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Page 3: ... Memory Dialing 27 Chain Dialing 28 Editing a Stored Name and or Phone Number 29 Erasing a Stored Name and Phone Number 31 RocketDial RocketDial 32 Storing and Editing the RocketDial 32 Making Calls with the RocketDial 32 Deleting the RocketDial 33 Caller ID Features Caller ID 34 When the Telephone Rings 34 Viewing the Caller ID Message List 35 Deleting Information from the Caller ID List 36 Using...

Page 4: ...ure electronically locks your phone when the handset is in the main base RocketDialTM is a one touch speed dial key that automatically dials your most important or frequently called number The number dialed is a preset number stored by the user Call Transfer allows you to transfer outside calls from handset to handset only one handset at a time can talk with an outside caller Be sure to visit our ...

Page 5: ...p 5 Setting Up the Answering System Step 3 Before Using Register Extra Handset to Base 1 After fully charging the handsets remove the handset from the extra charging cradle and place it on the main base Base status LED light will begin to flash indicating registration is occurring 2 Wait for at least 5 seconds before removing the extra handset from the main base Congratulations the registration ha...

Page 6: ...rpiece 6 LCD display 7 Cid caller ID menu key 8 Talk flash key 9 tone left cursor key 10 Redial p pause key 11 Select channel key 12 Handset microphone and ringer speaker 13 volume up key 14 RocketDial key 15 End key 16 volume down key 17 right cursor key 18 Mem memory key 19 Delete transfer key 20 Handset charging contacts Controls and Functions Dual Handsets DXAI388 2 7 16 2 11 54 AM Page 4 ...

Page 7: ... 28 Memo key 29 Base charging contacts 30 Base speaker 31 Main base antenna 32 Speaker volume keys 33 Menu key 34 Status LED 35 Message counter display 36 Play stop key 37 Skip ff fast forward key 38 Answer on off key 39 Greeting key 40 Microphone 41 Charging contacts 42 Charge LED 43 DC IN 9V jack C O N T R O L S A N D F U N C T I O N S 5 Main Base Extra Charging Cradle DXAI388 2 7 16 2 11 54 AM ...

Page 8: ...less phone allows you to transfer outside calls from handset to handset simply by pressing the transfer key Not to worry conversations will not be interrupted only one handset at a time can talk with an outside caller The second handset cannot go off hook to listen to conversations or make an outgoing call while the other handset is in use Step 4 page 12 After fully charging the batteries register...

Page 9: ...ched on the web at www uniden com 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 Main base unit 1 Handset 2 AC adapter AD 420 2 Rechargeable battery BT 905 2 Telephone cord 1 Beltclip 2 Extra charging cradle 1 This owner s manual Other printed materials DXAI388 2 7 16 2 11 54 AM Page 7 ...

Page 10: ...tors microwave ovens and fluorescent lighting The main base can be placed on a desk tabletop or mounted on a standard wall plate Avoid excessive moisture extremely low temperatures dust mechanical vibration or shock Avoid heat sources such as radiators air ducts and sunlight Avoid television sets and other electronic equipment Avoid noise sources such as a window by a street with heavy traffic Avo...

Page 11: ...attery or to the handset The plastic connectors will fit together in only one way Once you are certain that you have made a good connection then insert the battery pack into the battery compartment Do not pinch the wires 3 Securely close the battery compartment cover by sliding it up until it snaps into place 4 Place the handset on the main base and the other in the extra charging cradle Use only ...

Page 12: ...is not in use Low Battery appears on the LCD 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 main base unit for charging Cleaning the Battery Charging Contacts To maintain a good charge it is important to clean the battery contacts on the handsets and main base unit as...

Page 13: ... the LED does not illuminate check to see that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the handset makes good contact with the main base charging contacts The handset can be placed face up or face down on the main base for charging Place the power cord so that it does not create a trip hazard or where it could become chafed and create a fire or electrical hazard After installing the battery packs in...

Page 14: ...ly until the registration has been completed Once the handset is registered it is ready for use Follow these simple steps to register 1 First install the battery packs in both handsets Place either handset on the main base then place the extra handset in the extra charging cradle Charge both handsets for 15 20 hours 2 After fully charging both batteries remove the handset in the extra charging cra...

Page 15: ... Call Transfer Feature Conveniently your cordless phone allows you to transfer outside calls from handset to handset simply by pressing the transfer key Not to worry conversations will not be interrupted only one handset at a time can talk with an outside caller The second handset cannot go off hook to listen to conversations or make an outgoing call while the other handset is in use To transfer a...

