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EXT1865 7/25/00 16:31 Page 2 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the EXT 1865 cordless telephone. This phone is designed for reliability, long life, and outstanding performance. Note: Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit for explanation purposes. Features • 900 MHz Digital Transmission with Extended Range • Secure Digital Transmission • Caller ID and Call Waiting Caller ID • Advanced Caller ID with Call Waiting Option • 50 Number Caller ID Memory • Ad
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EXT1865 7/25/00 16:31 Page 5 Getting Started Contents Introduction / Features .............inside front cover Controls and Functions .............inside front cover Getting Started Basics Read this first.........................................................2 Step 1: Checking the package contents..............3 Step 2: Setting up the base unit ..........................4 Mounting the base unit on a wall..........7 Step 3: Preparing the battery pack......................9 Basics Telephone Ma
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EXT1865 7/25/00 16:31 Page 2 Read this first This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps; Step 1 (page 3) Unpack and check the telephone and accessories. Step 2 (page 4 to 8) Next, choose the best location to set up the base unit. Base unit Step 3 (page 9 to 10) Then, insert the battery pack into the handset. You must charge the battery pack for more than 17 hours before using the phone. Handset About the digital security code This cordless telephone uses a digital
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EXT1865 7/25/00 16:31 Page 3 Checking the package contents Make sure you have received the following items in the package. • Base unit • Handset • AC adapter (AD-420) • Rechargeable • Telephone line • Wall mount adapter battery pack cord (2) (BT-905) • This Owner's Manual • Precautions and Important Safety Instructions • Guide to Using Advanced Calling Features • Beltclip Uniden Parts Department (800) 554-3988 Hours: M-F 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST. We can also be reached on the web at www.uniden.
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EXT1865 7/25/00 16:31 Page 4 Setting up the base unit Do the following steps. • Choose the best location • Connect the base unit • Choose the dialing mode 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 Avoid noise sources such as a window radiators, air ducts, and sunlight by a
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EXT1865 7/25/00 16:31 Page 5 Connect the base unit If you want to install the base unit on the wall, see page 7. Place the power cord so it does not create a trip hazard, or where it could become chafed and create a fire or electrical hazard. 1 Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet. 2 Connect the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and to a telephone outlet. 3 Set the base unit on a desk or tabletop and place the handset on the base unit. Then
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EXT1865 7/25/00 16:31 Page 6 Use only the supplied AD-420 AC adapter. Do not use any other AC Polarity of the plug adapter. Connect the AC adapter to a continuous power supply. Place the base unit close to the AC outlet so that you can unplug the AC adapter easily. Modular If your telephone outlet isn't modular, contact your telephone company for assistance. Choose the dialing mode Depending on your dialing system, set the PULSE-TONE switch as follows: If your dialing system is Set the switc
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EXT1865 7/25/00 16:31 Page 7 Mounting the base unit on a wall Standard wall plate mounting This phone can be mounted on any standard telephone wall plate. 1 1 Snap the wall mount adapter into the notches on the base. 2 Plug the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack. 3 Wrap the AC adapter cord inside the molded wiring channel. Then wrap the cord around 2 - 7 the strain relief notch. 4 Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet. 5 Plug th
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EXT1865 7/25/00 16:31 Page 8 8 On the base unit, pull the handset retainer out of the slot. Rotate it clockwise 180 degrees. 9 Flip the retainer from front to If the handset beltclip is back. Slide it back into the slot attached, you cannot so that the lip of the retainer is charge the handset with up and the oval point is down. the display showing when the phone is mounted on The retainer holds the handset the wall (See page 40). in place. Direct wall plate mounting If you don't have a stan
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EXT1865 7/25/00 16:31 Page 9 Preparing the battery pack Charge the battery pack for more than 17 hours before you start using your phone. 1 Press in on the battery cover release and slide the cover down until it comes off. 2 Connect the battery pack connector with the correct polarity (black and red wires), then insert the battery pack into the battery compartment. 3 Slide the battery cover on until it snaps into place. 4 Place the handset on the base. 5 Make sure that the status LED lights.
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EXT1865 7/25/00 16:31 Page 10 Battery use time (per charge) From fully charged • Seven hours continuous use • Ten days when the handset is in the standby mode Even when the battery When the battery charge becomes low pack is not being used, it When the voltage of battery pack will gradually in the handset is very low and discharge over a long period. For optimum needs to be charged, the phone is performance, be sure to programmed to eliminate return the handset to the functions in order to
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EXT1865 7/25/00 16:31 Page 11 Making a call With the handset Dialing from standby 1 Enter the phone number. (Up to 32 digits.) During the operation you must press a key within 20 Example: Enter 8178583300 seconds or the phone will return to standby. 2Press . “Talk” flashes on the display. Then the volume setting appears for a few seconds. For example, if the volume is set to Press if high, the display shows: you enter a wrong number at step 1. 3 The number is dialed. After about 5 seconds,
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EXT1865 7/25/00 16:31 Page 12 Dialing from talk mode 1Press . “Talk” flashes on the display. Then the volume setting appears for a few seconds. For example, if the volume is set to high, the display shows: The call-time display appears. 2 Dial the phone number. Example: Enter 8178583300 3 To hang up, press or place the handset on the base. The call-time will be displayed for about 5 seconds. With the base 1Press . 2 Dial the number on the keypad. 3 When you finish the call, press to hang up.
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EXT1865 7/25/00 16:31 Page 13 Receiving a call With the handset 1 Phone rings. 2Press . “Talk” and volume setting appear on the display. 3 Talk with the caller. 4 To hang up, press or place the handset on the base. The call time will be displayed for about 5 seconds. AutoTalk when ringing When the AutoTalk setting is on and there is an incoming call, simply lift the handset from the base unit to answer the phone. See “Setting Caller ID options” on page 31 for more details. Any key answer when
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EXT1865 7/25/00 16:31 Page 14 With the base 1 The base rings. The status lamp on the base flashes. 2Press . 3 When you finish the call, press to hang up. 14
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EXT1865 7/25/00 16:32 Page 15 Adjusting the ringer and earpiece volume Handset ringer volume In the standby mode, press or on the handset to select one of four ringer tone and volume combinations. Handset ringer on/off switch This switch turns the handset ringer on or off. Earpiece volume Pressing or during a telephone call will change the earpiece volume of the handset. This setting will remain in effect after the telephone call has ended. When you press in Loud mode or press in Normal mod
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EXT1865 7/25/00 16:32 Page 16 Redialing a call With the handset The last three phone numbers dialed can be quickly redialed. Redialing from standby If the recently dialed 1Press . number exceeds 32 digits, The phone number that was last dialed only the first 32 digits are retained for redialing. appears on the display. 2Press again. Each press of will display one of the last three numbers dialed. Most recent 3Press . The number will be dialed. 16
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EXT1865 7/25/00 16:32 Page 17 Redialing from the talk mode 1Press . “Talk” flashes and the volume setting appears. 2Press . The last number dialed from the handset will be displayed. Only the last number dialed can be accessed while off-hook. With the base 1 To call the last number dialed from the base, press . 2Press . The number will be dialed. Call waiting If you have call waiting service and a call waiting tone sounds, press to accept the call. After a short pause you will hear the ne
