Uniden Cordless Telephone DXAI685 User Manual

CONTENTS  
Battery Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
Included with the DXAI685. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
Important Electrical Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Telephone Line Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Radio Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
More Than One Cordless Telephone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Selecting a Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Telephone Line Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Connecting the Telephone Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
Applying Power to the Base Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
Desk or Tabletop Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Wall Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
Direct Wall Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Setting Up Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Extending the Base Unit Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Installing the Handset Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Cleaning the Battery Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
Charging the Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
Low Battery Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
Setting the Pulse/Tone Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Handset Volume Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Automatic Digital Code Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Entering the Local Area Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Setting Caller ID on Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Setting the AutoTalk Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Using Your Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Making Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Receiving Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Redialing the Last Number Called . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Using the Flash Key with Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Using Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
The Caller ID Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Viewing Calls in Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Calling the Displayed Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Deleting Caller ID messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Programming Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Storing a Caller ID memory number in Dial Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Entering a Number in Dial Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Calling a Number Stored in Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Editing and Deleting Numbers in Dial Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
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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.  
2.  
3.  
Read and understand all instructions.  
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.  
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning, and use a dry cloth, without liquid or aerosol  
cleaners.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
Do not use this product near water; for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub,  
in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.  
Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The telephone may fall, causing serious  
damage to the unit.  
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.  
8.  
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.  
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.  
12.  
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.  
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.  
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Battery Safety Precautions  
Caution: To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons by the battery, read and follow these instructions:  
1.  
2.  
Use only the appropriate type and size Battery Pack specified in this Operating Guide.  
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.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
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.  
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.  
Charge the Battery Pack provided with or identified for use with this product only in accordance with the  
instructions and limitations specified in the instruction manual provided for this product.  
Observe proper polarity orientation between the Battery Pack and battery charger.  
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 telephone unit. Consequently, any  
communications using your cordless telephone may not be private.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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Introduction  
Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden DXAI685 Cordless Telephone. This phone is designed to  
exacting standards which provide reliability, long life, and outstanding performance.  
Features  
25 Channels  
AutoTalk™  
Random Code™ Digital Security  
UltraClear Plus  
AutoSecure™  
Page/Find Button  
Base/Handset Volume Controls  
14 Day Battery Life  
AutoStandby™  
Speakerphone  
Pulse/Tone Dialing  
20-Number Memory  
Voice Scramble  
AutoTalk™ allows you to answer a call by just removing the Handset from the Base so you don’t have to waste  
time pushing buttons or flipping switches. AutoStandby™ allows you to hang up by simply returning the  
Handset to the Base.  
The Voice Scramble phone protects your privacy by scrambling any call you make or receive. The RF signal  
between the Handset and Base Unit are changed, making it difficult or impossible for someone to receive and  
understand your phone calls.  
The UltraClear Plus innovative technology, together with 25 different channels, virtually eliminates background  
noise and provides you with the best possible reception during all of your conversations.  
To protect you against misbilled calls which might result from your phone being activated by other equipment,  
Random Code™ digital security automatically selects one of over 65 thousand digital security codes for the  
Handset and Base Units. Also, the AutoSecure™ feature electronically locks your phone when the Handset is  
in the Base.  
To get the most from your phone, please read this Operating Guide thoroughly. Also be sure to complete the  
Product Registration form and mail it in.  
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Included with the DXAI685  
If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact Uniden Customer Service at: (800) 297-1023, 8:00 am  
to 5:00 pm Central, Monday through Friday.  
Base Unit  
Rechargeable Battery  
Handset  
Short Telephone Cord  
AC Adapter  
Long Telephone Cord  
DXAI685  
Operating Guide  
Operating Guide  
Other Printed Material  
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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.  
Warning: Please do not attempt to unplug any appliance during an electrical storm.  
Caution: Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Uniden, or operation of this  
product in any way other than as detailed by this Operating Guide, could void your authority to  
operate this product.  
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.  
Telephone Line Problems  
The FCC has granted the telephone company the right to disconnect service in the event that your phone  
causes problems on the telephone line. Also, the telephone company may make changes in facilities and  
services which may affect the operation of your unit. However, your telephone company must give adequate  
notice in writing prior to such actions to allow you time for making necessary arrangements to continue  
uninterrupted service.  
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.  
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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 interrupt its power.  
Keep the Base Unit and Handset away from sources of electrical noise such as motors or fluorescent  
lighting.  
Be sure there is sufficient space to fully extend the Base Unit antenna.  
The Base Unit can be placed on a desk or tabletop or mounted on a standard AT&T or GTE wall  
plate.  
If you decide to mount your phone on the wall, make sure to change the Handset Retainer so that the  
tab which holds the Handset faces up. (See page 16 for more information.)  
You should charge your new phone for 15-20 hours before completing the installation or using the  
Handset.  
Telephone Line Outlets  
There are two types of phone outlets:  
Modular Jack  
Most phone equipment available now uses modular jacks. Phone cords are fitted with a molded  
plastic connector which plugs into this type of jack. If you do not have modular phone jacks, contact  
your local telephone company for information about their installation.  
Hard-wired Jack  
Some equipment is wired directly to a phone jack, and these types of installations require a modular  
jack converter. This type of installation is not difficult; however, you should contact your Uniden  
telephone dealer or a telephone supply store for advice about the proper adapter or converter for  
your particular situation.  
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Connecting the Telephone Cords  
Consider these safety guidelines before connecting the telephone cords:  
CAUTION:  
Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.  
Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been  
disconnected.  
Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.  
Applying Power to the Base Unit  
All the DXAI685 phones require an AC outlet, without a switch to interrupt power, and the included AC Adapter.  
To relieve strain on the DC plug when the phone is placed on a desk or table, connect the adapter as shown  
below.  
