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Uniden EXAI4248i Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 E X A I 4 2 4 8 S E R I E S O W N E R ' S M A N U A L...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Welcome/Features Controls and Functions Terms Used in this Manual Accessibility Installing the Phone A. Choose the Best Location B. Install the Rechargeable Battery Pack into the Handset C. Connect the Base Unit and Charge the Handset D. Mount the Base Unit on a Wall Installing the Beltclip Headset Installation Basic Setup...

  • Page 3: Welcome/Features

    If you have any trouble with your phone, call our Customer Hotline at 1-800-297-1023, Mon-Fri 7 am to 7 pm, Sat/Sun 9 am to 5 pm, CST. (Phone support is closed on holidays.) For more information on Uniden products and accessories, be sure to visit our web site: www.uniden.com Uniden®...

  • Page 4: Controls And Functions

    Controls and Functions Retrieve TAD message with Handset Remote keys Repeat Delete [ 3 ] C O N T R O L S & F U N C T I O N S 11. Redial/pause key (pages 17 and 22) 12.

  • Page 5: Terms Used In This Manual

    . u n i d e n . c o m 20. DC IN 9V jack 21. Base antenna 22. Telephone line jack 23. Base speaker 26. Base charging contacts 27. Menu/clock key (pages 30 and 31) 28.

  • Page 6: Accessibility

    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 accommodate persons with disabilities, please call the accessibility voice/TTY line: 1-800-874-9314 A representative is available to talk to you M-F, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, CST.

  • Page 7: Installing The Phone

    I N S T A L L I N G T H E P H O N E [ 6 ] note 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...

  • Page 8: Install The Rechargeable Battery Pack Into The Handset

    The handset is powered by a rechargeable battery pack. The battery recharges automatically when the handset is placed in the base unit. Use only the Uniden (BT-905 or BT-1006) 1) Press down on the handset battery case cover (use the...

  • Page 9: Connect The Base Unit And Charge The Handset

    4) Charge your handset at least 15-20 hours before plugging the phone line. 5) Once the handset battery pack is 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.

  • Page 10: Mount The Base Unit On A Wall

    2) Route the AC adapter cord through the molded wiring channel as shown. 3) Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet. 4) Plug the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack. Route the cord through the molded wiring channel as shown.

  • Page 11: Installing The Beltclip

    15/16 inches apart. Allow about 1/8 of an inch between the wall and screw heads for mounting the phone. 2) Refer to step 1 through 6 on page 9 to mount the telephone. Installing the Beltclip To attach the beltclip Insert the beltclip into the holes on each side of the handset.

  • Page 12: Headset Installation

    Your phone is ready for hands-free conversations. (Headsets may be purchased by visiting our website at www.uniden.com or by calling our Parts Department. See back cover page). w w w . u n i d e n . c o m...

  • Page 13: Basic Setup

    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 14: Entering Your Area Code

    2) Press the 3) Press the select/remote key to toggle and turn on Caller ID on Call Waiting. 4) Press the end key and return the handset to the base unit to complete the setting. The handset returns to standby mode. Entering Your Area Code If you can make a call by dialing only 7 digits (instead of 10), you can program your local area code in your phone.

  • Page 15: 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 phone networks use a method called tone dialing, so your phone comes programmed for tone dialing.

  • Page 16: Selecting The Ring Tone And Volume

    3) Press the select/remote key to select 4) Press the end key to complete the setting. The handset returns to standby mode. Selecting the Ring Tone and Volume Your phone has five different ringer tone/volume combinations you can choose from. 1) With the phone in standby mode, press the 2) The phone will sound the different ring tones at different volumes.

  • Page 17: Using Your Phone

    Using Your Phone Making and Receiving Calls Making a call 1) Remove the handset from the base. 2) Press the talk/flash key. 3) Listen for the dial tone. 4) Dial the number. 1) Remove the handset from the base. 2) Dial the number. 3) Press the talk/flash key.

  • Page 18: Redialing The Last Dialed Number

    Redialing the Last Dialed Number 1) Remove the handset from the base. note 2) Press the talk/flash key. 3) Listen for the dial tone. 4) Press the redial/pause key. 1) Remove the handset from the base. 2) Press the redial/pause key. 3) Press the talk/flash key.

  • Page 19: Tone Dialing Switch-Over

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

  • Page 20: Find Handset

    [ 1 9 ] U S I N G Y O U R P H O N E You must subscribe to Call Waiting through your local telephone company. w w w . u n i d e n . c o m...

