Uniden EXT 1480 Precautions, Important Safety Instructions, Important Electrical Considerations

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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.)

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.

P R E C A U T I O N S & W A R R A N T Y

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Contents Page Page W. u n i d e n . c o m Contents Welcome Features E L C O M E / F E a T U R E S I C K R E F E R Controls and Functions Telephone Line Jack 11 to Read this First19 to About the digital security codeChecking the Package Contents Setting up the Phone Choose the best locationDo the following steps See Install the battery packBattery use time per charge Low battery alertCleaning the battery charging contacts To lay the phone flat To put the phone on a slant Connect the base unitModular Choose the dialing mode Setting the handset retainer clip for wall mounting TerminologyMounting the Base Unit on a Wall Standard wall plate mounting Direct wall plate mounting Setting Caller ID Options Entering Your Area Code Selecting a Language Handset On Base Handset Off Base Making and Receiving CallsRedialing from Standby Mode Redialing from Talk ModeRedialing a Call Ringer Volume Setup Ringer Tone SettingRinger Mute temporarily Adjusting the Earpiece Volume Distinctive Ringer SetupTone Dialing Switch-over Mute MicrophoneTraveling Out-of-Range Selecting a Different Channel Find HandsetFlash and Call Waiting Programming your Voice Mail Access Number Using One Touch Voice Mail AccessDialing your Voice Mail Service Voice Mail AccessDeleting the Voice Mail Number Phonebook Number of times key is pressed Steps for Entering Names and Special CharactersIf you make a mistake while entering a name Viewing the Phonebook Alphabetical orderFrom a number key From Standby Mode Making Calls Using the PhonebookFrom Talk Mode Speed DialingDeleting the Stored Data Editing the Stored DataChain Dialing Caller ID You must subscribe to Caller ID service to use this featureFrom new to old Viewing the Caller ID ListFrom old to new Alphabetic orderDeleting Information from the Caller ID List Deleting a Caller ID messageDeleting all Caller ID names/numbers Long 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 PhonebookPress select/chan. You will hear a confirmation tone Call Waiting Deluxe FeaturesAccessing Calling Features Calling features Display Activation code Pre-programmed Calling FeaturesDescriptions of calling features Editing or Restoring Calling Features Edit a Calling FeatureRestore a Calling Feature Registering the Second Handset Expanding Your PhoneCall Transfer Feature To transfer a call to the second handsetTo receive a transferred call from the second handset Dialing mode Setting upSecond Handset Operation ChargingOperation Caller IDOthers Deregister the Digital Security Code Changing the Digital Security CodeHeadset Installation Installing the BeltclipRegister the Security Code To a t t a c h t h e b e l t c l i pMaintenance Battery Information General InformationAC Adapter Information Symptom Suggestion Status/voice mail LED won’t TroubleshootingPrecautions Important Safety InstructionsImportant Electrical Considerations One Year Limited Warranty Installation ConsiderationsTerminal Equipment Radio Equipment K, L IndexPlease do not Return this Product to the Place of Purchase At Uniden, we’ll take care of you