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Contents

Controls and Functions (Handset) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front Cover Foldout

Controls and Functions (Base) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front Cover Foldout

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Battery Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Included with the DXI860 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Important Electrical Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Telephone Line Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Radio Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

More Than One Cordless Telephone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Cordless Telephone Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Selecting a Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Telephone Line Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Connecting the Telephone Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Applying Power to the Base Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Adapter Safety Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Desk or Tabletop Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Wall Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Direct Wall Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Setting Up Your Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Extending the Base Unit Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Installing the Handset Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Cleaning the Battery Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Charging the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Low Battery Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Setting the Pulse/Tone Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Automatic Digital Code Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Handset Volume Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Entering the Local Area Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Setting Caller ID on Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Setting the AutoTalk Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Using Your Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Making Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Receiving Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Redialing the Last Number Called . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Using the Flash Key with Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Using Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

The Caller ID Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Viewing Calls in Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Calling the Displayed Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Deleting Caller ID messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Programming Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Storing a Caller ID memory number in Dial Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Entering a Number in Dial Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Calling a Number Stored in Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Editing and Deleting Numbers in Dial Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

860CH1.CHP

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Summary of content (32 pages)

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Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Contents Controls and Functions (Handset) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front Cover Foldout Controls and Functions (Base) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front Cover Foldout Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Battery Safety Precautions. . . . . . .
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Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen 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, and use a dry cloth, without liquid or aerosol cleaners. 4.
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Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Battery Safety Precautions Caution: To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons by the battery, read and follow these instructions: 1. Use only the appropriate type and size Battery Pack specified in this Operating Guide. 2. Do not dispose of the Battery Pack in a fire. The cell may explode. Check the Nickel-Cadmium Battery Disposal package insert for disposal instructions. 3. Do not open or mutilate the Battery Pack.
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Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the DXI860 telephone with an integrated digital answering system. This phone is designed to exacting standards to provide reliability, long life, and outstanding performance.
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Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Included with the DXI860 If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact Uniden Customer Service at: (800) 297-1023, 8:00 am to 5:00 p.m. Central, Monday through Friday.
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Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen If you are having trouble with your telephone service, you must first disconnect your phone to determine if it is the cause of your problem. If you determine that it is the cause, you must leave it disconnected until the trouble has been corrected. Radio Interference Radio interference may occasionally cause buzzing and humming in your cordless Handset, or clicking noises in the Base Unit.
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Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Installation Selecting a Location Before choosing a location for your new phone, there are some important guidelines you should consider: • The location should be close to both a phone jack and continuous power outlet. Note: 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.
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Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Applying Power to the Base Unit The DXI860 phones require an AC outlet, without a switch to interrupt power, and the included AC adapter. To relieve strain on the DC plug when the phone is placed on a desk or table, connect the adapter as shown below. Wrap the power cord around the convenient notch on the bottom.
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Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen 1. Place the Base on a desk or tabletop. 5. Plug the other end of the cord into the telephone jack on the wall. 2. Plug the AC Adapter cord into the 9V DC input jack on the Base Unit. 6. Plug the AC Adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet. Note: Do not use an outlet controlled by a wall switch. Desk or Tabletop Installation Wall Installation 3. Place the AC Adapter cord around the strain relief.
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Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen 3. Plug one end of the short telephone cord into the TEL LINE jack on the Base Unit. Direct Wall Mounting If you do not have a standard wall plate, you can mount your phone directly on a wall. Before mounting your phone, consider the following: • Select a location away from electrical cables, 4. Place the telephone cord inside the molded channel on the bottom of the Base Unit.
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Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen 4. Plug one end of the long telephone cord into the TEL LINE jack on the Base Unit. Setting the Handset Retainer The handset retainer holds the Handset in place if your phone is mounted on a wall. The steps below 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. 5. Place the cord inside the molded channel on the bottom of the Base Unit. 2.
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Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Setting Up Your Phone Extending the Base Unit Antenna Before using your phone, be sure to raise the antenna to the vertical position. Installing the Handset Battery Pack 1. Press in on the Battery Cover Release. 3. Align the plastic connector of the Nickel-Cadmium battery pack with its socket and plug it in. Note: The black lead will be on the left when the plug is properly aligned. 2. Slide the battery compartment cover down. 4.
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Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Cleaning the Battery Contacts To maintain a good charge, it is important to clean all charging contacts on the Handset and Base Unit about once a month. Use a pencil eraser or other contact cleaner. Do not use any liquids or solvents.
