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Contents

Quick Reference Guide

Welcome/Features

Controls and Functions

Getting Started

Setting up the Phone

Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall

Setting Menu Options

Basics

Making and Receiving Calls

Adjusting the Handset Ringer and
Earpiece Volume

Redial

Tone Dialing Switch Over

Traveling Out-of-Range

Selecting a Different Channel

Find Handset

Flash and Call Waiting

Memory Dialing

Storing Phone Numbers and Names

Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters 24
Making Calls with Memory Dialing

Chain Dialing

Editing a Stored Name and/or Phone Number

Erasing a Stored Name and Phone Number

RocketDial

RocketDial

Storing and Editing the RocketDial

Making Calls with the RocketDial

Deleting the RocketDial

Caller ID Features

Caller ID and CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting)

When the Telephone Rings

Viewing the Caller ID Message List

Deleting Information from the Caller ID List

Using the Caller ID List

The Integrated Answering Device

The Integrated Answering Device

Features

Turning the Answering System On/Off

Setting Up Your Answering System

Using Your Answering System

Additional Information

Changing the Digital Security Code

Installing the Beltclip

Headset Installation

Note on Power Sources

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

General Information

Precautions & Warranty

I.C. Notice

Index

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Page 3: ...correct polarity C Replace the cover memory delete select redial pause channel vol Note There are five setup options available They are Caller ID options Auto Talk CIDCW Caller ID on Call Waiting Area Code Dial Mode and Language Q U I C K R E F E R E N C E G U I D E Step 3 Connect to Phone Line Step 4 Setting Menu Options Uniden Parts Department at 800 554 3988 Hours M F 8 00 a m to 5 00 p m CST W...

Page 4: ... a Stored Name and Phone Number 29 RocketDial RocketDial 30 Storing and Editing the RocketDial 30 Making Calls with the RocketDial 30 Deleting the RocketDial 31 Caller ID Features Caller ID and CIDCW Caller ID on Call Waiting 32 When the Telephone Rings 32 Viewing the Caller ID Message List 33 Deleting Information from the Caller ID List 34 Using the Caller ID List 36 The Integrated Answering Devi...

Page 5: ...ode and AutoSecure are trademarks of Uniden America Corporation Features 5 8 GHz Extended Range Technology Caller ID and Caller ID on Caller Waiting 3 Line Backlit Display Integrated Telephone Answering Device ITAD Trilingual Voice Prompts English French or Spanish 10 Number Memory Dialing RocketDial 32 Digit Redial Flash and Pause Tone Pulse Dialing Page Find handset Earpiece Volume Control Ringe...

Page 6: ... jack 4 Handset battery compartment 5 Handset earpiece 6 LCD display 7 call id Caller ID menu key 8 vol volume scroll key 9 vol volume scroll key 10 tone left cursor key 11 redial pause key 12 select key 13 Handset microphone and ringer speaker 14 RocketDial key 15 end key 16 talk flash key 17 right cursor key 18 memory key 19 delete channel key 20 Handset charging contacts Controls and Functions ...

Page 7: ...23 37 21 repeat rewind key 22 volume SELECT up key 23 memo rec record key 24 volume SELECT down key 25 answer on off key 26 ringer key 27 Base charging contacts 28 Base antenna 29 charge in use LED 30 play stop key 31 skip fast forward key 32 delete key 33 MENU CLOCK key 34 greeting key 35 find hs key 36 set key 37 mic microphone 38 DC IN 9V jack 39 Telephone line jack EXAI5180 9 25 03 9 41 AM Pag...

Page 8: ...s and fluorescent lighting The 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 Avoid microwave ovens Avoid...

Page 9: ...y charged 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 small jack inside the battery compartment The connector notches fit into the grooves of the jack only one way Match the wire colors to the polarity label in the battery compartment connect the battery a...

Page 10: ...e LED light does not illuminate Check to see if the AC adapter is plugged into the base unit and the electrical wall outlet properly Use only the supplied AC adapter Do not use any other AC adapter Check to see if the handset is sitting correctly on the base and making good contact with the base unit s charging contacts Replacement batteries are also available through the Uniden Parts Department a...

