Uniden XCAI680 User Manual

CONTENTS

Handset Controls and Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Base Unit Controls and Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Battery Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Included with the

Important Electrical Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Telephone Line Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Radio Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

More Than One Cordless Telephone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Selecting a Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Telephone Line Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Connecting the Telephone Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Applying Power to the Base Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Adapter Safety Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Desk or Tabletop Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Wall Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Direct Wall Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Setting Up Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Extending the Base Unit Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Installing the Handset Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Cleaning the Battery Contacts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Charging the Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Low Battery Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Setting the Pulse/Tone Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Handset Volume Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Automatic Digital Code Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Entering the Local Area Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Setting Caller ID on Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Setting the AutoTalk Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Using Your Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Making Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Receiving Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Redialing the Last Number Called . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Using the Flash Key with Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Using Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

The Caller ID Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Viewing Calls in Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Calling the Displayed Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Deleting Caller ID messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Programming Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Storing a Caller ID memory number in Dial Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Entering a Number in Dial Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Calling a Number Stored in Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Editing and Deleting Numbers in Dial Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

XCAI680

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The Integrated Answering System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Answering System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Turning the Answering System On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Setting the Clock and PIN Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Reviewing Time and Day Stamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Setting Your Outgoing Message (OGM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Selecting a Preset OGM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

VOX/Calling Party Control Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Setting the Toll Saver Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Using the Reset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Using Your Answering System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Playing New Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Playing a Stored Message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Repeating a Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Skipping a Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Deleting a Message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Deleting All Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Message Full Indication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Leaving a Memo Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Remote Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Using a Touch-Tone Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Telephone Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Answering System Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

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Important Safety Instructions

When using your telephone equipment, these basic safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and injury to persons:

1. Read and understand all instructions.

2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning, and use a dry cloth, without liquid or
aerosol cleaners.

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. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation. To
protect the product from overheating, these openings must not 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 installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

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

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

9. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords, as this can result in the risk of fire or
electrical shock.

10. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots, as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

11. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product. Take it to qualified
service personnel when service or repair work is required. Opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric
shock when the appliance is subsequently used.

12. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel
under the following conditions:

A. When the power supply cord is damaged or frayed.
B. If liquid has been spilled into the product.
C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
D. If the product does not operate normally when following the operating instructions. (Adjust

only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of
other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive repair work by a

qualified technician.)
E. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

13. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

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Battery Safety Precautions

Caution: To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons by the battery, read and follow these

instructions:

1. Use only the appropriate type and size Battery Pack specified in this Operating Guide.

2. Do not dispose of the Battery Pack in a fire. The cell may explode. Check the
Nickel-Cadmium Battery Disposal package insert for disposal instructions.

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 burns.

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 and battery charger.
Privacy — Cordless telephones are radio devices. Communications between the handset

and base of your cordless telephone are accomplished by means of radio waves which are
broadcast over the open airways. Because of the inherent physical properties of radio waves,
your communications can be received by radio receiving devices other than your own
telephone unit. Consequently, any communications using your cordless telephone may not be
private.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden
designed to exacting standards which provide reliability, long life, and outstanding performance.

XCAI680

Cordless Telephone. This phone is

Features

•

25 Channels

•

AutoTalk™

•

AutoStandby™

•

Speakerphone

•

Pulse/Tone Dialing

•

20-Number Memory

AutoTalk™

have to waste time pushing buttons or flipping switches.
simply returning the Handset to the Base.

The

UltraClear Plus

background noise and provides you with the best possible reception during all of your conversations.
To protect you against misbilled calls which might result from your phone being activated by other

equipment,
security codes for the Handset and Base Units. Also, the
your phone when the Handset is in the Base.

allows you to answer a call by just removing the Handset from the Base so you don’t

innovative technology, together with 25 different channels, virtually eliminates

Random Code™

digital security automatically selects one of over 65 thousand digital

•

Random Code™ Digital Security

•

UltraClear Plus

•

AutoSecure™

•

Page/Find Button

•

Base/Handset Volume Controls

•

14 Day Battery Life

AutoStandby™

AutoSecure

allows you to hang up by

™ feature electronically locks

To get the most from your phone, please read this Operating Guide thoroughly. Also be sure to
complete the Product Registration form and mail it in.

Visit our web site at http:\\www.uniden.com.

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Included with the

XCAI680

If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact Uniden Customer Service at: [phone],
8:00 am to 5:00 pm Central, Monday through Friday.

Handset Base Unit Rechargeable

Battery

Long Telephone

Cord

XCAI680

Cordless Integrated Answering Machine

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Operating Guide

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Operating Guide

Short Telephone

AC Adapter

Cord

Integrated Answering Machine

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Important Electrical Considerations

Unplug all electrical appliances when you know an electrical storm is approaching. Lightning can
pass through your household wiring and damage any device connected to it. This phone is no
exception.

Warning: Please do not attempt to unplug any appliance during an electrical storm.
Caution: Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Uniden, or operation

of this product in any way other than as detailed by this Operating Guide, could void
your authority to operate this product.

Range

Your new phone is designed to achieve the maximum possible range by transmitting and receiving
according to the highest specifications set forth by the FCC. We have rated this phone to operate at
a maximum distance with the qualification that the range depends upon the environment in which
the telephone is used. Many factors limit range, and it would be impossible to include all the
variables in our rating. The Maximum Range rating of this phone is meant to be used as a means of
comparison against other range claims.

Telephone Line Problems

The FCC has granted the telephone company the right to disconnect service in the event that your
phone causes problems on the telephone line. Also, the telephone company may make changes in
facilities and services which may affect the operation of your unit. However, your telephone
company must give adequate notice in writing prior to such actions to allow you time for making
necessary arrangements to continue uninterrupted service.

If you are having trouble with your telephone service, you must first disconnect your phone to
determine if it is the cause of your problem. If you determine that it is the cause, you must leave it
disconnected until the trouble has been corrected.

