Uniden EXT 176 SERIES Quick Reference Manual
Uniden EXT 176 SERIES Quick Reference Manual

Uniden EXT 176 SERIES Quick Reference Manual

900mhz with caller id/call waiting and one touch voicemail access

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  • Page 1 EXT 176 SERIES...
  • Page 2 www.uniden.com...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Welcome/Features Making Calls with Memory Dialing Chain Dialing Quick Reference Guide Editing a Stored Name and/or Phone Number Controls and Functions Erasing a Stored Name and Phone Number Voice Mail Getting Started Using One Touch Voice Mail Access Read this First Checking the Package Contents Caller ID Features Setting up the Phone...
  • Page 4: Welcome/Features

    Be sure to visit our web site: www.uniden.com Uniden ® is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation. AutoTalk, AutoStandby, UltraClear Plus, Random Code, and AutoSecure are trademarks of Uniden America Corporation. [ 2 ]...
  • Page 5: Quick Reference Guide

    Step 1 Charging the Battery Step 2 Connecting Step 3 Setting Up the Caller ID/Language TO INSTALL THE HANDSET BATTERY CONNECT TO A PHONE LINE When the handset battery pack is fully charged, after 15-20 hours of charging, plug the telephone Remove the cover.
  • Page 6: Controls And Functions

    Controls and Functions Handset antenna Beltclip holes Optional headset jack Handset battery compartment Handset earpiece LCD display Cid (Caller ID)/menu key Talk/flash key /tone/ (left cursor) key Redial/p (pause) key Select key Handset microphone and ringer speaker (volume up) key Voicemail key End key (volume down) key...
  • Page 7 Status/Voicemail LED Find handset key Base charging contacts Telephone line jack DC IN 9V jack 24 25 C O N T R O L S A N D F U N C T I O N S [ 5 ]...
  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Read this First This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps: Step 1 (page 7) Unpack the telephone and accessories. Step 2 (page 8) Next, choose the best location to About the digital security code set up the base unit. This cordless telephone uses a digital security code to prevent unauthorized access to your base...
  • Page 9: Checking The Package Contents

    Checking the Package Contents Make sure you have received the following items in the package. If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact the Uniden Parts Department. • Base unit • Handset • AC adapter (AD-310) • Rechargeable battery (BT-905) •...
  • Page 10: Setting Up The Phone

    Setting up the Phone Do the following steps: A. Choose the best location C. Connect the base unit B. Install the battery pack A. Choose the best location Before choosing a location for your new phone, read the INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS included in the PRECAUTIONS AND IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS brochure.
  • Page 11 Charge the battery pack for at least 15-20 hours before plugging the phone line into your phone. 1) Press in on the battery cover release and slide the cover Use only the Uniden down until it comes off. battery (BT-905) supplied with your phone.
  • Page 12 Battery use time (per charge) From fully charged (15-20 hours charge time) • Seven hours continuous use • Fourteen days when the handset is in the standby mode Even when the Low Battery Alert battery pack is not being used, it will grad- When the battery pack is very low and needs to be ually discharge over a charged, the phone is programmed to eliminate functions...
  • Page 13 C. Connect the base unit 1) Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet. 2) Set the base on a desk or tabletop, and Place the handset in place the handset in the base unit. the base with the keypad facing forward for charging.
  • Page 14: Mounting The Base Unit On A Wall

    Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall Standard wall plate mounting This phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate. DO NOT use an AC outlet controlled by a wall 1) Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN 9V jack. switch.
  • Page 15: Terminology

    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 16: Setting Menu Options

    Setting Menu Options There are five setup options available. They are Caller ID options [AutoTalk, CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting), Area Code], Dial Mode and Language. AutoTalk allows you to answer the phone without pressing the talk/flash button. If the phone rings when AutoTalk is on, simply remove the handset from the base and the phone automatically answers the call.
  • Page 17 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press and hold cid/menu. The following screen appears. 2) Press 3 or press twice to select ¨ ¨. 3) Press select. 4) Use the number keys (0 to 9), #/ /tone/ delete/ch to enter the 3-digit area code.
  • Page 18 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press and hold cid/menu. The following screen appears. 2) Press 4 or press three times to select ¨ ¨. 3) Press select to toggle between ¨ ¨ and ¨ ¨ for each setting.
  • Page 19: Basics

