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    9 0 0 M Hz EXAI2980 Series CORDLESS ✝ To activate the Caller ID features, you must subscribe through your telephone company. with digital answering system caller id/call waiting ✝ owner's manual
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    Uniden EXAI2980 series cordless telephone and answering system. This phone is designed and engineered to exacting standards for reliability, long life, and outstanding performance. Note: Some illustrations in this manual to hang up by simply returning the handset to the base. The UltraClear PlusTM
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    Phone Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall Setting Caller ID Options Entering Your Area Code Basics Making and Receiving Calls Terminology Adjusting the Handset Installing the Beltclip Headset Installation Note on Power Sources Maintenance Troubleshooting 47 48 48 49 49 50 General Information 53 19
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    [ 2 ] CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 1. Handset antenna 2. Optional headset jack 3. Beltclip holes 4. Handset battery compartment 5. Handset earpiece 6. LCD display 7. Talk key 8. */left cursor ( )/tone key 9. Caller ID key 10. Volume down key (w) 11. Select key 12. Handset microphone and ringer speaker 13
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    16. Handset retainer clip 17. Repeat/rewind (rew) key 18. Play/stop key 19. Delete key 20. Set key 21. Base charging contacts 22. Base speaker 23.
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    into the handset. Connect the base unit. You must charge the battery pack for 15-20 hours before plugging into telephone line and using the phone. Step 4 (page 13 to 14) Finally, set the Caller ID options and store your area code in the memory to use the Caller ID service. Note: Skip the
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    unit • Telephone cord • Belt clip • Handset • Wall Mount Adapter • AC adapter • Rechargeable battery Also included: • This Owner's Manual • Quick Reference Guide • Precautions and Important Safety Instructions/Warranty Information • Other printed Material Uniden Parts Department at (800) 554
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    , or shock Choose a central location Avoid personal computers Avoid other cordless telephones • The location should be close to both a phone jack and a continuous power outlet which is not switchable. • Keep the base and handset away from sources of electrical noise such as motors, microwave
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    it up until it snaps into place. 4) Place the handset on the base. Remove the beltclip, if attached, for face up charging. Use only the Uniden battery (BT-905) supplied with your phone. Replacement batteries are also available through the Uniden Parts Department (see page 5). GETTING STARTED [ 7 ]
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    " appears on the LCD and none of the keys will operate. If the phone is in use, "Low Battery" flashes and the handset beeps. Complete your conversation as quickly as possible and return the handset to the base unit for charging. The last number dialed in the redial memory and the numbers stored
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    . Place the power cord so that it does not create a trip hazard or where it could become chafed and create a fire or electrical hazard. • The handset can be placed face up or face down in the base for charging. • Remove the beltclip, if attached, for face up charging. GETTING STARTED [ 9 ] GETTING
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    • Af ter installing the batter y pack in the handset, charge your handset at least 15-20 hours before plugging into the phone line. Once the handset battery pack is fully charged, connect the telephone line cord to the base and telephone wall outlet. 5) Connect the telephone line cord to the TEL
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    up and the w is down. The retainer holds the handset in place. Standard wall plate mounting This phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate. 1) Snap 4) Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet. 5)Place the handset on the base and charge for 15-20 hours. 6) Plug the telephone line
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    when inserting screws into the wall. • Tr y to mount your phone within 5 feet of a working phone jack to avoid excessive cord lengths. • Make sure the wall material is capable of supporting the weight of the base and handset. • Use #10 screws (minimum length of 1-3/8 inches) with anchoring devices
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    Code. See page 14 for Area Code setup instructions. AutoTalk allows you to answer the phone without pressing the talk button. If the phone rings when AutoTalk is on, simply remove the handset from the base and the phone automatically answers the call. Or if the handset is not on the base, press any
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    your calling area requires 10-digit dialing. When reviewing Caller ID messages, you will see only the you will see a full 10-digit number. 1)When the phone is in the standby mode, press and hold call id Or return the handset to the base unit to complete the setting. The handset returns to the standby
