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Cordless Extend•A•Phone
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DX 834 Series
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DX834OM.qxd 4/12/98 11:48 Page 2 PRECAUTIONS Before you read anything else, please observe the following: WARNING! Uniden Australia Pty. Ltd/Uniden New Zealand Ltd DOES NOT represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or damage to the unit, DO NOT expose this unit to rain or moisture. RECHARGEABLE NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY WARNING • This equipment contains a Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery. • The Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery contained in this e
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DX834OM.qxd 4/12/98 11:48 Page 3 CONTENTS Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Battery Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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DX834OM.qxd 4/12/98 11:48 Page 4 Important Safety Instructions When using your telephone equipment, these basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and injury to persons: 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning, and use a dry cloth, without liquid or aerosol cleaners. 4. Do not use this product near water; for examp
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DX834OM.qxd 4/12/98 11:48 Page 5 Battery Safety Precautions CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons by the battery, read and follow these instructions. 1. Use only the appropriate type and size Battery Pack specified in this Operating Guide. 2. Do not dispose of the Battery Pack in a fire. The cell may explode. Check the Nickel-Cadmium Battery Disposal package insert for disposal instructions. 3. Do not open or mutilate the Battery Pack. Released electrolyte is corrosive
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DX834OM.qxd 4/12/98 11:48 Page 6 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden DX834 Cordless Telephone. The DX834 is designed and engineered to exacting standards for reliability, long life and outstanding performance. Features • 10 Channels (Aus), 25 Channels (NZ) • AutoSecure™ • Random Code™ Digital Security • Handset Ringer/Volume Controls • UltraClear Plus • Pulse/Tone Dialing (Aus Model only) • AutoTalk™ • AutoStandby™ • Voice Scramble • 10-Number Memory • 1-Way Page/Fine
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DX834OM.qxd 4/12/98 11:48 Page 7 Controls and Functions (Handset) 1. Talk Button 2. Numeric Keypad 3. Tone Key (Aus Model only) 4. Memory Key 5. Ringer Volume /Ringer Key 6. Talk/Batt Low Indicator 7. Flash/Redial Key 8. Channel Select Key 9. Pause DX834 7
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DX834OM.qxd 4/12/98 11:48 Page 8 Controls and Functions (Base) 10. Tone Pulse Switch 11. Telephone Jack IN 12. AC Adapter Jack IN 13. Status (in use) Indicator 14. Page/Find Key DX834 8
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® Cordless Extend•A•Phone REGISTRATION CARD MEMO MEMO DX834OM.qxd 4/12/98 11:48 Page 9 Included with the DX834 Phone If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact the place of purchase. Base Unit Handset Rechargeable Battery DX 834 Series O Op pe er ra at ti in ng g G Gu ui id de e UDZZ01525BZ AC Adapter Telephone Cord Operating Guide & P606 plug 2 Memo Stickers Registration Card DX834 9
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DX834OM.qxd 4/12/98 11:48 Page 10 Important Electrical Considerations Unplug all electrical appliances when you know an electrical storm is approaching. Lightning can pass through your household wiring and damage any device connected to it. This phone is no exception. Warning: Please do not attempt to unplug any appliance during an electrical storm. Caution: Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Uniden, or operation of this product in any way other than as deta
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DX834OM.qxd 4/12/98 11:48 Page 11 Installation Selecting a Location Before choosing a location for your new phone, there are some important guidelines you should consider: • The location should be close to both a phone jack and power outlet. • Keep the Base Unit and Handset away from sources of electrical noise such as motors or fluorescent lighting. • Be sure there is sufficient space to fully extend the Base Unit antenna. • The Base Unit can be placed on a desk or tabletop or wall mounted
