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Uniden DXAI4588-2 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 DXAI4588 Series...

  • 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 Packs into the Handsets ... 8 Installing the Base Unit and Charging Cradle ... 9 Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall ...  Register.Handsets.to.the.Main.Base.before..

  • 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

    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. With this service, you can see the name and number of incoming callers.

  • Page 5: Product.overview

    Product.Overview Main.Phone.Features • 2.4 GHz Extended Range Technology • Dual-Handset System (Extra Handset & Charger Included) • Call Transfer from Handset to Handset • Caller ID/Caller ID on Call Waiting • 3-Line Backlit LCD • Trilingual Menu Displays (English, Spanish, or French) •...

  • Page 6: Controls.and.functions

    Controls.and.Functions Handsets . 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/channel] key 0.
  • 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 36 37 36 37 8. Base speaker 9. Base charging contacts 20. [menu/clock] key 2. [set] key 22.

  • Page 8: Installing.the.phone

    • The base should be placed in an open area for optimum range and reception. • If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, be sure that installing the system does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable your alarm equipment, contact your telephone company or a qualified installer.

  • 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-1006).rechargeable.battery.pack.supplied. with.your.phone.

  • 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 20V AC wall outlet. Note:. •..Use.only.the.supplied.AD-314.AC.adapter.for.the.base. unit.and.AD-310.or.AD-1010.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 with the keypad facing forward.
  • Page 11 •. Charge.your.handsets.at.least.15.-.20.hours.before.plugging. into.the.phone.line.. 4) Once the handset battery packs are fully charged, connect the telephone line cord to the TEL.LINE jack and a telephone outlet. If your telephone outlet isn't modular, contact your telephone company for assistance. LED illuminate. If the...

  • Page 12: Mounting The Base Unit On A Wall

    3) Plug the AC adapter into a standard 20V AC wall outlet. 4) Plug the telephone line cord into the TEL.LINE jack. 5) Route the telephone line cord through the groove as shown. 6) Plug the telephone line cord into the telephone outlet.
  • Page 13 ) Insert two mounting screws into the wall (with their appropriate anchoring device), 3-5/6 inches apart. Allow about /8 of an inch between the wall and screw heads for mounting the phone. 2) Refer to steps  through 7 on page  to mount the telephone.

  • Page 14: Register.handsets.to.the.main.base.before.using

    Register.Handsets.to.the.Main.Base.before.Using! 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

    When.to.Re-register.Handsets 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 five basic options that you will need to set up: AutoTalk, CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting), Area Code, Dial Mode and Language. CIDCW and Dial Mode options can only be set by using Handset . If you try to set by using other handset, you will not see these options listed on the LCD screen. (You can easily identify Handset  shows as HS1 will be seen in the display while the phone is charging.) AutoTalk, Area Code and Language options can be set by using any handset.

  • Page 17: Activating Caller Id On Call Waiting (Hs Only)

    Programming.Your.Area.Code In some areas the telephone company may allow you to place a local call by dialing only 7 digits (instead of 0). If this is the case in your area, you can program your local area code in your phone. Programming your area code will allow you to see the caller’s 7-digit phone number which will allow you to easily return the local call without...

  • Page 18: Choosing The Dialing Mode (Hs Only)

    Choosing.the.Dialing.Mode.(HS1.only) 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.

  • Page 19: Setting The Language

    2) Press [vol/ / ] to move the pointer to select DIAL. 3) Press [select/channel] to set the phone to pulse dialing. 4) Press [end] and return the handset to the base unit to complete the setting. The handset returns to standby. Note:.

  • Page 20: 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 21 4) Enter a name according to the instructions below, then press [select/channel]. If no name is required, go to step • 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] to erase the wrong character. Then enter the correct character. To delete all characters, press and hold [delete/transfer]. 5) STORE NUMBER is displayed. The cursor flashes indicating that the phone is ready for the number to be entered.

  • 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 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 24: Using.your.phone

    Using.Your.Phone Making.and.Receiving.Calls ) 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. (If AutoTalk is on, the phone will answer the Receiving.a.call call when you pick it up.)

