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Summary of Contents for Uniden EXAI4580
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Welcome/Accessibility..2 Terminology/Manual.Conventions...3 Product.Overview...4 Controls.and.Functions...5 Installing.the.Phone...7 Choosing the Best Location ... 7 Installing the Rechargeable Battery Pack into the Handset ... 8 Installing the Base Unit ... 9 Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall ... Basic.Setup...13 Activating AutoTalk ... -
Page 3: Welcome/Accessibility
AutoTalk, AutoStandby and UltraClear Plus are trademarks of Uniden America Corporation. 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 can accommodate persons with disabilities, please call the accessibility voice/TTY line: -800-874-934. -
Page 4: Terminology/Manual.conventions
Terminology Base The main part of the phone that connects to your phone line and lets you make and receive calls. Caller ID is available from your telephone provider. With this service, you can see the name and number of incoming callers. Caller ID on Call Waiting is available from your telephone provider. -
Page 5: Product.overview
Product.Overview Main.Phone.Features • 2.4 GHz Extended Range Technology • Caller ID/Caller ID on Call Waiting • 3-Line Backlit LCD • Trilingual Menu Displays (English, Spanish, or French) • 30 Caller ID Memory • 0 Number Memory Dialing • Last Number Redial Answering.Machine.Features •... -
Page 6: Controls.and.functions
Controls.and.Functions Handset . Handset antenna 2. Handset battery compartment 3. Handset earpiece 4. LCD display 5. [vol/ / / ] (volume & ringer up/down) key 6. [cid/menu] key 7. [ /tone/ ] (left cursor) key 8. [redial/pause] key 9. [select/remote] key 0. -
Page 7: Main.base.unit
Main.Base.Unit 21 22 23 24 21 22 23 24 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 36 37 8. Base speaker 9. Base charging contacts 20. [menu/clock] key 2. [set] key 22. -
Page 8: Installing.the.phone
Installing.the.Phone Choosing.the.Best.Location Before choosing a location for your new phone, here are some important guidelines you should consider: Avoid heat sources, such as radiators, Avoid heat sources, such as radiators, air ducts, and sunlight air ducts, and sunlight Avoid television sets and other Avoid television sets and other electronic equipment electronic equipment... -
Page 9: Installing The Rechargeable Battery Pack Into The Handset
3) Make sure you have a good connection by slightly pulling on the battery wires. If the connection is secure, the battery jack will remain in place. 4) Place the battery case cover back in the handset by sliding it upwards until it clicks into place. Note:.Use.only.the.Uniden.(BT-1006).rechargeable.battery.pack.supplied. with.your.phone. -
Page 10: Installing The Base Unit
Installing.the.Base.Unit ) Connect the AC adapter to the DC.IN.9V jack and to the standard 20V AC wall outlet. Note:. •..Use.only.the.supplied.AD-314.AC.adapter..Do.not.use. any.other.AC.adapter. •..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. 2) Charge the handset by placing in the base unit with the keypad facing forward. - Page 11 3) Make sure that the charge/in.use LED illuminates. If the LED does not illuminate, check to see that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the handset makes good contact with the base's charging contacts. Note:. •..Connect.the.AC.adapter.to.a.continuous.power.supply.(not. controlled.by.a.wall.switch). •..Place.the.base.unit.close.to.the.AC.outlet.to.avoid.long. extension.cords.
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Page 12: 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. ) Snap the wall mount adapter into the notches on the base top. 2) Plug the AC adapter to the DC.IN.9V jack. 3) Plug the AC adapter into a standard 20V AC wall outlet. 4) Plug the telephone line cord into the TEL.LINE jack. -
Page 13: Direct Wall Mounting
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 14: Basic.setup
Basic.Setup There are five basic options that you will need to set up: AutoTalk, CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting), Area Code, Dial Mode and Language. Activating.AutoTalk AutoTalk will allow you to answer the phone simply by removing the handset from the base. You do not have to press a key to answer the incoming call. -
Page 15: Programming Your Area Code
2) Press [vol/ / ] to move the pointer to select CIDCW. 3) Press [select/remote] to toggle and turn on Caller ID on Call Waiting. 4) Press [end] and return the handset to the base unit to complete the setting. The handset returns to standby. -
Page 16: Choosing The Dialing Mode
Choosing.the.Dialing.Mode Your phone can communicate with the telephone network in two different ways: tone dialing and pulse dialing. These days, most telephone networks use a method called tone dialing, so your phone comes programmed for tone dialing by default. If your phone company uses pulse dialing, you'll need to change your phone's dial mode. There's an easy way to tell: try making a call. -
Page 17: Setting The Language
Setting.the.Language You can change the language the handset menu displays. Choose from English, French, or Spanish. To change the language setting: ) When the phone is in standby, Press and hold [cid/menu]. The following screen appears. 2) Press [vol/ / ] to move the pointer to select LANGUAGE. 3) Press [select/remote] to select ENG, FR. -
Page 18: Using.the.speed.dial.memory
Using.the.Speed.Dial.Memory Your cordless phone allows you to store up to 0 names and numbers in the handset. You can dial these numbers with just a few key presses. The speed dial memory is not limited to phone numbers. You can store any number (up to 20 digits) that you need to enter once your call connects. - Page 19 4) Enter a name according to the instructions below, then press [select/remote]. If no name is required, go to step 5. • The name can be up to 3 characters. • Use [ /tone/ ] and [#/ ] to move the cursor to the desired location. •...
