Uniden EXI 7246 Series manual Important Safety Instructions, Important Electrical Considerations

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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-Metal-Hydride Battery Warning

•This equipment contains a rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery. •Cadmium is a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer. •The rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery contained in this equipment

may explode if disposed of in a fire.

Do not short-circuit the battery.

•Do not charge the rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery used in this equipment in any charger other than the one designed to charge this battery as specified in the owner’s manual.

Using another charger may damage the battery or cause the battery to explode.

Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium

Batteries Must Be Recycled or

Disposed of Properly

•Uniden voluntarily participates in an RBRC® industry program to collect and recycle nickel-cadmium batteries at the end of their useful life, when taken out of service within the United States.

The RBRC® program provides a convenient alternative to placing used nickel-cadmium batteries into the trash or municipal waste stream, which is illegal in some areas.

•Through the RBRC® program, Uniden makes it easy for you to drop off the used battery at local retailers of replacement nickel-cadmium batteries. You may also contact your local recycling center for information on where to return the used battery. Please call 1-800-8- BATTERY for information on Ni-Cd battery recycling in your area. Uniden's involvement in this program is part of its commitment to protecting our environment and conserving natural resources.

•RBRC® is a registered trademark of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Uniden works to reduce lead content in our PVC coated cords in our product and accessories.

WARNING: The cords on this products and/or accessories contain lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

Important Safety Instructions

When using your telephone equipment, these basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and injury to persons:

1.Read and understand all instructions.

2.Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

3.Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a dry cloth for cleaning without liquid or aerosol cleaners.

4.Do not use this product near water; for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.

5.Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The telephone may fall, causing serious damage to the unit.

6.Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation. To protect the product from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

7.This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your dealer or local power company.

8.Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where the cord will be damaged by persons walking on it.

9.Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords, as this can result in the risk of fire or electrical shock.

10.Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

11.To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product. Take it to qualified service personnel when service or repair work is required. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the appliance is subsequently used.

12.Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

A.When the power supply cord is damaged or frayed.

B.If liquid has been spilled into the product.

C.If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

D.If the product does not operate normally when following the operating instructions. (Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive repair work by a qualified technician.)

E.If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

F.If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

13.Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

Additional Battery Safety Precautions

Caution! To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons by the battery, read and follow these instructions:

1.Use only the Uniden battery pack specified in the owner’s manual.

2.Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire. The cell may explode. Check the nickel-cadmium battery disposal package insert for disposal instructions.

3.Do not open or mutilate the battery pack. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.

4.Exercise care in handling the battery in order not to short the battery with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns.

5.Charge the battery pack provided with or identified for use with this product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in the owner’s manual provided for this product.

6.Observe proper polarity orientation between the battery pack and battery charger.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Important Electrical Considerations

Unplug all electrical appliances when you know an electrical storm is approaching. Lightning can pass through your household wiring and damage any device connected to it. This phone is no exception.

The FCC Wants You To Know

Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Uniden, or operation of this product in any way other than as detailed by the owner’s manual, could void your authority to operate this product. Your telephone compiles with Part 68 of FCC Rules. You must, upon request, provide the FCC registration number and the REN to your telephone company. Both numbers are on the base unit.

Note: You must not connect your phone to:

coin-operated systems

most electronic key telephone systems

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this phone.

Range

Your new phone is designed to achieve the maximum possible range by transmitting and receiving according to the highest specifications set forth by the FCC. We have rated this phone to operate at a maximum distance with the qualification that the range depends upon the environment in which the telephone is used. Many factors limit range, and it would be impossible to include all the variables in our rating. The Maximum Range rating of this phone is meant to be used as a means of comparison against other range claims.

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Contents Page Page W . u n i d e n . c o m U I C K R E F E R E N C E G U I D E Contents Welcome Features Controls and Functions Terms Used in this Manual Do the following steps Installing the PhoneChoose the Best Location Install the Rechargeable Battery Pack into the Handset Use only the supplied Connect the Base Unit and Charge the HandsetStandard wall plate mounting Mount the base unit on a wallDirect wall mounting Installing the BeltclipHeadset Installation Activating Caller ID on Call Waiting Basic SetupActivating AutoTalk Entering Your Area Code Setting the Language Choosing the Dialing ModeSelecting the Ring Tone and Volume Making and Receiving Calls Using Your PhoneMaking a call Receiving a callTemporarily Mute Ringer Adjusting the Earpiece VolumeRedialing the last dialed number Selecting a Different Channel Tone Dialing Switch-overTraveling Out-of-Range Find Handset Using Call WaitingVoice Mail Waiting Indicator Storing the RocketDial RocketDialStoring Names and Numbers in Speed Dial Memory Using the Speed Dial MemoryIf you make a mistake while entering a name W . u n i d e n . c o m Storing Caller ID messages in Speed Memory Locations Making Calls from Speed Dial Memory To cancel speed dialingCaller ID and Cidcw Caller ID on Call Waiting When the Telephone RingsL L E R I D F E a T U R E S 2 Viewing the Caller ID Message ListDeleting all Caller ID names/numbers Deleting Information from the Caller ID ListDeleting a Caller ID message Making a Call from the Caller ID List Changing the Digital Security Code Power Failure Low battery alertBattery replacement and handling Cleaning the battery charging contacts Frequency General InformationSymptom Suggestion TroubleshootingAppliances Case Action Liquid DamageHandset BaseImportant Electrical Considerations Important Safety InstructionsOne Year Limited Warranty Installation ConsiderationsTerminal Equipment Radio Equipment G, H, I, J, K, L IndexMemory List Memo Please do not Return this Product to the Place of Purchase Register Online Today