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Uniden WIN1200 Series Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Welcome... 3 Accessibility... 3 911 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...
  • Page 3 Liquid Damage ...56 Precautions! ...57 Important Safety Instructions ...57 The FCC Wants You To Know ...58 Radio Interference ...59 Cordless Telephone Privacy...59 I.C. Notice...59 One Year Limited Warranty ...60 Menu Quick Reference ...61 Windows Live™ Messenger Menu Options ...61 Phone Setup Options ...62...

  • 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

    To make and receive PC calls, your computer must be turned on and signed in to Windows Live™ Messenger. • To make and receive regular calls, your phone must be connected to an active telephone wall jack. • If your online contacts do not also have Windows Live™...

  • Page 6: Terminology Used In This Manual

    The handset is not in use. If it is off the cradle, no dial tone is present. A telephone line or PC call has been activated on the handset, enablin a dial tone.

  • Page 7: Product Overview

    See your Windows Live™ Messenger contacts and their status directly on the handset As an Energy Star® Partner, Uniden has determined that this product or product models meets the Energy Star® guidelines for energy efficiency. Energy Star® is a U.S. registered mark.

  • Page 8: Parts Of The Handset

    Parts of the Handset 1. Voice Mail Waiting Indicator 2. Volume up key 3 Volume down key TALK BACK 6. */ TONE 7. Handset earpiece 8. Soft Keys 10. Joystick SPEAKER 12. # key (pound) 13. Handset microphone 14. Handset charging contacts 15.

  • 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 adapter 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

    If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to a phone line, be sure that installing the system does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions ab disable alarm equipment, contact your telephone company or a qualified installer. out what will...

  • 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 AD-0006 AC adapter. 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

    2. Make sure the battery is fully charged. (If you don't see the "battery full" icon, make sure the battery is properly connected). 3. Make sure the telephone is securely connected to the TEL-LINE jack and to an active telephone wall jack. 4. Try changing the dial mode (instructions below).

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

    3. Select PULSE, then press the center of the joystick or the your test call again. If you ever need to change the dial mode back to tone dialing, follow the same procedure, but select TONE in step 3. Registering for and Downloading Windows Live™ Messenger The phone works with 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: Selecting A Language

    Selecting a Language Your phone supports three languages: English, French and Spanish. Once you select a language, the menus on the handset will display in that language. The default language is English. NOTE: The Windows Live™ Messenger screens on your handset will appear in the language your computer is set to display.

  • Page 21: Activating Caller Id On Call Waiting And Call Waiting Deluxe

    3. Select the type of notification you want when an alert of this type is received: A) SILENT: The handset displays the alert notification screen but does not sound the alert tone. B) AUDIBLE: The handset displays the alert notification screen and sounds the alert tone.

  • Page 22: Activating Unique Id And Personal Ring

    Activating Unique ID and Personal Ring You can assign special ringer tones and picture displays to entries in your handset phonebook so you know who's calling. When your phone gets a call from someone with an assigned unique ID, it uses the special ringer tone and changes the picture display.

  • Page 23: Setting The Date And Time

    4. Press the center of the joystick or the Select soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone. Programming Your Voice Mail Access Number Your voice mail service provider will supply you with the access number. To program your access number for easy access, follow the steps below: 1.

  • Page 24: 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 25: Creating And Editing Contacts On Your Computer24

    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 26: 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 27: 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 28: 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 29: 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 20 different wall paper options.

  • Page 30: 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 31: 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 32: 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 33: 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 34: 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 same ring tone for PC calls and regular phone calls.

  • Page 35: 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 36: Using Your Phone

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

  • Page 37: 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 38: 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 39: Using Call Waiting

    You must subscribe to both Call Waiting and Call Waiting Deluxe to use these features. Check with your telephone provider for details. 1. When you receive a call waiting call, press the center of the joystick or the Options soft key.

  • Page 40: 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 MY STATUS.

  • Page 41: Using The Call History Lists

    The handset caller ID list only shows calls received directly from the phone line. Your phone can store up to 100 caller ID numbers in its handset memory. (If your telephone provider supports seven-digit dialing, you can save your local area code so it does not display in the caller ID list.

