Uniden EXI5560 User Manual

Step 1 Check 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 Customer Hotline.

• Base unit

• Handset

• AC adapter

• Rechargeable battery

• Telephone cord

• Beltclip

• This owner’s manual

• Other printed

material

Uniden Customer Hotline

at 1-800-297-1023 (Mon

- Fri 7 am to 7 pm,
Sat/Sun/holidays--except
Thanskgiving and
Christmas--9 am to 5 pm,
CST).
We can also be reached
on the web at

www.uniden.com

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.

C

Plug the AC adapter cord into the base

D

unit and then into a 120V AC outlet.

Place the handset in the base and charge
continuously for 15 - 20 hours before using

E

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 16.

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Step 4

Set Menu Options

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

Note: There are five setup options available. They are
Caller ID options [AutoTalk, CIDCW (Caller ID on Call
Waiting), Area Code], Dial Mode and Language.

TO SET CALLER ID, LANGUAGE AND DIALING OPTIONS

Press and hold call id/menu.

A

Press ▲ or ▼ to move the pointer to an

B

option.

Press select to change the option setting.

C

Press end to exit, and return the handset

D

to the base.

OPTIONS INCLUDE

AutoTalk On/Off

A

CIDCW On/Off

B

(Caller ID on call waiting)

Area Code Enter/Remove

C

Dial Pulse/Tone

D

Language English/French/Spanish

E

Contents

Quick Reference Guide 3
Welcome/Features 5
Controls and Functions 6
Terms Used in this Manual 7
Accessibility 8
Installing the Phone 9

A. Choose the best location 9
B. Install the rechargeable battery pack into the handset 10
C. Connect the Base Unit and Charge the Handset 11
D. Mount the Base Unit on a Wall 12
Installing the Beltclip 13
Headset Installation 14

Basic Setup 15

Activating AutoTalk 15
Activating Caller ID on Call Waiting 15
Entering Your Area Code 16
Choosing the Dialing Mode 16
Setting the language 17
Selecting the Ring Tone and Volume 17

Using Your Phone 18

Making and Receiving Calls 18
Redialing the last dialed number 19
Adjust the Earpiece Volume 19
Tone Dialing Switch-over 20
Traveling Out-of-Range 20
Selecting a Different Channel 20
Find Handset 21
Using Call Waiting 21
Voice Mail Waiting Indicator 22

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Using the Speed Dial Memory 23

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

Caller ID and CIDCW

(Caller ID on Call Waiting) 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
Caller ID on Call Waiting (CIDCW) 31

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

Liquid Damage 38

Precautions & Warranty 39
I.C. Notice 41
Index 42

Welcome

Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden cordless phone. This cordless 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 telephone may vary.

As an ENERGY STA R
product models meets the E

NERGY STA R

E

®

Partner, Uniden has determined that this product or

®

is a U.S. registered mark.

NERGY STA R

®

guidelines for energy efficiency.

Features

• 5.8GHz Extended Range Technology

• Caller ID/Caller ID on Call Waiting

• 3-Line Backlit LCD

• Trilingual Menu Displays

• 30 Caller ID Memory

• 10 Number Memory Dialing

• Last Number Redial

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/holidays -- except U.S. Thanksgiving and Christmas -­9 am to 5 pm, CST).
For more information on Uniden products and accessories, 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 and AutoSecure are trademarks of
Uniden America Corporation.

• 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

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Controls and Functions

1

2

3
4

5

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7

8
9

10
11

12

13
14

15

16
17
18

19

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1. Handset antenna

2. Beltclip hole

3. Optional headset jack

4. Handset ringer speaker

5. Handset battery compartment

6. Handset earpiece

7. LCD display

8.

▼ (volume & scroll down) key

9. Call id (Caller ID)/menu key

10. /tone/ (left cursor) key

11. Redial/pause key

12. Select key

13.

▲ (volume & scroll up) key

14. End key

15. Talk/flash key

16. #/ (right cursor) key

17. Memory key

18. Delete/chan key

19. Handset microphone

20. Handset charging contacts

25

24

21

22

23

21. Base charging contacts

22. Find hs key

23. Charge/in use and VMWI
(voice mail waiting) LED

24. Telephone line jack

25. DC IN 9V jack

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
not been pressed and there is no dial tone.

• Talk Mode - The handset is off the base and the

• CID - Caller ID

• CIDCW - Caller ID on Call Waiting

talk/flash key has been pressed, enabling a dial tone.

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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.

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INSTALLING THE

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

Before 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

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

(one which is not connected to a switch).

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

motors, microwave ovens, and fluorescent lighting.

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

For better reception, place the base as high as possible.

• The base should be placed in an open area for optimum range and reception.

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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PHONE

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.

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.

Use only the Uniden
(BT-800) rechargeable
battery pack supplied
with your phone.

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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 small 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 on the handset by sliding
it upwards until it clicks into place.

INSTALLING THE

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 that the
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 to avoid long extension cords.

charge/in use LED

PHONE

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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

LINE

jack.

TEL

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.

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INSTALLING THE

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 6 on page 12 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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PHONE

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.
(Headset may be purchased by calling Uniden's Customer Hotline or
visiting the web site, see page 35.)

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