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- Uniden XC717 | English Owners Manual - Page 1
Contents Important Safety Instructions 2 Battery Safety Precautions 4 Introduction 5 Features 5 Included with the XC600/700 SERIES 6 Important Electrical Considerations 7 Range 7 Telephone Line Problems 7 Radio Interference 8 More Than One Cordless Telephone 8 Installation 9 Selecting a - Uniden XC717 | English Owners Manual - Page 2
should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and injury to persons: 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning, and use a dry cloth, without liquid or - Uniden XC717 | English Owners Manual - Page 3
qualified service personnel under the following conditions: A. When the power supply cord is damaged or frayed. B. If liquid has been spilled into the product. C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. D. If the product does not operate normally when following the operating instructions - Uniden XC717 | English Owners Manual - Page 4
Caution: To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons by the battery, read and follow these instructions: 1. Use only the appropriate type and size Battery Pack specified in this Operating Guide. 2. Do not dispose of the Battery Pack in a fire. The cell may explode. Check the Nickel-Cadmium - Uniden XC717 | English Owners Manual - Page 5
Uniden XC600/700 SERIES Cordless Telephone. These phones are designed to exacting standards which provide reliability, long life, and outstanding performance. This series of phones is available in designer colors which are designated by different model numbers. Accordingly, this manual describes - Uniden XC717 | English Owners Manual - Page 6
/find ® Operating Guide Cord Cord AC Adapter Short Telephone Long Telephone Rechargeable Battery Handset Base Unit page/find 25 CHANNEL•ULT•RACLEAR PLUS Extend A Phone Included with the XC600/700 SERIES If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact Uniden Customer Service at: (800 - Uniden XC717 | English Owners Manual - Page 7
to such actions to allow you time for making necessary arrangements to continue uninterrupted service. If you are having trouble with your telephone service, you must first disconnect your phone to determine if it is the cause of your problem. If you determine that it is the cause, you must leave it - Uniden XC717 | English Owners Manual - Page 8
please check around your home to see what appliances may be causing the problem. In addition, we recommend that the Base not be plugged into a voices or distracting transmissions on your phone, you may be receiving radio signals from another cordless telephone or other source of interference. - Uniden XC717 | English Owners Manual - Page 9
should consider: • The location should be close to both a phone jack and continuous power outlet. Note: A continuous power outlet is mounted on a standard AT&T or GTE wall plate. • If you decide to mount your phone on the wall, make sure to change the handset retainer so that the tab which holds the - Uniden XC717 | English Owners Manual - Page 10
their installation. Hard-wired Jack Some equipment is wired directly to a phone jack, and these types of installations require a modular jack converter. of installation is not difficult; however, you should contact your Uniden telephone dealer or a telephone supply store for advice about the proper - Uniden XC717 | English Owners Manual - Page 11
the included AC adapter. To relieve strain on the DC plug when the phone is placed on a desk or table, connect the adapter as shown fire or other electrical hazards. Adapter Safety Feature The AC adapter furnished with this phone may be equipped with a polarized line plug - a plug having one blade - Uniden XC717 | English Owners Manual - Page 12
Desk or Tabletop Installation 1. Place the Base on a desk or tabletop. 2. Plug the AC Adapter cord into the 9V DC input jack on the Base Unit. 3. Place the AC Adapter cord around the strain relief. 4. Plug one end of the long telephone cord into the TEL LINE jack on the Base Unit. 12 AC ADAPTOR DC - Uniden XC717 | English Owners Manual - Page 13
5. Plug the other end of the cord into the telephone jack on the wall. 6. Plug the AC Adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet. Note: Do not use an outlet controlled by a wall switch. Use only the Uniden AC Adapter supplied with this phone. 13 - Uniden XC717 | English Owners Manual - Page 14
