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EXI3246 3/6/3 9:59 AM Page 3 Step 1 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. D Uniden Parts Department at (800) 554-3988 Hours: M-F 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST. We can also be reached on the web at www.uniden.com Note: Three Caller ID options are available: AutoTalk, Caller ID on Call Waiting (CIDCW), and Area Code.
EXI3246 3/6/3 9:59 AM Page 4 Contents Quick Reference Guide Welcome/Features Controls and Functions Getting Started Setting up the Phone Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall Setting Menu Options 3 5 6 8 13 15 Basics Making and Receiving Calls Adjusting the Handset Ringer and Earpiece Volume Redial Tone Dialing Switch-over Traveling Out-of-Range Selecting a Different Channel Page Flash and Call Waiting Voice Mail Waiting Indicator 18 19 20 20 20 21 21 21 22 Memory Dialing Storing Phone Numbers and Names Ste
EXI3246 3/6/3 9:59 AM Page 5 Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden EXI3246 series. This cordless 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 purposes. The color of your cordless telephone may vary.
EXI3246 3/6/3 9:59 AM Page 6 Controls and Functions 1 2 5 6 3 4 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 [6] CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
EXI3246 3/6/3 9:59 AM Page 7 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 21 charge/in use LED Find handset key Base charging contacts Telephone line jack DC IN 9V jack 24 25 22 23 www.uniden.
EXI3246 3/6/3 9:59 AM Page 8 Setting up the Phone Do the following steps: A. Choose the best location C. Connect the base unit B. Install the rechargeable battery pack into the handset If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, be sure that installing the system does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable your alarm equipment, contact your telephone company or a qualified installer. A.
EXI3246 3/6/3 9:59 AM Page 9 The handset is powered by a rechargeable battery pack. The battery recharges automatically when the handset is placed in the base unit. Charge the handset battery pack for at least 15-20 hours before using your new cordless telephone for the first time! To maximize the charge capacity of your battery pack, DO NOT plug the telephone cord into the base unit and wall jack until the battery is fully charged.
EXI3246 3/6/3 9:59 AM Page 10 4) Place the battery case cover back on the handset by sliding it upwards until it clicks into place. 5) Place the handset in the base unit for 15-20 hours without interruption. The base unit’s LED light labeled (charge/in use) illuminates once the handset is placed in the base. The LED light will illuminate regardless if the battery pack is connected or not.
EXI3246 3/6/3 9:59 AM Page 11 From fully charged (15-20 hours charge time) • Up to seven hours continuous use during talk mode • Up to 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 handset beeps.
EXI3246 3/6/3 9:59 AM Page 12 C. Connect the base unit Route the cord. 1) Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet. Use only the supplied AD-446 AC adapter. Do not use any other AC adapter. 2) Set the base on a desk or tabletop, and place the handset on the base unit. 3) Make sure that the charge/in use LED illuminates.
EXI3246 3/6/3 9:59 AM Page 13 Standard wall plate mounting This phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate. 1) Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN 9V jack. DO NOT use an AC outlet controlled by a wall switch. 2) Wrap the AC adapter cord inside the molded wiring channel as shown. 3) Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet. 4) Plug the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack. Wrap the cord inside the molded wiring channel as shown.
EXI3246 3/6/3 9:59 AM 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 lengths. • Make sure the wall material is capable of supporting the weight of the base and handset.
EXI3246 3/6/3 9:59 AM Page 15 G E T T I N G S TA R T E D Setting Menu Options There are five setup options available. They are Caller ID options [AutoTalk, CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting), 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.
EXI3246 3/6/3 9:59 AM Page 16 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press and hold cid/menu. The Caller ID setting screen appears. 2) Press vol/ring/ key twice to select ¨ Area Code¨. 3) Press select. 4) Use the number keys (0 - 9), or delete/ch to enter the 3-digit area code. 5) Press select. A confirmation tone sounds and the displayed area code is entered. 6) Press end or return the handset to the base unit to complete the setting. The handset returns to the standby mode.
EXI3246 3/6/3 10:00 AM Page 17 G E T T I N G S TA R T E D 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press and hold cid/menu. The following screen appears. 2) Press vol/ring/ key three times to select ¨ Dial¨. 3) Press select to toggle between ¨ Tone¨ and ¨ Pulse¨ for each setting. 4) Press end or return the handset to the base unit to complete the setting. The handset returns to the standby mode. • If you are not sure of your dialing system, set for tone dialing. Make a trial call.