Page 16: ...l as shown 3 Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet 4 Plug the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack Route the cord through the molded wiring channel as shown 5 Plug the telephone line cord into the telephone outlet 6 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 DO NOT use an AC outlet con...

Page 17: ...nches with anchoring devices suitable for the wall material where the main base unit will be placed 1 Insert two mounting screws into the wall with their appropriate anchoring device 3 15 16 inches apart Allow about 1 8 of an inch between the wall and screw heads for mounting the phone 2 Refer to steps 1 through 6 on page 14 to mount the telephone Terminology Throughout this manual terms such as S...

Page 18: ...o set by using Handset 2 you will not see these options listed on the LCD screen To confirm which handset is HS1 refer to the display indicating HS1 or HS2 AutoTalk and Area Code options can be set by using either Handset 1 or Handset 2 Refer to the following screen Caller ID options To change your AutoTalk and CIDCW 1 Press and hold cid menu The following screen appears 2 Use and or a number key ...

Page 19: ...nu The Caller ID setting screen appears 2 Press 3 or press twice to select Area Code 3 Press select channel 4 Use the number keys 0 to 9 tone or delete transfer to enter the 3 digit area code 5 Press select channel A confirmation tone sounds and the displayed area code is entered 6 Press end or return the handset to the main base unit The handset returns to the standby mode When the area code has ...

Page 20: ...for each setting 4 Press end and return the handset to the main base unit The handset returns to the standby mode If you are not sure of your dialing system set for tone dialing Make a trial call If the call connects leave the setting as is otherwise set for pulse dialing If your phone system requires pulse dialing and you need to send the DTMF tones for certain situations during a call you may sw...

Page 21: ...the handset 2 Press redial p then press talk flash Handset On Base Handset Off Base To answer a call To make a call To hang up To redial Press talk flash any number tone or AutoTalk On 1 Press talk flash 2 Listen for the dial tone 3 Dial the number OR Dial the number then press talk flash 1 Press talk flash 2 Listen for the dial tone 3 Press redial p OR Press redial p then press talk flash Refer t...

Page 22: ...ded Ringer Mute You can temporarily mute the ringer tone The main base unit will continue to ring When receiving an incoming call press end on either handset to stop the ringing The handsets will ring beginning with the next incoming call When you press in Maximum mode or in Low mode the handset beeps rapidly Ring Type A High Ring Type A Low Ring Type B High Ring Type B Low Ringer Off If you selec...

Page 23: ...lly make your call with the pulse dialing mode Once your call connects press tone Enter the desired number These digits will be sent as tone dialing Once the call ends the tone mode is canceled and pulse dialing mode resumes Traveling Out of Range During a call as you begin to move your handset too far from your main base unit noise increases If you pass the range limits of the main base unit your...

Page 24: ... and find hs on the main base status Selecting a Different Channel If you encounter interference while using your phone you can manually change the phone s channel for clear operation This function works only when the phone is in use Press select channel Scanning appears on the display indicating the phone is changing to another channel For more information on interference refer to Precautions on ...

Page 25: ...y in this location See page 29 delete the entry in this location See page 31 or select Go Back to choose another location 4 To enter a name up to 14 characters use the number keys See the Steps for entering names and special characters See pages 25 26 Use and tone to move the cursor to the desired location Use delete transfer to delete characters as needed Press and hold delete transfer to delete ...

Page 26: ... be entered 6 Use the number keys to enter the phone number The phone number cannot exceed 20 digits Use redial p to enter a pause in the dialing sequence The display shows a P Each pause counts as one digit and represents a two second delay of time between the digits Use delete transfer to delete digits as needed 7 Press select channel You will hear a confirmation tone and the following screen ap...

Page 27: ...ber corresponding to the key If you make a mistake while entering a name Use tone or to move the cursor to the incorrect character Press delete transfer to erase the wrong character then enter the correct character To delete all characters press and hold delete transfer Number of times key is pressed keys 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 A B C a b c 2 D E F d e f 3 G H I g h i 4 J K L j k l 5 M N O m n o 6 P Q...

Page 28: ...times 7 Press 3 four times then press to more the cursor to the right 8 Press 3 five times 9 Press 6 five times 10 When finished press select channel To continue to store the telephone number proceed to step 6 on page 24 If the next character uses the same number key you must press to move the cursor over Otherwise the next time you press the number key it changes the character that was previously...

