Uniden DS70 User manual

CONTENTS
Precautions 2
Introduction
Installing and
Adjusting
Using Your
New Phone
Troubleshooting
Specifications
Installation Considerations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Important Electrical Considerations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Introduction
Welcome 5
Features 5
Included In Your Package 6
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::s DeskInstallation 7
Wall Installation 7
Installing the Handset Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Charging the Battery Pack 9
Cleaning the Battery Contacts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Handset Ringer Volume and Tone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
InstallingtheBe1tclip 11
HeadsetInstallation 12
Automatic Digital Code Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 12
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0MakingandReceivingCalls 13
Call Waiting 14
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TravellingOut-Of-Range 14
PABXConnection 14
Storing a Phone Number in Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Dialling a NumberIn Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Changing a Stored Number from Memory. . . . . . . . . . . .15
PauseFunction 15
3 Way Chat Function (Conferencing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Chain Dialling 16
Troubleshooting
QuickReferenceChart 17
Specifications 18
Warranty 19
Controls And Functions .20

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PRECAUTION
Beforeyoureadanythingelse,pleaseobservethefollowing:
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Warning!
UNIDEN DOES NOT representthisunit to bewaterproof.
To reducerisk of fire, electrical shock or damageto the unit, DO NOT expose
this unit to rain or moisture.
Rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery Warning
.The rechargeable Ni-MH battery contained in this
equipment may explode if disposed of in fire.
.Do not charge the rechargeable Ni-MH battery in any other charger
than the one specified in this Owner's Manual.
AThis symbol indicates important operating and servicing
instructions.
INSTALLATIONCONSIDERATIONS
... Selecting a Location
Before choosing a location for your new phone,
here are some important guidelines you should
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.The location should be close to both a phone jack and a power outlet.
.Keep the base and handset away from sources of electrical noise such
as motors and fluorescent lighting.
.Be sure there is sufficient space to rotate the base antenna fully vertical.
The base can be placed on a desk, tabletop or mounted on a standard
wallplate.
You shouldchargethe battery in your handset for 15-20hours before
connecting the phone line.
Most phone equipment available now uses modular jacks. Phone cords
are fitted with a plastic connector which plugs into this type of jack. If
you do not havea modular phone jack, contactyour localtelephone
company for information about their installation.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
When using your telephone equipment, these basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduced the risk of fire, electrical shock,
and injury:
1. Do not use this product near water; for example, near a bathtub, shower,
washbowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a
swimming pool.
2. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords, as this can result in the
risk of fire or electrical shock.
3. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
4. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product.
5. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified
service personnel under the following conditions:
A. If the power supply cord is damaged or frayed.
B. If liquid has been spilled into the product.
C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
D. If the product does not operate normally when following the operating
instructions (Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions).
Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage,
and will often require extensive repair work by a qualified technician).
E. If the product has been dropped, or the base unit has been damaged.
F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
6. Do not use the telephone to report a gas 1eakin the vicinity of the leak.
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IMPORTANTELECTRICALCONSIDERATIONS
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Unplug all electrical appliances when you know an electrical storm is
approaching. Lightning can pass through your household wiring and damage
any device connected to it. This phone is no exception.
APlease do not attempt to unplug any
appliance during an electrical storm.
Telephone Line Problems
If you are having trouble with your telephone service, you must first disconnect
your phone to determine if it is the cause of your problem. If you determine that it
is the cause, you must leave it disconnected until the trouble has been corrected.
AUnder power failure,this telephone will not operate. Please
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is availableduring emergencies.
Radio Interference
Radio interference may occasionally cause buzzing and humming in your cordless
handset, or clickingnoises in the base. This interferenceis causedby external sources
such as cellularphone charger,TV,refrigerator,vacuum cleaner,fluorescentlighting
or electrical storm. Your unit is NOT DEFECTIVE. If these noises continue and
are too distracting, please check around your home to see what appliances may be
causing the problem. In addition, we recommend that the base not be plugged into
a circuitthat also powersa major appliance because of the potential for interference.
Be certain that the antenna on the Base Unit is fullyextended and raised vertically.
More Than One Phone
Each telephone device that you connect draws power from the phone line. We refer
to the power drawn as the device's Ringer Equivalence Number (REN). The REN is
shown at the bottom part of your telephone. If you are using more than one
phone or other device on the line, add up all the RENs. If the total is more than 3,
your phones may not ring.
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.WELCOME'
CongratulationsonyourpurchaseoftheUnidenDS70cordlesstelephone.This
phoneisdesignedforreliability,longlifeandoutstandingperformanceutilising
thelatestin900MHzDigitalSpreadSpectrumTechnology.
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FEATURES
.15channels(Aust),7channels(NZ)
.900MHz Digital SpreadSpectrumTechnology
.20MemoryDials(16digitsmaximumpermemory)
.32DigitRedial
.Redial,Flashand PauseDialling
.ToneDialling
.CallWaitingCompatible
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.14-DayStandbyBatteryTime
.4-HourTalkTime
.HandsetEarpieceand RingerVolumeControl
.HearingAid Compatible
.Auto talk
.Auto Standby
.AnykeyAnswer
DigitalSpreadSpectrumTechnologyutilises a digitaltransmission
and a "wider frequencyband" compared to. a "single narrow band" 30/39 Standard
Analogue transmission. The result is a more secureconversationwith the clarity of
digital sound, extended range, and minimal interferencefrom other cordlessphones.
Random Code TMdigitalsecurity automatically selectsone of over 16million
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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To get the most from your
phone, please read this
owner's manual thoroughly.
Be sure to complete and mail
the product registration form.
If any of these items are
missing or damaged, contact
your place of purchase.
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'. .INCLUDEDIN YOURPACKAGE.
Handset
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Rechargeable Battery
Telephone Cord
Adaptor
(Australia Only)
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Long Telephone
Cord/Plug
Desk Stand
. ThisOwner'sManual
. RegistrationCard
. andotherprintedmaterials

