Uniden EXAI 3248 Series User manual

EXAI 3248 SERIES
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Contents
Quick Reference Guide 2
Welcome/Features 3
Controls and Functions 4
Getting Started
Checking the Package Contents 6
Setting up the Phone 7
Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall 11
Setting Menu Options 13
Basics
Making and Receiving Calls 16
Adjusting the Handset Ringer and
Earpiece Volume 17
Redial 18
Tone Dialing Switch-over 18
Traveling Out-of-Range 18
Selecting a Different Channel 19
Page 19
Flash and Call Waiting 19
Memory Dialing
Storing Phone Numbers and Names 20
Steps for Entering Names and
Special Characters 22
Making Calls with Memory Dialing 23
Chain Dialing 24
Editing a Stored Name and/or Phone Number 25
Erasing a Stored Name and Phone Number 27
RocketDial
RocketDial 28
Storing and Editing the RocketDial 28
Making Calls with the RocketDial 28
Deleting the RocketDial 29
Caller ID Features
Caller ID 30
When the Telephone Rings 30
Viewing the Caller ID Message List 31
Deleting Information from the Caller ID List 32
Using the Caller ID List 33
The Integrated Answering Device
The Integrated Answering Device 35
Features 35
Turning the Answering System On/Off 36
Setting Up Your Answering System 37
Using Your Answering System 45
Additional Information
Changing the Digital Security Code 51
Installing the Beltclip 51
Headset Installation 51
Note on Power Sources 52
Maintenance 52
Troubleshooting 53
General Information 57
Precautions & Warranty 58
I.C. Notice 60
Index 61
Remote Operation Card
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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
CONNECT TO A PHONE LINE
When the handset battery pack is fully
charged, after 15-20 hours of charging,
plug the telephone cord into the base
unit and then into a telephone wall jack.
Your phone is set for tone dialing. If
your local network requires pulse dialing,
please see “Choosing the dial mode” on
page 15.
A
C
B
Remove the cover.
To set Caller ID, Language and Dialing
Options
To record a personal outgoing greeting
to callers, please see page 43.
Connect the
battery pack
connector with
the correct
polarity.
Replace the cover.
Note: Use ONLY the Uniden AC adapter
supplied!
Note: Three Caller ID options are
available: AutoTalk, Caller ID on Call
Waiting (CIDCW), and Area Code.
To turn answering
system on, press
answer on/off.
A pre-recorded
greeting will play
and your system
is ready to
accept calls.
find hs
answer on/off delete
charge/in use
Digital Answerer
clock/menu
mic
set
select/volume
memo rec greeting ringer
Step 1 Checking the Package Contents
Make sure you have received the following
items in the package. If any of these
items are missing or damaged, contact
the Uniden Parts Department.
Uniden Parts Department at
[phone]
Hours: M-F 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST.
We can also be reached on the web at
www.uniden.com
•Base unit
•Handset
•AC adapter
•Rechargeable
battery
•Telephone cord
•Wall mount
adapter
•Beltclip
•This Owner’s
Manual
•Other Printed
Material
Step 2 Install and Charge the Handset Battery
Step 3 Connect to Phone Line
DPlug the AC adapter cord into
the base unit and then into a
120V AC outlet.
EPlace the handset on the base
and charge continuously for 15-20
hours before using the phone.
Step 4 Setting Display Options Step 5 Set Answering System
APress/hold call id/menu key.
BPress or keys to move the
pointer to an option.
CPress select to change the
option setting.
DPress end to exit.
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Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden EXAI3248 series cordless telephone and
answering system. This phone is designed and engineered to exacting standards for
reliability, long life, and outstanding performance.
Note: Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit for
explanation purpose.
The color of your cordless phone may vary.
Features • 2.4 GHz Extended Range Technology
• 16 Digit, 3-line Backlit Display
• Integrated Telephone Answering Device
(ITAD) (Bi-lingual Announcement Option)
• Voice Prompted Guidance through ITAD
Setup Menu
• 20 Number Memory Dialing
• RocketDial
• Caller ID and Call Waiting Caller ID
• 30 Number Caller ID Memory
• 32 Digit Redial
• Flash and Pause
• Pulse/Tone Dialing
• Page/Find Handset
• 7 Hour Talk Time/14 Day Standby Time
• Handset Earpiece and Ringer Volume
Control
• Hearing Aid Compatible
• 20 Channel Autoscan
• English or French Display Option
Be sure to visit our web site: www.uniden.com
Uniden® is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation.
AutoTalk, AutoStandby, UltraClear Plus, Random Code, AutoSecure, and RocketDial are trademarks of
Uniden America Corporation.