Page 29: ...ay When the stored phone number has 15 or more digits is displayed next to the 13th digit Press to see the extra digits and tone to return 1 UNIDEN CORP 2 JOHN DOE 3 MOM AND DAD Connecting 0123456789012 Program name Program number 1 8002971023 2 5452930 3 8175551212 1 UNIDEN CORP 2 JOHN DOE 3 MOM AND DAD 5 012345678901 6 0118135543290 7 If you press select channel before talk flash you can confirm...

Page 30: ...roup of numbers up to 20 digits that you need to enter once your call connects This is referred to as Chain Dialing An example of this is a bank account number Once you have called your bank and are prompted to enter the account number simply press mem and the location number where the special number has been stored Store your special number with an identifying name Refer to Storing Phone Numbers ...

Page 31: ...nel The following screen appears The cursor flashes indicating that the display is ready for the name to be edited When a name has not been stored the cursor appears at the beginning of the second line 5 Use the number keys tone or delete transfer to edit the name See page 23 To edit only the phone number skip this step 6 Press select channel The following screen appears The cursor flashes indicat...

Page 32: ... this step 8 Press select channel You hear a confirmation tone and the following screen appears The memory storage is complete For example if you store a name and number into memory location number 1 the display shows Memory 1 Stored After about 2 seconds Memory Store is displayed 9 Press end to return to standby mode Memory 1 Stored Memory Store 1 UNIDEN CORP 2 JOHN DOE DXAI388 2 7 16 2 11 54 AM ...

Page 33: ...nnel The following confirmation screen appears 6 Press to move the pointer to Yes 7 Press select channel or delete transfer You hear a confirmation tone and the following screen appears 8 After about 2 seconds the display returns to the Memory Store screen You may delete the information in another memory location return to step 2 or press end to return to standby mode Memory Store 1 UNIDEN CORP 2 ...

Page 34: ...a number already stored Press or to select Edit Number then press select channel 2 Store the number by following step 6 under Storing Phone Numbers and Names on page 24 3 Press select channel You hear a confirmation tone and the following screen appears Memory storage is complete If the RocketDial does not have a stored number an error tone sounds and the phone will not dial Making Calls with the ...

Page 35: ...o select Delete Number 3 Press select channel Following display appears 4 Press to move the pointer to Yes 5 Press select channel or delete transfer You hear a confirmation tone and the following display appears After about 2 seconds the handset returns to standby mode Edit Number Delete Number Go Back Delete Number Yes No Number Deleted DXAI388 2 7 16 2 11 54 AM Page 33 ...

Page 36: ...ion is stored in the Caller ID record If the Caller ID service includes the caller s name the caller s name appears on the display up to 15 letters Here are some typical displays 5 11 12 30PM UNIDEN CORP 800 297 1023 The date and time received Caller s name Caller s phone number When the phone number and name data are received When a private number is received When a private name is received When ...

Page 37: ... see previous message 4 Press end to return to standby mode When an unknown number is received When an unknown name is received Data errors appear as New 01 Total 02 5 17 12 30PM 03 UNIDEN CORP 800 297 1023 In Caller ID operation if no key is pressed for more than 30 seconds an error tone sounds and the telephone returns to the standby mode If a call comes in via a telephone system that does not o...

Page 38: ...er ID data can also be deleted manually Deleting a Caller ID message The Caller ID list in each handset are independent of one another 1 Press cid menu Display the message to be deleted from the Caller ID list by pressing or 2 Press delete transfer 3 Press or to select Yes or No 4 Press select channel or delete transfer When the pointer is at Yes A confirmation tone sounds and the Caller ID messag...

Page 39: ... or No 4 Press select channel or delete transfer When the pointer is at Yes A confirmation tone sounds and all stored Caller ID messages are deleted When the pointer is at No The display returns to the summary screen Total 00 New 01 Total 02 Delete All Yes No DXAI388 2 7 16 2 11 55 AM Page 37 ...

Page 40: ...refix 1 in the display to set up for a long distance call Pressing 3 will set or cancel an area code setting Dial edit You can temporarily edit the Caller ID number that is displayed by pressing select channel A cursor appears in the display Press delete transfer to move the cursor left enter the new phone number you would like to dial and then press talk flash This will not change the number in t...

Page 41: ... a number 0 9 to select the memory location to be stored 4 Press select channel You hear a confirmation tone and the number is stored in memory The display returns to the Caller ID list 5 17 12 30PM 03 UNIDEN CORP 800 297 1023 Select Location 1 2 JONE DOE 5 17 12 30PM 03 UNIDEN CORP 800 297 1023 Replace Memory Yes No If a message has already been stored in the selected memory number location a con...

