Uniden TRU248 English Owners Manual

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    OWNER'S MANUAL TRU248
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    3: Installing the handset battery pack 10 Basics Making a call 12 Receiving a call 13 Adjusting the volume 15 Redialing a call 16 Traveling out-of-range 17 Using the speakerphone 17 Page 18 Memory Dialing Storing phone numbers and names 19 Making calls with memory
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    Caller ID list 29 Using the Caller ID list 31 Using "Caller ID on call waiting" service 33 Call Waiting Features 34 The Integrated Answering Device Features 35 Setting up your answering system 36 45 Headset installation 45 Note on power sources 46 Maintenance 46 Troubleshooting 47 Index 50
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    INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the TRU 248 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 may differ from the actual unit for
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    Cover 3. Belt Clip 4. Handset Battery Compartment 5. Handset Earpiece 6. LCD Display 7. Memory Key 8. Talk Key 9. Left Cursor/Tone Key 10. Redial/Pause Key 11. Options Key 12. Handset Microphone 13. Volume/Cursor Up 44. Pulse-Tone Switch 45. DC Power Input 46. Phone Jack CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS [3]
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    Base 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
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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 • Registration
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    your new phone, read the INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS included in the PRECAUTIONS AND IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS brochure. cordless telephones Choose a central location • You should charge your handset for at least 15-20 hours before using the phone. • The location should be close to both a phone
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    adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet. 3 Set the base unit on a desk or tabletop and place the handset on the base unit. Then raise the antenna to a vertical position. Route the cord. 2 To AC outlet To DC IN 9V AC adapter 1 (supplied) To
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    the mounting posts on the wall. Push in and down until the phone is firmly seated. If you have wall mounted the base, you must remove the beltclip to charge the handset facing forward. 8 On the base unit, pull the handset retainer out of the slot. Rotate it clockwise 180 degrees. 8, 9 9 Flip
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    when inserting screws into the wall. • 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 base and handset. • Use #10 screws (minimum length of 1-3/8 inches) with anchoring
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    4 Place the handset on the base. 5 Make sure that the "status" LED lights. If the LED doesn't light, 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. [ 10 ] GETTING
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    charge) From fully charged • 6 hours continuous use. • 10 days when the handset is in the standby mode. When the battery charge becomes low When the voltage of battery pack in the handset is very low and needs to be charged, the phone is programmed to eliminate functions in order to save power. If
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    Enter the phone number and press talk . "Talk" flashes on the display. Talk 8178583300 Then current volume setting is displayed. Talk 2 The number is dialed. After about 3 seconds, the call-time display appears. Talk 0:00 8178583300 3 To hang up, press talk or place the handset on the
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    Talk Mode 1 Press talk ."Talk" flashes on the display. Then current volume setting is displayed. 2 Dial the phone number. Example: Enter 8178583300 3 To hang up, press talk or place the handset on the base. The call-time will be displayed for about 5 seconds. Talk Talk Talk 0:17 8178583300
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    to answer the phone. See "Setting Caller ID options" on page 26 for more details. Any key answer when ringing When the AutoTalk setting is on and the handset is off the base, press any handset key to answer the incoming call. Call Waiting Note: You must subscribe to Call Waiting service to use
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    to select one of four types ringer tone and volume combinations. Earpiece volume Pressing • or ª will change the earpiece volume of the handset in Talk mode. This setting will remain in effect after the telephone call has ended. ª ª ª • • • When you press
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    . REDIALING A CALL The last three phone numbers dialed can be quickly redialed. Redialing from Standby Mode 1 Press . The phone number that was last dialed appears on To hang up, press talk or place the handset on the base. The call-time will be displayed for about 5 seconds. [ 16 ] BASICS
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    be displayed and redialed. 3 To hang up, press talk or place the handset on the base. The call-time will be displayed for about 5 seconds. TRAVELING OUT-OF hang up, press speaker again. The base microphone is located under the phone. Position yourself as near to the base as possible and speak clearly.
