Uniden EXT1265 Owner's Manual

900mhz digital spread spectrum cordless with interchangeable face plates
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Welcome / Features / Terminology Controls and Functions Getting Started Checking the package contents Setting up the phone Caller ID Options Setting Caller ID options Ringer volume setup Handset ringer tone setting Distinctive ringer setup Selecting a language Basics Making and receiving calls Redialing a call Traveling out-of-range Using One Touch Voice Mail Access...
  • Page 4 ® is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation. AutoTalk, AutoStandby, UltraClear Plus, Random Code, and AutoSecure are trademarks of Uniden America Corporation. allows you to hang up by simply returning the handset to the base. protects you against misbilled calls, which might result from your phone being •...
  • Page 5: Controls And Functions

    Controls and Functions voice caller mail i.d. call talk waiting int'cm select pqrs wxyz tone oper redial menu memory delete pause channel C O N T R O L S A N D F U N C T I O N S 1.
  • Page 6 [ 4 ] C O N T R O L S A N D F U N C T I O N S ringer off status call return mute/ring redial/p call waiting pqrs wxyz tone oper int'cm/page volume 21. Base Speaker 22.
  • Page 7: Getting Started

    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 (see below). • Base unit • Handset • Telephone line cord •...
  • Page 8: Setting Up The Phone

    Setting up the Phone Do the following steps: A. Choose the best location 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. Here are some important guidelines you should consider: Avoid heat sources, such as radiators, air ducts, and sunlight...
  • Page 9 ” appears on G E T T I N G S T A R T E D note • Use only the Uniden Battery supplied with your phone. Replacement batteries are also available...
  • Page 10 C. Connect the base unit 1 Connect the AC adapter to the Place the power cord so that it does not create a trip hazard or where it 2 Set the base on a desk or tabletop, could become chafed and create a fire or electrical hazard.
  • Page 11 D. Choose the dialing mode Most phone systems use tone dialing, which sends DTMF tones through the phone lines. However, some phone systems still use pulse dialing such as in rural areas. The default setting is tone dialing. Depending on your dialing system, set the mode as follows: Base setting only 1 Press and hold...
  • Page 12: Mounting The Base Unit On A Wall

    Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall Setting the handset retainer clip for wall mounting 1 On the base unit, pull the handset retainer clip out of DO NOT use an outlet controlled by a 2 Flip the retainer clip from front to back. Slide it back wall switch.
  • Page 13 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: Caller Id Options

    Setting Caller ID Options note There are three Caller ID setup options available; You must subscribe to Caller ID on Call Waiting AutoTalk in order to use pressing the this feature. remove the handset from the base and the phone automatically answers the call.
  • Page 15: Entering Your Area Code

    4 Use to move the pointer between “ • ª “ ”. For “ or “ ” depending upon the type of service to which you subscribe. Press to make your selections and a confirmation tone int’cm/select will sound. To complete the setting, make sure to return the handset to the base.
  • Page 16: Ringer Volume Setup

    Ringer Volume Setup Handset ringer volume setting 1 When the phone is in the standby mode, press 2 Press Then press 3 Press ring settings. 4 Press hear the confirmation tone. Then the handset returns to the menu screen. Base ringer volume setting 1 When the phone is in standby mode, press 2 By pressing will sound.
  • Page 17: Distinctive Ringer Setup

    Then press int’cm/select You can choose from 8 ringers or 10 melodies: • Ringer [A - H] • Melodies [Home Sweet Home, Sweetheart, Aura Lee, Beethovens #9, When Irish Eyes, Merry Christmas, Old MacDonald, Twinkle Twinkle, For Elise, Aloha Oe] 3 Press to move the pointer and you will hear the ringer or •...
  • Page 18: Selecting A Language

    Selecting a Language 1 When the phone is in the standby mode, press 2 Press Then press screen appears. 3 Use Then press confirmation tone. [ 16 ] C A L L E R I D O P T I O N S to move the pointer to “...
  • Page 19: Making And Receiving Calls

    Making and Receiving Calls From the Handset Handset On the Base Pick up the Handset (When the Auto To answer Talk is set to on) or press a call Handset Off the Base Press talk 1) Press talk 2) Listen for the dial tone. 3) Dial the number.
  • Page 20 Call Waiting Note: You must subscribe to Call Waiting service to use this feature. When a call is received during a telephone call already in progress, press call waiting on Caller ID, you will see the name and number of the caller in call waiting.
  • Page 21: Redialing A Call

