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EXI5160 8/1/03 12:08 PM Page 3 Step 1 Checking the Package Contents Step 4 Setting Menu Options Make sure you have received the following items in Plug the AC adapter cord into the base the package. If any of these items are missing or D vol unit and then into a 120V AC outlet. damaged, contact the Uniden Parts Department. • Base unit Uniden Parts Department at • Handset redial select delete memory (800) 554-3988 • AC adapter pause channel Hours: M-F 8:00 a.m. to • Rechargeable battery 5:00
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EXI5160 7/30/3 5:44 PM 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 and Call Waiting Caller ID 33 Basics When the Telephone Rings 33 Making and Receiving Calls 18
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EXI5160 7/30/3 5:44 PM Page 5 Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden cordless phone. 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 e
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EXI5160 7/30/3 5:44 PM Page 6 Controls and Functions 1. Handset antenna 2. Beltclip hole 1 3. Optional headset jack 4. Handset battery compartment 5. Handset earpiece 5 6. LCD display 2 7. call id (Caller ID)/menu key 8. vol/ / (volume & scroll) key 6 9. vol/ / (volume & scroll) key call id/menu RocketDial 10. /tone/ (left cursor) key 7 14 3 11. redial/pause key 8 vol 15 12. select key 9 16 13. Handset microphone and ringer speaker 14. RocketDial key 4 15. end key 10 17 redial select delete m
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EXI5160 7/30/3 5:44 PM Page 7 21. charge/in use and VMWI (voice mail waiting) LED 22. find handset key 23. Base charging contacts 24. Telephone line jack 25. DC IN 9V jack 21 charge/in use 22 24 25 find handset 23 www.uniden.com CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS [ 7 ]
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EXI5160 7/30/3 5:44 PM 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. Here are some important guidelines the telephone line, be you should consider: sure that installing the sys
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EXI5160 7/30/3 5:44 PM 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 For optimum hours before using your new cordless telephone for the performance use only first time! To maximize the charge capacity of your battery the Uniden BT-800 pack, DO NOT plug the telephone cord into the base unit
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EXI5160 7/30/3 5:44 PM 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 face forward for 15-20 hours without interruption. The base unit’s LED light (labeled charge/in use) illuminates once the handset is • Replacement batteries placed in the base. The LED light will illuminate regardless are also available if the battery pack is connected or not. through the Uniden Parts Department at (800) 554-
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EXI5160 7/30/3 5:44 PM Page 11 Low battery alert When the battery pack is very low and needs to be charged, the phone is programmed to eliminate functions in order to save power. If the phone is not in use, ¨Low Battery¨ appears on the LCD and none of the keys will operate. If the phone is in use, ¨Low Battery¨ flashes and the • Even when the handset beeps. Complete your conversation as quickly as battery pack is not possible and return the handset to the base unit for charging. being used, i
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EXI5160 7/30/3 5:44 PM 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-314 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 bas
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EXI5160 7/30/3 5:44 PM 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) Pl
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EXI5160 7/30/3 5:45 PM 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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EXI5160 8/1/03 11:51 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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EXI5160 7/30/3 5:45 PM Page 16 1) When the phone is in standby mode, press and hold call id/menu. The Caller ID setting screen appears. 2) Press vol/ / twice to select ¨Area Code¨. 3) Press select. 4) Use the number keys (0 - 9), or delete/channel 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 standby mode. When the area cod
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EXI5160 7/30/3 5:45 PM Page 17 1) When the phone is in standby mode, press and hold call id/menu. The following screen appears. 2) Press vol/ / 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 standby mode. • If you are not sure of your dialing system, set for tone dialing and make a trial call. If the call connects, leave the setting as is
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EXI5160 7/30/3 5:45 PM Page 18 Making and Receiving Calls Handset On Base Handset Off Base Pick up the handset (AutoTalk: Press talk/flash (AutoTalk: Off), To receive On) or pick up the handset and or press talk/flash, /tone/ , Refer to page 15 a call press talk/flash (AutoTalk: Off). #/ or any number key "Setting Menu Options" (AntoTalk: On). to turn On the AutoTalk 1) Pick up the handset. 1) Press talk/flash. feature if desired. 2) Press talk/flash. 2) Listen for the dial tone. 3) Listen for
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EXI5160 7/30/3 5:45 PM Page 19 Adjusting the Handset Ringer and Earpiece Volume Handset ringer tone and volume call id/menu RocketDial Press the volume up key or volume down key (labeled as vol/ / or vol/ / ) in standby mode to select one of five ringer tones and volume combinations. vol Earpiece volume Press the volume up key or volume down key (labeled as vol/ / or vol/ / ) during a call to change the earpiece volume of the handset. This setting will remain in effect after the tele- phone ca
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EXI5160 7/30/3 5:45 PM Page 20 Redial The redial/pause 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. redial select delete memory If you need to enter tone dialing digits, you can switch- pause channel • This special number over to tone dialing during the
