Uniden DXAI5688-3 English Owners Manual

Uniden DXAI5688-3 - 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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    main part of the phone that connects to your phone line 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
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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.
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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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    wall 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
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    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 wall plate, you can mount your phone directly to the wall. Before doing this, consider the following: • Avoid electrical cables, pipes, or other
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    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 Parts
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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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    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 the incoming call. To activate: 1) When the phone is in standby, press and hold [cid/menu
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    , you can program your local area code in your phone. Programming your area code will allow you to see the caller's seven-digit phone number which will allow you to easily return the local call without modifying the number before dialing. If you get a call from outside your area code, you'll see all
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    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. These days, most telephone networks use a method called tone dialing, so your phone comes programmed for
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    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 a call, you can temporarily switch over to tone dialing. (Refer to "Tone
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    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 once your call connects
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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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    6) Use the keypad to enter the phone number; each number can be up to twenty digits. If you need the phone to pause during the dialing sequence, 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)
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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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    . 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 is on). 2) Press [talk/flash]. Press
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    during an active call, you can press [mem] to exit the list immediately. If no key is pressed for 30 seconds, the handset will exit the speed come 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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    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 call 1) During
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    is ringing, 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
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    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 activated, you will see the name and number of the incoming caller. See page 29 for more information
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    when any handset key is pressed or when [find hs] is pressed. The handset will also stop beeping automatically when an incoming call is received. customer support menus, etc. If your phone is set to pulse dialing mode, make your call normally. Once your call connects, press [ /tone/ ]. Any digits you
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    . 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 in the Caller ID record. If the Caller ID service includes the caller's name, the caller's name appears on the display (up to fifteen
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    key is pressed for more than thirty seconds, an error tone 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 number of calls from the same Caller ID appears next to the received time. Once you view
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    list 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 to be tone sounds, and the handset returns to standby. • If you get an incoming call or page, the deleting operation is canceled and you
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    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 phone. Features • Digital
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    menu/clock • With the phone in standby, use [menu/clock] to scroll through the menu options. The system returns to standby and sounds key press - An incoming call is received menu/clock • If the system remains idle for five seconds after the announcement, the system returns to standby. Once [
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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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    select a PIN, perform the following steps: 1) With the 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 for setting the PIN code. 2) Press [volume/select
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    This way, if you make a long distance call to check your messages, you can hang up the ring time, perform the following steps: 1) With the phone in standby, press [menu/clock] three times. You hear the new ring time. After a few seconds, the system announces "To set record time, press menu again."
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    turn on the message alert tone: 1) With the phone in standby, press [menu/clock] five times. You and it is displayed on the base. Then you hear the instructions for setting the Message Alert. 2) Press [volume/select/ ] announced. After a few seconds, the system announces "To set language, press menu
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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 The following message is prerecorded: "Hello, no one is available to take your call. Please leave a message after the tone." If the answering machine is set
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    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 greeting, press [ ] (delete) during the announcement and the system announces "Greeting has been deleted." 39
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    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 temporarily mute the incoming ring
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    machine off: 1) With the phone in standby, press [ ] (answer on/off) again. 2) The phone announces "Answering system is off." The message counter and the system announces "No remaining time." You should delete some messages so that the system can record new messages. (Refer to "Reviewing Messages"
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    . 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 a message Deleting all messages Ending the message review With the phone in standby, press [ ]. The system announces the number of new and old messages
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    you are using your phone. Any conversation that lasts less than two seconds will not be recorded. 1) During a conversation from the handset, press and hold [talk/flash] to accept the waiting call. The recording feature continues recording the new call. The original call is put on hold. • A recorded
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    and as long as four minutes. 1) With the phone in standby, press and hold [memo]. You hear an stop recording. You hear a confirmation tone and the system returns to standby. Note: When the answering machine even record a new greeting message. 1) Call your telephone number. 2) During the greeting
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    voice prompts have been played, you hear intermittent beeps indicating that the system is in the command waiting mode. You may enter another command at chart. 6) When you are finished, hang up to exit the system. The answering machine automatically returns to standby. Note: For your convenience
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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 the outgoing message and a confirmation tone. 5) Hang up the phone; subsequent calls will be answered by the system. 46
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    you against misbilled calls which might result from your phone being 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
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    use only 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
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    is very low and needs to be charged, the phone is programmed to eliminate functions in order to save power. If the phone is not in use, LOW BATTERY appears on the LCD and none of the keys will operate. During a call, LOW BATTERY flashes and the handset beeps. Complete your conversation as quickly as
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    by returning the handset to either cradle after each phone call. When the operating time becomes short even after a battery is recharged, please replace the battery. With normal usage, your battery should last about one year. To order replacement batteries, please contact Uniden's Parts Department
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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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    . • Change the digital security code (see page 47). • Check the battery pack to ensure there is a secure connection. • Make sure ringer volume isn't set to "off." • Keep all handsets away from microwave ovens, computers, remote control toys, wireless microphones, alarm systems, intercoms, room
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    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 to the handset and fully charged. • Re-register the non-functional
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    • Adjust the speaker volume on the base unit. or message playback. Cannot access remote call-in features from another touchtone phone. • Make sure you're using the correct PIN code. • Make sure that the touch-tone phone you're using can transmit the tone for at least two seconds. If it cannot
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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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    (other than a cordless type) during an electrical 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 Service compatible modular jack that is also compliant. See installation instructions
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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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    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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    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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    and functions 5, 6 D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L Dial mode 17 Digital security code 47 Earpiece volume 26 Find 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
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    Memo 62
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    Memo 63
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    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. Turn on the answering system remotely 1. Call your phone and let it ring 10 times until it answers. 2. Press [0] and enter your PIN code. 3. Press
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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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    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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    2007 Uniden America Corporation, Fort Worth, Texas. Contains additional foreign articles. Printed in China. UCZZ01038BZ(0)
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