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...base only) 34 Read this First 8 CALLER ID 35 Checking the Package Contents 9 Viewing the Caller ID List 36 Setting up the Phone 10 Deleting Information from the Caller ID List 37 Terminology 14 Using the Caller ID Message List 38 Setting Caller ID Options 15 Call ...24 Installing the Beltclip 58 Flash and Call Waiting 25 Headset Installation 58 New Message LED 25 Note on Power Sources 59 PHONEBOOK Storing Phone Numbers, Names, 26 Maintenance General Information 59 60 Distinctive Rings, and Speed Dial 26 TROUBLESHOOTING 61 Steps for Entering Names and Special...
...base only) 34 Read this First 8 CALLER ID 35 Checking the Package Contents 9 Viewing the Caller ID List 36 Setting up the Phone 10 Deleting Information from the Caller ID List 37 Terminology 14 Using the Caller ID Message List 38 Setting Caller ID Options 15 Call ...24 Installing the Beltclip 58 Flash and Call Waiting 25 Headset Installation 58 New Message LED 25 Note on Power Sources 59 PHONEBOOK Storing Phone Numbers, Names, 26 Maintenance General Information 59 60 Distinctive Rings, and Speed Dial 26 TROUBLESHOOTING 61 Steps for Entering Names and Special...
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...Uniden has determined that this manual may differ from this phone's features, please read this manual carefully and save it for energy efficiency. This phone is a U.S. Energy Star® is designed and engineered to exacting standards for Caller ID Messages and Phonebook Locations (up to TRU5885...Tone/Pulse Dialing • Handset Earpiece, Handset Speaker and Ringer Volume Control • 10 Number Memory on your purchase of the Uniden cordless telephone. Welcome Congratulations on the Base • Base Speakerphone with Keypad • Base Speaker Volume • 3-way Conference ...
...Uniden has determined that this manual may differ from this phone's features, please read this manual carefully and save it for energy efficiency. This phone is a U.S. Energy Star® is designed and engineered to exacting standards for Caller ID Messages and Phonebook Locations (up to TRU5885...Tone/Pulse Dialing • Handset Earpiece, Handset Speaker and Ringer Volume Control • 10 Number Memory on your purchase of the Uniden cordless telephone. Welcome Congratulations on the Base • Base Speakerphone with Keypad • Base Speaker Volume • 3-way Conference ...
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The TRU5885 series features include AutoTalk™ and AutoStandby™. The result is a one of Uniden America Corporation. RocketDial™ is a more secure conversation with the clarity of Uniden America Corporation. [ 4 ] WELCOME/FEATURES a "single narrow band" used in standard digital transmissions. The number dialed, is a registered trademark of over... frequently called number. To protect you to hang up by simply returning the handset to visit our web site: www.uniden.com Uniden® is a preset number stored by other cordless phones. Be sure to the base.
The TRU5885 series features include AutoTalk™ and AutoStandby™. The result is a one of Uniden America Corporation. RocketDial™ is a more secure conversation with the clarity of Uniden America Corporation. [ 4 ] WELCOME/FEATURES a "single narrow band" used in standard digital transmissions. The number dialed, is a registered trademark of over... frequently called number. To protect you to hang up by simply returning the handset to visit our web site: www.uniden.com Uniden® is a preset number stored by other cordless phones. Be sure to the base.
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...to "Caller ID Setup", then press select/ch. When finished, press greeting or . Step 2 Connecting CONNECT TO A PHONE LINE When the handset battery pack is set for 15-20 hours before using the phone. Press + or - If your local network requires pulse dialing, please see "Setting up the... or - Press + or - Step 4 Setting up the Caller ID Options/Language Press menu/mute. Start recording your owner's manual. Press + or - Your phone is fully charged, plug the telephone cord into the base unit and then into the base unit and then to change the option setting. TO...
...to "Caller ID Setup", then press select/ch. When finished, press greeting or . Step 2 Connecting CONNECT TO A PHONE LINE When the handset battery pack is set for 15-20 hours before using the phone. Press + or - If your local network requires pulse dialing, please see "Setting up the... or - Press + or - Step 4 Setting up the Caller ID Options/Language Press menu/mute. Start recording your owner's manual. Press + or - Your phone is fully charged, plug the telephone cord into the base unit and then into the base unit and then to change the option setting. TO...
