise or static see page 25 for tips on avoiding
interference.
Set Up the Accessory Handset(s)
If your phone came packaged with accessory handsets, follow the
steps below to get your cordless handsets ready for use.
Install the battery
1. Unpack all handsets, battery packs,
and battery covers. If any handset
has the battery cover already
attached, press in on the notch and
slide the cover down and off.
2. Line up the battery pack connector
with the jack inside the handset.
(The battery connector will only fit
one way.)
3. Push the battery pack connector
in until it clicks into place. Tug
gently on the wires to make sure
the battery pack is securely
connected.
4. Place the cover over the battery
compartment and slide it up into
place.
Black
Red

4
Connect the charger
1. Connect a charger AC adapter to each charger's power jack and
set the plug into the notch as shown.
(These adapters might already be
connected.)
2. Plug the other end of the adapter into a
standard AC power outlet.
3. Place each handset in a charger with
the display facing forward. The
CHARGE
light should turn on.
If... Try...
the
CHARGE
light doesn't
turn on
-reseating the handset.
-checking the AC adapter connection.
-seeing if the outlet is controlled by a wall
switch.
Charge all handsets completely (about 15 hours)
before using them.
Test the connection
Pick up each handset and press
TALK
. You should hear a dial tone
and the display should say Talk . (Press
END
to hang up.)
If you can't get a dial tone or the handset display says
Unavailable , try
moving the handset closer to the base or resetting it (see page 27).
Changing from Tone to Pulse Dialing
Phones can communicate with the telephone network in two different
ways: tone (DTMF) or pulse dialing. If you know your phone company
uses pulse dialing or you can't make your test call, follow these steps:
1. With the phone in standby, press
MENU/SELECT
.
2. Use
UP
or
DOWN
to highlight Global Setup , then press
MENU/SELECT
.
3. Use
UP
or
DOWN
to highlight Dial mode , then press
MENU/SELECT
.
4. Highlight
Pulse , then press
MENU/SELECT
. The phone sounds a
confirmation tone. Try making another test call.
If you use pulse dialing and you need to send DTMF tones during a
call (if you're using an automated response system, for example),
press to temporarily switch to tone dialing. When the call ends, the
phone automatically returns to pulse dialing mode.

5
Getting to Know Your Phone
Parts of the Base
If the key name is spelled out on the key itself, it's not labeled in the
drawing below.
Base keys and how they work
Key name
(and icon) What it does
CLEAR
-While entering text: delete one character, or press and hold
to delete all the characters.
ON/OFF
-In standby: turn the answering system on or off.
FIND HANDSET/
INTERCOM
-In standby: page a handset using the intercom.
-During a call: put the call on hold and start a call transfer.
REDIAL/PAUSE
-In standby: open the redial list.
-While entering a phone number: insert a 2-second pause.
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Antenna
Microphone
Corded
handset
Coiled
handset
cord
PHONEBOOK/LEFT
CALLER ID/RIGHT
UP
PLAY/STOP
SPEAKER
Display
ON/OFF
FIND HANDSET/INTERCOM
Twelve-key dial pad

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Key name
(and icon) What it does
MENU/SELECT
-In standby: open the menu.
-In the menu or any list: select the highlighted item.
PLAY/STOP
( )
-In standby: start playing messages.
-While a message is playing: stop playing messages.
-In the menu or any list: exit the menu completely.
PHONEBOOK/
LEFT
( / )
-In standby or during a call: open the phonebook.
-In any menu or list: go up one level. (If you are already at
the top level, the phone exits the menu and returns to the
previous operation.)
-During text entry: move the cursor to the left.
-In the first 2 seconds of a message: go to the previous
message.
-Anytime after that: go to the beginning of this message.
CALLER ID/
RIGHT
( / )
-In standby or during a call: open the Caller ID list.
-During text entry: move the cursor to the right.
-While a message is playing: skip to the next message.
UP ( )
-In standby: increase the ringer volume.
-During a normal call: increase the earpiece volume.
-During a speakerphone call or while a message is playing:
increase the speaker volume.
-In the menu or any list: move the cursor up one line.
DOWN ( )
-In standby: decrease the ringer volume.
-During a normal call: decrease the earpiece volume.
-During a speakerphone call or while a message is playing:
decrease the speaker volume.
-In the menu or any list: move the cursor down one line.
DELETE ( )
-While a message is playing: delete this message.
-In standby: delete all messages.
MUTE
-While this station is ringing: mute the ringer for this call only.
-During a call: mute the microphone.
FLASH
-During a call: switch to a waiting call.
SPEAKER
( )
-In standby: start a speakerphone call (get a dial tone).
-During a normal call: switch to the speakerphone.
-During a speakerphone call: hang up.

