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EXI3246 3/6/3 9:59 AM Page 3 Step 1 Checking the Package Contents Step 4 Setting Display Options Plug the AC adapter cord into the base Make sure you have received the following items in D unit and then into a 120V AC outlet. the package. If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact the Uniden Parts Department. • Base unit Uniden Parts Department at • Handset (800) 554-3988 • AC adapter Hours: M-F 8:00 a.m. to • Rechargeable battery Note: Three Caller ID options are available: AutoT
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EXI3246 3/6/3 9:59 AM Page 4 Contents Erasing a Stored Name and Phone Number 30 Quick Reference Guide 3 RocketDial Welcome/Features 5 RocketDial 31 Controls and Functions 6 Storing and Editing the RocketDial 31 Getting Started Making Calls with the RocketDial 31 Setting up the Phone 8 Deleting the RocketDial 32 Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall 13 Caller ID Features Setting Menu Options 15 Caller ID 33 Basics When the Telephone Rings 33 Making and Receiving Calls 18 Viewing the Caller ID Messag
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EXI3246 3/6/3 9:59 AM Page 5 Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden EXI3246 series. This cordless phone is Welcome 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 purposes. The color of your cordless telephone may vary. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Uniden has determined that this product or product models meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for en
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EXI3246 3/6/3 9:59 AM Page 6 Controls and Functions 1. Handset antenna 1 2. Beltclip hole 3. Optional headset jack 4. Handset battery compartment 5. Handset earpiece 5 6. LCD display 2 7. (Caller ID) cid/menu key 8. Talk/flash key 6 9. /tone/ (left cursor) key * 13 10. Redial/p (pause) key 7 14 3 11. Select key 8 15 12. Handset microphone and 16 ringer speaker 13. (Volume) vol/ring/ (up) key 14. RocketDial key 4 15. End key 9 17 16. (Volume) vol/ring/ (down) key 10 18 17. #/ (right cursor) ke
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EXI3246 3/6/3 9:59 AM Page 7 21. charge/in use LED 22. Find handset key 23. Base charging contacts 24. Telephone line jack 25. DC IN 9V jack 21 24 25 22 23 www.uniden.com CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS [ 7 ]
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EXI3246 3/6/3 9:59 AM Page 8 Setting up the Phone Do the following steps: A. Choose the best location C. Connect the base unit B. Install the rechargeable battery pack into the handset If your home has A. Choose the best location specially wired alarm Before choosing a location for your new phone, read the INSTALLATION equipment connected to CONSIDERATIONS included in the PRECAUTIONS AND IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS the telephone line, be brochure. Here are some important guidelines you sho
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EXI3246 3/6/3 9:59 AM Page 9 B. Install the rechargeable battery pack into the handset The handset is powered by a rechargeable battery pack. The battery recharges automatically when the handset is placed in the base unit. Charge the handset battery pack for at least 15-20 Use only the Uniden hours before using your new cordless telephone for the (BT-905) rechargeable first time! To maximize the charge capacity of your battery battery pack supplied pack, DO NOT plug the telephone cord into th
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EXI3246 3/6/3 9:59 AM Page 10 4) Place the battery case cover back on the handset by sliding it upwards until it clicks into place. 5) Place the handset in the base unit for 15-20 hours without interruption. The base unit’s LED light labeled (charge/in use) illuminates once the handset is placed in the base. The LED light will illuminate regardless if the battery pack is connected or not. DO NOT rely on the LED light as an indicator that the battery pack is connected and the handset is chargin
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EXI3246 3/6/3 9:59 AM Page 11 Battery use time (per charge) From fully charged (15-20 hours charge time) • Up to seven hours continuous use during talk mode • Up to fourteen days when the handset is in the standby mode Low battery alert • Even when the When the battery pack is very low and needs to be charged, battery pack is not being used, it will the phone is programmed to eliminate functions in order to gradually discharge save power. If the phone is not in use, ¨Low Battery¨ over a long p
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EXI3246 3/6/3 9:59 AM Page 12 C. Connect the base unit Route the cord. 1) Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet. 2) Set the base on a desk or tabletop, and Use only the supplied place the handset on the base unit. AD-446 AC adapter. Do not use any other AC adapter. 3) Make sure that the charge/in use LED illuminates. If the LED does not illuminate, check to see that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the handset makes good contact with the base
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EXI3246 3/6/3 9:59 AM Page 13 Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall Standard wall plate mounting This phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate. DO NOT use an AC 1) Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN 9V jack. outlet controlled by a wall 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) Plu
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EXI3246 3/6/3 9:59 AM Page 14 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 base and
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EXI3246 3/6/3 9:59 AM Page 15 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. If the phone rings when AutoTalk is Off, you must press talk/flash to answer the call. •
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EXI3246 3/6/3 9:59 AM Page 16 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press and hold cid/menu. The Caller ID setting screen appears. 2) Press vol/ring/ key twice to select ¨Area Code¨. 3) Press select. 4) Use the number keys (0 - 9), or delete/ch to enter the 3-digit area code. 5) Press select. A confirmation tone sounds and the displayed area code is entered. 6) Press end or return the handset to the base unit to complete the setting. The handset returns to the standby mode. When the are
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EXI3246 3/6/3 10:00 AM Page 17 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press and hold cid/menu. The following screen appears. 2) Press vol/ring/ key three times to select ¨Dial¨. 3) Press select to toggle between ¨Tone¨ and ¨Pulse¨ for each setting. 4) Press end or return the handset to the base unit to complete the setting. The handset returns to the standby mode. • If you are not sure of your dialing system, set for tone dialing. Make a trial call. If the call connects, leave the setti
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EXI3246 3/6/3 10:00 AM Page 18 Making and Receiving Calls Handset On Base Handset Off Base Pick up the handset (AutoTalk) Press talk/flash, any number, To answer or pick up the handset and press /tone/ or #/ keys a call * Refer to page 15 talk/flash. (AutoTalk). "Setting Menu Options" 1) Pick up the handset. 1) Press talk/flash. to turn On the AutoTalk feature if desired. 2) Press talk/flash. 2) Listen for the dial tone. 3) Listen for the dial tone. 3) Dial the number. 4) Dial the number. To m
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EXI3246 3/6/3 10:00 AM Page 19 Adjusting the Handset Ringer and Earpiece Volume Handset ringer tone and volume Press the volume up key or volume down key (labeled as, vol/ring/ or vol/ring/ keys) in standby mode to select one of five ringer tones and volume combinations. Earpiece volume Pressing the volume up key or volume down key (labeled as, vol/ring/ or vol/ring/ keys) during a call will change the earpiece volume of the handset. This setting will remain in effect after the telephone call
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EXI3246 3/6/3 10:00 AM Page 20 Redial The redial/p key redials the last number dialed. The redialed number can be up to 32 digits long. Tone Dialing Switch-over • The tone feature only Some telephone companies use equipment that requires applies when the dial pulse dialing (sometimes referred to as rotary dialing). mode is set to pulse. If you need to enter tone dialing digits, you can switch- • This special number over to tone dialing during the call. For example, entering can be stored in a
