DSS7905
Accessory Handset
Owner’s Manual
Compatible Bases
Your phone is compatible with the DSS79xx series
(including DSS7960+1 two line phone) and the DSS78xx
series.
most up-to-date list of compatible bases.
Note: Two-line operation is supported only when the
handset is registered to a two-line base.
Installing the Accessory Handset
Checking the Package Contents
Make sure your package contains the following items. If
any items are missing or damaged, contact your place of
purchase.
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Cordless Handset
Charging Cradle
AC Adapter, model #
AAD-600S
Input: 240V AC 50 Hz
Output: 9V DC 210 mA
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Rechargeable NiMH
Battery Pack
Model/Capacity: # BT-
446/800mAh 3.6V
Beltclip
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Printed Material
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Installing the Battery
Follow the steps below to install the
rechargeable battery pack.
1. Using the finger indentation, press in
on the battery case cover and slide it
down to remove it.
2. Plug the battery connector into the
battery compartment jack. Be sure
to match the red and black wires to
the label near the jack.
3. Gently pull on the battery wires. If
the battery connector comes loose,
try connecting it again.
4. Replace the battery case cover and
slide it up until it clicks into place.
Note: Use only the Uniden BT-446 rechargeable battery
pack supplied with your cordless telephone.
Installing the Belt Clip
Line up the tabs with the holes on each side
of the handset. Press the belt clip down until
both tabs click into place.
To remove the belt clip, pull both sides of the
clip to release the tabs from the holes.
Installing the Optional
Headset
Your phone may be used with an optional
headset. To use a headset, insert the
headset plug into the headset jack.
Headsets may be purchased by calling the
Uniden Parts Department. See back cover
page for contact information.
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Charging the Accessory Handset
The handset is powered by a rechargeable battery pack that
automatically recharges when the handset is placed in the
charger.
1. Connect the AC
adapter to the
DC IN 9V jack and to
a 240V AC outlet that
is not controlled by a
wall switch.
Caution: Use only
the Uniden AAD-600S
adapter.
2. Set the charger on a desk or tabletop, and place the
handset in the charger with the keypad facing forward.
3. Make sure that the charge LED illuminates. If the LED
does not illuminate, check to see that the AC adapter
is plugged in and the handset makes good contact with
the charging contacts on the charging cradle.
4. Charge the handset battery pack for at least 15-20 hours
before using your new handset for the first time.
Registering the Handset
You must register the handset to the base before you can
use it. Only one handset can be registered at a time. (If
an accessory handset has previously been registered to a
base, you must reset the handset before you can register it
to a new base.)
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For Base Models DSS79xx:
To register to a DSS79xx
series base, simply place
the accessory handset in
the base. While the handset
is registering, HANDSET
REGISTERING will
appear in the LCD. When
REGISTRATION COMPLETE.
is displayed; the handset has
been registered to the base.
If REGISTRATION FAILED.
appears, remove the handset
from the base and try again.
Note: The model number for your telephone base is
located on the bottom of main base unit.
For Other Base Models
1. Select your base model from this list and follow these
directions:
• Disconnect the base AC adapter.
• While holding the [find handset],
reconnect the AC Adapter.
• On the handset, press and hold
[#] until the display reads HANDSET
DSS7815
REGISTERING and you hear a beep.
• Disconnect the base AC adapter.
• While holding the [flash/find hs],
reconnect the AC Adapter.
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• On the handset, press and hold
[#] until the display reads HANDSET
REGISTERING and you hear a beep.
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2. When REGISTRATION COMPLETE. is displayed;
the handset has been registered to the base. If
REGISTRATION FAILED. appears, please try these
steps again.
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Resetting Handsets
If you want to register the handset to a different base or
replace a handset with another one, you must first clear the
registration information from the base and the handset.
1. Press and hold [ ] and
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until the SYSTEM
RESET menu appears.
2. Select the DEREGISTER HS submenu. WHICH
HANDSET? appears in the display.
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3. Move the cursor to select the handset ID to be de-
registered from the list, and then press the OK soft key.
DEREGISTER HS appears.
4. Move the cursor to select YES, and then press the
OK soft key. When ARE YOU SURE? appears, select
YES. You will hear a confirmation tone.