Beforeconnectingyour
phoneline,fullychargethe
Nickel-MetalHydridebattery
packfor 15-20hours.
Placethepowercordso
thatit doesnotcreateatrip
hazardorwhereit could
becomechafedandcreatea
fireorelectricalhazard.
Use only the Uniden AC
adaptor supplied with this
phone. Make sureit is
switched ON at all times.
DESK INSTALLATION'
Your DS70 can be fitted with a Desk Stand or mounted on the wall.
.Thread both the telephone line cord and the power cord through the semi-circle
hole in the back of the Desk Stand.
.Insert the two tabs, located on the base of the Desk Stand, into the slots on the
bottom of the Base Unit.
.Push down gently until the tab locks into the top of the Base Unit.
.Now connect the telephone line cord and AC power cord into the Base Unit as
shown on page 8.
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3, pushthedesk
standdown gently
untilthe tablocks
intothe topof the
baseunit
1.telephone line & power
cordsthreadedthrough
the deskstand,
WALLINSTALLATION
Your DS70 can be wall mounted on a standard telephone wall plate.
.Do not install the desk stand.
.Now connect the telephone line cord and AC power cord into the Base Unit as
shown on page 8.
.Position the Base so the mounting studs on the standard telephone wall plate fit
into the holes on the back of the BaseUnit.
.Slidethe Base down on the mounting studs until itlocks into place. 7

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Before you plug the other
end of the telephone cord
into the modular jack on the
wall, charge the battery (See
CHARGING THE BATTERY
PACK, page 11).
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Power point
1. Plugthe AC adaptor into a standard240VAC walloutletand switchON.
2. Chargethebattery(SeeCHARGING THE BATIERYPACK,
page9).
3. Plug the other end of the phone cord into the telephone jack on the wall.
4. Raise the antenna to a vertical position.

Use only Uniden Battery
supplied with your phone.
INSTALLING THE HANDSET BATTERY PACK
1. Press and slidethe battery cover off.
2. Align the plastic connector of the
Nickel Metal Hydride battery with its socket
and plug it in.
3. Place the battery pack inside.
4. Slide the battery coverback
until it snaps into place.
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CHARGINGTHEBATTERYPACK,
Before connecting your phone for the first time, fully
charge the rechargeable battery pack for 15-20hours
without interruption.
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T Initial battery charging
1. Place the handset on the base
2. Make sure that the Charging
LED lights. If the LED doesn't
light, check the AC adaptor is
plugged in and and switched
ON. Also check the handset has
good contact with the base
charging contacts.

