Uniden Dect4086 Users Manual

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Installing Your Phone
Getting to Know Your Phone
Using the Menus
Using Your Phone
Using the Phonebook
Using Multi-station Features
Using Special Features
Using the Answering System
Solving Problems
Important Information

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DECT4086 Series User's Guide

What's in the box?

DECT4086 two-line

base with cordless

handset and dual

answering system

Base AC adapter

(PS-0034)

Telephone cord

with two-line

support

Desk stand/wall mount

bracket

Belt clip

DCX400

accessory

handset and

charger

If you purchased

model number:

You should

have:

DECT4086 None

DECT4086-2 1 of each

DECT4086-3 2 of each

DECT4086-4 3 of each

DECT4086-5 4 of each

DECT4086-6 5 of each

You might also nd:

Battery

cover

Rechargeable

battery pack

(BT-1018)

Charger AC

adapter

(PS-0035)

Belt

clip

Battery

cover

Rechargeable

battery pack

(BT-1018)

Important Safety Instructions!

When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to

reduce the risk of re, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following:

This unit is NOT waterproof. DO NOT expose this unit to rain or moisture.

Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or

laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.

Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a

remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a

re. They may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.

Do not place the handset in any charging cradle without the battery installed and the battery

cover securely in place.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

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What's in the manual?

Installing Your Phone ............................ 1

Set Up the Base ..................................... 1

Setup the Handset(s) .............................3

Test the Connection ............................... 5

Getting to Know Your Phone................. 7

Parts of the Base ................................... 7

Parts of the Handset .............................. 9

Reading the Displays ..........................11

Using the Soft Keys ............................. 13

Entering Text on Your Phone ................ 15

Using the Menus ................................. 16

The

Handset

and

Base Setup

Menu ...... 17

The

Clock Setup

Menu ......................... 18

The

Global Setup

Menu ........................18

Special Feature Menus ........................ 19

Using Your Phone ................................ 20

Working with Two Lines ...................... 20

Changing the Volume ........................... 22

Using the Caller ID and Redial Lists .....22

Using Seven-Digit Dialing .................... 24

Using Call Waiting ...............................24

Finding a Lost Handset ........................ 25

Using an Optional Headset ..................25

Using the Phonebook .......................... 26

Setting Up Your Phonebook ................. 26

Phonebook Menu Options .................... 28

Chain Dialing ........................................ 28

Using Multi-station Features .............. 29

Expanding Your Phone .........................29

Using Multi-Station Conference Calling 29

Using Privacy Mode ............................ 30

Using Call Transfer...............................30

Using the Intercom .............................. 31

Using Special Features ....................... 32

Using Do Not Disturb ........................... 32

Using the Alarm Feature ...................... 32

Using Voice Message Notication .......34

Using the Answering System ............ 35

Setting Up Your Answering System ....35

Getting Your Messages ....................... 37

Screening Your Calls ............................38

Using the System While You're Away

from Home ........................................ 39

Solving Problems ................................ 40

Weak or Hard To Hear Audio .............. 42

Noise or Static On The Line .................42

Resetting and Registering Handsets .... 44

Handling Liquid Damage ...................... 45

Important Information ......................... 46

Terms Used In This Guide ....................46

Specications ...................................... 46

Battery Information .............................. 46

Compliance Information .......................47

One-year Limited Warranty .................49

Installing Your Phone

Set Up the Base

Attach the stand

Before you attach the

stand, you have to decide

if you want the phone to

rest on a desk or hang on

a wall.

For desktop use, turn

the stand so the locking

tabs that say

DESK

are

facing the base with the

arrows pointing up.

For wall mount use,

turn the stand so the

locking tabs that say

WALL

are facing the base

with the arrows pointing

down.

Align the stand with the

notches on the base.

Slide the stand onto the notches until

it clicks into place.

To remove the stand

Pull the locking tabs up

and back (see the black

arrows in the illustration

to the right). Then, slide

the stand straight off the

same direction you put it

on.

Connect the power and telephone cords

Connect the base AC adapter to the

AC IN 7.8V

jack and route the

cord as shown:

For desktop use For wall mount use

TEL LINE 1/2

TEL LINE 2

AC IN

7.8V

TEL LINE 1/2

TEL LINE 2

AC IN

7.8V

Connect the included two-line telephone cord to the

TEL LINE 1/2

jack. If your phone company uses a

separate phone jack for each line,

connect a standard telephone cord to

the

TEL LINE 2

jack. Route the cords

as shown above.

Connect the cord from

TEL LINE 1/2

a two-line phone jack.

If your phone company uses a

separate phone jack for each line,

connect the cord from

TEL LINE 1/2

the jack for line 1; then, connect the cord from

TEL LINE 2

the jack

for line 2.

Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120 V AC power outlet.

TEL LINE 1/2

TEL LINE 2

AC IN

7.8V

IF you have a separate

jack for line 2, connect

another phone cord here.

Connect the

telephone cord

here rst.

TEL LINE 1/2

TEL LINE 2

AC IN

7.8V

IF you have a separate

jack for line 2, connect

another phone cord here.

Connect the

telephone cord

here rst.

Place the phone on the wall

Place the mounting slots over the pins on the wall plate, and slide the

base

down to

lock it

into

place.

Setup the Handset(s)

Install the battery

Unpack all handsets, battery packs,

and battery covers. If any handset has

the battery cover already attached,

press in on the notch and slide the

cover down and off.

Line up the battery pack connector

with the jack inside the handset. (The

battery connector will only fit one way.)

Push the battery pack connector in

until it clicks into place. Tug gently on

the wires to make sure the battery

pack is securely connected.

Place

the

cover

over the battery compartment and

slide it up into place.

(To telephone jack

for second line)

(To telephone jack

for second line)

Charge the battery

If your phone came with any

accessory handsets and

chargers, connect a charger AC

adapter to each charger's

AC IN 8V

jack and set the plug

into the notch as shown. (These

adapters might already be

connected.)

Plug the other end of the

adapter into a standard 120V

AC power outlet.

Place one handset in the base

and any other handsets in a charger with the displays facing

forward. (It doesn't matter which handset you place in the base.)

The

CHARGE

lights on the base and all chargers should turn on.

If... Try...

CHARGE

light doesn't

turn on

reseating the handset.

checking the AC adapter connection.

seeing if the outlet is controlled by a wall switch.

Charge all handsets completely (about 15 hours) before using

them.

AC IN 8VAC IN 8V

Test the Connection

Pick up the handset from the base and press

TALK

. The phone should

pick up line 1 automatically and change the display to show

Talk

and you should hear a dial tone.

When you get a dial tone, make a test call; press

END

to hang up.

If... Try...

the base display says

Check

or you don't hear a

dial tone

checking the connection between the

base and the phone jack: make sure

the cord is connected to

TEL LINE 1/2

you keep hearing a dial

tone

setting line 1 to pulse dialing (see page

6).

there's a lot of noise or

static

see page 42 for tips on avoiding

interference.

the handset display says

Unavailable

resetting the handset (see page 44). If

you have accessory handsets, try using

a different handset for the test call.

Test Line 2

Once you can make calls on line 1, make a test call on the second

line. Pick up the handset and press the unmarked key under LINE2.

You should hear a dial tone and the display should show

Talk

If... Try...

the display says

Check

you don't hear a

dial tone

checking the connection

between the base and the phone

jack: if you have a separate jack

for each line, make sure the

cord is connected to

TEL LINE 2

you keep

hearing a dial

tone

setting line 2 to pulse dialing

(see page 6).

Test any accessory handsets the same way. If you can't get a dial

tone or the handset display says

Unavailable

, try moving the handset

closer to the base or resetting it (see page 44).

SUN 12:00A

Handset #1

LINE1 MENU LINE2

SUN 12:00A

Handset #1

LINE1 MENU LINE2

Changing from Tone to Pulse Dialing

Phones can communicate with the telephone network in two ways:

tone (DTMF) or pulse dialing. If you know your phone company uses

pulse dialing or the test call for line 1 did not work, follow these steps:

With the phone in standby, press MENU.

Use

DOWN

to highlight

Global Setup

, then press OK.

When your phone prompts you to select a line, press LINE1.

Use

DOWN

to highlight

Dial Mode

, then press OK.

Highlight

Pulse

, then press OK. The phone sounds a confirmation

tone. Try making another test call using line 1.

If your test call on line 2 did not connect, follow the same

process, but press LINE2 in step 3.

