Uniden WIN1200 English Owners Manual

Uniden WIN1200 - Cordless Phone / USB VoIP Manual

Uniden WIN1200 manual content summary:

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    Charging the Handset14 Connecting the Phone Line 15 Registering for and Downloading Windows Live™ Messenger 16 Connecting to Your Computer 17 Setting Up the Phone 18 Selecting a Language 19 Sending Windows Live™ Messenger Alerts to Your Phone 19 Activating Caller ID on Call Waiting and Call
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    Damage 56 Precautions 57 Important Safety Instructions 57 The FCC Wants You To Know 58 Radio Interference 59 Cordless Telephone Privacy 59 I.C. Notice 59 One Year Limited Warranty 60 Menu Quick Reference 61 Windows Live™ Messenger Menu Options ........61 Phone Setup Options 62 Index 65 2
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    other Windows Live™ Messenger users, low-cost Internet calls to regular phone numbers via Windows Live™ web calling, and regular phone calls through a standard phone line. Sign up for a Windows Live™ Messenger account and download Windows Live™ Messenger: it's easy to do, the software is free, and
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    System Requirements In order to use the Messenger Phone, you must have the following: • Microsoft® Windows® XP. • Windows Live Messenger 8.0 software and account. • Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6 SP1 or later (but it does not need to be your default browser). • Available USB port on your
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    number. Windows Live™ web calling is a paid service provided by a third party. For more information, open Window Live Messenger™ and select ToolsÆ Billing InformationÆ Phone Calls from the main menu. Contact List The list instant message IDs and phone numbers stored in Windows Live™ Messenger on
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    directly on the handset • Download your Windows Live™ Messenger contact list to your phonebook • Change your status • Get notifications of emails, contacts coming online, and IM invitations As an Energy Star® Partner, Uniden has determined that this product or product models meets the Energy Star
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    (pound) 13. Handset microphone 14. Handset charging contacts 15. Handset antenna 16. Beltclip hole 17. Speakerphone speaker and ringer 18. Headset jack cover 19. Handset battery compartment 7
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    Parts of the Base 1. FIND HS key (find handset) 2. usb light 3. charge light 4. phone light 5. Base charging contacts (inside cradle) 6. Power connection (DC IN 9V) 7. AC adapter channel guide 8 Phone connection (TEL-LINE) 9. USB connection (USB) 8
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    the week, and time ← Wallpaper ← Caller ID summary ← Current soft key functions Status Icons The table below lists the icons the handset uses to tell you the status of your phone. Icon Phone is in... Description Standby/Talk The battery icons shows the battery charge level: full, medium, low
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    key's current function. For example, when the phone is in standby mode, pressing soft key 1 opens the Windows Live™ Messenger option menu. When the phone is in the Windows Live™ Messenger menu, pressing soft key 1 makes a selection. The instructions in this manual will always give the name of the
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    keypad to enter text by referring to the letters printed on each number key. When you press the number key in a text entry field, the phone displays the first letter printed on the number key. Press the number key twice to display the second letter and three times to display the
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    't place the base in direct sunlight or subject it to high temperatures. The battery may not charge properly. • For better reception, place the base as high . • If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to a phone line, be sure that installing the system does not disable your alarm
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    compartment with the green side up and the silver connectors on the battery facing the bottom of the handset. NOTE: Use only the Uniden BT-0003 rechargeable battery pack with your phone. 3. Place the battery case cover back on the handset and slide it upwards until it clicks into place. Installing
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    risk of fire and shock, use only the Uniden AD-0006 AC adapter. NOTE: Do not DC IN 9V). A) Place the AC adapter behind the adapter channel guide and line it up with the yellow power connector. B) Push the phone line. NOTE: For optimum battery life, make sure the handset is fully charged before
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    below. Troubleshooting the Phone Connection 1. Make sure the AC adapter cord is securely connected to the DC IN 9V jack and a standard power outlet. Place the handset in the base and make sure the charge light comes on. 2. Make sure the battery is fully charged. (If you don't see the "battery full
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    Live™ or MSN® Messenger account, click SIGN UP NOW and follow the instructions on the screen to create an account. 4. Follow the links to download the new Windows Live™ Messenger, then follow the instructions on the screen to install the software. 5. After you have installed Windows Live™ Messenger