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    (while it's off the base), press on the base. The handset beeps for 5 seconds. Paging is displayed. Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to page the handset for a minute. Press any key or return the handset to the base to cancel the page. If you hold down for more than a minute, the
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    that the display is ready for the number to be entered. Store Number 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 return to standby also. MEMORY DIALING MEMORY DIALING [ 19 ]
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    number. The phone number cannot exceed 20 digits. • Use to enter pause in the dialing sequence. The display shows a "P". • Use delete to delete digits as needed. 7 Press . The handset beeps and displays the confirmation screen. Memory storage is complete. For example, if you store a name
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    MAKING CALLS WITH MEMORY DIALING Memory dialing from Standby Mode 1 Press . The handset displays your programmed memory locations. 01 UNIDEN CORP 02 JOHN DOE 03 MOM AND DAD 2 Press • and ª or enter a two-digit number (01 - 20) to select the memory location you would like to dial. 3 Press talk
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    - 20) to select the memory location of the desired phone number. The selected phone number is displayed. Then the memory location for later use by doing the following: 1) Store the access code into one of the memory locations (01-20) following the steps on page 19-20. 2) Dial the party or service
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    EDITING A STORED NAME AND/OR PHONE NUMBER 1 Press and hold until "Memory Store" is displayed. Memory Store 01 UNIDEN CORP 02 JOHN DOE 2 Press • and ª or enter a two-digit number (01 - 20) to select the memory location you would like to edit. 3 Press . The following screen appears with the
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    CORP 02 JOHN DOE ERASING A STORED NAME AND PHONE NUMBER 1 Press and hold until "Memory Store" is displayed. 2 Press • and ª or enter a two-digit number (01 - 20) to select the memory location you would like to edit. Memory Store 01 UNIDEN CORP 02 JOHN DOE 3 Press . The following screen
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    (return to step 2) or press to return to standby. Memory02 Deleted Memory Store 02 03 MOM AND DAD 3-WAY CONFERENCING The Uniden TRU 248 permits 3-way conversations between the handset, base and outside line. When speaking on the handset 1 Press speaker on the base to join the 3-way conversation
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    [ 26 ] 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. The handset displays the phone number of the incoming call, the name, time
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    You must subscribe to CIDCW from your phone company in order to use this feature. "On", "Off", or "Opt" depending upon the type of service to which you subscribe. 3 When you wish to enter Area have made your selections, press and return the handset to the base. You must subscribe to Caller ID on
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    information is stored in the Caller ID record. If the Caller ID service includes the caller's name, the caller's name appears on the display (up to 15 letters). The date and time received Caller's name Caller's phone number 5/11 12:30PM 01 UNIDEN CORP 817-858-3300 Number of calls from the same
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    return to standby. DELETING INFORMATION FROM THE CALLER ID LIST The TRU 248 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. Deleting a Caller ID message 1 Press call id . Display the
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    • If you get an incoming call, the deleting operation is canceled. The telephone returns to standby so you can answer the call. • 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. When the pointer is at "
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    a call from the Caller ID list. The TRU 248 stores up to 50 messages. 1 Press call id . Select the phone number that you want to dial by pressing • or ª . 5/17 12:30PM 03 UNIDEN CORP 817-858-3300 2 Press talk . The displayed phone number dials automatically. Talk 8178583300 Long Distance calls
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    of the party on the Caller ID list can be stored in memory dialing. 1 Press call id . Select the phone number to be stored from the Caller ID list by pressing • or ª . 5/17 12:30PM 03 UNIDEN CORP 817-858-3300 2 Press . 3 Press • and ª or enter a two-digit number (01 - 20) to select
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    " before 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 arrives during your current telephone call, the phone number and the name of the caller are displayed. 2 Press
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    you receive a call waiting call, press options. for a list of 2 Press the • or ª key to select an option. 3 Press . A confirmation screen will appear. Your TRU 248 is pre-programmed with six call waiting options. You may select to ask the calling party to hold, send them a busy message, or
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    TRU 248 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 for others who use the phone but please read through all of the instructions carefully. THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE [ 35 ]