+
+
Wrap the power cord around the convenient  
notch on the bottom.  
Important: Place the power cord so that it does not create a trip hazard, or where it could become chafed  
and create a fire or other electrical hazards.  
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Desk or Tabletop Installation  
1.  
Place the Base on a desk or tabletop.  
25 CHANNEL ULTRACLEAR PLUS  
Uniden  
talk  
caller id  
mem  
speaker  
tone  
volume  
flash  
redial  
volume  
cancel  
chan  
new  
in use  
function  
pause  
delete  
repeat  
play  
skip  
delete  
stop  
page / find  
ogm  
memo  
answer  
ExtendAPhone  
"
"
2.  
Plug one end of the long telephone cord into the TEL LINE  
jack on the Base Unit.  
3.  
Plug the AC Adapter cord into the 9V DC input jack on the  
Base Unit.  
RING VOL  
OFF-LO-HI  
PULSE-TONE DC IN 9V  
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4.  
5.  
6.  
Place the AC Adapter cord around the strain relief.  
ONE DC IN 9V  
PULSE-T  
L
RING VO  
TEL LINE  
+
OFF-LO-HI  
+
Plug the other end of the telephone cord into the  
telephone jack on the wall.  
Plug the AC Adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet.  
Note: Do not use an outlet controlled by a wall switch.  
Use only the Uniden AC Adapter supplied with this  
phone.  
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Wall Installation  
Standard Wall Plate Mounting  
These phones are designed to be mounted on a standard AT&T or GTE wall plate.  
1.  
Plug one end of the short telephone cord into the TEL LINE  
jack on the Base Unit.  
2.  
Place the telephone cord inside the molded channel on  
the bottom of the Base Unit.  
RING VOL PULSE-TONE DC IN 9V  
OFF-LO-HI  
+
TEL LINE  
-
3.  
Plug the AC Adapter cord into the 9V DC input jack on the  
Base Unit.  
RING VOL  
OFF-LO-HI  
PULSE-TONE DC IN 9V  
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4.  
5.  
6.  
Place the AC Adapter cord inside the molded channel.  
RING VOL PULSE-TONE DC IN 9V  
OFF-LO-HI  
+
TEL LINE  
-
Plug the telephone cord into the modular jack on the wall.  
Place the Base Unit on the posts of the wall plate and  
push down until it’s firmly seated.  
Plug the AC Adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet.  
Note: Do not use an outlet controlled by a wall switch.  
Use only the Uniden AC Adapter supplied with this  
phone.  
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Direct Wall Mounting  
If you do not have a standard wall plate, you can mount your phone directly on a wall. Before mounting your  
phone, consider the following:  
Select a location away from electrical cables, pipes, or other items behind the mounting location that  
could cause a hazard when inserting screws into the wall.  
Make sure the wall material is capable of supporting the weight of the Base Unit and Handset.  
Use #10 screws with anchoring devices suitable for the wall material where the Base Unit will be  
placed.  
3/16 IN.  
1.  
Insert two mounting screws 31516 inches apart. Allow  
about 316 of an inch between the wall and screw heads for  
mounting the phone.  
3 15/16 IN.  
2.  
Plug one end of the long telephone cord into the TEL LINE  
jack on the Base Unit.  
3.  
Place the cord inside the molded channel on the bottom of  
the Base Unit.  
RING VOL PULSE-TONE DC IN 9V  
OFF-LO-HI  
+
TEL LINE  
-
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4.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
Plug the AC Adapter cord into the 9V DC input jack on the  
Base Unit.  
RING VOL  
OFF-LO-HI  
PULSE-TONE DC IN 9V  
Place the AC Adapter cord inside the molded channel.  
RING VOL PULSE-TONE DC IN 9V  
OFF-LO-HI  
+
TEL LINE  
-
Place the Base Unit on the screws and push down until  
it’s firmly seated.  
Plug the other end of the telephone line cord into the wall  
jack.  
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8.  
Plug the AC Adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet.  
Note: Do not use an outlet controlled by a wall switch.  
Use only the Uniden AC Adapter supplied with this  
phone.  
Setting the Handset Retainer  
The Handset Retainer holds the Handset in place if your phone is mounted on a wall. The steps below  
describe how to remove and replace the retainer so that the tab faces up.  
1.  
Push up on the Handset Retainer on the Base Unit, and  
slide the tab out.  
25 CHANNEL  
2.  
Flip the retainer over so the tab faces up.  
25 CHANNEL  
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3.  
Put the retainer back into its slot on the Base Unit.  
25 CHANNEL  
4.  
Push down on the Handset Retainer until it snaps into  
place.  
25 CHANNEL  
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Setting Up Your Phone  
Extending the Base Unit Antenna  
Before using your phone, be sure to raise the antenna to the vertical position.  
Installing the Handset Battery Pack  
1.  
Press in on the Battery Cover Release.  
2.  
Slide the battery compartment cover down.  
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3.  
Align the plastic connector of the Nickel-Cadmium battery  
pack with its socket and plug it in.  
Note: The black lead will be on the left when the plug is  
properly aligned.  
4.  
Place the battery pack inside the battery compartment,  
and slide the battery cover back on.  
Note: The built-in Memory Backup feature allows up to 3 minutes to disconnect the old battery pack and  
install a new one without losing any numbers stored in memory.  
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Cleaning the Battery Contacts  
To maintain a good charge, it is important to clean all charging contacts on the Handset and Base Unit about  
once a month. Use a pencil eraser or other contact cleaner. Do not use any liquids or solvents.  
