Uniden EXI 376 Series User manual

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Contents
Welcome/Features 2
Quick Reference Guide 3
Controls and Functions 4
Getting Started
Read this First 6
Checking the Package Contents 7
Setting up the Phone 8
Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall 12
Terminology 13
Setting Menu Options 14
Basics
Making and Receiving Calls 17
Adjusting the Handset Ringer and
Earpiece Volume 18
Redial 19
Tone Dialing Switch-over 19
Traveling Out-of-Range 19
Selecting a Different Channel 20
Page 20
Flash and Call Waiting 20
Memory Dialing
Storing Phone Numbers and Names 21
Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters 23
Making Calls with Memory Dialing 25
Chain Dialing 26
Editing a Stored Name and/or Phone Number 27
Erasing a Stored Name and Phone Number 29
RocketDial
RocketDial 30
Storing and Editing the RocketDial 30
Making Calls with the RocketDial 30
Deleting the RocketDial 31
Caller ID Features
Caller ID 32
When the Telephone Rings 32
Viewing the Caller ID Message List 33
Deleting Information from the Caller ID List 34
Using the Caller ID List 36
Additional Information
Changing the Digital Security Code 38
Installing the Beltclip 38
Headset Installation 38
Note on Power Sources 39
Maintenance 39
Troubleshooting 40
General Information 42
Precautions & Warranty 43
I.C. Notice 45
Index 46
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Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden EXI376 series cordless telephone. 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.
The EXI376 series 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 or flipping switches. AutoStandby allows you to hang up by simply
returning the handset to the base.
The UltraClear PlusTM true compander circuitry virtually eliminates background noise. This
innovative technology, together with 20 different channels, provides you with the best
possible reception during all your conversations.
To protect you against misbilled calls which might result from your phone being activated by
other equipment, the EXI376 series has Random CodeTM digital security which automatically
selects one of approx. 260,000 digital security codes for the handset and base. Also, the
AutoSecureTM feature electronically locks your phone when the handset is in the base.
RocketDialTM is a one touch speed dial key that automatically dials your most important
or frequently called number. The number dialed, is a preset number stored by the user.
Be sure to visit our web site: www.uniden.com
Features •900 MHz Extended Range Technology
•3 Line Backlit Display
•Caller ID and Call Waiting Caller ID
•RocketDial
•10 Number Memory Dialing
•The Keypad Facing Forward Charging
•32 Digit Redial
•Flash and Pause
•English or French Display Option
•Tone/Pulse Dialing
•Page/Find handset
•7 Hour Talk Time/14 Day Standby Time
•Handset Earpiece and Ringer Volume
Control
•Hearing Aid Compatible
•20 Channel Autoscan
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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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE [3]
Step 1 Charging the Battery
TO INSTALL THE HANDSET BATTERY 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 “Choose
the dialing mode” on page 15.
1Remove the cover.
TO CHANGE CALLER ID OPTIONS
1Press and hold cid/menu.
2Press or to move the pointer to an
option.
3Press select to change the option setting.
4Press end and return the handset to the
base.
TO CHOOSE THE LANGUAGE
1Press and hold cid/menu.
2Press or to move the pointer to
Language.
3Press select to select Eng (English) or
Fr. (French).
4Press end and return the handset to the
base.
1Plug AC adapter cord into the base unit
and then into a 120V AC outlet.
2Place the handset on the base.
2Connect the battery pack
connector with the
correct polarity.
3Replace the cover.
TO PLUG INTO AC POWER
Note: You must charge the battery continuously for
15 - 20 hours before using the phone.

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS[ 4 ]

GETTING STARTED[ 6 ]
Read this First
This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps:
About the digital security code
This cordless telephone uses a
digital security code to prevent
unauthorized access to your base
unit. This security code prevents
other cordless handset from
making calls through your base
unit.
A random security code will be
assigned automatically between
your base unit and handset when
you charge the battery pack for
the first time.
If you want to reset the security
code, see page 38.
Step 1 (page 7)
Unpack the telephone and accessories.
Step 2 (page 8)
Next, choose the best location to
set up the base unit.
Step 3 (page 9 to 11)
Then, insert the battery pack into
the handset. Connect the base unit.
You must charge the battery pack
for 15-20 hours before plugging
into the telephone line and using
the phone.
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GETTING STARTED
GETTING STARTED [7]
Checking the Package Contents
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
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
• Beltclip
• This Owner’s Manual
• Other Printed Material
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GETTING STARTED[ 8 ]
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
brochure. 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
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GETTING STARTED
GETTING STARTED [9]
B. Install the battery pack
Charge the battery pack for at least 15-20 hours
before plugging the phone line into 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 to the handset. The plastic
connectors will fit together in only one way.
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 in the base with the keypad facing
forward.

