Uniden XC631Plus User Manual

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XC631Plus

Add-onHandsetandChargingBase

OperatingGuide

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CONTENTS

bnportlntNotes 5

PleaseReadthisfirst 5

Safetylnfonnation 7

BatterySafetyPrecautions 9

PartsChecklist 11
Features 13
HandsetFunctions 15
Installation 17

SelectingtheInstallationLocation.. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

InstallingtheBatteryPack .18
ChargingtheBatteryPack .18
LowBatteryIndicator 19

CleaningtheBatteryContacts. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

UsingYourXC631Plus 21

Registering your Handset for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

DigitalSecurityCode 21

To Change or Set a new Digital Security Code. . . . . . . . . . . . .21

PlacingaCall 22
SelectingaChannel 22

Usingthe Flash/RedialButton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Redialingthe LastNumberCalled. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Usingthe FlashKeywithCallWaiting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Settingthe HandsetReceiverVolume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

UsingtheHoldButton 24
AnsweringaCall 24

Transferinga Callto AnotherHandset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Storinga Numberintothe Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Storinga Mixed(Tone/Pu1seNumber. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

StoringLongNumbersin Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

DialingaStoredNumber 28
UsingthePageFeature 28
UsingtheCallWaitingFeature .28

Troubleshooting .29

Important Electrical Considerations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

OperatingRange 31
RadioInterference 32

MorethanOneCordlessTelephone.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Spec~cations """""""""""""""""" .33
Warranty 35

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IMPORTANTNOTES

PLEASEREADmIS FIRST

Thank you for purchasing your XC631 Plus Add on Handset and

Charging Base.
This product has been designed to expand your existing XC631

Cordless Telephone to give you the convenience of multiple Handset
use. Please refer to the following Features Section for the benefits
you can now enjoy.

. mE NEWHANDSETMUSTBEREGISTEREDTOmE MAIN

BASEUNIT BEFOREUSINGFORmE FIRSTTIME.
PLEASEREFERTO PAGE21 "Registeringyour Handsetfor

first time use".

NOTE:

We have designed your telephone to conform to Australian
Communications Authority (ACA) regulations, and you can
connect it to most telephone lines. However, each device that you

connect draws power from the phone line. We refer to the power
drawn as the device's Ringer Equivalence Number or REN. The REN

EachHandset can be charged on the XC631 Plus Charging

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Base or the xc631 Base Unit. The xc631 Plus Charging
Base is smaller than your existing XC631 Base Unit and
does not require a telephone connection.
The XC631 Plus can not be used separately. It must be
used in conjunction with your XC631 Cordless telephone.

. is shown on the bottom of your telephone. If you are using more

than one phone or other device on the line, add up all the REN's.If
the total is more than three, your phones might not ring.

NOTE:

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You must not connect your phone to any of

the following:

. Coin operated systems

. Party-linesystems

. Mostelectronickeyphonesystems

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Your phone operates on standard radio frequencies. It is possible for
other radio units operating nearby on similar frequencies to uninten-

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tionally intercept your conversation or cause interference. Possible

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IMPORTANT

NOTICE

.Youmust chargethe new batteryfor at

least 12 hours before you first use
the phone.

.Under power failure conditions, this

telephone will not operate.
Please ensure that a separate telephone,
not dependent on local power, is
available for use in emergencies.

.After the Handset has been fully charged,

the Handset MUSTbe placed onto the main
xc631 Base Unit to register it as an

additional Handset before first time use.
The Handset will not work with the Base

Unit until it has been registered.

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SAFETYINFORMATI0N

Whenusingyourtelephoneequipment,basicsafetyprecautions

should alwaysbe followed to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock,
and injury to persons, including the following:

1. Read and understand all instructions.

2. Followall warnings and instructions marked on the product.

3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a dry cloth
for cleaning.

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.

5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table.
The telephone may fall, causing serious damage to the unit.

6. Slotsand openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are
provided for ventilation. Toprotect the product from
overheating, these openings should never 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
installationunless proper ventilationis provided.

7. This product should be operated only from the type of power
source indicated on the marking label. Hyou are not sure of the
type of power supply to your home, consult your dealer or local
power company.

8. Do not allow anythingto rest on the power cord. Do not locate
this product where the cord will be damaged by persons walking

on it.

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9. Donotoverloadwalloutletsandextensioncords,asthiscan

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resultin therisk of fire or electricalshock.

10. Neverpushobjectsof anykind into thisproduct throughcabinet
slots,astheymaytouchdangerousvoltagepointsor short out
partsthatcouldresult in arisk offire or electricalshock.Never

spillliquid of anykind on theproduct.

11. Toreducetherisk of electricalshock,do not disassemblethis
product.Takeit to qualifiedservicepersonnelwhenserviceor
repairwork is required.Openingor removingcoversmay
exposeyouto dangerousvoltagesor otherrisks.Incorrect
re-assemblycancauseelectricalshockwhentheapplianceis

subsequentlyused.

12. Unplugthis productfrom thewall outlet andreferservicingto

qualifiedservicepersonnelunderthefollowingconditions:
A. Whenthepowersupplycord is damagedor frayed.
B. If liquid hasbeenspilledinto theproduct.
C. If theproduct hasbeenexposedto rain or water.
D. If the productdoesnotoperatenormallywhenfollowingthe

operatinginstructions.Adjustonlythosecontrols thatare
coveredbythe operatinginstructions.Improper adjustment
of othercontrolsmayresultin damage,andwill often
require extensivework by aqualifiedtechnicianto restore
to normaloperation.

E. If theproducthasbeendropped,or thecabinethasbeen

damaged.

E If the product exhibitsa distinctchangein performance.

13. Do notusethe telephoneto report a gasleakin thevicinityof
theleak.

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SAFETYINFORMATION

BATIERY SAFElY PRECAUTIONS

A. To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons by the

battery, read and follow these instructions:

1. Useonly the operating type and size battery pack specified in
this Operating Guide.

2. Do not dispose ofthe battery pack in a fire. The cell may
explode.

3. Do not open or mutilate the battery pack. Released electrolyte
is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may

be Toxic if swallowed.

4. Exercise care in handling the battery in order not to short the
battery with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets, and
keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause bums.

5. Charge the battery pack provided with or identified for use

with this product only in accordance with the instructions and

limitations specified in the instruction manual provided for
this product.

6. Observe proper polarity orientation between the battery pack
plug and socket.

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PARTSCHECKLIST

Congratulations on your purchase of this Uniden XC631 Plusadd
on Handset. This product has been designed and engineered to
exact standards for reliability, long life, and outstanding
perfonnance. To get the most from your new purchase, please read
this Operating Guide thoroughly.

Unpacking:
Your xc631Plus box should contain the followingitems:

NiMH Rechargable Batteries

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Memory

Handset

andChargeBase

StorageSticker

Uniden'

XC631Plus

Add-onHandsetandChargingBase

Operating Guide

AC Adaptor

This Operating Guide

(read thoroughly)

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