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Charging the Battery Pack  
Initial Battery Charging  
The rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium battery pack must be fully charged before using your phone for the first  
time. We recommend that the battery pack charge for approximately 15-20 hours, without interruption, before  
plugging the phone line into your new phone.  
1.  
Place the Handset on the Base Unit.  
—OR—  
Hang the Handset on the cradle when the phone is  
mounted on a wall.  
Note: Make sure to change the Handset Retainer before  
hanging up the phone.  
2.  
Make sure the Battery icon lights. If the icon doesn’t light,  
check to see that the AC adapter is plugged in, and that  
the Handset is making good contact with the Base Unit  
charging contacts.  
Low Battery Indicator  
When the Battery Pack in the Handset is very low and  
needs to be charged, the Battery icon flashes.  
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TOTAL CA LS  
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If the Battery icon begins to flash, the phone is programmed to eliminate its functions to save power. The table  
below describes what to do to return your phone to normal operation.  
DURING A CALL  
IN STANDBY MODE  
None of the buttons will operate.  
Only the Abutton operates.  
The Handset beeps and the battery icon flashes  
once every 3 seconds.  
The Handset beeps and the battery icon flashes  
once every 3 seconds.  
Complete your call as quickly as possible.  
You will not be able to make a call.  
Return the Handset to the Base Unit for charging.  
Return the Handset to the Base Unit for charging.  
Note: Allow 15 to 20 hours without any interruption for the Handset to fully recharge.  
Battery Memory Effect  
Rechargeable batteries can develop a “memory” (reduced charge capacity) caused by repeated charge and  
discharge cycles. The battery life will seem to be shorter every time you use the unit.  
To Avoid Memory Effect  
At least once a month, operate the unit until the “Battery Low” indicator appears. Avoid “topping off” the charge  
after using the phone for a short time. Also, do not charge the Rechargeable Battery for extended periods of  
time.  
Setting the Pulse/Tone Switch  
Be sure the PULSE/TONE switch is in the TONE position.  
Note: Most phone systems are Tone dialing. Check with your local phone company if you are not sure  
whether your system is Tone or Pulse dialing.  
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Handset Volume Controls  
Please refer to the foldout in front of your operating guide for key positions.  
To adjust the ringer volume of your Handset, press volume/cancel until you hear the desired ringer tone and  
volume.  
g
y
p
e A  
g
y
p
Ri n  
T
Ri n  
T
H
e A  
g
Low  
i h  
Two-tone Low  
Two-tone High  
g
y
p
g
y
p
Ri n  
T
e B  
Ri n  
T
e B  
g
Low  
Hi h  
Three-tone Low  
Three-tone High  
To adjust the receiver volume, press volume/cancel while you are on a call.  
VOLUME  
LOW  
VOLUME HIGH  
g
g
Hi h  
Hi h  
Base Volume Controls  
To adjust the Base Unit ringer volume, move the  
RING VOL-OFF LO HI switch to the desired setting.  
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To adjust the Base speaker volume, press the volume  
control buttons to achieve the desired setting.  
Automatic Digital Code Security  
To avoid unauthorized calls on your phone, a Digital Code feature was added to all DXAI685 phones. This  
Digital Code is shared only between the Handset and Base Unit. The code is set automatically when you first  
use the phone.  
To change the Digital Code, be sure the Handset is on the Base, then:  
1.  
Press page/find on the Base Unit.  
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2.  
3.  
4.  
After the Handset stops beeping, remove it from the Base  
Unit.  
Wait 5 seconds then place the Handset on the Base Unit.  
The Battery icon will blink to indicate that the Digital  
Security Code is set to one of the more than 65,000 codes.  
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If the Base Unit loses power while the Handset is off the Base, the Digital Code may be erased. When this  
happens, the Handset will not function. To reestablish communication between the Handset and Base Unit:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Restore power to the Base Unit.  
Place the Handset back on the Base Unit.  
The Battery icon will blink to indicate that the Digital  
Security Code is set.  
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Entering the Local Area Code  
Please refer to the foldout in front of your operating guide for key positions.  
You must enter your local area code for the Caller ID redial features to work properly.  
To enter your local area code:  
1.  
2.  
Remove the Handset from the Base Unit.  
Press flash/function twice.  
C
AREA ODE  
1-  
3.  
4.  
Enter your local area code. For example, 817.  
C
AREA ODE  
1-817  
Press mem. A confirmation tone sounds and the display  
remains on for two seconds.  
STORING  
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To delete your local area code:  
1.  
2.  
Remove the Handset from the Base Unit.  
Press flash/function twice.  
C
AREA ODE  
1-817  
3.  
4.  
Press chan/delete three times.  
C
AREA ODE  
1-  
Press mem. A confirmation tone sounds and the display  
remains on for two seconds.  
DELETING  
1-817  
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Setting Caller ID on Call Waiting  
Note: You must subscribe to Caller ID on Call Waiting from your local phone service to use this feature.  
You can set your DXAI685 phone to display information about calls that generate a call waiting tone while you  
are on a call.  
Note: With this feature set you will not be able to hear the person you are talking to for a brief period after you  
receive the call waiting tone.  
To turn Caller ID on Call Waiting on:  
1.  
2.  
Remove the Handset from the Base Unit.  
Press flash/function three times.  
CI DCW OFF  
ON-1  
OFF 0  
-
3.  
4.  
Press  
1.  
CI DCW ON  
ON-1  
OFF 0  
-
Press mem. A confirmation tone sounds and the display  
remains on for two seconds.  
CI DCW ON  
ON-1  
OFF 0  
-
To turn Caller ID on Call Waiting off:  
1.  
2.  
Remove the Handset from the Base Unit.  
Press flash/function three times  
CI DCW ON  
ON-1  
OFF 0  
-
3.  
