Uniden CXAI5698 English Owners Manual

Uniden CXAI5698 - Cordless Phone Base Station Manual

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    Using the Base Menus 8 Using the Handset Menus 8 Installing the Phone 9 Choosing the Best Location 9 Connecting the Base and Corded Handset 10 Testing the Connection 11 Changing the Dial Mode 11 Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall 12 Installing the Rechargeable Battery Pack for Cordless Handset
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    Your Outgoing Message (Greeting 45 Using Your Answering Machine 47 Turning the Answering Machine On/Off 47 Reviewing Messages 47 Screening a call Times 54 Low battery alert 55 Battery replacement and handling 55 Cleaning the battery charging contacts 56 Troubleshooting 56 Traveling Out-
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    addition to the corded base, your new phone has a full featured cordless handset and charger that can be placed anywhere in your home where you have AC power and it does not require you to plug the handset in to a telephone line. Note: Illustrations in this manual are used for explanation purposes
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    CIDCW The main part of the phone that connects to your phone line and lets you make and receive calls. A cradle that charges the handset battery. It connects to power but does not connect to a phone line. Caller ID is available from your telephone provider. With this service, you can see the name
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    Product Overview Main Phone Features • 5.8GHz Extended Range Technology • Corded/Cordless Telephone System • Make and Receive Calls During a Power Failure • Dual Keypad and Backlit Screens • Caller ID and Caller ID on Call Waiting • 50 Number Caller ID List in the Base and Handset • 10 Speed Dial
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    8 9 10 25 26 27 28 1. Corded base handset 12. [clock /menu] key 2. in use LED 13. LCD display 3. message LED LED 22 23 24 9. [redial/pause] key 10. Curl cord 11. [memo/call rec] 20. [cid select/ ] 29 30 31 25. [find hs/intercom] (find handset/intercom) key 26. [ /tone/ ] (left cursor
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    (select/intercom) key 15 3. Jack for optional headset 14. [talk/flash] key 4. Handset ringer speaker 15. [end] key 5. Handset battery 16. [#/ ] (right cursor) key compartment 17. [mem/menu] (memory/ 16 6. Handset earpiece menu) key 17 7. LCD display 18. [delete/channel] key 18 8. [ /cid
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    press a key within thirty seconds, the phone will time out and exit the menu. When setting Day and Time, the time-out period is extended to two minutes. Using the Handset Menus • Press and hold [mem/menu] on the cordless handset to access the main menu. • Use [ /cid] or [ / ] to scroll through the
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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 handset your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, be sure that installing the system does not disable
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    the corded handset curl cord to the left side of the phone and to the corded handset. 2) Route the curl cord inside the molded wiring channel as shown. 3) Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet. CAUTION: To avoid risk of fire and shock, only use the Uniden
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    does not connect: 1) Check the AC adapter cord. Make sure it is securely connected to the DC IN 9V connector and to a standard AC power outlet. 2) Change Dial Mode (Instructions below). Changing the Dial Mode Your phone can communicate with the telephone network in two different ways: tone dialing
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    of fire and shock, only use the Uniden AD-314 AC adapter. 3) Route the AC adapter cord inside the molded wiring channel as shown. 4) Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet. 5) Plug the telephone line cord into the phone jack. 6) Route the telephone line cord inside the molded wiring
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    your phone within five feet of a working phone jack to avoid excessive cord lengths. • Make sure the wall material is capable of supporting the weight of the base and handset. • Use #10 wall and screw heads for mounting the phone. 2) Refer to steps 1 through 10 on page 12 to mount the telephone. 13
