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ELBT 595
SERIES
OWNER'S
MANUAL
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Contents Welcome/Features/Terminology/ Registering a Mobile Phone to the Changing the sorting order 68 Accessibility 2 Main Base Unit 38 Naming phonebook groups 69 Controls & Functions 4 Using Bluetooth Headset Making Calls with the Phonebook 69 Setting up the Phone 6 (Handset Only) 44 Caller ID Features 70 Choose the best location 6 Using Your Phone 48 Using the Caller ID List 70 Battery Backup Feature 7 Making Calls Using the Land Line 48 Deleting Caller ID numbers 71 Install the rechargeable
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Welcome/Features/ Welcome/ Terminology/Accessibility Thank you for purchasing a Uniden Multi-Handset phone. This phone is compatible Welcome with Bluetooth enabled mobile telephones and headsets. The USB connection lets 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.
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Welcome/Features/ NOKIA is a registered trademark of Nokia Corporation. MOTOROLA is a registered trademark of Motorola, Inc. PLANTRONICS is a registered trademark of Plantronics, Inc. All product or service names are the property of their respective owners. Portions of this product were created using LEADTOOLS 1991-2002, LEAD Technologies, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Terminology Standby mode: The handset is not in use. If it is off the cradle, no line has been activated. No dial tone is pre
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Controls & Functions Controls & Functions 1.New Message LED 4 2.Speakerphone Speaker and Ringer 3.Sub LCD 4.Handset Earpiece 5.LCD display 5 6.Speaker Volume up/down key (P. 59) 7. (phonebook)/ (P. 63 & 21) 8.Talk/flash (P. 48 & 52) 20 9.Back/hold/int’com (intercom) (P. 21 & 53 & 85) 11 21 10. /tone (P. 60) 1 * 11.Soft menu keys (P. 20) 12 2 22 12. (message)/ (P. 78 & 21) 6 13 13.Menu/select (P. 21) 7 14 23 14.Cid (Caller ID) / (P. 70 & 21) 15 8 15.Redial/ (P. 56 & 21) 16 24 9 16.End (P. 51)
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27 28 29 303132 46 47 33 34 35 36 25 37 48 38 39 26 40 41 42 43 44 45 25. Base Charge Contacts 33. Speaker Volume up (P. 57) 42. Base Microphone 26. Base Speaker 34. Menu/select (P. 21) 43. Handset Charge LED 27. Base Antenna 35. Cid (Caller ID)/ (P. 22 & 70) 44. /tone (P. 60) * 28. Dnd (do not disturb) (P. 80) 36. Speaker Volume down (P. 57) 45. # (P. 71) 29. LCD Display 37. End/find hs (P. 51) 46. DC IN 9V Jack 30. Soft keys (P. 20) 38. (speaker)/flash (P. 50 & 52) 47. TEL LINE Jack 31. Back/h
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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 would block the signal. Correct Antenna The location should be close to both a phone jack and a continuous power outlet (one which is not connected to a switch). The base and handset should be kept away from sources of electrical noise such as motors, Incorrect mi
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Setting up the Phone Battery Backup Feature note The battery backup allows you to make and receive calls during a power failure. You can use any handset or the base, just as you would normally. appears in LCD as Install the backup battery in the base a warning that battery backup pack is NOT installed in the base 1) Open the battery case cover by pressing the release button on unit. the bottom of the base as shown. To use the Battery 2) Plug the battery connector (red and black wires)
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Setting up the Phone Install the rechargeable battery pack Follow the steps below if you need to install a battery. 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 (BT-0002) 2) Place the battery pack in the battery compartment with the connectors on the battery and rechargeable battery pack supplied with on the compartment aligned. your cordless telephone. 3) Place the battery ca
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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, - Low Battery appears in the display. it will gradually 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 jack. note Place the base close to the AC outlet to avoid long extension cords. Use only the supplied 2) Connect the AC adapter to a continuous power AD-0009 AC adapter. supply (i.e., an outlet that is not controlled by a Do not use any other AC adapter. switch). Do not place the power cord where it creates a 3) Close the handset and place it in the base with trip hazard or where it
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Mounting the Base Unit on a Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall Standard wall plate mounting ! This phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate. 1) Snap the wall mount adapter into the notches DO NOT use an AC on the base top. outlet controlled by a wall switch. 2) Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN 9V jack. 3) Wrap the AC adapter cord inside the molded wiring channel as shown. 4) Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet. 5) Plug the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE
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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. Expansion handsets not be supported by allow you to use additional features older handsets. .... such as DirectLink Mode and up to If you have any trouble with your phone, visit 5-way conference calling. Expansion our web site at handsets need to be registered to www.uniden.com or call the
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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 Sub-LCD screen facing forward. 3) Make
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Expanding Your Phone Register expansion handsets to the main base Before the expansion handset is registered, the battery pack MUST be charged for 10 hours. To register an ELX500 handset, simply place it in the main base. To register a TCX860 handset, follow the steps below: 1) From the base, press menu/select and select System Setup menu. 2) Select Register Handset, and press menu/select. 0 3) On the handset, press and hold # until you hear a beep. While the handset is registering, Han
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Changing the Digital Changing the Digital Security Code note 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 93). 2. Re-register each handset by following the steps on page 14. Installing
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Optional Headset Installation Optional Headset Installation note 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 To use with a conversations. Headsets may be purchased by calling Bluetooth® headset, Uniden's Parts Department (see back cover page). see page 44. www.uniden.com Optional Headset Installation [ 1 6 ]
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Installing Uniden's Cordless 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 to completely configure your phone, download pictures for wallpaper, and import contacts from Microsoft® Outlook®. NOTE: Uniden's Cordless Telephone Customization Tool application requires Microsoft®, Windows® 98SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP and more than 150MB free ha
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Using the Interface Using the Interface Example of the standby mode display Handset Sub-LCD Date, Day of the week, and time/ Battery icon Battery icon Date, Day of the week, and time Number of new caller ID calls received. 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 appears if you have a new message. appears when the message storage is full. appears if you set your
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Display Icons ICON DESCRIPTION Handset Sub-LCD 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 ringer is turned off. LAND line icon indicates that the land line is in use. MOBILE line icon indicates that the mobile line is in use. - Bluetooth icon appears when you are using bluetooth features. Mute icon appears when you mute the handset or the base. - Speaker icon appears w
