Uniden XS1215 +1 manual

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    Series Owner's Manual OWNER'S MANU AL XS1 2 1 5/XS12 1 5 +1[...]

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    WELCOME/ FEA TURES 2 CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS 3 TERMS USED IN THIS MANUAL 5 Installing the Phone 6 Register Handsets to the Main Base before Using! 12 When to Re-register Handsets 13 Basic Setup 14 Using Y our Phone 18 Using the Speed Dial Memory 23 Caller ID and CIDCW (Caller ID on Call W aiting ) 28 Changing the Digital Security Code 32 Note on P[...]

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    Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden single handset (XS1215) or dual handset (XS1215+1) cordless telephone. This phone is designed and engineered to exacting standards for reliability , long life, and outstanding performance. Note: Illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit for explanation purposes. The color of your cor[...]

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    1. Handset Antenna 2. Jack for optional headset 3. Beltclip hole 4. Handset Battery Compartment 5. Handset Earpiece 6. LCD Display 7. key (P . 14 & 29) 8. (volume up/down earpiece volume, ringer volume and scroll) key (P . 15, 17 & 20) 9. key (left cursor) key (P . 24) 10. key (P . 19 & 25) 1 1. key (P . 14 & 23) (XS1215) key (P . 1[...]

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    Main Base Extra Charging Cradle (XS1215+1 only) 20. Main base charging contact s 21. find handset key (P . 21 & 32) 22. Charge/in use and VMWI (V oice Mail Waiting Indicator) LED 23. DC IN 9V jack 24. T elephone line jack 25. Charging contacts 26. Charge LED 27. DC IN 9V jack [4][...]

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    [5] T erms Used in this Manual • S tandby Mode - The handset may be sitting in or of f the cradle, but is NOT in use. The key has not been pressed and there is no dial tone. • T alk Mode - The handset is off the cradle and the key has been pressed, enabling a dial tone. • CID - Caller ID • CIDCW - Caller ID on Call W aiting • RocketDial -[...]

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    Inst alling the Phone Do the following steps: A. Choose the best location B. Install the rechargeable battery pack into the handset C. Connect the base unit and charging cradle (XS1215+1 only), and charge the handset D. Mount the base unit on a wall E. Choose the dialing mode When choosing a location for your new phone, here are some important guid[...]

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    B. Inst all the Rechargeable Battery Pack into the Handset The handset(s) are powered by rechargeable battery packs. The battery recharges automatically when the handset is placed in the charging cradle. 1) Press down on the handset battery case cover (use the finger indention for a better grip) and slide the cover downward to remove. 2) Plug the b[...]

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    C. Connect the Main Base and Charging Cradle (XS1215+1 only), and Charge the Handset s 1) Connect each AC adapter to the jack and to each standard AC wall outlet. 2) Place one handset in the main base (and the other in the charging cradle - XS1215+1 only) with the keypad facing forward. 3) Make sure the LED (and LED - XS1215+1 only) illuminate. If [...]

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    D. Mount the Main Base on a W all St andard wall plate mounting DC IN 9V 240V TEL LINE This phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate. 1) Locate the base unit on the wall mount adapter as shown and slide the wall mount adapter into the notches on the base bottom with the tab pressed. 2) Plug the AC adapter to the jack. 3) Route the AC adapter[...]

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    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. • T ry to mount your phone within 1.5m of a work[...]

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    Headset Inst allation Y our phone may be used with an optional headset . T o use this feature, insert the headset plug into the headset jack. Y our phone is ready for hands-free conversations. (Headsets may be purchased by visiting our website at www .uniden.com.au or www .uniden.co.nz.) [1 1][...]

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    Register Handset s to the Main Base before Using! (XS1215+1 only) Whichever handset you choose to charge in the main base will automatically register to the main base. The second handset (charging in the extra charging cradle) MUST also be registered to the main base before use. Follow the steps below to register the second handset. 1) Be sure both[...]

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    Make sure to return the handsets to the cradles after each phone call. When to Re-register Handset s (XS1215+1 only) 1) Y ou’ll need to re-register the second handset (follow steps on page 12) each time the digital security code is changed. Refer to page 32 for details regarding the Digit al Security Code. 2) When there is a power failure for mor[...]

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    Basic Setup There are four basic options that you will need to set up: AutoT alk, CIDCW (Caller ID on Call W aiting), Name T ag and Insert 0. CIDCW option can only be set by using Handset 1. If you try to set by using Handset 2, you will not see these options listed on the LCD screen. (Handset 1 shows in the display while the phone is charging XS12[...]

