Uniden 546 owner manual Installation Considerations

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Radio Interference

Radio interference may occasionally cause buzzing and humming in your cordless handset, or clicking noises in the base. This interference is caused by external sources such as TV, refrigerator, vacuum cleaner, fluorescent lighting, or electrical storm. Your unit is NOT DEFECTIVE. If these noises continue and are too distracting, please check around your home to see what appliances may be causing the problem. In addition, we recommend that the base not be plugged into a circuit that also powers a major appliance because of the potential for interference. Be certain that the antenna on the unit is fully extended when needed.

In the unlikely event that you consistently hear other voices or distracting transmissions on your phone, you may be receiving radio signals from another cordless telephone or other source of interference. If you cannot eliminate this type of interference, you need to change to a different channel.

Finally, it should be noted that some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause interference to nearby TVs and VCRs. To minimize or prevent such interference, the base of the cordless telephone should not be placed near or on top of a TV or VCR. If interference is experienced, moving the cordless telephone farther away from the TV or VCR will often reduce or eliminate the interference.

More Than One Cordless Telephone

If you want to use more than one cordless telephone in your home, they must operate on different channels. Press the channel key to select a channel that provides the clearest communication.

Cordless Telephone Privacy

Cordless telephones are radio devices. Communications between the handset and base of your cordless telephone are accomplished by means of radio waves which are broadcast over the open airways. Because of the inherent physical properties of radio waves, your communications can be received by radio receiving devices other than your own cordless telephone unit. Consequently, any communications using your cordless telephone may not be private.

Installation Considerations

Selecting a Location

Before choosing a location for your new phone, there are some important guidelines you should consider:

The location should be close to both a phone jack and continuous power outlet. (A continuous power outlet is an AC outlet which does not have a switch to interrupt its power.)

Keep the base and handset away from sources of electrical noise such as motors or fluorescent lighting.

Be sure there is sufficient space to fully extend the base antenna.

The base can be placed on a desk or tabletop or mounted on a standard telephone wall plate.

You should charge your new phone for 15-20 hours before completing the installation or using the handset.

Telephone Line Outlets

There are two types of phone outlets:

Modular Jack

Most phone equipment available now uses modular jacks. Phone cords are fitted with a molded plastic connector which plugs into this type of jack. If you do not have modular phone jacks, contact your local telephone company for information about their installation.

Hardwired Jack

Some equipment is wired directly to a phone jack, and these types of installations require a modular jack converter. This type of installation is not difficult; however, you should contact your Uniden telephone dealer or a telephone supply store for advice about the proper adapter or converter for your particular situation.

Connecting the Telephone Cords

Consider these safety guidelines before connecting the telephone cords:

Caution!

Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected.

Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

Applying Power to the Base

This phone requires an AC outlet, without a switch to interrupt power, and the included AC adapter. To relieve strain on the DC plug when the phone is placed on a desk or table, wrap the power cord around the strain relief notch on the bottom of the base.

NOTE:

Place the power cord so that it does not create a trip

 

hazard, or where it could become chafed and create a

 

fire or other electrical hazards.

Adapter Safety Features

If the AC adapter furnished with this phone has a polarized line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), this plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug.

Do not alter the shape of the blades of the polarized plug!

NOTE:

If you cannot plug the AC adapter into the outlet,

 

contact someone about replacing the outlet.

Plug the AC Adapter into a standard 120 VAC wall outlet.

Do not use an outlet controlled by a wall switch.

Use only the Uniden AC Adapter supplied with this phone.

One Year Limited Warranty

Important:Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service.

WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION (“Uniden”)

ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for one year, to the original retail owner, this Uniden Product to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below.

WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the original user shall terminate and be of no further effect 12 months after the date of original retail sale. The warranty is invalid if the Product is (A) damaged or not maintained as reasonable or necessary, (B) modified, altered, or used as part of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or any configurations not sold by Uniden, (C) improperly installed, (D) serviced or repaired by someone other than an authorized Uniden service center for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty, (E) used in any conjunction with equipment or parts or as part of any system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the owner’s manual for this product.

STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event that the product does not conform to this warranty at any time while this warranty is in effect, warrantor will either, at its option, repair or replace the defective unit and return it to you without charge for parts, service, or any other cost (except shipping and handling) incurred by warrantor or its representatives in connection with the performance of this warranty. Warrantor, at its option, may replace the unit with a new or refurbished unit. THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IS THE SOLE AND ENTIRE WARRANTY PERTAINING TO THE PRODUCT AND IS IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR ARISING BY OPERATION OF LAW, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OR PAYMENT OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow this exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

LEGAL REMEDIES: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This warranty is void outside the United States of America.

PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF WARRANTY: If, after following the instructions in the owner’s manual you are certain that the Product is defective, pack the Product carefully (preferably in its original packaging). The Product should include all parts and accessories originally packaged with the Product. Include evidence of original purchase and a note describing the defect that has caused you to return it. The Product should be shipped freight prepaid, by traceable means, to warrantor at:

Uniden America Corporation

Parts and Service Division

4700 Amon Carter Blvd.

Fort Worth, TX 76155

(800) 297-1023, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Central, Monday through Friday

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Contents Page Page Page Contents Additional Information Controls and Functions 20 21 Line and using the phone Read This First13 to About the digital security codeChecking the Package Contents Setting up the Phone Choose the best locationBattery PLUG-IN Direction Black RED Battery use time per charge Low Battery AlertCleaning the Battery Charging Contacts Do not use any liquids or solventsConnect the base unit Choose the dialing mode If your dialing system isMounting the base unit on a wall Setting the handset retainer clip for wall mountingStandard wall plate mounting Direct wall plate mounting Setting Caller ID Options/Language Entering Your Area Code Making and Receiving Calls Handset On BaseTerminology Adjusting the Ringer and Earpiece Volume Handset ringer tone and volumeEarpiece volume Ringer offRedial from Talk Mode Redialing from Standby Mode From the HandsetRedialing a Call Traveling Out-of-Range Tone Dialing Switch-overSelecting a Different Channel Flash and Call Waiting PagingTo locate the handset Storing Phone Numbers and Names Memory DialingMemory07 Stored Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters If you make a mistake while entering a nameE M O RY D I a L I N G Making Calls with Memory Dialing Memory dialing from Standby ModeDisplay a Programmed Number Memory dialing from Talk Mode Chain DialingEditing a Stored Name and/or Phone Number Memory Store is displayed 9Press to return to standby mode Display a Programmed Number Erasing a Stored Name and Phone Number You must subscribe to Caller ID service to use this feature When the Telephone RingsCaller ID Viewing the Caller ID Message List Deleting Information from the Caller ID List When the pointer is at NoDeleting a Caller ID message When the pointer is at Yes Deleting all Caller ID names/numbersUsing the Caller ID List Long Distance call and Area Code setting/CancellationCalling a party from the Caller ID list Dial editStoring Caller ID messages in Memory dialing Using Caller ID on Call Waiting Service Call Waiting Features Selecting an OptionChanging the Digital Security Code Headset Installation Beltclip InstallationTo attach the beltclip To remove the beltclip Maintenance Battery replacement and handlingTroubleshooting Symptom SuggestionAdditional Information General Information Battery InformationAC Adapter Information Telephone Line Problems Technical InformationFCC wants you to know RangeMore Than One Cordless Telephone Radio InterferenceCordless Telephone Privacy Precautions Installation Considerations Index J, K, LMemo At Uniden, we’ll take care of you Please do not Return this Product to the Place of PurchaseThank you for purchasing a Uniden Cordless Phone