Resetting the Handset Without the Base
If the original base this handset was registered to is
not available for some reason (for example, it is lost or
somehow incapacitated), you can still reset the handset and
use it with another base.
1. Press and hold [ ] and [#]
for more than 5 seconds, until the SYSTEM RESET
menu appears.
2. Select the BASE UNAVAILABLE submenu.
BASE UNAVAILABLE appears in the display.
3. Move the cursor to select YES, and then press the OK
soft key. When ARE YOU SURE? appears, select YES.
You will hear a confirmation tone, and the handset
deletes its own link to the base without trying to contact
the base.
Now you are ready to register the handset to the new base.
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Using the Interface
Parts of the Handset
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2. Headset Jack
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10.[ /flash]
(talk/flash) key
(down) key
18. [#]
11. [
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3. Beltclip Hole
4. Speakerphone
Speaker and
(pound) key
19. [redial/pause]
key
(phonebook) key
12.[*/tone] key
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Ringer
20. [int’com/hold]
(intercom/hold)
key
(speaker) key
5. Handset Battery
Compartment
6. New Message
LED
14.[
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(up) key
21.Handset
15. [
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Microphone
22.Handset Charging
Contacts
(end call) key
7. Handset Earpiece
8. LCD Display
9. Soft keys
16. [
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(caller ID) key
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Reading the Display
The handset display uses icons to tell you the status of your
phone. The table below lists the icons and what they mean.
ICON STATUS
DESCRIPTION
The talk icon appears while on a call.
Talk
Talk
The privacy icon appears when Privacy
mode is turned on.
The call record icon appears while
recording a conversation (Answering
System base only).
Talk
The mute icon appears when you mute
the handset.
Talk
Talk
Talk
The speaker icon appears when the
handset speakerphone is in use.
This icon appears when T-coil mode is
turned on.
This icon appears when Line 1 is in use.
(two-line base only.)
Talk
Talk
This icon appears when Line 2 is in
use. (two-line base only.)
The ringer off icon indicates that the
ringer is turned off.
Standby
The battery icon indicates the handset
battery status: empty, low, medium, and
full.
Standby/Talk
The Standby Screen
When the phone is in standby, the handset display shows
the following items:
Ringer off icon (when the ringer is off) / day of the week and
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time / battery icon
Handset ID and Banner
Number of new Caller ID calls received (If there are no new
Caller ID messages,
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the Handset ID appears here.)
Note: Illustration is of a single line system. Dual line systems will have
different soft keys and standby screen.
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Using the Four-way Function Key
Your handset has a
Up
four-way function key
that allows you to move
the cursor (or highlighted
area) on the display
and access the most
View the
phonebook
View the
Caller ID
commonly used features
at the touch of a button. By
moving this key to the left,
you open the Phonebook.
Move the key to the
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Four-way
Function Key
Down
right to access Caller ID
information. To use this four-way key, place your thumb over
the key on the station and move to the four positions to get
the feel of how it moves and operates.
Using the Handset Menus
To open the menu, press the MENU soft key. Highlight the
option you want by pressing the four-way function key.
This will move the cursor; the option currently highlighted
appears in reversed out text. Select the highlighted option
by pressing the OK soft key. To exit the menu and return to
standby, press [ ] on the handset.
If you do not press a key within 30 seconds, the phone will
time out and exit the menu. When setting Date and Time,
the time-out period is extended to two minutes.
Entering Text from Your Handset
You can use the number keypad on your phone to enter text
by referring to the letters printed on each number key. When
you press the number key in a text entry field, the phone
displays the first letter printed on the number key. Press
the number key twice to display the second letter and three
times to display the third. Capital letters are displayed first,
then lower case letters, then the number on the key.
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If two letters in a row use the same number key, enter the
first letter, then use [right] or [left] on the four-way function
key to move the cursor to the next position to enter the
second letter. For example, to enter “Movies”:
Number of times key is pressed
1. Press [6] once to enter M.
2. Use [right] on the four-way function key to move the
cursor to the right.
3. Press [6] six times to enter o.
4. Press [8] six times to enter v.
5. Press [4] six times to enter i.
6. Press [3] five times to enter e.
7. Press [7] eight times to enter s.
8. Press the OK soft key to end your text entry.
If you make a mistake while entering a name, use
[right] or [left] on the four-way function key to move the
cursor to the incorrect character. Press the DELETE soft
key to erase the wrong character, and then enter the correct
character. To delete all characters, press and hold the
DELETE soft key.