4.  
Press  
0.  
CI DCW O  
FF  
ON-1  
OFF 0  
-
Press mem. A confirmation tone sounds and the display  
remains on for two seconds.  
CI DCW OFF  
ON-1 OFF 0  
-
Setting the AutoTalk Feature  
To turn AutoTalk on:  
1.  
Remove the Handset from the Base Unit.  
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2.  
3.  
4.  
Press flash/function four times.  
Press  
1.  
A
OTALK ON  
UT  
ON-1  
OFF 0  
-
Press mem. A confirmation tone sounds and the display  
remains on for two seconds.  
A
OTALK ON  
UT  
ON-1  
OFF 0  
-
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To turn AutoTalk off:  
1.  
2.  
Remove the Handset from the Base Unit.  
Press flash/function four times.  
A
OTALK ON  
UT  
ON-1  
OFF 0  
-
3.  
4.  
Press  
0.  
Press mem. A confirmation tone sounds and the display  
remains on for two seconds.  
A
OTALK O F  
UT  
F
ON-1  
OFF 0  
-
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Using Your Phone  
Please refer to the foldout in front of your operating guide for key positions.  
Making Calls  
1.  
2.  
Remove the Handset from the Base Unit.  
Dial the number you wish to call. For example, 123-4567  
DELETING  
1234567  
3.  
If you entered a wrong number, press chan/delete to  
backspace until the number is erased.  
DELETING  
123456  
To cancel making the call, press volume/cancel  
.
4.  
Press talk.  
DELETING  
CH-10  
Note: If the Handset fails to connect with the Base the Handset beeps and returns to standby mode.  
5.  
During your conversation the LCD displays the call timer.  
DELETING  
00:00:04  
When you are finished with the conversation, press talk to hang up.  
— OR —  
Place the Handset back on the Base.  
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Receiving Calls  
Note: You must subscribe to Caller ID services from your local phone company for the caller’s name and  
number to be displayed.  
When the phone rings, the LCD displays information  
about the person calling you.  
KATHLEEN ROL  
817-858-3333  
— OR —  
If the Caller ID signal is not strong enough, the LCD may  
display:  
— OR —  
If no caller ID signal is present the LCD displays:  
DELETING  
CALLING  
Answering a Call with AutoTalk Enabled  
If you have enabled the AutoTalk feature, just remove the Handset from the Base to answer an incoming call.  
See “Setting the AutoTalk Feature” on page 30 for details on setting AutoTalk.  
Answering a Call without AutoTalk Enabled  
When the phone rings, pick up the Handset and press talk  
.
The channel number is displayed for 2 seconds.  
DELETING  
CH-10  
Then the LCD displays the call timer.  
DELETING  
00:00:04  
When you are finished with the conversation, press talk to hang up.  
— OR —  
Place the Handset back on the Base.  
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Redialing the Last Number Called  
1.  
2.  
Remove the Handset from the Base Unit.  
Press talk  
.
DELETING  
CH-10  
If the Handset fails to connect with the Base the Handset beeps and returns to standby mode.  
3.  
Press redial/pause  
.
Note: If the last number dialed is longer than 12 digits, the display will scroll to the left until the last number is  
shown in the display.  
4.  
During your conversation the LCD displays the call timer.  
DELETING  
00:00:04  
5.  
When you are finished with the conversation, press talk to hang up.  
— OR —  
Place the Handset back on the Base.  
Using the Flash Key with Call Waiting  
You must subscribe to call waiting service from your local phone company to use this feature.  
1.  
2.  
3.  
While talking you hear the call waiting signal.  
KATHLEEN ROL  
817-858-3333  
Press flash/function to switch to that call.  
DELETING  
00:00:04  
To switch back to your original call, press flash/function again.  
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Using Caller ID  
The Caller ID Display  
The LCD displays information about the current call and previous calls received on your DXAI685 cordless  
phone, including the total calls received, and the number of new calls received.  
The LCD display backlight is always active while the Handset is on the Base. When the Handset is removed  
from the Base, the LCD display backlight turns off immediately. To reactivate the LCD backlight, you need to  
press caller id  
.
LCD with Handset on Base  
NEW TOTAL  
TOTAL CALLS  
10  
02  
10  
WITH NEW CALLS  
NO NEW CALLS  
LCD with Handset off Base and caller id Pressed.  
NEW TOTAL  
TOTAL CALLS  
10  
02  
10  
WITH NEW CALLS  
NO NEW CALLS  
Note: The DXAI685 can store information on up to 30 different calls. Information on new calls received after  
30 calls will be stored, and the oldest call in memory will be deleted.  
Viewing Calls in Memory  
1.  
2.  
Remove the Handset from the Base Unit.  
Press caller id  
.
TOTAL CALLS  
10  
3.  
To view calls stored in memory, press the or keys.  
To dial the number currently displayed, press the talk key.  
To add a  
1
for long distance dialing, press  
1
and then press the talk key.  
Note: If the number is longer than 12 digits, the display will scroll to the left until the last number is shown in  
the display.  
4.  
To see all calls stored in memory, press the key  
repeatedly until the LCD displays END.  
END  
817-858-3333  
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5.  
To see the time and day a call was received:  
a.  
While the name and number are displayed  
press *.  
05-10  
10:05 AM 18  
b.  
To return to the name and number display  
press *.  
6.  
To see how many times a caller has phoned:  
a.  
While the name and number are displayed,  
press 9/#  
.
KATHLEEN ROL  
6 CALLS  
b.  
To return to the name and number display  
press 9/#  
.
Calling the Displayed Number  
To dial the number currently displayed, press the talk key.  
