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EXI2246 2/8/2 2:21 PM Page 2 www.uniden.com
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EXI2246 2/8/2 2:21 PM Page 1 Contents Editing a Stored Name and/or Phone Number 27 Welcome/Features 2 Erasing a Stored Name and Phone Number 29 Quick Reference Guide 3 RocketDial Controls and Functions 4 RocketDial 30 Storing and Editing the RocketDial 30 Getting Started Read this First 6 Making Calls with the RocketDial 30 Deleting the RocketDial 31 Checking the Package Contents 7 Setting up the Phone 8 Caller ID Features Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall 12 Caller ID 32 Terminology 13 When th
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EXI2246 2/8/2 2:21 PM Page 2 Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden EXI2246 series cordless telephone. This Welcome phone 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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EXI2246 2/8/2 2:21 PM Page 3 Step 1 Charging the Battery Step 2 Connecting Step 3 Setting Up the Caller ID/Language TO INSTALL THE HANDSET BATTERY 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 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 15. Connect the ba
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EXI2246 2/8/2 2:21 PM Page 4 Controls and Functions 1. Handset antenna 2. Beltclip holes 3. Optional headset jack 4. Handset battery compartment 1 5. Handset earpiece 6. LCD display 7. Caller ID/menu key 8. Talk/flash key 9. /tone/left cursor ( ) key * 5 10. Redial/pause (p) key 2 11. Select key 12. Handset microphone and 6 ringer speaker 13 13. Volume up ( ) key 7 14 3 14. RocketDial key 8 15 15. End key 16 16. Volume down ( ) key 17. #/right cursor ( ) key 4 18. Memory key 9 17 19. Delete/c
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EXI2246 2/8/2 2:21 PM Page 5 21. Status LED 22. Find handset key 23. Base charging contacts 24. DC IN 9V jack 25. Telephone line jack 24 25 21 22 23 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS [ 5 ]
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EXI2246 2/8/2 2:21 PM 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 About the digital security code set up the base unit. This cordless telephone uses a digital security code to prevent unauthorized access to your base unit. This security code prevents Step 3 (page 9 to 11) other cordless handset from Then, insert the battery pack into making
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EXI2246 2/8/2 2:21 PM 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. • Base unit • Handset • AC adapter • Rechargeable battery • Telephone cord • Beltclip • This Owner’s Manual • Other Printed Material Uniden Parts Department at (800) 554-3988 Hours: M-F 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST. We can also be reached on the web at www.uniden.com GETTING STARTED [ 7 ] GETT
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EXI2246 2/8/2 2:21 PM Page 8 Setting up the Phone Do the following steps: A. Choose the best location C. Connect the base unit B. Install the battery pack 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 as a window by a air ducts, and sunli
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EXI2246 2/8/2 2:21 PM Page 9 B. Install the battery pack Charge the battery pack 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 cover • Use only the Uniden down until it comes off. battery (BT-905) supplied with your phone. Replacement batteries are also 2) Connect the battery pack connector observing correct available through the polarity (black and red wires) to the jack inside the Uniden Parts battery compa
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EXI2246 2/8/2 2:21 PM Page 10 Battery use time (per charge) From fully charged (15-20 hours charge time) • Seven hours continuous use • Fourteen days when the handset is in the standby mode Even when the battery Low Battery Alert pack is not being used, it will gradually When the battery pack is very low and needs to be discharge over a long charged, the phone is programmed to eliminate functions period of time. For in order to save power. If the phone is not in use, optimum performance, be s
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EXI2246 2/8/2 2:21 PM Page 11 C. Connect the base unit 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 The handset can be place the handset on the base unit. placed face up or face down in the base for charging. 3) Make sure that the status 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 charging contacts. • Use
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EXI2246 2/8/2 2:21 PM Page 12 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 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) Plug
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EXI2246 2/8/2 2:21 PM Page 13 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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EXI2246 2/8/2 2:21 PM Page 14 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. Call
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EXI2246 2/8/2 2:21 PM Page 15 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press and hold call id/menu. The Caller ID setting screen appears. 2) Press 3 or press twice to select ¨Area Code¨. 3) Press select. 4) Use the number keys (0 to 9), #/ , /tone/ 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
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EXI2246 2/8/2 2:21 PM Page 16 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press and hold call id/menu. The following screen appears. 2) Press 4 or press 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 setting
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EXI2246 2/8/2 2:22 PM Page 17 Making and Receiving Calls Handset On Base Handset Off Base Pick up the handset (AutoTalk) Press talk/flash, any number, To answer Refer to page 14 or pick up the handset and press /tone/ or #/ . a call * "Setting Menu Options" talk/flash. to turn on the AutoTalk feature if desired. 1) Pick up the handset. 1) Press talk/flash. 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 make a call OR OR
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EXI2246 2/8/2 2:22 PM Page 18 Adjusting the Handset Ringer and Earpiece Volume Handset ringer tone and volume Ring Type A Press or in standby mode to select one of five ringer High tones and volume combinations. Ring Type A Earpiece volume Low Pressing or during a call will change the earpiece volume Ring Type B of the handset. This setting will remain in effect after the High telephone call has ended. Ring Type B Low When you press in Maximum mode or in Low mode, an error tone sounds. Ri