Page 42: ...em that answers and records incom ing calls You can also use your answering system to record a conversation leave a voice memo message or to announce a special outgoing message to callers when you re away from your phone Digital Tapeless Recording allows you to quickly review save or delete the messages you choose You will never have to worry about a tape wearing out jamming or resetting improperl...

Page 43: ... hear a confirmation tone The message counter displays the number of messages stored in memory If the display flashes then there are new messages waiting for you 2 To turn the answering system off press answer on off again After the announcement Answer off the message counter display will no longer be illuminated To scroll through the menu options repeatedly press menu The system returns to standb...

Page 44: ...e status 1 Press menu The system announces Time and the current time The message counter displays the current numbers through indicating the day of the week 2 Press skip ff or repeat rew until the correct day is announced The numbers through are displayed on the main base 3 Press set ringer to select the day 4 Press skip ff or repeat rew until you hear the correct hour setting The numbers through ...

Page 45: ...nd the new PIN code is announced 7 Press set ringer to select the minute 8 Press skip ff or repeat rew until you hear the correct AM or PM setting The message counter displays or 9 Press set ringer to select the AM PM setting You hear a confirmation tone then the announcement Time and the time and day are announced for your review The main base message counter displays the number that corresponds ...

Page 46: ... Ring time and the new ring time is announced Setting the ring time The ring time setting allows you to set the number of rings the caller hears before your answering system plays the outgoing message You can set the ring time to answer after two four or six rings Setting Toll Saver the answering system picks up after two rings if you have new messages and after four rings if there are none This w...

Page 47: ...call with the preset greeting or your personal greeting but prevents the caller from leav ing a message When using the Announce only feature you may want to change your outgoing message if the message prompts the caller to leave a message The prerecorded message changes automatically Announce only feature The announce only feature plays a prerecorded outgoing message Hello no one is available to t...

Page 48: ...essage Alert tone Message Alert feature lets you know you have new messages by sounding a short beeping tone If you set the Message Alert to On and when a new message is received the alert tone will sound every 15 seconds Turning the Message Alert tone Off by pressing any key 1 To quickly turn Message Alert tone off press any key on the main base unit and the tone will automatically deactivate To ...

Page 49: ...e counter 2 Start recording your message You have 30 seconds and the message counter starts to count down to every second 3 When you are finished recording your greeting press greeting or play stop You hear a confirmation tone and then your greeting plays back for you Choosing between the two outgoing messages Press greeting Then press greeting again when the outgoing message is played This switch...

Page 50: ... Press set ringer until the desired ringer option appears 3 The system displayed new ringer volume status You can adjust the volume of the main base speaker by pressing the volume keys on the main base Press for louder or for softer during the main base speaker is being used The numbers 0 9 are displayed on the main base indicating the volume levels 0 being the softest and 9 being the loudest When...

Page 51: ... messages Refer to Deleting a message on page 51 To stop playing your messages press play stop again at any time Playing your messages status 1 Press play stop The system announces the number of new and old messages The main base message counter displays the number of new messages and the number flashes The day and time that each message was received is announced after the message is played The me...

Page 52: ...ws the number of messages stored in memory Skipping a message status 1 Press play stop to review your messages The number of messages is announced 2 Press skip ff at anytime to skip to the next message Each time skip ff is pressed the system scans forward one message If you have several messages press skip ff to find the message you want to play 3 Press play stop at any time to stop reviewing your...

Page 53: ...e all the messages 1 Press delete You hear a announcement To delete all messages press delete again 2 Press delete again You hear a confirmation tone and all the messages are deleted When you try to delete all messages without first listening to your new messages you hear several short beeps followed by an announcement Please playback all messages This protects you from accidentally erasing messag...

Page 54: ...d hold memo You hear an announcement Record memo message and a confirmation tone flashes on the message counter 2 Start your recording 3 When you have finished press play stop or memo to stop recording You hear a confirmation tone and the system returns to standby status You can record up to 10 minutes of conversation while you are using your phone 1 During a conversation from the handset press an...

Page 55: ...emory Then you hear To play incoming messages press pound two For help press pound zero 4 You may continue to listen to the Help Guidance or you may select a command from the following chart Command Function then 1 Repeat a Message then 2 Playing Incoming Messages then 3 Skipping a Message then 4 Deleting a Message then 5 Stop Operation then 6 Answering System On then 7 Memo Record Stop then 8 Gre...

