[26] GETTING STARTED

Setting the Area Code
1) Enter the Global Setup menu, and then the Area Code submenu (see "Entering the Menu" on page 21). 2) Press the number keypad (0-9) to enter a 3-digit area code. 3) Press select/. You will hear a confirmation tone.
When the area code has already been stored in memory, the stored area code will be displayed. To change it, use menu/del and number keys to enter the new area code.

Setting the Dial Mode

1) Enter the Global Setup menu, and then the Dial Mode submenu (see "Entering the Menu" on page 21). 2) Press ring/vol/ or ring/vol/ to select T o ne or Pu l se (the initial setting is Tone). 3) Press select/. You will hear a confirmation tone.
If you are not sure of your dialing system, set the unit to tone dialing. Make a trial call. If the call connects, leave the setting as is, otherwise set the unit to pulse dialing. If your phone system requires pulse dialing and you need to send DTMF tones in certain situations during a call, you may Switch Over to tone dialing (refer to Tone Dialing Switch-over on page 33).

Copy Phonebook

1) Enter the Global Setup menu, and then the Copy Phonebook submenu (see Entering the Menu" on page 21). 2) Press ring/vol/ or ring/vol/ to choose On e M em o ry or A l l M em o ry , and then press select/. If you choose A l l M em or y , go to step 4. 3) Press ring/vol/ or ring/vol/, or the number keypad (0-9) to select the phonebook location you want to export and then press select/. 4) Press ring/vol/ or ring/vol/ to select the handset to which you want transfer the phonebook locations, and then press select/.
If you receive a call or setup the Global Setup menu, the transfer will be canceled. If an error occurs, the phonebook locations transferred before the error were stored in the receiving handset. Unavailable appears on the display. When the memory of the receiving handset is full, Not enough memory in Receiving Handset appears. You cannot transfer the phone book location.

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If you choose A ll Me m or y in the step 2, A re yo u s ur e ? appears. Press ring/vol/ or ring/vol/ to select Y e s , and then press select/
The phonebook locations will be transferred to the handset. On the receiving handset, R e ce iv i ng and the handset name appear. When the transfer complete, D o ne ! appears on the handset.
Make sure to perform the Replacing Base after de-register the handset.

De-register the Handset

1) Enter the System Reset menu, and then the Deregister HS submenu (see "Entering the Menu" on page 21). 2) Press ring/vol/ or ring/vol/ to select the handset ID to be de-registered from the list, and then press select/. D e re g is t er H S ? appears. 3) Press ring/vol/ or ring/vol/ to select Y e s , and then press select/. You will hear a confirmation tone. When de-registration is complete, De r eg i st r at io n C o mp le t e appears. 4) After de-registering the handset, move to "Replacing the Base Setting" below.

Replacing the Base Setting
1) Enter the System Reset menu, and then the Replacing Base submenu (see "Entering the Menu" on page 21). R e pl ac e b a se ? appears. 2) Press ring/vol/ or ring/vol/ to select Y e s , and then press select/. You will hear a confirmation tone. The base information will be deleted. When replacing the base is complete, P l ac e h an d se t o n m ai n appears, register the handset to the new base (see page 66).

[28] GETTING STARTED

b a se to r e gi s te r
Making and Receiving Calls
This handset has a built-in speakerphone that allows you to have a hands-free conversation. This feature allows you to communicate easily while performing other tasks, such as cooking. appears during hands-free conversations. You can easily switch a call from normal conversation to hands-free conversation. To switch a call, press speaker during the call.
From the Handset From the Base Normal conversation Hands-free conversation Handset On the Cradle Pick up the handset (AutoTalk) or pick up the handset and press talk/flash. To answer a call Handset Off the Cradle Handset Off the Cradle Press any number key, /tone/ Press speaker. , or #/ (Any Key Answer), or press talk/flash.
To set Autotalk, see page 23; or to set Anykey Answer see page 23. The handset microphone is located at the bottom of the handset (see "Controls and Functions" on page 8). Position yourself as near to the handset as possible and speak clearly. If the line is in use by another handset(s),

L in e I n U se

(speaker).

