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CLX 485
SERIES
OWNER'S
MANUAL
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Contents Welcome/Features/Terminology 2 Making Calls 36 Features 58 Controls & Functions 4 Receiving a call 38 Setting Up the Answering Setting up the Phone 6 Hanging Up 38 Machine 59 Switching to the Handset Setting Your Outgoing Greeting 62 Choose the best location 6 Speakerphone During a Call 38 Using the Answering Machine 63 Install the rechargeable battery pack 7 Moving out of range 39 Recording a phone conversation 66 Call Waiting 39 Screening Calls 66 Low battery alert 8 Call Waiting De
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Welcome/Features/ Welcome/ Terminology Thank you for purchasing a Uniden Multi-Handset phone. The USB connection lets Welcome you use your personal computer to edit your phonebook, download schedule reminders, and even import contacts from Microsoft Outlook . 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
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Welcome/Features/ Terminology Standby mode: The handset is not in use. If it is off the cradle, no line has been activated. No dial tone is present. Talk mode: A telephone line has been activated on the handset, enabling a dial tone. Accessibility Uniden provides a customer service hotline for accessibility questions. If you have a disability and need customer service assistance or if you have any questions about how Uniden's products can accommodate persons with disabilities, please call t
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Controls & Functions Controls & Functions 1 1.New Message LED 15 2.Volume (up) (P. 44) 7 3.Volume (down) (P. 44) 4.Talk/flash (P. 36 & 39) 5.Back/hold/intercom (P. 20, 40 & 72) 16 6. /tone (P. 57 & 46) * 7.Ear Speaker 2 8.Soft menu keys (P. 19) 9.end (P. 38) 3 10.Joystick (P. 20) 17 11.Speaker Phone (P. 37) 8 12.# (P. 57) 18 13.Handset Microphone 9 4 14.Handset Charging Contacts 10 5 15.Handset Antenna 11 16.Beltclip Hole 17.Speakerphone Speaker and Ringer 18.Headset Jack 19 19.Handset Batter
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21 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 42 43 22 32 44 33 34 23 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 21. Base Antenna 29. Menu/select (P. 20) 37. speaker/flash (P. 37 & 39) / 22. Base Charge Contacts 30. (Caller ID)/ (P. 20 & 56) Speaker LED 23. Base Speaker 31. /Speaker Volume Down 38. Handset charge LED 24. Back/hold/intercom (P. 20 & 43) 39. /tone (P. 46 & 57) * (P. 20, 40 & 72) 32. (play/stop) (P. 65) 40. # (P. 57) 25. LCD Display 33. (delete) (P. 65) 41. Base Microphone 26. Soft Menu keys (P. 19) 34. answer on/off (P.
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Setting up the Phone Setting up the Phone note Choose the best location When choosing a location for your new phone, here are some important guidelines you should consider: For maximum range: Do not hold the handset where you might block the signal. Antenna Correct The location should be close to both a phone jack and a continuous power outlet (one which is not connected to a switch). Incorrect The base and handset should be kept away from sources of electrical noise such as motors, Mi
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Setting up the Phone Install the rechargeable battery pack note 1) Press down on the handset battery case cover (use the finger indention for a better grip) and slide the cover downward to remove. Use only the Uniden 2) Place the battery pack in the battery compartment with the connectors on the battery and (BT-0003) on compartment aligned. rechargeable battery pack supplied with your cordless 3) Place the battery case cover back on the handset and slide it upwards until it clicks into t
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Setting up the Phone Low battery alert When the battery pack is very low, the phone is programmed to eliminate functions note in order to save power. The battery pack needs to be charged when: Even when the battery - The empty battery icon appears. pack is not being used, it will gradually - Low Battery appears in the display. discharge over a long If the phone is in standby mode, none of the keys will operate. If period of time. you are on a call, complete your conversation as quickly
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Setting up the Phone Connect the base and charge the handset 1) Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V note jack. Place the base close to the AC outlet to Use only the supplied avoid long extension cords. AD-0006 AC adapter. 2) Connect the AC adapter to a continuous Do not use any other AC adapter. power supply (i.e., an outlet that is not controlled by a switch). Do not place the power cord where it creates a 3) Place the handset in the base with the trip hazard or where it display
