Uniden XS1215 Series, XS1215 +1, XS1215+1 Series Owner's Manual

Series Owner's Manual

OWNER'S MANUAL

XS1215/XS1215 +1

WELCOME/ FEATURES 2
CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS 3
TERMS USED IN THIS MANUAL 5
Installing the Phone 6

Register Handsets to the Main Base before Using! 12
When to Re-register Handsets 13
Basic Setup 14

Using Your Phone 18

Using the Speed Dial Memory 23

Caller ID and CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting ) 28

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

Index 40
Memory List 41

A. Choose the Best Location 6
B. Install the Rechargeable Battery Packs into

the Handsets 7

C.Connect the Main Base and Charging Cradle,

and Charge the Handsets 8
D. Mount the Main Base on a Wall 9
Installing the Beltclip 10
Headset Installation 11

Activating AutoTalk 14
Activating Caller ID on Call Waiting 14
Setting Name Tag (POPID) 15
Setting Insert 0 16
Selecting the Ring Tone and Volume 17

Making and Receiving Calls 18
Transferring a Call 19
Redialing the Last Dialed Number 19
Adjusting the Earpiece Volume 20
Traveling Out-of-Range 20
Selecting a Different Channel 21
Find Handsets 21
Using Call Waiting 21
RocketDial 22
Voice Mail Waiting Indicator 22

Storing Names and Numbers in Speed Dial Memory 23
Storing Caller ID Messages in Speed Dial
Memory Locations
Making Calls from Speed Dial Memory 27
Easy Dial (New Zealand only) 27

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

35
36

Liquid Damage 39

26

Warranty 42

Contents

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden single handset (XS1215) or dual handset (XS1215+1)
cordless telephone. This phone is designed and engineered to exacting standards for reliability, long
life, and outstanding performance.

Note: Illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit for explanation purposes. The
color of your cordless phone may vary.

* Requires subscription to service provided by your network supplier. There is usually a fee for this

service. Caller ID on Call Waiting service is currently only available in Australia.

Welcome

Features

• Dual Handset System (Extra Handset &
Charger Included - XS1215+1 only)

• Call Transfer from Handset to Handset
(XS1215+1 only)

• Caller ID*

• Caller ID on Call Waiting*

• 3-Line Backlit LCD

• 30 Caller ID Memory

• 10 Number Memory Dialing

• Last Number Redial

• Voice Mail Waiting Indicator

• Tone Dialing

• Find Handset Key

• Earpiece/Ringer Volume Controls

• Mute or Turn Ringer Off

• HearingAid Compatible

• 20 ChannelAuto Scan

• Desk or Wall Mountable

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1. Handset Antenna

2. Jack for optional headset

3. Beltclip hole

4. Handset Battery Compartment

5. Handset Earpiece

6. LCD Display

7. key (P. 14 & 29)

8. (volume up/down earpiece volume,
ringer volume and scroll) key (P. 15, 17 & 20)

9. key (left cursor) key (P. 24)

10. key (P. 19 & 25)

11. key (P. 14 & 23) (XS1215)

key (P. 14, 21 & 23) (XS1215+1)

12. key (P. 22)

13. key (P. 18 & 21)

14. key (P. 18 & 20)

15. (right cursor) key (P. 24)

16. key (P. 23)

17. key (P. 21 & 24) (XS1215)

key (P. 19 & 24) (XS1215+1)

18. Handset Microphone

19. Handset Charging Contacts

caller id/menu

/ /vol/

/tone/
redial/pause
select
select/channel
Rocketdial
talk/flash
end
#/
memory
delete/channel
delete/transfer

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XS1215 Handset

Controls & Functions
XS1215+1 Handset

Main Base Extra Charging Cradle (XS1215+1 only)

20. Main base charging
contacts

21. find handset key
(P. 21 & 32)

22. Charge/in use and VMWI
(Voice Mail Waiting
Indicator) LED

23. DC IN 9V jack

24. Telephone line jack

25. Charging contacts

26. Charge LED

27. DC IN 9V jack

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Terms Used in this Manual

• Standby Mode - The handset may be sitting in or off the cradle, but is NOT in use. The
key has not been pressed and there is no dial tone.

• Talk Mode - The handset is off the cradle and the key has been pressed,

enabling a dial tone.

• CID - Caller ID

• CIDCW - Caller ID on Call Waiting

• RocketDial - One touch speed dial

• POP ID (Name Tag) - Name is shown when Caller ID matches a phonebook entry

where a name is stored.

talk/flash

talk/flash

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 charging cradle (XS1215+1 only), and charge the handset
D. Mount the base unit on a wall
E. Choose the dialing mode

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

• 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 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.

A. Choose the best location

Avoid noise sources such as a window
by a street with heavy traffic

Avoid heat sources, such as radiators,

air ducts, and sunlight

Choose a central location

Avoid other cordless telephones

Avoid personal computers

Avoid excessive moisture, extremely
low temperatures, dust, mechanical
vibration, or shock

Avoid microwave ovens
Avoid television sets and
other electronic equipment

!

!

If your home has
specially wired alarm
equipment connected
to the telephone line,
be sure that installing
the system does not
disable your alarm
equipment.

If you have questions
about what will
disable your alarm
equipment, contact
your telephone
company or a
qualified installer.

