Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product TRU9488 Uniden
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1 Contents Welcome ....................................................................... 4 Accessibility ............................................................. 4 T erminology used in this Manual ............................. 5 Product Overview .
2 Selecting a Ring T one (Handset only).................... 31 Activating AutoT alk (Handset only) ........................ 32 Activating Any Key Answer (Handset only) ............ 32 Using your Phone ..................................................
3 Activating the Message Alert ................................ 54 Activating Call Screening ...................................... 54 Setting a Security Code or Personal Identication Number (PIN) .................... 54 Using the Answering Machine .
4 W elcome 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. Uniden; is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation.
5 T erminology used in this Manual Standby The handset and the base are not in use. If the handset is on the cradle or [ /ash ] or [ ] on the handset is not pressed, or the base corded handset is on the base or [ ] on the base is not pressed, no line has been activated.
6 Product Overview TRU9488 Features: 5.8GHz DSS Expandable System Expands up to 10 Handsets Integrated Digital Answering Machine Caller ID/Call W aiting Deluxe Base Corded Handset with Base Keypad Cor.
7 TRU9488 - Parts of the Phone The following illustrations show you all of the different parts of your phone. Handset 1 4 7 8 0 9 5 6 2 3 abc ghi jkl mno pqrs tuv wxyz def tone speaker hold pause oper.
8 Parts of the Answering Machine Base 28 29 38 30 31 35 34 23 26 41 40 33 32 37 36 39 24 25 27 exit/pla y stop delete repeat skip answer on/off Answering Machine K eys Base Corded Handset Base Speaker Curl Cord Base Display Soft Keys [ ] (phonebook) key [ ] (up) key [ ] (caller ID) key [ ] (down) key [dnd] (do not disturb) key and light 23.
9 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 T alk The privacy icon appears when Privacy mode is turned on.
10 Reading the Base Display The base display uses icons to tell you the status of your phone. The table below lists the icons and what they mean. Icon Status Description T alk The talk icon appears while on a call. T alk The privacy icon appears when Privacy mode is turned on.
1 1 The Standby Screen When the phone is in standby , the handset and base display shows the following items: Handset Ringer off icon (when the ringer is of f)/ day of the week and time / battery icon Handset ID and Banner Number of new Caller ID calls received (If there are no new Caller ID messages, the Handset ID appears here.
12 Using the Four-way Function Key Y our 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 to the left, you open the Phonebook.
13 Entering T ext from your Phone Y ou 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 eld, the phone displays the rst letter printed on the number key .
14 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 connected to a switch).
15 Charge the Cordless Handset The cordless handset is powered by a rechargeable battery pack. The battery recharges automatically when the handset is placed in the charger . Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet.
16 Connecting the Base Connect the handset curly cord to the left side of the phone and the base corded handset. Note: Y our phone has a slot to route the curly cord in the bot - tom of the base. Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack. Connect the AC adapter to a continuous power supply (i.
17 Installing the Belt Clip Line up the holes on each side of the handset. T o attach the belt clip, insert into the holes on each side of the handset. Press down until it clicks. T o remove the belt clip, pull either side of the belt clip to release the tabs from the holes.
18 Changing the Dial Mode Y our phone can communicate with the telephone network in two different ways: tone dial- ing or pulse dialing. These days, most phone networks use a method called tone dialing, so your phone comes programmed for tone dialing.
19 Basic Setup Selecting a Language Y our 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. Press the MENU soft key . Select the HANDSET SETUP or BASE SETUP menu, and then the HANDSET LANGUAGE or BASE LANGUAGE submenu.
20 Activating Caller ID on Call W aiting and Call Waiting Deluxe Y our 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. Y our phone also supports Call W aiting Deluxe (CWDX), which gives you a choice of how you want to handle a wait - ing call.
21 Activating the Key T ouch T one Key T ouch T one is the tone your keypad makes when keys are pressed. Y ou can turn this tone on or off. Press the MENU soft key . Select the HANDSET SETUP or BASE SETUP menu, and then the KEY TOUCH TONE submenu. Move the cursor to select ON or OFF .
