Uniden DS 825 User manual

Digital Spread Spectrum
provides the longest range,
the clearest sound
and the best privacy.
DS
825
QUICK START
GUIDE
Start
Here!

(i) NOTE: Ringing will not be impaired by adding extra cordless handsets.
This symbol indicates
important operating and
servicing instructions.
PRECAUTIONS
INSTALLATION & SAFETY
Choosing the best location for your telephone
When choosing a location for your phone there are a number of appliances the phone
should not be near, and areas you should avoid.
AVOID -
Television sets and
other electronic
appliances AVOID -
Microwave
ovens
AVOID -
Computers
AVOID -
Moisture
AVOID -
Other Cordless
phones
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AVOID -
connecting
more than
base unit telephones as
ringing may be impaired.
CHARGE -
the new phone
for 14 - 20 hrs
and raise the
antenna before
making a call.
CHOOSE -
a central location Raise the Antenna
AVOID -
moisture
DON’T -
overload the
power oulet.
AVOID -
multi
power boards
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Use only the Uniden AC
Adaptor suplied with this unit.
Make sure theAdaptor remains
switched on at all times.
(ii)
This page is a very condensed version of the Owners Manual. It is designed
to allow you to get your phone installed and operating as quickly as possible
- however it does not attempt to explain any of the advanced features of the
DS825.
Installing
the Base Unit
Plug the phone jack into the Base
Unit, then into the telephone socket
on the wall.
Plug the AC Adaptor cord into the
Base Unit, then into the power point.
Press the power cable into the curved
recess under the Base Unit.
Australia
Phone socket
Power point
New Zealand
NOTE
Start
Here!
Quick Start Guide
Main Base
AC Power
Telephone Cord

Storing a Number
Please refer to page 16 for details of how to store numbers in your phone’s memory and how
to call stored numbers.
Position the battery in the
compartment and slide the
cover into place.
Installing the
Handset Batteries
Press the battery cover and slide it off.
Place the handset on the base Unit and
charge it uninterrupted for 20 hours.
Making a Call
Handset on Base Unit:
Remove the handset from the base and
speak (Auto Talk).
Handset off the Base Unit:
Pick up the handset, press and
speak.
To hang up - press again or place
the handset on the base unit.
Answering a Call
Pick up the handset and press .
Dial the phone number.
OR
Dial the phone number - then press .
To hang up - press
OR
Place the handset on the base Unit.
talk
talk
talk talk
talk
(iii)
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Connect the battery plug to the socket at the
rear of the battery compartment.
Make sure the plug is the right way
round.
The RED and BLACK battery wires must
match the RED and BLACK printed on the
phone case for the plug to fit properly.
Press firmly until it clicks into place.
ION
fire,
T860
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Installation & Safety
Quick Start Guide
Installing the Base Unit
Installing the Handset Batteries
Making a Call
Contents
Controls & Functions
Introduction
Welcome
Features
Setting up your Telephone
Included in your Package
Battery Maintenance
Battery use time (per charge)
When the Battery Charge becomes Low
Cleaning the Battery Contacts
Adjusting the Ringer and Earpiece Volume
Installing the Belt Clip
Headset Installation
Travelling out of Range
Keylock / Unlock
Using Your New Phone
Making and Receiving Calls
Call Transfer
Redialling a Call
Call Waiting / Flash
Storing Phone Numbers and Names
Making Calls with Memory Dialling
Editing a Stored Name and Phone Number
Erasing a Stored Name and Phone Number
Paging/Intercom
Caller ID
Using Caller ID
Name Tagging
Viewing Caller ID message list
Deleting Information from Caller ID
Using the Caller ID List
Options - Dial Prefix
Registration
Troubleshooting
Warranty
CONTENTS
CONTENTS
OF YOUR OWNERS MANUAL
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CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS
Headset jack
Belt clip slot
Battery compartment
Memory key
Talk key
Redial/Pause key
Handset aerial
Handset speaker
Display screen
Flash/Reg key
CID key
Volume control keys
Alpha Numeric keypad
Delete/Page key
Select key
Handset Microphone
Options key
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options
redial/p
select delete/
page
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pqrs
ghi
abc def
mno
jkl
wxy
tuv
talk cid
memory flash/
reg
vol
28/09 12:30 01
JIM STATEN
02 9597 9035

Speaker LED
Status LED
Power LED
Memory key
Redial/Pause key
Page.Int key
Charging contacts
Speaker
Speaker key
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Base unit aerial
Alpha numeric key pad
Flash key
Volume
Hands free microphone
Telephone line
AC Adaptor input
Registration key
Ringer Off/On
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Top of Base Unit
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45 6
78 9
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tone oper
abc def
ghi jkl mno
pqrs tuv wxyz
flash
speaker
page/int.
speaker status power
memory redial/p
DIGITAL SPREAD SPECTRUM
900MHz
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FEATURES
WELCOME
Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden DS825 digital cordless telephone. This
phone is designed for reliability, long life and outstanding performance utilising
the latest in 900 MHz Digital Spread Spectrum Technology.