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Using Your Accessory Handset
Making and Receiving Calls
Using the handset
Using the speakerphone
Making a
call
1.Remove the handset
from the charger.
2. Dial the number.
3. Press [ /flash]
1. Remove the handset
from the charger.
2. Dial the number.
3. Press [
].
Answering
a call
1. Pick up the handset.
(If AutoTalk is on, the
phone will answer
when you remove
the handset from the
charging cradle.)
2. Press [ /flash]. (If
Any Key Answer is
on, you can also
1. Pick up the handset.
(If AutoTalk is on, the
phone will answer when
you remove the handset
from the charging
cradle.)
2. Press [ ].
press any number
keypad.)
Hanging up Press [ ].
Press [ ].
Adjusting the Volume
Ringer Volume
Earpiece Volume
Speaker Volume
Choose from three ringer volume settings (off,
low, and high). With the phone in standby, use
[
] and [ ] to adjust the ringer volume.
Choose from six volume levels for the
handset. While on a call, press [ ] to make
the handset volume louder or [
to make it softer.
]
Choose from six volume levels for the
handset. While on a call, press [ ] to make
the handset volume louder or [ ] to make it
softer.
Using Caller ID and Call Waiting
You can store up to 100 Caller ID numbers in your handset.
Your phone shares a total of 100 memory entries between
your Phonebook and Caller ID. Once you store 100
phonebook names, Caller ID information can not be stored
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(but it will still display when the call comes in).
Note: You must subscribe to Caller ID and Call Waiting
through your telephone provider.
Press [ ] to open the Caller ID list. The first thing you will see
is the summary screen. From the summary screen, you have the
following options:
Scroll through the list
To scroll through the list from A to Z,
press [ ]. To scroll through the list
from Z to A press [ ].
Jump to entries
beginning with a
particular letter
Press the number key corresponding
to the letter you want to jump to.
Store a Caller ID
entry in the
phonebook
Find the entry you want to store and
press STORE soft key.
Dial a Caller ID entry
Find the entry you want to dial and
press [ /flash] or [ ].
Delete a Caller ID
entry
Find the entry you want to delete and
press the DELETE soft key.
Delete all entries
Press the DELETE soft key. ARE
YOU SURE? appears, select YES
and press the OK soft key.
Exit the Caller ID list
Press [ ] or press the BACK soft key
or [ /flash] again if you are on a call.
Using Call Waiting
If you have a Call Waiting service and a call waiting tone sounds
while you are on a call;
Australian model: Press [ /flash] then [2] to switch between
callers.
New Zealand model: Press [ /flash] to switch between callers.
Using the Phonebook
Your phone allows you to store up to 2 numbers per name and up
to 100 names in your phonebook. Your phone shares a total of 100
memory entries between your phonebook and CID. Once you store
100 phonebook entries, CID information will not be stored and will
only display at time of new incoming calls. When Phonebook entries
are full, you will hear a beep and MEMORY FULL appears. You
cannot store any additional names and numbers unless you delete
some of the existing ones.
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Press [
]to enter the phonebook. Once in the phonebook, you
have the following options:
Scroll through the
entries
To scroll through the phonebook from A to Z,
press [ ]. To scroll through the phonebook
from Z to A press [ ].
Jump to entries
beginning with a
particular letter
Press the number key corresponding to the
letter you want to jump to.
Press the NEW soft key and follow the
directions.
Store a new entry
1. Find the entry you want to copy.
2. Press the OPTIONS soft key.
3. Select COPY SELECTION, and then
press the OK soft key.
Copy entries to
another handset
4. TO WHICH UNIT? appears. Select the
station you want to copy this entry to,
and then press the OK soft key. You will
hear a confirmation tone.
1. Press the OPTIONS soft key.
2. Select COPY ALL and press the OK
soft key.
Copy ALL entries to
another handset
3. TO WHICH UNIT? appears. Select the
station you want to copy this entry to,
and then press the OK soft key.
4. ARE YOU SURE? appears. Select YES
and press the OK soft key. You will hear
a confirmation tone.
