Uniden TRU5885-2 English Owners Manual
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Channel 20 21 21 22 22 22 23 EXPANDING YOUR PHONE How to Distinguish the Original Handset and the Second Handset Registering the Second Handset Call Transfer Feature Second Handset Operation 53 53 53 54 55 Find Handset 23 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 57 3-Way Conferencing 23 Changing the Digital - Uniden TRU5885-2 | English Owners Manual - Page 5
or product models meets the Energy Star® guidelines for energy efficiency. Energy Star® is a U.S. registered mark. Note: Energy Star® applies to TRU5885 only. Features • 5.8 GHz Spread Spectrum Technology • Integrated Answering Device (Trilingual Announcement Option) • Two Handset Expandability - Uniden TRU5885-2 | English Owners Manual - Page 6
handset to the base. To protect you against mis-billed calls, which might result from your phone being activated by other equipment, the TRU5885 series from other cordless phones. Be sure to visit our web site: www.uniden.com Uniden® is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation. - Uniden TRU5885-2 | English Owners Manual - Page 7
GUIDE Step 1 Charging the Battery INSTALL THE HANDSET BATTERY Remove the cover. Connect the battery pack connector with the correct polarity. Replace the cover. PLUG INTO AC POWER Plug the AC adapter cord into the base unit and then to a 120V AC outlet. Step 2 Connecting CONNECT TO A PHONE - Uniden TRU5885-2 | English Owners Manual - Page 8
20 11 21 12 4 13 22 14 23 15 24 16 25 [ 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. call id (Caller ID)/ (right cursor) Key 9. (Phonebook)/RocketDial/ (left - Uniden TRU5885-2 | English Owners Manual - Page 9
36. Base Charging Contacts 37. Memory Key 38. Flash Key 39. Find handset/transfer Key 40. /tone Key 41. (play/stop) Key 44 45 Input 52 53 54 (TRU5885-2 only) 56 55 54. Charging Contacts (TRU5885-2 only) 55. Charge LED (TRU5885-2 only) 56. DC Power Input (TRU5885-2 only) CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS - Uniden TRU5885-2 | English Owners Manual - Page 10
into the handset. Connect the base unit. You must charge the battery pack for 15-20 hours before plugging into the phone line and using the phone. Step 4 (page 15 to 17) Finally, set the Caller ID options, and store your area code in the memory to use the Caller ID service. Choose the language - Uniden TRU5885-2 | English Owners Manual - Page 11
battery [TRU5885 (1) / TRU5885-2 (2)] • Telephone cord (1) • Beltclip [TRU5885 (1) / TRU5885-2 (2)] • Charger (1) [TRU5885-2 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 - Uniden TRU5885-2 | English Owners Manual - Page 12
the base unit B. Install the battery pack D. Choose the dialing mode A. Choose the best location Before choosing a location for your new phone, read "Installation Considerations" on page a central location Avoid personal computers Avoid other cordless telephones [ 10 ] G E T T I N G S T A R T E - Uniden TRU5885-2 | English Owners Manual - Page 13
the wires. 3) Securely close the battery compartment cover by sliding it up until it snaps into place. 4) Place the handset in the charging cradle with the keypad facing forward. • Use only the Uniden battery (BT-446) supplied with your phone. Replacement batteries are also available through the - Uniden TRU5885-2 | English Owners Manual - Page 14
standby mode When you charge the handset, Caller ID summary screen and the name of the handset, HS1 appears. For TRU5885-2, 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 - Uniden TRU5885-2 | English Owners Manual - Page 15
answering system. 2) Set the base and charger (for TRU5885-2 only) on a desk or tabletop, and place the handset in the base unit as shown. 3) Make sure the 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 - Uniden TRU5885-2 | English Owners Manual - Page 16
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 use - Uniden TRU5885-2 | English Owners Manual - Page 17
. See page 16 for Area Code setup instructions. AutoTalk allows you to answer the phone without pressing talk/flash or spkr. 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 in the base, press any - Uniden TRU5885-2 | English Owners Manual - Page 18
does not appear in Caller ID messages. For calls received from 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 pointer to "Caller ID Setup", then press select/ch. 3) Press + or - to - Uniden TRU5885-2 | English Owners Manual - Page 19
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 + or - to move the pointer to "Language", then press select/ch. 3) Press + or - to choose - Uniden TRU5885-2 | English Owners Manual - Page 20