Radio Interference

Radio interference may occasionally cause buzzing and humming in your cordless Handset, or
clicking noises in the Base Unit. This interference is caused by external sources such as TV,
refrigerator, vacuum cleaner, fluorescent lighting, or electrical storm. Your unit is NOT DEFECTIVE.
If these noises continue and are too distracting, please check around your home to see what
appliances may be causing the problem. In addition, we recommend that the Base not be plugged
into a circuit that also powers a major appliance because of the potential for interference. Be certain
that the antenna on the unit is fully extended when needed.

In the unlikely event that you consistently hear other voices or distracting transmissions on your
phone, you may be receiving radio signals from another cordless telephone or other source of
interference. If you cannot eliminate this type of interference, you need to change to a different
channel.

Finally, it should be noted that some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause
interference to nearby TVs and VCRs. To minimize or prevent such interference, the base of the
cordless telephone should not be placed near or on top of a TV or VCR. If interference is
experienced, moving the cordless telephone farther away from the TV or VCR will often reduce or
eliminate the interference.

More Than One Cordless Telephone

If you want to use more than one cordless telephone in your home, they must operate on different
channels. Press the channel key to select a channel that provides the clearest communication.

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Installation

Selecting a Location

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

• The location should be close to both a phone jack and continuous power outlet.

Note: A continuous power outlet is an AC outlet which does not have a switch to interrupt its power.

• Keep the Base Unit and Handset away from sources of electrical noise such as motors or
fluorescent lighting.

• Be sure there is sufficient space to fully extend the Base Unit antenna.

• The Base Unit can be placed on a desk or tabletop or mounted on a standard AT&T or

GTE wall plate.

• If you decide to mount your phone on the wall, make sure to change the Handset Retainer
so that the tab which holds the Handset faces up. (See page 16 for more information.)

• You should charge your new phone for 15-20 hours before completing the installation or
using the Handset.

Telephone Line Outlets

There are two types of phone outlets:

Modular Jack

Most phone equipment available now uses modular jacks. Phone cords are fitted with a
molded plastic connector which plugs into this type of jack. If you do not have modular
phone jacks, contact your local telephone company for information about their installation.

Hard-wired Jack

Some equipment is wired directly to a phone jack, and these types of installations require
a modular jack converter. This type of installation is not difficult; however, you should
contact your Uniden telephone dealer or a telephone supply store for advice about the
proper adapter or converter for your particular situation.

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Connecting the Telephone Cords

Consider these safety guidelines before connecting the telephone cords:

CAUTION:

• Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

• Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been

disconnected.

• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

Applying Power to the Base Unit

All the

XCAI680

phones require an AC outlet, without a switch to interrupt power, and the included
AC Adapter. To relieve strain on the DC plug when the phone is placed on a desk or table, connect
the adapter as shown below.

RING VOL

OFF-LO-HI

TEL LINE

–

+

+

–

DC IN 9V

PULSE-TONE

Wrap the power cord around the
convenient notch on the bottom.

Important: Place the power cord so that it does not create a trip hazard, or where it could become

chafed and create a fire or other electrical hazards.

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Desk or Tabletop Installation

1. Place the Base on a desk or tabletop.

2. Plug one end of the long telephone cord into the
TEL LINE

jack on the Base Unit.

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3. Plug the AC Adapter cord into the 9V DC input jack
on the Base Unit.

4. Place the AC Adapter cord around the strain relief.

RINGVOL
OFF-LO-HI

RING VOL
OFF-LO-HI

PULSE-TONE

PULSE-TONE

DCIN 9V

+

DC IN 9V

TELLINE

–

TEL LINE

–

+

5. Plug the other end of the telephone cord into the
telephone jack on the wall.

6. Plug the AC Adapter into a standard 120V AC wall
outlet.

Note: Do not use an outlet controlled by a wall
switch.

Use only the Uniden AC Adapter supplied

with this phone.

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Wall Installation

Standard Wall Plate Mounting

These phones are designed to be mounted on a standard AT&T or GTE wall plate.

1. Plug one end of the short telephone cord into the
TEL LINE

jack on the Base Unit.

2. Place the telephone cord inside the molded channel
on the bottom of the Base Unit.

3. Plug the AC Adapter cord into the 9V DC input jack
on the Base Unit.

RINGVOL
OFF-LO-HI

PULSE-TONE

PULSE-TONE

RINGVOL DCIN 9V
OFF-LO-HI

DCIN 9V

TELLINE

+

TELLINE

-

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4. Place the AC Adapter cord inside the molded
channel.

5. Plug the telephone cord into the modular jack on the
wall.

Place the Base Unit on the posts of the wall plate
and push down until it’s firmly seated.

PULSE-TONE

RINGVOL DCIN 9V
OFF-LO-HI

+

TELLINE

-

6. Plug the AC Adapter into a standard 120V AC wall
outlet.

Note: Do not use an outlet controlled by a wall
switch.

Use only the Uniden AC Adapter supplied

with this phone.

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Direct Wall Mounting

If you do not have a standard wall plate, you can mount your phone directly on a wall. Before
mounting your phone, consider the following:

• Select a location away from electrical cables, pipes, or other items behind the mounting
location that could cause a hazard when inserting screws into the wall.

• Make sure the wall material is capable of supporting the weight of the Base Unit and
Handset.

• Use #10 screws with anchoring devices suitable for the wall material where the Base Unit
will be placed.

15

⁄

1. Insert two mounting screws 3
about

3

⁄

of an inch between the wall and screw

16

heads for mounting the phone.

inches apart. Allow

16

3/16 IN.

3 15/16 IN.

2. Plug one end of the long telephone cord into the
TEL LINE

jack on the Base Unit.