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...-digit dialing. Note: Skip the area code setting if your display. If you want to 14) Then, insert the battery pack into the phone line and using the phone. Follow these steps: Step 1 (page 9) Unpack the telephone and accessories. Step 3 (page 11 to change the security code, see page 57. [ 8 ] GETTING STARTED...
...-digit dialing. Note: Skip the area code setting if your display. If you want to 14) Then, insert the battery pack into the phone line and using the phone. Follow these steps: Step 1 (page 9) Unpack the telephone and accessories. Step 3 (page 11 to change the security code, see page 57. [ 8 ] GETTING STARTED...
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... items in the package. If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact the Uniden Parts Department. • Base unit (1) • Handset [TRU5885 (1) / TRU5885-2 (2)*] • AC adapter [TRU5885 (1) / TRU5885-2 (2)] • Rechargeable battery [TRU5885 (1) / TRU5885-2 (2)] • Telephone cord (1) • Beltclip [TRU5885 (1) / TRU5885-2 (2)] • Charger (1) [TRU5885-2 only] Also included: • This Owner's Manual • Other Printed Material * For operations and restrictions...
... items in the package. If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact the Uniden Parts Department. • Base unit (1) • Handset [TRU5885 (1) / TRU5885-2 (2)*] • AC adapter [TRU5885 (1) / TRU5885-2 (2)] • Rechargeable battery [TRU5885 (1) / TRU5885-2 (2)] • Telephone cord (1) • Beltclip [TRU5885 (1) / TRU5885-2 (2)] • Charger (1) [TRU5885-2 only] Also included: • This Owner's Manual • Other Printed Material * For operations and restrictions...
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Choose the best location C. Choose the dialing mode A. Choose the best location Before choosing a location for your new phone, read "Installation Considerations" on page 64. Connect the base unit B. Here are some important guidelines you should consider: Avoid heat sources, such as radiators, air ... low temperatures, dust, mechanical vibration, or shock Choose a central location Avoid personal computers Avoid other cordless telephones [ 10 ] G E T T I N G S T A R T E D Install the battery pack D. Setting up the Phone Do the following steps: A.
Choose the best location C. Choose the dialing mode A. Choose the best location Before choosing a location for your new phone, read "Installation Considerations" on page 64. Connect the base unit B. Here are some important guidelines you should consider: Avoid heat sources, such as radiators, air ... low temperatures, dust, mechanical vibration, or shock Choose a central location Avoid personal computers Avoid other cordless telephones [ 10 ] G E T T I N G S T A R T E D Install the battery pack D. Setting up the Phone Do the following steps: A.
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GETTING STARTED B. The plastic connectors will fit together in the charging cradle with the keypad facing forward. • Use only the Uniden battery (BT-446) supplied with your base unit. 1) Press down on the battery cover release and slide the cover down until... (black and red wires) to the handset. G E T T I N G S T A R T E D [ 11 ] Replacement batteries are certain that you are also available through the Uniden Parts Department. (See page 9.) • Recharge your phone on this connection. Once you have made a good connection, then insert the battery pack into your...
GETTING STARTED B. The plastic connectors will fit together in the charging cradle with the keypad facing forward. • Use only the Uniden battery (BT-446) supplied with your base unit. 1) Press down on the battery cover release and slide the cover down until... (black and red wires) to the handset. G E T T I N G S T A R T E D [ 11 ] Replacement batteries are certain that you are also available through the Uniden Parts Department. (See page 9.) • Recharge your phone on this connection. Once you have made a good connection, then insert the battery pack into your...
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...is very low and needs to 2 minutes while you replace the battery pack. Do not use , "Low Battery" appears and the handset beeps. If the phone is programmed to eliminate functions in order to clean the battery contacts on the LCD and none of the handset, HS1 appears. The last number... dialed in the redial memory is important to save power. For TRU5885-2, if HS2 appears, you charge the handset, Caller ID summary screen and the name of the keys will operate. Cleaning the battery charging contacts To...
...is very low and needs to 2 minutes while you replace the battery pack. Do not use , "Low Battery" appears and the handset beeps. If the phone is programmed to eliminate functions in order to clean the battery contacts on the LCD and none of the handset, HS1 appears. The last number... dialed in the redial memory is important to save power. For TRU5885-2, if HS2 appears, you charge the handset, Caller ID summary screen and the name of the keys will operate. Cleaning the battery charging contacts To...
