Uniden Cordless Telephone DECT 1812 User Manual

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OWNER’S  
MANUAL  
 
This page is a very condensed version of your  
owners manual and does not attempt to explain  
any of the advanced features of your phone.  
Installation  
A simple guide to setting  
up your new phone.  
DECT1812  
PWR  
Start  
Here!  
Quick Reference Guide  
AC  
Adaptor  
Plug the phone jack into the base unit, then  
into the telephone connector on the wall.  
Plug the power cable into the base unit, then  
into the wall outlet.  
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Charging the Battery  
Using the Phone  
Registering a handset to a base unit  
Installing the Handset Batteries  
Each handset must be registered to a base unit in  
order to make and receive calls. A handset can be  
registered to up to four base units.  
Press battery cover release.  
Slide cover off.  
• press and hold the [PAGE] key on your base  
until ringing begins (5-10 seconds). You will  
then be ready to register another handset to  
your base unit.  
• press [menu] key on the handset until you  
reach the H-REGISTER display on the LCD.  
• press [OK] key to choose this menu item.  
Install the 3 rechargeable Ni-MH  
batteries.  
SEARCH BS 2 will be displayed.  
• press [menu] key to scroll between base units  
2-4 (any available Base number is OK).  
• press [OK] to confirm your choice.  
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• the RFPI code will be displayed after a short  
wait.  
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• press [OK] to confirm.  
• enter your base unit PIN number and press  
Slide the battery cover back  
until it snaps into place  
[OK].( Factory default is 1590).  
To make a call  
1. Press talk [  
] and listen for the dial tone.  
2. Dial phone number.  
OR  
1. Dial phone number  
2. Press the talk [  
Place the handset on the base and  
charge uninterrupted for 14 hours.  
] key.  
To hang up  
Press talk [  
] or place the handset back on  
the base unit.  
To answer a call  
Handset on the base unit: Remove handset from  
the base and speak  
Only use the battery pack supplied or rechargeable AAA  
Ni-MH Batteries.  
DO NOT USE STANDARD BATTERIES.  
Handset off the base unit: Pick up handset, press  
the talk [  
] key and speak  
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CONTENTS  
Handset and Base Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i  
Step 1 - Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii  
Step 2 - Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii  
Step 3 - Using the Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii  
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2  
Included in your Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3  
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
Description of Handset Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
Description of Displayed Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
Using Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Making External Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Receiving Incoming Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Call Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Finding the Handset (Page) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Power Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Range Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Keypad Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Call Barring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
Phone Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
Call Waiting and Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Flash (Call Waiting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
View Calls in Caller ID Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Delete one number from memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Delete all Caller ID numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Store a Caller ID number in your personal Phone Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Call a number in Caller ID Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Personalising Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
Ear Piece Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
Handset External Ring Melody and Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
User Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
Direct Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
Handset Internal Ring Melody and Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Key Click Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Base Unit External Ring Melody and Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Advanced Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
Resetting your Base Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
Outside Line Pause (PABX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
Registering a Handset to a Base Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Selecting a Base Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Deregistering a Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Show RFPI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Flash Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Handset PIN Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
Resetting your Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
Base Unit PIN Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
 
WELCOME  
Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden DECT 1812 cordless  
telephone. This phone is designed for reliability, long life and outstanding  
performance utilising the latest in 1.8 GHz Digital Enhanced Cordless  
Telecommunication technology.  
FEATURES  
1.8 GHz Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (DECT)  
Last 3 Number Redial  
20 Phone Number Memory  
(20 digits maximum per memory)  
Redial, Flash, Pause and Mute  
Tone Dialling  
Extendible to 5 handsets and 4 bases  
Internal Calling between handsets  
Internal and External Call Transfer  
Call Barring  
Call Timer  
200 Hours Standby Battery Time  
10 Hours Talk Time  
Handset Earpiece and Ringer Volume Control  
Base Ringer and Volume Control  
Hearing Aid Compatible  
AutoTalk™  
AutoStandby™  
Page  
Caller ID  
Name Tagging  
Advanced PABX features  
9 Handset Ringer Tones  
Keypad Lock  
Gap Compatible  
10W Battery Indicator  
Up to 50m Indoor Range up to 300m Outdoor Range  
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INCLUDED IN YOUR PACKAGE  
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Be sure to complete and mail  
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Handset  
Charger  
If any of these items are  
missing or damaged, contact  
your place of purchase  
immediately.  
