Uniden XCA550/55 Radio Interference, More Than One Cordless Telephone, Cordless Telephone Privacy

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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. This interference is caused by external sources such as TV, refrigerator, vacuum cleaner, fluorescent lighting, or electrical storm. Your unit is NOT DEFECTIVE. If these noises continue and are too distracting, please check around your home to see what appliances may be causing the problem. In addition, 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 distracting transmissions on your phone, you may be receiving radio signals from another cordless telephone or other source of interference. If you cannot eliminate this type of interference, you need to change to a different channel.

Finally, it should be noted that some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause interference to nearby TVs and VCRs. To minimize or prevent such interference, the base of the cordless telephone should not be placed near or on top of a TV or VCR. If interference is experienced, moving the cordless telephone farther away from the TV or VCR will often reduce or eliminate the interference.

More Than One Cordless Telephone

If you want to use more than one cordless telephone in your home, they must operate on different channels. Press the channel key to select a channel that provides the clearest communication.

Cordless Telephone Privacy

Cordless telephones are radio devices. Communications between the handset and base of your cordless telephone are accomplished by means of radio waves which are broadcast over the open airways. Because of the inherent physical properties of radio waves, your communications can be received by radio receiving devices other than your own cordless telephone unit. Consequently, any communications using your cordless telephone may not be private.

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Contents Contents Using a Touch-Tone Phone Important Safety Instructions Battery Safety Precautions ∙ AutoTalk ∙ AutoStandby FeaturesIntroduction ∙ AutoSecureRange Telephone Line ProblemsIncluded with the XCA550/55 Important Electrical ConsiderationsMore Than One Cordless Telephone Radio InterferenceCordless Telephone Privacy Telephone Line Outlets InstallationConnecting the Telephone Cords Selecting a LocationAdapter Safety Feature Applying Power to the Base UnitWall Installation Desk or Tabletop InstallationStandard Wall Plate Mounting TEL Line jack on the Base Unit Direct Wall MountingSetting the Handset Retainer XCA550/55 Installing the Handset Battery Pack Setting Up Your PhoneExtending the Antenna Battery Memory Effect Cleaning the Battery ContactsCharging the Battery Pack Initial Battery ChargingSetting Handset Ringer Volume Low Battery IndicatorSetting the Pulse/Tone Switch Setting the Handset Listening VolumeAutomatic Digital Code Security Making and Receiving Calls Using Your PhoneChanging Channels, Flash, and Page/Find LED blinks Programming Your PhoneStoring a Number in Memory Storing a Mixed NumberChain Dialing Dialing a Stored NumberErasing a Stored Number Integrated Answering System Answering System SetupTurning the Answering System On/Off Setting the Clock Hour setting is announcedReviewing Your Time Stamp Setting Your PIN CodeRecording Your Personal OGM Setting Your Outgoing Message OGMSelecting a Preset OGM Preset MessagesPreset message will begin to play on the Base Unit speaker Using the Reset ButtonSetting the Toll Saver Switch VOX/Calling Party Control FeatureSkipping a Message Using Your Answering SystemPlaying New Messages Repeating a Message Playing Old MessagesDeleting a Message Deleting All MessagesMessage Full Indication Two begin flashing in the display Using a Touch-Tone PhoneRemote Operation Leaving a Memo MessageTelephone Troubleshooting Chart TroubleshootingAnswering System Troubleshooting Chart Base Unit SpecificationsXCA550/55 Telephone Answering Device Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery Warning PrecautionsControls and Functions Handset 7 9 Controls and Functions BaseOne Year Limited Warranty Covered under one or more of the following U.S. patents