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Uniden DXI 4286-2 Series Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Welcome/Features Controls and Functions Terms Used in this Manual Accessibility 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. Mount the Main Base on a Wall Installing the Beltclip Headset Installation Register Handsets to the Main Base...

  • Page 3: Welcome/Features

    If you have any trouble with your phone, call our Customer Hotline at 1- 800-297-1023, Mon-Fri 7 am to 7 pm, Sat/Sun 9 am to 5 pm, CST. (Phone support is closed on holidays.) For more information on Uniden products and accessories, be sure to visit our web site: www.uniden.com Uniden®...

  • 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 Ringer speaker Handset battery compartment Handset earpiece LCD display /vol/ (earpiece volume, ringer...

  • Page 5: Terms Used In This Manual

    Main Base 20. Main base charging contacts 21. Find hs key (pages 21 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: Accessibility

    Accessibility Uniden provides a customer service hotline for accessibility questions. If you have a disability and need customer service assistance or if you have any questions about how Uniden's products accommodate persons with disabilities, please call the accessibility voice/TTY line: 1-800-874-9314 A representative is available to talk to you M-F, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, CST.

  • Page 7: Installing The Phone

    Installing the Phone 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 D. Mount the Main Base on a Wall A.

  • Page 8: Install The Rechargeable Battery Packs Into The Handsets

    Both handsets are powered by rechargeable battery packs. The battery recharges automatically when the handset is placed in the main base or charging cradle. Use only the Uniden 1) Press down on the handset battery case cover (use the (BT-905 or BT-1006)

  • Page 9: 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 and the other in the charging cradle with the keypad facing forward.

  • Page 10: 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) Plug the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack. 2) Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet.

  • Page 11: 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 12: Headset Installation

    Your phone is ready for hands-free conversations. (Headsets may be purchased by visiting our website at www.uniden.com or by calling our Parts Department. See page 35.) [ 1 1 ] I N S T A L L I N G T H E P H O N E...

  • Page 13: Register Handsets To The Main Base Before Using

    Register Handsets to the Main Base before Using! 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 main base before use.

  • Page 14: When To Re-Register Handsets

    When to Re-register Handsets note 1) You’ll need to re-register the second handset (follow steps on page 12) 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 15: 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 16: 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 call id/ menu key. The following screen appears. 2) Press the 3) Press the select/channel key to toggle and turn on Caller ID on Call Waiting.

  • Page 17: Choosing The Dialing Mode

    4) Use the number keys (0 - 9) to enter the 3-digit area code. If you make an error, use the delete/transfer key to backspace. 5) Press the select/channel key. A confirmation tone sounds. 6) Press the end key to complete the setting. The handset returns to standby mode. Choosing the Dialing Mode Your phone can communicate with the telephone network in two different ways: tone dialing and pulse dialing.

  • Page 18: Setting The Language

    Setting the Language You can change the language the menu display uses. Choose from English, French, or Spanish. 1) When the phone is in standby mode, press and hold the call id/ menu key. The following screen appears. 2) Press the 3) Press the select/channel key to select 4) Press the end key to complete the setting.

  • Page 19: Using Your Phone

    Using Your Phone Making and Receiving Calls Making a call 1) Remove the handset from the cradle. 2) Press the talk/flash key. 3) Listen for the dial tone. 4) Dial the number. 1) Remove the handset from the cradle. 2) Dial the number. 3) Press the talk/flash key.

  • Page 20: Transferring A Call

    Transferring a Call Your cordless phone allows you to transfer outside calls from handset to handset; only one note 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 call If you transfer a call and 1) During a call, press the delete/transfer key.

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Earpiece Volume

    Adjusting the Earpiece Volume To change the earpiece volume, press the /vol/ key during a call. Temporarily Mute Ringer If the handset is off the cradle while an incoming call is ringing, simply press the end key to mute the incoming ring.

  • Page 22: Traveling Out-Of-Range

    Traveling Out-of-Range During a call, as you begin to move your handset too far from your main base, noise note increases. If you pass the range limits of the main base, your call will terminate within one minute. The UltraClear Plus Selecting a Different Channel true compander circuitry virtually eliminates...

  • Page 23: Using Call Waiting

    Using Call Waiting If you have Call Waiting, you can receive calls while on the line. 1) If a call comes in while you are on the phone, you will hear a call waiting tone. If you have CIDCW activated, you will see the name and number of the incoming caller.

  • 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 #/ /tone/ • Use the delete/transfer key to delete characters as needed. •...
  • Page 26 Store Number phone 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 Dial Memory

    Storing Caller ID Messages in Speed Dial Memory Messages (Caller ID names/numbers) shown in the Caller ID list can be stored in memory dialing. For instructions on viewing the Caller ID Message list, see page 29. 1) Press the call id/menu key. Select the phone number to be stored from the Caller ID list by pressing the 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 And Cidcw (Caller Id On Call Waiting)

    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. The incoming call information is stored in the Caller ID record.

  • 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. You note can also view the Caller ID list during a call. 1) Press the call id/menu key. The summary screen displays the •In Caller ID operation, number of new messages and total messages.

  • Page 31: Deleting Information From The Caller Id List

    Deleting Information from the Caller ID List If the phone receives more Caller ID messages than it can store, the oldest one in the list is automatically deleted. Caller ID data can also be deleted manually. Deleting a Caller ID message 1) Press the call id/menu key in standby mode.

  • 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 call 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: Changing The Digital Security Code

    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

    1-800-554-3988 (Mon - Fri 8 am to 5 pm, CST). 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 Talk and Standby Times With average use, your handset battery provides approximately 6 hours of talk time and approximately 7 days of standby time. When your handsets are not being used and are left off of their charging cradles, the battery will gradually discharge.

  • Page 36: General Information

    With normal usage, the battery should last about one year. A replacement Uniden adapter or battery may be purchased by calling 1-800-554-3988 (Mon - Fri 8 am to 5 pm, CST). Specifications, features, and availability of optional accessories are all subject to change without prior notice.

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. If these steps do not solve your problem, please call our Customer Hotline at 1-800-297-1023. (Mon - Fri 7 am to 7 pm, Sat/Sun 9 am to 5 pm, CST.
  • 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

    Liquid Damage Moisture and liquid can damage your cordless phone. In case of accidental submersion, please follow these steps. Case If the handset or base is exposed to moisture or liquid, but it only affects the exterior plastic housing. If moisture or liquid has entered the plastic housing (i.e., liquid can be heard in the phone or liquid has entered the handset battery compartment or vent...

  • Page 41: Precautions & Warranty

    (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. w w w . u n i d e n . c o m Uniden works to reduce lead content in our PVC coated cords in our product and accessories. Warning!

  • Page 42: One Year Limited Warranty

    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. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is...

  • 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 ....14 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 Having Trouble? Our customer care specialists are here to help you! Visit our website at www. uniden.com or call our Customer Hotline at 1-800-297-1023, Mon-Fri, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or Sat/Sun, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • 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. UPZZ01080ZZ(0) ©2006 Uniden America Corporation, Fort Worth, Texas. Contains additional foreign articles. Printed in China.

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