Uniden DCX170 User Manual

DCX170 Accessory Handset User's Guide
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Important Safety Instructions!

When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the
following:
x This unit is NOT waterproof. DO NOT expose this unit to rain or moisture.
x Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen
sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
x Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There
may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
x Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
x Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. Do not dispose of bat-
teries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal
instructions.
x Do not place the handset in any charging cradle without the battery installed and the
battery cover securely in place.

INStAllING YoUr HANDSet

Charge the Battery

1. Unpack the handset, battery pack, and battery cover.
If you need to remove the cover, press in on the
notch and slide the cover down and off.
2. Line up the battery connector with the jack inside
the handset; the connector only fits one way.
3. Push the connector in until it clicks into place; tug gently on the wires
to make sure the battery is securely connected.
4. Replace the battery cover and slide it into place.
5. Use the AC adapter to connect the power jack on the charger to a
regular indoor (120V AC) power outlet.
6. Place the handset in the charger with the display facing forward. If the
display doesn't light up, reseat the handset or connect the charger to a
different outlet.
#
Charge the handset completely (about 15 hours) before using it.
reGISterING to A BASe
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the accessory handset won't work until you register it to a base!
Compatible Bases
This handset is designed for use with Uniden's D1760, D1780, D1785, and
D1788 bases. For the most up-to-date list of which bases this handset is
compatible with, see our website.
registration Methods
Does the handset fit in the base cradle?
Yes Place the handset in the base. The display should say Registering.
No Does the base have an lCD display?
Yes 1. On the base, press MENU/SELECT to open the menus and
2. On the handset, press and hold Pound (#) until the handset
1. On the base, press and hold FiNd when the phone is in
No
2. On the handset, press and hold Pound (#) until the handset
#
After about 30 seconds, the handset display should say
Complete.
test the connection
Pick up the handset and press TaLk/FLaSh . Make sure you get a dial tone.
(Press ENd to hang up.)
If...
x you don't hear a dial tone
x the display says

IMPortANt INforMAtIoN

x All features and operation for the handset are described in the user's
guide for the base.
x User guides for all Uniden phones are available on our website for free
downloading.

AC Adapter and Battery Information

AC adapter
Part number
PS-0035
x Use only the supplied AC adapters.
x Use the proper adapter for the base & any chargers.
x Do not place the unit in direct sunlight or subject it to high temperatures.
Battery pack (with normal use)
Part number
BT-1021
x Replace the battery when the talk or standby time becomes noticeably reduced. For replace-
ments, call the Parts Department (see the front cover).
x When the battery gets low, the handset beeps and shows a low battery alert; put the handset in
the cradle for recharging.
What's in the box?
DCX170 accessory
handset and
charger
Rechargeable battery
pack (BT-1021)
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
then scroll to
display says
standby (about 5 seconds).
display says
Registration Failed
Input voltage
120V AC, 60 Hz
Capacity
300mAh, 2.4V DC
Contact Uniden's...
Customer Care Line*
Parts Department*
Accessibility Help Line
Register Accy. Press MENU/SELECT .
Registering (about 2 seconds).
Registering (about 2 seconds).
try...
Making sure the handset is fully
charged, then trying again.
Talk time
about 7 hours
AC adapter
Battery cover
(PS-0035)
Phone Number
817-858-2929 or
800-297-1023
800-554-3988
800-874-9314
(voice or TTY)
Output voltage
8V AC @ 300mA
Standby time
about 7 days
Registration
Battery life
about 1 year