Uniden TRU9585 manual

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1 T able of Contents Welcome ....................................................................... 4 Accessibility. .............................................................. 4 Installing the Phone .................................................... 5 Choosing.the.Best.Location . ...................................... 5 Installing.the.Batter[...]

2 Customizing Y our Handsets ..................................... 28 Changing.the.Handset.Banner . ................................ 28 Selecting.a.Ring.T one . ............................................. 28 Activating. AutoT alk. .................................................. 29 Activating. Any.Key. Answer . .................................[...]

3 Setting.the.Day.&.T ime. ........................................... 44 Setting.the.Record.T ime.(or. Announce.only) . .......... 44 Activating.the.Message. Alert . ................................... 45 Activating.the.Base.Call.Screen . .............................. 45 Using the Answering System ................................... 46 T urni[...]

4 Welcome W elcome Thank.you.for.purchasing.a.Uniden.Multi-Handset.phone. Note:. Illustrations.in.this.manual.are.used.for.explanation.purposes..Some.illustrations.in.this.manual.may.differ. from.the.actual.unit. As.an.Energy.Star ® .Partner ,.Uniden.has.determined.that.this.product.or.product.models.meets. the.Energy.Star ® guidelines for energy[...]

5 Installing the Phone 6 Installing the Phone Choosing the Best Location When.choosing.a.location.for.your.new.phone,.here.are.some.important.guidelines.you.should.consider: Note:. For.maximum.range:. Keep.both.the.base.and.handset.antennas.free.of.obstruction. When.the.handset.is.not.in.use,.place.the.handset.in.an.upright.position. Metal.and.rein[...]

5 6 Installing the Phone Installing the Battery Use.only.the.Uniden.BT -446.rechargeable.battery.pack.supplied.with.your.cordless.telephone. Locate the battery pack, battery cover and the handset. Push the battery pack connector in firmly . (Y ou should hear it click into place.) Gently tug on the battery wires to make sure the connection is secure[...]

7 Installing the Phone 8 Connecting the AC adapter T o the base T o avoid risk of re and shock, only use the Uniden PS-0009 AC adapter with the base. T o the charging cradle (for multi-handset packs only) Use.only.the.Uniden.PS-0007. AC.adapter.with.the.charging.cradle. Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack on the bottom of the base. Conne[...]

7 8 Installing the Phone Charging the Handset Place the handset in the base cradle with the display facing forward. If you have an accessory handset, place it in the charging cradle with the display facing forward. Make sure that the charge LED illuminates when the handset is seated. What if the charge LED doesn’t light up? Reseat the handset; ma[...]

9 Installing the Phone 10 Connecting to the Phone Line Make.sure.that.the.battery.pack.is.fully.charged. Connect the telephone cord to the TEL LINE jack. Connect the telephone cord to a telephone wall jack. What if CHECK TEL LINE appears on the base or handset display? The telephone cord may not be connected correctly . Check the telephone cord con[...]

9 10 Installing the Phone T esting the Connection Pick.up.the.handset.from.the.base.and.press. [ /ash] ..Y ou.should.hear.a.dial.tone,.and.the.display.should. show.T ALK. What.if.I.can’t.hear.a.dial.tone? Check.the.telephone.cord.connection.on.the.base. What.if.the.display.doesn’t.show.T ALK?. Check.the.battery.pack.connection.in.the.handset[...]

1 1 Installing the Phone 12 Changing the dial mode Y our.phone.can.communicate.with.the.telephone.network.in.two.different.ways:.tone.dialing.or.pulse.dialing..These. days,.most.base.networks.use.a.method.called.tone.dialing,.so.your.phone.comes.programmed.for.tone.dialing..If. your.phone.company.uses.pulse.dialing,.you.will.need.to.change.your.pho[...]

1 1 12 Installing the Phone Expanding Y our Phone Adding accessory handsets Y our.phone.supports.a.total.of.ten.cordless.handsets,.including.any.that.were.supplied.with.your.phone..Y ou.can. now.place.a.fully-featured.cordless.handset.anywhere. AC.power.is.available.to.connect.the.charging.cradle. Y our.phone.is.compatible.with.the.TCX950.accessory[...]