Page 11: ...acts Then make sure to go back over the charging contacts with a dry cloth before returning the handset to the base to charge The last number dialed in the redial memory the names and the numbers stored in the memory locations and CID list are retained for up to 30 minutes while you replace the battery pack Low battery alert When the battery pack is very low and needs to be charged the phone is pr...

Page 12: ...nd place the handset in the base unit 3 Make sure that the charge in use LED illuminates If the LED does not illuminate check to see that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the handset makes good contact with the base charging contacts Route the cord After installing the battery pack in the handset charge your handset at least 15 20 hours before plugging into the phone line Once the handset bat...

Page 13: ...rd inside the molded wiring channel as shown 4 Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet 5 Plug the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack Wrap the cord inside the molded wiring channel as shown 6 Plug the telephone line cord into the telephone outlet 7 Align the mounting slots on the base with the mounting posts on the wall Then push in and down until the phone is firmly seated ...

Page 14: ... feet of a working phone jack to avoid excessive lengths Make sure the wall material is capable of supporting the weight of the base and handset Use 10 screws minimum length of 1 3 8 inches with anchoring devices suitable for the wall material where the 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 o...

Page 15: ...ween On and Off for AutoTalk and CIDCW 3 Press end and return the handset to the base unit to complete the setting The handset returns to standby mode To enter your Area Code If you enter a 3 digit area code number in the Area Code option your local area code does not appear in Caller ID messages Do not program this option if your calling area requires 10 digit dialing When reviewing Caller ID mes...

Page 16: ... base unit to complete the setting The handset returns to standby mode When the area code has already been stored in memory the stored area code will be displayed To change it use delete channel and the number keys to enter the new area code Then press select A confirmation tone sounds To complete the setting press end or return the handset to the base unit Choosing the dialing mode Most phone sys...

Page 17: ...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 Switch Over to tone dialing Refer to Tone Dialing Switch Over on page 20 Setting the language 1 When the phone is in standby mode Press and hold call id menu The following screen appears 2 Press vol four times to select Langu...

Page 18: ...ndset 2 Press redial pause then press talk flash Handset On Base Handset Off Base To receive a call To make a call To hang up To redial Press talk flash AutoTalk Off or press talk flash tone or any number key AntoTalk On 1 Press talk flash 2 Listen for the dial tone 3 Enter the number OR Enter the number then press talk flash 1 Press talk flash 2 Listen for the dial tone 3 Press redial pause OR Pr...

Page 19: ...me combinations Earpiece volume Press the volume up key or volume down key labeled as vol or vol during a call to change the earpiece volume of the handset This setting will remain in effect after the telephone call has ended Temporarily Mute Ringer If the handset is off the base simply press end to temporarily mute the incoming ring The ringer will sound with the next incoming call call id menu R...

Page 20: ...ve called your bank Initially 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 base unit noise increases If you pass the range limits of th...

Page 21: ...ff the base press find hs on the base The handset beeps for 60 seconds Paging is canceled when pressing any key on the handset or the handset is returned to the base volume SELECT SET ringer find hs MENU CLOCK answer on off greeting mic memo rec charge in use Selecting a Different Channel If you encounter interference while using your phone you can manually change the phone s channel for clear ope...

Page 22: ...ry in this location or select Go Back to choose another location 5 To enter a name up to 13 characters use the number keys See the Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters see page 24 Use and tone to move the cursor to the desired location Use delete channel to delete characters as needed Press and hold delete channel to delete all the characters If a name is not required go to step 6 Selec...

Page 23: ... Use delete channel to delete digits as needed 8 Press memory or select You will hear a confirmation tone and the following screen appears Memory storage is complete For example if you store a name and number into memory location number 01 the display shows Memory01 Stored After about 2 seconds the following screen is displayed Repeat steps 2 8 to store more numbers 9 Press end to exit memory setu...

Page 24: ...s memory or select 4 Press memory or select When there is information already stored in the select ed memory location Edit MemoryXX is displayed See page 27 for information on Editing a Stored Name and or Phone Number 5 Press 6 then press to move the cursor to the right 6 Press 6 six times 7 Press 8 six times 8 Press 4 six times 9 Press 3 five times 10 Press 7 eight times 11 When finished press me...