As an ENERGY STAR®Partner, Uniden has determined that this product or
product models meets the ENERGY STAR®guidelines for energy efficiency.
ENERGY STAR®is a U.S. registered mark.
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Controls and Functions
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1. Handset antenna
2. Beltclip hole
3. Optional headset jack
4. Handset battery compartment
5. Handset earpiece
6. LCD display
7. (Caller ID) cid/menu key
8. Talk/flash key
9. */tone/ (left cursor) key
10. Redial/p (pause) key
11. Select key
12. Handset microphone and
ringer speaker
13. (Volume) vol/ring/ (up) key
14. Rocket Dial key
15. End key
16. (Volume) vol/ring/ (down) key
17. #/ (right cursor) key
18. (Memory) mem key
19. Delete/ch (channel) key
20. Handset charging contacts
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find hs
answer on/off delete
charge/in use
Digital Answerer
clock/menu
mic
set
select/volume
memo rec greeting ringer
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21. Telephone line jack
22. DC IN 9V jack
23. Handset retainer clip
24. Charge/in use LED
25. Play/stop key
26. Repeat/rewind ( ) key
27. Answer on/off ( ) key
28. Memo record (rec) key
29. Find handset (hs) key
30. Clock/menu key
31. Base charging contacts
32. Base speaker
33. Base antenna
34. Skip/fast forward ( ) key
35. Delete ( ) key
36. Greeting key
37. Ringer key
38. Set key
39. Select/volume keys
40. Microphone
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Uniden Parts Department at [phone]
Hours: M-F 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST. We can also
be reached on the web at www.uniden.com.
Checking the Package Contents
Make sure you have received the following items in the package. If any of these
items are missing or damaged, contact the Uniden Parts Department.
• Base unit
• Handset
• AC adapter
• Rechargeable battery
• Telephone cord
• Wall mount adapter
• Beltclip
• This Owner’s Manual
• Other Printed Material
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GETTING STARTED
Setting up the Phone
Do the following steps:
A. Choose the best location C. Connect the base unit
B. Install the battery pack
A. Choose the best location
Before choosing a location for your new phone, read the INSTALLATION
CONSIDERATIONS included in the PRECAUTIONS AND IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS. Here are some important guidelines you should consider:
• The location should be close to both a phone jack and a continuous power outlet
which is not switchable.
• Keep the base and handset away from sources of electrical noise such as motors,
microwave ovens, and fluorescent lighting.
• Be sure there is sufficient space to raise the base antenna to a vertical position.
• The base can be placed on a desk, tabletop, or mounted on a standard wall plate.
Avoid excessive moisture,
extremely low temperatures, dust,
mechanical vibration, or shock
Avoid heat sources, such as radiators,
air ducts, and sunlight
Avoid television sets and other
electronic equipment
Avoid noise sources such as a window by
a street with heavy traffic
Avoid microwave ovens
Avoid personal computers
Avoid other cordless telephones
Choose a central location
If your home has
specially wired alarm
equipment connected to
the telephone line, be
sure that installing the
system does not disable
your alarm equipment.
If you have questions
about what will disable
your alarm equipment,
contact your telephone
company or a qualified
installer.
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B. Install the rechargeable battery pack into
the handset
Charge the battery pack for at least 15-20 hours
before plugging in the telephone line and start using
your phone.
1) Press in on the battery cover release and slide the cover
down until it comes off.
2) Connect the battery pack connector, observing correct
polarity (black and red wires), to the jack inside the
battery compartment.
Do not exert any force on this connection. It could cause
damage to the battery or handset. Once you are certain
that you have made a good connection, then insert the
battery pack into the battery compartment. Do not pinch
the wires.
3) Securely close the battery compartment cover by sliding it
up until it snaps into place.
4) Place the handset on the base.
•Use only the Uniden
battery (BT-905)
supplied with your
phone. Replacement
batteries are also
available through the
Uniden Parts
Department (see
page 8).
• Recharge your phone
on a regular basis by
returning the handset
to the base after each
phone call.
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GETTING STARTED
Battery use time (per charge)
From fully charged (15-20 hours charge time)
• Seven hours continuous use.
• Fourteen days when the handset is in the standby mode.
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 phone is not in use, “Low Battery” appears on
the LCD and none of the keys will operate.
If the phone is in use, “Low Battery” flashes and the handset
beeps. Complete your conversation as quickly as possible and
return the handset to the base unit for charging.