To add a 1 for long distance dialing, press  
1
and then press the talk key.  
Deleting Caller ID messages  
Only individual messages can be deleted on the DXAI685. To delete messages follow the steps below.  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Press caller id.  
Press or to scroll to the call you want to delete.  
Press and hold chan/delete for at least three seconds. A  
double beep tone sounds to confirm the message has  
been deleted.  
The next name and number is displayed.  
4.  
5.  
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to delete any other calls from the caller id memory.  
Press caller id when finished.  
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Programming Your Phone  
Storing a Caller ID memory number in Dial Memory  
There are 20 dial memory locations in the DXAI685 cordless phone.  
You can store any number in your Caller ID memory in Dial Memory so it can be used later with memory  
dialing. See Calling a Number Stored in Memory on page 39 for details on how to use the memory dial feature.  
1.  
2.  
Remove the Handset from the Base Unit.  
Press caller id  
.
TOTAL CALLS  
10  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
Press or until the call you want to store is displayed.  
Press mem  
.
LOCATION?  
6 CALLS  
Enter the memory location, for example, 05. You hear a  
confirmation beep and the LCD displays:  
STORING  
6 CALLS  
Press caller id to return to Standby mode.  
Entering a Number in Dial Memory  
There are 20 dial memory locations in the DXAI685 cordless phone.  
You can manually enter any number into dial memory so that it can be dialed later.  
1.  
2.  
Remove the Handset from the Base Unit.  
Press flash/function.  
DI AL MEMORY ?  
MEM-1 EDIT-0  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
Press  
1.  
PHONE NO.?  
MEM-1 EDIT-0  
Enter the phone number you want to store. For example,  
836-5941  
.
Press mem  
.
NAME?  
Enter a name up to 12 characters long using the and keys to select characters and the 0 or 2to  
move one character to the left or right.  
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For example, to enter the name Bob Jones:  
Press until B is displayed in the LCD.  
NAME?  
B
Press 2 to move one character to the right.  
NAME?  
B
Press until o is displayed in the LCD.  
NAME?  
Bo  
Press 2 to move one character to the right.  
NAME?  
Bo  
Press until b is displayed in the LCD.  
NAME?  
Bo b  
Continue until the name Bob Jones is displayed in the  
LCD.  
NAME?  
Bo b Jo nes  
7.  
8.  
Press mem.  
LOCATION?  
6 CALLS  
Enter a memory location for the number. For example,  
press 05 to assign location 05 to the number. You hear a  
confirmation beep and the LCD displays:  
STORING  
6 CALLS  
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Calling a Number Stored in Memory  
Use this feature to dial a number previously stored in memory. See Storing a Caller ID memory number in Dial  
Memory on page 37 or Entering a Number in Dial Memory on page 37 for details.  
1.  
2.  
Remove the Handset from the Base Unit.  
Press mem  
.
LOCATION?  
6 CALLS  
3.  
Enter the memory location. For example, for memory  
location 05, press 05  
.
Note: If you want to dial a different number stored in dial memory, use the and keys to scroll through the  
numbers stored in memory.  
4.  
Press talk to dial the number.  
Editing and Deleting Numbers in Dial Memory  
Use this feature to edit or delete numbers stored in dial memory.  
1.  
2.  
Remove the Handset from the Base Unit.  
Press flash/function  
.
DI AL MEMORY ?  
MEM-1 EDIT-0  
3.  
4.  
Press  
0.  
LOCATION?  
6 CALLS  
Enter the memory location to edit or delete. For example,  
to edit or delete location 05, press 05  
.
— OR —  
Use the and keys to scroll to the memory location.  
To delete the entry in dial memory:  
Press and hold chan/delete for two seconds. A confirmation  
tone sounds and the memory location is cleared.  
05  
y
No memor  
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To edit the number entry in dial memory, for example, to change 5941 to 1234:  
Press mem  
.
Bo b Jones  
8365941  
Press chan/delete four times.  
Bo b Jones  
836  
Enter 1234  
.
Bo b Jones  
8361234  
To edit the name entry in dial memory, for example to change Bob Jones to Tom Jones:  
Press mem again.  
Bo b Jones  
8361234  
Press until T is displayed in the LCD.  
Tob Jones  
8361234  
Press 2 twice to move two characters to the right.  
Tob Jones  
8361234  
Press until m is displayed in the LCD.  
Tom Jones  
8361234  
Press mem  
.
STORING  
6 CALLS  
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The Integrated Answering System  
The DXAI685 has a built-in Answering System which answers incoming calls and records your messages. You  
can also use your new Answering System to leave a memo message for someone else who will use the  
phone, or to announce a special message when you’ll be away from your phone.  
Features  
Digital Tapeless Recording  
Remote Operation  
Selectable Outgoing Messages  
Voice-Guided Help Menu  
Time and Day Stamp  
25 Minutes Record Time  
Call Screening  
Calling Party Control  
Built in Flash Memory Backup  
Toll Saver  
Digital Tapeless Recording allows you to quickly review your messages, saving or deleting the messages you  
choose. You’ll never have to worry about a tape wearing out or resetting properly.  
Your DXAI685 is an advanced, integrated system which offers you maximum flexibility, but please read  
through the sections that explain all of the features before using your Answering System.  
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Answering System Setup  
Turning the Answering System On/Off  
1.  
To turn the Answering System on, press answer.  
A tone sounds, and the current outgoing message plays  
on the Base Unit speaker. A second tone sounds to  
indicate the unit is ready to answer calls, and the  
Message Counter LED turns on.  
2.  
To turn the Answering System off, press answer again.  
A tone sounds and the Message Counter LED turns off.  
