Uniden EXI3246 User Manual
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
• Beltclip
• This Owner’s Manual
• Other Printed
Material
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
Plug the AC adapter cord into the base
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unit and then into a 120V AC outlet.
Place the handset in the base and charge
continuously for 15 - 20 hours before using
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the phone.
Step 4
Setting Display Options
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
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 cid/menu key.
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Step 2 Install and Charge the Handset Battery
TO INSTALL THE HANDSET BATTERY
Remove the cover.
A
Connect the battery pack
connector with the
B
correct polarity.
Replace the cover.
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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 16.
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Press vol/ring/ or vol/ring/ keys to
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move the pointer to an option.
Press select to change the option setting.
C
Press end to exit, and return the handset
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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
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Language Eng/Fr
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Contents
Quick Reference Guide 3
Welcome/Features 5
Controls and Functions 6
Getting Started
Setting up the Phone 8
Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall 13
Setting Menu Options 15
Basics
Making and Receiving Calls 18
Adjusting the Handset Ringer and
Earpiece Volume 19
Redial 20
Tone Dialing Switch-over 20
Traveling Out-of-Range 20
Selecting a Different Channel 21
Page 21
Flash and Call Waiting 21
Voice Mail Waiting Indicator 22
Memory Dialing
Storing Phone Numbers and Names 23
Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters 25
Making Calls with Memory Dialing 26
Chain Dialing 27
Editing a Stored Name and/or Phone Number 28
Erasing a Stored Name and Phone Number 30
RocketDial
RocketDial 31
Storing and Editing the RocketDial 31
Making Calls with the RocketDial 31
Deleting the RocketDial 32
Caller ID Features
Caller ID 33
When the Telephone Rings 33
Viewing the Caller ID Message List 34
Deleting Information from the Caller ID List 35
Using the Caller ID List 37
Additional Information
Changing the Digital Security Code 39
Installing the Beltclip 39
Headset Installation 39
Note on Power Sources 40
Maintenance 40
Troubleshooting 41
General Information 44
Precautions & Warranty 45
I.C. Notice 47
Index 48
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Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden EXI3246 series. This cordless 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 purposes. The color of your cordless telephone may vary.
Features
NERGY STAR
As an E
product models meets the E
NERGY STAR
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• 2.4 GHz Extended Range Technology
• 3 Line Backlit Display
• Caller ID and Call Waiting Caller ID
• RocketDial
• 20 Number Memory Dialing
• 32 Digit Redial
• Flash and Pause
• English or French Display Option
®
Partner, Uniden has determined that this product or
®
is a U.S. registered mark.
NERGY STAR
®
guidelines for energy efficiency.
• Tone/Pulse Dialing
• Page/Find handset
• Up to 7 Hour Talk Time/
14 Day Standby Time
• Handset Earpiece and
Ringer Volume Control
• Hearing Aid Compatible
• 20 Channel Autoscan
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
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10. Redial/p (pause) key
11. Select key
12. Handset microphone and
13. (Volume) vol/ring/ (up) key
14. RocketDial key
15. End key
16. (Volume) vol/ring/ (down) key
17. #/ (right cursor) key
18. (Memory) mem key
19. Delete/ch (channel) key
20. Handset charging contacts
/tone/ (left cursor) key
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ringer speaker
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21. charge/in use LED
22. Find handset key
23. Base charging contacts
24. Telephone line jack
25. DC IN 9V jack
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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.
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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
brochure. 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
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
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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.
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
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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, as well as,
the names 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 become 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.
• 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
Route the cord.
1) Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack
and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet.
Use only the supplied
AD-446 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.
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2) Set the base on a desk or tabletop, and
place the handset on the base unit.
3) Make sure that the charge/in use LED illuminates.
If the LED does not illuminate, check to see that the AC adapter is plugged in
and that 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. Once the handset battery pack is fully
charged, connect the telephone line cord to the base and telephone wall outlet.
4) Connect the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and
to 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
Standard wall plate mounting
This phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate.
1) Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN 9V jack.
2) Wrap the AC adapter cord inside 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. Wrap the cord inside the molded wiring
channel as shown.
5) Plug the telephone line cord into the telephone
outlet.
6) Raise the antenna to a vertical position.
7) 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.
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DO NOT use an AC
outlet controlled by
a wall switch.
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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
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 7 on page 13 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.
AutoTalk allows you to answer the phone without pressing the talk/flash button.
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 talk/flash to answer the call.
Caller ID options
To change your AutoTalk and CIDCW:
1) Press and hold cid/menu. The following screen appears.
2) Use vol/ring/ or vol/ring/ keys to move the pointer to
the selection that you would like to change.
Press select to toggle between ¨
3) Press end and return the handset to the base unit to complete the setting.
The handset returns to the standby mode.
To enter your Area Code
If you enter a 3-digit area code number in the
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.
On¨ and ¨Off¨ for AutoTalk and CIDCW.
Area Code option, your local area
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• If your calling area
requires 10-digit
dialing, do not
program this option.
• The Cordless phone
features include
AutoTalkTMand
AutoStandbyTM.
AutoTalk allows you
to answer a call by
just removing the
handset from the base
so you don't have to
waste time pushing
buttons. AutoStandby
allows you to hang up
by simply returning
the handset to the
base.
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1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press and hold
cid/menu. The Caller ID setting screen appears.
Make sure your battery
pack is fully charged
before choosing the
dialing mode.
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2) Press vol/ring/ key twice to select ¨
Area Code¨.
3) Press select.
4) Use the number keys (0 - 9), or delete/ch to enter the
3-digit area code.
5) Press select. A confirmation tone sounds and the displayed area code is entered.
6) Press end 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 and number keys to enter the new area code.
Then press select. A confirmation tone sounds. To complete the
setting, press end or return the handset to the base unit.
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:
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