22 Adding Accessory Handsets Y our 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. Y ou can now place a fully-featured cordless handset anywhere AC power is available to connect the handset charger .
23 Registering TCX905 Accessory Handsets, or Other Compatible 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 factory .
24 Resetting the Handsets If you want to register a handset to a different base or replace a handset with another one, you must rst clear the existing registration data. T o clear , please follow these steps: Press the MENU soft key . Select the DEREGISTERA TION menu.
25 Setting up the Phonebook Y our phone allows you to store up to 2 numbers per name and up to 100 names in your handset and base phone- book. Y our phone shares memory between your phonebook and CID with a total of 100 entries which are not used up by the 2 phone numbers that can be stored per 1 name entry .
26 Enter the number for this entry (Edit Number 1). Once you have stored a name, EDIT NUMBER1 appears next. Use the number keypad, [right] or [left] on the four-way function key , or the DELETE soft key to enter the phone number 1; the phone number can contain up to 32 digits.
27 Finding a Phonebook Entry Phonebook entries are stored in alphabetical order . T o scroll through the phonebook, press [ ] and then press [ ] or [ ] on the four-way function key . Press and hold [ ] or [ ] on the four-way function key to scroll through the display quickly .
28 Use [ ] or [ ] on the four-way function key to scroll through the Caller ID records or redial numbers. When you come to the information you want to store, press the STORE soft key . < ADD T O PHONEBK > appears. Move the cursor to select NEW ENTRY or STORE & EDIT to add to an existing phonebook location.
29 Copying Phonebook Entries to another Station Y ou can transfer stored phonebook entries from one handset to another or handset to the base without having to re- enter names and numbers. Y ou can transfer one phonebook entry at a time or all phonebook entries at once.
30 Customizing Y our 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. Y ou can change the name your phone displays by changing the banner display .
31 Selecting a Ring T one (Handset only) Y ou may choose from 10 melodies or 10 tones for your phone’s primary ring tone. Each station can use a different ring tone or melody .
32 Activating AutoT alk (Handset only) AutoT alk allows you to answer the phone simply by removing the handset from the cra- dle. Y ou do not have to press any keys to answer the call. Press the MENU soft key Select the HANDSET SETUP menu, and then the AUTOT ALK submenu.
33 Using your Phone Power Failure Operation Because the TRU9488 is a corded/cordless combination phone, it can still perform several of its functions during a power failure.
34 From the base speakerphone From the base corded handset From a cordless handset From a handset speakerphone Answering a call Press [ ] . 1) Pick up the base corded handset from the base. 1) Pick up the hand- set. (If AutoT alk is on, the phone will answer when you remove the handset from the charging cradle.
35 Making a call from the Phonebook When the phone is in standby , press [ ] to open the phonebook. Scroll through the list with the [ ] or [ ] on the four-way function keys until you nd the phonebook entry you want to call. (See Finding a Phonebook Entry on page 2 7).
36 Switching to the Handset Speakerphone during a Call T o switch a normal call to the speakerphone, press [ ] on the handset. T o switch from a speakerphone call to a nor- mal call, press [ ] .
37 Making a call from a Caller ID Record When the phone is in standby , press [ ] (on the right side of the four-way key) to open the Caller ID list. Use [ ] or [ ] to nd the Caller ID record you want to dial. T o add (or delete) a “1” at the beginning of the displayed phone number , press [ tone ] .
38 Using Call W aiting and Call W aiting Deluxe If you have Call W aiting service and a second call comes in when you are on the phone, a call waiting tone will sound. Press [ /ash ] on the handset or [ash/nd handset] on the base to accept the waiting call.
39 Redialing a Number Y ou can quickly redial the last 3 numbers dialed on each handset and the base. With the phone in standby , press the REDIAL soft key on the handset or base or [redial/pause] on the hand- set to open the redial list. Use [ / ] to scroll through the redial list.
40 Adjusting the Ringer , Earpiece and Speaker V olume Adjusting the Ringer V olume Y ou can choose from three ringer volume settings on the handset and base (off, low , and high). With the phone in standby , use [ / ] on the four-way function keys to ad- just the ringer volume.