7
Parts of the Handset
If the key name
is spelled out on
the key itself, it's
not labeled in the
drawing to the right.
Handset keys and how they work
Key name
(and icon) What it does
UP ( )
-In standby: increase the ringer volume.
-During a call: increase the call volume.
-In the menu or any list: move the cursor up one line.
CALLER ID/
RIGHT ( )
-In standby or during a call: open the Caller ID list.
-During text entry: move the cursor to the right.
PHONEBOOK/
LEFT ( )
-In standby or during a call: open the phonebook.
-In the menu: go back to the previous screen.
-During text entry: move the cursor to the left.
DOWN ( )
-In standby: decrease the ringer volume.
-During a call: decrease the call volume.
-In the menu or any list: move the cursor down one line.
CLEAR/
INTERCOM
-In standby: page another station using the intercom.
-During a call: put the call on hold and start a call transfer.
-While entering text: delete one character, or press and hold to
delete all the characters.
MENU/SELECT
-In standby: open the menu.
-In the menu or any list: select the highlighted item.
TALK/FLASH
-In standby: start a telephone call (get a dial tone).
-During a call: switch to a waiting call.
MESSAGES/
MUTE
Twelve-key
dial pad
DOWN
CALLER ID/
RIGHT
SPEAKER
Microphone
Charging contacts
UP
Display
CLEAR/
INTERCOM
PHONEBOOK/
LEFT

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Key name
(and icon) What it does
END
-During a call: hang up.
-In the menu or any list: exit and go to standby.
SPEAKER ( )
-Switch a normal call to the speakerphone (and back).
REDIAL/PAUSE
-In standby: open the redial list.
-While entering a phone number: insert a 2-second pause.
MESSAGES/
MUTE ( )
-In standby: access your answering system.
-During a call: mute the microphone.
-While the phone is ringing: mute the ringer for this call only.
Reading the Displays
On the base On the handset
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New CID: 5
Answer ON
Message
counter
Status
icons
Caller ID
count
Day and
time
Answering
system status
12:00A
Handset #1
New CID: 5
Handset
banner
Status icons
Caller ID
count
Time
The table below shows the possible icons and what they mean. Since
the icons appear based on what you're doing with the phone, you
won't ever see all of these icons at the same time.
Icon What it means
The ringer is turned off: this station will not ring when a call
comes in.
You have a voice message waiting (see the section titled
"Using Voice Message Notification" on page 18).
Privacy Mode is on: no other station can join your call.
The speakerphone is on.
The microphone is muted, and the caller can't hear you.
(Handset only) T-coil mode is on (see "Do you use a T-Coil
hearing aid?" on page 26).
(Handset only) The battery is 1) fully charged, 2) half charged,
3) getting low, or 4) empty.

