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Uniden XCAI680 Operating Manual

Uniden XCAI680 Operating Manual

Cordless integrated answering device with caller id
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Base Unit Controls and Keys ... Important Safety Instructions ... Battery Safety Precautions ... Important Notes ... Introduction ... Features ... Included with the XCAI680 ... Important Electrical Considerations ... Range ... Telephone Line Problems ... Radio Interference ... More Than One Cordless Telephone ...
  • Page 4 Programming Your Phone ... . ~ ................... . . Storing a Caller ID memory number in Dial Memory .

  • Page 5: Handset Controls And Keys

    LCD Display talk Key Numeric Keypad flash/function redial/pause caller id/c wait mem Key channel/delete volume/cancel Key Microphone Handset Controls and Keys 0knd.A.Phone l# CwnEl fJL TMCLEAR uw ~0000000~...

  • Page 6: Base Unit Controls And Keys

    Base Unit Controls and Keys 1 2 3 4 1. Base Ringer Volume Switch 2. Pulse/Tone Switch 3. DC Power Jack 4. Telephone Line Jack 5. Handset Retainer 6. New Message Button 7. Speakerphone Button and LED 6. Speaker 9. Message Counter LED 10.

  • Page 7: Important Safety Instructions

    When using your telephone equipment, these basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and injury to persons: Read and understand all instructions. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning, and use a dry cloth, without liquid or aerosol cleaners.

  • Page 8: Battery Safety Precautions

    Caller Display Service. This model has been specifically designed for the Australian market. This XCAI680 can display both the name and number of the calling party. However at this time, Telstra is not forwarding the name. This feature may be available in the future.

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden XCAI680 Cordless Telephone with Digital Answering System and Caller Display. This phone is designed to exacting standards which provide reliability, long life, and outstanding performance. Features 10 Channels AutoTalk™ AutoStandby™ Speakerphone Pulse/Tone Dialing 9 20-Number Memory AutoTalk™...

  • Page 10: Included With The Xcai680

    Included with the XCAl680 If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact the place of purchase. Handset Two Mounting Screws Base Unit Rechargeable Telephone Cord Remote Access Battery for Australia Memo Cards Part # CTA885 AC Adapter Operating Guide Memo Paper (AAD-650U) - -----~--...

  • Page 11: Important Electrical Considerations

    Please do not attempt to unplug any appliance during an electrical storm. Caution: Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Uniden. or operation of this product in any way other than as detailed by this Operating Guide, could void your authority to operate this product.

  • Page 12: Installation

    Selecting a Location Before choosing a location for your new phone, there are some important guidelines you should consider: The location should be close to both a phone jack and continuous power outlet. Note: Make sure that the AC outlet is switched on for continuous power supply Keep the Base Unit and Handset away from sources of electrical noise such as motors or fluorescent lighting.

  • Page 13: Connecting The Telephone Cord

    Applying Power to the Base Unit All the XCAI680 phones require an AC outlet and the included AC Adapter. To relieve strain on the DC plug when the phone is placed on a desk or table, connect the adapter as shown below.

  • Page 14: Desk Or Tabletop Installation

    Desk or Tabletop Installation Place the Base on a desk or tabletop. Plug one end of the telephone cord into the TEL LINE jack on the Base Unit.
  • Page 15 Plug the other end of the telephone cord into the telephone jack on the wall. Plug the AC Adapter into a standard 230-240V AC wall outlet and make sure it is switched on. Use only the Uniden AC Adapter supplied with this phone.

  • Page 16: Direct Wall Mounting

    Direct Wall Mounting You can mount your phone directly on a wall. Before mounting your phone, consider the following: Select a location away from electrical cables, pipes, or other items behind the mounting location that could cause a hazard when inserting screws into the wall. Make sure the wall material is capable of supporting the weight of the Base Unit and Handset.
  • Page 17 Plug the AC Adapter cord into the 9V DC input jack on the Base Unit. Place the AC Adapter cord inside the molded channel. Place the Base Unit on the screws and push down until it’s firmly seated. Plug the other end of the telephone line cord into the wall jack.
  • Page 18 Plug the AC Adapter into a standard 230V-240V AC wail outlet and make sure it is switched on. Use only the Uniden AC Adapter supplied with this phone. Setting the Handset Retainer The Handset Retainer holds the Handset in place if your phone is mounted on a wall. The steps below describe how to remove and replace the retainer so that the tab faces up.
  • Page 19 Put the retainer back into its slot on the Base Unit. Push down on the Handset Retainer until it snaps into place.

