Summary of the content on the page No. 1
2.4GHz Owners Manual TRU3485 8/7/00 5:34 PM Page 2
OWNER’S MANUAL TRU 3485
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
TRU3485_new 8/7/00 5:21 PM Page ii Contents Introduction / Features 2 Memory Dialing Controls and Functions 4 Storing phone numbers and names 21 Making calls with memory dialing 23 Getting Started Editing a stored name and/or phone number 25 Read this first 6 Erasing a stored name and phone number 26 Step 1: Checking the package contents 7 Step 2: Setting up the base unit 8 Telephone Features Step 3: Installing the handset battery pack 10 3-way conferencing 28 Step 4: Setting Caller ID option
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
TRU3485_new 8/7/00 5:21 PM Page 1 The Integrated Answering Device Features 38 Setting up your answering system 39 Using your answering system 42 Additional Information Changing the digital security code 47 Installing the beltclip 48 Headset installation 48 Note on power sources 49 Maintenance 50 Troubleshooting 51 General Information 53 Index 55
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
TRU3485_new 8/7/00 5:21 PM Page 2 Congratulations on your purchase of the TRU 3485 cordless telephone. This Welcome phone is designed for reliability, long life and outstanding performance utilizing the latest in 2.4 GHz Spread Spectrum Technology. N No ot te e:: S So om me e iillllu us st tr ra at tiio on ns s iin n t th hiis s m ma an nu ua all m ma ay y d diif ff fe er r f fr ro om m t th he e a ac ct tu ua all u un niit t f fo or r e ex xp plla an na at tiio on n p pu ur rp
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
TRU3485_new 8/7/00 5:21 PM Page 3 D Diig giit ta all S Sp pr re ea ad d S Sp pe ec ct tr ru um m T Te ec ch hn no ollo og gy y utilizes a “wider frequency band“ vs. a “single narrow band“ used in standard digital transmissions. The 2.4 GHz frequency range was recently released to commercial communications. The result is a more secure conversation with the clarity of digital sound, extended range, and minimal interference from other cordless phones. TM R Ra an nd do om m C Co od de e digit
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
TRU3485_new 8/7/00 5:21 PM Page 4 Controls and Functions 1. Handset Antenna 2. Headset Jack Cover 1 3. Handset Battery Compartment 4. Handset Earpiece 5. LCD Display 2 4 6. Volume Up Key 7. Memory Key 5 8. Talk Key 6 9. Volume Down Key 7 14 10. Tone/Left Cursor Key 8 15 11. Redial/Pause Key 9 12. Options Key 13. Handset Microphone 16 10 3 14. Flash Key 11 17 15. Caller ID Key 12 18 16. Right Cursor Key 13 17. Delete/Intercom Key 19 18. Select/Channel Key 19. Handset Charging Contacts [ 4 ] CO
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
TRU3485_new 8/7/00 5:21 PM Page 5 27 28 29 27. Voice Memo Key 28. Greeting Key 29. Base Speaker 20 Volume Adjust 30. Delete Key 30 21 31. Play Key 31 22 32 32. Forward Key 23 33 33. Clock Key 24 34 34. Answer on/off Key 42 25 35 36 35. Memory Key 43 26 37 36. Redial/Pause Key 37. Page/Intercom Key 44 38 38. Base Antenna 39. Mute Key 40. Speaker Key 39 40 41 41. Flash Key 42. Record Time Switch 20. Base Charging Contacts 43. Ring Time Switch 21. Status LED 44. Base Microphone 22. Speaker LED
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
TRU3485_new 8/7/00 5:21 PM Page 6 Read This First This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps; S St te ep p 1 1 ( (p pa ag ge e 7 7) ) Unpack the telephone and accessories. S St te ep p 2 2 ( (p pa ag ge e 8 8 t to o 9 9) ) Next, choose the best location to set up the base unit. B Ba as se e u un niit t S St te ep p 3 3 ( (p pa ag ge e 1 10 0 t to o 1 11 1) ) A Ab bo ou ut t t th he e d diig giit ta all s se ec cu ur riit ty y c co od de e Then, insert
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
TRU3485_new 8/7/00 5:21 PM Page 7 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 (see below). B Ba as se e u un niit t H Ha an nd ds se et t A AC C a ad da ap pt te er r ( (A AD D- -3 31 12 2) ) R Re ec ch ha ar rg ge ea ab blle e b ba at tt te er ry y p pa ac ck k ( (B BT T- -9 90 05 5) ) T Th hiis s O Ow wn ne er r´ ´s s M Ma an nu ua
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
TRU3485_new 8/7/00 5:21 PM Page 8 Setting Up the Base Unit Do the following steps. Choose the best location Connect the base unit Choose the dialing mode C Ch ho oo os se e t th he e b be es st t llo oc ca at tiio on n 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: A Av vo oiid d n no oiis se e s so ou ur rc ce es s s
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