41 Finding a Lost Handset T o locate a misplaced handset, press [ash/nd handset] key on the base when the phone is in standby . All regis- tered handsets will beep for 60 seconds, and P AGING appears on the handset display . T o cancel paging, press any key on the found handset or press [ash/nd handset] key on the base.
42 T ransferring a Call Y ou can transfer a call from one station to another . During a call, press [int’com/hold] on the handset or [int'com/hold] on the base. Use [ ] or [ ] to select the station you want to transfer the call to, then press the OK soft key .
43 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. Y ou will hear a conrmation tone and the [dnd] light illuminates.
44 PRIV ACY MODE ON will appear in the display for 2 seconds, but the icon 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 UNA V AILABLE. T o turn Privacy off, press the PRIV ACY soft key again.
45 Making a DirectLink Call T o call another handset with DirectLink, press the DirectLink soft key . 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, the display shows OUT OF RANGE.
46 Answering an Intercom Page When the intercom page tone sounds, the display will show the ID of the station that is paging. Press [ /ash ] , [int’com/hold] , or the ANSWER soft key (or pick up the base corded handset. T o answer with the base speakerphone press [int'com/hold] , [ ] or the ANSWER soft key on the base).
47 Press the OK soft key . MONITOR appears on the handset or the base, and MONITORING appears on the base or the handset, and you will hear sounds in the room where the handset or base is installed. T o turn off the Room Monitor , press the END soft key or [ ] on either handset or return the handset to the cradle.
48 Installing the Optional Headset Y our phone may be used with an optional headset. T o use this feature, insert the head- set plug into the headset jack. Y our phone is ready for hands-free conversations. Headsets may be purchased by calling the Uniden Parts Department.
49 Setting Up the Answering Machine Y our phone has a built-in answering machine that answers and records incoming calls. Y ou can also use your answering machine to record a conversation or leave a voice memo.
50 Using the Answering Machine Interface Using Handset and Base Menus Y ou 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 soft key and then scroll down and select ANSW .
51 Y our Greeting Y our answering machine comes with a pre-recorded outgoing message or greeting that plays when you receive a call: "Hello, no one is available to take your call. Please leave a message after the tone." Or you can record your own personal outgoing greeting.
52 From the base From the handset T o Select a pre-recorded Greeting With the phone in standby , press the MENU soft key . Select ANSW . SETUP menu option, then the GREETINGOPTIONS submenu. The answering machine plays the current greeting. T o keep this greeting, do nothing.
53 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.
54 Activating the Message Alert The Message Alert feature sounds a short alert tone every 15 seconds whenever you have a new message. T o turn on the message alert: From the base or handset: Press the MENU soft key . Select the ANSW . SETUP menu, and then the MESSAGE ALERT submenu.
55 Using the Answering Machine The message counter on the base display shows the number of messages stored in memory . If the display ashes, then there are new messages waiting for you that you have not yet listened to. The answering machine plays your new messages rst.
56 From the base From the handset T urning Off With the phone in standby , press [ ] . The phone announces "Answering System is off." appears.
57 From the base From the handset Repeating a mes- sage Press [ ] or the soft key once to go to the beginning of the current message. Press [ ] or the soft key repeatedly to go back to a previous message. Press and hold to rewind through the current message.
58 Screening Calls Y our phone allows you to listen to callers leaving a message without answering the phone. Y ou can always hear call- ers from the base speaker . T o screen an incoming call from the handset and base: From the base From the handset Press the SCREEN soft key or the MUTE soft key when the answering machine is answer - ing.
59 Recording a Conversation Y ou can record a conversation between 2 seconds and 10 minutes long from the handset or the base. These record- ed conversations are treated just like regular messages. When the answering machine is full, FULL will appear on the base display and recording will be terminated.
60 If the recording memory is full, UNA V AILABLE appears in the display . Y ou cannot record a conversation until you clear some messages from the memory . Y ou cannot record intercom conversations. Recording a V oice Memo The voice memo feature allows you to record messages that are between 2 seconds and 4 minutes long.
61 Message Alert The Message Alert feature sounds a short alert tone whenever you have a new message. When a new message is received and Message Alert is on, the alert tone will sound every 15 seconds. Set the Message Alert to on or off by using MENU .
