Uniden DXI860 Owner's Manual

Controls and Functions (Handset) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front Cover Foldout

Controls and Functions (Base). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front Cover Foldout

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Battery Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Included with the DXI860 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Important Electrical Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Telephone Line Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Radio Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

More Than One Cordless Telephone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Cordless Telephone Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Selecting a Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Telephone Line Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Connecting the Telephone Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Applying Power to the Base Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Adapter Safety Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Desk or Tabletop Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Wall Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Direct Wall Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Setting Up Your Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Extending the Base Unit Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Installing the Handset Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Cleaning the Battery Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Charging the Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Low Battery Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Setting the Pulse/Tone Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Automatic Digital Code Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Handset Volume Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Entering the Local Area Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Setting Caller ID on Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Setting the AutoTalk Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Using Your Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Making Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Receiving Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Redialing the Last Number Called . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Using the Flash Key with Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Using Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

The Caller ID Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Viewing Calls in Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Calling the Displayed Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Deleting Caller ID messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Programming Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Storing a Caller ID memory number in Dial Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Entering a Number in Dial Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Calling a Number Stored in Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Editing and Deleting Numbers in Dial Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Important Safety Instructions

When using your telephone equipment, these basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and injury to persons:

Read and understand all instructions.

1. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

2. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning, and use a dry cloth, without liquid or aerosol

3. cleaners.

4. 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. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The telephone may fall, causing

5. serious damage to the unit. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation. To protect the

6. product from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided. This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label.

7. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where the cord will be

8. damaged by persons walking on it. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords, as this can result in the risk of fire or electrical

9. shock. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots, as they may touch dangerous

10. voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

11. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product. Take it to qualified service personnel when service or repair work is required. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the appliance is subsequently used. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the

12. following conditions: A. When the power supply cord is damaged or frayed.

If liquid has been spilled into the product.

If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

If the product does not operate normally when following the operating instructions. (Adjust only

those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive repair work by a qualified technician.) If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

F. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

13.

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Battery Safety Precautions

Caution:

To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons by the battery, read and follow these instructions:

1. Use only the appropriate type and size Battery Pack specified in this Operating Guide. Do not dispose of the Battery Pack in a fire. The cell may explode. Check the Nickel-Cadmium

2. Battery Disposal package insert for disposal instructions. Do not open or mutilate the Battery Pack. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage

3. to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed. Exercise care in handling the battery in order not to short the battery with conducting materials such

4. as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns. Charge the Battery Pack provided with or identified for use with this product only in accordance with

5. the instructions and limitations specified in the instruction manual provided for this product. Observe proper polarity orientation between the Battery Pack and battery charger.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the DXI860 telephone with an integrated digital answering system. This phone is designed to exacting standards to provide reliability, long life, and outstanding performance.

Features

Voice Scramble

•

• 25 46/49 MHz Channels

• 30 Number Caller ID Memory

•

AutoSecure

•

Random Code

™

™ Digital Security

• Handset Ringer/Volume Controls

• UltraClear Plus

• Pulse/Tone Dialing

•

AutoTalk

•

AutoStandby

™

• 10-Number Memory

• 1-way Page/Find Button

• Redial/Flash Key

• 14 Day Battery Life

The Voice Scrambled DXI860 protects your privacy by changing the RF signal between the Handset and Base when you make or receive calls. It’s difficult or impossible for someone to receive and understand your calls.

AutoTalk™

removing the Handset from the Base so you don’t have to waste time pushing buttons or flipping switches. simply returning the Handset to the Base.

allows you to answer a call by just

AutoStandby™

allows you hang up by

UltraClear Plus

The together with 25 different channels, virtually eliminates background noise and provides you with the best possible reception during all of your conversations.

To protect you against misbilled calls which might result from your phone being activated by other equipment, automatically selects one of over 65 thousand digital security codes for the Handset and Base Units. Also, the electronically locks your phone when the Handset is in the Base.

To get the most from your phone, please read this Operating Guide thoroughly. Also be sure to complete the Product Registration form and mail it in.

Be sure to visit our Internet site at: http:\\www.uniden.com!

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innovative technology,

digital security

AutoSecure

™ feature

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Included with the DXI860

If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact Uniden Customer Service at: (800) 297-1023, 8:00 am to 5:00 p.m. Central, Monday through Friday.

Handset Base Unit Rechargeable Battery Long Telephone Cord

Caller ID Phone with Voice Scramble

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flash redial volume chan

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pause cancel delete

AC Adapter Short Telephone Cord

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Operating Guide

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Important Electrical Considerations

Unplug all electrical appliances when you know an electrical storm is approaching. Lightning can pass through your household wiring and damage any device connected to it. This phone is no exception.

Warning: Please do not attempt to unplug any appliance during an electrical storm. Caution: Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Uniden, or operation of this

product in any way other than as detailed by this Operating Guide, could void your authority to operate this product.

Range

Your new phone is designed to achieve the maximum possible range by transmitting and receiving according to the highest specifications set forth by the FCC. We have rated this phone to operate at a maximum distance with the qualification that the range depends upon the environment in which the telephone is used. Many factors limit range, and it would be impossible to include all the variables in our rating. The Maximum Range rating of this phone is meant to be used as a means of comparison against other range claims.

