Uniden TRU5885/5885-2 Making and Receiving Calls

BASICS[ 18 ]

Making and Receiving Calls

On the handset, you may also use the speakerphone while talking on your phone. Using

the handset speakerphone is called “hands-free conversation”. This feature allows you to

easily communicate while performing other tasks, such as cooking. appears during

hands-free conversation.

You can easily switch a call from normal conversation to “hands-free conversation”.

To switch a call, press spkr during the call.

•Refer to page 15

“Setting Caller ID

Options” to turn the

AutoTalk feature On if

desired. Any key answer

can be used only when

AutoTalk is set to On.

•The handset microphone

is located on the bottom

of the handset (see

“Controls and Functions”

on page 6). Position

yourself as near to the

handset as possible and

speak clearly.

•The base microphone is

located under the base.

Position yourself as near

to the base as possible

and speak clearly.

From the Handset From the base

Normal conversation Hands-free conversation

To answer a call Handset on the Base Press (talk).

Pick up the handset (AutoTalk)

or pick up the handset and

press talk/flash.

Handset off the Base Handset off the Base

Press any number key, /tone,Press spkr.

or #(Any Key Answer),

or press talk/flash.

To make a call Handset off the Base Handset off the Base

1) Press talk/flash. 1) Press spkr. 1) Press (talk).

2) Listen for the dial tone. 2) Listen for the dial tone. 2) Listen for the dial tone.

3) Dial the number. 3) Dial the number. 3) Dial the number.

OR OR

Dial the number, then Dial the number, then

press talk/flash. press spkr.

Note: If a call is not established, you will hear a beep

and “Unavailable” will appear in the display.

To hang up Press end, or return the handset to the base (AutoStandby). Press (talk).

To enter a pause When you dial the number, press redial/p. Pressing (talk).

within the dialing “P” appears in the display, which represents a pause. When you dial the number,

sequence press redial/p.

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Contents

Main Page Page Contents Welcome Features Page QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Controls and Functions Page Read this First Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Checking the Package Contents Setting up the Phone A. Choose the best location B. Install the battery pack Page C. Connect the base unit D. Choose the dialing mode Terminology Setting Caller ID Options Entering Your Area Code Selecting a Language BASICS[ 18 ] TRU5885 OM-0722 7/23/02 11:38 AM Page 18 Making and Receiving Calls From the Handset From the base Redialing a Call Redialing from Standby Mode Redialing from the Base Redialing from Talk Mode Ringer Mute (temporarily) Ringer Volume Setup Ringer Tone Setting Distinctive Ringer Setup Adjusting the Earpiece and Handset Speaker Volume Tone Dialing Switch-over Mute Microphone With the handset With the base Selecting a Different Channel 3-Way Conferencing When speaking on the handset When speaking on the base Transferring a Call To transfer from the handset to the base To transfer from the base to the handset Page Storing Phone Numbers, Names, Distinctive Rings, and Speed Dial Phonebook 2) Press PHONEBOOK [ 27] Page Page Viewing the Phonebook Making Calls Using the Phonebook From Standby Mode From Talk Mode Speed Dialing Editing or Erasing a Stored Name, Phone Number, Distinctive Ring, and Speed Dial Storing the RocketDial Making calls with the RocketDial Deleting the RocketDial RocketDial (One Touch Dialing) Chain Dialing Memory Dialing (base only) Storing Phone Numbers Making Calls with Memory Dialing Deleting the Stored Data Caller ID Viewing the Caller ID List Deleting a Caller ID message Deleting all Caller ID names/numbers Deleting Information from the Caller ID List Calling a party from the Caller ID list Long Distance calls and Area Code Setting/Cancellation Storing Caller ID messages in the Phonebook/RocketDial Using the Caller ID Message List Call Waiting Deluxe Features Features The Integrated Answering Device Turning the Answering System On/Off Screen Incoming Calls Choosing between the two outgoing messages Deleting an outgoing message Setting the base ringer volume Adjusting the speaker volume level Using the Menu Mode Setting the Time Setting a Personal Security Code Setting the Ring Time Selecting the message record time Announce only feature Setting the Message Alert Turning the Message Alert tone Off by pressing any key Turning the Message Alert tone Off when you are away from your phone Selecting the Language Using your Answering System Playing your messages Repeating a message Skipping a message Deleting a message Voice memo Recording a conversation Remote access away from home Remote Operation Turn on the answering system remotely Remote access with the handset Repeating a message Skipping a message Deleting a message Playing incoming messages Expanding Your Phone How to Distinguish the Original Handset and the Second Handset Registering the Second Handset To transfer a call (to the second handset) To receive a transferred call (from the second handset) Call Transfer Feature Second Handset Operation Setting up Charging Dialing mode CIDCW Operation Making and receiving calls Security code Memory locations (Redial memory/Dynamic memory locations) Page Changing the Digital Security Code Register the Security Code Installing the Beltclip Headset Installation Note on Power Sources Caution Maintenance Caution General Information Troubleshooting If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. Page PRECAUTIONS & WARRANTY PRECAUTIONS & WARRANTY [ 63] TRU5885 OM-0724 7/24/02 12:13 PM Page 63 Precautions! Rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride Battery Warning Rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride Batteries Must Be Recycled or Disposed of Properly PRECAUTIONS & WARRANTY[ 64 ] TRU5885 OM-0720 7/20/02 11:13 AM Page 64 Telephone Line Problems Radio Interference More than One Cordless Telephone I.C. Notice TERMINAL EQUIPMENT RADIO EQUIPMENT Index Remote Operation Card Page At Uniden, well take care of you! 1-800-297-1023 ? 1-800-874-9314 (V/TTY)