Uniden XSA965, xsa955 User Manual

Quick Start

Guide

XSA955

AND

XSA965

Digital Answering

Machine

900 MHz

Caller ID

10 Number

Memory

Plus

Rocket Dial

INSTALLATIONThis symbol

indicates important operating and servicing instructions.

The earcapof this telephone may attract and retain small metallicobjects.

INSTALLATION & SAFETY

Choosing the best location for your phone.

When choosing a location for your phone there are a number of appliances the phone should not be near, and areas you should avoid.

CHOOSE -

a central location

AVOID -

Television sets and other electronic appliances

AVOID -

other cordless phones

AVOID -

Moisture

AVOID -

Microwave ovens

AVOID -

Moisture

AVOID -

Computers

Note: Ringing will not be impaired by adding extra cordless handsets. Page i

CHARGE - the new phone for 20 - 25 hrs.

DON’T - overload the power outlet.

AVOID - multi power boards.

AVOID - connecting more3than

phones as ringing may be impaired

INSTALLATIONMake sure the AC Adaptor/s remains switched ON at all times. Use only the Uniden AC Adaptor/s supplied with this unit.

INSTALLATION

This page is a very condensed version of the Owners Manual. It is designed to allow you to get your phone installed and operating as quickly as possible - however it does not attempt to explain any of the advanced features of the XSA955 and XSA965.

Start

Here!

	Installing the Base Unit
Plug the telephone cord into the Base		Power point
	Unit, then into the telephone socket on
	the wall.
	Plug the AC Adaptor cord into the Base
	Unit, then the AC Adaptor into the wall		AC adaptor	Telephone cord
	power point.
	Press the AC Adaptor cord into the
	curved recess under the Base Unit.
	Raise the antenna.

New Zealand

Australia

Tel Line Adaptor

(Not supplied)

Installing the Charge Cradle

(XSA965 Only)
Plug the AC Adaptor cord into the Charge Cradle,
then the AC Adaptor into the wall power point.	Power point
	AC adaptor
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INSTALLATIONYou must charge the batteries continuously for 20 hours before using the phone.

Installing the Handset Battery

Press the battery cover and slide it off.

Connect the battery plug to the socket at the rear of the battery compartment.

Make sure the plug is the right way round.

The RED and BLACK battery wires must match the RED and BLACK printed on the phone case for the plug to fit properly.

Press firmly until it clicks into place.

Position the battery in the compartment and slide the cover into place.

XSA965 only - Repeat process for second handset.

Place one handset on the main base and place the other handset in the extra charging cradle. It does not matter which handset is placed on the main base and extra charging cradle.

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BLACK RED

GETTING STARTED

Making a Call

XSA965 Only: Registration of Dual Handset

IMPORTANT

After fully charging the handsets, remove the handset from the extra charging cradle and place it on the main base. (The status LED will begin to flash indicating registration is occurring).

Wait for at least 5 seconds before removing the extra handset from the main base.

The registration has been completed, and your dual handset cordless phone is ready for use.

Pick up the handset and press . Dial the phone number OR

Dial the phone number - then press

To hang up - press OR

Place the handset on the Base Unit.

Answering a Call

Handset on the Base Unit:

Remove the handset from the base and speak (Auto Talk On).

Handset off the Base Unit:

Pick up the handset, press and speak.

To hang up - press OR

Place the handset on the Base Unit.

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STARTEDYour outgoing message can be recorded up to 30 seconds long.

GETTING

Setting Up the Answering System

To turn the answering system on:

	Press	Answer	- the pre-recorded greeting will play and your system is ready to accept calls.
		on
To record your outgoing message:
	Press and hold			. After you hear a short tone, release the key.
	"Record Greeting" is announced followed by a long tone.
	Record your greeting while speaking within 15cm of the base.
	When finished, press			again.

Using the Answering System

To play your message:

Press - new messages play first.

To repeat a message:

Press during playback of messages.

To skip a message:

Press anytime during playback to skip to the next message. The system beeps and begins to play the next message.

To delete messages:
	Delete one message:
	Press	during a message. The system beeps and begins to play the next message.
	Delete all messages:
	After reviewing all messages. Press		, "To delete all messages, press delete again" is announced.
	Press	again.

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STARTEDIf the transferred call is not picked up after 5 minutes, the call will be disconnected. GETTING

CALL TRANSFER - XSA965 Only

To have the ability to transfer calls from one handset to the other handset:

Initial Setup:

(Important: XSA965 Only -Please make sure you have registered your dual handset - refer to instructions on page iv).