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TO YOUR NEW PHONE
900MHz Digital Spread Spectrum Technology
Secure Digital Transmission
Multi-Handset operation
Base Speakerphone operation with keypad
Caller ID Function
60 Number Caller ID Memories
Backlit Keypad
3-Line, 16 Character Backlit Handset Display
32 Digit Redial
3 Redial Memories
Flash
Pause
10 Days Standby Battery Life
4.5 Hours Talk Time
Handset Earpiece and Ringer Volume Control
Hearing Aid Compatible
Name Tagging
29 Alpha Numeric Speed Dial Memories (Handset)
10 Enhanced Memory Dial (Base)
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INTRODUCTION
Digital Spread Spectrum Technology utilises a digital transmission
and a “wider frequency band” compared to a “single narrow band” 30/39 Standard
Analogue transmission. The result is a more secure conversation with the clarity of
digital sound, extended range, and minimal interference from other cordless phones.
Random Code TM digital security automatically selects one of over 16 million
codes for the handset and base. This feature prevents unauthorised calls as a result
of your phone being activated by other equipment.
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Handset Base
Rechargeable Battery AC Adaptor
Belt Clip
If any of these items are
missing or damaged, contact
your place of purchase.
To get the most from your
phone, please read this
Owner’s Manual thoroughly.
Be sure to complete and mail
the product consumer support
card.
Telephone
Cord
(Australia Only)
Telephone Cord
Adaptor
This Owner’s Manual
Consumer Support Card
and other printed materials
TIP
NOTE
Refer to the CONTROLS
& FUNCTIONS diagram
at the front of this Owner’s
Manual for feature layout.
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options
redial/p
select/
channel delete
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tone
pqrs
ghi
abc def
mno
jkl
wxy
tuv
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talk cid
memory flash
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78 9
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tone oper
abc def
ghi jkl mno
pqrs tuv wxyz
flash
speaker
page/int.
speaker status power
memory redial/p
DIGITAL SPREAD SPECTRUM
900MHz
INCLUDED IN YOUR PACKAGE

You cannot overcharge the battery.
You may return the handset to the charger after each
call or when the battery is low.
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
Battery use time (per charge)
From fully charged
Four and half hours continuous use.
Ten days when the handset is in the
standby mode.
Use only the genuine
Uniden Battery supplied
with your phone.
Replacement batteries are
also available through the
Uniden Parts Department.
The built-in memory
backup can hold numbers
and names stored in the
memory even if the
battery pack is completely
discharged.
NOTE
NOTE
Cleaning the battery 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 a month.
Do not use any liquids or solvents.
Low Battery
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ADJUSTINGTHERINGERANDEARPIECEVOLUME
Ringer tone and volume
The phone has four ringer tone and volume combinations.
In the standby mode, press or on the
handset repeatedly. The display shows the setting.
RINGER A HIGH
Earpiece volume
Pressing or during a call will change the
earpiece volume of the handset. The telephone will
keep this setting for all calls and display the setting
for each call.
Loud High Mid Low
TALK LOUD 1
Base Ringer
To turn the Base Ringer ON/OFF, use the switch located at the rear of the Base.
Genuine handset batteries
The high quality rechargeable batteries supplied with your phone perform for up to
two years or more. In order to enjoy the best performance from your phone, we
recommend you replace your batteries every two years with a genuine Uniden Battery.
Simply order a replacement battery from:
Uniden Australia PTY Limited Uniden New Zealand Limited
Service Division Service Division
Toll Free: 1300 366 895 Toll Free: 0800 4 UNIDEN (0800 4 864 336)
www.uniden.com.au www.uniden.co.nz
A full charge will take at least 12
hours if Low Battery is displayed
- however the phone will be ready
for a short call after one hour.