9
Using the Menus
The menus are designed to be as easy as possible. Some users don't
even need the manual once they know how to perform these actions:
Open the menu Press
MENU/SELECT
.
Move the cursor
The arrow cursor on the left side of the line shows which
menu item is currently highlighted. Use
UP
to move the
cursor up and
DOWN
to move it down.
Select an option Move the cursor to highlight the option, then press
MENU/SELECT
.
Go up one screen Press
PHONEBOOK/LEFT
.
Close the menu
On the handset, press
END
; on the base, press
PLAY/STOP
.
(If you open the menu during a call, use
PHONEBOOK/LEFT
to back out of the menu without hanging up.)
If you don't press any
keys for thirty
seconds, the
phone times out
and exits the
menu. (When
setting the day
and time, the
time-out period is
extended to two
minutes.)
The Handset Setup Menu
You can change these settings separately for each cordless handset.
T-coil
Turn on T-coil mode to reduce noise on some hearing
aids (see "Do you use a T-Coil hearing aid?" on page 26).
Ringer Tones
Choose one of four melodies or three tones for the
handset's main ring tone. As you highlight each ring
tone, the phone plays a sample of the tone. When you
hear the tone you want, press
MENU/SELECT
.
Personal Ring
Turn on the personal ring feature. If you have Caller ID,
this feature lets you assign special ring tones to anyone
in your phonebook: this handset will use the special
ring tone when that person calls.
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Press MENU/SELECT
to open the menu.
Press MENU/SELECT
to choose the
highlighted option.
Use the UP and
DOWN keys to
move the cursor.
To close the menu,
press
END on the
handset or
PLAY/
STOP
on the base.
OR

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Autotalk
Turn on Auto Talk so you can answer the phone just by
picking up the handset from the cradle (without having
to press any buttons).
Any Key Answer
Turn on Any Key Answer so you can answer the phone
by pressing a key on the twelve-key dial pad.
Banner Change the name used on the handset's display.
Handset Language Change the display language.
Key Touch Tone Have the keypad sound a tone when you press a key.
The Base Setup Menu
These settings apply only to the base.
Base Language Change the display language.
Key Touch Tone Have the keypad sound a tone when you press a key.
The Ans. Setup Menu
This menu controls the options and settings for your answering
system (see "Ans. Setup menu options" on page 20).
Day & Time Setting
You need to set the day and time so messages get the correct time
stamp.
1. Use
UP
&
DOWN
to choose the day of the week; press
MENU/SELECT
.
2. Use the number keypad to enter the hour and minutes.
3. Use
UP
&
DOWN
to select AM or PM ; press
MENU/SELECT
.
The Global Setup Menu
The settings on this menu apply to all cordless handsets and the
base. Before changing these settings, make sure the phone is in
standby and all handsets are within range of the base. (Only one
handset at a time can change these settings.)
Area Code
Enter your area code so the phone hides the area code on
incoming local calls (see "Using Seven-Digit Dialing" on page 14).
Dial Mode
Change the way your phone communicates with the telephone
network (see "Changing from Tone to Pulse Dialing" on page 4).
VMWI
Reset
(Base only) Reset the voice message waiting indicator to bring
it back into sync with your voice mail service (see page 18).

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Register Handset (Base Only)
This menu lets you register additional handsets to this base or re-
register a handset that you had to reset for some reason (see
"Resetting and Registering Handsets" on page 27).
Entering Text on Your Phone
When you want to enter text into your phone (for example, a name
in the phonebook), use the twelve-key dial pad to enter the letters
printed on the number keys. Here's how it works:
The phone enters the letters in the order they appear on the key.
For example, if you press the number key
2
once, the phone
enters the letter A . Press
2
twice for B , and three times for C .
If you press the key again after the last letter, the phone starts the
same letter sequence with small letters. If you press
2
four times
in a row, the phone enters a (small letter). Press
2
five times for b ,
and six times for c .
If you see the icon
[Aa] in the display, the phone enters capital
letters first ( A B C ), then small letters ( a b c ), then the number on
the key ( 2 ). The icon [aA] means the phone starts at the small
letters, so it enters small letters first, then the number on the key,
then capital letters.
The phone automatically uses a capital letter for the first letter and
any letter right after a space; all other times, it uses small letters.
If two letters in a row use the same number key, enter the first
letter, then use
CALLER ID/RIGHT
to move the cursor to the next
position to enter the second letter.
Switch between capital
and small letters Press .
Move the cursor Press
PHONEBOOK/LEFT
to move the cursor to the left
or
CALLER ID/RIGHT
to move the cursor to the right.
Leave a blank space Press
POUND (#)
.
Erase one letter Move the cursor to the letter you want to erase and
press
CLEAR
(
CLEAR/INTERCOM
on the handset).
Erase the entire entry Press and hold
CLEAR
.
Enter punctuation or a
symbol Press
0
to rotate through the available symbols.