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

    Caller ID number, press [3]. 3) Press [talk/flash]. The displayed phone number dials automatically. Note:. • You can also press [talk/flash] before you access the Caller ID list. When you come to the phone number you want to dial, press [select/channel]. •..You.cannot.make.a.call.from.the.Caller.ID.list.if.your.cordless.telephone.is.connected.to.a.private. branch.exchange.(PBX).

  • Page 26: Transferring A Call

    Transferring.a.Call 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 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 29: Find Handset

    Tone.Dialing.Switch-over If your telephone company requires pulse dialing, you can temporarily switch over to tone dialing after the call connects. This feature is useful when you need tone dialing to use automated such as telephone bank tellers, telephone prescription refills, customer support menus, etc.

  • Page 30: 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, press [talk/flash] (see 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. • 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 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 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)

    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 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 Note: • If you receive a call waiting tone while recording a conversation, press [talk/flash] to accept the waiting.call..The.recording.feature.continues.recording.the.new.call..The.original.call.is.put.on. hold. •. A.recorded.conversation.is.treated.as.a.typical.message.and.will.be.added.to.the.stored. messages. •. When.recording.a.conversation,.all.dialing.features.except.for.using.call.waiting.(see.page.27).are. disabled..Stop.recording.if.you.need.to.enable.any.other.handset.keys. •. Every.state.has.different.regulations.governing.the.recording.of.conversations.over.the.telephone.. Make.sure.to.check.your.local,.state.and.federal.laws.before.using.this.product.to.record.any. telephone.conversation.in.order.to.determine.that.your.use.is.in.compliance.with.such.laws.or. guidelines. ] (play/stop) or [memo]. You hear a confirmation tone.

  • Page 45: 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.
  • Page 46 4) You may continue to listen to the voice prompts, or you may select a command from the following chart: Command Function [0] then [1] Repeat a Message [0] then [2] Play Incoming Messages [0] then [3] Skip a Message [0] then [4] Delete a Message [0] 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 ten rings until the system answers. You hear intermittent beeps. 3) Press [0] and then enter your PIN code. The answering machine announces the number of messages stored in memory.

  • Page 48: Changing.the.digital.security.code

    If this happens, a new security code is set automatically the next time the battery pack is charged. In the rare situation that you suspect another cordless telephone is using the same security code, you can change the code.

  • Page 49: Maintenance

    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. -0°C to +50°C (+4°F to +22°F) For.the.base...
  • Page 50 Complete your conversation as quickly as possible and return the handset to the cradle for charging. Note:.Information.stored.in.the.phone's.memory.will.be.retained.for.30.minutes.after.the.battery.pack. is.removed..This.includes.all.setup.information,.last.number.dialed,.speed.dial.memory,.and.the.CID. list. Even when the battery pack is not being used, it will gradually discharge over a long period of time. For optimum performance, be sure to return the handset to the cradle after a telephone call.
  • 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

    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 53 • Change the digital security code (see page 47). • Make sure that the handset is not too far from the base. • Check the dialing mode used by your telephone company. • Re-register both handsets (see page 3). • The battery pack may be weak. Charge the battery for 5-20 hours.
  • Page 54 • The call was placed through a switchboard. • Charge the handset. • Your Caller ID service may not be active; contact your local telephone service provider. • Make sure the battery pack is connected to the handset and fully charged.
  • Page 55 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.

  • Page 56: 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 call our Customer Service Hotline. See back cover page for contact information.

  • Page 57: 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 58: The Fcc Wants You To Know

    There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. 3. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. 4. Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual.
  • Page 59 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 60: Notice

    TVs and VCRs. To minimize or prevent such interference, the base of the cordless telephone should not be placed near or on top of a TV or VCR. If interference is experienced, moving the cordless telephone farther away from the TV or VCR will often reduce or eliminate the interference.

  • Page 61: 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 62: 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 ...
  • Page 63 Memo...
  • Page 64 Memo...
  • Page 65 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 66 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...
  • Page 67 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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