CXAI 5198 SERIES OWNER'S MANUAL Contents WELCOME/FEATURES TERMINOLOGY CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS GETTING STARTED Setting up the Phone Installing the Beltclip Optional Headset Installation 2 3 4 6 6 11 12 USING THE SPEED DIAL MEMORY Using the Speed Dial Memory 29 29 CALLER ID Caller ID and Caller ID on Call Waiting (CIDCW) 34 34 THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE The Integrated Answering Device Setting Up the Answering Machine Turning the Answering System On/Off Setting Your Outgoing Message (Greeting) Using Your Answering System Remote Operation 38 38 39 41 42 43 48 SETTING UP YOUR PHONE Base Setup Handset Setup 13 13 16 BASICS Using Your Phone Call Waiting Placing a Call on Hold Adjusting the Ringer, and Earpiece and Speaker Volume Muting the Ringer Mute Base Microphone Tone Dialing Switch-over Traveling Out of Range Selecting a Different Channel Conferencing Intercom 19 19 22 22 23 24 25 25 25 26 26 27 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Note on Power Sources General Information 52 52 54 TROUBLESHOOTING Liquid Damage 55 57 PRECAUTIONS & WARRANTY I.C. NOTICE INDEX REMOTE OPERATION CARD 58 60 61 62 [1] www.uniden.com Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden Cordless Telephone System! This is a "Corded/Cordless" Telephone unit. The corded handset (on base) can make/receive calls during power failure. You can now place a fully-featured cordless handset anywhere in your home or office where AC power is available to connect the handset charger. Note: Illustrations in this manual are used for explanation purposes. Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit. Features · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5.8GHz Extended Range Technology Corded/Cordless Telephone System Make and Receive Calls During a Power Failure Integrated Answering Device Caller ID and Caller ID on Call Waiting 50 Caller ID feature Dual Keypad and LCD Screen at Base 10 Number Memory Dialing in the Base and Handset Trilingual Display Options and Voice Prompts (English, French and Spanish) Intercom Between Handset and Base Mute and Hold Features Do Not Disturb (DND) Feature Clock Display Base Speakerphone WE LCO ME / FE AT www.uniden.com WELCOME/FEATURES [2] TERMINOLOGY This series features AutoTalk and AutoStandby. AutoTalk allows you to answer a call by just removing the handset from the cradle so you don't have to waste time pushing buttons. AutoStandby allows you to hang up by simply returning the handset to the cradle. To protect you against mis-billed calls that might result from your phone being activated by other equipment, one of more than 10,000 digital security codes is set for your phone. Be sure to visit our web site: www.uniden.com Uniden is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation. AutoTalk, AutoStandby and UltraClear Plus are trademarks of Uniden America. Terminology ·Standby Mode - The handset may be sitting or off the cradle, but is NOT in use. talk/flash has (speaker) not been pressed. The corded base handset is on the base and on the base has not been pressed. No dial tone is present. ·Talk Mode The handset is off the cradle and talk/flash has been pressed, or pick up the (speaker) on the base is pressed and enabling a corded base handset or dial tone. [3] TERMINOLOGY www.uniden.com Controls & Functions 1 5 2 6 3 7 8 9 14 15 16 4 10 11 12 13 17 18 19 20 Retrieve TAD message with Handset Remote keys Repeat Delete Stop Play Skip Answering System On Answering System Off Voice Prompts 1. Handset antenna 2. Beltclip hole 3. Jack for optional headset 4. Handset battery compartment 5. Handset earpiece 6. LCD display 7. call id (Caller ID)/menu (P.16, 35) /vol/ (volume & scroll) (P.16, 23) 8. /vol/ (volume & scroll) (P.16, 23) 9. 10. /tone/ (left cursor) (P.25, 30) 11. redial/pause (P.21, 31) 12. select/int'com (P.16, 27) 13. Handset microphone and ringer speaker 14. memory (P.29) 15. end (P.21, 24) 16. talk/flash (P.19, 22, 26) 17. #/ (right cursor) (P.30) 18. rec (record)/remote/call screen (P.47, 50) 19. delete/channel (P.26, 30, 36) 20. Handset charging contacts * CONTROLS FUNCTION www.uniden.com CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS [4] CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS 21 22 23 242526 27 28 2930 51 49 50 31 32 33 34 35 36 43 44 45 46 47 48 52 55 53 37 38 39 40 41 42 54 21. memo/call rec (record) (P.46, 47) 22. Message LED 23. In use LED (repeat/rewind) (P.44) 24. 25. call id (P.35) (play/stop) (P.44) 26. 27. LCD display (skip/forward) (P.45) 28. 29. mem (memory) (P.29) 30. delete (P.30, 36, 45) 31. Corded base handset 32. Base speaker 33. answer on/off/answer on/off LED (P.41) 34. hold/hold LED (P.22) 35. mute/mute LED (P.24, 25) 36. Curl cord 37. find hs (handset)/intercom (P.27) 38. clock/menu (P.13, 39) 39. /tone/ (left cursor) (P.25, 30) 40. / / /select/volume (volume, scroll & select) (P.13, 24, 35) 41. Mic (microphone) 42. #/ (right cursor)(P.30) 43. greeting (P.42) 44. do not disturb/do not disturb LED (P.24) * 45. set (P.13, 39) 46. redial/pause (P.21, 31) 47. flash (P.22) (speaker)/speaker LED 48. (P.20, 26) 49. DC IN 9V Jack 50. TEL LINE Jack 51. Base attenna 52. Wall mount adapter 53. Charging contacts 54. Charge LED 55. DC IN 9V Jack www.uniden.com [5] CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS G E T T I N G S TA RT E D Setting up the Phone Do the following steps: A. B. C. D. E. Choose the best location Connect the base unit Install the rechargeable battery pack into the handset Connect the charger Mount the base unit on a wall (if desired) note Keep the antenna free of obstruction. A. Choose the best location Before choosing a location for your new phone, read "Installation Considerations" on page 59. Here are some important guidelines you should consider: Avoid heat sources, such as radiators, air ducts, and sunlight Avoid television sets and other electronic equipment Avoid noise sources such as a window by a street with heavy traffic Avoid microwave ovens Avoid excessive moisture, extremely low temperatures, dust, mechanical vibration, or shock Avoid personal computers Choose a central location Avoid other cordless telephones note If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to phone line, be sure that installing the system does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, contact your telephone company or a qualified installer. www.uniden.com GETTING STARTED [6] GETT ING STARTE D B. Connect the base unit note ·Use only the supplied [AD-830] AC adapter. Do not use any other AC adapter. ·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. 