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  • Page 1 WIN1200 Series Owner’s Manual OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Welcome ...3 111 Notice ...3 System Requirements ...4 Manual Conventions...4 Terminology Used in this Manual ...5 Product Overview ...6 Phone Features...6 Windows Live™ Messenger Interface Features ...6 Parts of the Handset...7 Parts of the Base...8 Using the Handset Interface...9 Status Icons...9 Using Soft Keys...10 Using the Joystick ...10...
  • Page 3 Switching to the Handset Speakerphone During a Call ... 38 Using Call Waiting ... 39 Changing Your Online Status... 40 Checking Your Voice Mail and Email Messages 40 Using the Call History Lists... 41 Making a Call from the Windows Live Messenger Call History Lists...

  • Page 4: Welcome

    Welcome Thank you for purchasing Uniden's Windows Live™ Messenger phone. The WIN1200 lets you make free PC to PC calls to other Windows Live™ Messenger users, low-cost Internet calls to regular phone numbers via Windows Live™ web calling*, and regular phone calls through a standard phone line. Sign up for a Windows Live™ Messenger account and download Windows Live™...

  • Page 5: System Requirements

    System Requirements In order to use the Messenger Phone, you must have the following: • Microsoft® Windows® XP. Windows Live Messenger 8.0 software and account. • Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6 SP1 or later (but it does not need to be your default browser). •...

  • Page 6: Terminology Used In This Manual

    Terminology Used in this Manual Caller ID (CID) CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting) Standby Talk mode PC Call Regular Phone Call Windows Live™ Web Call NOTE: The web calling feature is provided by Windows Live™ Messenger and is subject to availability.

  • Page 7: Product Overview

    Product Overview Phone Features • 5.8 GHz digital phone Advanced phonebook features • Store 100 names with four numbers per entry Create phonebook groups Set personalized ring tones and wallpaper for people in your phonebook Save 10 phonebook entries to speed dial keys Handset speakerphone •...

  • Page 8: Parts Of The Handset

    Parts of the Handset 1. Voice Mail Waiting Indicator 2. Volume up key 3 Volume down key TALK FLASH BACK HOLD 6. */ TONE 7. Handset earpiece 8. Soft Keys 10. Joystick SPEAKER 12. # key (pound) 13. Handset microphone 14.

  • Page 9: Parts Of The Base

    Parts of the Base key (find handset) FIND HS usb light charge light phone light Base charging contacts (inside cradle) Power connection (DC IN 9V) AC adaptor channel guide Phone connection (TEL-LINE) USB connection (USB)

  • Page 10: Using The Handset Interface

    Using the Handset Interface When the phone is in standby, the handset display shows the following items: Status Icons The table below lists the icons the handset uses to tell you the status of your phone. Icon Phone is in... Standby/Talk Talk Talk...

  • Page 11: Using Soft Keys

    Using Soft Keys Your handset has two soft keys that change function during the operation of the phone. The text right above the soft key indicates that key's current function. For example, when the phone is in standby mode, pressing soft key 1 opens the Windows Live™ Messenger option menu.

  • Page 12: Entering Text From Your Handset

    Entering Text from Your Handset You can use the number keypad to enter text by referring to the letters printed on each number key. When you press the number key in a text entry field, the phone displays the first letter printed on the number key. Press the number key twice to display the second letter and three times to display the third.

  • Page 13: Installing The Phone

    Installing the Phone Choosing the Best Location When choosing a location for your new phone, here are some important guidelines you should consider: Find a place that is close to a standard phone jack, a computer with a USB port, and a power •...

  • Page 14: Installing The Handset Battery

    NOTE: Use only the Uniden BT-0003 rechargeable battery pack with your phone. 3. Place the battery case cover back on the handset and slide it upwards until it clicks into place.

  • Page 15: Connecting The Base And Charging The Handset

    NOTE: For optimum battery life, make sure the handset is fully charged before plugging in the phone line. CAUTION: To avoid risk of fire and shock, use only the Uniden AAD-255 AC adaptor. NOTE: Do not place the power cord where it creates a trip hazard or where it could become chafed and create a fire or electrical hazard.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Phone Line

    Connecting the Phone Line NOTE: You must connect your phone to an active telephone line to make 111 emergency calls. Once the battery pack is fully charged, use the included telephone cord to connect the phone jack (labeled TEL LINE) to a standard telephone jack. If your phone line also has High Speed Internet please ensure you are using an approved line filter before connecting the telephone cord.