1. Find the entry you want to dial.
2. Press [ /flash] or [ ].
Dial an entry
1. Find the entry you want to delete.
2. Press the OPTIONS soft key.
3. Select DELETE SELECTION, and then
press the OK soft key.
Delete an entry
4. ARE YOU SURE? appears. Select YES
and press the OK soft key. You will hear
a confirmation tone.
1. Press the OPTIONS soft key.
2. Select DELETE ALL and press the OK
soft key.
Delete all entries
3. ARE YOU SURE? appears. Select YES
and press the OKs oft key. You will hear
a confirmation tone.
Press [ ] or the BACKsoft key repeatedly if you
are on a call.
Close the phonebook
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Redialing a Number
You can quickly redial the last 3 numbers dialed on the handset.
1. With the phone in standby, press [redial/pause] or the REDIAL
soft key to open the redial list.
2. Use [ ] and [ ] to scroll through the redial list.
3. When you find the number you want to dial, press [ /flash] or
[
].
Note: You can also press [ /flash] or [ ] before you open the
redial list. In this case, press [redial/pause].
Muting the Ringer (One Call Only)
While the handset is ringing, press [ ] to mute the ringer
for this call. The phone will ring again on the next call. (The
handset must be off the cradle to mute the ringer.)
Muting the Microphone
To mute the microphone so the caller can’t hear you, press
the MUTE soft key while on a call. MUTE ON will appear
in the display for 2 seconds, but the icon will appear and
remain in the display until the feature is turned off. Repeat
the procedure to cancel muting.
Privacy Mode
To prevent other stations from interrupting a call, press the
PRIVACY soft key while on a call. PRIVACY MODE ON
will appear in the display for 2 seconds, but the icon will
appear in the display until the feature is turned off. Repeat
the procedure to turn off privacy mode.
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Using Hold, Conference, Transfer and
Intercom
Put a call on hold
Press [int’com/hold]. If you leave a caller
on hold for more than five minutes, the call
will be disconnected. To return to the party
on hold, press
[ /flash] or [ ].
Join a call in
progress
To join a call already in progress, press
[ /flash] or [ ]. You can hang up normally;
the other station remains connected to the
call.
Transfer a call
Press [int’com/hold]; the call will
automatically be placed on hold. Use
[
] or [ ] to select the station you want to
transfer the call to, and press the
OK soft key. (To page all stations at once,
select ALL.) When the other station answers,
you can talk to the station; the outside call
remains on hold. If the other station accepts
the call, you will be disconnected.
Cancel a transfer
To cancel the transfer and return to the call,
press [ /flash] or [ ].
Accept a transferred To answer the page and speak to the
call
transferring station, press [ /flash] or
[int’com/hold]. To accept the call and speak
to the caller, press [ /flash] again.
Make an intercom
page
With the phone in standby, press
[int’com/hold]. Use [ ] or [ ] to select the
station you want to talk with, then press the
OK soft key. (If you select ALL, all other
stations will be paged.)
Cancel a page
To cancel the intercom page, press the
CANCEL soft key or [ ].
Answer an intercom
page
Press [ /flash] or [int’com/hold]. If
AutoTalk is on, the handset automatically
answers the page when you remove it from
the cradle.
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Accessing Your Answering Machine
If your base has an answering machine, you can use your
handset to get your messages and change your answering
machine setup. To access the answering machine, press the
soft key. The answering machine announces the
number of new and old messages and then waits for your
next command. You have the following options:
Play messages
Press [ /2]. The system announces
the time, and number of new and old
messages.
Repeat a message
Press [|<</1] to go to the start of
the current message. Press [|<</1]
repeatedly to go back to a previous
message.
Skip a message
Press [>>|/3] to go to the beginning of the
next message.
Delete a message
While a message is playing, press [ /4]
and the message will be permanently
deleted.
End message review
Record a memo
Press [ /5] to stop the message
playback.
Press [7] to start recording. Press [ /5]
or [7] to stop.
Turn the answering
machine on or off
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Press [6] to turn the answering machine
on. Press [9] to turn the answering
machine off.
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Press [9] to turn the answering machine
on/off.
Record a greeting
Press [8] to start recording. Press [ /5]
or [8] to stop.
Listen to Help
Press [0] to hear the Help prompts.
Press [ ] to exit the system and return to
standby.