Wall Installation Standard Wall Plate Mounting These phones are designed to be mounted on a standard AT&T or GTE wall plate. 1. Plug the AC Adapter into the Base Unit. 2. Place the AC Adapter cord - Uniden XC717 | English Owners Manual - Page 15
4. Place the telephone cord inside the molded channel on the bottom of the Base Unit. Then plug the other end of the telephone cord into the modular jack on the wall. 5. Place the Base Unit on the posts of the wall plate and push down until it's firmly seated. 6. Plug the AC Adapter into a standard - Uniden XC717 | English Owners Manual - Page 16
wall. Before mounting your phone, consider the following: • Select a location away from electrical cables, pipes, or other items behind the mounting location that could cause a hazard when inserting screws into the wall. • Make sure the wall material is capable of supporting the weight of the Base - Uniden XC717 | English Owners Manual - Page 17
3. Place the AC Adapter cord inside the molded channel. 4. Plug one end of the long telephone cord into the TEL LINE jack on the Base Unit. 5. Place the cord inside the molded channel on the bottom of the Base Unit. 6. Place the Base Unit on the screws and push down until it's firmly seated. 17 - Uniden XC717 | English Owners Manual - Page 18
outlet. Note: Do not use an outlet controlled by a wall switch. Setting the Handset Retainer The handset retainer holds the Handset in place if your phone is mounted on a wall. The steps below describe how to remove and replace the retainer so that the tab faces up. 1. Push up on the - Uniden XC717 | English Owners Manual - Page 19
2. Flip the retainer over so the tab faces up. 3. Put the retainer back into its slot on the Base Unit. 4. Push down on the Handset retainer until it snaps into place. 19 - Uniden XC717 | English Owners Manual - Page 20
Setting Up Your Phone Extending the Antenna Before using your phone, be sure to raise its antenna to the vertical position. Installing the Handset Battery Pack 1. Press in on the charge Battery Cover Release. 2. Slide the battery compartment cover down. 20 - Uniden XC717 | English Owners Manual - Page 21
pack with its socket and plug it in. Note: The black lead will be on the left when the plug is properly aligned. 4. Place the battery pack inside the battery compartment, and slide the battery cover back on. Note: The built-in Memory Backup feature allows up to 3 minutes to disconnect the old - Uniden XC717 | English Owners Manual - Page 22
Cleaning the Battery Contacts To maintain a good charge, it is important to clean all charging contacts on the Handset and Base Unit about once a month. Use a pencil eraser or other contact cleaner. Do not use any liquids or solvents. page/find Extend•A•Phone 25 CHANNEL ULTRACLEAR PLUS talk flash - Uniden XC717 | English Owners Manual - Page 23
pack must be fully charged before using your phone for the first time. We recommend that the battery pack charge for approximately 15-20 hours, without interruption, before plugging the phone line into your new phone. 1. Place the Handset on the Base Unit. Either place the Handset facedown -or - Uniden XC717 | English Owners Manual - Page 24
Charging from the Charging Cradle (Only for the XC700 SERIES phones.) 1. Plug the Charging Cradle AC Adapter cord into the DC Input Jack on the Charging Cradle. 2. Place the AC Adapter cord around the strain relief. - Uniden XC717 | English Owners Manual - Page 25
performance, return the Handset to the Base Unit at the end of the day. This keeps the battery fully charged, so your phone works best. Low Battery Indicator When the Battery Pack in the Handset is very low and needs to be charged, the TALK/BATT LOW LED flashes. talk flash/rdl talk batt - Uniden XC717 | English Owners Manual - Page 26
are not sure whether your system is Tone or Pulse dialing. Adjusting Ringer Controls To adjust the ringer volume of your Handset, press when the phone is not in use. talk flash/rdl talk batt low 1 2 3 abc def 4 5 6 ghi jkl mno 7 8 pqrs tuv tone D 0 oper 9wxyz mem r.tone r.vol chan - Uniden XC717 | English Owners Manual - Page 27
You can also select one of two different ringer tones for the Handset. Press to select a different ringer tone when the phone is not in use. talk flash/rdl talk batt low 1 2 3 abc def 4 5 6 ghi jkl mno 7 8 pqrs tuv tone D 0 oper 9wxyz mem r.tone r.vol chan pause - Uniden XC717 | English Owners Manual - Page 28
