Uniden DXI 5186-2 Series Owner's Manual
Uniden DXI 5186-2 Series Owner's Manual

Uniden DXI 5186-2 Series Owner's Manual

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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Storing Phone Numbers and Names in Speed Dial Memory 24 Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters 26 Making Calls from Speed Dial Memory Chain Dialing www.uniden.com Contents Editing a Stored Name and/or Phone Number Erasing a Stored Name and Phone Number...
  • Page 4: Welcome/Features

    Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden dual handset cordless telephone. This cordless phone is designed and engineered to exacting standards for reliability, long life, and outstanding performance. Note: Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit for explanation purposes.
  • Page 5: Controls And Functions

    Controls and Functions Handsets www.uniden.com 1. Handset antenna 2. Beltclip hole 3. Headset jack 4. Handset battery compartment 5. Handset earpiece 6. LCD display 7. call id (Caller ID)/menu key 8. vol/ 9. vol/ /tone/ 11. redial/pause key 12. select/channel key 13.
  • Page 6: Main Base Unit

    21. Base antenna 22. charge/in use and VMWI (voice mail waiting) LED 23. find handset key 24. Base charging contacts 25. Telephone line jack 26. DC IN 9V jack 27. Charging contacts 28. Charge LED 29. DC IN 9V jack www.uniden.com...
  • Page 7: Installing The Phone

    • The base can be placed on a desk, tabletop, or mounted on a standard wall plate. www.uniden.com Avoid noise sources such as a window by a street with heavy traffic...
  • Page 8 To maximize the charge capacity of your battery pack, the Uniden BT-800 DO NOT plug the telephone cord into the main base unit and rechargeable battery wall jack until the battery is fully charged.
  • Page 9 • Check to see if both handsets are sitting correctly in each cradle and making good contact with each cradles charging contacts. www.uniden.com • Replacement batteries are also available through the Uniden Parts Department at (800) 554-3988, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or online at www.uniden.com...
  • Page 10: Low Battery Alert

    CID list are retained for up to 30 minutes while you replace the battery pack. Do not use paint thinner, benzene, alcohol, or other chemical products. Doing so may discolor the surface of the telephone and damage the finish. flashes flashes and the handset www.uniden.com...
  • Page 11 TEL LINE jack and to a telephone outlet. If your telephone outlet isn't modular, contact your telephone company for assistance. www.uniden.com Route the cord. Modular Use only the supplied AD-314 AC adapter for...
  • Page 12: Mounting The Main Base Unit On A Wall

    6) Align the mounting slots on the base with the mounting posts on the wall. Then push in and down until the phone is firmly seated. [ 12 ] G E T T I N G S T A R T E D www.uniden.com...
  • Page 13: Direct Wall Mounting

    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 12 to mount the telephone. www.uniden.com G E T T I N G S T A R T E D [ 13 ]...
  • Page 14: Register Handsets To The Main Base Before Using

    4) Once both handsets are registered, it doesn’t matter which handset is placed in the main base or the charger. • The charging cradle can be used to charge either handset. [ 14 ] G E T T I N G S T A R T E D www.uniden.com...
  • Page 15: When To Re-Register Handsets

    Pick up the handset from the base (when AutoTalk is set to on), or pick up the handset and press talk/flash to answer the transferred call. Additionally, you can answer the transferred call by pressing any number key, www.uniden.com /tone/ or #/ (when AutoTalk is set to on).
  • Page 16: Setting Menu Display Options

    For calls received from outside your local area code, you will see a full 10-digit number. [ 16 ] G E T T I N G S T A R T E D or vol/ to move the pointer to the option, your local area www.uniden.com...
  • Page 17: Choosing The Dialing Mode

    Most phone systems use tone dialing. However, some phone systems (such as those in rural areas) still use pulse dialing. Your Uniden phone supports both tone and pulse dialing. The default setting is tone dialing. If your dialing system uses pulse dialing, follow the steps below to change the dialing mode: www.uniden.com...
  • Page 18: Setting The Language

