Uniden EXAI4248i, EXAI4248 Series Owner's Manual

EXAI 4248

SERIES

OWNER'S

MANUAL

Contents

Welcome/Features 2 Controls and Functions 3 Terms Used in this Manual 4 Accessibility 5 Installing the Phone 6

A. Choose the Best Location 6 B. Install the Rechargeable Battery Pack into the Handset 7 C. Connect the Base Unit and Charge the Handset 8 D. Mount the Base Unit on a Wall 9 Installing the Beltclip 10 Headset Installation 11

Basic Setup 12

Activating AutoTalk 12 Activating Caller ID on Call Waiting 12 Entering Your Area Code 13 Choosing the Dialing Mode 14 Setting the Language 14 Selecting the Ring Tone and Volume 15

Using Your Phone 16

Making and Receiving Calls 16 Redialing the Last Dialed Number 17 Adjusting the Earpiece Volume 17 Tone Dialing Switch-over 18 Traveling Out-of-Range 18

Using the Speed Dial Memory 20

Storing Names and Numbers in Speed Dial Memory 20 Storing Caller ID Messages in Speed Dial Memory 23 Making Calls from Speed Dial Memory 24

Caller ID and CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiti ng) 25

Viewing the Caller ID Message List 26 Deleting Information from the Caller ID List 27 Making a Call from the Caller ID List 28 Caller ID on Call Waiting (CIDCW) 28

The Integrated Answering Device 29 Setting Up Your Answering System 30

Turning the Answering System On/Off 39

Using Your Answering System 40

Handset Operation 45 Remote Operation 46

Changing the Digital Security Code 49 Note on Power Sources 50 General Information 52 Troubleshooting 53

Liquid Damage 56

Precautions & Warranty 57 I.C. Notice 59

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Welcome

Features

• 2.4GHz Extended Range Technology

• Integrated Answering Device

• Caller ID/Caller ID on Call Waiting

• 3-Line Backlit LCD

• Access Messages with Handset Remote Key

• Trilingual Menu Displays/Voice Prompts

• 30 Caller ID Memory

• 10 Number Memory Dialing

• Last Number Redial

• Tone/Pulse Dialing

• Page/Find Handset Key

• Earpiece/Ringer Volume Controls

• Mute or Turn Ringer Off

• Hearing Aid Compatible

• 20 Channel Auto Scan

• Desk or Wall Mountable

If you have any trouble with your phone, call our Customer Hotline at 1-800-297-1023, Mon-Fri 7 am to 7 pm, Sat/Sun 9 am to 5 pm, CST. (Phone support is closed on holidays.) For more information on Uniden products and accessories, be sure to visit our web site:

Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden cordless telephone and answering system. 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.

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Controls and Functions

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CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS

1. Handset antenna

2. Jack for optional headset

3. Beltclip hole

4. Ringer speaker

5. Handset battery compartment

6. Handset earpiece

7. LCD display

8. / /vol/ (earpiece volume, ringer volume and scroll) key (pages 12, 15 and

17)

9. Call id/menu key (pages 12 and 25)

10.

/tone/ key (left cursor)

(pages 18 and 20)

11. Redial/pause key (pages 17 and 22)

12. Select/remote key (pages 12 and 45)

13. End key (pages 16 and 17)

14. Talk/flash key (pages 16 and 19)

15. Memory key (page 20)

16. #/ (right cursor) key (page 20)

17. Delete/chan key (pages 18, 20 and 27)

Retrieve TAD message with Handset Remote keys

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TERMS USED IN THIS MANUAL

20. DC IN 9V jack

21. Base antenna

22. Telephone line jack

23. Base speaker

24. (play/stop) key (pages 38 and 40)

25. (repeat/rewind) key (page 41)

26. Base charging contacts

27. Menu/clock key (pages 30 and 31)

28. Mic (microphone)

29. Ringer key (page 38)

30. Memo rec (record) key (page 44)

31. Greeting key (page 37)

32. Charge/in use LED

33. (delete) key (page 43)

34. (skip/fast forward) key (page 41)

35. (answer on/off) key (page 39)

36. Set key (page 30)

37. / /volume/select keys (pages 30 and 38)

38. Find hs (handset) key (pages 19 and 49)

Terms Used in this Manual

• Standby Mode - The handset may be sitting in or off the base, but is NOT in use. The talk/flash key has

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Accessibility

Uniden provides a customer service hotline for accessibility questions. If you have a disability and need customer service assistance or if you have any questions about how Uniden's products accommodate persons with disabilities, please call the accessibility voice/TTY line: 1-800-874-9314

A representative is available to talk to you M-F, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, CST. After hours, you can leave a message, and we will call you back. Information is also available on our web site, www.uniden.com, under the "Accessibility" link.

ACCESSIBILITY

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Installing the Phone

Do the following steps:

A. Choose the Best Location B. Install the Rechargeable Battery Pack into the Handset C. Connect the Base Unit and Charge the Handset D. Mount the Base Unit on a Wall

A. Choose the Best Location

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

• The location should be close to both a phone jack and a continuous power outlet (one which is not connected to a switch).

• The base and handset should be kept away from sources of electrical noise such as motors,

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

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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INSTALLING THE

PHONE

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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.

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.

Use only the Uniden (BT-905 or BT-1006) rechargeable battery pack supplied with your cordless telephone.

INSTALLING THE

PHONE

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C. Connect the Base Unit and Charge the Handset

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

standard 120V AC wall outlet.

2) Place the handset in the base unit with the keypad facing forward.

3) 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 to avoid long extension cords.

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

5) Once the handset battery pack is 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

•Use only the supplied

AD-314 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.