If you use pulse dialing and you need to send DTMF tones during a

call (if you're using an automated response system, for example),

press to temporarily switch to tone dialing. When the call ends, the

phone automatically returns to pulse dialing mode.

Getting to Know Your Phone

Parts of the Base

If the key name is spelled out on the key itself, it's not labeled in the

drawing below.

Base keys and how they work

Key name

(and icon) What it does

PHONEBOOK/

LEFT ( / )

In standby or during a call: open the phonebook.

During text entry: move the cursor to the left.

In the first 2 seconds of a message: go to the previous

message.

Anytime after that: go to the beginning of this message.

PLAY/STOP

( )

In standby: start playing messages.

While a message is playing: stop playing messages.

PHONEBOOK/

LEFT

DOWN

CALLER ID/

RIGHT

INTERCOM/

HOLD

12-key

dial pad

Display

DELETE

SPEAKER

PLAY/STOP

DO NOT

DISTURB

Soft

keys

Charging

contacts

PHONEBOOK/

LEFT

DOWN

CALLER ID/

RIGHT

INTERCOM/

HOLD

12-key

dial pad

Display

DELETE

SPEAKER

PLAY/STOP

DO NOT

DISTURB

Soft

keys

Charging

contacts

Key name

(and icon) What it does

UP ( )

In standby: increase the ringer volume for line 1 or line 2.

During a normal call: increase the earpiece volume.

During a speakerphone call or while a message is playing:

increase the speaker volume.

In the menu or any list: move the cursor up one line.

CALLER ID/

RIGHT

( / )

In standby or during a call: open the Caller ID list.

During text entry: move the cursor to the right.

While a message is playing: skip to the next message.

DOWN ( )

In standby: decrease the ringer volume for line 1 or line 2.

During a normal call: decrease the earpiece volume.

During a speakerphone call or while a message is playing:

decrease the speaker volume.

In the menu or any list: move the cursor down one line.

ON/OFF

In standby: turn the answering system on or off.

DO NOT

DISTURB

( )

In standby: turn the Do Not Disturb feature on or off (see

page 32).

INTERCOM/

HOLD

In standby: page a handset using the intercom.

During a call: put the call on hold and start a call transfer.

SPEAKER

( )

In standby: start a speakerphone call (get a dial tone).

During a normal call: switch to the speakerphone.

During a speakerphone call: hang up.

MUTE/EXIT

While this station is ringing: mute the ringer for this call

only.

During a call: mute the microphone.

In the menu or any list: exit the menu completely.

REDIAL/

PAUSE

In standby: open the redial list.

While entering a phone number: insert a 2-second pause.

DELETE ( )

While a message is playing: delete this message.

In standby: delete all messages.

While entering text: delete one character, or press and

hold to delete all the characters.

SOFT KEYS

The soft keys automatically change their function based on

what you are doing. See "Using the Soft Keys" on page 13.

Parts of the Handset

Handset keys and how they work

Key name

(and icon) What it does

UP ( )

In standby: increase the ringer volume for line 1 or line 2.

During a call: increase the call volume.

In the menu or any list: move the cursor up one line.

END

During a call: hang up.

In the menu or any list: exit and go to standby.

Microphone

12-key

dial pad

Message

waiting LED,

visual ringer

Display

Charging

contacts

Earpiece

PHONEBOOK/

LEFT

SPEAKER

DOWN CALLER ID/

RIGHT

REDIAL/

PAUSE

INTERCOM/

HOLD

TALK/FLASH

END

Soft keys

Microphone

12-key

dial pad

Message

waiting LED,

visual ringer

Display

Charging

contacts

Earpiece

PHONEBOOK/

LEFT

SPEAKER

DOWN CALLER ID/

RIGHT

REDIAL/

PAUSE

INTERCOM/

HOLD

TALK/FLASH

END

Soft keys

Key name

(and icon) What it does

CALLER ID/

RIGHT ( )

In standby or during a call: open the Caller ID list.

During text entry: move the cursor to the right.

SPEAKER ( )

Switch a normal call to the speakerphone (and back).

INTERCOM/

HOLD

In standby: page another station using the intercom.

During a call: put the call on hold and start a call transfer.

REDIAL/

PAUSE

( )

In standby: open the redial list.

While entering a phone number: insert a 2-second pause.

DOWN ( )

In standby: decrease the ringer volume for line 1 or line 2.

During a call: decrease the call volume.

In the menu or any list: move the cursor down one line.

PHONEBOOK/

LEFT

( )

In standby or during a call: open the phonebook.

During text entry: move the cursor to the left.

TALK/FLASH

In standby: start a telephone call (get a dial tone).

During a call: switch to a waiting call.

SOFT KEYS

The soft keys automatically change their function based

on what you are doing. See "Using the Soft Keys" on page

13.

Reading the Displays

On the base

On the handset

The table below shows the possible icons and what they mean. Since

the icons appear based on what you're doing with the phone, you

won't ever see all of these icons at the same time.

Base Icon Handset Icon What it means

or The accompanying information (in use, on

hold, etc.) applies to line 1.

or The accompanying information (in use, on

hold, etc.) applies to line 2.

1 21 2

LINE1 MENU LINE2

SUN 12:00A

12/31/08

New CID: 4

Answering

system status

for:

Status icon areas

Caller ID

count

Day & time

Current

functions

for: Soft key 1 Soft key 2 Soft key 3

Date

Line 2

Line 1

1 21 2

LINE1 MENU LINE2

SUN 12:00A

12/31/08

New CID: 4

Answering

system status

for:

Status icon areas

Caller ID

count

Day & time

Current

functions

for: Soft key 1 Soft key 2 Soft key 3

Date

Line 2

Line 1

SUN 12:00A

Handset #1

New CID: 2

LINE1 MENU LINE2

Handset

banner

Status

icons

Caller ID

count

Day and

time

Current

functions for:

Soft key 1 Soft key 2 Soft key 3

SUN 12:00A

Handset #1

New CID: 2

LINE1 MENU LINE2

Handset

banner

Status

icons

Caller ID

count

Day and

time

Current

functions for:

Soft key 1 Soft key 2 Soft key 3

Base Icon Handset Icon What it means

The ringer is turned off for 1) line 1 only, 2)

line 2 only, or 3) both. This station will not ring

when a call comes in on the indicated lines.

You have a voice message waiting (see "Using

Voice Message Notification" on page 34).

Privacy Mode is on: no other station can join

your call.

The speakerphone is on.

The microphone is muted, and the caller can't

hear you.

NA The alarm is set. (See "Using the Alarm

Feature" on page 32.)

NA T-coil mode is on. (See "Do you use a T-coil

hearing aid?" on page 43.)

NA The battery is 1) fully charged, 2) half

charged, 3) getting low, or 4) empty.

NA The signal from the base is 1) very weak, 2)

low, 3) strong, or 4) very strong.

Answering system status icons

The icons on the right hand side of the base display indicate the

status of the answering system. Each icon will appear separately

for line 1 (at the top) and line 2 (at the bottom). See Using Your

Answering System on page 35 for more information.

Icon What it means

The answering system is off: it will not answer the phone.

The answering system is set to announce only: it will

answer the phone but will not record any messages.

The answering system memory is full: you must delete

some saved messages.

through

This number indicates the number of new messages for

each line.

Using the Soft Keys

Soft keys are controlled by the software: they will automatically

change their function depending on what you're currently doing:

Soft keys with the phone in standby

On the base On the handset

1 21 2

LINE1 MENU LINE2

SUN 12:00A

12/31/08

New CID: 4

Soft key 1 Soft key 2 Soft key 3

SUN 12:00A

Handset #1

New CID: 2

LINE1 MENU LINE2

Soft key

Soft key 2 Soft key

Soft keys in the main menu

On the base On the handset

1 21 2

OK Back

Base Setup

Ans. Setup

Soft key 1 Soft key 2 Soft key 3

Handset Setup

Ans. Setup

OK Back

Soft key

Soft key 2 Soft key

The description of the soft key's current function appears in the

bottom of the display directly above the corresponding key.

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If the description for a soft key is blank, that key doesn't currently

have a function.

Sometimes, the current function of a soft key can duplicate the

function of a regular key. If this happens, you can press either key.

When this manual refers to a soft key, it uses the soft key's

description printed on a black background.

Common soft key descriptions

The table below lists some soft key descriptions that the phone uses

across several menus or operations. These are not all the soft key

descriptions, but these are probably the ones you'll see most often.