  • Page 20: Setting Up Your Phone

    Extending the Base Unit Antenna Before using your phone, be sure to raise the antenna to the vertical position, and fully extend at all times. Installing the Handset Battery Pack 1. Press in on the Battery Cover Release. 2. Slide the battery compartment cover down. Setting Up Your Phone...
  • Page 21 3. Align the plastic connector of the Nickel-Cadmium battery pack with its socket and plug it in. Note: The black lead will be on the left when the plug is properly aligned. 4. Place the battery pack inside the battery compartment, and slide the battery cover back on.

  • Page 22: Cleaning The Battery Contacts

    Cleaning the Battery Contacts To maintain a good charge, it is important to clean all charging contacts on the Handset and Base Unit about once a month. Use a pencil eraser or other contact cleaner. use any liquids or Do not solvents.

  • Page 23: Charging The Battery Pack

    Charging the Battery Pack Initial Battery Charging The rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium battery pack must be fully charged before using your phone for the first time. We recommend that the battery pack charge for approximately 15-20 hours, without interruption, before plugging the phone line into your new phone. 1.

  • Page 24: Setting The Pulse/Tone Switch

    If the Battery icon begins to flash, the phone is programmed to eliminate its functions to save power. The table below describes what to do to return your phone to normal operation. DURING A CALL Only the @ button operates. The Handset beeps and the battery icon flashes once everv 3 seconds.

  • Page 25: Handset Volume Controls

    Handset Volume Controls Please refer to the foldout in front of your operating guide for key positions. To adjust the ringer volume of your Handset, press volume/cancel until you hear the desired ringer tone and volume. Two-tone High Three-tone High To adjust the receiver volume, press Base Volume Controls To adjust the Base Unit ringer volume, move the...

  • Page 26: Automatic Digital Code Security

    To help prevent unauthorized calls on your phone, a Digital Code feature has been included in all XCAI680 phones. This Digital Code is shared only between the Handset and Base Unit. The code is set automatically when you first use the phone.
  • Page 27 2. After the Handset stops beeping, remove it from the Base Unit. 3. Wait 5 seconds then place the Handset on the Base Unit. 4. The Battery icon will blink to indicate that the Digital Security Code is set to one of the more than 65,000 codes.
  • Page 28 If the Base Unit loses power while the Handset is off the Base, the Digital Code may be erased. When this happens, the Handset will not function. To re-establish communication between the Handset and Base Unit: 1. Restore power to the Base Unit. 2.

  • Page 29: Setting Caller Id On Call Waiting

    Setting Caller ID on Call Waiting Note: This feature is not currently available in Australia. XCAI680 can set your while you are on a call. Note: With this feature set you will not be able to hear the person you are talking to for a brief period after you receive the call waiting tone.

  • Page 30: Setting The Autotalk Feature

    Note: Please read page 34 to fully understand the caller ID feature. Name Taggin is a special feature of XCAI680 that allows the cordless phone to display the name of the calling party i ?such name and number is stored. in the phone’s dial memory (see page 35). If the calling party’s detail is not programmed in the dial memory, only the number is displayed.
  • Page 31 To turn Name Tag on. 1. Remove the Handset from the Base Unit. 2. Press flash/function five times. 3. Press 1. 4. Press mem. A confirmation tone sounds and the display remains on for two seconds. To turn Name Tag off. 1.

  • Page 32: Setting The Caller Id Number Grouping Feature

    Setting the Caller ID Number Grouping Feature (using Hyphen) For ease of reading Caller ID Number, Uniden added this extra feature. To turn Hyphen on: Remove the Handset from the Base Unit. Press flash/function four times. 3. Press I. 4. Press mem.

  • Page 33: Using Your Phone

    Please refer to the foldout in front of your operating guide for key positions. Making Calls 1. Remove the Handset from the Base Unit, 2. Dial the number you wish to call. For example, 1234-5678 3. If you entered a wrong number, press chan/delete to backspace until the number is erased.

