Uniden WXI477 Series User manual

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Contents
Welcome....................................................................... 4
Accessibility ............................................................. 4
Terminology used in this Manual .............................5
Product Overview........................................................ 6
Features:.................................................................. 6
WXI477 - Parts of the Phone ................................... 7
Using the Interface ...................................................... 9
Reading the Handset Display .................................. 9
Using the Four-way Function Key..........................10
Using the Handset Menus .....................................10
Entering Text from your Phone .............................. 11
Installing the Phone .................................................. 12
Choosing the Best Location................................... 12
Wall Mounting the Base ......................................... 13
Direct Wall Mounting.............................................. 14
Activate the Handset..............................................15
Connecting the Base and Charging the
Handset ................................................................ 16
Installing the Belt Clip ............................................ 17
Connecting to the Phone Line .............................. 17
Testing the connection ........................................... 17
Changing the Dial Mode ........................................ 18
Basic Setup................................................................ 19
Selecting a Language ............................................ 19
Setting the Date and Time ..................................... 19
Activating Caller ID on Call Waiting and
Call Waiting Deluxe................................................20
Activating Personal Ring........................................20
Activating the Key Touch Tone............................... 21
Adjusting the LCD Contrast ................................... 21
Setting up Voice Mail................................................. 22
Setting the Voice Mail Signaling Tone....................22
Programming One-Touch Voice Mail Access......... 23
Resetting the Voice Message Waiting Indicator..... 23
Adding Accessory Handsets.................................... 24
Compatible Handsets ............................................ 24
Charge the Accessory Handset ............................. 24
Registering TCX905/TWX977 Accessory or
Extra Handsets ...................................................... 25
Registering Other Compatible Handsets ............... 26
Resetting the Handsets............................................. 26
Base Unavailable (Handset Only)..........................27
Setting up the Phonebook ....................................... 28
Creating Phonebook Entries.................................. 28
Finding a Phonebook Entry ...................................29
Editing Phonebook Entries ....................................30

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Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the
Phonebook............................................................. 30
Erasing Phonebook Entries ................................... 31
Deleting All Phonebook Entries ............................ 31
Copying Phonebook Entries to another Station..... 31
Customizing Your Phone .......................................... 33
Changing the Handset Banner .............................. 33
Selecting a Ring Tone............................................ 34
Activating AutoTalk................................................. 35
Activating Any Key Answer ....................................35
Using your Phone...................................................... 36
Making a call from the Phonebook ........................37
Chain Dialing from the Phonebook ........................ 37
Making a call with Speed Dial................................ 37
Switching to the Handset Speakerphone
during a Call...........................................................38
Using Caller ID, Call Waiting and Redial Lists........ 38
Using the Caller ID List ......................................... 38
Making a call from a Caller ID Record ................... 39
Deleting Caller ID Numbers .................................. 39
Using Call Waiting and Call Waiting Deluxe .......... 40
Redialing a Number ............................................... 41
Deleting a Redial Record....................................... 41
Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and
Speaker Volume......................................................... 42
Adjusting the Ringer Volume ................................ 42
Adjusting the Speaker Volume ..............................42
T-coil (Handset only).............................................. 42
Finding a Lost Handset............................................. 43
Using Hold, Conference and Transfer ..................... 43
Placing a Call on Hold ...........................................43
Conferencing ......................................................... 43
Transferring a Call .................................................44
Answering a Transferred Call ............................... 44
Using Special Features............................................. 45
Muting the Ringer (One Call Only).........................45
Muting the Microphone .......................................... 45
Privacy Mode ......................................................... 45
Using the DirectLink Feature ................................. 46
Intercom................................................................. 47
Room Monitor ........................................................ 48
Tone Dialing Switch Over.......................................49
Seven-Digit Dialing ................................................ 50
Maintenance............................................................... 51
Specications ............................................................ 51
Battery Replacement and Handling ....................... 52

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Replace the Rechargeable Handset Battery
Pack....................................................................... 52
Low Battery Alert ................................................... 53
Talk and Standby Times.........................................53
Troubleshooting ........................................................ 54
Resetting the Handset ........................................... 54
Resetting the Handset without the Base................ 55
Changing the Digital Security Code....................... 55
Traveling Out of Range.......................................... 55
Common Issues..................................................... 56
Liquid Damage .......................................................... 58
Precautions! .............................................................. 59
Rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride Battery
Warning ................................................................. 59
The FCC Wants You To Know ...............................61
I.C. Notice................................................................... 62
Terminal Equipment ............................................... 62
One Year Limited Warranty....................................... 63

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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing the Uniden WXI477 waterproof cordless telephone. This expandable telephone system
was designed to meet JIS7 waterproof specications and can be placed inside or outdoors.