EXI3246 3/6/3 10:00 AM Page 18 Making and Receiving Calls Handset On Base Refer to page 15 "Setting Menu Options" to turn On the AutoTalk feature if desired. To answer a call To make a call Pick up the handset (AutoTalk) or pick up the handset and press talk/flash. Press talk/flash, any number, /tone/ or #/ keys (AutoTalk). 1) 2) 3) 4) 1) Press talk/flash. 2) Listen for the dial tone. 3) Dial the number. Pick up the handset. Press talk/flash. Listen for the dial tone. Dial the number.
EXI3246 3/6/3 10:00 AM Page 19 Adjusting the Handset Ringer and Earpiece Volume Handset ringer tone and volume Press the volume up key or volume down key (labeled as, vol/ring/ or vol/ring/ keys) in standby mode to select one of five ringer tones and volume combinations. Earpiece volume BASICS Pressing the volume up key or volume down key (labeled as, vol/ring/ or vol/ring/ keys) during a call will change the earpiece volume of the handset.
EXI3246 3/6/3 10:00 AM Page 20 Redial The redial/p key redials the last number dialed. The redialed number can be up to 32 digits long. Tone Dialing Switch-over • The tone feature only applies when the dial mode is set to pulse. • This special number can be stored in a memory location. This is referred to as Chain Dialing (See page 27.) Some telephone companies use equipment that requires pulse dialing (sometimes referred to as rotary dialing).
EXI3246 3/6/3 10:00 AM Page 21 Selecting a Different Channel If you encounter interference while using your phone, you can manually change the phone´s channel for clear operation. This function works only when the phone is in use. Press delete/ch. ¨ Scanning ¨ appears on the display, indicating the phone is changing to another channel. For more information on interference, refer to "Precautions" on page 45.
EXI3246 3/6/3 10:00 AM Page 22 Voice Mail Waiting Indicator You must subscribe to voice mail service from your telephone company in order to use this feature. The voice mail company will provide you with the access number. [ 22 ] BASICS If you subscribe to voice mail service, you can use your cordless telephone to access your voice mailbox. The charge/in use light on the base of your phone flashes whenever you have messages waiting in your voice mailbox.
EXI3246 3/6/3 10:00 AM Page 23 Storing Phone Numbers and Names Memory Dialing allows you to dial a number using just a few key presses. Your cordless telephone stores up to 20 names/numbers in the handset. 1) Press mem, ¨ Select Memory¨ is displayed. 2) Press vol/ring/ or vol/ring/ keys, or enter a number (01 - 20) to select the memory location where you would like to store the number. Select Memory 01 02 JOHN DOE 3) Press mem or select. 01:(Empty) Press Select to edit 4) Press mem or select.
EXI3246 3/6/3 10:00 AM Page 24 6) Press select. ¨ Store Number¨ is displayed. The cursor flashes indicating that the display is ready for the number to be entered. The pause feature is useful for long distance calling, credit card dialing, or sequences that require a pause between digits. 7) Use the number keys to enter the phone number. The phone number cannot exceed 20 digits. Use redial/p to enter a pause in the dialing sequence. The display shows a ¨ P¨.
EXI3246 3/6/3 10:00 AM Page 25 Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters Refer to the letters on the number keys to select the desired characters. With each press of a numeric key, the displayed character appears in the following order: Upper case letters first, lower case letters next and finally the number corresponding to the key. If you make a mistake while entering a name * 1 2abc 3def 4ghi 5jkl 6mno To continue to store the telephone number, proceed to step 7 on page 24. www.uniden.
EXI3246 3/6/3 10:00 AM Page 26 Making Calls with Memory Dialing Memory dialing from Standby Mode 1) Press mem. The handset displays your programmed memory locations. • If you press select before talk/flash, you can confirm the name and the number stored in the selected memory location. • Whenever you are using a memory menu screen, you must press a key within 30 seconds or the phone will return to the standby mode.
EXI3246 3/6/3 10:00 AM Page 27 Memory dialing from Talk Mode 1) Press talk/flash. ¨ Talk¨ and the volume setting appears. Talk Talk Volume High 2) Press mem. 3) Press vol/ring/ or vol/ring/ keys, or enter a number (01 - 20) to select the memory location of the desired phone number. The selected number and name is displayed. Then the number is dialed. Select Memory 01 Movies 02 JOHN DOE 4) The phone number in the memory will be dialed when the select key is pressed.
