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DS71
Digital Spread Spectrum
provides the longest range,
the clearest sound
and the best privacy.
OWNER’S
MANUAL
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CONTENTS Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Important Electrical Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Introduction Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Introduction Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Included In Your Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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PRECAUTION Before you read anything else, please observe the following: Warning! UNIDEN DOES NOT represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce risk of fire, electrical shock or damage to the unit, DO NOT expose this unit to rain or moisture. Rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery Warning • This equipment contains a rechargeable Ni-MH battery. • The rechargeable Ni-MH battery contained in this equipment may explode if disposed of in fire. • Do not short-circuit the battery. • Do not charge
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PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your telephone equipment, these basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduced the risk of fire, electrical shock, and injury to persons: 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning, and use a dry cloth, without liquid or aerosol cleaners. 4. Do not use this product near water; for example, near a bathtub, wa
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instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage, and will often require extensive repair work by a qualified technician). E. If the product has been dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged. F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance. 12. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. Additional Battery Safety Precautions Caution! To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons by the battery, read and follow these instruction
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PRECAUTIONS factors limit range, and it would be impossible to include all the variables in our rating. The Maximum Range rating of this phone is meant to be used as a means of comparison against other range claims. Telephone Line Problems If you are having trouble with your telephone service, you must first disconnect your phone to determine if it is the cause of your problem. If you determine that it is the cause, you must leave it disconnected until the trouble has been corrected. Under power
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WELCOME Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden DS71 cordless telephone. This phone is designed for reliability, long life, and outstanding performance utilising the latest in 900 MHz Digital Spread Spectrum Technology. FEATURES 15 channels (Aust), 7 channels (NZ) 900 MHz Digital Spread Spectrum Technology 20 Enhanced Memory Dial s (16 digits maximum per memory) 32 Digit Redial Redial, Flash, Pause and Mute Tone Dialing Call Waiting Compatible Page 14-Day Standby Battery
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INTRODUCTION talk batt low talk c.wait redial/p abc def 12 3 4 ghi 5 jkl 6 mno 7 pqrs 8 tuv 9 wxyz 0# * flash mem mute vol INCLUDED IN YOUR PACKAGE To get the most from your phone, please read this owner’s manual thoroughly. Handset Base Be sure to complete and mail the product registration form. AAD 900S Rechargeable Battery AC Adaptor If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase. Long Telephone Wall Mount Adaptor Cord/Plug 2 x Memory Stickers Wall Mounting Screw
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INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS Selecting a Location Before 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 power outlet. Keep the base and handset away from sources of electrical noise such as motors and fluorescent lighting. Be sure there is sufficient space to rotate the base antenna fully vertical. The base can be placed on a desk, tabletop or mounted on a standard wall plate.
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INSTALLATION & ADJUSTING DESK/TABLETOP INSTALLATION DC IN 9V Before connecting your phone line, fully charge the TEL LINE Nickel- Metal Hydride battery pack for 15-20 hours. Line in From AC Telephone Adaptor Jack 1. Plug the AC adaptor cord into the 9V DC input jack on the back of the base. 2. Plug the AC adaptor into a standard 240V AC wall outlet. 3. Charge the battery (See CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK, page 15). 4. Plug one end of the telephone cord into the TEL LINE jack on the back of the ba
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WALL INSTALLATION Standard wall plate mounting This phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate. 1. Snap the wall mount adaptor into the bottom of the base Place the power cord so that as shown. it does not create a trip hazard or where it could become chafed and create a fire or electrical hazard. 2. Plug the AC adaptor into the base. 3. Place the AC adaptor cord inside the wall mount adaptor slots. 4. Plug the AC adaptor into a standard 240V AC wall outlet. Use only the Uniden AC a
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INSTALLATION & ADJUSTING 6. Align the mounting slots on the base with the mounting posts on the wall. Push in and down until the phone is firmly seated. Before you plug the other end of the telephone cord into the modular jack on the wall, charge the battery (See CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK, page 15). 7. On the base, pull the handset retainer out of the slot. Rotate clockwise 180°. 8. Flip the retainer from front to back. Slide it back into the slot so that the lip of the retainer is up (
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1. Insert two mounting screws (with their appropriate anchoring device) into the wall 100mm apart. Allow about 5mm between the wall and screw heads for mounting the phone. Be careful not to insert the mounting screws into possible electrical hazards such as cables, wiring, or pipes. 2. Snap the desktop/wall mount adaptor into the bottom of the base as shown. 3. Plug the AC adaptor cord into the 9V DC input jack on the back of the base. 4. Put the AC adaptor cord inside the wall m
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INSTALLATION & ADJUSTING 6. Align the mounting slots on the base with the mounting screws on the wall. Push in and down until the phone is firmly seated. 7. On the base, pull the handset retainer out of the slot. Rotate clockwise 180°. 8. Flip the retainer from front to back. Slide it back into the slot so that the lip of the retainer is up (arrow on the retainer clip must be pointing down). The retainer holds the handset in place. 13
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INSTALLING THE HANDSET BATTERY PACK 1. Press battery cover release. Slide cover off. Use only Uniden Battery supplied with your phone. 2. Align the plastic connector of the Nickel Metal Hydride battery with it’s socket and plug it in. 3. Place the battery pack inside. Please observe how the lead is positioned. 4. Slide the battery cover forward until it snaps into place 14
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INSTALLATION & ADJUSTING CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Initial battery charging Before connecting your the phone for the first time, fully charge the rechargeable battery pack for 15-20 hours without interruption. 1. Place the handset on the base (facing up or down). 2. Make sure that charge LED lights. If the LED doesn’t light, be sure the AC adaptor is plugged in and the handset makes good contact with the base charge charging contacts. 15
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Low battery indicator The low battery indicator shows when the battery pack is very low and needs to be charged. If the phone is not in use, the batt low LED flashes every four seconds. If the phone is in use, the batt low LED flashes every four seconds and the handset beeps. Complete your conversation as quickly as possible and return the handset to the base for charging. CLEANING THE BATTERY CONTACTS To maintain a good charge, clean all charging contacts on the handset and base about once a
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INSTALLATION & ADJUSTING ADJUSTING THE VOLUME CONTROLS Handset ringer volume Press the vol or key on the handset to set the handset ringer volume. There are two ringer volume settings; high and low. Handset earpiece volume There are four volume settings for the handset earpiece; max., high, low and min. The handset earpiece volume can be adjusted only during a call. To lower the volume, press vol . To raise the volume, press vol . The volume will remain on the same setting when
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INSTALLING THE BELTCLIP To attach the beltclip. Insert the beltclip into the empty slot and press down until it clicks. To remove the beltclip Pull back on the release tab and lift the beltclip up. talk batt low talk c.wait redial/p 12 abc 3 def ghi jkl mno 4 5 6 pqrs tuv wxyz 7 8 9 0# * flash mem mute vol 18
