Uniden EXAI3248 User Manual
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Step 1 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
Uniden Parts Department at
(800) 554-3988
Hours: M-F 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST.
We can also be reached on the web at
www.uniden.com
Step 2
Install and Charge the Handset Battery
A
Remove the cover.
Connect the
battery pack
connector with
B
the correct
polarity.
Replace the cover.
C
•Wall mount
adapter
•Beltclip
•This Owner’s
Manual
•Other Printed
Material
Plug the AC adapter cord into
the base unit and then into a
D
120V AC outlet.
Place the handset on the base
and charge continuously for 15-20
E
hours before using the phone.
Step 3 Connect to Phone Line
When the handset battery pack is fully
charged, after 15-20 hours of charging,
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 “Choosing the dialing
mode” on page 15.
Step 4
Setting Display Options
Note: Three Caller ID options are
available: AutoTalk, Caller ID on Call
Waiting (CIDCW), and Area Code.
TO SET CALLER ID, LANGUAGE AND
DIALING OPTIONS
Press and hold the cid/menu key.
A
Press the vol/ring/ key or
B
vol/ring/ key to move the
pointer to an option.
Press the select key to change
C
the option setting.
Press the end key to exit, and
D
return the handset to the base.
OPTIONS INCLUDE
Auto Talk On/Off
A
CIDCW On/Off
B
(Caller id/call waiting)
Area Code Enter/Remove
C
Dial Pulse/Tone
D
Language Eng/Fr
E
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Step 5 Set Answering System
To turn the
answering system
on, press the
answer on/off key.
A pre-recorded
greeting will play
and your system
is ready to
accept calls.
To record a personal outgoing greeting
to callers, please see page 43.
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Contents
Quick Reference Guide 1
Welcome/Features 3
Controls and Functions 4
Getting Started
Setting up the Phone 6
Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall 11
Setting Menu Options 13
Basics
Making and Receiving Calls 16
Adjusting the Handset Ringer and
Earpiece Volume 17
Redial 18
Tone Dialing Switch-over 18
Traveling Out-of-Range 18
Selecting a Different Channel 19
Page 19
Flash and Call Waiting 19
Memory Dialing
Storing Phone Numbers and Names 20
Steps for Entering Names and
Special Characters 22
Making Calls with Memory Dialing 23
Chain Dialing 24
Editing a Stored Name and/or Phone Number 25
Erasing a Stored Name and Phone Number 27
RocketDial
RocketDial 28
Storing and Editing the RocketDial 28
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Making Calls with the RocketDial 28
Deleting the RocketDial 29
Caller ID Features
Caller ID 30
When the Telephone Rings 30
Viewing the Caller ID Message List 31
Deleting Information from the Caller ID List 32
Using the Caller ID List 33
The Integrated Answering Device
The Integrated Answering Device 35
Features 35
Turning the Answering System On/Off 36
Setting Up Your Answering System 37
Using Your Answering System 45
Additional Information
Changing the Digital Security Code 51
Installing the Beltclip 51
Headset Installation 51
Note on Power Sources 52
Maintenance 52
Troubleshooting 53
General Information 57
Precautions & Warranty 58
I.C. Notice 60
Index 61
Remote Operation Card
Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden EXAI3248 series cordless telephone and
answering system. 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. The color of your cordless phone may vary.
Features
As an ENERGY STAR
product models meets the E
NERGY STAR
E
• 2.4GHz Extended Range Technology
• 16 Digit, 3-line Backlit Display
• Integrated Telephone Answering Device
(ITAD) (Bi-lingual Announcement Option)
• Voice Prompted Guidance through ITAD
Setup Menu
• 20 Number Memory Dialing
• RocketDial
TM
• Caller ID and Call Waiting Caller ID
• 30 Number Caller ID Memory
®
Partner, Uniden has determined that this product or
®
is a U.S. registered mark.
NERGY
®
STAR
guidelines for energy efficiency.