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...E T T I N G S T A R T E D [ 13 ] If your telephone outlet isn't modular type, contact your handset at least 15-20 hours before plugging into the phone line. Once the handset battery pack is fully charged, connect the telephone line cord to the base and telephone wall outlet. 4) Connect the telephone line... and charger (for assistance. " " appears on a desk or tabletop, and place the handset in the handset, charge your telephone company for TRU5885-2 only) on the base, and it could become chafed and create a fire or electrical hazard. Modular Place the power cord so that you can...
...E T T I N G S T A R T E D [ 13 ] If your telephone outlet isn't modular type, contact your handset at least 15-20 hours before plugging into the phone line. Once the handset battery pack is fully charged, connect the telephone line cord to the base and telephone wall outlet. 4) Connect the telephone line... and charger (for assistance. " " appears on a desk or tabletop, and place the handset in the handset, charge your telephone company for TRU5885-2 only) on the base, and it could become chafed and create a fire or electrical hazard. Modular Place the power cord so that you can...
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... call, you may "switch-over" to tone dialing. (Refer to pulse dialing. • If your dialing system, set the mode as follows: 1) When the phone is Tone.) 4) Press + or - Terminology Throughout this manual, terms such as is, otherwise set the unit to tone dialing. A dial tone is the terminology... explanation. The handset is off the base, and talk/flash or spkr have not been pressed. "Talk" appears on your phone system requires pulse dialing and you need to send DTMF tones in rural areas. If the call . Standby Mode - Talk Mode - Choose the dialing...
... call, you may "switch-over" to tone dialing. (Refer to pulse dialing. • If your dialing system, set the mode as follows: 1) When the phone is Tone.) 4) Press + or - Terminology Throughout this manual, terms such as is, otherwise set the unit to tone dialing. A dial tone is the terminology... explanation. The handset is off the base, and talk/flash or spkr have not been pressed. "Talk" appears on your phone system requires pulse dialing and you need to send DTMF tones in rural areas. If the call . Standby Mode - Talk Mode - Choose the dialing...
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...Options There are three Caller ID setup options available: AutoTalk, CIDCW (Caller ID on a call . Or if the handset is a separate service available through your phone company in order to answer the call. Caller ID on Call Waiting (CIDCW) performs the same as regular Caller ID on Call Waiting), and Area...CIDCW: "CIDCW On", "CW Deluxe On" or "CIDCW Off" 5) Press select/ch, and you to CIDCW from the base and the phone automatically answers the call waiting number. If the phone rings when AutoTalk is in seven different ways. (See page 39.) You must press talk/flash or spkr to use this...
...Options There are three Caller ID setup options available: AutoTalk, CIDCW (Caller ID on a call . Or if the handset is a separate service available through your phone company in order to answer the call. Caller ID on Call Waiting (CIDCW) performs the same as regular Caller ID on Call Waiting), and Area...CIDCW: "CIDCW On", "CW Deluxe On" or "CIDCW Off" 5) Press select/ch, and you to CIDCW from the base and the phone automatically answers the call waiting number. If the phone rings when AutoTalk is in seven different ways. (See page 39.) You must press talk/flash or spkr to use this...
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... three times. • If your local area code does not appear in Caller ID messages. Or you will see a full 10-digit number. 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press menu/mute. 2) Press + or -
... three times. • If your local area code does not appear in Caller ID messages. Or you will see a full 10-digit number. 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press menu/mute. 2) Press + or -
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GETTING STARTED Selecting a Language Language option can select English, French, or Spanish. 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press menu/mute. 2) Press + or - to move the pointer to exit. G E T T I N G S T A R T E D [ 17 ] to choose English, French (Français), or Spanish (Español). 4) Press select/ch, and you will hear a confirmation tone. 5) Press end to "Language", then press select/ch. 3) Press + or - You can be used to choose the language of your display.
GETTING STARTED Selecting a Language Language option can select English, French, or Spanish. 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press menu/mute. 2) Press + or - to move the pointer to exit. G E T T I N G S T A R T E D [ 17 ] to choose English, French (Français), or Spanish (Español). 4) Press select/ch, and you will hear a confirmation tone. 5) Press end to "Language", then press select/ch. 3) Press + or - You can be used to choose the language of your display.
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... during the call is not established, you to "hands-free conversation". From the Handset From the base To answer a call Normal conversation Handset on your phone. To hang up the handset and press talk/flash. sequence Pressing (talk). Any key answer can easily switch a call Handset off the Base Press any...
... during the call is not established, you to "hands-free conversation". From the Handset From the base To answer a call Normal conversation Handset on your phone. To hang up the handset and press talk/flash. sequence Pressing (talk). Any key answer can easily switch a call Handset off the Base Press any...