    Making and Receiving Calls Handset On Base Handset Off Base Pick up the handset (AutoTalk: Press talk/flash, any number, To answer Refer to page 14 On) or pick up the handset and /tone/ or #/ (AutoTalk: On). a call "Setting Menu Options" press talk/flash (AutoTalk: Off).
  • Page 20: Adjusting The Handset Ringer And Earpiece Volume

    Adjusting the Handset Ringer and Earpiece Volume Handset ringer tone and volume Press in standby mode to select one of five ringer tones and volume combinations. Earpiece volume Pressing during a call will change the earpiece volume of the handset. This setting will remain in effect after the telephone call has ended.
  • Page 21: Redial

    Redial The redial/p key redials the last number dialed. The redialed number can be up to 32 digits long. Tone Dialing Switch-over • The tone feature only Some telephone companies use equipment that requires applies when the dial pulse dialing (sometimes referred to as rotary dialing). If mode is set to pulse.
  • Page 22: Selecting A Different Channel

    Selecting a Different Channel If you encounter interference while using your phone, you can manually change the phone´s channel for clear operation. This function works only when the phone is in use. Press delete/ch. ¨ ¨ appears on the display, indicating the phone is changing to another channel.
  • Page 23: Memory Dialing

    Storing Phone Numbers and Names Memory Dialing allows you to dial a number using just a few key presses. Your EXT176 series stores up to 10 names/numbers in the handset. You have 30 seconds 1) Press and hold mem until ¨ ¨...
  • Page 24 5) Press select. ¨ ¨ is displayed. The cursor flashes indicating that the display is ready for the number to be entered. 6) Use the number keys to enter the phone number. The pause feature is The phone number cannot exceed 20 digits. useful for long distance Use redial/p to enter a pause in the dialing sequence.
  • Page 25: Steps For Entering Names And Special Characters

    Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters Refer to the letters on the number keys to select the desired characters. With each press of a numeric key, the displayed character appears in the following order: Upper case letters first, lower case letters next and finally the number corresponding to the key.
  • Page 26 For example, to enter Uniden; 1) Pick up the handset and press and hold mem. 2) Enter a number or press to select a memory location number. 3) Press select. 4) Press 8 twice. 5) Press 6 five times. 6) Press 4 six times.
  • Page 27: Making Calls With Memory Dialing

    Making Calls with Memory Dialing Memory dialing from Standby Mode 1) Press mem. The handset displays your programmed • If you press select memory locations. before talk/flash, you can confirm the name 2) Press , or enter the number (0 - 9) to and the number stored in the selected select the memory location you would like to dial.
  • Page 28: Chain Dialing

    Memory dialing from Talk Mode 1) Press talk/flash. ¨ ¨ and the volume setting appears. 2) Press mem. If you select a memory location that does not 3) Enter a number (0 - 9) to select the memory location of have a stored number, the desired phone number.
  • Page 29: Editing A Stored Name And/Or Phone Number

    Editing a Stored Name and/or Phone Number 1) Press and hold mem until ¨ ¨ is displayed. 2) Press , or enter a number (0 - 9) to select the memory location you would like to edit. 3) Press select. The following screen appears with the memory location number that you have selected in the display.
  • Page 30 7) Use the number key, redial/p or delete/ch to edit the phone number. The phone number cannot exceed 20 digits. (See page 22.) If you don´t want to change the phone number, skip this step. 8) Press select. You hear a confirmation tone, and the following screen appears.
  • Page 31: Erasing A Stored Name And Phone Number

    Erasing a Stored Name and Phone Number 1) Press and hold mem until ¨ ¨ is displayed. 2) Press , or enter a number (0 - 9) to select the memory location you would like to erase. 3) Press select. The following screen appears with the memory location number that you have selected in the display.
  • Page 32: Voice Mail

