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Uniden DXI 7284-2 Series Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Welcome/Features Controls and Functions Terms Used in this Manual Getting Started Installing the Phone A. Choose the Best Location B. Install the Rechargeable Battery Packs into the Handsets C. Connect the Main Base and Charging Cradle, and Charge the Handsets D.

  • Page 3: Welcome/Features

    Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden dual handset cordless telephone. This phone is designed and engineered to exacting standards for reliability, long life, and outstanding performance. Note: Illustrations in this manual are used for explanation purposes. Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit. The color of your cordless phone may vary.

  • Page 4: Controls And Functions

    Controls and Functions Handsets [ 3 ] C O N T R O L S & F U N C T I O N S Handset antenna Jack for optional headset Beltclip hole Handset battery compartment Handset earpiece LCD display caller id/menu key (pages 13 and 28) /vol/ (earpiece volume, ringer...

  • Page 5: Terms Used In This Manual

    Main Base 20. Main base charging contacts 21. find handset key (pages 20 and 32) 22. charge/in use and VMWI (Voice Mail Waiting Indicator) LED Terms Used in this Manual • Standby Mode - The handset may be sitting in or off the cradle, but is NOT in use. The talk/flash key has not been pressed and there is no dial tone.

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Installing the Phone note Do the following steps: A. Choose the Best Location B. Install the Rechargeable Battery Packs into the Handsets C. Connect the Main Base and Charging Cradle, and Charge the Handsets If your home has D. Mount the Main Base on a Wall specially wired alarm equipment connected to A.

  • Page 7: Install The Rechargeable Battery Packs Into The Handsets

    4) Place the battery case cover back in the handset by sliding it upwards until it clicks into place. w w w . u n i d e n . c o m •Use only the Uniden (BT-905) rechargeable battery...

  • Page 8: Connect The Main Base And Charging Cradle, And Charge The Handsets

    C. Connect the Main Base and Charging Cradle, and Charge the Handsets 1) Connect each AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to each standard 120V AC wall outlet. 2) Place one handset in the main base unit and the other in the •Use only the supplied charging cradle with the keypad facing forward.

  • Page 9: Mount The Main Base On A Wall

    D. Mount the Main Base on a Wall Standard wall plate mounting This phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate. 1) Locate the main base unit on the wall mount adapter as shown and slide the wall mount adapter into the notches on the main base bottom with the tab pressed.

  • Page 10: Installing The Beltclip

    Direct wall mounting If you don't have a standard wall plate, 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.

  • Page 11: Headset Installation

    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.

  • Page 12: Register Handsets To The Main Base Before Using

    Register Handsets to the Main Base before Using! note Whichever handset you choose to charge in the main base will automatically register to the main base. The second handset (charging in the extra charging cradle) MUST also be registered to the •When you charge the main base before use.

  • Page 13: When To Re-Register Handsets

    When to Re-register Handsets 1) You’ll need to re-register the second handset (follow steps on page 11) each time the digital security code is changed. Refer to page 32 for details regarding the Digital Security Code. 2) When there is a power failure for more than one hour: If power failure occurs (e.g.

  • Page 14: Basic Setup

    Basic Setup There are five basic options that you will need to set up: AutoTalk, CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting), Area Code, Dial Mode and Language. CIDCW and Dial Mode options can only be set by using Handset 1. If you try to set by using Handset 2, you will not see these options listed on the LCD screen.

  • Page 15: Entering Your Area Code

    You must subscribe to Caller ID service through your local telephone provider to use this feature. 1) When the phone is in standby mode, press and hold the caller id/ menu key. The following screen appears. 2) Press the /vol/ key to select 3) Press the select/channel key to toggle and turn on Caller ID on Call Waiting.

  • Page 16: Choosing The Dialing Mode

    Most phone systems use tone dialing. However some phone systems (such as in rural areas) Otherwise, set for still use pulse dialing. Your Uniden phone supports both tone and pulse dialing. The default pulse dialing. setting is tone dialing. If your phone system uses pulse dialing, follow the steps below to change the dialing mode: •If your phone system...