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Even when the
battery pack is not
being used, it will grad-
ually discharge over a
long period of time. For
optimum performance,
be sure to return the
handset to the base unit
after a telephone call.
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
battery contacts on the handset and base unit with a
dry cloth or a pencil eraser about once a month.
Do not use any liquids or solvents. contacts
The last number dialed in the redial memory, the names
and the numbers stored in the memory locations are
retained for up to 30 minutes while you replace the
battery pack.
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GETTING STARTED
GETTING STARTED [11]
• Use only the supplied AD-310 AC adapter. Do not use any other AC adapter.
• 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.
C. Connect the base unit
1) Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack
and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet.
2) Set the base on a desk or tabletop, and
place the handset in the base unit.
3) Make sure that the status LED illuminates. If
the LED does not illuminate, check to see
that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the handset makes good contact with
the base charging contacts.
Place the handset in
the base with the
keypad facing forward
for charging.
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.
•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.
4) Connect the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and
to a telephone outlet once the handset is fully charged.
Modular
If your telephone outlet isn't modular,
contact your telephone company
for assistance.
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GETTING STARTED[ 12 ]
Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall
Standard wall plate mounting
This phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate.
1) Plug the AC adapter into 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.
5) Plug the telephone line cord into the telephone outlet.
6) 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.
DO NOT use an AC outlet
controlled by a wall
switch.
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GETTING STARTED
GETTING STARTED [13]
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
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 6 on pages 12 to mount the telephone.
Terminology
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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GETTING STARTED[ 14 ]
Setting Menu Options
There are five setup options available. They are Caller ID options [AutoTalk, CIDCW
(Caller ID on Call Waiting), 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 cid/menu. The following screen appears.
2) Use and 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¨ for AutoTalk and CIDCW.
3)Press end and return the handset to the base unit. The handset returns to the
standby mode.
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
calling 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.
If your calling area
requires 10-digit
dialing, do not program
this option.
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GETTING STARTED
GETTING STARTED [15]
1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press and hold
cid/menu. The Caller ID setting screen appears.
2) Press 3or press twice to select ¨Area Code¨.
3) Press select.
4) Use the number keys (0 to 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. 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.
Choosing the dialing 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:
Make sure your battery
pack is fully charged
before choosing the
dial mode.
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1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press and hold
cid/menu. The following screen appears.
2) Press 4or press three times to select ¨Dial¨.
3) Press select to toggle between ¨Tone¨ and ¨Pulse¨ for
each setting.
4) Press end or return the handset to the base unit. The handset returns to the
standby mode.
•If you are not sure of your dialing system, set for tone dialing. 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 19.)
Setting the Language
1) When the phone is in the standby mode, Press and hold
cid/menu. The following screen appears.
2) Press 5or press four times to select ¨Language¨.
3) Press select to toggle between ¨Eng¨ and ¨Fr.¨ for each
setting.
4) Press end or return the handset to the base unit. The handset returns to the
standby mode.
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BASICS
BASICS [17]
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 .
Press end, or return the handset to
the base (AutoStandby).
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 #/ .
1) Press talk/flash.
2) Listen for the dial tone.
3) Dial the number.
OR
Dial the number, then press
talk/flash.
Press end.
1) Press talk/flash.
2) Listen for the dial tone.
3) Press redial/p.
OR
Press redial/P, then press
talk/flash.
Refer to page 14
"Setting Menu Options"
to turn on the AutoTalk
feature if desired.
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BASICS[ 18 ]
Adjusting the Handset Ringer and Earpiece Volume
Handset ringer tone and volume
Press or in standby mode to select one of five ringer
tones and volume combinations.
Earpiece volume
Pressing or during a call will change the earpiece volume
of the handset. This setting will remain in effect after the
telephone call has ended.
Ringer Mute
You can temporarily mute the ringer tone. 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.
When you press in Maximum mode or in Low mode, an error
tone sounds.
Ring Type A
High
Ring Type A
Low
Ring Type B
High
Ring Type B
Low
Ringer Off
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