Radio Shack 4303535 Users manual

Contents

Welcome/Features
Controls and Functions	3
Quick Reference Guide	5
Getting Started
Read this First	6
Checking the Package Contents	7
Setting up the Phone	8
Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall	12
Terminology	13
Setting Menu Options	14
Basics
Making and Receiving Calls	17
Terminology	18
Adjusting the Handset Ringer and
Earpiece Volume	18
Redial	19
Tone Dialing Switch-over	19
Traveling Out-of-Range	19
Selecting a Different Channel	20
Page	20
Flash and Call Waiting	20
Memory Dialing
Storing Phone Numbers and Names	21
Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters	23
Making Calls with Memory Dialing	25

Chain Dialing	26
Editing a Stored Name and/or Phone Number	27
Erasing a Stored Name and Phone Number	29

RocketDial

RocketDial	30
Storing and Editing the RocketDial	30
Making Calls with the RocketDial	30
Deleting the RocketDial	31

Caller ID Features

Caller ID	32
When the Telephone Rings	32
Viewing the Caller ID Message List	33
Deleting Information from the Caller ID List	34
Using the Caller ID List	36

Additional Information

Changing the Digital Security Code	38
Installing the Beltclip	38
Headset Installation	38
Note on Power Sources	39
Maintenance	39
Troubleshooting	40
General Information	42
Precautions & Warranty	43
I.C. Notice	45
Index	46

Welcome

Features

Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden EXI376 cordless telephone. 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 purpose.

As ENERGY STAR® Partner, Uniden has determined that this product or product models meets the ENERGY STAR® guide lines for energy efficiency. ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered mark.

• 900 MHz Extended Range Technology	• English or French Display Option
• 3 Line Backlit Display	• Tone/Pulse Dialing
• Caller ID and Call Waiting Caller ID	• Page/Find handset
• RocketDial	• 7 Hour Talk Time/14 Day Standby Time
• 10 Number Memory Dialing	• Handset Earpiece and Ringer Volume
• Face Up Charging	Control
• 32 Digit Redial	• Hearing Aid Compatible
• Flash and Pause	• 20 Channel Autoscan

The EXI376 features include AutoTalkTM and AutoStandbyTM. AutoTalk allows you to answer a call by just removing the handset from the base so you don't have to waste time pushing buttons or flipping switches. AutoStandby allows you to hang up by simply returning the handset to the base.

The UltraClear PlusTM true compander circuitry virtually eliminates background noise. This innovative technology, together with 20 different channels, provides you with the best possible reception during all your conversations.

To protect you against misbilled calls which might result from your phone being activated by other equipment, the EXI376 has Random CodeTM digital security which automatically selects one of approx. 260,000 digital security codes for the handset and base. Also, the AutoSecureTM feature electronically locks your phone when the handset is in the base.

RocketDialTM is a one touch speed dial key that automatically dials your most important or frequently called number. The number dialed, is a preset number stored by the user.

Be sure to visit our web site: www.uniden.com

Uniden® is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation.

AutoTalk, AutoStandby, UltraClear Plus, Random Code, AutoSecure, and RocketDial are trademarks of Uniden America Corporation.

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Controls and Functions

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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.Caller ID/menu key

8.Talk flash key

9.*/tone/left cursor ( ) key

10.Redial/pause (p) key

11.Select key

12.Handset microphone and ringer speaker

13.Volume up ( ) key

14.RocketDial key

15.End key

16.Volume down ( ) key

17.#/right cursor ( ) key

18.Memory (mem) key

19.Delete/channel (ch) key

20.Handset charging contacts

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21.		Status LED
22.		Find handset key
23.		Base charging contacts
24.		Telephone line jack
	25.	DC power input

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Step 1 Charging the Battery

TO INSTALL THE HANDSET BATTERY

1 Remove the cover.

Connect the battery pack 2 connector with the

correct polarity.

3 Replace the cover.

TO PLUG INTO AC POWER

1	Plug AC adapter cord into the base unit and then into
	a 120V AC outlet.

2 Place the handset on the base.

Note: You must charge the battery continuously for 15 - 20 hours before using the phone.

Step 2 Connecting

CONNECT TO A PHONE LINE

When the handset battery pack is fully charged, plug the telephone cord into the base unit and then into a telephone wall jack.

Your phone is set for tone dialing. If your local network requires pulse dialing, please see “Choose the dialing mode” on page 15.

Step 3 Setting Up the Caller ID/Language

Note: Three Caller ID options are available: AutoTalk, Caller ID on Call Waiting (CIDCW), and Area Code.

TO CHANGE CALLER ID OPTIONS

1 Press cid/menu.

2	Press	or	to move the pointer to an option.
3	Press select to change the option setting.
4	Press end and return the handset to the base.
TO CHOOSE THE LANGUAGE
1	Press cid/menu.
2	Press	or	to move the pointer to
	Language.
3	Press select to select Eng (English) or Fr.
	(French).

4 Press end and return the handset to the base.

Q U I C K R E F E R E N C E G U I D E [ 5 ]

GUIDE REFERENCE QUICK

Read this First

This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps:

Step 1 (page 7)

Unpack the telephone and accessories.

Step 2 (page 8)

Next, choose the best location to set up the base unit.

Step 3 (page 9 to 11)

Then, insert the battery pack into the handset. Connect the base unit. You must charge the battery pack for 15-20 hours before plugging into the telephone line and using the phone.

Step 4 (page 14 to 16)

Finally, set the menu options.

