Uniden TRU5885 Precautions, Important Safety Instructions, Important Electrical Considerations

Page 65

Precautions!

Before you read anything else, please observe the following:

Warning!

Uniden America Corporation DOES NOT represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or damage to the unit, DO NOT expose this unit to rain or moisture.

Rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride Battery Warning

This equipment contains a rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride battery.

Nickel is a chemical known to state of California to cause cancer.

The rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride battery contained in this equipment may explode if disposed of in a fire.

Do not short-circuit the battery.

Do not charge the rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride battery used in this equipment in any charger other than the one designed to charge this battery as specified in the owner’s manual. Using another charger may damage the battery or cause the battery to explode.

Rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride

Batteries Must Be Recycled or

Disposed of Properly

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Important Safety Instructions

When using your telephone equipment, these basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and injury to persons:

1.Read and understand all instructions.

2.Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

3.Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a dry cloth for cleaning without liquid or aerosol cleaners.

4.Do not use this product near water; for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.

5.Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The telephone may fall, causing serious damage to the unit.

6.Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation. To protect the product from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

7.This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your dealer or local power company.

8.Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where the cord will be damaged by persons walking on it.

9.Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords, as this can result in the risk of fire or electrical shock.

10.Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

11.To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product. Take it to qualified service personnel when service or repair work is required. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the appliance is subsequently used.

12.Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

A.When the power supply cord is damaged or frayed.

B.If liquid has been spilled into the product.

C.If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

D.If the product does not operate normally when following the operating instructions. (Adjust only those controls that are

covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require

extensive repair work by a qualified technician.)

E. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

13.Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

Additional Battery Safety Precautions

Caution!

To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons by the

 

battery, read and follow these instructions:

1.Use only the Uniden battery pack specified in the owner’s manual.

2.Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire. The cell may explode. Check the Nickel Metal Hydride battery disposal package insert for disposal instructions.

3.Do not open or mutilate the battery pack. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.

4.Exercise care in handling the battery in order not to short the battery with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns.

5.Charge the battery pack provided with or identified for use with this product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in the owner¬s manual provided for

this product.

6.Observe proper polarity orientation between the battery pack and battery charger.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Important Electrical Considerations

Unplug all electrical appliances when you know an electrical storm is approaching. Lightning can pass through your household wiring and damage any device connected to it. This phone is no exception.

Warning!

Please do not attempt to unplug any appliance during an electrical storm.

The FCC Wants You To Know

Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Uniden, or operation of this product in any way other than as detailed by the owner’s manual, could void your authority to operate this product. The equipment cannot be used on public coin phone service provided by the telephone company. Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. (Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for information.)

To ensure safety of users, the FCC has established criteria for the amount of radio frequency energy various products may produce depending on their intended usage. This product has been tested and found to comply with the FCC exposure criteria. The base unit and the base antenna was designed to be installed so that it is not in contact with any person during operations.

Range

Your new phone is designed to achieve the maximum possible range by transmitting and receiving according to the highest specifications set forth by the FCC. We have rated this phone to operate at a maximum distance with the qualification that the range depends upon the environment in which the telephone is used. Many factors limit range, and it would be impossible to include all the variables in our rating. The Maximum Range rating of this phone is meant to be used as a means of comparison against other range claims.

PRECAUTIONS & WARRANTY

P R E C A U T I O N S & WA R R A N T Y [ 63 ]

Image 65
Contents Page Page W. u n i d e n . c o m Contents L C O M E / F E AT U R E S Welcome FeaturesE L C O M E / F E AT U R E S I C K R E F E R E N C E G U I D E Charging the BatteryO N T R O L S a N D F U N C T I O N S Controls and FunctionsN T R O L S a N D F U N C T I O N S 37 38 3911 to Read this First15 to E T T I N G S TA R T E DChecking the Package Contents Do the following steps Setting up the PhoneChoose the best location Getting Install the battery packCleaning the battery charging contacts Battery use time per chargeLow battery alert Modular Connect the base unitTerminology Choose the dialing modeSetting Caller ID Options Entering Your Area Code Selecting a Language From the Handset From the base Making and Receiving CallsA S I C S Redialing from Talk Mode Redialing from Standby ModeRedialing a Call Redialing from the BaseRinger Tone Setting Ringer Volume SetupRinger Mute temporarily Press select/chAdjusting the Earpiece Handset Speaker Volume Distinctive Ringer SetupMute Microphone Tone Dialing Switch-overTraveling Out-of-Range With the handsetWhen speaking on the base When speaking on the handsetSelecting a Different Channel Find HandsetTransferring a Call With the Speakerphone featureTo transfer from the handset to the base To transfer from the base to the handsetNew Message LED Flash and Call WaitingH O N E B O O K PhonebookO N E B O O K If you make a mistake while entering a name Steps for Entering Names and Special CharactersO N E B O O K Press /RocketDial Viewing the PhonebookAlphabetical order From a number keyFrom Standby Mode Making Calls Using the PhonebookFrom Talk Mode Speed DialingDeleting the Stored Data Editing the Stored DataStoring the RocketDial RocketDial One Touch DialingMaking calls with the RocketDial Deleting the RocketDialMemory Dialing base only Chain DialingStoring Phone Numbers Making Calls with Memory DialingCaller ID You must subscribe to Caller ID service to use this featurePress call id Viewing the Caller ID ListFrom new to oldest From oldest to newDeleting a Caller ID message Deleting Information from the Caller ID ListDeleting all Caller ID names/numbers Press select/ch or xfer/delLong Distance calls and Area Code Setting/Cancellation Using the Caller ID Message ListCalling a party from the Caller ID list Storing Caller ID messages in the Phonebook/RocketDialPress select/ch. You will hear a confirmation tone Call Waiting Deluxe FeaturesIntegrated Answering Device FeaturesTurning the Answering System On/Off H E I N T E G R AT E D a N S W E R I N G D E V I C ESetting your outgoing message Greeting Setting up your Answering SystemScreen Incoming Calls Pre-recorded messageDeleting an outgoing message Setting the base ringer volumeChoosing between the two outgoing messages E I N T E G R AT E D a N S W E R I N G D E V I C E Adjusting the speaker volume levelUsing the Menu Mode Setting a Personal Security Code Setting the TimeSelecting the message record time Setting the Ring TimeAnnounce only feature Turning the Message Alert tone Off by pressing any key Setting the Message AlertSelecting the Language Press set/ringerRepeating a message Using your Answering SystemPlaying your messages Deleting a message Skipping a messageRecording a conversation Voice memoRemote Operation Command FunctionTurn on the answering system remotely Playing incoming messages PA N D I N G Y O U R P H O N E Expanding Your PhoneRegistering the Second Handset To transfer a call to the second handset Call Transfer FeatureTo receive a transferred call from the second handset X PA N D I N G Y O U R P H O N ERegistration Setting upSecond Handset Operation Others OperationCaller ID D I T I O N a L I N F O R M AT I O N Changing the Digital Security CodeDe-register the Digital Security Code Headset Installation Installing the BeltclipRegister the Security Code D D I T I O N a L I N F O R M AT I O NMaintenance AC Adapter Information Battery InformationGeneral Information Symptom Suggestion TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Important Electrical Considerations PrecautionsImportant Safety Instructions R E C a U T I O N S & WA R R a N T Y Installation ConsiderationsOne Year Limited Warranty Terminal Equipment Radio Equipment N D E IndexG, H K, LRemote Operation Card Remote access away from homeE M O T E O P E R AT I O N C a R D TaskPlease do not Return this Product to the Place of Purchase At Uniden, we’ll take care of you