Uniden TRU448 English Owners Manual

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    w w w. u n i d e n . c o m
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    54 24 Second Handset Operation 55 24 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 57 25 Changing the Digital Security Code 57 25 Installing the Beltclip 58 25 Headset Installation 58 26 Note on Power Sources 59 27 Maintenance 59 27 General Information 60 28 TROUBLESHOOTING 61 PRECAUTIONS
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    Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden cordless telephone. This phone is designed and engineered to exacting standards for reliability, long life and outstanding performance. To enjoy the best performance from this phone's features, please read this manual carefully and save it for future
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    handset to the base. To protect you against mis-billed calls, which might result from your phone being activated by other equipment, the TRU448 series from other cordless phones. Be sure to visit our web site: www.uniden.com Uniden® is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation.
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    QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Step 1 Charging the Battery Step 2 Connecting INSTALL THE HANDSET BATTERY Remove the cover. Connect the battery pack connector with the correct polarity. Replace the cover. CONNECT TO A PHONE LINE When the handset battery pack is fully charged, plug the telephone cord into
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    6 3 7 8 9 10 11 12 4 13 14 15 16 [ 6 ] CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 1. Handset Antenna 2. Headset Jack Cover 3. Beltclip Hole 4. Handset Battery Compartment 5. New Message LED 6. Handset Earpiece 7. LCD Display 8. CID (Caller ID)/> (right cursor) Key 9. (Phonebook)/RocketDial/< (left cursor
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    31 32 33 43 45 46 (TRU448-2 only) 34 47 35 44 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 25. Handset retainer clip 26. Status LED 27 Base Antenna 45. Telephone Line Jack 46. DC IN 9V Jack 47. Charging Contacts (TRU448-2 only) 48. Charge LED (TRU448-2 only) 49. DC Power Input (TRU448-2 only) CONTROLS AND
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    this First This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps: Step 1 (page 9) Unpack the telephone and accessories. Step 2 (page 10) Next, choose the best location to set up the base unit. Step 3 (page 11 to 14) Then, insert the battery pack into the handset. Connect the base
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    (2)] • Long telephone cord (1) • Short telephone cord (1) • Beltclip [TRU448 (1) / TRU448-2 (2)] • Charger (1) [TRU448-2 only] Also included: • This Owner's Manual • Other Printed Material * For operations and restrictions on the second handset, read "Expanding Your Phone" on page 53. Uniden Parts
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    B. Install the battery pack C. Connect the base unit D. Choose the dialing mode A. Choose the best location Before choosing a location for your new phone, read "Installation a central location Avoid personal computers Avoid other cordless telephones [ 10 ] G E T T I N G S T A R T E D
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    cradle with the keypad either facing up or down. • Use only the Uniden battery (BT-446) supplied with your phone. Replacement batteries are also available through the Uniden Parts Department. (See page 9.) • Recharge your phone on a regular basis by returning the handset to the base after each
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    standby mode When you charge the handset, Caller ID summary screen and the name of the handset, HS1 appears. For TRU448-2, if HS2 appears, you are charging the handset No.2. Low battery alert When the battery pack is very low and needs to be charged, the phone is programmed to eliminate functions in
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    easily. • After installing the battery pack in the handset, charge your handset at least 15-20 hours before plugging into the phone line. Once the handset battery pack is fully charged, connect the telephone line cord to the base and telephone wall outlet. 5) Connect the telephone line cord to the
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    as is, otherwise set the unit to pulse dialing. • If your phone system requires pulse dialing and you need to send DTMF tones in certain Terminology Throughout this manual, terms such as Standby and Talk Mode are used. Below is the terminology explanation. Standby Mode - The handset is not in
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    slot so that the lip of the retainer is up and the oval is down. The retainer holds the handset in place. Standard wall plate mounting This phone can be mounted on any standard telephone wall plate. 1) Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN 9V jack. Route the AC adapter cord inside
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    plate, you can mount your phone directly to the wall. Before 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 base and handset for mounting the phone. 2) Set the retainer clip if necessary. 3) Refer to
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    . See page 18 for Area Code setup instructions. AutoTalk allows you to answer the phone without pressing talk/flash. If the phone rings when AutoTalk is On, simply remove the handset from the base and the phone automatically answers the call. Or if the handset is not on the base, press any number
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    area code. • To complete the setting, press select/ch, then return the handset to the base. Entering your Area Code If you enter a 3-digit area outside your local area code, you will see a full 10-digit number. 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press menu/mute. 2) Press + or - to move the
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    STARTED Selecting a Language Language option can be used to choose the language of your display. You can select English, French, or Spanish. 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press menu/mute. 2) Press - to move the pointer to "Language", then press select/ch. 3) Press + or - to choose
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    Press talk/flash. 2) Listen for the dial tone. 3) Dial the number. OR Dial the number, then press talk/flash. Press end, or return the handset to the base (AutoStandby). When you dial the number, press redial/p before pressing talk/flash. "P" appears in the display which represents a pause. From
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    redialed. Redialing from Standby Mode 1) Press redial/p. The phone number that was last dialed appears on the display. 2) have not pressed any key for 30 seconds, the phone returns to standby mode. • If you press end, the operation is canceled and the phone will return to the standby mode. • If the
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    . 4) Press select/ch, and you will hear a confirmation tone. Ringer Mute (temporarily) You can temporarily mute the ringer tone. When the handset is off the base and the phone is ringing, press end. The ringer tone will return to the previous setting starting with the next incoming call. Ringer Tone
