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EXAI2248 2/8/2 7:04 PM Page ii www.uniden.com
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EXAI2248 2/8/2 7:04 PM Page 1 Contents Welcome/Features RocketDial RocketDial 31 Quick Reference Guide 4 Storing and Editing the RocketDial 31 Controls and Functions 5 Making Calls with the RocketDial 31 Deleting the RocketDial 32 Getting Started Read this First 7 Caller ID Features Checking the Package Contents 8 Caller ID 33 Setting up the Phone 9 When the Telephone Rings 33 Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall 13 Viewing the Caller ID Message List 34 Terminology 14 Deleting Information from the
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EXAI2248 2/8/2 7:04 PM Page 2 Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden EXAI2248 series cordless telephone and Welcome answering system. This 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 EN
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EXAI2248 2/8/2 7:04 PM Page 3 TM TM The EXAI2248 series features include AutoTalk and AutoStandby . AutoTalk allows you to answer a call by just removing the handset from the base so you don't have to waste time pushing buttons. AutoStandby allows you to hang up by simply returning the handset to the base. TM The UltraClear Plus true compander circuitry virtually eliminates background noise. This innovative technology, together with 20 different channels, provides you with the best possible re
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EXAI2248 2/8/2 7:04 PM Page 4 Step 1 Charging the Battery Step 2 Connecting Step 3 Setting Up the Caller ID/Language Step 4 Setting Up the Answering System TO INSTALL THE HANDSET BATTERY CONNECT TO A PHONE LINE TURN THE ANSWERING SYSTEM ON When the handset battery pack is fully charged, Press ans on/off. Remove the cover. status 1 after 15-20 hours of charging, plug the delete play/ stop telephone cord into the base unit and then into A pre-recorded greeting repeat/rew skip/ff a tele
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EXAI2248 2/8/2 7:04 PM Page 5 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 (call id)/menu key 5 8. Talk/flash key 2 9. /tone/left cursor ( ) key * 6 10. Redial/pause (p) key 13 11. Select key 7 14 3 8 15 12. Handset microphone and 16 ringer speaker 13. Volume up ( ) key 4 14. RocketDial key 9 17 10 18 15. End key 11 19 16. Volume down ( ) key 12 17. #/right cursor ( ) key 2
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EXAI2248 2/8/2 7:04 PM Page 6 21 22 21. Telephone line jack 22. DC IN 9V jack 23. Handset retainer clip 24. Delete key 25. Repeat/rewind (rew) key 26. Menu key 27. Set/ringer key 28. Answer (ans) on/off key 29. Find handset (hs) key 30. Base charging contacts 31 31. Base speaker 32. Status LED 23 33. Play/stop key 39 status 32 delete play/ stop 34. Skip/fast forward (ff) key 33 24 35. Greeting key 25 repeat/rew skip/ff 34 26 35 set/ringer menu greeting memo 36. Memo key 27 36 ans on/off
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EXAI2248 2/8/2 7:04 PM Page 7 Read this First This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps: Step 1 (page 8) Unpack the telephone and accessories. Step 2 (page 9) Next, choose the best location to set up the base unit. About the digital security code This cordless telephone uses a digital security code to Step 3 (page 10 to 13) prevent unauthorized access Then, insert the battery pack into the to your base unit. This handset. Connect the base unit. You must security cod
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EXAI2248 2/8/2 7:04 PM Page 8 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. [ 8 ] GETTING STARTED
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EXAI2248 2/8/2 7:04 PM Page 9 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. Here are some important guidelines you should consider: Avoid heat sources, such as Avoid noise sources such as a window radiators, air ducts, and sunlight by a street
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EXAI2248 2/8/2 7:04 PM Page 10 B. Install the battery pack Charge the battery pack for at least 15-20 hours before plugging in the telephone line and start using 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 2)Connect the battery pack connector, observing correct phone. Replacement polarity (black and red wires), to the jack inside the batteries are also battery compartment. available
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EXAI2248 2/8/2 7:05 PM Page 11 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. 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 handse
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EXAI2248 2/8/2 7:05 PM Page 12 C. Connect the base unit 1)Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and a standard 120V AC wall outlet. 2)Set the base on a desk or tabletop, and place Place the power cord so that it does not create the handset on the base unit as shown. (For a trip hazard or where wall mounting, see "Mounting the Base Unit on it could become chafed a Wall", on page 13.) and create a fire or electrical hazard. 3)Raise the antenna to a vertical position. 4)Make sure the status
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EXAI2248 2/8/2 7:05 PM Page 13 5)Connect the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and a telephone outlet once the handset is fully charged. If your telephone outlet isn't modular, contact your telephone company for assistance. Modular Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall Standard wall plate mounting This phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate. 1)Plug the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack. 2)Wrap the AC adapter cord inside the molded wiring DO NOT use an AC channel as shown. outlet contr
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EXAI2248 2/8/2 7:05 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 cord lengths. • Make sure the wall material is capable of supporting the weight of the base
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EXAI2248 2/8/2 7:05 PM Page 15 Setting Menu Options There are five setup options available. They are Caller ID options [AutoTalk, CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting), and 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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EXAI2248 2/8/2 7:05 PM Page 16 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. If your calling area requires 10-digit dialing, do not program 1)W
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EXAI2248 2/8/2 7:05 PM Page 17 Choosing the dial 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: 1)When the phone is in the standby mode, press and hold • If you are not sure call id/menu. The following screen appears. of your dialing system, make a trial call. If the call 2)Press 4
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EXAI2248 2/8/2 7:05 PM Page 18 Making and Receiving Calls Handset On Base Handset Off Base Pick up the handset (AutoTalk), Press talk/flash, any number, To answer or pick up the handset and press /tone/ or #/ . a call * talk/flash. 1)Pick up the handset. 1)Press talk/flash. Refer to page 15 2)Press talk/flash. 2)Listen for the dial tone. "Setting menu options" 3)Listen for the dial tone. 3)Dial the number. to turn on the AutoTalk 4)Dial the number. feature if desired. To make a call OR OR 1)Pi
