Uniden SS E15 Series User manual

Series Owner's Manual
OWNER'S MANUAL
SS E15

Welcome/Features 2 Visual Message Waiting Indicator 19
Controls and Functions 3 Emergency Dial
Terms Used in this Manual 4 Emergency Dial 20
Getting Started Storing the Emergency Dial 20
Installing the Phone 5 Using the Speed Dial Memory
A. Choose the Best Location 5 Using the Speed Dial Memory 21
B. Install the Rechargeable Battery Pack Storing Names and Numbers in
into the Handset 6 Speed Dial Memory 21
C. Connect the Base Unit and Charge the Storing Caller ID Messages
Handset 7 in Speed Memory Locations 24
D. Set the Visual Ringer Brightness 8 Making Calls from Speed Dial Memory 25
E. Mount the Base Unit on a Wall 9 Easy Dial 25
Installing the Belt Clip 10 Caller ID Features
Headset Installation 10 Caller ID and CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting) 26
Basic Setup 11 When the Telephone Rings 26
Auto Talk 11 Viewing the Caller ID Message List 27
Activating Caller ID on Call Waiting 11 Deleting Information from the Caller ID List 28
Name Tag (POP ID) 12 Making a Call from the Caller ID List 30
Insert 0 13 Additional Information
Selecting the Ringer Tone and Volume 14 Changing the Digital Security Code 31
Basics Note on Power Sources 32
Using Your Phone 15 Installing a Replacement Battery 33
Making and Receiving Calls 15 Maintenance 34
Adjusting the Handset Earpiece Volume 16 Troubleshooting 35
Traveling Out-of-Range 17 Liquid Damage 37
Selecting a Different Channel 18 General Information 38
Find Handset 18 Index 39
Using Call Waiting 19 Warranty 40
Contents
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Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden cordless telephone. This
cordless phone is designed and engineered to exacting standards for reliability,
long life, and outstanding performance.
Note: Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit for
explanation purposes.
* The Caller ID and Caller ID on Call Waiting features require subscription to the
services provided by your network supplier. There is usually a fee for these
services. The Caller ID on Call Waiting service is currently unavailable in New
Zealand.
Be sure to visit our Website: www.uniden.com.au or www.uniden.co.nz
Welcome
Features
• 2.4GHz Extended Range • 3 Line Backlit Easy to Read Display
Technology • Audio Boost
• Visual Ringer LED • Last Number Redial
• Large Backlit Keys • Find Handset Key
• Caller ID* • Earpiece/Ringer Volume Controls
• Caller ID on Call Waiting* • Hearing Aid Compatible
(CIDCW) • 20 Channel Auto Scan
• Name Tag* (POP ID) • Desk or Wall Mountable
• 10 Speed Dial Memory
• One-Touch Emergency Dial
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Controls and Functions
1. Handset antenna
2. Audio boost switch
3. Volume/ (ring)/+ key (p. 16/ 14)
4. Volume/ (ring)/-key (p. 16/ 14)
5. Handset battery compartment
6. Handset visual ringer LED
7. Handset earpiece
8. LCD display
9. CID key (p. 27)
10. Redial/pause key (p. 16/ 23)
11. /tone/ key (p. 22)
12. Memory key (p. 21)
13. Menu key (p. 11)
14. Talk key (p. 15)
15. Emergency ( ) key (p. 20)
16. Flash key (p. 19)
17. / key (p. 22)
18. Delete/channel key (p. 22/ 18)
19. Select key (p. 11)
20. Handset microphone and ringer speaker
21. Handset charging contacts
22. Headset jack
23. Beltclip hole
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24. DC in 9V jack
25. Telephone line jack
26. Visual ringer switch (p. 8)
27. Ringer tone button (p. 14)
28. Ringer volume adjuster (p. 14)
29. Ringer on/off switch (p. 14)
30. Base speaker
31. Base visual ringer LED
32. Base antenna
33. Charge/in use LED (p. 7)
34. Find handset key (p. 18)
35. Base charging contacts
Terms Used in this Manual
• Standby Mode - The handset may be sitting in or off the base, but is NOT in use. The talk key has
not been pressed and there is no dial tone.
• Talk Mode - The handset is off the base and the talk key has been pressed, enabling a dial tone.
• CID - Caller ID
• CIDCW - Caller ID on Call Waiting
• Emergency Dial - One touch speed dial key
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Installing the Phone
Do the following steps:
A. Choose the best location
B. Install the Rechargeable Battery Pack into the Handset
C. Connect the base unit and charge the handset
D. Set the visual ringer brightness (optional)
E. Mount the base unit on a wall (optional)
A. Choose the best location
When choosing a location for your new phone, here are some important guidelines you should
consider:
• The location should be close to both a phone jack and a continuous power outlet (one which
is not connected to a switch).
• The base and handset should be kept away from sources of electrical noise such as motors
and fluorescent lighting.
• The base can be placed on a desk, tabletop, or mounted on a standard wall plate. For better
reception, place the base as high as possible.
• The base should be placed in an open area for optimum range and reception.
Avoid noise sources such as a window
by a street with heavy traffic
Avoid heat sources, such as radiators,
air ducts, and sunlight
Choose a central location
Avoid other cordless telephones
Avoid personal computers
Avoid excessive moisture, extremely
low temperatures, dust, mechanical
vibration, or shock
Avoid microwave ovens
Avoid television sets and
other electronic equipment
!If your home
has specially
wired alarm
equipment
connected to
the telephone
line, be sure
that installing
the system
does not
disable your
alarm
equipment.
!If you have
questions
about what will
disable your
alarm
equipment,
contact your
telephone
company or a
qualified
installer.
GETTING STARTED
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B. Install the Rechargeable Battery Pack into the Handset
The handset is powered by a rechargeable battery pack.
The battery recharges automatically when the handset is
placed in the main base or charging cradle.
1) Locate the separate battery and battery cover.
2) Plug the battery pack connector (red & black wires) into
the jack inside the battery compartment. (The connector
notches fit into the grooves of the jack only one way.)
Match the wire colors to the polarity label in the battery
compartment, connect the battery, and listen for a click
to insure connection.
3) Make sure you have a good connection by slightly
pulling on the battery wires. If the connection is secure,
the battery jack will remain in place.
4) Place the battery case cover back on the handset by
sliding it upwards until it clicks into place.

