Uniden XSA1255 - Manual

Installing the Phone Do the following steps: A. Choose the best locationB. Install the rechargeable battery pack into the handsetC. Connect the base unit and charge the handsetD. Mount the base unit on a wall A. Choose the best location When choosing a location for your new phone, here are some impo...

B. Install the Rechargeable Battery Packs into the Handsets Both handsets are powered by rechargeable battery packs. The battery recharges automatically whenthe handset is placed in the main base or charging cradle. 1) Press down on the handset battery case cover (use the finger indention for a bett...

C. Connect the Main Base and Charging Cradle(XSA1255+1 only), and Charge the Handsets 1) Connect each AC adapter to the DCIN 9V jack and to each standard 240V AC wall outlet. 2) Place one handset in the main base and the other in the charging cradle with the keypad facing forward. 3) Make sure the c...

D. Mount the Main Base on a Wall Standard wall plate mounting This phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate.1) Locate the base unit on the wall mount adapter as shown and slide the wall mount adapter into the notches on the base bottom. 2) Plug the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack. 3) Route th...

Direct wall mounting If you don't have a standard wall plate, you can mount your phone directly to the wall. Before doing this,consider the following: • Avoid electrical cables, pipes, or other items behind the mounting location that could cause a hazard when inserting screws into the wall. • Try to...

Headset Installation Your phone may be used with an optional headset . To use this feature, insert the headset plug into the headset jack. Your phone is ready for hands-free conversations (Headsets may be purchased by visiting our website at www.uniden.com.au or www.uniden.co.nz.) [11]

Basic Setup There are four basic options that you may need to set up: AutoTalk, CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting), Name Tag and Insert 0. All options are available on the XSA1255 handset. For the XSA1255+1 the options are available as follows. CIDCW option can only be set by using Handset 1. If you ...

Setting Insert 0 This feature adds '0' or '00' to the number, when you receive Caller ID messages. The default setting for New Zealand is On. The default setting for Australia is Off. 1) When the phone is in standby mode, press and hold the caller id/menu key . The following screen appears. 2) Press...

Selecting the Ring Tone and Volume (Handset only) Your phone has five different ringer tone/volume combinations you can choose from. 1) With the phone in standby mode, press the /vol/ or /vol/ key. 2) The phone will sound the different ring tones at different volumes. To turn the ringer off, select ...

Using Your Phone Making and Receiving Calls Making a call 1) Remove the handset from the cradle.2) Press the talk /flash key. 3) Listen for the dial tone.4) Dial the number. OR 1) Remove the handset from the cradle.2) Dial the number.3) Press the talk /flash key. Receiving a call 1) Remove the hands...

Transferring a Call (XSA1255+1 only) Your cordless phone allows you to transfer outside calls from handset to handset; only one handset at a time can talk with an outside caller. The second handset cannot go off hook to listen to conversations or make an outgoing call while the other handset is in u...

Adjusting the Earpiece Volume To change the earpiece volume, press the /vol/ or /vol/ key during a call. Temporarily Mute Ringer If the handset is off the cradle while an incoming call is ringing, simply press the end key to mute the incoming ring . The ringer will sound with the next incoming call....

Selecting a Different Channel If you encounter interference while using your phone, you can manually change the phone´s channel for clear operation. While using your phone, press the delete/channel (XSA1255) or select/channel (XSA1255+1) key. Scanning appears on the display, indicating the phone is ...

RocketDial RocketDial is a one-touch speed dial key. Store your most important or most frequently called number as your RocketDial number. Then, simply press the Rocketdial key, and your phone will automatically dial the number. Storing the RocketDial 1) When the phone is in standby mode, press and ...

Using the Speed Dial Memory The speed dial memory allows you to store up to 10 names and numbers in each handset. You can dial these numbers with just a few key presses. The speed dial memory is not limited to phone numbers. You can store any number (up to 20 digits) that you need to enter once your...

Storing Caller ID Messages in Speed Dial Memory Messages (Caller ID names/numbers) shown in the Caller ID list can be storedin memory dialing. For instructions on viewing the Caller ID Message list, see page 29. 1) Press the caller id/menu key. Select the phone number to be stored from the Caller ID...

Making Calls from Speed Dial Memory 1) Press the memory key. The handset displays your programmed speed dial number. 2) Enter the number ( 0 - 9 ), or press the /vol/ or /vol/ key to select the speed dial number you would like to dial. 3) Press the talk/flash key. Talk and the number selected appear...

Caller ID and CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting) You must subscribe to Caller ID services through your local telephone provider touse these features. CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting)service is currently available in Australia only.When the telephone rings, the Caller ID feature allows you to view th...

Viewing the Caller ID Message List The Caller ID list stores information for up to 30 incoming calls - even unanswered calls. You can alsoview the Caller ID list during a call. 1) Press the caller id/menu key. The summary screen displays the number of new messages and total messages. 2) Use the /vol...

Deleting Information from the Caller ID List If the phone receives more Caller ID messages than it can store, the oldest one in the list is automatically deleted. Caller ID data can also be deleted manually. Deleting a Caller ID message 1) Press the caller id/menu key in standby mode. Find the messa...

Making a Call from the Caller ID List You can place a call from the Caller ID list.1) Press the caller id/menu key in standby mode. Select the phone number that you want to dial by pressing the /vol/ or / vol/ key. 2) Press the talk/flash key. The displayed phone number dials automatically. Caller I...

The Integrated Telephone Answering Device The cordless phone has a built- in answering system that answers and records incoming calls. You can also use your answering system to, leave a voice memo message, or announce a special outgoing message to callers when you're away from your phone. Features D...

