Table of Contents Welcome........................................................................ 4 Accessibility.............................................................. 4 Terminology Used in this Manual.............................. 5 Manual Conventions................................................. 5 Basic Setup................................................................. 17 Selecting a Language............................................. 17 Activating Personal Ring..........................
Customizing Your Phone........................................... 28 Changing the Handset Banner............................... 28 Selecting a Ring Tone ............................................ 28 Activating AutoTalk.................................................. 29 Activating Any Key Answer..................................... 29 Finding a Lost Handset.............................................. 35 Using Your Phone.......................................................
Troubleshooting......................................................... 42 Resetting the Handset............................................ 42 Resetting the Handset Without the Base................ 43 Traveling Out of Range........................................... 43 Common Issues...................................................... 44 Liquid Damage........................................................ 46 Precautions! . .............................................................
Welcome Thank you for purchasing a Uniden Multi-Handset phone. Note: Illustrations in this manual are used for explanation purposes. Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit. As an Energy Star® Partner, Uniden has determined that this product or product models meets the Energy Star® guidelines for energy efficiency. Energy Star® is a U.S. registered mark. Uniden is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation.
Terminology Used in this Manual Standby The handset is not in use. If it is off the cradle, no line has been activated. No dial tone is present. CID Caller ID is available from your Telephone provider and is offered to users on a subscription basis. With this service, you will be able to see the incoming caller information such as name and phone number. CID/CW or CIDCW Caller ID with Call Waiting is available by subscription from your Telephone provider.
Product Overview Features • 7 Ringer Options on Handset (3 Tones/4 Melodies) • Last 5 Number Redial • Bilingual Menu Displays. (for US models: English and Spanish,. for Canadian models: English and French) • Call Transfer • Conferencing • Intercom • 1.9GHz DECT6.
Parts of the Phone The following illustrations show you all of the different parts of your phone. Handset 1 . 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 0. . 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 20. 2 . 22.
Base 23 24 25 23. 24. 25. 26. 27.
Using the Interface Reading the 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 Standby/Talk The battery icon indicates the handset battery status: full, medium, low, and empty. :OFF P Standby The ringer off icon indicates that the ringer is turned off. Talk The mute icon appears while the handset microphone is muted. Talk The speaker icon appears when the handset speaker phone is in use.
Using the Four-way Function Key Your handset has a four-way function key that allows you to move the cursor or pointer on the display and access the most commonly used features at the touch of a button. By moving this key to the left, you open the phonebook. Move the key to the right to access Caller ID information. To use this four-way key, place your thumb over the key on the handset and move to the four positions to get the feel of how it moves and operates.
Entering Text from Your Handset You can use the number keypad on your handset 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 on the number key. Press the number key twice to display the second letter and three times to display the third. Capital letters are displayed first, then lower case letters, and then the number on the key.
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 Avoid noise sources such as a window by a street Avoid heat sources, such continuous power outlet (one with heavy traffic as radiators, air ducts, which is not connected to a and sunlight switch).
Installing the Battery Use only the Uniden BT-1008 rechargeable battery pack supplied with your cordless telephone. Follow the steps below to install the handset battery. ) Press in on the handset battery case cover (use the finger indention for a better grip) and slide the cover downward to remove. 2) Plug the battery cable into the battery jack. Be sure to match the red and black wires to the label near the jack. The cable should snap into place. Gently pull on the battery cable.
Installing the Belt Clip 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. To remove the belt clip, pull either side of the belt clip to release the tabs from the holes. Connecting the Base and Charging the Handset ) Route the AC adapter cord through the “LOOP” of base’s back as shown. 2) Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack.
Connecting to the Phone Line ) Once the battery pack is fully charged, route the telephone cord through the “LOOP” of base’s back as shown, and connect the telephone cord to the TEL LINE jack. 2) Connect the telephone cord to a telephone wall jack. Route the cord. Testing the Connection Try making a call. If your call does not connect or you cannot get a dial tone, try the following steps: ) Make sure the AC adapter cord is securely connected to the DC IN 9V jack and a standard power outlet.
Wall Mounting the Base This phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate. Snap the wall mount adapter into the notches on the base’s back. Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN 9V jack. Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet. Plug the telephone cord into the TEL LINE jack. Route the telephone cord through the hole of the wall mount adapter as shown. 6) Plug the telephone cord into the telephone wall jack. 7) Align the mounting slots on the base with the mounting posts on . the wall.