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    tone. 3) Dial the number. OR Dial the number, then press talk. To hang up Press talk or return the handset to the base (AutoStandby). To redial 1)Pick up the handset. 2)Press talk. 3) Listen for the dial tone. 4)Press redial/p. 1)Press talk. 2) Listen for the dial tone. 3)Press redial/p. Refer
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    two volume levels. Continue pressing the volume keys to listen to all tones and volume levels. The phone keeps the last ringer tone and volume setting selected. Earpiece volume The handset earpiece volume settings (Low, Medium, High and Talk 0:15 Volume High Maximum) can only be adjusted during
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    ). Once the call ends, the tone mode is canceled and pulse dialing resumes. Traveling Out-of-Range During a call, as you begin to move your handset too far from your base unit, noise increases. If you pass the range limits of the base unit, your call will terminate within 30 seconds
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    's of f the base), press page on the base. The handset beeps for 60 seconds. Paging is canceled when pressing any handset key, page on when the base or the handset is returned to the base. Flash and Call Waiting If you have "Call Waiting" service and a call waiting tone sounds while you are on
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    Storing Phone Numbers and Names Memory Dialing allows you to dial a number using just a few key strokes. Your EXAI2980 series stores up to 10 names/numbers in the handset. 1)Press and hold m until "Memory Store" is displayed. 2)Press v and w or enter a number (0 - 9) to select the memory location
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    the number keys to enter the phone number. The phone number cannot exceed 20 digits. Number 8002971023 7)Press select. The handset beeps and displays the confirmation screen. - 7 to store more numbers. Memory 7 Stored Memory Store 7 UNIDEN CORP 8 (Memory 8) 8)Press m to return to standby mode. [ 20
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    THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters Refer to the letters on the number keys to select the desired characters. With each press of a numeric key, the displayed character appears in the following order : Upper case letters first, lower case letters next,
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    For example, to enter Uniden ; 1 )Pick up the handset. Press and hold m. 2 )Enter a number or press v , w to select a memory location number. 3)Press select. 4)Press 8 twice. 5 )Press 6 five times. 6)Press 4 six times. 7)Press 3 four times,
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    from Standby Mode 1) Press m. The handset displays your programmed memory locations. 1 UNIDEN CORP 2)Press v and w or enter handset returns to standby. • Whenever you are using a menu screen, you must press a key within 20 seconds or the phone will return to standby. 1 When the stored phone
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    is displayed. Then the number is dialed. 4) To hang up, press talk. Talk 0:35 0123456789012 Chain Dialing The 10 memory locations on the handset are not limited to phone numbers. You may want to store in memory a group of numbers (up to 20 digits) that you need to enter once your call
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    the beginning of the second line. Edit Memory 1 Delete Memory 1 Go Back Store Name UNIDEN CORP * 5)Use the number keys, /tone , # , or delete to edit the name. (See page 19.) To edit only the phone number, skip this step. 6)Press select. The following screen appears. The cursor flashes indicating
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    8)Press select. The handset beeps and displays the confirmation screen. The memory storage is complete. For example, if A f ter about 2 seconds, " Memory Store" is displayed. 9)Press m to return to standby mode. Memory 1 Stored Memory Store 1 UNIDEN CORP 2 JOHN DOE [ 26 ] M E M O R Y D I A L I N G
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    THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE Erasing a Stored Name and Phone Number 1)Press and hold m until "Memory Store" is displayed. 2)Press v and w or enter a number (0 - 9) to select the memory location you would like to edit. Memory Store 1 UNIDEN CORP 2 JOHN DOE 3)Press select. The following screen
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    appear. Caller ID You must subscribe to Caller ID service to use this feature. When the telephone rings, the Caller ID feature allows you to view the caller´s name and phone number on the display before you answer the phone. The handset displays the phone number of the incoming call, the name, time
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    is received 800-297-1023 2)When you pick up the phone, the display changes to "Talk". (AutoTalk feature is latest Caller ID message. New :01 Total:02 5/17 12:30PM 03 UNIDEN CORP 800-297-1023 3)Press w to see the next message. Or press ID service, no information is stored. • Each message can be up to
