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Owner’s Manual
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TRU546 ENG 7/25/01 1:20 PM Page ii www.uniden.com
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TRU546 ENG 7/25/01 1:20 PM Page iii Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden TRU546 cordless telephone. This phone is designed and engineered to exacting standards 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. Features • 2.4 GHz Spread Spectrum Technology • Flash and Pause • Caller ID and Call Waiting Caller ID •
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TRU546 ENG 7/25/01 1:20 PM Page iv Contents Welcome/Features Memory Dialing Storing phone numbers and names 21 Controls and Functions 2, 3 Steps for entering names and special characters 23 Getting Started Making calls with memory dialing 25 Read this first 4 Chain dialing 26 Step 1: Checking the package contents 5 Editing a stored name and/or phone number 27 Step 2: Setting up the phone 6 Erasing a stored name and phone number 30 Step 3: Preparing the battery pack 7 Caller ID Features Step 4
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TRU546 ENG 7/25/01 1:20 PM Page v Additional Information Changing the digital security code 39 Beltclip installation 40 Headset installation 40 Note on power sources 41 Maintenance 41 Troubleshooting 42 General Information 44 Technical Information 45 Precautions & Warranty 47 Index 49
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TRU546 ENG 7/25/01 1:20 PM Page 2 Controls and Functions 1. Handset antenna 2. Headset jack cover 3. Handset battery compartment 1 4. Handset earpiece 5. LCD display 6. Memory key 2 4 7. Talk key 8. Vol (volume)/(cursor down) key 13 5 9. / (left cursor)/tone key * 6 14 10. Redial/p (redial/pause) key 7 15 11. Options key 8 12. Handset microphone 13. Vol (volume)/(cursor up) key 3 14. Flash key 9 16 10 17 15. Cid (Caller ID) key 11 18 16. #/ (right cursor) key 12 17. Delete key 19 18. Select
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TRU546 ENG 7/25/01 1:20 PM Page 3 20. Pulse-Tone switch 21. DC power input 22. Phone jack 23. Handset retainer clip 24. Base antenna 23 25. Status LED 26. Page key 24 27. Base charging contacts 25 26 27 20 21 22 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS [ 3 ]
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TRU546 ENG 7/25/01 1:20 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) Next, choose the best location to set up the base unit. Base Step 3 (page 7 to 10) Then, insert the battery pack into About the digital security code the handset. You must charge the This cordless telephone uses a digital battery pack for 15-20 hours security code to prevent unauthorized before
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TRU546 ENG 7/25/01 1:20 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. • Base unit • Handset • Rechargeable battery • AC adapter Also included: • This Owner’s Manual • Quick Reference Guide • Telephone cord • Wall mount adapter • Beltclip • Registration Card Uniden Parts Department (800) 554-3988 Hours: M-F 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST. We can also be reached o
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TRU546 ENG 7/25/01 1:20 PM Page 6 Setting up the Phone Do the following steps: A. Choose the best location C. Connect the base unit B. Install the battery pack D. Choose the dialing mode A. Choose the best location Before choosing a location for your new phone, read the “Installation Considerations” included in the “Precaution & Warranty”. Here are some important guidelines you should consider: Avoid noise sources such as a window by a street with heavy traffic Avoid heat sources, such as rad
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TRU546 ENG 7/25/01 1:20 PM Page 7 B. Install the battery pack Charge the battery pack for at least 15-20 hours before plugging the phone line into your phone. Use only the Uniden 1)Press in on the battery cover release and slide the battery (BT-800) supplied cover down until it comes off. with your phone. Replacement batteries are also available through the 2)Connect the battery pack connector observing BATTERY PLUG-IN DIRECTION Uniden Parts Department. correct polarity (black and red wires)
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TRU546 ENG 7/25/01 1:20 PM Page 8 Battery use time (per charge) From fully charged • Even when the • Six hours continuous use battery pack is not • Ten days when the handset is in the standby mode being used, it will gradually discharge Low Battery Alert over a long period of time. For optimum When the battery pack is very low and needs to be performance, be sure charged, the phone is programmed to eliminate to return the handset functions in order to save power. If the phone is not to the ba
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TRU546 ENG 7/25/01 1:20 PM Page 9 C. Connect the base unit 1)Connect the AC adapter to the • The handset can be DC IN 9V jack and to a standard placed up or face 120V AC wall outlet. down in the base for charging. 2)Set the base on a desk or tabletop, • You have to remove and place the handset on the base the beltclip, if unit as shown. Remove the beltclip, attached for face up charging. if attached, for face up charging. (See “Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall”, on page 11.) 3)Then raise th
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TRU546 ENG 7/25/01 1:20 PM Page 10 • After installing the battery pack in the handset, charge your handset at least 15-20 hours before plugging into the phone line. Once the handset battery pack is fully charged, connect the telephone line cord to the base and telephone wall outlet. 5)Connect the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and to a telephone outlet once the handset is fully charged. If your telephone outlet isn’t modular, contact your telephone Modular company for assistance. D.
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TRU546 ENG 7/25/01 1:20 PM Page 11 Mounting the base unit on a wall Setting the handset retainer clip for wall mounting 1)On the base unit, pull the handset retainer out of DO NOT use an outlet the slot. Rotate it clockwise 180 degrees. controlled by a wall 2)Flip the retainer from front to back. Slide it back switch. into the slot so that the lip of the retainer is up and the oval is down. The retainer holds the handset in place. Standard wall plate mounting This phone can be mounted on any
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TRU546 ENG 7/25/01 1:20 PM Page 12 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 the w
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TRU546 ENG 7/25/01 1:20 PM Page 13 Setting Caller ID Options/Language There are three Caller ID setup options available: AutoTalk, CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting), and Area Code. (See page 14 for Area Code setup instructions.) AutoTalk™ allows you to answer the phone without pressing the button. If the phone rings when AutoTalk is on, simply remove the handset from the base and the phone automatically answers the call. Or if the handset is not on the base, press any key to answer the call
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TRU546 ENG 7/25/01 1:20 PM Page 14 Entering Your Area Code If you enter a 3-digit area code number in the Area Code option, your local area code does not appear in Caller ID messages. Do not program this option, if your calling area requires 10-digit dialing. When reviewing Caller ID messages, you will see only the local seven digit number. For calls received from outside your local area code, you will see If you calling area a full 10-digit number. requires 10-digit dialing, do not progra
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TRU546 ENG 7/25/01 1:20 PM Page 15 Making and Receiving Calls Handset Handset On Base Off Base Refer to page 13 “Setting Caller ID Options/Language” to turn on the AutoTalk Pick up the handset (AutoTalk), Press any key (Any Key Answer). feature if desired. To answer or pick up the handset and a call press . 1)Pick up the handset. 1)Press . 2)Press . 2)Listen for the dial tone. 3)Listen for the dial tone. 3)Dial the number. To make 4)Dial the number. a call OR OR 1)Pick up the handset. Dial th
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TRU546 ENG 7/25/01 1:20 PM Page 16 Terminology Throughout this manual, terms such as Standby and Talk Mode are used. Below is the terminology explanation. • Standby Mode -The handset is not in use, off the base, and has not been pressed. A dial tone is not present. • Talk Mode -The handset is off the base and has been pressed enabling a dial tone. [ 16 ] BASICS