1) Connect to the handset cord to the left side of the phone and the corded base handset. 2) Connect AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet. Connect the AC adapter to a continuous power supply (i.e., an outlet that is not controlled by a switch). Place the base unit close to the AC outlet to avoid long extension cords. 3) Connect the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and to a telephone outlet. 4) Set the base on a desk or tabletop. Place the corded base handset on the base. If your telephone outlet isn't modular, contact your telephone company for assistance. [7] GETTING STARTED www.uniden.com G E T T I N G S TA RT E D C. Install the rechargeable battery pack into the handset 1) Press down on the handset battery case cover (use the finger indention for a better grip) and slide the cover downward to remove. 2) 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, connect the battery and listen for a click to insure connection. 3) 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. 4) Place the battery case cover back on the handset and slide it upwards until it clicks into place. note ·Use only the Uniden (BT-800) rechargeable battery pack supplied with your cordless telephone. ·Replacement battery packs are also available through the Uniden Parts Department at (800) 554-3988, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or online at www.uniden.com www.uniden.com GETTING STARTED [8] GETT ING STARTE D D. Connect the charger note Use only the supplied AC adapter (AD-310). Do not use any other AC adapter. The handset is powered by a rechargeable battery pack. The battery recharges automatically when the handset is placed in the charger. 1) Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet. 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 base charging contacts. 4) Charge the handset battery pack for at least 15-20 hours before using your new cordless handset for the first time. To AC outlet To DC IN 9V AC adapter (supplied) [9] GETTING STARTED www.uniden.com G E T T I N G S TA RT E D E. Mount the base unit on a wall (if desired) Standard wall plate mounting This phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate. 1) Remove the wall mount adapter from the base and snap it into the notches on the bottom of the base. 2) Plug the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack. 3) Wrap the AC adapter cord inside the molded wiring channel as shown. 4) Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet. 5) Plug the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack. 6) Wrap the cord inside the molded wiring channel as shown. 7) Plug the telephone line cord into the telephone outlet. 8) Align the mounting slots on the base with the mounting posts on the wall. Then push in and down until the phone is firmly seated. 9) On the base unit, pull the handset retainer out of the slot. Rotate it clockwise 180 degrees. 10)Flip the retainer from front to back. Slide it back into the slot so that the lip of the retainer is up and the oval is down. The retainer holds the handset in place. www.uniden.com GETTING STARTED [10] GETT ING STARTE D Direct wall mounting If you don't have a standard wall plate, you can mount your phone directly to the wall. Before doing this, consider the following: · Avoid electrical cables, pipes, or other items behind the mounting location that could cause a hazard when inserting screws into the wall. · Try to mount your phone within 5 feet of a working phone jack to avoid excessive cord lengths. · Make sure the wall material is capable of supporting the weight of the base and handset. · Use #10 screws (minimum length of 1-3/8 inches) with anchoring devices suitable for the wall material where the base unit will be placed. 1) Insert two mounting screws into the wall, (with their appropriate anchoring device), 3-15/16 inches apart. Allow about 1/8 of an inch between the wall and screw heads for mounting the phone. 2) Refer to steps 1 through 8 on page 10 to mount the telephone. Installing the Beltclip To attach the beltclip Insert the beltclip into the holes on each side of the handset. Press down until it clicks. To remove the beltclip Pull both sides of the beltclip to release the tabs from the holes. [11] GETTING STARTED www.uniden.com G E T T I N G S TA RT E D Optional Headset Installation Your phone may be used with an optional headset. To use this feature, insert the headset plug into the headset, the Uniden HS910 jack. Your phone is ready for hands-free conversations. (Headset may be purchased by calling the Uniden Parts Department or visiting the web site. See page 8.) www.uniden.com GETTING STARTED [12] SETTING UP YOUR PHONE Base Setup Below are some tips for using the software interface on your phone. · Press clock/menu on the base to access the base main menu. · Use the volume up or down key ( / / /select/volume) to scroll through options. · Press set on the base to make a selection. · For your convenience, voice prompts will guide you through the base main menu (except LCD contrast and Dial mode setting). (play/stop) on the base to return to standby mode. · Press clock/menu or · If you do not press a key within 30 seconds, the phone will time out and exit the menu mode. When setting Day and Time, the time-out period is extended to two minutes. Adjusting the LCD Contrast Contrast adjusts the base LCD brightness. Choose one of the ten levels for optimum viewing. 1) Press clock/menu on the base. 2) Press the volume down key to move the pointer to select LC D C on t ra s t and then press set. 3) Press the volume up or down key to adjust the contrast of the LCD (ten levels.) 4) Press set. You will hear a confirmation tone. [13] SETTING UP YOUR PHONE www.uniden.com Setting the Dial Mode Dial Mode sets the dial m ...