Uniden DXAI8580 Series Installing the Phone, Choosing the Best Location, Plug in the Battery

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1) Installing the Phone

1-1. Choosing the Best Location

To get the best performance out of your new phone, put it in the best location:

Near an AC outlet and a telephone wall jack.

PLACE YOUR BASE

In a centrally-located open area.

TRY TO AVOID

•Microwave ovens

•Fluorescent

•Other cordless

•Refrigerators

lighting

telephones

 

•Personal computers

•Areas with

 

a lot of

 

•Wireless LAN

•TVs

background

equipment

•Other electronics

 

noise

 

•Dust

•Shock

•Direct sunlight

•Excessive

•Vibration

moisture

 

•Extreme temperatures

 

 

Notes: For maximum range

Keep both the base and handset antennas free of obstruction.

When the handset is not in use, place the handset in an upright position.

Metal and reinforced concrete may affect cordless telephone performance.

1-2. Plug in the Battery

Use only the Uniden BT-905 rechargeable battery pack supplied with your phone.

1

Locate the battery packs, battery

 

covers and the handsets.

2

Line up the red and black wires

on the battery pack connector

with the sticker in the handset's battery compartment.

Red

Black

3

Place the cover over the

 

battery compartment and

slide it up into place.

Push the battery connector in firmly. (You should hear it click into place.)

1-3. Plug in the Base and Charging Cradle

You can put the charging cradles for additional handsets anywhere they can get power. They do not have to connect to a phone line.

4

Put the base's AC adapter cord through the hole in the stand

and connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack.

5

To DC IN 9V

Route the cord through the molded wiring channel.

6

Connect the AC adapter to a standard 120V AC wall outlet.

DO NOT use an AC outlet controlled by a wall switch.

7

Connect the charging cradle's AC adapter

to a standard 120V AC wall outlet.

To AC outlet

Route the cord

AC adapter (supplied)

To AC outlet

AC adapter (supplied)

Don’t put any power cord where it people might trip over it or step on it. If a power cord becomes chafed or worn out, it can create a fire or electrical hazard.

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Contents At Uniden, well take care of you Remote Operation CardChoosing the Best Location Installing the PhonePlug in the Battery Plug in the Base and Charging CradleConnect the Telephone Cord Registering Accessory HandsetsTesting the connection Things to RememberAttach the Belt Clip Feature OverviewGetting to Know Your New Phone Few Hints on the ManualSystem Options from HS1 only Setting Up Your PhoneParts of the Base Handset-specific OptionsSwitching a Call to the Handset Speakerphone Using Your PhoneSetting the Base Ringer Volume Making and Receiving CallsUsing Caller ID and Call Waiting Using Call Waiting Using the Phonebook speed dial memoryUsing Seven Digits Instead of Ten Making a Call from the Caller ID ListEditing a Number in the Phonebook Finding Phonebook EntriesMaking a Call from the Phonebook Deleting a Number from the PhonebookSetting Your Outgoing Message Greeting Using Your Answering systemSetting Up the Answering System Chain DialingScreening Calls Turning the Answering System On and OffListening to Your Messages Recording a CallProgramming a Security Code Using the Answering System While Youre Away from HomeMounting the Base on a Wall Dialing in To Your Answering SystemTry… Troubleshooting and MaintenanceSolving Common Issues Battery Information SpecificationsPower Failure Operation Re-registering HandsetsLead Content Information Legal and Warranty InformationPrecautions Important Safety InstructionsCordless telephone privacy One Year Limited Warranty11-6. I.C. Notice Terminal equipment Radio equipment