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XS610
OWNER’S
MANUAL
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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 11 5 6 1 7 8 12 2 9 13 3 10 4 1. Talk - answers or places calls 8. Numeric key pad 2. Mem - stores or recalls numbers in memory 9. Chan - selects another channel for clearer reception 3. Volume ringer - sets the ringer or earpiece volumes 10. Pause - adds a timed pause in a memory dialling sequence 4. Microphone/ringer 11. Handset retainer - hangs the handset on base 5. Talk/batt low - LED indicates when phone is in for wall mounting. use or the battery is low 12. Status L
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CONTENTS Included in your Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Important Electrical Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Radio Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 More Than One Co
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INCLUDED IN YOUR PACKAGE To get the most from your phone, please read this owner’s manual thoroughly. Be sure to complete and mail the product registration form. Handset Base If any of these items are AC Adaptor Rechargeable Battery missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase (BT434) immediately. Long Telephone Long Telephone Cord Wall Mount (NZ Only) Cord/Plug Adaptor (Australia Only) This Owner’s Manual Registration Card and other printed materials Mounting Screws 2 x Memory Stick
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IMPORTANT ELECTRICAL CONSIDERATIONS Unplug all electrical appliances when you know an electrical storm is approaching. Lighting 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 detailed by this Operating Guide, could void
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PRECAUTIONS Before you read anything else, please observe the following: Warning! UNIDEN DOES NOT represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce 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 Ni-Cad battery. • The rechargeable Ni-Cad battery contained in this equipment may explode if disposed of in fire. • Do not short-circuit the battery. • Do not charge the
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PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your telephone equipment, these basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduced 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 example, near a bath tub, sho
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operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive repair work by a qualified technician.) E. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance. 13. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. Radio Interference Radio interference may occasionally cause buzzing and humming in your cordless Handset, or clicking noises in the Bas
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INTRODUCTION WELCOME Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden XS610 Cordless Telephone. This phone is designed to exacting standards which provide reliability, long life, and outstanding performance. FEATURES 10 Channels (AUS) 25 Channels (NZ) Random Code™ Digital Security UltraClear Plus™ AutoTalk™ 10 Number Memory Redial Key Flash Key AutoSecure™ Handset Ringer/Earpiece Volume Controls Tone Dialing AutoStandby™ Page/Find Button 10 Day Battery Life ™ AutoTalk a
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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 mounted on a wall. • If you decide to mount your ph
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Charging the Battery Pack The rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium battery pack must be fully charged before using your phone for the first time. Before plugging the phone line into your new phone, you must charge the battery for approximately 15-20 hours without interruption. 1. Remove the Handset battery cover. 2. Plug the battery’s cable into the handset and The battery connector will fit place the battery pack together only one way. Make inside the battery sure the connector is compartment. pro
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DESK OR TABLETOP INSTALLATION 1. Plug the AC adaptor cord into the 9V DC input jack on the base. 2. Wrap the AC adaptor cord inside the molded strain-relief. 1 3 Use only the AC adaptor that came with the phone. 2 5 4 Line in AC From Adaptor Telephone Jack 3. Plug one end of the long telephone cord into the TEL LINE jack on the base. 4. Plug the other end of the telephone cord into the telephone wall jack. (remember, the phone must be fully charged before you can use it.) Use only the AC ad
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4. Fit the Wall Mounting adaptor to the Bottom of the telephone as shown. Mounting on a Standard Use only the AC adaptor that Wall Plate came with the phone. The phone is designed to be mounted on a standard telephone wall plate. 1. Plug the AC adaptor into the base. 2. Place the AC adaptor cord inside the left molded channel cord holder. 3. Plug the telephone cord into the TEL LINE jack on the base. 7 1 3 5 2 4 6 4 AC Line in Adaptor From Telephone Jack 4. Place the telephone cord into the ri
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Mounting Directly on a Wall If you do not have a standard wall plate, you can mount the phone directly on a wall. Before mounting your cordless telephone, consider the following: Select a location away from electrical cables, pipes, or other items behind the mounting location that could cause a hazard when inserting screws into the wall. Use only the AC adaptor that came with the phone. Make sure the wall material is capable of supporting the weight of the base and handset; otherwise, damage to
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SETTING UP YOUR PHONE Raising the Antenna Before using your phone, be sure to fully raise the antenna to the vertical position. ADJUSTING RINGER/EARPIECE VOLUME CONTROLS Ringer Tone and Volume 1. While the handset is not in use, press vol/ringer key. 2. The phone has two ringer tones, each with two volume levels. Press vol/ringer key again until you hear the ringer tone and volume level you want. Setting the Handset Earpiece Volume 1. While you are on a call, Press vol/ringer key. 2. The phone
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MAKING AND RECEIVING CALLS Handset on Base Handset off Base When the phone rings, remove the Press talk key. Answer call handset from the base. (Autotalk) Make call 1. Pick up the handset and press 1. Remove the handset from the talk. base and press talk. 2. The talk LED lights. 2. The talk LED lights. 3. Listen for the dial tone. 3. Listen for the dial tone. 4. Dial the number. 4. Dial the number. Hang up Return handset to the base. Press talk. (AutoStandby) or press talk. Redial 1. Pick up the
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STORING A NUMBER IN MEMORY Your XS610 phone has 10 memory locations for storing important telephone numbers. You have 20 seconds after 1. Remove the handset from the base and press mem. The talk/batt low LED pressing mem to enter the flashes and you hear a beep. number you wish to store. 2. Enter the phone number you want to store (up to 16 digits). Otherwise, an error tone will sound. 3. Press mem and enter a number (0-9) on the keypad for the memory location you want to use. You hear a long be
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USING THE FLASH BUTTON Australia If you have the “call waiting” service and a call waiting tone sounds while you are on a call, press flash then The flash + 2 call waiting flash 2 to accept the waiting call. There is a short pause, procedure toggles between the incoming and original then you will hear the new caller. To return to the call (and visa versa). original caller press flash then 1. The flash + 1 procedure New Zealand will drop the current call connection and pick up the If you have
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SELECTING A DIFFERENT CHANNEL If you encounter interference while using your phone you can manually change the phones channel for clear operation. Interference can come from appliances or other phones in your home. This function works only when the phone is in use. The chan button on the handset allows you to choose between factory set channels (10 AUS/25NZ). During the course of a conversation, if you hear static or noise which makes it difficult to hear, press chan. The talk LED flashes, indi
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TROUBLE SHOOTING If your XS610 cordless telephone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first before calling Uniden customer service. Caution: Do not attempt to service this until yourself. Servicing must be performed by qualified personnel. PROBLEM SUGGESTION Make sure the AC adaptor is plugged into the base and Charge light won’t wall outlet. come on when Make sure the handset is properly seated in base. handset is placed Make sure the charging contacts on
