Uniden XS1215 Series User manual

Series Owner's Manual
OWNER'S MANUAL
XS1215/XS1215 +1

WELCOME/ FEATURES 2
CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS 3
TERMS USED IN THIS MANUAL 5
Installing the Phone 6
Register Handsets to the Main Base before Using! 12
When to Re-register Handsets 13
Basic Setup 14
Using Your Phone 18
Using the Speed Dial Memory 23
Caller ID and CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting ) 28
Changing the Digital Security Code 32
Note on Power Sources 33
General Information
Troubleshooting
Index 40
Memory List 41
A. Choose the Best Location 6
B. Install the Rechargeable Battery Packs into
the Handsets 7
C. Connect the Main Base and Charging Cradle,
and Charge the Handsets 8
D. Mount the Main Base on a Wall 9
Installing the Beltclip 10
Headset Installation 11
Activating AutoTalk 14
Activating Caller ID on Call Waiting 14
Setting Name Tag (POP ID) 15
Setting Insert 0 16
Selecting the Ring Tone and Volume 17
Making and Receiving Calls 18
Transferring a Call 19
Redialing the Last Dialed Number 19
Adjusting the Earpiece Volume 20
Traveling Out-of-Range 20
Selecting a Different Channel 21
Find Handsets 21
Using Call Waiting 21
RocketDial 22
Voice Mail Waiting Indicator 22
Storing Names and Numbers in Speed Dial Memory 23
Storing Caller ID Messages in Speed Dial
Memory Locations
Making Calls from Speed Dial Memory 27
Easy Dial (New Zealand only) 27
Viewing the Caller ID Message List 29
Deleting Information from the Caller ID List 30
Making a Call from the Caller ID List 31
Caller ID on Call Waiting (CIDCW) 31
35
36
Liquid Damage 39
26
Warranty 42
Contents
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Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden single handset (XS1215) or dual handset (XS1215+1)
cordless telephone. This phone is designed and engineered to exacting standards for reliability, long
life, and outstanding performance.
Note: Illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit for explanation purposes. The
color of your cordless phone may vary.
* 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 only available in Australia.
Welcome
Features • Dual Handset System (Extra Handset &
Charger Included - XS1215+1 only)
• Call Transfer from Handset to Handset
(XS1215+1 only)
• Caller ID*
• Caller ID on Call Waiting*
• 3-Line Backlit LCD
• 30 Caller ID Memory
• 10 Number Memory Dialing
• Last Number Redial
• Voice Mail Waiting Indicator
• Tone Dialing
• Find Handset Key
• Earpiece/Ringer Volume Controls
• Mute or Turn Ringer Off
• Hearing Aid Compatible
• 20 Channel Auto Scan
• Desk or Wall Mountable
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1. Handset Antenna
2. Jack for optional headset
3. Beltclip hole
4. Handset Battery Compartment
5. Handset Earpiece
6. LCD Display
7. key (P. 14 & 29)
8. (volume up/down earpiece volume,
ringer volume and scroll) key (P. 15, 17 & 20)
9. key (left cursor) key (P. 24)
10. key (P. 19 & 25)
11. key (P. 14 & 23) (XS1215)
key (P. 14, 21 & 23) (XS1215+1)
12. key (P. 22)
13. key (P. 18 & 21)
14. key (P. 18 & 20)
15. (right cursor) key (P. 24)
16. key (P. 23)
17. key (P. 21 & 24) (XS1215)
key (P. 19 & 24) (XS1215+1)
18. Handset Microphone
19. Handset Charging Contacts
caller id/menu
/ /vol/
/tone/
redial/pause
select
select/channel
Rocketdial
talk/flash
end
#/
memory
delete/channel
delete/transfer
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XS1215 Handset
Controls & Functions
XS1215+1 Handset

Main Base Extra Charging Cradle (XS1215+1 only)
20. Main base charging
contacts
21. find handset key
(P. 21 & 32)
22. Charge/in use and VMWI
(Voice Mail Waiting
Indicator) LED
23. DC IN 9V jack
24. Telephone line jack
25. Charging contacts
26. Charge LED
27. DC IN 9V jack
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[5]
Terms Used in this Manual
• Standby Mode - The handset may be sitting in or off the cradle, but is NOT in use. The
key has not been pressed and there is no dial tone.
• Talk Mode - The handset is off the cradle and the 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.
talk/flash
talk/flash

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 charging cradle (XS1215+1 only), and charge the handset
D. Mount the base unit on a wall
E. Choose the dialing mode
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.
A. Choose the best location
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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INSTALLING THE PHONE