AAD 1812  
AC Adaptor  
Rechargeable Battery  
2 x Memory Stickers  
Belt Clip  
This Owner’s Manual  
Registration Card  
and other printed materials  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
When using your telephone equipment, these basic safety precautions  
should always be followed to reduced the risk of fire, electrical shock,  
and injury:  
1. UNIDEN DOES NOT represent this unit to be waterproof.  
To reduce risk of fire, electrical shock or damage to the unit, DO NOT expose  
this unit to rain or moisture. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.  
2. Do not use this product near water; for example, near a bathtub, shower,  
washbowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a  
swimming pool.  
This symbol indicates  
important operating and  
servicing instructions.  
3. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords, as this can result in the risk  
of fire or electrical shock.  
4. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified  
service personnel under the following conditions:  
A. If 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 base unit has been damaged.  
F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.  
5. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.  
6. Rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery Warning  
The rechargeable Ni-MH battery contained in this  
equipment may explode if disposed of in fire.  
Do not charge the rechargeable Ni-MH battery used in this equipment in  
any other charger.  
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DESCRIPTION OF HANDSET KEYS  
[OK]  
Phone book: Short dialling phone book access in the Standby Mode and Talk Mode  
Function Select Key: Select various functions  
Refer to inside front cover  
for handset picture and key  
location.  
[menu]  
Menu: Enter/ confirm programming functions in the Standby Mode  
Recall (Flash): Recall in the Talk Mode  
[clr]  
Microphone Mute Key: Press and hold in the Talk Mode  
Dial Delete Key: Press in the Standby Mode  
Menu Escape Key: Press and hold in the Standby Mode  
Memory Clear Key: Clear the allocated memory in the Standby Mode  
[rdl/p]  
Redial: Last number dialled  
Pause: Pause before dialling the next digit  
[int]  
Internal Set Up: An Internal call  
Call Transfer: Transfer an external call in the Talk Mode  
Talk Key: Press to begin or end a call  
Menu Escape Key: Escape menu function in the Standby Mode  
Power Key: Press and hold to switch phone on/off in Standby Mode  
Lock Key: Press to lock keys in Standby Mode  
Ear Volume Key: Adjust ear volume level in the Talk Mode  
Special Keys  
Asterisk Key  
Asterisk: Special dial digit in the Talk Mode.  
Menu Scroll Up Function  
Hash Key  
Hash: Special dial digit in the Talk Mode.  
Menu Scroll Down Function  
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DESCRIPTION OF DISPLAYED SYMBOLS  
EXT INT  
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Display Symbols  
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ANTENNA :  
The ANTENNA symbol shows the handset is searching for radio connection.  
2 .  
TALK:  
The TALK symbol appears when pressing the Talk (  
) switch to initiate a call.  
EXT  
3 .  
EXTERNAL CALL:  
The EXT symbol is used for external calls. An external call set-up is displayed on all  
the subscribed handsets to indicate whether another external call might be set up.  
INT  
4 .  
INTERNAL CALL:  
The INT symbol is used for internal calls between handsets. It is displayed only on  
the corresponding handsets.  
5 .  
BATTERY :  
The BATTERY symbol indicates the charge status of the battery.  
Battery Symbol On(Low battery) / Battery Symbol Off (Full battery state)  
6 .  
LOCK :  
The LOCK symbol is displayed in the Lock Mode.  
The handset can only receive incoming calls.  
All keys are inactive except for Power key.  
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USING YOUR PHONE  
MAKING EXTERNAL CALLS  
There are several ways to make an external call using your DECT 1812 phone.  