TO TRANSFER CALLS
To transfer your call from handset 1 to handset 2:
	Press	transfer .
	The call is placed on hold on the first handset, while handset 2 begins to ring. The call is transferred when
	the 2nd handset is answered.
	Repeat the process to transfer the call back to handset 1. Calls can be transferred from either handset.
	If the transferred call is not answered, you can retrieve the call by pressing		or	transfer .

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CONTENTS
Installation & Safety .....................................................................................		i
Quick Start Guide
	Installation ......................................................................................	ii
Contents	.......................................................................................................	vii
Getting Started
	Controls and Functions ...................................................................	1
	Welcome..........................................................................................	3
	Included in your Package ................................................................	4
	Mounting the Base Unit on a wall....................................................	5
	Installing the Beltclip ......................................................................	5
	Headset Installation.........................................................................	5
	Battery Maintenance .......................................................................	6
Using your Phone
	Setting Menu Options ......................................................................	7
	Autotalk ...........................................................................................	7
	Pop Up Name...................................................................................	7
	Making and Receiving Calls .............................................................	8
	Adjusting the Handset Ringer Volume and Earpiece Volume...........	9
	Redial ..............................................................................................	9
	Travelling Out-of-Range...................................................................	9
	Selecting a Different Channel ........................................................	10
	Find Handset .................................................................................	10
	Call Waiting/Flash ..........................................................................	10
Memory Dialing
	Storing Phone Numbers ................................................................	11
	Making Calls with Memory Dialing ................................................	12
	Memory Dialing from Talk Mode...................................................	12
	Chain Dialing.................................................................................	12
	Editing a Stored Name and/or Phone Number ..............................	13
	Erasing a Stored Name and/or Phone Number .............................	13
	Call Transfer ..................................................................................	14
Rocketdial
	Rocketdial......................................................................................	15
	Storing and Editing the Rocketdial ................................................	15
	Making Calls with Rocketdial.........................................................	15
	Deleting the Rocketdial..................................................................	15
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Caller IDCaller ID .......................................................................................	16
When the Telephone Rings ...........................................................	16
Viewing the Caller ID Message List................................................	17
Deleting Information from the Caller ID List................................	17
Deleting a Caller ID Message ........................................................	17
Deleting all Caller ID Names and Numbers ..................................	17
Calling a Party from the Caller ID List ..........................................	18
Dial Edit........................................................................................	18
Stored Caller ID Messages in Memory Dialing ..............................	18
Answering System
Answering System .........................................................................	19
Turning the Answering System On/Off ..........................................	19
Setting the Time............................................................................	20
Setting a Personal Security Code (PIN) .........................................	20
Setting the Ring Time....................................................................	21
Setting the Message Record Time .................................................	21
Announce Only Feature ................................................................	22
Setting the Message Alert Tone......................................................	22
Setting Your Outgoing Message (Greeting)....................................	23
Setting the Base Ringer Volume....................................................	24
Adjusting the Speaker Volume Level .............................................	24
Using Your Answering System .......................................................	25
Playing Your Messages ..................................................................	25
Repeating a Message.....................................................................	25
Skipping a Message.......................................................................	26
Deleting a Message .......................................................................	26
Voice Memo ..................................................................................	27
Remote Access Away From Home .................................................	28
Turn on the Answering System Remotely......................................	29
Notes.............................................................................................	30
Remote Operation Card ................................................................	31
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................	33
Warranty.....................................................................................................	34
Notes ..... .....................................................................................................	35

GETTING STARTED

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

1

1

2

3

4

5

6

7	pause	delete
8	redial	select channel mem

9

XSA955

2

	Dual Handset
	3
10		10
11	4	11
12	5	12
13		13
14	6	14
15	pause select delete	mem
	7	15
16	redial channel transfer	18
	9	19
17		17

XSA965

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1. Handset antenna

2. Handset earpiece

3. LCD display

4. cid/ key

menu

5. /flash key

6. /< key

7.redial /pause key

8. key

9.Handset microphone and ringer speaker

10. Volume up key

11. key

12. key

13. Volume down key

14. /> key

15. key

16. /channel key

17.Handset charging contacts

18.select /channel key (XSA965 only)

19.transfer /delete key (XSA965 only)

GETTING STARTED

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

21 22

30

23
				31
set/		volume		32
ringer			menu
24				33
		status
delete	8 8		play/stop	34
25				35
26				36
repeat/rew		skip/ff
27				37
find hs	memo	greeting	answer
28			on/off
				38
	900MHz
	Dual Handset			39
mic
29				40

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21.Telephone line jack

22.AC Adaptor input

23.Handset retainer clip

24.set /ringer key

25. key

26. repeat/rew key

27.find key

28.memo key

29.Base charging contacts

30.Base speaker

31./ Speaker volume keys

32.menu key

33.Status LED

34.Message counter display

35. Play/Stop key

36. skip/ff key

37.Answeron /off key

38.greeting key

39.Microphone

40.Base Antenna

GETTING STARTED

WELCOME

Congratulations on your purchase of this Uniden cordless telephone. This Product is designed for reliability, long life and outstanding performance utilising the latest in 900MHz Technology.