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    new Windows Live™ Messenger features. Update your contacts, organize them in groups, and add any phone numbers you want to save to the phone (see Creating and Editing Contacts on page 24 or click the Help menu at the top of the main window). Connecting to Your Computer After your handset battery is
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    Troubleshooting the USB Connection 1. Make sure the USB cord is securely connected to the USB port and to a standard USB port on your computer. 2. Make sure that you have the latest version of Windows Live™ Messenger (version 8.0 or higher). 3. Try logging in to the Windows Live™ Messenger service
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    phone supports three languages: English, French and Spanish. Once you select a language, the menus on the handset will display in that language. The default language is English. NOTE: The Windows Live™ Messenger invitation. D) MSN ALERTS alerts you when you receive a service or system message. 19
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    the center of the joystick or the Select soft key when you're finished. You will hear a confirmation tone. Activating Caller ID on Call Waiting and Call Waiting Deluxe Your phone supports Caller ID on Call Waiting, so you can see the name and number of someone who calls when you're already on the
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    trouble with your phone's message waiting indicator not lighting up when you have new messages, contact your service provider and ask which type of message notification signal (either FSK or SDT) the service uses. If you need to activate the SDT notification signal, follow the instructions below
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    confirmation tone. Programming Your Voice Mail Access Number Your voice mail service provider will supply you with the access number. To program your and Time When you connect your phone to your computer and browse your contact list, the phone automatically updates its date and time to the date
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    Phone numbers per entry Other information stored Speed dial capability Personal ring capability Windows Live™ Messenger Contact List online at the Windows Live™ Messenger server. Yes. The computer must be turned on and logged in to the Windows Live™ Messenger service via an Internet connection
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    Live™ Messenger. 2. To create a new contact, click the add contact icon at the top of the contacts window. To edit an existing contact, right click on the contact in the contacts window and select EDIT CONTACT. 3. Click the CONTACT button on the screen. You can enter the names and phone
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    (or display name), the full name, the email address, or the phone number. Press the center of the joystick or the Select soft key. Downloading Contacts to the Phonebook You can download names and phone numbers from your contact list to your phone. There are few things you should know about how your
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    • When the contact list downloads to the phonebook, the phone number entered in the HOME PHONE field is placed in the first phone number slot, WORK PHONE is placed in the second, MOBILE NUMBER in the third, and OTHER PHONE in the fourth. 1. With the phone in standby, press the PC Menu soft key. 2.
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    Handset on page 11 for instructions on entering text.) If you do not want to enter a name for this entry, your phone will store this entry as remind you which number this is. Choose from home, work, mobile, or generic phone icons. 5. Select the personal ring icon to choose a special ring tone for
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    phonebook so you can use them later. Go to the Caller ID or redial list and select the number you want to store. (If the Caller ID information did not include the number, then you will not be able to store it.) 1. When the phone is in standby, move the joystick to the right to
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    2. Press the Phone soft key to open the handset's Caller ID or redial list. 3. Use the joystick to scroll through the Caller ID records or redial numbers. When you come to the information you want to store, press the Options soft key and select ADD TO PHONEBOOK. 4. To
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    enter a name for this group. (See Entering Text from Your Handset on page 11 for instructions on entering text.) Press the center of the joystick when you're finished. Sorting the phonebook by groups 1. When the phone is in standby, move the joystick to the left to go to the phonebook screen
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    Selecting a Wall Paper Picture You can choose from 23 pictures for your phone's primary wall paper. 1. Press the center of the joystick and select the display options icon . 2. Select the WALL PAPER submenu. 3. Move the cursor to select a
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    Select soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone, and the phone will use the new color scheme until you change it again. Selecting a Handset Ring Tone You can set different ring tones for regular phone calls and PC calls; alerts use an additional tone that cannot be changed