13 Installing the Phone 14 W all Mounting the Base This.phone.can.be.mounted.on.any.standard.telephone.wall.plate. Route the AC adapter and the telephone cord through the hole of the wall mount bracket. Line up the four tabs on the wall mount bracket (two at the top and two at the bottom) with the four notches on the bottom of the base. Slide the b[...]

13 14 Installing the Phone Place the mounting slots over the pins on the wall plate. Slide the base down to lock it into place. W all plate At the bottom of the base, lift up on the release latch between the two bottom tabs and push the bracket up. Removing the wall-mount bracket (T o AC outlet) Release latch Note:. Mounting.the.phone.directly.on.t[...]

15 Getting to Know Y our New Phone 16 Getting to Know Y our New Phone Features 5.8GHz.FHSS.expandable.system Expands.up.to.10.handsets Integrated.digital.answering.system Caller.ID/Call.W aiting Base.keypad Advanced.phonebook.features: Store.70.phonebook.entries.on.base.&.each. handset Alphabetical.search Personalized.ring.by.party.(on.handset)[...]

15 16 Getting to Know Y our New Phone T erminology Used in this Manual Accessory Handsets Additional.handsets.that.can.register.to.the.base,.allowing.you.to.add.handsets.without.connecting.another. phone.line..This.base.supports.a.total.of.ten.cordless.handsets;.see.page.12.for.compatible.handsets. Base The.main.part.of.the.phone.that.connects.to.y[...]

17 Getting to Know Y our New Phone 18 Parts of the Handset T welve-key dial pad [ ] key (down) [ ] key (caller ID/right) [menu/select] key [ /mute] key (messages/mute) [ ] key (end call) [#] key [ ] key (speaker) Microphone Charging contacts [ /tone] key [ ] key (up) new message LED Earpiece Display (LCD) [clear/int’com] key (clear/intercom) [ ] [...]

17 18 Getting to Know Y our New Phone [ answer on/off] key (answering system on/off) [flash] key [ ] key and LED (speaker) [ ] key (up) [ ] key (down) [ / ] key (phonebook/repeat/left) [ / ] key (caller ID/skip/right) [ ] key and LED (play/stop) [redial/pause] key [menu/select] key [clear/mute] key Display (LCD) [int'com] key (intercom) Speake[...]

19 Using the Interface 20 Using the Interface Reading the Display Handset Handset ID and banner Number of new Caller ID calls received Call duration In standby During a call . Note:.The.handset.does.not.display.the.day.and.time. Base Status of your answering system Message counter Day of the week and time Number of new Caller ID calls received Answ[...]

19 20 Using the Interface Using the Four-way Function Key Y our.handset.and.base.have.a.four-way.function. key.that.allows.you.to.move.the.cursor.or.pointer. on.the.display.and.access.the.most.commonly. used.features.at.the.touch.of.a.button..By.moving. this.key.to.the.left,.you.open.the.phonebook.. Move.the.key.to.the.right.to.access.Caller.ID. in[...]

21 Using the Interface Entering T ext from Y our Phone Y ou.can.use.the.number.keypad.on.your.handset.or.base.to.enter.text.by.referring.to.the.letters.printed.on.each. number key . When you press the number key in a text entry eld, the phone displays the rst letter printed on the number.key ..Press.the.number.key.twice.to.display.the.second.[...]

22 Basic Setup Basic Setup Selecting a Language Each.station.supports.two.languages:.English.and.Spanish.for.US.models.or.English.and.French.for.Canadian. models..Once.you.select.a.language,.the.menus.on.the.station.will.display.in.that.language..The.default.language.is. English. Press. [menu/select] .. On.the.handset,.select.the.HANDSET.SETUP . me[...]

23 Basic Setup Activating Personal Ring (Handset only) Y ou.can.assign.special.ringer.tones.to.anyone.in.your.phonebook..When.your.phone.gets.a.call,.it.looks.up.the. Caller.ID.information.in.your.phonebook..If.you’ve.assigned.a.personal.ringer.to.that.number ,.the.phone.uses.it.so. you.know.who.is.calling..T o.turn.the.personal.ringing.on.or.off[...]