3. Place the cord inside the molded channel on the
bottom of the Base Unit.

PULSE-TONE

RINGVOL DCIN 9V
OFF-LO-HI

+

TELLINE

-

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4. Plug the AC Adapter cord into the 9V DC input jack
on the Base Unit.

RINGVOL
OFF-LO-HI

PULSE-TONE

DCIN 9V

TELLINE

5. Place the AC Adapter cord inside the molded
channel.

6. Place the Base Unit on the screws and push down
until it’s firmly seated.

PULSE-TONE

RINGVOL DCIN 9V
OFF-LO-HI

TELLINE

+

-

7. Plug the other end of the telephone line cord into the
wall jack.

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8. Plug the AC Adapter into a standard 120V AC wall
outlet.

Note: Do not use an outlet controlled by a wall
switch.

Use only the Uniden AC Adapter supplied

with this phone.

Setting the Handset Retainer

The Handset Retainer holds the Handset in place if your phone is mounted on a wall. The steps
below describe how to remove and replace the retainer so that the tab faces up.

1. Push up on the Handset Retainer on the Base Unit,
and slide the tab out.

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CHANNEL

2. Flip the retainer over so the tab faces up.

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CHANNEL

16

3. Put the retainer back into its slot on the Base Unit.

4. Push down on the Handset Retainer until it snaps
into place.

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25

CHANNEL

CHANNEL

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Setting Up Your Phone

Extending the Base Unit Antenna

Before using your phone, be sure to raise the antenna to the vertical position.

RING TIME

REC TIME

2-4-TS

ANN/4/1

Installing the Handset Battery Pack

1. Press in on the Battery Cover Release.

2. Slide the battery compartment cover down.

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3. Align the plastic connector of the Nickel-Cadmium

battery pack with its socket and plug it in.

Note: The black lead will be on the left when the plug
is properly aligned.

4. Place the battery pack inside the battery

compartment, and slide the battery cover back on.

Note: The built-in Memory Backup feature allows up to 3 minutes to disconnect the old battery

pack and install a new one without losing any numbers stored in memory.

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Cleaning the Battery Contacts

To maintain a good charge, it is important to clean all charging contacts on the Handset and Base
Unit about once a month. Use a pencil eraser or other contact cleaner. Do not use any liquids or
solvents.

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Charging the Battery Pack

Initial Battery Charging

The rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium battery pack must be fully charged before using your phone for
the first time. We recommend that the battery pack charge for approximately 15-20 hours, without
interruption, before plugging the phone line into your new phone.

1. Place the Handset on the Base Unit.

—OR—

Hang the Handset on the cradle when the phone is
mounted on a wall.

Note: Make sure to change the Handset Retainer
before hanging up the phone.

2. Make sure the Battery icon lights. If the icon doesn’t

light, check to see that the AC adapter is plugged in,
and that the Handset is making good contact with the
Base Unit charging contacts.

Low Battery Indicator

When the Battery Pack in the Handset is very low
and needs to be charged, the Battery icon flashes.

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TOTAL CALLS

10

If the Battery icon begins to flash, the phone is programmed to eliminate its functions to save power.
The table below describes what to do to return your phone to normal operation.

DURING A CALL IN STANDBY MODE

A

Only the
The Handset beeps and the battery icon

flashes once every 3 seconds.
Complete your call as quickly as possible. You will not be able to make a call.
Return the Handset to the Base Unit for

charging.

button operates.

None of the buttons will operate.
The Handset beeps and the battery icon

flashes once every 3 seconds.

Return the Handset to the Base Unit for
charging.

Note: Allow 15 to 20 hours without any interruption for the Handset to fully recharge.

Battery Memory Effect

Rechargeable batteries can develop a “memory” (reduced charge capacity) caused by repeated
charge and discharge cycles. The battery life will seem to be shorter every time you use the unit.

To Avoid Memory Effect

At least once a month, operate the unit until the “Battery Low” indicator appears. Avoid “topping off”
the charge after using the phone for a short time. Also, do not charge the Rechargeable Battery for
extended periods of time.

Setting the Pulse/Tone Switch

Be sure the

PULSE/TONE

switch is in the

TONE

position.

PULSE-TONE

Note: Most phone systems are Tone dialing. Check with your local phone company if you are not

sure whether your system is Tone or Pulse dialing.

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Handset Volume Controls

Please refer to the foldout in front of your operating guide for key positions.

To adjust the ringer volume of your Handset, press
tone and volume.

y
igh

H

y

p

eA

p

eB

Ri ngT

Two-tone High

Ri ngT

High

Three-tone High

To adjust the receiver volume, press

volume/cancel

VOLUME HIGH

HighHigh

volume/cancel

while you are on a call.

until you hear the desired ringer

y

Ri ngT

p

Low

Two-tone Low

y

Ri ngT

p

Low

Three-tone Low

VOLUME

LOW

HighHigh

eA

eB

Base Volume Controls

To adjust the Base Unit ringer volume, move the

RING VOL-OFF LO HI

switch to the desired setting.

RING VOL

OFF-LO-HI

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To adjust the Base speaker volume, press the
control buttons to achieve the desired setting.

Automatic Digital Code Security

volume

To avoid unauthorized calls on your phone, a Digital Code feature was added to all
phones. This Digital Code is shared only between the Handset and Base Unit. The code is set

automatically

To change the Digital Code, be sure the Handset is on the Base, then:

1. Press

when you first use the phone.

page/find

on the Base Unit.

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2. After the Handset stops beeping, remove it from the

Base Unit.

3. Wait 5 seconds then place the Handset on the Base

Unit.

4. The Battery icon will blink to indicate that the Digital

Security Code is set to one of the more than 65,000
codes.

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If the Base Unit loses power while the Handset is off the Base, the Digital Code may be erased.
When this happens, the Handset will not function. To reestablish communication between the
Handset and Base Unit:

1. Restore power to the Base Unit.

2. Place the Handset back on the Base Unit.

3. The Battery icon will blink to indicate that the Digital

Security Code is set.

