Manual Uniden 248

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    OWNER’S MANUAL TRU248 TRU248_2.4GHz_OM 7/26/00 1:10 PM Page i ...

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    CONTENTS Introduction / Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Controls and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Getting Started Read this first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Step 1: Checking the package contents . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Step 2: Setting up the base unit . . . . . . ...

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    Caller ID Features Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 When the telephone rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Viewing the Caller ID Message list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Deleting information from the Caller ID list . . . . . . . . 29 Using the Caller ID list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    [ 2 ] GETTING STARTED INTRODUCTION FEATURES Congratulations on your purchase of the TRU 248 cordless telephone. This phone is designed for reliability, long life, and outstanding performance utilizing the latest in 2.4 GHz Spread Spectrum technology. Note: Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit for explanation purposes. ? ...

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    CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS [ 3 ] CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 1. Handset Antenna 2. Headset Jack Cover 3. Belt Clip 4. Handset Battery Compartment 5. Handset Earpiece 6. LCD Display 7. Memory Key 8. Talk Key 9. Left Cursor/Tone Key 10. Redial/Pause Key 11. Options Key 12. Handset Microphone 13. Volume/Cursor Up and Down Key 14. Flash Key 15. Call ID Key 16. ...

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    [ 4 ] GETTING STARTED READ THIS FIRST This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps; Base unit Handset About the digital security code This cordless telephone uses a digital security code to prevent unauthorized access to your base unit. This security code prevents other cordless handsets from making calls through your base ...

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    GETTING STARTED [ 5 ] GETTING STARTED CHECKING THE PACKAGE CONTENTS Make sure you have received the following items in the package. If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact the Uniden Parts Department (see below). • This Owner’s Manual • Precautions and Important Safety Instructions • Registration Card • Base unit • Handset ...

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    [ 6 ] GETTING STARTED SETTING UP THE BASE UNIT Do the following steps. • Choose the best location • Connect the base unit • Choose the dialing mode Choose the best location Before choosing a location for your new phone, read the INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS included in the PRECAUTIONS AND IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS brochure. Here are some i ...

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    GETTING STARTED [ 7 ] GETTING STARTED Connect the base unit If you want to install the base unit on the wall, see page 9. 1 Connect the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and to a telephone outlet. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet. 3 Set the base unit on a desk or tabletop and place the hands ...

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    MOUNTING THE BASE UNIT ON A WALL Standard wall plate mounting This phone can be mounted on any standard telephone wall plate. 1 Snap the wall mount adapter into the notches on the base. 2 Plug the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack. 3 Plug the telephone line cord into the telephone outlet. 4 Wrap the AC ...

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    GETTING STARTED [ 9 ] GETTING STARTED Direct wall plate mounting If you don’t have a standard wall plate, you can mount your phone directly to the wall. Before doing this, consider the following: • Avoid electrical cables, pipes, or other items behind the mounting location that could cause a hazard when inserting screws into the wall. • Try t ...

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    INSTALLING THE HANDSET BATTERY PACK Charge the battery pack for at least 15-20 hours before you start using your phone. 1 Press in on the battery cover release and slide the cover down until it comes off. 2 Connect the battery pack connector with the correct polarity (black and red wires), then insert the battery pack into the battery compartment. ...

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    GETTING STARTED [ 1 1 ] GETTING STARTED Battery use time (per charge) From fully charged • 6 hours continuous use. • 10 days when the handset is in the standby mode. When the battery charge becomes low When the voltage of battery pack in the handset is very low and needs to be charged, the phone is programmed to eliminate functions in order to ...

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    Do this Press or during a call. Press . The following numbers will be sent as tone dialing. Press . Press during a call. ª • [ 1 2 ] BASICS Talk 8178583300 Talk <High> Talk 0:00 8178583300 • Press if you enter a wrong number at the step 1. To delete all the numbers that you have entered, press and hold until the display clears. delete de ...