Soft key description: What it does:

BACK

Go back to the previous screen. Any unsaved

changes on the current screen will be canceled.

CANCEL

Cancel the current operation without saving any

changes.

DELETE

Erase the highlighted item.

LINE1

Use line 1 for the current operation.

LINE2

Use line 2 for the current operation.

Open the main menu screen.

MUTE

Turn off the ringer, speaker, or microphone.

Select the highlighted option or confirm the current

operation.

OPTIONS

Show available choices for the current operation or

for the highlighted item.

SELECT

Choose the highlighted option.

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Entering Text on Your Phone

When you want to enter text into your phone (for example, a name

in the phonebook), use the twelve-key dial pad to enter the letters

printed on the number keys. Here's how it works:

The phone enters the letters in the order they appear on the key.

For example, if you press the number key

once, the phone

enters the letter

. Press

twice for

, and three times for

If you press the key again after the last letter, the phone starts the

same letter sequence with small letters. If you press

four times

in a row, the phone enters

(small letter). Press

five times for

and six times for

If you see the icon

[Aa]

in the display, the phone enters capital

letters first (

A B C

), then small letters (

a b c

), then the number on

the key (

). The icon

[aA]

means the phone starts at the small

letters, so it enters small letters first, then the number on the key,

then capital letters.

The phone automatically uses a capital letter for the first letter and

any letter right after a space; all other times, it uses small letters.

If two letters in a row use the same number key, enter the first

letter, then use

CALLER ID/RIGHT

to move the cursor to the next

position to enter the second letter.

Switch between capital

and small letters Press .

Move the cursor

Press

PHONEBOOK/LEFT

to move the cursor to the

left or

CALLER ID/RIGHT

to move the cursor to the

right.

Leave a blank space Press

(

POUND

Erase one letter

Move the cursor to the letter you want to erase

and press the

DELETE

soft key. (On the base, you

can also press

DELETE

Erase the entire entry Press and hold

DELETE

Enter punctuation or a

symbol Press

to rotate through the available symbols.

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Using the Menus

The menus are designed to be as easy as possible. Some users don't

even need the manual once they know how to perform these actions:

If you don't press any keys for thirty seconds, the phone times

out and exits the menu. (When setting the day and time, the

time-out period is extended to two minutes.)

Open the menu Press

Move the cursor

The cursor (the black bar with the white text) shows

which menu item is currently highlighted; when you're

entering characters, the cursor shows where you are

in the line.

Use

to move the cursor up one line.

Use

DOWN

to move it down one line.

Use

PHONEBOOK/LEFT

to move it one space to the left.

Use

CALLER ID/RIGHT

to move it one space to the

right.

Select an option Move the cursor to highlight the option, then press

Return to the

previous screen

Press

BACK

. If you press

BACK

on the first screen, the

phone exits the menu.

To open the menu,

press

Select the

current item.

To close the

menu:

Use

and

DOWN

to move

the cursor.

Go back one

screen.

on the

handset,

press

END

;

on the base,

press

MUTE/EXIT.

OK BACK

Retrieve Msg

Handset Setup

Ans. Setup

Clock Setup

Global Setup

To open the menu,

press

Select the

current item.

To close the

menu:

Use

and

DOWN

to move

the cursor.

Go back one

screen.

on the

handset,

press

END

;

on the base,

press

MUTE/EXIT.

OK BACK

Retrieve Msg

Handset Setup

Ans. Setup

Clock Setup

Global Setup

Close the menu

On the handset, press

END

; on the base, press

MUTE/

EXIT

(If you open the menu during a call, press

BACK

to back

out of the menu without hanging up.)

The next several pages list all the available menu options and how to

use them. Most of the menus are the same for the base and cordless

handsets; any option that is available only for the base or handset is

noted in the description.

The

Handset

and

Base Setup

When you open the menu on a handset, this menu is called

Handset

Setup

. On the base, this menu is called

Base Setup

. Each of these

options can be set separately for each station. (A station can be any

cordless handset or the base.)

Menu option: Use it to:

T-coil

(Handset only) Turn on T-coil mode to reduce noise on

some hearing aids (see "Do you use a T-coil hearing

aid?" on page 43).

Alarm Setting

(Handset only) Set alarms on your handset (see "Using

the Alarm Feature" on page 32).

Primary Line

Select the line you want this station to use as the default

line when you make a call (see "Assigning a primary

line" on page 20).

Ringer Tones

(Handset only) See the ring tones the handset is using

as the main ring tone for each line. To change the tone,

select the line, then choose a ring tone from the list. (As

you highlight each ring tone, the phone plays a sample

of the tone. When you hear the tone you want, press

Personal Ring

(Handset only) Turn on the personal ring feature. If you

have Caller ID, this feature lets you assign special ring

tones to anyone in your phonebook: this handset will

use the special ring tone when that person calls.

Menu option: Use it to:

Autotalk

(Handset only) Turn on Auto Talk so you can answer the

phone just by picking up the handset from the cradle

(without having to press any buttons).

Any Key

Answer

(Handset only) Turn on Any Key Answer so you can

answer the phone by pressing a key on the twelve-key

dial pad.

Banner

(Handset only) Change the name used on the handset's

display. Enter any name up to 10 characters.

Handset/Base

Language

Change the language used in the display.

LCD Contrast

Change the contrast of the display.

Key Touch Tone

Have the keypad sound a tone when you press a key.

The

Clock Setup

You must set the date and time if you want to use the handset's

alarm feature; setting the clock will also ensure the answering system

stamps your messages with the correct time and day. You can set the

clock from the base or any cordless handset.

Open the menu and select

Clock Setup

Use the numbers on the twelve-key dial pad to enter the date.

Move the cursor to the next line, then use the dial pad to enter the

time.

Press

to switch between

and

; when you're finished, press

SAVE.

The

Global Setup

The settings on this menu are separate for each line: changing the

settings for line 1 will not affect line 2, and vice versa. However, the

settings for each line apply to all stations whenever they use that line.

Before changing these settings, make sure the phone is in standby

and all handsets are within range of the base. (Only one station at a

time can change these settings.)

When you select the

Global Setup

menu, the phone prompts you to

select

Line 1

Line 2

. Then, you can choose one of the following

options to change the global settings for that line:

Menu option: Use it to:

Area Code

Enter your area code so the phone hides the area code

on incoming local calls (see "Using Seven-digit Dialing" on

page 24).

Dial Mode

Change the way your phone communicates with the

telephone network (see "Changing from Tone to Pulse

Dialing" on page 6).

Set Line

Mode

Do not change this setting unless instructed to by customer

service.

VMWI Reset

(Base only) Reset the voice message waiting indicator to

bring it back into sync with your voice mail service (see

"Using Voice Message Notification" on page 34).

Special Feature Menus

The following menus control specific features of your phone. These

menus are explained under the section that describes the feature in

detail:

Menu: Use it to: For details, see:

Retrieve Msg

(handset only)

Access your answering system

from a cordless handset

"Getting Your

Messages" on page 37

Ans. Setup

Change the settings for the

answering system on each

line.

Ans. Setup

options" on page 36

Handset

(base

only)

Add new handsets or reset

a handset that isn't working

properly.

"Resetting and

registering handsets"

on page 44

Using Your Phone

Working with Two Lines

When performing common tasks, you can let the station use the

primary line, or you can manually choose a particular line for each

task. Using the primary line makes common tasks much simpler, but

you will need to assign a primary line to each station (see below).

If you want to... From a handset From a handset

speakerphone

From the base

speakerphone

make a call: Dial the number, then

with the primary line

Press

TALK/FLASH

. Press

SPEAKER

by choosing a line

Press

LINE1

LINE2

answer a call

When a call comes in, the soft keys blink to tell you which line is ringing.

with the primary line

Press

TALK/FLASH

. Press

SPEAKER

by choosing a line

Press the soft key for the line you want to answer.*

hang up Press

END

or return the handset to

the cradle. Press

SPEAKER

switch between the

speaker and earpiece Press

SPEAKER

. Not available

put a call on hold

Press

INTERCOM/HOLD

; the soft key blinks to remind

you the line is on hold. To return to the call, press the

soft key (

LINE1

LINE2

) for the holding line.

switch lines during a

call (automatic hold)

Press the soft key for the other line; the current call

is automatically put on hold (see above). To return to

the call, press the soft key for the holding line.

mute the microphone

during a call

Press

MUTE

.Press

MUTE/EXIT

Press again to turn the microphone back on.

mute the ringer for

this call only

While the phone is ringing,

press

END

. press

MUTE/EXIT

* On the handset, press

SPEAKER

to switch to the speakerphone.