  • Page 21: Using The Speed Dial Memory

    For example, you can save your bank account number to speed dial memory. When you call your bank's telephone teller service and are prompted to enter your account number, simply press the memory key and the speed dial number where you stored your account number.
  • Page 22 4) Enter a name according to the instructions below, then press the select/remote key. If no name is required, go to step 5. note • The name can be up to 13 characters. • Use the #/ • Use the delete/chan key to delete characters as needed. •...
  • Page 23 Store Number is displayed. The cursor flashes indicating that the phone is ready for the number to be entered. 6) Use the keypad to enter the phone number; each number can be up to 20 digits. If you need the phone to pause during the dialing sequence, press the redial/pause key to insert a two-second delay between the numbers.

  • Page 24: Storing Caller Id Messages In Speed Dial Memory

    Storing Caller ID Messages in Speed Dial Memory Messages (Caller ID names/numbers) shown in the Caller ID list can be stored in memory note dialing. For instructions on viewing the Caller ID Message list, see page 26. 1) Press the call id/menu key. Select the phone number to be stored You cannot store a from the Caller ID list by pressing the Caller ID message if no...

  • Page 25: Making Calls From Speed Dial Memory

    Making Calls from Speed Dial Memory 1) Press the memory key. The handset displays your programmed speed dial number. 2) Enter the number (0 - 9), or press the key to select the speed dial number you would like to dial. 3) Press the talk/flash key.

  • Page 26: Caller Id And Cidcw (Caller Id On Call Waiting)

    You must subscribe to Caller ID service through your local telephone provider to use this feature. 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.

  • Page 27: Viewing The Caller Id Message List

    •In Caller ID operation, if no key is pressed for more than 30 seconds, an error tone sounds and the telephone returns to standby mode. •Each message can be up to 15 characters for the name and 15 digits for the phone number.

  • Page 28: 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 note automatically deleted. Caller ID data can also be deleted manually. Deleting a Caller ID Message •While using the Delete 1) Press the call id/menu key in standby mode.

  • Page 29: Making A Call From The Caller Id List

    Making a Call from the Caller ID List You can place a call from the Caller ID list. 1) Press the call id/menu key in standby mode. Select the phone number that you want to dial by pressing the vol/ key.

  • Page 30: The Integrated Answering Device

    The Integrated Answering Device The cordless phone has a built-in answering system that answers and records incoming calls. You can also use your answering system 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.

  • Page 31: Setting Up Your Answering System

    Setting Up Your Answering System Answering System Settings To set the following six functions you must enter the menu mode. • With the phone in standby mode, use the menu/clock S t a n d b y key to scroll through the menu options. The system menu/clock returns to standby and sounds a tone after the last T i m e...

  • Page 32: Setting The Time

    Setting the Time The clock on the cordless phone’s answering system starts when power is supplied to the note base. Follow these steps to set the clock to the correct time. 1) With the phone in standby mode, press the menu/ clock key.
  • Page 33 8) Press the /volume/select key until you hear the correct AM or PM setting. The message counter displays [ 9) Press the set key to select the AM/PM setting. You hear a confirmation tone followed by the announcement "Time," and the day and time are then announced for your review.
  • Page 34 Setting the Ring Time The ring time setting allows you to set the number of rings the caller hears before your answering system plays the outgoing message. You can set the ring time to answer after two, four, or six rings. If you select Toll Saver [ rings if you have new messages, and after four rings if there are none.

  • Page 35: Selecting The Message Record Time

    Selecting the Message Record Time You have three record time options: one minute, four minutes, and "Announce only." "Announce only" answers the call with the preset greeting or your personal greeting but prevents the caller from leaving a message. 1) With the phone in standby mode, press the menu/clock key four times. You hear "Record time"...

  • Page 36: Selecting The Language

    1) With the phone in standby mode, press the menu/clock key five times. You hear "Message alert" and the current setting ([ displayed on the base. Then you hear the instructions for setting the Message Alert Tone. 2) Press the 3) Press the set key to select the new setting.
  • Page 37 Setting Your Outgoing Message (Greeting) When you receive a call, the answering system 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 "Hello.
  • Page 38 Recording a personal outgoing message (Greeting) 1) With the phone in standby mode, press and hold the greeting key. note You hear the announcement •Your greeting must be 2) Start recording your message. You have 30 seconds, and the message counter starts to more than 2 seconds count down [ and less than 30...

  • Page 39: 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 mode or while an incoming call is ringing. 1) Press the ringer key. You hear the ringer at the current volume level ] high, [ ] low, [ ] off) (if you set the...

