Uniden Cordless Telephone User Manual

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Contents Welcome ....................................................................... 4 Accessibility ............................................................. 4 Terminology used in this Manual ............................. 5 Product Overview ...

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CopyingPhonebookEntriestoanotherStation.....30 CustomizingYourPhone..........................................32 ChangingtheHandsetBanner..............................32 SelectingaRingTone(Handsetonly)....................33 ActivatingAutoTalk(Handseto...

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SettingtheRecordTime(orAnnounceOnly)........55 ActivatingtheMessageAlert................................56 ActivatingCallScreening.......................................56 SettingaSecurityCodeorPersonalIdentification Number(PIN).........................

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Welcome Thank you for purchasing a Uniden Multi-Handset phone. Note: Illustrations in this manual are used for explanation purposes. Some illustrations inthis manual may differ from the actual unit. Uniden; is a registered trademark of Uniden America...

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Terminology used in this Manual Standby The handset and the base are not in use. If the handset is on the cradle or [C/flash] or [,q_)]on the handset or [,t_)]on the base is not pressed, no line has been activated. No dial tone is present. Caller ID ...

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Product Overview Featu res: • 5.8GHz DSS Expandable System • Expands up to 10 Handsets • Integrated Digital Answering Machine • Caller ID/Calt Waiting Deluxe • Base Keypad • Advanced Phonebook Features: • Store Up to 100 Names for each ...

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Parts of the Phone The following illustrations show you all of the different parts of your phone. Handset 1 2 3 11 12 13 18 21 22 1. Handset Antenna 2. Headset Jack Cover 3. Beltclip Hole 4. Speakerphone Speaker and Ringer 5. Handset Battery Compartm...

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Base 25 26 27 28 29 43 44 42 41 40 39 38 23. Base Speaker 24. Base Charging Contacts 25. [dnd] (do not disturb) key and LED 26. Base LCD 27. Soft Keys 28. [_] (phonebook) key 29. [,_] (up) key 30. [{_D](cal_er ID) key 31. [Y] (down) key 32. [{>/o/...

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Using the Interface Reading the Handset Display The handset display uses icons to tell you the status of your phone. The table below lists the icons and what they mean. Icon Status Description ••H• I|• • • Talk The privacy icon appears wh...

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Reading the Base Display 'ou the status of your phone. The table below lists the icons and what they mean. Description The talk icon appears while on a call. The privacy icon appears when Privacy mode is turned on. The call record icon appears w...

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The Standby Screen When the phone is in standby, the handset and base display shows the following items: • Handset ':ii!i.jH . i 2 !==0 i::!ii:!i -- Ringer off icon (when the ringer is off)/day of the week and time / battery icon i_ .... -- Ha...

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Using the Four-way Function Key Your handset and the base have a four-way function key that allows you to move the cursor (or highlighted area) on the display and ac- cess the most commonly used features at the touch of a button. By moving this key t...

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Entering Text from your Phone You can use the number keypad on your handset or base to enter text by referring to the letters printed on each number key. When you press the number key in a text entry field, the phone displays the first letter printed...

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Installing the Phone Choosing the Best Location When choosing a location for your new phone, here are some important guidelines you should consider: • The location should be close to both a phone jack and a continuous power outlet (one which is not...

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Wall Mounting the Base This 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 )hone can be mounted on any standard wall plate. Snap the walt mount adapter into the notches on the base top. Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN 9V jack. Wrap the AC adapter cord inside the molded wiring cha...

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Direct Wall Mounting If you don't have a standard walt 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 ca...

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Installing the Rechargeable Battery Use only the Uniden BT-446 or BT-1005 rechargeable battery pack supplied with your cordless telephone. Follow the steps below to install a battery: 1 Press in on the handset battery case cover (use the finger inden...

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Connecting the Base and Charging the Handset 1) Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack. 2) Connect the AC adapter to a continuous power supply (i.e., an outlet that is not controlled by a switch). 3) Close the handset and place it in the base wi...

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Installing the Belt Clip 1) Line up the holes on each side of the handset. To attach the belt clip, insert into the holes on each side of the handset. Press down until it clicks. 2) To remove the belt clip, pull either side of the belt clip to releas...

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Changing the Dial Mode Your phone can communicate with the telephone network in two different ways: tone dial- F-=- -.- _.,-.-..--.-. ing or pulse dialing. These days, most phone networks use a method called tone dialing, so your phone comes programm...

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Basic Setup Selecting a Language Your phone supports three languages: English, French and Spanish. Once you select a language, the menus on the phone will display in that language. The default language is English. 1) Press the MENU soft key. Select t...

