Uniden XS915 User manual

XS
915
900 MHz
Caller ID
10 Number
Memory
Rocketdial
Plus
Guide
Quick Start

INSTALLATION
Choosing the best location for your phone.
When choosing a location for your phone there are a number of appliances the phone
should not be near, and areas you should avoid.
This symbol
indicates
important
operating
and servicing
instructions.
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The earcapof
this telephone
may attract and
retainsmall
metallicobjects.
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AVOID -
multi power
boards.
CHARGE -
the new phone
for 20 - 25 hrs.
AVOID -
connecting
more than
DON’T -
overload the
power outlet.
AVOID -
Moisture
CHOOSE -
a central location
AVOID -
Television sets and
other electronic
appliances
AVOID -
Microwave
ovens
AVOID -
Moisture
AVOID -
Computers
AVOID -
other cordless phones
Note: Ringing will not be impaired by adding extra cordless handsets. phones as ringing
may be impaired
INSTALLATION & SAFETY

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Pick up the handset and press
Dial the phone number
OR
Dial the phone number
then press
To hang up - press
OR
Place the handset on the Base Unit.
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Handset on Base Unit:
Remove the handset from the base
and speak (Auto Talk).
Handset off the Base Unit:
Pick up the handset, press
and speak.
To hang up - press
OR
Place the handset on the base unit.
Installing the Base Unit
• Plug the telephone cord into the Base Unit,
then into the telephone socket on the wall.
• Plug the AC Adaptor cord into the Base Unit,
then the AC Adaptor into the wall power
point.
• Press the AC Adaptor cord into the curved
recess under the Base Unit.
Installing the Handset Battery
Making a Call Answering a Call
New Zealand
Australia
Tel Line Adaptor (Not supplied)
Power Point
Main Base
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Press the battery cover and slide it off
Connect the battery plug to the socket at the rear of the battery compartment.
The RED and BLACK battery wires must match the RED and BLACK printed on
the phone case for the plug to fit properly. Press firmly until it clicks into place.
Make sure that the plug is the right way round.
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Installation & Safety
Quick Start Guide
Getting Started
Using your Phone
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Installing the Base Unit ..............................ii
Installing the Handset Battery .........................ii
Making a Call ......................................ii
Answering a Call ....................................ii
Contents .........................................iii
Controls and Functions ..............................1
Welcome/Features ..................................2
Included in your Package .............................3
Mounting the Base Unit on a wall.......................4
Battery Maintenance.................................5
Installing the Beltclip ................................5
Headset Installation .................................5
Setting Menu Options ................................6
Auto Talk..........................................6
Pop Up Name ......................................6
Making and Recieving Calls ...........................7
Adjusting the Ringer Volume and Earpeiece Volume ........8
Redial ............................................8
Travelling Out-of-Range ..............................8
Selecting a different channel ..........................9
Find Handset ......................................9
Call Waiting/Flash ...................................9
CONTENTS
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Memory Dialing
Rocketdial
Caller ID
Troubleshooting
Memo
Warranty
Storing Phone Numbers and Names ...................10
Making Calls with Memory Dialing .....................11
Memory Dialing from Talk Mode ......................11
Chain Dialing .....................................11
Editing a Stored Name and Phone Number ..............12
Erasing a Stored Name and Phone Number..............12
Storing and Editing the Rocketdial .....................13
Making Calls with Rocketdial .........................13
Deleting the Rocketdial..............................13
When the Telephone Rings ...........................14
Veiwing the Caller ID Message List .....................15
Deleting Information from the Caller ID List .............15
Deleting a Caller ID Message .........................15
Deleting all Caller ID Names and Numbers ..............15
Calling a Party from the Caller ID List ..................16
Dial Edit .........................................16
Storing Caller ID messages in Memory Dialing ...........16
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1. Handset antenna
2. Beltclip holes
3. Optional headset jack
4. Handset battery compartment
5. Handset earpiece
6. LCD display
7. key
8. /flash key
9. /< cursor key
10. /pause key
11. key
12. Handset microphone
and ringer speaker
13. volume up key
14. key
15. key
16. volume down key
17. /> key
18. key
19. /channel key
20. Handset charging contacts
21. Status light
22. key
23. Base charging contacts
24. Telephone line jack
25. AC adaptor input
GETTING STARTED
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
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WELCOME
Congratulations on your purchase of this Uniden cordless telephone. This is designed for reliability, long life and
outstanding performance utilising the latest in 900MHz Technology.
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900MHz SCR Technology (Sound Clarity and Range)
Caller ID Display*
Pop Up Name - Caller Name Identification #
30 Caller ID Memories
Alphanumeric Memory Dialing
Super Chat Battery - 10 Hours Talk Time
Maxi-Sound - Extra Loud Handset Volume Control
Rocketdial - One Touch VIP Dial
20 Days Standby Time
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LCD Back Light
Wall or Desk Mountable
Page/Find Handset Feature
AutoTalk
32 Digit Redial
Pause
Flash Button
2 Type Tone Ringer
2 Step Ringer Volume Control
FEATURES
* Caller ID feature only works if you subscribe to the service by your local telephone company.
There is usually a fee for this service.
# Pop Up Name feature only works if you subscribe to your telephone company Caller ID service and
record names into your phones memory.
NOTES
GETTING STARTED