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Entering the Local Area Code

Please refer to the foldout in front of your operating guide for key positions.

You must enter your local area code for the Caller ID redial features to work properly.
To enter your local area code:

1. Remove the Handset from the Base Unit.

2. Press

3. Enter your local area code. For example,

4. Press

display remains on for two seconds.

To delete your local area code:

1. Remove the Handset from the Base Unit.

2. Press

flash/function

mem

. A confirmation tone sounds and the

flash/function

twice.

twice.

817

AREACODE

1-

.

AREACODE

1-817

STORING

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AREACODE

1-817

3. Press

4. Press

display remains on for two seconds.

chan/delete

mem

. A confirmation tone sounds and the

three times.

AREACODE

1-

DELETING

1-817

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Setting Caller ID on Call Waiting

Note: You must subscribe to Caller ID on Call Waiting from your local phone service to use this

feature.

You can set your
while you are on a call.

Note:

To turn Caller ID on Call Waiting on:

With this feature set you will not be able to hear the person you are talking to for a brief
period after you receive the call waiting tone.

1. Remove the Handset from the Base Unit.

2. Press

3. Press

4. Press

display remains on for two seconds.

XCAI680

flash/function

1

.

mem

. A confirmation tone sounds and the

phone to display information about calls that generate a call waiting tone

three times.

CI D C W O F F
ON-1 OFF-0

CI D C W O N
ON-1 OFF-0

CI D C W O N

ON-1 OFF-0ON-1 OFF-0

To turn Caller ID on Call Waiting off:

1. Remove the Handset from the Base Unit.

2. Press

3. Press

4. Press

display remains on for two seconds.

flash/function

0

.

mem

. A confirmation tone sounds and the

three times

CI D C W O N
ON-1 OFF-0

CI D C W O

FF

ON-1 OFF-0

CI D C W O F F

ON-1 OFF-0ON-1 OFF-0

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Setting the AutoTalk Feature

To turn AutoTalk on:

1. Remove the Handset from the Base Unit.

2. Press

3. Press

4. Press
display remains on for two seconds.

flash/function

1

.

mem

. A confirmation tone sounds and the

four times.

A

OTALK ON

UT

ON-1 OFF-0

A

OTALK ON

UT

ON-1 OFF-0ON-1 OFF-0

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To turn AutoTalk off:

1. Remove the Handset from the Base Unit.

2. Press

3. Press

4. Press
display remains on for two seconds.

flash/function

0

.

mem

. A confirmation tone sounds and the

four times.

A

OTALK OFF

UT

ON-1 OFF-0ON-1 OFF-0

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Using Your Phone

Please refer to the foldout in front of your operating guide for key positions.

Making Calls

1. Remove the Handset from the Base Unit.

2. Dial the number you wish to call. For example,

123-4567

DELETING

1234567

3. If you entered a wrong number, press
backspace until the number is erased.

chan/delete

to

DELETING

123456

To cancel making the call, press

talk

4. Press

.

volume/cancel

.

DELETING

CH-10

Note: If the Handset fails to connect with the Base the Handset beeps and returns to standby mode.

5. During your conversation the LCD displays the call
timer.

DELETING

00:00:04

When you are finished with the conversation, press

— OR —

Place the Handset back on the Base.

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talk

to hang up.

Receiving Calls

Note:

You must subscribe to Caller ID services from your local phone company for the caller’s
name and number to be displayed.

When the phone rings, the LCD displays information
about the person calling you.

— OR —

If the Caller ID signal is not strong enough, the LCD
may display:

— OR —

If no caller ID signal is present the LCD displays:

KAT HLEEN ROL
817-858-3333

DELETING

CALLING

Answering a Call with AutoTalk Enabled

If you have enabled the AutoTalk feature, just remove the Handset from the Base to answer an
incoming call. See “Setting the AutoTalk Feature” on page 30 for details on setting AutoTalk.

Answering a Call without AutoTalk Enabled

When the phone rings, pick up the Handset and

talk

press
seconds.

Then the LCD displays the call timer.

. The channel number is displayed for 2

DELETING

CH-10

DELETING

00:00:04

talk

When you are finished with the conversation, press

— OR —

Place the Handset back on the Base.

to hang up.

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Redialing the Last Number Called

1. Remove the Handset from the Base Unit.

talk

2. Press

.

DELETING

CH-10

If the Handset fails to connect with the Base the Handset beeps and returns to standby mode.

3. Press

Note:

4. During your conversation the LCD displays the call
timer.

5. When you are finished with the conversation, press

Place the Handset back on the Base.

redial/pause

If the last number dialed is longer than 12 digits, the display will scroll to the left until the last
number is shown in the display.

— OR —

.

Using the Flash Key with Call Waiting

talk

to hang up.

DELETING

00:00:04

You must subscribe to call waiting service from your local phone company to use this feature.

1. While talking you hear the call waiting signal.

KAT HLEEN ROL
817-858-3333

2. Press

flash/function

to switch to that call.

DELETING

00:00:04

3. To switch back to your original call, press

flash/function

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again.

The Caller ID Display

Using Caller ID

The LCD displays information about the current call and previous calls received on your
cordless phone, including the total calls received, and the number of new calls received.

The LCD display backlight is always active while the Handset is on the Base. When the Handset is
removed from the Base, the LCD display backlight turns off immediately. To reactivate the LCD
backlight, you need to press the

LCD with Handset on Base

TOTAL CALLS

10

NO NEW CALLS

LCD with Handset off Base and

TOTAL CALLS

10

NO NEW CALLS

Note:

The XCAI680 can store information on up to 30 different calls. Information on new calls
received after 30 calls will be stored, and the oldest call in memory will be deleted.

caller id

caller id

key.

