Uniden TRU 246 manual

OWNER’S MANUAL TRU246 TRU246_2.4GHz Owners Manual 7/26/00 9:33 Page i[...]

CONTENTS Introduction / Features inside front cover 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 [...]

INTRODUCTION FEATURES Congratulations on your purchase of the TRU 246 cordless telephone. This phone is designed 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. • 2.4 GHz Spread Spec[...]

[ 2 ] C O N TROLS AND FUNCTIONS 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. [...]

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS [ 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 TRU246_2.4GHz Owners Manual 7/26/00 9:33 Page 3[...]

[ 4 ] GETTING STARTED This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps; READ THIS FIRST Base unit Handset About the digital security code This cordless telephone uses a digital security code to prevent unauthorized access to your base unit. This security code prevents other cordless handsets from making calls through your base [...]

GETTING STARTED [ 5 ] GETTING STARTED CHECKING THE PACKAGE CONTENTS Make sure you have received the following items in the package. • This Owner’s Manual • Precautions and Important Safety Instructions • Quick Reference Guide • Registration Card • Base unit • Handset • AC adapter (AD-311) • Rechargeable battery pack (BT-905) • T[...]

[ 6 ] GETTING STARTED 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 s[...]

GETTING STARTED [ 7 ] GETTING STARTED • 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[...]

[ 8 ] GETTING STARTED Choose the dialing mode Depending on your dialing system, set the PULSE-TONE switch as follows: If you aren’t sure of your dialing system Make a trial call with the PULSE-TONE switch set to TONE . If the call connects, leave the switch as is; otherwise, set to PULSE . Use only the supplied AD-311 AC adapter. Do not use any o[...]

GETTING STARTED [ 9 ] GETTING STARTED MOUNTING THE BASE UNIT ON A WALL Standard wall plate mounting This phone can be mounted on any standard telephone wall plate. 1 Snap the wall mount adapter into the notches on the base. 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 in[...]

[ 1 0 ] GETTING STARTED 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 p[...]

GETTING STARTED [ 1 1 ] GETTING STARTED 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.[...]

[ 1 2 ] GETTING STARTED 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 phone is programmed to eliminate functions in order to save power. If the phone is not in use,[...]

GETTING STARTED [ 1 3 ] GETTING STARTED 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[...]

[ 1 4 ] BASICS MAKING A CALL 1 Enter the phone number. (Up to 32 digits.) Example : Enter 8178583300 2 Press . “ Talk ” flashes on the display. Then the volume setting is displayed. Example : Volume level High 3 The number is dialed. After about 5 seconds, the call-time display appears. 4 To hang up, press or place the handset on the base. The [...]

BASICS [ 1 5 ] BASICS Do this Press or during a call. Press . The following numbers will be sent as tone dialing. Press . Press during a call. “ Scanning ” appears on the display. If the operation fails, the error tone sounds. To To adjust the earpiece volume To temporarily switch to tone dial (When the base is set to pulse mode) To enter a pau[...]

[ 1 6 ] BASICS 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, s[...]

BASICS [ 1 7 ] BASICS If the number exceeds 32 digits, only the first 32 digits are retained for redialing. 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. 3 Press . The number will be dialed. REDIALING A CALL The last three p[...]

[ 1 8 ] BASICS 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. TRAV[...]

TELEPHONE FEATURES [ 1 9 ] TELEPHONE FEATURES In memory dialing operation, you must press a key within 20 seconds or the phone will return to standby. If you return the handset to the base, the phone will also return to standby. 1 Press and hold until “ Memory Store ” is displayed. 2 Press and or enter a two-digit number (01 - 20) to select the[...]

[ 2 0 ] TELEPHONE FEATURES 5 Press . “ Store Number ” is displayed. The cursor flashes indicating that the display is ready for the number to be entered. 6 Use the number keypad to enter the phone number. The phone number cannot exceed 20 digits. • Use to enter a pause in the dialing sequence. The display shows a “ P ”. The pause feature [...]

TELEPHONE FEATURES [ 2 1 ] TELEPHONE FEATURES • If you press before , you can confirm the name and number stored in the selected memory location. 1 Press . The handset displays your programmed memory locations. 2 Press and or enter a two-digit number (01 - 20) to select the memory location you would like to dial. 3 Press . “ Talk ” and the vo[...]

[ 2 2 ] TELEPHONE FEATURES Memory dialing from talk mode 1 Press . “ Talk ” and the volume setting appear on the display. 2 Press . 3 Enter a two-digit number (01 - 20) to select the memory location of the desired phone number. The selected phone number is displayed. Then the number is dialed. CHAIN DIALING On certain occasions after dialing a [...]

TELEPHONE FEATURES [ 2 3 ] TELEPHONE FEATURES 1 Press and hold until “ Memory Store ” is displayed. 2 Press and or enter a two-digit number (01 - 20) to select the memory location you would like to edit. 3 Press . The following screen appears with the memory location number that you have selected in the display. 4 Press or to select “ Edit Me[...]

[ 2 4 ] TELEPHONE FEATURES Display a Programmed Number Use and to toggle between the names display and the numbers display. • When the stored phone number has 14 or more digits, “ ” is displayed next to the 12th digit. Press to see the extra digits and to return. 7 Use the number keypad, or to edit the phone number. The phone number cannot [...]

TELEPHONE FEATURES [ 2 5 ] TELEPHONE FEATURES 1 Press and hold until “ Memory Store ” is displayed. 2 Press and or enter a two-digit number (01 - 20) to select the memory location you would like to edit. 3 Press . The following screen appears with the memory location number that you have selected in the display. 4 Press to move the cursor down [...]