• 32 Digit Redial
• Flash and Pause
• Pulse/Tone Dialing
• Page/Find Handset
• 7 Hour Talk Time/14 Day Standby Time
• Handset Earpiece and Ringer Volume
Control
• Hearing Aid Compatible
• 20 Channel Autoscan
• English or French Display Option
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 hole
3. Optional headset jack
4. Handset battery compartment
5. Handset earpiece
6. LCD display
7. (Caller ID) cid/menu key
8. Talk/flash key
9.
/tone/ (left cursor) key
*
10. Redial/p (pause) key
11. Select key
12. Handset microphone and
ringer speaker
13. Vol (Volume)/ring/ (up) key
14. RocketDial key
15. End key
16. Vol (Volume)/ring/ (down) key
17. #/ (right cursor) key
18. Mem (Memory) key
19. Delete/ch (channel) key
20. Handset charging contacts
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find hs
answer on/off delete
charge/in use
Digital Answerer
clock/menu
mic
set
select/volume
memo rec greeting ringer
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21. Telephone line jack
22. DC IN 9V jack
23. Handset retainer clip
24. Charge/in use LED
25. (Play/stop) key
26. (Repeat/rewind) key
27. Answer on/off/ key
28. Memo rec (record) key
29. Find hs (handset) key
30. Clock/menu key
31. Base charging contacts
32. Base speaker
33. Base antenna
34. (Skip/fast forward) key
35. Delete/ key
36. Greeting key
37. Ringer key
38. Set key
39. Select/volume (down)
(up) keys
40. Mic (microphone)
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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.
Setting up the Phone
Do the following steps:
A. Choose the best location C. Connect the base unit
B. Install the rechargeable battery pack into the handset
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. 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
• 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.
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
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B. Install the rechargeable battery pack into the handset
The handset is powered by a rechargeable battery pack.
The battery recharges automatically when the handset is
placed in the base unit.
Charge the handset battery pack for at least 15-20
hours before using your new cordless telephone for the
first time! To maximize the charge capacity of your battery
pack, DO NOT plug the telephone cord into the base unit
and wall jack until the battery is fully charged.
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 small, black 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 certain you have made a good connection by slightly
pulling on the battery wires to insure that there is a secure
connection. If the battery connector is not securely
connected, the handset will not charge properly.
GETTING STARTED
Use only the Uniden
(BT-905) rechargeable
battery pack supplied
with your cordless
telephone.
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Replacement batteries
are also available
through the Uniden
Parts Department at
(800) 554-3988, Monday
thru Friday from 8:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or
online at
www.uniden.com
4) Place the battery case cover back on the handset by sliding
it upwards until it clicks into place.
5) Place the handset in the base unit for 15-20 hours without
interruption. The base unit’s LED light (labeled charge/in
use) illuminates once the handset is placed in the base.
The LED light will illuminate regardless if the battery pack
is connected or not.
DO NOT rely on the LED light as an indicator that the
battery pack is connected and the handset is charging!
If the base charge/in use LED light does not illuminate:
• Check to see if the AC adapter is plugged into the base
unit and the electrical wall outlet properly. (Use only the
supplied AC adapter. Do not use any other AC adapter.)
• Check to see if the handset is sitting correctly in the
base and making good contact with the base unit’s
charging contacts.
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Battery use time (per charge)
From fully charged (15-20 hours charge time)
• Up to seven hours continuous use during talk mode.
• Up to 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 and the numbers
stored in the memory locations are retained for up to 30 minutes
while you replace the battery pack.
Cleaning the charging contacts
To maintain a good charge, it is important to clean the
charging contacts on both the handset and base unit
once a month. Use a dry cloth or pencil eraser to clean.
If the contacts became very dirty, using water only,
dampen a cloth to clean the charging contacts.
Then make sure to go back over the charging contacts
with a dry cloth before returning the handset to the
base to charge.
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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.
• Talk Mode The handset is off the
base and talk/flash
has been pressed
enabling a dial tone.
• Standby Mode The handset is not in
use, off the base, and
talk/flash has not
been pressed. A dial
tone is not present.
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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.
• Use only the supplied
AD-314 AC adapter.
Do not use any other
AC adapter.
• 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.
The handset can be
placed face up or
face down in the base
for charging.