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    and you will hear a confirmation tone. Adjusting the Earpiece Volume The handset earpiece volume settings (Volume Low, Volume Medium, Volume High, and Volume - or + to select the volume setting. When you hang up, the phone keeps the last volume setting selected. When you press + in maximum volume
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    , the call is disconnected and the phone will return to standby mode. Tone Dialing Switch-over Some telephone companies use equipment that requires pulse dialing 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
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    . Paging is canceled when pressing any key on the handset or find hs/transfer on the base. Additionally, if you receive an incoming call, page is canceled. 3-Way Conferencing The Uniden TRU448 series permits 3-way conversations between the handset, base, and an outside line. When speaking on the
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    on the base during a call. The call will automatically be placed on hold and the transfer tone sounds on the handset and the base. 2) Press talk/flash on the handset. (Pick up the handset from the base, or press the * number keypad, tone, or # (when the AutoTalk is On)). The transfer tone stops
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    , a call will be transferred to the handset when you pick up the handset from the base. For the call transfer between the second handset and the handset or the base, see "Call Transfer Feature" on page 54. Flash and Call Waiting If you have Call Waiting service and a call waiting tone sounds while
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    press end or don't press a key within 30 seconds while in the storing operation, the phone will return to the standby mode. • When the memory is full, you will hear a Phone Numbers, Names, Distinctive Rings, and Speed Dial 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press pb/rocket/
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    and finally the number corresponding to the key. If you select a speed dial location where a name/number is already stored, the new name/number will replace the old name/number, and the old name/number will be stored as a phonebook location. Number of times key is pressed keys
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    hold xfer/del. For example, to enter Uniden: 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press pb/rocket/
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    " on page 29). For example, to search for "Uniden", press 8 two times. Press - or + until the review a Speed dial. • If you view the phonebook during a call and receive a CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting), the viewing operation will be canceled. • If you press end while in the operation, the phone
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    Speed Dialing If you select a speed dial memory location (10 locations: SPD1 - SPD0) when storing a phone number in the phonebook dial location, you can use the speed dialing feature. When the phone is in the standby mode, press and hold a number key (0-9) associated with the speed dial, then press
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    Data 1) When the phonebook location to be edited appears, press select/ch. "Store/Edit Name" appears. 2) Follow the steps 3 to 7 under "Storing Phone Numbers, Names, Distinctive Rings, and Speed Dial" on page 28-29 to complete editing operation. 3) Press select/ch. You will hear a confirmation tone
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    /del. 4) Press + to move the pointer to "Yes". 5) Press select/ch. You will hear a confirmation tone. Chain Dialing The memory locations in the handset are not limited to phone numbers. You can also store a group of numbers (up to 20 digits), that you need to enter once your call connects. This is
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    CALLER ID Caller ID You must subscribe to Caller ID 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. Additionally, you can dial the displayed number and store the
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    Once you have reviewed the new message, the number will be cleared and disappears. • If you press end while in the operation, the phone will return to the total. You can view the Caller ID list during a call or when the phone is in the standby mode. 1) Press cid/>. The summary screen appears. The
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    CALLER ID Deleting Information from the Caller ID List Deleting a Caller ID message 1) While the incoming Caller ID information is displayed, press xfer/del. "Delete Message?" appears. 2) Press + or - to choose "Yes" or "No". 3) Press select/ch or xfer/del. When the pointer is at "Yes": A tone
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    make a call from the Caller ID list if your phone is connected to a private branch exchange (PBX). • When a long distance call has been set, "1" appears in the display. • If a call comes in via a telephone system that does not offer Caller ID service, no information is stored. Using the Caller ID
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    in the phonebook if a phone number does not appear in data. Call Waiting Deluxe Features Your TRU448 series gives you new options for call send them to your voice mail service, or conference them into your in all areas. Check with your local telephone company for details. 1) When you receive
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    Device The TRU448 series has a built-in answering system that answers and records incoming calls. You can also use your answering system to record a conversation, leave a voice memo message, or to announce a special outgoing message to callers when you're away from your phone. Features • Digital
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    answer the call, press (talk) or pick up the handset from the base (when AutoTalk is set to On). If the handset is away from the base, press talk/flash or, any up to 30 seconds long (more than 2 seconds). 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press and hold greeting. 2) Start your recording
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    will be canceled. Choosing between the two outgoing messages When the phone is in the standby mode, press greeting. Press greeting again when to turn the base ringer off. The other two are volume levels. 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press set/ringer. You hear the ringer at the current
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    have completed the setting, press to exit the menu mode, or menu to move to the next menu option. For your convenience, voice prompts will guide you through the menu setup mode. • When you press in the maximum volume level (9) or in lowest volume level (0), an error tone sounds. • Press and
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    the numbers on the display. Setting the Time The clock on the TRU448 series answering system starts when power is supplied to the base. Follow these steps announces "Time" and, the day and time are announced for your review. Setting a Personal Security Code To play your messages from a remote
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    THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE Setting the Ring Time The ring time setting allows you to set the number of rings the caller hears before your answering system plays the outgoing message. You can set the ring time to answer after two, four, or six rings. Setting "TS" (Toll Saver), the answering