Note: Skip the area code setting if your calling area requires 10-digit dialing.

About the digital security code

This cordless telephone uses a digital security code to prevent unauthorized access to your base unit. This security code prevents other cordless handset from making calls through your base unit.

A random security code will be assigned automatically between your base unit and handset when you charge the battery pack for the first time.

If you want to reset the security code, see page 38.

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Checking the Package Contents

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.

•Base unit

•Handset

•AC adapter

•Rechargeable battery

•Telephone cord

•Beltclip

•This Owner’s Manual

•Other Printed Material

Uniden Parts Department at [phone]

Hours: M-F 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST. We can also be reached on the web at www.uniden.com

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Setting up the Phone

Do the following steps:
A. Choose the best location	C. Connect the base unit
B. Install the battery pack
A. Choose the best location

Before choosing a location for your new phone, read the INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS included in the PRECAUTIONS AND IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS brochure. Here are some important guidelines you should consider:

Avoid heat sources, such as radiators, air ducts, and sunlight

Avoid television sets and other electronic equipment

Choose a central location

Avoid noise sources such as a window by a street with heavy traffic

Avoid microwave ovens

Avoid excessive moisture, extremely low temperatures, dust, mechanical vibration, or shock

Avoid personal computers

Avoid other cordless telephones

•The location should be close to both a phone jack and a continuous power outlet which is not switchable.

•Keep the base and handset away from sources of electrical noise such as motors, microwave ovens, and fluorescent lighting.

•Be sure there is sufficient space to raise the base antenna to a vertical position.

•The base can be placed on a desk, tabletop, or mounted on a standard wall plate.

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B. Install the battery pack

Charge the battery pack for at least 15-20 hours before plugging the phone line into your phone.

1)Press in on the battery cover release and slide the cover down until it comes off.

2)Connect the battery pack connector observing correct polarity (black and red wires) to the jack inside the battery compartment.

Do not exert any force on this connection. It could cause damage to the battery or to the handset. The plastic connectors will fit together in only one way.

Once you are certain that you have made a good connection, then insert the battery pack into the battery compartment. Do not pinch the wires.

3)Securely close the battery compartment cover by sliding it up until it snaps into place.

4)Place the handset in the base with the keypad facing forward.

Use only the Uniden battery (BT-905) supplied with your phone. Replacement batteries are also available through the Uniden Parts Department.

(See page 7.)

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Even when the battery pack is not

being used, it will gradually discharge over a long period of time. For optimum performance, be sure to return the handset to the base unit after a telephone call.

Battery use time (per charge)

From fully charged

•Seven hours continuous use

•Fourteen days when the handset is in the standby mode

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,

¨Low Battery¨ appears on the LCD and none of the keys will operate.

If the phone is in use, ¨Low Battery¨ flashes and the handset beeps. Complete your conversation as quickly as possible and return the handset to the base unit

for charging.

The last number dialed in the redial memory, the names stored in the memory locations are

up to 30 minutes while you replace the

Cleaning the Battery Charging Contacts

To maintain a good charge, it is important to clean the
battery contacts on the handset and base unit with a
dry cloth or a pencil eraser about once a month.
Do not use any liquids or solvents.	contacts

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C. Connect the base unit

1) Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet.

2) Set the base on a desk or tabletop, and place the handset in the base unit.

3) Make sure that the status LED illuminates. If the LED does not illuminate, check to see

that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the handset makes good contact with the base charging contacts.

• Use only the supplied AD-310 AC adapter. Do not use any other AC adapter.

• Connect the AC adapter to a continuous power supply.

•Place the base unit close to the AC outlet so that you can unplug the AC adapter easily.

•After installing the battery pack in the handset, charge your handset at least 15-20 hours before plugging into the phone line. Once the handset battery pack is fully

charged, connect the telephone line cord to the base and telephone wall outlet.

4)Connect the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and to a telephone outlet once the handset is fully charged.

If your telephone outlet isn't modular, contact your telephone company

for assistance.

Modular

Place	in
the
keypad
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Place the power cord so that it does not create a trip hazard or where it could become chafed and create a fire or electrical hazard.

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DO NOT use an AC outlet controlled by a wall switch.

Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall

Standard wall plate mounting

This phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate.

1) Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN 9V jack.

2) Wrap the AC adapter cord inside 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. Wrap the cord inside the molded wiring channel as shown.

5)Plug the telephone line cord into the telephone outlet.

6)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.

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Direct wall mounting

If you don't have a standard wall plate, you can mount your phone directly to the wall. Before doing this, consider the following:

•Avoid electrical cables, pipes, or other items behind the mounting location that could cause a hazard when inserting screws into the wall.

•Try to mount your phone within 5 feet of a working phone jack to avoid excessive lengths.

•Make sure the wall material is capable of supporting the weight of the base and handset.

•Use #10 screws (minimum length of 1-3/8 inches) with anchoring devices suitable for the wall material where the base unit will be placed.

1) Insert two mounting screws into the wall, (with their appropriate anchoring device), 3-15/16 inches apart. Allow about 1/8 of an inch between the wall and screw heads for mounting the phone.

2) Refer to steps 1 through 6 on pages 15 to mount the telephone.

Terminology

Throughout this manual, terms such as Standby and Talk Mode are used. Below is the terminology explanation.

•Standby Mode - The handset is not in use, off the base, and talk/flash has not been pressed. A dial tone is not present.

•Talk Mode - The handset is off the base and talk/flash has been pressed enabling a dial tone.

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STARTED GETTING