[ 2 6 ] TELEPHONE FEATURES By holding for more than 2 seconds, the handset beeps for 60 seconds. PAGING To locate the handset 1 Press on the base. 2 The handset beeps for 5 seconds. The following screen appears; 3 Press any key on the handset to end. When an incoming call is received during paging, paging is canceled and the telephone is switched t[...]

CALLER ID FEATURES [ 2 7 ] CALLER ID FEATURES You must subscribe to Caller ID on Call Waiting in order to use this feature. You must subscribe to Caller ID service to use this feature. When the telephone rings, the Caller ID feature allows you to view the caller’s name and phone number on the display before you answer the phone. The handset displ[...]

[ 2 8 ] CALLER ID FEATURES To change your Caller ID options: 1 Press . The following screen appears. 2 Use , , or a number key (1-3) to move the pointer to the selection that you would like to change. Press to toggle between “ On ” and “ Off ” for “ Auto Talk ”. For “ CIDCW ”, choose “ On ”, “ Off ”, or “ Opt ”, dependin[...]

CALLER ID FEATURES [ 2 9 ] CALLER ID FEATURES • If you answer a call before the Caller ID message is received (Example: before the second ring), the Caller ID message will not appear. 1 When the Caller ID message is received, the display shows the caller’s phone number along with the date and time. The incoming call information is stored in the[...]

[ 3 0 ] CALLER ID FEATURES • In Caller ID operation, if no key is pressed for more than 20 seconds, an error tone sounds and the telephone returns to the standby mode. • If a call comes in via a telephone system that does not offer Caller ID service, no information is stored. VIEWING THE CALLER ID MESSAGE LIST The Caller ID list stores informat[...]

CALLER ID FEATURES [ 3 1 ] CALLER ID FEATURES If you get an incoming call or page, the deleting operation is cancelled. The telephone returns to standby so you can answer the call or page. Deleting a Caller ID message 1 Press . Display the message to be deleted from the Caller ID list by pressing or . 2 Press . 3 Press or to select “ Yes ” or ?[...]

[ 3 2 ] CALLER ID FEATURES If you get an incoming call or page, the deleting operation is canceled and the telephone returns to standby so you can answer the call or page. Deleting all Caller ID names/numbers 1 Press . 2 Press . 3 Press or to select “ Yes ” or “ No ”. 4 Press or . When the pointer is at “ Yes ” : A tone sounds and all s[...]

CALLER ID FEATURES [ 3 3 ] CALLER ID FEATURES • You cannot make a call from the Caller ID list if your TRU 246 is connected to private branch exchange (PBX). 1 Press . Select the phone number that you want to dial by pressing or . 2 Press . The displayed phone number will be dialed automatically. USING THE CALLER ID LIST Calling a party from the [...]

[ 3 4 ] CALLER ID FEATURES • You can not store a Caller ID message if no phone number appears in the message. • If there is an incoming call or page, memory storage is canceled and the telephone is set to receive the incoming call or page. Storing Caller ID messages in Memory dialing The phone number of the party on the Caller ID list can be st[...]

CALLER ID FEATURES [ 3 5 ] CALLER ID FEATURES 1 When a new incoming call is received during your current telephone call, the phone number and the name of the caller are displayed. 2 Press . You will be able to talk with the second caller. The first caller will be put on hold. 3 To return to the first caller, press again. USING “CALLER ID ON CALL [...]

[ 3 6 ] CALLER ID FEATURES You can also answer a call waiting call immediately by pressing the key. The first caller will be placed on hold. To return to the original caller, press again. CALL WAITING FEATURES Your TRU 246 gives you new options for call waiting. At the touch of a button, you can ask the caller to hold, send them to your voice mail [...]

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION [ 3 7 ] ADDITIONAL INFORMATION If the handset battery pack is completely discharged or the battery pack is removed, the digital security code will be lost. If this happens, a new security code is set automatically next time the battery pack is charged. 1 Remove the handset from the base unit. Press and hold . 2 While the hand[...]

[ 3 8 ] ADDITIONAL INFORMATION If you have wall mounted the base, you cannot place the handset with the keypad facing inside. BELTCLIP INSTALLATION To attach the beltclip Insert the beltclip into the holes on each side of the handset. Press down until it clicks. To remove the beltclip Pull both sides of the beltclip to release the tabs from the hol[...]

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION [ 3 9 ] ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECYCLING NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES Nickel-cadmium cells are used in the battery pack. Please take your used nickel-cadmium battery packs to a store that recycles nickel- cadmium batteries. NOTE ON POWER SOURCES Battery replacement and handling When the operating time becomes short, even after a [...]

[ 4 0 ] ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TROUBLESHOOTING If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. Symptom The status LED won’t light on when the handset is placed in the base unit. The audio sounds weak and/or scratchy. Can’t make or receive calls. The handset doesn’t ring or receive a page. Suggestion [...]

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Suggestion • The handset was picked up before the second ring. • The call was placed through a switch board. • Call your local telephone company to verify your Caller ID service is current. • Keep the handset away from microwave ovens, computers, remote control toys, wireless microphones, alarm systems, intercoms, roo[...]

[ 4 2 ] A Adjusting ringer and earpiece volume . . . 13 B Battery pack Preparing and charging . . . . . . . . . . 11 Replacement and handling . . . . . . . . 39 Beltclip installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 C Caller ID Caller ID service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Deleting [...]

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