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    pulling on the battery wires. If the connection is secure, the battery jack will remain in place. 4) Place the battery case cover back on the cordless handset and slide it upwards until it clicks into place. Note: Use only the Uniden (BT-905) rechargeable battery pack supplied with your phone. 14
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    on the cordless handset display, check to make sure the battery is properly connected. To check the battery, slide the battery compartment door open and check the battery cables to ensure a tight and proper connection. If your handset still does not work, please contact Uniden's Customer Service
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    into the holes on each side of the handset. Press down until it clicks. To remove the belt clip Pull both sides of the belt clip to release 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
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    tone. Note: If you make a mistake while entering the hour or minute, use [ ] (delete) to erase the wrong number and then enter the correct display and answering machine announcements to English, French, or Spanish. 1) When the phone is in standby, press [clock/menu] on the base. Language: 2)
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    base and cordless handset. Otherwise, AREA CODE SETTING FAILED! appears on the display and an error tone sounds. You will have to start over with the procedure you are performing. Note: If the area code has already been stored in memory, the stored area code will be displayed. To change it, use
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    from the charger. You do not have to press any keys to answer the call. 1) When the phone is in standby, press and hold [mem/menu] on the cordless handset. 2) Press [ / ] to move the pointer to select AUTO TALK. 3) Press [select/int'com] to turn AutoTalk on. Ringer :A High Auto Talk :Off Language
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    you want to enter or edit the number, you will have to use the base to modify. Please refer to "Setting the Area Code" on page 18. 1) When the phone is in standby, press and hold [mem/menu] on the cordless handset. 2) Press [ / ] to move the pointer to select AREA CODE. 3) You can check
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    return to standby. If you return the cordless handset to the charger, the phone will return to standby also. Storing a Name and Number in Memory 1) While the phone is in standby, press [ / ] or [mem/menu] ([mem] on the base). 2) Enter [0] - [9] or use [ ] and [ ] to select the speed dial location
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    4) Enter a name according to the instructions below, then press [select/int'com] ([set] on the base). If no name is required, go to step 5. • The name can be up to fourteen characters. • Use [ /tone/ ] and [#/ ] to move the cursor to the desired location. • Press [delete/channel] ([ ] (delete) on
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    flashes indicating that the phone is ready for the number to be entered. Store Number 6) Use the keypad to enter the phone number; each number mode. The phone 1 Movies 2 JOHN DOE 3 MOM AND DAD returns to standby. Note: When storing numbers into memory, if the base or cordless handset is idle
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    Caller ID list can be stored in speed dial memory. To store a caller id name/number to memory: 1) When the phone is in standby, press [ /cid] ([cid] on the base). Select the phone number to be stored from the Caller ID list by pressing [ ] or [ ]. 5/17 12:30PM Jane Smith 214‑555
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    Using Your Phone During a Power Failure Because the phone is a corded/cordless combination phone, it can still perform several of its functions during a power failure. The following features will function with base corded handset even during a power failure: -- Making and receiving calls with the
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    Making and Receiving Calls From the cordless handset Making a call Receiving a call Hanging up 1) Pick up the handset from the charger. 2) Press [talk/flash]. 3) Listen for the dial tone. 4) Dial the number. OR 1) Pick up the handset from the charger. 2) Dial the number. Then press [talk/flash].