  • Page 34: Receiving Calls

    Receiving Calls Note: You must subscribe to a Caller Display Service from your telephone service provider for the caller’s number to be displayed. When the phone rings, the LCD displays information about the person calling you. -OR- If Name Tagging is enabled and the caller’s detail is programmed in the phone memory: -OR- If the Caller ID signal is not strong enough to display...

  • Page 35: Using Call Waiting Feature

    Answering a Call with AutoTalk Enabled enabled If you have the AutoTalk feature, just remove the Handset from the Base to answer an incoming call. See “Setting the AutoTalk Feature” on page 26 for details on setting AutoTalk. Answering a Call without AutoTalk Enabled When the phone rings, pick up the Handset and press talk.

  • Page 36: Redialing The Last Number Called

    5. Press talk button to end the current call. 6. The phone will ring back indicating that the first caller is still on hold. 7. Press talk button to answer this call. 8. Press talk button to end the call. Note: wait Pressing the c...

  • Page 37: Using The Flash Key With Call Waiting

    Note: The Page/Find feature does not work when the phone is in use. Automatic Channel Scan Feature When the Talk button is pressed, the XCAI680 will automatically choose the clearest channel for use. Channel Button If interference is heard during a telephone conversation, simply press the channel button to select a new channel.

  • Page 38: Using Caller Id

    LCD with Handset off Base and caller id Pressed. Note: The XCAI680 can store information on up to 30 different calls. Information on new calls received after 30 calls will be stored, and the oldest call in memory will be deleted.

  • Page 39: Calling The Displayed Number

    Calling the Displayed Number To dial the number currently displayed, press the talk key. Deleting Caller ID messages Only individual messages can be deleted on the XCAI680 To delete messages follow the steps below. Press caller Press A or V to scroll to the call you want to delete.

  • Page 40: Deleting Caller Id Messages

    Calling the Displayed Number To dial the number currently displayed, press the talk key. Deleting Caller ID messages Only individual messages can be deleted on the XCAI680 To delete messages follow the steps below. Press caller Press A or V to scroll to the call you want to delete.

  • Page 41: Programming Your Phone

    Storing a Caller ID memory number in Dial Memory There are 20 dial memory locations in the XCAI680 cordless phone. You can store any number in your Caller ID memory in Dial Memory so it can be used later with memory dialing.
  • Page 42 Enter a name up to 13. characters long using the V and A keys to select characters and the 4 or b button to move one character to the left or right. For example, to enter the name Bob Jones: Press V until B is displayed in the LCD.

  • Page 43: Calling A Number Stored In Memory

    Calling a Number Stored in Memory Use this feature to dial a number previously stored in memory. See Storing a Caller ID memory number in Dial Memory on page 36 or Storing a Regular Number in Dial Memory on page 36 for details.
  • Page 44 To edit the number entry in dial memory, for example, to change 5678 to 1234: Press mem. Press chan/delete four times. Enter 1234. To edit the name entry in dial memory, for example to change Bob Jones to Tom Jones: Press mem again.

  • Page 45: The Integrated Answering System

    The Integrated Answering System XCAI680 has a built-in Answering System which answers incoming calls and records your messages. You can also use your new Answering System to leave a memo message for someone else who will use the phone, or to announce a special message when you’ll be away from your phone.

  • Page 46: Answering System Setup

    Setting the Clock and PIN Code The clock in your XCAI680 Answering System starts when power is applied to the Base Unit. You can also set a personal four-digit code (0000 to 9999) for your PIN code. You must use your PIN code to access your Answering System from a touch-tone telephone.

  • Page 47: Reviewing Time And Day Stamp

    Outgoing Message. Preset Messages The XCAI680 has two messages programmed in its memory depending on where the Rec Time switch is set. If the switch is either in the "4" or “1” position, this preset message plays “Hello. No one is available to take your call.

  • Page 48: Recording Your Personal Ogm

    Recording Your Personal OGM To record an outgoing message, press and hold ogm. Start recording your message after you hear the long tone and the Message Counter LED begins to count up. Do not get closer than 30 cm to the microphone, and speak clearly while recording your message.

  • Page 49: Auto Disconnect

    A tone will sound, and you will hear the preset message “Hello. No one is available to take your call, please leave your message after the tone” on the Base Unit speaker. A second tone sounds after the preset message plays, and the Answering System automatically returns to Standby.