Setting the Clock and PIN Code  
The clock in your DXAI685 Answering System starts when power is applied to the Base Unit. You can also set  
a personal two-digit code (00 to 99) for your PIN code. You must use your PIN code to access your Answering  
System from a touch-tone telephone.  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Press caller id on the Handset.  
Press flash/function on the Handset.  
Enter the number which corresponds to the day.  
4.  
5.  
Enter the two-digit number for the hour (01-12) and the minute (00-59).  
To set AM, press  
on the Handset.  
8
To set PM, press # on the Handset.  
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6.  
Press the flash/function key again.  
Note: A beep indicates the new time is programmed, and  
the new Time and Day Stamp is announced from the  
Base speaker. You are then prompted for a PIN code.  
7.  
8.  
Enter the two-digit number you want to use as your PIN code.  
Press flash/function again.  
A beep indicates the new PIN number is programmed.  
9.  
For example, to set the time to Tuesday at 3:20 PM, and  
your PIN code to 00, press caller id, then press  
flash/function, followed by these keys.  
flash/function  
flash/function  
Reviewing Time and Day Stamp  
1.  
Press  
.
6
The speaker beeps, and the Time and Day Stamp is  
announced.  
Setting Your Outgoing Message (OGM)  
When you receive a call, the Answering System answers and automatically plays either a preset message or  
your personal Outgoing Message.  
Preset Messages  
The DXAI685 has two messages programmed in its memory. If the REC TIME/ANN/4/1 switch is in either the  
four or one position, the first preset message below plays. Incoming messages are limited to four or one minute  
respectively. If the switch is set in the left position, (i.e., the “Announce Only” position) the second message  
below plays, and no incoming messages are recorded.  
Hello. No one is available to take your call. Please leave your message after the tone.  
Hello. No one is available to take your call.  
Note: If the REC TIME/ANN/4/1 switch is in the “Announce Only” position, the Message Counter LED  
displays an A when the system is in Standby.  
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Recording Your Personal OGM  
1.  
To record an outgoing message, press and hold ogm.  
Start recording your message after you hear the long tone  
and the Message Counter LED begins to count up.  
2.  
Do not get closer than twelve inches to the microphone,  
and speak clearly while recording your message. When  
you are finished recording, release ogm  
.
You will hear a tone, and your message will play on the  
Base Unit speaker.  
Note: You can leave up to a 60-second outgoing  
message.  
Selecting a Preset OGM  
After you have recorded an outgoing message, you can set your Answering System to play either a preset  
message or your outgoing message.  
1.  
Press ogm.  
Your recorded outgoing message will begin to play.  
2.  
While your recorded outgoing message is playing, press ogm again.  
A tone will sound, and you hear the preset message “Hello. No one is available to take your call, please  
leave your message after the tone” on the Base Unit speaker. A second tone sounds after the preset  
message plays, and the Answering System automatically returns to Standby.  
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Note: If the REC TIME/ANN/4/1 switch is set to Announce Only, then the preset message “Hello. No  
one is available to take your call” is played.  
3.  
To select your recorded message again, press ogm.  
The preset message will begin to play on the Base Unit  
speaker.  
4.  
While the preset message is playing, press ogm again.  
A tone will sound, and your recorded message will play on the Base Unit speaker. A second tone  
sounds after your message plays, and the Answering System automatically returns to Standby.  
VOX/Calling Party Control Feature  
The Calling Party Control (CPC) feature allows your Answering System to disconnect and reset if the caller  
hangs up before leaving a message. This prevents your Answering System from using recording time to record  
a hang up/dial tone message.  
Setting the Toll Saver Switch  
The Ring Time/Toll Saver switch allows you to set the number of rings the caller hears before your Answering  
System answers. You can set the switch to answer after 2 rings or after 4 rings. In the TS (Toll Saver) position,  
the Answering System answers after two rings if you have new messages recorded, and it answers after four  
rings if there are no new messages. So if you call long distance to check your messages, you can hang up  
after the second ring and not be billed.  
Using the Reset Button  
The RESET button is used to erase all recorded outgoing messages and any messages which are saved in  
memory. Pressing RESET does not erase your PIN (Personal Identification Number) code or the security code  
between the Handset and Base Unit.  
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1.  
When RESET is pressed,  
the Message Counter begins to flash.  
2.  
Press  
to clear the flashing P from the display.  
6
Note: The RESET button may also be used in the unlikely event that an AC power line disturbance causes the  
answering system to malfunction and become inoperative.  
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Using Your Answering System  
Playing New Messages  
1.  
Press 8  
.
The time and day each message was received is  
announced after the message is played, and the Message  
Counter LED displays the number of the message playing.  
Note: If you want to stop reviewing your messages, press  
the  
.
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2.  
When all messages have played, a long tone sounds  
followed by the announcement “End of messages.”  
3.  
The new message counter stops flashing, indicating that  
all of the new messages have been reviewed and stored.  
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Playing a Stored Message  
1.  
Press  
.
2
The first message stored begins playing.  
The time and day each message was received is  
announced after the message is played. The Message  
Counter LED displays the number of the message playing.  
Note: If you want to stop reviewing your messages,  
press  
.
6
2.  
When all messages have played, a long tone sounds  
followed by the announcement “End of messages” .  
Repeating a Message  
1.  
Press  
to review your messages.  
2
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2.  
Press  
at anytime to replay a message.  
1
Note: Pressing  
during a message returns the system  
1
to the beginning of that message. Pressing  
again  
before the message replays causes the sys1tem to scan  
back one message. If you have several messages, press  
until you return to the message you want to replay.  
1
3.  
Press  
at anytime to stop reviewing messages and  
return 6to Standby.  
