Uniden XDECT 8015 Series Owner's Manual
XDECT 8015
Series
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Important Safety Instructions!
When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to
persons, including the following:
This unit is NOT waterproof.
DO NOT expose this unit to rain or moisture.
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.
Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical
storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. Do not
dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local codes for
possible special disposal instructions.
Do not place the handset in any charging cradle without the battery installed
and the battery cover securely in place.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Important Notice:
Under power failure conditions this appliance may not operate.
Please ensure that a separate telephone, not dependent on local power, is
available for emergency use.
General Notices for New Zealand Model:
The grant of a NZ Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates
only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum
conditions for connection to its network. It indicates no endorsement of the
product by Telecom, nor does it provide any sort of warranty. Above all, it
provides no assurance that any item will work correctly in all respects with
another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model, nor
does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom's network
services.
The maximum volume setting of this telephone exceeds the Telecom
specified volume requirement. Telecom takes no responsibility for the high
volume available on this telephone, customer’s who believe this telephone is
too loud should contact the manufacturer at the website indicated on owner’s
manual warranty page.
For telephone networks other than Telecom there may be a charge incurred
for local calls if the Insert 0 feature is on. Turn Insert 0 off.
This equipment may not provide for the effective hand-over of a call to
another device connected to the same line.
XDECT 8015
base & cordless
handset
Base AC adapter
(PS-S0635YL3)
Telephone
cord
HS915
Headset
Charger AC
adapter
AAD-600S(M)
Battery
cover &
Belt clip
XDECT 8005
accessory
handset &
charger
If you purchased
model number:
You should
have:
XDECT 8015 None
XDECT 8015+1 1 of each
XDECT 8015+2 2 of each
XDECT 8015+3 3 of each
You might also nd:
Rechargeable
battery pack
(BT-694 or BT-694s)
Battery
cover &
Belt clip
Rechargeable
battery pack
(BT-694 or BT-694s)
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If any items are missing or
damaged, contact your place of
purchase immediately.
Never use damaged products!
Need Help? Get answers at our website:
www.uniden.com.au for Australian model
www.uniden.co.nz for New Zealand model.
XDECT 8015 Series
What's in the box?
4
Contents
Features of the XDECT 8015 Series ............................................................................ 5
INSTALLING YOUR PHONE ...........................................................................................6
Charge the Battery ....................................................................................................6
Connect the Telephone Cord / Test the Connection / Installing the Belt Clip ........7
Headset Installation ..................................................................................................8
Mounting the base unit on a wall .............................................................................8
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PHONE...............................................................................9
Parts of the Base & Handset .........................................................................................9
Reading the Handset Display .....................................................................................11
USING THE HANDSET MENUS ...................................................................................12
Handset Setup ................................................................................................ 13
Date & Time ......................................................................................................14
Global Setup ....................................................................................................14
Entering Text on Your Phone ..................................................................................15
USING YOUR PHONE ...................................................................................................16
Changing the Volume ..............................................................................................16
Using the Redial List ................................................................................................17
Using Caller ID and Call Waiting .............................................................................17
Dialling from the Caller ID list ..........................................................................17
Caller ID menu options ....................................................................................18
Using the Phonebook ..............................................................................................19
Phonebook menu options / Phonebook entry options .................................. 19
Chain Dialing ............................................................................................................20
Finding a Lost Handset ............................................................................................20
USING SPECIAL FEATURES ........................................................................................21
Using Voice Message Notication ..........................................................................21
Setting Up Your Voice Mail / Getting Your Messages ...................................21
Resetting the voice message indicator ...........................................................21
USING MULTI-HANDSET FEATURES .........................................................................22
Expanding Your Phone ............................................................................................22
Using Conference Calling ........................................................................................22