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Using Your Phone
To... From the base From a cordless handset
make a call Dial the number, then pick up
the corded handset.
Dial the number, then press
TALK/FLASH
.
answer a call Pick up the corded handset. Press
TALK/FLASH
.
hang up Return the handset to the
cradle.
Press
END
or return the
handset to the cradle.
mute the
microphone
during a call
Press
MUTE
. Press again to
turn the microphone back
on.
Press
MESSAGES/MUTE
. Press
again to turn the microphone
back on.
put a call on
hold
Press
FIND HANDSET/INTERCOM
. Press
CLEAR/INTERCOM
.
If the call is on hold for 5 minutes, it will be disconnected.
return to a call
on hold
Pick up the handset or press
SPEAKER
.Press
TALK/FLASH
.
mute the ringer
for this call only
While the phone is ringing,
press
MUTE
.
While the phone is ringing,
press
MESSAGES/MUTE
.
Using the Speakerphone
Both the handset and the base have a speakerphone. To use the
base speaker, press
SPEAKER
instead of using the corded handset. To
use the handset speaker, press
SPEAKER
instead of
TALK/FLASH
.
To... From the base From a handset
make a call: Dial the number, then Press
SPEAKER
. Press
SPEAKER
.
answer a call Press
SPEAKER
. Press
SPEAKER
.
switch a call to the speakerphone Press
SPEAKER
. Press
SPEAKER
.
switch back to the earpiece Pick up the
corded handset. Press
SPEAKER
.
hang up a speakerphone call Press
SPEAKER
. Press
END
.
Changing the Volume
You can set the volume of the ringer, the earpiece, and the
speakerphone separately for the base and each cordless handset.
For each item, press
UP
to make it louder or
DOWN
to make it softer.
The available volume levels and how change them are listed below:

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Change the When On the base On a handset
ringer
volume
the phone is in
standby
select
Off, Low,
Medium , or High .
select Off, Low,
Medium , or High .
earpiece
volume
you are on a normal
call
choose one of 6
volume levels.
choose one of 6
volume levels.
speaker
volume
you use the speaker-
phone for a call or
getting messages
choose one of 10
volume levels.
choose one of 6
volume levels.
Using the Redial List
The phone saves the last 5 numbers you dial on each station. To
open the redial list, press
REDIAL/PAUSE
; use
UP
and
DOWN
to scroll
through the list. To close the list, press
PHONEBOOK/LEFT
. With the
phone in standby, open the list and find the number you want. Then:
to redial the selected number On the handset, press
TALK/FLASH;
on the base, pick up the corded handset.
to delete the number Press
MENU/SELECT
and select Delete Entry .
to save it to the phonebook Press
MENU/SELECT
and select Store Into Pb .
Using Caller ID and Call Waiting
You have to subscribe to Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Caller ID
on Call Waiting services to use the features described in this
section; contact your telephone provider for more information.
When a call comes in, the phone displays the caller’s number and
name (if available). The phone saves the information for the last 30
received calls to the CID list. When it's in standby, the phone displays
how many calls came in since the last time you checked the CID list.
Open the CID list Press
CALLER ID/RIGHT
.
Scroll through
the CID list
Press
DOWN
to scroll through the list from newest to oldest.
Press
UP
to scroll from oldest to newest.
Close the CID list Press
PHONEBOOK/LEFT
.
Dialing from the Caller ID list
1. Find the entry you want to dial.
2. If the number is a toll or long distance call, but there's no 1at the
front of the CID record, press to add the 1.