24 Setting Up the Phonebook Each.station.has.its.own.separate.phonebook.that.holds.up.to.seventy.names.and.numbers..When.a.station’s. phonebook.is.full,.the.station.beeps.and.shows.MEMORY .FULL .on.the.display ..Y ou.cannot.add.any.names.and. numbers.in.that.station’s.phonebook.until.you.delete.some.of.the.existing.ones. Y ou.can.also.use.the.p[...]

25 26 Assign a personal ring tone for this entry (PERSONAL RING) (Handset only). Y ou.can.attach.a.special.ring.tone.to.each.phonebook.entry.on.the.handsets;. the.phone.will.use.this.ring.tone.when.this.person.calls..Use. [ ] .and. [ ] .to. select.one.of.the.seven.different.ring.tone.options.(see.Selecting.a.Ring. T one on. page.28.for.a.complete.l[...]

25 26 Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the Phonebook Y ou.can.store.Caller.ID.records.or.redial.numbers.in.the.phonebook.so.you.can.use.them.later ..Go.to.the.Caller.ID.or. redial.list.and.select.the.number.you.want.to.store..(If.the.Caller.ID.information.did.not.include.the.number ,.then.you. will.not.be.able.to.store.it.) With.the.phone.in.[...]

27 Copying Phonebook Entries to Another Station Y ou.can.transfer.phonebook.entries.from.one.station.to.another.without.having.to.re-enter.names.and.numbers..Y ou. can.transfer.one.phonebook.entry.at.a.time.or.all.phonebook.entries.at.once. With.the.phone.in.standby ,.press. [ ] .. T o copy one entry , nd the phonebook entry you want to copy . P[...]

28 28 Customizing Y our Handsets All.of.the.following.options.are.set.separately.for.each.handset,.so.you.can.customize.a.handset.for.each.room.in. your.house. Changing the Handset Banner Each.handset.will.display.a.banner.name.once.it.is.registered.to.the.base..The. default.banner.is.Handset.#1,.Handset.#2,.etc..Y ou.can.change.the.name.your. phon[...]

29 29 Activating AutoT alk AutoT alk.allows.you.to.answer.the.phone.simply.by.picking.up.the.handset.from.the.cradle..Y ou.do.not.have.to.press. a.button.to.answer.the.call. Press. [menu/select] ..Select.the.HANDSET.SETUP .menu,.and.then.the. AUTOT ALK.submenu. Move.the.cursor.to.select.ON.or.OFF . Press. [menu/select] . Y ou will hear a conrmat[...]

30 Using Y our Phone Using Y our Phone From the base speakerphone From a cordless handset From a handset speakerphone Making a call Press. [ ] . Listen.for.the.dial.tone. Dial.the.number . OR Dial.the.Number . Press. [ ] . 1) 2) 3) 1) 2) Pick.up.the.handset.from. the.cradle. Press. [ /ash] . Listen.for.the.dial.tone. Dial.the.number . OR Pick.up[...]

31 Using Y our Phone Making a Call from the Phonebook With.the.phone.in.standby ,.press. [ ] .to.open.the.phonebook. Find.the.phonebook.entry.you.want.to.call.(see.Finding.a.Phonebook.Entry.on. page.25). Press. [ /ash] .or. [ ] .on.the.handset.or. [ ] .on.the.base.to.dial.the.number . Note:. Y ou.can.also.press. [ /ash] .or. [ ] .on.the.hands[...]

32 Using Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial Lists Using Caller ID, Call W aiting, and Redial Lists If.you.subscribe.to.Caller.ID.service.from.your.phone.company ,.your.phone.will.show.you.the.caller ’s.phone.number. and.name.(if.available).whenever.a.call.comes.in..If.you.subscribe.to.Caller.ID.on.Call.W aiting,.the.phone.will.also. show.you.the[...]

33 34 Using Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial Lists 34 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.Caller.ID.list;.any.calls.from.outside.your.area.code.will.show.all.ten.digits..This.setting.applies.to.all. stations.. T o.program.your.lo[...]

