Uniden 388-2 manual

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Contents Welcome/Features 2 Quick Reference Guide 3 Controls and Functions 4 Getting Started Read this First 6 Checking the Package Contents 7 Setting up the Phone 8 Before Using, Register Extra Handset to the Main Base Unit 12 When to Re-register Handsets 13 Call Transfer Feature 13 Mounting the Main Base Unit on a Wall 14 Terminology 15 Setting M[...]

[ 2 ] W elcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden DXAI388-2 series cordless telephone. This 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 phone may[...]

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE [ 3 ] Step 1 Charging the Batteries TO INSTALL THE HANDSET BATTERIES 1 Remove the cover. TO CHANGE CALLER ID OPTIONS 1 Press and hold cid/menu . 2 Press or to move the pointer to an option. 3 Press select/channel to change the option setting. 4 Press end and return the handset to the main base. 1 Plug AC adapter cord into the [...]

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS [ 4 ] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 1. Handset antenna 2. Beltclip holes 3. Optional headset jack 4. Handset battery compartment 5. Handset earpiece 6. LCD display 7. Cid (caller ID)/menu key 8. Talk/flash key 9. * /tone/ (left cursor) key 10. Redial/p (pause) key 11. Select/channel key 12. Handset microp[...]

21 22 30 31 33 32 35 34 36 25 24 23 26 27 28 29 37 38 39 40 42 43 41 21. Telephone line jack 22. DC IN 9V jack 23. Handset retainer clip 24. Set/ringer key 25. Delete ( ) key 26. Repeat/rew (rewind)( ) key 27. Find hs key 28. Memo key 29. Base charging contacts 30. Base speaker 31. Main base antenna 32. Speaker volume keys 33. Menu key 34. Status L[...]

GETTING STARTED [ 6 ] Read this First This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps: Step 1 (page 7) Unpack the telephone and accessories. Step 2 (page 8) Next, choose the best location to set up the main base unit. Step 3 (page 9 to 11) Then, insert the battery packs into the handsets. Connect the main base unit and extra c[...]

GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED [ 7 ] Checking the Package Contents Uniden Parts Department at (800) 554-3988 Hours: M-F 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST. We can also be reached on the web at www.uniden.com 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. ?[...]

GETTING STARTED [ 8 ] Setting up the Phone A. Choose the best location Before choosing a location for your new phone, read the INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS included in the PRECAUTIONS AND IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS brochure. Here are some important guidelines you should consider: • The location should be close to both a phone jack and a continu[...]

GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED [ 9 ] B. Install the battery packs Charge the battery packs for at least 15-20 hours before plugging the phone line into your phone. 1) Press in on the battery cover release and slide the cover down until it comes off. 2) Connect the battery pack connector observing correct polarity (black and red wires) to the jack [...]

GETTING STARTED [ 10 ] Even when the battery pack is not being used, it will gradually discharge over a long period of time. For optimum performance, be sure to return the handset to the main base unit after a telephone call. Battery use time (per charge) From fully charged (15-20 hours charge time) • Seven hours continuous use • T e n days whe[...]

GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED [ 1 1 ] • Connect the AC adapter to a continuous power supply. • Place the main base unit close to the AC outlet so that you can unplug the AC adapter easily. C. Connect the main base unit and the extra charging cradle 1) Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet. Use only [...]

GETTING STARTED [ 12 ] • When you charge the handset, the Caller ID summary screen and the name of the handset, HS1 appears. If HS2 appears, you are charging the handset No.2. • The smaller cradle is simply an extra charging device for either handset. Before Using, Register Extra Handset to the Main Base Unit The handset that is placed on the m[...]

GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED [ 1 3 ] • If the extra handset’s battery becomes very low, the handset must be recharged for 15-20 hours and re-registered to the main base unit. • Make sure to return the handsets to the charging cradles after each phone call. • If you transfer the call and it is not picked up after 5 minutes, the call will [...]

GETTING STARTED [ 14 ] Mounting the Main Base Unit on a W all 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. 2) Route the AC adapter cord through the molded wiring channel as shown. 3) Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet. 4) Plug the telephone lin[...]

GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED [ 1 5 ] Direct w all 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 t[...]

GETTING STARTED [ 16 ] Setting Menu Options There are four setup options available. They are Caller ID options [AutoTalk, CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting), Area Code] and Dial Mode. 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 main base an[...]

GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED [ 1 7 ] To enter your Area Code If you enter a 3-digit area code number in the Area Code option, your local area code does not appear in Caller ID messages. Do not program this option, if your calling area requires 10-digit dialing. When reviewing Caller ID messages, you will see only the local seven digit number. Fo[...]

