DXAI 4288-2
Contents Welcome/Features Controls and Functions Terms Used in this Manual Accessibility Installing the Phone A. Choose the Best Location B. Install the Rechargeable Battery Packs into the Handsets C. Connect the Main Base and Charging Cradle, and Charge the Handsets D.
Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden dual handset cordless telephone and answering system. This phone is designed and engineered to exacting standards for reliability, long life, and outstanding performance. Note: Illustrations in this manual are used for explanation purposes. Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit. The color of your cordless phone may vary. Features • 2.
Controls and Functions 1 2 6 3 4 7 8 9 5 9. 10. 13 14 15 10 11 16 17 12 18 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19.
Main Base 22 21 23 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 www.uniden.
Extra Charging Cradle for Second Handset 41 39 40 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 [5] TERMS USED IN THIS MANUAL www.uniden.com TERMS USED IN THIS MANUAL 39. Charging contacts 40. Charge LED 41.
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 accommodate persons with disabilities, please call the accessibility voice/TTY line: 1-800-874-9314 A representative is available to talk to you M-F, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, CST. After hours, you can leave a message, and we will call you back. Information is also available on our web site, www.uniden.
note 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. Do the following steps: A. B. C. D. Choose the Best Location Install the Rechargeable Battery Packs into the Handsets Connect the Main Base and Charging Cradle, and Charge the Handsets Mount the Main Base on a Wall A.
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 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 jack only one way.
•Use only the supplied AD-314 AC adapter for the main base and AD-310 or AD-1010 for the charging cradle. 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. I N S TA L L I N G T H E PHONE ! C. Connect the Main Base and Charging Cradle, and Charge the Handsets 1) Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet.
I N S TA L L I N G T H E PHONE D. Mount the Main Base on a Wall Standard wall plate mounting This phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate. 1) Plug the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack. 2) Route the AC adapter cord through 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. Route the cord through the molded wiring channel as shown. 5) Plug the telephone line cord into the telephone outlet.
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 cord lengths. • Make sure the wall material is capable of supporting the weight of the main base and handset.
I N S TA L L I N G T H E PHONE 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 or by calling our Parts Department. See page 53.) www.uniden.
note •When you charge the handsets, Caller ID summary screen and the name of the handset, HS 1 appears. If HS 2 appears, you are charging the handset No. 2. 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.
When to Re-register Handsets www.uniden.com note Make sure to return the handsets to the cradles after each phone call. WHEN TO RE-REGISTER HANDSETS [14] WHEN TO REREGISTER HANDSETS 1) You’ll need to re-register the second handset (follow steps on page 13) each time the digital security code is changed. Refer to page 52 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.
Basic Setup There are five basic options that you will need to set up: AutoTalk, CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting), Area Code, Dial Mode and Language. CIDCW and Dial Mode options 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 HS1 in the display while the phone is charging.) AutoTalk, Area Code and Language options can be set by using either Handset 1 or Handset 2.
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 call id/ menu key. The following screen appears. 2) Press the /vol/ key to select CI D CW. 3) Press the select/channel key 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.
note If your phone system requires pulse dialing and you need to send DTMF tones during a call, you can temporarily switch over to tone dialing. (Refer to “Tone Dialing Switchover” on page 21.) 4) Use the number keys (0 - 9) to enter the 3-digit area code. If you make an error, use the delete/transfer key to backspace. 5) Press the select/channel key. A confirmation tone sounds. 6) Press the end key to complete the setting. The handset returns to standby mode.
Setting the Language You can change the language the menu display uses. Choose from English, French, or Spanish. 1) When the phone is in standby mode, press and hold the call id/ menu key. The following screen appears. 2) Press the /vol/ key four times to select 3) Press the select/channel key to select L a ng u ag e . E n g , F r. or Es p. 4) Press the end key to complete the setting. The handset returns to standby mode.
USING YOUR PHONE Using Your Phone note 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 To turn on the AutoTalk feature, see “Activating AutoTalk” on page 15. 1) Remove the handset from the cradle. (If AutoTalk is on, the phone will automatically answer the call when you pick it up.