Setting Up Your Answering System Answering System Settings To set the following six functions you must enter the menu mode. ! To scroll through the menu options, repeatedly press the menu/clock key in standby mode. The system returns to standby after the last menu option. You hear a confirmation ton...

Setting the Time The clock on the cordless phone’s answering system starts when power is supplied to the base.Follow these steps to set the clock to the correct time. 1) With the phone in standby mode, press the menu/clock key. The system announces “Time,” the current time and the guidance for setti...

Setting the Ring Time The ring time setting allows you to set the number of rings the caller hears before your answering system plays the outgoing message. You can set the ring time to answer after six, nine, or twelve rings.Setting [ ] (Toll Saver), the answering system picks up after six rings if ...

! After setting the Announce only feature, you may want to change your outgoing message not to prompt the caller to leave a message. However, the prerecorded message changes automatically. Selecting the Message Record Time You have three record time options. The options "One minute" or "...

Setting the Message Alert Tone Message Alert feature lets you know you have new messages by sounding a short beeping tone. If you set the Message Alert to on when a new message is received, the alert tone will sound every 15 seconds. 1) With the phone in standby mode, press the menu/clock key five t...

Setting Your Outgoing Message (Greeting) When you receive a call, the answering system automatically plays either a preset message or your own greeting. Preset message The following message is prerecorded: "Hello, no one is available to take your call. Please leave a message after the tone."...

Recording a personal outgoing message (Greeting) 1) Press and hold the greeting key in standby mode. You hear the announcement "Record greeting" and a confirmation tone. [ ] flashes on the message counter. 2) Start recording your message. You have 30 seconds, and the message counter starts t...

! Although you have set the base ringer to off, you will still hear the ringer from the handset on the base if its ringer is on. Setting the Base Ringer Volume You will hear three ringer options. One allows you to turn the ringer off. The other two are volume levels. You can change the ringer volume...

Using Your Answering System The message counter displays the number of messagesstored in memory. If the display flashes, then thereare new messages waiting for you. The answeringsystem is designed to play your new messages first.After you play all your new messages, you can thenplay your old message...

Deleting a message To maintain maximum record time, delete the old messages. When you press (delete), you are permanently deleting the message. Once deleted, the message cannot be replayed or retrieved. 1) Press ( play/stop) to review your messages. 2) Press the (delete) at anytime during the messag...

! The voice memo recorded is completely independent of the greeting message. ! The voice memo messages are recorded as incoming messages. ! When the answering system is full, [ ] appears on the message counter, and recording is terminated. Voice memo The voice memo function allows the user to record...

Remote Operation You can operate your answering system from a remote location (when you are away from home, or from another room using a handset). Use this function to check for recorded messages, to play or delete message. When using any touch-tone telephone, you can even record a new greeting mess...

Turn on the Answering System Remotely If you have forgotten to turn on your answering system, you can turn it on remotely from any touch-tone telephone. 1) Call your telephone number. 2) Wait 15 rings until the system answers. You hear intermittent beeps. 3) Press # and then enter your PIN code. The...

Remote access with the handset (XSA1255 only) You can operate your answering system from another room using a handset. • If you press the end key before the answering system answers, the phone will return to standby. • If the answering system does not answer within 5 seconds, you hear a beep and the...

Changing the Digital Security Code To protect you against misbilled calls which might result from your phone being activated by other equipment, the cordless phone provides AutoSecur e (which electrically locks your phone when each handset is in the cradle) and Random Cod e digital security which au...

Note on Power Sources Low battery alert When the battery pack is very low and needs to be charged, the phone is programmed to eliminate functions in order to save power. If the phone is not in use, Low Battery appears on the LCD and none of the keys will operate. If the phone is in use, Low Battery ...

Cleaning the battery charging contacts To maintain a good charge, clean the charging contacts on the handset once amonth. Dampen a cloth with plain water. Gently rub the damp cloth over thecharging contacts until all visible dirt is removed.Dry the contacts thoroughly before returning the handset to...

General Information Operating temperature: 0 °C to +50 °C (+ 32 °F to +122 °F) AC Adapter Information AC Adapter part number: AAD-041S, AAD-210S (XSA1255+1 extra charger adaptor) Input Voltage: 230-240VAC 50Hz Output Voltage: 9V DC 350mA , 210mA (XSA1255+1 extra charger adaptor) Battery Information ...

Troubleshooting If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. If these steps do not solve your problem, visit our website for further information (www.uniden.com.au or www.uniden.co.nz). Symptom Suggestion The charge/ in use LED or • Make sure the AC adap...

Liquid Damage Moisture and liquid can damage your cordless phone. In case of accidental submersion, please read the following steps. Case Action If the handset or base is exposed to Wipe off the liquid, and use as normal. moisture or liquid, but it only affects the exterior plastic housing. If moist...

Controls and functions 3,4 Speed dial memory Index D Making calls from speed dial A Digital security code 50 memory 23 AC adapter information 53 Storing names and numbers in Announce only feature 37 E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L speed dial memory 23 Answering system Earpiece volume 20 Deleting a message 44...

Remote Operation Card / Memory List [60] Remote access away from home Turn on the answering system remotely 1. Call your phone number from a touch- tone phone. 1. Call your phone and let it ring 15 times until it answers. 2. During the outgoing message, press # and enter your PIN 2. Press # and ente...

UNIDEN XSA1255/XSA1255+1 CORLDESS PHONEImportant: Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service. Warrantor: Uniden Australia Pty Limited A.B.N. 58 001 865 498 Uniden New Zealand Limited Warranty is only valid in the original country of purchase. ELEMENT OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants ...

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