1. Press talk [  
] key on the handset. Enter the number you require and you  
will be connected automatically.  
2. Enter the number you require. The number will appear on the LCD but won't  
be dialled. You can edit the number by using the [clr] key. Press talk [  
]
to dial the number entered.  
3. Press [OK] to call a number stored in your phone book.  
4. You can use the [rdl/p] key if the number you wish to dial is one of the last three  
dialled numbers which are stored in the redial memory. Press [rdl/p] until you  
reach the number you wish to redial. Press talk [  
] to dial the number.  
MAKING INTERNAL CALLS  
Make an internal call to another handset by pressing the [int] key followed by the  
number of the handset. Press the talk [  
] key to end an internal call.  
ENDING CALLS  
Press talk [  
] to end a call.  
RECEIVING INCOMING CALLS  
1. If the handset rings when it is off the base unit, press talk [  
] to answer  
the call.  
2. If the handset rings when it is on the base unit, simply lift the handset from  
the base unit and speak using the AUTO TALK feature. It is not necessary to  
press the [TALK] [  
] key.  
CALL DURATION  
The length of your call will be displayed at the left of the LCD after the call has  
lasted for 10 seconds. When the call has ended, call duration will be displayed for  
a further 2 seconds.  
MUTE  
During a call, you can mute your voice so the caller cannot hear you. To do this,  
press and hold the [clr] key. To unmute, press and hold the [clr] key again.  
FINDING THE HANDSET  
If you misplace the handset, press the [PAGE] key on the base unit. The handset will  
ring 8 times and this should help you locate it. To stop the ringing once the handset  
has been found, either replace the handset on the base unit or press talk [  
].  
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POWER KEY  
Press and hold the power [ ] key to turn the handset power on or off. In most  
situations it is recommended to leave the power on the handset at all times so  
calls can be received.  
RANGE OUT  
If RANGE OUT appears on your LCD, your handset is out of range of the base unit  
and will not be functional until you move back into range.  
BATTERY  
A warning tone will sound and the low battery symbol will appear on the LCD if  
the battery is in a low state.  
KEYPAD LOCK  
To lock the keypad but still receive calls, press power [ ] . The same key is used  
to unlock the keypad.  
CALL BARRING  
Call barring makes it possible to stop individual handsets from dialling numbers  
starting with a certain prefix, such as toll calls or 0900 numbers.  
• press [menu] key until you reach the  
BASE SETTING display on the LCD.  
• press [OK] key to choose this menu item.  
• press [menu] to scroll through until you  
reach BARRING.  
• press [OK] key to choose this option.  
FP PIN: will be displayed.  
• enter your PIN number and press [OK] key.  
NO 1: EMPTY will be displayed.  
• enter the prefix (up to five digits) you wish  
to bar.  
• press [OK] key.  
HANDY will be displayed. Key in the number  
of the handset which should use this call  
barring function.  
• press [OK] to confirm.  
• press talk [ ].  
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PHONE BOOK  
You can store up to 20 frequently called numbers in your handset's phone book.  
Each number can have up to 20 digits.  
To store a number:  
• in Standby Mode, enter the telephone  
number you wish to store and press [OK].  
NAME? will be displayed.  
• enter the name of the person with this  
number in the same way that you entered  
the letters of your user name (page 17).  
• press [OK] key.  
ADDRESS:XX will be displayed.  
• press [OK] key.  
• the phone number is now stored in the memory.  
To delete a stored number:  
• press [menu] key once followed by the [*]  
key twice to reach the PHONE BOOK  
display on the LCD.  
• press [OK] key to choose this menu item.  
• press [menu] to scroll through the names  
in your phone book.  
• delete a name by pressing the [clr] key.  
DELETE MEM? will be displayed.  
• press [OK] to confirm.  
• press talk [ ].  