- Page 20 If.you.make.a.mistake.while.entering.a.name Use [ /tone/ ] or [#/ ] to move the cursor to the incorrect character. Press [delete/channel] to erase the wrong character. Then enter the correct character. To delete all characters, press and hold [delete/channel]. 5) STORE NUMBER is displayed. The cursor flashes indicating that the phone is ready for the number to be entered.
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Page 21: Storing Caller Id In Speed Dial Memory
Storing.Caller.ID.in.Speed.Dial.Memory Caller ID names and numbers shown in the Caller ID list can be stored in speed dial memory. To store a caller id name/number to memory: ) With the phone in standby, press [cid/menu]. Select the phone number to be stored from the Caller ID list by pressing [vol/ / ] or [vol/ / ]. -
Page 22: Using.your.phone
Using.Your.Phone Making.and.Receiving.Calls ) Pick up the handset from the base. 2) Press [talk/flash]. 3) Listen for the dial tone. Making.a.call 4) Dial the number. ) Pick up the handset from the base. 2) Dial the number. Then press [talk/flash]. ) Pick up the handset from the base. (If AutoTalk is on, the phone will answer the Receiving.a.call call when you pick it up.) -
Page 23: Making A Call From The Caller Id List
2) Enter the number ( [0] – [9] ), or press [vol/ / ] or [vol/ / ] to select the speed dial number you would like to dial. 3) Press [talk/flash]. TALK and the volume setting and the number selected appear on the display. -
Page 24: Redialing The Last Dialed Number
Redialing.the.Last.Dialed.Number ) Pick up the handset from the base. 2) Press [talk/flash]. 3) Listen for the dial tone. 4) Press [redial/pause]. Selecting.the.Ring.Tone.and.Volume Your phone has five different ringer tone/volume combinations you can choose from. To select the ringer: ) With the phone in standby, press [vol/ / ] or [vol/ / ]. 2) The phone will sound the different ring tones at different volumes. -
Page 25: Using Call Waiting
Using.Call.Waiting If you subscribe to Call Waiting through your local telephone company, you can receive calls while on the line. To answer a call waiting call: ) While on the phone, you will hear a call waiting tone. (If you have CIDCW service activated, you will see the name and number of the incoming caller. -
Page 26: Find Handset
Find.Handset To locate a lost handset, press [find handset] on the base. The handset will beep for 60 seconds. The beeping will stop when any handset key is pressed, when the handset is returned to the base, or when [find handset] is pressed. -
Page 27: Caller.id.and.cidcw.(Caller.id.on.call.waiting)
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. If the Caller ID service includes the caller’s name, the caller’s name appears on the display (up to 5 letters). -
Page 28: Caller Id On Call Waiting (Cidcw)
Caller.ID.on.Call.Waiting.(CIDCW) If you subscribe to CIDCW offered by your telephone company, you will hear a Call Waiting tone while you are on a call, and the Caller ID data will be displayed at the handset. To accept the waiting call, press [talk/flash] (see page 24). -
Page 29: Deleting Information From The Caller Id List
Deleting.Information.from.the.Caller.ID.List If the phone receives more Caller ID messages than it can store, the oldest one in the list is automatically deleted. Caller ID data can also be deleted manually. Deleting.a.Caller.ID.message ) Press [cid/menu] in standby. Find the message to be deleted from the Caller ID list by pressing [vol/ / ] or [vol/ / ]. -
Page 30: The.integrated.answering.machine
The.Integrated.Answering.Machine The cordless phone has a built-in answering machine that answers and records incoming calls. You can also use your answering machine to record a conversation, leave a voice memo message, or to announce a special outgoing message to callers when you're away from your phone. Features •... -
Page 31: Setting.up.your.answering.machine
Setting.Up.Your.Answering.Machine Answering.Machine.Setting To set the following six functions you must enter the menu mode. • With the phone in standby, use [menu/clock] to scroll through the menu options. The system returns to standby and sounds a tone after the last menu option. menu/clock menu/clock •... -
Page 32: Setting The Time