select
pause
redial channel
delete
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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.
INCLUDED IN YOUR PACKAGE
AC Adaptor Telephone Cord
Belt Clip
Super Chat
Rechargeable Battery
Owners Manual
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GETTING STARTED

Direct wall mounting
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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.
Mount your phone within distance of a working phone jack.
Make sure the wall material is capable of supporting the weight of the base and handset.
Use screws with anchoring devices suitable for the wall material where the base unit will be placed.
MOUNTING THE BASE UNIT ON A WALL
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GETTING STARTED
1. Insert two mounting screw into a wall (with their
appropriate anchoring device), 10cm apart. Allow about
3mm between the wall and screw heads for mounting
the phone.
2. Plug the AC adaptor into the Base Unit and then into a
power point.
3. Plug the telephone cord into the Base Unit and then into
the telephone socket on the wall.
4. 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.
TOP
3mm
10cm
35mm

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BATTERY MAINTENANCE
Battery use time (per charge)
• 10 • 20 days when handset is in the standby mode.
If the phone is not in use, the ' ' flashes and none of the keys will operate. If the phone is in use, the '
flashes and the handset beeps. Complete your conversation as quickly as possible and return the handset to the base
unit for charging.
• You cannot overcharge the battery.
• You may return the handset to the charger after each call or when the battery is low.
To maintain a good charge, it is important to clean the charging contacts on the handset base unit and additional charge cradle
with a dry cloth or a pencil eraser about once a month. Do not use any liquids or solvents.
hours continuous use
When the Battery charge becomes low
Cleaning the charging contacts
Low Battery Low
Battery'
Use only the
genuine Uniden
Super Chat
Battery supplied
with your phone.
Replacement
Super Chat
Batteries are
available
through the
Uniden Parts
Department.
INSTALLING THE BELTCLIP
To attach the beltclip:
To remove the beltclip:
Insert the beltclip into the holes on each side of the handset. Press down until it clicks.
Pull both sides of the beltclip to release the tabs from the holes.
HEADSET INSTALLATION
Your phone may be used with an optional headset. To use this feature,
simply plug the headset into the headset jack.
Headset Jack
If you are using
an optional
headset, you
must still use the
handset keypad
for phone
operations.

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SETTING MENU OPTIONS
Options available include AutoTalk and Pop Up Name.
AUTOTALK
AutoTalk allows you to answer the phone without pressing the 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 answer the call.to
POP UP NAME
If the displayed Caller ID telephone number is the same as a number stored in memory, then the stored name will
also be displayed with the caller ID telephone number.
1. Press and hold . The following screen appears.
2. Use and or a number key ( and ) to move the pointer to the selection that you would like to change.
Press to toggle between ' ' and ' ' for AutoTalk and Pop Up Name (Name Tag).
3. Press and return the handset to the base unit. The handset returns to the standby mode.
exactly
To change your AutoTalk and Pop Up Name (Name Tag)
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USING YOUR PHONE
1 Auto Talk
2 Name Tag
:On
:On