Exit and hang up
Screening Calls
You can listen to callers who leave a message. Press the
SCREEN soft key when the system is answering to listen to the
caller without answering the phone.
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Accessing Voicemail
If you subscribe to a voice mail service, you can program
your access number into your handset and access your
voice mail at the touch of a button.
1. Press the MENU soft key. Select HANDSET SETUP and
EDIT VOICE MAIL submenu.
2. Enter your personal access number (up to 20 digits).
3. If you need to have the phone wait before sending the
next digits, press [redial/pause] to insert a two-second
pause in the dialing sequence. For a longer pause, press
the key multiple times. A P appears in the display each
time you press the key and each pause counts as one
digit.
4. Press the OK soft key when you are finished.
Once you program your access number, press the
key to dial your voice mail service.
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Maintenance
Battery Life
With average use, your battery talk time will be
approximately 5 hours and standby time will be
approximately 7 days. For optimum performance, be sure
to return the handset to the cradle after each call. If the
handset is left off of the base, the actual talk time duration
will be reduced respective to the amount of time the handset
is off the cradle
Note:Do not place the power cord where it creates a trip
hazard or where it could become chafed and create a fire
or electrical hazard.
Low Battery Alert
When the battery pack is very low, the display shows LOW
BATTERY and the empty battery icon. If the phone is in standby,
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.
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Battery Replacement and Handling
With normal usage, your battery should last about one year.
When the talk time becomes short, even after the battery
is recharged, please replace the battery. A replacement
Uniden adapter or battery may be purchased by visiting
our website at; Australian model: ww.uniden.com.au , New
WarningTo avoid the risk of personal injury or property
damage from fire or electrical shock, use only BT-446
battery pack with your phone.
Caution:
- This equipment contains a rechargeable Nickel-
Metal-Hydride battery.
- Do not remove the batteries from the handset to
charge them.
- Never throw the battery into a fire, disassemble it,
or heat it.
- Do not remove or damage the battery casing.
- Do not short-circuit the battery.
- Do not charge the battery used in this equipment
in any charger other than the one specified in the
owner’s manual. Using another charger may damage
the battery or cause the battery to explode.
- Rechargeable Batteries Must Be Recycled or
Disposed of Properly.
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Clean the Battery Contacts
To maintain a good charge, clean the charging contacts on
the handset once a month. Dampen a cloth with plain water.
Gently rub the damp cloth over the charging contacts until
all visible dirt is removed. Dry the contacts thoroughly before
returning the handset to the charging cradle.
Caution: Do not use any chemical products (alcohol,
paint thinner, etc.). Doing so may discolor the surface
and damage the finish.
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Warranty
UNIDEN DSSꢄ90ꢃ Cordless Phone
One Year Limited Warranty
Note: Please keep your sales docket as it provides evidence of warranty.
Warrantor: Uniden Australia Pty Limited ABN 58 001 865 498
Uniden New Zealand Limited
Warranty only available in original country of purchase
Elements of Warranty: Uniden warrants to the original retail owner for the duration of this
warranty, its DSS7905 Cordless Phone (hereinafter referred to as the Product) to be free
from defects in materials and craftmanship 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
ONE (1) year 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 authorized 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, or
(F) Where the Serial Number label of the product has been removed or damaged beyond
recognition.
Warranty only valid in the country of original retail/sale.
PARTS COVERED:
This warranty covers for one (1) year, the Product and included accessories.
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
provide for reimbursement or payment of incidental or consequential damages.
This EXPRESS WARRANTY is in addition to and does not in any way affect your
rights under the TRADE PRACTICES ACT 1974 (Cth) (Australia) or the CONSUMER
GUARANTEES ACT (New Zealand).
Procedure for obtaining performance of warranty: In the event that the Product does
not conform to this warranty, the Product should be shipped or delivered, freight prepaid,
with evidence of original purchase, (eg. a copy of the sales docket) to the warrantor at:
UNIDEN AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
Service Division
345 Princes Highway,
UNIDEN NEW ZEALAND LTD
Service Division
150 Harris Road, East Tamaki,
Rockdale, NSW 2216
Fax (02) 9599 3278
Auckland
Fax (09) 274 4253
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©2007 Uniden Australia Pty Limited, Uniden New Zealand Limited.
Printed in China.
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