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CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Included with Your XCA4500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Important Electrical Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Reviewing Time and Day Stamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Base Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Setting Your Outgoing Message (OGM). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Selecting a Preset OGM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Setting the Calling P
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Important Safety Instructions When using your telephone equipment, these basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce 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. Use a dry cloth for cleaning without liquid or aerosol cleaners. 4. Do not use this product near water; for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl
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12. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: A. When the power supply cord is damaged or frayed. B. If liquid has been spilled into the product. C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. D. If the product does not operate normally when following the operating instructions. (Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in dama
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Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of a Uniden XCA4500 Integrated Telephone Answering Device. Your new telephone answering device is designed to exacting standards to provide reliability, long life, and outstanding performance. Features • 25 44/49 MHz Channels • Integrated Answering System • Random Code™ Digital Security • AutoSecure™ • UltraClear Plus • Pulse/Tone Dialing • AutoTalk™ • AutoStandby™ • 10 Number Memory • 2 One-Touch Dialing Buttons • Redial/Pause and Flash • Two-Way Pa
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Included with Your XCA4500 If any of these items are missing or damaged, do not contact the place of purchase. Instead contact Uniden Customer Service at: (800) 297-1023, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Central, Monday through Friday. Handset Base Unit AC Adapter Long Telephone Rechargeable Short Telephone Cord Handset Battery Cord Operating Guide 9V Backup Battery Other Printed Material 6
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Important Electrical Considerations Unplug all electrical appliances when you know an electrical storm is approaching. Lightning can pass through your household wiring and damage any device connected to it. This unit 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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Radio Interference Radio interference may occasionally cause buzzing and humming in your cordless Handset or clicking noises in the Base Unit. This interference is caused by external sources such as TV, refrigerator, vacuum cleaner, fluorescent lighting, or electrical storms. Your unit is NOT DEFECTIVE. If these noises continue and are too distracting, please check around your home to see what appliances may be causing the problem. In addition, we recommend that the Base Unit not be plugged into
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Installation Selecting a Location Before choosing a location for your XCA4500, there are some important guidelines you should consider: • The location should be close to both a phone jack and continuous power outlet. (A continuous power outlet is an AC outlet which does not have a switch to interrupt its power.) • 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.
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Connecting the Telephone Cords Consider these safety guidelines before connecting the telephone cords: CAUTION: • Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. • Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected. • Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. Applying Power to the Base Unit The XCA4500 requires a standard electrical outlet (120 volts AC without a switch to interrupt power) and the included AC adapter. Con
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Installing the Backup Battery In the event of a power outage, your phone has a 9-volt battery backup which can prevent the loss of your messages for up to four hours. 1. Press down and away from the Base to remove the cover. 2. Place the battery in the compartment. Note: Make sure that the positive battery terminal touches the left contact. 3. Replace the battery cover. 11
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PAGE/FIND Desk or Tabletop Installation 1. Place the Base on a desk or tabletop. 2. Plug the AC Adapter into the Base Unit. 3. Place the AC Adapter cord inside the molded channel. 12
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4. Plug one end of the long telephone cord into the TEL LINE jack on the Base Unit. 5. Plug the other end of the cord into the telephone jack on the wall. 6. Plug the AC Adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet. 13
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PAGE/FIND Placement of the Handset The unique design of your phone allows you to place the Handset on the Base Unit either face down or in an upright position. The battery charges in either position. Upright Position for Facedown Position for Handset Handset Wall Installation Standard Wall Plate Mounting The XCA4500 is designed to be mounted on a standard AT&T or GTE wall plate. 1. Plug the AC Adapter into the Base Unit. 14 :
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2. Place the AC Adapter cord inside the molded channel. 3. Plug one end of the short telephone cord into the TEL LINE jack on the Base Unit. 4. Place the telephone cord inside the molded channel on the bottom of the Base Unit. Then plug the other end of the telephone cord into the modular jack on the wall. 15
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5. Place the Base Unit on the posts of the wall plate and push down until it’s firmly seated. 6. Plug the AC Adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet. 16
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Direct Wall Mounting If you do not have a standard wall plate, you can mount the XCA4500 directly on a wall. Before mounting your integrated telephone answering device, 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. • Make sure the wall material is capable of supporting the weight of the Base Unit and Handset. • Use #10 screws with anchoring devices suitable
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3. Place the AC Adapter cord inside the molded channel. 4. Plug one end of the long telephone cord into the TEL LINE jack on the Base Unit. 5. Place the cord inside the molded channel on the bottom of the Base Unit. 18
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6. Place the Base Unit on the screws and push down until it’s firmly seated. 7. Plug the other end of the telephone line cord into the wall jack. 8. Plug the AC Adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet. 19
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Setting the Handset Retainer The Handset Retainer holds the Handset in place if your phone is mounted on a wall. These steps describe how to remove and replace the retainer so that the tab faces up. 1. Push up on the Handset Retainer on the Base Unit, and slide the tab out. 2. Flip the Retainer over so the tab faces up. 20