TRU3485_new 8/7/00 5:21 PM Page 9 C Co on nn ne ec ct t t th he e b ba as se e u un niit t 1 1 Connect the telephone line cord to T TE EL L L LI IN NE E the jack and to a telephone outlet. Place the power cord so 2 2 D DC C Connect the AC adapter to the it does not create a trip I IN N 9 9V V jack and to a standard 120V hazard or where it could AC wall outlet. become chafed and create a fire or electrical hazard. 3 3 Set the base unit on a desk or tabletop. Place the handset on the
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
TRU3485_new 8/7/00 5:21 PM Page 10 Installing the Handset Battery Pack C Ch ha ar rg ge e t th he e b ba at tt te er ry y p pa ac ck k f fo or r 1 15 5 h ho ou ur rs s b be ef fo or re e y yo ou u s st ta ar rt t u us siin ng g y yo ou ur r p ph ho on ne e.. 1 1 Press in on the battery cover release and slide the cover down until it comes off. 2 2 Connect the battery pack connector with the correct polarity (black and red wires), then insert the battery pack into the battery compar
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
TRU3485_new 8/7/00 5:21 PM Page 11 B Ba at tt te er ry y u us se e t tiim me e ( (p pe er r c ch ha ar rg ge e) ) From fully charged 6 hours continuous use. 10 days when the handset is in the standby mode. Even when the battery W Wh he en n t th he e b ba at tt te er ry y c ch ha ar rg ge e b be ec co om me es s llo ow w pack is not being used, it will gradually discharge When the voltage of battery pack in the handset is very low over a long period of and needs to be charged,
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
TRU3485_new 8/7/00 5:21 PM Page 12 Setting Caller ID Options There are three Caller ID setup options available; they are AutoTalk, CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting), and Area Code. See page 13 for Area Code setup instructions. TM talk A Au ut to oT Ta allk k 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
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
TRU3485_new 8/7/00 5:22 PM Page 13 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. If your calling area When reviewing Caller ID messages, you will see only the local seven digit requires 10-digit dialing, number. For calls received from outside your local area code, you will see a full do not program this 10-digit nu
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
TRU3485_new 8/7/00 5:22 PM Page 14 Making a Call D Diia alliin ng g f fr ro om m S St ta an nd db by y M Mo od de e Talk talk 1 1 Enter the phone number and press . “Talk“ flashes 8178583300 on the display. delete/int com Press if you enter a wrong number at the step 1. Talk Then current volume setting is displayed. To delete all the numbers that you have entered, press and hold delete/int com until Talk 0:00 2 2 The number is dialed. After about 5 seconds, the call-tim
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
TRU3485_new 8/7/00 5:22 PM Page 15 D Diia alliin ng g f fr ro om m T Ta allk k M Mo od de e 1 1 talk Press . “Talk“ flashes on the display. Talk Then current volume setting is displayed. Talk 0:17 2 2 Dial the phone number. 8178583300 E Ex xa am mp plle e : Enter 8178583300 3 3 talk 10:03 To hang up, press or place the handset on the base. The call-time will be displayed for about 5 seconds. F Fr ro om m t th he e b ba as se e speaker 1 1Press . The base microphone is 2 2 Dial t
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
TRU3485_new 8/7/00 5:22 PM Page 16 Receiving a Call F Fr ro om m t th he e h ha an nd ds se et t 1 1 The phone rings. “Incoming Call“appears on Incoming Call the display. Talk 0:00 talk 2 2 Press . “Talk“ and volume setting appear on the display. Talk 0:02 3 3 Talk with the caller. talk 4 4 To hang up, press or place the handset on the base. 115:35 The call-time will be displayed for about 5 seconds. A Au ut to oT Ta allk k w wh he en n r riin ng giin ng g When the
Summary of the content on the page No. 19
TRU3485_new 8/7/00 5:22 PM Page 17 F Fr ro om m t th he e b ba as se e 1 1 s st ta at tu us s The phone rings. The LED on the base flashes. 2 2 speaker Press and begin speaking. The base microphone is 3 3 speaker To hang up, press . located under the phone. Position yourself as near to the base as possible and speak clearly. Mute You can turn off the base microphone so that the person you are talking with cannot hear you. mute 1 1 Press during a telephone call. The microphone is turned of
Summary of the content on the page No. 20
TRU3485_new 8/7/00 5:22 PM Page 18 Adjusting the Volume H Ha an nd ds se et t r riin ng ge er r t to on ne e a an nd d v vo ollu um me e Ringer A High • ª • Press or ª in Standby mode to select one of four ringer Ringer A Low tone and volume combinations. (Refer to terminology • ª explanation on Page 3, if necessary.) Ringer B High ª • Ringer B Low E Ea ar rp piie ec ce e v vo ollu um me e • Pressing or ª during a call will change the earpiece volume of the handset. This setting will rem