Using Privacy Mode .................................................................................................23
Using Call Transfer...................................................................................................23
Using the Intercom ..................................................................................................24
Do Not Disturb (DND) ............................................................................................. 24
SOLVING PROBLEMS ..................................................................................................25
Weak or Hard To Hear Audio ..................................................................................26
Noise or Static On The Line ....................................................................................26
Here are some hints for when the static is ......................................................27
Inserting a line filter or DSL filter ................................................................... 27
Resetting and Registering Handsets .......................................................................28
Registering a handset ..................................................................................... 28
Handling Liquid Damage .........................................................................................29
IMPORTANT INFORMATION .......................................................................................30
Terms Used In This Guide .......................................................................................30
Specications ...........................................................................................................31
Automatic ECO (Power Save) Mode .......................................................................31
Battery Information ..................................................................................................32
INDEX ............................................................................................................................33
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ................................................................................34
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Features of the XDECT 8015 Series
Great features of this cordless phone include:
Designed and Engineered in Japan
1.8GHz Extended DECT Technology
Multi (12) Handset Capable¹
Multi (2) Repeater Capable (optional)
Wall Mountable Base
Extra Large Backlit LCD Display with Date & Time
Backlit Keypad
Digital Duplex Speakerphones on Handset
100 Number Phonebook (shared)
Call Waiting²/Flash
Caller ID² Features
50 Caller ID² Memories (shared)
Caller Name Tag²
Caller Personal Ring²
9 Ringer options (4 Rings/5 Melodies)
4 Level Ringer Volume
Ringer Do Not Disturb (DND) mode
6 Level Earpiece Volume
6 Level Speaker Volume
5 Number Redial Memories
Intercom/Announce Call Transfer
up to 7 Days Standby Time
up to 10 Hours Talk Time
Automatic ECO (power save) Mode
Mute/Hold
Headset Capable
Beltclip
And More!
¹ Maximum expandable with XDECT 8005 accessory handsets. Note: Expansion
capacity is limited to six (6) handsets total if an XDECT 8015WP or XDECT
8005WP (waterproof) handset is registered.
² Caller ID, Call Waiting features work only if you subscribe to the service
provided by your local telephone company. There is usually a fee for this
service. Name Tag and Personal Ring features require incoming Caller ID
data.
Specifications subject to change. Visit the XDECT 8015 webpage on the
website for the latest information.
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Installing Your Phone
Charge the Battery
1) Unpack all handsets, battery packs, and
battery covers. If any battery cover is
already on the handset, press in on the
notch and slide the cover down and off.
Line up the red and black wires 2)
on the battery pack with the label
inside the handset.
Push the connector in until 3)
it clicks into place; tug gently on
the wires to make sure the battery
pack is securely connected.
4) Place the cover over the battery
compartment and slide it up into place.
Connect the base AC adapter to the 5)
DC IN 6V
jack on the rear of the base.
Route the cord through the molded
wiring channel as shown.
If you have accessory handsets, 6)
connect a charger AC adapter to each
charger's
DC IN 9V
jack and set the plug
into the notch as shown.
Plug the other end of each adapter into a 7)
standard 240V AC power outlet.
Red
Black
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8) Place a handset in the base and any accessory
handset(s) in the charger(s) with the display(s)
facing forward. The
CHARGE
light on the
handset(s) should turn on.
If... Try...
the
CHARGE
light does
not turn on
reseating the handset.
-
checking the AC adapter connection.
-
seeing if the outlet is controlled by a
-
wall switch.
Charge all handsets completely (about 15 hours)
before using them.
Connect the Telephone Cord
Use the telephone cord to connect the
TEL LINE
jack to a standard telephone wall
jack.
Test the connection
Pick up the handset from the cradle and press 1)
TALK/FLASH.
You
should hear a dial tone, and the display should say
Talk
.
If... Try...
you don't hear a dial tone or the
display says
Check Tel Line
checking the connection between
the base and the phone jack.
Make a quick test call. (Press 2)
END
to hang up.)
If... Try...
there's a lot of noise or static
see page 26 for tips on avoiding
interference.
Test any accessory handsets the same way. If you can't get a 3)
dial tone or the handset display says Unavailable, try moving the
handset closer to the base or resetting it (see page 28). Charge all
handsets completely (about 15 hours) before using them.
Installing the Belt Clip
Line up the holes on each side of the handset. To attach the belt clip,
insert into the holes on each side of the handset. Press down until it
clicks. To remove the belt clip, pull either side of the belt clip to release
the tabs from the holes.
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Headset Installation
Your phone may be used with the Uniden HS915 headset. To use
this feature, insert the headset plug into the headset jack. Your
phone is ready for hands-free conversations. Additional headsets are
available through Uniden authorized retailers.