NEW

02

WITH NEW CALLS

Pressed.

NEW

02

WITH NEW CALLS

XCAI680

TOTAL

10

TOTAL

10

Viewing Calls in Memory

1. Remove the Handset from the Base Unit.

2. Press

caller id

.

TOTAL CALLS

10

3. To view calls stored in memory, Press the ▼ or ▲

keys.

talk

To dial the number currently displayed, press the
To add a

Note: If the number is longer than 12 digits, the display will scroll to the left until the last number is

shown in the display.

4. To see all calls stored in memory, press the ▲ key

repeatedly until the LCD displays END.

1

for long distance dialing, press1and then press the

key.

talk

key.

END

817-858-3333817-858-3333

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5. To see the time and day a call was received:

a. While the name and number are displayed

press *.

b. To return to the name and number display

press *.

6.
To see how many times a caller has phoned:

a. While the name and number are displayed,

9/#

9/#

.

.

press

b. To return to the name and number display

press

Calling the Displayed Number

05-10

10:05AM 18

KAT HLEEN ROL

6 CALLS

To dial the number currently displayed, press the

1

To add a 1 for long distance dialing, press

and then press the

Deleting Caller ID messages

Only individual messages can be deleted on the
below.

1. Press

2. Press ▲ or ▼ to scroll to the call you want to delete.

3. Press and hold

seconds. A double beep tone sounds to confirm the
message has been deleted.

The next name and number is displayed.

caller id

.

chan/delete

for at least three

XCAI680

talk

key.

talk

key.

. To delete messages follow the steps

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to delete any other calls from the caller id memory.

5. Press

caller id

when finished.

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Programming Your Phone

Storing a Caller ID memory number in Dial Memory

There are 20 dial memory locations in the XCAI680 cordless phone.

You can store any number in your Caller ID memory in Dial Memory so it can be used later with
memory dialing. See Calling a Number Stored in Memory on page 39 for details on how to use the
memory dial feature.

1. Remove the Handset from the Base Unit.

2. Press

3. Press ▲ or ▼ until the call you want to store is

displayed.

4. Press

5. Enter the memory location, for example,

hear a confirmation beep and the LCD displays:

6. Press

caller id

mem

caller id

.

.

to return to Standby mode.

05

. You

Entering a Number in Dial Memory

There are 20 dial memory locations in the XCAI680 cordless phone.

TOTAL CALLS

10

LOCATION

?

6 CALLS

STORING

6 CALLS

You can manually enter any number into dial memory so that it can be dialed later.

1. Remove the Handset from the Base Unit.

2. Press

flash/function.

DI AL ME M O RY ?
MEM-1 EDIT-0

3. Press1.

PHONE NO.?

MEM-1 EDIT-0

4. Enter the phone number you want to store. For

example,

5. Press

836-5941

mem

.

.

NAME?

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6. Enter a name up to 12 characters long using the ▼ and ▲ keys to select characters and the

0 or 2to move one character to the left or right.

For example, to enter the name Bob Jones:

Press ▼ until B is displayed in the LCD.

NAME?
B

Press

Press ▼ until o is displayed in the LCD.

Press

Press ▼ until b is displayed in the LCD.

Continue until the name Bob Jones is displayed in
the LCD.

7. Press

2 to move one character to the right.

2 to move one character to the right.

mem

.

NAME?
B

NAME?
Bo

NAME?
Bo

NAME?
Bo b

NAME?
Bo b Jo ne s

LOCATION

6 CALLS

?

8. Enter a memory location for the number. For

05

example, press
number. You hear a confirmation beep and the LCD
displays:

to assign location 05 to the

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STORING

6 CALLS

Calling a Number Stored in Memory

Use this feature to dial a number previously stored in memory. See Storing a Caller ID memory
number in Dial Memory on page 37 or Entering a Number in Dial Memory on page 37 for details.

1. Remove the Handset from the Base Unit.

mem

2. Press

.

LOCATION

?

6 CALLS

3. Enter the memory location. For example, for

05

memory location 05, press

.

Note:

If you want to dial a different number stored in dial memory, use the▲and▼keys to scroll
through the numbers stored in memory.

4. Press

talk

to dial the number.

Editing and Deleting Numbers in Dial Memory

Use this feature to edit or delete numbers stored in dial memory.

1. Remove the Handset from the Base Unit.

2. Press

3. Press

4. Enter the memory location to edit or delete. For

example, to edit or delete location 05, press

flash/function

0

.

.

05

.

DI AL ME M O RY ?
MEM-1 EDIT-0

LOCATION

?

6 CALLS

— OR —

Use the ▲ and ▼ keys to scroll to the memory
location.

To delete the entry in dial memory:

Press and hold
confirmation tone sounds and the memory location
is cleared.

chan/delete

for two seconds. A

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05

No memor

y

To edit the number entry in dial memory, for example, to change 5941 to 1234:

mem

Press

.

Bo bJo

nes

8365941

Press

chan/delete

four times.

Bo bJo
836

1234

Enter

To edit the name entry in dial memory, for example to change Bob Jones to Tom Jones:

Press

Press ▼ until T is displayed in the LCD.

Press

.

mem

again.

2 twice to move two characters to the right.

Bo bJo
836123

Bo bJo
8361234

TobJo

8361234

TobJo

8361234

nes

nes
4

nes

nes

nes

Press ▼ until m is displayed in the LCD.

mem

Press

.

TomJo

nes

8361234

STORING

6 CALLS

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The Integrated Answering System

The

XCAI680

messages. You can also use your new Answering System to leave a memo message for someone
else who will use the phone, or to announce a special message when you’ll be away from your
phone.

