Uniden DXI5686-2 English Owners Manual

Uniden DXI5686-2 - DXI Cordless Phone Manual

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    Manual Conventions 3 Product Overview 4 Controls and Functions 5 Installing the Phone 7 Choosing the Best Location 7 Installing the Rechargeable Battery Packs into the Handsets Changing the Digital Security Code 32 Maintenance 33 Troubleshooting 36 Liquid Damage 39 Precautions 40 The FCC
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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 Extra Charging Cradle 28 26 27 21 20 24 25 22 23 20. charge/in use LED / Voice mail waiting indicator (flashing) 21. Base antenna 22. Base charging contacts 23. [find hs] key 24. Base DC IN 9V jack 25. TEL LINE jack 26. Charging contacts 27. (charge) LED 28. Charging cradle
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    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 base and each handset should be kept away from sources of electrical noise
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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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    switch). • Place each cradle close to the AC outlet 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
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    is firmly seated. 3 5 4 5 2 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
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    supporting the weight of the base and handset the wall and screw heads for mounting the phone. 2) Refer to steps 1 through 5 on each side of the handset. Press down until it clicks phone may be used with an optional headset. To use this feature, insert the headset plug into the headset jack. Your phone
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    charging in the extra charging 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
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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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    . 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 Waiting. 4) Press [end] and return the handset to the base unit to complete the setting. The handset returns to standby. Note: To enable the setting
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    Press [select/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
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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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    Caller ID list can 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 [mem]. 3) Enter a number ( [0] - [9] ) or press [ ] or [ ] to
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    from the cradle. 2) Dial the number. Then press [talk/flash]. OR Dial the number. Then press [talk/flash]. 1) Pick up the handset from the cradle. (If AutoTalk is on, the phone will answer the call when you pick it up.) 2) Press [talk/flash]. Press [talk/flash] (or [ /tone/ ], [#/ ] or any number
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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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    can manually change the phone's channel for clear operation. To change the channel during a call, press [select/channel]. SCANNING appears on the display, indicating the phone is changing to another channel. For more information on interference, refer to "Radio Interference" on page 42. Find Handset
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    bank tellers, telephone prescription refills, customer support menus, etc. If your phone is set to pulse dialing mode, phone automatically returns to pulse dialing mode. Voice Mail Waiting Indicator If you subscribe to voice mail service through your local telephone company, you can use your cordless
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    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 via a private branch exchange (PBX), the
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    While you are on a call, the received Caller ID data is stored on the handset that is on a call only. Viewing the Caller ID Message List The Caller 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. • The
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    is automatically deleted. Caller ID data can also be deleted manually. Deleting a Caller ID message 1) With the phone in standby, press [cid/menu]. Find the message pressed for more than thirty seconds, an error tone sounds, and the handset returns to standby. • If you get an incoming call or page,
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    activated by other equipment, the cordless phone provides Random Code™ digital security which automatically selects one of over 262,000 digital security codes for each handset and the base. If the handset battery pack is completely discharged or the battery pack is removed, the digital security
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    Maintenance Specifications The phone complies with FCC Parts 15 and 68. Operating temperature AC Adapter Battery Frequency -10°C to + Note: To avoid damage to the phone use only Uniden AD-314, AD-310 or AD-1010 and BT-905 with your phone. Specifications, features, and availability of optional
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    of the charging cradle, the actual talk time duration will be reduced respective to the amount of time the handset is off of the charging cradle. Low battery alert When the battery pack is very low and needs to be charged, the phone is programmed to eliminate functions in order to save power. If the
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    the risk of personal injury or • Use only the specified Uniden battery pack (BT-905). property damage from fire 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
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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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    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 or metal
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    not be active; contact your local telephone service provider. • Make sure the battery pack is connected to the handset and fully charged. • Re-register the non-functional handset. • Make sure the other handset is not already in use. Two or more handsets cannot be in talk at the same time. • Place
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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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    Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may 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 An applicable Universal Service Order Codes (
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    follow instructions for repairing, if any (e.g. battery replacement section); otherwise do not substitute or repair any parts of the device except as specified in this manual. Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. Contact the state public utility commission, public service
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    voices 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
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    OF WARRANTY: If, after following the instructions in the owner's manual you are certain that the Product is defective, pack the Product carefully (preferably in its original packaging). Disconnect the battery from the Product and separately secure the battery in its own separate packaging within the
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    battery pack 9 Cleaning contacts 35 Connect the cradle 9 Controls and functions 5, 6 D Dial mode 17 Digital security code 32 E, F, G, H Earpiece volume 26 Find handset 27 Headset Installation 12 I, J, K, L Installing the phone 36 Troubleshooting 36 V, W, X, Y, Z Voice
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    Having Trouble? Need a Part? Help for our Special Needs Customers Our customer care specialists are here to help you! Visit our website at www.uniden.com or call our Customer Hotline at 1-800-297-1023 during regular business hours.* To order headsets, additional handsets, replacement batteries or
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