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  • Page 1 XS1455/1455+1 Owner’s Manual XS1455+1 OM.indd 1 24/6/08 1:35:41 PM...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Welcome..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 Packs into the Handsets ... 8 Installing the Base Unit and Charging Cradle (XS455+ only) ... 9 Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall ...  Register.Handsets.to.the.Main.Base.before..

  • Page 3: Welcome

    Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden single handset (XS455) or dual handset (XS455+) cordless telephone and answering system. This 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. XS1455+1 OM.indd 2...

  • 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. Charger A cradle that charges the handset battery. It connects to power but does not connect to a phone line. Caller ID is available from your telephone provider.

  • Page 5: Product.overview

    Product.Overview Main.Phone.Features • 2.4GHz Extended Range Technology • Caller ID* Handset • Caller ID on Call Waiting* (CIDCW) • Integrated Telephone Answering Device (ITAD) • 3-Line Backlit LCD • 0 Number Memory Dialing • Tone Dialing • Dual Handset System (Extra Handset & Charger Included - XS455+ only) •...

  • Page 6: Controls.and.functions

    Controls.and.Functions XS1455+1.Handset. XS1455+1 OM.indd 5 Retrieve.TAD. . Handset antenna message.with. 2. Handset battery compartment Handset.Remote. 3. Handset earpiece Keys 4. LCD display 5. [vol/ / / ] (volume & ringer up/down) key 6. [cid/menu] key 7. [ /tone/ ] (left cursor) key 8.
  • Page 7 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 Extra.Charging.Cradle. (XS1455+1.only) XS1455+1 OM.indd 6 36 37 36 37 8. Base speaker 9. Base charging contacts 20. [menu/clock] key 2.

  • Page 8: Installing.the.phone

    Installing.the.Phone Choosing.the.Best.Location When choosing a location for your new phone, here are some important guidelines you should consider: PLACE YOUR BASE • Microwave ovens • Refrigerators Near an AC outlet and a telephone wall jack. • TVs • TVs • Other electronics •...

  • Page 9: Installing The Rechargeable Battery Packs Into The Handsets

    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-905s).rechargeable.battery.pack.supplied. with.your.phone. XS1455+1 OM.indd 8 24/6/08 1:35:56 PM...

  • Page 10: Installing The Base Unit And Charging Cradle

    Installing.the.Base.Unit.and.Charging.Cradle ) Connect each AC adapter to the DC.IN.9V jack and to each standard 240V AC wall outlet. Note:. •..Use.only.the.supplied.AAD-041S(M)..AC.adapter. for.the.base.unit.and.AAD-600S(M).for.the.charging. cradle..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 handsets by placing one handset in the base unit and the other in the charging cradle (XS455+ only) with the keypad facing forward.
  • Page 11 3) Make sure that the charge/in.use LED and illuminate. 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 cradle’s charging contacts. Note:. •..Connect.the.AC.adapter.to.a.continuous.power.supply.. •..Place.each.cradle.close.to.the.AC.outlet.to.avoid.long. extension.cords.
  • Page 12 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 into the DC.IN.9V jack. 3) Plug the AC adapter into a standard 240V AC wall outlet. 4) Plug the telephone cord into the TEL.LINE jack.
  • 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. Try to mount your phone within .5m of a working phone jack to avoid excessive cord lengths.

  • Page 14: Using!.(Xs1455+1.Only)

    Register.Handsets.to.the.Main.Base.before.Using!.(XS1455+1.only) Both handsets will need to be registered to the main base unit before use. Whichever handset you choose to charge in the base unit will automatically register to the base unit. The handset charging in the extra charging cradle MUST also be registered to the base unit before use.
  • Page 15 When.to.Re-register.Handsets.(XS1455+1.only) In some cases, it may be necessary to re-register your handsets. To re-register your handsets, please follow registration steps outlined on page 3. Re-registration is required in the following scenarios: ) You’ll need to re-register both handsets (follow steps on page 3) each time the digital security code is changed. (Refer to page 47 for details regarding the Digital Security Code.) 2) When there is a power failure for more than one hour: If power failure occurs (e.g.