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Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen If the Battery icon begins to flash, the phone is programmed to eliminate its functions to save power. The table below describes what to do to return your phone to normal operation. During A Call Only the T button operates. In Standby Mode None of the buttons will operate. The Handset beeps and The Handset battery the battery icon flashes icon flashes once every once every 3 seconds. 3 seconds. Complete your call as quickly as possible.
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Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen If the Base Unit loses power while the Handset is off the Base, the Digital Code may be erased. When this happens, the Handset will not function. To reestablish communication between the Handset and Base Unit: 1. Restore power to the Base Unit. 2. Place the Handset back on the Base Unit. 3. The Battery icon will blink to indicate that the Digital Security Code is set.
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Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Entering the Local Area Code Note: Please refer to the foldout in front of your operating guide for key positions. You must enter your local area code for the Caller ID redial features to work properly. To enter your local area code: 1. Remove the Handset from the Base Unit. 2. Press flash/function twice. 3. Enter your local area code. For example, 817. 4. Press mem. A confirmation tone sounds and the display remains on for two seconds.
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Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen To turn Caller ID on Call Waiting off: To turn AutoTalk off: 1. Remove the Handset from the Base Unit. 1. Remove the Handset from the Base Unit. 2. Press flash/function three times 2. Press flash/function four times. CIDCW ON ON-1 OFF-0 3. Press 0. AUTOTALK ON ON-1 OFF-0 3. Press 0. CIDCW OFF ON-1 OFF-0 4. Press mem. A confirmation tone sounds and the display remains on for two seconds. CIDCW OFF ON-1 OFF-0 5. Place the Handset on the Base.
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Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Using Your Phone Please refer to the foldout in front of your operating guide for key positions. Making Calls Receiving Calls 1. Remove the Handset from the Base Unit. 2. Dial the number you wish to call. For example, 123-4567 3. If you entered a wrong number, press chan/delete to backspace until the number is erased.
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Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen When you are finished with the conversation, press talk to hang up. Using the Flash Key with Call Waiting — OR — Note: You must subscribe to call waiting service from your local phone company to use this feature. Place the Handset back on the Base. Redialing the Last Number Called 1. Remove the Handset from the Base Unit. 1. While talking you hear the call waiting signal. KATHLEEN ROL 817-858-3333 2. Press talk.
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Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Using Caller ID The Caller ID Display The LCD displays information about the current call and previous calls received on your DXI860 cordless phone, including the total calls received, and the number of new calls received. The LCD display is always active while the Handset is on the Base. While the Handset is off the Base, the LCD display remains on for two minutes before turning off. To reactivate the LCD, you need to press the caller id key.
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Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen 6. To see how many times a caller has phoned: a. While the name and number are displayed, press 9/#. KATHLEEN ROL 6 CALLS b. To return to the name and number display press 9/#. Calling the Displayed Number 1. To dial the number currently displayed, press the talk key. 2. To add a 1 for long distance dialing, press 1 and then press the talk key. Deleting Caller ID messages Only individual messages can be deleted on the DXI860.
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Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Programming Your Phone Storing a Caller ID memory number in Dial Memory There are 20 dial memory locations in the DXI860 cordless phone. You can store any number in your Caller ID memory in Dial Memory so it can be used later with memory dialing. See Calling a Number Stored in Memory on page 23 for details on how to use the memory dial feature. 3. Press ▲ or ▼ until the call you want to store is displayed. 4. Press mem. LOCATION? 6 CALLS 1.
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Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Continue until the name Bob Jones is displayed in the LCD. NAME? Bob Jones 7. Press mem. LOCATION? 6 CALLS 8. Enter a memory location for the number. For example, press 05 to assign location 05 to the number. You hear a confirmation beep and “Storing” displays. STORING 6 CALLS Calling a Number Stored in Memory Use this feature to dial a number previously stored in memory.
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Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen To edit the name entry in dial memory, for example to change Bob Jones to Tom Jones: Press mem again. Bob Jones 8361234 Press ▼ until T is displayed in the LCD. Press 2 twice to move two characters to the right. 24 860CH3.CHP Fri Aug 08 17:11:30 1997 Press ▼ until m is displayed in the LCD. Tom Jones 8361234 Press mem.
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Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Troubleshooting If your DXI860 cordless telephone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps. If you are still unable to resolve the problems, contact Uniden Customer Service at (800) 297-1023, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central, Monday through Friday. Problem Charge light won’t come on when Handset is placed in Base Unit. Audio sounds weak and/or scratchy. Can’t make or receive calls. Handset doesn’t ring or receive a page.
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Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Specifications General – The XCI-660 Series complies with FCC Parts 15 and 68. Frequency Control PLL Modulation FM Operating Temperature -10°C to 50°C Base Unit Receive Frequency 48.76 to 49.99 MHz (25 Channels) Transmit Frequency 43.72 to 46.97 MHz (25 Channels) Power Requirements 120V AC 60 Hz  3V AC Size (w/o antenna) 8.½"H X 3.½"W X 2.¼"D Weight Approximately 11.1 oz. Handset Receive Frequency 43.72 to 46.97 MHz (25 Channels) Transmit Frequency 48.
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Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen DXI860 Cordless Telephone with Caller ID NICAD.
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Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Precautions! Before you read anything else, please observe the following: Warning! Uniden America Corporation DOES NOT represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or damage to the unit, DO NOT expose this unit to rain or moisture. Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery Warning m This equipment contains a Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery. m Cadmium is a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.
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Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Controls and Functions (Handset) 1 talk 2 caller id 0 1 3 4 5 6 4 ghi mem 2 abc 3 def 5 jkl 6 mno 8 tuv 9 wxyz 0oper # 7 8 * 7 pqrs tone flash redial volume chan function pause cancel delete 9 10 11 1. LCD Display 7. 2. Talk Key T Caller ID Key i 8. Memory Key M 3. Numeric Keypad 9. Down Arrow/Tone Key * Up Arrow/Pound Key # 4. 10. Flash F/Function Keys f Channel C/Delete Key D 5. 11. 6.
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Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Controls and Functions (Base) 13 12 14 status 15 page/find 16 Extend•A•Phone 12. Pulse-Tone Switch 15. Status Indicator 13. Telephone Line Jack 16. Page/Find Key 14. DC Power Jack 860FO.
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Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen One Year Limited Warranty Important: Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service. WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION (“Uniden”) ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for one year, to the original retail owner, this Uniden Product to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below.
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Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Covered under one or more of the following U.S. patents: 4,511,761 4,595,795 4,797,916 4,523,058 ® ©1997 Uniden America Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in the Philippines. 860CH4.