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2) Set the base on a desk or tabletop, and place the
handset on the base unit as shown. (For wall
mounting, see "Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall",
on page 11.)
3) Raise the antenna to a vertical position.
4) Make sure the charge/in use LED illuminates.
If the LED does not illuminate, check to see that
the AC adapter is plugged in and the handset makes
good contact with the base charging contacts.
• 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.
5) Once the handset battery pack is fully charged,
Flip the hook tab
over so the tab
holds the handset.
connect the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE
jack and a telephone outlet once the handset is
fully charged.
If your telephone outlet isn't
modular, contact your telephone
company for assistance.
Modular
Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall
Setting the handset retainer clip for wall mounting
1) On the base unit, pull the handset retainer clip out of the
slot and rotate it clockwise 180 degrees.
2) Flip the retainer clip from front to back. Slide it back into
the slot so that the lip of the retainer is up and the
down. The retainer holds the handset in place.
Standard wall plate mounting
This phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate.
1) Snap the wall mount adapter into the notches on the base
bottom.
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.
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DO NOT use an AC
outlet controlled by
a wall switch.
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6) Plug the telephone line cord into the telephone outlet.
7) Raise the antenna to a vertical position.
8) 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.
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 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 8 on pages 11-12 to mount the telephone.
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Setting Menu Options
There are five setup options available. They are Caller ID options [AutoTalk, CIDCW
(Caller ID on Call Waiting), Area Code], Dial Mode and Language.
GETTING STARTED
AutoTalk allows you to answer the phone without pressing the talk/flash key.
If the phone rings when AutoTalk is On, simply remove the handset from the base
and the phone automatically answers the call. If the phone rings when AutoTalk
is Off, you must press the talk/flash key to answer the call.
Caller ID options
To change your AutoTalk and CIDCW:
1) Press and hold the cid/menu key. The following screen
appears.
2) Use the vol/ring/ or vol/ring/ key to move the pointer
to the selection that you would like to change.
Press the select key to toggle between “
3) Press the end key and return the handset to the base unit to complete the setting.
The handset returns to the standby mode.
On” and “Off”.
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The cordless phone
features include
AutoStandbyTM.
AutoStandby allows you
to hang up by simply
returning the handset to
the base.
If your calling area
requires 10-digit dialing,
do not program
this option.
To enter your Area Code:
If you enter a 3-digit area code number in the
Area Code option, your local area
code does not appear in Caller ID messages. Do not program this option, if your
calling area requires 10-digit 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 the standby mode, press and hold
the cid/menu key. The Caller ID setting screen appears.
2) Press the vol/ring/ key twice to select “
Area Code”.
3) Press the select key.
4) Use the number keys (0 - 9) or delete/ch key to enter the
3-digit area code.
5) Press the select key. A confirmation tone sounds and the displayed area code
is entered.
6) Press the end key or return the handset to the base unit to complete the setting.
The handset returns to the standby mode.
When the area code has already been stored in memory, the stored
area code will be displayed. To change it, use the delete/ch key
and number keys to enter the new area code. Then press the select
key. A confirmation tone sounds. To complete the setting, press
the end key or return the handset to the base unit.
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Choosing the dialing mode
Most phone systems use tone dialing which sends DTMF tones through the phone
lines. However, some phone systems still use pulse dialing such as in rural areas.
The default setting is tone dialing. Depending on your dialing system, set the mode
as follows:
1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press and hold
the cid/menu key. The following screen appears.
2) Press the vol/ring/ key three times to select “
3) Press the select key to toggle between “
Tone” and “Pulse”.
4) Press the end key and return the handset to the base unit to complete the setting.
The handset returns to the standby mode.
Dial”.
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• Make sure your battery
pack is fully charged
before choosing the
dialing mode.
• If you are not sure of
your dialing system,
make a trial call. If the
call connects, leave
the setting as is,
otherwise set for
pulse dialing.
Setting the language
1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press and hold
the cid/menu key. The following screen appears.
2) Press the vol/ring/ key four times to select “
3) Press the select key to toggle between “
Eng” and “Fr.”.
4) Press the end key or return the handset to the base unit to complete the setting.
The handset returns to the standby mode.