Pause  
Use the [rdl/p] key to introduce a fixed delay during dialling. This key is used to  
dial a pause in situations such as storing numbers to access telebanking or voice  
mail. It must not be the first character of a number because in that case it would  
be interpreted as the redial key.  
To phone a stored number:  
• press [OK] key to enter the phone book.  
• press [menu] to scroll through the names in your phone book.  
• when you reach the one you wish to call, press talk [  
] and the  
number will be dialled automatically.  
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CALL WAITING AND CALLER ID  
If you have subscribed to Call waiting and/or Caller ID through your local  
telephone company, the following special features are available on your  
DECT 1812 telephone.  
You must subscribe to Caller  
ID and Call Waiting through  
your telephone company.  
Flash (Call waiting)  
If the call waiting tone sounds while you are on a call:  
New Zealand  
• press [menu] to switch between callers.  
Australia  
• press [menu] and number 2 to switch between callers.  
Caller ID  
Caller ID subscribers will see the phone number of an incoming call displayed on  
the handset's LCD. This number will be stored automatically in the Caller ID  
memory. The Caller ID memory can be edited in several ways.  
View calls in Caller ID memory  
• press [menu] key and CALLER ID will be  
displayed on the LCD.  
• press [OK] key to choose this menu item.  
• the number of the last received phone call will be displayed.  
• press [OK] again to display the time and date the call was received.  
• scroll between calls in the memory using the [#] and [*] keys.  
Name Tagging  
If you have stored a name and number in the Phone Book. When you receive a  
call from that number the name will be displayed on the LCD.  
Delete one number from the memory  
• press [menu] key and CALLER ID  
will be displayed in the LCD.  
• press [OK] key to choose this menu item.  
• the number of the last received phone call  
will be displayed.  
• use the scrolling keys mentioned above to  
select the number you wish to delete.  
• press [clr] and DELETE MEM? will be displayed.  
• press [OK] to delete this number.  
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Delete all Caller ID numbers from the memory  
• press [menu] key and CALLER ID will be  
displayed in the LCD.  
• press [OK] key to choose this menu item.  
If you have stored a name  
and number in your phone  
book, when you receive a call  
from that number the name  
will be displayed on your LCD.  
• press [clr] and DELETE MEM? will be  
displayed.  
• press [menu] and DELETE ALL will be  
displayed.  
• press [OK] to clear the Caller ID memory.  
Store a Caller ID number in your personal phone book  
• press [menu] key and CALLER ID will be  
displayed in the LCD.  
• press [OK] key to choose this menu item.  
• use the scrolling keys mentioned earlier to  
select the number you wish to store in the  
phone book.  
• press [clr].  
• press [menu] twice.  
INSERT PB? will be displayed.  
• press [OK] to display NAME?  
• enter the name for that phone number and  
press [OK].  
ADDRESS:XX will be displayed.  
• press [OK] key.  
Call a number in your Caller ID memory  
• press [menu] key once.  
• press [OK] key to choose this menu item.  
• use the scrolling keys mentioned earlier to select the number you wish to call.  
• press talk [  
] to call the number.  
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PERSONALISING YOUR PHONE  
EARPIECE VOLUME  
1. To change the earpiece volume during a call, press the power [ ] key on the  
handset.  
2. To change the earpiece volume in Standby Mode  
• press [menu] key until you reach the  
EAR VOLUME display on the LCD.  
• press [OK] key to choose this menu item.  
• press [menu] key to scroll between the  
three earpiece volume choices: VOL LOW;  
VOL MIDDLE; VOL HIGH.  
• press [OK] key to confirm your preferred volume.  
• press [TALK] [  
].  
HANDSET EXTERNAL RING MELODY  
Nine external ring melodies are available.  
• press [menu] key until you reach the  
H-EXT RING display on the LCD.  
• press [OK] key to choose this menu item.  
MELODY will be displayed.  
• press [OK] key to choose this menu item.  
• press [menu] key to scroll between the  
melody options.  
• press [OK] key to confirm your preferred melody.  
• press [TALK] [  
].  