Page 56: ...tem automatically returns to standby Turn on the answering system remotely If you have forgotten to turn on your answering system you can turn it on remotely from any touch tone telephone 1 Call your telephone number 2 Wait ten rings until the system answers You hear a beep 3 Press and then enter your PIN code The answering system announces the number of messages stored in memory You hear To play ...

Page 57: ... the handset on the main base for more than 3 seconds A new random security code is set 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 Headset Installation Your phone may be used with an optional headset the Uniden HS910...

Page 58: ... receive calls with the telephone Caution Use only specified Uniden battery pack BT 905 Do not remove the battery from the handset to charge it Never throw the battery into a fire disassemble it or heat it Do not remove or damage the battery casing Caution Do not use paint thinner benzene alcohol or other chemical products Doing so may discolor the surface of the telephone and damage the finish Ma...

Page 59: ...handset and or base to a different location away from metal objects or appliances and try again Press select channel to help eliminate background noise Make sure that you are not too far from the main base Check both ends of the main base telephone line cord Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the main base and wall outlet Disconnect the AC adapter for a few minutes then reconnect it Change t...

Page 60: ... interference Make sure the battery pack is connected to the handset and fully charged Place one handset at a time on the main base for 5 seconds each Make sure the other handset is not already in use Both handsets cannot be in talk mode at the same time Place the handset for at least 5 seconds to re register to the main base Make sure the handset is not too far from the main base when trying to u...

Page 61: ...r the one minute or four minute option The memory may be full Delete some or all of the saved messages The incoming messages may be too long Remind callers to leave a brief message The memory may be full Delete some or all of the saved messages Adjust the speaker volume on the main base unit Make sure you re using the correct PIN code Make sure that the touch tone phone you re using can transmit t...

Page 62: ...rom 7 00 a m to 5 00 p m Central Time Monday through Friday We can also be reached on the web at www uniden com Specifications features and availability of optional accessories are all subject to change without prior notice AC Adapter Information AC Adapter part number AD 420 Input Voltage 120V AC 60Hz Output Voltage 9V DC 350 mA Battery Information Battery part number BT 905 Capacity 600 mAH 3 6V...

Page 63: ...If liquid has been spilled into the product C If the product has been exposed to rain or water D If the product does not operate normally when following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive repair work by a qualified technician E If the product...

Page 64: ... the bottom of the base NOTE Place the power cord so that it does not create a trip hazard or where it could become chafed and create a fire or other electrical hazards Adapter Safety Features If the AC adapter furnished with this phone has a polarized line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other this plug will fit into the power outlet only one way If you are unable to insert the plug f...

Page 65: ...uipment itself The REN assigned to each terminal equipment provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed five RADIO EQUIPMENT The term IC before the ra...

Page 66: ... code 55 E F G H I J K L Earpiece volume 20 Extra handset 12 General information Specification 60 Greeting 47 Headset installation 55 I C Notice 63 Interference 22 M N O P Q Maintenance 56 Making a call 19 Memory dialing Editing a stored name and or phone number 29 Erasing a stored name and phone number 31 Making calls with memory dialing 27 Storing phone numbers and names 23 Menu mode 41 Message ...

Page 67: ...swers 2 Enter your PIN code 3 Press then 5 to stop the announcement 4 Press then 6 to turn the answering system on REMOTE OPERATION CARD C U T Remote access away from home 1 Call your phone number from a touch tone phone 2 During the outgoing message press and enter your PIN code The answering system announces the number of messages stored in memory and the help guidance The phone stands by for yo...

Page 68: ...nswering System On 6 Memo Record Stop 7 Greeting Message Record Stop 8 Answer System Off 9 Help Guidance 0 Task Key Repeat a Message 1 Playing Incoming Messages 2 Skipping a Message 3 Deleting a Message 4 Stop Operation 5 Answering System On 6 Memo Record Stop 7 Greeting Message Record Stop 8 Answer System Off 9 Help Guidance 0 Task Key Repeat a Message 1 Playing Incoming Messages 2 Skipping a Mes...

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Page 71: ...RCHASE Our Uniden representatives will be happy to help you with any matters regarding the operation of this unit available accessories or any other related matters Thank you for purchasing a Uniden product Hours M F 8 00 AM to 5 00 PM CST For information on the accessibility features of this product please call 1 800 874 9314 V TTY Accessibility DXAI388 2 7 16 2 11 55 AM Page 69 ...

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