Page 25: ...ash Talk and the volume setting appear on the display Then the displayed number is dialed Select Memory 01 Movies 02 JOHN DOE Talk 8007303456 To exit the memory function without dialing press end The handset returns to standby mode If you press memory or select before talk flash you can confirm the name and the number stored in the selected memory location Whenever you are using a memory menu scre...

Page 26: ...the handset are not limited to phone numbers You can also store a group 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 press memory and select the location number where the special number has been stored Then press s...

Page 27: ...press memory or select 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 channel to edit the name See page 22 To edit only the phone number skip this step 6 Press memory or select The following screen appears The cu...

Page 28: ...e or phone number a confirmation display shows up If it is correct press vol and press select You hear a confirmation tone and the following screen appears The memory storage is complete For example if you edit a name and number into memory location number 01 the display shows Memory01 Stored After about 2 seconds Select Memory is displayed 9 Press end to return to standby mode Memory01 Stored 01 ...

Page 29: ...pointer down to Delete MemoryXX 6 Press memory or select The Delete MemoryXX screen appears 7 Press vol to move the pointer to Yes 8 Press select or delete channel You hear a confirmation tone and the MemoryXX Deleted screen appears 9 After about 2 seconds the display returns to the Select Memory screen You may delete the information in another memory location return to step 2 or press end to retu...

Page 30: ...Number then press select 2 Store the number by following step 7 under Storing Phone Numbers and Names on page 23 3 Press select You hear a confirmation tone and the Number Stored screen appears Memory storage is complete Making Calls with the RocketDial When the phone is in standby mode simply press RocketDial The number stored in the RocketDial memory location is instantly dialed Store Number Sto...

Page 31: ...ess vol or vol to select Delete Number 3 Press select The following display appears 4 Press vol to move the pointer to Yes 5 Press select or delete channel 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 EXAI5180 9 17 03 10 20 AM Page 31 ...

Page 32: ...a Call Waiting tone while you are on a call and the Caller ID data is displayed To accept the waiting call press talk flash see page 21 Additionally you can dial a number stored in the Caller ID list or save data to your Memory dial list When the Telephone Rings 1 When the Caller ID message is received the display shows the caller s phone number along with the date and time The incoming call infor...

Page 33: ...standby mode Data errors appear as Caller ID New 01 Total 02 5 17 12 30PM 03 Jane Smith 214 555 1234 2 When you pick up the phone the display changes to Talk AutoTalk feature is set to on In Caller ID operation if no key is pressed for more than 30 seconds an error tone sounds and the handset returns to standby mode If a call comes in via a telephone system that does not offer Caller ID service no...

Page 34: ...t is automatically deleted Caller ID data can also be deleted manually Deleting a Caller ID message 1 Press call id menu Display the message to be deleted from the Caller ID list by pressing vol or vol 2 Press delete channel 3 Press vol or vol to select Yes or No 4 Press select or delete channel When the pointer is at Yes A tone sounds and the Caller ID message is deleted The next Caller ID messag...

Page 35: ...t Yes or No 4 Press select or delete channel When the pointer is at Yes A tone sounds and all stored Caller ID messages are deleted When the pointer is at No The display returns to the summary screen Caller ID Total 00 Caller ID New 01 Total 02 Delete All Yes No EXAI5180 9 17 03 10 20 AM Page 35 ...

Page 36: ...at you want to dial by pressing vol or vol 2 Press talk flash The displayed phone number dials automatically Long Distance calls and Area Code Setting Cancellation Pressing 1 while the incoming Caller ID information is displayed in step 1 will place the prefix 1 in the display to set up for a long distance call Pressing 3 will set or cancel an area code setting 5 17 12 30PM 03 Jane Smith 214 555 1...

Page 37: ...location to be stored 4 Press select 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 Jane Smith 214 555 1234 Select Memory 01 02 JOHN DOE 5 17 12 30PM 03 Jane Smith 214 555 1234 Replace Memory Yes No If a message has already been stored in the selected memory number location a confirmation screen is displayed Press vol to se...