  • Page 17: Registering For And Downloading Windows Live™ Messenger

    Registering for and Downloading Windows Live™ Messenger The phone works with Windows Live™ Messenger versions 8.0 and later. NOTE: If you already have a version of MSN Messenger installed, open your Messenger program and make sure the top of the window says Windows Live™...

  • Page 18: Connecting To Your Computer

    7. Be sure to select the SIGN ME IN AUTOMATICALLY checkbox at the bottom of the screen. 8. Click the SIGN IN button at the bottom of the screen to log in to Windows Live™ Messenger. While your handset is charging, you might want to spend some time getting familiar with the new Windows Live™ Messenger features.

  • Page 19: Setting Up The Phone

    Troubleshooting the USB Connection 1. Make sure the USB cord is securely connected to the USB port and to a standard USB port on your computer. 2. Make sure that you have the latest version of Windows Live™ Messenger (version 8.0 or higher). 3.

  • Page 20: Sending Windows Live™ Messenger Alerts To Your Phone

    Sending Windows Live™ Messenger Alerts to Your Phone You can choose which types of Windows Live™ Messenger alerts you want to receive on your handset. 1. With the phone in standby, press the PC Menu soft key. This opens the Windows Live™ Messenger menu. 2.

  • Page 21: Activating Caller Id On Call Waiting

    Activating Caller ID on Call Waiting Your phone supports Caller ID on Call Waiting, so you can see the name and number of someone who calls when you're already on the line. You'll need to subscribe to these features with your phone company before you can use them.

  • Page 22: Setting Up Your Voice Mail

    1. Press the center of the joystick and select the system setup icon 2. Select the HANDSET SETUP menu, and then the UNIQUE ID submenu. 3. Move the cursor to select ON or OFF. 4. Press the center of the joystick or the Select soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone. Setting Up Your Voice Mail If you subscribe to a voice mail service, you can use your phone to access your voice mailbox.

  • Page 23: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time When you connect your phone to your computer and browse your contact list, the phone automatically updates its date and time to the date and time on your computer. You should only have to set the date and time if your computer is not connected.

  • Page 24: Activating Insert 0

    Activating Insert 0 This feature adds “0” or “00” at the beginning of the number received from Caller ID. The default setting for New Zealand is ON. The default setting for Australia is OFF. To change the Insert 0 setting, follow the steps listed below. 1.

  • Page 25: Setting Up Your Contact List And Phonebook

    Setting Up Your Contact List and Phonebook With the Messenger Phone, you can store and manage all your contact information in Windows Live™ Messenger's online contact list and then easily download the names and phone numbers directly to your handset's phonebook. The contact list and the phonebook are completely independent: you can store names and phone numbers in your contact list that are not in your phonebook, and vice versa.

  • Page 26: Creating And Editing Contacts On Your Computer25

    Creating and Editing Contacts on Your Computer Follow the steps below to create and edit your Windows Live™ Messenger contacts. 1. On your computer, open Windows Live™ Messenger. 2. To create a new contact, click the add contact icon at the top of the contacts window.

  • Page 27: Viewing Your Contact List On The Phone

    Viewing Your Contact List on the Phone Once you enter contacts into you contact list, you can see them directly on your handset. 1. With the phone in standby, press the PC Call soft key. The handset displays your contact list with the last sorting order used. 2.

  • Page 28: Finding An Entry In The Phonebook

    When the contact list downloads to the phonebook, the phone number entered in the • HOME PHONE field is placed in the first phone number slot, WORK PHONE is placed in the second, MOBILE NUMBER in the third, and OTHER PHONE in the fourth. 1.

  • Page 29: Creating Entries In The Phonebook

    Creating Entries in the Phonebook To store names and phone numbers directly into your handset phonebook, please follow these steps: 1. Move the joystick to the left, and then press the Phone soft key. 2. Press the Options key. Then select NEW ENTRY to create a new phonebook entry or EDIT SELECTION to edit an existing entry.

  • Page 30: Storing Caller Id Or Redial Numbers In The Phonebook

    6. Select the personal wall paper icon You can attach a special picture to each phonebook entry; when this person calls from any of the listed phone numbers, the phone will change the wall paper to the special picture. Move the cursor to select one of the 22 different wall paper options.

  • Page 31: Deleting Phonebook Entries

    2. Press the Phone soft key to open the handset's Caller ID or redial list. 3. Use the joystick to scroll through the Caller ID records or redial numbers. When you come to the information you want to store, press the Options soft key and select ADD TO PHONEBOOK. 4.

  • Page 32: Working With Phonebook Groups

    Working with Phonebook Groups You can organize your phonebook entries into 10 groups. You can name the groups to help you remember what the group contains, and you can have the phonebook display entries by groups instead of alphabetically. The phonebook groups are independent of the groups in your contact list.