Note: The system will automatically return to Standby if all  
the messages play.  
Skipping a Message  
1.  
Press  
to review your messages.  
2
2.  
Press  
at anytime to skip to the next message.  
3
Note: Each time  
is pressed, the system scans forward  
3
one message. If you have several messages, press  
until you get to the message you want to play.  
3
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3.  
Press  
at anytime to stop reviewing messages and  
return 6to Standby.  
The Message Counter LED shows the total number of  
messages.  
Note: The system automatically returns to Standby when  
all messages play.  
Deleting a Message  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Press  
to review your messages.  
2
Note: You can press  
messages.  
when you have received new  
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If you decide to delete a message, press and release  
anytime during the message.  
4
The system beeps and immediately goes to the next  
message.  
Note: When you press  
Once the message is deleted, it cannot be replayed.  
, you are deleting the message.  
4
When all messages have played, a long tone sounds  
followed by the announcement “End of messages” .  
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Deleting All Messages  
You can delete all your messages without deleting each separate message. To delete all the  
messages, you must use the delete button on the Base Unit.  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Press and hold  
.
4
Note: You must review all messages before using the  
“Delete All Messages” function.  
You will hear three short tones, followed by a longer tone.  
Note: If you release the delete button before all three  
short tones sound, the messages are not erased.  
A long tone sounds once the messages are erased then  
an announcement such as “Four messages deleted” plays.  
Note: The deletion announcement above depends on  
how many messages are stored in memory.  
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Message Full Indication  
The DXAI685 has a maximum record time of approximately 25 minutes, or up to 40 incoming messages. When  
the memory is full, the Answering System will not record incoming calls. To return the system to normal  
operation, follow these steps.  
1.  
When the memory is full, the phone will ring 10 times  
before the announcement “No remaining time for  
incoming messages” plays.  
2.  
You must review your messages and then delete some or  
all of the stored messages.  
Leaving a Memo Message  
You can use the DXAI685 to leave a Memo Message for someone else who uses your Answering System.  
1.  
To record your Memo Message, press and hold memo  
until you hear a long tone and the Message Counter LED  
begins to count up.  
2.  
Speak into the microphone. When you are finished  
recording, release the memo Button.  
There is a tone, and the Message Counter begins to flash.  
The Message Counter LED shows the total number of  
messages stored in memory.  
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3.  
After you have recorded your message, the system  
returns to Standby.  
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Remote Operation  
You can operate your DXAI685 while you’re away from home by calling from any touch-tone phone. When  
using this feature, remember these important guidelines.  
You should change your Personal Identification Number (PIN) before using your Handset. When you  
first apply power, the code is set to 00.  
You cannot change the Time and Day Stamp or your PIN code from a touch-tone phone.  
Using a Touch-Tone Phone  
You can operate your Answering System using any touch-tone telephone. Use this function to check for  
recorded messages, play or delete messages, or even record a new outgoing message.  
1.  
2.  
Call your telephone number.  
During the outgoing message playback, press  
by your PIN number.  
#
followed  
For example, use  
as the new PIN number.  
3.  
4.  
The Answering System announces the Time and Day Stamp followed by the total number of new  
messages stored in memory.  
You then hear intermittent beeps indicating that the system is in the Command Waiting Mode.  
Note: You must enter a command within 20 seconds or the Answering System hangs up and returns to  
Standby.  
5.  
Use this chart to select the function you want.  
Function  
Repeat  
Press  
#1  
Play  
#2  
Skip  
#3  
Delete Message  
Answer On/Off  
Stop  
#4  
#5  
#6  
Record OGM  
Play New Message  
Replay OGM  
Help Menu  
#7  
#8  
#9  
#0  
6.  
When you’ve finished, hang up to exit the system.  
Your Answering System automatically returns to Standby.  
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Troubleshooting  
If your DXAI685 Integrated Telephone Answering Device 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.  
Telephone Troubleshooting Chart  
Problem  
Suggestion  
Charge light won’t come on when Handset is placed in Base  
Unit.  
Make sure AC Adapter is plugged into the Base Unit and  
wall outlet.  
Make sure Handset is properly seated in Base Unit.  
Make sure that the charging contacts on the Handset and  
Base Unit are clean.  
Audio sounds weak and/or scratchy.  
Can’t make or receive calls.  
Make sure that the Base Unit antenna is fully extended and  
vertical.  
Move the Handset and/or Base Unit to different locations  
and try again.  
Press chan to select another channel.  
Check both ends of the Base Unit telephone line cord.  
Make sure the AC Adapter is plugged into the Base Unit and  
wall outlet.  
Disconnect the AC Adapter for a few minutes, and then  
reconnect it.  
Handset doesn’t ring or receive a page.  
Nickel-Cadmium battery pack may be weak. Charge the  
battery on the Base Unit for 15–20 hours.  
Extend the Base Unit antenna vertically.  
The Handset may be too far away from the Base Unit.  
Place the Base Unit away from noise sources.  
The Digital Security Code may be erased. Set the Digital  
Code.  
Base Unit doesn’t ring or the Handset can’t page the Base.  
Set the Base Unit Ringer switch to LO or HI  
.
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Answering System Troubleshooting Chart  
Problem  
Suggestion  
Answering System does not work.  
Make sure that the Base Unit is plugged in.  
Make sure the Answering System is turned on.  
Press the RESET button to reset the system after an AC line  
spike.  
Answering System does not answer calls.  
Messages are incomplete.  
Set the REC TIME/ANN/4/1 switch in either the 4-minute or  
1-minute position.  
The memory may be full. Delete some or all of the saved  
messages.  
The incoming messages may be too long. Remind callers to  
leave a brief message.  
