Uniden TRU548 owner manual Installation Considerations

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Radio Interference

Radio interference may occasionally cause buzzing and humming in your cordless handset, or clicking noises in the base. This interference is caused by external sources such as TV, refrigerator, vacuum cleaner, fluorescent lighting, or electrical storm. Your unit is NOT DEFECTIVE. If these noises continue and are too distracting, please check around your home to see what appliances may be causing the problem. In addition, we recommend that the base not be plugged into a circuit that also powers a major appliance because of the potential for interference. Be certain that the antenna on the unit is fully extended when needed.

In the unlikely event that you consistently hear other voices or distracting transmissions on your phone, you may be receiving radio signals from another cordless telephone or other source of interference. If you cannot eliminate this type of interference, you need to change to a different channel.

Finally, it should be noted that some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause interference to nearby TVs and VCRs. To minimize or prevent such interference, the base of the cordless telephone should not be placed near or on top of a TV or VCR. If interference is experienced, moving the cordless telephone farther away from the TV or VCR will often reduce or eliminate the interference.

More Than One Cordless Telephone

If you want to use more than one cordless telephone in your home, they must operate on different channels. Press the channel key to select a channel that provides the clearest communication.

Cordless Telephone Privacy

Cordless telephones are radio devices. Communications between the handset and base of your cordless telephone are accomplished by means of radio waves which are broadcast over the open airways. Because of the inherent physical properties of radio waves, your communications can be received by radio receiving devices other than your own cordless telephone unit. Consequently, any communications using your cordless telephone may not be private.

Installation Considerations

Selecting a Location

Before choosing a location for your new phone, there are some important guidelines you should consider:

The location should be close to both a phone jack and continuous power outlet. (A continuous power outlet is an AC outlet which does not have a switch to interrupt its power.)

Keep the base and handset away from sources of electrical noise such as motors or fluorescent lighting.

Be sure there is sufficient space to fully extend the base antenna.

The base can be placed on a desk or tabletop or mounted on a standard telephone wall plate.

You should charge your new phone for 15-20 hours before completing the installation or using the handset.

Telephone Line Outlets

There are two types of phone outlets:

Modular Jack

Most phone equipment available now uses modular jacks. Phone cords are fitted with a molded plastic connector which plugs into this type of jack. If you do not have modular phone jacks, contact your local telephone company for information about their installation.

Hardwired Jack

Some equipment is wired directly to a phone jack, and these types of installations require a modular jack converter. This type of installation is not difficult; however, you should contact your Uniden telephone dealer or a telephone supply store for advice about the proper adapter or converter for your particular situation.

Connecting the Telephone Cords

Consider these safety guidelines before connecting the telephone cords:

Caution!

Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected.

Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

Applying Power to the Base

This phone requires an AC outlet, without a switch to interrupt power, and the included AC adapter. To relieve strain on the DC plug when the phone is placed on a desk or table, wrap the power cord around the strain relief notch on the bottom of the base.

NOTE:

Place the power cord so that it does not create a trip

 

hazard, or where it could become chafed and create a

 

fire or other electrical hazards.

Adapter Safety Features

If you cannot plug the AC adapter into the outlet, contact someone about replacing the outlet.

Plug the AC Adapter into a standard 120 VAC wall outlet.

Do not use an outlet controlled by a wall switch.

Use only the Uniden AC Adapter supplied with this phone.

One Year Limited Warranty

Important: Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service.

WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION (“Uniden”)

ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for one year, to the original retail owner, this Uniden Product to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below.

WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the original user shall terminate and be of no further effect 12 months after the date of original retail sale. The warranty is invalid if the Product is (A) damaged or not maintained as reasonable or necessary, (B) modified, altered, or used as part of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or any configurations not sold by Uniden, (C) improperly installed, (D) serviced or repaired by someone other than an authorized Uniden service center for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty, (E) used in any conjunction with equipment or parts or as part of any system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the owner’s manual for this product.

STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event that the product does not conform to this warranty at any time while this warranty is in effect, warrantor will either, at its option, repair or replace the defective unit and return it to you without charge for parts, service, or any other cost (except shipping and handling) incurred by warrantor or its representatives in connection with the performance of this warranty. Warrantor, at its option, may replace the unit with a new or refurbished unit. THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IS THE SOLE AND ENTIRE WARRANTY PERTAINING TO THE PRODUCT AND IS IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR ARISING BY OPERATION OF LAW, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OR PAYMENT OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow this exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

LEGAL REMEDIES: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This warranty is void outside the United States of America.

PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF WARRANTY: If, after following the instructions in the owner’s manual you are certain that the Product is defective, pack the Product carefully (preferably in its original packaging). The Product should include all parts and accessories originally packaged with the Product. Include evidence of original purchase and a note describing the defect that has caused you to return it. The Product should be shipped freight prepaid, by traceable means, to warrantor at:

Uniden America Corporation

Parts and Service Division

4700 Amon Carter Blvd.

Fort Worth, TX 76155

(800) 297-1023, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Central, Monday through Friday

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Contents Page Page Page Welcome Unit for explanation purposesPage Contents Integrated Answering Device Controls and Functions 42 43 44 13 to Read This First7 to Checking the Package Contents Setting Up the Phone Choose the best locationInstalling the Battery Pack Cleaning the Battery Charging Contacts Battery use time per chargeLow Battery Alert Connect the base unit Handset is fully chargedChoose the dialing mode Standard wall plate mounting Setting the handset retainer clip for wall mountingMounting the base unit on a wall Direct wall plate mounting Setting Caller ID Options/Language Entering Your Area Code Handset On the Base Off the Base Making and Receiving CallsFrom the handset Terminology From the base Receiving Calls onlyAdjusting the Volume Redialing from Standby Mode From the Handset Redialing a CallTone Dialing Switch-over Redial from Talk ModeTo locate the handset Traveling Out-of-RangeSelecting a Different Channel Way Conferencing When speaking on the baseWhen speaking on the handset Flash and Call WaitingStoring Phone Numbers and Names With the HandsetMemory Dialing Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters If you make a mistake while entering a nameMemory Dialing Display a Programmed Number Memory dialing from Standby ModeMaking Calls with Memory Dialing Memory dialing from Talk Mode Chain DialingEditing a Stored Name and/or Phone Number Memory01 Stored Memory Store Erasing a Stored Name and Phone Number Caller ID When the Telephone RingsYou must subscribe to Caller ID service to use this feature To the standby mode Viewing the Caller ID Message ListDeleting Information from the Caller ID List When the pointer is at YesWhen the pointer is at No Deleting a Caller ID messageCalling a party from the Caller ID list Using the Caller ID ListLong Distance calls and Area Code Setting/Cancellation Dial editStoring Caller ID messages in Memory dialing You can not storeCall Waiting Features Features Integrated Answering DeviceTurning the answering system on/off Setting Up Your Answering SystemSetting the clock Recording a personal outgoing message Greeting Setting your greetingPreset Message Choosing between the two outgoing messagesSelecting a PIN code Announce only featureSelecting the message record time Setting ring time switch Repeating a message Using Your Answering SystemPlaying your messages Deleting an individual message Skipping a messageDeleting a message Deleting all messagesVoice memo Recording a conversationRemote access away from home From the following chartRemote room monitor Turn on the answering machine remotelyChanging the Digital Security Code To attach the beltclip To remove the beltclip Installing the BeltclipHeadset Installation When very dirty MaintenanceWhen slightly dirty When the charging terminals become dirtyTroubleshooting SymptomSymptom Suggestion AC Adapter Information Battery InformationGeneral Information FCC wants you to know Telephone Line ProblemsTechnical Information RangeMore Than One Cordless Telephone Cordless Telephone PrivacyPrecautions Installation Considerations Index K, LMemo Memo Memo At Uniden, we’ll take care of you Please do not Return this Product to the Place of PurchaseThank you for purchasing a Uniden Cordless Phone