Uniden XSA1255 Series User manual

Series Owner's Manual
OWNER'S MANUAL
XSA1255/XSA1255+1

WELCOME/ FEATURES 2 USING THE SPEED DIAL MEMORY 23
CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS 3 Using the Speed Dial Memory 23
TERMS USED IN THIS MANUAL 5 Storing Caller ID Messages in Speed Dial Memory 26
GETTING STARTED 6 Making Calls from Speed Dial Memory 27
Installing the Phone 6 CALLER ID FEATURES 28
A. Choose the Best Location 6 Caller ID and CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting ) 28
B. Install the Rechargeable Battery Packs into Viewing the Caller ID Message List 29
the Handsets 7 Deleting Information from the Caller ID List 30
C. Connect the Main Base and Charging Cradle(XSA1255+1), Making a Call from the Caller ID List 31
and Charge the Handsets 8 THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE 32
D. Mount the Main Base on a Wall 9 The Integrated Answering Device 32
Installing the Beltclip 10 Turning the Answering System On/Off 32
Headset Installation 11 Setting Up Your Answering System 33
Register Handsets to the Main Base before Using! Using Your Answering System 42
(XSA1255+1 only) 12 Remote Operation 46
When to Re-register Handsets (XSA1255+1 only) 13 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 50
Basic Setup 14 Changing the Digital Security Code 50
Activating AutoTalk 14 Note on Power Sources 51
Activating Caller ID on Call Waiting 14 General Information 53
Setting Name Tag (POP ID) 15 Troubleshooting 54
Setting Insert 0 16 Liquid Damage 57
Selecting the Ring Tone and Volume (Handset only) 17 Index 58
BASICS 18 Warranty 62
Using Your Phone 18
ROCKETDIAL 22
Rocketdial 22
Storing the Rocketdial 22
Making and Receiving Calls 18
Transferring a Call (XSA1255+1 only) 19
Adjusting the Earpiece Volume 20
Temporarily Mute Ringer 20
Traveling Out-of-Range 20
Selecting a Different Channel 21
Find Handsets 21
Using Call Waiting 21
Contents
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Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden single handset (XSA1255) or dual handset
(XSA1255+1) cordless telephone and answering system. This 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.
* Requires subscription to service provided by your network supplier. There is usually a fee for this
service. Caller ID on Call Waiting service is currently unavailable in New Zealand.
Be sure to visit our Website: www.uniden.com.au or www.uniden.co.nz
Welcome
Features
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• 2.4GHz Extended Range Technology • Call Transfer from Handset to
• Caller ID* Handset(XSA1255+1 only)
• Caller ID on Call Waiting* (CIDCW) • One Touch Rocketdial
• Integrated Telephone Answering Device • Last Number Redial
(ITAD) • Find Handset Key
• 3-Line Backlit LCD • Earpiece/Ringer Volume Controls
• 10 Number Memory Dialing • Hearing Aid Compatible
• Tone Dialing • 20 Channel Auto Scan
• Dual Handset System (Extra Handset & • Desk or Wall Mountable
Charger Included - XSA1255+1 only)

1. Handset Antenna
2. Jack for optional headset
3. Beltclip hole
4. Handset Battery Compartment
5. Handset Earpiece
6. LCD Display
7. caller id/menu key (P. 14 & 28)
8. / /vol/ (volume up/down) key (P. 20 & 17)
9. /tone/ key (left cursor) key (P. 19 & 24)
10. redial/pause key (P. 19 & 25)
11. select/remote key (P. 14 & 49) (XSA1255)
select/channel key (P. 14, 21 & 23)
(XSA1255+1)
12. Rocketdial key (P. 22)
13. talk/flash key (P. 18 & 21)
14. end key (P. 18)
15. #/ (right cursor) key (P. 19 & 24)
16. memory key (P. 23)
17. delete/channel key (P. 21 & 24) (XSA1255)
delete/transfer key (P. 19 & 24) (XSA1255+1)
18. Handset Microphone
19. Handset Charging Contacts
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XSA1255+1 Handset
Controls & Functions
XSA1255
Handset
remote

