Uniden WXI377 User manual

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Step 2 Activate the Handset Before Charging the Battery
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 17.
A
Before charging the
battery, push the
pin located on the
bottom of the
handset to activate
(see label with
instructions).
TO SET CALLER ID, LANGUAGE AND DIALING OPTIONS
APress and hold the cid/menu key.
BPress the vol/+ or vol/- key to move
the pointer to an option.
CPress select to change the
option setting.
DPress end to exit, and return the
handset to the base.
OPTIONS INCLUDE
AAuto Talk On/Off
BCIDCW On/Off
(Caller id/call waiting)
CArea Code Enter/Remove
DDial Pulse/Tone
DPlace the handset in the base and
charge continuously for 15 - 20 hours
before using the phone.
BPeel off the label.
CPlug the AC adapter cord into the
base unit and then into a 120V
AC outlet.
Note: Three Caller ID options are available: AutoTalk,
Caller ID on Call Waiting (CIDCW), and Area Code.
Note: Your handset comes with the battery
already connected. You must activate the
handset. Please see the instructions below.
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
Step 3 Connect to Phone Line
Step 4 Setting Display Options
Uniden Parts Department at [phone]
Hours: M-F 8:00 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 • Beltclip
• Handset • This Owner’s Manual
• AC adapter • Other Printed Material
• Telephone cord
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE [ 3 ]www.uniden.com
Step 1 Checking the Package Contents
ELanguage Eng (English)/Fr. (French)
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Contents
Quick Reference Guide 3
Welcome/Features 5
Controls and Functions 6
Getting Started
Setting up the Phone 8
Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall 13
Setting Menu Options 15
Basics
Making and Receiving Calls 19
Adjusting the Handset Ringer and
Earpiece Volume 20
Redial 20
Tone Dialing Switch-over 21
Traveling Out-of-Range 21
Selecting a Different Channel 22
Page 22
Flash and Call Waiting 22
Memory Dialing
Storing Phone Numbers and Names 23
Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters 25
Making Calls with Memory Dialing 26
Chain Dialing 27
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 35
Additional Information
Changing the Digital Security Code 37
Installing the Beltclip 37
Note on Power Sources 38
Maintenance 38
Troubleshooting 39
General Information 42
Precautions & Warranty 43
I.C. Notice 45
Index 46
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Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden WXI377. 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.
•JIS7 Specs is a water submersion standard. The cordless handset was
designed to be submerged in water to a depth of 3 feet and for
up to 30 minutes.
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, and AutoSecure, and RocketDial are trademarks of
Uniden America Corporation.
Features •Water Resistant/JIS7 Specs
Compliant (handset)
•900MHz Extended Range Technology
•3 Line Backlit Display
•Caller ID and Call Waiting Caller ID Capability
•RocketDial
•10 Number Memory Dialing
•32 Digit Redial
•Flash and Pause
•English or French Display Option
•Tone/Pulse Dialing
•Page/Find handset
•Up to 7 Hour Talk Time/
Up to 14 Day Standby Time
•Handset Earpiece and
Ringer Volume Control
•Hearing Aid Compatible
•20 Channel Autoscan
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1. Handset antenna
2. Ringer speaker
3. Beltclip hole
4. Handset battery compartment
5. Handset earpiece
6. LCD display
7. Vol (volume)/+ (up) key
8. Cid (caller ID)/menu key
9. Talk/flash key
10. */tone/t(left cursor) key
11. Redial/P (pause) key
12. Select key
13. RocketDial key
14. End key
15. Vol (volume)/- (down) key
16. #/s (right cursor) key
17. Mem (memory) key
18. Delete/Ch (channel) key
19. Handset microphone
Controls and Functions
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20. Base antenna
21. Charge/in use LED
22. Find handset key
23. Telephone line jack
24. DC IN 9V jack
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Setting up the Phone
Do the following steps:
A. Choose the best location C. Connect the base unit
B. Activate the handset before charging the battery
A. Choose the best location
Before choosing a location for your new phone, read “Installation Considerations”on
page 44. 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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•Use only the Uniden
(BT-909) rechargeable
battery pack
supplied with your
cordless telephone.
•Replacement batteries
and/or rubber seals
are also available
through the Uniden
Parts Department at
[phone],
Monday thru Friday
from 8:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. or online
at www.uniden.com
B. Activate the handset before charging the battery
The handset is powered by a rechargeable battery pack already
installed in the handset’s battery compartment. Before
charging the battery for the fist time, push the pin for
activation, located on the bottom of the handset (see label
with instructions). Once activated, remove the label and then
place the handset in the base unit to charge.