When the battery charge becomes low
If the phone is not in use, Low Battery flashes and none of the keys will operate. If
the phone is in use, Low Battery flashes and the andset beeps. Complete your
conversation as quickly as possible and return the handset to the base unit for charging.

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To attach the beltclip
To remove the beltclip
INSTALLING THE BELTCLIP
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Gently pull one side of the beltclip
to release.
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Press the beltclip against the rear of the
handset until it clicks into place.
If you are using an
optional headset, you
must still use the handset
keypad for phone
operations.
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redial/p
select/
channel delete
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pqrs
ghi
abc def
mno
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wxy
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talk cid
memory flash
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headset
jack
Your phone may be used with an optional
headset.
To use this feature, simply plug the headset
into the headset jack.
HEADSET INSTALLATION
During a call, noise will increase if you move your handset too far from your base unit.
If the range limit of your base unit is exceeded, your call will terminate within 30 seconds.
KEY LOCK / UNLOCK
When the handset is in the ST/BY mode, press
and hold , a beep confirms and
the screen displays KEY LOCKED.
During the ‘Key Locked’ condition, the keys
will only operate on an incoming call. To
unlock the keys, press and hold
again.
KEY LOCKED
KEY UNLOCKED
TRAVELLING OUT OF RANGE
flash/reg
flash/reg
flash/reg
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USING
YOUR NEW PHONE
MAKING AND RECEIVING CALLS
To answer a call (phone ringing)
Basic phone operation
To make a call
Pick up handset
INCOMING CALL
TALK LOUD 1
-
2.
3.
1.
Auto talk answers the
call as soon as the
handset is picked up.
When Handset On Base When Handset Off Base
button
Press
1.
2.
3. TALK LOUD 1
-
INCOMING CALL
talk
talk
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redial/p
select/
channel delete
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tone
pqrs
ghi
abc def
mno
jkl
wxy
tuv
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talk cid
memory flash
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Using the Base
1 2 3
45 6
78 9
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tone oper
abc def
ghi jkl mno
pqrs tuv wxyz
flash
speaker
page/int.
speaker status power
memory redial/p
DIGITAL SPREAD SPECTRUM
900MHz
Press
1.
Speak into the
Base
2.
speaker
To hang up
(AutoStandby)
Return the handset to
the base.
Pick up handset.
2.
1.
Enter the phone
number
TALK LOUD 1
3.
4.
95979035
(example)
95979035
Press talk
Press on the handset
Pick up handset
TALK LOUD 1
2.
3.
4.
1.
95979035
(example)
Enter the phone number
Press
95979035
talk
talk
Press
1.
Enter the phone
number
2.
Press
speaker
speaker

During a call, you can transfer the call to another optional handset
(maximum 7 handsets).
1. Press
2. Press [handset No. ]
The handset number is shown on the right side
of the display.
3. Press
4. Called handset rings.
5. Press on the called handset and
NOTE
CALL TRANSFER
If the called handset is not
answered within 20
seconds, the call will return
to the original handset.
TRANSFER TO
HAND # (1 - 7)
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talk
NOTE
Only the last number
dialed can be accessed after
talk has been pressed.
If the base is not answered
within 30 seconds the call
will return to the original
handset.
NOTE
TALK MID 1
-
TRANSFER TO
HAND # 1
INCOMING CALL
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TALK MID 1
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The last three phone numbers dialled can be quickly redialled.
Redial from standby
1. Press .
The most recent phone number that was dialled will be displayed on the screen.
2. Press again and the 2nd most recent number dialled, will be displayed.
3. Press again and the 3rd most recent number dialed, will be displayed.
Example: Press
REDIALLING A CALL
REDIAL 1
95979035
Most recent number dialled
is displayed.
redial/p
REDIAL 2
95993355
2nd ‘most recent number
dialled’ is displayed.
redial/p
Press again
redial/p
To transfer from handset to base unit.
1. Press key.
2.The caller is put on hold and the base rings.
3. Press the key on the base and Call
Transfer is completed.
speaker
To transfer from base unit to handset.
When the phone is in Speaker Phone mode, you can
transfer the call to the handset.
1. Press
2. The called handset rings.
3. Press the key on the called handset and
the transfer is completed.
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talk
speaker
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Redial from the Base Unit
1. To call the last number dialled from the Base Unit, press .
2. Press - the last number dialled will be redialled.
3. To hang up, press .
redial/p speaker
speaker
REDIAL 3
95983577
3rd ‘most recent number
dialled’ is displayed.
