Uniden TRU 8880 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 87. 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 the telephone line, be sure that installing the system does note not disable your alarm equipment.

If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, contact your telephone company or a qualified installer.

note

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 Handset Antenna Play/stop P Find hs/intercom P Display and Icons Example of the standby mode displayMaking a call Animation DisplaysSoft Key Function Standby modeTalk mode Do 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 SettingsUsing the interface Setting Menu OptionsUsing DirectLink Mode DirectLink ModeRoom/Baby Monitor Using Room/Baby MonitorSelecting a Ringer Tone Handset SetupPress the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone Distinctive Ringer SetupPress Vol/∨ to select On or OffSetting the Anykey Answer Setting the AutoTalkFrançais French, or Español Spanish Setting the True BannerSelecting a Language Vol/ ∨ to choose EnglishMenu and then the Contrast submenu Adjusting the LCD ContrastPress /vol/∧ or /vol/∨ to adjust the contrast LCD 10 levels Setting the Key Touch ToneAvailable screens Setting the Animation ScreenAnswering System Setup Setting a PIN CodeSetting the Record Time Setting the Ring TimeTurning the message alert tone off from a remote location Setting the Message Alert On or OffTurning the message alert tone off by pressing any key French, or Español Spanish Setting the Language of your Answering SystemSetting the Call Screen Setting Day and Time Global SetupOK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone Setting Cidcw Caller ID on Call WaitingSetting the Area Code Press /vol/ ∧ or /vol/ ∨ to select Tone or Pulse Setting the Dial ModeThen the Dial Mode submenu Initial setting is ToneDe-register the Handset 6CNM Making and Receiving CallsPress speaker and begin speaking To hang up, press speaker From the handsetFrom the Base Receiving calls only Placing a Call on Hold Call WaitingStoring a Redial Record Redialing a CallDeleting a Redial Record Earpiece and Speaker Volume Adjusting the Ringer, and Earpiece and Speaker VolumeRinger volume Temporarily Muting the Ringer Muting the RingerDo Not Disturb DND With the base Tone Dialing Switch-overMute Microphone With the handsetTravelling Out of Range Privacy ModeWorks only when the phone is in use Vol/ ∨ to move the pointer to Privacy Mode and thenWay Conferencing ConferencingPress the Store soft key, Store/Edit Name appears Vol/∧ or /vol/∨Chain Dialing If you make a mistake while entering a name Steps for Entering Names and Special CharactersFor example, to enter Movies Press /vol/ ∧ Vol/ ∨ , or the number keypad to Viewing the PhonebookSpeed Dialing Making Calls Using the PhonebookFrom Standby Mode From Talk ModeVol/∨ to move the pointer to Location you want to export and then press the Copy Copying Phonebook LocationsIf you select All Memories, Are you sure? appears on Or the number key 2-9and 0 to select the phonebookCaller ID and Cidcw Caller ID on Call Waiting Press cid Viewing the Caller ID ListVol/∨ to choose Yes Deleting a Caller ID MessageDeleting Information from the Caller ID List Press /vol/∧ or /vol/∨ to choose Yes Using the Caller ID Message ListDeleting all Caller ID names/numbers Calling a party from the Caller ID listStoring Caller ID messages in the Phonebook Talk mode%QPHGTGPEG &TQR.CUV Call Waiting Deluxe FeaturesIntegrated Telephone Answering Device FeaturesTurning the Answering System On/Off Answering System Default SettingsSetting up your Answering System Answering System Settings Press set to select the hour Setting the TimeSetting the ring time Setting a PIN codeSelecting the message record time Announce only featureTurning the message alert tone off by pressing any key Setting the message alertCall screen Selecting the languageFrom the base Screening a callFrom the handset Playing your messages Using your Answering SystemWhen the phone is in standby mode, press play/stop Skipping a message Repeating a messageVoice memo Deleting a messageRecording a conversation Remote Operation Remote access away from homeFunction Remote access with the handset †/5 Remote Key FunctionDirectLink call Multi-Handset FeaturesUsing the DirectLink Mode Standby mode, press intcom/hold Intercom/Call Transfer FeatureIntercom From handset to handset or handset to the baseFrom handset to handset or to the base Call Transfer FeatureFrom the base to a handset From the base to a handset To attach the beltclip Installing the BeltclipHeadset Installation Changing the Digital Security CodePower Failure Battery replacement and handlingCleaning the battery charging contacts Low battery alertAC Adapter Information Battery InformationGeneral Information Symptom Suggestion TroubleshootingSevere noise interference Symptom Suggestion Case Action Liquid DamagePrecautions Installation Considerations Terminal Equipment Memory List Memo G, H IndexRemote Operation Card Remote access away from homeTask From standby mode Main Menu Flow ChartI N M E N U F L O W C H a R T 9 Please do not Return this Product to the Place of Purchase Page Register Online Today