Uniden DECT2188 English Owners Manual - Page 32

Important Information

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Important Information Terms Used In This Guide Accessory Handset Base An extra handset that can register to and be used with an expandable phone base. All accessory handsets must be registered to a base. The main part of the phone. It connects to your phone line and lets you make and receive calls. Most bases also have a cradle to store a handset. CIDCW (CID on Call Waiting.) A service that shows CID for calls that come in during another call. Call Waiting A service that lets you receive calls while you are on another call. Caller ID (Also called CID.) A service that shows the name and number of incoming callers. Charger A cradle that stores and charges a handset but doesn't connect to the phone line. Cradle The part of the phone that stores a handset. While in a cradle, a handset is always in standby, and any keys are locked. During a call The station is currently on a call or has activated a dial tone. Handset 1) A cordless handset that you use to dial the phone and talk to callers. 2) A corded handset that attaches to a base with a coiled cord. In standby The phone is inactive: there is no dial tone, no station is on a call or listening to messages. Station Any handset or the base. Specifications Base Charger Part number PS-0034 PS-0035 AC adapter Input voltage 120V AC, 60 Hz 120V AC, 60 Hz Output voltage 7.8V AC @ 8V AC @ 450mA 300mA Battery Part number BT-1016 pack Capacity 500mAh, 2.4V DC  Use only the supplied AC adapters.  Be sure to use the proper adapter for the base & any chargers.  Do not place the power cord where it creates a trip hazard or where it could become chafed & create a fire or electrical hazard.  Do not place the base in direct sunlight or subject it to high temperatures. Battery Information  Fully charged, the battery should provide about 10 hours of talk time and about 7 days of standby time. For best results, return the handset to the cradle after each call to keep it fully charged.  Keep an eye on the battery status icon. When the battery gets too low, the handset shows a low battery alert. If you hear a strange beep during a call, check the display: if you see the low battery alert, finish your conversation as quickly as possible and return the handset to the cradle. If the handset is in standby, none of the keys will operate.  With normal use, the battery should last about one year. Replace the battery when the talk time becomes short even when the battery is charged. To buy a replacement battery, call the Parts Department listed on the front cover.

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Important Information
Terms Used In This Guide
Accessory
Handset
An extra handset that can register to and be used with an expandable phone base. All
accessory handsets must be registered to a base.
Base
The main part of the phone. It connects to your phone line and lets you make and receive
calls. Most bases also have a cradle to store a handset.
CIDCW
(CID on Call Waiting.) A service that shows CID for calls that come in during another call.
Call Waiting
A service that lets you receive calls while you are on another call.
Caller ID
(Also called CID.) A service that shows the name and number of incoming callers.
Charger
A cradle that stores and charges a handset but doesn’t connect to the phone line.
Cradle
The part of the phone that stores a handset. While in a cradle, a handset is always in
standby, and any keys are locked.
During a call
The station is currently on a call or has activated a dial tone.
Handset
±) A cordless handset that you use to dial the phone and talk to callers.
²) A corded handset that attaches to a base with a coiled cord.
In standby
The phone is inactive: there is no dial tone, no station is on a call or listening to
messages.
Station
Any handset or the base.
Specifications
AC
adapter
Base
Charger
Use only the supplied AC adapters.
Be sure to use the proper adapter for the
base & any chargers.
Do not place the power cord where it
creates a trip hazard or where it could
become chafed & create a fire or
electrical hazard.
Do not place the base in direct sunlight or
subject it to high temperatures.
Part number
PS-00³´
PS-00³µ
Input voltage
±²0V AC, ¶0
Hz
±²0V AC, ¶0
Hz
Output
voltage
·.¸V AC @
´µ0mA
¸V AC @
³00mA
Battery
pack
Part number
BT-±0±¶
Capacity
µ00mAh, ².´V DC
Battery Information
Fully charged, the battery should provide about ±0 hours of talk time and about · days of standby
time. For best results, return the handset to the cradle after each call to keep it fully charged.
Keep an eye on the battery status icon. When the battery gets too low, the handset shows a low
battery alert. If you hear a strange beep during a call, check the display: if you see the low battery
alert, finish your conversation as quickly as possible and return the handset to the cradle. If the
handset is in standby, none of the keys will operate.
With normal use, the battery should last about one year. Replace the battery when the talk time
becomes short even when the battery is charged. To buy a replacement battery, call the Parts
Department listed on the front cover.