Cleaning the battery charging contacts
To maintain a good charge, it is important to clean the
charging terminals on both the handset and base unit
once a month. Use a dry cloth or pencil eraser to clean.
If the contacts became very dirty, use water only,
dampen a cloth to clean the charging terminals. Then
make sure to go back over the charging terminals with
a dry cloth before returning the handset to the base to
charge.
The last number dialed in the redial memory and the numbers
stored in the memory locations are retained for up to 30 minutes
while you replace the battery pack.
Throughout this manual,
terms such as Standby
and Talk Mode are used.
Below is the terminology
explanation.
•Standby Mode - The
handset is not in use,
off the base, and
talk/flash has not
been pressed. A dial
tone is not present.
•Talk Mode - The
handset is off the base
and talk/flash has
been pressed enabling
a dial tone.
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C. Connect the base unit
1) Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and a
standard 120V AC wall outlet.
2) Set the base on a desk or tabletop, and place the
handset on the base unit as shown. (For wall
mounting, see "Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall",
on page 11.)
3) Raise the antenna to a vertical position.
4) Make sure the charge/in use LED illuminates. If
the LED does not illuminate, check to see that the
AC adapter is plugged in and the handset makes
good contact with the base charging contacts.
• After installing the battery pack in the handset, charge your handset at least
15-20 hours before plugging into the phone line. Once the handset battery pack
is fully charged, connect the telephone line cord to the base and telephone wall
outlet.
• Connect the AC adapter to a continuous power supply.
• Place the base unit close to the AC outlet so that you can
unplug the AC adapter easily.
• Place the power cord
so that it does not
create a trip hazard or
where it could become
chafed and create a
fire or electrical
hazard.
•Use only the supplied
AD-314 AC adapter.
Do not use any other
AC adapter.
The handset can be
placed face up or
face down in the base
for charging.
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GETTING STARTED
5) Connect the telephone line cord to the
TEL LINE jack and a telephone outlet
once the handset is fully charged.
If your telephone outlet isn't
modular, contact your telephone
company for assistance. Modular
Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall
Setting the handset retainer clip for wall mounting
1) On the base unit, pull the handset retainer clip out of
the slot and rotate it clockwise 180 degrees.
2) Flip the retainer clip from front to back. Slide it back
into the slot so that the lip of the retainer is up and the
▼is down. The retainer holds the handset in place.
Standard wall plate mounting
This phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate.
1) Plug the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack.
2) Wrap the AC adapter cord inside the molded wiring
channel as shown.
3) Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet.
4) Plug the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack.
Wrap the cord inside the molded wiring channel
as shown.
Flipn the hook tab
over so the tab
holds the handset.
DO NOT use an AC
outlet controlled by
a wall switch.
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5) Plug the telephone line cord into the telephone outlet.
6) Raise the antenna to a vertical position.
7) Align the mounting slots 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 items behind the mounting location that
could cause a hazard when inserting screws into the wall.
• Try to mount your phone within 5 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 screws (minimum length of 1-3/8 inches) with anchoring devices suitable
for the wall material where the base unit will be placed.
1) Insert two mounting screws into the wall, (with their appropriate
anchoring device), 3-15/16 inches apart. Allow about 1/8 of an
inch between the wall and screw heads for mounting the phone.
2) Refer to steps 1 through 7 on page 13 to mount the telephone.
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GETTING STARTED
Setting Menu Options
There are five setup options available. They are Caller ID options [AutoTalk, CIDCW
(Caller ID on Call Waiting), and Area Code], Dial Mode and Language.
AutoTalk allows you to answer the phone without pressing the talk/flash button. If
the phone rings when AutoTalk is On, simply remove the handset from the base and
the phone automatically answers the call. If the phone rings when AutoTalk is Off,
you must press talk/flash to answer the call.
Caller ID options
To change your AutoTalk and CIDCW:
1) Press and hold call id/menu. You will hear the confirmation
tone and the following screen appears.
2)Use vol/ring or , or a number key (1 and 2) to move the
pointer to the selection that you would like to change.
Press select to toggle between “On” and “Off”.
3) Press end and return the handset to the base unit to complete the setting. The
handset returns to the standby mode.
The cordless phone
features include
AutoTalkTM and
AutoStandbyTM. AutoTalk
allows you to answer a
call by just removing the
handset from the base so
you don't have to waste
time pushing buttons.
AutoStandby allows you
to hang up by simply
returning the handset to
the base.
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To enter your Area Code
If you enter a 3-digit area code number in the Area Code option, your local area
code does not appear in Caller ID messages. Do not program this option, if your call-
ing area requires 10-digit dialing.
