Uniden Xdect 8355 Series - User Manual

5 FEATURES OF THE XDECT 8355 SERIES • 1.8GHz Extended DECT Technology • Bluetooth MobileLink • Multi (12) Handset Capable 1 /DECT Headset capable • Multi (6) Repeater Capable • Wall Mountable Base • Room Monitor • 10 Speed Dial • Power Failure Mode • Digital Duplex Speakerphone on Handset • 200 Numb...

6 INSTALLING YOUR PHONE 1) Unpack all handsets, battery packs, and battery covers. If any battery cover is already on the handset, press in on the notch and slide the cover down and off. 2) Line up the red and black wires on the battery pack with the label inside the handset. 3) Push the connector i...

7 Test the Connection 1) Pick up the handset from the cradle and press HOME/FLASH. You should hear a dial tone, and the display should say Talk . If... Try... you don’t hear a dial tone or the display says Check Tel Line checking the connection between the base and the phone jack. 2) Make a quick te...

8 Mounting the base for desktop use 1 2 1. Turn the stand so the word DESK is right-side up (it will be on the left). 2. Insert the tabs into the notches at the top of the base. 3. Press in on the latches and slip them into the notches marked DESK . Attach the base for wall mount 1 2 1. Turn the sta...

9 1. Connect the base AC adaptor to the power jack and the telephone cord to the TEL LINE jack. Route the cords as shown below: Connect the Power and Telephone Cords 2. Plug the AC adaptor into a standard 240V AC power outlet, and connect the telephone cord to a standard telephone wall jack. 3. If y...

10 Set Up the Repeater (Optional) • The repeater is not a telephone; it must be registered to a phone base before using. • Any repeater that came packaged with a base are already registered to that base for you. • For instructions on registering repeaters to the base, see page 50. Hand-off area Hand...

11 Connect the Repeater Power Cord Use the included adaptor to connect the repeater to a regular indoor (240 V AC) power outlet. Placing the Repeater Here are a few tips for placing your repeater so that you get the clearest signal and the maximum range: • Place the repeater just inside the base’s c...

13 # Remember to use appropriate anchors for the wall material. 2. Keeping the AC adaptor cord out of the way, place the repeater over the screw heads and slide it down into place. To remove the unit from the wall, just slide it up and lift it off the screw heads.

14 The XDECT 8355 with MobileLink technology can connect with mobile phones that support the Bluetooth V2.1 handsfree profile.Visit our website on the front cover or contact customer service for a detailed list of tested mobile phones. • If you are not certain of the profiles supported by your Bluet...

16 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PHONE Parts of the Base Key (Icon) What it does FLASH During a call: switch to a waiting call. In Australia: Press Flash and then 2 to make the switch. MUTE/CLEAR • While this station is ringing: mute the ringer for this call only. • During a call: mute the microphone. • Whil...

19 Parts of the Handset UP CID MOBILE CLEAR/END LCD DOWN 12-key dial pad REDIAL/PAUSE Microphone Key pad lock #/DND MENU/SELECT HOME/FLASH PHONEBOOK SPEAKER MUTE MESSAGE Charge LED LED Status Description Steady On On Standby and Charging Slow Blink New message received on the answering machine/ voic...

21 Reading the Displays On the Base On the Handset Message Counter Answering system status Status icons Time & Date Answering system status

23 If you don’t press any keys for about 30 seconds, the handset exits the menu. During a call, use PHONEBOOK to back out of the menu without hanging up. Intercom Menu The Intercom menu lets you connect 2 handsets without using the phone line. Any handset can connect to an intercom call, but only tw...

24 Bluetooth Setup Menu Use the Bluetooth Setup menu to pair to a mobile phone to the XDECT 8355 and select a mobile phone, if you pair more than one. Menu Option What it does Make Call Use this option to make a call through the mobile using the Handset or Base. Privacy Setup Determines which handse...

25 Global Setup Menu The settings on this menu affect all handsets. Only one handset at a time can change these menu options. Set Line Mode Do not change this setting unless instructed to by customer service. VMWI Reset Reset the Voice Message Waiting Indicator (see page 40). Edit Voice Mail Enter, ...

27 USING YOUR PHONE This section explains the most common functions on the phone. To... From the Landline... From the Mobile... make a call, dial the number, then Press HOME/FLASH or SPEAKER . Press MOBILE . If two or more mobile phone is paired, the phone prompts you to choose one. answer a call Pr...

28 After you have paired your mobile phone with the XDECT 8355 (see page 14), you can make and receive calls from your mobile phone through the XDECT 8355. To use the Bluetooth menu options, press MOBILE with the phone in standby, then select a mobile phone. Select one of these options: To... Select...

29 Changing the Volume Staying in the Range If... Then... the handset and base are connected and no signal from the base the handset sounds an error tone and Out of Range or Unavailable at this time displays. the handset is in Talk mode and moves out of range the outside line is put on Hold for 30 s...

30 Using the Caller ID and Redial Lists Caller ID (CID) is a service available from your telephone provider that shows the phone number (and sometimes the caller’s name) of incoming calls. Contact your telephone provider for more information. Caller ID List Redial List • The phone saves the informat...

31 For individual record options, find a number (and review the detail for a CID record), and then press MENU/SELECT to display the following options: Menu Option What it does... Delete Entry Erase the number from the list. Store Into PB Add the number to the phonebook. The phone displays the Edit N...

