Uniden XSR917, XSR918 User Manual
QuickStart
Guide
XSR
917/918
900 MHz
Caller ID
10 Number Memory
Rocketdial
plus
Clock/Alarm
Radio
This symbol
indicates
important
operating
and servicing
instructions.
The earcapof
this telephone
may attractand
retainsmall
metallicobjects.
INSTALLATION
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.
CHARGE the new phone
for 20 - 25 hrs.
AVOID -
AVOID -
other cordless phones
AVOID Television sets and
other electronic
appliances
CHOOSE a location next
to your bed
Moisture
AVOID -
Microwave
AVOID -
Moisture
Computers
ovens
AVOID -
DON’T overload the
power outlet.
AVOID multi power
boards.
AVOID -
connecting
more than
Note: Ringing will not be impaired by adding extra cordless handsets.
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phones as ringing
may be impaired
Installing the Base Unit
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Plug the telephone cord into the Base Unit, then into
the telephone socket on the wall.
Plug the AC Adaptor cord into the Base Unit, then the
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AC Adaptor into the wall power point.
Press the AC Adaptor cord into the curved recess under
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the Base Unit.
l Radio Antennae:
The AM antenna is built into the main base.
The FM antenna is the thin wire located at the rear of
the main base. Unwind the antenna wire, keep straight
and extended for radio use.
Installing the Charge Cradle (XSR918 only)
Main Base
New Zealand
Australia
TelLine Adaptor (Not supplied)
Power Point
INSTALLATION
l Plug the ACAdaptor cordinto the ChargeCradle,
then the ACAdaptor intothe wall powerpoint.
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AC adaptor
Power Point
Installing the Handset Battery
l Pressthe battery coverand slide itoff.
l 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.
l Positionthe battery in the compartmentand slide the
cover into place.
BLACK
RED
Repeat process for secondhandset
Place one handset on the main base and place the
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other handset on the extra charging cradle. It does
not matter which handset is placed on the main
INSTALLATION
base and extrachargingcradle.
Charging the handset
l Charge thehandsets uninterrupted for 20-25hourseach.
(XSR918 only)
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If the transferred
call is not picked
up after 5 minutes,
the call will be
disconnected.
INSTALLATION
Making a Call
Registering Your 2nd HandsetBefore Using (XSR918 only)
After fully charging the handsets, remove the handset from the
extra charging cradleand place it on the main base. (The
LED will beginto flashindicating registration is occurring).
Wait forat least 5 seconds before removing the extra handsetfrom
the base.
main
The registration has been completed, and your dual handset
cordless phone isready foruse.
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Pick up thehandset andpress . Dial thephone number
OR
Dial the phonenumber -then press
Tohang up- press
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OR
Place the handseton theBase Unit.
status
Answering a Call
l Handset on theBase Unit:
Remove the handsetfrom thebase and
speak ( ).AutoTalk
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Handset off theBase Unit:
Pick up thehandset, pressany key andspeak.
Tohang up- press
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OR
Place the handseton theBase Unit.
Call Transfers
TO TRANSFER CALLS (XSR918 only)
To transfer your call from handset 1 to handset 2:
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transfer
Press .
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.
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To turn ON the radio, move the slide switch to the 'on' position.
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Select modulation by pressing
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Search for the desired station frequency by pressing Channel or
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You can automatically search for the next available station frequency by pressing Channel or
for 1 second.
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Press to search for a higher frequency and to search for a lower frequency.
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The radio's volume can be adjusted using the Volume knob on the side of the base.
For Radio Reception;
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AM Radio: The AM antenna is built into the main
base, simply rotate the base for clearest reception.
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FM Radio: The FM Antenna is the thin wire located at
the rear of the main base. Unwind the antenna wire.
Keep the antenna wire straight and adjust the position
for clearest reception.
! To turn OFF the radio, move the slide switch to the
'off' position.
INSTALLATION
Using the Radio
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To change the hour setting, press while pressing .
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Each press of while pressing increments the hour display by one hour. PM displays for an
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afternoon time. AM is not displayed.