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3. On the handset, press
TALK/FLASH
to dial the number. On the base,
pick up the corded handset.
(You can also press
TALK/FLASH
or pick up the corded handset before
opening the CID list. Find the number you want to dial, then press
MENU/SELECT
.)
Caller ID menu options
With the phone in standby, open the CID list and find the number you
want. Press
MENU/SELECT
to open the Caller ID menu; choose one of
these options:
Delete Entry Erase this Caller ID number.
Store Into Pb
Add this number to this station's phonebook. The phone
prompts you to enter a name and edit the number; cordless
handsets also prompt you to choose a personal ring.
Delete All
Erase this station's CID list. (This does not affect the CID
lists saved on any other stations.)
Using Call Waiting
If you get a Call Waiting call, the phone sounds a tone and displays
any CID information received for the waiting call. Press
FLASH
(
TALK/
FLASH
on a handset) to switch between your current call and the
waiting call; remember, each time you switch, there is a short pause
before you're connected to the other caller.
Using Seven-Digit Dialing
If you can make a local call by dialing only seven digits instead of ten,
you can tell the phone to hide your local area code in the CID list.
Do not enter an area code if your phone company requires ten-
digit dialing. You might not be able to dial from the CID list.
1. With the phone in standby, open the menu and select Global
Setup
, then select Area Code .
2. Use the number keypad (
0 - 9
) to enter your three-digit area code.
3. Press
MENU/SELECT
when you’re finished.
The phone uses the programmed code as a filter. When calls
come in, the phone compares the area code to the programmed
one. If they match, the phone hides the area code in the CID list.
While reviewing the list, press
#
to toggle the area code off & on.

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Using the Phonebook
Each station can store up to 70 entries in its phonebook.
Open/close the phonebook Press
PHONEBOOK.
Scroll through the entries Press
DOWN
to scroll through the phonebook
from A to Z or
UP
to scroll from Z to A.
Jump to entries that start
with a certain letter
Press the number key corresponding to the
letter you want to jump to.
Dial an entry
1. Find the entry you want to dial.
2. On a handset, press
TALK/FLASH
. On the
base, pick up the corded handset.
Phonebook menu options
Open the phonebook with the phone in standby, then press
MENU/
SELECT
to open the phonebook menu. Choose one of these options:
Create
New
Add an entry to your phonebook. The phone will prompt you to
enter the name and phone number. (Cordless handsets will also
prompt you to choose a personal ring.)
Copy
All
Copy the whole phonebook to another station. (You must have at
least one accessory handset to use this multi-station feature.)
Delete
All
Erase all the entries in this station's phonebook. (This does not
affect the entries saved on any other stations.)
Phonebook entry options
With the phone in standby, open the phonebook and find the entry
you want. Press
MENU/SELECT
to open the individual phonebook entry
menu. Choose one of these options:
Edit
Edit this entry. The phone will prompt you to edit the name and
phone number. (Cordless handsets will also prompt you to choose
a personal ring.)
Copy
Copy this entry to another station. (You must have at least one
accessory handset to use this multi-station feature.)
Delete Erase this entry.
Finding a Lost Handset
With the phone in standby, press
FIND HANDSET/INTERCOM
on the base.
Select the handset you want to find, or select All to page all handsets
at the same time. The paged handset(s) will beep for 1 minute or until
you press
FIND HANDSET/INTERCOM
again or press
TALK/FLASH
followed by
END
on the handset.

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Using Multi-Station Features
The expandable base works together with the accessory handsets
to give you some useful multi-station features. (A station can be any
cordless handset or the base.) You must have at least one accessory
handset to use the features in this section.
Expanding Your Phone
Your base supports a total of six AS116 accessory handsets,
including any that were supplied with your phone.
Your base might be compatible with other Uniden accessory
handsets; please visit our website for a list of compatible handsets.
Accessory handsets must be registered to the base before you
can use them. Handsets that aren't registered display a
Handset
not registered message. For instructions on registering handsets to
this base, see page 27 or the manual for the accessory handset.
Any accessory handsets that came packaged with the base are
already registered to that base for you.
If a handset was previously registered to a base, you have to reset
it so you can register it to a new base (see page 27 or the manual
for the accessory handset).
Using Conference Calling
When an outside call comes in, the base
and two cordless handsets can join in a
conference call with the outside caller.
To join the call, just pick up the base
corded handset or press
TALK/FLASH
on
a cordless handset. To leave the conference call, hang up normally;
the other station remains connected to the call. (You can also use the
speakerphone for a conference call, just like you can with a normal call.)
Using Privacy Mode
You can prevent other stations from joining a call. Start your call as
usual, then press
MENU/SELECT
: the display shows Call Privacy . Press
MENU/SELECT
again to turn privacy mode on (you'll see a in the
display). When you hang up, privacy mode turns off automatically.
As long you have privacy mode on, no other stations can interrupt
your call. To allow another station to join the call, just turn privacy
mode off by repeating the process above (press
MENU/SELECT
twice).
Outside call
Handset #1
Handset #2
Base
speakerphone
or corded handset