B. Install the Rechargeable Battery Pack into the Handset
The handset(s) are powered by rechargeable battery
packs. The battery recharges automatically when
the handset is placed in the charging cradle.
1) Press down on the handset battery case cover (use
the finger indention for a better grip) and slide the
cover downward 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
(XS1215+1 only).
Use only the Uniden
(BT-905) rechargeable
battery pack supplied
with your cordless
telephone.
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C. Connect the Main Base and Charging Cradle (XS1215+1 only), and Charge
the Handsets
1) Connect each AC adapter to the jack and
to each standard AC wall outlet.
2) Place one handset in the main base (and the other
in the charging cradle - XS1215+1 only) with the
keypad facing forward.
3) Make sure the LED (and
LED - XS1215+1 only) 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 handset(s) at least 15-20 hours before
plugging the phone line.
5) Once the handset battery pack(s) are fully charged,
connect the telephone line cord to the
jack and a telephone outlet. If your telephone outlet
isn't modular, contact your telephone
company for assistance.
DCIN 9V
240V
charge
TEL LINE
charge/in use
!
!
Use only the
supplied AAD-
210 AC 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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INSTALLING THE PHONE
(XS1215+1 only)
(XS1215+1 only)
Australia
Telephone cord adaptor
(not supplied)

D. Mount the Main Base on a Wall
Standard wall plate mounting
DC IN 9V
240V
TEL LINE
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
with the tab pressed.
2) Plug the AC adapter to the jack.
3) Route the AC adapter cord through the
molded wiring channel as shown.
4) Plug the AC adapter into a standard
AC wall outlet.
5) Plug the telephone line cord into the
jack. Route the cord
through the molded wiring channel
as shown.
6) Plug the telephone line cord into the
telephone outlet.
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.
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.
Installing the Beltclip
To attach the beltclip
To remove the beltclip
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INSTALLING THE PHONE
3mm
100mm
35mm

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! (XS1215+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
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 key on one handset. If appears on the display, the handset is registered,
press the key. Then, try with the second handset. If each handset displays , 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.
charge/in use
talk/flash
end
TALK
TALK
!
!
When you
charge the
handsets, Caller
ID summary
screen and the
name of the
handset,
appears. If
appears, you are
charging the
handset No.2.
The charging
cradle can be
used to charge
either handset.
Handset No.1
Handset No.2
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REGISTER HANDSETS
Handset No.1

Make sure to return the
handsets to the cradles
after each phone call.
When to Re-register Handsets (XS1215+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 32 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 will need to set up: AutoTalk, CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting),
Name Tag and Insert 0.
CIDCW option can only be set by using Handset 1. If you try to set by using Handset 2, you will not see
these options listed on the LCD screen. (Handset 1 shows in the display while the
phone is charging XS1215+1 only).
AutoTalk, Name Tag and Insert 0 options can be set by using either
Handset 1 or Handset 2 (XS1215+1 only).
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
key. The following screen appears.
2) Press the key (XS1215) or the key
(XS1215+1) to turn AutoTalk on.
3) Press the key or return the handset to charging cradle
to complete the setting. The handset returns to standby
mode.
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.
Handset No.1
Activating AutoTalk
Activating Caller ID on Call Waiting
caller
id/menu
select select/channel
end
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BASIC SETUP
Caller ID on Call
Waiting is currently
unavailable in New
Zealand.
Name Tag :0n
Name Tag :0n

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
key. The following screen appears.
2) Press the key to select
3) Press the key (XS1215) or the
key (XS1215+1) to toggle and turn on Caller ID on Call
Waiting.
4) Press the key or return the handset to charging
cradle to complete the setting. The handset returns to
standby mode.
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
key. the following screen appears.
2) Press the key twice to select .
3) Press the key (XS1215) or the
key (XS1215+1) to toggle and turn Name Tag or
4) Press the key or return the handset to charging
cradle to complete the setting. The handset returns to
standby mode.
caller id/menu
/vol/
select/channel
end
caller id/menu
select select/channel
end
CIDCW.
Name Tag
on off.
select
/vol/
Setting Name Tag (POP ID)
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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
. The following screen appears.
2) Press the key three times to select .
3) Press the key (XS1215) or the key
(XS1215+1) to toggle and turn Insert 0 or .
4) Press the key or return the handset to charging cradle
to complete the setting. The handset returns to standby
mode.
caller
id/menu
/vol/
select select/channel
end
key
Insert 0
on off
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BASIC SETUP
Name Tag :On
Name Tag :On
Insert 0 :On

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

Transferring a Call (XS1215+1 only)
Redialing the Last Dialed Number
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.
1) During a call, press the 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
or key on the handset.
Pick up the handset from the cradle (when AutoTalk is set to on), or
pick up the handset and press the key to answer the
transferred call. Additionally, you can answer the transferred call by
pressing or any number key (when AutoTalk is set to
on).
1) Remove the handset from the cradle.
2) Press the key.
3) Listen for the dial tone.
4) Press the key.
OR
1) Remove the handset from the cradle.
2) Press the key.
3) Press the key.
To transfer a call
To receive a transfer call
delete/transfer
delete/transfer talk/flash
talk/flash
talk/flash
redial/ pause
redial/pause
talk/flash
,/tone/ #/
If you transfer a call
and it is not picked up
after 5 minutes, the call
will be disconnected.
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