    4) Press end to complete the setting. The handset returns to standby mode. [ 18 ] G E T T I N G S T A R T E D three times to select to move the pointer to in its display. dialing. www.uniden.com...
  • Page 19: Basics

    3) Listen for the dial tone. 4) Press redial/pause. Redialing 1) Remove the handset. 2) Press redial/pause, then press talk/flash. www.uniden.com Handset Off Main Base or Charging Cradle Press talk/flash (AutoTalk: Off), or press talk/flash, /tone/ or any number key (AutoTalk: On).
  • Page 20: Adjusting The Handset Ringer And Earpiece Volume

    Temporarily Mute Ringer If the handset is off the base, simply press end to temporarily mute the incoming ring. The ringer will sound with the next incoming call. [ 20 ] B A S I C S www.uniden.com...
  • Page 21: Tone Dialing Switch Over

    During a call, as you begin to move your handset too far from your main base unit, noise increases. If you pass the range limits of the main base unit, your call will terminate within 1 minute. www.uniden.com B A S I C S [ 21 ]...
  • Page 22: Selecting A Different Channel

    If you have CIDCW activated, you will see the name and number of the incoming caller. 2) Press talk/flash to accept the waiting call. After a short pause, you will hear the new caller. 3) To return to the original caller, press talk/flash again. www.uniden.com...
  • Page 23: Voice Mail Waiting Indicator

    Rocketdial number. If the voice mail waiting indicator remains on after you have retrieved your messages, press and hold find handset for 5 seconds. This will reset the indicator. www.uniden.com You must subscribe to voice mail service from your telephone company in order to use this feature.
  • Page 24: Memory Dialing

    [ 24 ] M E M O R Y D I A L I N G is displayed. and vol/ to delete this this entry, or select /tone/ to move the cursor to the desired location. screen to edit this entry, www.uniden.com...
  • Page 25 After about 2 seconds, the screen displays the list of the entries in Speed Dial Memory. 9) Press end to exit memory setup mode. The phone returns to standby. www.uniden.com M E M O R Y D I A L I N G [ 25 ]...
  • Page 26: Steps For Entering Names And Special Characters

    M E M O R Y D I A L I N G or #/ to move the cursor to the incorrect character. to move the cursor to the right. keys pqrs wxyz oper Number of times key is pressed (blank) www.uniden.com...
  • Page 27: Making Calls From Speed Dial Memory

    Then the displayed number is dialed. To cancel speed dialing, press end. The handset returns to standby mode. www.uniden.com or vol/ changes to , and the M E M O R Y D I A L I N G...
  • Page 28: Chain Dialing

    Store your special number with an identifying name. (Refer to "Storing Phone Numbers and Names in Speed Dial Memory" on page 24.) [ 28 ] M E M O R Y D I A L I N G , press memory. or vol/ www.uniden.com...
  • Page 29: Editing A Stored Name And/Or Phone Number

    6) Press memory or select/channel. The following screen appears. The cursor flashes indicating that the display is ready for the number to be edited. www.uniden.com . Press memory to select , #/ , or delete/transfer M E M O R Y D I A L I N G...
  • Page 30 After about 2 seconds, the screen displays the list of the entries in Speed Dial Memory. 9) Press end to return to standby mode. [ 30 ] M E M O R Y D I A L I N G /tone/ , #/ , redial/pause or and press select/channel. www.uniden.com...
  • Page 31: Erasing A Stored Name And Phone Number

    Select Memory screen. You may delete the information in another memory location (return to step 2) or press end to return to standby mode. www.uniden.com or vol/ M E M O R Y D I A L I N G...
  • Page 32: Rocketdial Rocketdial

    When the phone is in standby mode, simply press RocketDial. The number stored in the phone will not the RocketDial memory location is instantly dialed. dial. [ 32 ] R O C K E T D I A L or vol/ to select call id/menu RocketDial , then www.uniden.com...
  • Page 33: Deleting The Rocketdial