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Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall Standard wall plate mounting ! This phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate. 1) Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN 9V jack. DO NOT use an AC outlet controlled by a wall switch. 2) Plug the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack. Wrap the cord inside the molded wiring channel as shown. 3) Snap the wall mount adapter into the notches on the base top. 4) Wrap the AC adapter cord and telephone line cord inside the
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Expanding Your Phone Expanding Your Phone note Your phone can support a total of 10 Handsets ten handsets. Expansion handsets do not need to be connected to a Advanced features may phone jack, and allow you to use not be supported by additional features such as older handsets. DirectLink Mode and up to 4-way If you have any trouble with your phone, visit conference calling. Expansion our web site at handsets need to be registered to www.uniden.com or call the base before they wil
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Expanding Your Phone Connect the expansion handset's charger The handset is powered by a rechargeable note battery pack. The battery recharges automatically when the handset is placed in the charger. •Use only the supplied AD-0005 AC adapter. Do not use any other 1) Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack AC adapter. and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet. 2) Set the charger on a desk or tabletop, and place the handset in the charger with the handset facing forward. 3) Make sure th
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Expanding Your Phone Register the TCX440 and TCX400 expansion handset to main base Before an expansion handset is registered, the battery pack MUST be charged for 15 hours. To register a TCX440 or TCX400 handset, simply place it in the main base. While the handset is registering, Handset Registering will appear in the LCD. When Registration complete. is displayed, the handset has been registered to the base. If Registration failed. appears, please try these steps again. To register a TC
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Changing the Digital Security Code 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. In the rare situation that you suspect another cordless telephone is using the same security code, you can change the code. To change the digital security code: 1. De-register all the handsets you have (see page 80). 2. Re-register each handset by following the steps on page 13. In
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Optional Headset Optional Headset Installation Your phone may be used with an optional headset. To use an optional headset, insert the headset plug into the headset jack. Your phone is ready for hands- free conversations. (Headsets may be purchased by calling Uniden's Parts Department (see back cover page). Installing Uniden's Cordless Telephone Customization Tool This phone includes Uniden's Cordless Telephone Customization Tool for your Windows PC. You can use this software application
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Installing Uniden's Cordless Telephone Customization Tool NOTE: Uniden's Cordless Telephone Customization Tool requires either Microsoft®, Windows® 98SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP and more than 150MB free hard drive space. 1) Insert the Cordless Telephone Customization Tool CD into your computer's CD-ROM drive. The installation application should start automatically. 2) If the application doesn't start, go to the Start menu and select Run. To PC 3) In the window, type d:\autor
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Using the Interface Example of the standby mode display Handset Battery icon Date, Day of the week, and time Number of new caller ID calls received Base Day of the week and time Number of new caller ID calls received 0 Number of message Status if your answering machine If you do not press a key within 30 seconds, the phone will time out and exit the menu mode. When setting Date and Time, the time-out period is extended to two minutes. appears if you have a new message. appears when the m
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Using the Interface Display Icons ICON DESCRIPTION Handset Base Battery icons indicate the handset battery status. This icon cycles depending on - the battery status (empty, low, medium, and full). Ringer off icon indicates that the ringer is turned off. Telephone icon indicates that the line is in use. Mute icon appears when you mute the handset. - Speaker icon appears when the handset speaker phone is in use. - Envelope icon appears when a new message is received. Privacy icon appears when t
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Soft Key Function "Soft" keys are keys that change function during the operation of the phone. There are two soft keys on the handset and base. The text right above the soft key indicates that key's current function. For example, when the phone is in standby mode, pressing soft key 2 on the handset makes a selection. When the phone is in talk mode, pressing soft key 2 brings up the options menu. Complete information on the features controlled by the soft keys can be found und