Telephone Line Problems

The FCC has granted the telephone company the right to disconnect service in the event that your phone causes problems on the telephone line. Also, the telephone company may make changes in facilities and services which may affect the operation of your unit. However, your telephone company must give adequate notice in writing prior to such actions to allow you time for making necessary arrangements to continue uninterrupted service.

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If you are having trouble with your telephone service, you must first disconnect your phone to determine if it is the cause of your problem. If you determine that it is the cause, you must leave it disconnected until the trouble has been corrected.

Radio Interference

Radio interference may occasionally cause buzzing and humming in your cordless Handset, or clicking noises in the Base Unit. This interference is caused by external sources such as TV, refrigerator, vacuum cleaner, fluorescent lighting, or electrical storm. Your unit is NOT DEFECTIVE. If these noises continue and are too distracting, please check around your home to see what appliances may be causing the problem. In addition, we recommend that the Base not be plugged into a circuit that also powers a major appliance because of the potential for interference. Be certain that the antenna on the unit is fully extended when needed.

In the unlikely event that you consistently hear other voices or distracting transmissions on your phone, you may be receiving radio signals from another cordless telephone or other source of interference. If you cannot eliminate this type of interference, you need to change to a different channel.

Finally, it should be noted that some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause interference to nearby TVs and VCRs. To minimize or prevent such interference, the base of the cordless telephone should not be placed near or on top of a TV or VCR. If interference is experienced, moving the cordless telephone farther away from the TV or VCR will often reduce or eliminate the interference.

More Than One Cordless Telephone

If you want to use more than one cordless telephone in your home, they must operate on different channels. Press the channel key to select a channel that provides the clearest communication.

Cordless Telephone Privacy

Cordless telephones are radio devices. Communications between the handset and base of your cordless telephone are accomplished by means of radio waves which are broadcast over the open airways. Because of the inherent physical properties of radio waves, your communications can be received by radio receiving devices other than your own cordless telephone unit. Consequently, any communications using your cordless telephone may not be private.

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Installation

Selecting a Location

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

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

Note: A continuous power outlet is an AC outlet which does not have a switch to interrupt its power.

• Keep the Base Unit and Handset away from sources of electrical noise such as motors or

fluorescent lighting.

• Be sure there is sufficient space to fully extend the Base Unit antenna.

• The Base Unit can be placed on a desk or tabletop or mounted on a standard AT&T or GTE wall

plate.

• If you decide to mount your phone on the wall, make sure to change the handset retainer so that the

tab which holds the Handset faces up. (See page 11 for more information.)

• You should charge your new phone for 15-20 hours before completing the installation or using the

Handset.

Telephone Line Outlets

There are two types of phone outlets:

Modular Jack

Most phone equipment available now uses modular jacks. Phone cords are fitted with a molded plastic connector which plugs into this type of jack. If you do not have modular phone jacks, contact your local telephone company for information about their installation.

Hard-wired Jack

Some equipment is wired directly to a phone jack, and these types of installations require a modular jack converter. This type of installation is not difficult; however, you should contact your Uniden telephone dealer or a telephone supply store for advice about the proper adapter or converter for your particular situation.

Connecting the Telephone Cords

Consider these safety guidelines before connecting the telephone cords:

Caution!

•

Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

•

Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected.

•

Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

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Applying Power to the Base Unit

The DXI860 phones require an AC outlet, without a switch to interrupt power, and the included AC adapter. To relieve strain on the DC plug when the phone is placed on a desk or table, connect the adapter as shown below.

Wrap the power cord around the convenient notch on the bottom.

Important: Place the power cord so that it does not create a trip hazard, or where it could become

chafed and create a fire or other electrical hazards.

Adapter Safety Feature

The AC adapter furnished with this phone may be equipped with a polarized line plug — a plug having one blade wider than the other. This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug.

• Do not alter the shape of the blades of the polarized plug.

• If you cannot plug the AC adapter into the outlet, contact somenone about replacing the outlet.

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Desk or Tabletop Installation

1. Place the Base on a desk or tabletop.

2. Plug the AC Adapter cord into the 9V DC input jack on the Base Unit.

5. Plug the other end of the cord into the telephone jack on the wall.

6. Plug the AC Adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet.

Note: Do not use an outlet controlled by a wall switch.

Wall Installation

3. Place the AC Adapter cord around the strain relief.

4. Plug one end of the long telephone cord into the jack on the Base Unit.

TEL LINE

Standard Wall Plate Mounting

These phones are designed to be mounted on a standard AT&T or GTE wall plate.

1. Plug the AC Adapter into the Base Unit.

2. Place the AC Adapter cord inside the molded channel.

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3. Plug one end of the short telephone cord into the

TEL LINE

jack on the

Base Unit.

4. Place the telephone cord inside the molded channel on the bottom of the Base Unit. Then plug the other end of the telephone cord into the modular jack on the wall.

5. Place the Base Unit on the posts of the wall plate and push down until it’s firmly seated.

Direct Wall Mounting

If you do not have a standard wall plate, you can mount your phone directly on a wall. Before mounting your phone, consider the following:

• Select a location away from electrical cables,

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

• Make sure the wall material is capable of

supporting the weight of the Base Unit and Handset.

• Use #10 screws with anchoring devices

suitable for the wall material where the Base Unit will be placed.

1. Insert two mounting screws 3 apart. Allow about

⁄

between the wall and screw heads for mounting the phone.

⁄

of an inch

inches