Uniden CXA 15698 Owner's Manual Page 1

CXAI 5198SERIESOWNER'SMANUAL

[9] GETTING STARTEDwww.uniden.comD. Connect the chargerThe handset is powered by a rechargeable battery pack. The battery recharges automatically when

GETTING STARTED [10]www.uniden.comE. Mount the base unit on a wall (if desired)Standard wall plate mountingThis phone can be mounted on any standard w

[11] GETTING STARTEDwww.uniden.comDirect wall mountingIf you don't have a standard wall plate, you can mount your phone directly to the wall.Befo

GETTING STARTED [12]www.uniden.comOptional Headset InstallationYour phone may be used with an optional headset. To use this feature, insert the headse

[13] SETTING UP YOUR PHONEwww.uniden.comBase SetupBelow are some tips for using the software interface on your phone.•Press clock/menu on the base to

SETTING UP YOUR PHONE [14]www.uniden.comSetting the Dial ModeDial Mode sets the dial mode to tone or pulse. Most phone systems use tone dialing; the d

[15] SETTING UP YOUR PHONEwww.uniden.comSetting the Area CodeIf you enter a 3-digit area code number in the Area Code option, your local area code doe

SETTING UP YOUR PHONE [16]www.uniden.comSetting the Language of your Answering System and the Base DisplayLanguage allows you to set the language of y

[17] SETTING UP YOUR PHONEwww.uniden.comSetting AutoTalkAutoTalk allows you to answer the phone simply by removing the handset from the cradle. You do

SETTING UP YOUR PHONE [18]www.uniden.comChecking Area Code selected from the HandsetYou can only check the Area Code number you have set. If you want

[1] www.uniden.comWELCOME/FEATURES 2TERMINOLOGY 3CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS 4GETTING STARTED 6Setting up the Phone 6Installing the Beltclip 11Optional H

[19] BASICSwww.uniden.comUsing Your PhonePower Failure OperationBecause the phone is a corded/cordless combination phone, it can still perform several

BASICS [20]www.uniden.com3) Press talk/flash. From the base1) Pick up the corded handset, or press (speaker). 2) Listen for the dial tone.3) Dial th

[21] BASICSwww.uniden.comRedialing the last dialed numberFrom the handset1) Remove the handset from the cradle.2) Press talk/flash.3) Listen for the d

BASICS [22]www.uniden.comCall WaitingIf you have Call Waiting service, you can receive calls while on the line.1) If a call comes in while you are on

[23] BASICSwww.uniden.comAdjusting the Ringer, and Earpiece and Speaker Volume Selecting the Handset Ring Tone and VolumeYour phone has two different

BASICS [24]www.uniden.comEarpiece and Speaker Volume You can select earpiece volume from among four volume levels on the handset and the corded handse

[25] BASICSwww.uniden.comMute Base MicrophoneDuring a call or an intercom call, press mute on the base to mute the microphone. Mute On appears on the

BASICS [26]www.uniden.comSelecting a Different ChannelIf you encounter interference while using your handset, you can manually change the handset’s ch

[27] BASICSwww.uniden.comIntercomThe intercom feature lets you communicate between the handset and base without using the phone line.Making an Interco

BASICS [28]www.uniden.comFrom the base1) During a call, press hold on the base. The call will be put on hold.2) Press find hs/intercom. The paging ton

WELCOME/FEATURES [2]www.uniden.comWelcomeFeaturesCongratulations on your purchase of the Uniden Cordless Telephone System! This is a “Corded/Cordless”

[29] USING THE SPEED DIAL MEMORYwww.uniden.comUsing the Speed Dial MemoryThe speed dial memory allows you to store up to 10 names and numbers in the h

USING THE SPEED DIAL MEMORY [30]www.uniden.comIf the selected speed dial number is already assigned, the Edit screen appears. You can select Edit to e

[31] USING THE SPEED DIAL MEMORYwww.uniden.comFor example, to enter Movies.1) Press 6. Then press #/ to move the cursor to the right.2) Press 6 six t

USING THE SPEED DIAL MEMORY [32]www.uniden.com8) Press end ( (play/stop) on the base) to exit memory setup mode. The phone returns to standby.Storing

[33] USING THE SPEED DIAL MEMORYwww.uniden.comIf a message has already been stored in the selectedmemory number location, a confirmation screen is dis

CALLER ID [34]www.uniden.comCaller ID and Caller ID on Call Waiting (CIDCW)You must subscribe to Caller ID service through your local telephone provid

[35] CALLER IDwww.uniden.comData errors appear as "❚."Viewing the Caller ID Data1) With the phone in standby mode, press call id/menu (call