  • Page 42: 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 43: Using The Calendar

    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. 4.
  • Page 44 4. Select the time icon to enter the time you want this reminder to ring. The date you picked in step 2 is already entered, but you can change it here if you wish. Enter the time in 12-hour format; use */ of the joystick when you finish, and your phone returns to the edit reminder screen.

  • Page 45: Receiving Reminders

    Receiving reminders When the scheduled time and date arrive, the tone assigned to this reminder sounds and a pop-up screen appears. • To see detailed information on the reminder, press the View soft key. • To mute the reminder tone, press t •...

  • Page 46: Adjusting The Ringer Volume

    Adjusting the Ringer Volume You can adjust the ringer volume for PC calls and regular phone calls. 1. With the phone in standby, press the center of the joystick and select the ringer options icon 2. Select the RINGER VOLUME submenu. 3.

  • Page 47: Adjusting The Earpiece And Speaker Volume

    Adjusting the Earpiece and Speaker Volume You can adjust the earpiece and speaker volume by using the volume keys on the side of the handset. Press the top button to make it louder and the bottom button to make it softer. If you are at your computer, you can use the speaker volume control at the right side of the call window.

  • Page 48: Using Hold And Conference

    key. You will hear a confirmation tone, and the phone returns to the display options menu. 5. Press to exit the menu and return to standby. Using Hold and Conference Placing a Call on Hold • To place a regular phone call on hold, press press TALK FLASH...

  • Page 49: Using Special Features

    NOTE: Anytime you put both lines on hold, you can quickly conference them together by pressing the volume up key on the side of the phone. To disconnect one party from a conference call, put the party you want to continue talking with on hold (see Placing a Call on Hold on page 47).

  • Page 50: Tone Dialing Switch Over

    If your phone is set to use pulse dialing for regular phone calls, you can switch to tone dialing after the call connects. This feature is useful when you need tone dialing to use automated menu systems, such as telephone bank tellers, telephone prescription refills, customer support menus, etc.
  • Page 51 2. Select the GLOBAL SETUP menu, and then the AREA CODE submenu. 3. Use the number keypad (0 through 9) to enter a 3-digit area code. If an area code has already been stored, it appears in the display. Press the Delete soft key to delete the stored code, and then enter a new one. 4.

  • Page 52: Maintenance

    Maintenance Specifications Operating Temperature AC Adapter Battery 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. Battery Life With average use, your battery talk time will be approximately 5 hours and standby time will be approximately 4 days.

  • 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 adapter 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 adapter.

  • Page 55: Resetting The Voice Mail Waiting Light

    Resetting this code is not normally necessary. In the rare situation that you suspect another cordless telephone is using the same security code or if you are instructed to change this code by a Call Center Representative, reset the handset to change the code (see Resetting the Handset on page 53).
  • Page 56 • 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 and reconnect.

  • 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 call our Customer Service Hotline (see back cover page).

  • Page 58: Precautions

    Before you read anything else, please note the following: Warning! Uniden America Corporation DOES NOT represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or damage to the unit, DO NOT expose this unit to rain or moisture.

  • Page 59: 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 60: Radio Interference

    FCC’s exposure criteria. For body worn operation, the FCC RF exposure guidelines were also met when used with the Uniden accessories supplied or designed for this product. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines and should be avoided.

  • Page 61: One Year Limited Warranty

    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.

  • Page 62: Menu Quick Reference

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

  • Page 63: 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 64 Speaker Setup Options Earpiece Volume Speaker Volume Audio Tone Display Options Options Wall Paper Color Scheme LCD Contrast Animation Type Language Standard Setting For more Information Level 3 of 6 see page 46 Level 4 of 6 see page 46 see page 46 NATURAL TONE Standard Setting...
  • Page 65 Notes...

  • Page 66: Index

    Index 911 calling ... 3 Accessibility ... 3 Answering calls... 35 Any key answer ... 34 AutoTalk ... 34 Base Installing... 12 Parts of the base ... 8 Resetting... 53 USB connection ... 17 Battery Installing... 13 Low battery alert... 51 Replacement and handling .
  • Page 67 At Uniden, we'll take care of you! Thank you for purchasing a Uniden product. if you have any questions or problems, please do not return this product to the place of purchase. Our customer care specialists are here to help you! Visit our web- site at www.uniden.com or call our Customer Service Hotline at...

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