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    1. Press the center of the joystick and select the ringer options icon . 2. Select the RINGER TONES submenu. 3. To change the ring tone for regular phone calls, select the phone icon . To change the ring tone for PC calls, select the computer icon . You can choose the same ring tone for PC calls and
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    Auto Talk Auto Talk allows you to answer the phone simply by removing the handset from the cradle. You You will hear a confirmation tone. Activating Any Key Answer Any Key Answer allows you to answer the phone by pressing any key in the twelve-key pad. 1. Press the center of the joystick and select
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    can also press any key on the twelvenumber keypad.) (For regular phone calls only) 1. Pick up the handset. 2. Press SPEAKER. Press END during an incoming call (PC call or regular phone call.) If you ignore an incoming PC call, the caller receives a notice that you have declined the call invitation
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    dial the number through Windows Live™ web calling. NOTE: Windows Live™ web calling is a paid service provided by a third party. You must activate an account before you can use this service. For more information, open Window Live™ Messenger and select ToolsÆ Billing InformationÆ Phone Calls from the
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    joystick. 4. Move the joystick right and left to select one of the four phone numbers for this entry. 5. Press TALK/FLASH or SPEAKER to dial the number the Dial soft key. Making a Call with Handset Speed Dial 1. When the phone is in standby, press and hold one of the number keys (0 through 9) until
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    Call Waiting If you subscribe to Call Waiting service from your phone company, and a second call comes in when you are on the phone, a call waiting tone will sound. (If you subscribe to Caller ID on Call Waiting, the handset displays the name and phone number of the waiting call.) Press TALK/FLASH
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    Changing Your Online Status You can change your status on the Windows Live™ Messenger service directly from your handset. Changing your status from the phone changes your status on you computer, also. 1. With the phone in standby, press the PC Menu soft key (if you're already browsing the contact
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    Dialing on page 49 for more information.) NOTE: You must subscribe to caller ID from your phone company to get incoming call information on regular phone calls. Making a Call from the Windows Live Messenger Call History Lists 1. When the phone is in standby, move the joystick to the right to go to
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    Windows Live™ Messenger call history. This deletes all call history records. 1. With the phone in standby, press the PC Menu soft key. This opens the Windows Live™ Messenger (Caller ID) screen or down to go to the outgoing calls (redial) screen. 2. Press the Phone soft key. 3. Highlight the Caller ID
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    , press the Options soft key and select DELETE ALL. To delete a single Caller ID or redial record, use the joystick to select the record you want to delete. Press the Options soft key and select DELETE SELECTION. 4. Your phone will ask you to confirm. Select YES. 5. You will hear a confirmation tone
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    can press a button to see it when the reminder rings. (See Entering Text from Your Handset on page 11 for instructions on entering text.) If you don't want to enter a note, your phone will store NONE on the note line. Press the center of the joystick when you're finished, and your
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    scheduled reminders, open the calendar and press the Schedule soft key. The phone displays all reminders in chronological order. • To see details of a reminder you can't find your handset, press FIND HS on the base when the phone is in standby. The handset will beep for 60 seconds, and PAGING appears
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    of the alert tone, follow the steps below (to turn off the tone for specific types of alerts, see Sending Windows Live™ Messenger Alerts to Your Phone on page 19): 1. With the phone in standby, press the center of the joystick and select the ringer options icon . 2. Select the ALERT VOLUME submenu
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    call window. Adjusting the Audio Tone If you aren't satisfied with the audio quality of your phone, you can adjust the audio tone. Your phone gives you hearing aid users. Audio tone adjustments only apply to the earpiece, not the speakerphone. To adjust the audio tone: 1. With the phone in standby,
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    rings to remind you. While a call is on hold, the phone can't receive Caller ID or Call Waiting from the regular phone line. Holding a Three-way Conference You can hold a conference call with a caller on your regular phone line and a caller on a PC call. To start a conference call, follow the steps
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    them together by pressing the volume up key on the side of the phone. To disconnect one party from a conference call, put the party you want turns off the microphone so the caller can't hear you. This only works while you are on a call. While on a regular phone call 1. Press the Options soft