!Use only the
supplied
AAD--041S
AC adapter.
Do not use
any other AC
adapter.
!Do not place
the power cord
where it
creates a trip
hazard or
where it could
become
chafed and
create a fire or
electrical
hazard.
GETTING STARTED
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C. Connect the Base Unit and Charge the Handset
1) Connect the AC adapter to the DC in 9V
jack and to a standard 240V AC wall outlet.
• 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 rechargeable battery is already installed in your phone.
2) Place the handset in the base unit.
3) Make sure that the charge/in use LED illuminates.
If the LED does not illuminate, check to see that the AC adapter is plugged in
and the handset makes good contact with the base charging contacts.
4) Charge the handset battery pack for at least 15-20 hours before using
your new cordless telephone for the first time! To maximize the charge
capacity of your battery pack, DO NOT plug the telephone cord into the base
unit and wall jack until the battery is fully charged.

D. Set the Visual Ringer Brightness
The visual ringer switch allows you to set the
brightness of the visual ringer/messages
LED on the base. There are three options to
choose from: high, low and off. If you set the
switch to off, visual ringer/messages LED
never flashes.
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5) Once the handset battery pack is
fully charged, connect the
telephone cord to the tel line
jack and to a telephone outlet. If
your telephone outlet isn't
modular, contact your telephone
company for assistance.
6) After the phone is connected, pick up the handset from the base and press
talk. If you do not get a dial tone, check the following:
• Be sure the telephone cord is securely connected to both the base and an
active telephone jack.
• Be sure the charge/in use LED is on. If not, check the AC adapter.
• Be sure the handset is fully charged.
• Be sure the battery is installed correctly.
Australia
Tel Line adaptor
(supplied)

E. Mount the Base Unit on a Wall
Standard wall plate mounting
This phone can be mounted on any standard
wall plate.
1) Remove the wall mount adapter from the
base and snap it into the notches on the
bottom of the base.
2) Plug the AC adapter to the DC in 9V jack.
3) Wrap the AC adapter cord inside the
molded wiring channel as shown.
4) Plug the AC adapter into a standard
240V AC wall outlet.
5) Plug the telephone cord into the tel
line jack.
6) Wrap the cord inside the molded wiring
channel as shown.
7) Plug the telephone cord into the
telephone outlet.
8) Raise the antenna to a vertical position.
9) Align the mounting slots on the base with the
mounting posts on the wall.
Then push in and down until the phone is firmly seated.
Direct wall 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.
If the base unit is
mounted on the
wall, always put
the handset in
the base with the
CID display
facing forward to
make sure the
handset does not
fall out of the
base.
GETTING STARTED
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• Try to mount your phone within 1.5m 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 35mm) 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), 100mm apart. Allow about 3mm
between the wall and screw heads for mounting the phone.
2) Refer to steps 1 through 9 on page 9 to mount the telephone.
Installing the Beltclip
To attach the beltclip
Insert the beltclip into the holes on each side of the handset.
Press down until it clicks.
To remove the beltclip
Pull both sides of the beltclip to release the tabs from the holes.
Headset Installation
Your phone may be used with an optional headset.
To use this feature, insert the headset plug into the headset jack.
Your phone is ready for hands-free conversations.
(Headset may be purchased by visiting our website at;
www.uniden.com.au or www.uniden.co.nz )
3mm
100mm