Basic Setup Selecting a Language Your phone supports two languages: English and Spanish for US models or English and French for Canadian models. Once you select a language, the menus on the handset will display in that language. The default language is English. ) Press [Menu/Select]. Select the HANDSET SETUP menu, and then the HANDSET LANGUAGE submenu. 2) Move the cursor to choose a language. for US models: Choose ENGLISH or ESPAÑOL (Spanish). for Canadian models: Choose ENGLISH or FRANÇAIS (French).
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. ) Press [Menu/Select]. Select the HANDSET SETUP menu, and then -G[ 6QWEJ 6QPG the KEY TOUCH TONE submenu. 1P 2) Move the cursor to select ON or OFF. 1HH 3) Press [Menu/Select]. You will hear a confirmation tone.
Expanding Your Phone Adding Accessory Handsets Your phone supports a total of six cordless handsets. You can now place a fully-featured cordless handset anywhere AC power is available to connect the handset charger. All the handsets ring when a call is received. Compatible Handsets Your phone is compatible with the DCX200. If you purchased an accessory handset separately, you must register the handset to the base before use. Accessory handsets will not operate until they are registered.
Registering DCX200 Accessory Handsets If you purchase an accessory handset, you need to register the handset before use. Handset(s) supplied in the box with the base are pre-registered at the factory. When charged, pre-registered handsets display a handset ID number. Handsets that have not been registered display: *CPFUGV PQV TGIKUVGTGF RNCEG JCPFUGV QP DCUG ↔ VQ TGIKUVGT 5GG [QWT 1YPGT U /CPWCN HQT JGNR To register an accessory handset: ) Charge the handset for 15-20 hours.
Registering the Handset to Another Base To register a handset to another base: ) Make sure the handset battery is fully charged. 2) On the base, disconnect the base AC adapter. Then press and hold [find hs] while you reconnect the adapter. Keep pressing [find hs] until the charge LED starts to blink. 3) On the handset, Press [Menu/Select]. Select the REGISTER BASE menu. HANDSET REGISTERING will appear in the display. 4) Wait approximately thirty seconds.
Setting Up the Phonebook Your handset can store up to seventy names and numbers in your phonebook. When all the phonebook entries are full, you will hear a beep and MEMORY FULL appears. You cannot store any additional names and numbers unless you delete some of the existing ones. You can also use the phonebook entries to store a group of numbers (up to twenty digits) that you may need to enter once your call connects. This is referred to as chain dialing. See Chain Dialing from the Phonebook on page 31.
5) Assign a personal ring tone for this entry (PERSONAL RING). You can attach a special ring tone to each phonebook entry; the phone will use this ring tone when this person calls. Use [ ] and [ ] to select one 2GTUQPCN 4KPI of the seven different ring tone options (see Selecting a Ring Tone on page 0Q 5GNGEVKQP 28 for a complete list of ring tones). As you scroll through the tones, you will (NKEMGT hear a sample of each tone. When you hear the ring tone you want to use, press [Menu/Select].
Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the Phonebook You can store Caller ID records or redial numbers in the phonebook so you can use them later. Go to the Caller ID or redial list and select the number you want to store. (If the Caller ID information did not include the number, then you will not be able to store it.) ) When the phone is in standby, press [ ] to open the Caller ID list or [Redial/Pause] to open the redial list. 2) Use [ ] and [ ] to scroll through the Caller ID records or redial numbers.
Copying Phonebook Entries to Another Handset If you have more than one handset, you can transfer phonebook entries from one handset to another without having to re-enter names and numbers. You can transfer one phonebook entry at a time or all phonebook entries at once. ) When the phone is in standby, press [ ]. 2) To copy one entry, find the phonebook entry you want to copy. Press [Menu/Select], and then select COPY.. To copy all entries, press [Menu/Select], and then select COPY ALL.
Using the Voice Mail Service If you subscribe to a voice mail service, you can use your phone to access your voice mailbox. The new message LED on the handset flashes and appears in the handset display whenever you have messages waiting in your voice mailbox. If you have programmed your access number into your phone, you can simply press [ /Mute] to access your voice mail.