GETTING STARTED [ 18 ] Choosing the dialing mode Most phone systems use tone dialing which sends DTMF tones through the phone lines. However some phone systems still use pulse dialing such as in rural areas. The default setting is tone dialing. Depending on your dialing system, set the mode as follows: 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, pres[...]

BASICS BASICS [ 1 9 ] Making and Receiving Calls Pick up the handset (AutoTalk: On) or pick up the handset and press talk/flash (AutoTalk: Off). 1) Pick up the handset. 2) Press talk/flash . 3) Listen for the dial tone. 4) Dial the number. OR 1) Pick up the handset. 2) Dial the number, then press talk/flash . 1) Pick up the handset. 2) Press talk/f[...]

BASICS [ 20 ] Adjusting the Handset Ringer and Earpiece V olume Handset ringer tone and volume Press or in standby mode to select one of five ringer tones and volume combinations. Earpiece volume Pressing or during a call will change the earpiece volume of the handset. This setting will remain in effect after the telephone call has ended. Ringer Mu[...]

BASICS BASICS [ 2 1 ] Redial The redial/p key redials the last number dialed. The redialed number can be up to 32 digits long. T one Dialing Switch-over Some telephone companies use equipment that requires pulse dialing (sometimes referred to as rotary dialing). If you need to enter tone dialing digits, you can switch-over to tone dialing during th[...]

BASICS [ 22 ] Flash and Call W aiting If you have "Call Waiting" service and a call waiting tone sounds while you are on a call, press talk/flash to accept the waiting call. There is a short pause, then you will hear the new caller. To return to the original caller, press talk/flash again. Page To locate the handset (while it's off t[...]

MEMORY DIALING MEMORY DIALING [ 2 3 ] Storing Phone Numbers and Names Memory Dialing allows you to dial a number using just a few key presses. Your cordless phone stores 10 names/numbers in each handset. 1) Press and hold mem until ¨ Memory Store ¨ is displayed. 2) Press or , or enter a number (0 - 9) to select the memory location where you would[...]

MEMORY DIALING [ 24 ] • The pause feature is useful for long distance calling, credit card dialing, or sequences that require a pause between digits. • Pressing redial/p more than once increases the length of a pause between numbers. • The 10 memory locations are represented by the numbers 0-9 on the keys. If you store a number in one of the [...]

MEMORY DIALING MEMORY DIALING [ 2 5 ] 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. I[...]

MEMORY DIALING [ 26 ] For example, to enter Uniden ; 1) Pick up the handset and press and hold mem . 2) Enter a number or press , to select a memory location number. 3) Press select/channel . 4) Press 8 twice. 5) Press 6 five times. 6) Press 4 six times. 7) Press 3 four times, then press #/ to more the cursor to the right. 8) Press 3 five times. 9)[...]

MEMORY DIALING MEMORY DIALING [ 2 7 ] Making Calls with Memory Dialing Memory dialing from Standby Mode 1) Press mem . The handset displays your programmed memory locations. 2) Press or , or enter the number (0 - 9) to select the memory location you would like to dial. 3) Press talk/flash . ¨ Connecting ¨ and the number you would like to dial app[...]

MEMORY DIALING [ 28 ] Memory dialing from Talk Mode 1) Press talk/flash . ¨ Connecting ¨ appears. 2) After the display changes from ¨ Connecting ¨ to ¨ Talk ¨, press mem . 3) Enter a number (0 - 9) to select the memory location of the desired phone number. The selected phone number is displayed. Then the number is dialed. 4) To hang up, press[...]

MEMORY DIALING MEMORY DIALING [ 2 9 ] Editing a Stored Name and/or Phone Number 1) Press and hold mem until ¨ Memory Store ¨ is displayed. 2) Press or , or enter a number (0 - 9) to select the memory location you would like to edit. 3) Press select/channel . The following screen appears with the memory location number that you have selected in th[...]

MEMORY DIALING [ 30 ] 7) Use the number key, redial/p or delete/transfer 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 select/channel . You hear a confirmation tone, and the following screen appears. The memory storage is complete. For examp[...]

MEMORY DIALING MEMORY DIALING [ 3 1 ] Erasing a Stored Name and Phone Number 1) Press and hold mem until ¨ Memory Store ¨ is displayed. 2) Press or , or enter a number (0 - 9) to select the memory location you would like to erase. 3) Press select/channel . The following screen appears with the memory location number that you have selected in the [...]

ROCKETDIAL [ 32 ] Edit Number Delete Number Go Back Store Number Number Stored RocketDial You can store your most frequently dialed number in the RocketDial location in each handset. 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 an[...]