Handset is on the Base, then: 1. Remove the Handset from the Base Unit. page/find Extend A Phone 25 CHANNEL•ULT•RACLEAR PLUS 2. Press the PAGE/FIND button on the Base Unit. page/find Extend A Phone 25 CHANNEL•ULT•RACLEAR PLUS 3. Place the Handset back on the Base Unit while it's still beeping - Uniden XC717 | English Owners Manual - Page 29
reestablish communication between the Handset and Base Unit: 1. Restore power to the Base Unit. 2. Place the Handset back on the Base Unit. page/find Extend A Phone 25 CHANNEL•ULT•RACLEAR PLUS 3. The CHARGE LED will blink to indicate that the Digital Security Code is set. 29 - Uniden XC717 | English Owners Manual - Page 30
A 3) Listen for dial tone 4) Press F 1) Press 2) Listen for dial tone 3) Press F Note: Sometimes when you press to hang up the phone, you may get an error tone and the phone will not disconnect. If this happens, place the Handset on the Base Unit or press again while holding the Handset close to - Uniden XC717 | English Owners Manual - Page 31
/Find To change channels or access call waiting while the phone is in use, or to use the one-way page the Handset. YOU WILL HEAR A click similar to when is pressed. There may be a brief pause as your phone searches for a clear channel. A click, a short pause, then the caller (if you were on a call - Uniden XC717 | English Owners Manual - Page 32
is in the standby mode because programming keys do not function while you are on the phone. Storing a Number in Memory Use these keys to store a number in memory. Note: An error tone will sound and the programming procedure will be canceled - Uniden XC717 | English Owners Manual - Page 33
4. If a pause is needed during dialing to access a long distance service, press P . 9P 5551212 Note: The P button counts as one digit. Pressing P more than once increases the length of the pause between numbers. 5. Press M again. 6. Enter - Uniden XC717 | English Owners Manual - Page 34
Storing a Mixed Number If your phone is set up for Pulse dialing, you can store a mixed mode number so that you can easily access long distance services. Use these keys to store a mixed mode number in memory. Note: An error tone will sound and the programming procedure will be canceled if more - Uniden XC717 | English Owners Manual - Page 35
chan pause volume 5. Enter the number to be dialed in tone mode. 3300 6. If a pause is needed during dialing to access a long distance service, press P . P3300 Note: The P button counts as one digit. Pressing P more than once increases the length of the pause between numbers. 7. Press M again - Uniden XC717 | English Owners Manual - Page 36
a Stored Number To dial a number previously stored in memory, follow these steps: 1. Remove the Handset from the Base Unit. page/find Extend A Phone 25 CHANNEL•ULT•RACLEAR PLUS 2. Press A . 3. Press M . talk flash/rdl talk batt low 1 2 3 abc def 4 5 6 ghi jkl mno 7 8 pqrs tuv tone - Uniden XC717 | English Owners Manual - Page 37
Chain Dialing On certain occasions, after dialing a number, you may be requested by the party or service you are calling to enter a special access code, such as when performing a banking transaction. 1. Remove the Handset from the Base Unit. page/find Extend A Phone 25 CHANNEL•ULT•RACLEAR PLUS 37 - Uniden XC717 | English Owners Manual - Page 38
2. Press M twice. talk flash/rdl talk batt low 1 2 3 abc def 4 5 6 ghi jkl mno 7 8 pqrs tuv tone D 0 oper 9wxyz mem r.tone r.vol chan pause volume 3. Press the memory location number (0-9). talk flash/rdl talk batt low 1 2 3 abc def 4 5 6 ghi jkl mno 7 8 pqrs tuv tone - Uniden XC717 | English Owners Manual - Page 39
Troubleshooting If your XC600/700 SERIES Cordless Telephone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps. If you are still unable to resolve the problems, contact Uniden Customer Service at (800) 297-1023, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central, Monday through Friday. Problem - Uniden XC717 | English Owners Manual - Page 40
Problem Handset doesn't ring or receive a page. Hear only continuous static from Handset and phone will not turn off. Suggestion • Nickel-Cadmium battery pack may be weak. Charge the battery on the Base Unit for 15-20 hours. • Extend the Base Unit antenna vertically. • The Handset may be too far - Uniden XC717 | English Owners Manual - Page 41