  • Page 33: Customizing Your Phone

    Customizing Your Phone Selecting a Wall Paper Picture You can choose from 23 pictures for your phone's primary wall paper. 1. Press the center of the joystick and select the display options icon 2. Select the WALL PAPER submenu. 3. Move the cursor to select a picture to use as the display wall paper.

  • Page 34: Selecting A Display Color Scheme

    Selecting a Display Color Scheme You can choose from five color schemes your phone's display 1. Press the center of the joystick and select the display options icon 2. Select the COLOR SCHEME submenu. 3. Move the cursor to select a color scheme. As you highlight each color scheme, the display will change to that scheme as a preview.

  • Page 35: Activating The Key Touch Tone

    1. Press the center of the joystick and select the ringer options icon 2. Select the RINGER TONES submenu. 3. To change the ring tone for regular phone calls, select the phone icon To change the ring tone for PC calls, select the computer icon the same ring tone for PC calls and regular phone calls.

  • Page 36: Activating Auto Talk

    Activating Auto Talk Auto Talk allows you to answer the phone simply by removing the handset from the cradle. You do not have to press any buttons to answer the call. 1. Press the center of the joystick and select the system setup icon 2.

  • Page 37: Using Your Phone

    Using Your Phone From the handset 1. Remove the handset from the cradle. 2. Press TALK FLASH 3. Dial the number. Making a regular phone call 1. Remove the handset from the cradle. 2. Dial the number. 3. Press TALK FLASH 1.

  • Page 38: Making A Call From The Windows Live™ Messenger Contact List

    Making a Call from the Windows Live™ Messenger Contact List You can use your contact list to make regular phone calls as well as PC to PC calls. 1. When the phone is in standby, press the PC Call soft key to open the contact list. 2.

  • Page 39: Making A Call From The Handset Phonebook

    Making a Call from the Handset Phonebook 1. When the phone is in standby, move the joystick to the left to go to the phonebook screen. 2. Press the Phone soft key. 3. Use the joystick to highlight the phonebook entry you want to call and press the center of the joystick.

  • Page 40: Using Call Waiting

    Using Call Waiting If you subscribe to Call Waiting service from your phone company, and a second call comes in when you are on the phone, a call waiting tone will sound. (If you subscribe to Caller ID on Call Waiting, the handset displays the name and phone number of the waiting call.) For Australian Model: Press...

  • Page 41: Changing Your Online Status

    Changing Your Online Status You can change your status on the Windows Live™ Messenger service directly from your handset. Changing your status from the phone changes your status on you computer, also. 1. With the phone in standby, press the PC Menu soft key (if you're already browsing the contact list, press the Menu soft key) and select SET STATUS.

  • Page 42: Using The Call History Lists

    Using the Call History Lists Your phone provides two call history lists: The Windows Live™ Messenger call history list and the handset caller ID and redial list. When you open the call history list, Windows Live™ Messenger retrieves the handset's caller ID and redial lists and shows you both PC calls and regular phone calls on one screen.

  • Page 43: Clearing The Call History List

    Clearing the Call History List You can clear the Windows Live™ Messenger call history. This deletes all call history records. 1. With the phone in standby, press the PC Menu soft key. This opens the Windows Live™ Messenger menu. 2. Select the VIEW HISTORY menu. This opens the Call History menu. 3.

  • Page 44: Using The Calendar

    2. Press the Phone soft key. 3. To delete all the records at once, press the Options soft key and select DELETE ALL. To delete a single Caller ID or redial record, use the joystick to select the record you want to delete. Press the Options soft key and select DELETE SELECTION.
  • Page 45 3. If you have no reminders created for this date, press the Store soft key to create a reminder. If you already have reminders for this date, press the Options soft key and select NEW ENTRY. 4. Select the time icon to enter the time you want this reminder to ring.

  • Page 46: Receiving Reminders

    instructions on entering text.) If you don't want to enter a note, your phone will store NONE on the note line. Press the center of the joystick when you're finished, and your phone will return to the edit reminder screen. 9.

  • Page 47: Finding The Handset

    Finding the Handset If you can't find your handset, press FIND HS seconds, and PAGING appears on the handset display. To cancel paging, press handset. Adjusting the Ringer Volume You can adjust the ringer volume for PC calls and regular phone calls. 1.

