Uniden EXAI6980 English Owners Manual

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  • Uniden EXAI6980 | English Owners Manual - Page 1
    Cordless Telephone EXAI 6980 Owner's Manual Thank you for your purchase of the Uniden EXAI 6980 cordless telephone. Please read this Owner's Manual carefully before using your cordless telephone to ensure proper use. After reading the manual, please keep it in a safe place and refer to it when
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    Introduction Thank you for choosing the Uniden EXAI 6980 cordless telephone. This phone is designed to exacting standards that provide reliability, long life and outstanding performance. Note: Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit for explanation purposes. Features • 900
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    Setting up the base unit 6 Step 3: Preparing the battery pack 9 Step 4: Setting Caller ID options 11 Entering 39 Leaving a voice memo 40 Recording a phone conversation (2-way REC 41 Selecting a PIN Maintenance 50 Troubleshooting 51 Index...54 Getting Started Basics Telephone Features Caller
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    the phone. Handset Step 4 (page 11 to 12) Finally, set Caller ID options and store your area code in the memory to use the Caller ID service. Note: Skip the setting of area code if your calling area requires 10 digits dialing. Handset About the digital security code This cordless telephone uses
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    • Base unit • Handset • AC adapter (AD-420) • Rechargeable battery pack (BT-905) • Telephone line cord • This Owner's Manual • Precautions and Important Safety Instructions • Registration Card • Wall mount adapter • Beltclip Uniden Parts Department (800) 554-3988 Hours are 7:00 a.m. to 5:00
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    location for your new phone, read the INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS included in the PRECAUTIONS AND IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS brochure. Here are other cordless telephones • You should charge your handset for 12-15 hours before using the phone. • The location should be close to both a phone jack
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    base unit If you want to install the base unit on the wall, see page 47. 1 Connect the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and to a telephone outlet. Note Until the handset battery is fully charged, you can only answer incoming calls at the base unit. 2 Connect the AC adapter to
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    • Place the base unit close to the AC outlet so that you can unplug the AC adapter easily. Tips • If your telephone outlet isn't modular, contact your telephone company for assistance. Polarity of the plug Modular Choose the dialing mode Depending on your dialing system, set the TONE/PULSE switch
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    Preparing the battery pack Charge the battery pack for 12-15 hours before connecting the phone line. 1 Press and slide the battery compartment cover toward the bottom of the unit. 2 Connect the battery pack connector with the correct polarity (black and red wires), then insert the battery pack into
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    phone eliminates functions to save power. If the phone is not in use, "Low Battery" flashes and none of the keys will operate. If the phone is in use, "Low Battery to return the handset to the base unit after a telephone call for charging the battery. • The built-in memory backup holds numbers and
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    complete the settings, press , then the handset returns to standby mode. Notes • The AutoTalk feature provides a quick and easy way to answer calls. If the phone rings with AutoTalk set to on, simply remove the handset from the cradle. If the handset is off the base, simply press any key. • With
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    the first time, or move to an area that has a different area code, you must enter your area code. This is necessary because the phone must distinguish local or long distance calls to properly dial calls from the Caller ID message list. (See page 31.) 1 In the standby mode, press
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    Making calls Dialing from standby 1 Dial the phone number. (up to 32 digits.) Example: Enter 817-858-3300 2 Press . "Talk" flashes on the display. Then the volume setting appears for a few seconds. Example:
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    Making calls (continued) Dialing from talk mode 1 Pick up the handset. 2 Press . "Talk" and the volume setting appear on the display. 3 Dial the phone number. After about 5 seconds, the call-time display appears. Example: Enter 817-858-3300 4 To hang up, press or place the handset on the
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    Press . "Talk" and the volume setting appear on the display. 3 Then the phone number is dialed. After about 5 seconds, the call-time display appears. 4 Press or place the handset on the base to end the telephone call. The call-time will be displayed for about 5 seconds. Note If the recently
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    call, simply lift the handset from the base unit to answer the phone. Any key when ringing When the Auto Talk setting is on and Waiting Note: You must subscribe to Call Waiting service to use this feature. When a call is received during a telephone call already in progress, press to switch to