HANDSET EXTERNAL RING VOLUME  
Nine external ring volumes are available.  
• press [menu] key until you reach the  
H-EXT RING display on the LCD.  
• press [OK] key to choose this menu item.  
• press [menu] key to choose the external  
ring volume option.  
VOLUME will be displayed.  
• press [OK] key to choose this menu item.  
• press [menu] key to scroll between the volume options.  
• press [OK] key to confirm your preferred volume.  
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• press [TALK] [  
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USER NAME  
You can programme your handset to display your name (up to a maximum of 10  
letters). Look at this example for the user name FRED first.  
• press [menu] key once and then press [*] three times to reach the USER  
NAME display on the LCD.  
• press [OK] key to choose this menu item.  
NAME? will be displayed.  
• to key in the name FRED the following  
keys are pressed.  
• press [3] three times until [F] is displayed.  
• press [7] three times until [R] is displayed.  
• press [3] twice until [E] is displayed.  
• press # key to make it possible to key in another letter from the same  
numerical key.  
• press [3] once and [D] will be displayed.  
• press [OK] key to confirm the user name and escape menu.  
FRED 1 will now appear on the LCD when power is switched on.  
Follow the above example to key in your own user name and press [OK] to confirm.  
DIRECT CALL  
The direct call option on your handset can be used to dial a specific number which  
you have saved, no matter what key is pressed. This feature provides easy one touch  
any key dial access to call a relative or emergency service. Only one direct call  
number can be programmed for each handset and only for external outgoing calls.  
• press [menu] key until you reach the  
DIRECT CALL display on the LCD.  
• press [OK] key to choose this menu item.  
PHONE NUMBER will be displayed.  
• insert the direct call phone number you  
have chosen.  
• press [OK] key to confirm.  
• to exit from this menu option, press the [clr] key twice in quick succession.  
Leaving your handset in direct call mode  
Leave your handset in the direct call mode when you want to have the option of  
dialling the programmed direct call number using any one key on the handset.  
• press [menu] key until you reach the  
DIRECT CALL display on the LCD.  
• press [OK] key twice.  
• your handset is now in direct call mode.  
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HANDSET INTERNAL RING MELODY AND VOLUME  
If you will be receiving internal calls from your an optional DECT1812 Handset,  
you can programme a different ring melody and volume to show that the call is  
an internal one. Simply press [menu] key until you reach the H-INT RING  
display on the LCD and then follow the instructions as for setting up volume and  
melody for external calls.  
KEY CLICK OPTION  
You can adjust the handset to click or not click when each key is pressed.  
• press [menu] key until you reach the  
H-KEY CLICK display on the LCD.  
• press [OK] key to choose this menu item.  
• press [menu] key to scroll between the  
CLICK ON and CLICK OFF options.  
• press [OK] key to confirm your choice.  
• press talk [  
].  
BASE UNIT EXTERNAL RING MELODY  
The base unit only rings on incoming external calls. It can be programmed to  
your preferred melody.  
• press [menu] key until you reach the  
BASE SETTING display on the LCD.  
• press [OK] key to choose this menu item.  
• press [menu] key until BASE MELODY  
is displayed on the LCD.  
• press [OK] key to choose this menu item.  
• press [menu] key to scroll between the melody options.  
• press [OK] key to confirm your preferred melody.  
• press talk [  
].  
BASE UNIT EXTERNAL RING VOLUME  
The base unit can be programmed to your preferred volume.  
• press [menu] key until you reach the  
BASE SETTING display on the LCD.  
• press [OK] key to choose this menu item.  
• press [menu] key until BASE VOLUME is  
displayed on the LCD.  
• press [OK] key to choose this menu item.  
• press [menu] key to scroll between the volume options.  
• press [OK] key to confirm your preferred volume.  
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• press talk [  
].  