Language”.
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• If your phone system
requires pulse dialing
and you need to send
the DTMF tones for
certain situations
during a call, you may
“switch-over” to tone
dialing (refer to “Tone
Dialing Switch-over”
on page 18).
Refer to page 13 "Setting
Menu Options" to turn
on the AutoTalk feature
if desired.
Making and Receiving Calls
Handset On Base Handset Off Base
To receive
a call
To make
a call
Pick up the handset
(AutoTalk:On) or pick up the
handset and press the talk/flash
key (AutoTalk:Off).
1) Pick up the handset.
2) Press the talk/flash key.
3) Listen for the dial tone.
4) Dial the number.
OR
1) Pick up the handset.
Dial the number, then press the
2)
talk/flash key
.
Press the talk/flash, any number,
/tone/ or #/ key
*
(AutoTalk:On).
1) Press the talk/flash key.
2) Listen for the dial tone.
3) Dial the number.
OR
Dial the number, then press the
talk/flash key.
To hang up
To redial
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Press end key or return the handset to the base (AutoStandby).
1) Pick up the handset.
2) Press the talk/flash key.
3) Listen for the dial tone.
4) Press the redial/p key.
OR
1) Pick up the handset.
2) Press the redial/p key, then
press the talk/flash key.
1) Press the talk/flash key.
2) Listen for the dial tone.
3) Press the redial/p key.
OR
Press the redial/p key, then press
the talk/flash key.
Adjusting the Handset Ringer and Earpiece Volume
Handset ringer tone and volume
Press the volume up key or volume down key (labeled as,
vol/ring/ or vol/ring/ keys) in standby mode to select
one of five ringer tones and volume combinations.
Earpiece volume
Pressing the volume up key or volume down key (labeled as,
vol/ring/ or vol/ring/ keys) during a call will change the
earpiece volume of the handset. This setting will remain in
effect after the telephone call has ended.
When you press the volume up key (vol/ring/ ) in Maximum
mode or volume down key (vol/ring/ ) in Low mode, an error
tone sounds.
Temporarily Mute Ringer
If the handset is off the base, simply press the end key to temporarily mute the
incoming ring. The ringer will sound with the next incoming call.
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• The tone feature only
applies when the dial
mode is set to pulse.
• This special number
can be stored in a
memory location. This
is referred to as Chain
Dialing (see page 24.)
Redial
The the redial/p key redials the last number dialed. The redialed number can be up
to 32 digits long.
Tone Dialing Switch-over
Some telephone companies use equipment that requires pulse
dialing (sometimes referred to as rotary dialing). If you need to
enter tone dialing digits, you can switch-over to tone dialing
during the call. For example, entering your bank account number
after you have called your bank.
Initially make your call with the pulse dialing mode. Once your
call connects, press the
number. These digits will be sent as tone dialing. Once the call
ends, the tone mode is canceled and pulse dialing mode
resumes.
/tone/ key. Enter the desired
*
Traveling Out-of-Range
During a call, as you begin to move your handset too far from your base unit,
noise increases. If you pass the range limits of the base unit, your call will terminate
within 1 minute.
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Selecting a Different Channel
If you encounter interference while using your phone, you can manually change the
phone´s channel for clear operation. This function works only when the phone is
in use. Press the delete/ch key. “
Scanning” appears on the display, indicating the
phone is changing to another channel. For more information on interference, refer
to "Precautions" on page 59.
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To locate the handset (while it's off the base), press the
find hs key on the base. The handset beeps for 60 seconds.
Paging is canceled when pressing any handset key,
find hs
on the base or the handset is returned to
key
the base.
answer on/off delete
find hs
memo rec greeting ringer
mic
clock/menu
select/volume
set
Flash and Call Waiting
If you have "Call Waiting" service and a call waiting tone sounds
while you are on a call, press the talk/flash key to accept the
waiting call. There is a short pause, then you will hear the new
caller. To return to the original caller, press the talk/flash key
again.
You must subscribe through your local telephone company to receive Call
Waiting Service.
• The UltraClear Plus
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.
• Paging is also canceled
when the phone
receives an incoming
call.
TM
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