Uniden D1688 Owner's Manual
D1688 User's Guide
DESK
WALL
What's in the box?
D1688 corded base with answering
system and corded handset
You will also nd:
Accessory handset
and charger
Not pictured:
x Rechargeable
battery (BT-1021)
x Battery cover
x AC adapter (PS-0035)
If you purchased
model number:*
You should
have:
D1688 1 of each
D1688-2 2 of each
Wall/Desk
Stand
Not pictured:
x Coiled handset
cord
x AC adapter
(PS-0034)
x Telephone cord
...
D1688-11 11 of each
D1688-12 12 of each
* If the model number ends in R,
your package includes a DRX100
range extender. Refer to the
DRX100 User’s Guide for details.
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♦ If any items are missing or damaged, contact our Customer Care Line
immediately. Never use damaged products!
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have a question or problem Customer Care Line*
need a replacement part or an
accessory
need special assistance due to
a disability
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business hours.
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Ft. Worth, Texas U01UN210BZZ(0)
Parts Department* 800-554-3988
Accessibility Help Line
817-858-2929 or
800-297-1023
800-874-9314
(voice or TTY)
What’s in the manual?
Getting Started ................................ 3
Set Up the Base .............................................3
Using the Menus ............................. 10
Basic Menu Operation ............................. 10
Menu Functions ......................................... 10
Using Your Phone ........................... 11
Changing the Volume ..............................12
Using the Caller ID and Redial Lists .....12
Using Call Waiting ......................................13
Using the Phonebook ...............................13
Using Special Features .................. 14
Silent Mode ..................................................14
Multistation Features ................................14
Chain Dialing .............................................. 16
Voice Message Notication ................... 16
Using Your Phone During a Power
Failure .........................................................17
Using the Answering System ....... 17
Answering System Options (
Setup
) ..........................................................17
Recording the Outgoing Message ......18
Accessing the Answering System ........18
Getting Your Messages ............................19
Screening Your Calls .................................19
Using the System While You're Away
from Home ............................................... 20
Ans.
Important Information ..................20
Solving Problems ......................................20
Adapter and Battery Information .......23
Compliance Information ........................23
1-Year Limited Warranty ......................... 25
Important Safety Instructions!
When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to
persons, including the following:
♦ This unit is NOT waterproof. DO NOT expose it to rain or moisture.
♦ Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub,
wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a
swimming pool.
♦ Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical
storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
♦ Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
♦ Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. Do not
dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local codes
for possible special disposal instructions.
♦ Do not place the handset in any charging cradle without the battery
installed and the battery cover securely in place.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
CAUTION! Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type! Dispose of
used batteries according to the instructions. Do not open or mutilate the battery.
Disconnect the battery before shipping this product.
For more details, see the Important Information section.
English - 2
GETTING STARTED
Set Up the Base
Attach the Stand
For desktop use For wall mount use
DESK
WALL
WALL
DESK
DESK
DESK
WALL
1. Turn the stand so the word
is right-side up (it will be on the
left).
2. Insert the tabs into the
notches at the top of the base.
3. Slide the stand up until it snaps
into place.
WALL
DESK
1. Turn the stand so the word
WALL
is
right-side up (it will be on the left).
DESK
2. Insert the tabs into the
notches at the bottom of the
WALL
base.
3. Slide the stand down until it snaps
into place.
Remove the stand
To remove the stand, pull the locking tabs up and back. Then, slide the
stand straight off the opposite direction you put it on.
Connect the Corded Handset
Use the coiled cord to connect the corded handset to the connector on the
left side of the base.
For wall mount use only
1. On the front of the base, slide the
handset clip out of its slot.
2. Rotate the clip 180 degrees.
3. Flip it from front to back and slide
it back into the slot.
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Connect the Power and Telephone Cords
Connect the base AC adapter to the
to the
TEL LINE
jack. Route the cords as shown:
AC IN 7.8V
jack and the telephone cord
For desktop use For wall mount use
DESK
WALL
WALL
DESK
DESK
WALL
WALL
DESK
2. Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120V AC power outlet, and connect
the telephone cord to a standard telephone wall jack.
3. If you are mounting the phone on the wall, place the mounting slots
over the pins on the wall plate; slide the base down to lock it into place.
Test the Connection
Pick up the corded handset from the base. You should hear a dial tone and
the display on the base should say
Talk
. When you get a dial tone, make a
quick test call.
If... Try...
the display says
Check TEL Line
you don’t hear a dial tone
or
checking the connection between the
base and the phone jack.
you keep hearing a dial tone changing to pulse dialing.
Changing to Pulse Dialing
Your phone uses tone dialing by default. If your phone company uses pulse
dialing, you need to change your phone’s dial mode.
Menu/select
1. Press
2. Select
Dial Mode
and choose
then
Pulse
Global Setup
.