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Activating Caller ID on Call Waiting and Call Waiting Deluxe Your phone supports Caller ID on Call Waiting (CIDCW), so you can see the name and =_-= number of someone who calls when you're already on the line. Your phone also supports Call Waiti...

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Activating the Key Touch Tone Key Touch Tone is the tone your keypad makes when keys are pressed. You can turn this tone on or off. 1 Press the MENU soft key. Select the HANDSET SETUP or BASE SETUP menu, and then the KEY TOUCH TONE submenu. 2) Move t...

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Adding Accessory Handsets Your phone supports up to ten (10) handsets, including any handsets supplied with your phone. Accessory handsets do not need to be connected to a phone jack. You can now place a fully-featured cordless handset anywhere AC po...

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Registering TCX905 Accessory or Extra Handsets If you purchase an accessory handset, you need to register the handset before use. Only one handset can be reg- istered at a time. Handsets supplied with the phone are registered to the base by the facto...

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Resetting the Handsets If you want to register a handset to a different base or replace a handset with another one, you must first clear the existing registration data. To clear, please follow these steps: 7- 1) Press the MENU soft key. Select the DE...

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Setting up the Phonebook Your phone allows you to store up to 2 numbers per name and up to 100 names in your handset and base phone- book. Your phone shares memory between your phonebook and CID with a total of 100 entries which are not used up by th...

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5) 6) Assign a personal ring tone for this entry (Personal Ring) (Handset only). i-: e F":=.Q n .._ - i-_:.Z n g You can attach a personalized ring tone to each phonebook entry; the phone will ,- use this ring tone when this person calls. Move t...

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Editing Phonebook Entries 1) Press _] to open. 2) Use [,J,] or [Y] on the four-way function key to scroll through the phonebook entries. When you come to the entry you want to edit, press the OPTIONS soft key. 3) Move the cursor to select EDIT SELECT...

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Erasing Phonebook Entries You can erase individual phonebook entries or erase all the phonebook entries at once. 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Whenthe honeisnstan0 , Use [_,,] or [Y] on the four-way function key or the number keypad to select de- sired phonebook en...

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Copying all the phonebook entries at once: 1) When the phone is in standby, press [_]. Press the OPTIONS soft key. 2) Move the cursor to select COPY ALL. Press the OK soft key. TO WHICH UNIT? will appear. 3) Scroll through the list until the station ...

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Customizing Your Phone Changing the Handset Banner Each handset wilt display a banner name once it is registered to the base. FI- -.-- The default banner is Handset #1, Handset #2, etc. You can change the name your I_-_'__..::._y _=-_ ,- phone d...

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Selecting a Ring Tone (Handset only) You may choose from 10 melodies or 10 tones for your phone's primary ring tone or melody. The available ring tones are listed below: Melodies Beethoven's Symphony #9 [Beethoven9] For Elise [Elise] We Wis...

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Activating AutoTalk (Handset only) AutoTalk allows you to answer the phone simply by removing the handset from the cra- dle. You do not have to press any keys to answer the call. 1) Press the MENU soft key 2) Select the HANDSET SETUP menu, and then t...

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Using your Phone Making a call Answering a call From the base speakerphone 1) Press [.q})]. 2) Listen for the dial tone. 3) Dial the number. OR 1) Dial the Number. 2) Press [.t_)]. 1) Press [.q})]. From a cordless handset 1) Remove the handset from t...

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Making a call from the Phonebook 1) When the phone is in standby, press [_] to open the phonebook. 2) Scroll through the list with the [_.] or [Y] on the four-way function keys until you find the phonebook entry you want to call. (See Finding a Phone...

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Switching to the Handset Speakerphone during a Call To switch a normal call to the speakerphone, press [,q_)]on the handset. To switch from a speakerphone call to a nor- mal call, press [,i_)]. Using Caller ID, Call Waiting and Redial Lists If you su...

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Making a call from a Caller ID Record 4) Or 1) 2) 3) 4) 1) When the phone is in standby, press [CZD](on the right side of the four-way key) to open the Caller ID list. 2) Use [J,] or [Y] to find the Caller ID record you want to dial. 3) To add (or de...

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Using Call Waiting and Call Waiting Deluxe If you have Call Waiting service and a second call comes in when you are on the phone, a call waiting tone will sound. Press [€/flash] on the handset or [flash/find handset] on the base to accept the waiti...