32 Using Call Waiting Call Waiting, a service available from your telephone provider, lets you receive calls while you are on another call. Caller ID on Call Waiting (CIDCW) service displays Caller ID information for a waiting call.If you get a Call Waiting call, the phone sounds a tone and displays...

33 displays a confirmation screen. To cancel downloading, press END/ CLEAR . • Each time you download a phonebook, the XDECT 8355 overwrites any previous copy of that phonebook. The XDECT 8355 automatically cancels the download if it receives an incoming call or someone tries to make an outgoing cal...

35 • Each speed dial number can be assigned to only one entry. • If the speed dial number is already assigned, the phone shows the name of the entry assigned to the number. If you want to change it, select the number, and the phone overwrites the exisiting assignment. Deleting All the Phonebook Entr...

36 USING SPECIAL FEATURES Power Failure Back Up System When a power failure occurs, the charged handset temporarily supplies power to the base unit. You can then make and receive calls using a handset. However, none of the keys on the base unit are functional during the power failure mode.When a pow...

37 DND (Do Not Disturb) You can silence the ringers on the base and all handsets for a specific period of time. 1) With the phone in standby, press and hold #DND on any handset. The phone prompts you to select the number of hours ( 1 - 9 or Always On ) that you want it to stay in DND mode. 2) To con...

38 Multihandset Features # To use the features in this section, you need at least 2 handsets. You can register up to 12 handsets to a base (the 1 that comes with the base plus 11 additional handsets). However, only 2 handsets maximum can connect to a call at one time. You must register accessory han...

39 To activate privacy mode on a land line call in progress, press MENU/ SELECT . As long as privacy mode is on, you’ll see a in the display, and no other handsets can join your call. Privacy mode turns off automatically when you hang up; you can also turn it off by pressing MENU/SELECT twice.To use...

40 Intercom • Whenever the phone is in standby, you can make an intercom call between handsets without using the phone line. • You can make an intercom call from any handset, but only two handsets can be in an intercom call at any time. • If an outside call comes in during an intercom page, the phon...

41 USING THE ANSWERING SYSTEM # The answering system works with landline calls only. Answering System Options (Answering Setup) You can set or change the answering system options from any handset or from the base. Just open the menu and select Answering Setup. Select this option... To... Security Co...

42 Personalize the Greeting Your personal outgoing message or greeting can be from 2 to 30 seconds long. If you don’t record a greeting, the system uses a pre-recorded greeting: Hello, no one is available to take your call. Please leave a message after the tone . To... Follow these steps Record your...

44 Screening Your Calls You can use the answering system for call screening. While the system takes a message, you can listen on the base speaker (if you turn on Call Screen) or from a handset. Only one handset can screen calls at a time. If another handset tries to screen calls, it beeps and return...

45 Dialing In to Your System 1. Call your phone number and wait until the system answers. (If the system is turned off, it answers after 15 rings and sounds a series of beeps.) 2. During the greeting or beeps, press # and immediately enter your security code. If you enter it incorrectly 3 times, the...

46 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Solving Problems General Problems Possible Solutions The phone keeps ringing when I answer on an extension. You may have to change the line mode. Contact Customer Service for instructions. A handset can’t make or receive calls. Move the handset closer to the base. A handset ...

47 There’s a lot of noise or static on the line • Check for interference from appliances (microwave ovens, TVs, etc.) or wireless devices (baby monitors, WiFi equipment, etc.). Move the handset or base away from the interference source. • If you use a telecoil hearing aid, turn on T-coil mode (see p...

49 Installing a Line Filter or DSL Filter A telephone line filter or DSL filter prevents services that use the phone line from causing interference on your phone. To get a line filter, contact your service provider or look in an electronics store. Plug the filter into the telephone wall jack and plu...

50 Registering Repeaters to the Base If you are having trouble with a repeater or if you want to replace one, you need to register the repeater to the base. # Connect the repeater close to the base for easy access to the necessary buttons and indicators. Locate the repeater in the desired position a...

51 Adaptor & Battery Information AC Adaptor Base Charger Repeater (Optional) Part number AAD-6135 AAD-600S(R) AAD-041S(R) Input voltage 240V AC, 50Hz 240V AC, 50Hz 240V AC, 50Hz Output voltage 6V DC @ 500mA7V DC @800mA 9V DC @ 210mA 9V DC @ 350mA • Use only the supplied AC adaptors. • Use the pr...

52 INDEX A Answering System 41 Auto Talk 24 Any Key Answer 24 B Banner 24 Battery 51 Bluetooth 14 C Caller ID 30 Call Transfer 39 Call Waiting 32 Chain Dialing 35 Clock 25 Conference Calling 38 D Date & Time 25 Do Not Disturb (DND) 37 E Earpiece Volume 29 H Headset 32 I Intercom 40 K Key Touch T...

53 IMPORTANT Satisfactory evidence of the original purchase is required for warranty service Please refer to our Uniden website for any details or warranty durations offered in addition to those contained below. Warrantor The warrantor is Uniden Australia Pty Limited ABN 58 001 865 498. Terms of War...

54 Parts Covered This warranty covers the Product and included accessories. User-generated Data This warranty does not cover any claimed loss of or damage to user- generated data (including but without limitation phone numbers, addresses and images) that may be stored on your Product. Statement of R...