. You’ll hear a confirmation tone.
English - 4
To send DTMF tones during a call (e.g., for an automated response
system), press * to temporarily switch to tone dialing. When you hang up,
the phone automatically returns to pulse dialing.
Set Up the Accessory Handsets
Install and Charge the Battery
1. Unpack all handsets, battery packs, and battery covers.
If you need to remove a cover, press in on the
notch and slide the cover down and off.
2. Line up the battery connector with the jack
inside the handset; the connector only fits one
way.
3. Push the connector in until it clicks into place;
tug gently on the wires to make sure the battery is securely connected.
4. Replace the battery cover and slide it into place.
Connect the Charger
1. Use an AC adapter to connect the power jack on each charger to a
regular indoor (120V AC) power outlet.
2. Place each handset in a charger with the display facing forward. If the
display doesn’t light up, reseat the handset or connect the charger to a
different outlet.
# Charge all handsets completely (about 15 hours) before using.
Test the Connection
Pick up each handset and press
the display should say
If there is noise or static, see page 20 for tips on avoiding interference.
Talk
tAlK/flAs h
.
. You should hear a dial tone and
English - 5
Getting to Know Your Phone
Parts of the Base
Hook
INTERCOM
switch
Handset
clip
Twelve-key
dial pad
Key (icon) What it does
fInD hs/
IntercoM
Menu/select
cleAr
x In standby: page a handset or start an intercom call (see
page 15).
x During a call: put the call on hold and start a call transfer.
x In standby: open the menu.
x In any menu or list: select the highlighted item.
x While entering text: delete one character, or press and hold
to delete all the characters.
x In standby or during a call: open the phonebook.
PhonebooK
( )
x In the menu: go back to the previous screen.
x When entering text: move the cursor to the left.
x In the first 2 seconds of a message: go to the previous
message. Anytime after that: restart the current message.
FIND HS/
MENU/
SELECT
PLAY/STOP
PHONEBOOK
CLEAR
UP
CID
DOWN
DELETE
ANS ON/
OFF
REDIAL/
PAUSE
SILENT
MUTE
FLASH
SPEAKER
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Key (icon) What it does
x In standby: begin message playback.
PlAY/stoP
x While screening calls: mute Call Screen.
x In any menu or list, or while a message is playing: stop the
current operation and exit completely.
x In standby: increase the ringer volume.
uP
( )
x During a call or while a message is playing: increase the
volume.
x In any menu or list: move the cursor up one line.
x In standby or during a call: open the Caller ID list.
cID
x When entering text: move the cursor to the right.
x While a message is playing: skip to the next message.
x In standby: decrease the ringer volume.
Down
( )
x During a call or while a message is playing: decrease the
volume.
x In any menu or list: move the cursor down one line.
Delete
Ans on/off
reDIAl/PAuse
sIlent
Mute
flAsh
x In standby: delete all messages.
x In message playback: delete the current message.
x In standby: turn the answering system on and off.
x In standby: open the redial list.
x When entering a phone number: insert a 2-second pause.
x In standby: press and hold to turn off the ringer on the base
and any registered handset (see page 14).
x While the phone is ringing: ignore this call (mute the ringer).
x During a call: mute the microphone.
x During a call: switch to a waiting call.
x In standby: start a speakerphone call (get a dial tone).
sPeAKer
x During a normal call: switch to the speakerphone.
( )
x During a speakerphone call: hang up.
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Parts of the Handset
PHONEBOOK
SPEAKER
TALK/FLASH
DOWN
REDIAL/PAUSE
Microphone
Charging
contacts
Key (icon) What it does
PhonebooK
( )
sPeAKer
tAlK/flAsh
x In standby or during a call: open the phonebook.
x In the menu: go back to the previous screen.
x When entering text: move the cursor to the left.
x Switch a normal call to the speakerphone (and back).
( )
x In standby: start a telephone call (get a dial tone).
x During a call: switch to a waiting call.
x In standby: decrease the ringer volume.
Down
( )
x During a call: decrease the volume.
x In any menu or list: move the cursor down one line.
reDIAl/PAuse
( )
x In standby: open the redial list.
x When entering a phone number: insert a 2-second pause.
x In standby: increase the ringer volume.
uP
( )
x During a call: increase the volume.
x In any menu or list: move the cursor up one line.
Menu/select
enD
cID
x In standby: open the menu.
x In any menu or list: select the highlighted item.
x During a call: hang up.
x In any menu or list: exit and go to standby.
x In standby or during a call: open the Caller ID list.
x When entering text: move the cursor to the right.
English - 8
UP
MENU/SELECT
END
CID
Twelve-key
dial pad
SILENT
INTERCOM/CLEAR
MESSAGE/MUTE
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