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    . If the phone receives the 31st message, the oldest one in the list is automatically deleted. Caller ID data can also be deleted manually. Deleting a Caller ID message 1)Press call id. Display the message to be deleted from the 5/17 12:30PM 03 Caller ID list by pressing v or w. UNIDEN CORP 800
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    a call from the Caller ID list. The EXAI2980 series stores up to 30 messages. 1)Press call id. Select the phone number that you want to dial by pressing v or w. 2)Press talk. The displayed phone number dials automatically. 5/17 12:30PM 03 UNIDEN CORP 800-297-1023 Talk 8002971023 Long Distance
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    the Caller ID list can be stored in memory. 1)Press call id. Select the phone number to be stored from the Caller ID list by pressing v or w. 2)Press m. 5/17 12:30PM 03 UNIDEN CORP 800-297-1023 Select Location 1 UNIDEN CORP 2 JONE DOE 3)Press v and w or enter a number (0 - 9) to select the memory
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    EXAI2980 series has a built-in answering system that answers and records incoming calls. You can also use your answering system to record a conversation, leave a voice memo message for others who use the phone you to quickly review, save, or all of the instructions carefully. T H E I N T E G R A T
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    System On/Off For your convenience, voice prompts will guide you through the menu mode. 1) To turn the sounds to indicate Standby Mode. • If any of the following occurs during menu setup, the handset returns to standby. Start over with menu function prior to the interruption. -Press talk -Press
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    THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE Setting Your Outgoing Message (Greeting) When you receive a call, the answering system automatically plays either a preset message or your own greeting. wPreset message The following message is prerecorded: "Hello, no one is available to take your call. Please leave
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    two minutes. • Press and hold skip/ff or repeat/rew to quickly scroll through numbers on the display. Setting the Time The clock on the EXAI2980 series answering system starts when power is applied to the base. Follow these steps to set the clock to the correct time. 1)Press menu twice
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    the correct AM or PM setting. The message counter displays [A] or [P]. 10) Press set to select the AM/PM. THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE The EXAI2980 series announces the time that you have set and the base LED displays [ ]. To exit the menu mode, press play/stop if desired. Setting a Personal
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    When you have set the base ringer to off and the handset is on the base, you will still hear the ringer from the handset. Setting the base ringer volume You have three ringer options. One allows you to turn the ringer of f. The other two are volume levels. 1)Press
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    THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE 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 af ter two, four, or six rings. Setting (Toll Saver), the answering system
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    • When using the Announce only feature, you may want to change your outgoing message, if the message prompts the caller to leave a message. The prerecorded message changes automatically. • To exit the menu mode press play/stop if desired. Selecting the message record time You have three record time
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    flashing number represents the number of new messages, not total messages. The EXAI2980 series is designed to play your new messages first. After you play hear a beep. The system returns to standby. 2) Af ter you have reviewed your new messages, you can play your old messages by again pressing play/
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    message. If you have several messages, press skip/ff to find the message you want to play. 3) Press play/stop at any time to stop reviewing your messages and return to standby. The message counter shows the number of messages stored in memory. To scroll forward through the message more quickly
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    the message to delete the message. 3) You hear a beep and the message is deleted. To delete all messages, press and hold delete af ter reviewing your messages. You hear a beep and the message is deleted followed by the announcement "Messages have been deleted". When you try to delete all messages
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    for you to use while away from home (located towards the back of this manual). Recording a conversation You can record up to 10 minutes of conversation while you are using your phone. 1) During a conversation from the handset, press and hold voice memo/rec. The unit begins recording and the message
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    4) You may continue to listen to the Help Guidance, or you may select a command from the following chart: THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE Command # then 1 # then 2 # then 3 # then 4 # then 5 # then 6 # then 7 # then 8 # then 9 # then 0 Function Repeat a Message Playing your Messages Skipping a
