Contents Welcome/Features Controls and Functions Terms Used in this Manual Accessibility Installing the Phone 3 4 6 6 7 A. Choose the Best Location 7 B. Install the Rechargeable Battery Packs into the Handsets 8 C. Connect the Main Base and Charging Cradle, and Charge the Handsets 9 D.
Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden dual handset cordless telephone and answering system. This cordless phone is designed and engineered to exacting standards for reliability, long life, and outstanding performance. Note: Illustrations in this manual are used for explanation purposes. Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit. The color of your cordless telephone may vary. Features • 5.
Controls and Functions 1 6 2 7 3 4 8 9 13 14 15 10 11 12 16 17 18 5 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
Main Base Unit 38 39 21 22 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 32 33 34 35 36 37 27 28 Extra Charging Cradle (for Second Handset) 42 40 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42.
Terms Used in this Manual • Standby Mode - The handset may be sitting in or off the cradle, but is NOT in use. The talk/flash key has not been pressed and there is no dial tone. • Talk Mode - The handset is off the cradle and the talk/flash key has been pressed, enabling a dial tone. • CID - Caller ID • CIDCW - Caller ID on Call Waiting Accessibility Uniden provides a customer service hotline for accessibility questions.
Do the following steps: A. Choose the Best Location B. Install the Rechargeable Battery Packs into the Handsets C. Connect the Main Base and Charging Cradle, and Charge the Handsets D. Mount the Main Base on a Wall A.
B. Install the Rechargeable Battery Packs into the Handsets Both handsets are powered by rechargeable battery packs. The battery recharges automatically when the handset is placed in the main base or charging cradle. Use only the Uniden (BT-905) rechargeable battery pack supplied with your phone. 1) Press down on the handset battery case cover (use the finger indention for a better grip) and slide the cover downward to remove.
1) Connect each AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to each standard 120V AC wall outlet. 2) Place one handset in the main base and the other in the charging cradle with the keypad facing forward. 3) Make sure that the charge/in use LED and charge LED illuminate. If the LED does not illuminate, check to see that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the handset makes good contact with the cradle's charging contacts. • Connect the AC adapter to a continuous power supply.
5) Once the handset battery packs are fully charged, connect the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and a telephone outlet. If your telephone outlet isn't modular, contact your telephone company for assistance. Modular [ 10 ] I N S TA L L I N G T H E P H O N E www.uniden.
I N S TA L L I N G T H E PHONE D. Mount the Main Base on a Wall Standard wall plate mounting This phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate. 1) Plug the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack. Wall 2) Route the AC adapter cord through the molded plate 6 wiring channel as shown. 5 3) Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet. 4 6 AC 4) Plug the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack. Route the cord through the molded outlet wiring channel as shown.
Direct wall mounting If you don't have a standard wall plate, you can mount your phone directly to the wall. Before doing this, consider the following: • Avoid electrical cables, pipes, or other items behind the mounting location that could cause a hazard when inserting screws into the wall. • Try to mount your phone within 5 feet of a working phone jack to avoid excessive lengths. • Make sure the wall material is capable of supporting the weight of the main base and handset.
I N S TA L L I N G T H E PHONE Headset Installation Your phone may be used with an optional headset. To use this feature, insert the headset plug into the headset jack. Your phone is ready for hands-free conversations. (Headsets may be purchased by visiting our website at www.uniden.com or by calling our Parts Department. See page 52.) Register Handsets to the Main Base before Using! Whichever handset you choose to charge in the main base will automatically register to the main base.
When to Re-register Handsets Make sure to return the handsets to the cradles after each phone call. [ 14 ] 1) You’ll need to re-register the second handset (follow steps on page 13) each time the digital security code is changed. Refer to page 49 for details regarding the Digital Security Code. 2) When there is a power failure for more than one hour: If power failure occurs (e.g. due to electrical storm or if the unit is unplugged during a move), both handsets will need to be re-registered.
Basic Setup There are five basic options that you will need to set up: AutoTalk, CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting), Area Code, Dial Mode and Language. CIDCW and Dial Mode options can only be set by using Handset 1. If you try to set by using Handset 2, you will not see these options listed on the LCD screen. (Headset 1 shows HS1 in the display while the phone is charging.) AutoTalk, Area Code and Language options can be set by using either Handset 1 or Handset 2.
