Uniden TRU246 English Owners Manual

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    OWNER'S MANUAL TRU246
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    base unit on a wall 9 Step 3: Preparing the battery pack 11 Adjusting the ringer and earpiece volume 13 Basics Making a call 14 Receiving a call 16 Redialing a call 17 Traveling out-of-range 18 Telephone Features Memory dialing Storing phone numbers and names 19 Making calls with
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    TRU 246 cordless telephone. This phone is designed for reliability, long life, and outstanding performance utilizing the latest in 2.4 GHz Spread Spectrum technology. Note: Some illustrations in this manual /Tone Dialing • Page/Find • 10 Day Standby Battery Life • 6 Hour Talk Time • Handset Earpiece
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    CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS [2] CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 1. Handset antenna 2. Headset jack cover 3. Handset battery compartment 4. Handset earpiece 5. LCD display 6. Memory key 7. Talk key 8. Volume/Cursor down key 9. ∗/tone key 10. Redial/Pause key 11. Options key 12. Handset microphone
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    20. Pulse-Tone switch 21. DC power input 22. Phone jack 23. Handset retainer clip 24. Base antenna 25. Status LED 26. Page/Find key 27. Base charging contacts CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS [3]
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    unit Step 3 (page 11 to 12) Then, insert the battery pack into the handset. You must charge the battery pack for 15 hours before using the phone. Handset [4] GETTING STARTED About the digital security code This cordless telephone uses a digital security code to prevent unauthorized access to your
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    battery pack (BT-905) • Telephone line cord (2) • Wall mount adapter • Beltclip Uniden Parts Department (800) 554-3988 Hours: M-F 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST. We can also be reached on the web at www.uniden.com. • This Owner's Manual • Precautions and Important Safety Instructions • Quick
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    Before choosing a location for your new phone, read the INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS included in the PRECAUTIONS AND IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS brochure. Here are some important guidelines you GETTING STARTED Choose a central location Avoid personal computers Avoid other cordless telephones
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    handset at least 15 hours before using the phone. • The location should be close to both a phone jack and a continuous power outlet which is base unit on the wall, see page 9 1 Connect the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and to a telephone outlet. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V
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    power supply. Place the base unit close to the AC outlet so that you can unplug the AC adapter easily. If your telephone outlet isn't modular, contact your telephone company for assistance. Modular Choose the dialing mode Depending on your dialing system, set the PULSE-TONE switch as follows: If
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    This phone can be mounted on any standard telephone wall plate. 1 1 Snap the wall mount adapter into the notches on the base. 2 Plug the telephone line base with the mounting posts on the wall. Push in and down until the phone is firmly seated. 8 On the base unit, pull the handset retainer out of
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    Try to mount your phone within 10 - 15 feet of a working phone jack to avoid excessive cord lengths. • Make sure the wall material is capable of supporting the weight of the screwheads for mounting the phone. 2 Refer to steps 1 through 9 on page 9 to mount the telephone. [ 10 ] GETTING STARTED
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    , check to see that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the handset makes good contact with the base charging contacts. Use only the Uniden Battery (BT-905) supplied with your phone. GETTING STARTED [ 11 ] GETTING STARTED
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    sure to return the handset to the base unit after a telephone call for charging the battery. Battery use time (per charge) From fully charged • Six hours . 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
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    THE RINGER AND EARPIECE VOLUME Ringer tone and volume The phone has four types of ringer tone and volume combinations. In change the earpiece volume of the handset. This setting will remain in effect after the telephone call has ended. When you press in Loud mode or press in Normal mode, the error
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    • Press if you enter a wrong number in step 1. • You must press a key within 20 seconds or the phone will return to standby. MAKING A CALL Dialing from standby 1 Enter the phone number. (Up to 32 digits.) Example: Enter 8178583300 2 Press . "Talk" flashes on the display. Then the volume
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    tone sounds. Dialing from talk mode 1 Press ."Talk" flashes on the display. Then the volume setting is displayed. Example: Volume level High 2 Dial the phone number. Example: Enter 8178583300 3 To hang up, press or place the handset on the base. The call-time will be displayed for about
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    incoming call, simply lift the handset from the base unit to answer the phone. See "Setting Caller ID options" on page 27 for more details. Note: You must subscribe to Call Waiting service to use this feature. When a call is received during a telephone call already in progress, press to switch to
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    numbers dialed can be quickly redialed. Redial from standby 1 Press . The phone number that was last dialed appears on the display. 2 Press again. Each press of will display one of the last three numbers dialed. Most recent
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    Redial from talk mode 1 Press . "Talk" and the volume setting appear on the display. 2 Press . The last number dialed will be displayed and redialed. 3 To hang up, press or place the handset on the base. The call-time will be displayed for about 5 seconds. Only the last number dialed can
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    to the desired location. • Use to delete characters as needed. In memory dialing operation, you must press a key within 20 seconds or the phone will return to standby. If you return the handset to the base, the phone will also return to standby. TELEPHONE FEATURES TELEPHONE FEATURES [ 19 ]
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    display is ready for the number to be entered. 6 Use the number keypad to enter the phone number. The phone number cannot exceed 20 digits. • Use to enter a pause in the dialing sequence. The display , "Memory Store" is displayed. 8 Press to return to standby mode. [ 20 ] TELEPHONE FEATURES
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    name and number stored in the selected memory location. • To exit the memory function without dialing, press . The handset returns to standby. 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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    digit number (01 - 20) to select the memory location of the desired phone number. The selected phone number is displayed. Then the number is dialed. [ 22 ] CHAIN DIALING on page 19. 2) Dial the party or service main number. 3) When you need to enter the special number, press followed by the memory