33 34 34 Using Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial Lists Using Call W aiting If.you. have.Call. W aiting.s ervice.and .a.second .call.com es.in.when .you.are. on.the.pho ne,.a.cal l.waiting. tone.will .sound.. Press. [ / ash] .on. the.handse t.or. [as h] .on.the .base.to.a ccept.the .waiting.c all.. There.is. a.short.p ause,.and .then.you. wi[...]

35 35 Adjusting the Ringer , Earpiece and Speaker V olume 36 36 Adjusting the Ringer , Earpiece and Speaker V olume Adjusting the Ringer V olume Y ou.can.choose.from.four.ringer.volume.settings.(off,.low ,.medium,.and.high). separately.on.each.handset.or.the.base. With.the.phone.in.standby ,.press. [ ] .or. [ ] ..The.display.shows.the.current. volu[...]

35 35 36 36 Adjusting the Ringer , Earpiece and Speaker V olume Adjusting the Speaker V olume Handset Speaker: .Y ou.can.choose.from.six.volume.levels.for.the.handset.speaker.while.on.a.speakerphone.call.or. when.the.handset.is.accessing.the.answering.system..T o.adjust.the.handset.speaker.volume,.press. [ ] .(to.make.it. louder).or. [ ] .(to.make.[...]

37 38 Finding a Lost Handset T o.locate.a.misplaced.handset,.press. [int’com] .on.the.base.when.the.phone.is.in.standby ..Use. [ ] .or. [ ] .to. select.the.handset.you.want.to.page,.and.then.press. [menu/select] ..Select. ALL.to.page.all.registered.handsets.. T o.cancel.paging,.press. [int’com] .on.the.base.again. Using Hold, Conference and T r[...]

37 38 Using Hold, Conference and T ransfer T ransferring a Call Y ou.can.transfer.a.call.from.one.station.to.another . During.a.call,.press. [clear/int’com] .on.the.handset.or. [int’com] .on.the.base. Use. [ ] .or. [ ] .to.select.the.station.you.want.to.transfer.the.call.to,.and.then.press. [menu/select] ..Select. ALL. to.page.all.other.station[...]

39 Using Special Features 40 Using Special Features Privacy Mode Privacy.mode.prevents.other.stations.from.interrupting.while.you’re.on.a.call.. As.long.as.your.station.is.in.privacy. mode,.other. stations.can’t.join.your.call.or.make.any.calls.of.their.own:.their.displays.will.show.UNA V AILABLE. While.on.a.call,.press. [menu/select] . Select.[...]

39 40 Using Special Features Answering an intercom page When.the.intercom.page.tone.sounds,.the.display.will.show.the.ID.of.the.station.that.is.paging. Press. [ /ash] .or. [clear/int’com] .on.the.handset,.or. [ ] .or. [int’com] .on.the.base. Note:.If. AutoT alk.is.on,.the.handset.will.automatically.answer.the.page.when.you.pick.up.the.handse[...]

41 Using Special Features Using a V oice Mail Service If.you.subscribe.to.a.voice.mail.service,.you.can.use.your.phone.to.access.your.voice.mailbox..When.there.are. messages.waiting.in.your.voice.mailbox,.the. new message LED on the handset ashes and .appears.in.both.the. handset.and.base.displays.. Note: This notication feature supports the [...]

42 42 Setting Up the Answering System Setting Up the Answering System Y ou.can.set.up.your.answering.system’s.features.from.the.base.or.handset.with.the.exception.of.changing.the. outgoing.message.or.greeting;.you.can.only.change.the.greeting.or.record.a.new.greeting.from.the.base..Only.one. station.at.a.time.can.access.the.answering.system.menus[...]

43 43 Setting Up the Answering System 44 44 Deleting Y our Personal Greeting Y ou.can.delete.your.personal.greeting.from.the.base..Y ou.cannot.delete.the.pre-recorded.greeting. On.the.base,.press. [menu/select] .. Select.the. ANSW ..SETUP.menu,.and.then.the.GREETING.OPTIONS.submenu. . The.system.plays.the.current.greeting. While.the.personal.greeti[...]

