Uniden EXI2246 Series Owner's Manual
Uniden EXI2246 Series Owner's Manual

Uniden EXI2246 Series Owner's Manual

2.4ghz extended range with caller id/call waiting
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  • Page 2 www.uniden.com...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Storing and Editing the RocketDial Making Calls with the RocketDial Deleting the RocketDial Caller ID Features Caller ID When the Telephone Rings Viewing the Caller ID Message List Deleting Information from the Caller ID List Using the Caller ID List Additional Information...
  • Page 4: Welcome/Features

    Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden EXI2246 series cordless telephone. 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 purpose.
  • Page 5: Quick Reference Guide

    CONNECT TO A PHONE LINE When the handset battery pack is fully charged, after 15-20 hours of charging, plug the telephone cord into the base unit and then into a telephone wall jack. Your phone is set for tone dialing. If your local network requires pulse dialing, please see “Choose...
  • Page 6: Controls And Functions

    Controls and Functions [ 4 ] C O N T R O L S A N D F U N C T I O N S Handset antenna Beltclip holes Optional headset jack Handset battery compartment Handset earpiece LCD display Caller ID/menu key Talk/flash key /tone/left cursor (...
  • Page 7 24 25 Status LED Find handset key Base charging contacts DC IN 9V jack Telephone line jack C O N T R O L S A N D F U N C T I O N S [ 5 ]...
  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Read this First This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps: Step 1 (page 7) Unpack the telephone and accessories. Step 2 (page 8) Next, choose the best location to set up the base unit. Step 3...
  • Page 9: Checking The Package Contents

    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. • Base unit • Handset • AC adapter • Rechargeable battery •...
  • Page 10: 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 brochure.
  • Page 11 Do not pinch the wires. 3) Securely close the battery compartment cover by sliding it up until it snaps into place. 4) Place the handset on the base. • Use only the Uniden battery (BT-905) supplied with your phone. Replacement batteries are also...
  • Page 12 ¨ be sure to return the handset to the base will operate. unit after a telephone call. If the phone is in use, ¨ handset beeps. Complete your conversation as quickly as possible and return the handset to the base unit for charging.
  • Page 13 • After installing the battery pack in the handset, charge your handset at least 15-20 hours before plugging into the phone line. Once the handset battery pack is fully charged, connect the telephone line cord to the base and telephone wall outlet. 4) Connect the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and to a telephone outlet once the handset is fully charged.
  • Page 14: Mounting The Base Unit On A Wall

    3) Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet. 4) Plug the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack. Wrap the cord inside the molded wiring channel as shown. 5) Plug the telephone line cord into the telephone outlet.
  • Page 15: Terminology

    1/8 of an inch between the wall and screw heads for mounting the phone. 2) Refer to steps 1 through 6 on page 12 to mount the telephone. Terminology Throughout this manual, terms such as Standby and Talk Mode are used. Below is the terminology explanation.
  • Page 16: Setting Menu Options

    Setting Menu Options There are five setup options available. They are Caller ID options [AutoTalk, CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting), Area Code], Dial Mode and Language. AutoTalk allows you to answer the phone without pressing the talk/flash button. If the phone rings when AutoTalk is on, simply remove the handset from the base and the phone automatically answers the call.
  • Page 17 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press and hold call id/menu. The Caller ID setting screen appears. 2) Press 3 or press twice to select ¨ 3) Press select. 4) Use the number keys (0 to 9), #/ delete/ch to enter the 3-digit area code.
  • Page 18 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press and hold call id/menu. The following screen appears. 2) Press 4 or press 3) Press select to toggle between ¨ each setting. 4) Press end or return the handset to the base unit to complete the setting. The handset returns to the standby mode.
  • Page 19: Basics

    Making and Receiving Calls Handset On Base Pick up the handset (AutoTalk) To answer or pick up the handset and press a call talk/flash. 1) Pick up the handset. 2) Press talk/flash. 3) Listen for the dial tone. 4) Dial the number. To make a call 1) Pick up the handset.
  • Page 20: Adjusting The Handset Ringer And Earpiece Volume

    Earpiece volume Pressing of the handset. This setting will remain in effect after the telephone call has ended. When you press tone sounds. Ringer Mute You can temporarily mute the ringer tone. When the handset is off the base and the phone is ringing, press end.
  • Page 21: Redial

    The redial/p key redials the last number dialed. The redialed number can be up to 32 digits long. Tone Dialing Switch-over Some telephone companies use equipment that requires pulse dialing (sometimes referred to as rotary dialing). If you need to enter tone dialing digits, you can switch-over to tone dialing during the call.
  • Page 22: Selecting A Different Channel

    There is a short pause, then you will hear the new caller. To return to the original caller, press talk/flash again. You must subscribe through your local telephone company to receive Call Waiting Service.
  • Page 23: Memory Dialing

    Storing Phone Numbers and Names Memory Dialing allows you to dial a number using just a few key presses. Your EXI2246 series stores up to 10 names/numbers in the handset. 1) Press and hold memory until ¨ 2) Press , or enter a number (0 - 9) to select the memory location where you would like to store the number.
  • Page 24 5) Press select. ¨ The cursor flashes indicating that the display is ready for the number to be entered. 6) Use the number keys to enter the phone number. The pause feature is The phone number cannot exceed 20 digits. useful for long distance Use redial/p to enter a pause in the dialing sequence.
  • Page 25: Steps For Entering Names And Special Characters

    Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters Refer to the letters on the number keys to select the desired characters. With each press of a numeric key, the displayed character appears in the following order: Upper case letters first, lower case letters next and finally the number corresponding to the key.
  • Page 26 9) Press 6 five times. 10) When finished, press select. To continue to store the telephone number, proceed to step 6 on page 22. [ 24 ] M E M O R Y D I A L I N G to select a memory location number.
  • Page 27: Making Calls With Memory Dialing

    Making Calls with Memory Dialing Memory dialing from Standby Mode 1) Press memory. The handset displays your programmed memory locations. 2) Press , or enter the number (0 - 9) to select the memory location you would like to dial. 3) Press talk/flash.
  • Page 28: Chain Dialing

    Memory dialing from Talk Mode 1) Press talk/flash. ¨ volume setting appears. 2) Press memory. If you select a memory location that does not 3) Enter a number (0 - 9) to select the memory location of have a stored number, the desired phone number.
  • Page 29: Editing A Stored Name And/Or Phone Number

    Editing a Stored Name and/or Phone Number 1) Press and hold memory until ¨ 2) Press , or enter a number (0 - 9) to select the memory location you would like to edit. 3) Press select. The following screen appears with the memory location number that you have selected in the display.
  • Page 30 7) Use the number key, redial/p or delete/ch to edit the phone number. The phone number cannot exceed 20 digits. (See page 22.) If you don´t want to change the phone number, skip this step. 8) Press select. You hear a confirmation tone, and the following screen appears.
  • Page 31: Erasing A Stored Name And Phone Number

    Erasing a Stored Name and Phone Number 1) Press and hold memory until ¨ 2) Press , or enter a number (0 - 9) to select the memory location you would like to erase. 3) Press select. The following screen appears with the memory location number that you have selected in the display.
  • Page 32: Rocketdial

    RocketDial You can store your most frequently dialed number in the RocketDial location. The RocketDial allows you to dial a number with one key press. (There is no need to press talk. The phone will automatically dial the number stored.) •...
  • Page 33: Deleting The Rocketdial

    Deleting the RocketDial 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press and hold RocketDial. Following display appears. 2) Press to select ¨ 3) Press select. Following display appears. 4) Press to move the pointer to ¨ 5) Press select or delete/ch. You hear a confirmation tone, and the following display appears.
  • Page 34: 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. The handset displays the phone number of the incoming call, the name, and time.
  • Page 35: Viewing The Caller Id Message List

    C A L L E R I D F E A T U R E S • In Caller ID operation, if no key is pressed for more than 30 seconds, an error tone sounds and the telephone returns to the standby mode. • If a call comes in via a telephone system that...
  • Page 36: Deleting Information From The Caller Id List

    Deleting Information from the Caller ID List The EXI2246 series stores up to 30 messages. If the phone receives the 31st mes- sage, the oldest one in the list is automatically deleted. Caller ID data can also be deleted manually.
  • Page 37 3) Press to select ¨ 4) Press select or delete/ch. When the pointer is at ¨ A tone sounds and all stored Caller ID messages are deleted. When the pointer is at ¨ ¨: The display returns to the summary screen. ¨...
  • Page 38: Using The Caller Id List

    Using the Caller ID List Calling a party from the Caller ID list You can place a call from the Caller ID list. The EXI2246 series stores up to 30 messages. 1) Press call id/menu. Select the phone number that you want •...
  • Page 39 Storing Caller ID messages in Memory dialing Messages shown in the Caller ID list can be stored 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. 1) Press call id/menu.
  • Page 40: Additional Information

    Pull both sides of the beltclip to release the tabs from the holes. Headset Installation Your phone may be used with an optional headset, the Uniden HS910. To use this feature, insert headset plug into the headset jack. Your phone is ready for hands-free conversations.
  • Page 41: Note On Power Sources

    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. 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 42: Troubleshooting

    • Press delete/ch to help eliminate background noise. • Make sure that you are not too far from the base. • Check both ends of the base telephone line cord. • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base and wall outlet.
  • Page 43 • The handset was picked up before the second ring. display. • The call was placed through a switch board. • Call your local telephone company to verify your Caller ID service • Charge the handset. If you still have a problem.
  • Page 44: General Information

    A replacement Uniden adapter and battery 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.
  • Page 45: 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.
  • Page 46: Installation Considerations

    Uniden service center for a defect or malfunc- tion covered by this warranty, (E) used in any conjunction with equip- ment or parts or as part of any system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the owner’s manual for this product.
  • Page 47: I.c. Notice

    The 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 48: Index

    Index AC adapter information ...42 Adjusting ringer and earpiece volume ...18 Battery pack Information ...42 Install ...9 Maintenance ...10, 39 Preparing and charging ... 11 Replacement and handling ... 39 Beltclip installation ... 38 Caller ID Caller ID service ... 32 Call Waiting ...
  • Page 49 Memo M E M O [ 47 ]...
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  • Page 51 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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