Uniden DXAI5688-2 English Owners Manual

Uniden DXAI5688-2 - DXAI Cordless Phone Manual

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    Functions 5 Installing the Phone 7 Choosing the Best Location 7 Installing the Rechargeable Battery Packs into the Handsets 8 Installing the Base Unit and Charging Cradles 9 Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall 11 Installing the Belt Clip 12 Headset Installation 12 Register Handsets to the Main
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    Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden multi-handset cordless telephone. This cordless phone is designed 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
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    and lets you make and receive calls. Charger A cradle that charges the handset battery. It connects to power but does not connect to a phone line. CID Caller ID is available from your telephone provider. With this service, you can see the name and number of incoming callers. CIDCW Caller ID
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    Product Overview Main Phone Features • 5.8 GHz Extended Range Technology • Multi-Handset System (Extra Handset(s) & Charger(s) Included) • Call Transfer from Handset to Handset • Caller ID/Caller ID on Call Waiting • 3-Line Backlit LCD • Trilingual Menu Displays (English, Spanish, or French) • 30
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    antenna 2. Belt clip hole 3. Jack for optional headset 4. Handset ringer speaker 5. Handset battery compartment 6. Handset earpiece 7. LCD display 8. [ ] and [ ] (volume & ringer up/down) keys 9. [cid/menu] key 10. [ /tone/ ] (left cursor) key 13 11. [redial/pause] key 14 12. [select
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    Main Base Unit 20 22 21 34 36 33 35 37 Extra Charging Cradle 24 26 28 23 25 27 29 30 31 32 38 39 42 40 41  20. Base antenna 21. Base charging contacts 22. Base speaker 23. Message counter LED 24. [ ] (answer on/off) key 25. charge/in use LED
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    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 base and each handset wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, be sure that installing the system does not disable your alarm equipment.
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    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. Note: Use only the Uniden (BT-905) rechargeable battery pack supplied with your phone. 
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    . • 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. 2) Charge the handsets by placing one handset in the base unit and other handset(s) in the charging cradle(s) with the keypad facing forward. 
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    to avoid long extension cords. • Charge your handsets at least 15 - 20 hours before plugging into the phone line. 4) 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
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    cord through the molded wiring channel as shown. 6) Plug the telephone line cord into the telephone outlet. 3 7) 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. Direct wall mounting If you don't have a standard
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    the tabs from the holes. 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
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    cradle MUST also be registered to the base unit before use. To register the extra handset(s): 1) Be sure all handsets are fully charged. 2) Pick up the handset from the charging cradle, and place it in the base unit. The charge/in use LED light on the base unit will begin to flash,
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    battery becomes very low, the handset must be recharged for 15 - 20 hours and re-registered to the main base unit. 4) In any circumstance in which you experience difficulty connecting to the main base to place or receive calls. Note: Make sure to return the handsets to the cradles after each phone
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    1 shows as HS1 will be seen in the display while the phone is charging.) AutoTalk, Area Code and Language options can be set by using any handset. Activating AutoTalk AutoTalk will allow you to answer the phone simply by removing the handset from the cradle. You do not have to press a key to answer
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    line. You must subscribe to Caller ID service through your local telephone provider to use this feature. 1) When the phone is in standby, press and hold [cid to return the handset to the base unit when you complete the setting. Programming Your Area Code In some areas the telephone company may allow
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    /channel]. A confirmation tone sounds. 6) Press [end] or return the handset to the charging cradle to complete the setting. The handset returns to standby. Choosing the Dialing Mode (HS1 only) Your phone can communicate with the telephone network in two different ways: tone dialing and pulse dialing
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    move the pointer to select DIAL. 3) Press [select/channel] to set the phone to pulse dialing. 4) Press [end] and return the handset to the base unit to complete the setting. The handset returns to standby. Note: • If your phone system requires pulse dialing and you need to send the DTMF tones during
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    Using the Speed Dial Memory Your cordless phone allows you to store up to ten names and numbers in each handset. You can dial these numbers with just a few key presses. The speed dial memory is not limited to phone numbers. You can store any number (up to twenty digits) that you need to enter
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    4) Enter a name according to the instructions below, then press [select/channel]. If no name is required, go to step 5. • The name can be up to thirteen characters. • Use [ /tone/ ] and [#/ ] to
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    about two seconds, the following screen displays all the speed dial memory entries. 9) Press [end] to exit memory setup mode. The phone returns to standby. Note: When storing numbers into memory, if the handset is idle (i.e., no key is pressed) for more than 30 seconds, it will beep rapidly, and the
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    be stored in speed dial memory. To store a caller id name/number to memory: 1) With the phone in standby, press [cid/menu]. Select the phone number to be stored from the Caller ID list by pressing [ ] or [ ]. 2) Press [ ID list. • You cannot store a Caller ID message if no phone number appears in the
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    from the cradle. Dial the number. Then press [talk/flash]. 2) Dial the number. Then press [talk/flash]. 1) Pick up the handset from the cradle. (If AutoTalk is on, the phone will answer the Press [talk/flash] (or [ /tone/ ], [#/ ] or any call when you pick it up.) number key if AutoTalk