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DX834OM.qxd 4/12/98 11:48 Page 12 Desk or Tabletop Installation 4. Plug one end of the long telephone cord 1. Place the Base on a desk or tabletop. into the TEL LINE jack on the Base Unit. 2. Plug the AC Adapter cord into the 9V DC 5. Plug the other end of the cord into the input jack on the Base Unit. telephone jack on the wall. 6. Plug the AC Adapter into a standard 3. Place the AC Adapter cord around the 230~240V AC wall outlet. strain relief. DX834 12
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DX834OM.qxd 4/12/98 11:49 Page 13 Wall Installation 5. Place the Base Unit on the posts of the wall plate and push down until it’s firmly seated. Standard Wall Plate Mounting These phones are designed to be mounted on a standard wall plate. 1. Plug the AC Adapter into the Base Unit. 6. Plug the AC Adapter into a standard 230~240V AC wall outlet. Note: Do not use 2. Place the AC Adapter cord inside the an outlet controlled by a wall switch. molded channel. Direct Wall Mounting 3. Plug one
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DX834OM.qxd 4/12/98 11:49 Page 14 2. Plug the AC Adapter into the Base Unit 6. Place the Base Unit on the screws and push down until it’s firmly seated. 3. Place the AC Adaptor cord inside the molded channel. 7. Plug the other end of the telephone line cord into the wall jack 4. Plug one end of the long telephone cord 8. Plug the AC Adapter into a standard into the TEL LINE jack on the Base Unit. 230~240V AC wall outlet. Note: Do not use an outlet controlled by a wall switch 5. Place t
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DX834OM.qxd 4/12/98 11:49 Page 15 Setting the Handset Retainer The Handset Retainer holds the Handset in place if your phone is mounted on a wall. The steps below describe how to remove and replace the retainer so that the tab faces up. 1. Push up on the Handset Retainer on the Base Unit and slide the tab out. 2. Flip the Retainer over so the tab faces up. 3. Push the Retainer back into its slot on the Base Unit. 4. Push down on the Handset Retainer until it snaps into place. DX834 15
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DX834OM.qxd 4/12/98 11:49 Page 16 Setting Up Your Phone Extending the Antenna Before using your phone, be sure to raise its antenna to the vertical position. Then, fully extend the antenna. Extend Installing the Handset Battery Pack 1. Press in on the Battery Cover Release 3. Align the plastic connector of the Nickel- Cadmium battery pack with its socket and plug iit in. Note: The black lead will be on the left when the plug is properly aligned 2. Slide the battery compartment cover down. 4.
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DX834OM.qxd 4/12/98 11:49 Page 17 Cleaning the Battery Contacts To maintain a good charge, it is important to clean all charging contacts on the Handset and Base Unit about once a month. Use a pencil eraser or other contact cleaner. Do not use any liquids or solvents. Charging the Battery Pack Initial Battery Charging The rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium battery pack must be fully charged before using your phone for the first time. We recommend that the battery pack charge for approximately 15-
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DX834OM.qxd 4/12/98 11:49 Page 18 Low Battery Indicator Adjusting Ringer Controls To adjust the volume of your Handset, When the Battery press ringer when the phone is not in use.. Pack in the Handset is very low and You can also select one of two different ringer needs to be charged, tones for the Handset. the TALK/BATT LOW LED flashes. Press to select a different ringer tone when the phone is not in use. Adjusting Handset Receiver Volume Volume settings are Normal and High. When the If th
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DX834OM.qxd 4/12/98 11:49 Page 19 Using Your Phone Making and Receiving Calls The following features of the DX834 phone are different depending on the Handset’s location when you make or receive a call. Handset On Base Handset Off Base Answer Call Pick up Handset (AutoTalk) Press . Make Call 1) Pick up Handset. 1) Press . 2) Press . 2) Listen for dial tone. 3) Listen for dial tone. 3) Dial the number. 4) Dial the number. Hang Up Return Handset to Base. Press . (AutoStandby) Redial 1) Pick up
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DX834OM.qxd 4/12/98 11:49 Page 20 Programming Your Phone Storing a Mixed Number All programming functions must be completed If your phone is set up for Pulse dialing, you can when your phone is in the standby mode because store a mixed mode number so that you can easily programming keys do not function while you are on the phone. access long distance services. Use these keys to store a mixed mode number in memory. Storing A Number in Memory Note: An error tone will sound and the program- Use