Channels) Transmit Frequency 48.76 to 49.99 MHz (25 Channels) Power Requirements Size Weight Battery Rechargeable Ni-Cd Battery Pack 7 3 " (H) x 2 " (W) x 2 1 " (D) 4 4 (w/o antenna) Approx. 10 oz. (including battery) BT-185 Capacity 270 mAh, 3.6V Talk Mode 8 hours Standby Mode 14 days - Uniden XC717 | English Owners Manual - Page 42
XC 600/700 Series Extend .A.Phone ® page/find Extend A Phone 25 CHANNEL•ULT•RACLEAR PLUS Operating Guide UDZZ01384FZ - Uniden XC717 | English Owners Manual - Page 43
equipment in any charger other than the one designed to charge this battery as specified in this Guide . Using another charger may damage the battery or cause the battery to explode. RECHARGEABLE NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY Residents of Minnesota should contact - Uniden XC717 | English Owners Manual - Page 44
jkl 6 mno 8 7 pqrs 8 tuv 9 wxyz tone D 0 oper mem r.tone r.vol chan 2 9 pause volume 3 10 4 charge 11 12 page/find Extend•A•Phone 25 CHANNEL ULTRACLEAR PLUS 1. Talk Button A 2. Memory Key M 3. Ringer Tone R/Pause Key P 4. Microphone 5. Talk/Batt Low Indicator 6. Flash/Redial Key - Uniden XC717 | English Owners Manual - Page 45
than an authorized 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 Operating Guide for this - Uniden XC717 | English Owners Manual - Page 46
Covered under one or more of the following U.S. patents: 4,511,761 4,595,795 4,797,916 4,523,058 5,426,690 ® ©1996 Uniden America Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in the Philippines
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Contents
Important Safety Instructions
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
Battery Safety Precautions
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5
Features
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5
Included with the
XC600/700 SERIES
. . . . . . . .
6
Important Electrical Considerations
. . . . . . . . . .
7
Range
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7
Telephone Line Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7
Radio Interference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8
More Than One Cordless Telephone
. . . . . .
8
Installation
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9
Selecting a Location
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9
Telephone Line Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10
Connecting the Telephone Cords . . . . . . . .
10
Applying Power to the Base Unit. . . . . . . . .
11
Adapter Safety Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11
Desk or Tabletop Installation. . . . . . . . . . . .
12
Wall Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14
Direct Wall Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16
Setting Up Your Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20
Extending the Antenna
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20
Installing the Handset Battery Pack
. . . . . .
20
Cleaning the Battery Contacts. . . . . . . . . . .
22
Charging the Battery Pack
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
23
Low Battery Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25
Setting the Pulse/Tone Switch
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26
Adjusting Ringer Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26
Automatic Digital Code Security
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28
Using Your Phone
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30
Making and Receiving Calls
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30
Changing Channels, Flash,
and Page/Find. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
31
Programming Your Phone
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32
Storing a Number in Memory
. . . . . . . . . . .
32
Storing a Mixed Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
34
Dialing a Stored Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
36
Chain Dialing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
37
Erasing a Stored Number
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37
Troubleshooting
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39
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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