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DXAI388-2 7/16/2 11:54 AM Page 2 www.uniden.com
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DXAI388-2 7/16/2 11:54 AM Page 1 Contents Welcome/Features 2 Erasing a Stored Name and Phone Number 31 RocketDial Quick Reference Guide 3 RocketDial 32 Controls and Functions 4 Storing and Editing the RocketDial 32 Making Calls with the RocketDial 32 Getting Started Deleting the RocketDial 33 Read this First 6 Checking the Package Contents 7 Caller ID Features Setting up the Phone 8 Caller ID 34 Before Using, Register Extra Handset to the When the Telephone Rings 34 Main Base Unit 12 Viewing t
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DXAI388-2 7/16/2 11:54 AM Page 2 Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden DXAI388-2 series cordless telephone. This 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 phone may vary. ® As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Uniden has determined that this product or product models meets the ENERGY STAR® guid
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DXAI388-2 7/16/2 11:54 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 Note: Three Caller ID options are available: AutoTalk, When the handset battery pack is fully charged, Caller ID on Call Waiting (CIDCW), and Area Code. after 15-20 hours of charging, plug the telephone Note: CIDCW can only be changed on HS1. Remove the cover. 1 cord into the main base unit and then into a TO CHANGE CALLER
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DXAI388-2 7/16/2 11:54 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. Cid (caller ID)/menu key 8. Talk/flash key 9. /tone/ (left cursor) key 2 * 10. Redial/p (pause) 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 1
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DXAI388-2 7/16/2 11:54 AM Page 5 Main Base 21. Telephone line jack 21 22 22. DC IN 9V jack 23. Handset retainer clip 24. Set/ringer key 25. Delete ( ) key 26. Repeat/rew (rewind)( ) key 27. Find hs key Extra Charging Cradle 28. Memo key 29. Base charging contacts 30. Base speaker 41 31. Main base antenna 30 32. Speaker volume keys 31 33. Menu key 32 23 34. Status LED 33 35. Message counter display 24 34 35 36. Play/stop ( ) key 42 25 36 37. Skip/ff (fast forward) 26 37 ( ) key 27 38 38. Answer
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DXAI388-2 7/16/2 11:54 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 the handsets. Connect the main base unit and extra charging cradle. You must Conveniently, your cordless charge the battery packs for 15-20 hours phone allows you to transfer before pluggin
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DXAI388-2 7/16/2 11:54 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 (AD-420)(2) • Rechargeable battery (BT-905)(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.
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DXAI388-2 7/16/2 11:54 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 su
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DXAI388-2 7/16/2 11:54 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
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DXAI388-2 7/11/2 12:11 PM 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 s
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DXAI388-2 7/16/2 11:54 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. Use only the supplied AD-420 AC adapter. Do not use any other AC adapter. Place the power cord so 2) Set the main base and extra charging cradle that it does not create a trip hazard or where it on a desk or tabletop, and place one handset could become chafed on the main base unit and one in the extra and create a fi
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DXAI388-2 7/16/2 11:54 AM Page 12 Before Using, Register Extra Handset to the Main Base Unit The handset that is placed on the main base unit first will automatically be registered to the main base unit. (It does not matter which handset you choose to • When you charge the place on the main base unit first). handset, the Caller ID summary screen and the name of the You will also need to register the extra handset by placing it on the main base. handset, HS1 The extra handset WILL NOT operate
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DXAI388-2 7/16/2 11:54 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 55 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 t
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DXAI388-2 7/16/2 11:54 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) Route the AC adapter cord through 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. Route the cord through the molded wiring channel as s
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DXAI388-2 7/16/2 11:54 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 b
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DXAI388-2 7/16/2 11:54 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. If yo
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DXAI388-2 7/16/2 11:54 AM Page 17 To enter your Area Code If you enter a 3-digit area code number in the Area Code option, your local area code does not appear in Caller ID messages. Do not program this option, if your calling area requires 10-digit dialing. When reviewing Caller ID messages, you will see only the local seven digit number. For calls received from outside your local area code, you will see a full 10-digit number. 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press and hold cid/m
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DXAI388-2 7/16/2 11:54 AM Page 18 Choosing the dialing mode Most phone systems use tone dialing which sends DTMF tones through the phone lines. However some phone systems still use pulse dialing such as in rural areas. The default setting is tone dialing. Depending on your dialing system, set the mode as follows: • Make sure your bat- tery pack is fully 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press and hold charged before choos- ing the dial mode. cid/menu. The following screen appears. • D
