Uniden DXI986-2 Owner's Manual

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GETTING STARTED[ 10 ] www.uniden.comB. Install the rechargeable battery packs into both handsetsBoth handsets are powered by a rechargeable battery pa

GETTING STARTED [ 11 ]www.uniden.com4) Place the battery case cover back on the handset bysliding it upwards until it clicks into place.5) Place one h

GETTING STARTED[ 12 ] www.uniden.com•Even when the batterypack is not being used,it will graduallydischarge over a longperiod of time. Foroptimum perf

GETTING STARTED [ 13 ]www.uniden.comC. Connect the main base unit and charging cradle1) Connect each AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jackand to each standa

GETTING STARTED[ 14 ] www.uniden.comRegister Handsets to Main Base Before Using!When handsets are removed from the packaging, install batteries and fu

GETTING STARTED [ 15 ]www.uniden.com• If the secondhandset’s batterybecomes very low,the handset must berecharged for 15-20hours and re-registered to

GETTING STARTED[ 16 ] www.uniden.comSetting Menu Display OptionsThere are five setup options available. They are Caller ID options (AutoTalk, CIDCW[Ca

GETTING STARTED [ 17 ]www.uniden.com1) When the phone is in standby mode, press and hold thecaller id/menu key. The Caller ID setting screen appears.

GETTING STARTED[ 18 ] www.uniden.com1) When the phone is in standby mode, press and hold thecaller id/menu key. The following screen appears.2) Press

Making and Receiving CallsBASICS [ 19 ]www.uniden.comPick up the handset (AutoTalk: on)or pick up the handset and pressthe talk/flash key (AutoTalk: o

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BASICS[ 20 ] www.uniden.comAdjusting the Handset Ringer and Earpiece VolumeHandset ringer tone and volumePress the volume up key or volume down key (l

BASICS [ 21 ]www.uniden.comRedialThe redial/pause key redials the last number dialed. The redialed number can be upto 32 digits long.Tone Dialing Swit

BASICS[ 22 ] www.uniden.com•The UltraClear PlusTMtrue compander circuitry virtually eliminates back-ground noise. This innovative technology, together

BASICS [ 23 ]www.uniden.comVoice Mail Waiting IndicatorIf you subscribe to voice mail service, you can use your cordless telephone to accessyour voice

MEMORY DIALING[ 24 ] www.uniden.comStoring Phone Numbers and Names in Memory DialMemory Dialing allows you to dial a number using just a few key press

MEMORY DIALING [ 25 ]www.uniden.com•The pause feature isuseful for long distancecalling, credit card dialing, or sequencesthat require a pausebetween

MEMORY DIALING[ 26 ] www.uniden.comSteps for Entering Names and Special CharactersRefer to the letters on the number keys to select the desired charac

MEMORY DIALING [ 27 ]www.uniden.comMaking Calls with Memory DialingMemory dialing from Standby Mode1) Press the memory key. The handset displays your

MEMORY DIALING[ 28 ] www.uniden.comMemory dialing from Talk Mode1) Press the talk/flash key. Connectingappears.2) After the display changes from Conne

MEMORY DIALING [ 29 ]www.uniden.comEditing a Stored Name and/or Phone Number1) Press the memory key in standby mode. Select Memory isdisplayed.2) Ente

Step 2 Install and Charge the Handset BatteriesTO INSTALL THE HANDSET BATTERIES(see page 10 for details)Charge the handset battery packs for at least

MEMORY DIALING[ 30 ] www.uniden.com7) Use the number keys, the /tone/ , #/ , redial/pause, ordelete/transfer key to edit the phone number (see page 2

MEMORY DIALING [ 31 ]www.uniden.comErasing a Stored Name and Phone Number1) Press the memory key in standby mode. Select Memory isdisplayed.2) Enter a

ROCKETDIAL[ 32 ] www.uniden.com Edit Number Delete Number Go Back Store Number Number StoredRocketDialYou can store your most frequently dialed numb

ROCKETDIAL [ 33 ]www.uniden.comDeleting the RocketDial1) When the phone is in standby mode, press and hold theRocketDial key. The following display a

CALLER ID FEATURES[ 34 ] www.uniden.com• If you answer a callbefore the Caller IDmessage is received(for example, beforethe second ring), theCaller ID

CALLER ID FEATURES [ 35 ]www.uniden.comViewing the Caller ID Message ListThe Caller ID list stores information for up to 30 incoming calls - even unan

CALLER ID FEATURES[ 36 ] www.uniden.com• While using theDelete All? orDelete Message?screen, if no key ispressed for more than30 seconds, an errortone

CALLER ID FEATURES [ 37 ]www.uniden.com3) Press the vol/ / or vol/ / key to select Yesor No.4) Press the select/channel or delete/transfer key.When th

CALLER ID FEATURES[ 38 ] www.uniden.comUsing the Caller ID ListCalling a party from the Caller ID listYou can place a call from the Caller ID list. Th

CALLER ID FEATURES [ 39 ]www.uniden.comStoring Caller ID messages in Memory dialingMessages (Caller ID names/numbers) shown in the Caller ID list can

www.uniden.com[ 4 ]2° Paso Instalación y carga de la pila para el receptorPARA INSTALAR LA PILA DEL RECEPTOR (Consulte la página 10 para más detalles

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION[ 40 ] www.uniden.comChanging the Digital Security CodeThe digital security code is an identification code used to connect each

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION [ 41 ]www.uniden.comNote on Power SourcesBattery replacement and handlingWhen the operating time becomes short even after a bat

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION[ 42 ] www.uniden.comTroubleshootingIf your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first.Sy

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION [ 43 ]www.uniden.comSymptomSevere noise interference.The Caller ID does not display.Handset No.1 or No.2 is notworking.Unavaila

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION[ 44 ] www.uniden.comCaseIf the handset or either chargingcradle is exposed to moisture or liquid,but the liquid only affects th

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION [ 45 ]www.uniden.comGeneral InformationThe phone complies with FCC Parts 15 and 68.Operating temperature: -10° to +50°C (+14°F

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION[ 46 ] www.uniden.comPrecautions!Before you read anything else, please observe the following:Warning!Uniden America Corporation

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION [ 47 ]www.uniden.comADDITIONALINFORMATIONand it would be impossible to include all the variables in our rating.The Maximum Rang

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION[ 48 ] www.uniden.comI.C. NoticeTERMINAL EQUIPMENTNOTICE: This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment

AAC adapter information ... 45Adjusting ringer and earpiece volume... 20BBattery packInformation ...

ContentsQuick Reference Guide 3Welcome/Features 6Controls and Functions 7Getting StartedSetting up the Phone 9Register Handsets to Main Base Before Us

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[ 6 ] www.uniden.comWelcomeCongratulations on your purchase of the Uniden cordless telephone. This cordless phoneis designed and engineered to exactin

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS [ 7 ]www.uniden.com56789101112134213141516172018191. Handset antenna2. Optional headset jack3. Beltclip hole4. Handset battery

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS[ 8 ] www.uniden.com24 2522232121. Main base chargingcontacts22. find hs key (p. 22)23. charge/in use and VMWI(Voice Mail Waitin

GETTING STARTED [ 9 ]www.uniden.comSetting up the PhoneDo the following steps:A. Choose the best location C. Connect the main base unit and charging c