to the base as possible and speak clearly. [ 18 ] B A S I C S Making and Receiving Calls On the handset, you may also use the speakerphone while talking on your phone. Using the handset speakerphone is called "hands-free conversation". This feature allows you to easily communicate while performing - Uniden TRU5885-2 | English Owners Manual - Page 21
redialed. Redialing from Standby Mode 1) Press redial/p. The phone number that was last dialed appears on the display. 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. Redialing from - Uniden TRU5885-2 | English Owners Manual - Page 22
ch, you will hear a confirmation tone. 6) Press end to exit. 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 - Uniden TRU5885-2 | English Owners Manual - Page 23
select different volume levels for the handset earpiece and the handset speaker (Volume Low, Volume Medium, Volume High, and Volume Maximum). The volume can only be adjusted during a call. Press + or - to select the volume settings. When you hang up, the phone keeps the last volume setting selected - Uniden TRU5885-2 | English Owners Manual - Page 24
the call is disconnected and the phone will return to standby mode. • If you press xfer/del on the handset or find handset/transfer or flash on the base so that the person you are talking with cannot hear you. With the handset During a telephone call press and hold menu/mute to turn Off the - Uniden TRU5885-2 | English Owners Manual - Page 25
display. Paging is canceled when pressing any key on the handset or find handset/transfer on the base. Additionally, if you receive an incoming call, page is canceled. 3-Way Conferencing The phone permits 3-way conversations between the handset, base, and an outside line. When speaking on the - Uniden TRU5885-2 | English Owners Manual - Page 26
will return to the standby mode. To cancel the transfer, press talk/flash or spkr. To transfer from the base to the handset With the find handset/transfer key 1) Press find handset/transfer on the base during a call. The call will automatically be placed on hold and the transfer tone sounds on the - Uniden TRU5885-2 | English Owners Manual - Page 27
Flash and Call Waiting If you have Call Waiting service and a call waiting tone sounds while you are on a call, /flash (or flash on the base) again. New Message LED The New Message LED on the handset is designed to work with your answering system. The LED flashes when you have new messages in your - Uniden TRU5885-2 | English Owners Manual - Page 28
will return to the standby mode (or back to the call). Storing Phone Numbers, Names, Distinctive Rings, and Speed Dial 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press /RocketDial/ . The handset displays the number of the phonebook locations used, and information on searching and storing phonebook - Uniden TRU5885-2 | English Owners Manual - Page 29
a name is not required, go to step 4. 4) Press select/ch to store the name, "Store/Edit No." appears. 5) Press the number keypad to enter the phone number (up to 20 digits), press select/ch to store the number. 6) "Distinctive Ring" appears. Press + or - to move the pointer to one of the - Uniden TRU5885-2 | English Owners Manual - Page 30
Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters Refer to the letters on the number keys to select the desired characters. With each press of a number key (0-9), the displayed character appears in the following order: Upper case letters first, lower case letters next and finally the number - Uniden TRU5885-2 | English Owners Manual - Page 31
For example, to enter Uniden: 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press /RocketDial/ . The handset displays the number of phonebook locations you have stored, and how to search and store the phonebook locations. 2) Press select/ch, "Store/Edit Name" appears. 3) - Uniden TRU5885-2 | English Owners Manual - Page 32
display when you review the RocketDial, and "/SPDn" appears when you review a Speed dial. Viewing the Phonebook Your phone stores names/numbers for Entering Names and Special Characters" on page 28). For example, to search for "Uniden", press 8 two times. Press - or + until the name is displayed. If - Uniden TRU5885-2 | English Owners Manual - Page 33
end. 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. The - Uniden TRU5885-2 | English Owners Manual - Page 34
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 27 to complete the editing operation. 3) Press select/ch. You will hear a confirmation tone - Uniden TRU5885-2 | English Owners Manual - Page 35