FEATURES

	Multiple Handsets (up to 2, XSA965 only)		LCD Back Light
	900MHz SCR Technology (Sound Clarity and Range)		Wall or Desk Mountable
	Caller ID Display*		Page/Find Handset Feature
	Digital Telephone Answering Device		AutoTalk
	Pop Up Name - Caller Name Identification #		32 Digit Redial
	30 Caller ID Memories		Pause
	Alphanumeric Memory Dialing		Flash Button (Call Waiting Compatible)
	Super Chat Battery		2 Type Tone Ringer
	Maxi-Sound - Extra Loud Handset Volume Control		2 Step Ringer Volume Control
	Rocketdial - One Touch VIP Dial

NOTES

* Caller ID feature only works if you subscribe to the service by your local telephone company. There is usually a fee for this service.

# Pop Up Name feature only works if you subscribe to your telephone company Caller ID service and record names into your phones memory.

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GETTING STARTED

INCLUDED IN YOUR PACKAGE

Make sure you have received the following items in the package. If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact the Uniden Parts Department.

Super Chat
Rechargeable Battery	2nd Super Chat
	Rechargeable Battery
	(XSA965 only)	Dual Handset

Telephone Cord			pause select delete mem
			redial channel transfer
	Belt Clip	2nd Belt Clip	Handset
			2nd Handset
		(XSA965 only)	(XSA965 only)
			AC Adaptor
set/	volume
ringer	menu

status
delete 8 8	play/stop	charge
repeat/rew skip/ff		Charge
900MHz	answer
find hs memo greeting
	on/off
mic		Cradle	Owners Manual	2nd AC Adaptor
Main Base		(XSA965 only)		(XSA965 only)

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STARTEDIf you are using an optional headset, you GETTINGmust still use the handset keypad

for phone operations.

MOUNTING THE BASE UNIT ON A WALL

Direct Wall Mounting

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.

•Mount your phone within distance of a working phone jack. TOP

•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. 3mm

1.Insert two mounting screws into a wall (with their appropriate anchoring device), 85mm apart. Allow about 3mm between the wall and screw heads for mounting the phone.

2.Plug the AC adaptor into the Base Unit and then into a power point.

3.Plug the telephone cord into the Base Unit and then into the telephone socket on the wall.

4.Align the mounting slots on the base with the mounting posts on the wall.

5.Then push in and down until the phone is firmly seated.

INSTALLING THE BELTCLIP

To attach the beltclip:

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

To remove the beltclip:

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

85mm

35mm

Headset Jack

HEADSET INSTALLATION

Your phone may be used with an optional headset. To use this feature, simply plug the headset into the headset jack.

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STARTEDUse only the genuine Uniden Super Chat Battery supplied with your phone. Replacement

GETTINGSuper Chat Batteries are available through the Uniden Parts Department.

BATTERY MAINTENANCE

Battery use time (per charge)

XSA955

•	10 hours continuous use	•	20 days when handset is in the standby mode
XSA965
•	10 hours continuous use	•	12 days when handset is in the standby mode

When the Battery charge becomes low

If the phone is not in use, 'Low Battery' flashes and none of the keys will operate. If the phone is in use, 'Low Battery' flashes and the handset beeps. Complete your conversation as quickly as possible and return the handset to the base unit for charging.

• You cannot overcharge the battery.

• You may return the handset to the charger after each call or when the battery is low.

Cleaning the battery contacts

To maintain a good charge, it is important to clean the battery contacts on the handset and base unit with a dry cloth or a pencil eraser about once a month. Do not use any liquids or solvents.

	Genuine Handset Batteries
SPECIAL	The high quality rechargeable batteries supplied with your phone will perform for up to two years or more. In
NOTE	order to enjoy the best performance from your phone, we recommend you replace your batteries every two years
	with a genuine Uniden battery.
	Simply visit our website to order a replacement battery:
	Uniden Australia PTY Limited	Uniden New Zealand Limited
	Service Division	Service Division
	www.uniden.com.au	www.uniden.co.nz

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