    Redialing a Call The last three phone numbers dialed can be quickly redialed. Redialing from Standby Mode 1 Press . The phone number that redial/pause was last dialed appears on the display. 2 Press again. Each press of redial/pause will display one of the last three numbers dialed. 3 Press .
  • Page 22: Traveling Out-Of-Range

    From the base 1 To call the last number dialed from the base, press 2 Press base is redialed. 3 To hang up, press Traveling Out-of-Range During a call, as you begin to move your handset too far from your base unit, noise increases.
  • Page 23: Using One Touch Voice Mail Access

    Using One Touch Voice Mail Access If you subscribe to voice mail service, you can use your EXT1265 to access your voice mailbox. The message light on the base and handset of your phone flashes whenever you have messages waiting in your voice mailbox.
  • Page 24: Message Waiting Indicator

    Dialing your Voice Mail Service Once you’ve programmed your personal access number, you can dial your mailbox with the touch of a button. When you have messages, simply pick up the handset and press the dial tone, and then press base.
  • Page 25: Memory Dialing

    Storing Phone Numbers, Names and Distinctive Rings Memory Dialing allows you to dial a number using just a few key strokes. Your EXT1265 stores up to 30 names/numbers in the handset. With the handset 1 Press menu . The following screen appears.
  • Page 26 6 Press note 7 Press the number key pad to enter the phone number. • The pause feature is useful for long distance calling, credit card dialing, or sequences 8 “ that require a pause between digits. • “Distinctive Ring” allows the user to 9 Press preset the memory...
  • Page 27: Making Calls With Memory Dialing

    Making Calls with Memory Dialing Memory dialing from Standby Mode With the handset 1 Press . The handset displays memory your programmed memory locations. 2 Press or enter a two-digit • ª number (01 - 30) to select the memory location you would like to dial.
  • Page 28: Memory Dialing From Talk Mode

    Display a Programmed Number while in Memory Location List 1 Press 2 Press 3 Press Memory dialing from Talk Mode note 1 Press 2 Press Whenever you are using a menu screen, you must press a key 3 Enter a two-digit number (01 - 30) to select the within 20 seconds or the phone will return to standby.
  • Page 29: Editing Or Erasing A Stored Name, Phone Number Or Distinctive Ring

    Editing or Erasing a Stored Name, Phone Number or Distinctive Ring 1 Press menu 2 Use the • to move the ª pointer to “ 3 Press to select int’cm/select “ ”. 4 Press to scroll through • ª the memory locations. Press the number keypad (0-3) for tens’...
  • Page 30 a. Editing a stored name, phone number or distinctive ring (1) Use the number keypad, • if you want to make a change. (2) Press tone sounds. b. Deleting the stored data (1) Press (2) Press There is a confirmation tone and the entry is deleted.
  • Page 31: Telephone Features

    3-way Conferencing The Uniden EXT1265 permits 3-way conversations between the handset, base and an outside line. When speaking on the handset 1 Press to initiate the 3-way conversation. ringer off status 2 To hang up, press the base. The handset will still be connected to the call.
  • Page 32: Intercom/Page Feature

    Intercom/Page Feature note Intercom from the base to handset If the page is not answered 1 Press within one minute, the paging sound stops automatically. 2 Press any key on the handset to answer. “ 3 To turn off the intercom, press Intercom from the handset to base 1 Press 2 At the base, press...
  • Page 33: Call Transfer Feature

    Call Transfer Feature To transfer from the handset to the base 1 Press on the handset. The caller is put on hold and the int’cm/select intercom tone sounds on the base. 2 Press on the base. The intercom mode is activated, int’cm/page but the caller is still on hold.
  • Page 34: Mute (Base)

    Mute (Base) You can temporarily turn off the microphone so that the person you are talking with cannot hear you. During a telephone call press turn off the microphone. Press Selecting a Different Channel If you encounter interference while using your phone, you can manually change the phone’s channel for clear operation by pressing Interference can come from appliances or other phones in your home (see troubleshooting page 49).
  • Page 35: 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. Once the Caller ID information is retained, the handset displays the phone number of the incoming call, the name, time and the number of calls.
  • Page 36: Viewing The Caller Id Message List

    note • In Caller ID operation, if no key is pressed for more than 20 seconds, an error tone sounds and the telephone returns to the standby mode. 2 When you answer the call, the display changes to “ • If a call comes in via a telephone system that does not offer Caller ID service, no information...
  • Page 37: Deleting Information From The Caller Id List

