Uniden EXI976C - EXI 976C Cordless Phone User manual

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Step 2 Install and Charge the Handset Battery
TO INSTALL THE HANDSET BATTERY
(see page 10 for details)
Charge the handset battery pack for at least 15-
20 hours before using your new cordless tele-
phone for the first time! 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 dialing mode” on page 15.
A
Remove the cover.
Use only the Uniden
rechargeable battery
pack supplied with your
new phone!
TO SET CALLER ID, LANGUAGE AND DIALING OPTIONS
APress and hold the caller id/menu key in
standby mode.
BPress the vol/ / or vol/ / key to
move the pointer to an option.
CPress the select key to change the option
setting.
DPress the end key to exit, and return the
handset to the base.
OPTIONS INCLUDE
AAuto Talk On/Off
BCIDCW On/Off
(Caller ID on Call Waiting)
CArea Code Enter/Remove
DDial Pulse/Tone
D
Plug the AC adapter cord into the base
unit and then into a 120V AC outlet.
Use only the Uniden AC adapter supplied
with your new phone!
EPlace the handset in the base and charge
continuously for 15 - 20 hours before using
the phone.
BConnect the battery pack
connector with the
correct polarity.
CReplace the cover.
Note: There are five setup
options available. They are
Caller ID options (AutoTalk,
CIDCW [Caller ID on Call
Waiting], Area Code), Dial
Mode and Language
(see page 14 for details).
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
Step 3 Connect to Phone Line
Step 4 Setting Menu Display Options
Uniden Parts Department at
[phone]
Hours: M-F 8:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. CST.
or visit our website at
www.uniden.com for
replacement parts.
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
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Step 1 Checking the Package Contents
ELanguage English/French/Spanish
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2° Paso Instalación y carga de la pila para el receptor
PARA INSTALAR LA PILA DEL RECEPTOR
(Consulte la página 10 para más detalles)
Cargue el paquete de pilas por lo menos de 15
á 20 horas antes de usar su teléfono por
primera vez!
Cuando el paquete de pilas del receptor esté
totalmente cargado, después de una carga de 15-
20 horas, conecte el cable telefónico en la base y
luego en el enchufe telefónico de la pared.
Su teléfono está programado para marcación por
tono. Si su red local requiere la marcación por
pulso, por favor consulte “Selección del modo de
marcación” en la página 15.
A
Quite la tapa.
¡Use solamente el paquete
de pilas recargables de
Uniden suministrado con su
nuevo teléfono!
PARA PROGRAMAR LAS OPCIONES DE IDENTIFICACIÓN
DE LLAMADAS, LENGUAJE Y MARCACIÓN
AMantenga oprimido el botón caller id/
menu en el modo de espera.
BOprima el botón vol/ / o vol/ /
para mover el cursor a la opción deseada.
COprima el botón select para cambiar la
opción.
DOprima el botón end para salir, y devuelva
el receptor a la base.
LAS OPCIONES INCLUYEN
AAuto Talk Encendido/apagado
BCIDCW Encendido/apagado
(Identificación de llamadas de llamadas en espera)
CCódigo del área Insertar/quitar
DMarcación Pulso/tono
D
Conecte el cable del adaptador CA en la
base y luego en una toma CA de 120 V.
¡Use solamente el adaptador CA de
Uniden suministrado con su nuevo
teléfono!
EAntes de usar el teléfono, coloque el
receptor en la base y cárguelo
continuamente por 15 – 20 horas.
BConecte el enchufe del
paquete de pilas con la
polaridad correcta.
CReponga la tapa.
NegrNegroNegro
Rojo
Alambre
Rojo Alambre Negro
Nota: Hay 5 opciones de
programación disponibles. Estas
son opciones de la identificación
de llamadas (AutoTalk, CIDCW
[Identificación de llamadas de
llamadas en espera], Código del
área), Modo de marcación y del
lenguaje. (Consulte la página 14
para más detalles).