Assigning a primary line

You can assign a primary line to each station; the station connects

to its primary line whenever it goes off hook (that is, when you press

TALK/FLASH

SPEAKER

). Whenever you want, you can bypass the

primary line assignment by manually choosing line for your current

task.

To assign a primary line, open the menu and select

Handset Setup

Base Setup

. Select

Primary Line

, then choose the line you want this

station to connect to when it goes off hook:

Line 1

Always connect to line 1, regardless of either line's status.

Line 2

Always connect to line 2, regardless of either line's status.

Auto

(default

setting)

Connect to line 1 except under the following circumstances:

there is an incoming call on line 2

there is a holding call on line 2

the answering system has picked up line 2

line 1 is being used for an active call or for screening a call

If any one of these conditions is true, the station connects to line 2.

Conferencing two lines together

When you have active calls on both lines, you can join the two lines

together in a conference call.

Place the first call on hold.

Switch to the other line and start the second call.

Press MENU, then select

Conference

During a conference call, you can speak with both outside callers

at the same time, and the callers can speak with each other.

To separate the conference call back into two independent calls,

press the soft key for either line. The other line is automatically put

on hold, and you can switch between calls normally.

To disconnect both callers at the same time, just hang up

normally.

To disconnect one caller at a time, select the line you want to

disconnect, then hang up. Press the soft key to return to the other

caller (on hold).

Other stations can also join in the conference call. See Using

Multi-station Features on page 29 for more information.

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Changing the Volume

You can set the volume of the ringer and speaker separately for the

base and each handset; you can also set the earpiece volume on

each handset. The available volume levels and how to change them

are listed below; for each item, press

to make it louder or

DOWN

make it softer.

Change the When On the base On a handset

ringer volume the phone is in

standby

select a line, then select

Off, Low,

Medium

High

earpiece volume you are on a

normal call Not available

choose one of 6

volume levels for

the active line

speaker volume

you use the

speaker-phone

for a call or

getting messages

choose one of 10

volume levels for

the active line

choose one of 6

volume levels for

the active line

Using the Caller ID and Redial Lists

You have to subscribe to Caller ID to use Caller ID features:

contact your telephone provider for more information.

Caller ID list information Redial list information

When a call comes in, the phone displays the

caller’s number and name (if available) along

with which line is receiving the call.

The phone saves the information for the last 50

calls received on either line to the CID list. The

phone records which line the call came in on.

When it's in standby, each station displays the

total number of calls received on both lines

since the last time you checked the CID list.

You can edit the list separately on each station.

Each station has its

own redial list.

The redial list contains

the last 10 phone

numbers dialed from

that station.

The redial list does

not record which line

was used to dial the

number.

Using the lists

Open the CID list Press

CALLER ID/RIGHT

Open the redial list Press

REDIAL/PAUSE

Scroll through the

CID or redial list

Press

DOWN

to scroll through the list from newest to

oldest. Press

to scroll from oldest to newest.

Close the CID or

redial list

Press

END

on a handset or

MUTE/EXIT

on the base.

(If you open the CID list during a call, press

BACK

back out of the list without hanging up.)

Dialing from the CID or redial list

Find the entry you want to dial.

If the phone number is a toll or long distance call, but there's no 1

at the front of the record, press to add the 1.

To dial the entry with the primary line for this station, press

TALK/

FLASH

SPEAKER

; to manually choose a line, press LINE1/LINE2

to dial the entry.

You can also go off hook before you open the list. Press

TALK/FLASH

SPEAKER

(for the primary line) or press LINE1/LINE2. Find the entry

you want, then press DIAL.

Caller ID and redial menu options

Open the CID or the redial list. Find the entry you want and press

OPTIONS. Choose one of the following:

Store into PB

Add the selected CID/redial list entry to this station's

phonebook. The phone creates a new phonebook entry,

then prompts you to edit the name and phone number;

cordless handsets also prompt you to choose a personal

ring (see page 26).

Store & Edit

Append the selected phone number to an existing

phonebook entry. The phone prompts you to select the

phonebook entry you want to add the number to, then

opens that entry for editing (see page 27).

Delete Entry

Erase this entry from the CID or redial list.

Delete All

Erase all entries from this station's CID or redial list.

(This doesn't affect the CID or redial lists on any other

stations.)

Using Seven-Digit Dialing

If you can make a local call by dialing only seven digits instead of ten,

you can tell the phone to hide your local area code in the CID list.

Do not enter an area code if your phone company requires ten-

digit dialing. You might not be able to dial from the CID list.

With the phone in standby, open the menu and select

Global

Setup

Press LINE1 or LINE2, then select

Area Code

Use the number keypad (

) to enter a three-digit area code.

Press OK when you’re finished.

The phone uses the programmed code as a filter. When calls

come in, the phone compares the incoming area code to the one

programmed for that line. If they match, the phone hides the area

code in the CID list.

While reviewing the list, press

to toggle the area code off and on.

When you dial from the CID list or save the number to the

phonebook, the phone dials or stores the number exactly as it is

currently displayed.

Using Call Waiting

A Call Waiting call refers to a call received on a line while that line

is already in use.

Call Waiting and Caller ID on Call Waiting are services provided

by your telephone company. You must subscribe to these services

to use these features.

Call Waiting is independent for each line: Call Waiting calls do not

roll over to the second line.



When you get a Call Waiting call, the phone sounds a tone and

displays any CID information received for the waiting call.

To answer a Call Waiting call, press FLASH on the base or

TALK/

FLASH

on a handset. The phone company automatically puts the

current call on hold and switches you to the waiting call.

Use FLASH and

TALK/FLASH

to switch between the two calls;

remember, each time you switch, there is a short pause before

you're connected to the other caller.

Finding a Lost Handset

With the phone in standby, press

INTERCOM/HOLD

on the base. Select

the handset you want to find, or select

All

to page all handsets at the

same time. The paged handset(s) will beep for 1 minute or until you

press

INTERCOM/HOLD

again or press

TALK/FLASH

followed by

END

the handset.

Using an Optional Headset

You can use a standard 2.5 mm telephone

headset with your cordless handsets. To

purchase headsets, contact the Parts

Department (see the front cover).

To install a headset, remove the headset

jack cover and insert the headset plug into

the jack.

Just make and receive calls as usual, and

use your headset to talk to the caller after the call connects.

When you connect a headset, the handset automatically mutes

the earpiece and speaker. To re-activate the earpiece or speaker,

just unplug the headset.



(Belt clip

hole)

(Belt clip

hole)

Using the Phonebook

Each station can store up to 100 entries in its phonebook, and each

entry can have two different phone numbers.

Open the phonebook Press

PHONEBOOK/LEFT.

Scroll through the

entries

Press

DOWN

to scroll through the phonebook from A

to Z or

to scroll from Z to A.

Jump to entries that

start with a certain

letter

Press the number key corresponding to the letter you

want to jump to.

Quick dial the

primary number for

an entry

Find the entry you want to dial.

To dial with the primary line for this station, press

TALK/FLASH

SPEAKER

; to manually choose a line,

press

LINE1

LINE2

. The phone automatically dials

the number in the first phone number slot.

Dial either number

for an entry

Find the entry you want to dial and press

SELECT

Select one of the two phone numbers for that

entry.

To dial the number with the primary line for this

station, press

TALK/FLASH

SPEAKER

; to manually

choose a line, press

LINE1

LINE2

Use a speed dial

number to open a

phonebook entry

On the dial pad, press and hold the number assigned

to the phonebook entry you want. The phone opens

the phonebook and goes directly to that entry. Follow

the instructions for dialing an entry above.

Close the phonebook

On the handset, press

END

; on the base, press

MUTE/

EXIT

. (If you open the phonebook during a call, press

BACK

to back out without hanging up.)

Setting Up Your Phonebook

Creating a new entry

Open the phonebook with the phone in standby, and press NEW.

The phone walks you through the phonebook entry items in the order

listed below. On each screen, press OK when you're finished editing

the item or if you want to skip the item:

Edit Name

Enter the name (up to 16 characters) you want to use for this

entry.

Edit

Number1

Enter the primary number (up to 32 digits) for this entry

exactly the way you would dial it.

If you need the phone to wait before sending the next set of

digits, press

REDIAL/PAUSE

to enter a two-second pause.

If two seconds isn't long enough, you can enter as many

pauses as you want.