When reviewing Caller ID messages, you will see only the local seven digit number.
For calls received from outside your local area code, you will see a full 10-digit
number.
1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press and hold
call id/menu. The following screen appears.
2) Press 3or press twice to select “Area Code”.
3) Press select.
4) Use the number keys (0to 9), #/ , */tone/ , or
delete/ch to enter the 3-digit area code.
5) Press select. A confirmation tone sounds and the displayed area code is entered.
6) Press end or return the handset to the base unit to complete the setting. The
handset returns to the standby mode.
When the area code has already been stored in memory, the stored
area code will be displayed. To change it, use the delete/ch and
number keys to enter the new area code. Then press select.
A confirmation tone sounds.
To complete the setting, press end or return the handset to the
base unit.
If your calling area
requires 10-digit dialing,
do not program
this option.
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GETTING STARTED
Choosing the dial mode
Most phone systems use tone dialing which sends DTMF tones through the phone
lines. However, some phone systems still use pulse dialing such as in rural areas.
The default setting is tone dialing. Depending on your dialing system, set the mode
as follows:
1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press and hold
call id/menu. The following screen appears.
2) Press 4 or press three times to select “Dial”.
3) Press select to toggle between “Tone” and “Pulse”.
4) Press end or return the handset to the base unit to complete the setting. The
handset returns to the standby mode.
Setting the language
1) When the phone is in the standby mode, Press and hold
call id/menu. The following screen appears.
2) Press 5 or press four times to select “Language”.
3) Press select to toggle between “Eng” and “Fr.”.
4) Press end or return the handset to the base unit to complete the setting. The
handset returns to the standby mode.
• If you are not sure of
your dialing system,
make a trial call. If the
call connects, leave
the setting as is,
otherwise set for
pulse dialing.
• If your phone system
requires pulse dialing
and you need to send
the DTMF tones for
certain situations
during a call, you may
“switch-over” to tone
dialing (refer to “Tone
Dialing Switch-over”
on page 18).
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Refer to page 13 "Setting
menu options" to turn
on the AutoTalk feature
if desired.
Making and Receiving Calls
Pick up the handset (AutoTalk)
or pick up the handset and press
talk/flash.
1) Pick up the handset.
2) Press talk/flash.
3) Listen for the dial tone.
4) Dial the number.
OR
1) Pick up the handset.
2)
Dial the number, then press
talk/flash .
1) Pick up the handset.
2) Press talk/flash.
3) Listen for the dial tone.
4) Press redial/p.
OR
1) Pick up the handset.
2) Press redial/p, then press
talk/flash.
Handset On Base Handset Off Base
To answer
a call
To make
a call
To hang up
To redial
Press talk/flash, any number,
*/tone/ or #/ (AutoTalk).
1) Press talk/flash.
2) Listen for the dial tone.
3) Dial the number.
OR
Dial the number, then press
talk/flash.
1) Press talk/flash.
2) Listen for the dial tone.
3) Press redial/p.
OR
Press redial/p, then press
talk/flash.
Press end or return the handset to the base (AutoStandby).
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BASICS
Adjusting the Handset Ringer and Earpiece Volume
Handset ringer tone and volume
Press vol/ring or key in standby mode to select one of five
ringer tones and volume combinations.
Earpiece volume
Pressing vol/ring or key during a call will change the ear-
piece volume of the handset. This setting will remain in effect
after the telephone call has ended.
Ringer Mute
You can temporarily mute the handset ringer tone. (The base unit will continue to
ring.) When the handset is off the base and the phone is ringing, press end. The
ringer tone will return to normal starting with the next incoming call.
Ring Type A
High
Ring Type A
Low
Ring Type B
High
Ring Type B
Low
Ringer Off
When you press vol/ring key in Maximum mode or vol/ring key in
Low mode, an error tone sounds.
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Redial
The redial/p key redials the last number dialed. The redialed number can be up to 32
digits long.
Tone Dialing Switch-over
Some telephone companies use equipment that requires pulse
dialing (sometimes referred to as rotary dialing). If you need to
enter tone dialing digits, you can switch-over to tone dialing
during the call. For example, entering your bank account number
after you have called your bank.
Initially make your call with the pulse dialing mode. Once your
call connects, press */tone/ . Enter the desired number.
These digits will be sent as tone dialing. Once the call ends, the
tone mode is canceled and pulse dialing mode resumes.
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 unit, your call will terminate
within 1 minute.
• The tone feature only
applies when the dial
mode is set to pulse.
• This special number
can be stored in a
memory location. This
is referred to as Chain
Dialing (See page 25.)
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