3° Paso Conexión a la línea telefónica
4° Paso Programación de las opciones para la exhibición en la pantalla
Uniden Parts Department
Teléfono: [phone]
Horas: de Lunes a Viernes
desde las 8 a.m. hasta las
5:00 p.m., hora central
O visítenos en nuestra página
Web en www.uniden.com
para conseguir las partes de
reemplazo.
Asegúrese de que haya recibido los siguientes
artículos en el paquete. Si alguno de estos artículos
falta o está dañado, comuníquese con el
departamento de partes de Uniden.
• Base
• Receptor
• Adaptador CA
• Pila recargable
• Cable telefónico
• Pinza para la correa
• Este manual para el
usuario
1° Paso Inspección del contenido del embalaje
ELenguaje Inglés/ Francés/ Español
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
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Contents
Quick Reference Guide 3
Welcome/Features 6
Controls and Functions 7
Getting Started
Setting up the Phone 9
Setting Menu Display 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
Find Handset 20
Flash and Call Waiting 20
Voice Mail Waiting Indicator 21
Memory Dialing
Storing Phone Numbers and Names in Memory
Dial 22
Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters 24
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 and CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting) 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 43
Precautions & Warranty 44
I.C. Notice 46
Index 47
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Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden cordless telephone. This cordless 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 purposes. The color of your cordless telephone may vary.
Be sure to visit our web site: www.uniden.com
Uniden®and RocketDial® are registerd trademarks of Uniden America Corporation.
AutoTalk, AutoStandby, UltraClear Plus, Random Code and AutoSecure are trademarks of
Uniden America Corporation.
Features •900MHz Extended Range Technology
•3 Line Backlit Display
•Caller ID and Caller ID on Call Waiting
•RocketDial®
•10 Number Memory Dialing
•Last Number Redial
•Flash and Pause
•English, French or Spanish Display Option
•Tone/Pulse Dialing
•Find Handset Locator
•Earpiece Volume Control
•Ringer Volume Control (High-Low-Off)
•Hearing Aid Compatible
•20 Channel Autoscan
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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1. Handset antenna
2. Optional headset jack
3. Beltclip hole
4. Handset battery compartment
5. Handset earpiece
6. LCD display
7. vol/ / (volume & scroll) key (p. 18)
8. vol/ / (volume & scroll) key (p. 18)
9. caller id/menu key (p. 14/32)
10. /tone/ key (left coursor) key (p. 19)
11. redial/pause key (p. 17)
12. select key (p. 14)
13. talk/flash key (p. 17)
14. end key (p. 17)
15. RocketDial key (p. 30)
16. #/ (right cursor) key (p. 22)
17. memory key (p. 22)
18. delete/channel key (p. 20/29)
19. Handset microphone and ringer speaker
20. Handset charging contacts
Controls and Functions
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find hs
24 25
22
23
21
21. Base charging contacts
22. find hs key (p. 20)
23. charge/in use and VMWI
(Voice Mail Waiting
Indicator) LED
24. DC IN 9V jack
25. Telephone line jack
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Setting up the Phone
Do the following steps:
A. Choose the best location C. Connect the base unit
B. Install the rechargeable battery pack into the handset
A. Choose the best location
Before choosing a location for your new phone, read the INSTALLATION
CONSIDERATIONS included in the PRECAUTIONS. 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.
•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
The handset is powered by a rechargeable battery pack.
The battery recharges automatically when the handset is
placed in the base unit.
Charge the handset battery pack for at least 15-20
hours before using your new cordless telephone for the
first time! To maximize the charge capacity of your battery
pack, DO NOT plug the telephone cord into the base unit
and wall jack until the battery is fully charged.
1) Press down on the handset battery case cover (use the
finger indention for a better grip) and slide the cover
downward to remove.
2) Plug the battery pack connector (red & black wires) into
the jack inside the battery compartment. (The connector
notches fit into the grooves of the jack only one-way.)