Each pause counts as one digit (you'll see a

in the number).

Edit

Number2

Enter the secondary number for this entry just like you did the

primary number.

Personal

Ring

selection

(Handset only) Choose the ring tone you want the handset to

use when this person calls. As you highlight each ring tone,

the handset sounds a sample of that tone.

Speed Dial

Select the speed dial number (

SPD0

through

SPD9

) you want

to assign to this entry.

The speed dial numbers correspond to the numbers (0

through 9) on the twelve key dial pad.

Each speed dial number can be assigned to only one entry.

If the speed dial number is already assigned, the phone

shows the name of the entry assigned to the number. If

you want to change it, select the number, and the phone

overwrites the existing assignment.

Editing an existing entry

With the station in standby, open the phonebook and find the entry you

want.

Press OPTIONS, then

choose

Edit

Highlight the individual

item you want to

change and press

SELECT. The phone

goes to the edit screen

for that item.

Edit the item as

described under "Creating a new entry" (above), and press OK.

OR press BACK to cancel editing and return to the main entry.

Highlight the next item you want to edit and press SELECT. If

you're finished editing this entry, press SAVE.

SAVE SELECT BACK

Edit

Bob Smith

987-555-1234

123-555-9876

Clatter

Speed Dial 4

Edit Name

Edit Number1

Edit Number2

Personal ring (handset

only)

Edit

Speed

Dial

SAVE SELECT BACK

Edit

Bob Smith

987-555-1234

123-555-9876

Clatter

Speed Dial 4

Edit Name

Edit Number1

Edit Number2

Personal ring (handset

only)

Edit

Speed

Dial

Phonebook Menu Options

Open the phonebook with the phone in standby, and press OPTIONS

to open the phonebook menu. From the main phonebook screen, you

have two options:

Copy All

Copy the whole phonebook to another station. (You must have

at least one cordless handset to use this multi-station feature.)

Delete All

Erase all the entries in this station's phonebook. (This does not

affect the entries saved on any other stations.)

If you select an individual entry and then press OPTIONS, you have

these additional options:

Create New

Add an entry to your phonebook. (See "Creating a new

entry" on page 26.)

Copy

Copy this entry to another station. (You must have at least

one accessory handset to use this multi-station feature.)

Edit

Edit this entry. (See "Editing an existing entry" on page 27.)

Delete

Erase this entry.

Chain Dialing

If you often have to enter a series of digits or a code number

during a call, you can save that code number to a phonebook

entry and use the phonebook to send the code number.

Enter the code number (up to 32 digits) into the phonebook just

like a regular phonebook entry. Be sure to enter the code number

into the phonebook exactly as you would enter it during a call.

During your call, when you hear the prompt to enter the code number:

Open the phonebook and find the entry that contains your code

number.

Press SELECT and select the number (phone number 1 or 2) you

want.

Press DIAL to transmit the code. The phone transmits the code

number exactly as you entered it in the phonebook.

OR if you change your mind, use BACK to close the phonebook.



Using Multi-station Features

The expandable base works together with the accessory handsets

to give you some useful multi-station features. (A station can be any

cordless handset or the base.) You must have at least one accessory

handset to use the features in this section.

Expanding Your Phone

Your base supports a total of ten DCX400 accessory handsets,

including any that were supplied with your phone.

Your base might be compatible with other Uniden accessory

handsets: please visit our website for a list of compatible handsets.

Accessory handsets must be registered to the base before you

can use them. Handsets that aren't registered display a

Handset

not registered

message. For instructions on registering handsets to

this base, see page 44 or refer to the manual that came with the

accessory handset.

Any accessory handsets that came packaged with the base are

already registered to that base for you.

If a handset was previously registered to a base, you have to reset

it so you can register it to a new base (see page 44 for DCX400

handsets).

Using Multi-Station Conference Calling

When an outside call

comes in on either line,

the base and four

cordless handsets can

join in a six-way

conference call with the

outside caller.

To join a call in progress,

just connect to the active

line (press LINE1 or

LINE2).



To leave a conference call, hang up normally; all other stations

remains connected to the call.

If you conference line 1 and line 2 together (see page 21), the

base and four cordless handsets can hold a seven-way call with

both outside callers at the same time.

You can also use the speakerphone for a conference call, just like

you can with a normal call.

Using Privacy Mode

You can prevent other stations from joining a call. Start your call as

usual, then press MENU and select

Call Privacy

. When you hang up,

privacy mode turns off automatically.

As long you have privacy mode on, no other stations can interrupt

your call (you'll see a in the handset display and a in the base

display). To allow another station to join the call, just turn privacy

mode off by repeating the process above (press MENU and select

Call Privacy

Using Call Transfer

To... From the base From a handset

transfer a

call

Press

INTERCOM/HOLD

to put the call on hold.

Select the station you want to transfer the call to, or select

All

to page all the stations at the same time.

When the other station accepts the call, you'll be disconnected,

but you can join the call again.

cancel a

transfer

Press

SPEAKER

to return to the

call.

Press

TALK/FLASH

to return

to the call.

accept a

transferred

call

To answer the page and speak to the transferring station,

press

INTERCOM/HOLD.

To accept the call, press the soft key (

LINE1

LINE2

) for

the holding line.



Using the Intercom

Here are some things you need to know about using the intercom:

Whenever the phone is in standby, you can make an intercom call

between stations without using the phone line.

You can make an intercom call from any station, but only two

stations can be in an intercom call at any time.

If an outside call comes in during an intercom call, the phone

shows the CID information. If the other station hasn't answered

the page, the phone cancels the page so you can answer the

incoming call.

To... From the base From a handset

make an intercom

page

Press

INTERCOM/HOLD

Select the station you want to talk with, or select

All

to page all the stations at the same time.

cancel a page Press

INTERCOM/HOLD.

Press

END

answer an

intercom page Press

INTERCOM/HOLD

.Press

INTERCOM/HOLD

TALK/FLASH

leave an intercom

call Press

INTERCOM/HOLD.

Press

END

answer an outside

call during an

intercom call

Press the soft key (

LINE1

LINE2

) for the line you

want to answer. The phone automatically disconnects

the intercom call and connects you to the outside line.



Using Special Features

Using Do Not Disturb

The Do Not Disturb or DND feature turns off the ringers of the

base and all handsets at the same time.

With the phone in standby, press and hold

DO NOT DISTURB

on the

base. The phone automatically turns on the answering system and

shows

Do Not Disturb

in the display on all stations.

To cancel, press

DO NOT DISTURB

again.

If you turn the answering system off while DND is on, the phone

turns off DND along with the answering system.

Using the Alarm Feature

You can set 3 different alarms on each cordless handset so your

phone can remind you of important events. When an alarm is set, the

alarm icon ( ) appears on the top of the screen.

Setting an alarm

Open the menu and select

Handset Setup

Select

Alarm Setting

, then select the alarm (

Alarm1

Alarm2

, or

Alarm3

) you want to set.

To turn on the alarm, select

. The phone goes to the alarm edit

screen.

Highlight the time setting and press SELECT.



Alarm 1

00:00AM

1 time

No Selection

SET

SELECT

BACK

Time setting

Repeat setting

Ringer setting

Alarm 1

00:00AM

1 time

No Selection

SET

SELECT

BACK

Time setting

Repeat setting

Ringer setting

Use the number keys to set the time you want the alarm to ring;

press OK when you're finished.

Highlight the repeat setting and press SELECT. Select how often

you want the alarm to ring—once only (

1 time

), every day (

Daily

or on a weekly basis (

Select Days

)—then press OK.

If you choose

Select Days

, the handset prompts you to choose

which days of the week the alarm

should ring. To choose a day,

highlight it and press SELECT; a

check mark appears beside that to

show that it is selected. Select as

many days as you want, then press

OK. The alarm will ring on each day with a check mark beside it.

Highlight the ringer setting and press SELECT.

Select the ring tone you want the alarm to use, then press OK.

When you are finished setting all

the alarm options, press SET to

activate the alarm. The time and

repeat setting will show on the

main

Alarm Setting

screen. (If you

selected specific days, the repeat

setting displays as

Weekly

When an alarm rings

When the day and time on the phone

matches the day and time of an alarm

setting, the handset sounds the

selected tone and displays the alarm

screen.

The alarm will ring for one minute. To turn off the alarm, press

END

. When the phone prompts you to confirm, press YES.

To temporarily turn off the alarm, press SNOOZE (or just let the

alarm ring for the full minute). The alarm will ring again in five

minutes.