27. 3) Press select/ch. You will hear a confirmation tone and "Done!" appears in the display. Making calls with the RocketDial When the phone is in the standby mode, press and hold /RocketDial/ . The number in the rocket location is dialed. Connecting 8175551212 Deleting the RocketDial 1) When - Uniden TRU5885-2 | English Owners Manual - Page 36
. • If you select a memory location that does not have a stored number, the base will beep rapidly and the phone will not dial. 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 - Uniden TRU5885-2 | English Owners Manual - Page 37
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 - Uniden TRU5885-2 | English Owners Manual - Page 38
Caller ID appears next to the received time. Once you have reviewed the new message, the number will be cleared and disappears. Viewing Dials) in total. You can view the Caller ID list during a call or when the phone is in the standby mode. 1) Press call id/ . The summary screen appears. The screen - Uniden TRU5885-2 | English Owners Manual - Page 39
Caller ID List Deleting a Caller ID message 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, and while the incoming Caller ID No": The display returns to the Caller ID message. Deleting all Caller ID names/numbers 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press call id/ . 2) Press xfer/del. 3) Press + or - Uniden TRU5885-2 | English Owners Manual - Page 40
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. Calling a party from the - Uniden TRU5885-2 | English Owners Manual - Page 41
old data will be overwritten by the new data. Call Waiting Deluxe Features Your phone gives you new options for call waiting. At the touch of a button, you can place the caller on hold, send them to your voice mail service, or conference them into your current call. You may be required to subscribe - Uniden TRU5885-2 | English Owners Manual - Page 42
you're away from your phone. Features • Digital Tapeless • Remote Operation by the Handset • Approx. 10 Minutes of Digital Tapeless Recording allows you to quickly review, save, or delete the messages you but please read through all of the instructions carefully. When the answering system is - Uniden TRU5885-2 | English Owners Manual - Page 43
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, spkr or 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 - Uniden TRU5885-2 | English Owners Manual - Page 44
If you receive an incoming call or press talk/flash or spkr on the handset, or (talk) or on the base the operation will be canceled. Choosing between the two outgoing messages When the phone is in the standby mode, press greeting. Press greeting again when the outgoing message is played. Each time - Uniden TRU5885-2 | English Owners Manual - Page 45
indicate the standby mode. • If you press talk/flash or spkr on the handset, or (talk) or on the base during the menu setup, the operation or menu to move to the next menu option. For your convenience, voice prompts will guide you through the menu setup mode. • If you press ^ in the maximum volume - Uniden TRU5885-2 | English Owners Manual - Page 46
ringer to select the AM/PM setting. A confirmation tone sounds, the system announces "Time" and, the day and time are announced for your review. Setting a Personal Security Code To play your messages from a remote location, you will need to enter a two-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN) code - Uniden TRU5885-2 | English Owners Manual - Page 47
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 - Uniden TRU5885-2 | English Owners Manual - Page 48
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 - Uniden TRU5885-2 | English Owners Manual - Page 49
can then play your old messages. Playing your messages 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press . The system announces the number system announces "End of message". The system returns to standby. After you have reviewed your new messages, you can play your old messages by again pressing . Once - Uniden TRU5885-2 | English Owners Manual - Page 50
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 record - Uniden TRU5885-2 | English Owners Manual - Page 51
ANSWERING DEVICE Voice memo The voice memo function allows the user to record messages (more than 2 seconds and within 10 record 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 rec on the base - Uniden TRU5885-2 | English Owners Manual - Page 52
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, you can turn On or Off your answering system from a remote location. - Uniden TRU5885-2 | English Owners Manual - Page 53
press pound two. For help, press pound zero". 4) Press # then 6 to turn the answering system On. 5) Hang up the phone and subsequent calls will be answered by the system. Remote access with the handset You can check your new incoming messages, skip, repeat, or delete your incoming messages with the - Uniden TRU5885-2 | English Owners Manual - Page 54
