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TRU248_2.4GHz_OM 7/26/00 1:10 PM Page i
OWNER’S MANUAL
TRU248
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TRU248_2.4GHz_OM 7/26/00 1:10 PM Page ii Introduction / Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 CONTENTS Controls and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Getting Started Read this first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Step 1: Checking the package contents . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Step 2: Setting up the base unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Mounting the base unit on a wall . . . . . . . . . . 8 Step 3: Installing the hands
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TRU248_2.4GHz_OM 7/26/00 1:10 PM Page 1 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Using “Caller ID on call waiting” service . . . . . . . . . . 33 Call Waiting Features .
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TRU248_2.4GHz_OM 7/26/00 1:10 PM Page 2 Congratulations on your purchase of the TRU 248 cordless telephone. This phone is designed for reliability, INTRODUCTION 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. • 2.4 GHz Spread Spectrum Technology FEATURES • Digital Answering Device • Caller ID and Call Waiting Caller ID • 50 Number Caller ID Memo
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TRU248_2.4GHz_OM 7/26/00 1:10 PM Page 3 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 1.Handset Antenna 20.Handset Retainer Clip 2.Headset Jack Cover 21.PIN set Key 3.Belt Clip 22.Clock set Key 4.Handset Battery Compartment 23.Delete Key 5.Handset Earpiece 24.Repeat Key 6.LCD Display 25.Voice memo Key 7.Memory Key 26.Answer on/off Key 8.Talk Key 27.Base Charging Contacts 9.Left Cursor/Tone Key 28.Base Speaker 10.Redial/Pause Key 29.Speaker Key 11.Options Key 30.Volume Up Key 12.Handset Microphone 31.Volume Down K
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TRU248_2.4GHz_OM 7/26/00 1:10 PM Page 4 READ THIS FIRST This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps; Step 1 (page 5) Unpack and check the telephone and accessories. Step 2 (page 6 to 10) Next, choose the best location to set up the base unit. Base unit About the digital security code This cordless telephone uses a digital security code Step 3 (page 11 to 12) to prevent unauthorized access to your base unit. Then, insert the battery pack into the handset. This securi
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TRU248_2.4GHz_OM 7/26/00 1:10 PM Page 5 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). • Base unit • Handset • AC adapter (AD-312) • Rechargeable battery pack (BT-905) • This Owner’s Manual • Precautions and Important Safety Instructions • Registration Card • Telephone line • Wall mount • Beltclip cord (2) adapter Uniden Parts Department (800) 554-3988
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TRU248_2.4GHz_OM 7/26/00 1:10 PM Page 6 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 important guidelines you should consider: Avoid noise sources such as a window Avoid heat sources, such as by a street with heavy traffi
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TRU248_2.4GHz_OM 7/26/00 1:11 PM Page 7 Connect the base unit Route the cord. If you want to install the base unit on the wall, see page 9. 1 Connect the telephone line cord to the 2 TEL LINE jack and to a telephone outlet. To AC outlet • Place the power cord so it does not To DC IN 9V create a trip 2 Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V hazard or where it AC adapter could become jack and to a standard 120V AC 1 (supplied) chafed and create To telephone outlet wall outlet. a fire or electri
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TRU248_2.4GHz_OM 7/26/00 1:11 PM Page 8 MOUNTING THE BASE UNIT ON A WALL Standard wall plate mounting This phone can be mounted on any standard telephone wall plate. 1 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 2 - 7 adapter to the DC IN 9V jack. 3 Plug the telephone line cord into the telephone outlet. 4 Wrap the AC adapter cord inside the molded wiring channel. Then wrap the cord around the strain relief notc
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TRU248_2.4GHz_OM 7/26/00 1:11 PM Page 9 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 to mount your phone within 10 - 15 feet of a working phone jack to avoid excessive cord lengths. • Make sure the wall material is capable of supporting
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TRU248_2.4GHz_OM 7/26/00 1:11 PM Page 10 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. 3 Slide the battery cover forward until it snaps into place. 4 Place the handset on the base. 5 Make sure
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TRU248_2.4GHz_OM 7/26/00 1:11 PM Page 11 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 Even when the When the voltage of battery pack in the handset is very low and needs battery pack is not to be charged, the phone is programmed to eliminate functions in being used, it will gradually discharge order to save power. If the battery charge becomes low, “Low over a long period of Ba
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TRU248_2.4GHz_OM 7/26/00 1:11 PM Page 12 MAKING A CALL Dialing from Standby Mode talk 1 Enter the phone number and press . “Talk” flashes on the display. Talk 8178583300 Then current volume setting is displayed. delete Talk • Press if you enter a wrong number at the step 1. 2 The number is dialed. After about 3 seconds, the call-time display appears. Talk 0:00 To delete all the 8178583300 numbers that you have entered, press and hold 3 To hang up, press talk or place the h
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TRU248_2.4GHz_OM 7/26/00 1:11 PM Page 13 Dialing from Talk Mode 1 Press talk .“Talk” flashes on the display. Talk Then current volume setting is displayed. Talk 2 Dial the phone number. Talk 0:17 Example: Enter 8178583300 8178583300 3 To hang up, press or place the handset on the base. talk 10:03 The call-time will be displayed for about 5 seconds. RECEIVING A CALL From the handset 1 The phone rings. Incoming Call talk 2 Press . “Talk” and volume setting appear on t
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TRU248_2.4GHz_OM 7/26/00 1:11 PM Page 14 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 answer the incoming call. Call Waiting Note: You must subscribe to Call Waiting service to use this feature. When a call is rec
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TRU248_2.4GHz_OM 7/26/00 1:11 PM Page 15 ADJUSTING THE VOLUME Handset ringer tone and volume • Press or ª in Standby mode to select one of four types ringer tone and volume combinations. Earpiece volume • Pressing or ª will change the earpiece volume of the handset in Talk mode. This setting will remain in effect after the telephone call has ended. ª ª ª • When you press in Loud mode or press ª in Normal mode, error tone sounds. Base ringer switch This switch t
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TRU248_2.4GHz_OM 7/26/00 1:11 PM Page 16 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. • If the number exceeds 32 digits, 2 Press again. only the first 32 Each press of will display one of the last three numbers dialed. digits are retained for redialed. Most • Press and hold recent delete to delete the displayed redial number. 3 Press talk . “Talk” appears on the
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TRU248_2.4GHz_OM 7/26/00 1:11 PM Page 17 Redial from Talk Mode 1 Press talk . “Talk” appears on the display. Talk Talk Only the last number dialed can be 2 Press . talk accessed after The last number dialed will be displayed and redialed. has been pressed. 3 To hang up, press or place the handset on the base. The call-time will be displayed for talk about 5 seconds. TRAVELING OUT-OF-RANGE During a call, as you begin to move your handset too far from your base unit, noise increas
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TRU248_2.4GHz_OM 7/26/00 1:11 PM Page 18 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 and hold for more than 2 seconds to page the talk talk , press handset for a minute. Press any key or return the handset to again to return to standby. the base to cancel the page. If you hold down for more than a minute, the handset beeps until you release . [ 18 ] BASICS