3) Press the select/channel key to toggle and turn on Caller ID on Call Waiting. 4) Press the end key and return the handset to the main base to complete the setting. The handset returns to standby mode. Entering Your Area Code If you can make a call by dialing only 7 digits (instead of 10), you can program your local area code in your phone. If you get a call from within your area code, you'll only see the 7-digit phone number. If you get a call from outside your area code, you'll see all 10 digits.
1) When the phone is in standby mode, press and hold the call id/menu key. The following screen appears. 2) Press the ▼ key three times to select Dial. 3) Press the select/channel key to set the phone to pulse dialing. 4) Press the end key and return the handset to the main base to complete the setting. The handset returns to standby mode. Setting the Language BASIC SETUP You can change the language the menu display uses. Choose from English, French, or Spanish.
Using Your Phone Making and Receiving Calls Making a call 1) Remove the handset from the cradle. 2) Press the talk/flash key. 3) Listen for the dial tone. 4) Dial the number. OR 1) Remove the handset from the cradle. 2) Dial the number. 3) Press the talk/flash key. To turn on the AutoTalk feature, see "Activating AutoTalk" on page 15. Receiving a call 1) Remove the handset from the cradle. (If AutoTalk is on, the phone will automatically answer the call when you pick it up.) 2) Press the talk/flash key.
Transferring a Call Your cordless phone allows you to transfer outside calls from handset to handset, only one handset at a time can talk with an outside caller. The second handset cannot go off hook to listen to conversations or make an outgoing call while the other handset is in use. To transfer a call 1) During a call, press the delete/transfer key. The call will automatically be placed on hold and the transfer tone sounds. 2) When the other handset receives the call, the transfer tone stops.
Adjusting the Earpiece Volume To change the earpiece volume, press the ▲ or ▼ key during a call. You can only mute the handset ringer if the handset is off the cradle when the phone starts ringing. Temporarily Mute Ringer If the handset is off the cradle while an incoming call is ringing, simply press the end key to mute the incoming ring. The ringer will sound with the next incoming call.
Traveling Out-of-Range During a call, as you begin to move your handset too far from your main base, noise increases. If you pass the range limits of the main base, your call will terminate within one minute. Selecting a Different Channel If you encounter interference while using your phone, you can manually change the phone´s channel for clear operation. While using your phone, press the select/channel key. Scanning appears on the display, indicating the phone is changing to another channel.
Using Call Waiting If you have Call Waiting, you can receive calls while on the line. 1) If a call comes in while you are on the phone, you will hear a call waiting tone. If you have CIDCW activated, you will see the name and number of the incoming caller. 2) Press the talk/flash key to accept the waiting call. After a short pause, you will hear the new caller. 3) To return to the original caller, press the talk/flash key again. You must subscribe to Call Waiting through your local telephone company.
The speed dial memory allows you to store up to 10 names and numbers in each handset. You can dial these numbers with just a few key presses. The speed dial memory is not limited to phone numbers. You can store any number (up to 20 digits) that you need to enter once your call connects. This is referred to as Chain Dialing. For example, you can save your bank account number to speed dial memory.
If the next character uses the same number key, you must press the #/ key to move the cursor over. Otherwise the next time you press the number key, it changes the character that was previously set. 4) Enter a name according to the instructions below, then press the select/channel key. If no name is required, go to step 5. • The name can be up to 13 characters. keys to move the cursor to the desired location. • Use the #/ and /tone/ • Use the delete/transfer key to delete characters as needed.
6) Use the keypad to enter the phone number; each number can be up to 20 digits. If you need the phone to pause during the dialing sequence, press the redial/pause key to insert a two-second delay between the numbers. You can enter multiple pauses to increase the delay. Each pause counts as a digit. The display shows a P for every pause. USING THE SPEED DIAL MEMORY 5) Store Number is displayed. The cursor flashes indicating that the phone is ready for the number to be entered.