Mounting the base unit on a wall
You can mount your base 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.
• Mount your phone within distance of a working phone jack.
• Make sure the wall material is capable of supporting the weight of the base
and handset.
• Use screws with anchoring devices suitable for the wall material where the
base unit will be placed.
Insert two mounting screws into the wall (with their appropriate anchoring
1)
device), 85mm apart. Allow about 3mm between the wall and screwheads
for mounting the phone.
Plug the AC adapter into the
2)
DC IN 6V jack on the telephone and then
into a Standard AC wall outlet.
Plug the telephone cord into the
3)
TEL LINE jack on the telephone and
then into the telephone socket on the wall.
Align the mounting slots on the base with the mounting posts on the wall.
4)
Then push in and down until the phone is firmly seated.
5)
This phone also can be mounted on any standard telephone wall plate (for
Australia).
3mm
85mm
35m m
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Getting to Know Your Phone
Parts of the Base & Handset
If the key name is spelled out on the key itself, it's not labeled in the
drawings.
Base keys and how they
work
Key name What it does
FIND
In standby: page
-
all handsets so you
can find a lost one.
CHARGING
CONTACTS
Charge contacts
-
with handset
locator.
FIND
FIND
FIND
FIND
Charging Contacts
MICROPHONE
INTERCOM/CLEAR
TWELVE
-
KEY DIAL
PAD
DISPLAY
CHARGING
CONTACTS
EARPIECE
UP
PHONEBOOK/
LEFT
DOWN
CALLER ID/
DO NOT
DISTURB
RIGHT
SPEAKER
KEYPAD LOCK
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Handset keys and how they work
Key name (and
icon)
What it does
UP ( )
In standby: increase the ringer volume.
-
During a call: increase the call volume.
-
In the menu or any list: move the cursor up one line.
-
CALLER ID/
RIGHT ( )
In standby or during a call: open the Caller ID list.
-
During text entry: move the cursor to the right.
-
DOWN ( )
In standby: decrease the ringer volume.
-
During a call: decrease the call volume.
-
In the menu or any list: move the cursor down one line.
-
MENU/SELECT
In standby: open the menu.
-
In the menu or any list: select the highlighted item.
-
END
During a call: hang up.
-
In the menu or any list: exit & go to standby.
-
INTERCOM/
CLEAR
In standby: page another handset using the intercom.
-
During a call: put the call on hold & start a call transfer.
-
While entering text: delete one character, or press & hold
-
to delete all the characters.
PHONEBOOK/
LEFT ( )
In standby or during a call: open the phonebook.
-
In the menu: go back to the previous screen.
-
During text entry: move the cursor to the left.
-
#/DND
Do Not Disturb - Opens a menu to disable the ringer on all
-
handsets for a set time period.
*/ LOCK
In standby: press and hold to lock or unlock the keypad.
-
TALK/FLASH
In standby: start a telephone call (get a dial tone).
-
During a call: switch to a waiting call.
-
SPEAKER ( )
Switch a normal call to the speakerphone (& back).
-
REDIAL/PAUSE
In standby: open the redial list.
-
While entering a phone number: insert a 2-second pause.
-
MESSAGE ( )
/MUTE
In standby: access your voice mail (see page 21).
-
During a call: mute the microphone.
-
While the phone is ringing: mute the ringer for this call
-
only.
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Reading the Handset Display
Handset banner
Status icons
Caller ID count
Time & Date
The table below shows the
possible icons and what they
mean. Since the icons appear
based on what you're doing
with the phone, you won't ever
see all of these icons at the
same time.
Icon What it means
Received signal strength indicator.
The ringer is turned off: this handset will not ring when a call
comes in.
You have a voice message waiting (see the section titled
"Using Voice Message Notification" on page 21).
Privacy Mode is on: no other handset can join your call.
The speakerphone is on.
The handset is using ECO (power save) mode. The ECO feature
is automatically activated during talk or intercom modes. See
"Automatic ECO (Power Save) Mode" on page 31).
T-coil mode is on. (See "Do you use a T-coil hearing aid?" on
page 26.)
The battery levels;
Level 3 (Full)
Level 2
Level 1
Level 0 (Empty)
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