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    BASICS [ 1 3 ] BASICS Dialing from Talk Mode 1 Press .“ Talk ” flashes on the display. Then current volume setting is displayed. 2 Dial the phone number. Example : Enter 8178583300 3 To hang up, press or place the handset on the base. The call-time will be displayed for about 5 seconds. RECEIVING A CALL From the handset 1 The phone rings. 2 Pre ...

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    [ 1 4 ] BASICS AutoTalk when ringing When the AutoTalk setting is on and there is an incoming call, simply lift the handset from the base unit to answer the phone. See “Setting Caller ID options” on page 26 for more details. Any key answer when ringing When the AutoTalk setting is on and the handset is off the base, press any handset key to ans ...

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    BASICS [ 1 5 ] BASICS ADJUSTING THE VOLUME Handset ringer tone and volume Press or in Standby mode to select one of four types ringer tone and volume combinations. Earpiece volume Pressing or will change the earpiece volume of the handset in Talk mode. This setting will remain in effect after the telephone call has ended. When you press in Loud mod ...

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    [ 1 6 ] BASICS REDIALING A CALL The last three phone numbers dialed can be quickly redialed. Redialing from Standby Mode 1 Press . The phone number that was last dialed appears on the display. 2 Press again. Each press of will display one of the last three numbers dialed. 3 Press . “ Talk ” appears on the display, then the volume setting is dis ...

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    BASICS [ 1 7 ] BASICS Redial from Talk Mode 1 Press . “ Talk ” appears on the display. 2 Press . The last number dialed will be displayed and redialed. 3 To hang up, press or place the handset on the base. The call-time will be displayed for about 5 seconds. TRAVELING OUT-OF-RANGE During a call, as you begin to move your handset too far from yo ...

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    [ 1 8 ] BASICS PAGE 1 To locate the handset (while it’s off the base), press on the base. The handset beeps for 5 seconds. Paging is displayed. If you cancel the page by pressing , press again to return to standby. talk talk Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to page the handset for a minute. Press any key or return the handset to the base to ...

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    MEMORY DIALING [ 1 9 ] MEMORY DIALING In memory dialing operation, you must press a key within 20 seconds or the phone will return to standby. If you return the handset to the base, the phone will return to standby also. STORING PHONE NUMBERS AND NAMES Memory Dialing allows you to dial a number using just a few key strokes. You can store up to 20 p ...

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    [ 2 0 ] MEMORY DIALING 6 Use the number keypad to enter the phone number. The phone number cannot exceed 20 digits. • Use to enter pause in the dialing sequence. The display shows a “ P ”. • Use to delete digits as needed. 7 Press . The handset beeps and displays the confirmation screen. Memory storage is complete. For example, if you store ...

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    MEMORY DIALING [ 2 1 ] MEMORY DIALING • If you press before , you can confirm the name and number stored in the selected memory location. To exit this mode, press and hold . The handset returns to standby. delete talk MAKING CALLS WITH MEMORY DIALING Memory dialing from Standby Mode 1 Press . The handset displays your programmed memory locations. ...

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    [ 2 2 ] MEMORY DIALING Memory dialing from Talk Mode 1 Press . “ Talk ” and the volume setting appear. 2 Press . 3 Enter a two-digit number (01 - 20) to select the memory location of the desired phone number. The selected phone number is displayed. Then the number is dialed. CHAIN DIALING On certain occasions after dialing a number, you may be ...

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    MEMORY DIALING [ 2 3 ] MEMORY DIALING EDITING A STORED NAME AND/OR PHONE NUMBER 1 Press and hold until “ Memory Store ” is displayed. 2 Press and or enter a two-digit number (01 - 20) to select the memory location you would like to edit. 3 Press . The following screen appears with the memory location number that you have selected in the display ...

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    [ 2 4 ] MEMORY DIALING 8 Press . The handset beeps and displays the confirmation screen. The memory storage is complete. For example, if you store a name and number into memory location number 01, the display shows “ Memory01 stored ”. After about 2 seconds, “ Memory Store ” is displayed. 9 Press to return to standby mode. ERASING A STORED ...

