DXAI 4288-2 Contents Welcome/Features Controls and Functions Terms Used in this Manual Accessibility Installing the Phone A. Choose the Best Location B. Install the Rechargeable Battery Packs into the Handsets C. Connect the Main Base and Charging Cradle, and Charge the Handsets D. Mount the Main Base on a Wall Installing the Beltclip Headset Installation 2 3 5 6 7 7 8 9 10 11 12 Selecting a Different Channel Find Handsets Using Call Waiting 22 22 23 Using the Speed Dial Memory Storing Names and Numbers in Speed Dial Memory Storing Caller ID Messages in Speed Dial Memory Making Calls from Speed Dial Memory 24 24 27 28 Caller ID and CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting) Viewing the Caller ID Message List Deleting Information from the Caller ID List Making a Call from the Caller ID List Caller ID on Call Waiting (CIDCW) 29 30 31 32 32 Register Handsets to the Main Base before Using! When to Re-register Handsets Basic Setup Activating AutoTalk Activating Caller ID on Call Waiting Entering Your Area Code Choosing the Dialing Mode Setting the Language Selecting the Ring Tone and Volume 13 14 15 15 15 16 17 18 18 The Integrated Answering Device Setting Up Your Answering System Turning the Answering System On/Off 33 34 43 Using Your Answering System Remote Operation 44 49 Using Your Phone Making and Receiving Calls Transferring a Call Redialing the Last Dialed Number Adjusting the Earpiece Volume Tone Dialing Switch-over Traveling Out-of-Range 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 Changing the Digital Security Code Note on Power Sources General Information Troubleshooting Liquid Damage 52 53 55 56 59 Precautions & Warranty I.C. Notice Index Remote Operation Card 60 62 63 [1] ww w . u n i d e n . c o m Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden dual handset cordless telephone and answering system. This phone is designed and engineered to exacting standards for reliability, long life, and outstanding performance. Note:Illustrations in this manual are used for explanation purposes. Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit. The color of your cordless phone may vary. Features · 2.4GHz Extended Range Technology · Dual Handset System (Extra Handset & Charger Included) · Call Transfer from Handset to Handset · Integrated Answering Device · Caller ID/Caller ID on Call Waiting · 3-Line Backlit LCD · Trilingual Menu Displays/Voice Prompts · 30 Caller ID Memory · · · · · · · · · 10 Number Memory Dialing Last Number Redial Tone/Pulse Dialing Page/Find Handset Key Earpiece/Ringer Volume Controls Mute or Turn Ringer Off Hearing Aid Compatible 20 Channel Auto Scan Desk or Wall Mountable If you have any trouble with your phone, call our Customer Hotline at 1- 800-297-1023, Mon-Fri 7 am to 7 pm, Sat/Sun 9 am to 5 pm, CST. (Phone support is closed on holidays.) For more information on Uniden products and accessories, be sure to visit our web site: www.uniden.com Uniden® is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation. AutoTalk, AutoStandby, UltraClear Plus, Random Code, and AutoSecure are trademarks of Uniden America Corporation. www.uniden.com [2] Controls and Functions Handsets 1 2 3 4 6 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 7 8 9 13 14 15 5 10 11 12 16 17 18 19 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. Handset antenna Jack for optional headset Beltclip hole Ringer speaker Handset battery compartment Handset earpiece LCD display / /vol/ (earpiece volume, ringer volume and scroll) key (pages 15, 18 and 21) Call id/menu key (pages 15 and 29) /tone/ key (left cursor) key (pages 21 and 24) Redial/pause key (pages 20 and 26) Select/channel key (pages 15, 22 and 24) Talk/flash key (pages 19 and 23) End key (pages 19 and 21) Memory key (page 24) #/ (right cursor) key (page 24) Delete/transfer key (pages 20 and 31) Handset microphone Handset charging contacts C ONTR OLS & FU NCT ION S * [ 3] C ON T R OL S & F U N CT I ON S ww w . u n i d e n . c o m Main Base 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. DC IN 9V jack Main base antenna Telephone line jack Main base speaker (play/stop) key (pages 42 and 44) (repeat/rewind) key (page 45) Main base charging contacts Menu/clock key (pages 34 and 37) Mic (microphone) Ringer key (page 42) Memo rec (record) key (page 48) Greeting key (page 41) Charge/in use LED (delete) key (page 47) (skip/fast forward) key (page 46) (answer on/off) key (page 43) Set key (page 34) / /volume/select keys (pages 34 and 42) 38. Find hs (handset) key (pages 22 and 52) C ONTR OLS & FU NCT ION S 20 22 21 23 24 25 26 27 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 28 29 30 31 www.uniden.com C ON T R OL S & F U N CT I ON S [ 4 ] Extra Charging Cradle for Second Handset 39. Charging contacts 40. Charge LED 41. DC IN 9V jack 41 39 TERM S U SED IN THIS MAN UAL 40 Terms Used in this Manual · Standby Mode - The handset may be sitting in or off the cradle, but is NOT in use. The talk/flash key has not been pressed and there is no dial tone. · Talk Mode - The handset is off the cradle and the talk/flash key has been pressed, enabling a dial tone. · CID - Caller ID · CIDCW - Caller ID on Call Waiting [ 5] T E RM S U SE D IN T HI S MA N U AL ww w . u n i d e n . c o m Accessibility Uniden provides a customer service hotline for accessibility questions. If you have a disability and need customer service assistance or if you have any questions about how Uniden's products accommodate persons with disabilities, please call the accessibility voice/TTY line: 1-800-874-9314 A representative is available to talk to you M-F, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, CST. After