To cancel snooze, press

END

the next time the alarm rings. When

the phone prompts you to confirm, press YES.

10.



Select Days

Monday

Tuesday

OK SELECT BACK

Select Days

Monday

Tuesday

OK SELECT BACK

Alarm Setting

08:00AM Weekly

Alarm2

OK BACK

Alarm Setting

08:00AM Weekly

Alarm2

OK BACK

Alarm

SNOOZE

Alarm

SNOOZE

Using Voice Message Notication

This feature supports Frequency-Shift Keying (FSK) message

notification. Contact your voice mail provider for more details.

If you subscribe to a voice mail service,

your phone can notify you when you have a

new message waiting on either line. When

you have new messages, the voice

message icon

(

) appears in the display,

and the new message light (at the top of the

handset) blinks.

Resetting the voice message indicator

If the voice message icon remains after you

check your messages, you can reset it from

the base:

Open the menu and select

Global Setup

When the phone prompts you to select a line, press LINE1 or

LINE2.

Select

VMWI Reset

, then select

Yes

to reset the indicator.

Using the Answering System

Each line has a separate answering system. Whenever you access

the answering system, the phone prompts you to choose a line.

After that, any settings or operations will affect only the answering

system for that line. For example, deleting all the messages from the

answering system from line 1 does not affect any messages on the

answering system for line 2.

Setting Up Your Answering System

Recording your outgoing message

Your personal outgoing message or greeting can be between 2

seconds and 30 seconds long. If you don't want to record an outgoing

message, the system will use its pre-recorded greeting:

Hello, no one is available to take your call. Please leave a

message after the tone.

To record your greeting:

Open the menu and select

Ans. Setup

Select

Line 1

Line 2

, then select

Record Greeting

Press START. Wait for the system to say "Record greeting" and

then and begin your recording.

When you're finished, press STOP. The system plays back your

new greeting.

To keep this greeting, press STOP again. To delete it and try

again, press DELETE.

Switch between the pre-recorded greeting and your greeting

Open the menu and select

Ans. Setup

Select

Line 1

Line 2

, then select

Greeting Options

The system plays back the current greeting (personal or pre-

recorded) for this line. Press CHANGE to switch greetings or STOP

to keep the current greeting.

Delete your greeting

Open the menu and select

Ans. Setup

Select

Line 1

Line 2

, then select

Greeting Options

While the system plays back the current greeting, press DELETE

to erase the personal greeting for this line. (You can't erase the

pre-recorded greeting.)

Ans. Setup menu options

You can change the answering system options separately for each

line. When you select the

Ans. Setup

menu, the phone prompts you

to select

Line 1

Line 2

. Then, you can choose one of the following

options to change the answering system settings for that line:

Security Code

Enter a 2-digit PIN so you can access your answering

system from any touch-tone phone (see page 39).

Ring Time

Set the number of rings (

, or

) before the answering

system answers the phone. Choose

Toll Saver (TS)

have the system pick up after 2 rings if you have new

messages or after 4 rings if you don't.

Record Time

Set the amount of time callers have to leave a message,

either

minute or

minutes. Choose

Announce Only

if you don't want the system to let callers to leave a

message.

Message Alert

Have the system beep every 15 seconds when you have

a new message; the beeping stops when you listen to all

your new messages. (To mute the alert without listening

to your messages, press any key on the base.)

Ans. Language

Change the language of the system's voice prompts.

Call Screen

Turn on the call screen feature so you can hear callers as

they leave messages on the base speaker (see page 38).

Ans. On/Off

Turn your answering system on or off. (To turn your

system on or off from the base, just press

ON/OFF

Record Greeting

Record a personal greeting (see page 35).

Greeting

Options

Switch between your personal greeting and the pre-

recorded greeting or delete your personal greeting (see

page 35).

Getting Your Messages

Accessing your system from a handset (remote operation)

You can access your system from a handset whenever the phone

is in standby. Only one handset at a time can access the system

through remote operation, and you can't use remote operation if the

base is using the answering system.

To start remote operation, open the menu and select

Retrieve

Msg

. When the phone prompts you to select a line, press LINE1 or

LINE2.

During remote operation, the handset beeps to let you know it's

waiting for your next command. If you don't press any keys for 30

seconds, the phone returns to standby.

The icons on the handset's number keys and display show you

which number key activates each answering system command;

these commands correspond to the answering system keys on the

base:

Icon Command Name Handset key Base key

Play

PLAY/STOP

Stop

PLAY/STOP

Repeat

PHONEBOOK/LEFT

Skip

CALLER ID/RIGHT

Delete

DELETE

How to operate your answering system

To... From the base From a handset (during

remote operation)

play new

messages

Press

PLAY/STOP

then select a line

Press

The system announces the number of new and old

messages, then plays the first new message followed by

the day and time it was received. Then the system plays

the new messages in the order they were received.

restart the

current message Press

PHONEBOOK/LEFT

. Press

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To... From the base From a handset (during

remote operation)

replay previous

messages

Press

PHONEBOOK/LEFT

repeatedly

until you hear the message you

want to replay.

Press

repeatedly until

you hear the message

you want to replay.

skip a message Press

CALLER ID/RIGHT

. Press

delete a

message

While the message is playing,

press

DELETE

While the message is

playing, press

delete all of your

messages

With the phone in standby, press

DELETE

. When the system prompts

you to select a line, press

LINE1

LINE2

Not available.

play old

messages

After the system plays the new messages,

press

PLAY/STOP

again. When the

system prompts you to select a

line, press

LINE1

LINE2

press

exit the system Press

PLAY/STOP

. Press

END

Screening Your Calls

Another feature your answering system gives you is call screening.

While the system is taking a message, you can hear the caller on the

base speaker (if you turn on

Call Screen)

or from a handset.

To... From the base From a handset

hear the caller

leaving a message

Just listen to the caller over

the speaker. Press

SCREEN

answer the call Press

SPEAKER

. Press

TALK/FLASH

mute the call screen

without answering Press

MUTE

If you mute the call screen, the system continues taking the

message: it just stops playing through the speaker.

Up to four handsets at a time can screen calls. If a fifth handset

tries to screen the call, the handset sounds an error tone and

displays a

System Busy

message.

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Using the System While You're Away from Home

You can also operate your answering system from any touch-tone

phone. Before you can use this feature, you have to program a

security code.

Programming a security code

With the phone in standby, open the menu and select

Ans. Setup

When the phone prompts you to select a line, press LINE1 or

LINE2, then select

Security Code

Use the number keypad to enter a two-digit security code (

). Press OK when you’re finished.

Remember to make a note of your new security code!

Dialing in to your system

Call your telephone number and wait for the system to answer. (If

your answering system is off, it will answer after about ten rings

and sound a series of beeps instead of your greeting.)

During the greeting (or beeps), press

and immediately enter

your security code. (You have 3 tries to enter you security code:

if you enter it wrong 3 times, the system hangs up and returns to

standby.)

The system announces the current time, the number of messages

stored in memory, and a help prompt. Then it starts beeping

intermittently to let you know it's waiting for your command.

When you hear the intermittent

beeping, enter a command from the

chart to the right.

If you don't press any keys for 15

seconds, the phone will hang up and

return to standby.

0-1 Repeat message

0-2 Play message

0-3 Skip message

0-4 Delete message

0-5 Stop playback

0-6 Turn the system on

0-9 Turn the system off

1-0 Hear help prompts

0-1 Repeat message

0-2 Play message

0-3 Skip message

0-4 Delete message

0-5 Stop playback

0-6 Turn the system on

0-9 Turn the system off

1-0 Hear help prompts

Solving Problems

If you have any trouble with your phone, try these simple steps first.

If you still have a question, call our Customer Care Line listed on the

front cover.

If… Try…

No stations can

make or receive

calls.

Checking the telephone cord connection.

Disconnecting the base AC adapter. Wait a few

minutes, then reconnect it.

One cordless

handset can’t make

or receive calls.

Moving the handset closer to the base.

Resetting the handset.

A station can make

calls, but it won’t

ring.

Making sure the ringer is turned on.

Making sure Do Not Disturb is turned off (see page

32).

I can't make or

receive calls on line

Making sure line 2 is properly connected (see page

2).

Checking the dial mode on line 2.

Seeing if another station has activated Privacy

Mode on line 2.

Making sure you have subscribed to 2 separate

lines from your phone company.

I can't conference

line 1 and line 2

together.