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    the list immediately. If no key is pressed for 30 seconds, the handset will exit the speed dial list automatically. Note: Pressing [end] to exit to the phone number you want to dial, press [select/channel]. • You cannot make a call from the Caller ID list if your cordless telephone is connected
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    Transferring a Call Your cordless phone allows you to transfer outside calls from one handset to another. Only one handset at a time can talk with an outside caller. While one handset is in use, other handsets cannot go off hook to listen to conversations or make an outgoing call. To transfer a
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    , simply press [end] to mute the incoming ring. The ringer will sound with the next incoming call. Note: You can only mute the handset ringer if the handset is off the base when the phone starts ringing. Adjusting the Earpiece Volume To change the earpiece volume, press [ ] or [ ] during a call. 26
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    telephone company, you can receive calls while on the line. To answer a call waiting call: 1) While on the phone, you will hear a call waiting tone. (If you have CIDCW service to encounter interference while using your phone, you can manually change the phone's channel for clear operation. To change
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    handset key is pressed or when [find hs] is pressed. The handset will also stop beeping automatically when an incoming call is received. Tone Dialing Switch-over If your telephone such as telephone bank tellers, telephone prescription refills, customer support menus, etc. If your phone is set to
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    is received (for example, before the second ring), the Caller ID message will not appear. • When the call is received via a telephone company that does not offer Caller ID service, the caller's phone number and name do not appear. (This includes international calls.) • When the call is received
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    by your telephone company, you will hear a Call Waiting tone while you are on a call, and the Caller ID data will be displayed at the handset. To accept sounds and the handset returns to standby. • Each message can be up to fifteen characters for the name and fifteen digits for the phone number. •
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    also be deleted manually. Deleting a Caller ID message 1) With the phone in standby, press [cid/menu]. Find the message to be messages are deleted. Note: • While using the DELETE ALL? or DELETE MESSAGE? screen, if no key is pressed for more than thirty seconds, an error tone sounds, and the handset
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    The Integrated Answering Machine The cordless phone has a built-in answering machine that answers and records incoming calls. You can also use your answering machine to record a conversation, leave a voice memo message, or to announce a special outgoing message to callers when you're away from your
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    the phone in standby, use [menu/clock] to scroll through the menu options. The system returns system returns to standby. Once [volume/select/ ] or [volume/select/ ] is pressed, the idle time is extended to ten seconds. menu/clock menu/clock Note: • For your convenience, voice prompts will guide
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    The clock on the cordless phone's answering machine starts when power is supplied to the base. Follow these steps to set the clock to the correct time. 1) With the phone in standby, press [menu/clock]. The system announces "Time" followed by the current time and the instructions for setting the time
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    (PIN) If you want to be able to play your messages from a remote location, you need to enter a two-digit phone in standby, press [menu/clock] twice. The system announces "Security code," and the current PIN code is announced as it is displayed on the base. Then the system announces the instructions
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    your messages, you can hang up after the second ring to avoid billing charges. To set the ring time, perform the following steps: 1) With the phone in few seconds, the system announces "To set record time, press menu again." Selecting the Message Record Time You have three record time options: one
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    the desired time appears. 3) Press [set] to select the new recording time. You hear a confirmation tone, then the announcement "Record time" followed by the new recording time. After a few seconds, the system announces "To set message alert, press menu again." Note: After setting the Announce only
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    choose the language of the answering machine voice announcements: 1) With the phone in standby, press [menu/clock] six times. You hear the message or your own greeting. Preset message The following message is prerecorded: "Hello, no one is available to take your call. Please leave a message
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    the base's microphone as possible and speak clearly when recording your outgoing message. Choosing between the two outgoing messages With the phone in standby, press [greeting] to play the current outgoing message. While the outgoing message is playing, press [greeting] again to switch between the
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    ) and it is displayed on the base. 2) Press [ringer] repeatedly until the desired ringer option appears. 3) The system displays the new ringer volume. Note: Even when the base ringer is turned off, the handset will still ring. Temporarily Mute the Base Ringer and Call Screen Press [ ] (play/stop) to
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    "Answering system is off." The message counter is no longer illuminated. Note: When the answering machine is full, [ ] is displayed on the base, and the system announces "No remaining time." You should delete some messages so that the system can record new messages. (Refer to "Reviewing Messages" on
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    total messages. The cordless phone plays your new messages first; after all the new messages are played, you can play the old messages. To review your messages from the base: Playing messages Repeating a message Skipping a message Deleting a message Deleting all messages Ending the message review
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    the stored messages. • When recording a conversation, all dialing features except for using call waiting (see page 27) are disabled. Stop recording if you need to enable any other handset keys. • Every state has different regulations governing the recording of conversations over the telephone. Make
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    system returns to standby. Note: When the answering machine is full, [ ] appears on the message counter and recording is terminated. Remote Operation When you are away from home, you can operate your answering machine with any touch-tone telephone. Use this function to check for recorded messages
