Uniden TRU 8865 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.

C.Connect the base unit.

A. Choose the best location

Before choosing a location for your new phone, read "Installation Considerations" on page 67. 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 Page Contents Welcome Features Terminology Vol Controls & FunctionsFind handset P Display and Icons Example of the standby mode displayMaking a call Animation Displays Handset onlyHandset Standby modeTalk mode Soft Key FunctionDo the following steps Setting up the PhoneInstall the rechargeable battery pack into the handset Connect the base unit Standard wall plate mounting Mounting the Base Unit on a WallDirect wall mounting Handset Expandability Connecting the ChargerExpanding Your Phone Register the Handset Main Menu Options Default SettingsPress the Menu soft key to access the main menu Setting Menu OptionsUsing the interface Using DirectLink Mode DirectLink Mode Handset onlySelect the handset or base you want Using Room/Baby MonitorRoom/Baby Monitor Programming your Voice Mail Access Number Handset Setup / Base SetupSelecting a Ringer Tone Handset only Distinctive Ringer Setup Handset only Setting Anykey Answer Handset only Setting AutoTalk Handset OnlySelecting a Language Setting the True Banner Handset onlySetting the Key Touch Tone Handset only Adjusting the LCD ContrastPress volume up/down to adjust the contrast LCD 10 levels Press Setting the Animation Screen Handset OnlyAnimation Screen displays animation on the handset Menu, and then the Animation Screen submenuDay & Time sets the day and time of your display Global SetupSetting Day and Time Setting the Area Code Setting Cidcw Caller ID on Call WaitingInitial setting is Tone Setting the Dial ModeThen the Dial Mode submenu Press volume up/down to select Tone or PulseDe-register the Handset Handset only Setting Voice Mail TonePress Volume up/down to select Yes and then Icon appears on the display during hands-free conversations Making and Receiving CallsPlacing a Call on Hold Call WaitingTo hang up, press end or speaker on the base Redialing a CallDeleting a Redial Record Handset only Storing a Redial Record from the handset onlyEarpiece and Speaker Volume Adjusting the Ringer, and Earpiece and Speaker VolumeRinger volume Temporarily Muting the Ringer Muting the RingerMute Microphone Do Not Disturb DNDWith the base Tone Dialing Switch-overTraveling Out of Range Conferencing Privacy ModeWhen speaking on the base When speaking on the handsetBeep. The phone returns to standby mode Using One Touch Voice Mail AccessResetting the New Message LED Store names and numbers Press the Store soft key, Store/Edit Name appearsChain Dialing If you make a mistake while entering a name Steps for Entering Names and Special CharactersFor example, to enter Movies Call, the Copy and Store soft key will not appear Press volume up/down, or the number keypad toViewing the Phonebook Speed Dialing Making Calls Using the PhonebookFrom Standby Mode From Talk ModeGNGVG/GOQT! GU  6QYJKEJWPKV! *CPFUGV Copying Phonebook LocationsCaller ID and Cidcw Caller ID on Call Waiting To view the Caller ID messages in historical order Viewing the Caller ID ListNumber of new messages and total messages Deleting Information from the Caller ID List Deleting a Caller ID MessageCalling a party from the Caller ID list Using the Caller ID Message ListStandby mode Deleting all Caller ID names/numbersStoring Caller ID messages in the Phonebook Talk modeVolume down 4 times Call Waiting Deluxe FeaturesDirectLink call Multi-Handset FeaturesUsing the DirectLink Mode From handset to handset or handset to the base Intercom/Call Transfer FeatureTo cancel intercom, press the Cancel soft key IntercomFrom handset to handset or to the base Call Transfer FeatureFrom the base to a handset MULTI-HANDSET Features Find Handset Changing the Digital Security CodeTo remove the beltclip Installing the BeltclipHeadset Installation To attach the beltclipPower Failure Low battery alertBattery replacement and handling Cleaning the battery charging contacts AC Adapter Information Battery InformationGeneral Information Symptom Suggestion TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Case Action Liquid DamagePrecautions Installation Considerations Terminal Equipment Memory List Memo Index A I N M E N U F L O W C H a R T I N M E N U F L O W C H a R T 7 Please do not Return this Product to the Place of Purchase Page Page Page Register Online Today