Storing Caller ID Messages in Speed Dial Memory Messages (Caller ID names/numbers) shown in the Caller ID list can be stored in memory dialing. For instructions on viewing the Caller ID Message list, see page 29. You cannot store a Caller ID message if no phone number appears in the message. 1) Press the call id/menu key. Select the phone number to be stored from the Caller ID list by pressing the ▲ or ▼ key. 2) Press the memory key.
USING THE SPEED DIAL MEMORY Making Calls from Speed Dial Memory 1) Press the memory key. The handset displays your programmed speed dial number. Select Memory 01 Movies 02 JOHN DOE 2) Enter the number (0 - 9), or press the ▲ or ▼ key to select the speed dial number you would like to dial. 3) Press the talk/flash key. Connecting changes to Talk, and the volume setting and the number selected appear on the display. Then the displayed number is dialed.
Caller ID and CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting) • If you answer a call before the Caller ID message is received (for example, before the second ring), the Caller ID message will not appear. • 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 the call is received via a private branch exchange (PBX), the caller´s phone number and name may not appear.
Viewing the Caller ID Message List The Caller ID list stores information for up to 30 incoming calls - even unanswered calls. You can also view the Caller ID list during a call. 1) Press the call id/menu key. The summary screen displays the number of new messages and total messages. 3) Press the call id/menu key to return to talk mode, or press the end key to return to standby mode.
Deleting Information from the Caller ID List If the phone receives more Caller ID messages than it can store, the oldest one in the list is automatically deleted. Caller ID data can also be deleted manually. Deleting a Caller ID message • While using the Delete All? or Delete Message? screen, if no key is pressed for more than 30 seconds, an error tone sounds, and the handset returns to standby mode.
Making a Call from the Caller ID List You can place a call from the Caller ID list. 1) Press the call id/menu key in standby mode. Select the phone number that you want to dial by pressing the ▲ or ▼ key. 2) To have the phone dial a 1 before the displayed Caller ID number, press 1. To have the phone dial the stored area code before the displayed Caller ID number, press 3. 5/17 12:30PM 03 Jane Smith 214-555-1234 Talk 2145551234 CALLER ID AND CIDCW 3) Press the talk/flash key.
The Integrated Answering Device The cordless phone 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.
Answering System Setting To set the following six functions you must enter the menu mode. Standby menu/clock "Time" menu/clock "Security Code" menu/clock "Ring Time" menu/clock "Record Time" menu/clock "Message Alert" menu/clock "Language" menu/clock • With the phone in standby mode, use the menu/clock key to scroll through the menu options. The system returns to standby and sounds a tone after the last menu option.
Setting the Time The clock on the cordless phone’s answering system starts when power is supplied to the base. Follow these steps to set the clock to the correct time. • Normally, the system will return to standby if it remains idle for 10 seconds after the volume/select/ or key is pressed. For setting the time, however, the idle time is extended to two minutes. • Press and hold the volume/select/ or key to quickly scroll through the numbers on the display.
SETTING UP YOUR ANSWERING SYSTEM 7) Press the set key to select the minute. or key until you hear the correct AM or PM set8) Press the volume/select/ ting. The message counter displays [ ] or [ ]. 9) Press the set key to select the AM/PM setting. You hear a confirmation tone followed by the announcement "Time," and the day and time are then announced for your review. After a few seconds, the system announces “To set security code, press menu again.
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. If you select Toll Saver [ ], the answering system picks up after two rings if you have new messages, and after four rings if there are none. This way, if you make a long distance call to check your messages, you can hang up after the second ring to avoid billing charges.
You have three record time options: one minute, four minutes, and "Announce only." "Announce only" answers the call with the preset greeting or your personal greeting but prevents the caller from leaving a message. 1) With the phone in standby mode, press the menu/clock key four times. You hear “Record time” and the current recording time ([ ] 1 minute, [ ] 4 minutes, [ ] Announce only, No recording), and it is displayed on the main base. Then you hear the guidance for setting the record time.
1) With the phone in standby mode, press the menu/clock key five times. You hear “Message alert” and the current setting ([ ] Off or [ ] On), and it is displayed on the main base. Then you hear the instructions for setting the Message Alert. or key to make your selection. 2) Press the volume/select/ 3) Press the set key to select the new setting. You hear a confirmation tone, then the announcement “Message alert” followed by the current setting you have selected is announced.