T Low battery indicator
The low battery indicator shows when the
battery pack is very low and needs to be charged.
If the phone is not in use, the Low batt LED
flashes every four seconds. If the phone is in use,
the Low bait LED flashes every four seconds
and the handset beeps. Complete your
conversation as quickly as possible and return
the handset to the base for charging.
T Recharging the battery pack
Replace the handset on the base if it's convenient. However recharging
the battery is only necessary when the Low batt LED is lit.
15-20 hours charging is required for a full charge - however it is safe to
leave the handset on the base for longer periods.
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CLEANING'THEBATTERYCONTACTS
To maintain a good charge, clean all charging contacts on the handset and base
about once a month. Use a pencil eraser or other contact cleaner. DO NOT use
liquids or solvents; you may damage your phone.
HANDSETRINGERVOLUMEANDTONE
T Adjusting ringer volume
..Ensure the handset is in standby mode.
.Press the VolAor T key on the handset
to set the handset ringer volume.
.The volume will remain on the same setting
when you hang up.
T Adjusting ringer tone
There are 4 ringer tones to choose from.
.While in the standby mode, press the Recall button.
.Press a key (1, 2, 3 or 4) to select a ringer tone.
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The handset cannot be wall
mounted with the beltc1ip
installed.
INSTALLINGTHEBELTCLIP
T To attach the beltclip
.Press the beltclip against the rear of the
handset until it clicks into place.
T To remove the beltclip
.Gently pull one sideof the beltclip
torelease.
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Use only the Uniden
HS91O/HS900 headset.
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Keep the headset wire away
from handset and
base antennas.
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HEADSETINSTALLATION
Your phone may be used with an optional
headset, the Uniden HS91O/HS900.
To use this feature, simply plug the headset
into the headset jack. Your phone is
ready for hands-free conversations. ~headset
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AUTOMATICDIGITALCODESECURITY
Topreventotherpartiesfrommakingunauthorisedcallsonyourphoneline,a
digitalcodewasaddedtotheDS70.Yourphone'shandsetandbasesharethis
code.Thiscodeisrandomlyseteachtimeyouplacethehandsetinthebase.If
thephoneexperiencesapowerfailure,youmustresetthedigitalsecuritycodeby
placingthehandsetonthebase.
T To reset the digital security code
1. Restore power to the base.
2. Place the handset on the base.
Talk/End(onthehandset)andInuse
(on the base) LEDs momentarily blink.
The digital securitycode is reset.

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FUNCTIONSdiagramatthe
backof this Owner'sManual.
MAKING AND RECEIVING CALLS
... Basic phone operation
To answer
a call
To make
a call
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To hang up
When Handset On Base
Pick up handset.
1. Pick up the handset.
2.PressTalk/End.
3. Listen for the dial tone.
4. Dial the number.
When Handset Off Base
Press
anykey
1.PressTalk/End.
2. Listen for the dial tone.
3. Dial the number.
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Press Talk/End on the handset, or return the handset to the base
(AutoStandby).
1. Pick up the handset.
2.PressTalk/End.
3. Listen for the dial tone.
To redial '4. PressRedial Pause.
2.PressTalk/End.
3.Listenforthedial
tone.
4.PressRedial
Pause.
Note:
If anykeyispressedbeforepressing Redial Pause, thelast
numberdialledwillnotredial.
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AUSTRALIA
The Call Wait + 2 call waiting
procedure toggles between the
incoming and original call
(and visa versa).
The Call Wait + 1 procedure
will drop the current call
connection and pick up the
incoming call on hold.
NEW ZEALAND
You need to subscibe to
Te1ecom's Call Waiting
Service before you can use this
feature.
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CALLWAITING
T For Australian Version
Using the Call Wait feature
If the Call Waiting tone sounds, press Call Wait then 2 to accept the
waiting call (Aust only).
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To return to the original caller press Call Wait then 1 (Austonly).
T For New Zealand Version
Using the Call Wait feature
If the Call Waiting tone sounds during a call, press Call Wait to
toggle between the incoming call and the original call.
PAGE
To locate the handset press Page on the Base Unit The handset beeps
for about 15 seconds.
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As you begin to move too far from the base, you will first hear a clicking
sound. As you travel further, the noise increases. If you travel
out of range, your call terminates.
PABX CONNECTION
The DS70 telephone may work with a 2-wire Analogue PABX network.
However,withthe DS70hook-flashtimingfixedat lOOms(NZ600ms),
some PABX equipment that uses a different hook flash timing may have its
special feature (i.e. placing a call on hold or transferring a call) inaccessible.