Features

•

Digital Tapeless Recording

•

Remote Operation

•

Selectable Outgoing Messages

•

Voice-Guided Help Menu

•

Time and Day Stamp

Digital Tapeless Recording allows you to quickly review your messages, saving or deleting the
messages you choose. You’ll never have to worry about a tape wearing out or resetting properly.

has a

built-in

Answering System which answers incoming calls and records your

•

25 Minutes Record Time

•

Call Screening

•

Calling Party Control

•

Built in Flash Memory Backup

•

Toll Saver

XCAI680

Your

read

through the sections that explain all of the features before using your Answering System.

is an advanced, integrated system which offers you maximum flexibility, but

please

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Answering System Setup

Turning the Answering System On/Off

1.

To turn the Answering System on, press

A tone sounds, and the current outgoing message
plays on the Base Unit speaker. A second tone
sounds to indicate the unit is ready to answer calls,
and the Message Counter LED turns on.

2. To turn the Answering System off, press

again.

A tone sounds and the Message Counter LED turns
off.

answer

answer

.

Setting the Clock and PIN Code

The clock in your
can also set a personal two-digit code (00 to 99) for your
access your Answering System from a touch-tone telephone.

XCAI680

Answering System starts when power is applied to the Base Unit. You

PIN

code. You must use your

PIN

code to

1. Press

2. Press

3. Enter the number which corresponds to the day.

4. Enter the two-digit number for the hour (01-12) and the minute (00-59).

5.

To set AM, press

caller id

flash/function

on the Handset.

on the Handset.

on the Handset.

8

To set PM, press

# on the Handset.

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6. Press the

flash/function

key again.

Note:

programmed, and the new Time and Day Stamp is
announced from the Base speaker. You are then
prompted for a PIN code.

7. Enter the two-digit number you want to use as your PIN code.

8. Press

A beep indicates the new PIN number is programmed.

9. For example, to set the time to Tuesday at 3:20 PM,

and your PIN code to 00, press

flash/function

A beep indicates the new time is

flash/function

, followed by these keys.

again.

caller id

, then press

Reviewing Time and Day Stamp

1.

Press
The speaker beeps, and the Time and Day Stamp is
announced.

6

.

flash/function
flash/function

Setting Your Outgoing Message (OGM)

When you receive a call, the Answering System answers and automatically plays either a preset
message or your personal Outgoing Message.

Preset Messages

The

XCAI680

either the four or one position, the first preset message below plays. Incoming messages are limited
to four or one minute respectively. If the switch is set in the left position, (i.e., the “Announce Only”
position) the second message below plays, and no incoming messages are recorded.

• Hello. No one is available to take your call. Please leave your message after the tone.

• Hello. No one is available to take your call.

has two messages programmed in its memory. If the REC TIME/ANN/4/1 switch is in

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Note:

If the REC TIME/ANN/4/1 switch is in the “Announce Only” position, the Message Counter
LED displays an A when the system is in Standby.

Recording Your Personal OGM

1. To record an outgoing message, press and hold

ogm

.

Start recording your message after you hear the
long tone and the Message Counter LED begins to
count up.

2. Do not get closer than twelve inches to the

microphone, and speak clearly while recording your
message. When you are finished recording, release

ogm

.

You will hear a tone, and your message will play on
the Base Unit speaker.

Note:

message.

You can leave up to a 60-second outgoing

Selecting a Preset OGM

After you have recorded an outgoing message, you can set your Answering System to play either a
preset message or your outgoing message.

ogm

1. Press

Your recorded outgoing message will begin to play.

.

2. While your recorded outgoing message is playing, press

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ogm

again.

A tone will sound, and you hear the preset message “Hello. No one is available to take your
call, please leave your message after the tone” on the Base Unit speaker. A second tone
sounds after the preset message plays, and the Answering System automatically returns to
Standby.

Note:

“Hello. No one is available to take your call” is played.

3. To select your recorded message again, press

4. While the preset message is playing, press

A tone will sound, and your recorded message will play on the Base Unit speaker. A second
tone sounds after your message plays, and the Answering System automatically returns to
Standby.

If the REC TIME/ANN/4/1 switch is set to Announce Only, then the preset message

ogm

.

The preset message will begin to play on the Base
Unit speaker.

ogm

again.

VOX/Calling Party Control Feature

The Calling Party Control (
caller hangs up before leaving a message. This prevents your Answering System from using
recording time to record a hang up/dial tone message.

CPC

) feature allows your Answering System to disconnect and reset if the

Setting the Toll Saver Switch

The Ring Time/Toll Saver switch allows you to set the number of rings the caller hears before your
Answering System answers. You can set the switch to answer after 2 rings or after 4 rings. In the
TS (Toll Saver) position, the Answering System answers after two rings if you have new messages
recorded, and it answers after four rings if there are no new messages. So if you call long distance
to check your messages, you can hang up after the second ring and not be billed.

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Using the Reset Button

The RESET button is used to erase all recorded outgoing messages and any messages which are

PIN

saved in memory. Pressing RESET does not erase your
or the security code between the Handset and Base Unit.

(Personal Identification Number) code

1. When

the Message Counter begins to flash.

2.

Press

Note: The

causes the answering system to malfunction and become inoperative.

RESET

6

RESET

is pressed,

to clear the flashing P from the display.

button may also be used in the unlikely event that an AC power line disturbance

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Using Your Answering System

Playing New Messages

1.

Press
The time and day each message was received is

announced after the message is played, and the
Message Counter LED displays the number of the
message playing.

Note: If you want to stop reviewing your messages,
press the

2. When all messages have played, a long tone

sounds followed by the announcement

messages.”

8

.

6

.

“End of

3. The new message counter stops flashing, indicating

that all of the new messages have been reviewed
and stored.

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Playing a Stored Message

1.

Press
The first message stored begins playing.
The time and day each message was received is

announced after the message is played. The
Message Counter LED displays the number of the
message playing.

Note: If you want to stop reviewing your messages,
press

2. When all messages have played, a long tone

sounds followed by the announcement “End of
messages” .