 
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS  
RESETTING YOUR BASE UNIT  
The base unit can be reset to default factory values. RESET ALL will desubscribe  
all connected handsets and put the base unit into subscription mode. INITIALIZE  
will reload default parameters which are:  
Base unit ringer volume:  
Base unit ringer melody:  
Dialling mode:  
level #9  
melody #4  
DTMF dialling  
Flash time:  
600ms New Zealand, 100ms Australia  
Call barring:  
all barred numbers and the assigned  
handsets are cleared  
Reset your base unit as follows:  
• press [menu] key until you reach the  
BASE SETTING display on the LCD.  
• press [OK] key to choose this menu item.  
RESET  
• press [menu] key until BASE RESET is  
displayed on the LCD.  
• press [OK] to choose this option.  
FP PIN: will be displayed.  
• enter your 4 digit PIN number and press  
[OK]. (Factory default is 1590).  
RESET ALL  
• press [menu] key to scroll between  
RESET ALL and INITIALIZE options.  
• press [OK] when you have chosen your  
preferred reset option.  
• press talk [  
].  
OUTSIDE LINE PAUSE (PABX)  
The base can be programmed to insert a 3 second Pause after the first digit. This  
is for accessing an outside line through a PABX.  
• press [menu] key followed by [*] key and  
PABX SETTING will be displayed on the LCD.  
• press [OK] key to choose this menu item.  
PABX SET 1 will be displayed.  
• press [OK].  
• key in the digit you wish to use to activate the Pause.  
• press [OK] key.  
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• press talk [  
].  
 
REGISTERING A HANDSET TO A BASE UNIT  
Each handset must be registered to a base unit in order to make and receive calls.  
The DECT 1812 is automatically registered to the first base unit for you.  
A handset can be registered to up to four base units.  
• press and hold the [PAGE] key on your base until ringing begins (15-20 seconds).  
You will then be ready to register another handset to your base unit.  
• press [menu] key until you reach the  
H-REGISTER display on the LCD.  
• press [OK] key to choose this menu item.  
H-REGISTER  
SEARCH BS 1 will be displayed.  
• press [menu] key to scroll between base units  
2-4 (any available base number is OK).  
• press [OK] to confirm your choice.  
• the RFPI code will be displayed after a short wait.  
• press [OK] to confirm.  
• enter your base unit PIN number and press [OK].( Factory default is 1590).  
SELECTING A BASE UNIT  
If your handset is registered to several base units, the selection of the most  
appropriate base unit can be done manually or automatically.  
• press [menu] key until you reach the  
SELECT BASE display on the LCD.  
• press [OK] key to choose this menu item.  
If your handset has not been  
subscribed to your chosen  
BASE NO: 1 will be displayed.  
• press [menu] key to scroll between base units  
1-4 or AUTO.  
• press [OK] to confirm your choice.  
base unit, NOT SUB: will  
be displayed. In this case, try  
again by choosing another  
base or subscribe the  
handset to the new base first.  
• press [OK] to register to this new base unit.  
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DEREGISTERING A HANDSET  
You can delete a handset registration from a base unit using handset 1 only.  
• press [menu] key until you reach the  
BASE SETTING display on the LCD.  
• press [OK] key to choose this menu item.  
Handset 1 cannot  
desubscribe itself.  
• press [menu] key until you reach the  
HANDY DESUB option.  
• press [OK] to choose this option.  
• press [menu] to choose the handset you wish to deregister.  
• press [OK] to deregister the handset.  
• press talk [  
].  
SHOW RFPI  
This function displayed the RFPI (radio fixed  
part identity) of the base unit currently locked  
to the handset.  
• press [menu] until you reach the SHOW RFPI  
display on the LCD.  
• press [OK] key to choose this menu item.  
• the code will be displayed.  
• press talk [  
].  
FLASH PROGRAMMING  
• press [menu] key until you reach the  
BASE SETTING display on the LCD.  
• press [OK] to choose this menu item.  
• press [menu] until FLASH TIME is displayed.  
• press [OK] to choose this option.  
• press [menu] to change the value.  