To make a call

Handset Off the Cradle 1) Press talk/flash. 2) Listen for the dial tone. 3) Dial the number. OR Dial the number, and then press talk/flash.
Handset Off the Cradle 1) Press speaker. 2) Listen for the dial tone. 1) Press (speaker). 3) Dial the number. 2) Listen for the dial tone. OR 3) Dial the number. Dial the number and then press speaker. (speaker).
appears in the display of all registered handset's display, that are not in use. The base microphone is located under the base (see "Controls and Functions" on page 9). Position yourself as near to the base as possible. BASICS [29]

If you have Call Waiting service and a call waiting tone sounds while you are on a call, press talk/flash on the handset (or flash on the base) to accept the waiting call. There is a short pause, and then you will hear the new caller. To return to the original caller, press talk/flash on the handset (or flash on the base) again.

New Message LED

The new message LED on the handset flashes when you have new messages in your answering system. The LED stops flashing when all new messages are played back (see "Using your Answering System" on page 59).

[36] BASICS

Phonebook
The Phonebook allows you to dial a number using just a few key presses. Your phone stores names/numbers in the phonebook memory location, and you can search names in alphabetical order. You have a total of 100 locations that can be used for the phonebook (including the speed dials) and Caller ID messages.
Your phone has 100 memory locations for Caller ID messages or stored Phonebook numbers. Selecting a speed dial location where a number is already stored releases the old numbers speed dial setting. The new number will be stored in the speed dial location. When the memory is full, you will hear a beep, and M em o ry F ul l appears. You cannot store names and numbers. The pause key counts as one digit. Pressing redial/pause more than once increases the length of the pause between numbers. Each pause represents a 2 second delay.
Storing Phone Numbers, Names, Distinctive Rings, and Speed Dial
1) When the phone is in standby mode, press phonebook. The handset displays the following items: (1st line) The number of the phonebook locations used (2nd line) How to search (press the number keypad, ring/vol/ or ring/vol/) (3rd line) How to enter the storing operation (press the select/ 2) Press select/ , S to re / Ed i t N am e appears. 3) Enter the name (up to 16 characters) by using the number keypad (see the "Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters" on page 39). If a name is not required, go to step 4. <No Name> will be used as the name. 4) Press select/ to store the name, S t or e /E d it N o. appears. 5) Press the number keypad to enter the phone number (up to 20 digits), press select/ to store the number.

PHONEBOOK

PHONEBOOK [37]
D i st in c ti v e R in g
appears. Press ring/vol/ or ring/ vol/ to move the pointer to one of the Distinctive Ring options, and then press select/. If you choose not to store a "Distinctive Ring", simply select the "No Selectn" option.

S p ee d D ia l

appears. Press ring/vol/ or ring/vol/ to move the pointer to select the Speed dial location (10 locations: SPD1-SPD0).
If you choose not to store the name/number as a Speed Dial, simply select the "No Selectn" option.

You can store 10 phone numbers in the base, and make calls with memory dialing from the base.

Storing Phone Numbers

1) Press memory in standby mode. 2) Enter the number you wish to store. (The number cannot exceed 20 digits.) 3) Press memory. Enter the memory location number (0-9) on the keypad. You will hear a confirmation tone.
Making Calls with Memory Dialing
1) Press (speaker) in standby mode. 2) Press memory. Enter the memory location number (0-9) to dial the number.

Deleting the Stored Data

1) Press memory in standby mode. 2) Press memory again. 3) Enter the memory location number (0-9) you wish to delete. You will hear a confirmation tone.