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    from a base speakerphone call to the base corded handset, pick up the corded handset. Making a Call from Speed Dial Memory To make a call from speed dial memory: 1) When the phone is in standby, press [mem/menu] ([mem] on the base). The cordless handset or base displays your programmed speed dial
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    thirty seconds, the cordless handset or base will exit the speed dial list automatically. Note: Pressing [end] on the handset or [ ] corded handset from the base. The displayed phone number dials automatically. Note: • From the base, you can also press [ ] (speaker) or pick up the corded handset
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    dial tone. 3) Press [redial/pause]. OR 1) Press [redial/pause]. 2) Pick up the corded handset. Adjusting the Ringer, and Earpiece and Speaker Volume Selecting the Cordless Handset Ring Tone and Volume Your phone has five different ringer tone/volume combinations you can choose from. To select
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    the phone sounds the ringer volume you wish to use, press [ ] (play/stop). Adjusting the Earpiece and Speaker Volume Cordless Handset: You softer). This setting will remain in effect after the telephone call has ended. Base Corded Handset: You can select the earpiece volume from among four volume levels
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    turned off. Muting the Ringer (One Call Only) To mute the ringer tone temporarily for the cordless handset or the base, when the phone is ringing, press [end] on the cordless handset when the cordless handset is off the charger, or press [ ] (play/stop) or [mute] on the base. The mute will
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    Using Call Waiting If you subscribe to Call Waiting through your local 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 using your phone, you can manually change the phone's
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    talk to the caller from the cordless handset, press [talk/flash] on the cordless handset. Note: • You can place a call on hold for ten minutes. When ten minutes has passed, the call is disconnected, and the phone automatically returns to standby. • You can return the corded handset to the base while
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    Conferencing With this phone system, up to three people can participate in a conference call while using an outside line, the cordless handset, and the base. Joining a Conference Call You can easily join a call already in progress. From the cordless handset Joining the conference call Exiting the
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    communicate between the cordless handset and base without using the phone line. You can corded handset 1) Press [find hs/intercom]. 2) The cordless handset will be paged. An intercom tone sounds. 3) Pick up the corded handset. To cancel the Page: Press [find hs/intercom] or return the corded handset
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    Answering and Hanging up an Intercom Page On the cordless handset With the base speakerphone With the base corded handset 1) Pick up the handset from the charger. (If AutoTalk is on, the phone answers automatically when you pick up the Answering an Intercom Page handset from the charger.) 2)
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    when you need tone dialing to use automated such as telephone bank tellers, telephone prescription refills, customer support menus, etc. If your phone is set to pulse dialing mode, make your call normally. Once your call connects, press [ /tone/ ] on the handset or [ /tone/
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    CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting) You must subscribe to Caller ID services through your local telephone provider to use these features. When the telephone rings, the Caller ID feature allows you to view the caller's name, phone number, date and time of call. The incoming call information is stored
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    If you subscribe to CIDCW offered 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 cordless handset or base. To accept the waiting call, press [talk/flash] on the cordless handset or [flash] on the base (see page 32
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    can also be deleted manually. Deleting a Caller ID message 1) When the phone is in standby, Delete Message? Yes No Deleting all Caller ID names/numbers 1) When the phone is in standby, press [ /cid] ([cid] on the base). Delete All? Yes No • While using the DELETE ALL? or DELETE MESSAGE? screen,
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    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 phone. Features • Digital Tapeless Recording • Access Messages with Handset Remote Key • Up to 13
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    Setting Up Your Answering Machine • For your convenience, voice prompts will guide you through the menus. • Press [ ] (play/stop) on the base to return to standby. • If you do not press a key within thirty seconds, the phone will time out and exit the menu. Selecting a Language You can set the
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    Activating Call Screening Your phone allows you to listen to callers leaving you a message. This feature can be turned on or off with the following steps: 1) Press [clock/menu] on
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    / ] to move the pointer to select SECURITY CODE, and then press [set]. 0 80 Press 0‑9 or set 3) Enter a two-digit Security or PIN code (01-99) using the number keypad. To change the number, use [ ] (delete) to backspace. 4) Press [set]. You will hear a confirmation tone. 44
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    can switch back and forth between the preset greeting and your own personal greeting. To Record a personal outgoing message (Greeting) 1) With the phone in standby, press [greet]. While the preset message is playing, Record Greeting: press and hold [greet] again. You will hear the announcement
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    is canceled. • The greeting must be more than two seconds long, or it will not be recorded. Choosing between the two outgoing messages With the phone in standby, press [greet] to play the current outgoing message. While the outgoing message is playing, press [greet] again to switch between the