Seeing if another station has activated Privacy

Mode on one of the lines (see page 30).

A cordless handset's

display won't turn

on.

Charging the battery for 15-20 hours.

Checking the battery pack connection.

A cordless handset

is not working.

Charging the battery for 15-20 hours.

Checking the battery pack connection.

Resetting the handset.

A cordless handset

says

Unavailable

Moving the handset closer to the base.

Seeing if another station has Privacy Mode on (see

page 30).

Making sure the base is plugged in.

If… Try…

No stations will

display any Caller ID

information.

Letting calls ring at least twice before answering.

Seeing if the call was placed through a

switchboard.

Checking with your telephone service provider to

make sure your Caller ID service is active.

I can't dial from the

Caller ID list.

Making sure you entered the correct area code. If

you have to dial all 10 digits, you need to delete

the area code (see "Seven-digit Dialing" on page

24).

Caller ID displays

briefly and then

clears.

You may have to change the line mode. Contact

customer service for more information.

I can’t transfer calls. Resetting all the handsets (see page 44).

I can’t get two

cordless handsets to

talk to the caller.

Making sure both handsets are registered to this

base.

Making sure no station is in Privacy Mode (see

page 30).

The phone keeps

ringing if I answer

on an extension.

You may have to change the line mode. Contact

customer service for more information.

I can't save a number

to an existing

phonebook entry.

Seeing if the number is already in the phonebook.

Seeing if that entry already has two phone

numbers.

The answering

system does not

work.

Making sure the answering system is turned on.

Making sure the base AC adapter is not plugged

into an that's controlled by a wall switch.

The answering

system won't record

messages.

Making sure the

Record Time

is not set to

Announce Only

(see page 36).

Deleting messages (the memory may be full).

A handset can't

access the

answering system.

Making sure no other handset is using the system.

Making sure the phone is in standby.

My outgoing

message is gone.

Seeing if there was a power failure. You may have

to re-record your personal outgoing message.

If… Try…

I can’t hear the base

speaker.

Making sure call screening is turned on

(see page

36).

Changing the base speaker volume.

Messages are

incomplete.

The incoming messages may be too long. Remind

callers to leave a brief message.

Deleting messages (the memory may be full).

The system keeps

recording if I answer

on an extension.

You may have to change the line mode. Contact

customer service for more information.

I can't register a

handset.

Seeing if there are 10 handsets registered to this

base.

Resetting the handset.

My alarm rings at

the wrong time. Making sure the time is set correctly (see page 18).

My alarm won't ring

on the right day(s).

Making sure the days are selected (see page 32).

Making sure the date is set correctly (see page 18).

Weak or Hard To Hear Audio

If a caller’s voice sounds weak or soft, the signal might be blocked by

large metal objects or walls; you might also be too far from the base,

or the handset’s battery may be weak.

Try moving around while you’re on a call or moving closer to the

base to see if the sound gets louder.

Make sure the handset’s battery is fully charged.

Try adjusting the earpiece volume.

Noise or Static On The Lineoise or Static On The Line

Interference is the most common cause of noise or static on a

cordless phone. Here are some common sources of interference:

electrical appliances, especially microwave ovens

computer equipment, especially wireless LAN equipment and DSL

modems

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radio-based wireless devices, such as room monitors, wireless

controllers, or wireless

headphones or

speakers

large florescent light

fixtures (especially if

they give off a buzzing

noise)

other services that

use your phone line,

like alarm systems,

intercom systems, or

broadband Internet

service

Here are some hints for when the static is...

on 1 handset or in 1 location: on all handsets or in all locations:

Check nearby for one of the common

interference sources.

Try moving the handset away from a

suspected source, or try moving the

suspected source so it’s not between

the handset and the base.

Try moving closer to the base. There

is always more noise at the edges

of the base's range. If the handset

displays an

Out of Range

message,

you need to move closer to the base.

Check near the base for the

source of interference.

Try moving the base away from a

suspected source, or turn off the

source if possible.

If the base has an adjustable

antenna, try raising the antenna

so it stands straight up.

If you have any service that uses

the phone line, you might need a

filter (see below).

Installing a line lter or DSL lter

Sometimes, broadband Internet

services that use the telephone line

can interfere with phones. One of

these services−DSL−often causes

static on telephones. A DSL filter or

telephone line filter usually solves this problem. The technician who

installed your DSL service might have left some filters for you; if not,

call your DSL provider or look in any electronics store.

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Do you use a T-Coil hearing aid?

If you have a hearing aid equipped with

a telecoil (T-coil) feature, the interaction

between the hearing aid and digital cordless

phones can cause noise in the handset. If

you have a T-coil hearing aid and you have

problems with noise on the line, try turning

T-coil

mode. Open the menu; select

Handset Setup

, then select

T-coil

Using T-coil mode can shorten the handset’

s talk time; make sure to watch the battery

status and keep the battery charged.

Do you use a T-Coil hearing aid?

If you have a hearing aid equipped with

a telecoil (T-coil) feature, the interaction

between the hearing aid and digital cordless

phones can cause noise in the handset. If

you have a T-coil hearing aid and you have

problems with noise on the line, try turning

T-coil

mode. Open the menu; select

Handset Setup

, then select

T-coil

Using T-coil mode can shorten the handset’

s talk time; make sure to watch the battery

status and keep the battery charged.

DSL filter

Telephone

cord

Telephone

wall jack

DSL filter

Telephone

cord

Telephone

wall jack

Plug the DSL filter into the telephone wall jack and plug your phone’s

base into the filter. Make a test call to make sure the noise is gone.

Resetting and Registering Handsets

If you are having trouble with a cordless handset or if you want to

replace one, you need to clear the registration information from the

base and the handset:

Do you have the base the handset is registered to?

Yes No

Press and hold

END

and

until the

System Reset

menu appears (about 5

seconds).

Select

Deregister HS.

The display

lists all registered handsets.

Select the handset you want to reset.

When the handset asks you to confirm,

select

Yes

. (It may ask you twice, just

to be sure.) The handset clears its

information from the base and deletes

it own link to the base.

Press and hold

END

and

until the

System Reset

menu appears (about 5

seconds).

Select

Base Unavailable

When the handset asks you

to confirm, select

Yes

. (It

may ask you twice, just to be

sure.) The handset deletes its

own link without contacting

the base.

When you reset a handset (or if you buy a new one), that handset

displays a

Handset Not Registered

message. If you see this message

on a handset, you need to register it to a base before you can use it.

Registering a handset

Does the handset fit in the base cradle?

Yes No

Place the

handset in

the base. The

display should

say

Handset

Registering

On the base, open the menu and select

Handset

. The display should say

Handset

Registering

On the handset you want to register, press and hold

until the display says

Handset Registering (

about

2 seconds).

In about 30 seconds, the handset display should say

Registration

Complete

. Press

TALK/FLASH

and make sure you get a dial tone.

If... Try...

you don't hear a dial tone

the display says

Registration Failed

Making sure the handset is fully

charged, then start over at step 1.

To register a handset to a different base, see the section

"Expanding Your Phone" in the user's guide for the other base.

Handling Liquid Damage

Moisture and liquid can damage your cordless phone.

If the handset or base is exposed to moisture or liquid, but only the

exterior plastic housing is affected, 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), follow these steps:

Handset Base

Remove the battery cover and disconnect the

battery.

Let dry for at least 3 days with the battery

disconnected and the cover off for ventilation.

After the handset dries, reconnect the battery

pack and replace the cover. Recharge the

battery fully (15-20 hours) before using.

Disconnect the AC

adapter to cut off the

power.

Disconnect the

telephone cord.

Let dry for at least 3 days

before reconnecting.

IMPORTANT: You must unplug the telephone line while

recharging the battery pack to avoid charge interruption.

CAUTION! DO NOT use a microwave oven to speed up

the drying process. This will cause permanent damage

to the handset, base and the microwave oven.

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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.

In standby The phone is inactive: there is no dial tone, no station is on a call or listening to messages.

Line 1 and

Line 2

On a two-line jack, line 1 is connected to the inner pair of wires, and line 2 is connected

to the outer pair of wires. If you want to switch the lines, contact your phone company.

On single-line jacks, line 1 is connected to

TEL LINE 1/2

, and line 2 is connected to

TEL LINE 2

. You can switch Line 1 and Line 2 just by swapping the connectors.

Off hook The phone is connected to an outside line: there is a dial tone or an ongoing call.

Soft key A software-controlled button that can change its function to t the current operation.