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Caller ID and CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting)
You must subscribe to Caller ID services through your local telephone provider to use these features. When the telephone rings, the Caller ID feature allows you to view the callers name, and phone number along with the date and time of call. With CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting), you will hear a call waiting tone while you are on a call, and the Caller ID data is displayed. To accept the waiting call, press talk/flash (see page 36). Additionally, you can dial a number stored in the Caller ID list or save data to your Phonebook locations. Important: Memory locations for Caller ID messages and Phonebook locations (including Speed Dials) are common, you can store up to 100 in total. A Caller ID message is not stored when you have stored 100 of the phonebook locations. The earliest Caller ID message is overwritten when you have stored 100 of the phonebook locations and Caller ID messages in total.

CALLER ID

If you answer a call before the Caller ID message is received (for example, before the second ring), the Caller ID message will not appear. When the call is received via a telephone company that does not offer Caller ID service, the callers phone number and name does not appear. (This includes some international calls.) When the call is via a private branch exchange (PBX), the caller's phone number and name may not appear.
The date and time received Caller's name Caller's phone number
1) When the Caller ID message is received, the display shows the caller's phone number along with the date and time. The incoming call information is stored in the Caller ID record. If the Caller ID service includes the caller's name, the name will appear in the display (up to 15 characters). You may receive any one of the following messages: I n co m pl e te D a ta When invalid data is received P r iv a te Na me When a private name is received When a private number is received P r iv a te Nu mb e r When a unknown name is received U n kn o wn Na me When a unknown number is received U n kn o wn Nu mb e r

THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE [55]

Announce only feature

The Announce only feature plays a pre-recorded outgoing message or your own personal outgoing message, but it will not allow the caller to leave a message. To set "Announce only", follow the steps on page 55. To choose between the pre-recorded message or your own personal greeting, press greeting, when the outgoing message is played. Press greeting to select the greeting of your choice. If you want to use your own greeting, you may want to change your greeting to omit the prompt to leave a message. Refer to "Recording a Personal outgoing message (Greeting)" on page 52.
The following message is pre-recorded: "Hello, no one is available to take your call. Please call again."
Setting the message alert
The Message Alert feature sounds a short alert tone whenever you have a new message. If you set the Message Alert on, and when a new message is received, the alert tone will sound every 15 seconds. Set the Message Alert to on or off by using clock/MENU. 1) Press clock/MENU five times. The current setting (on or off) appears on the base and it is announced. 2) Press skip/SELECT or repeat/SELECT to choose or O F.
3) Press SET. A confirmation tone sounds, and the system announces the current setting you have selected. When the first new message is received, the alert tone will begin to sound.
[56] THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE
Turning the message alert tone off by pressing any key
To quickly turn Message Alert tone to off, press any key on the base unit and the tone will automatically deactivate.
Turning the message alert tone off when you are away from your phone
When all new messages are played back using the remote playback feature (see page 62) the Message Alert tone will automatically deactivate. The tone will not deactivate until all new messages are played back.

Selecting the language

You can select the language of your answering system announcements to English, French, or Spanish. 1) Press clock/MENU six times. The current setting ("E" English, "F" French, or "S " Spanish) appears on the base, and it is announced ("English" English, "Franais" French, or "Espaol" Spanish). 2) Press skip/SELECT or repeat/SELECT to select the language. 3) Press SET. A confirmation tone sounds, and the system announces the new setting in the selected language.

Setting the call screen

You can screen calls when the Call Screen function is set to On. 1) Press clock/MENU seven times. The current Call Screen setting (On or Off) appears on the base. 2) Press skip/SELECT or repeat/SELECT to choose or O F. 3) Press SET. A confirmation tone sounds, and the system announces the new setting.