The pause button counts as
one digit. Pressing
Redial/Pause more
than once increases the
length of pause between
numbers.
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STORINGAPHONENUMBERINMEMORY
1. Make surethehandsetisinstandbymode (In Use lightis OFF).
2. Press the Memory button on the handset.(the In Use light will
begin flashing
3. Enterthe phonenumber,up to 16digits
4. PressMemory again
5. Enterthe twodigitmemorylocationnmber(01-
20)on the keypad(theIn Use lightwillstopflashing
andyou willhear twoconflfmationbeeps.
6. Repeatthesestepsto storeadditionalphonenumbers.
PAUSEFUNCTION
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In some cases, such as PABX or long distance service, a pause may be needed in the
dialling sequence. Pressing the Redial/Pause button on the handset inserts a
2 second delaybetween dialled numbers. Pause(s)can be inserted into the programmed
dialling sequence in memory locations.
DIALLINGA NUMBERINMEMORY
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1. Press Talk/End
2. Press Memory
3. Enter the two digitmemory locationnumber(01-20).The number
automaticallydials.
CHANGING A STORED NUMBER FROM MEMORY
Follow the steps in the section Storing a Phone Number in Memory. The new
phone number will automatically replace the previous one.
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Check with your PABX
supplier if you are not sure
whether your PABX network
uses Analogue or Digital
interface.
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3 WAY CHAT FUNCTION (CONFERENCING)
While on a call you can make another call to a third person and hold a 3 way
conversation.
T To establish a 3 way chat (conference) while on a call:
1. Pressthe Recall button to put the current calleron hold.
2. Wait for dialtone.
3. Dial the third person's phone number.
4. When the third person answersthe call,pressthe 3-Way Chat button
to connectboth callersto yourself.
T To establish a 3 way chat (conference) while on a call with
a second incoming call:
1. Pressthe Call Wait button to put the current calleron hold. Thiswill
alsoconnectthe secondcaller.
2. While talkingto the secondcaller,youcan establisha 3 WayChat by
pressingthe 3 Way Chat button.
T To split up the 3 Way Chat:
1. Pressthe Call Wait button to put the current caller on hold.
2. To switch between callers, press the Call Wait button.
3. To hang up on one caller and return to the caller on hold, press
Recall 1.
CHAIN DIALLING
On certain occasions after dialling a number, you may be requested by the
party or service you are calling to enter a special access code, such as when
performing a banking transaction. To store this number, refer to "Storing
Memory Dial Numbers" on page 15.
For example, if your bank's telephone number is stored in handset memory
location 3, and your account number is stored in handset memory location 4:
1. PressTalk/End onthe handset.
2. PressMemory onthe handsetand 3 on the handsetkeypad.
3. At the appropriatetime,pressMemory andnumber4 on the
handsetkeypad.
4. Your handset dials the number and you may proceed with your
transaction.

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QUICK REFERENCE CHART
If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps
first before calling Uniden customer service-
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PROBLEM SUGGESTION
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No dial tone Checkthat thephonelinecordconnectorsatbothends
arepushedin untiltheyclick.
Ifyou havehad a powerfailureorhaveunpluggedthe
baseunit, replacethe handseton the baseunit fortwo
to five seconds to reset the system.
Does not ring Youmay haveexceededthe limitof the numberof
phonesthat canbe connectedto the sameline, atthe
onetime.
The maximumis 3.
No power on the Checkthebatterypackconnectioninsidethebattery
handset compartmentof the handset.
ThehandsetrechargableNi-MHbatterypackmayneed
to be charged.
Does not charge Make surethe chargingcontactson boththe handset
andthebaseunit arein contactduringcharging.
The chargingcontactsmay needto be cleanedwith an
alcohol-moistenedcloth.
Thebatterypackmayneedto be dischargedfirstbefore
a fullchargecan be accomplished.
Range is limited Make surethebaseantenna isvertical.
Movethebaseunit sothat it iscentrallylocatedin your
residenceor officeand make surethat thebase unit is
notlocatednear appliances.
Calls received, The handset rechargable battery pack may need charging.
flutter or fade Youmaybeoutofnormaloperatingrange.Movecloser
tothebaseunit.
Cannot store or Whenstoringphonenumers,makesurethatthehandset
recall phone is in the standby position.
numbers from When recallingstorednumbers,checkfirstfora dial
memory tone.