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    MEMORY DIALING [ 2 5 ] MEMORY DIALING 7 Press or . There is a confirmation tone and the entry is deleted. The following screen appears. 8 After a few seconds the display returns to the “ Memory Store ” screen. You may select another number to delete (return to step 2) or press to return to standby. 3-WAY CONFERENCING The Uniden TRU 248 permits ...

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    [ 2 6 ] 3-WAY CONFERENCE FEATURES When speaking on the base 1 Press on the handset to join the 3-way conversation. 2 To hang up, return the handset to the base, or press on the handset. The base will still be connected to the call. CALLER ID You must subscribe to Caller ID service to use this feature. When the telephone rings, the Caller ID feature ...

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    CALLER ID FEATURES [ 2 7 ] CALLER ID FEATURES You must subscribe to Caller ID on Call Waiting in order to use this feature. Caller ID on Call Waiting (CIDCW) performs the same as regular Caller ID on a call waiting number. Call waiting options allow you to handle call waiting calls in six different ways. (See page 34.) You must subscribe to CIDCW f ...

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    [ 2 8 ] CALLER ID FEATURES • If you answer a call before the Caller ID message is received (Example: before the second ring), the Caller ID message will not appear. • When the call is received via a telephone company that does not offer Caller ID service, the caller’s phone number and name do not appear. (This includes international calls.) ? ...

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    CALLER ID FEATURES [ 2 9 ] CALLER ID FEATURES VIEWING THE CALLER ID MESSAGE LIST The Caller ID list stores information for up to 50 incoming calls even unanswered calls. 1 Press . The summary screen appears. The screen shows the number of new messages and total messages. 2 Press to display the latest caller ID message. 3 Press to see the next messa ...

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    [ 3 0 ] CALLER ID FEATURES • If you get an incoming call, the deleting operation is canceled. The telephone returns to standby so you can answer the call. When the pointer is at “ Yes ”: A tone sounds and the Caller ID message is deleted. The next Caller ID message is then displayed. When the pointer is at “ No ”: The display returns to t ...

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    CALLER ID FEATURES [ 3 1 ] CALLER ID FEATURES USING THE CALLER ID LIST Calling a party from the Caller ID list You can place a call from the Caller ID list. The TRU 248 stores up to 50 messages. 1 Press . Select the phone number that you want to dial by pressing or . 2 Press . The displayed phone number dials automatically. Long Distance calls and ...

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    [ 3 2 ] CALLER ID FEATURES Storing Caller ID messages in Memory dialing Messages shown in the Caller ID list can be stored in memory dialing. Using the incoming call information (i.e., Caller ID list), the phone number of the party on the Caller ID list can be stored in memory dialing. 1 Press . Select the phone number to be stored from the Caller ...

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    CALLER ID FEATURES [ 3 3 ] CALLER ID FEATURES USING “CALLER ID ON CALL WAITING” SERVICE “Caller ID” and “Call waiting” are separate services. CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting) performs the same as regular Caller ID on a call waiting number. You must subscribe to the “Caller ID on call waiting (CIDCW) services” before you can use the ...

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    [ 3 4 ] CALLER ID FEATURES CALL WAITING FEATURES Your TRU 248 gives you new options for call waiting. At the touch of a button, you can ask the caller to hold or conference them into your current call. You may be required to subscribe to call waiting and call waiting options to use these features. Not all features are available in all areas. Check ...

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    THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE [ 3 5 ] THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE The TRU 248 has a built-in answering system that answers and records incoming calls. You can also use your answering system to record a conversation, leave a voice memo message for others who use the phone, or to announce a special message to cal ...

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    [ 3 6 ] THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE SETTING UP YOUR ANSWERING SYSTEM Turning the answering system on/off 1 To turn the answering system on, press . The current greeting message will be played and a tone will sound. 2 To turn the answering system off, press again. Setting the clock The clock on TRU 248 Answering Sysytem starts when power is appl ...

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    THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE [ 3 7 ] THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE Setting your greeting When you receive a call, the answering system automatically plays either a preset message or your own greeting. ▼ Preset Message The following message is prerecorded: “Hello, no one is available to take your call. Please leave a message after the tone. ...

