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DS73
Digital Spread Spectrum
provides the longest range,
the clearest sound
and the best privacy.
OWNER’S
MANUAL
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CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS F A G I0 Ø B H volume delete play/stop I C repeat page ring skip J D K ogm memo answer L E M charge N in use speaker O power P Q R A. Handset Retainer J. Ring Button B. Delete Button K. Skip Button C. Page Button L. Answer Button D. Repeat Button M. Memo Button E. OGM Button N. Charge LED F. Speaker O. Speaker Key G. Message Counter P. In use LED H. Play/Stop Button Q. Power LED I. Volume Up/Down Button R. Base Microphone 2
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3 1 6 7 talk batt low 4 talk c.wait 8 redial/p 5 abc def 12 3 ghi jkl mno 4 5 6 9 pqrs tuv wxyz 7 8 9 15 0# 16 2 * flash mem mute 11 10 vol 12 13 14 17 18 1. Headset Jack 10. Flash Button 2. Battery Compartment 11. Mute Button 3. Handset Antenna 12. Mem Button 4. Talk Button 13. Volume Up/Down Button 5. Redial/Pause Button 14. Handset Microphone 6. Talk LED 15. Hash Button 7. Battery Low LED 16. Star Button 8. Call Waiting Button 17. 9V DC 9. Numeric Keypad 18. Tel Line 3
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CONTENTS Controls and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Front Cover Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Important Electrical Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Introduction Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Included In Y
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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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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, washbowl, kitc
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PRECAUTIONS 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
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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 failure, th
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WELCOME Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden DS73 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 Digital MHz Spread Spectrum Technology Integrated Digital Telephone Answering Device (ITAD) Speakerphone 20 Enhanced Memory Dial Locations (16 digits maximum per memory) Speakerphone Volume 32 Digit Redial Re
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INCLUDED IN YOUR PACKAGE Ø talk batt low volume delete play/stop talk c.wait repeat page ring skip redial/p abc def 12 3 ogm memo answer 4 ghi 5 jkl 6 mno pqrs tuv wxyz 7 8 9 charge 0# To get the most from your in use * flash mem mute speaker power vol phone, please read this owner’s manual thoroughly. Handset Base Be sure to complete and mail the product registration form. AAD 973S Rechargeable Battery AC Adaptor If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your plac
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INTRODUCTION 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
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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. 2 1 3 Line in From 4 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. Plug one end of the telephone cord into the TEL LINE jack on the back of the base. 4. Plug the other end of the cord into the telephone jack on the wall. Place
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INSTALLATION & ADJUSTING WALL INSTALLATION Standard wall plate mounting This phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate. 1. Plug the AC adaptor into the base. Place the power cord so that 2. Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack at the back of it does not create a trip the base. hazard or where it could become chafed 3. Snap the wall mount adaptor into the bottom of the base as shown, making and create a fire or electrical sure that the the cords are aligned into
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8. On the base, pull the handset retainer out of the slot. Rotate clockwise 180°. Before you plug the other end of the telephone cord into the modular jack on the wall, charge the battery (See 9. Flip the retainer from front to back. CHARGING THE BATTERY Slide it back into the slot so that the lip PACK, page 15). of the retainer is (arrow on the retainer must be pointing down). The retainer holds the handset in place. Direct wall mounting If you don't have a standard wall plate, you can
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INSTALLATION & ADJUSTING 2. Plug the AC adaptor cord into the 9V DC input jack on the back of the base. 3. Plug one end of the telephone cord into the TEL LINE jack on the back of the base. 4. Snap the desktop/wall mount adaptor into the bottom of the base as shown, making sure that the cords are aligned into the slots provided. 5. Plug the AC adaptor into a standard 240 AC wall outlet. Plug the other end of the telephone cord to a telephone jack. 6. Align the mounting slots on the base with th
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8. On the base, pull the handset retainer out of the slot. Rotate clockwise 180°. 9. 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. INSTALLING THE HANDSET BATTERY PACK 1. Press battery cover release. Slide cover off. 2. Align the plastic connector of the Nickel Metal Hydride battery with it’s socket and p
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INSTALLATION & ADJUSTING CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Initial battery charging Before using 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 charge makes good contact with the base in use speaker power charging contacts. Low battery indicator The low batter
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CLEANING THE BATTERY CONTACTS To maintain a good charge, clean all charging contacts on the handset and base about once a month. Use a pencil eraser or other contact cleaner. DO NOT use liquids or solvents; you may damage your phone. 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;
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INSTALLATION & ADJUSTING 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 abc def 12 3 ghi jkl mno 4 5 6 pqrs tuv wxyz 7 8 9 0# * flash mem mute vol Note: If a belt clip is installed onto your DS73 handset, make sure you place the handset face side down on the base when chargin
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HEADSET INSTALLATION Your phone may be used with an optional headset, the Uniden HS910/HS900. To use this feature, simply plug the headset plug into the headset jack. Your phone is ready for hands-free conversations. Use only the Uniden HS910/HS900 headset. If you are using an optional headset, you must still use the handset keypad for phone operations. AUTOMATIC DIGITAL CODE SECURITY Keep the headset wire away To prevent other parties from making unauthorised calls on your phone line,