hours, you can leave a message, and we will call you back. Information is also available on our web site, www.uniden.com, under the "Accessibility" link. AC CESSIBIL IT Y www.uniden.com A C CE SSI B IL IT Y [ 6 ] INSTALLING THE PHONE Installing the Phone note If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, be sure that installing the system does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable your alarm equipment, contact your telephone company or a qualified installer. Do the following steps: A. B. C. D. Choose the Best Location Install the Rechargeable Battery Packs into the Handsets Connect the Main Base and Charging Cradle, and Charge the Handsets Mount the Main Base on a Wall A. Choose the Best Location When choosing a location for your new phone, 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 Choose a central location Avoid personal computers Avoid other cordless telephones · The location should be close to both a phone jack and a continuous power outlet (one which is not connected to a switch). · The main base and each handset should be kept away from sources of electrical noise such as motors, microwave ovens, and fluorescent lighting. · The cradle can be placed on a desk, tabletop, or mounted on a standard wall plate. For better reception, place the main base as high as possible. · The main base should be placed in an open area for optimum range and reception. [ 7] IN S T A L LI N G T H E P H ON E ww w . u n i d e n . c o m INSTALLING THE PHONE B. Install the Rechargeable Battery Packs into the Handsets Both handsets are powered by rechargeable battery packs. The battery recharges automatically when the handset is placed in the main base or charging cradle. 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 in the handset by sliding it upwards until it clicks into place. ! Use only the Uniden (BT-905) rechargeable battery pack supplied with your cordless telephone. www.uniden.com IN ST A L L IN G T HE PH ON E [ 8] INSTALLING THE PHONE ! ·Use only the supplied AD-314 AC adapter for the main base and AD-310 or AD-1010 for the charging cradle. 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. C. Connect the Main Base and Charging Cradle, and Charge the Handsets 1) Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet. 2) Place one handset in the main base and the other in the charging cradle with the keypad facing forward. 3) Make sure the charge/in use LED and charge LED illuminate. If the LED does not illuminate, check to see that the AC adapter is plugged in and the handset makes good contact with the cradle's charging contacts. · Connect each AC adapter to a continuous power supply. · Place each cradle close to the AC outlet to avoid long extens ion cords. 4) Charge your handsets at least 15-20 hours before plugging the phone line. 5) Once the handset battery packs are fully charged, connect the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and a telephone outlet. If your telephone outlet isn't modular, contact your telephone company for assistance. Modular [ 9] IN S T A L LI N G T H E P H ON E ww w . u n i d e n . c o m INSTALLING THE PHONE D. Mount the Main Base on a Wall Standard wall plate mounting This phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate. 1) Plug the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack. 2) Route the AC adapter cord through the molded wiring channel as shown. 3) Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet. 4) Plug the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack. Route the cord through the molded wiring channel as shown. 5) Plug the telephone line cord into the telephone outlet. 6) Align the mounting slots on the main base with the mounting posts on the wall. Then push in and down until the phone is firmly seated. 6 1 5 6 2 4 3 www.uniden.com IN S T A L LI N G T H E P H ON E [ 10] INSTALLING THE PHONE 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 main base and handset. · Use #10 screws (minimum length of 1-3/8 inches) with anchoring devices suitable for the wall material where the main base will be placed. 1) Insert two mounting screws into the wall, (with their appropriate anchoring device), 315/16 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 6 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] I NST A L L IN G T HE P H O NE ww w . u n i d e n . c o m INSTALLING THE PHONE Headset Installation Your phone may be used with an optional headset. To use this feature, insert the headset plug into the headset jack. Your phone is ready for hands-free conversations. (Headsets may be purchased by visiting our website at www.uniden.com or by calling our Parts Department. See page 53.) www.uniden.com IN S T A L LI N G T H E P H ON E [ 12] RE GIST ER HAN DSET S TO THE M AIN BASE Register Handsets to the Main Base before Using! note ·When you charge the handsets, Caller ID summary screen and the name of the handset, HS1 appears. If HS2 appears, you are charging the handset No. 2. Whichever handset you choose to charge in the main base will automatically register to the main base. The second handset (charging in the extra charging cradle) MUST also be registered to the main base before use. Follow the steps below to register the second handset. 1) Be sure both handsets are fully charged. 2) Remove the handset from the charging cradle, and place it in the main base. The charge/ in use LED light on the main base will begin to flash, indicating that the registration is taking place. 3) Wait for at least five seconds, then remove the handset from the main base. ·The charging cradle can be used to charge ei ...