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.../p will hear a beep. Redialing from the Base 1) To call the last number dialed from Standby Mode 1) Press redial/p. Redialing a Call The last three phone numbers dialed can be displayed and redialed. 3) To hang up , press end. • If you have not pressed any key for 30 seconds, the...number is dialed. 4) To hang up , press end. When using the redial feature in redial memory. • If the redial memory is canceled and the phone will be displayed. Redialing from the base, press (talk). 2) Press redial on the display. 2) Press redial/p again. The last number dialed will be quickly...
.../p will hear a beep. Redialing from the Base 1) To call the last number dialed from Standby Mode 1) Press redial/p. Redialing a Call The last three phone numbers dialed can be displayed and redialed. 3) To hang up , press end. • If you have not pressed any key for 30 seconds, the...number is dialed. 4) To hang up , press end. When using the redial feature in redial memory. • If the redial memory is canceled and the phone will be displayed. Redialing from the base, press (talk). 2) Press redial on the display. 2) Press redial/p again. The last number dialed will be quickly...
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When the handset is off the base and the phone is in the standby mode, press menu/mute. 2) Press + or - You will hear a ringer or... calls, or charge the handset. • If you set the ringer to move the pointer. Ringer Tone Setting 1) When the phone is ringing, press end. to Off, the ringer tone will hear a confirmation tone. 5) Press end to "Ringer Tones", then.... 4) Press select/ch and you will not sound. [ 20 ] B A S I C S Ringer Volume Setup 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press menu/mute. 2) Press + or - You can temporarily mute the ringer tone.
When the handset is off the base and the phone is in the standby mode, press menu/mute. 2) Press + or - You will hear a ringer or... calls, or charge the handset. • If you set the ringer to move the pointer. Ringer Tone Setting 1) When the phone is ringing, press end. to Off, the ringer tone will hear a confirmation tone. 5) Press end to "Ringer Tones", then.... 4) Press select/ch and you will not sound. [ 20 ] B A S I C S Ringer Volume Setup 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press menu/mute. 2) Press + or - You can temporarily mute the ringer tone.
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Switching to "Distinctive On" will activate all programmed distinctive ring memory locations. 1) When the phone is received and the Caller ID information matches the information in the standby mode, press menu/mute. 2) Press + or - Adjusting the Earpiece and Handset ... The volume can select different volume levels for storing a Distinctive Rings in maximum volume level or - When you hang up, the phone keeps the last volume setting selected. See "Storing Phone Numbers, Names, Distinctive Rings, and Speed Dial" on page 26 for the handset earpiece and the handset speaker (Volume Low, Volume...
Switching to "Distinctive On" will activate all programmed distinctive ring memory locations. 1) When the phone is received and the Caller ID information matches the information in the standby mode, press menu/mute. 2) Press + or - Adjusting the Earpiece and Handset ... The volume can select different volume levels for storing a Distinctive Rings in maximum volume level or - When you hang up, the phone keeps the last volume setting selected. See "Storing Phone Numbers, Names, Distinctive Rings, and Speed Dial" on page 26 for the handset earpiece and the handset speaker (Volume Low, Volume...
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... account number after you have called your call connects, press /tone. • If you press end to cancel muting, the call is disconnected and the phone will return to standby mode. • If you press xfer/del on the handset or find handset/transfer or flash on the base while muting...
... account number after you have called your call connects, press /tone. • If you press end to cancel muting, the call is disconnected and the phone will return to standby mode. • If you press xfer/del on the handset or find handset/transfer or flash on the base while muting...
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...another channel. Additionally, if you receive an incoming call, page is changing to the call . This function works only when the phone is canceled when pressing any key on the handset or find handset/transfer on the handset during the 3-way conversation, error tone ...on the base. Selecting a Different Channel If you encounter interference while using the handset speakerphone, you can manually change the phone's channel for 60 seconds, and "Paging" appears on the base when using your phone, you will hear a beep, and vice versa. If you press (talk) on the handset display. B A ...
...another channel. Additionally, if you receive an incoming call, page is changing to the call . This function works only when the phone is canceled when pressing any key on the handset or find handset/transfer on the handset during the 3-way conversation, error tone ...on the base. Selecting a Different Channel If you encounter interference while using the handset speakerphone, you can manually change the phone's channel for 60 seconds, and "Paging" appears on the base when using your phone, you will hear a beep, and vice versa. If you press (talk) on the handset display. B A ...