43 43 44 44 Setting Up the Answering System Setting the Day & Time If.you.do.not.set.the.clock.on.your.answering.system,.your.messages.may.not.have.the.correct.time.and.day.stamp.. Press. [menu/select] . Move.the.cursor.to.DA Y.&. TIME.and.press. [menu/select] . Use. [ ] .and. [ ] .to.select.the.day.of.the.week,.and.press. [menu/select] . U[...]

45 45 Setting Up the Answering System Activating the Message Alert The message alert feature sounds a short alert tone every fteen seconds whenever you have a new message. T o.turn.on.the.message.alert: Press. [menu/select] .. Select.the. ANSW ..SETUP.menu,.and.then.the.MESSAGE. ALERT .submenu. Move.the.cursor.to.select.ON.or.OFF . Press. [menu/[...]

46 Using the Answering System Using the Answering System T urning Y our Answering System On and Off From the base From the handset T urning.On With.the.phone.in.standby ,.press. . [ answer on/off] . The.system.announces.“Answering.System. is.on”.and.plays.the.current.greeting. ANSWER.ON.appears.on.the.base.display . 1) 2) 3) Press. [menu/select[...]

47 Using the Answering System 48 Reviewing Messages The. message counter .on.the.base.LCD.displays.the.number.of.messages.stored.in.memory ..When.you.have.new. messages.(that.you.have.not.listened.to.yet),. [ ] .on.the.base.and.the. new message LED on the handset ash. The answering system plays your new messages rst. If you have no new messag[...]

47 48 Using the Answering System Screening Calls From the base From the handset While.the.system.is.taking.the.message,.simply. listen.to.the.caller.over.the.base.speaker .. T o.answer.the.call.and.speak.to.the.caller ,. press. [ ] . T o.mute.the.call.screen.and.allow.the.caller.to. continue.leaving.the.message,.press. [ ] . • • • While.the.s[...]

49 Using the Answering System T o.operate.from.a.remote.location,.use.any.touch-tone.telephone,.and.follow.these.steps: Call.your.telephone.number.and.wait.for.the.system.to.answer ..If.the.answering.system.is.off,.it.will.answer.after. about.ten.rings.and.sounds.a.series.of.beeps. During.the.greeting.or.the.beeps.(if.answering.system.is.off),.pres[...]

50 Maintenance Maintenance Specications Operating temperature 32°.F.to.122°.F.(0°.C.to.50°.C) AC adapter Base Charging cradle Part number PS-0009 PS-0007 Input voltage 120V. AC,.60.Hz 120V. AC,.60.Hz Output voltage 9V.DC.@.350mA 9V.DC.@.210mA Battery pack Part number BT -446 Capacity 800mAh,.3.6V.DC. Notes: Use.only.the.supplied. AC.adapters[...]

51 PB Maintenance Low battery alert When.the.battery.pack.is.very.low ,.the.phone.is.programmed.to.eliminate.functions.in. order.to.save.power ..When.LOW.BA TTERY.CHARGE.HANDSET .appears.in.the.handset. display.and.the.phone.is.in.standby ,.none.of.the.keys.will.operate..If.you.are.on.a.call,. complete.your.conversation.as.quickly.as.possible,.and.[...]

52 T roubleshooting T roubleshooting Common Issues If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps rst. If these steps do not solve your.problem,.please.call.our.Customer.Hotline.(see.the.back.cover.for.contact.information). When you have this problem... T ry ... The. charge .LED.won’t. illuminate.when.the.h[...]

53 T roubleshooting 54 When you have this problem... T ry ... A .handset.can.make.calls,. but.it.doesn’t.ring.or.receive. a.page. Making.sure.the.ringer.isn’t.turned.off.(see.page.35). • Severe.noise.interference. Keeping.all.handsets.away.from.microwave.ovens,.computers,.wireless.LAN. station,.remote.control.toys,.wireless.microphones,.alarm[...]

53 54 T roubleshooting When you have this problem... T ry ... The.answering.system.does. not.record.any.messages. The.memory.may.be.full..Delete.some.or.all.of.the.saved.messages.(see.page. 47). Checking.to.see.that.the.message.record.time.is.not.set.to.announce.only.(see. page.44) . • • The.answering.system. doesn’t.say.what.time. messages.w[...]

