Uniden TRU5865 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.

PRECAUTIONS & WARRANTY

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Contents Page W. u n i d e n . c o m Contents Welcome Features L C O M E / F E AT U R E SE L C O M E / F E AT U R E S Charging the Battery I C K R E F E R E N C E G U I D EControls and Functions O N T R O L S a N D F U N C T I O N S31 32 N T R O L S a N D F U N C T I O N SRead this First 11 to15 to E T T I N G S TA R T E DChecking the Package Contents Setting up the Phone Choose the best locationInstall the battery pack Low battery alert Battery use time per chargeCleaning the battery charging contacts Connect the base unit ModularChoose the dialing mode TerminologySetting 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 Standby Mode Redialing from Talk ModeRedialing a Call Redialing from the BaseRinger Volume Setup Base VolumeRinger Tone Setting Ringer Mute temporarilyDistinctive Ringer Setup Adjusting the Earpiece Handset Speaker Volume Adjusting the Base Speaker VolumeMute Microphone With the handsetTraveling Out-of-Range Tone Dialing Switch-overSelecting a Different Channel When speaking on the handset When speaking on the baseFind Handset Way ConferencingWith the Speakerphone feature Transferring a CallTo transfer from the handset to the base To transfer from the base to the handsetFlash and Call Waiting Voice Mail LEDPhonebook O N E B O O KH O N E B O O K Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters If you make a mistake while entering a nameH O N E B O O K Viewing the Phonebook Press /RocketDialAlphabetical order From a number keyMaking Calls Using the Phonebook From Standby ModeFrom Talk Mode Speed DialingEditing the Stored Data Deleting the Stored DataRocketDial One Touch Dialing Storing the RocketDialMaking calls with the RocketDial Deleting the RocketDialChain Dialing Memory Dialing base only Storing Phone NumbersMaking Calls with Memory Dialing Deleting the Stored DataCaller ID You must subscribe to Caller ID service to use this featureL L E R I D Press call id Viewing the Caller ID ListA L L E R I D Deleting Information from the Caller ID List Deleting a Caller ID messageDeleting all Caller ID names/numbers Press select/ch or xfer/delUsing the Caller ID Message List Long Distance calls and Area Code Setting/CancellationCalling a party from the Caller ID list Storing Caller ID messages in the Phonebook/RocketDialCall Waiting Deluxe Features Press select/ch. You will hear a confirmation toneRegistering the Second Handset Expanding Your PhoneX PA N D I N G Y O U R P H O N E Call Transfer Feature To transfer a call to the second handsetTo receive a transferred call from the second handset PA N D I N G Y O U R P H O N ESecond Handset Operation Setting upRegistration Caller ID OperationOthers De-register the Digital Security Code Changing the Digital Security CodeD D I T I O N a L I N F O R M AT I O N Installing the Beltclip Headset InstallationRegister the Security Code D I T I O N a L I N F O R M AT I O NMaintenance General Information Battery InformationAC Adapter Information Troubleshooting TroubleshootingPrecautions Important Safety InstructionsImportant Electrical Considerations E C a U T I O N S & WA R R a N T YOne Year Limited Warranty Installation ConsiderationsR E C a U T I O N S & WA R R a N T Y Terminal Equipment Radio Equipment N O T I C EIndex G, HK, L V, W, X, Y, ZAt Uniden, we’ll take care of you Please do not Return this Product to the Place of Purchase