Page 38: ...nutes of Recording Time Call Screening Personal or Pre recorded Outgoing Message Voice Prompts for Guidance English French or Spanish Time and Day Announcement Remote Message Retrieval Toll Saver Conversation Recording Voice Memo Selectable ringer options high low or off The Integrated Answering Device The cordless phone has a built in answering system that answers and records incoming calls You c...

Page 39: ...u will 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 Answering system is off the message counter display will no longer be illuminated To turn the answering system back on press answer on off volume SE...

Page 40: ...andby Start over the procedure of the setting Press talk flash Press the key Receive a call If the system remains idle for about 5 seconds after the announcement the system returns to standby Once volume SELECT or volume SELECT is pressed the idle time is extended to 10 seconds Time Security Code Ring Time Record Time Language MENU CLOCK MENU CLOCK MENU CLOCK MENU CLOCK Message Alert MENU CLOCK ME...

Page 41: ...rrect day is announced The numbers through are displayed on the base 3 Press SET to select the day 4 Press volume SELECT or volume SELECT until you hear the correct hour setting The numbers through are displayed on the base as each hour is announced 5 Press SET to select the hour 6 Press volume SELECT or volume SELECT until you hear the correct minute setting The numbers through are displayed on t...

Page 42: ...ocation you need to enter a two digit Personal Identification Number PIN code 01 99 To select a PIN perform the following steps 1 Press MENU CLOCK twice in standby mode The system announces Security code and the current PIN code is announced as it is displayed on the base Then the system announces the guidance for setting the PIN code 2 Press volume SELECT or volume SELECT until the desired number...

Page 43: ...ere are none This way if you make a long distance call to check your messages you can hang up after the second ring to avoid billing charges 1 Press MENU CLOCK three times in standby mode You hear Ring time and the current ring time 2 4 6 Toll saver and it is displayed on the base Then you hear the guidance for setting the ring time 2 Press volume SELECT or volume SELECT until the desired ring tim...

Page 44: ...irmation tone then the announcement Record time followed by the new recording time is announced After a few seconds the system announces To set message alert press menu again Announce only feature The announce only feature plays a prerecorded outgoing message Hello no one is available to take your call Please call again and it will not allow the caller to leave a message To set Announce only follo...

Page 45: ...to select the new setting You hear a confirmation tone then the announcement Message alert followed by the current setting you have selected is announced After a few seconds the system announces To set language press menu again When the first new message is received the alert tone will begin to sound Turning the Message Alert tone Off by pressing any key 1 To quickly turn Message Alert tone off pr...

Page 46: ...e selected Setting Your Outgoing Message Greeting When you receive a call the answering system automatically plays either a preset message or your own greeting Preset message The following message is prerecorded Hello no one is available to take your call Please leave a message after the tone Recording a personal outgoing message Greeting 1 Press and hold greeting in standby mode You will hear the...

Page 47: ...et the base ringer volume to off Ringer off is announced and it is displayed on the base 2 Press ringer repeatedly until the desired ringer option appears 3 The system displays the new ringer volume To delete the personal Greeting press the key during the announcement and the system announces Greeting has been deleted volume SELECT SET ringer find hs MENU CLOCK answer on off greeting memo rec char...

Page 48: ...o remaining time You should delete some messages so that the system can record new messages Refer to Deleting a Message on page 51 Temporarily Mute the Base Ringer Press the key to temporarily mute the incoming ring The ringer will sound with the next incoming call Adjusting the Speaker Volume Level You can adjust the volume of the base speaker by pressing volume SELECT or volume SELECT on the bas...

Page 49: ...essages The system returns to standby 2 After you have reviewed your new messages you can play your old messages by again pressing the key Once you have listened to a new message it becomes an old message The old messages will be played in the order in which they were received volume SELECT SET ringer find hs MENU CLOCK answer on off greeting mic memo rec charge in use To stop playing your message...

Page 50: ...ress the key repeatedly to find the message you want to play 3 Press the key at any time to stop reviewing your messages and return to standby The message counter shows the number of messages stored in memory To quickly scroll forward through a message press and hold the key 3 Press the key at any time to stop reviewing messages and return to standby The message counter shows the number of message...