55 T roubleshooting 56 Press.and.hold. [ ] .and. [#] for more than ve seconds. Select DEREGISTER HS. Select.the.handset.which.you.are.operating,.and.then.press. [menu/select] . The phone will ask you to conrm the deregistration. Select YES. The selected handset will clear its registration information.only.from.the.base.it.is.currently.connect[...]

55 56 T roubleshooting Changing the Handset to Base Code Y our phone ships with a special identication code to connect any registered handsets to this particular base. Normally ,.you.will.never.have.to.change.this.handset.to.base.code,.but.in.the.rare.situation.that.you.suspect.another. cordless.telephone.is.using.the.same.code.or.if.you.are.ins[...]

57 T roubleshooting Liquid Damage Moisture.and.liquid.can.damage.your.cordless.phone. If.the.handset.or.base.is.exposed.to.moisture.or.liquid,.but.only.the.exterior.plastic.housing.is.affected,.wipe.of f. the.liquid,.and.use.as.normal.. If.moisture.or.liquid.has.entered.the.plastic.housing.(i.e..liquid.can.be.heard.in.the.phone.or.liquid.has.entere[...]

58 Precautions! Precautions! Before.you.read.anything.else,.please.observe.the.following: W arning! Uniden. America.Corporation.DOES.NOT.represent.this.unit. to be waterproof. T o reduce the risk of re, electrical shock, or.damage.to.the.unit,.DO.NOT.expose.this.unit.to.rain.or. moisture. . Rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride Battery W arning This[...]

59 Precautions! 60 The FCC W ants Y ou T o Know This.equipment.complies.with.Part.68.of.the.FCC.rules.and.the. requirements.adopted.by.the. ACT A..On.the.bottom.of.this.equipment. is a label that contains, among other information, a product identier in.the.format.US:. AAAEQ##TXXXX..If.requested,.this.number.must.be. provided.to.the.telephone.com[...]

59 60 Precautions! sure.that.installing.the.system.does.not.disable.your.alarm.equipment.. If.you.have.questions.about.what.will.disable.alarm.equipment,.contact. your telephone company or a qualied installer . Radio interference Radio.interference.may.occasionally.cause.buzzing.and. humming.in.your.cordless.handset,.or.clicking.noises.in.the. b[...]

61 One Y ear Limited W arranty One Y ear Limited W arranty Important:.Evidence.of.original.purchase.is.required.for. warranty.service..W ARRANTOR:.UNIDEN. AMERICA . CORPORA TION.(“Uniden”).ELEMENTS.OF.WARRANTY :. Uniden.warrants,.for.one.year ,.to.the.original.retail.owner ,. this.Uniden.Product.to.be.free.from.defects.in.materials.and. craftsm[...]

62 Index Index A Accessibility. ................................... 4 Accessory.handsets. .................... 12 Answering.calls............................ 30 Answering.system Reviewing.messages. ............... 47 Setting.up. ................................. 42 T urning.on/off. ........................... 46 When.away.from.home. ............ 48[...]

63 Index L Language Answering.system. announcements. ................. 43 Display. ..................................... 22 Line.mode.for.base. ...................... 56 Liquid.damage. ............................. 57 Low.battery.alert. .......................... 51 M Maintenance. ................................ 50 Making.calls. ..................[...]

64 Remote Operation Card Remote access away from home T urn on the answering system remotely 1. Call your phone number from a touch-tone phone. 2. During the outgoing message, press 0 and enter your PIN code. The answering system announces the number of messages stored in memory and the voice prompts. 3. T o quit, hang up the phone. 1. Call your ph[...]

65 CUT T ask Key Repeat a Message Play Incoming Messages Skip a Message Delete a Message Stop Operation Answering System On Answering System Off Help CUT T ask Key Repeat a Message Play Incoming Messages Skip a Message Delete a Message Stop Operation Answering System On Answering System Off Help CUT T ask Key Repeat a Message Play Incoming Messages[...]

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