Uniden TRU9480 owner manual Activating the Message Alert, Activating Call Screening

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Activating the Message Alert

The Message Alert feature sounds a short alert tone every 15 seconds whenever you have a new message. To turn on the message alert:

	From the base		From the handset
)	Press [clock/menu] five times. The current	)	Press the MENU soft key. Select the ANSW.
	setting (ON or OFF) appears on the base and it		SETUP menu, and then the MESSAGE ALERT
	is announced.		submenu.
2)	Press [ /select] or [ /select] to choose ON.	2)	Move the cursor to select ON or OFF.
3)	Press [set]. A confirmation tone sounds, and the	3)	Press the OK soft key. You will hear a
	answering machine announces the new setting.		confirmation tone.
	When the first new message is received, the
	alert tone will begin to sound.

Activating Call Screening

Your phone allows you to listen to callers leaving you a message. This, Call Screen, feature can be turned on or off.

	From the base		From the handset
)	Press [clock/menu] seven times. The current	)	Press the MENU soft key. Select the ANSW.
	call screen setting (ON or OFF) appears on the		SETUP menu and then the CALL SCREEN
	base.		submenu.
2)	Press [ /select] or [ /select] to choose ON or	2)	Move the cursor to select ON or OFF.
	OFF.	3)	Press the OK soft. You will hear a confirmation
3)	Press [set]. A confirmation tone sounds, and the		tone.
	answering machine announces the new setting.

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Contents TRU9480 Contents Using Caller ID, Call Waiting and Redial Lists Using your PhoneAdjusting the Ringer, Earpiece Speaker Volume Finding a Lost Handset Using Hold, Conference and TransferUsing the Answering Machine PrecautionsOne Year Limited Warranty Remotely Operating Your Answering Machine MaintenanceWelcome AccessibilityTerminology used in this Manual TRU9480 Features Answering Machine FeaturesProduct Overview TRU9480 Parts of the Phone Handset9. redial/pause key Parts of the Answering Machine Base Using the Interface Reading the Handset DisplayIcon Status Description Using the Four-way Function Key Using the Handset MenuStandby Screen Entering Text from your Phone Choosing the Best Location Installing the PhoneWall Mounting the Base Direct Wall Mounting Installing the Rechargeable Battery Connecting the Base and Charging the Handset Installing the Belt Clip Connecting to the Phone LineTesting the connection Changing the Dial Mode Basic Setup Setting the Day & TimeSelecting a Language Activating Personal Ring Activating Caller ID on Call Waiting and Call Waiting DeluxeActivating the Key Touch Tone Adjusting the LCD ContrastCompatible Handsets Charge the Accessory Handset Adding Accessory HandsetsRegistering Other Compatible Handsets Registering TCX905 Accessory or Extra HandsetsBase Unavailable Handset Only Resetting the HandsetsSetting up the Phonebook Creating Phonebook EntriesEnter the name for this entry Edit Name Enter the number for this entry Edit Number Assign a personal ring tone for this entry Personal RingAssign this entry to a Speed Dial number Speed Dial Finding a Phonebook Entry Editing Phonebook EntriesStoring Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the Phonebook Deleting All Phonebook Entries Erasing Phonebook EntriesCopying all the phonebook entries at once Copying Phonebook Entries to another StationChanging the Handset Banner Customizing Your PhoneMelodies Ringers Selecting a Ring ToneActivating Any Key Answer Activating AutoTalkNot Available Using your PhoneSwitching to the Handset Speakerphone during a Call Making a call from the PhonebookMaking a call with Speed Dial Using the Caller ID List Using Caller ID, Call Waiting and Redial ListsDeleting Caller ID Numbers Making a call from a Caller ID RecordUsing Call Waiting and Call Waiting Deluxe Deleting a Redial Record Redialing a NumberAdjusting the Ringer Volume Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker VolumeAdjusting the Speaker Volume Coil Handset onlyFinding a Lost Handset Using Hold, Conference and TransferPlacing a Call on Hold ConferencingAnswering a Transferred Call Transferring a CallFrom the handset From the baseDo Not Disturb All Calls Using Special FeaturesMuting the Ringer One Call Only Muting the MicrophoneUsing the DirectLink Feature Privacy ModeMaking a DirectLink Call IntercomExiting a DirectLink Call Making an IntercomAnswering an Intercom Room/Baby MonitorTone Dialing Switch Over Seven-Digit Dialing Installing the Optional HeadsetSetting up the Answering Machine FeaturesVoice Prompts Using the Answering Machine Interface Base operationHandset menu Selecting the Language Your GreetingFrom the base From the handset Personal To Record aGreeting Greeting, set, orDeleting your Personal Greeting Base Only Select or Press clock/menuSetting the Number of Rings Setting the Record Time or Announce Only Activating Call Screening Activating the Message AlertPress /select or /select to choose on Press /select or /select to choose on orFrom the base From the handset Using the Answering Machine Turning your Answering Machine On and OffAnswer on/off Answering Machine Operation Reviewing MessagesDeleting a message Screening Calls Recording a Conversation Memo recordPress memo record or Sweringmachine Opera Recording a Voice MemoMessage Alert Remotely Operating Your Answering Machine Command Function Remote CommandsSpecifications MaintenanceCleaning the Battery Contacts Battery Replacement and HandlingTalk and Standby Times Low Battery AlertResetting the Handset TroubleshootingResetting the Handset without the Base Changing the Digital Security CodeTraveling Out of Range Symptom Suggestion Common IssuesSymptom Suggestion Symptom Suggestion Liquid Damage HandsetBase Rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride Battery Warning PrecautionsImportant Safety Instructions FCC Wants You To Know Radio Interference One Year Limited Warranty PIN IndexScreening calls Security code Memo Remote Operation Card Remote access away from homeTask Please do not return this product to the place of purchase At Uniden, we’ll take care of youVisit To Register Your Product