Press , any number,
or ( )
1. Press .
2. Listen for dial tone.
3. Dial the number.
Dial the number then press .
Press
1. Press .
2. Listen for the dial tone.
3. Press .
Press , then press .
Autotalk on .
.
OR
OR
MAKING AND RECEIVING CALLS
To answer a call
To make a call
To hang up
To redial
Pick up the handset ( ) or pick
up the handset and press .
1. Pick up the handset.
2. Press .
3. Listen for the dial tone.
4. Dial the number.
1. Pick up the handset.
2. Dial the number, then press .
Press , or return the handset to the
base ( )
1. Pick up the handset.
2. Press .
3. Listen for the dial tone.
4. Press .
1. Pick up the handset.
2. Press , then press .
Autotalk on
AutoStandby .
OR
OR
Handset On Base Handset Off Base/Charger
USING YOUR PHONE
Refertopage6
"Setting Menu
Options" to turn
on the Autotalk
feature if desired.
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ADJUSTING THE RINGER VOLUME AND EARPIECE VOLUME
TRAVELLING OUT-OF-RANGE
During a call, noise will increase if you move your handset too far from your base unit. If the range limit of your base unit is
exceeded, your call will terminate within five minutes.
USING YOUR PHONE
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Handset ringer tone and volume
Press or in standby mode to select one of five ringer tones and volume
combinations. The telephone will keep this setting for all future calls.
Pressing or during a call will change the earpiece volume of the handset. The
telephone will keep this setting for all future calls.
You can temporarily mute the ringer tone. When the handset is off the base and the phone is
ringing, press . The ringer tone will return to normal with the next incoming call.
Earpiece Volume
Ringer Mute
REDIAL
The key redials the last number dialed. The redialed number can be up to 32 digits long.
1. Press .
2. Press . The last number dialed will be called.

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 /channel. ' appears on the display, indicating the phone is changing to another channel.Scanning'
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USING YOUR PHONE
You must
subscribe
through your
local telephone
company to
receive Call
Waiting services.
CALL WAITING/FLASH
If the call waiting tone sounds during a call:
Press /flash, then to switch between callers.
Press /flash to switch between callers.
AUSTRALIA:
NEW ZEALAND:
FIND HANDSET
To locate the handset (while it's off the base), press on the base. The handset/s
beeps for 60 seconds.
Paging is cancelled by pressing any key or the handset is returned to the base.

MEMORY DIALING
STORING PHONE NUMBERS AND NAMES
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The pause
feature is useful
for long distance
calling, credit
card dialling or
sequences of
numbers that
require a pause
between digits.
In memory
dialling operation,
you must press
a key within 30
seconds or the
phone will return
to standby.
Memory Dialing allows you to dial a number using just a few key presses. Your XS915 stores
up to 10 names/numbers in each handset.
1. Press and hold , ' ' is displayed.
2. Press or or enter a number ( - ) to select the memory location where
you would like to store the number.
3. Press . ' ' is displayed on the screen and a cursor flashes indicating
that the display is ready for a name to be entered.
If the screen shown to the right appears, the selected memory location is already stored.
Then you must either edit the entry in this location, delete the entry in this location
(page 12) or select " " to choose another location.
4. Use the Alpha Numeric keys to enter a name. The name cannot exceed 14 characters.
• Use and to move the cursor to the desired location.
• Use /delete to delete characters as needed.
• Press and hold /delete to delete all the characters.
• If a name is not required, go to step 5.
5. Press , ' ' is displayed. The cursor flashes indicating that the
display is ready for the number to be entered.
6. Use the number keys to enter the phone number. The phone number cannot exceed 20
digits. Use the /pause to enter a pause in the dialing sequence if required. The
display shows a ' '. Each pause counts as one digit and represents a two second delay of
time between the digits. Use /delete to delete digits as needed.
7. Press , you will hear a confirmation tone, and the following screen appears.
Memory storage is complete. For example, if you store a number into the memory
location number 7, the display shows ' '. After about 2 seconds,
' ' is displayed. Repeat steps 2-7 to store more numbers.
8. Press to return to standby mode.
Memory Store
Store Name
Go Back
Store Number
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Memory 7 Stored
Memory Store
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Memory Store
1
2
Store Name
Store Number
Edit Memory 1
Delete Memory 1
Go Back
Store Number
8002971023
Memory 7 Stored
Memory Store
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MEMORY DIALING
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MAKING CALLS WITH MEMORY DIALING
Memory dialing from Standby Mode.
1. Press . The handset displays your programmed memory locations.
2. Press or , or enter the number ( - ) to select the memory location you
would like to dial.
3. Press 'Talk' and the volume settings are displayed. Then the displayed number is dialed.
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MEMORY DIALING FROM TALK MODE
1. Press . 'Talk' and the volume setting appears.
2. Press .
3. Enter a number ( - ) to select the memory location of the desired phone number. The selected phone
number is displayed. Then the number is dialed. If the memory location selected does not have a number stored, a
series of beeps is sounded.
4. To hang up, press .
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CHAIN DIALING
On certain occasions after dialing a number, you may be required to enter an access code such as your account number for
phone banking. You can enter this number into a memory location for later use by doing the following:
1.
2.
3.
Store the access code into one of the memory locations ( - ) following the steps on page 10.
Dial the party or service main number.
When you need to enter the special number, press followed by the memory location ( - ).
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Numbers stored
in one handset
can not be
accessed from
the other.
1
2 JOE BLOGGS
3 JOHN DOE
UNIDEN AUS
Talk
0800123456789
1
2 JOE BLOGGS
3 JOHN DOE
UNIDEN AUS 1 0800123456789
2 5452930
3 6567983
Display a Programmed Number
Press . The handset displays your programmed memory locations.
Use and to toggle between the names and numbers displayed.