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    [ 3 8 ] THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE Selecting the message record time You can set your answering system to record messages up to one or four minutes long. One minute option: move the REC TIME switch to 1 . Four minutes option: move the REC TIME switch to 4 . ▼ Announce only feature: The announce only feature plays an outgoing message, but it ...

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    THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE [ 3 9 ] THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE Setting ring time switch The ring time/toll saver switch allows you to set the number of rings the caller hears before the answering system plays your outgoing message. You can set the switch to answer after two rings or after four rings. Once the greeting has started, you can ...

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    [ 4 0 ] THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE Repeating a message 1 Press to review your message. The number of stored messages is announced. 2 After a message has played for a few seconds, press to repeat the message. 3 Press at any time to stop reviewing messages and return to standby. The message counter LED shows the total number of messages still on ...

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    THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE [ 4 1 ] THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE Voice memo The voice memo function allows the user to record a message (up to 10 minutes) on the base. 1 Press and hold until you hear a tone. The message counter LED blinks. 2 Speak into the microphone. 3 When you have finished, press or to stop recording. The system returns t ...

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    [ 4 2 ] THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE Remote access away from home You can operate your answering system from a remote location using any touch-tone telephone. Use this function to check for recorded messages, to play or delete messages, even to record a new outgoing message, and to monitor sounds in the room. 1 Call your telephone number. 2 Whil ...

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    THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE [ 4 3 ] THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE Remote room monitor You can call your answering system from any touch-tone phone and monitor sounds in the room where your base is installed. 1 Call your telephone number. 2 While the greeting message is played, press # and your PIN code. 3 The answering system begins announcin ...

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    [ 4 4 ] ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CHANGING THE DIGITAL SECURITY CODE The digital security code is an identification code used to connect the handset and the base unit. Normally, setting the code is not necessary. The first time you charge your handset, the security code is automatically set. (See page 4.) In the rare situation that you suspect another ...

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    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION [ 4 5 ] ADDITIONAL INFORMATION If you have wall mounted the base, you must remove the beltclip to charge the handset facing forward. INSTALLING THE BELTCLIP To attach the beltclip Insert the beltclip into the holes on each side of the handset. Press down until it clicks. To remove the beltclip Pull both sides of the beltclip ...

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    [ 4 6 ] ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECYCLING NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. Nickel-cadmium cells are used in the battery pack. Please take your used nickel-cadmium battery packs to a store that recycles nickel- cadmium batteries. NOTE ON POWER SOURCES Battery replacement and handling When the operating t ...

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    ADDITIONAL INFORAMTION [ 4 7 ] ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TROUBLESHOOTING If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. Symptom The status LED won’t light when the handset is placed in the base unit. The audio sounds weak and/or scratchy. Can’t make or receive calls. The handset doesn’t ring or receive ...

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    [ 4 8 ] ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Symptom The answering system does not work. Messages are incomplete. After a power failure, the outgoing message is deleted. No sounds on the base unit speaker during call monitoring or message playback. Cannot access remote call-in features from another touch- tone phone. Severe noise interfere ...

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    [ 49 ] At Uniden, we’ll take care of you! If you need any assistance with this product, please call our Customer Hotline at 1-800-297-1023 PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE. Our Uniden representatives will be happy to help you with any matters regarding the operation of this unit, available accessories, or any other relat ...

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    [ 5 0 ] 0 - 9 3-way conferencing . . . . . . . . 25 A Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . 15 Answering device Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Using . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 B Base ringer switch . . . . . . . . 15 Battery pack Preparing and charging . . . 10 Replacement and handling. . . . . . ...

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    THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING YOUR UNIDEN CORDLESS PHONE. Covered under one or more of the following U.S. patents: 4,511,761 4,523,058 4,595,795 4,797,916 5,381,460 5,426,690 5,434,905 5,491,745 5,533,010 5,574,727 5,650,790 5,660,269 5,661,780 5,663,981 5,671,248 5,717,312 5,754,407 5,768,345 5,787,356 5,838,721 5,864,619 5,893,034 5,912,968 5,915,227 ...

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