Page 51: ...uncement To delete all messages press delete again 2 Press the key again You hear a confirmation tone and is displayed on the base All the messages are deleted volume SELECT SET ringer find hs MENU CLOCK answer on off greeting mic memo rec charge in use When you try to delete all messages without first listening to your new messages you hear several short beeps followed by an announcement Please p...

Page 52: ...et press and hold memo rec The unit begins recording with a confirmation tone and flashes on the message counter A beep that can be heard by both parties sounds during recording 2 To stop recording press the key or memo rec You hear a confirmation tone If you receive a call waiting tone while recording a conversation press talk flash to accept the waiting call The recording feature continues recor...

Page 53: ...emory Then you hear To play incoming messages press zero two For help press one zero 4 You may continue to listen to the Help Guidance or you may select a command from the following chart Command Function 0 then 1 Repeat a Message 0 then 2 Playing Incoming Messages 0 then 3 Skipping a Message 0 then 4 Deleting a Message 0 then 5 Stop Operation 0 then 6 Answering System On 0 then 7 Memo Record Stop...

Page 54: ... exit the system The answering system 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 0 and then enter your PIN code The answering system announces the number of message...

Page 55: ... 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 To use this feature insert the headset plug into the headset jack Your phone is ready for hands free conversations Headset may be purchased by calling the Uniden Parts Department or visiting the web site see QUICK RE...

Page 56: ...lure During the period that the power is off you will not be able to make or receive calls with the telephone Caution Use only the specified Uniden battery pack 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 Do...

Page 57: ... Make sure that you are not too far from the base Check both ends of the base telephone line cord Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base and wall outlet Disconnect the AC adapter for a few minutes then reconnect it Change the digital security code see page 55 Make sure that you are not too far from the base The battery pack may be weak Charge the battery for 15 20 hours The handset may ...

Page 58: ... Caller ID service is current Charge the handset Make sure the the AC adapter is plugged into the base and wall outlet Make sure the answering system is turned on Set the record time to either 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 Delet...

Page 59: ... cover 5 Recharge the handset s battery pack for 20 hours in the base unit before using the phone Base 1 Disconnect the AC adapter from the base unit cutting off electrical power 2 Disconnect the telephone cord from the base unit 3 Let dry for at least 3 days IMPORTANT You must unplug the telephone line while recharging the battery pack to avoid charge interruption CAUTION DO NOT use a microwave o...

Page 60: ...e battery should last about one year A replacement Uniden adapter and battery may be purchased at your local Uniden dealer or by contacting the Uniden Parts Department 800 554 3988 Hours are from 8 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 witho...

Page 61: ...ectrical shock 10 Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product 11 To reduce the risk of electric shock do not disassemble this product Take it to qualified service personnel when service or repair work is require...

Page 62: ...hone jack and these types of installations require a modular jack converter This type of installation is not difficult however you should contact your Uniden telephone dealer or a telephone supply store for advice about the proper adapter or converter for your particular situation Connecting the Telephone Cords Consider these safety guidelines before connecting the telephone cords Caution Never in...

Page 63: ... the equipment 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...

Page 64: ... G H I J K L Earpiece volume 19 Flash 21 General information 60 Greeting 46 Headset installation 55 I C Notice 63 Interference 21 Liquid damage 59 M N O P Q Maintenance 56 Making a call 18 Memory dialing Editing a stored name and phone number 27 Erasing a stored name and phone number 29 Making calls with memory dialing 25 Storing phone numbers and names 22 Menu mode 40 Message alert 45 Outgoing me...

Page 65: ...ode 3 Press 0 then 5 to stop the announcement 4 Press 0 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 0 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 you to enter a comma...

Page 66: ...ystem On 0 6 Memo Record Stop 0 7 Greeting Message Record Stop 0 8 Answer System Off 0 9 Help Guidance 1 0 Task Key Repeat a Message 0 1 Playing Incoming Messages 0 2 Skipping a Message 0 3 Deleting a Message 0 4 Stop Operation 0 5 Answering System On 0 6 Memo Record Stop 0 7 Greeting Message Record Stop 0 8 Answer System Off 0 9 Help Guidance 1 0 Task Key Repeat a Message 0 1 Playing Incoming Mes...

Page 67: ...T TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE 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 EXAI5180 9 17 03 10 21 AM Page ...

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