Notes:
Illustrations in this manual are used for explanation purposes. Some illustrations may differ from the actual unit.
The JIS7 submersion standard will allow the cordless handset to be submerged in water to a depth of 3 feet for up
to 30 minutes.
Accessibility
Uniden provides a customer service hotline for accessibility questions. If you have a disability and need customer
service assistance or if you have any questions about how Uniden’s products can accommodate persons with dis-
abilities, please call the accessibility voice/TTY line: 1-800-874-9314.
Our customer care hours as well as accessibility information can be found on our website, www.uniden.com, under
the “Accessibility” link. If your call is received outside of our business hours, you can leave us a message and we will
call you back.
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Terminology used in this Manual
Standby The handset is not in use. If the handset is on the cradle or [/ash]or [ ] is not pressed, no line
has been activated. No dial tone is present.
CID
Caller ID is available from your Telephone provider and is offered to users on a subscription basis.
With this service and a display on your cordless phone, you will be able to see the incoming caller
information such as name and phone number.
CID Deluxe
or Call
Waiting
Deluxe
Caller ID with Call Waiting Deluxe features are offered by your Telephone provider with a monthly
service subscription. With this service and while on an existing phone call, you can use additional
menu options when a new caller rings you. By selecting Menu Options, you will be able to see a
complete list of additional features that are available to you. Please see page 40 for details.
CID/CW or
CIDCW
Caller ID with Call Waiting is available by subscription from your Telephone provider. With this ser-
vice, you will be able to view incoming caller information while on a call with another user. This will
allow you the ability to select to talk to this user and put your existing party on hold or make the
decision to ring them back.
DirectLink If you have accessory handsets on your system, you can use two handsets as 2-way radios.
Accessory
or Extra
Handsets
This phone system is expandable and will support a total of ten (10) handsets to one base. The
accessory, or extra handset, is a handset that is compatible with this model.
Global
settings
Apply to registered handsets. If you change something under the global menu, you change it for all
handsets. Only one handset can change global settings at a time, and you have to make sure the
phone is not currently being used.
Station Any handset or the base.
Talk A telephone line has been activated on the handset enabling a dial tone.

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Product Overview
Features:
Water resistant handset (JIS7 compliant)
5.8GHz DSS Expandable System
Expands up to 10 Handsets
Caller ID/Call Waiting Deluxe
Advanced Phonebook Features:
Store Up to 100 Names for each hansdset
Store Up to 2 Numbers per Name (200 #’s
Total)
Alphabetical Search
Personalized Ring by Party
Transfer Single Listing or Entire Phonebook
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DirectLink™
Room Monitoring
Handset Speakerphones
20 Ringer Options on Handset (10 Tones/10
Melodies)
10 Speed Dial Locations
Last 3 Number Redial
Trilingual Menu Displays (English, Spanish and
French)
Call Transfer
Conferencing
Intercom
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WXI477 - Parts of the Phone
The following illustrations show you all of the different parts of your phone.
Handset
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Handset Antenna
Beltclip Hole
Speakerphone Speaker and Ringer
Handset Battery Compartment
New Message LED
Handset Earpiece
LCD Display
Soft keys
[/ash] (talk/ash) key
[ ] (phonebook) key
[
tone
]key
[ ] (speaker) key
[ ] (up) key
[ ] (end call) key
[ ] (caller ID) key
[ ] (down) key
[#] (pound) key
[redial/pause] key
[int’com/hold] (intercom/hold) key
Handset Microphone
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Base
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[nd hs] key (nd handset)
charge/in use LED
DC IN 9V Jack
TEL LINE Jack
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Using the Interface
Reading the Handset Display
The handset display uses icons to tell you the status of your phone. The table below lists the icons and what they
mean.