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INSTALLING THE PHONE

B. Install the Rechargeable Battery Pack into the Handset

The handset(s) are powered by rechargeable battery
packs. The battery recharges automatically when
the handset is placed in the charging cradle.

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 jack inside the battery compartment.
(The connector notches fit into the grooves of the
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 in the handset by
sliding it upwards until it clicks into place.

Repeat process for second handset
(XS1215+1 only).

Use only the Uniden
(BT-905) rechargeable
battery pack supplied

with your cordless

telephone.

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C. Connect the Main Base and Charging Cradle (XS1215+1 only), and Charge
the Handsets

1) Connect each AC adapter to the jack and
to each standard AC wall outlet.

2) Place one handset in the main base (and the other
in the charging cradle - XS1215+1 only) with the
keypad facing forward.

3) Make sure the LED (and
LED - XS1215+1 only) illuminate. If the LED does
not illuminate, check to see that the AC adapter is
plugged in and the handset makes good contact
with the cradle's charging contacts.

• Connect each AC adapter to a continuous power supply.

• Place each cradle close to the AC outlet to avoid long extension cords.

4) Charge your handset(s) at least 15-20 hours before
plugging the phone line.

5) Once the handset battery pack(s) are fully charged,
connect the telephone line cord to the
jack and a telephone outlet. If your telephone outlet
isn't modular, contact your telephone
company for assistance.

DCIN 9V

240V

charge

TEL LINE

charge/in use

!

!

Use only the
supplied AAD­210 AC adapter.
Do not use any
other AC
adapter.

Do not place the
power cord
where it creates
a trip hazard or
where it could
become chafed
and create a fire
or electrical
hazard.

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INSTALLING THE PHONE

(XS1215+1 only)

(XS1215+1 only)

Australia
Telephone cord adaptor
(not supplied)

D. Mount the Main Base on a Wall

Standard wall plate mounting

DC IN 9V

240V

TEL LINE

This phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate.

1) Locate the base unit on the wall mount
adapter as shown and slide the wall mount
adapter into the notches on the base bottom
with the tab pressed.

2) Plug the AC adapter to the jack.

3) Route the AC adapter cord through the
molded wiring channel as shown.

4) Plug the AC adapter into a standard
AC wall outlet.

5) Plug the telephone line cord into the

jack. Route the cord
through the molded wiring channel
as shown.

6) Plug the telephone line cord into the
telephone outlet.

7) Align the mounting slots on the main base
with the mounting posts on the wall.
Then push in and down until the phone is
firmly seated.

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Direct wall mounting

If you don't have a standard wall plate, you can mount your phone
directly to the wall. Before doing this,
consider the following:

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

• Try to mount your phone within 1.5m of a working phone jack to
avoid excessive cord lengths.

• Make sure the wall material is capable of supporting the weight of
the main base and handset.

• Use #10 screws (minimum length of 35mm) with anchoring
devices suitable for the wall material where the main base will be
placed.

1) Insert two mounting screws into the wall, (with their appropriate anchoring device), 100mm apart.
Allow about 3mm between the wall and screw heads for mounting the phone.

2) Refer to steps 1 through 7 on page 9 to mount the telephone.

Insert the beltclip into the holes on each side of the handset. Press down until it clicks.

Pull both sides of the beltclip to release the tabs from the holes.

Installing the Beltclip

To attach the beltclip

To remove the beltclip

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INSTALLING THE PHONE

3mm

100mm

35mm

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. (Headsets may be purchased by visiting our website at
www.uniden.com.au or www.uniden.co.nz.)

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Register Handsets to the Main Base before Using! (XS1215+1 only)

Whichever handset you choose to charge in the main base will automatically register to the main base.

The second handset (charging in the extra charging cradle) MUST also be registered to the main base
before use. Follow the steps below to register the second handset.

1) Be sure both handsets are fully charged.

2) Remove the handset from the charging cradle, and place it in the main base. The
LED light on the main base will begin to flash, indicating that the registration is taking place.

3) Wait for at least 5 seconds, then remove the handset from the main base.

4) Press the key on one handset. If appears on the display, the handset is registered,
press the key. Then, try with the second handset. If each handset displays , a new
security code is set. Otherwise, return to step 1 and try again.

5) Once both handsets are registered, it doesn’t matter which handset is placed in the main base or
the charger.

charge/in use

talk/flash
end

TALK

TALK

!

!

When you
charge the
handsets, Caller
ID summary
screen and the
name of the
handset,

appears. If

appears, you are
charging the
handset No.2.

The charging
cradle can be
used to charge
either handset.

Handset No.1

Handset No.2

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REGISTER HANDSETS

Handset No.1

Make sure to return the
handsets to the cradles

after each phone call.

When to Re-register Handsets (XS1215+1 only)

1) You’ll need to re-register the second handset (follow steps on page 12) each time the digital
security code is changed. Refer to page 32 for details regarding the Digital Security Code.

2) When there is a power failure for more than one hour: If power failure occurs (e.g. due to electrical
storm or if the unit is unplugged during a move), both handsets will need to be re-registered. To re­register, follow the same registration process on page 12.

3) If the second handset’s battery becomes very low, the handset must be recharged for 15-20 hours
and re-registered to main base. Make sure to return the handsets to the cradles after each phone
call.

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