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Redialing a Number You can quickly redial the last 3 numbers dialed on each handset and the base. 1 With the phone in standby, press the REDIAL soft key on the handset or base or [rediallpause] on the hand- set to open the redial list. 2) Use [_/v] t...

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Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker Volume Adjusting the Ringer Volume You can choose from three ringer volume settings on the handset and base (off, tow, and high). With the phone in standby, use [_/v] on the four-way function keys to ad- jus...

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Finding a Lost Handset To locate a misplaced handset, press [flash/find handset] key on the base when the phone is in standby. All regis- tered handsets wilt beep for 60 seconds, and PAGING appears on the handset display. To cancel paging, press any ...

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Transferring a Call You can transfer a call from one station to another. 1) 2) 3) During a call, press [int'com/hold]. _'-=- i Use [_,.] or [Y] to select the station you want to transfer the call to, then press the OK soft key. The call wil...

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Using Special Features Do Not Disturb (All Calls) DND allows you to mute the ringer of all registered handsets and the base. With the phone in standby, press and hold [dnd] on the base. You wilt hear a confirmation tone and the dnd LED illuminates. T...

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r,,I 2) PRIVACY MODE ON wilt appear in the display for 2 seconds, but the ,'.Iicon will appear and remain in the dis- play until the feature is turned off. Other stations will not be able to make a call and their display will list UN- AVAILABLE....

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Making a DirectLink Call 1) To call another handset with DirectLink, press the DirectLink soft key. 2) Move the pointer to select the handset you want to call, and press the OK soft key. If the handset is out of range or not in DirectLink operation, ...

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Answering an Intercom Page When the intercom page tone sounds, the display will show the IDof the station that is paging. 1) 2) Note: ortheA,.,SWERso,tkey or ,n,'oo, ,ho,O, .. , or the ANSWER soft key on the base). Or press a number key, [&apos...

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3) Press the OK soft key. MONITOR appears on the handset or the base, and MONITORING appears on the base or the handset, and you hear sounds in the room where the handset or base is installed. 4) To turn off the Room Monitor, press the END soft key o...

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Installing the Optional Headset Your phone may be used with an optional headset. To use this feature, insert the head- set plug into the headset jack. Your phone is ready for hands-free conversations. Headsets may be purchased by calling the Uniden P...

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Setting Up the Answering Machine Your phone has a built-in answering machine that answers and records incoming calls. You can also use your answering machine to record a conversation or leave a voice memo. Features • Digital Tapeless Recording • ...

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Using the Answering Machine Interface Using Handset and Base Menus You can set up your answering machine's primary features from the base or handset. The menu options of the base have voice prompt. When the phone is in standby, press the MENU so...

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Selecting the Language You can select the language (English, French, and Spanish) of your answering machine announcements. The de- fault answering machine language is English. From the base or handset: 1 Press the MENU soft key. Select the ANSW. SETU...

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To Record a Per- sonal Greeting From the base From the handset 1) Press the MENU soft key. Select the ANSW. SETUP menu option, then the RECORD GREETING submenu and press the OK soft key. 2) Press the START soft key. 3) The answering machine announces...

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To Select a pre-recorded Greeting From the base From the handset 1) With the phone in standby, press the MENU soft key. Select ANSW. SETUP menu option, then the GREETINGOPTIONS submenu and press the OK soft key. The answering machine plays the curren...

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Setting the Number of Rings The ring time setting allows you to set the number of rings the caller hears before your answering machine plays the outgoing message. You can set the ring time to answer after two, four, or six rings. If you enable the To...

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Activating the Message Alert The Message Alert feature sounds a short alert tone every 15 seconds whenever you have a new message. To turn on the message alert: From the base or handset: 1) Press the MENU soft key. Select the ANSW. SETUP menu, and th...

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Using the Answering Machine The message counter on the LCD displays the number of messages stored in memory. If the display flashes, then there are new messages waiting for you that you have not yet listened to. The answering machine plays your new m...

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Turning Off From the base From the handset 1) With the phone in standby, press [_b]. 2) The phone announces "Answering System is off." 3) _ appears. 1) With the phone in standby, press the r_ soft key on the handset. REMOTE ANSWERING MACHIN...

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Repeating a mes- sage Skipping a mes- sage Deleting a mes- sage Deleting all mes- sages From the base From the handset Press [K</1] once to go to the beginning of the current message. Press D<</1] repeatedly to go back to a previous message....

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Screening Calls Your phone allows you to listen to callers leaving a message without answering the phone. You can always hear call- ers from the base speaker. To screen an incoming call from the handset and base: From the base From the handset 1) Aft...