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.
Adjusting the Earpiece Volume note You can only mute the handset ringer if the handset is off the cradle when the phone starts ringing. To change the earpiece volume, press the /vol/ key during a call. /vol/ or Temporarily Mute Ringer If the handset is off the cradle while an incoming call is ringing, simply press the end key to mute the incoming ring. The ringer will sound with the next incoming call.
During a call, as you begin to move your handset too far from your main base, noise increases. If you pass the range limits of the main base, your call will terminate within one minute. Selecting a Different Channel If you encounter interference while using your phone, you can manually change the phone´s channel for clear operation. While using your phone, press the select/channel key. Scanning appears on the display, indicating the phone is changing to another channel.
USING YOUR PHONE Using Call Waiting If you have Call Waiting, you can receive calls while on the line. 1) If a call comes in while you are on the phone, you will hear a call waiting tone. If you have CIDCW activated, you will see the name and number of the incoming caller. 2) Press the talk/flash key to accept the waiting call. After a short pause, you will hear the new caller. 3) To return to the original caller, press the talk/flash key again.
Using the Speed Dial Memory The speed dial memory allows you to store up to 10 names and numbers in each handset. You can dial these numbers with just a few key presses. Storing Names and Numbers in Speed Dial Memory When editing the speed dial memory, you must press a key within 30 seconds or the phone will return to standby mode. If you return the handset to the cradle, the phone will return to standby mode also. 1) With the phone in standby mode, press the memory key.
note * Refer to the letters on the number keys to select the desired characters. With each press of a numeric key, the displayed character appears in the following order: upper case letters first, lower case letters next and finally the number corresponding to the key. If you make a mistake while entering a name Use the /tone/ or #/ key to move the cursor to the incorrect character. Press the delete/transfer key to erase the wrong character. Then enter the correct character.
5) Store Number is displayed. The cursor flashes indicating that the phone is ready for the number to be entered. When storing numbers into memory, if the handset is idle (i.e., no key is pressed) for more than 30 seconds, it will beep rapidly, and the phone will return to standby mode. 7) Press the memory key. You will hear a confirmation tone, and the following screen appears. Memory storage is complete. After about 2 seconds, the following screen displays all the speed dial memory entries.
Storing Caller ID Messages in Speed Dial Memory note You cannot store a Caller ID message if no phone number appears in the message. Messages (Caller ID names/numbers) shown in the Caller ID list can be stored in memory dialing. For way of viewing the Caller ID Message list, see page 30. 1) Press the call id/menu key. Select the phone number to be stored from the Caller ID list by pressing the /vol/ or /vol/ key. 3) Enter a number (0 - 9) or press the location to be stored.
Making Calls from Speed Dial Memory 1) Press the memory key. The handset displays your programmed speed dial number. 2) Enter the number (0 - 9), or press the /vol/ or /vol/ key to select the speed dial number you would like to dial. To cancel speed dialing To cancel speed dialing, press the end key; the handset returns to standby mode. The handset will also return to standyby mode if the handset is idle (i.e., no key is pressed) for 30 seconds. www.uniden.
Caller ID and CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting) note •If you answer a call before the Caller ID message is received (for example, before the second ring), the Caller ID message will not appear. •When the call is received via a telephone company that does not offer Caller ID service, the caller´s phone number and name do not appear. (This includes international calls.) You must subscribe to Caller ID service through your local telephone provider to use this feature.
Viewing the Caller ID Message List The Caller ID list stores information for up to 30 incoming calls - even unanswered calls. You can also view the Caller ID list during a call. 1) Press the call id/menu key. The summary screen displays the number of new messages and total messages. 2) Use the /vol/ key to scroll through the messages from the latest to the earliest, or use the /vol/ key to scroll through the messages from the earliest to the latest.
Deleting Information from the Caller ID List note If the phone receives more Caller ID messages than it can store, the oldest one in the list is automatically deleted. Caller ID data can also be deleted manually. Deleting a Caller ID message •While using the Delete All? or Delete Message? screen, if no key is pressed for more than 30 seconds, an error tone sounds, and the handset returns to standby mode.