EXI3246 3/6/3 10:00 AM Page 28 Editing a Stored Name and/or Phone Number 1) Press mem, ¨ Select Memory¨ is displayed. 2) Press vol/ring/ or vol/ring/ keys, or enter a number (01 - 20) to select the memory location you would like to edit, and press mem or select. 3) Press mem or select. The following screen appears with the memory location number that you have selected in the display. 4) Press vol/ring/ or vol/ring/ keys to select ¨ Edit MemoryXX¨, then press mem or select. The following screen appears.
EXI3246 3/6/3 10:00 AM Page 29 7) Use the number key, redial/p or delete/ch to edit the phone number. The phone number cannot exceed 20 digits. (See page 24.) If you don´t want to change the phone number, skip this step. 8) Press mem or select. If you changed either name or phone number, a confirmation display shows up. If it is correct, press vol/ring/ key and press select again. You hear a confirmation tone, and the following screen appears. The memory storage is complete.
EXI3246 3/6/3 10:00 AM Page 30 Erasing a Stored Name and Phone Number 1) Press mem, ¨ Select Memory¨ is displayed. 2) Press vol/ring/ or vol/ring/ keys, or enter a number (01 - 20) to select the memory location you would like to erase. 3) Press mem or select. 4) Press mem or select. The following screen appears with the memory location number that you have selected in the display. 5) Press vol/ring/ key to move the pointer down to ¨ Delete MemoryXX¨. 6) Press mem or select.
EXI3246 3/6/3 10:00 AM Page 31 You can store your most frequently dialed number in the RocketDial location. The RocketDial allows you to dial a number with one key press. (There is no need to press talk/flash. The phone will automatically dial the number stored.) Storing and Editing the RocketDial 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press and hold RocketDial. Following display appears. If this screen appears, there is a number already stored.
EXI3246 3/6/3 10:00 AM Page 32 Deleting the RocketDial 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press and hold RocketDial. Following display appears. 2) Press vol/ring/ Number¨. or vol/ring/ keys to select ¨ Delete 3) Press select. Following display appears. 4) Press vol/ring/ ROCKETDIAL Delete Number? Yes No key to move the pointer to ¨ Yes¨. 5) Press select or delete/ch. You hear a confirmation tone, and the following display appears.
EXI3246 3/6/3 10:00 AM Page 33 Caller ID You must subscribe to Caller ID service to use this feature. When the telephone rings, the Caller ID feature allows you to view the caller´s name and phone number on the display before you answer the phone. The handset displays the phone number of the incoming call, the name, and time. Additionally, you can dial the displayed number and store the information for memory dialing. Make sure you have turned on the Caller ID/Call Waiting feature. (See page 15.
EXI3246 3/6/3 10:00 AM Page 34 2) When you pick up the phone, the display changes to ¨ Talk¨. (AutoTalk feature is set to on.) Data errors appear as ¨ ¨. • In Caller ID operation, if no key is pressed for more than 30 seconds, an error tone sounds and the telephone returns to the standby mode. Viewing the Caller ID Message List • If a call comes in via a telephone system that does not offer Caller ID service, no information is stored. 1) Press cid/menu. The summary screen appears.
EXI3246 3/6/3 10:00 AM Page 35 Deleting Information from the Caller ID List The cordless phone stores up to 30 messages. If the phone receives the 31st message, the oldest one in the list is automatically deleted. Caller ID data can also be deleted manually. Deleting a Caller ID message 2) Press delete/ch. 3) Press vol/ring/ or vol/ring/ keys to select ¨ Yes¨ or ¨ No¨. 5/17 12:30PM 03 Jane Smith 214-555-1234 Delete Message? Yes No 4) Press select or delete/ch.
EXI3246 3/6/3 10:00 AM Page 36 3) Press vol/ring/ or vol/ring/ keys to select ¨ Yes¨ or ¨ No¨. 4) Press select or delete/ch. When the pointer is at ¨ Yes¨: A tone sounds and all stored Caller ID messages are deleted. When the pointer is at ¨ No¨: The display returns to the summary screen. [ 36 ] C A L L E R I D F E AT U R E S Delete All? Yes No Caller ID Total:00 Caller ID New :01 Total:02 www.uniden.