Match the wire colors to the polarity label in the battery
compartment, connect the battery, and listen for
a click to insure connection.
3) Make sure you have a good connection by slightly pulling
on the battery wires. If the connection is secure, the
battery jack will remain in place.
Use only the Uniden
(BT-905) rechargeable
battery pack supplied
with your cordless
telephone.
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4) Place the battery case cover back on the handset by sliding
it upwards until it clicks into place.
5) Place the handset in the base unit for 15-20 hours without
interruption. The base unit’s LED light (labeled charge/in
use) illuminates once the handset is placed in the base.
The LED light will illuminate whether the battery pack is
connected or not.
If the base charge/in use LED light does not illuminate:
• Check to see if the AC adapter is plugged into the base
unit and the electrical wall outlet properly. (Use only the
supplied AC adapter. Do not use any other AC adapter.)
• Check to see if the handset is sitting correctly in the
base and making good contact with the base unit’s
charging contacts.
Replacement batteries
are also available
through the Uniden
Parts Department at
[phone], Monday
through Friday from
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
or online at
www.uniden.com
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•Even when the
battery pack is not
being used, it will
gradually discharge
over a long period
of time. For optimum
performance, be sure
to return the handset
to the base unit after
a telephone call.
•Talk Mode -
The handset is off the
base and the
talk/flash key has
been pressed,
enabling a dial tone.
•Standby Mode -
The handset may be
sitting in or off the
base, but is NOT in
use. The talk/flash
key has not been
pressed and there is
no dial tone.
Cleaning the battery charging contacts
To maintain a good charge, it is important to clean the
charging contacts on the handset once a month. Using
water only, dampen a cloth to clean the charging
contacts. Then make sure to go back over the charging
contacts with a dry cloth before returning the handset to
the base to charge.
Caution: Do not use paint thinner, benzene, alcohol, or
other chemical products. Doing so may discolor the
surface of the telephone and damage the finish.
Dial mode setting, last number dialed, names and numbers
stored in memory locations (including RocketDial), CID list are
retained for up to 30 minutes while you replace the battery
pack.
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.
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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 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.
•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-0001
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.
Route the corRoute the cord.Route the cord.
•After installing the battery pack in the handset, charge your handset at least 15-20
hours before plugging into the phone line.
4) Once the handset battery pack is fully charged, connect the
telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and to a telephone
outlet.
Modular
If your telephone outlet isn't modular,
contact your telephone company
for assistance.
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Setting Menu Display 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 key.
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 the talk/flash key to answer the call.
Caller ID options
To change your AutoTalk and CIDCW:
1) Press and hold the caller id/menu key. The following screen
appears.
2) Use the vol/ / or vol/ / key to move the pointer to the selection that you
would like to change.
Press the select key to toggle between On and Off.
3) Press the end key and return the handset to the base unit to complete the
setting. The handset returns to standby mode.
Entering 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.
The cordless phone
features include
AutoTalkTM and
AutoStandbyTM.
AutoStandby allows you
to hang up by simply
returning the handset
to the base.
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1) When the phone is in standby mode, press and hold the
caller id/menu key. The Caller ID setting screen appears.
2) Press the vol/ / key twice to select Area Code.
3) Press the select key.
4) Use the number (0 - 9) or delete/channel key to enter the
3-digit area code.
5) Press the select key. A confirmation tone sounds and the displayed area code is
entered.
6) Press the end key or return the handset to the base unit to complete the setting.
The handset returns to 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/channel
key and number keys to enter the new area code.
Then press the select key. A confirmation tone sounds. To
complete the setting, press the end key or return the handset to
the base unit.
GETTING STARTED
Choosing the dialing mode
Most phone systems use tone dialing which sends DTMF tones through the phone
lines. However, some phone systems (such as those in rural areas) still use pulse
dialing. 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
dialing mode.