Setting.the.Time The clock on the cordless phone’s answering machine starts when power is supplied to the base. Follow these steps to set the clock to the correct time. ) With the phone in standby, press [menu/clock]. The system announces "Time" followed by the current time and the instructions for setting the time. -
Page 33: Setting.a.personal.security.code.(Pin)
You hear a confirmation tone followed by the announcement "Time," and the day and time are then announced for your review. After a few seconds, the system announces "To set security code, press menu again." Note: •. Normally,.the.system.will.return.to.standby.if.it.remains.idle.for.10.seconds.after.[vol/select/ ] or [vol/select/ ] is pressed. -
Page 34: Setting.the.ring.time
Setting.the.Ring.Time The ring time setting allows you to set the number of rings the caller hears before your answering machine plays the outgoing message. You can set the ring time to answer after two, four, or six rings. If you select Toll Saver [ answering machine picks up after two rings if you have new messages, and after four rings if there are none. -
Page 35: Setting.the.message.alert.tone
2) Press [vol/select/ ] or [vol/select/ ] until the desired time appears. 3) Press [set] to select the new recording time. You hear a confirmation tone, then the announcement "Record time" followed by the new recording time. After a few seconds, the system announces "To set message alert, press menu again."... -
Page 36: Selecting The Language
Selecting.the.Language The answering machine voice announcements can be heard in English, French or Spanish. To choose the language of the answering machine voice announcements: ) With the phone in standby, press [menu/clock] six times. You hear the announcement "Language, English" followed by the voice prompts for setting the language. - Page 37 Recording.a.personal.outgoing.message.(Greeting) ) With the phone in standby, press and hold [greet]. You will hear the announcement "Record greeting" and a confirmation tone. [ ] flashes on the message counter. 2) Start recording your message. You have 30 seconds, and the message counter starts to count down [ every second.
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Page 38: Setting.the.base.ringer.volume
Setting.the.Base.Ringer.Volume The base has three ringer volume settings: high, low, and off. You can change the ringer volume while in standby or while an incoming call is ringing. ) Press [ringer]. You hear the ringer at the current volume level ([ ] Low, [ ] off) (if you set the base ringer volume to off, "Ringer off"... -
Page 39: Using.your.answering.machine
Using.Your.Answering.Machine Turning.the.Answering.Machine.On/Off To turn the answering machine on from the base: ) With the phone in standby, press [ ] (answer on/off). 2) The phone announces "Answering system is on." and plays the current greeting. 3) The message counter displays the number of messages stored in memory. -
Page 40: Reviewing.messages
Reviewing.Messages The message counter displays the number of messages stored in memory. If the display flashes, new messages waiting for you. The flashing number represents the number of new messages, not total messages. The cordless phone plays your new messages first; after all the new messages are played, you can play the old messages. To review your messages from the base: With the phone in standby, press [ Playing. -
Page 41: Recording A Conversation
Recording.a.Conversation You can record up to 0 minutes of conversation while you are using your phone. Any conversation that lasts less than 2 seconds will not be recorded. ) During a conversation from the handset, press and hold [memo]. The unit begins recording with a confirmation tone and [ ] flashes on the message counter. -
Page 42: Voice Memo
Voice.Memo The voice memo function allows you to record messages as short as two seconds and as long as four minutes. ) With the phone in standby, press and hold [memo]. You hear an announcement "Record memo message" and a tone. - Page 43 4) After the command has finished, you hear intermittent beeps indicating that the system is in the command waiting mode. You may enter another command at this time from the chart above. 5) When you are finished, hang up to exit the system. The answering machine automatically returns to standby. Note: •...
