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TRU246_2.4GHz Owners Manual 7/26/00 9:33 Page i
OWNER’S MANUAL
TRU246
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TRU246_2.4GHz Owners Manual 7/26/00 9:33 Page ii Introduction / Features inside front cover CONTENTS Controls and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,3 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 . . . . . . . . . 9 Step 3: Preparing the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 A
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TRU246_2.4GHz Owners Manual 7/26/00 9:33 Page 1 Congratulations on your purchase of the TRU 246 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. FEATURES • 2.4 GHz Spread Spectrum Technology • Caller ID and Call Waiting Caller ID • 50 Number Caller ID Memory • Advanced Calle
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TRU246_2.4GHz Owners Manual 7/26/00 9:33 Page 2 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 1. Handset antenna 2. Headset jack cover 3. Handset battery compartment 4. Handset earpiece 5. LCD display 6. Memory key 7. Talk key 8. Volume/Cursor down key 9. ∗/tone key 10. Redial/Pause key 11. Options key 12. Handset microphone 13. Volume/Cursor up key 14. Flash key 15. Call ID key 16. key # 17. Delete key 18. Select/Channel key 19. Handset charging contacts [ 2 ] C O NTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
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TRU246_2.4GHz Owners Manual 7/26/00 9:33 Page 3 20. Pulse-Tone switch 21. DC power input 22. Phone jack 23. Handset retainer clip 24. Base antenna 25. Status LED 26. Page/Find key 27. Base charging contacts CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS [ 3 ]
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TRU246_2.4GHz Owners Manual 7/26/00 9:33 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. Thi
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TRU246_2.4GHz Owners Manual 7/26/00 9:33 Page 5 CHECKING THE PACKAGE CONTENTS Make sure you have received the following items in the package. • Base unit • Handset • AC adapter (AD-311) • Rechargeable battery pack (BT-905) • This Owner’s Manual • Precautions and Important Safety Instructions • Quick Reference Guide • Registration Card • Telephone line • Wall mount • Beltclip cord (2) adapter Uniden Parts Department (800) 554-3988 Hours: M-F 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST. We can also be reached on th
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TRU246_2.4GHz Owners Manual 7/26/00 9:33 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 heat sources, such as Avoid noise sources such as a window radiators, air ducts,
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TRU246_2.4GHz Owners Manual 7/26/00 9:33 Page 7 • You should charge your handset at least 15 hours before using the phone. • The location should be close to both a phone jack and a continuous power outlet which is not switchable. • Keep the base and handset away from sources of electrical noise such as motors and fluorescent lighting. • Be sure there is sufficient space to raise the base antenna to a vertical position. • The base can be placed on a desk, tabletop or mounted on a standard wa
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TRU246_2.4GHz Owners Manual 7/26/00 9:33 Page 8 Use only the supplied AD-311 AC adapter. Do not use any other AC adapter. Connect the AC adapter to a continuous power supply. Place the base unit close to the AC outlet so that you can unplug the AC adapter easily. If your telephone outlet isn’t modular, contact your telephone company for assistance. Modular Choose the dialing mode Depending on your dialing system, set the PULSE-TONE switch as follows: If your dialing system is Set the switch t
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TRU246_2.4GHz Owners Manual 7/26/00 9:33 Page 9 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 - 7 2 Plug the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and the AC 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 reli
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TRU246_2.4GHz Owners Manual 7/26/00 9:33 Page 10 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 s
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TRU246_2.4GHz Owners Manual 7/26/00 9:33 Page 11 PREPARING THE BATTERY PACK Charge the battery pack for at least 15 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 Securely close the battery compartment cover by sliding it up until it snaps into place. 4 Place the handset
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TRU246_2.4GHz Owners Manual 7/26/00 9:33 Page 12 Battery use time (per charge) From fully charged • Six hours continuous use. • Ten days when the handset is in the standby mode. When the battery charge becomes low When the battery pack is very low and needs to be charged, the Even when the battery pack is not phone is programmed to eliminate functions in order to save being used, it will power. If the phone is not in use, “Low Battery” flashes gradually discharge and none of the keys will ope
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TRU246_2.4GHz Owners Manual 7/26/00 9:33 Page 13 ADJUSTING THE RINGER AND EARPIECE VOLUME Ringer tone and volume The phone has four types of ringer tone and volume combinations. In the standby mode, press or on the handset repeatedly. The display shows the setting. Earpiece volume Pressing or during a call will change the earpiece volume of the handset. This setting will remain in effect after the telephone call has ended. When you press in Loud mode or press in Normal mode, the error tone so
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TRU246_2.4GHz Owners Manual 7/26/00 9:33 Page 14 MAKING A CALL Dialing from standby 1 Enter the phone number. (Up to 32 digits.) Example: Enter 8178583300 • Press if you enter a 2 Press . “Talk” flashes on the display. wrong number in Then the volume setting is displayed. step 1. • You must press a key within 20 seconds or the Example: Volume level High phone will return to standby. 3 The number is dialed. After about 5 seconds, the call-time display appears. 4 To hang up, press or place the
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TRU246_2.4GHz Owners Manual 7/26/00 9:33 Page 15 Other Operations To Do this To adjust the earpiece volume Press or during a call. To temporarily switch to tone dial Press . The following numbers will (When the base is set to pulse mode) be sent as tone dialing. To enter a pause within dialing sequence Press . To improve the reception Press during a call. “Scanning” appears on the display. If the operation fails, the error tone sounds. Dialing from talk mode 1 Press .“Talk” flashes on the dis
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TRU246_2.4GHz Owners Manual 7/26/00 9:33 Page 16 RECEIVING A CALL From the handset 1 The phone rings. 2 Press . “Talk” and volume setting appear on the display. 3 Talk with the caller. 4 To hang up, press or place the handset on the base. The call time will be displayed for about 5 seconds. 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 27 for more det
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TRU246_2.4GHz Owners Manual 7/26/00 9:34 Page 17 REDIALING A CALL The last three phone numbers dialed can be quickly redialed. Redial from standby 1 Press . The phone number that was last dialed appears on the display. 2 Press again. Each press of will display one of the last three numbers dialed. Most If the number exceeds 32 digits, recent only the first 32 digits are retained for redialing. 3 Press . The number will be dialed. BASICS [ 17 ] BASICS
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TRU246_2.4GHz Owners Manual 7/26/00 9:34 Page 18 Redial from talk mode 1 Press . “Talk” and the volume setting appear on the display. 2 Press . The last number dialed will be displayed and redialed. 3 To hang up, press or place the handset on the base. The call-time will be displayed for about 5 seconds. Only the last number dialed can be accessed after has been pressed. TRAVELING OUT-OF-RANGE During a call, as you begin to move your handset too far from your base unit, noise increases. If y