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GENERAL
AustralianSpecification: The DS70 complies with TSOOl, TSO02, TSO04,
AS/NZS 3260 andFCC Part l5(as per ACA Radio Communications
Class Licensing Requirements).
New Zealand Specification: The DS70 complies with PTC200, RFS 29.
Frequency control: PLL
Modulation: Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum; DBPSK
Operating temperature: 00 to +500 C
BASE (UNIT,
Frequency: 917.4 to 925.8 MHz (15 channels: Australia)
Frequency: 923.4 to 927.0 MHz (7 channels: New Zealand)
Power requirements: 9V 300mA (from AC adaptor)
Size: 152mm (W) x l83mm (H) x 53.5mm (D)
Weight: Approx. 307g
HANDSET
Frequency: 917.4 to 925.8 MHz (15 channels: Australia)
Frequency: 923.4 to 927.0 MHz (7 channels: New Zealand)
Power requirements: Rechargeable NiMH battery pack
Size (without antenna): 50mm (W) x l54mm (H) x 27.5mm (D)
Weight: Approx. 136g (including battery)
Battery: Capacity 550mAH,3.6V
Talkmode 4hours
Standbymode l4days
Specifications, features, and availability of optional accessories are all subject
to change without prior notice.

WARRANTY
One Year Limited Warranty
Important: Evidence of originalpurchase is requiredfor warranty service.
Warrantor: Uniden Australia Pty Limited ACN 001 865498
Uniden New Zealand Limited
ELEMENT OF WARRANTY: Unidenwarrantsto the originalretailownerfor
the duration of this warranty,its DS70(herein afterreferredto as the Product),to be
freefrom defectsin materials and craftsmanshipwith onlythe limitations or exclusions
set out below.
WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the original retail owner only,
shall terminate and be of no further effect 12 months after the date of original retail
sale. This warranty will be deemed invalid if the product is; (A) Damaged or not
maintained as reasonable and necessary, (B) Modified, altered or used as part of any
conversion kits, subassemblies, or any configurations not sold by Uniden, (C) Improperly
installed, (D) Repaired by someone other than an authorised Uniden Repair Agent for
a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty, (E) Used in conjunction with any
equipment or parts or as part of a system not manufactured by Uniden. (F) Only available
in the original country of sale.
PARTS COVERED: This warranty covers for one (1) year, the Base/Charging Unit
and Handset only. All accessories (AC Adaptor, Wall mount bracket etc)are covered for
90 days only.
STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event that the product does not conform
to this warranty at any time while this warranty is in effect, the warrantor at its discretion,
will repair the defect or replace the product and return it to you without charge for parts
or service. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE
REIMBURSEMENT OR PAYMENT OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES. THIS GUARANTEE IS IN ADDITION TO AND DOES NOT IN ANY
WAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE CONSUMER GUARANTEE ACT.
WARRANTY CARD: If a warranty card has been included with this product
then please fill it in and return to us within 14 days of purchase. Your name and the
Serial number of the product will then be registered in our database and this will help
us process your claim with greater speed and efficiency should you require warranty
PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OR
WARRANTY: In the event that the product does not conform to this warranty, the
Product should be shipped or delivered, freight pre-paid, with evidence of original
purchase (eg. a copy of the sales docket), to the warrantor at:
UNIDEN AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED
SERVICE DIVISION
345 Princes Highway,
Rockda1e NSW 2216
Ph [phone] Fx [phone]
Toll Free 1300 366 895
UNIDEN NEW ZEALAND LIMITED
SERVICE DIVISION
150 Harris Road,
East Tamaki, Auckland
Ph [phone] Fx [phone]
Toll Free 0800 4 UNIDEN
(864336)
Customers in other States should ship or deliver the Product freight pre-paid to their nearest
Uniden Authorised Repair Centre (Contact Uniden for the nearest Warranty Agent to you)
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