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ERASING A STORED NAME AND PHONE NUMBER
1. Press and hold . ' ' is displayed.
2. Press or or enter a number ( - ) to select the memory location you would like to erase.
3. Press .
4. Press to move the pointer down to ' '.
5. Press .
6. Press to move the pointer to ' '.
7. Press . A confirmation tone is sounded.
8. After about 2 seconds, ' ' is displayed. You may delete the information in another memory
location (return to step 2) or press to return to standby mode.
Memory Store
Delete Memory
Yes
Memory Store
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EDITING A STORED NAME AND PHONE NUMBER
1. Press and hold . ' ' is displayed.
2. Press or , or enter a number ( - ) to select the memory location you would like to edit.
3. Press . The memory location is displayed.
4. Press to select ' '. The cursor flashes indicating that the display is ready for the name to be edited.
When a name has not been stored, the cursor appears at the beginning of the second line.
5. Use the number keys, , , or /delete to edit the name. To edit only the phone number, skip this step.
6. Press . The cursor flashes indicating that the display is ready for the number to be edited.
7. Use the number key, /pause and /delete to edit the phone number. The phone number cannot exceed 20
digits. If you don't want to change the phone number, skip this step.
8. Press . You hear a confirmation tone. Memory Storage is complete. For example, if you store a name and number
into memory location number 1, the display shows ' '. After about 2 seconds,
9. Press to return to standby mode.
Memory Store
Edit Memory
Memory 1 Stored '
' is displayed.
Memory
Store
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ROCKETDIAL
ROCKETDIAL
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Memory
Location for
Rocketdial is
independent
from memory
location for
memory dial.
If the Rocketdial
does not have a
stored number,
the handset will
beep rapidly and
the phone will
not dial.
You can store your most frequent dialed number in the Rocketdial location on each handset. The Rocketdial allows you to
dial a number with one key press (there is no need to press . The phone will automatically dial the number stored).
MAKING CALLS WITH ROCKETDIAL
When the phone is in the standby mode, simply press . The number stored in the Rocketdial
memory location is instantly dialed.
STORING AND EDITING THE ROCKETDIAL
1. When the phone is in standby mode, press and hold . The following
display appears.
If the following screen appears, there is a number already stored.
Press to to select ' ' then press .
2. Store the number by following step 6 under "Storing Phone Numbers and Names" on
page 10.
3. Press . A confirmation tone is sounded, and ' ' appears.
Memory storage is complete.
'
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Store
Number
Edit Number
Edit Number
Number Stored
1. When the phone is in the standby mode, press and hold . The following display appears.
2. Press or to select ' '.
3. Press . The following display appears.
4. Press to move the pointer to ' '.
5. Press . A . After
about 2 seconds, the handset returns to standby mode.
Delete Number
Yes
confirmation tone is sounded, and the following display appears
DELETING THE ROCKETDIAL
Store Number
Edit
Delete
Go Back
Number
Number
Number Deleted
Delete Number?
Yes
No
Store Number
800
Edit Number
Delete
Go Back
Number