    Deleting Information from the Caller ID List The EXT1265 stores up to 70 messages. If the phone receives the 71st message, the oldest one in the list is automatically deleted. Caller ID data can also be deleted manually. Deleting a Caller ID message 1 Press .
  • Page 38: Using The Caller Id List

    Using the Caller ID List Calling a party from the Caller ID list • You cannot make a call You can place a call from the Caller ID list. The EXT1265 stores up to from the Caller ID list if 70 messages.
  • Page 39: Storing Caller Id Messages In Memory Dialing

    Long Distance calls and Area Code setting/cancellation Pressing while the incoming call information is displayed (in step 1) will set or cancel a long distance call. Pressing area code setting. Storing Caller ID messages 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 dialing.
  • Page 40: Using "Caller Id On Call Waiting" Service

    Using “Caller ID on Call Waiting” Service “Caller ID”, “Call Waiting”, and Caller ID on Call Waiting are separate services. CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting) performs the same as regular Caller ID on a Call Waiting number. You must subscribe to the “Caller ID on Call Waiting (CIDCW) service”...
  • Page 41: Call Waiting Deluxe Features

    Call Waiting Deluxe Features Your EXT1265 gives you new options for call waiting. At the touch of a button, you can ask the caller to hold, send them to your voice mail service, or conference them into your current call. You may be required to subscribe to call waiting and call waiting deluxe to use these features.
  • Page 42: Advanced Calling Features

    Accessing Advanced Calling Features note To access the advanced calling features programmed into your phone, • You must select a follow the instructions below. General descriptions of each service are service from the menu given in the following section. For complete instructions for using each before pressing talk service, please contact your local telephone company.
  • Page 43: Pre-Programmed Calling Features

    Pre-programmed Calling Features The following calling features and activation codes are pre-programmed in the EXT1265. Activation codes may vary depending on the local telephone company. See page 43 to reprogram a different code of any of these features. No. Calling features...
  • Page 44 Descriptions of calling features The following descriptions are typical and may vary depending on your local calling area and service availability. For complete instructions, please contact your telephone company. Last Call Return remembers the number of the person who called you last and automatically dials that number.
  • Page 45: Adding New Features

    Adding New Features The last two calling feature locations are available for you to program new features into your EXT1265. You may also reprogram features in any of the other locations or restore the pre-programmed service at any time. Add or edit a service 1 Press The following screen appears.
  • Page 46 6 Press The following screen appears: The cursor flashes indicating that the name can be edited. Use the keys to enter a new name. Press the Press and hold 7 Press The following screen appears: The cursor flashes indicating that the code can be edited or entered.
  • Page 47: Additional Information

    You can also edit the access code of the 1 Press and hold call return 2 Enter the access code using the number keypad (0-9), redial/p 3 Press again. You will hear a confirmation tone. call return Changing the Digital Security Code The digital security code is an identification code used to connect the handset and the base unit.
  • Page 48: Changing The Face Plate

    Headset Installation Your phone may be used with an optional headset, the Uniden HS910. To use this feature, insert the headset plug into the headset jack. Your phone is ready for hands-free conversations. (Headsets may be purchased by calling the Uniden Parts Department or visiting the website.
  • Page 49: Installing The Beltclip

    Installing the Beltclip To attach the beltclip Insert the beltclip into the holes on each side of the handset. Press down until it clicks. To remove the beltclip Pull both sides of the beltclip to release the tabs from the holes. Maintenance When slightly dirty Wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
  • Page 50: Note On Power Sources

    When the operating time becomes short, even after a battery is recharged, please replace the battery. 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. (See Page 50.)
  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. Symptom The status LED won’t light when the handset is placed in the base unit. The audio sounds weak and/or scratchy. Can’t make or receive calls. The handset doesn’t ring or receive a page.
  • Page 52: General Information

    Standby Mode duration 10 days With normal usage, the battery should last about one year. Replacement batteries 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. We can also be reached on the web at www.uniden.com...
  • Page 53: 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 54: 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.
  • Page 55: Index

    Index 0 - 9 3-way conferencing ..29 18 ring options ..15 Advanced Calling Features . .40 Area Code ... 13 Auto Talk .
  • Page 56 Memo [ 54 ] M E M O...
  • Page 57 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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