SETTING UP YOUR ANSWERING SYSTEM Setting Your Outgoing Message (Greeting) When you receive a call, the answering system automatically plays either a preset message or your own greeting. Preset message The following message is prerecorded: "Hello, no one is available to take your call. Please leave a message after the tone." If the answering machine is set to announce only, the preset greeting automatically changes to: "Hello. No one is available to take your call. Please call again.
Choosing between the two outgoing messages With the phone in standby mode, press the greeting key to play the current outgoing message. While the outgoing message is playing, press the greeting key again to switch between the prerecorded greeting and the personal greeting. After the message finishes playing, a confirmation tone is heard. To delete the personal greeting, press the announces “Greeting has been deleted.
SETTING UP YOUR ANSWERING SYSTEM Temporarily Mute the Main Base Ringer and Call Screen Press the key to temporarily mute the incoming ring and call screen. The ringer will sound with the next incoming call. To turn the ringer back on for this call, press the ringer key. To hear the answering machine and screen this call, press the volume/select/ or key. Adjusting the Speaker Volume Level You can adjust the volume of the main base speaker by pressing the volume/select/ or key on the main base.
Using Your Answering System The message counter displays the number of messages stored in memory. If the display flashes, new messages waiting for you. The flashing number represents the number of new messages, not total messages. The cordless phone plays your new messages first; after all the new messages are played, you can play the old messages. When the answering system is full, [ ] is displayed on the main base, and the system announces "No remaining time.
3) After you have reviewed your new messages, you can play your old messages by pressing the key again. Once you have listened to a new message, it becomes an old message. The old messages will be played in the order in which they were received. Repeating a Message key to review your messages. The USING YOUR ANSWERING SYSTEM 1) With the phone in standby mode, press the number of stored messages are announced. 2) To repeat the current message, press the (repeat/rew) key while the message is playing.
Each time the key is pressed, the system scans forward one message. If you have several messages, press the key repeatedly to find the message you want to play. To quickly scroll forward through a message, press and hold the (skip/ff) key. 3) Press the key at any time 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 time, delete the old messages.
2) Press the key again. You hear a confirmation tone and [ messages are deleted. ] is displayed on the main base. All the When you try to delete all messages without first listening to your new messages, you hear several short beeps followed by an announcement “Please playback all messages.” This protects you from accidentally erasing messages you have not yet reviewed. The voice memo function allows you to record messages as shorts as two seconds and as long as four minutes.
Recording a Conversation You can record up to 10 minutes of conversation while you are using your phone. Any conversation that lasts less than 2 seconds will not be recorded. • A recorded conversation is treated as a typical message and will be added to the stored messages. • When recording a conversation, all dialing features except for using call waiting (see page 22) are disabled. Stop recording if you need to enable any other handset keys.
Function Repeat a Message Play Incoming Messages Skip a Message Delete a Message Stop Operation Answering System On Memo Record/Stop* Greeting Message Record/Stop* Answering System Off Voice Prompts Once you enter the remote access menu, you must enter a command within 15 seconds, or the answering system automatically hangs up and returns to standby. * For Memo Record and Greeting Message Record functions, the first time you enter the corresponding command, it starts the Recording function.
Turn on the Answering System Remotely If you have forgotten to turn on your answering 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 hear intermittent beeps. 3) Press 0 and then enter your PIN code. The answering system announces the number of messages stored in memory. You hear "To play incoming message, press zero two. For help, press one zero." 4) Press 0 then 6 to turn the answering system On.
Changing the Digital Security Code To protect you against misbilled calls which might result from your phone being activated by other equipment, the cordless phone provides AutoSecure TM (which electronically locks your phone when each handset is in the cradle) and Random Code TM digital security which automatically selects one of over 262,000 digital security codes for each handset and the main base.
Note on Power Sources Low battery alert When the battery pack is very low and needs to be charged, the phone is programmed to eliminate functions in order to save power. If the phone is not in use, Low Battery appears on the LCD and none of the keys will operate. If the phone is in use, Low Battery flashes and the handset beeps. Complete your conversation as quickly as possible and return the handset to the cradle for charging.