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20. Telephone line jack 28. Base charging contacts 36. find hs (handset) key (P. 21 & 50)
21. DC IN 9V jack 29. charge in use LED 37. / /volume/select keys (P. 33 & 41)
22. Base antenna 30. (play/stop) key (P. 41 & 42) 38. mic (microphone)
23. Base speaker 31. (skip/fast forward) key (P. 43) 39. Charging contacts
24. (repeat/rewind) key (P. 43) 32. (delete) key (P. 44) 40. Charge LED
25. memo rec (record) key (P. 45) 33. greeting key (P. 40) 41. DC IN 9V jack
26. menu/clock key (P. 33 & 34) 34. answer on/off key (P. 32)
27. ringer key (P.41) 35. set key (P. 34)
Main Base
39
40
41
Extra Charging Cradle
(XSA1255+1 only)

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Terms Used in this Manual
•Standby Mode - The handset may be sitting in or off the cradle, but is NOT in use. The
talk/flash key has not been pressed and there is no dial tone.
• Talk Mode - The handset is off the cradle and the talk/flash key has been pressed,
enabling a dial tone.
•CID - Caller ID
•CIDCW - Caller ID on Call Waiting
•RocketDial - One touch speed dial
•POP ID (Name Tag) - Name is shown when Caller ID matches a phonebook entry
where a name is stored.

Installing the Phone
Do the following steps:
A. Choose the best location
B. Install the rechargeable battery pack into the handset
C. Connect the base unit and charge the handset
D. Mount the base unit on a wall
A. Choose 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 and
fluorescent lighting.
• The base can be placed on a desk, tabletop, or mounted on a standard wall plate. For better
reception, place the base as high as possible.
• The base should be placed in an open area for optimum range and reception.
Avoid noise sources such as a window
by a street with heavy traffic
Avoid heat sources, such as radiators,
air ducts, and sunlight
Choose a central location
Avoid other cordless telephones
Avoid personal computers
Avoid excessive moisture, extremely
low temperatures, dust, mechanical
vibration, or shock
Avoid microwave ovens
Avoid television sets and
other electronic equipment
!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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GETTING STARTED

B. Install the Rechargeable Battery Packs into the Handsets
Both handsets are powered by rechargeable battery
packs. The battery recharges automatically when
the handset is placed in the main base or charging
cradle.
1) Press down on the handset battery case cover (use
the finger indention for a better grip) and slide the
cover down ward 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
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.
4) Place the battery case cover back in the handset by
sliding it upwards until it clicks into place.
Repeat process for second handset
(XSA1255+1 only).
Use only the Uniden
(BT-905 or BT-905s)
rechargeable battery pack
supplied with your
cordless telephone.
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C. Connect the Main Base and Charging Cradle(XSA1255+1 only), and
Charge the Handsets
1) Connect each AC adapter to the DCIN 9V jack and
to each standard 240V AC wall outlet.
2) Place one handset in the main base and the other
in the charging cradle with the keypad facing
forward.
3) Make sure the charge/in use LED and charge LED
illuminate. If the LED does not illuminate, check
to see that the AC adapter is plugged in and the
handset makes good contact with the cradle's
charging contacts.
• Connect each AC adapter to a continuous power supply.
• Place each cradle close to the AC outlet to avoid
long extension cords.
4) Charge your handsets at least 15-20 hours before
plugging the phone line.
5) Once the handset battery packs are fully charged,
connect the telephone cord to the TEL LINE
jack and a telephone outlet. If your telephone outlet
isn't modular, contact your telephone
company for assistance.
!Use only the
supplied AAD-
041S adapter.
Do not use any
other AC
adapter.
!Do not place the
power cord
where it creates
a trip hazard or
where it could
become chafed
and create a fire
or electrical
hazard.
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Australia
Tel Line adaptor
(not supplied)
GETTING STARTED