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    . You hear "To play incoming messages, press pound two. For help, press pound zero". 4)Press # then 6 to turn the answering system on. 5)Hang up the phone and subsequent calls will be answered by the system. [ 46 ] T H E I N T E G R A T E D A N S W E R I N G D E V I C E
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    that you suspect another cordless telephone is using the same security code, you can change the code. 1) Remove the handset from the base unit. new random security code is set. If the handset battery pack is completely discharged or the battery pack is removed, the digital security code will
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    into the holes on each side of the handset. Press down until it clicks. To remove the beltclip Pull both sides of the beltclip to release the tabs from the holes. Headset Installation Your phone may be used with an optional headset, the Uniden HS910. To use this feature, insert headset plug
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    cells are used in the battery pack. Please take your used nickel-cadmium battery packs to a store that recycles nickelcadmium batteries. Caution • Use the specified battery pack. • Do not remove the battery from the handset to charge it. • Never throw the battery into a fire, disassemble it, or
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    Troubleshooting If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps f irst. Symptom The status LED won't light when the handset noise. • Make sure that the handset is not too far from the base that the handset is not too far from the base. • The handset was picked up
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    not answer calls. Messages are incomplete. Af ter a power failure, the outgoing message is deleted. Suggestion • The battery pack may be weak. Charge the battery on the base unit for 15-20 hours. • The handset may be too far away from the base unit. • Place the base unit away from appliances or
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    sound on the base unit speaker during call monitoring or message playback. Cannot access remote call-in features from another touch-tone phone. If you still have a problem. Suggestion • Adjust the speaker volume on the base unit. • Make sure you're using the correct PIN code. • Make sure that the
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    by returning the handset to the base af ter each phone call. When the operating time becomes short, even af ter the battery is recharged, please replace the battery. With normal usage, the battery should last about one year. Replacement batteries may be purchased at your local Uniden dealer or by
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    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
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    problem. In or distracting transmissions on your phone, you may be receiving radio signals from another cordless telephone or other source of interference . Cordless Telephone Privacy Cordless telephones are radio devices. Communications between the handset and base of your cordless telephone
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    Redial 17 Remote access 44 Repeating 42 Ringer volume Base 38 Handset 16 Ring time 39 S Setting up the Phone 6 Storing phone number 19 T, U Technical information 54 Tone 10,17 Traveling out-of-range 17 Troubleshooting 50 V, W, X, Y, Z Voice memo 43 Volume control 16 Wall mounting 11
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    enter a command. C U T REMOTE OPERATION CARD Remote access away from home EXAI2980 Series 3. To quit, hang up the phone. 1. Call your phone number from a Turn on the answering system remotely touch-tone phone. 1. Call your phone and let it 2. During the outgoing message, ring 10 times until
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    Remote Operation Card C U T Task Repeat a Message Playing your Messages Skipping a Message Deleting a Message Stop Message Playback Answering System On Memo Record/Stop Greeting Message Record/Stop Answer System Off Help Guidance C U T Task Repeat a Message Playing your Messages Skipping a Message
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    with this product, please call our Customer Hotline at 1-800-297-1023 PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE. Our Uniden representatives will be happy to help you with any matters regarding the operation of this unit, available accessories, or any other related matters. Thank
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    Memo
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    Memo
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    5,838,721 5,864,619 5,893,034 5,912,968 5,929,598 5,930,720 5,960,358 5,987,330 5,426,690 5,660,269 5,768,345 5,915,227 © 2001 Uniden America Corporation, Fort Worth, TX All rights reserved. Printed in China UCZZ01312ZZ
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900MHz
CORDLESS
with digital answering system
caller id/call waiting
✝
owner’s manual
EXAI2980
Series
✝
To activate the Caller ID features, you must
subscribe through your telephone company.