Press again
redial/p
4. Press and the number will be dialled.
talk
Redial from talk mode
1. Press
2. Press - the last number dialled
will be displayed and redialled.
redial/p
talk
TALK LOUD 1
TALK LOUD 1
95979035
Only numbers dialled
fromtheBaseUnit keypad
will be redialled from the
Base redial key.
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CALLWAITING/FLASH
If the Call Waiting tone sounds during a call -
Australia: Press , then to switch between callers.
New Zealand: Press to switch between callers.
flash
flash
2

Only numbers stored in
the Base Unit may be
dialled from the Base
Unit.
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STORING PHONE NUMBERS AND NAMES
With the Handset
Memory Dialing allows you to dial a number
using just a few key strokes. You can store up
to 29 phone numbers in the memory.
1. Press and hold until MEMORY
STORE is displayed.
2. Press or or enter a two-digit
number to select the
memory location where you would like to
store the number.
EDIT MEMORY 01
DELETE MEMORY 01
GO BACK
STORE NAME
MEMORY STORE
01 EMPTY
02 EMPTY
STORE NUMBER
memory
With the Base Unit
1. Press . The status LED blinks.
2. Dial the number you wish to store (not to exceed
20 digits).
3. Press . Enter the one digit memory
location number to store the number.
3. Press - the STORE NAME screen
is displayed and a cursor flashes indicating
that the display is ready for the name to be
entered.
If this screen appears, the selected memory
location has a number already stored.
4. Use numeric key to enter the name.
The name cannot exceed 12 characters.
Use and to move the cursor
to the next letter - or to create a space.
Use to delete characters as
needed.
5. Press - STORE NUMBER is
displayed.
6. Use the number keypad to enter the phone
number. It cannot exceed 24 digits.
Use to enter a pause. The
screen displays P.
Each pause counts as one digit and
represents one and half second delay in
time between digits.
Use to delete digits as
needed.
7. Press - the handset beeps and
displays the confirmation screen.
8. Press to return to standby mode
delete/page
#
select
select
memory
memory
STORE NUMBER
95979035
MEMORY 01 STORE
MEMORY STORE
01 FRED
02 JOHN SMITH
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The pause feature is useful
for long distance calling,
credit card dialing, or
sequences that require a
pause between digits.
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redial/p
delete/page
memory
As each step must be
completed within 10
seconds, it may be
advisable to reveiw these
instructions before
NOTE
When storing a number
always include your area
code (eg: 02), so name
tagging will operate.
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Memory Dialling from Standby
1. Press once, the handset displays
your programmed memory locations.
2. Press and or enter a two-digit
number to select
the memory location you would like to dial.
3. Press - the displayed number is
dialled.
MAKING CALLS WITH MEMORY DIALLING
memory
talk
01 FRED
02 JOHN SMITH
03 KAY JONES
TALK LOUD 1
0295979035
Use and to toggle between the
names display and the numbers display.
Program name Program number
When the stored
phone number has 14
or more digits, +is
displayed next to the
12th digit. Press
to see the extra digits
and to return.
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01 FRED
02 JOHN SMITH
03 KAY JONES
01 0295979035
02 0295738645
03 0205477631
NOTE
Memory dialing from talk mode
1. Press
2. Press
3. Enter a two-digit number
to select the memory location of the desired
phone number. The selected phone number is
displayed. Then the number is dialled.
memory
TALK LOUD 1
-
TALK LOUD 1
00182326634488-
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Display a Memory Number or Name
#
talk
Chain Dialing
On certain occasions after dialing a number, you may be requested to enter an access
code, such as your account number for phone banking. You can enter this number into
a memory location for later use by doing the following:
1. Store the access code into one of the memory locations
following the steps STORING PHONE NUMBERS AND NAMES
2. Dial the party or service main number.
3. When you need to enter the special number, press followed by the two
digit memory location .
Memory Dialling from the Base Unit
1. Press
2. Press
3. Press the one digit memory location number
memory
memory
speaker
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EDITINGASTOREDNAMEANDPHONENUMBER
1. Press and hold until MEMORY STORE
is displayed.
2. Press and or enter a two-digit number
to select the memory
location you would like to edit.
3. Press - the screen displays the
memory location number you have selected.
4. Press or to select ‘Edit Memory’, then
press . The cursor flashes to indicate
the display is ready for editing the name. When
a name has not been stored, the cursor appears
at the beginning of the second line.
5. Press , , or to edit the
name.