  • Page 17: Setting The Language

    Setting the Language There are three languages to choose from: English, French and Spanish. 1) When the phone is in standby mode, press and hold the caller id/ menu key. The following screen appears. 2) Press the /vol/ key four times to select 3) Press the select/channel key to select 4) Press the end key to complete the setting.

  • Page 18: Basics

    Using Your Phone note Making and Receiving Calls Making a call Refer to page 13 1) Remove the handset from the cradle. "Basic Setup" to turn On 2) Press the talk/flash key. the AutoTalk feature if desired. 3) Listen for the dial tone. 4) Dial the number.

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Earpiece Volume

    Redialing the last dialed number 1) Remove the handset from the cradle. 2) Press the talk/flash key. 3) Listen for the dial tone. 4) Press the redial/pause key. 1) Remove the handset from the cradle. 2) Press the redial/pause key. 3) Press the talk/flash key.

  • Page 20: Tone Dialing Switch-Over

    Tone Dialing Switch-over If your telephone company requires pulse dialing, you can switch- note over to tone dialing after the call connects. This feature is useful when you need tone dialing to use any automated menu systems, such as telephone bank tellers, telephone prescriptions refills, customer support menus, etc.

  • Page 21: Find Handset

    Find Handset To locate the handset, press the find handset key on the main base. The handset beeps for 60 seconds. Paging is canceled when pressing any key on either handset, the find handset key on the main base. Paging is also canceled when the phone receives an incoming call. Using Call Waiting If you have Call Waiting service, you can receive calls while on the line.

  • Page 22: Voice Mail Waiting Indicator

    Voice Mail Waiting Indicator If you subscribe to voice mail service, you can use your cordless telephone to access your note voice mailbox. The charge in use LED on the main base of your phone flashes whenever you have messages waiting in your voice mailbox. You must subscribe to Just dial the access number supplied by your voice mail provider to enter your mailbox.

  • Page 23: Rocketdial

    RocketDial RocketDial is a one-touch speed dial key. Store your most important or most frequently called number as your RocketDial number. Then, simply press the Rocketdial key, and your phone will automatically dial the number. Storing the RocketDial 1) When the phone is in standby mode, press and hold the Rocketdial key.

  • Page 24: Using The Speed Dial Memory

    Using the Speed Dial Memory note The speed dial memory allows you to store up to 10 names and numbers in each handset. You can dial these numbers with just a few key presses. The speed dial memory is not limited to phone numbers. You can store any number (up to 20 When editing the speed digits) that you need to enter once your call connects.
  • Page 25 4) Enter a name according to the instructions below, then press the select/channel key. If no name is required, go to step 5. • The name can be up to 13 characters. • Use the #/→ and /tone/← keys to move the cursor to the desired location. •...
  • Page 26 Store Number display is ready for the number to be entered. 6) Use the keypad to enter the phone number; each number can be up to 20 digits. If you need the phone to pause during the dialing sequence, press the redial/pause key to insert a two-second delay between the numbers.

  • Page 27: Storing Caller Id Messages In Speed Memory Locations

    Storing Caller ID Messages in Speed Memory Locations Messages (Caller ID names/numbers) shown in the Caller ID list can be stored in memory dialing. For way of viewing the Caller ID Message list, see page 29. 1) Press the caller id/menu key. Select the phone number to be stored from the Caller ID list by pressing the vol/ key.

  • Page 28: Making Calls From Speed Dial Memory

    Making Calls from Speed Dial Memory 1) Press the memory key. The handset displays your programmed speed dial number. 2) Enter the number (0 - 9), or press the key to select the speed dial number you would like to dial. 3) Press the talk/flash key.

  • Page 29: Caller Id Features

    Caller ID and CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting) You must subscribe to Caller ID service through your local telephone provider to use this feature. When the telephone rings, the Caller ID feature allows you to view the caller’s name, phone number, date and time of call. With CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting), you will hear a Call Waiting tone while you are on a call, and the Caller ID data is displayed.

  • Page 30: Viewing The Caller Id Message List

    Viewing the Caller ID Message List The Caller ID list stores information for up to 30 incoming calls - even unanswered calls. note 1) With the phone in standby mode, press the caller id/menu key. The summary screen appears. The screen shows the number of new •In Caller ID operation, messages and total messages.