Icon Status Description
Talk The privacy icon appears when Privacy mode is turned on.
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Talk The mute icon appears when you mute the handset.
Talk The speaker icon appears when the handset speaker phone is in
use.
Talk This icon appears when T-coil mode is turned on.
Talk The talk icon appears while on a call.
Standby The ringer off icon indicates that the ringer is turned off.
Standby/Talk The battery icon indicates the handset battery status: empty, low,
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The Standby Screen
When the phone is in standby, the handset display shows the following items:
Ringer off icon (when the ringer is off)/ day of the week and time / battery icon
Handset ID and Banner
Number of new Caller ID calls received (If there are no new Caller ID messages, the Handset ID
appears here.)
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Using the Four-way Function Key
Your handset has a four-way function key that allows you to move
the cursor (or highlighted area) on the display and access the most
commonly used features at the touch of a button. By moving this
key to the left, you open the Phonebook. Move the key to the right
to access Caller ID information. To use this four-way key, place your
thumb over the key on the station and move to the four positions to
get the feel of how it moves and operates.
Using the Handset Menus
To open the menu, press the MENU soft key. Highlight the option you
want by pressing the four-way function key. This will move the cursor;
the option currently highlighted appears in reversed out text. Select
the highlighted option by pressing the OK soft key. To exit the menu
and return to standby, press [ ] on the handset.
If you do not press a key within 30 seconds, the phone will time out and exit the menu. When setting Date and Time,
the time-out period is extended to two minutes.
Note: For GLOBAL SETUP and DEREGISTRATION menu options, make sure the line is not in use and the handsets
are within range of the base.
View the
phonebook
Four-way
Function Key
Up
View the
Caller ID
Down
View the
phonebook
Four-way
Function Key
Up
View the
Caller ID
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Entering Text from your Phone
You can use the number keypad on your handset to enter text by referring to the letters printed on each number key.
When you press the number key in a text entry eld, the phone displays the rst letter printed on the number key.
Press the number key twice to display the second letter and three times to display the third. Capital letters are dis-
played rst, then lower case letters, then the number on the key.
If two letters in a row use the same number key, enter the rst letter, then use [right] or [left] on the four-way
function key to move the cursor to the next position to enter the second letter. For example, to enter Movies:
Press 6 once to enter M.
Use [right] on four-way function key to
move the cursor to the right.
Press 6 six times to enter o.
Press 8 six times to enter v.
Press 4 six times to enter i.
Press 3 ve times to enter e.
Press 7 eight times to enter s.
Press the OK soft key to end your text en-
try.
If you make a mistake while entering a name, use
[right] or [left] on the four-way function key to
move the cursor to the incorrect character. Press
the DELETE soft key to erase the wrong character,
and then enter the correct character. To delete all
characters, press and hold the DELETE soft key.
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Installing the Phone
Choosing the Best Location
When choosing a location for your new phone, here are some important guidelines you should consider:
The location should be close to both a phone jack and a continuous power outlet (one which is not connected
to a switch).
The base and handset should be kept away from sources of electrical noise such as motors, microwave ov-
ens, and uorescent lighting.
For better reception, place the base as high as possible.
The base should be placed in an open area for optimum range and reception.
If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to a phone line, be sure that
installing the system does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about
what will disable alarm equipment, contact your telephone company or a qualied installer.
Note: For maximum range:
Keep the antenna free of obstruction.
When the handset is not in use, place the handset in an upright position.
Do not hold the handset where you would block the signal.
Metal and reinforced concrete may affect cordless telephone performance.
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Wall Mounting the Base
This phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate.
Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN 9V jack.
Wrap the AC adapter cord inside the molded wiring channel as
shown.
Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet.
Plug the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack. Wrap the cord
inside the molded wiring channel as shown.
Plug the telephone line cord into the telephone outlet.
Align the mounting slots on the base with the mounting posts on
the wall. Then push in and down until the phone is rmly seated.
Note: DO NOT use an AC outlet controlled by a wall switch.
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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
wire lengths.
Make sure the wall material is capable of supporting the weight of the base and
handset.
Use #10 screws with a minimum length of 1-3/8 inches, with anchoring devices
suitable for the wall material where the base unit will be placed.