62 Remotely Operating Y our Answering Machine Y ou 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 system will only playback messages for four minutes and then it returns to the command-waiting mode.
63 Remote Commands Command Function Command Function 0 then 1 Repeat a Message* 0 then 6 Answering System On 0 then 2 Playback Messages 0 then 7 Memo Record/Stop** 0 then 3 Skipping a Message 0 then 8.
64 Maintenance Specications Operating T emperature 0° C to 50° C (32° F to 122° F) AC Adapter Part Number Base: AD-800 Charging Cradle: AD-0005 Input V oltage Base: 120V AC, 60 Hz Charging Cradle: 120V AC, 60 Hz Output V oltage Base: 9V DC @ 350mA Charging Cradle: 9V DC @ 210mA Battery Part Number Capacity BT -446 3.
65 Battery Replacement and Handling With average use, your phone’s battery should last approximately one year . T o order replacement batteries, please contact Uniden’s Parts Department.
66 Low Battery Alert When the battery pack is very low , the phone is programmed to eliminate functions in or- der to save power . When Low Battery appears in the display and the phone is in standby , none of the keys will operate.
67 T roubleshooting Resetting the Handset Y ou may need to reset your handset in the following instances: Y ou lose a handset and purchase a new one. When you try and register to your existing base you get regis - tration failure. Y ou are unable to register any handsets to the base.
68 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. Press and hold [ ] and [#] for more than 5 seconds.
69 Common Issues If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps rst. If these steps do not solve your problem, please call our Customer Hotline. See back cover pag e for contact information. Symptom Suggestion The charge light won’t illuminate when the handset is placed in the cradle.
70 Symptom Suggestion Severe noise interference. Keep the handset away from microwave ovens, computers, remote control toys, wireless microphones, alarm systems, intercoms, room monitors, uorescent lights, and electrical appliances. Move to another location or turn off the source of interference.
71 Symptom Suggestion There is no sound on the base or handset speaker during call monitoring or mes - sage playback. Adjust the speaker volume on the base or handset. Make sure the call screen feature is set to on. • • Cannot access remote fea - tures from another touchtone phone.
72 Liquid Damage Moisture and liquid can damage your cordless phone. Follow the suggestions below if your phone gets wet. Exterior If the handset or base is exposed to moisture or liquid, but only the exterior plastic housing is af fected, wipe of f the liquid, and use as normal.
73 Precautions! Before you read anything else, please observe the following: W arning! Uniden America Corporation DOES NOT represent this unit to be waterproof. T o re duce the risk of re, electrical shock, or damage to the unit, DO NOT expose this unit to rain or moisture.
74 Uniden works to reduce lead content in our PVC coated cords in our products and accessories. W arning! 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.
75 The FCC W ants Y ou T o Know T h i s e q u i p m e n t c o m p l i e s w i t h P a r t 68 o f t h e F C C r u le s a n d t h e requirements adopted by the ACT A. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a product identier in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX.
76 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, uorescent lighting, or electrical storm.
77 One Y ear Limited W arranty Important: Evidence of original purchase is required for w a r r a n t y s e r v i c e . W A R R A N T O R : U N I D E N A M E R I C A CORPORA TION (“Uniden”) ELEMEN.
78 D Date and T ime ............................ 19 Deleting a Redial Record............ 39 Deleting Caller ID Numbers ........ 37 Deregistration ............................. 24 Dial Mode ................................... 18 Digital Security Code .
79 P Personal identi cation number (PIN) ................................ 54 Personal Ring ............................. 20 Phonebook ................................. 25 Placing a Call on Hold ................ 41 Privacy Mode .....................
80 Remote Operation Card CUT Remote access away fr om home 1. Call your phone n umber from a touch-tone ph one . 2. During the outg oing messag e, press 0 and en ter your PIN code . The answerin g machine ann ounces the number o f messages stor ed in memory an d the voice pr ompts.
81 CUT T a sk Ke y Repeat a Messag e Playing in coming M essages Skipping a M essage Deleting a M essage Stop Operati on Answerin g Machin e On Mem o Record/Stop Greetin g Messag e Record/Stop Answeri.
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