With average use, your handset battery provides approximately 6 hours of talk time and approximately 10 days of standby time. When your handsets are not being used and are left off of their charging cradles, the battery will gradually discharge. You can achieve optimum battery life and performance by returning the handset to the charging cradle after each use.
General Information The phone complies with FCC Parts 15 and 68. Operating temperature: -10°C to 50°C (+14°F to +122°F) AC Adapter Information (For the main base) (For the charging cradle) AC Adapter part number: AD-314 AD-310 or AD-1010 Input Voltage: 120V AC 60Hz 120V AC 60Hz Output Voltage: 9V DC 350mA 9V DC 210mA Battery Information Battery part number: BT-905 Capacity: 600mAh, 3.6V Frequency 925.181-927.451 MHz 5739.320-5746.
Troubleshooting If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. If these simple steps do not solve your problem, please call our Customer Hotline at 1-800-297-1023. (Mon - Fri 7 am to 7 pm, Sat/Sun 9 am to 5 pm, CST. Phone support is closed on holidays.) Suggestion Symptom • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the cradle and wall outlet. • Make sure the handset is properly seated in the cradle. • Make sure the charging contacts on the handsets are clean.
Suggestion Symptom The handset doesn't ring or receive a page. • • • • • • • Severe noise interference. • Keep both handsets away from microwave ovens, computers, remote control toys, wireless microphones, alarm systems, intercoms, room monitors, fluorescent lights, and electrical appliances. • Move the main base to another location or turn off the source of interference. The Caller ID does not display. • • • • Handset No. 1 or No. 2 is not working.
Symptom Suggestion The handset doesn’t communicate with the main base or the other handset. • Re-register both handsets (see page 13). No 3- way conversation. • Only one handset at a time can talk with an outside caller. To allow the other handset to talk to the caller, transfer the call. The answering system does not • Set the record time to either the one minute or four minute option. • The memory may be full. Delete some or all of the saved messages. record any messages. Messages are incomplete.
Liquid Damage Moisture and liquid can damage your cordless phone. In case of accidental submersion, please read the following steps. Action Case If the handset or base is exposed to moisture or liquid, but it only affects the exterior plastic housing. Wipe off the liquid, and use as normal. If moisture or liquid has entered the plastic housing (i.e. liquid can be heard in the phone or liquid has entered the handset battery compartment or vent openings on the base). Handset: 1.
Precautions! Uniden works to reduce lead content in our PVC coated cords in our product and accessories. Before you read anything else, please observe the following: Warning! Warning! Uniden America Corporation DOES NOT represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or damage to the unit, DO NOT expose this unit to rain or moisture. Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery Warning • This equipment contains a rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery.
Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Uniden, or operation of this product in any way other than as detailed by the owner's manual, could void your authority to operate this product. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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 Declaration of Conformity indicating that Industry Canada technical specifications were met. It does not imply that Industry Canada approved the equipment.
Index A AC adapter information ................52 Answering system Deleting a message ..................44 Playing a message ....................42 Recording a conversation ..........46 Repeating a message ................43 Skipping a message ..................43 Turning on/off ........................41 B Basic setup ................................15 Battery pack Information ............................52 Installing ................................8 Preparing and charging ..............
Remote Operation Card C U T C U T REMOTE OPERATION CARD REMOTE OPERATION CARD Remote access away from home Turn on the answering system remotely Remote access away from home Turn on the answering system remotely 1. Call your phone number from a touch-tone phone. 2. During the outgoing message, press 0 and enter your PIN code. The answering system announces the number of messages stored in memory and the help guidance. The phone stands by for you to enter a command. 3. To quit, hang up the phone. 1.
Remote Operation Card C U T Task C U T Key Repeat a Message Play Incoming Messages Skip a Message Delete a Message Stop Operation Answering System On Memo Record/Stop Greeting Message Record/Stop Answering System Off Voice Prompts 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Task C U T Task Repeat a Message Play Incoming Messages Skip a Message Delete a Message Stop Operation Answering System On Memo Record/Stop Greeting Message Record/Stop Answering System Off Voice Prompts Key Repeat a Message Play
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