  • Page 16: Basic.setup

    Basic.Setup There are four basic options that you will need to set up: AutoTalk, CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting), Name Tag and Insert 0. All options are available on the XS455 handset. For the XS455+ the options are available as follows. CIDCW option can only be set by using Handset .

  • Page 17: Activating Caller Id On Call Waiting (Handset No. Only) . 6

    Activating.Caller.ID.on.Call.Waiting.(Handset.No.1.only) Caller ID allows you to see the name and number of the calling party before you answer the phone. Caller ID on Call Waiting (CIDCW) lets you see the name and number of a call that comes in when you are on the line. You must subscribe to Caller ID service through your local telephone provider to use this feature.

  • Page 18: Setting Insert 0

    Setting.Insert.0 This feature adds '0' or '00' to the number, when you receive Caller ID messages. The default setting for New Zealand is On. The default setting for Australia is Off. ) When the phone is in standby mode, press and hold the [caller id/menu]. 2) Press the [vol/ / ] .key to select Insert.0.

  • Page 19: Using.the.speed.dial.memory

    Using.the.Speed.Dial.Memory Your cordless phone allows you to store up to 0 names and numbers in each 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 20: Storing A Name And Number In Memory

    Storing.a.Name.and.Number.in.Memory ) With the phone in standby, press [memory]. 2) Enter [0] - [9] or use [vol/ / ] and [vol/ / ] to select the speed dial location where you would like to store this entry, and then press [select/channel] key (XS455+) or [select/remote] key (XS455) twice.
  • Page 21 4) Enter a name according to the instructions below, then press [select/channel] key (XS455+) or [select/remote] key (XS455). 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 22 If.you.make.a.mistake.while.entering.a.name Use [ /tone/ ] or [#/ ] to move the cursor to the incorrect character. Press [delete/transfer] key (XS455+) or [delete/channel] key (XS455) to erase the wrong character. Then enter the correct character. To delete all characters, press and hold [delete/transfer] key (XS455+) or [delete/ channel] key (XS455) .

  • Page 23: 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 in 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 24: Using.your.phone

    Using.Your.Phone Making.and.Receiving.Calls Handset.on.the.cradle ) Pick up the handset from the cradle. 2) Press [talk/flash]. 3) Listen for the dial tone. Making.a.call 4) Dial the number. ) Pick up the handset from the cradle. 2) Dial the number. Then press [talk/flash]. ) Pick up the handset from the cradle.

  • Page 25: Making A Call From The Caller Id List

    3) Press [talk/flash]. CONNECTING changes to TALK, and the volume setting and the number selected appear on the display. Then the displayed number is dialed. Note: You can also press [talk/flash] before you access the speed dial memory. When you come to the phone number you want to dial, press [select/channel] key (XS1455+1) or [select/remote] key (XS1455).

  • Page 26: Transferring A Call (Xs455+ Only)

    Transferring.a.Call.(XS1455+1.only) Your cordless phone allows you to transfer outside calls from one handset to another. Only one handset at a time can talk with an outside caller. While one handset is in use, the other cannot go off hook to listen to conversations or make an outgoing call.

  • Page 27: Redialing The Last Dialed Number

    Redialing.the.Last.Dialed.Number ) Pick up the handset from the cradle. 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 28: Using Call Waiting

    Using.Call.Waiting If you have Call Waiting service, you can receive calls while on the line. If a call comes in while you are on the phone, you will hear a call waiting tone. If you have CIDCW activated, you will see the name and number of the incoming caller.

  • Page 29: Find Handset

    Find.Handset To locate a lost handset, press [find handset] on the base. The handsets will beep for 60 seconds. The beeping will stop when any handset key is pressed or when [find handset] is pressed. The handset will also stop beeping automatically when an incoming call is received.

  • Page 30: 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 31: 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, see "Using Call Waiting" on page 27.