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Using Call Transfer
To... From the base From a cordless handset
transfer a
call
1. Press
FIND HANDSET/INTERCOM
to
put the call on hold.
1. Press
CLEAR/INTERCOM
to
put the call on hold.
2. Select the station you want to transfer the call to, or select
All to page all the stations at the same time.
When the other station accepts the call, you'll be disconnected,
but you can join the call again.
cancel a
transfer
Press
SPEAKER
to return to the
call.
Press
TALK/FLASH
to return to
the call.
accept a
transferred
call
1. To answer the page and speak to the transferring station,
pick up the corded handset. press
CLEAR/INTERCOM.
2. To accept the call,
press
SPEAKER
. press
TALK/FLASH
.
Using the Intercom
Here are some things you need to know about using the intercom:
Whenever the phone is in standby, you can make an intercom call
between stations without using the phone line.
You can make an intercom call from any station, but only two
stations can be in an intercom call at any time.
If an outside call comes in during an intercom call, the phone shows
the CID information. If the other station hasn't answered the page,
the phone cancels the page so you can answer the incoming call.
To... From the base From a cordless handset
make an intercom
page
1. Press
FIND HANDSET/INTERCOM
. 1. Press
CLEAR/INTERCOM
.
2. Select the station you want to talk with, or select
All to
page all the stations at the same time.
cancel a page Press
FIND HANDSET/INTERCOM.
Press
END
.
answer an
intercom page
Press
FIND HANDSET/INTERCOM
or
pick up the corded handset.
Press
CLEAR/INTERCOM
or
TALK/FLASH
.
leave an intercom
call Press
FIND HANDSET/INTERCOM.
Press
END
.
answer an outside
call during an
intercom call
Press
SPEAKER.
Press
TALK/FLASH
.

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Using Special Features
Using Your Phone During a Power Failure
Because it includes a corded handset, your phone can perform
several of its functions during a power failure. The following features
will operate during a power failure (all other features are disabled):
Making and receiving calls with the base corded handset.
Changing the volume on the corded handset.
Using Call Waiting on a base corded handset call.
Entering pauses when dialing from the base corded handset.
While the power is out, the base uses a special ringer; you
cannot adjust the volume of this ringer.
Chain Dialing
If you often have to enter a series of digits or a code number
during a call, you can save that code number to a phonebook
entry and use the phonebook to send the code number.
Enter the code number (up to 20 digits) into the phonebook just
like a regular phonebook entry. Be sure to enter the code number
into the phonebook exactly as you would enter it during a call.
When you hear the prompt that tells you to enter the number, open
the phonebook and find the entry that contains your code number.
Press
MENU/SELECT
to transmit the code. The phone transmits the
code number exactly as you entered it in the phonebook. Or, if you
change your mind, use
PHONEBOOK/LEFT
to close the phonebook.
Using Voice Message Notification
This feature supports Frequency-Shift Keying (FSK) message
notification. Contact your voice mail provider for more details.
If you subscribe to a voice mail service, your phone an notify you
when you have a new message waiting. When you have new
messages, the voice message icon ( ) appears in the display, and
the new message light (at the top of the handset) blinks.
Resetting the voice message indicator
If the voice message icon remains after you check your messages,
you can reset it. From the base, open the menu and select Global
Setup . Select VMWI Reset , and select Yes to reset the indicator.