  • Page 50: Using The Reset Button

    Using the Reset Button The RESET button is used to erase all recorded outgoing messages and any messages which are saved in memory. Pressing RESET does not erase your PIN (Personal Identification Number) code or the security code between the Handset and Base Unit. When RESET is pressed, the Message Counter begins to flash.

  • Page 51: Using Your Answering System

    Playing New Messages When the message counter flashes, you have received new messages. Press */new. The time and day each message was received is announced after the message is played, and the Message Counter LED displays the number of the message playing.

  • Page 52: Playing A Stored Message

    Playing a Stored Message Press F/)~ky. The first message stored begins playing. The time and day each message was received is announced after the message is played. The Message Counter LED displays the number of the message playing. If you want to stop reviewing your messages, Note: press w /stop When all messages have played, a long tone...

  • Page 53: Skipping A Message

    Press44 /repeat at anytime to replay a message. Pressing 4 /repeat during a message Note: returns the system to the beginning of that message. Pressing 4 /repeat again before the message replays causes the system to scan back one message. if you have several messages, press 4 /repeat until you return to the message you want to replay.

  • Page 54: Deleting A Message

    Press m at anytime to stop reviewing /stop messages and return to Standby. The Message Counter LED shows the total number of messages. Note: The system automatically returns to Standby when all messages have been played. Deleting a Message Press to review your messages.

  • Page 55: Deleting All Messages

    Deleting All Messages You can delete all your messages without deleting each separate message. To delete all the messages, you must use the delete button on the Base Unit. Note: You must review all messages before using the “Delete All Messages” function. Press and hold a/de/ate.

  • Page 56: Message Full Indication

    You must review your messages and then delete some or all of the stored messages. Leaving a Memo Message XCAI680 You can use the to leave a Memo Message for someone else who uses your Answering System.

  • Page 57: Screening Incoming Calls

    After you have recorded your message, the system returns to Standby. If you have new or unplayed messages, the Note: Message Counter LED on the Base Unit will continue to flash. When all the messages have been reviewed, the Message Counter LED shows the number of stored messages but does not flash.

  • Page 58: Remote Operation

    You can operate your XCAI680 while you’re away from home by calling from any touch-tone phone. When using this feature, remember these important guidelines. You should change your Personal Identification Number (PIN) before using your Handset. When you first apply power, the code is set to 0000.

  • Page 59: Troubleshooting

    If your XCAI680 Integrated Telephone Answering Device is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps. If you are still unable to resolve the problems, contact Uniden Customer Service for assistance. Telephone Troubleshooting Chart Problem CZ’$ge light won’t come on when Handset is placed in Base Audio sounds weak and/or scratchy.

  • Page 60: Answering System Troubleshooting Chart

    Answering System Troubleshooting Chart Problem Answering System does not work. Answering System does not answer calls. Messages are incomplete. After a power failure, the outgoing message is deleted. Message Counter LED flashes the letter P. No sound on the Base Unit speaker during call monitoring or message playback Cannot access remote call-in features from another touch-tone phone.

  • Page 61: Caller Id Troubleshooting Chart

    Caller ID Troubleshooting Chart Problem Caller ID Feature not working. Calling party name is not displayed. Caller ID On Call Waiting (CIDCW) is not working. LCD shows private number. LCD shows unavailable. LCD shows line error. Suggestion You must subscribe to a caller ID Display Service first. Please contact your Telephone company to subscribe to this service.

  • Page 62: Specifications

    General Frequency Control Modulation Operating Temperature Base Unit Receive Frequency Transmit Frequency Power Source Size Weight Flash Time Handset Receive Frequency Transmit Frequency Power Requirements Size Weight Battery Answering System Memory Type Memory Capacity Message Length Message backup Specifications, Features, and availability of Optional Accessories are all subject to change without prior notice.
  • Page 63 Agent for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty, (E) Used in conjunction with any equipment or parts or as a part of a system not manufactured by Uniden, (F). Serviced by anyone other than an authorized Uniden Repair Agent, (G) Where the Serial Number label of the product has been removed or damaged beyond recognition.
  • Page 64 631998 Uniden Australia Pty Limited. Printed in China...

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