Uniden EXT 1865 User manual

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Controls and functions
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Congratulations on your purchase of the EXT 1865 cordless
telephone. This phone is designed for reliability, long life, and
outstanding performance.
Note: Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the
actual unit for explanation purposes.
• 900 MHz Digital Transmission with Extended Range
• Secure Digital Transmission
• Caller ID and Call Waiting Caller ID
• Advanced Caller ID with Call Waiting Option
• 50 Number Caller ID Memory
• Advanced Calling Features
• Message Waiting Indicator
• 3-Line, 16 Character Backlit Handset Display
• Dual Keypad
• Speakerphone
• Conference Call
• 30 Memory Dial Locations
• 3-Number Redial Memory
• Pause
• Pulse / Tone Dialing
• Page / Intercom
• 10 Day Standby Battery Life
• 7 Hour Talk Time
• Handset Earpiece and Ringer Volume Control
• Hearing Aid Compatible
Random Code™digital security automatically selects one of
approx. 65,000 codes for the handset and base.
These features enhance your phone’s security and also
prevent unauthorized calls as a result of your phone being
activated by other equipment.
Introduction
Features
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Introduction / Features .............inside front cover
Controls and Functions .............inside front cover
Getting Started
Read this first.........................................................2
Step 1: Checking the package contents..............3
Step 2: Setting up the base unit..........................4
Mounting the base unit on a wall..........7
Step 3: Preparing the battery pack......................9
Basics
Making a call.......................................................11
Receiving a call ...................................................13
Adjusting the ringer and earpiece volume........15
Redialing a call....................................................16
Call Waiting..........................................................17
Telephone Features
Memory dialing
Storing phone numbers and names ................18
Making calls with memory dialing ..................21
Editing a stored name and/or
phone number ..................................................23
Erasing a stored name and phone number....25
Mute ................................................................26
3-way conference features ...............................27
Intercom feature................................................28
Call transfer feature ..........................................29
Advanced calling features ................................30
Caller ID Features
Caller ID...............................................................31
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
Using Caller ID on Call Waiting service ............38
Additional Information
Changing the digital security code ....................39
Installing the beltclip ..........................................40
Headset installation.............................................40
Note on power sources ......................................41
Maintenance.........................................................41
Troubleshooting................................................42
Index....................................................................44
Getting Started
Basics
Telephone
Features
Caller ID
Features
Additional
Information
CONTENTS
Contents
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This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps;
Step 1 (page 3)
Unpack and check the telephone and accessories.
Step 2 (page 4 to 8)
Next, choose the best location to set
up the base unit.
Base unit
Step 3 (page 9 to 10)
Then, insert the battery pack into the handset.
You must charge the battery pack for more
than 17 hours before using the phone.
Handset
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 handsets 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 39.
GETTING STARTED
Read this first
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Uniden Parts Department
[phone]
Hours: M-F 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST.
We can also be reached on the web at www.uniden.com.
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Make sure you have received the following items in the package.
• Base unit • Handset • AC adapter (AD-420)
• Rechargeable
battery pack
(BT-905)
• Telephone line
cord (2) • Wall mount adapter
• This Owner's Manual
• Precautions and Important Safety Instructions
• Guide to Using Advanced Calling Features • Beltclip
Checking the package contents
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Do the following steps.
•Choose the best location
•Connect the base unit
•Choose the dialing mode
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:
•You should charge your handset for more than 17 hours before
attaching to a phone line and using the phone.
•The location should be close to both a phone jack and continuous
power outlet which is not switchable.
•Keep the base and handset away from sources of electrical noise
such as motors and fluorescent lighting.
•Be sure there is sufficient space to raise the base antenna
fully vertical.
•The base can be placed on a desk, tabletop or mounted on a
standard wall plate.
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 excessive
moisture, extremely low
temperatures, dust,
mechanical vibration, or
shock
Avoid personal
computers
Avoid other cordless
telephones
Choose a central location
Setting up the base unit
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Connect the base unit
If you want to install the base unit on the wall, see page 7.
Place the power cord so it
does not create a trip
hazard, or where it could
become chafed and create
a fire or electrical hazard.
1Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to a standard
120V AC wall outlet.
2Connect the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and to a
telephone outlet.
3Set the base unit on a desk or
tabletop and place the handset
on the base unit.
Then raise the antenna to a
vertical position.
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Use only the supplied AD-420 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.
If your telephone outlet isn't modular,
contact your telephone company for
assistance.
Polarity of the plug
Modular
Choose the dialing mode
Depending on your dialing system, set the PULSE-TONE switch as
follows:
If your dialing system is Set the switch to
Tone TONE
Pulse PULSE
If you aren't sure of your dialing system
Make a trial call with the PULSE-TONE switch set to TONE.
If the call connects, leave the switch as is; otherwise, set to PULSE.
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Standard wall plate mounting
This phone can be mounted on any standard telephone wall plate.
1Snap the wall mount
adapter into the
notches on the base.
2Plug the telephone line
cord to the TEL LINE
jack and the AC
adapter to the
DC IN 9V jack.
3Wrap the AC adapter
cord inside the molded
wiring channel. Then
wrap the cord around
the strain relief notch.
4Plug the AC adapter
into a standard 120V
AC wall outlet.
5Plug the telephone line
cord into the telephone
outlet.
6Raise the antenna to a
vertical position.
7Align the mounting
slots on the base with
the mounting posts on
the wall. Push in and
down until the phone
is firmly seated.
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2 - 7
Mounting the base unit on a wall
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Direct wall plate 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 10 - 15 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.