Basic Setup
There are four basic options that you will need to set up: AutoTalk, CIDCW (Caller ID
on Call Waiting), Name Tag and Insert 0.
AutoTalk
Autotalk allows you to answer the phone simply by removing the handset from the
base. You do not have to press any keys.
1) When the phone is in standby mode, press the menu
key. The following screen appears.
2) Press the select key to turn AutoTalk on.
3) Press the menu key to complete the setting. The handset returns to
standby mode.
Activating Caller ID on Call Waiting
Caller ID allows you to see the number of the calling party before you answer the phone.
Caller ID on Call Waiting (CIDCW) lets you see the number of a call that comes in when
you are on the line.
You must subscribe to Caller ID service through your local telephone provider to use this
feature. You must also subscribe to Call Waiting Service to use Caller ID on Call
Waiting.
1) When the phone is in standby mode, press the menu
key. The following screen appears.
Name Tag :On
Name Tag :On
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2) Press the volume/ /- key to select CIDCW.
3) Press the select key to toggle and turn on Caller ID on Call Waiting.
4) Press the menu key and return the handset to the base unit to complete the
setting. The handset returns to standby mode.
Setting Name Tag (POP ID)
The Name Tag feature works with the Caller Display number from Caller ID. You must
subscribe to Caller ID service through your local telephone provider to use this feature.
There is usually a fee for this service. When the phone rings the caller display number,
when received will be compared to numbers stored in the dial memory. If there is a
match then any name stored with the dial memory number will be displayed (see page 21).
1) When the phone is in standby mode, press the menu
key. The following screen appears.
2) Press the volume/ /- key twice to select
Name Tag .
3) Press the select key to toggle Name Tag On or Off.
4) Press the menu key to complete the setting.
The handset returns to standby mode.
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Name Tag :On
Name Tag :On

Setting the Insert 0
This feature adds '0' or '00' to the number, when you receive Caller ID messages. The
default setting for New Zealand is On. The default setting for Australia is Off.
1) When the phone is in standby mode, press the menu
key. The following screen appears.
2) Press the volume/ /- key three times to select Insert 0.
3) Press the select key to toggle Insert 0 On or Off.
4) Press the menu key to complete the setting. The handset
returns to standby mode.
GETTING STARTED
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Name Tag :On
Name Tag :On
Insert 0 :Off

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Selecting the Ringer Tone and Volume
Base ringer on/off
The ringer on/off switch allows you to set the base
ringer on or off. If you set the switch to off, you never
hear the base ringer tone.
Base ringer tone
Press the ringer tone button in standby mode to select one of 7 ringer tones.
Base ringer volume
Slide the ringer volume adjuster to set the base ringer volume.
Handset ringer tone and volume
Press the volume up key or volume down key (labeled as the volume/ /+ or
volume/ /- key) in standby mode to select one of five ringer tones and
volume combinations.

Using Your Phone
Making and Receiving Calls
Making a call
1) Remove the handset from the base.
2) Press the talk key.
3) Listen for the dial tone.
4) Dial the number.
OR
1) Remove the handset from the base.
2) Dial the number.
3) Press the talk key.
Receiving a call
1) Remove the handset from the base (If AutoTalk is on, the phone will automatically
answer the call when you pick it up).
2) If the handset is off the base, press the talk key (or any number key, */tone/ key or
#/ key if AutoTalk is on).
Hanging up
Press the talk key or return the handset to the base.
Refer to page 11
"Basic Setup" to
turn On the
AutoTalk feature
if desired.
BASICS
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Redialing the last dialed number
1) Remove the handset from the base.
2) Press the talk key.
3) Listen for the dial tone.
4) Press the redial/pause key.
OR
1) Remove the handset from the base.
2) Press the redial/pause key.
3) Press the talk key.
Adjusting the Handset Earpiece Volume
To change the earpiece volume, press volume/ /+ or volume/ /- key during a call.
Audio boost
As we get older, it often becomes harder to hear high frequency
tones. Audio Boost lets you hear phone conversations more clearly
by boosting the high frequency tones.
To set Audio boost on, slide the audio boost switch upward.
Boost On appears on the display under the volume setting when
you start a call.
To set Audio boost off, slide the audio boost switch downward.

BASICS
Traveling Out-of-Range
During a call, as you begin to move your handset too far from your base unit,
noise increases. If you pass the range limits of the base unit, your call will
terminate within 1 minute.
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Selecting a Different Channel
If you encounter interference while using your phone, you can manually change
the phone´s channel for clear operation. This function works only when the
phone is in use. Press the delete/channel key. Scanning appears on the
display, indicating the phone is changing to another channel.
Find Handset
If you lost the handset, press the find handset key on the base.
The visual ringer LED on the handset flashes, and
the handset beeps for 60 seconds.
Paging is canceled when pressing any handset key, the find
handset key on the base or the handset is returned to the base.
Paging is also canceled when the phone receives an incoming call.
The UltraClear
Plus true
compander
circuitry virtually
eliminates
background
noise.
This innovative
technology,
together with 20
different
channels,
provides
you with the best
possible
reception
during all your
conversations.
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