Making a Call from the Caller ID List You can place a call from the Caller ID list. 1) Press the call id/menu key in standby mode. Select the phone number that you want to dial by pressing the /vol/ or / vol/ key. 2) To have the phone dial a 1 before the displayed Caller ID number, press 1. To have the phone dial the stored area code before the displayed Caller ID number, press 3. note You cannot make a call from the Caller ID list if your cordless phone is connected to a private branch exchange (PBX).
The cordless phone has a built-in answering system that answers and records incoming calls. You can also use your answering system to record a conversation, leave a voice memo message, or to announce a special outgoing message to callers when you're away from your phone.
note Answering System Settings To set the following six functions you must enter the menu mode. Standby menu/clock "Time" menu/clock "Security Code" menu/clock "Ring Time" menu/clock "Record Time" menu/clock "Message Alert" menu/clock "Language" menu/clock • With the phone in standby mode, use the menu/clock key to scroll through the menu options. The system returns to standby and sounds a tone after the last menu option.
note •Normally, the system will return to standby if it remains idle for 10 seconds after the or /volume/select key is pressed. For setting the time, however, the idle time is extended to two minutes. •Press and hold the or /volume/select key to quickly scroll through the numbers on the display. The clock on the cordless phone’s answering system starts when power is supplied to the main base. Follow these steps to set the clock to the correct time.
9) Press the set key to select the AM/PM setting. note You hear a confirmation tone followed by the announcement "Time," and the day and time are then announced for your review. After a few seconds, the system announces “To set security code, press menu again.” Setting a Personal Security Code (PIN) If you want to be able to play your messages from a remote location, you need to enter a two-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN) code (01-99).
The ring time setting allows you to set the number of rings the caller hears before your answering system plays the outgoing message. You can set the ring time to answer after two, four, or six rings. If you select Toll Saver [ ], the answering system picks up after two rings if you have new messages, and after four rings if there are none. This way, if you make a long distance call to check your messages, you can hang up after the second ring to avoid billing charges.
You have three record time options: one minute, four minutes, and "Announce only." "Announce only" answers the call with the preset greeting or your personal greeting but prevents the caller from leaving a message. 1) With the phone in standby mode, press the menu/clock key four times. You hear "Record time" and the current recording time ([ ] one minute, [ ] four minutes, [ ] Announce only, No recording), and it is displayed on the main base. Then you hear the guidance for setting the record time.
2) Press the or /volume/select key to make your selection. 3) Press the set key to select the new setting. You hear a confirmation tone, then the announcement "Message alert" followed by the setting you have selected. After a few seconds, the system announces "To set language, press menu again." When the first new message is received, the alert tone will begin to sound. Selecting the Language The answering system voice announcements can be heard in English, French or Spanish.
When you receive a call, the answering system automatically plays either a preset message or your own greeting. Preset message The following message is prerecorded: "Hello, no one is available to take your call. Please leave a message after the tone." If the answering machine is set to announce only, the preset greeting automatically changes to: "Hello. No one is available to take your call. Please call again." See “Selecting the Message Record Time” on page 38 on how to set the announce only feature.
note 1) With the phone in standby mode, press and hold the greeting key. You hear the announcement " Record greeting" and a confirmation tone. [ ] flashes on the message counter. •Your greeting must be more than 2 seconds and less than 30 seconds to record. 2) Start recording your message. You have 30 seconds, and the message counter starts to count down [ ] to [ ] every second. •Position yourself as near to the main base’s microphone as possible and speak clearly when recording your outgoing message.
The base has three ringer volume settings: high, low, and off. You can change the ringer volume while in standby mode or while an incoming call is ringing. 1) Press the ringer key. You hear the ringer at the current volume level ([ ] high, [ ] low, [ ] off) (if you set the main base ringer volume to off, " Ringer off " is announced) and it is displayed on the main base. note Even when the main base ringer is turned off, the handset will still ring.
