Uniden DCX160 English Owner's Manual - Page 1

DCX160 Accessory Handset User's Guide What's in the box? DCX160 accessory handset and charger AC adapter (PS-0035) Battery cover Rechargeable battery pack (BT-1021) xx If any items are missing or damaged, contact our Customer Care Line immediately. Never use damaged products! xx Need Help? Get answers 24/7 at our website: www.uniden.com. If You... Contact Uniden's... Phone Number have a question or problem Customer Care Line* 817-858-2929 or 800-297-1023 need a part or accessory Parts Department* 800-554-3988 need special assistance due to a disability Accessibility Help Line 800-874-9314 (voice or TTY) * During regular business hours, Central Standard Time. Visit our website for detailed business hours. Important Safety Instructions! When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following: xx This unit is NOT waterproof. DO NOT expose this unit to rain or moisture. xx Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. xx Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. xx Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. xx Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions. xx Do not place the handset in any charging cradle without the battery installed and the battery cover securely in place. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! Installing Your Handset Charge the Battery 1. Unpack the handset, battery pack, and battery cover. If you need to remove the cover, press in on the notch and slide the cover down and off. 2. Line up the battery connector with the jack inside the handset; the connector only fits one way. 3. Push the connector in until it clicks into place; tug gently on the wires to make sure the battery is securely connected. 4. Replace the battery cover and slide it into place. 5. Use the AC adapter to connect the power jack on the charger to a regular indoor (120V AC) power outlet. 6. Place the handset in the charger with the display facing forward. If the display doesn't light up, reseat the handset or connect the charger to a different outlet. ##Charge the handset completely (about 15 hours) before using it. Registering to a Base ##The accessory handset won't work until you register it to a base! Compatible Bases This handset is designed for use with Uniden's D1660, D1680, D1685, and D1688 bases. For the most up-to-date list of which bases this handset is compatible with, see our website. Registration Methods Does the handset fit in the base cradle? Yes Place the handset in the base. The display should say Handset Registering. No Does the base have an LCD display? Yes 1. On the base, open the menu and select Register Handset. The display should say Handset Registering. 2. On the handset, press and hold Pound (#) until the handset display says Handset Registering (about 2 seconds). No 1. On the base, press and hold Find when the phone is in standby (about 5 seconds). 2. On the handset, press and hold Pound (#) until the handset display says Handset Registering (about 2 seconds). ##After about 30 seconds, the handset display should say Registration Complete. Test the connection Pick up the handset and press Talk/flash. Make sure you get a dial tone. (Press END to hang up.) If... Try... xxyou don't hear a dial tone Making sure the handset is fully xxthe display says Registration Failed charged, then trying again. Important Information xx All features and operation for the handset are described in the user's guide for one of the bases listed under the Compatible Bases section. xx User guides for all Uniden phones are available on our website for free downloading. AC Adapter and Battery Information AC adapter Part number PS-0035 Input voltage 120V AC, 60 Hz Output voltage 8V AC @ 300mA xxUse only the supplied AC adapters. xxUse the proper adapter for the base & any chargers. xxDo not place the unit in direct sunlight or subject it to high temperatures. Battery pack (with normal use) Part number Capacity BT-1021 300mAh, 2.4V DC Talk time Standby time Battery life about 7 hours about 7 days about 1 year xxReplace the battery when the talk or standby time becomes noticeably reduced. For replacements, call the Parts Department (see the front cover). xxWhen the battery gets low, the handset beeps and shows a low battery alert; put the handset in the cradle for recharging.