To edit only the phone number, skip this step.
6. Press - STORE NUMBER is
displayed
7. Use and the number keypad to edit
the phone number.
The phone number cannot exceed 24 digits.
If you don’t want to change the phone number,
skip this step.
8. Press - the handset beeps and
displays the confirmation screen.
9. Press to return to standby mode or
select another memory location to edit.
MEMORY 01 STORED
MEMORY STORED
01 FRED
02 JOHN SMITH
MEMORY STORE
01 FRED
02 JOHN SMITH
EDIT MEMORY 01
DELETE MEMORY 01
GO BACK
STORE NAME
FRED
STORE NUMBER
0295979035
select
select
memory
delete/page
select
memory
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7. Press - MEMORY DELETED is
displayed.
8. After a few seconds the display returns to the
MEMORY STORE screen. You may select
another number to delete (return to step 2)
or press to return to standby.
select
MEMORY 02 DELETED
MEMORY STORE
02 EMPTY
03 KAY JONES
ERASINGASTOREDNAMEANDPHONENUMBER
1. Press and hold until MEMORY
STORE is displayed.
2. Press and or enter a two-digit
number to select the
memory location you would like to edit.
3. Press - the memory location
number that you have selected is display.
4. Press to move the pointer down to the
DELETE MEMORY.
5. Press - the confirmation
screen is displayed.
6. Press to move the pointer to YES.
MEMORY STORE
01 FRED
02 JOHN SMITH
EDIT MEMORY 02
DELETE MEMORY 02
GO BACK
EDIT MEMORY 02
DELETE MEMORY 02
GO BACK
DELETE MEMORY 02
YES
NO
memory
Erasing a Stored Number from the Base Unit.
1. Press
2. Press again.
3. Press the one digit memory location number
memory
memory
memory
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Paging from base unit to the handset
1. Press on the base.
2. The handset beeps for 60 seconds.
3. Press the button on the handset
to end the page.
From handset to an optional handset
1. Press
The handset number is shown on the right side
of the display.
2. The paged handset beeps for 20 seconds.
3. Press key on the paged handset
to talk to each other.
4. To end the intercom, press again.
5. Both handsets go to standby.
From handset to Base Unit
1. Press on the handset
(If there is no answer, press
again to disconnect).
2. At the Base Unit, press to answer.
Speak into the Base Unit microphone.
3. To turn off the intercom, press on
the Base Unit or on the handset.
PAGING
PAGING HAND 5
INTERCOM
When an incoming call is
received during paging,
paging is cancelled and
the telephone is switched
to the incoming call.
NOTE
[handset No. ].
PAGING/INTERCOM
15
delete/page
delete/page
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page/int
If additional handsets
have been registered to the
page, all handsets will
beep when paged.
NOTE
2 Way Radio feature
2 way communications between handsets, using the intercom
feature, can be achieved without the base anywhere, any
time.
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You must subscribe to the Caller ID service from your local telephone company to use
these features.
When the telephone rings, the Caller ID feature allows you to view the caller’s name
and phone number on the display before you answer the phone. The handset displays
the phone number of the incoming call, the name, time and the number of calls.
Additionally, you can dial the displayed number and store the information for memory
dialing.
CALLER ID
When the Telephone Rings
When the Caller ID message is received, the display shows the caller’s phone number
along with the date and time.
The incoming call information is stored in the Caller ID record. If the Caller ID service
included the caller’s name, the caller’s name appears on the display (up to 15 letters).
Date and Time received
(DD MM HH MM)
28/09 12:30 01
JIM STATEN
02 9597 9035
Number of calls
Caller’s name
Caller’s number
Some typical Displays:
INCOMPLETE DATA
28/09 12:30 01
FRED
02 959 7935
When the phone number,
name and date are received When invalid data
is received
Name tagging
If the displayed Caller ID telephone number is the same as a number stored in memory,
then the stored name will also be displayed with the incoming Caller ID telephone number.
Oversea’s calls cannot be name tagged
28/09 12:30 01
INCOMING CALL 28/09 12:30 01 UNAVAILABLE
When a private number
is received When an unknown number is received
28/09 12:30 01
OVERSEAS CALL
0000
28/09 12:30 01
PAYPHONE
UNAVAILABLE
When a call is coming from
overseas (New Zealand only) When a call is coming from a payphone (Australia only)
Caller display information
may not be displayed
immediately
NOTE
Private numbers will not
be recorded in the Caller
ID List.
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