Uniden TRU 8885 SERIES owner manual Setting up the Phone, Do the following steps

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Setting up the Phone

Do the following steps:

A. Choose the best location

B.Install the rechargeable battery pack into the handset, and charge for at least 15-20 hours before using!

C.Connect the base unit.

A. Choose the best location

Before choosing a location for your new phone, read “Installation Considerations” on page 81. Here are some important guidelines you should consider:

Avoid heat sources, such as	Avoid noise sources such as a window
radiators, air ducts, and sunlight	by a street with heavy traffic
Avoid television sets and	Avoid microwave ovens
other electronic equipment

Avoid excessive moisture, extremely low temperatures, dust, mechanical vibration, or shock

Avoid personal computers

Choose a central location

Avoid other cordless telephones

If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to phone line, be sure that installing the system does not note disableyour alarm equipment.

If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, contact your telephone company or a qualified installer.

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For maximum range:

•Keep the antenna free of obstruction.

•When the handset is not in use place the handset in an upright position.

•Do not hold the handset where you would block the signal.

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•Metal and reinforced concrete may affect cordless telephone performance.

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Contents Series Owners Manual Contents Welcome Features Terminology Controls & Functions Retrieve TAD message with Handset Remote keysDelete message P Example of the standby mode display Display and IconsAnimation Displays Handset only Making a callSoft Key Function Standby modeTalk mode HandsetSetting up the Phone Do the following stepsE T T I N G S T a R T E D Low battery alert Cleaning the battery charging contactsConnect the base unit Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall Standard wall plate mountingDirect wall mounting Default Settings Main Menu OptionsSetting Menu Options Entering the MenuDirectLink Mode Handset only Using DirectLink ModeUsing Room/Baby Monitor Room/Baby MonitorHandset Setup / Base Setup Selecting a Ringer Tone Handset onlyDistinctive Ringer Setup Handset only Setting the AutoTalk Handset Only Setting the Anykey Answer Handset onlySetting the True Banner Handset only Selecting a LanguageAdjusting the LCD Contrast Setting the Key Touch Tone Handset onlySetting the Animation Screen Handset Only Answering System SetupRecord a Personal Outgoing Message Base Only Setting a PIN Code Selecting Your Greeting Base onlySetting the Ring Time Setting the Record TimeTurning the message alert tone off by pressing any key Setting the Message Alert On or OffTurning the message alert tone off from a remote location Setting the Language of your Answering System Setting the Call ScreenGlobal Setup Setting Day and TimeSetting Cidcw Caller ID on Call Waiting Setting the Area CodeSetting the Dial Mode De-register the Handset Handset only Making and Receiving Calls 6CNMFlash and Call Waiting Placing a Call on HoldDeleting a Redial Record Handset only Redialing a CallStoring a Redial Record from the handset only Earpiece and Speaker Volume Adjusting the Ringer, and Earpiece and Speaker VolumeRinger volume Do Not Disturb DNDWith the handset Mute MicrophoneWith the base Tone Dialing Switch-over Traveling Out of RangeWhen speaking on the handset Privacy ModeOr 4-Way Conferencing When speaking on the base Press the Store soft key, Store/Edit Name appears Chain Dialing Locations SPD1-SPD0Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters If you make a mistake while entering a nameStore/Edit Name appears Viewing the Phonebook Press cid/exit key or the Back soft keyFrom Talk Mode Making Calls Using the PhonebookFrom Standby Mode Speed DialingGNGVG/GOQT! GU Copying Phonebook Locations Press the Copy soft keyCaller ID and Cidcw Caller ID on Call Waiting L L E R I D 4Viewing the Caller ID List %CNNGT+ 0GY 6QVCNDeleting a Caller ID Message Deleting Information from the Caller ID ListDeleting all Caller ID names/numbers Using the Caller ID Message ListCalling a party from the Caller ID list Long Distance calls and Area Code Setting/Cancellation Storing Caller ID messages in the PhonebookCall Waiting Deluxe Features Volume down 4 timesFeatures Integrated Telephone Answering DeviceAnnounce only feature Setting your outgoing message GreetingTurning the Answering System On/Off Using the Answering Setup Menu New Message LEDPlaying your messages Using your Answering SystemRepeating a message Skipping a message Deleting a messageVoice memo Screening a call Recording a conversationFrom the base Remote Operation Remote access away from homeFrom the handset Function Remote access with the handset Remote Key Function †/5Expanding Your Phone Connecting the ChargerHandset Expandability Register the Handset Using the DirectLink Mode DirectLink callIntercom Intercom/Call Transfer FeatureFrom handset to handset or handset to the base From the base to a handset Call Transfer FeatureFrom handset to handset or to the base P a N D I N G Y O U R P H O N E 7 Changing the Digital Security Code Find HandsetTo attach the beltclip Installing the BeltclipHeadset Installation To remove the beltclipBattery replacement and handling MaintenancePower Failure General Information Battery InformationAC Adapter Information Troubleshooting Symptom SuggestionSevere noise interference Symptom Suggestion Liquid Damage Case ActionPrecautions Installation Considerations Terminal Equipment Memory List Memo Index Remote access away from home Remote Operation CardTask Main Menu Flow Chart From standby modeI N M E N U F L O W C H a R T 8 Please do not Return this Product to the Place of Purchase Register Online Today