0 then then then then then 5
0 then then then then then 0
[62] THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE
* To repeat a message, press 0 then 1 within about four seconds to repeat the previous message, or press 0 then 1 after about four seconds to repeat the current message. ** For the Memo Record and Greeting Message Record functions, the first time you enter the corresponding command, it starts the Recording function. If you want to stop the recording, press 0 then 7, 8, or 5. 5) After the command has finished, you hear intermittent beeps indicating that the system is in the command waiting mode. You may enter another command at this time from the chart above. 6) When you are finished, hang up to exit the system. The answering system automatically returns to standby.
Remote access with the handset
You can operate your answering system from another room using a handset. 1) When the phone is in standby mode, press select/ on the handset. R e mo te A n sw er i ng M ach ine o pera tion appears on the handset display. The answering system announces the current time and the number of messages stored in the memory. Messages will be played in the order in which they were received. The time and day that each message was received is announced after the message is played. 2) You hear "To play incoming messages, press two. For help, press zero." You will hear a beep. 3) Enter a command within 30 seconds, each command there after must be entered within 2 seconds. You may select a command from the following chart:
When you receive a call, the remote operation is canceled. When another handset or base make a call, the remote operation is cancelled. During the remote operation -- appears on the base. If you have new messages and old messages, only the new messages will be played. After you have reviewed your new messages, you can play your old messages by again pressing 2.
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Remote Key Function

|<</1 /2 >>|/3 /4 /5 Repeat a Message* Playing incoming Messages Skipping a Message Deleting a Message Stop Operation 0 Answering System On Memo Record/Stop** Greeting Message Record/Stop** Answer System Off Help Guidance
* For Repeat a Message function, press 1 within about four seconds to repeat the previous message, or press 1 after about four seconds to repeat the current message. ** For Memo Record and Greeting Message Record function, the first time you enter the corresponding command, it starts the Recording function. If you want to stop the recording, press 7 or 8. 4) After the command has finished, you hear intermittent beeps indicating that the system is waiting for a command. You may enter another command at this time from the chart above. 5) When you are finished, hang up or press end to exit the system. The answering system automatically returns to standby.

Extra Handset 3) While the handset is registering, H an d se t R e gi st e ri n g will appear in the LCD. Place the extra When R eg i st r at io n C o mp l et e is displayed, handset in the main the handset has been registered to the base. base to register. If Re gi s tr a ti o n F a il e d appears, please try these steps again.
Charge the handset for 15-20 hours.

Extra Handset Charger

Main Base

Extra Handset

[66] EXPANDING YOUR PHONE

Charger

To use this feature, you must enter the two handsets into the DirectLink mode first. To enter the DirectLink mode, see page 21.
Two handsets can be in Direct Link mode while other handsets are in use.

DirectLink call

1) When the phone is in the DirectLink standby mode, press talk/flash (example of DirectLink from handset #1). 2) Select the handset to which you wish to DirectLink with by pressing the number keys (1-4). Your handset will then page the other handset. 3) On the receiving handset, press talk/flash, or if Any Key Answer is on, press any number key, */tone/, or #/. 4) When you finish your conversation, press end on either handset. Return the handset to the cradle, or press menu/del, and then select/ to return to normal standby mode (canceling DirectLink mode).
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4-Way Conferencing

If the party is busy or out of range, the handset returns to standby mode. If any of the following occurs while selecting the other handset (or the base), the operation will be canceled. - Press talk/flash or speaker. - Receive an outside/ intercom call or page. When the party does not answer within one minute, the operation is canceled. Standby Mode The handset is not in use and talk/flash has not been pressed.
Fourth person, at either the handset or the base, may be added to the conference call. For example, to add a fourth party to an ongoing conference call at the base or another handset, (speaker) on the base). To remove either press talk/flash on the fourth party's handset (or (speaker) on the base). caller from your conversation, press end on the party's handset (or The other parties will still be connected to the call.
Intercom/Call Transfer Feature
Intercom and Call Transfer features are available for your phone.

Intercom

From handset to handset or to the base

1) Press hold/transfer/int'com in standby mode. 2) Select the base or the handset you want to talk with from the selection list within 30 seconds. To select the handset (or the base), press ring/vol/ or ring/vol/, and then press select/. If you select A l l , all handsets and the base will be paged. An intercom tone sounds. 3) On the receiving handset (or the base), to answer the call, press talk/flash or hold/ transfer/int'com (or intercom or (speaker) on the base). Or press any number key, / * tone/, or #/ (when Any Key Answer is on), or pick up the handset from the cradle (when AutoTalk is on). 4) To hang up the intercom call, press end on either handset (or intercom on the base).
[68] EXPANDING YOUR PHONE
From the base to a handset
1) Press intercom on the base in standby mode. 2) Select the handset you want to talk with by pressing number key (1-4). To page all the handsets press */tone. 3) Follow the steps 3-4 under From handset to handset or to the base.

