Uniden XSR917/918, XSR917, XSR918 Quick Start Manual
XSR
917/918
900 MHz
Caller ID
10 Number Memory
Rocketdial
Clock/Alarm
Radio
plus
Guide
QuickStart
INSTALLATION
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.
This symbol
indicates
important
operating
and servicing
instructions.
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The earcapof
this telephone
may attractand
retainsmall
metallicobjects.
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AVOID multi power
boards.
CHARGE the new phone
for 20 - 25 hrs.
AVOID -
connecting
more than
DON’T overload the
power outlet.
AVOID Moisture
CHOOSE a location next
to your bed
AVOID Television sets and
other electronic
appliances
AVOID -
Microwave
ovens
AVOID -
Moisture
AVOID -
Computers
AVOID -
other cordless phones
Note: Ringing will not be impaired by adding extra cordless handsets.
phones as ringing
may be impaired
INSTALLATION & SAFETY
Installing the Base Unit
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INSTALLATION
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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
AC Adaptor into the wall power point.
Press the AC Adaptor cord into the curved recess under
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)
l Plug the ACAdaptorcordinto the ChargeCradle,
then the AC Adaptorintothe wall power point.
AC adaptor
New Zealand
Australia
Tel Line Adaptor (Not supplied)
Power Point
Main Base
Power Point
Installing the Handset Battery
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INSTALLATION
l Pressthe batterycoverand slide it off.
l Connect the battery plug to the socket at the rear of
the battery compartment.
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.
Make sure the plug is the right way round.
l Positionthe batteryin the compartmentand slide the
cover into place.
Repeat process for secondhandset
Place one handset on the main base and place the
other handset on the extra charging cradle. It does
not matter which handset is placed on the main
base and extra chargingcradle.
(XSR918 only)
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Charging the handset
l Charge the handsetsuninterrupted for 20-25hourseach.
INSTALLATION
Making a Call
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Registering Your 2nd Handset Before 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 begin toflashindicating registration is occurring).
Wait for at least 5 seconds before removing the extra handset from
the base.
The registration has been completed, and your dual handset
cordless phone is readyforuse.
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Pick up the handsetandpress . Dial the phonenumber
OR
Dial the phone number-then press
To hang up-press
OR
Place the handset ontheBase Unit.
Answering a Call
l Handset on theBaseUnit:
Remove the handset fromthebase and
speak ( ).AutoTalk
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Handset off the BaseUnit:
Pick up the handset,pressany key and speak.
To hang up-press
OR
Place the handset ontheBase Unit.
Call Transfers
If the transferred
call is not picked
up after 5 minutes,
the call will be
disconnected.
TO TRANSFER CALLS (XSR918 only)
To transfer your call from handset 1 to handset 2:
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.
Select modulation by pressing
Search for the desired station frequency by pressing Channel or
You can automatically search for the next available station frequency by pressing Channel or
for 1 second.
Press to search for a higher frequency and to search for a lower frequency.
The radio's volume can be adjusted using the Volume knob on the side of the base.
For Radio Reception;
AM Radio: The AM antenna is built into the main
base, simply rotate the base for clearest reception.
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.
Using the Radio
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INSTALLATION
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Setting the Clock
To change the hour setting, press while pressing .
Each press of while pressing increments the hour display by one hour. PM displays for an
afternoon time. AM is not displayed.
To change the minute setting, press while pressing .
Each press of while pressing increments the minute display by one minute.
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Installation & Safety
Quick Start Guide
Getting Started
Using your Phone
Memory Dialing
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Installing the Base Unit..........................................................................ii
Installing the Handset Battery...............................................................iii
Making a Call.........................................................................................iv
Answering a Call ....................................................................................iv
Using the Radio................................................................. .....................v
Setting the Clock....................................................................................vi
Contents................................................................................ ...............vii
Controls and Functions..........................................................................1
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
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
Storing Phone Numbers and Names....................................................11
Making Calls with Memory Dialing.......................................................12
Call Transfers.........................................................................................iv
Uniden Company Philosophy.................................................................3
CONTENTS
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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
Storing and Editing the Rocketdial.......................................................15
Making Calls with Rocketdial................................................................15
Deleting the Rocketdial ........................................................................15
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
Rocketdial
Caller ID
Using your Radio
Setting the Clock
Setting the Alarm/Buzzer
Using the Snooze Function
Using the Sleep Function
Display Brightness
Troubleshooting
Memo
Warranty
Rocketdial ............................................................................................15
Caller ID...............................................................................................16
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1. Handset antenna
2. Handset earpiece
3. LCD display
4. key
5. /flash key
6. /< key
7. /pause key
8. key (XSR917 only)
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. /channel key (XSR918 only)
19. /delete key (XSR918 only)
(XSR917 only)
GETTING STARTED
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
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Dual Handset
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GETTING STARTED
1 Snooze
2 Slide Switch
3 Volume Knob
4TimeKey
5 Hour Key
6 Minute/Dimmer Key
7 Alarm (alarm) Key
8 Channel Key
9 Sleep Key
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)
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WELCOME
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.
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Multiple Handsets (up to 2 with XSR918)
900MHz SCR Technology (Sound Clarity and Range)
12 Days Standby Time XSR918, 20 Days XSR917
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Caller ID Display*
Pop Up Name - Caller Name Identification #
30 Caller ID Memories
Alphanumeric Memory Dialing
Super Chat Battery - 10 Hours Talk Time
Maxi-Sound - Extra Loud Handset Volume Control
Rocketdial - One Touch VIP Dial
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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
record names into your phones memory.
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LCD Back Light
Wall or Desk Mountable
Page/Find Handset Feature
AutoTalk
32 Digit Redial
Pause
Flash
2 Type Tone Ringer
3 Step Ringer Volume Control
Clock/Radio
Alarm with Snooze
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FEATURES
NOTES
To bring outstanding wireless communication products to
people's lives throughout the world.
UNIDEN COMPANY PHILOSOPHY
GETTING STARTED
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