D. Mount the Main Base on a Wall
Standard wall plate mounting
This phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate.
1) Locate the base unit on the wall mount
adapter as shown and slide the wall mount
adapter into the notches on the base
bottom.
2) Plug the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack.
3) Route the AC adapter cord through the
moulded wiring channel as shown.
4) Plug the AC adapter into a standard 240V
AC wall outlet.
5) Plug the telephone cord into the TEL
LINE jack. Route the cord through the
moulded wiring channel as shown.
6) Plug the telephone cord into the
telephone outlet (socket image is
indicative only).
7) Align the mounting slots on the main 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 1.5m of a working phone jack to
avoid excessive cord lengths.
• Make sure the wall material is capable of supporting the weight of
the main base and handset.
• Use #10 screws (minimum length of 35mm) with anchoring
devices suitable for the wall material where the main base will be
placed.
1) Insert two mounting screws into the wall, (with their appropriate anchoring device), 100mm apart.
Allow about 3mm between the wall and screw heads for mounting the phone.
2) Refer to steps 1 through 7 on page 9 to mount the telephone.
Installing the Beltclip
To attach the beltclip
Insert the beltclip into the holes on each side of the handset. Press down until it clicks.
To remove the beltclip
Pull both sides of the beltclip to release the tabs from the holes.
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3mm
100mm
35mm
GETTING STARTED

Headset Installation
Your phone may be used with an optional headset . To use this feature, insert the
headset plug into the headset jack. Your phone is ready for hands-free
conversations (Headsets may be purchased by visiting our website at
www.uniden.com.au or www.uniden.co.nz.)
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Register Handsets to the Main Base before Using! (XSA1255+1 only)
Whichever handset you choose to charge in the main base will automatically register to the main base.
The second handset (charging in the extra charging cradle) MUST also be registered to the main base
before use. Follow the steps below to register the second handset.
1) Be sure both handsets are fully charged.
2) Remove the handset from the charging cradle, and place it in the main base. The charge/in use
LED light on the main base will begin to flash, indicating that the registration is taking place.
3) Wait for at least 5 seconds, then remove the handset from the main base.
4) Press the talk/flash key on one handset. If TALK appears on the display, the handset is registered,
press the end key. Then, try with the second handset. If each handset displays TALK , a new
security code is set. Otherwise, return to step 1 and try again.
5) Once both handsets are registered, it doesn’t matter which handset is placed in the main base or
the charger.
!When you
charge the
handsets, Caller
ID summary
screen and the
name of the
handset,
Handset No.1
appears. If
Handset No.2
appears, you are
charging the
handset No.2.
!The charging
cradle can be
used to charge
either handset.
Handset No.1
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GETTING STARTED

Make sure to return the
handsets to the cradles
after each phone call.
When to Re-register Handsets (XSA1255+1 only)
1) You’ll need to re-register the second handset (follow steps on page 12) each time the digital
security code is changed. Refer to page 50 for details regarding the Digital Security Code.
2) When there is a power failure for more than one hour: If power failure occurs (e.g. due to electrical
storm or if the unit is unplugged during a move), both handsets will need to be re-registered. To re-
register, follow the same registration process on page 12.
3) If the second handset’s battery becomes very low, the handset must be recharged for 15-20 hours
and re-registered to main base. Make sure to return the handsets to the cradles after each phone
call.
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Basic Setup
There are four basic options that you may need to set up: AutoTalk, CIDCW (Caller ID on Call
Waiting),Name Tag and Insert 0. All options are available on the XSA1255 handset. For the
XSA1255+1 the options are available as follows.
CIDCW option can only be set by using Handset 1. If you try to set by using Handset 2 (XSA1255+1
only), you will not see these options listed on the LCD screen. (On XSA1255+1, Handset 1 shows
Handset 1 in the display while the phone is charging.)
AutoTalk, Name Tag and Insert 0 options can be set by using either Handset 1 or Handset 2
(XSA1255+1 only).
Activating AutoTalk
AutoTalk allows you to answer the phone simply by removing the handset from the cradle.
You do not have to press any keys.
1) When the phone is in standby mode, press and hold the caller
id/menu key.
2) Press the select/remote key (XSA1255) or the
select/channel key(XSA1255+1) to toggle and turn
AutoTalk On or Off.
3) Press the end key or return the handset to the cradle to
complete the setting. The handset returns to standby mode.
Activating Caller ID on Call Waiting
Caller ID allows you to see the name and number of the calling party before you answer the phone.
Caller ID on Call Waiting (CIDCW) lets you see the name and number of a call that comes in when you
are on the line.
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!Caller ID on Call
Waiting service is
currently
unavailable in
New Zealand.
Name Tag :0n
GETTING STARTED