SETTING UP YOUR ANSWERING SYSTEM Turning the Answering System On/Off To turn the answering system on, press the (answer on/off) key. The system will announce "Answering system is on." The current greeting message will be played, and you hear a confirmation tone. The message counter displays the number of messages stored in memory. If the display flashes, there are new messages waiting for you. To turn the answering system off, press the (answer on/off) key again.
Using Your Answering System The message counter displays the number of messages stored in memory. If the display flashes, new messages are waiting for you. The flashing number represents the number of new messages, not total messages. The cordless phone plays the new messages first; after all the new messages are played, you can play the old messages. hint When the answering system is full, [ ] is displayed on the main base, and the system announces "No remaining time.
3) After you have reviewed your new messages, you can play your old messages by pressing the (play/stop) key again. Once you have listened to a new message, it becomes an old message. The old messages will be played in the order in which they were received. Repeating a Message 1) With the phone in standby mode, press the (play/stop) key to review your messages. The number of stored messages are announced.
Skipping a Message 1) With the phone in standby mode, press the The number of messages is announced. (play/stop) key to review your messages. 3) Press the (play/stop) key at any time to stop reviewing your messages and return to standby. The message counter shows the number of messages stored in memory. www.uniden.com USING YOUR ANSWERING SYSTEM [46] USING YOUR ANSWERING SYSTEM 2) Press the (skip/ff) key at any time to skip to the next message.
Deleting a Message To maintain maximum record time, delete the old messages. When you press the (delete) key, you are permanently deleting the message. Once deleted, the message cannot be replayed. 1) Press the messages. (play/stop) key to review your 3) You hear a confirmation tone and the message is deleted. You can also delete all the messages. 1) With the phone in standby mode, press the delete all messages, press delete again.” 2) Press the (delete) key again.
Voice Memo The voice memo function allows you to record messages as shorts as two seconds and as long as four minutes. note 1) With the phone in standby mode, press and hold the memo rec key. You hear an announcement “Record memo message” and a tone. [ ] flashes on the message counter. 3) When you have finished, press the (play/stop), memo rec or set key to stop recording. You hear a confirmation tone, and the system returns to standby.
Remote Operation tip note 1) Call your telephone number. 2) During the greeting message, press 0 and enter your PIN code (see page 36). 3) The answering system announces the current time and the number of messages stored in memory. Then you hear "To play incoming message, press zero two. For help, press one zero.
Command 0 then 1 0 then 2 0 then 3 0 then 4 0 then 5 Function Repeat a Message Play Incoming Messages Skip a Message Delete a Message Stop Operation Command 0 then 6 0 then 7 0 then 8 0 then 9 1 then 0 Function Answering System On Memo Record/Stop* Greeting Message Record/Stop* Answering System Off Voice Prompts 5) After all of the voice prompts have been played, you hear intermittent beeps indicating that the system is in the command waiting mode.
Turn on the Answering System Remotely If you have forgotten to turn on your answering system, you can turn it on remotely from any touch-tone telephone. 1) Call your telephone number. 2) Wait ten rings until the system answers. You hear intermittent beeps. 4) Press 0 then 6 to turn the answering system on. You hear the outgoing message and a confirmation tone. 5) Hang up the phone; subsequent calls will be answered by the system. [51] USING YOUR ANSWERING SYSTEM www.uniden.
Changing the Digital Security Code To protect you against misbilled calls which might result from your phone being activated by other equipment, the cordless phone provides AutoSecureTM (which electrically locks your phone when each handset is in the cradle) and Random CodeTM digital security which automatically selects one of over 262,000 digital security codes for each handset and the main base.
NOTE ON POWER SOURCES Note on Power Sources 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, L o w Ba t te r y appears on the LCD and none of the keys will operate. If the phone is in use, L o w B a tt e ry flashes and the handset beeps. Complete your conversation as quickly as possible and return the handset to the cradle for charging.