Insert two mounting screws into the wall, using the appropriate anchoring device,
3-15/16 inches apart. Allow about 1/8 inch between the wall and screw heads for
mounting the phone.
Refer to the steps on page 13 to complete the mounting process.
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Activate the Handset
The handset is powered by a rechargeable battery pack already installed in the handset’s
battery compartment. Before charging the battery for the st time, press rmly on the
activation pin located on the bottom of the handset (see label with instructions). Once
activated, remove the label and then place the handset in the charger.
Notes:
Use only the Uniden (BT-446 or BT-1005) rechargeable battery pack supplied with
your cordless telephone.
Replacement batteries and/or rubber seals are also available through the Uniden
Parts Department at [phone], during regular business hours, Central
Standard Time or online at www.uniden.com.
Caution:
Keep magnetic items away from the handset.
Don’t place the handset where it will be subjected to direct sunlight for long periods of
time.
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Connecting the Base and Charging the Handset
The handset is powered by a rechargeable battery pack that automatically recharges when the handset is placed
in the base. Unlike your typical household phone bases, your new waterproof handset uses an enclosed charging
method called magnetic inductive charging. This type charger allows us to charge your handset without exposing
any electronic components; therefore, making it safer to use around water or in highly humid environments.
Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to a 120V AC outlet that is not controlled by a wall switch.
Caution: Use only the Uniden AD-800 adapter.
Set the charger on a desk or tabletop, and place the handset in the charger with the keypad facing forward.
Make sure that the charge LED illuminates. If the LED does not illuminate, check to see that the AC adapter
is plugged in.
Charge the handset battery pack for at least 25 hours before using your new handset for the rst time.
Notes:
The base is not water submersible. Wipe off dirt or shake water from handset before placing in the base.
Due to the enclosed type of magnetic inductive charging used with this model, it will be normal for the bot-
tom of the handset to be warmer than room temperature when you rst remove it from the base. However,
the warmth should not be excessive or uncomfortable to touch.
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Installing the Belt Clip
Line up the tabs with the holes on each side of the handset. Press the belt clip down until both
tabs click into place.
To remove the belt clip, pull both sides of the clip to release the tabs from the holes.
Connecting to the Phone Line
Once the handset battery pack is fully charged, connect the
telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and to a telephone
outlet.
Testing the connection
To test your connection, try making a call. If your call connects, the settings are ne. If your call does not connect,
check the following:
Check the AC adapter cord. Make sure it is securely connected to the DC IN connector and to a standard AC
power outlet.
Check to make sure the battery is fully charged. (If you don’t see the “battery full” icon, check to make sure
the battery is properly connected.)
Change dial mode (instructions on page 18).
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Changing the Dial Mode
Your phone can communicate with the telephone network in two different ways: tone dial-
ing or pulse dialing. These days, most phone networks use a method called tone dialing,
so your phone comes programmed for tone dialing. If your phone company uses Pulse
dialing, you will need to change your phone’s dial mode. If you cannot connect to the tele-
phone network, please follow the steps below to modify your phone’s settings:
Press the MENU soft key. Select the GLOBAL SETUP menu, and then the DIAL MODE submenu.
Scroll [ ] to select PULSE. (The initial setting is Tone).
Press the OK soft key. You will hear a conrmation tone.
If you ever need to change the dial mode back to Tone, follow the same procedure, but select TONE in step 2.
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Basic Setup
Selecting a Language
Your phone supports three languages: English, French and Spanish. Once you select a
language, the menus on the phone will display in that language. The default language is
English.
Press the MENU soft key. Select the HANDSET SETUP menu, and then the HANDSET LANGUAGE sub-
menu.
Move the cursor to choose ENGLISH, FRANÇAIS (French), or ESPAÑOL (Spanish).
Press the OK soft key. You will hear a conrmation tone.
Setting the Date and Time
To change the day and time shown in the display, follow the steps listed below.
Note: If you don’t press any keys for two minutes when setting the date and time, the
phone will exit the menu.
Press the MENU soft key. Select the GLOBAL SETUP menu, and then the DATE & TIME submenu.
Use the four-way key to move the cursor to highlight the month, day, year, hours, and minutes.
To change, press the number keypad.
To select AM or PM, press [ ] , then press the SAVE soft key. You will hear a conrmation tone.
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