You must subscribe to Caller ID service through your local telephone provider to use this feature.
1) When the phone is in standby mode, press and hold the
caller id/menu key.
2) Press the /vol/ key to select CIDCW.
3) Press the select/remote key (XSA1255) or the
select/channel key(XSA1255+1) to toggle and turn on
Caller ID on Call Waiting.
4) Press the end key and return the handset to the
main base to complete the setting. The handset returns
to standby mode.
Setting Name Tag (POP ID)
The Name Tag feature works with the Caller Display number from Caller ID. You must subscribe to
Caller ID service through your local telephone provider to use this feature. There is usually a fee for this
service. When the phone rings the caller display number, when received will be compared to numbers
stored in the dial memory. If there is a match any name stored with the dial memory number will be
displayed (see page 23).
1) When the phone is in standby mode, press and hold the
caller id/menu key.
2) Press the /vol/ key twice to select Name Tag.
3) Press the select/remote key (XSA1255)or
the select/channel key(XSA1255+1) to toggle and turn
Name Tag on or off.
4) Press the end key or return the handset to the cradle to
complete the setting. the handset returns to standby.
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Name Tag :On
Name Tag :On
Name Tag :On
Name Tag :On

Setting Insert 0
This feature adds '0' or '00' to the number, when you receive Caller ID messages. The default setting
for New Zealand is On. The default setting for Australia is Off.
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 Insert 0.
3) Press the select/remote key (XSA1255) or the
select/channel key (XSA1255+1) to toggle and turn Insert 0
on or off.
4) Press the end key or return the handset to the cradle to
complete the setting. The handset returns to standby mode.
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Name Tag :On
Name Tag :On
Insert 0 :On
GETTING STARTED

Selecting the Ring Tone and Volume (Handset only)
Your phone has five different ringer tone/volume combinations you can choose from.
1) With the phone in standby mode, press the /vol/ or /vol/ key.
2) The phone will sound the different ring tones at different volumes. To turn the ringer off, select
Ringer Off.
3) When the phone sounds the ring tone and volume you wish to use, press the end key.
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Using Your Phone
Making and Receiving Calls
Making a call
1) Remove the handset from the cradle.
2) Press the talk /flash key.
3) Listen for the dial tone.
4) Dial the number.
OR
1) Remove the handset from the cradle.
2) Dial the number.
3) Press the talk /flash key.
Receiving a call
1) Remove the handset from the cradle. (If AutoTalk is on, the phone will automatically answer the call
when you pick it up.)
2) Press the talk /flash key.
OR
1) If the handset is off the cradle, press the talk/flash, /tone/ ,#/ key or any number key.
(AutoTalk is on.)
Hanging up
Press the end key or return the handset to the cradle.
!To turn on the
AutoTalk feature,
see "Activating
Auto Talk" on
page 14.
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BASICS

Transferring a Call (XSA1255+1 only)
Your cordless phone allows you to transfer outside calls from handset to handset; only one handset at a
time can talk with an outside caller. The second handset cannot go off hook to listen to conversations or
make an outgoing call while the other handset is in use.
To transfer a call
1) During a call, press the delete/transfer key. The call will
automatically be placed on hold and the transfer tone sounds.
2) When the other handset receives the call, the transfer tone stops.
To cancel the transfer and return to the caller, press the
delete/transfer or talk/flash key on the handset.
To receive a transfer call
Pick up the handset from the cradle (when AutoTalk is set to on), or
pick up the handset and press the talk/flash key to answer the
transferred call. Additionally, you can answer the transferred call by
pressing /tone/ ,#/ or any number key (when AutoTalk is set to
on).
Redialing the Last Dialed Number
1) Remove the handset from the cradle.
2) Press the talk/flash key.
3) Listen for the dial tone.
4) Press the redial/pause key.
OR
1) Remove the handset from the cradle.
2) Press the redial/pause key.
3) Press the talk/flash key.
!If you transfer a
call and it is not
picked up after 5
minutes, the call
will be
disconnected.
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