2

6

.

.

Repeating a Message

1.

Press

to review your messages.

2

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2.

Press

at anytime to replay a message.

1

Note: Pressing
system to the beginning of that message. Pressing

again before the message replays causes the

1

system to scan back one message. If you have
several messages, press

message you want to replay.

3.

Press
and return to Standby.

Note: The system will automatically return to
Standby if all the messages play.

at anytime to stop reviewing messages

6

during a message returns the

1

until you return to the

1

Skipping a Message

1.

Press

2.

Press
Note: Each time

forward one message. If you have several
messages, press

you want to play.

to review your messages.

2

at anytime to skip to the next message.

3

3

is pressed, the system scans

until you get to the message

3

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3.

Press
and return to Standby.

The Message Counter LED shows the total number
of messages.

Note: The system automatically returns to Standby
when all messages play.

at anytime to stop reviewing messages

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Deleting a Message

1.

Press
Note: You can press

new messages.

2. If you decide to delete a message, press and

release
The system beeps and immediately goes to the next

message.

Note: When you press
message. Once the message is deleted, it cannot
be replayed.

to review your messages.

2

when you have received

8

anytime during the message.

4

,you are deleting the

4

3. When all messages have played, a long tone

sounds followed by the announcement “End of
messages” .

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Deleting All Messages

You can delete all your messages without deleting each separate message. To delete all the
messages, you must use the delete button on the Base Unit.

1.

Press and hold
Note: You must review all messages before using

the “Delete All Messages” function.

2. You will hear three short tones, followed by a longer

tone.
Note: If you release the delete button before all

three short tones sound, the messages are not
erased.

4

.

3. A long tone sounds once the messages are erased

then an announcement such as “Four messages
deleted” plays.

Note: The deletion announcement above depends
on how many messages are stored in memory.

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Message Full Indication

The

XCAI680

messages. When the memory is full, the Answering System will not record incoming calls. To return
the system to normal operation, follow these steps.

1. When the memory is full, the phone will ring 10

times before the announcement “No remaining time
for incoming messages” plays.

2. You must review your messages and then delete

some or all of the stored messages.

has a maximum record time of approximately 25 minutes, or up to 40 incoming

Leaving a Memo Message

You can use the
System.

1. To record your Memo Message, press and hold

memo

Counter LED begins to count up.

2. Speak into the microphone. When you are finished

recording, release the
There is a tone, and the Message Counter begins to

flash. The Message Counter LED shows the total
number of messages stored in memory.

XCAI680

until you hear a long tone and the Message

to leave a Memo Message for someone else who uses your Answering

memo

Button.

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3. After you have recorded your message, the system

returns to Standby.

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Remote Operation

You can operate your

XCAI680

while you’re away from home by calling from any touch-tone phone.

When using this feature, remember these important guidelines.

• You should change your Personal Identification Number (

PIN

) before using your Handset.

When you first apply power, the code is set to 00.

• You cannot change the Time and Day Stamp or your

PIN

code from a touch-tone phone.

Using a Touch-Tone Phone

You can operate your Answering System using any touch-tone telephone. Use this function to
check for recorded messages, play or delete messages, or even record a new outgoing message.

1. Call your telephone number.

2. During the outgoing message playback, press

followed by your PIN number.
For example, use

as the new

PIN

#

number.

3. The Answering System announces the Time and Day Stamp followed by the total number of

memo

new messages stored in

ry.

4. You then hear intermittent beeps indicating that the system is in the Command Waiting Mode.

Note: You must enter a command within 20 seconds or the Answering System hangs up and
returns to Standby.

5. Use this chart to select the function you want.

Function

Repeat
Play
Skip
Delete Message
Answer On/Off
Stop
Record OGM
Play New Message
Replay OGM
Help Menu

Press

#1
#2
#3
#4
#5
#6
#7
#8
#9
#0

6. When you’ve finished, hang up to exit the system.

Your Answering System automatically returns to
Standby.

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Troubleshooting

If your

XCAI680

Integrated Telephone Answering Device is not performing to your expectations,
please try these simple steps. If you are still unable to resolve the problems, contact Uniden
Customer Service at [phone], 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central, Monday through Friday.

Telephone Troubleshooting Chart

Problem Suggestion

Charge light won’t come on when Handset is placed in Base
Unit.

Audio sounds weak and/or scratchy.

Can’t make or receive calls.

Handset doesn’t ring or receive a page.

Base Unit doesn’t ring or the Handset can’t page the Base.

• Make sure AC Adapter is plugged into the Base Unit and

wall outlet.

• Make sure Handset is properly seated in Base Unit.

• Make sure that the charging contacts on the Handset and

Base Unit are clean.

• Make sure that the Base Unit antenna is fully extended and

vertical.

• Move the Handset and/or Base Unit to different locations

and try again.

• Press

chan

to select another channel.

• Check both ends of the Base Unit telephone line cord.

• Make sure the AC Adapter is plugged into the Base Unit and

wall outlet.

• Disconnect the AC Adapter for a few minutes, and then

reconnect it.

• Nickel-Cadmium battery pack may be weak. Charge the

battery on the Base Unit for 15–20 hours.

• Extend the Base Unit antenna vertically.

• The Handset may be too far away from the Base Unit.

• Place the Base Unit away from noise sources.

• The Digital Security Code may be erased. Set the Digital

Code.

• Set the Base Unit Ringer switch to

LOorHI

.

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Answering System Troubleshooting Chart

Problem Suggestion

Answering System does not work.

Answering System does not answer calls.

Messages are incomplete.

No sound on the Base Unit speaker during call monitoring or
message playback.

Cannot access remote call-in features from another touch-tone
phone.

• Make sure that the Base Unit is plugged in.

• Make sure the Answering System is turned on.