  • Page 32: 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 33: 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 34: 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. Standby Standby • 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 35 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 36 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 37 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 six, nine or twelve rings. If you select Toll Saver [ the answering machine picks up after six rings if you have new messages, and after nine rings if there are none.
  • Page 38 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 39: Setting Your Outgoing Message (Greeting)

    Setting.Your.Outgoing.Message.(Greeting) When you receive a call, the answering machine automatically plays either a preset message or your own greeting. Preset.message The following message is prerecorded: "Hello, no one is available to take your call. Please leave a message after the tone." If the answering machine is set to announce only, the preset greeting automatically changes to: "Hello.
  • Page 40 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.
  • Page 41 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 42: Using.your.answering.machine

    Using.Your.Answering.Machine Turning.the.Answering.Machine.On/Off To turn the answering machine on: ) 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 43 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 44 Remote.access.with.the.handset.(XS1455.only) You can operate your answering system from another room using a handset. • If you press the end key before the answering system answers, the phone will return to standby. • If the answering system does not answer within 5 seconds, you hear a beep and the phone will return to standby. •...

  • Page 45: Remote Operation

    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 46 4) You may continue to listen to the voice prompts, or you may select a command from the following chart: Command Function [#] then [1] Repeat a Message [#] then [2] Play Incoming Messages [#] then [3] Skip a Message [#] then [4] Delete a Message [#] then [5]...
  • Page 47 Turn.on.the.Answering.Machine.Remotely If you have forgotten to turn on your answering machine, you can turn it on remotely from any touch-tone telephone. ) Call your telephone number. 2) Wait 5 rings until the system answers. You hear intermittent beeps. 3) Press [#] and then enter your PIN code. The answering machine announces the number of messages stored in memory.

  • Page 48: 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 each handset is in the cradle) and Random Code™ digital security which automatically selects one of over 262,000 digital security codes for each handset and the base.

  • Page 49: Maintenance

    Maintenance Specifications Operating.temperature AC.Adapter Battery Note:.To.avoid.damage.to.the.phone.use.only.AAD-041S(M).or.AAD-600S(M).and.BT-905s.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. XS1455+1 OM.indd 48 -0°C to +50°C (+4°F to +22°F) For.the.base...
  • Page 50 Talk.and.Standby.Times With average use, your handset battery provides approximately 6 hours of talk time and approximately 2 days (XS455) or 6 days (XS455+) of standby time. When your handset is not being used and is left off of the charging cradle the battery will gradually discharge.
  • Page 51 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 52: Troubleshooting

    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, visit our website for further information (www.uniden.com.au or www.uniden.co.nz) Symptom Suggestion The charge/in.use LED or...
  • Page 53 Symptom Suggestion • Re-register both handsets (see page 3). • Check both ends of telephone cord. • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base and wall outlet. Can’t make or receive calls. • Disconnect the AC adapter for a few minutes, then reconnect it. •...
  • Page 54 Symptom Suggestion • The call was answered before the second ring. • The call was placed through a switchboard. The Caller ID does not • Charge the handset. display. • Your Caller ID service may not be active; contact your local telephone service •...
  • Page 55 Symptom Suggestion • The incoming messages may be too long. Remind callers to leave a brief Messages are incomplete. • The memory may be full. Delete some or all of the saved messages. After a power failure, the • Record your personal outgoing message again. The default message should outgoing message is deleted.

  • Page 56: 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 57: Index

    Index AC adapter information... 48 Answering machine Deleting a message ... 42 Playing a message ... 42 Recording a conversation ... 43 Repeating a message ... 42 Skipping a message ... 42 Turning on/off ... 4 Basic setup ... 5 Battery pack Information ...
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  • Page 61: Remote.operation.card

    Remote.Operation.Card REMOTE OPERATION CARD Remote access away from home 1. Call your phone number from a touch-tone phone. 2. During the outgoing message, press [#] 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 Location C U T C U T MEMORY LOCATION MEMO Memory Name Location XS1455+1 OM.indd 61 Repeat a Message Phone Number Play Incoming Messages Skip a Message Delete a Message Stop Operation Answering System On Memo Record/Stop...

  • Page 63: Warranty

    Warranty.only.available.in.original.country.of.. purchase. ELEMENT.OF.WARRANTY: Uniden warrants to the original retail owner for the duration of this warranty, its XS455, XS455+ Cordless Phone (herein after referred to as the Product), to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below.
  • Page 64 © 2008 Uniden Australia Pty Limited/Uniden New Zealand Limited Printed in China UPZZ033ZZ(0) XS1455+1 OM.indd 63 24/6/08 1:36:44 PM...

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