  • Page 48: Adjusting The Earpiece And Speaker Volume

    1. With the phone in standby, press the center of the joystick and select the ringer options icon 2. Select the ALERT VOLUME submenu. 3. Move the cursor to select HIGH, LOW, or OFF. 4. Press the center of the joystick or the Select soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone, and the next time the phone receives an alert notification, it will use the new alert tone volume.

  • Page 49: Adjusting The Display Contrast

    Adjusting the Display Contrast You can adjust the contrast on the handset display to make it easier to read. 1. Press the center of the joystick and select the display options icon 2. Select the LCD CONTRAST submenu. 3. Move the joystick to the right to increase the display contrast. Move it left to decrease the display contrast. As you move the joystick, the test pattern displays at the new contrast setting.

  • Page 50: Holding A Three-Way Conference

    Holding a Three-way Conference You can hold a conference call with a caller on your regular phone line and a caller on a PC call. To start a conference call, follow the steps below: 1. Make a PC call normally. After the call connects, put it on hold. 2.

  • Page 51: Using Special Features

    Your phone may be used with an optional headset. To use a headset, open the rubber headset jack cover on the side of the handset and insert the headset plug into the headset jack. (Headsets may be purchased by calling the Uniden Parts Department. See back cover page for contact information.)

  • Page 52: Maintenance

    Maintenance Specifications Operating Temperature 0° C to +50° C (+32° F to +122° F) Part Number AC Adaptor Input Voltage Output Voltage Part Number Battery Capacity Power Failures During a power failure, you will not be able to make or receive calls with the phone. To avoid damage from an electrical spike when the power comes back on, we recommend you unplug your phone during power outages.

  • Page 53: Battery Replacement And Handling

    When the talk time becomes short, even after the battery is recharged, please replace the battery. With normal usage, your battery should last about one year. A replacement Uniden adaptor or battery may be purchased by calling Uniden's Parts department (see back cover page).

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    Resetting the Base You may need to reset your base if your handset has been damaged and you want to replace it or when you are instructed to by one of Uniden's call center representatives. 1. Disconnect the AC adaptor.

  • Page 55: Resetting The Voice Mail Waiting Light

    Move the handset and base away from metal objects or appliances. • The audio sounds weak. Make sure that you are not too far from the base. • to pick up the call again. www.uniden.com.au (for Australian model) or FIND www.uniden.co.nz (for New...
  • Page 56 Symptom Suggestion • Make sure that you are not too far from the base. Can't make or receive Check both ends of the base telephone line cord. • regular phone calls. Make sure the AC adaptor is plugged into the base and wall outlet. •...

  • Page 57: Liquid Damage

    CAUTION: 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 visit our website at www.uniden.com.au customer support. Base 1.

  • Page 58: Precautions

    Using another charger may damage the battery or cause the battery to explode. Rechargeable Batteries Must Be Recycled or Disposed of Properly Uniden works to reduce lead content in our PVC coated cords in our products and accessories. Important Safety Instructions When using your telephone equipment, basic safety...

  • Page 59: Menu Quick Reference

    Menu Quick Reference Windows Live™ Messenger Menu Options With the phone in standby, press the PC Menu soft key. Then move the cursor to select one of the following options: Menu Set Status View History Sort Contacts View Contacts Download Nmbrs Set Alerts Mail Status Set Area Code...

  • Page 60: Phone Setup Options

    Phone Setup Options With the phone in Standby, press the center of the joystick straight down. Then move the cursor to select one of the following icons: System Setup Menu Handset Global Ringer Options Options Ringer Volume Ringer Tones Alert Volume Options Standard Setting Auto Talk...
  • Page 61 Speaker Setup Options Earpiece Volume Speaker Volume Audio Tone Display Options Options Wall Paper Color Scheme LCD Contrast Animation Type Standard Setting For more Information Level 4 Of 6 see page 47 see page 47 Level 4 Of 6 see page 47 Natural Tone Standard Setting For more Information...

  • Page 62: Index

    Index 111 calling...3 Answering calls ...36 Any key answer...35 AutoTalk...35 Base Installing ...12 Parts of the base ...8 Resetting ...53 USB connection...17 Battery Installing ...13 Low battery alert...51 Replacement and handling..52 Talk and standby time ...51 Belt clip ...13 Call waiting ...39 Caller ID on call waiting ...20 Computer connection...17 Conferencing...49...

  • Page 63: One Year Limited Warranty

    Warranty is only valid in the original country of purchase. ELEMENT OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants to the original retail owner for the duration of this warranty, its Win1200 (herein after referred to as the Product), to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below.
  • Page 64 ©2007 Uniden Australia Pty Limited/Uniden New Zealand Limited Part Code UPZZ01827BB(0) Printed in China...

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