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    Y ou must subscribe to Caller ID service through your local telephone provider to use this feature. 1) When the phone is in standby mode, press and hold the key . The following screen appears. 2) Press the key to select 3) Press the key (XS1215) or the key (XS1215+1) to toggle and turn on Caller ID on Call W aiting. 4) Press the key or return the h[...]

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    Setting Insert 0 This feature adds '0' or '00' to the number , when you receive Caller ID messages. The default setting for New Zealand is On. The default setting for Australia is Of f. 1) When the phone is in standby mode, press and hold the . The following screen appears. 2) Press the key three times to select . 3) Press the k[...]

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    Selecting the Ring T one and V olume Y our phone has five different ringer tone/volume combinations you can choose from. 1) With the phone in standby mode, press the key . 2) The phone will sound the different ring tones at dif ferent volumes. T o turn the ringer off, select . 3) When the phone sounds the ring tone and volume you wish to use, press[...]

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    Using Y our Phone Making and Receiving Calls Making a call Receiving a call h, , Hanging up 1) Remove the handset from the cradle. 2) Press the key . 3) Listen for the dial tone. 4) Dial the number . OR 1) Remove the handset from the cradle. 2) Dial the number . 3) Press the key . 1) Remove the handset from the cradle. (If AutoT alk is on, the phon[...]

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    T ransferring a Call (XS1215+1 only) Redialing the Last Dialed Number Y our cordless phone allows you to transfer outside calls from handset to handset; only one handset at a time can talk with an outside caller . The second handset cannot go off hook to listen to conversations or make an outgoing call while the other handset is in use. 1) During a[...]

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    Adjusting the Earpiece V olume T emporarily Mute Ringer T o change the earpiece volume, press the key during a call. If the handset is off the cradle while an incoming call is ringing, simply press the key to temporarily mute the incoming ring . The ringer will sound with the next incoming call. /vol/ /vol/ end or T raveling Out-of-Range During a c[...]

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    Selecting a Different Channel Find Handset s If you encounter interference while using your phone, you can manually change the phone´s channel for clear operation. While using your phone, press the key (XS1215) or the key (XS1215+1). appears on the display , indicating the phone is changing to another channel. T o locate the handsets, press the ke[...]

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    V oice Mail W aiting Indicator RocketDial If you subscribe to voice mail service, you can use your cordless telephone to access your voice mailbox. The LED on the main base of your phone flashes whenever you have messages waiting in your voice mailbox. Just dial the access number supplied by your voice mail provider to enter your mailbox. Y ou can [...]

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    Using the Speed Dial Memory Storing Names and Numbers in S peed Dial Memory The speed dial memory allows you to store up to 10 names and numbers in the handset(s). Y ou can dial these numbers with just a few key presses. The speed dial memory is not limited to phone numbers. Y ou can store any number (up to 20 digits) that you need to enter once yo[...]

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    4) Enter a name according to the instructions below , then press the key (XS1215) or the key (XS1215+1). If no name is required, go to step 5. • The name can be up to 13 characters. • Use the and to move the cursor to the desired location. • Use the key (XS1215) or the key (XS1215+1) to delete characters as needed. • Press and hold the key [...]

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    5) is displayed. The cursor flashes indicating that the phone is ready for the number to be entered. 6) Use the keypad to enter the phone number; each number can be up to 20 digits. If you need the phone to pause during the dialing sequence, press the key to insert a two-second delay between the numbers. Y ou can enter multiple pauses to increase t[...]

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    Storing Caller ID Messages in S peed Memory Locations Messages (Caller ID names/numbers) shown in the Caller ID list can be stored in memory dialing. For instructions on viewing the Caller ID Message list, see page 29. 1) Press the key . Select the phone number to be stored from the Caller ID list by pressing the or key . 2) Press the key . 3) Ente[...]

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    Making Calls from Speed Dial Memory Easy Dial (New Zealand only) 1) Press the key . The handset displays your programmed speed dial number . 2) Enter the number - ), or press the key to select the speed dial number you would like to dial. 3) Press the key . and the number selected appear on the display . Then the displayed number is dialed. T o can[...]