Make sure to charge for 15-20 hours without interruption (do
not plug the telephone cord into the unit and wall jack during
charge time). The base unit’s LED light labeled (charge/in
use) illuminates once the handset is placed in the base. The
LED light will illuminate regardless if 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.
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Replace the rechargeable handset battery pack
1) Remove the 3 screws holding the battery compartment with a
screwdriver and take off the battery cover. Remove the old
battery pack in the battery compartment.
2) Plug the replacement battery connector (red & black wires)
into the small, black 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 certain you have made a good connection by slightly
pulling on the battery wires. If the battery connector is not
securely connected, the handset will not charge properly.
4) Before placing the battery cover back on the handset, make
sure there is no foreign matter under the rubber seal located
on the under side. By inserting bottom first, place the
battery cover back on the handset and tighten the 3 screws.
•If there is any foreign
matter on the rubber
seal located on the
under side of the
battery cover, the
handset may not be
water resistant.
•The rubber seal should
be kept clean and
replaced every 2 years
to ensure the handset
is water resistant even
if the seal does not
look worn.
Do not place a wet or
dirty handset in
the base.
Rubber Seal
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GETTING STARTED
•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 talk/flash
has been pressed
enabling a dial tone.
•Standby Mode -
The handset is not in
use, off the base and
talk/flash has not
been pressed. A dial
tone is not present.
The last number dialed in the redial memory, as well as, the names and the numbers
stored in the memory locations 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.
Battery use time (per charge)
From fully charged (15-20 hours charge time)
•Up to seven hours continuous use during talk mode
•Up to fourteen days when the handset is in the standby mode
If the rubber seal appears warn, nicked, or dried out,
replacement seals are available through the Uniden Parts
Department. If you have questions regarding installation of
battery pack and/or rubber seal, please call our Customer
Hotline at 1-800-297-1023.
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•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.
•The base is not
water resistant. Also
wipe off a dirty or
wet handset before
placing in the base.
•Use only the
supplied AD-0002
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 charge/in use LED illuminates.
If the LED does not illuminate, check to see that the AC adapter is plugged
in and that the handset is sitting correctly in the base.
Route the cord.
•After activating 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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DO NOT use an AC
outlet controlled
by a wall switch.
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.
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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 page 13 to mount the telephone.
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The cordless phone
features include
AutoTalkTM and
AutoStandbyTM.
AutoStandby allows you
to hang up by simply
returning the handset
to the base.
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.
You must subscribe to Caller ID/Call Waiting services through your telephone company.
AutoTalk allows you to answer the phone without pressing talk/flash.
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 the vol/+ or vol/- key or a number key (1or 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 to complete the setting.
The handset returns to the standby mode.
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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.
1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press and hold
cid/menu. The Caller ID setting screen appears.
2) Press 3or the vol/- key twice to select “Area Code”.
3) Press select.
4) Use the number keys (0 - 9), #/
ss
, */tone/
tt
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.
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Make sure your battery
pack is fully charged
before choosing the
dialing mode.
Choosing the dialing mode
Most phone systems use tone dialing which sends DTMF tones through the phone
lines. However some phone systems such as in rural areas still use pulse dialing.
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
cid/menu. The following screen appears.
2) Press 4or the vol/- key 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 to complete the setting.
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 21.)
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Setting the language
1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press and hold
cid/menu. The following screen appears.
2) Press 5or the vol/- key four times to select “Language”.
3) Press select to toggle between “Eng”(English) and “Fr.”
(French) for each setting.
4) Press end or return the handset to the base unit to complete the setting.
The handset returns to the standby mode.
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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/tor #/s(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).
Refer to page 15
“Setting Menu Options”
to turn On the AutoTalk
feature if desired.
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Redial
The redial/p key redials the last number dialed. The redialed number can be up to
32 digits long.
Adjusting the Handset Ringer and Earpiece Volume
Handset ringer tone and volume
Press vol/+ or vol/- in standby mode to select one of five
ringer tones and volume combinations.
Earpiece volume
Pressing vol/+ or vol/- 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 end to temporarily mute the incoming
ring. The ringer will sound with the next incoming call.
When you press vol/+ in Maximum mode or vol/- in Low mode, an error tone sounds.
If you select “Ringer
Off”, “<Ringer Off>”
appears on the display
when you make or
receive calls, or when
charging the handset.
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