40mS - 600mS  
• press [OK] at your chosen value.  
• press talk [  
].  
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HANDSET PIN NUMBER  
Your handset will be set to the default PIN number setting of 1590. You can also  
choose your own PIN number.  
• press [menu] key until you reach the  
H-CHANGE PIN display on the LCD.  
• press [OK] key to choose this menu item.  
WARNING!  
Uniden does not recommend  
changing the PIN number.  
If you forget your PIN  
number there is no way to  
reset the telephone.  
PP PIN: will be displayed.  
• enter 1590 and press [OK].  
NEW PIN: will be displayed.  
• enter your new 4 digit PIN number and  
press [OK].  
RETYPE: will be displayed.  
• confirm you new PIN number by entering  
RETYPE:  
the same 4 digits and press [OK].  
• if you have entered the same new PIN  
number twice, you will be returned to the menu. Press talk [  
].  
• if you accidentally entered a different 4 digit number, RETYPE: will appear  
again.  
RESETTING YOUR HANDSET  
There are two options for resetting the personalised items on your handset. RESET  
ALL will erase all memory entries. INITIALIZE will reload default parameters  
which are:  
Key Click:  
ON  
Ringer volume:  
level #9  
External ringer melody:  
Internal ringer melody:  
Earpiece volume:  
ringing tone #4  
ringing tone #7  
MIDDLE  
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Reset your handset as follows:  
• press [menu] key until you reach the  
H-RESET display on the LCD.  
• press [OK] key to choose this menu item.  
H-RESET  
PP PIN: will be displayed.  
RESET ALL  
• enter your 4 digit PIN number and press  
[OK].  
• press [menu] key to scroll between RESET  
ALL and INITIALIZE options.  
• press [OK] when you have chosen your  
preferred reset option.  
• press talk [  
].  
BASE UNIT PIN NUMBER  
Your base unit will be set to the default PIN number setting of 1590. You can also  
choose your own PIN number.  
• press [menu] key until you reach the  
BASE SETTING display on the LCD.  
• press [OK] key to choose this menu item.  
WARNING!  
Uniden does not recommend  
changing the PIN number.  
If you forget your PIN  
number there is no way to  
reset the telephone.  
• press [menu] key until B-CHANGE PIN  
is displayed on the LCD.  
• press [OK] key to choose this option.  
FP PIN: will be displayed.  
• enter the PIN number and press [OK].  
Factory default if 1590.  
NEW PIN: will be displayed.  
• enter your new 4 digit PIN number and  
press [OK].  
RETYPE: will be displayed.  
• confirm your new PIN number by  
entering the same 4 digits and press [OK].  
• if you have entered the same new PIN number twice, you will be returned  
to the menu. Press talk [  
].  
• if you accidentally entered a different 4 digit number, RETYPE: will  
appear again.  
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TROUBLE SHOOTING  
If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first  
before calling Uniden customer service.  
PROBLEM  
SUGGESTION  
Make sure the AC adaptor is plugged into the base and  
wall outlet.  
Make sure the handset is sitting correctly  
in the base.  
Make sure the charging contacts on the handset and base  
are clean.  
The charge light  
won’t come on  
when the handset  
is placed on  
the base.  
Move the handset and/or base to a different location away  
from metal objects or appliances and try again.  
The handset rechargeable Ni-MH battery may need to be  
charged.  
You may be out of normal operating range. Move closer to  
the base unit.  
Move the base unit so that it is centrally located in your  
residence or office and not near appliances.  
The audio sounds  
weak and/or  
scratchy.  
Check both ends of the base telephone line cord are  
firmly pushed in until they click.  
Make sure the AC adaptor is plugged into the base and  
wall outlet.  
Disconnect the AC adaptor for a few minutes, then  
reconnect it.  
Can’t make or  
receive calls.  
Place the handset back on the base unit for a few seconds.  
The Ni-MH battery pack may be weak. Charge the battery  
for 14 hours.  