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    Caller ID and CIDCW (Caller ID on Call W aiting) Y ou must subscribe to Caller ID service through your local telephone provider to use this feature. CIDCW (Caller ID on Call W aiting) is currently available in Australia only . When the telephone rings, the Caller ID feature allows you to view the caller ’s phone number , date and time of call, an[...]

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    Viewing the Caller ID Message List The Caller ID list stores information for up to 30 incoming calls - even unanswered calls. Y ou can also view the Caller ID list during a call. 1) Press the key .The summary screen displays the number of new messages and total messages. 2) Use the key to scroll through the messages from the latest to the earliest,[...]

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    Deleting Information from the Caller ID List If the phone receives more Caller ID messages than it can store, the oldest one in the list is automatically deleted. Caller ID data can also be deleted manually . 1) Press the key in standby mode. Find the message to be deleted from the Caller ID list by pressing the or key . 2) Press the key (XS1215) o[...]

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    Making a Call from the Caller ID List Caller ID on Call W aiting (CIDCW) Y ou can place a call from the Caller ID list. 1) Press the key in standby mode. Select the phone number that you want to dial by pressing the key . 2) Press the key . The displayed phone number dials automatically . With CIDCW , you will hear a Call Waiting tone while you are[...]

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    Changing the Digit al Security Code T o protect you against misbilled calls which might result from your phone being activated by other equipment, the cordless phone provides (which electrically locks your phone when each handset is in the cradle) and digital security which automatically selects one of over 262,000 digital security codes for each h[...]

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    Note on Power Sources Low battery alert Battery replacement and handling W arning: 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, appears on the LCD and none of the keys will operate. If the phone is in use, flashes and the handset beeps.[...]

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    Cleaning the battery charging cont acts Caution: T o maintain a good charge, clean the charging contacts on the handset once a month. Dampen a cloth with plain water . Gently rub the damp cloth over the charging contacts until all visible dirt is removed. Dry the contact s thoroughly before returning the handset to the base. Do not use paint thinne[...]

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    General Information Operating temperature: AC Adapter Information Battery Information www .uniden.com.au or www .uniden.co.nz 0 °C to +50 °C (+ 32 °F to +122 °F) AC Adapter part number: AAD-210 Input V oltage: 230-240V AC 50Hz Output V oltage: 9V DC 210mA Battery part number: BT -905 Capacity: 600mAh, 3.6V • T o avoid damage to the phone use [...]

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    T roubleshooting If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. If these step s do not solve your problem, visit our website for further information (www .uniden.com.au or www.uniden.co.nz). Symptom Suggestion Symptom Suggestion The LED or LED won't illuminate when the handset is placed in the cradle[...]

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    The handset doesn't ring or receive a page. • Re- register both handsets (see page 12) (XS1215+1 only). • The battery p ack may be weak. Charge the battery for 15- 20 hours. • The handset may be too far from the main base. • Place the main base away from appliances or metal objects. • Change the digital security code (see page 32). ?[...]

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    Symptom Suggestion The handset doesn’t communicate with the main base or the other handset (XS1215+1 only). • Re- register both handsets (see page 12). • Only one handset at a time can talk with an outside caller . T o allow the other handset to talk to the caller , transfer the call. • Contact your local telephone company to make sure that[...]

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    Liquid Damage Moisture and liquid can damage your cordless phone. In case of accidental submersion, please read the following steps. Case Action If the handset or base is exposed to moisture or liquid, but it 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 [...]

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    Index A B C D E,F , G , H, I,J,K,L M, N, O, P , Q R S T, U V , W, X, Y , Z AC adapter information 35 Basic setup 14 Battery pack Information 35 Installing 7 Preparing and charging 7 Replacement and handling 33 Beltclip installation 10 Call transfer feature 19 Call waiting 21 Caller ID service 28 Deleting 30 Making a call 31 Viewing 29 Channel 21 Ch[...]

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    Memory List [41][...]

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    Important: Warrantor: ELEMENT OF W ARRANTY : W ARRANTY DURA TION: P ARTS COVERED: ST A TEMENT OF REMEDY : PROCEDURE FOR OBT AINING PERFORMANCE OR WARRANTY : Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service. Uniden Australia Pty Limited A.B.N. 58 001 865 498 Uniden New Zealand Limited Uniden warrants to the original retail owner for th[...]

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    THANK Y OU FOR BUYING A UNIDEN PR ODUCT . (c) 2005 Uniden Australia Pty Limited. Uniden New Zealand Ltd. Printed in China UPZZ01060ZZ[...]