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    EDITING A STORED NAME AND/OR PHONE NUMBER 1 Press and hold until "Memory Store" is displayed. 2 . 5 Press , , , , or to edit the name. (See page 19.) To edit only the phone number, skip this step. 6 Press . The following screen appears. The cursor flashes indicating that the display is
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    digits. (See page 20.) If you don't want to change the phone number, skip this step. 8 Press . The handset beeps and 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
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    ERASING A STORED NAME AND PHONE NUMBER 1 Press and hold until "Memory Store" is displayed. 2 Press and or enter a two-digit number (01 - 20 Store" screen. You may select another number to delete (return to step 2) or press to return to standby. TELEPHONE FEATURES [ 25 ] TELEPHONE FEATURES
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    . The following screen appears; 3 Press any key on the handset to end. When an incoming call is received during paging, paging is canceled and the telephone is switched to the incoming call. If you press during paging, the handset will be placed in off-hook (talk) mode. [ 26
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    service to use this feature. 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 press any key to answer the call. If the phone rings when AutoTalk is off, you must press to
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    like to change. Press to toggle between "On" and "Off" for "Auto Talk". For "CIDCW", choose "On", "Off", or "Opt", depending upon the type of service to which you subscribe. 3 When you wish to enter Area Code, press or the number key to move the cursor to select "Area Code". Then
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    When an unknown number is received 2 When you pick up the phone, the display changes to "Talk". (See page 16.) • When the call is received via a telephone company that does not offer Caller ID service, the caller's phone number and name do not appear. (This includes international calls.) • When
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    comes in via a telephone system that does not offer Caller ID service, no information is stored. • "End" appears when you have reviewed all messages in the Caller ID list. Press repeatedly to return to the summary screen. • Each message can be up to 15 characters for the phone number and the name
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    TRU 246 stores up to 50 messages. If the phone receives the 51st message, the oldest one in the list is automatically deleted. Caller ID data can also be deleted manually. the deleting operation is cancelled. The telephone returns to standby so you can answer the call or page. CALLER ID FEATURES [ 31
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    If you get an incoming call or page, the deleting operation is canceled and the telephone returns to standby so you can answer the call or page. Deleting all Caller ID names/numbers 1 Press . 2 Press . 3 Press or to select "Yes" or "
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    the Caller ID list You can place a call from the Caller ID list. The TRU 246 stores up to 50 messages. 1 Press . Select the phone number that you want to dial by pressing or . 2 Press . The displayed phone number will be dialed automatically. • You cannot make a call from the Caller ID list
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    the message. • If there is an incoming call or page, memory storage is canceled and the telephone is set to receive the incoming call or page. Storing Caller ID messages in Memory dialing The phone number of the party on the Caller ID list can be stored in memory dialing. 1 Press . Select
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    you can use the following features. The "Call waiting" service can also be used independently. Please contact your local telephone company for details. 1 When a new incoming call is received during your current telephone call, the phone number and the name of the caller are displayed. 2 Press
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    . To return to the original caller, press again. CALL WAITING FEATURES Your TRU 246 gives you new options for call waiting. At the touch of a button, you can ask the caller to hold, send them to your voice mail service, or conference them into your current call. You may be required to subscribe
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    . (See page 4.) In the rare situation that you suspect another cordless telephone is using the same security code, you can change the code. random, new security code is set. If the handset battery pack is completely discharged or the battery pack is removed, the digital security code will be lost
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    . 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, the Uniden HS910. To use this feature, simply plug the headset plug into the headset jack. Your
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    able to make or receive calls with the telephone. RECYCLING NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES Nickel-cadmium cells are used in the battery pack. Please take your used nickel-cadmium battery packs to a store that recycles nickelcadmium batteries. Caution • Use the specified battery pack. • Do not remove the
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    TROUBLESHOOTING If your phone far from the base. • Check both ends of the base unit telephone line cord. • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base See page 37). • Make sure is pressed. • The battery pack may be weak. Charge the battery on the base unit for 15-20 hours. • The handset
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    handset was picked up before the second ring. • The call was placed through a switch board. • Call your local telephone company to verify your Caller ID service is current. • Keep the handset away from microwave ovens, computers, remote control toys, wireless microphones, alarm systems, intercoms
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    [ 42 ] INDEX A Adjusting ringer and earpiece volume . . . 13 B Battery pack Preparing and charging 11 Replacement and handling 39 Beltclip installation 38 C Caller ID Caller ID service 27 Call Waiting 35 Deleting 31 Setting Caller ID options 27 Using 33 Viewing 30 Connection 7 D Dialing
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    MEMO MEMO [ 43 ]
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    MEMO [ 44 ] MEMO
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    with this product, please call our Customer Hotline at 1-800-297-1023 PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE. Our Uniden representatives will be happy to help you with any matters regarding the operation of this unit, available accessories, or any other related matters. Thank
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    THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING YOUR UNIDEN CORDLESS PHONE. Covered under one or more of the following U.S. patents: 4,511,761 4,523,058 4,595,795 4,797,916 5,381 5,864,619 5,893,034 5,912,968 5,915,227 5,929,598 5,930,720 5,960,358 5,987,330 ®2000 Uniden America Corporation All rights reserved UCZZ01703BZ
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OWNER’S MANUAL
TRU246