EXI3246 3/6/3 10:00 AM Page 37 Using the Caller ID List Calling a party from the Caller ID list You can place a call from the Caller ID list. The cordless phone stores up to 30 messages. 1) Press cid/menu. Select the phone number that you want to dial by pressing vol/ring/ or vol/ring/ keys. Talk 2145551234 You can place a call from Talk Mode. Press the talk/flash key, then press the cid/menu key. Select the phone number that you want to dial by pressing the vol/ring/ or vol/ring/ key.
EXI3246 3/6/3 10:00 AM Page 38 Storing Caller ID messages in Memory dialing Messages shown in the Caller ID list can be stored in memory dialing. Using the incoming call information (i.e., Caller ID list), the phone number of the party on the Caller ID list can be stored in memory. You cannot store a Caller ID message if no phone number appears in the message. 1) Press cid/menu. Select the phone number to be stored from the Caller ID list by pressing vol/ring/ or vol/ring/ keys. 2) Press mem.
EXI3246 3/6/3 10:00 AM Page 39 Changing the Digital Security Code The digital security code is an identification code used to connect the handset and the base unit. Normally, setting the code is not necessary. The first time you charge your handset, the security code is automatically set. In the rare situation that you suspect another cordless telephone is using the same security code, you can change the code. 1) Remove the handset from the base unit. Press and hold find handset on the base.
EXI3246 3/6/3 10:00 AM Page 40 Note on Power Sources Battery replacement and handling When the operating time becomes short, even after a battery is recharged, please replace the battery. With normal usage, your battery should last about one year. Please contact your place of purchase or the Uniden Parts Department for a replacement battery.
EXI3246 3/6/3 10:00 AM Page 41 Troubleshooting If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. Suggestion Symptom • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base and wall outlet. • Make sure the handset is properly seated in the base. • Make sure the charging contacts on the handset and base are clean. The audio sounds weak and/or scratchy. • Make sure that the base antenna is in a vertical position.
EXI3246 3/6/3 10:00 AM Page 42 Symptom Suggestion The handset doesn't ring or receive a page. • The battery pack may be weak. Charge the battery for 15-20 hours. • The handset may be too far away from the base unit. • Place the base unit away from appliances or metal objects. • Change the digital security code (see page 39). Severe noise interference.
EXI3246 3/6/3 10:00 AM Page 43 Liquid Damage Moisture and liquid can damage your cordless phone. In case of accidental submersion, please read the following steps. Action Case Wipe off the liquid and use as normal. If the handset or base is exposed to moisture or liquid, but only affects the exterior plastic housing. If moisture or liquid has entered the plastic-housing (i.e. liquid can be heard in the phone or liquid has entered the handset battery compartment or vent openings on the base).
EXI3246 3/6/3 10:00 AM Page 44 General Information The phone complies with FCC Parts 15 and 68. Operating temperature: -10° to 50°C (+14°F to +122°F) AC Adapter Information AC Adapter part number: AD-446 Input Voltage: 120V AC 60Hz Output Voltage: 9V DC 210 mA Battery Information Battery part number: BT-905 Capacity: 600 mAH, 3.
EXI3246 3/6/3 10:00 AM Page 45 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 • This equipment contains a rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery. • Cadmium is a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.
EXI3246 3/6/3 10:00 AM Page 46 Telephone Line Problems The FCC has granted the telephone company the right to disconnect service in the event that your phone causes problems on the telephone line. Also, the telephone company may make changes in facilities and services which may affect the operation of your unit. However, your telephone company must give adequate notice in writing prior to such actions to allow you time for making necessary arrangements to continue uninterrupted service.
EXI3246 3/6/3 10:00 AM Page 47 I.C. Notice TERMINAL EQUIPMENT NOTICE: This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specifications. This is confirmed by the registration number. The abbreviation, IC, before the registration number signifies that registration was performed based on a Declaration of Conformity indicating that Industry Canada technical specifications were met. It does not imply that Industry Canada approved the equipment.
EXI3246 3/6/3 10:00 AM Page 48 A AC adapter information ...................................... 44 Adjusting ringer and earpiece volume.................... 19 B Battery pack Information .................................................. 44 Install .......................................................... 9 Maintenance ............................................ 11, 40 Preparing and charging .................................. 12 Replacement and handling ..............................
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EXI3246 3/6/3 10:00 AM Page 51 At Uniden, we´ll take care of you! If you need any assistance with this product, please call our Customer Hotline at 1-800-297-1023 PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE. Our Uniden representatives will be happy to help you with any matters regarding the operation of this unit, available accessories, or any other related matters. Thank you for purchasing a Uniden product. Hours: M-F 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST.
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