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    Using Your Answering Machine Turning the Answering Machine On/Off From the base From the cordless handset 1) With the phone in standby, press [answer on/off]. Turning On 2) The phone so that the system can record new messages. Reviewing Messages The message counter displays the number of
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    . Deleting all messages While the phone is in standby, press [ ]. When the system asks you to confirm, press [ ] again. All messages are permanently deleted. Ending the message review Press [ ] to stop the message playback and return to standby. 48 From the cordless handset Press [ans sys/rec
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    To stop screening the call, press [end] or return the cordless handset to the charger. Recording a Conversation You can record a conversation from the base or cordless handset up to ten minutes of conversation while you are using your phone. Any conversation that lasts less than two seconds will not
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    /flash] on the handset to accept the waiting telephone conversation in order to determine that your use is in compliance with such laws or guidelines. Voice Memo (Base Only) The voice memo function allows you to record messages as short as two seconds and as long as four minutes. 1) With the phone
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    with any touch-tone telephone. Use this function to check for recorded messages, to play or delete messages, even record a new greeting message. 1) Call your telephone number. 2) During the command within fifteen seconds, or the answering machine automatically hangs up and returns to standby. 51
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    your convenience remote operation cards are provided for you to use while away from home (located back of this manual). Turn on the Answering Machine Remotely If you have You hear the outgoing message and a confirmation tone. 5) Hang up the phone; subsequent calls will be answered by the system. 52
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    60Hz Output Voltage 9V DC 350mA Battery Part number Capacity BT-905 600mAh, 3.6V Frequency 921.103102-923.787761 MHz 5856.533347-5863.692437 MHz For the charger AD-310 or AD-1010 120V AC 60Hz 9V DC 210mA Note: To avoid damage to the phone use only Uniden AD-314, AD-310 or
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    of standby time. When your cordless handset is not being used and is left off of the charger, the battery will gradually discharge. You can achieve optimum battery life and performance by returning the cordless handset to the charger after each use. If the cordless handset is left off of the charger
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    (BT-905). property damage from fire or electrical • Do not remove the battery from the cordless handset to shock, only use the Uniden battery model charge it. and Uniden adapter model specifically • Never throw the battery into a fire, disassemble it, or heat it. designated for this product
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    removed. Dry the contacts thoroughly before returning the cordless handset to the charger. Caution: Do not use paint thinner, alcohol, or other chemical products. Doing so may discolor the surface of the telephone and damage the finish. Troubleshooting Traveling Out-of-Range During a call, as you
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    then reconnect it. • Make sure that the cordless handset is not too far from the base. • Check the dialing mode used by your telephone company. • Make sure to use corded handset to make or receive a call. • Make sure that TEL line cord is connected firmly. • The battery pack may be weak. Charge the
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    -in features from another touch-tone phone. Suggestion • The call was answered before the second ring. • The call was placed through a switchboard. • Charge the cordless handset. • Your Caller ID service may not be active; contact your local telephone service provider. • Make sure the AC adapter
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    cord from the base. 3) Let dry for at least three days. IMPORTANT: You must unplug the telephone line while recharging 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 cordless handset
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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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    . 2. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. 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
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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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    phone, you may be receiving radio signals from another cordless telephone or Cordless Telephone Privacy Cordless telephones are radio devices. Communications between the handset and base of your cordless telephone cordless telephone unit. Consequently, any communications using your cordless telephone
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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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    53 Answering machine Remote operation 51 Reviewing messages 47 Setup 42 Turning on/off 47 B Battery pack Information 53 Installing 14 Preparing and charging........ 14, 15 Replacement and handling........ 55 Belt clip installation 16 C Caller ID service 38 Caller ID on call waiting
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    T, U Talk and standby times 54 Tone dialing switch-over 37 Transferring a call 36 Traveling out-of-range 56 Troubleshooting 56 V, W, X, Y, Z Voice memo 50 Wall mounting 12 Warranty 64 66
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    Memo
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    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 quit, hang up the phone. 1. Call your phone and let it ring 10 times until it answers. 2. Press [0] and enter your PIN code. 3. Press [0] then
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    Remote Operation Card CC UU TT MEMORY LOCATION MEMO Memory Location 6 7 8 9 10 Name Phone Number CC 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
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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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