• Press the RESET button to reset the system after an AC line

• Set the REC TIME/ANN/4/1 switch in either the 4-minute or

• The memory may be full. Delete some or all of the saved

• The incoming messages may be too long. Remind callers to

• The memory may be full. Delete some or all of the saved

• Adjust the volume control on the Base Unit.

• Make sure you’re using the correct

• Make sure that the touch-tone phone you’re using can

spike.

1-minute position.

messages.

leave a brief message.

messages.

PIN

number.

transmit the tone for at least two seconds. If it cannot, you
may have to change to another phone.

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Specifications

General –The

15 and 68.

XCAI680

complieswith FCC Rules, Parts

+

Frequency Control Phase Locked Loop (PLL) Synthesizer
Modulation FM
Operating Temperature

–10° to 50° C

Base Unit

Receive Frequency 48.76 to 49.99 MHz (25 Channels)
Transmit Frequency 43.72 to 46.97 MHz (25 Channels)
Power Requirements 120V AC 60 Hz
Size

3

in. (W) x 5

8

8

17

in. (D) x 1

32

7
8

in. (H)

Weight Approx. 18.9 oz.

Handset

Receive Frequency 43.72 to 46.97 MHz (25 Channels)
Transmit Frequency 48.76 to 49.99 MHz (25 Channels)
Power Requirements Rechargeable Ni-Cd Battery Pack
Size 73/4in.(H)x 2in.(W)x 21/4in.(D)

(w/ antenna)
Weight Approx. 11.7 oz. (including battery)
Battery BT-185

Capacity 270 mAh, 3.6V

Talk Mode 7 hours

Standby Mode 14 days

Answering System

Memory Type Digital Tapeless Recording
Memory Capacity approx. 25 min. (40 messages)
Message Length 1 min. or 4 min. Incoming Message (max.)

1 min. outgoing message (max.)

Specifications, Features, and availability of Optional Accessories are all subject to change without
prior notice.

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XCAI 680

Cordless Integrated Answering Device with Caller ID

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Operating Guide

PRECAUTIONS

Before you read anything else,

Please observe the following:

WARNING!

Uniden America Corporation DOES NOT represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of
fire, electrical shock, or damage to the unit, DO NOT expose this unit to rain or moisture.

RECHARGEABLE NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY WARNING

This equipment contains a Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery.
Cadmium is a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.
The Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery contained in this equipment may explode if

disposed of in a fire.

Do not short circuit the battery.
Do not charge the Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery used in this equipment in any

charger other than the one designed to charge this battery as specified in this Guide.
Using another charger may damage the battery, or cause the battery to explode.

RECHARGEABLE NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES MUST BE
RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY

Residents Of Minnesota should contact 1-800-225-PRBA for information concerning
reclamation and disposal of Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium batteries.

Residents outside of Minnesota should contact their local authorities for information
concerning reclamation and disposal of Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium batteries.

1.

LCD Display

2.

talk

Key

3.

Numeric Keypad

4.

flash/function

5.

redial/pause

6.

caller id

7.

mem

8.

channel/delete

9.

volume/cancel

10.

Microphone

Handset Controls and Keys

Key

Key

Key

Key

Key
Key

Base Unit Controls and Keys

1. Base Ringer Switch

2. Pulse/Tone Switch

3. DC Power Jack

4. Telephone Line Jack

5. Handset Retainer

6. New Message Button

7. Speakerphone Button and LED

8. Speaker

9. Message Counter LED

10. Speaker Volume Control Button

11. In Use LED

12. Ring Time 2-4-TS Switch

13. Record Time/Ann/4/1 Switch

14. Message Repeat Button

15. Message Skip Button

16. Message Play Button

17. Page/Find Button

18. Microphone

19. Message Delete Button

20. Outgoing Message Button

21. Memo Button

22. Stop Button

23. Answer On/Off Button

One Year Limited Warranty

Important: Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service.

WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION (“Uniden”)
ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for one year, to the original retail owner, this

Uniden Product to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or
exclusions set out below.

WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the original user shall terminate and be of no further
effect 12 months after the date of original retail sale. The warranty is invalid if the Product is (A)
damaged or not maintained as reasonable or necessary, (B) modified, altered, or used as part of
any conversion kits, subassemblies, or any configurations not sold by Uniden, (C) improperly
installed, (D) serviced or repaired by someone other than an authorized Uniden service center for a
defect or malfunction covered by this warranty, (E) used in any conjunction with equipment or parts
or as part of any system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone
other than as detailed by the Operating Guide for this product.

STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event that the product does not conform to this warranty at any
time while this warranty is in effect, warrantor will repair the defect and return it to you without
charge for parts, service, or any other cost (except shipping and handling) incurred by warrantor or
its representatives in connection with the performance of this warranty. THE LIMITED WARRANTY
SET FORTH ABOVE IS THE SOLE AND ENTIRE WARRANTY PERTAINING TO THE PRODUCT
AND IS IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY NATURE
WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR ARISING BY OPERATION OF LAW,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER OR PROVIDE
FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OR PAYMENT OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES. Some states do not allow this exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

LEGAL REMEDIES: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state. This warranty is void outside the United States of America.

PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF WARRANTY: If, after following the
instructions in this Operating Guide you are certain that the Product is defective, pack the Product
carefully (preferably in its original packaging). Include evidence of original purchase and a note
describing the defect that has caused you to return it. The Product should be shipped freight
prepaid, by traceable means, or delivered, to warrantor at:

Uniden America Corporation
Parts and Service Division
4700 Amon Carter Boulevard
Fort Worth, TX 76155
[phone], 8 AM to 5 PM Central, Monday through Friday

Covered under one or more of the following patents:

4,511,761 4,523,058 4,595,795 4,797,916 5,426,690

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©1997 Uniden America Corporation. All rights reserved.

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