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DXI386 6/7/2 10:50 AM Page 2 www.uniden.com
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DXI386 6/7/2 10:50 AM Page 1 Contents Welcome/Features 2 Making Calls with Memory Dialing 27 Chain Dialing 28 Quick Reference Guide 3 Editing a Stored Name and/or Phone Number 29 Controls and Functions 4 Erasing a Stored Name and Phone Number 31 Getting Started RocketDial Read this First 6 RocketDial 32 Checking the Package Contents 7 Storing and Editing the RocketDial 32 Setting up the Phone 8 Making Calls with the RocketDial 32 Before Using, Register Extra Handset to Deleting the RocketDial
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DXI386 6/7/2 10:50 AM Page 2 Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden DXI386-2 series cordless telephone. This phone Welcome 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. The color of your cordless phone may vary. ® As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Uniden has determined that this product or product models meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines
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DXI386 6/7/2 10:50 AM Page 3 Step 1 Charging the Batteries Step 2 Connecting Step 4 Setting Up the Caller ID TO INSTALL THE HANDSET BATTERIES CONNECT TO A PHONE LINE When the handset battery pack is fully charged, after 15-20 hours of charging, plug the telephone Remove the cover. 1 cord into the main 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 the dialing mode” on page 17. Connect the ba
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DXI386 6/7/2 10:50 AM Page 4 Controls and Functions Dual Handsets 1. Handset antenna 2. Beltclip holes 1 3. Optional headset jack 4. Handset battery compartment 5. Handset earpiece 6. LCD display 5 7. Caller ID/menu key 8. Talk/flash key 9. /tone/left cursor ( ) key 2 * 10. Redial/pause (p) key 6 11. Select/channel key 13 12. Handset microphone and 7 14 ringer speaker 3 15 8 13. Volume up ( ) key 16 14. RocketDial key 15. End key 16. Volume down ( ) key 4 17. #/right cursor ( ) key 9 17 18. M
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DXI386 6/7/2 10:50 AM Page 5 Main Base 21. Status LED 22. Find handset key 23. Base charging contacts 24. Telephone line jack 25. DC IN 9V jack 26. Charging contacts 27. Charge LED 21 28. DC IN 9V jack 22 23 Extra Charging Cradle 26 27 28 24 25 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS [ 5 ]
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DXI386 6/7/2 10:51 AM Page 6 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 main base unit. Step 3 (page 9 to 11) Then, insert the battery packs into Conveniently, your cordless the handsets. Connect the main phone allows you to transfer base unit and extra charging cradle. outside calls from handset to You must charge the battery packs hand
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DXI386 6/7/2 10:51 AM Page 7 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. • Main base unit (1) • Handset (2) • AC adapter (2) • Rechargeable battery (2) • Telephone cord (1) • Beltclip (2) • Extra charging cradle (1) • This owner’s manual • Other printed materials Uniden Parts Department at (800) 554-3988 Hours: M-F 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST. We can also be reach
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DXI386 6/7/2 10:51 AM Page 8 Setting up the Phone Do the following steps: A. Choose the best locations C. Connect the main base unit and the B. Install the battery packs extra charging cradle 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. Here are some important guidelines you should consider: Avoid heat sources, such as radiators, Avoid noise sources such a
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DXI386 6/7/2 10:51 AM Page 9 B. Install the battery packs Charge the battery packs for at least 15-20 hours before plugging the phone line into your phone. 1) Press in on the battery cover release and slide the • Use only the Uniden cover down until it comes off. battery (BT-905) supplied with your phone. Replacement 2) Connect the battery pack connector observing correct batteries are also polarity (black and red wires) to the jack inside the available through the Uniden Parts battery com
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DXI386 6/7/2 10:51 AM Page 10 Battery use time (per charge) From fully charged (15-20 hours charge time) • Seven hours continuous use • Ten days when the handset is in the standby mode Even when the Low Battery Alert battery pack is not being used, it will When the battery pack is very low and needs to be gradually discharge over charged, the phone is programmed to eliminate functions a long period of time. in order to save power. If the phone is not in use, For optimum performance, be sure
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DXI386 6/7/2 10:51 AM Page 11 C. Connect the main base unit and the extra charging cradle 1) Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet. 2) Set the main base and extra charging cradle on a desk or tabletop, and place one handset Place the handset in in the main base unit and one in the extra the main base with the keypad facing forward charging cradle. for charging. 3) Make sure that the status LED illuminates. If the LED does not illuminate, check to see
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DXI386 6/7/2 10:51 AM Page 12 Before Using, Register Extra Handset to the Main Base Unit When the dual handsets are removed from the packaging, the handset that is placed in the main base unit first (to charge battery for 15-20 hours), will automatically • When you charge the be registered to the main base unit. (It does not matter which handset you choose handset, Caller ID summary screen and to place in the main base unit first). the name of the handset, HS1 appears. You will also need to r
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DXI386 6/7/2 10:51 AM Page 13 When to Re-register Handsets 1) You’ll need to re-register the extra handset (follow steps on page 12) each time the digital security code is changed. Refer to page 40 for details regarding the Digital Security Code. 2) When there is a power failure for more than one hour • If the extra handset’s battery becomes very If power failure occurs (e.g. due to electrical storm or if the unit is unplugged low, the handset must during a move), both handsets will need to be
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DXI386 6/7/2 10:51 AM Page 14 Mounting the Main Base Unit on a Wall Standard wall plate mounting This phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate. DO NOT use an AC outlet controlled by a wall 1) Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN 9V jack. switch. 2) Wrap the AC adapter cord inside 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. Wrap the cord inside the molded wiring channel as shown. 5)
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DXI386 6/7/2 10:51 AM Page 15 Direct wall mounting If you don't have a standard wall plate, you can mount your phone directly to the wall. Before doing this, consider the following: • Avoid electrical cables, pipes, or other items behind the mounting location that could cause a hazard when inserting screws into the wall. • Try to mount your phone within 5 feet of a working phone jack to avoid excessive lengths. • Make sure the wall material is capable of supporting the weight of the main base
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DXI386 6/7/2 10:51 AM Page 16 Setting Menu Options There are four setup options available. They are Caller ID options [AutoTalk, CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting), Area Code] and Dial Mode. 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 main base and the phone automatically answers the call. If the phone rings when AutoTalk is off, you must press talk/flash to answer the call. • AutoTal
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DXI386 6/7/2 10:51 AM Page 17 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press and hold cid/menu. The Caller ID setting screen appears. 2) Press 3 or press twice to select ¨Area Code¨. 3) Press select/channel. 4) Use the number keys (0 to 9), #/ , /tone/ or * delete/transfer to enter the 3-digit area code. 5) Press select/channel. A confirmation tone sounds and the displayed area code is entered. 6) Press end or return the handset to the main base unit. The handset returns to the standby mode.
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DXI386 6/7/2 10:51 AM Page 18 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press and hold cid/menu. The following screen appears. 2) Press 4 or press three times to select ¨Dial¨. Dialing mode can only 3) Press select/channel to toggle between ¨Tone¨ and ¨Pulse¨ be changed from for each setting. handset 1. To confirm which handset is HS1, look at 4) Press end and return the handset to the main base unit. The handset returns to the display indicating the standby mode. “HS1” or “HS2”. • If you ar
