Uniden DXI5586-2 Owner's Manual

Dual handset cordless telephone
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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Deleting Information from the Caller ID List Making a Call from the Caller ID List Caller ID on Call Waiting (CIDCW) Changing the Digital Security Code Note on Power Sources General Information Troubleshooting Liquid Damage Precautions & Warranty I.C. Notice Index Memory List www.uniden.com...
  • 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

    (left cursor) key 11. Redial/pause key 12. Select/channel key 13. L (volume & scroll up) key 14. End key 15. Talk/flash key 16. #/ (right cursor) key 17. Memory key 18. Delete/transfer key 19. Handset microphone 20. Handset charging contacts www.uniden.com...
  • Page 5 Main Base Extra Charging Cradle (for Second Handset) www.uniden.com C O N T R O L S A N D F U N C T I O N S 21. Main base charging contacts 22. Find hs key 23. Charge/in use and VMWI (Voice Mail Waiting Indicator) LED 24.
  • Page 6: Terms Used In This Manual

    • CIDCW - Caller ID on Call Waiting 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

    For better reception, place the main base as high as possible. • The main base should be placed in an open area for optimum range and reception. www.uniden.com Avoid noise sources such as a window by a street with heavy traffic...
  • 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 (BT-800) rechargeable 1) Press down on the handset battery case cover (use the...
  • Page 9: Connect The Main Base And Charging Cradle, And Charge The Handsets

    • Place each cradle close to the AC outlet to avoid long extension cords. 4) Charge your handsets at least 15-20 hours before plugging the phone line. www.uniden.com • Use only the supplied AD-314 AC adapter for the main base and...
  • Page 10 5) Once the handset battery packs are fully charged, connect the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and a telephone outlet. If your telephone outlet isn't modular, contact your telephone company for assistance. Modular [ 10 ] I N S T A L L I N G T H E P H O N E...
  • Page 11: Mount The Main Base On A Wall

    2) Route the AC adapter cord through the molded wiring channel 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. 5) Plug the telephone line cord into the telephone outlet.
  • Page 12: Installing The Beltclip

    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 11 to mount the telephone. Installing the Beltclip To attach the beltclip Insert the beltclip into the holes on each side of the handset.
  • Page 13: 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.) 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.
  • Page 14: When To Re-Register Handsets

    3) If the second handset’s battery becomes very low, the handset must be recharged for 15-20 hours and re-registered to the main base unit. [ 14 ] W H E N T O R E - R E G I S T E R H A N D S E T S www.uniden.com...
  • Page 15: Basic Setup

    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.
  • Page 16: Entering Your Area Code

    Your phone can communicate with the telephone network in two different ways: tone the DTMF tones during a dialing and pulse dialing. These days, most phone networks use a method called tone call, you can temporarily dialing, so your phone comes programmed for tone dialing.
  • Page 17: Setting The Language

    2) The phone will sound the different ring tones at different volumes. To turn the ringer off, select 3) When the phone sounds the ring tone and volume you wish to use, press the end key. www.uniden.com B A S I C S E T U P [ 17 ]...
  • Page 18: Using Your Phone

    (AutoTalk is on.) Hanging up Press the end key or return the handset to the cradle. [ 18 ] U S I N G Y O U R P H O N E /tone/ , #/ or any www.uniden.com...
  • Page 19: Transferring A Call

    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. www.uniden.com /tone/ or #/ key (when AutoTalk is set to on). If you transfer a call...
  • Page 20: Adjusting The Earpiece Volume

    The ringer will sound with the next incoming call. Tone Dialing Switch-over If your telephone company requires pulse dialing, you can switch over to tone dialing after the call connects. This feature is useful when you need tone dialing to use automated such as telephone bank tellers, telephone prescription refills, customer support menus,etc.
  • Page 21: Traveling Out-Of-Range

    To cancel paging, press any key on either handset or the find hs key on the main base. Paging is also canceled when the phone receives an incoming call. www.uniden.com appears on the display, indicating the phone is The UltraClear Plus true compander circuitry virtually eliminates background noise.
  • Page 22: Using Call Waiting

    You must subscribe to Call Waiting through your local telephone company. Voice Mail Waiting Indicator If you subscribe to voice mail service, you can use your cordless telephone to access your voice mailbox. The charge/in use LED on the main base of your phone flashes whenever you have messages waiting in your voice mailbox.
  • Page 23: Using The Speed Dial Memory