The handset may be too far away from the base. Place the  
base away from appliances or metal objects.  
The handset  
doesn’t ring or  
receive a page.  
Place the handset back on the base unit for a few seconds.  
You may have exceeded the Ringer Equivalence Number  
(REN) limit of how many phones can be connected to the  
same line. The REN total of all devices (printed on the label  
on the bottom of each unit) should not exceed three (3).  
Disconnect the appropriate units to lower the REN total.  
Check the Ni-MH battery connection inside the battery  
compartment on the handset.  
The handset rechargeable Ni-MH battery pack may need  
to be charged.  
No power on  
handset unit  
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GENERAL  
Operating Technology  
TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access)  
ADOCM (Adaptive Differential Pulse Code Modulation)  
DCA (Dynamic Channel Allocation)  
HANDSET  
Frequency: 1881.782 to 1897.344 MHz (10 channels)  
Power requirements: Rechargeable NiMH battery  
Size (without antenna): 45mm (W) x 27mm (H) x 135mm (D)  
Weight: Approx. 93g (without battery)  
Battery:  
Capacity  
550 mAH, 3.6V x 3 (AAA size)  
10 hours  
Talk mode  
Standby mode 250 hours  
Charging time 14 hours  
Specifications and features are all subject to change without prior notice.  
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WARRANTY  
One Year Limited Warranty  
Important:  
Warrantor:  
Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service.  
Uniden Australia Pty Limited ACN 001 865 498  
Uniden New Zealand Limited  
ELEMENT OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants to the original retail owner for the duration  
of this warranty, its DECT1812(herein after referred to as the 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 retail owner only, shall terminate  
and be of no further effect 12 months after the date of original retail sale. This warranty will  
be deemed invalid if the product is; (A) Damaged or not maintained as reasonable and  
necessary, (B) Modified, altered or used as part of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or any  
configurations not sold by Uniden, (C) Improperly installed, (D) Repaired by someone  
other than an authorised Uniden Repair Agent for a defect or malfunction covered by this  
warranty, (E) Used in conjunction with any equipment or parts or as part of a system not  
manufactured by Uniden, (F) Warranty is only valid in country of purchase.  
PARTS COVERED: This warranty covers for one (1) year, the Base Unit and Handset only.  
All accessories (AC Adaptor, Belt Clip etc)are covered for 90 days only.  
STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event that the product does not conform to this  
warranty at any time while this warranty is in effect, the warrantor at its discretion, will  
repair the defect or replace the product and return it to you without charge for parts or  
service. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT  
OR PAYMENT OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. THIS GUARANTEE IS IN  
ADDITION TO AND DOES NOT IN ANY WAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE  
CONSUMER GUARANTEE ACT.  
WARRANTY CARD: If a warranty card has been included with this product then please  
fill it in and return to us within 14 days of purchase. Your name and the Serial number of  
the product will then be registered in our database and this will help us process your claim  
with greater speed and efficiency should you require warranty service.  
PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OR WARRANTY: In the event that  
the product does not conform to this warranty, the Product should be shipped or delivered,  
freight pre-paid, with evidence of original purchase (eg. a copy of the sales docket), to the  
warrantor at:  
UNIDEN AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED  
SERVICE DIVISION  
345 Princes Highway,  
UNIDEN NEW ZEALAND LIMITED  
SERVICE DIVISION  
150 Harris Road,  
Rockdale NSW 2216  
Ph (02) 9599 3577 Fx (02) 9599 3278  
Toll Free 1300 366 895  
East Tamaki, Auckland  
Ph (9) 273 8383 Fx (9) 274 4253  
Toll Free 0800 4 UNIDEN  
4 864 336  
Customers in other States should ship or deliver the Product freight pre-paid to their nearest  
Uniden Authorised Repair Centre (Contact Uniden for the nearest Warranty Agent to you)  
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NOTES  
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© 2001 Uniden Australia Pty Limited  
Uniden New Zealand Limited  
 

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