Call Transfer Feature

1) During a call, press hold/transfer/int'com on the handset. 2) Select a handset or the base to transfer the call within 10 seconds. (Refer to step 2 in the intercom section on page 68). The call will automatically be placed on hold, and an intercom tone sounds. To cancel the transfer, press talk/flash or speaker on the initiating handset. 3) On the receiving handset, to answer the page, press talk/flash or hold/transfer/int'com (speaker) or intercom on the base). Or press any number key, /tone/, or #/ (or * (when Any Key Answer is on), or pick up the handset from the cradle (When Auto Talk is on).
4) To speak to the caller, press talk/flash (or
(speaker) on the base) on the receiving handset.
EXPANDING YOUR PHONE [69]
1) During a call, press intercom on the base. The call will automatically be placed on hold. 2) Select the handset you want to talk with by pressing the number key (1-4). To page all the handsets press */tone. An intercom tone sounds. To cancel the transfer, press intercom or (speaker) on the base. 3) On the receiving handset, press talk/flash or hold/transfer/int'com to answer the page. Or press any number key, */tone/, or #/ (when Any Key Answer is On), or pick up the handset from the cradle (when AutoTalk is On). The intercom mode is activated, but the caller is still on hold. 4) To speak to the caller, press talk/flash or speaker on the receiving handset.

If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first.

Symptom Suggestion

Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base or the charger (for DCT6485-2 and DCT6485The charge LED won't illuminate 3 only) and wall outlet. Make sure the handset is properly seated in the cradle. when the handset is placed in Make sure the charging contacts on the handset and the base or the charger (for DCT6485-2 the cradle. and DCT6485-3 only) are clean. The audio sounds weak. Move the handset and/or base to a different location away from and/or scratchy metal objects or appliances and try again. Make sure that you are not too far from the base. Check both ends of the base telephone line cord. Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base and wall outlet. Disconnect the AC adapter for a few minutes, and then reconnect it. Remove the base ID (see "Replacing the Base Setting" on page 28) and register the handset (see "Register the Handset to the Base" on page 66). Make sure that you are not too far from the base. If an outside call is already established, you cannot make another outside call. Charge the batteries in the handset for 15-20 hours by placing the handset on the base or charging cradle. The handset may be too far away from the base unit. Place the base unit away from appliances or metal objects. Remove the base ID (see "Replacing the Base Setting" on page 28) and register the handset (see "Register the Handset to the Base" on page 66). Make sure that another handset(s) or the base is not in use, and try the phone again. Make sure that you are not too far from the base. www.uniden.com
Can't make or receive calls.
The handset doesn't ring or receive a page.
Un a va i la b le appears in

the display.

[74] TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom

Suggestion Keep the handset away from microwave ovens, computers, remote control toys, wireless microphones, alarm systems, intercoms, room monitors, fluorescent lights, and electrical appliances. Move to another location or turn off the source of interference. The handset was picked up before the second ring. The call was placed through a switchboard. Call your local telephone company to verify your Caller ID service is current.
Severe noise interference.
The Caller ID does not display.
Charge the battery pack for 15-20 hours. You cannot register the handset Remove the base ID (see "Replacing the Base Setting" on page 28) and register the handset at the base. (see "Register the Handset to the Base" on page 66). The handset doesn't communicate with another handsets. An extra handset can't join the conversation. The handset or the base can't join the conversation The answering system does not work. Messages are incomplete. After a power failure, the outgoing message is deleted. No sound on the base unit speaker during call monitoring or message playback. www.uniden.com Remove the base ID (see "Replacing the Base Setting" on page 28) and register the handset (see "Register the Handset to the Base" on page 66). Make sure that you have registered all handsets. Make sure there are not 2 handsets already using the 3-way conference feature. Make sure that more than 2 handsets are not in use. When recording a conversation, the 2nd handset (or the base) cannot join the conversation. Make sure the base unit is plugged in. Make sure that the answering system is turned on. Make sure that the message record time is not set to Announce only (see page 56). The incoming messages may be too long. Remind callers to leave a brief message. The memory may be full. Delete some or all of the saved messages. Record your greeting again. The default message should remain. Adjust the speaker volume on the base unit. Make sure the call screen feature is set to on. TROUBLESHOOTING [75]