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    the system announces "No remaining time". You should delete some messages so that the system can record new messages. Setting the clock The clock on TRU 248 Answering Sysytem starts when power is applied to the base. Follow these steps to set the clock to the correct time. 1 Press and hold clock
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    the tone end. 2 When you finish recording your message, press greeting or play/stop . A tone sounds and your message plays back on the phone. w Choosing between the two outgoing messages 1 Press greeting to play the outgoing message. 2 Press greeting again while the message is played. This switches
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    Holding skip or repeat to scroll through numbers on the display. Selecting the message record time You can set your answering system to record messages up to one or four minutes long. One minute option: move the REC TIME switch to 1. Four minutes option: move the REC TIME switch to 4. w Announce
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    it when you pick up the call at the handset or base. In the TS (Toll Saver) position then there are new messages waiting for you. The TRU 248 is designed to play your new messages first. After you /stop and follow the instructions above. • If you answer at another phone extension and the greeting
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    • Pressing repeat before 2 seconds (4 seconds from remote) of the message has played causes the system to scan back one message. • If you have several messages, press repeat and hold until you return to the message you want to replay. • Each time skip is pressed, the system scans forward one message
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    ANSWERING DEVICE Voice memo The voice memo function allows the user to record a message (up to 10 minutes) on the 10 minutes of conversation while you are making your call from the handset. 1 During the conversation from the handset, press and hold voice memo on the base. The unit begins
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    played. Then, press # and your PIN code. 3 The answering system announces the time and day stamp and the number of messages stored in memory. Then the message playback automatically begins. 4 You may continue to listen to your message, or you may select a command from the following chart. Command
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    system begins announcing the time and day. 4 Press # then 5 to stop the messages. 5 Press # then *. You hear sounds in the room where your phone is installed. After 15 seconds, the answering system returns to the command waiting mode. 6 Press # then * to monitor the room for another 15 seconds. Or
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    the battery pack is charged. CHANGING THE DIGITAL SECURITY CODE The digital security code is an identification code used to connect the handset and charge your handset, the security code is automatically set. (See page 4.) In the rare situation that you suspect another cordless telephone is using
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    from the holes. If you have wall mounted the base, you must remove the beltclip to charge the handset facing forward. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HEADSET INSTALLATION Your phone may be used with an optional headset, the Uniden HS910. To use this feature, insert headset plug into the headset jack. Your
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    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 battery from the handset to charge it. • Never throw the battery into a fire, disassemble it, or
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    TROUBLESHOOTING If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. Symptom The status LED won't light when the handset is placed in the base unit. The audio sounds weak and/or scratchy. Can't make or receive calls. The handset doesn't ring or receive a page.
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    incoming messages may be too long. Remind callers to leave a brief message. • The memory may be full. Delete some or all of the saved messages. • Record your greeting cannot, you may have to use another phone to access your message. • Keep the handset away from microwave ovens, computers, remote
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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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    Battery pack Preparing and charging . . . 10 Replacement and handling 46 C Caller ID Caller ID service Memory dialing Erasing a stored name and phone number 24 Making calls with memory dialing . . . . . 21 Mounting the base unit on a wall 8 Storing phone Handset. . . . . . 10 T Troubleshooting 47
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    MEMO [ 51 ]
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    MEMO [ 52 ]
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    MEMO [ 53 ]
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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 5,381,460 5,426,690 5,434,905 5,491,745 5,533,010 5,574,727 5,650,790 5,660,269 5,661,780 5,663,981 5,671,248 5,717,312 5,754,407 5,768,345 5,787,356
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OWNER’S MANUAL
TRU248