Programming One-Touch Voice Mail Access You can program your voice mail access number to the Voice Mail key [ /Mute] on each handset so you can get your messages at the touch of a button. Your voice mail service provider will supply you with the access number. This number may be simply a phone number. To edit the voice mail number, follow the steps below: ) Press [Menu/Select]. ' F KV 8AOCKN 0Q 2) Move the cursor to select the HANDSET SETUP menu and press . 㨫 [Menu/Select].
Customizing Your Phone Changing the Handset Banner Each handset will display a banner name once it is registered to the base. The default banner is Handset #1, Handset #2, etc. You can change the name your phone displays by changing the banner display. If you have more than one handset, the banner name identifies your handset. ) Press [Menu/Select]. Select the HANDSET SETUP menu, and then the BANNER submenu. 2) Use the keypad to enter or edit the banner name.
Activating AutoTalk AutoTalk allows you to answer the phone simply by picking up the handset from the cradle. You do not have to press a button to answer the call. ) Press [Menu/Select]. Select the HANDSET SETUP menu, and then the AUTOTALK submenu. 2) Move the cursor to select ON or OFF. 3) Press [Menu/Select]. You will hear a confirmation tone. #WVQ6CNM 1P 1HH Activating Any Key Answer Any Key Answer allows you to answer the phone by pressing any key on the dial pad. ) Press [Menu/Select].
Using Your Phone From a cordless handset Making a call Answering a call Hanging up ) 2) 3) 4) OR ) 2) 3) From a handset speaker phone Pick up the handset from the cradle. Press [ /Flash]. Listen for the dial tone. Dial the number. Pick up the handset from the cradle. Dial the number. Press [ /Flash]. ) Pick up the handset. (If AutoTalk is on, the phone will answer when you pick up the handset from the cradle.) 2) Press [ /Flash]. (If Any Key Answer is on, you can also press any key on the dial pad.
Making a Call from the Phonebook ) When the phone is in standby, press [ ] to open the phonebook. 2) Find the phonebook entry you want to call (see Finding a Phonebook Entry on page 23). 3) Press [ /Flash] or [ ] to dial the number. Note: You can also press [ /Flash] or [ ] before you open the phonebook. When you come to the phone number you want to dial, press [Menu/Select].
Using Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial Lists If you subscribe to Caller ID service from your phone company, your phone will show you the caller’s phone number and name (if available) whenever a call comes in. If you subscribe to Caller ID on Call Waiting, the phone will also show you the name and the number of any call that comes in while you’re on the line. If your telephone provider supports seven-digit dialing, you can save your local area code so it does not display in the Caller ID list.
Deleting Caller ID Numbers To delete only one Caller ID number, press [ ] when the phone is in standby, and then find the number you want to delete. Press [Menu/Select] and select DELETE ENTRY. When the phone asks you to confirm, select YES. To delete all the Caller ID numbers, press [ ] when the phone is in standby, and then press [Menu/Select]. When the phone asks you to confirm, select YES. Note: When you delete a Caller ID number, you delete it permanently.
Deleting a Redial Record If you want to delete a phone number from the handset’s redial list, follow the steps below: ) When the phone is in standby, press [Redial/Pause]. 2) Use [ ] and [ ] to scroll through the redial list. 3) When you find the redial number you want to delete, press [Menu/Select] and select DELETE ENTRY. 4) When the phone asks you to confirm, select YES. The redial number is deleted.
Adjusting the Audio Tone If you aren’t satisfied with the audio quality of your phone, you can adjust the Audio Tone of the earpiece while on a call. Your phone gives you three audio tone options: low, natural and high; the default setting, Natural Tone, is recommended for hearing aid users. Audio tone adjustments only apply to the earpiece, not the speakerphone. To adjust the audio tone: ) While on a call, press [Menu/Select]. 2) Move the cursor to select AUDIO TONE, and then press [Menu/Select].
Conferencing If you have more than one handset, up to three people can participate in a conference call. A three-way conference call consists of an outside line and two handsets. You can easily join a call already in progress. The handsets must be currently connected to the same base (see page 21). ) Press [ /Flash] or [ ] to join the call. 2) To hang up, return the handset to the cradle or press [ ]. The other party will still be connected to the call.
Using Special Features Privacy Mode If you don’t want other handsets to interrupt you while on a call, turn on privacy mode. As long as your handset is in privacy mode, other handsets can’t join your call or make any calls of their own: their displays will show UNAVAILABLE. ) While on a call, press [Menu/Select]. 2) Select CALL PRIVACY. PRIVACY MODE ON appears in the display for two seconds; appears and remains in the display until the feature is turned off.