The memory may be full. Delete some or all of the saved  
messages.  
No sound on the Base Unit speaker during call monitoring or  
message playback.  
Adjust the volume control on the Base Unit.  
Cannot access remote call-in features from another touch-tone  
phone.  
Make sure you’re using the correct PIN number.  
Make sure that the touch-tone phone you’re using can  
transmit the tone for at least two seconds. If it cannot, you  
may have to change to another phone.  
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Specifications  
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General –The DXAI685 complies with FCC Rules, Parts  
15 and 68.  
Frequency Control  
Modulation  
Phase Locked Loop (PLL) Synthesizer  
FM  
Operating Temperature  
– 10° to 50° C  
Base Unit  
Receive Frequency  
Transmit Frequency  
Power Requirements  
Size  
48.76 to 49.99 MHz (25 Channels)  
43.72 to 46.97 MHz (25 Channels)  
120V AC 60 Hz  
8 38 in. (W) x 5 17 in. (D) x 1 78 in. (H)  
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Weight  
Approx. 18.9 oz.  
Handset  
Receive Frequency  
Transmit Frequency  
Power Requirements  
Size  
43.72 to 46.97 MHz (25 Channels)  
48.76 to 49.99 MHz (25 Channels)  
Rechargeable Ni-Cd Battery Pack  
7 3/4 in. (H) x 2 in. (W) x 2 1/4 in. (D) (w/ antenna)  
Approx. 11.7 oz. (including battery)  
BT-185  
Weight  
Battery  
Capacity  
270 mAh, 3.6V  
7 hours  
Talk Mode  
Standby Mode  
14 days  
Answering System  
Memory Type  
Digital Tapeless Recording  
Memory Capacity  
Message Length  
approx. 25 min. (40 messages)  
1 min. or 4 min. Incoming Message (max.)  
1 min. outgoing message (max.)  
Specifications, Features, and availability of Optional Accessories are all subject to change without prior notice.  
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DXAI 685  
Cordless Integrated Answering Device  
with Voice Scramble  
and Caller ID  
Uniden  
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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-CADMIUM 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 this Guide.  
Using another charger may damage the battery, or cause the battery to explode.  
RECHARGEABLE NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES MUST BE  
RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY  
Residents Of Minnesota should contact 1-800-225-PRBA for information concerning  
reclamation and disposal of Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium batteries.  
Residents outside of Minnesota should contact their local authorities for information  
concerning reclamation and disposal of Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium batteries.  
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Handset Controls and Keys  
1. LCD Display  
2. talk Key  
3. Numeric Keypad  
4. flash/function Key  
5. redial/pause Key  
6. caller id Key  
7. mem Key  
8. channel/delete Key  
9. volume/cancel Key  
10. Microphone  
Uniden  
1
2
6
talk  
caller id  
mem  
7
3
tone  
flash  
redial  
volume  
cancel  
chan  
4
5
8
9
function  
pause  
delete  
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Base Unit Controls and Keys  
1.  
Base Ringer Switch  
Pulse/Tone Switch  
DC Power Jack  
Telephone Line Jack  
Handset Retainer  
New Message Button  
Speakerphone Button and LED  
Speaker  
13. Record Time/Ann/4/1 Switch  
14. Message Repeat Button  
15. Message Skip Button  
16. Message Play Button  
17. Page/Find Button  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
18. Microphone  
7.  
19. Message Delete Button  
20. Outgoing Message Button  
21. Memo Button  
22. Stop Button  
23. Answer On/Off Button  
8.  
9.  
Message Counter LED  
Speaker Volume Control Button  
In Use LED  
10.  
11.  
12.  
Ring Time 2-4-TS Switch  
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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 and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below.  
WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the original user shall terminate and be of no further effect 12  
months after the date of original retail sale. The warranty is invalid if the Product is (A) damaged or not  
maintained as reasonable or necessary, (B) modified, altered, or used as part of any conversion kits,  
subassemblies, or any configurations not sold by Uniden, (C) improperly installed, (D) serviced or repaired by  
someone other than an authorized Uniden service center for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty,  
(E) used in any conjunction with equipment or parts or as part of any system not manufactured by Uniden, or  
(F) installed or programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the Operating Guide for this product.  
STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event that the product does not conform to this warranty at any time while  
this warranty is in effect, warrantor will repair the defect and return it to you without charge for parts, service, or  
any other cost (except shipping and handling) incurred by warrantor or its representatives in connection with  
the performance of this warranty. THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IS THE SOLE AND  
ENTIRE WARRANTY PERTAINING TO THE PRODUCT AND IS IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER  
WARRANTIES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR ARISING BY  
OPERATION OF LAW, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF  
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER  
OR PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OR PAYMENT OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL  
DAMAGES. Some states do not allow this exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the  
above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.  
LEGAL REMEDIES: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which  
vary from state to state. This warranty is void outside the United States of America.  
PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF WARRANTY: If, after following the instructions in this  
Operating Guide you are certain that the Product is defective, pack the Product carefully (preferably in its  
original packaging). Include evidence of original purchase and a note describing the defect that has caused  
you to return it. The Product should be shipped freight prepaid, by traceable means, or delivered, to warrantor  
at:  
Uniden America Corporation  
Parts and Service Division  
4700 Amon Carter Boulevard  
Fort Worth, TX 76155  
(800) 297-1023, 8 AM to 5 PM Central, Monday through Friday  
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Covered under one or more of the following patents:  
4,511,761 4,523,058 4,595,795 4,797,916 5,426,690  
®
©1997 Uniden America Corporation. All rights reserved.  
Printed in the Philippines.  
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