INSTALLING THE

PHONE

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D. Mount 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 to the DC IN 9V

jack.

2) Route the AC adapter cord through 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. Route the cord through 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.

INSTALLING THE

PHONE

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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 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 step 1 through 6 on page 9 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.

INSTALLING THE

PHONE

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Headset Installation

Your phone may be used with an optional headset. To use this feature, insert the headset plug into the headset jack. Your phone is ready for hands-free conversations. (Headsets may be purchased by visiting our website at www.uniden.com or by calling our Parts Department. See back cover page).

INSTALLING THE

PHONE

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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.

Activating AutoTalk

AutoTalk allows you to answer the phone simply by removing the handset from the base. You do not have to press any keys.

1) When the phone is in standby mode, press and hold the call id/

menu key. The following screen appears.

2) Press the select/remote 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.

You must subscribe to Caller ID service through your local telephone provider to use this feature.

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2) Press the /vol/ key to select

CIDCW

3) Press the select/remote key to toggle and turn on Caller ID on Call

Waiting.

4) Press the end key and return the handset to the base unit to complete the setting. The

handset returns to standby mode.

Entering Your Area Code

If you can make a call by dialing only 7 digits (instead of 10), you can program your local area code in your phone. If you get a call from within your area code, you'll only see the 7digit phone number. If you get a call from outside your area code, you'll see all 10 digits.

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

2) Press the /vol/ key twice to select

Area Code

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

4) Use the number keys (0 - 9) to enter the 3-digit area code. If you make an error, use the delete/chan key to backspace.

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Choosing the Dialing Mode

Your phone can communicate with the telephone network in two different ways: tone dialing and pulse dialing. These days, most phone networks use a method called tone dialing, so your phone comes programmed for tone dialing. If your phone company uses pulse dialing, you'll need to change your phone's dial mode. There's an easy way to tell: try making a call. If your call connects, your phone's setting is fine. If not, follow the steps below:

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

2) Press the /vol/ key three times to select

Dial

3) Press the select/remote key to set the phone to pulse dialing.

4) Press the end key to complete the setting. The handset returns to standby mode.

Setting the Language

You can change the language the menu display uses. Choose from English, French, or Spanish.

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

If your phone system requires pulse dialing and you need to send DTMF tones during a call, you can temporarily switch over to tone dialing. (Refer to “Tone Dialing Switchover” on page 18.)

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3) Press the select/remote key to select

Eng, Fr.

Esp.

4) Press the end key to complete the setting. The handset returns to

standby mode.

Selecting the Ring Tone and Volume

Your phone has five different ringer tone/volume combinations you can choose from.

1) With the phone in standby mode, press the /vol/ or /vol/ key.

2) The phone will sound the different ring tones at different volumes. To turn the ringer off, select

Ringer Off

3) When the phone sounds the ring tone and volume you wish to use, press the end key.

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Using Your Phone

Making and Receiving Calls

Making a call

1) Remove the handset from the base.

2) Press the talk/flash key.

3) Listen for the dial tone.

4) Dial the number. OR

1) Remove the handset from the base.

2) Dial the number.

3) Press the talk/flash key.

Receiving a call

1) Remove the handset from the base. (If AutoTalk is on, the phone will automatically answer the call when you pick it up.)

2) Press the talk/flash key.

1) If the handset is off the base, press the talk/flash key, the

/tone/ key, the #/ key

or any number key. (AutoTalk is on.)

USING YOUR PHONE

To turn on the AutoTalk feature, see “Activating AutoTalk” on page 12.

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Redialing the Last Dialed Number

1) Remove the handset from the base.

2) Press the talk/flash key.

3) Listen for the dial tone.

4) Press the redial/pause key. OR

1) Remove the handset from the base.

2) Press the redial/pause key.

3) Press the talk/flash key.

Adjusting the Earpiece Volume

To change the earpiece volume, press the /vol/ or

/vol/ key during a call.

Temporarily Mute Ringer

If the handset is off the base while an incoming call is ringing, simply press the end key to mute the incoming ring. The ringer will sound with the next incoming call.

You can only mute the handset ringer if the handset is off the base when the phone starts ringing.

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USING YOUR PHONE

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The UltraClear PlusTM true compander circuitry virtually eliminates background noise. This innovative technology, together with 20 different channels,

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Tone Dialing Switch-over

If your telephone company requires pulse dialing, you can switch over to tone dialing after the call connects. This feature is useful when you need tone dialing to use any automated menu systems, such as telephone bank tellers, telephone prescription refills, customer support menus, etc.

If your phone is set to pulse dialing mode, make your call normally. Once your call connects, press the

/tone/

key. Any digits you enter from then on will be sent as tone digits. When this particular call ends, the phone automatically returns to pulse dialing mode.

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, your call will terminate within one minute.

Selecting a Different Channel

If you encounter interference while using your phone, you can manually change the phone´s channel for clear operation. While using your phone, press the delete/chan key.

Scanning

USING YOUR PHONE

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Find Handset

To locate the handset, press the find hs key on the base. The handset beeps for 60 seconds.

To cancel paging, press any key on the handset or the find hs key on the base, or return the handset to the base. Paging is also canceled when the phone receives an incoming call.

Using Call Waiting

If you have Call Waiting, you can receive calls while on the line.

1) If a call comes in while you are on the phone, you will hear a call waiting tone. If you have CIDCW activated, you will see the name and number of the incoming caller.

2) Press the talk/flash key to accept the waiting call. After a short pause, you will hear the new caller.

3) To return to the original caller, press the talk/flash key again.

USING YOUR PHONE

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