Answering an Intercom Page When the intercom page tone sounds, the display will show the ID of the handset that is paging. ) Press [ /Flash] or [Clear/Int’com]. If AutoTalk is on, the handset will automatically answer the page when you pick up the handset from the cradle. 2) To hang up an intercom call, press [ ]. Muting the Ringer (One call only) While the phone is ringing, press [ ] to mute the ringer for this call. The phone will ring again on the next call.
Tone Dialing Switch Over If your phone is set to pulse dialing, you can temporarily switch to tone dialing after the call connects. This feature is useful when you need tone dialing to use automated menu systems, such as telephone bank tellers, telephone prescription refills, customer support menus, etc. Make your call normally. Once your call connects, press [*/tone] on the handset. Any digits you enter from then on will be sent with tone dialing.
Maintenance Specifications Operating Temperature 32° F to 122° F (0° C to 50° C) Base: AD-800 AC Adapter Part Number Charger: AD-0005 Base: 120V AC, 60 Hz AC Adapter Input Voltage Charger: 120V AC, 60 Hz AC Adapter Output Base: 9V DC @ 350mA Voltage Charger: 9V DC @ 210mA Battery Part Number BT-1008 Battery Capacity 2.4V DC @ 650mAh Notes: • Use only the supplied AC adapters. • Be sure to use the proper adapter for the base and any chargers.
Cleaning the Battery Contacts To maintain a good charge, clean the charging contacts on the handset once a month. Dampen a cloth with plain water. Gently rub the damp cloth over the charging contacts until all visible dirt is removed. Dry the contacts thoroughly before returning the handset to the cradle. Caution: Do not use paint thinner, alcohol, or other chemical products. Doing so may discolor the surface of the telephone and damage the finish.
Troubleshooting Resetting the Handset You may need to reset your handset in the following instances: • You lose a handset and purchase a new one. • You get the message Registration Failed when you try to register the handset. • You are unable to register any handsets to the base. • When you register new handsets to the base, the handset IDs do not match. (For example, the handset registers as “Handset #4” but you only have two handsets.
Resetting the Handset Without the Base If your original base is not available for some reason, you can still reset the handset and use it with another base. ) Press and hold [ ] and [#] for at least five seconds. 2) Move the cursor to select BASEUNAVAILABLE and then press [Menu/Select]. BASE UNAVAILABLE appears. 3) Select the base which you want to de-register from, and then press [Menu/Select]. 4) Move the cursor to select YES, and then press [Menu/Select].
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 Customer Hotline (see At Uniden, we’ll take care of you! inside the back cover). Symptom Suggestion The charge LED won’t illuminate when the handset is placed in the cradle. • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base or the charger (if you have more than one handset) and wall outlet.
Symptom Suggestion The handset doesn’t ring or receive a page. • Make sure that you are not too far from the base. • Make sure that your handset is registered to the base. • Charge the battery in the handset for 15 to 20 hours. You cannot register the handset at the base. • Charge the battery pack in the handset for 15 to 20 hours. • Try resetting the handset (see Resetting the Handset on page 42). The handset doesn’t communicate with other handsets.
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 the steps below: Handset Base ) Disconnect the AC adapter from the base, cutting off electrical power.
Precautions! 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. 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 to rain or moisture.
The FCC Wants You To Know 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 specified 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.
I.C. Notice 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, or electrical storm. Your unit is NOT DEFECTIVE. If these noises continue and are too distracting, please check around your home to see what appliances may be causing the problem.
One Year Limited Warranty 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. Important: Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service.
Index A Accessibility.................................... 4 Answering calls............................ 30 Any key answer............................ 29 Area code..................................... 38 AutoTalk........................................ 29 B Banner.......................................... 28 Base Installing.................................... 14 Multiple Bases........................... 20 Parts of the base......................... 8 Wall mounting...........................
P T Personal ring................................ 17 Phonebook................................... 22 Copying entries......................... 25 Creating new entries................. 22 Deleting entries......................... 24 Editing entries........................... 23 Finding entries.......................... 23 Making a call from..................... 31 Storing Caller ID or redial numbers............................. 24 Privacy mode................................ 37 Pulse dialing................
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