    5) Press select/channel or delete/transfer. You hear a confirmation tone, and the following display appears. After about 2 seconds, the handset returns to standby mode. www.uniden.com to select R O C K E T D I A L [ 33 ]...
  • Page 34: Caller Id Features

    When a unknown number is received number and name may not appear. [ 34 ] C A L L E R I D F E A T U R E S The date and time received Caller's name Caller's phone number www.uniden.com...
  • Page 35: Viewing The Caller Id Message List

    3) Press vol/ to see the next message. Or press vol/ key to see the previous message. 4) Press end to return to standby mode. www.uniden.com . (AutoTalk feature • In Caller ID operation, if no key is pressed for...
  • Page 36: Deleting Information From The Caller Id List

    Deleting all Caller ID names/numbers 1) With the phone in standby mode, press call id/menu. 2) Press delete/transfer. [ 36 ] C A L L E R I D F E A T U R E S or vol/ or vol/ to select www.uniden.com...
  • Page 37 You hear a confirmation tone and all stored Caller ID messages are deleted. When the pointer is at The display returns to the summary screen. www.uniden.com to select C A L L E R I D F E A T U R E S [ 37 ]...
  • Page 38: Making A Call From The Caller Id List

    The displayed phone number will be dialed. display. [ 38 ] C A L L E R I D F E A T U R E S or vol/ talk/flash, then press or vol/ , then press select/channel. www.uniden.com...
  • Page 39: Storing Caller Id Messages In Memory Dialing

    If a message has already been stored in the selected memory number location, a confirmation screen is displayed. Press vol/ to select overwrite. The display returns to the Caller ID list. www.uniden.com or vol/ . Press select/channel to You cannot store a Caller ID message if no phone number appears in the message.
  • Page 40: Additional Information

    Pull both sides of the beltclip to release the tabs from the holes. [ 40 ] A D D I T I O N A L I N F O R M A T I O N digital security (which automatically selects one appears on the www.uniden.com...
  • Page 41: Headset Installation

    To use this feature, insert the headset plug into the headset jack. Your phone is ready for hands-free conversations. (Headset may be purchased by calling the Uniden Parts Department or visiting the web site, see QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE included in your package.)
  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the main base and wall outlet. • Disconnect the AC adapter for a few minutes, then reconnect it. • Make sure that you are not too far from the main base. • Check the dialing mode. Suggestion www.uniden.com...
  • Page 43 • The call was placed through a switchboard. • Your Caller ID service may not be active; contact your local telephone service • Charge the handset. www.uniden.com toys, wireless microphones, alarm systems, intercoms, room monitors, fluorescent lights, electrical appliances, other cordless telephones and other devices that use electricity.
  • Page 44 A D D I T I O N A L I N F O R M A T I O N talk mode at the same time. main base. handset to talk to the caller, transfer the call. FSK message signaling. Suggestion www.uniden.com...
  • Page 45: 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 send to: Uniden America Corporation Parts and Service Division 4700 Amon Carter Blvd.
  • Page 46: General Information

    5739.320-5746.130 MHz • To avoid damage to the phone use only Uniden AD-314, AD-310 and BT-800 (or BT-905 having less usage time) with your phone. • If the handset is left off of the base, the actual Talk mode duration will be reduced respective to the amount of time the handset is off the base.
  • Page 47: Important Electrical Considerations

    • 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 48: Installation Considerations

    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. WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the original user shall terminate and be of no further effect 12 months after the date of original retail sale.
  • Page 49: I.c. Notice

    (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. “Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this telephone”. www.uniden.com A D D I T I O N A L I N F O R M A T I O N...
  • Page 50: Index

    Index AC adapter information ... 46 Adjusting ringer and earpiece volume... 20 Battery pack Information ... 46 Install ... 8 Maintenance ... 10, 41 Preparing and charging ... 11 Replacement and handling ... 41 Beltclip installation ... 40 Caller ID Caller ID service ...
  • Page 51: At Uniden, We´ll Take Care Of You

    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.

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