  • Page 31: Deleting Information From The Caller Id List

    Deleting Information from the Caller ID List The cordless phone stores up to 30 Caller ID names/numbers in each handset. If the phone receives the 31st Caller ID, the oldest one in the list is automatically deleted. Caller ID data can also be deleted manually.

  • Page 32: Making A Call From The Caller Id List

    Making a Call from the Caller ID List You can place a call from the Caller ID list. note 1) Press the caller id/menu key in standby mode. Select the phone number that you want to dial by pressing the vol/ You cannot make a call from the Caller ID list if...

  • Page 33: Additional Information

    Changing the Digital Security Code To protect you against misbilled calls which might result from your phone being activated by other equipment, the cordless phone provides AutoSecure when each handset is in the cradle) and Random Code selects one of over 262,000 digital security codes for each handset and the main base. If the handset battery pack is completely discharged or the battery pack is removed, the digital security code will be lost.

  • Page 34: Note On Power Sources

    With normal usage, your battery should last about one year. Please contact your place of purchase or the Uniden Parts Department for a replacement battery. Warning: To avoid the risk of personal injury or property damage from fire or electrical shock, only use the Uniden battery model and Uniden adapter model specifically designated for this product.
  • Page 35 Cleaning the battery charging contacts To maintain a good charge, clean the charging contacts on the handset once a month. Dampen a cloth with plain water. Gently rub the damp cloth over the charging contacts until all visible dirt is removed. Dry the contacts thoroughly before returning the handset to the base.

  • Page 36: General Information

    With normal usage, the 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.

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. Symptom The charge/in use LED or • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the cradle and wall outlet. charge LED won't illuminate •...
  • Page 38 Symptom The handset doesn't ring or • Re-register both handsets (see page 12). receive a page. • The battery pack may be weak. Charge the battery for 15-20 hours. • The handset may be too far from the main base. •...
  • Page 39 Symptom The handset doesn’t communicate with the main base • Re-register both handsets (see page 12). or the other handset. No 3-way conversation. • Only one handset at a time can talk with an outside caller. To allow the other handset to talk to the caller, transfer the call.

  • Page 40: Liquid Damage

    DO NOT use a microwave oven to speed up the drying process. This will cause permanent damage to the handset, base and the microwave oven. After following these steps, if your cordless telephone does not work, please send to: Uniden America Corporation Parts and Service Division 4700 Amon Carter Blvd.

  • Page 41: Precautions & Warranty

    The FCC Wants You To Know Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Uniden, or operation of this product in any way other than as detailed by the owner’s manual, could void your authority to operate this product.

  • Page 42: Installation Considerations

    WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION (“Uniden”) ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for one year, to the original retail owner, this Uniden Product to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below. WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the original user shall terminate and be of no further effect 12 months after the date of original retail sale.

  • Page 43: I.c. Notice

    I.C. Notice TERMINAL EQUIPMENT NOTICE: This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specifications. This is confirmed by the registration number. The abbreviation, IC, before the registration number signifies that registration was performed based on a Declaration of Conformity indicating that Industry Canada technical specifications were met.

  • Page 44: Index

    Index AC adapter information ..35 Basic setup ....13 Battery pack Information ... . . 35 Installing .
  • Page 45 Memo w w w . u n i d e n . c o m [ 4 4 ]...

  • Page 46: Memory List

    Memory List MEMORY LOCATION MEMO Memory Name Location MEMORY LOCATION MEMO Memory Name Location [ 4 5 ] C U T Memory Phone Number Location C U T Memory Phone Number Location C U T MEMORY LOCATION MEMO Name Phone Number C U T MEMORY LOCATION MEMO Name...
  • Page 47 If you need any assistance with this product, please call our Customer Hotline at PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT 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.
  • Page 48 T H A N K Y O U F O R B U Y I N G A U N I D E N P R O D U C T. UPZZ01037ZA ©2004 Uniden America Corporation, Fort Worth, Texas. Contains additional foreign articles. Custom manufactured in China.

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