To change the minute setting, press while pressing .
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Each press of while pressing increments the minute display by one minute.
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INSTALLATION
Setting the Clock
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CONTENTS
Installation & Safety
Quick Start Guide
Installing the Base Unit..........................................................................ii
Installing the Handset Battery...............................................................iii
Making a Call.........................................................................................iv
Answering a Call ....................................................................................iv
Call Transfers.........................................................................................iv
Using the Radio................................................................. .....................v
Setting the Clock....................................................................................vi
Contents................................................................................ ...............vii
Getting Started
Controls and Functions..........................................................................1
Uniden Company Philosophy.................................................................3
Welcome/Features..................................................................................3
Included in your Package.......................................................................4
Mounting the Base Unit on a wall ..........................................................5
Battery Maintenance ..............................................................................6
Installing the Beltclip .............................................................................6
Headset Installation ...............................................................................6
Using your Phone
Setting Menu Options.............................................................................7
Auto Talk................................................................................................7
Pop Up Name .........................................................................................7
Making and Receiving Calls....................................................................8
Adjusting the Handset Ringer Volume and Earpiece Volume .................9
Redial.....................................................................................................9
Traveling Out-of-Range...........................................................................9
Selecting a different channel................................................................10
Find Handset........................................................................................10
Call Waiting/Flash.................................................................................10
Memory Dialing
Storing Phone Numbers and Names....................................................11
Making Calls with Memory Dialing.......................................................12
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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
Caller ID
Caller 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
Storing Caller ID messages in Memory Dialing ....................................18
Using your Radio
Setting the Clock
Setting the Alarm/Buzzer
Using the Snooze Function
Using the Sleep Function
Display Brightness
Troubleshooting
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Memo
Warranty
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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
cid
redial
transfer
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3
4
5
6
pause
redial select
delete
channel mem
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XSR917 XSR918
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Dual Handset
pause select delete
redial channel transfer
1. Handset antenna
2. Handset earpiece
3. LCD display
/menu
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4. key
5. /flash key
6. /< key
7. /pause key
8. key (XSR917 only)
9. Handset microphone
and ringer speaker
10. Volume up key
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11. key
12. key
13. Volume down key
14. /> key
15. key
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mem
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16. /channel key
17. Handset charging contacts
select
18. /channel key (XSR918 only)
19. /delete key (XSR918 only)
(XSR917 only)
GETTING STARTED
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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
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GETTING STARTED
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1 Snooze
2 Slide Switch
3 Volume Knob
2
4TimeKey
3
5 Hour Key
6 Minute/Dimmer Key
7 Alarm (alarm) Key
8 Channel Key
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9 Sleep Key
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10 Channel Key
11 AM/FM Key
12 Base Charging Contacts
13 Charge/In use LED
14 Base Speaker
15 Find handset Key (at underside)
To bring outstanding wireless communication products to
people's lives throughout the world.
Congratulations on your purchase of this Uniden cordless telephone. This is designed for reliability, long life and
outstanding performance utilising the latest in 900MHz Technology.
FEATURES
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Multiple Handsets (up to 2 with XSR918)
900MHz SCR Technology (Sound Clarity and Range)
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Caller ID Display*
Pop Up Name - Caller Name Identification #
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30 Caller ID Memories
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Alphanumeric Memory Dialing
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Super Chat Battery - 10 Hours Talk Time
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Maxi-Sound - Extra Loud Handset Volume Control
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Rocketdial - One Touch VIP Dial
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12 Days Standby Time XSR918, 20 Days XSR917
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* 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
GETTING STARTED
record names into your phones memory.
UNIDEN COMPANY PHILOSOPHY
WELCOME
NOTES
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LCD Back Light
Wall or Desk Mountable
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Page/Find Handset Feature
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AutoTalk
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32 Digit Redial
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Pause
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Flash
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2 Type Tone Ringer
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3 Step Ringer Volume Control
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Clock/Radio
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Alarm with Snooze
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