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    deactivate. To reset, go back into the menu setup mode (steps 1 - 3 above). Turning the Message Alert tone Off when you are away from your phone When all new messages are played back using the remote playback feature (see page 50) the Message Alert will automatically deactivate. The tone will not
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    waiting for you. The TRU448 series is designed to play your new messages first. After you play all your new messages, you can then play your old messages. Playing your messages 1) When the phone returns to standby. After you have reviewed your new messages, you can play
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    To quickly scroll through a message, press and hold . The system advances through the playback at double speed. 3) Press at anytime to stop reviewing your messages and return to standby. The message counter shows the number of messages stored in memory. Deleting a message To maintain maximum
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    ANSWERING DEVICE Voice memo The voice memo function allows the user to record messages (more than 2 seconds and within 10 a conversation while you are using your phone (more than 2 seconds and within 10 minutes). 1) During a conversation from the handset, press and hold memo on the base
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    your answering system from a remote location using any touch-tone telephone or the handset. Remote access away from home You can check, play, or delete messages, even record a new greeting message when you are away from home. Additionally
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    system, you can turn it On remotely from any touch-tone telephone. 1) Call your telephone number. 2) Wait ten rings until the system answers. You incoming message from a bedroom with the handset. • If you press end before the answering system answers, the phone will return to standby. • When the
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    messages, only the new messages will be played. After you have reviewed your new messages, you can play your old messages by again current message. Playing incoming messages 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press -/remote on the handset. The answering system announces the current time and
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    Expanding Your Phone Your phone supports up to 2 handsets (the original handset and the second handset). You can now place a fully featured cordless handset anywhere AC power is available to connect the handset charger. Additionally, you can transfer an outside call to another handset. • We refer to
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    (or transfer or (talk) on the base). To receive a transferred call (from the second handset) Pick up the original handset (when AutoTalk is set to On), or press talk/flash to answer the transferred call. Additionally, you can answer the transferred call by * pressing any number key, tone, or # (when
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    without registering the handset. However, you need to register the TRU448-2 handset No.2 each time you change the digital security code of the original base. Follow the instructions under "Registering the Second Handset" on page 53. E X PA N D I N G Y O U R P H O N E [ 55 ] EXPANDING YOUR PHONE
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    • You can't use or purchase the second handset as an alternative of the original handset. • Save this owner's manual. The TXC400 owner's manual describes only the instructions specific to the second handset. For detailed operation, refer to this owner's manual (for TRU448). EXPANDING YOUR PHONE
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    handset, the security code is automatically set. (See "About the digital security code", page 8.) In the rare situation that you suspect another cordless telephone key for 30 seconds while in the deregistering operation, the phone returns to the standby mode. • While in the deregistering operation
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    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, the Uniden HS910. To use this feature, insert the
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    model and Uniden adapter model specifically designated for this product. Power Failure During the period that the power is off, you will not be able to make or receive calls with the telephone. Caution • Use the specified Uniden battery pack (BT-446). • Do not remove the battery from the handset
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    basis by returning the handset to the base after each phone call. When the operating time becomes short, even after the battery is recharged, please replace the battery. With normal usage, the battery should last about one year. A replacement Uniden adapter and battery may be purchased at your
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    TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. Symptom Suggestion The status LED won't illuminate when • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base and wall outlet. the handset is placed in the base. • Make sure
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    from another touch-tone phone. If you still have a problem. Suggestion • The handset was picked up before the second ring. • The call was placed through a switchboard. • Call your local telephone company to verify your Caller ID service is current. • Charge the handset. • Change the digital
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    not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. Additional Battery Safety Precautions Caution! To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons by the battery, read and follow these instructions: 1. Use only the Uniden battery pack specified in the owner's manual. 2. Do not
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    to such actions to allow you time for making necessary arrangements to continue uninterrupted service. 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
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    the equipment itself. The REN assigned to each terminal equipment provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the
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    volume 43 Battery pack Preparing and charging 11 Replacement and handling ..........59 Beltclip 58 C Caller ID 35 Caller ID service 35 Calling 23 General information 60 Greeting 41 Headset installation 58 I, J, K, L Important Safety Instructions ..........63 I.C. Notice 65 Language 19
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    answering system announces the number of messages stored in memory and the help guidance. 3. To quit, hang up the phone. TRU448 series Turn on the answering system remotely 1. Call your phone and let it ring 10 times until you hear a beep. 2. Press # and then enter your PIN code. 3. Press # then
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    CUT Task Key Repeat a Message Playing incoming Messages Skipping a Message Deleting a Message Stop Operation Answering System On Memo Record/Stop Greeting Message Record/Stop Answer System Off Help Guidance [ 68 ] R E M O T E O P E R A T I O N C A R D
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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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