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1) When the phone is in standby mode, press and hold the
caller id/menu key. The following screen appears.
2) Press the vol/ / key three times to select Dial.
3) Press the select key to toggle between Tone and Pulse.
4) Press the end key or return the handset to the base unit to
complete the setting. The handset returns to standby mode.
Setting the language
There are three languages to choose from; English, French and Spanish.
1) When the phone is in standby mode, press and hold the
caller id/menu key. The following screen appears.
2) Press the vol/ / key four times to select Language.
3) Press the select key to toggle between Eng, Fr. and Esp.
4) Press the end key or return the handset to the base unit to
complete the setting. The handset returns to 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.)
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Making and Receiving Calls
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Pick up the handset (AutoTalk: on)
or pick up the handset and press
the talk/flash key (AutoTalk: off).
1) Pick up the handset.
2) Press the talk/flash key.
3) Listen for the dial tone.
4) Dial the number.
OR
1) Pick up the handset.
2)
Dial the number, then press the
talk/flash key .
1) Pick up the handset.
2) Press the talk/flash key.
3) Listen for the dial tone.
4) Press the redial/pause key.
OR
1) Pick up the handset.
2) Press the redial/pause key,
then press the talk/flash key.
Handset On Base Handset Off Base
To receive
a call
To make
a call
To hang up
To redial
Press the talk/flash key
(AutoTalk: off), or press the
talk/flash, /tone/ , #/ , or
any number key (AutoTalk: on).
1) Press the talk/flash key.
2) Listen for the dial tone.
3) Dial the number.
OR
Dial the number, then press the
talk/flash key.
1) Press the talk/flash key.
2) Listen for the dial tone.
3) Press the redial/pause key.
OR
Press the redial/pause key, then
press the talk/flash key.
Press the end key or return the handset to the base (AutoStandby).
Refer to page 14
"Setting Menu Display
Options" to turn on the
AutoTalk feature if
desired.
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Adjusting the Handset Ringer and Earpiece Volume
Handset ringer tone and volume
Press the volume up key or volume down key (labeled as the
vol/ / or vol/ / key) in standby mode to select one of
five ringer tones and volume combinations.
Earpiece volume
Pressing the volume up key or volume down key (labeled as the
vol/ / or vol/ / key) during a call will change the
earpiece volume of the handset. This setting will remain in
effect after the telephone call has ended.
Temporarily Mute Ringer
If the handset is off the base, simply press the end key to temporarily mute the
incoming ring. The ringer will sound with the next incoming call.
When you press volume up key (the vol/ / key) in Maximum
mode or volume down key (the vol/ / key) in Low mode, an
error tone sounds.
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Redial
The redial/pause 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. This feature is
useful when you need tone dialing to use automated
systems, 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
the /tone/ key. Enter the desired number. These digits will be sent as tone dial-
ing. 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 5 minutes.
•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 26).
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•TheUltraClear PlusTM
true compander
circuitry virtually
eliminates back-
ground noise.
This innovative
technology, together
with 20 different
channels, provides
you with the best
possible reception
during all your
conversations.
•Paging is also
canceled when the
phone receives an
incoming call.
Flash and Call Waiting
If you have "Call Waiting" service and a call waiting tone
sounds while you are on a call, press the talk/flash key
to accept the waiting call. There is a short pause, then
you will hear the new caller. To return to the original
caller, press the talk/flash key again.
Find Handset
To locate the handset (while it's off the base), press the find hs
key on the base. The handset beeps for 60 seconds.
Paging is canceled when pressing any handset key, the find hs
key on the base or the handset is returned to the base.
Selecting a Different Channel
If you encounter interference while using your phone, you can manually change the
phone´s channel for clear operation. This function works only when the phone is in
use. Press the delete/channel key. Scanning appears on the display, indicating
the phone is changing to another channel. For more information on interference,
refer to "Precautions" on page 44.
You must subscribe through your local telephone company to
receive Call Waiting service.
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