Uniden TRU 8880 owner manual Precautions

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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.

Uniden works to reduce lead content in our PVC coated cords in our products and accessories.

Warning!

The cords on this product and/or accessories contain lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

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 owners 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 wiringand damage any device connected to it. This phone is no exception.

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. Your telephone complies with Part 68 of FCC Rules. You

must, upon request, provide the FCC registration number and the REN to your telephone company. Both numbers are on the base unit.

Note: You must not connect your phone to:

coin-operated systems

most electronic key telephone systems

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Privacy of communications, may not be ensured when using this phone.

To insure the safety of users, the FCC has established criteria for the amount of radio frequency energy various products may produce depending on their intended usage. This product has been tested and found to comply with the FCC's exposure criteria. For body worn operation, the FCC RF exposure guidelines were also met when used with the Uniden accessories supplied or designed for this product. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines and should be avoided.

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.

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Contents Series Owners Manual Page Contents Welcome Features Terminology Handset Antenna Play/stop P Find hs/intercom P Example of the standby mode display Display and IconsAnimation Displays Making a callTalk mode Standby modeSoft Key Function Setting up the Phone Do the following stepsInstall the rechargeable battery pack into the handset Connect the base unit Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall Standard wall plate mountingDirect wall mounting Expanding Your Phone Connecting the ChargerHandset Expandability Register the Handset Default Settings Main Menu OptionsSetting Menu Options Using the interfaceDirectLink Mode Using DirectLink ModeUsing Room/Baby Monitor Room/Baby MonitorHandset Setup Selecting a Ringer ToneDistinctive Ringer Setup PressVol/∨ to select On or Off Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation toneSetting the AutoTalk Setting the Anykey AnswerSetting the True Banner Selecting a LanguageVol/ ∨ to choose English Français French, or Español SpanishAdjusting the LCD Contrast Press /vol/∧ or /vol/∨ to adjust the contrast LCD 10 levelsSetting the Key Touch Tone Menu and then the Contrast submenuSetting the Animation Screen Answering System SetupSetting a PIN Code Available screensSetting the Ring Time Setting the Record TimeTurning the message alert tone off by pressing any key Setting the Message Alert On or OffTurning the message alert tone off from a remote location Setting the Call Screen Setting the Language of your Answering SystemFrench, or Español Spanish Global Setup Setting Day and TimeSetting the Area Code Setting Cidcw Caller ID on Call WaitingOK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone Setting the Dial Mode Then the Dial Mode submenuInitial setting is Tone Press /vol/ ∧ or /vol/ ∨ to select Tone or PulseDe-register the Handset Making and Receiving Calls 6CNMFrom the Base Receiving calls only From the handsetPress speaker and begin speaking To hang up, press speaker Call Waiting Placing a Call on HoldDeleting a Redial Record Redialing a CallStoring a Redial Record Ringer volume Adjusting the Ringer, and Earpiece and Speaker VolumeEarpiece and Speaker Volume Do Not Disturb DND Muting the RingerTemporarily Muting the Ringer Tone Dialing Switch-over Mute MicrophoneWith the handset With the basePrivacy Mode Works only when the phone is in useVol/ ∨ to move the pointer to Privacy Mode and then Travelling Out of RangeConferencing Way ConferencingVol/∧ or /vol/∨ Press the Store soft key, Store/Edit Name appearsChain Dialing Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters If you make a mistake while entering a nameFor example, to enter Movies Viewing the Phonebook Press /vol/ ∧ Vol/ ∨ , or the number keypad toMaking Calls Using the Phonebook From Standby ModeFrom Talk Mode Speed DialingVol/∨ to move the pointer to Copying Phonebook Locations If you select All Memories, Are you sure? appears onOr the number key 2-9and 0 to select the phonebook Location you want to export and then press the CopyCaller ID and Cidcw Caller ID on Call Waiting Viewing the Caller ID List Press cidDeleting Information from the Caller ID List Deleting a Caller ID MessageVol/∨ to choose Yes Using the Caller ID Message List Deleting all Caller ID names/numbersCalling a party from the Caller ID list Press /vol/∧ or /vol/∨ to choose YesTalk mode Storing Caller ID messages in the PhonebookCall Waiting Deluxe Features %QPHGTGPEG &TQR.CUVFeatures Integrated Telephone Answering DeviceAnswering System Default Settings Turning the Answering System On/OffSetting up your Answering System Answering System Settings Setting the Time Press set to select the hourSetting a PIN code Setting the ring timeAnnounce only feature Selecting the message record timeSetting the message alert Turning the message alert tone off by pressing any keySelecting the language Call screenFrom the handset Screening a callFrom the base When the phone is in standby mode, press play/stop Using your Answering SystemPlaying your messages Repeating a message Skipping a messageDeleting a message Voice memoRecording a conversation Remote access away from home Remote OperationFunction Remote access with the handset Remote Key Function †/5Using the DirectLink Mode Multi-Handset FeaturesDirectLink call Intercom/Call Transfer Feature IntercomFrom handset to handset or handset to the base Standby mode, press intcom/holdFrom the base to a handset Call Transfer FeatureFrom handset to handset or to the base From the base to a handset Installing the Beltclip Headset InstallationChanging the Digital Security Code To attach the beltclipBattery replacement and handling Power FailureLow battery alert Cleaning the battery charging contactsGeneral Information Battery InformationAC Adapter Information Troubleshooting Symptom SuggestionSevere noise interference Symptom Suggestion Liquid Damage Case ActionPrecautions Installation Considerations Terminal Equipment Memory List Memo Index G, HRemote access away from home Remote Operation CardTask Main Menu Flow Chart From standby modeI 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