Page 2 - Important Safety Instructions; Read and understand all instructions.
Important Safety Instructions When using your telephone equipment, these basic safety precautions should always be followed to reducethe 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. U...
Page 3 - Battery Safety Precautions; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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 appropriate type and size Battery Pack specified in this Operating Guide. 2. Do not dispose of the Battery Pack in a fire. The cell may explode. Che...
Page 4 - Introduction; Features
Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden DX834/DXC834 Cordless Telephone. These phones aredesigned to exacting standards which provide reliability, long life, and outstanding performance. Features • 25 Channels • AutoSecure™ • Random Code™ Digital Security • Handset Ringer/Volume ...
Page 5 - Important Electrical Considerations; Range
Important Electrical Considerations Unplug all electrical appliances when you know an electrical storm is approaching. Lightning can pass throughyour household wiring and damage any device connected to it. This phone is no exception. Warning: Please do not attempt to unplug any appliance during an e...
Page 6 - Installation; Selecting a Location; There are two types of phone outlets:; Modular Jack; Connecting the Telephone Cords; Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.; Applying Power to the Base Unit; All the
Installation Selecting a Location Before choosing a location for your new phone, there are some important guidelines you should consider: • The location should be close to both a phone jack and continuous power outlet. Note: A continuous power outlet is an AC outlet which does not have a switch to i...
Page 7 - Desk or Tabletop Installation; Use only the Uniden AC Adapter
Desk or Tabletop Installation 1. Place the Baseon a desk ortabletop. 2. Plug the ACAdapter cord intothe 9V DC inputjack on the BaseUnit. 3. Place the ACAdapter cordaround the strainrelief. 4. Plug one end ofthe longtelephone cordinto the TEL LINEjack on the BaseUnit. 5. Plug the otherend of the cord...
Page 8 - Wall Installation; Standard Wall Plate Mounting; Direct Wall Mounting; of an inch
Wall Installation Standard Wall Plate Mounting These phones are designed to be mounted on astandard AT&T or GTE wall plate. 1. Plug the ACAdapter intothe Base Unit. 2. Place the ACAdapter cordinside themoldedchannel. 3. Plug one endof the shorttelephone cordinto theTEL LINE jackon the BaseUnit. ...
Page 10 - Setting the Handset Retainer
Setting the Handset Retainer The handset retainer holds the Handset in place ifyour phone is mounted on a wall. The steps belowdescribe how to remove and replace the retainer sothat the tab faces up. 1. Push up on theHandsetretainer on theBase Unit, andslide the tabout. 2. Flip theretainer overso th...
Page 11 - Setting Up Your Phone; Extending the Antenna; Note: The built-in Memory Backup feature allows up
Setting Up Your Phone Extending the Antenna Before using your phone, be sure to raise its antenna to the vertical position. Then, fully extend the antenna. Installing the Handset Battery Pack 1. Press in on theBattery CoverRelease. 2. Slide the batterycompartmentcover down. 3. Align the plasticconne...
Page 12 - Initial Battery Charging; phone
Cleaning the Battery Contacts To maintain a good charge, it is important to clean all charging contacts on the Handset and Base Unit aboutonce a month. Use a pencil eraser or other contact cleaner. Do not use any liquids or solvents. Charging the Battery Pack Initial Battery Charging The rechargeabl...
Page 14 - Low Battery Indicator; Note: Allow 15 to 20 hours without any interruption; Setting the Pulse/Tone Switch; Note: Most phone systems are Tone dialing. Check; Adjusting Ringer Controls
Low Battery Indicator When the Battery Packin the Handset is verylow and needs to becharged, the TALK/BATTLOW LED flashes. If the TALK/BATT LOW LED begins to flash, the phoneis programmed to eliminate its functions to savepower. The table below describes what to do toreturn your phone to normal oper...
Page 15 - Using Your Phone; Making and Receiving Calls; The following features of the; Note: Sometimes when you press; to hang up the
Using Your Phone Making and Receiving Calls The following features of the DX834 phone are different depending on the Handset’s location whenyou make or receive a call. Handset On Base Handset Off Base Answer Call Pick up Handset (AutoTalk) Press T . Make Call 1) Pick up Handset. 2) Press T . 3) List...
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Page 17 - Programming Your Phone; Storing a Number in Memory
Programming Your Phone All programming functions must be completed whenyour phone is in the standby mode becauseprogramming keys do not function while you are onthe phone. Storing a Number in Memory Use these keys to store a number in memory. Note: An error tone will sound and the programmingprocedu...
Page 18 - Storing a Mixed Number
Storing a Mixed Number If your phone is set up for Pulse dialing, you canstore a mixed mode number so that you can easilyaccess long distance services. Use these keys to store a mixed mode number inmemory.Note: An error tone will sound and the programmingprocedure will be canceled if more than 20 se...
Page 19 - Dialing a Stored Number; Press; Chain Dialing; Dial the main number.
Dialing a Stored Number To dial a number previously stored in memory, followthese steps: 1. Remove theHandset from theBase Unit. 2. Press T . 3. Press M . 4. Press the memory location number (0-9). Chain Dialing On certain occasions, after dialing a number, youmay be requested by the party or servic...
Page 20 - Erasing a Stored Number; Note: An error tone will sound and the erase
Erasing a Stored Number To erase a number previously stored in a memorylocation (0-9), follow these steps: 1. Remove theHandset fromthe Base Unit. 2. Press M twice. 3. Press the memory location number (0-9). Note: An error tone will sound and the erase procedure will be canceled if more than 20secon...
Page 21 - Troubleshooting; If your
Troubleshooting If your DX834 Cordless Telephone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps. If you are still unable to resolve the problems, contact Uniden Customer Service at (800) 297-1023,8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central, Monday through Friday.
Page 22 - Specifications; General – The DX834 complies with FCCParts15 and 68.
Specifications General – The DX834 complies with FCCParts15 and 68. Frequency Control PLL Modulation FM Operating Temperature -10 ° to 50 ° C Base Unit Receive Frequency 48.76 to 49.99 MHz Transmit Frequency 43.72 to 46.97 MHz Power Requirements 120V AC 60 Hz ± 3V AC Size 7-1/4 in. (H) x 4-3/4 in. (...
Page 23 - Addendum to Specifications
Addendum to Specifications General – The DX834 complies with FCCParts15 and 68. Frequency Control PLL Modulation FM Operating Temperature -10 ° to 50 ° C Base Unit Receive Frequency 48.76 to 49.99 MHz Transmit Frequency 43.72 to 46.97 MHz Power Requirements 120V AC 60 Hz ± 3V AC Size 8-1/2 in. (H) x...
Page 24 - PRECAUTIONS; Before you read anything else,; Please observe the following:; Do not short circuit the battery.
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 NOTexpose this unit to rain or moisture. RECHARGEABLE NICKEL-CADMIUM BATT...
Page 27 - One-Year Limited Warranty
One-Year Limited Warranty Important: Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service. WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION (“Uniden”)ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for one year, to the original retail owner, this Uniden Product to be free from defects in materials andcraftsma...