After you have reviewed your new messages, you can play your old messages by again pressing -/remote. Once you have listened to a new message, it then becomes an old message. Playing incoming messages 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press -/remote on the handset. "Remote Playback" appears - Uniden TRU5885-2 | English Owners Manual - Page 55
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 - Uniden TRU5885-2 | English Owners Manual - Page 56
Call Transfer Feature You can transfer an outside call to the additional handset, or receive a transferred call from the additional handset. • If you transfer a call and it is not picked up after 5 minutes, the call will be disconnected. • For information on transferring a call between the original - Uniden TRU5885-2 | English Owners Manual - Page 57
without registering the handset. However, you need to register the TRU5885-2 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 - Uniden TRU5885-2 | English Owners Manual - Page 58
. Others • You can't use or purchase the second handset as an alternative of the original handset. • Save this owner's manual. The TXC580 owner's manual describes only the instructions specific to the second handset. For detailed operation, refer to this owner's manual (for TRU5885). [ 56 ] E X PA - Uniden TRU5885-2 | English Owners Manual - Page 59
handset, the security code is automatically set. (See "About the digital security code", page 8.) In the rare situation that you suspect another cordless will need to reregister the second handset each time you change the digital security code of the original unit. EXPANDING YOUR PHONE A D D I T I - Uniden TRU5885-2 | English Owners Manual - Page 60
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 headset - Uniden TRU5885-2 | English Owners Manual - Page 61
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 - Uniden TRU5885-2 | English Owners Manual - Page 62
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 purchase Uniden accessories at - Uniden TRU5885-2 | English Owners Manual - Page 63
TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. Symptom The status LED won't illuminate when the handset is placed in the base. The audio sounds weak and/or scratchy. Can't make or receive calls. The handset doesn't ring - Uniden TRU5885-2 | English Owners Manual - Page 64
local telephone company to verify your Caller ID service is current. • Charge the handset. The handset doesn't communicate • Change the digital security code the correct PIN number. from another touch-tone phone. • Make sure that the touch-tone phone you're using can transmit the tone for at - Uniden TRU5885-2 | English Owners Manual - Page 65
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 dispose of the battery pack in a fire. The cell - Uniden TRU5885-2 | English Owners Manual - Page 66
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. Radio Interference Radio interference may occasionally cause buzzing and humming in your cordless handset, or clicking - Uniden TRU5885-2 | English Owners Manual - Page 67
I.C. NOTICE I.C. Notice TERMINAL EQUIPMENT NOTICE: This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specifications. This is confirmed by the registration number. The abbreviation, IC, before the registration number signifies that registration was performed based on a - Uniden TRU5885-2 | English Owners Manual - Page 68
20 RocketDial 33 S Second Handset Operation..........55 Setting Up 10 Base Unit 13 Handset 11 Skipping Message 48 Speed Dialing 31 T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z Transferring a Call 24 Receive from the Second Handset..54 Transfer to the Second Handset..54 Troubleshooting 61 Voice Memo 49 Warranty - Uniden TRU5885-2 | English Owners Manual - Page 69
code. The answering system announces the number of messages stored in memory and the help guidance. 3. To quit, hang up the phone. 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 5 to - Uniden TRU5885-2 | English Owners Manual - Page 70
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 - Uniden TRU5885-2 | English Owners Manual - Page 71
NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE. Our Uniden representatives will be happy to help you with any matters regarding the accessibility features of this product, please call 1-800-874-9314 (V/TTY) May be covered under one or more of the following U.S. patents: 4,511,761 4,523,058 4,595, - Uniden TRU5885-2 | English Owners Manual - Page 72
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