With average use, your handset battery provides approximately 6 hours of talk time and approximately 7 days of standby time. When your handsets are not being used and are left off of their charging cradles, the battery will gradually discharge. You can achieve optimum battery life and performance by returning the handset to the charging cradle after each use.
General Information • To avoid damage to the phone use only Uniden AD-314, AD-310 or AD-1010 and BT-905 or BT-1006 with your phone. • If the handset is left off the cradle, the actual talk mode duration will be reduced respective to the amount of time the handset is off the cradle. Recharge your phone on a regular basis by returning the handset to either cradle after each phone call. When the operating time becomes short, even after the battery is recharged, please replace the battery.
Troubleshooting If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. If these steps do not solve your problem, please call our Customer Hotline at 1-800-297-1023. (Mon - Fri 7 am to 7 pm, Sat/Sun 9 am to 5 pm, CST. Phone support is closed on holidays.) Symptom • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the cradle and wall outlet. • Make sure the handset is properly seated in the cradle. • Make sure the charging contacts on the handsets are clean.
Symptom Suggestion • Re-register both handsets (see page 13). • The battery pack may be weak. Charge the battery for 15-20 hours. • The handset may be too far from the main base. • Place the main base away from appliances or metal objects. • Change the digital security code (see page 52). • Check the battery pack to ensure there is a secure connection. • Make sure ringer volume isn't set to "off." Severe noise interference.
Symptom Suggestion The handset doesn’t communicate with the main base • Re-register both handsets (see page 13). or the other handset. • Only one handset at a time can talk with an outside caller. To allow the other handset to talk to the caller, transfer the call. The answering system does not work. • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into wall outlet. • Make sure the answering system is turned on. The answering system does not record any messages.
Liquid Damage Moisture and liquid can damage your cordless phone. In case of accidental submersion, please follow these steps. Case Action If the handset or base is exposed to Wipe off the liquid, and use as normal. moisture or liquid, but it only affects the exterior plastic housing. [59] TROUBLESHOOTING Handset: 1.Remove the battery cover and leave it off for ventilation 2.Remove the battery pack by disconnecting 3.Leave the battery cover off and the battery pack disconnected for at least 3 days 4.
Precautions! Before you read anything else, please observe the following: Warning! Uniden America Corporation DOES NOT represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or damage to the unit, DO NOT expose this unit to rain or moisture. Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery Warning •This equipment contains a rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery. •Cadmium is a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.
Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Uniden, or operation of this product in any way other than as detailed by the owner's manual, could void your authority to operate this product. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
TERMINAL EQUIPMENT NOTICE: This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specifications. This is confirmed by the registration number. The abbreviation, IC, before the registration number signifies that registration was performed based on a Declaration of Conformity indicating that Industry Canada technical specifications were met. It does not imply that Industry Canada approved the equipment.
Index [63] INDEX . . . 55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 44 48 45 46 43 . . . 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 .8 .8 53 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 23 29 23 31 32 30 22 Redial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Register handsets to the main base before using . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Remote operation . . . . . . . . . . 49 Ring time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Ringer tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Ringer volume (Base) . . . . . . . .
Remote Operation Card C U T C U T REMOTE OPERATION CARD MEMORY LOCATION MEMO Remote access away from home Turn on the answering system remotely 1. Call your phone number from a touch-tone phone. 2. During the outgoing message, press 0 and enter your PIN code. The answering system announces the number of messages stored in memory and the voice prompts. The phone stands by for you to enter a command. 3. To quit, hang up the phone. 1. Call your phone and let it ring 10 times until it answers. 2.
Remote Operation Card C U T C U T MEMORY LOCATION MEMO Memory Location Name Phone Number 6 7 8 9 10 Task C U T 6 7 8 9 10 Name 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 C U T MEMORY LOCATION MEMO Memory Location Key Repeat a Message Play Incoming Messages Skip a Message Delete a Message Stop Operation Answering System On Memo Record/Stop Greeting Message Record/Stop Answering System Off Voice Prompts Phone Number Task Repeat a Message Play Incoming Messages Skip a Message Delete a Message Sto
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