    Chain Dialing. For example, you can save your bank account number to speed dial memory. When you call your bank's telephone teller service and are prompted to enter your account number, simply press the memory key and the speed dial number where you stored your account number.
  • Page 24 U S I N G T H E S P E E D D I A L M E M O R Y keys to move the cursor to the desired location. /tone/ or #/ /tone/ key to move the cursor to the incorrect character. Number of times key is pressed keys pqrs wxyz (blank) oper www.uniden.com...
  • Page 25 8) Press the end key to exit memory setup mode. The phone returns to standby. www.uniden.com U S I N G T H E S P E E D D I A L M E M O R Y [ 25 ]...
  • Page 26: Storing Caller Id Messages In Speed Dial Memory

    The display returns to the Caller ID list. [ 26 ] U S I N G T H E S P E E D D I A L M E M O R Y . Press the select/channel key to www.uniden.com...
  • Page 27: Making Calls From Speed Dial Memory

    Press the end key to cancel speed dialing. The handset returns to standby mode. Also, if the handset is idle (e.g., no key is pressed) for 30 seconds, the phone returns to standby mode. www.uniden.com changes to , and U S I N G T H E S P E E D D I A L M E M O R Y...
  • Page 28: Caller Id And Cidcw (Caller Id On Call Waiting)

    You must subscribe to Caller ID services through your local telephone provider to use these features. 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 29: Viewing The Caller Id Message List

    3) Press the call id/menu key to return to talk mode, or press the end key to return to standby mode. www.uniden.com • In Caller ID operation, if no key is pressed for...
  • Page 30: Deleting Information From The Caller Id List

    You hear a confirmation tone and all stored Caller ID messages are deleted. [ 30 ] C A L L E R I D A N D C I D C W , and then press the , and then press the www.uniden.com...
  • Page 31: Making A Call From The Caller Id List

    With CIDCW, you will hear a Call Waiting tone while you are on a call, and the Caller ID data is displayed. To accept the waiting call, press the talk/flash key (see page 22). www.uniden.com You cannot make a call from the Caller ID list if...
  • Page 32: Changing The Digital Security Code

    If this happens, a new security code is set automatically the next time the battery pack is charged. In the rare situation that you suspect another cordless telephone is using the same security code, you can change the code.
  • Page 33: 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. Power Failure During the period that the power is off, you will not be able to make or receive calls with the telephone.
  • Page 34 Do not use paint thinner, benzene, alcohol, or other chemical products. Doing so may discolor the surface of the telephone and damage the finish. [ 34 ] N O T E O N P O W E R S O U R C E S...
  • Page 35: General Information

    925.181-927.451 MHz 5739.320-5746.130 MHz • To avoid damage to the phone use only Uniden AD-314, AD-310 or AD-1010 and BT-800 (or BT-905 having less usage time) with your phone. • If the handset is left off the cradle, the actual Talk Mode duration will be reduced respective to the amount of time the handset is off the cradle.
  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    • Disconnect the AC adapter for a few minutes, then reconnect it. • Change the digital security code (see page 32). • Make sure that the handset is not too far from the main base. • Check the dialing mode used by your telephone company. Suggestion www.uniden.com...
  • Page 37 • The call was placed through a switchboard. • Charge the handset. • Your Caller ID service may not be active; contact your local telephone service provider. • Make sure the battery pack is connected to the handset and fully charged.
  • Page 38 • Only one handset at a time can talk with an outside caller. To allow the other hand- No 3- way conversation. • Contact your local telephone company to make sure that your telephone receives Voice Message Indication does not work.
  • Page 39: 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 call our Customer Service Hotline at 1-800-297-1023.
  • Page 40: Precautions & Warranty

    • Through the RBRC® program, Uniden makes it easy for you to drop off the used battery at local retailers of replacement nickel-cadmium batteries. You may also contact your local recycling center for information on where to return the used battery.
  • Page 41: Cordless Telephone Privacy

    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 subject...
  • Page 42: I.c. Notice

    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.
  • Page 43: Index

    Charging the battery pack ...9 Cleaning contacts ...34 Connect the cradle...9 Controls and functions ...4, 5 Dialing mode...16 Digital security code ...32 www.uniden.com E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L Earpiece volume...20 Find handset ...21 General information ...35 Headset installation ...13 I.C.
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  • Page 46: Memory List

    [ 46 ] M E M O R Y L I S T www.uniden.com...
  • 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.

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