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.
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.

Unplug all electrical appliances when you know an electrical storm is approaching. Lightning can pass through your household wiring and 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.
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.
[78] PRECAUTIONS & WARRANTY

Telephone Line Problems

The FCC has granted the telephone company the right to disconnect service in the event that your phone causes problems on the telephone line. Also, the telephone company may make changes in facilities and services which may affect the operation of your unit. However, your telephone company must give adequate notice in writing prior to such actions to allow you time for making necessary arrangements to continue uninterrupted service. If you are having trouble with your telephone service, you must first disconnect your phone to determine if it is the cause of your problem. If you determine that it is the cause, you must leave it disconnected until the trouble has been corrected.

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.
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 and Canada. 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, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday

REMOTE OPERATION CARD [83]

REMOTE OPERATION

Task Repeat a Message Playing incoming Messages Skipping a Message Deleting a Message Stop Operation Answering System On Memo Record/Stop Greeting Message Record/Stop Answer System Off Help Guidance
[84] REMOTE OPERATION CARD
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Welcome

Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden DCX640 optional handset and charger. This additional handset is for use with the DCT64 2.4GHz Digital Spread Spectrum series (DCT646, DCT648, DCT6465, DCT6485), model numbers may vary. Each model within this series will support up to 4 handsets. You can place a fully featured cordless handset anywhere in your home as long as you have AC power is available to connect the handset charging cradle.

IMPORTANT

The DCX640 additional handset will not operate unless it has been registered to the main base unit of the cordless model you are expanding. This manual describes only the instructions specific to the additional handset. For detailed operation, refer to the owners manual supplied with the cordless telephone you are expanding (see Expanding Your Phone). To purchase additional handsets (DCX640), visit our web site at www.uniden.com.
Checking the Package Contents
Make sure you have received the following items in the package. If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact the Uniden Parts Department. Cordless Handset Charging Cradle Battery Pack (BT-446) (Capacity: 800 mAH, 3.6V) AC Adapter (AD-310) (INPUT: 120V AC 60Hz) (OUTPUT: 9V DC 210 mA) Beltclip This Owners Manual Other Printed Material Uniden Parts Department at (800) 554-3988 Hours: M-F 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST. or visit our website at www.uniden.com
Install the Rechargeable Battery Pack into the Handset
Follow these steps before using your cordless handset: Make sure the handset is registered to main base unit. Fully charge the battery pack.
Press down on the handset battery case cover (use the finger indention for a better grip) and slide the cover downward to remove. Plug the battery pack connector (red & black wires) into the jack inside the battery compartment. (The connector notches fit into the grooves of the jack only one-way.) Match the wire colors to the polarity label in the battery compartment, and push the connector in until you hear a click. Make sure you have a good connection by slightly pulling on the battery wires. If the connection is secure, the battery jack will remain in place. Place the battery case cover back on the handset by sliding it upwards until it clicks into place. Place the handset in the charging cradle with the keypad facing forward. Use only the Uniden battery (BT-446) supplied with your phone. Replacement batteries are also available through the Uniden Parts Department. (See page 2.) Recharge your handset on a regular basis by returning the handset to the charger after each phone call.
Rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride Batteries Must Be Recycled or Disposed of Properly