1Insert two mounting screws
into the wall, with their
appropriate anchoring device,
3-15/16 inches apart. Allow
about 3/16 of an inch between
the wall and screwheads for
mounting the phone.
2Refer to steps 1 through 9 on
page 7 and 8 to mount the
telephone.
8On the base unit, pull the
handset retainer out of the slot.
Rotate it clockwise 180 degrees.
9Flip the retainer from front to
back. Slide it back into the slot
so that the lip of the retainer is
up and the oval point is down.
The retainer holds the handset
in place.
If the handset beltclip is
attached, you cannot
charge the handset with
the display showing when
the phone is mounted on
the wall (See page 40).
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Charge the battery pack for more than 17 hours before you start
using your phone.
1Press in on the battery cover
release and slide the cover
down until it comes off.
2Connect the battery pack
connector with the correct
polarity (black and red wires),
then insert the battery pack
into the battery compartment.
3Slide the battery cover on until
it snaps into place.
4Place the handset on the base.
5Make sure that the status LED
lights. If the LED doesn’t light,
check to see that the AC
adapter is plugged in and that
the handset makes good
contact with the base charging
contacts.
Use only Uniden Battery (BT-905) supplied with your
phone.
Preparing the battery pack
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Battery use time (per charge)
From fully charged
•Seven hours continuous use
•Ten days when the handset is in the standby mode
When the battery charge becomes low
When the voltage of battery pack
in the handset 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”flashes 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 contacts
To maintain a good charge, it is important to
clean the battery contacts on the handset
and base unit with a dry cloth
about once a month.
Do not use any liquids or solvents.
Even when the battery
pack is not being used, it
will gradually
discharge over a long
period. For optimum
performance, be sure to
return the handset to the
base unit after a
telephone call for
charging the battery.
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3The number is dialed. After
about 5 seconds, the call-time
display appears.
4To hang up, press or
place the handset on the base.
The call-time will be displayed
for about 5 seconds.
Dialing from standby
1Enter the phone number. (Up to 32
digits.)
Example: Enter 8178583300
2Press . “Talk”flashes on the
display.
Then the volume setting appears for a
few seconds.
For example, if the volume is set to
high, the display shows:
During the operation you
must press a key within 20
seconds or the phone will
return to standby.
BASICS
Press if
you enter a wrong number
at step 1.
Making a call
With the handset
Other Operations
To Do this
To adjust the earpiece volume Press or during the call.
To temporarily switch to tone dial Press . The following
(When the base is set to pulse numbers dialed will be sent as
mode) tone dialing.
To enter a pause in the dialing Press .
sequence
To improve reception Press .
“Scanning”appears on the
display while changing a channel.
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With the base 1Press .
2Dial the number on the
keypad.
3When you finish the call,
press to hang up.
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Dialing from talk mode
1Press . “Talk”flashes on the
display.
Then the volume setting appears for a
few seconds.
For example, if the volume is set to high,
the display shows:
The call-time display appears.
2Dial the phone number.
Example: Enter 8178583300
3To hang up, press or place the
handset on the base. The call-time will
be displayed for about 5 seconds.
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1Phone rings.
2Press . “Talk”and volume
setting appear on the display.
3Talk with the caller.
4To hang up, press or place the
handset on the base. The call time will
be displayed for about 5 seconds.
AutoTalk when ringing
When the AutoTalk setting is on and there is an incoming call,
simply lift the handset from the base unit to answer the phone. See
“Setting Caller ID options”on page 31 for more details.
Any key answer when ringing
When the AutoTalk setting is on and the handset is off the base,
press any handset key to answer the incoming call.
Call Waiting
Note: You must subscribe to Call Waiting service to use this feature.
When a call is received during a telephone call already in progress,
press to switch to the new call.
If you also subscribe to Call Waiting on Caller ID, you will see the
name and number of the caller in Call Waiting. (See page 38.)
Receiving a call
With the handset
For more information on
handling a call waiting
call, refer to the “Guide to
Using Advanced Calling
Features” included in this
package.
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1The base rings. The status
lamp on the base flashes.
2Press .
3When you finish the call,
press to hang up.
With the base
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Handset ringer volume
In the standby mode, press or on the handset to select one
of four ringer tone and volume combinations.
Handset ringer on/off switch
This switch turns the handset
ringer on or off.
Earpiece volume
Pressing or during a telephone call will change the earpiece
volume of the handset. This setting will remain in effect after the
telephone call has ended.
When you press in Loud mode or press in Normal mode,
error sound beeps.
Base ringer switch
This switch turns the base ringer
on or off.
Base speaker volume
To control the speaker volume
of the base, adjust the VOLUME
slide switch as desired.
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Adjusting the ringer and earpiece volume
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The last three phone numbers dialed can be quickly redialed.
Redialing from standby
1Press .
The phone number that was last dialed
appears on the display.
2Press again.
Each press of will display
one of the last three numbers dialed.
3Press .
The number will be dialed.
Most
recent
If the recently dialed
number exceeds 32 digits,
only the first 32 digits are
retained for redialing.
Redialing a call
With the handset
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Redialing from the talk mode
1Press .
“Talk”flashes and the volume setting
appears.
2Press .
The last number dialed from the handset
will be displayed. Only the last number
dialed can be accessed while off-hook.
1To call the last number
dialed from the base,
press .
2Press .
The number will be dialed.
If you have call waiting service and a call waiting tone sounds, press
to accept the call. After a short pause you will hear the
new caller. To return to the original caller, press again.
The call waiting feature on the base and handset are independent of
each other.
Call waiting
With the base
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