  • Page 40: Turning The Answering System On/Off

    Turning the Answering System On/Off To turn the answering system on, press the (answer on/off) key. The system will announce "Answering system is on." The current greeting message will be played, and you hear a confirmation tone. The message counter displays the number of messages stored in memory.

  • Page 41: Using Your Answering System

    Using Your Answering System The message counter displays the number of messages stored in memory. If the display flashes, new messages are waiting for you. The flashing number represents the number of new messages, not total messages. The cordless phone plays the new messages first; after all the new messages are played, you can play the old messages.

  • Page 42: Repeating A Message

    3) After you have reviewed your new messages, you can play your old messages by pressing old message. The old messages will be played in the order in which they were received. Repeating a Message 1) With the phone in standby mode, press the The number of stored messages are announced.
  • Page 43 If you have several messages, press the (skip/ff) key repeatedly to find the message you want to play. To quickly scroll forward through a message, press and hold the (skip/ff) key. 3) Press the (play/stop) key at any time to stop reviewing your messages and return to standby.

  • Page 44: Deleting A Message

    Deleting a Message To maintain maximum record time, delete the old messages. When you press the you are permanently deleting the message. Once deleted, the message cannot be replayed. 1) Press the messages. 2) Press the message to delete. 3) You hear a confirmation tone and the message is deleted.

  • Page 45: Voice Memo

    • 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...

  • Page 46: Handset Operation

    Handset Operation You can operate your answering system from another room using a handset. 1) With the phone in standby mode, press the select/remote key on the handset. A n sw er i ng M ac h in e o pe r at i on the current time and the number of messages stored in the memory.

  • Page 47: Remote Operation

    Remote Operation When you are away from home, you can operate your answering system with any touch-tone telephone. Use this function to check for recorded messages, to play or delete messages, even record a new greeting message. 1) Call your telephone number.
  • Page 48 Command then then then then then *For Memo Record and Greeting Message Record functions, the first time you enter the corresponding command, it starts the Recording function. If you want to stop the recording, enter the command again. 5) After all of the voice prompts have been played, you hear intermittent beeps indicating that the system is in the command waiting mode.
  • Page 49 If you have forgotten to turn on your answering system, you can turn it on remotely from any touch-tone telephone. 1) 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 system announces the number of messages stored in memory.

  • Page 50: 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 51: Note On Power Sources

    With normal usage, your battery should last about one year. A replacement battery may be purchased by calling Uniden’s Parts Department (see back cover page). Warning: To avoid the risk of personal injury or property damage from fire or electrical shock, only use the Uniden battery model and Uniden adapter model specifically designated for this product.

  • Page 52: Talk And Standby Times

    Doing so may discolor the surface of the telephone and damage the finish. [ 5 1 ] N O T E O N P O W E R S O U R C E S...

  • Page 53: General Information

    2,405.155942 - 2,411.718441 MHz • To avoid damage to the phone use only Uniden AD-314 and BT-905 or BT-1006 with your phone. • If the handset is left off the base, the actual talk mode duration will be reduced respective to the amount of time the handset is off the base.

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    • Make sure that the handset is not too far from the base. • Check the dialing mode used by your telephone company. [ 5 3 ] T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G Suggestion w w w .
  • Page 55 • The call was placed through a switchboard. • Charge the handset. • Your Caller ID service may not be active; contact your local telephone service provider. The answering system does not • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into wall outlet.
  • Page 56 Symptom After a power failure, the • Record your personal outgoing message again. The default message should remain. outgoing message is deleted. No sound on the base unit • Adjust the speaker volume on the base unit. speaker during call monitoring or message playback.

  • Page 57: 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 at 1-800-297-1023.
  • Page 58 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 59: Precautions & 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 60: I.c. Notice

    REN assigned to each terminal equipment provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed five.

  • Page 61: Index

    Index AC adapter information ..52 Answering system Deleting a message ..43 Playing a message ..40 Recording a conversation ..44 Remote operation .
  • Page 62 Memo w w w . u n i d e n . c o m [ 6 1 ]...

  • Page 63: 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 0 and enter your PIN code. The answering system announces the number of messages stored in memory and the voice prompts.
  • Page 64 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...
  • Page 65 Having Trouble? Our customer care specialists are here to help you! Visit our website at www. uniden.com or call our Customer Hotline at 1-800-297-1023, Mon-Fri, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or Sat/Sun, 9 a.m.
  • Page 66 T H A N K Y O U F O R B U Y I N G A U N I D E N P R O D U C T. UPZZ01079ZZ(0) ©2006 Uniden America Corporation, Fort Worth, Texas. Contains additional foreign articles. Printed in China.

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