Uniden DXI 7284-2 User Manual

Contents

Welcome/Features 2 Controls and Functions 3 Terms Used in this Manual 4 Getting Started 5

Installing the Phone 5

A. Choose the Best Location 5 B. Install the Rechargeable Battery Packs into the

Handsets 6

C. Connect the Main Base and Charging Cradle, and Charge

the Handsets 7 D. Mount the Main Base on a Wall 8 Installing the Beltclip 9 Headset Installation 10

Register Handsets to the Main Base before Using! 11 When to Re-register Handsets 12 Call Transfer Feature 12 Basic Setup 13

Activating AutoTalk 13 Activating Caller ID on Call Waiting 13 Entering Your Area Code 14 Choosing the Dialing Mode 15 Setting the Language 16 Selecting the Ring Tone and Volume 16

Basics 17

Using Your Phone 17

Making and Receiving Calls 17 Adjusting the Earpiece Volume 18 Tone Dialing Switch-over 19 Traveling Out-of-Range 19

Selecting a Different Channel 19 Find Handset 20 Using Call Waiting 20 Voice Mail Waiting Indicator 21

RocketDial 22

Storing the RocketDial 22

Using the Speed Dial Memory 23

Storing Names and Numbers in Speed Dial Memory 23 Storing Caller ID Messages in Speed Memory Locations 26 Making Calls from Speed Dial Memory 27

Caller ID Features 28

Caller ID and CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting) 28

When the Telephone Rings 28 Viewing the Caller ID Message List 29 Deleting Information from the Caller ID List 30 Making a Call from the Caller ID List 31

Additional Information 32

Changing the Digital Security Code 32 Note on Power Sources 33 General Information 35 Troubleshooting 36

Liquid Damage 39 Precautions & Warranty 40 I.C. Notice 42 Index 43 Memory List 45

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Welcome

Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden dual handset cordless telephone. 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

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• 2.4GHz Extended Range Technology

• Dual Handset System (Extra Handset & Charger Included)

• Call Transfer from Handset to Handset

• 3 Line Backlit Displays

• Caller ID and Caller ID on Call Waiting

• 10 Speed Dial Memory

•One touch RocketDial®

• Last Number Redial

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

• Voice Mail Waiting Indicator

• English, French, or Spanish Support

• Pulse/Tone Dialing

•Find Handset

• Earpiece Volume Control

•Ringer Volume Control

• Hearing Aid Compatible

• 20 Channel Autoscan

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Controls and Functions

Handsets

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9 10 11

12 13

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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. caller id/menu key (pages 13 and 28)

8. / /vol/ (earpiece volume, ringer volume and scroll) key (pages 13, 16 and

23)

/tone/← key (left cursor) key

(pages 19 and 23)

10. redial/pause key (pages 18 and 25)

11. select/channel key (pages 13, 19 and 23)

12. Rocketdial key (page 22)

13. talk/flash key (pages 17 and 20)

14. end key (pages 17 and 18)

15. #/→ (right cursor) key (page 23)

16. memory key (page 23)

17. delete/transfer key (pages 12 and 30)

18. Handset microphone and ringer speaker

19. Handset charging contacts

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CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS

Main Base Extra Charging Cradle for Second Handset

20. Main base charging contacts

21. find handset key (pages 20 and 32)

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23. DC IN 9V jack

24. Telephone line jack

25. Charging contacts

26. Charge LED

27. DC IN 9V jack

22. charge/in use and VMWI (Voice Mail Waiting Indicator) LED

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

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CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS

Installing the Phone

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.

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Do the following steps:

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. Mount the Main Base on a Wall

A. Choose the Best Location

When choosing a location for your new phone, here are some important guidelines you should consider:

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

• The location should be close to both a phone jack and a continuous power outlet (one

• The main base and each handset should be kept away from sources of electrical noise such

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

• There should be enough space to fully extend the antenna.

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

Avoid television sets and other electronic equipment

Choose a central location

which is not connected to a switch).

as motors, microwave ovens, and fluorescent lighting.

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Avoid microwave ovens

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

Avoid personal computers

Avoid other cordless telephones

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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 unit or charging cradle.

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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.) 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.

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•Use only the Uniden (BT-905) rechargeable battery pack supplied with your cordless telephone.

•Replacement batteries are also available through the Uniden Parts Department at (800) 554-3988, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or online at

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Route the cord.

•Use only the supplied

AD-0001 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.

C. Connect the Main Base and Charging Cradle, and Charge the Handsets

1) Connect each AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to each

standard 120V AC wall outlet.

2) Place one handset in the main base unit 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 so that you can unplug the AC adapter easily.

4) Charge your handsets at least 15-20 hours before plugging into the phone line.

5) Once the handset battery packs are fully charged, connect the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and a telephone outlet. If your telephone outlet isn't modular, contact your telephone company for assistance.

Modular

Route the cord.

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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 main base unit on the wall mount adapter as shown and slide the wall mount adapter into the notches on the main base bottom with the tab pressed.

2) Plug the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack.

3) Route the AC adapter cord through the molded wiring channel as shown.

4) Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet.

5) Plug the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE 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 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.

• Use #10 screws (minimum length of 1-3/8 inches) 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), 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 7 on page 8 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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Headset Installation

Your phone may be used with an optional headset, the Uniden HS910. To use this feature, insert the headset plug into the headset jack. Your phone is ready for hands-free conversations. (Headset may be purchased by calling the Uniden Parts Department or visiting the web site. See page 35.)

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Whichever handset you choose to charge in the main base will automatically register to the main base.

•When you charge the handsets, Caller ID summary screen and the name of the handset, If are charging the handset No. 2.

HS1

HS2

appears, you

appears.

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.

•The charging cradle can be used to charge either handset.

4) Press the find handset key on the main base. If both handset beep, registration is

complete. If one handset does not beep, re-register that handset.

5) Once both handsets are registered, it doesn’t matter which handset is placed in the main base or the charger.

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When to Re-register Handsets

1) You’ll need to re-register the second handset (follow steps on page 11) 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 11.

3) If the second handset’s battery becomes very low, the handset must be recharged for 1520 hours and re-registered to the main base.

Call Transfer Feature

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 any number key (when AutoTalk is set to on).

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•Make sure to return the handsets to the cradles after each phone call.

•If you transfer the call and it is not picked up after 5 minutes, the call will be disconnected.

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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

AutoTalk, Area Code and Language options can be set by using either Handset 1 or Handset 2.

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. The following screen appears.

2) Press the select/channel key to turn AutoTalk on.

3) Press the end key 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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in the display while the phone is charging.)

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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. The following screen appears.

CIDCW

2) Press the /vol/ key to select

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.

Entering Your Area Code

If you enter a 3-digit area code number in the not appear in Caller ID messages. Do not program this option if your calling area requires 10digit dialing. When reviewing Caller ID messages, you will see only the local seven digit number. For calls received from outside your local area code, you will see a full 10-digit number.

1) When the phone is in standby mode, press and hold the caller id/ menu key. The following screen appears.

Area Code

option, your local area code does

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2) Press the /vol/ key twice to select

Area Code

3) Press the select/channel key. If an area code was already stored, the phone will display it.

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