CALLER ID
CALLER ID
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If you answer a
call before the
Caller ID
message is
received
(Example: before
the second ring),
the Caller ID
message will not
appear.
You must subscribe to a Caller ID service to use these facilities. When the telephone rings, the Caller ID feature allows you to
view the caller's name and phone number on the display before you answer the telephone.
The handset displays the phone number of the incoming call, the name, time and number of calls. Additionally, you can dial
the displayed number and store the information for memory dialing.
WHEN THE TELEPHONE RINGS
When the Caller ID message is received, the display shows the caller's phone number along with the date and time. The
incoming call information is stored in the Caller ID record. If the Caller ID service includes the callers name, the caller's
name appears on the display (currently not supported in Australia or New Zealand).
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MOBILE
0295979035
21/12 12:30PM
JIM STATEN
0295979035
The date and time received
Caller's name
Caller's phone number
Here are some typical displays:
When the mobile phone
number and date are received.
When a private number is
received.
When invalid data is
received.
When an unknown number is
received.
When a call is coming from a
payphone (Australia only).
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CALLER ID
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In Caller ID
operation, if no
key is pressed for
more than 30
seconds, an error
tone sounds and
the telephone
returns to the
standby mode.
If you get an
incoming call or
page, the deleting
operation is
cancelledand
the telephone
returns to
standby so you
can answer the
call or page.
DELETING INFORMATION FROM THE CALLER ID LIST
The XS915 stores up to 30 messages. If the phone receives the 31st message, the oldest one in the list is
automatically deleted. Caller ID data can also be deleted manually.
The Caller ID list stores information for up to 30 incoming calls - even unanswered calls.
1. Press . The summary screen appears. The screen shows the number of new messages and total messages.
2. Press to display the latest Caller ID message.
3. Press to see the next message. Or press to see the previous message.
4. Press to return to standby mode.
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VIEWING THE CALLER ID MESSAGE LIST
DELETING A CALLER ID MESSAGE
1. Press . Display the message to be deleted from the Caller ID
list by pressing or .
2. Press /delete.
3. Press or to select ' ' or ' '.
4. Press or /delete.
Yes No
When the pointer is at ' ':
When the pointer is at ' ':
A tone sounds and the Caller ID message is
deleted. The next Caller ID message is then
displayed.
The display returns to Caller ID message.
Yes
No
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DELETING ALL CALLER ID NAMES AND NUMBERS
1. Press .
2. Press /delete.
3. Press or to select ' ' or ' '.
4. Press or
Yes No
/delete.
When the pointer is at ' ':
When the pointer is at ' ':
A tone sounds all stored Caller ID messages are
deleted.
The display returns to the summary screen.
Yes
No
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You cannot store
aCallerID
message if no
phone number
appears in the
message.
CALLING A PARTY FROM THE CALLER ID LIST
You can place a call from the Caller ID list.
1. Press . Select the phone number that you want to dial by pressing or .
2. Press . The displayed phone number dials automatically.
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Messages shown in the Caller ID list can be stored in memory dialing. Using the incoming call information (i.e., Caller ID list),
the phone number of the party on the Caller ID can be stored in memory.
1. Press . Select the phone number to be stored from the Caller ID list by pressing or .
2. Press .
3. Press or to enter a number ( - ) to select the memory location to be stored.
4. Press . You hear a confirmation tone and the number is stored in memory. The display returns to the Caller ID list.
5. Press to return to standby mode.
If a message has already been stored in the selected memory number location, a confirmation screen is displayed.
Press to select ' '. Press to replace. The display returns to the Caller ID list.Yes
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You can temporarily edit the Caller ID number that is displayed by pressing . A cursor appears in the display. Press /delete
to move the cursor left, make your changes and then press . This will not change the number in the Caller ID list memory.
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