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    , customer support menus, etc. Make your call normally. Once your call connects, press */TONE. Any digits you enter from then on will be sent with tone dialing. When this particular call ends, the phone automatically returns to pulse dialing. See Changing the Dial Mode on page 15 for instructions on
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    the PC Menu soft key. 6. Use the joystick to highlight SET AREA CODE and press the Select soft key. 7. To change the country where the phone is located, highlight the first line of the screen and press the center of the joystick and then select the country from the list. 8. To
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    . To avoid damage from an electrical spike when the power comes back on, we recommend you unplug your phone during power outages. Battery Life With average use, your battery talk time will be approximately 5 hours and standby time will be approximately 4 days. For optimum performance, be sure to
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    discharge over a long period of time. With average use, your phone's battery should last approximately one year. To order replacement batteries, please contact Uniden's Parts Department (see back cover page). Clean the Battery Contacts To maintain a good charge, clean the charging contacts on the
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    Troubleshooting Resetting the Handset You may need to reset your handset when you want to change the digital security code or when you are instructed to by one of Uniden displays MUST PLACE HANDSET IN BASE TO REGISTER. MODELS MAY VARY, REFER TO OWNER'S MANUAL FOR HELP. 5. Place the handset in the
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    rare situation that you suspect another cordless telephone is using the same security code or if you are instructed to change this code by a Issues If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. If these steps do not solve your problem, please call our
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    was placed through a switchboard. • Call your telephone provider to verify your Caller ID service is current. There may be a problem with your Caller ID service. • Make sure that you are not too far from the base. • Charge the handset battery for 15 hours by placing the handset on the base. • Change
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    the battery packs 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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    near a swimming pool. 2. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of 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
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    service. Please 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 trouble with this equipment, please contact Uniden customer service
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    users guidelines were also met when used with the Uniden accessories supplied or designed for this product. your home to see what appliances may be causing the problem. In addition, we recommend that the base not be on your phone, you may be receiving radio signals from another cordless telephone or
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    configurations not sold by Uniden, (C) improperly installed, (D) serviced or repaired by someone other than an authorized Uniden service center for a defect OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF WARRANTY: If, after following the instructions in the owner's manual you are certain that the Product is defective,
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    Menu Quick Reference Windows Live™ Messenger Menu Options With the phone in standby, press the Options soft key. Then move the cursor to select one of the following options: Menu Set My Status View History Sort Contacts By View Contacts By Download Nmbrs Setup Alerts Mail Status Set Area Code Sign
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    page 15 see page 21 Ringer Options Options Ö Ringer Volume Ö Ringer Tones Ö Alert Volume Standard Setting Phone line: High Windows Live™ Messenger: High Phone line: Flicker Windows Live™ Messenger: Synthesize Low 62 For more Information see page 45 see page 45 see page 32 see page 32
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    Level 3 of 6 Ö Speaker Volume Level 4 of 6 Ö Audio Tone NATURAL TONE Display Options Options Standard Setting Ö Wall Paper WINDOWS LIVE Ö Color Scheme WINDOWS LIVE Ö LCD Contrast Level 5 of 10 Ö Animation Type NO SELECTION Ö Language ENGLISH For more Information see page 46 see page
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    Notes 64
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    Voice mail 21, 39, 54 Volume, adjusting 45, 46 Warranty 60 Windows Live™ Messenger Alerts 19 Calling from the contact list . 36 Changing your status .......... 39 Contact list 23, 24 Downloading contacts ......... 25 Downloading the software... 16 Version 4 Windows Live™web calling . 3, 5, 36
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    product. if you have any questions or problems, please do not return this product to the place of purchase. Having trouble? Our customer care specialists are here to help you! Visit our website at www.uniden.com or call our Customer Service Hotline at 1-800-297-1023, Monday through Friday, 7 am
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