CALLER ID [36]www.uniden.comDeleting Data from the Caller ID ListThe cordless phone stores up to 50 Caller ID names/numbers. If the phone receives the

[37] CALLER IDwww.uniden.com3) Press the volume up key or the volume down key to select Yes, and then press select/int’com (set on the base).You hear

THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE [38]www.uniden.comThe Integrated Answering DeviceThe phone has a built-in answering system that answers and records in

[3] TERMINOLOGYwww.uniden.comThis series features AutoTalk™ and AutoStandby™. AutoTalk allows you to answer a call by just removing the handset from t

[39] THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICEwww.uniden.comSetting Up the Answering MachineSetting the Record TimeRecord Time sets the duration for recording t

THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE [40]www.uniden.comSetting the Ring TimeRing Time allows you to set the number of rings the caller hears before your an

[41] THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICEwww.uniden.comSetting a Security Code (PIN Code)Security code selects a two-digit Personal Identification Number (

THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE [42]www.uniden.comSetting Your Outgoing Message (Greeting)When you receive a call, the answering system automatically

[43] THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICEwww.uniden.comSelecting Your GreetingWith the phone in standby mode, press greeting. Then press greeting again whi

THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE [44]www.uniden.comPlaying your messages1) With the phone in standby mode, press (play/stop).The system announces the

[45] THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICEwww.uniden.comSkipping a message1)Press (play/stop) to review your messages. The number of stored messages is anno

THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE [46]www.uniden.comVoice memoThe voice memo function allows the user to record messages (more than two seconds and less

[47] THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICEwww.uniden.comRecording a conversationYou can record a conversation from the handset or the base (more than two se

THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE [48]www.uniden.comRemote OperationYou can operate your answering system from a remote location (when you are away from

CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS [4]www.uniden.comControls & Functions1. Handset antenna2. Beltclip hole3. Jack for optional headset4. Handset battery com

[49] THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICEwww.uniden.com * For Memo Record and Greeting Message Record function, the first time you enter the corresponding

THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE [50]www.uniden.comTurn on the Answering System RemotelyIf you have forgotten to turn on your answering system, you can

[51] THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICEwww.uniden.com3) Enter a command within 15 seconds. You may select a command from the following chart:4) After the

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION [52]www.uniden.comNote on Power SourcesPower FailureDuring the period that the power is off, you can make or receive calls with

[53] ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONwww.uniden.comWarning:To avoid the risk of personal injury or property damage from fire or electrical shock, only use the U

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION [54]www.uniden.comGeneral InformationThe phone complies with FCC Parts 15 and 68. Operating temperature: -10 °C to +50 °C (+14

[55] TROUBLESHOOTINGwww.uniden.comTroubleshootingIf your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first.Symptom Sug

TROUBLESHOOTING [56]www.uniden.comSevere noise interference.• Keep the handset away from microwave ovens, computers, remote control toys, wireless mic

[57] TROUBLESHOOTINGwww.uniden.comLiquid DamageMoisture and liquid can damage your cordless phone. In case of accidental submersion, please follow the

PRECAUTIONS & WARRANTY [58]www.uniden.comPRECAUTIONS & WARRANTYPrecautions!Before you read anything else, please observe the following:Warning

[5] CONTROLS & FUNCTIONSwww.uniden.com21 2737 38 3940 41 4243444546474849 5028 293031323334353622 23 2425265355 54525121. memo/call rec (record)

[59] PRECAUTIONS & WARRANTYwww.uniden.comTo insure the safety of users, the FCC has established criteria for the amount of radio frequency energy

I.C. NOTICE [60]www.uniden.comI.C. NoticeTERMINAL EQUIPMENTNOTICE: This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Sp

[61] INDEXwww.uniden.comIndexAAnnounce only feature . . . . . . . . .43Answering systemDeleting a message . . . . . . . . . .45Playing your messages

REMOTE OPERATION CARD [62]www.uniden.comRemote Operation CardREMOTE OPERATION CARDREMOTE OPERATION CARDC U TRemote access away from home1. Call your p

[63] REMOTE OPERATION CARDwww.uniden.comRemote Operation CardREMOTE OPERATION CARDC U T C U TC U T C U T Task KeyRepeat a Message 0 1Play Incomi

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GETTING STARTED [6]www.uniden.comSetting up the PhoneDo the following steps:A. Choose the best locationB. Connect the base unitC. Install the recharge

[7] GETTING STARTEDwww.uniden.comB. Connect the base unit1) Connect to the handset cord to the left side of the phone and the corded base handset. 2

GETTING STARTED [8]www.uniden.comC. Install the rechargeable battery pack into the handset1) Press down on the handset battery case cover (use the fin