ROCKETDIAL ROCKETDIAL [ 3 3 ] Deleting the RocketDial 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press and hold RocketDial . Following display appears. 2) Press or to select ¨ Delete Number ¨. 3) Press select/channel . Following display appears. 4) Press to move the pointer to ¨ Yes ¨. 5) Press select/channel or delete/transfer . You hear a conf[...]

CALLER ID FEATURES [ 34 ] 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[...]

CALLER ID FEATURES CALLER ID FEATURES [ 3 5 ] 2) When you pick up the phone, the display changes to ¨ Connecting ¨ . (AutoTalk feature is set to on.) V iewing the Caller ID Message List The Caller ID list stores information for up to 30 incoming calls in each handset - even unanswered calls. 1) Press cid/menu . The summary screen appears. The scr[...]

CALLER ID FEATURES [ 36 ] • While using the ¨ Delete All? ¨ or ¨ Delete Message? ¨ screen if no key is pressed for more than 30 seconds, an error tone sounds and the telephone returns to standby. • If you get an incoming call, a transferring call or page, the deleting operation is canceled and you can answer the call or page. Deleting Infor[...]

CALLER ID FEATURES CALLER ID FEATURES [ 3 7 ] 3) Press or to select ¨ Yes ¨ or ¨ No ¨ . 4) Press select/channel or delete/transfer . When the pointer is at ¨ Yes ¨ : A confirmation tone sounds and all stored Caller ID messages are deleted. When the pointer is at ¨ No ¨ : The display returns to the summary screen. Total:00 New :01 Total:02 D[...]

CALLER ID FEATURES [ 38 ] 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 in each handset. 1) Press cid/menu . Select the phone number that you want to dial by pressing or . 2) Press talk/flash . The displayed phone number dials automatically.[...]

CALLER ID FEATURES CALLER ID FEATURES [ 3 9 ] 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. 1) Press cid/menu . Select the phone number to be st[...]

THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE [ 40 ] • Digital Tapeless Recording • 13 minutes of Recording Time • Call Screening • Selectable Outgoing Messages • Voice Prompts for Guidance • Time and Day Announcement • Remote Message Retrieval • Toll Saver • Conversation Recording • Voice Memo The Integrated Answering Device The cordless pho[...]

THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE [ 4 1 ] T urning the Answering System On/Off status • For your convenience, voice prompts will guide you through the menu mode. • After the setting, press play/stop to exit the menu mode, or menu to move to the next menu option. Or the system automatically returns to standby in 30 [...]

THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE [ 42 ] • Normally the idle time for the menu mode is 30 seconds before the system returns to standby. However for setting the time, the idle time is extended to two minutes. • Press and hold skip/ff or repeat/rew to quickly scroll through the numbers on the display. Setting the Time The clock on the cordless phon[...]

THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE [ 4 3 ] status The PIN code is set to “ 80 ” when you purchase the cordless phone. 1) Press menu twice. “ Security code ” and the current PIN code is announced as it is displayed on the main base. 2) Press skip/ff or repeat/rew until the desired number appears. 3) Press set/rin[...]

THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE [ 44 ] status 1) Press menu three times. You hear “ Ring time ” and the current ring time ([ ] 2, [ ] 4, [ ] 6, [ ] Toll saver), and it is displayed on the main base. 2) Press repeat/rew or skip/ff until the desired ring time appears. 3) Press set/ringer to select the new ring time. You hear a confirmation tone, [...]

THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE [ 4 5 ] status 1) Press menu four times. You hear “ Record time ” and the current recording time ([ ] 1 minute, [ ] 4 minutes, [ ] Announce only), and it is displayed on the main base. 2) Press repeat/rew or skip/ff until the desired time appears. 3) Press set/ringer to select the [...]

THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE [ 46 ] status Setting the Message Alert tone to On or Off by using menu key. 1) Press menu five times. You hear the announcement “ Message Alert ” and the current setting ( [ ] Off or [ ] On), and it is displayed on the main base. 2) Press repeat/rew or skip/ff to select. 3) Press set/ringer to select the new set[...]

THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE [ 4 7 ] Setting Your Outgoing Message (Greeting) When you receive a call, the answering system automatically plays either a preset message or your own greeting. ▼ Preset message The following message is prerecorded: “ Hello, no one is available to take your call. Please leave a mes[...]

THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE [ 48 ] status When you have set the main base ringer to off and the handset is on the main base, you will still hear the ringer from the handset. Adjusting the speaker volume level 1) Press set/ringer . You hear the ringer at the current volume level ([ ] High, [ ] Low, [ ] off) (if you set the main base ringer volum[...]

THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE [ 4 9 ] Using Y our Answering System The message counter displays the number of messages stored in memory. If the display flashes, then there are new messages are waiting for you. The flashing number represents the number of new messages, not total messages. The cordless phone is desig[...]

THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE [ 50 ] Repeating a message status 1) Press play/stop to review your messages. The number of stored messages are announced. 2) After a message has played for a few seconds, press repeat/rew to replay the message. If you have several messages, press repeat/rew repeatedly until you return to the message you want to repl[...]

THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE [ 5 1 ] Deleting a message status To maintain maximum record time, delete the old messages. 1) Press play/stop to review your messages. 2) Press delete anytime during the message to delete. 3) You hear a confirmation tone and the message is deleted. You can also delete all the messages[...]

THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE [ 52 ] status • The voice memo function is completely independent of the greeting message. • The voice memo messages are recorded as incoming messages. • A recorded conversation is treated as a typical message and will be added to the stored messages. • When recording a conversation, all handset keys, except [...]

THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE [ 5 3 ] Remote access away from home You can operate your answering system from a remote location using any touch-tone telephone. Use this function to check for recorded messages, to play or delete messages, even to record a new greeting message. 1) Call your telephone number. 2) Durin[...]

[ 54 ] * For Memo Record and Greeting Message Record function, the first time you enter the corresponding command, it starts the Recording function. If you want to stop the recording, enter the command again. 5) After all of the Help Guidance prompts have played, you hear intermittent beeps indicating that the system is in the command waiting mode.[...]

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ADDITIONAL INFORMATION [ 5 5 ] Changing the Digital Security Code The digital security code is an identification code used to connect the handset and the main base unit. This cordless telephone uses a digital security code to prevent unauthorized access to your base unit. This security code prevents other cordless handset fro[...]

[ 56 ] 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. Warning: To avoid the risk of [...]

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ADDITIONAL INFORMATION [ 5 7 ] T roubleshooting If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. Symptom The status LED or charge LED won't illuminate when the handset is placed in the main base or charging cradle. The audio sounds weak and/or scratchy. Can't make or receive[...]

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION [ 58 ] Symptom Severe noise interference. Handset No.1 or No.2 not working. ” Unavailable ” message is displayed on the LCD screen of the handset. The handset doesn ’ t communicate with the main base or the other handset. No 3-way conversation. ” Low Battery ” message is displayed on the LCD screen. The answering sy[...]

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ADDITIONAL INFORMATION [ 5 9 ] Symptom The answering system does not answer calls. Messages are incomplete. No sound on the main base unit speaker during call monitoring or message playback. Cannot access remote call- in features from another touch-tone phone. If you still have a problem. Suggestion • Set the record time to[...]

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION [ 60 ] General Information The phone complies with FCC Parts 15 and 68. Operating temperature: -10 ° to 50 ° C (+32 ° F to +122 ° F) Recharge your phone on a regular basis by returning the handset to the main base after each phone call. When the operating time becomes short, even after the battery is recharged, please rep[...]

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION [ 6 1 ] ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Precautions! Before you read anything else, please observe the following: Warning! Uniden America Corporation DOES NOT represent this unit to be water- proof. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or damage to the unit, DO NOT expose this unit to rain or moisture. Rechargeable Nickel-Cad[...]

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION [ 62 ] we recommend that the base not be plugged into a circuit that also powers a major appliance because of the potential for interference. Be certain that the antenna on the unit is fully extended when needed. In the unlikely event that you consistently hear other voices or distract- ing transmissions on your phone, you ma[...]

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ADDITIONAL INFORMATION [ 6 3 ] 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 Declarat[...]

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION [ 64 ] A AC adapter information ............... 60 Announce only feature ................ 45 Answering system Deleting a message ................. 51 Playing a message ................... 49 Recording a conversation .......... 52 Remote access ........................ 53 Repeating a message ............... 50 Skipping a messa[...]

Remote Operation Card DXAI388-2 DXAI388-2 DXAI388-2 DXAI388-2 REMO TE OPERA TION CARD C U T Remote access away fr om home 1. Call your phone number fr om a touch-ton e phone . 2. During the outgoin g message , press # an d enter your PIN code . The an swering system announ ces the number o f messag es stored in mem ory and th e help guid ance . The[...]

Remote Operation Card C U T C U T C U T C U T T ask K ey Repeat a Messag e # 1 Playing In coming Messag es # 2 Skipping a M essage # 3 Deleting a M essage # 4 Stop Operati on # 5 Answerin g System On # 6 Mem o Record/Stop # 7 Greetin g Message Recor d/Stop # 8 Answer System Off # 9 Help Gui dance # 0 T ask K ey Repeat a Messag e # 1 Playing In comi[...]

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