Battery Information

Low battery alert
When the batteries are very low and need to be charged, the phone is programmed to eliminate functions in order to save power. The batteries need to be charged when: - The empty battery icon appears. - L ow B a tt e ry appears in the display. If the phone is in standby mode, none of the keys will operate. If you are on a call, complete your conversation as quickly as possible, and return the handset to the charging cradle.
Cleaning the battery charging contacts
To maintain a good charge, it is important to clean the charging contacts on both the handset and the charger once a month. Using water only, dampen a cloth to clean the charging contacts. Then make sure to go back over the charging contacts with a dry cloth before returning the handset to the charger to charge. Caution: Do not use paint thinner, benzene, alcohol, or other chemical products. Doing so may discolor the surface of the telephone and damage the finish.

Connect the Charger

Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet. Set the charger on a desk or tabletop, and place the handset in the charger with the keypad facing forward.
Make sure the charge LED illuminates. If the LED does not illuminate, check to see that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the handset makes good contact with the charger charging contacts. Use only the supplied AD-310 AC adapter. Do not use any other AC adapter. Place the charger close to the AC outlet so that you can unplug the AC adapter easily.

Register the Handset

YOU NEED TO REGISTER THE DCX640 TO THE MAIN BASE BEFORE USE!
Before registering the handset, the battery pack must be charged 1 DCX640 Charge the handset Handset for 15-20 hours. for 15-20 hours. Place the extra handset Charger in the main base unit to begin registration. (Picture is the DCXDCT646 series main base.) Handset While the handset is registering, Place the DCX640 H an d se t Re g is te r in g will handset in the main base to register. appear in the LCD. When Main Base

R eg i st r at i on C o mp l et e
is displayed, the handset has been registered to the base. If R eg is t ra t io n F ai l ed appears, please try these steps again.

DCX640 Handset Main Base

The handset can be registered when the main base is in standby mode. Standby Mode - The handset is not in use and talk/flash has not been pressed.
Using the DCX640 with the Integrated Answering Device
If the original unit has a built-in answering system, you can check your new messages, skip, repeat, or delete your messages with the DCX640 handset. For more detailed instructions, see the owners manual supplied with the original unit.
1) Press select/ on the handset in standby mode. 2) After the announcement, enter a command in the following list within 30 seconds. 3) To quit, hang up or press end.
Command Function Command Function Repeat a Message Answering System On Playing incoming Messages Memo Record/Stop Skipping a Message Greeting Message Record/Stop Deleting a Message Answer System Off Stop Operation Help Guidance
If you press end before the answering system answers, the phone will return to standby mode. When the answering system does not answer within 6 seconds, you will hear a beep and the phone will return to standby mode. When you receive a call, remote operation is canceled.

I.C. Notice

TERMINAL EQUIPMENT
NOTICE: This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specifications. This is confirmed by the registration number. The abbreviation, IC, before the registration number signifies that registration was performed based on a Declaration of Conformity indicating that Industry Canada technical specifications were met. It does not imply that Industry Canada approved the equipment. NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this terminal equipment is marked on the equipment itself. The REN assigned to each terminal equipment provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed five.

RADIO EQUIPMENT

The term IC: before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this telephone. 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. 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.

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 owners 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 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 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 EXPRESSED, 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 and Canada. PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF WARRANTY: If, after following the instructions in the owners 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, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central, Monday through Friday

May be covered under one or more of the following 4,523,058 4,595,795 4,797,916 5,381,460 5,491,745 5,493,605 5,533,010 5,574,727 5,660,269 5,661,780 5,663,981 5,671,248 5,732,355 5,754,407 5,758,289 5,768,345 5,801,466 5,825,161 5,864,619 5,893,034 5,929,598 5,930,720 5,960,358 5,987,330 6,125,277 6,253,088 6,314,278 6,418,209
U.S. patents: 5,426,690 5,581,598 5,696,471 5,787,356 5,912,968 6,044,281
5,434,905 5,650,790 5,717,312 5,794,152 5,915,227 6,070,082