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    Record/Stop* Greeting Message Record/Stop* Answering Machine Off Voice Prompts * For Memo Record and Greeting Message Record you hear intermittent beeps indicating that the system is in the command waiting mode. finished, hang up to exit the system. The answering machine automatically returns to
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    turn it on remotely from any touch-tone telephone. 1) Call your telephone number. 2) Wait ten rings until the system answers. You hear intermittent beeps. 3) Press [0] and then enter your PIN code. The answering machine announces the number of messages stored in memory. You hear "To play incoming
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    the handset battery pack is completely discharged or the battery pack is removed, the digital security code will be lost. If this happens, a new security code is set automatically the next time the battery pack is charged in the base. In the rare situation that you suspect another cordless telephone
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    Uniden AD-314, AD-310 or AD-1010 and BT-905 with your phone. Specifications, features, and availability of optional accessories are all subject to change without prior notice. Power Failure During the period that the power is off, you will not be able to make or receive calls with the telephone
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    handset is off of the charging cradle. Low battery alert When the battery pack is very low and needs to be charged, the phone battery pack is not being used, it will gradually discharge over a long period of time. For optimum performance, be sure to return the handset to the cradle after a telephone
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    or electrical • Do not remove the battery from the handset to charge it. shock, only use the Uniden battery • Never throw the battery into a fire, disassemble it, or heat it. model and Uniden adapter model • Do not remove or damage the battery casing. specifically designated for this product
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    Troubleshooting Traveling Out-of-Range During a call, as you begin to move your handset too far from your base unit, noise increases. If you pass the range limits of the base, your call will terminate within one minute. Common Issues If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try
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    is not too far from the base. • Check the dialing mode used by your telephone company. • Re-register all handsets (see page 13). • The battery pack may be weak. Charge the battery for 15-20 hours. • The handset may be too far away from the base unit. • Place the base unit away from appliances
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    machine does not record any messages. Suggestion • The call was answered before the second ring. • The call was placed through a switchboard. • Charge the handset. • Your Caller ID service may not be active; contact your local telephone service provider. • Make sure the battery pack is connected
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    Record your personal outgoing message again. The default message should outgoing message is deleted. remain. No sound on the base speaker during call monitoring • Adjust the speaker volume on the base unit. or message playback. Cannot access remote call-in features from another touchtone phone
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    the battery pack to avoid charge interruption. CAUTION: DO NOT use a microwave oven to speed up the drying process. This will cause permanent damage to the handset, base and the microwave oven. After following these steps, if your cordless telephone does not work, please call our Customer Service
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    than the one designed to charge this battery as specified in the owner's manual. Using another charger may damage the battery or cause the battery to explode. Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium . Batteries Must Be Recycled or . Disposed of Properly • Uniden voluntarily participates in an RBRC® industry
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    3. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. 4. 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 authorities for possible battery disposal instructions. 5. Do not disassemble any
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    is hearing aid compatible. Should you experience trouble with this equipment, please contact Uniden customer service at 800-297-1023. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved. NOTICE
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    or distracting transmissions on your phone, you may be receiving radio signals from another cordless telephone or other source of interference. interference. Cordless Telephone Privacy Cordless telephones are radio devices. Communications between the handset and base of your cordless telephone are
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    Uniden service center for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty, (E) used in any conjunction with equipment or parts or as part of any system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the owner's manual instructions in the owner's manual
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    handset 28 Greeting 38 Headset Installation 12 Installing the phone 7 Interference 58 Liquid damage 55 M, N, O, P, Q Maintenance 48 Making a call 23 Menu mode 33 Message alert 37 Outgoing message 38 Personal security code (PIN code 35 Precautions 56 R Receiving a call 23 Record time
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    Memo 62
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    Memo 63
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    CARD Remote access away from home 1. Call your phone number from a touch-tone phone. 2. During the outgoing message, press [0] and enter your PIN code. The answering system announces the number of messages stored in memory and the voice prompts. The phone stands by for you to enter a command. 3. To
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    UU TT MEMORY LOCATION MEMO Memory Location 6 7 8 9 10 Name Phone Number CC UU TT Task Repeat a Message Play Incoming Messages Skip a Message Delete a Message Stop Operation Answering System On Memo Record/Stop Greeting Message Record/Stop Answering System Off Voice Prompts CC UU TT Task Repeat
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    our Customer Hotline at 1-800-297-1023 during regular business hours.* To order headsets, additional handsets, replacement batteries or other accessories, visit our website at www.uniden.com or call 1-800-554-3988 during regular business hours.* If you need special assistance due to a disability
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    2007 Uniden America Corporation, Fort Worth, Texas. Contains additional foreign articles. Printed in China. UCZZ01038BZ(0)
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