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Page 44: Remote Operation
Remote.Operation When you are away from home, you can operate your answering machine with any touch-tone telephone. Use this function to check for recorded messages, to play or delete messages, even record a new greeting message. ) Call your telephone number. 2) During the greeting message, press [0] and enter your PIN code (See page 32). -
Page 45: Turn.on.the.answering.machine.remotely
5) After all of the voice prompts have been played, you hear intermittent beeps indicating that the system is in the command waiting mode. You may enter another command at this time from the chart. 6) When you are finished, hang up to exit the system. The answering machine automatically returns to standby. Note:.For.your.convenience.remote.operation.cards.are.provided.for.you.to.use.while.away.from. -
Page 46: Changing.the.digital.security.code
Changing.the.Digital.Security.Code To protect you against misbilled calls which might result from your phone being activated by other equipment, the cordless phone provides AutoSecure™ (which electronically locks your phone when the handset is in the base) and Random Code™ digital security which automatically selects one of over 262,000 digital security codes for the handset and the base. -
Page 47: Maintenance
AC.Adapter Battery Frequency Note:.To.avoid.damage.to.the.phone.use.only.Uniden.AD-314.and.BT-1006.with.your.phone. Specifications, features, and availability of optional accessories are all subject to change without prior notice. Power.Failure During the period that the power is off, you will not be able to make or receive calls with the telephone. -
Page 48: Talk And Standby Times
Talk.and.Standby.Times With average use, your handset battery provides approximately 6 hours of talk time and approximately 7 days of standby time. When your handset is not being used and is left off of the base unit, the battery will gradually discharge. -
Page 49: Battery.replacement.and.handling
With normal usage, your battery should last about one year. To order replacement batteries, please contact Uniden’s Parts Department. The contact information is listed on the back cover page. -
Page 50: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Traveling.Out-of-Range During a call, as you begin to move your handset too far from your base unit, noise increases. If you pass the range limits of the base, your call will terminate within one minute. Common.Issues If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. If these steps do not solve your problem, please call our Customer Hotline. - Page 51 Symptom The handset doesn’t ring or receive a page. Severe noise interference. The Caller ID does not display. The answering machine does not work. The answering machine does not record any messages. Suggestion • The battery pack may be weak. Charge the battery for 5-20 hours. •...
- Page 52 Symptom Messages are incomplete. After a power failure, the outgoing message is deleted. No sound on the base speaker during call monitoring or message playback. Cannot access remote call-in features from another touch- tone phone. Suggestion • The incoming messages may be too long. Remind callers to leave a brief message.
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Page 53: Liquid Damage
Liquid.Damage Moisture and liquid can damage your cordless phone. • If the handset or base is exposed to moisture or liquid, but only the exterior plastic housing is affected, wipe off the liquid, and use as normal. • If moisture or liquid has entered the plastic housing (i.e. liquid can be heard in the phone or liquid has entered the handset battery compartment or vent openings on the base), follow the steps below: Handset ) Remove the battery cover and leave it off for ventilation. -
Page 54: Precautions
• RBRC is a registered trademark of the Rechargeable Battery ® Recycling Corporation. Uniden works to reduce lead content in our PVC coated cords in our products and accessories. Warning! The cords on this product and/or accessories contain lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. -
Page 55: The Fcc Wants You To Know
Important.Safety.Instructions When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following: . Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. -
Page 56: Radio Interference
To minimize damage from these types of surges, a surge arrestor is recommended. 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 57: Cordless.telephone.privacy
the unlikely event that you consistently hear other voices or distracting transmissions on your phone, you may be receiving radio signals from another cordless telephone or other source of interference. If you cannot eliminate this type of interference, you need to change to a different channel. Finally, it should be noted that some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause interference to nearby TVs and VCRs. -
Page 58: 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 59: Index
Index AC adapter information... 46 Answering machine Deleting a message ... 39 Playing a message ... 39 Recording a conversation ... 40 Repeating a message ... 39 Skipping a message ... 39 Turning on/off ... 38 Basic setup ... 3 Battery pack Information ... - Page 60 Memo...
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Page 61: Remote Operation Card
Remote.Operation.Card C U T C U T REMOTE OPERATION CARD Remote access away from home 1. Call your phone number from a touch-tone phone. 2. During the outgoing message, press [0] and enter your PIN code. The answering system announces the number of messages stored in memory and the voice prompts. - Page 62 Remote.Operation.Card C U T C U T MEMORY LOCATION MEMO Memory Name Phone Number Location C U T C U T MEMORY LOCATION MEMO Memory Name Phone Number Location C U T C U T Task Repeat a Message Play Incoming Messages Skip a Message Delete a Message Stop Operation...
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Page 63: 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 website at www.uniden.com or Having.Trouble? call our Customer Hotline at 1-800-297-1023 during regular business hours.* To order headsets, additional handsets, replacement batteries or other accessories, visit our Need.a.Part?
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