    Using One Touch Voice Mail Access If you subscribe to voice mail service, you can use your phone to access your voice mailbox. The status/Voicemail indicator on the base of your phone flashes whenever you have messages waiting in your voice mailbox. Just program the Voicemail key with your access number and you can get your messages at the touch of a button.
  • Page 33 Deleting your Voice Mail Access Number 1) When the phone is standby mode, press and hold Voicemail. Following display appears. 2) Press to select ¨ ¨. 3) Press select. Following display appears. 4) Press to move the pointer to ¨ ¨.
  • Page 34: Caller Id Features

    Caller ID You must subscribe to Caller ID service to use this feature. When the telephone rings, the Caller ID feature allows you to view the caller´s name and phone number on the display before you answer the phone. The handset displays the phone number of the incoming call, the name, and time. •...
  • Page 35: Viewing The Caller Id Message List

    When an unknown name is received When an unknown number is received 2) When you pick up the phone, the display changes to ¨ ¨. (AutoTalk feature is set to on.) • In Caller ID operation, if no key is pressed for more than 30 seconds, Data errors appear as ¨...
  • Page 36: Deleting Information From The Caller Id List

    Deleting Information from the Caller ID List The EXT176 series stores up to 30 messages. If the phone receives the 31st message, the oldest one in the list is automatically deleted. Caller ID data can also be deleted manually. • While using the Deleting a Caller ID message ¨...
  • Page 37 3) Press to select ¨ ¨ or ¨ ¨. 4) Press select or delete/ch. When the pointer is at ¨ ¨: A tone sounds and all stored Caller ID messages are deleted. When the pointer is at ¨ ¨: The display returns to the summary screen. C A L L E R I D F E A T U R E S [ 35 ]...
  • Page 38: Using The Caller Id List

    Using the Caller ID List Calling a party from the Caller ID list You can place a call from the Caller ID list. The EXT176 series stores up to 30 messages. 1) Press cid/menu. Select the phone number that you want to •...
  • Page 39 Storing Caller ID messages in Memory dialing Messages shown in the Caller ID list can be stored in memory dialing. Using the incoming call information (i.e., Caller ID list), the phone number of the party on the Caller ID list can be stored in memory. You can not store a 1) Press cid/menu.
  • Page 40: Additional Information

    To remove the beltclip Pull both sides of the beltclip to release the tabs from the holes. Headset Installation Your phone may be used with a genuine Uniden accessory headset (model HS910). To use this feature, insert headset plug into the headset jack.
  • Page 41: 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 42: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. Symptom Suggestion • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base and wall outlet. The status/Voicemail LED • Make sure the handset is properly seated in the base. won't illuminate when the •...
  • Page 43 Symptom Suggestion The handset doesn't ring or • The battery pack may be weak. Charge the battery for 15-20 hours. receive a page. • The handset may be too far away from the base unit. • Place the base unit away from appliances or metal objects. •...
  • Page 44 Liquid Damage Moisture and liquid can damage your cordless phone. In case of accidental submersion, please read the following steps. Action Case Wipe off the liquid and use as normal. If the handset or base is exposed to moisture or liquid, but only affects the exterior plastic housing.
  • Page 45: 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 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday.
  • Page 46: Precautions & Warranty

    Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by 10. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet Uniden, or operation of this product in any way other than as detailed Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium slots, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts by the owner’s manual, could void your authority to operate this prod-...
  • Page 47: Installation Considerations

    (E) used in any conjunction with equip- Hardwired Jack ment or parts or as part of any system not manufactured by Uniden, or Some equipment is wired directly to a phone jack, and these types of (F) installed or programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the owner’s manual for this product.
  • Page 48: 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 49: Index

    Index Interference ............ 44 AC adapter information ........43 Adjusting ringer and earpiece volume ....18 Language ............16 M, N, O Battery pack Maintenance ............ 39 Information ..........43 Making a call ..........17 Install ............9 Memory dialing Maintenance ..........10, 39 Editing a stored name and/or phone number........
  • Page 50 Memo...
  • Page 51 1-800-297-1023 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. Thank you for purchasing a Uniden product.

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