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Recording a Conversation You can record a conversation between 2 seconds and 10 minutes tong from the handset or the base. These record- ed conversations are treated just like regular messages. When the answering machine is full, r_ will appear on th...

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Note: Every state has different regulations governing the recording of conversations over the telephone. Make sure to check your local, state and federal laws before using this product to record any telephone conversation in order to determine that y...

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Stopping a memo From the base From the handset 1) Press the STOP soft key. 2) You hear a confirmation tone, and the answering machine returns to standby. 1) Press [7]. 2) You hear a confirmation tone, and the answering machine waits for your next com...

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Remotely Operating Your Answering Machine You can access your answering machine while you are away from home to check, play, delete messages, or even record a new greeting message or to turn your answering machine on and off. Note: • The answering ...

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Remote Commands Command 0 then 1 0 then 2 0 then 3 0 then 4 0 then 5 Function Command Function Repeat a Message* 0 then 6 Answering Machine On Playback Messages 0 then 7 Memo Record/Stop** Skipping a Message 0 then 8 Greeting Record/Stop** Deleting a...

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Maintenance Specifications Operating Temperature 0° C to 50° C (32 ° F to 122° F) Base: AD-830 AC Adapter Part Number Charging Cradle: AD-0005 Base: 120VAC, 60 Hz Input Voltage Charging Cradle: 120VAC, 60 Hz Base: 9V DC @ 400mA Output Voltage Cha...

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Battery Replacement and Handling With average use, your phone's battery should last approximately one year. To order replacement batteries, please contact Uniden's Parts Department. The contact information is listed on the back cover page. ...

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Low Battery Alert When the battery pack is very tow, the phone is programmed to eliminate functions in order to save power. When LOW BATTERY appears in the display and the phone is in standby, none of the keys wilt operate. If you are on a call, comp...

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Troubleshooting Resetting the Handset You may need to reset your handset in the following instances: • You lose a handset and purchase a new one. When you try and register to your existing base you get regis- tration failure. • You are unable to ...

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Resetting the Handset without the Base If your original base is not available for some reason (for example, it is lost or somehow incapacitated), you can still reset the handset and use it with another base. 1) Press and hold [,}] and [#] for more th...

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Symptom The charge LED won't illuminate when the handset is placed in the cradle. Common Issues If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. If these steps do not solve your problem, please call our ...

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Symptom Suggestion The Caller ID does not • The call was placed through a switchboard. display. • Call your telephone provider to verify your Caller ID service is current. There may be a problem with your Caller ID service. You cannot register th...

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Symptom Suggestion Cannot access remote lea- • Make sure you are using the correct PIN number. tures from another touchtone • Make sure that the touch-tone phone you are using can transmit the tone phone, for at least two seconds. If it cannot, y...

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Liquid Damage Moisture and liquid can damage your cordless phone. Follow the suggestions below ifyour phone gets wet. Exterior If the handset or base is exposed to moisture or liquid, but only the exterior plastic housing is affected, wipe off the li...

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Precautions! Before you read anything else, please observe the following: 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 ...

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

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The FCC Wants You To Know This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a product identifier in the format US:AAAEQ##...

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Radio Interference Radio interference may occasionally cause buzzing and humming in your cordless handset, or clicking noises in the base. This interference is caused by external sources such as TV, refrigerator, vacuum cleaner, fluorescent lighting,...

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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 Un...

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Index A Answering a Call ......................... 35 Answering Machine Handset operation ................ 51 Using the handset & base menu ............................... 51 When away from home ......... 64 Any Key Answer ..........................

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P Personal identification number (PIN) ................................ 56 Personal Ring ............................. 22 Phonebook ................................. 27 Placing a Call on Hold ................ 42 Privacy Mode ............................

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Remote Operation Card r ........ CUT ....... • REMOTE OPERATION CARD Unlden° Remote access away from home I. CaLLyour phone number from a touch--tone phone. 2. During the outgoing message, press 0 and enter your PIN code. The answering machine ann...

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CUT CUT Repeat a Message Praying incoming Messages Skipping a Message Deteting a Message Stop Operation Answering Machine On Memo Record/Stop Greeting Message Record/Stop Answering Machine Off Hetp CUT Repeat a Message Praying incoming Messages Skipp...

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At Uniden, we'll take care of you! Thank you for purchasing a Uniden product, if you have any questions or problems, please do not return this product to the place of purchase. Having Trouble? Our customer care specialists are here to help you! ...

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