Station Any handset or the base.

Specications

Use only the supplied AC

adapters.

Be sure to use the proper adapter

for the base and any chargers.

Do not place the power cord

where it creates a trip hazard or

where it could become chafed and

create a re 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, nish 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.

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adapter

Base Charger

Part number PS-0034 PS-0035

Input voltage 120V AC, 60 Hz 120V AC, 60 Hz

Output voltage 7.8V AC @ 450mA 8V AC @ 300mA

Battery

pack

Part number BT-1018

Capacity 500mAh, 2.4V DC

adapter

Base Charger

Part number PS-0034 PS-0035

Input voltage 120V AC, 60 Hz 120V AC, 60 Hz

Output voltage 7.8V AC @ 450mA 8V AC @ 300mA

Battery

pack

Part number BT-1018

Capacity 500mAh, 2.4V DC

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.

Rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride Battery Warning

CAUTION! Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type!

Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. Do not open or

mutilate the battery. Disconnect the battery before shipping this product.

This equipment contains a rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride battery.

The rechargeable batteries contained in this equipment may explode if disposed of in a re.

Nickel is a chemical known to state of California to cause cancer.

Do not short-circuit the battery.

Do not charge the rechargeable battery pack used in this equipment with in any charger other

than the one designed to charge this battery pack as specied in the owner's manual. Using

another charger may damage the battery pack or cause the battery pack to explode.

Rechargeable Batteries Must Be Recycled or Disposed of Properly.

Uniden works to reduce lead content in PVC coated cords in our products &

accessories.

Warning! The cords on this product and/or accessories contain

lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth

defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

Compliance Information

FCC Part 68 information

This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules & the requirements adopted by the

ACTA. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information,

a product identier in the format US: AAAEQ##TXXXX. If requested, this number must be

provided to the phone company.

An applicable Universal Service Order Codes (USOC) certication for the jacks used in this

equipment is provided (i.e., RJ11C) in the packaging with each piece of approved terminal

equipment. A plug & jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring & telephone

network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules & requirements adopted by

the ACTA. A compliant telephone cord & modular plug is provided with this product. It is

designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. See installation

instructions for details.

The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a phone line.

Excessive RENs on a phone line may result in devices not ringing in response to an incoming

call. In most but not all areas, the sum of RENs should not exceed ve (5.0). To be certain

of the number of devices that may be connected to a line, as determined by the total RENs,

contact the telephone provider. The REN for this product is part of the product identier that

has the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. The digits represented by ## are the REN without a

decimal point (e.g., 03 is a REN of 0.3).

If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you

in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice

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isn't practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you

will be advised of your right to le a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary. The

telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures

that could affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens the telephone company

will provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary modications to maintain

uninterrupted service.

Please follow instructions for repairing, if any (e.g. battery replacement section); otherwise do

not substitute or repair any parts of the device except as specied in this manual. Connection

to party line service is subject to state tariffs. Contact the state public utility commission, public

service commission or corporation commission for information. This equipment is hearing aid

compatible.

If you experience trouble with this equipment, contact the manufacturer (see the cover of this

manual for contact information) or an authorized agent. If the equipment is causing harm to the

telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment

until the problem is resolved.

If your home has wired alarm equipment connected to a phone line, be sure that installing the

system does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable

alarm equipment, contact your telephone company or a qualied installer.

Any changes or modications to this product not expressly approved by the manufacturer or

other party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate this product.

NOTICE: According to telephone company reports, AC electrical surges, typically resulting

from lightning strikes, are very destructive to telephone equipment connected to AC power

sources. To minimize damage from these types of surges, a surge arrestor is recommended.

FCC Part 15 information

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, & (2) This device must accept

any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Privacy

of communications may not be ensured when using this phone.

FCC PART 15.105(b)

Note: This equipment has been tested & found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,

uses & can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed & used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning

the equipment off & on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or

more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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RF exposure information

This product complies with FCC radiation exposure limits under the following conditions:

The base must be placed to allow a minimum of 20 cm (8 inches) between the antenna and all

persons during normal operation.

The base must not be collocated or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

The handset is designed for body-worn operation and meets FCC RF exposure guidelines

when used with any belt clip, carrying case, or other accessory supplied with this product. (All

necessary accessories are included in the package; any additional or optional accessories are

not required for compliance with the guidelines.) Third party accessories (unless approved by the

manufacturer) should be avoided as these might not comply with FCC RF exposure guidelines.

Industry Canada (I.C.) Notice

Terminal equipment

NOTICE: This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal EquipmentIndustry Canada Terminal Equipment

Technical Specications. This is conrmed by the registration number. The abbreviation IC

before the registration number signies that registration was performed based on a Declaration

of Conformity indicating that Industry Canada technical specications were met. It does not

imply that Industry Canada approved the equipment.

NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this terminal equipment is marked on

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 Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not

exceed 5.

Radio equipment

The term IC before the radio certication number only signies that Industry Canada technical

specications were met. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device

may not cause interference, & (2) this device must accept any interference, including

interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. "Privacy of communications

may not be ensured when using this telephone".

One-year Limited Warranty

Important: Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service.

WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION ("Uniden") ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY:

Uniden warrants, for one year, to the original retail owner, this Uniden Product to be free from

defects in materials & craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below.

WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the original user shall terminate & be of no further

effect 12 months after the date of original retail sale. The warranty is invalid if the Product is

(A) damaged or not maintained as reasonable or necessary, (B) modied, altered, or used

as part of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or any congurations not sold by Uniden, (C)

improperly installed, (D) serviced or repaired by someone other than an authorized Uniden

service center for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty, (E) used in any conjunction

with equipment or parts or as part of any system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed

or programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the owner's manual for this product.

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STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event that the product does not conform to this warranty

at any time while this warranty is in effect, warrantor will either, at its option, repair or replace

the defective unit & return it to you without charge for parts, service, or any other cost (except

shipping & handling) incurred by warrantor or its representatives in connection with the

performance of this warranty. Warrantor, at its option, may replace the unit with a new or

refurbished unit. THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IS THE SOLE & ENTIRE

WARRANTY PERTAINING TO THE PRODUCT & IS IN LIEU OF & EXCLUDES ALL OTHER

WARRANTIES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR

ARISING BY OPERATION OF LAW, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED

WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OR

PAYMENT OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow

this exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or

exclusion may not apply to you.

LEGAL REMEDIES: This warranty gives you specic legal rights, & you may also have other

rights which vary from state to state. This warranty is void outside the United States of America

& Canada.

PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF WARRANTY: If, after following the

instructions in the owner's manual you are certain that the Product is defective, pack the

Product carefully (preferably in its original packaging). Disconnect the battery from the Product

& separately secure the battery in its own separate packaging within the shipping carton. The

Product should include all parts & accessories originally packaged with the Product. Include

evidence of original purchase & a note describing the defect that has caused you to return it.

The Product should be shipped freight prepaid, by traceable means, to warrantor at:

Uniden America Service

4700 Amon Carter Blvd.

Fort Worth, TX 76155

Uniden® is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation.

Call waiting, CID, CIDCW, and Voice Mail are telephone line services. Your phone supports

these services, but you have to arrange for them through your telephone provider. Contact your

provider for details.

The pictures in this manual are for example only. Your phone may not look exactly like the

pictures.

May be covered under one or more of the following U.S. patents:

5,491,745 5,533,010 5,574,727 5,581,598 5,606,598 5,650,790 5,660,269 5,663,981 5,671,248

5,717,312 5,732,355 5,754,407 5,758,289 5,768,345 5,787,356 5,794,152 5,801,466 5,825,161

5,864,619 5,893,034 5,912,968 5,915,227 5,929,598 5,930,720 5,960,358 5,987,330 6,044,281

6,070,082 6,076,052 6,125,277 6,253,088 6,314,278 6,321,068 6,418,209 6,618,015 6,714,630

6,782,098 6,788,920 6,788,953 6,839,550 6,889,184 6,901,271 6,907,094 6,914,940 6,940,867

6,953,118 7,023,176 7,030,819 7,146,160 7,203,307 7,206,403 7,310,398 7,460,663

Other patents pending.

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As an Energy Star

Partner, Uniden has

determined that this product meets the

Energy Star

guidelines for energy efciency.

Energy Star

is a U.S. registered mark.

As an Energy Star

Partner, Uniden has

determined that this product meets the

Energy Star

guidelines for energy efciency.

Energy Star

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