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    mode, press or . Each time or is pressed, the ringer tone setting changes and the selected ringer tone sounds for 2 seconds. Handset earpiece volume During a telephone call, pressing or will change the earpiece volume of the handset. This setting will remain in effect after the
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    Receiving calls (continued) Receiving a call from the base 1 The base rings. The status LED on the base flashes. 2 Press and speak. 3 When you finish the call, press to hang up. Base ringer switch To turn off the ringer, set the ringer switch to the off position. This switch turns the base
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    Memory storing You can store up to 10 phone numbers in the dial memory. Storing phone numbers and names 1 Press and hold until a tone sounds and "Memory using a menu screen, you must press a key within 20 seconds or the phone will return to standby. If you return the handset in the cradle, the
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    . The cursor flashes indicating that the display is ready for the number to be entered. 6 Use the keypad, , , or keys to enter the phone number. The phone number can be up to 16 digits. • Use the key to enter pause in the dialing sequence. The display shows a "P". Note The pause feature
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    selection, press during memory dialing. The 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. 21
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    the number displays. Program name Program number keys to toggle between the name Program name Note When the stored phone number has 15 or more digits, the first 14 digits of the phone number are displayed. Dialing from talk mode 1 Press . "Talk" and the volume setting appear on the display
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    stored, the cursor appears at the beginning of the second line. 5 Press , , , , or to edit the name. (See page 20.) To edit only the phone number, skip this step. 6 Press . The following screen appears. The cursor flashes indicating that the display is ready for the number to be edited
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    Memory editing (continued) 7 Use the number keypad, , , , or key to edit the phone number. The phone number cannot exceed 16 digits. (See page 20.) When the phone number is not to be edited, skip this step. 8 Press . The handset beeps and displays the confirmation screen. The memory
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    Memory erasing Erasing a stored name and/or phone number 1 Press and hold until a tone sounds and "Memory Store" is displayed. 2 Press the or keys or number keypad (0-9) to select the memory location you
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    Using the Page Feature To locate the handset (while it's off the base) 1 Press on the base. 2 The handset beeps for 60 seconds. 3 Press any key except on the handset to cancel the page. 26
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    (Example: before the second ring), the Caller ID message will not appear. • When the call is received via a telephone company that does not offer Caller ID service, the caller's phone number and name do not appear. (This includes international calls.) • When the call is via a private branch exchange
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    calls. Note If a call comes in via a telephone system that does not offer Caller ID service, no information is stored. 1 Press . The summary distance call. The prefix "1-" will be displayed at the beginning of the phone number when a long distance call is set. Pressing again will cancel the
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    EXAI 6980 stores up to 30 Caller ID messages. If more new calls are received, messages stored in the list are deleted beginning with the oldest message in the list. Data can also be deleted manually sounds and the telephone returns to standby. • If you get an incoming call, the
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    summary screen. Notes • While using the "Delete All ?" screen, if no key is pressed for more than 20 seconds, an error tone sounds and the telephone returns to standby. • If you get an incoming call, the deleting operation is canceled and the
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    list You can place a call from the Caller ID list. The EXAI 6980 stores up to 30 messages. 1 Press . 2 Press or to select the phone number that you want to dial. (See page 28.) 3 Press . The displayed phone number dials automatically. Long Distance calls Pressing while the incoming call
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    to the Caller ID list. • You can not store a Caller ID message if no phone number appears in the message. • If no key is pressed for more than 20 seconds, an error tone sounds and the telephone returns to the standby mode. • If there is an incoming call or page, memory storage
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    . When a new incoming call arrives during your current telephone call, the phone number appears. (The name of the new caller is displayed, depending upon the telephone service.) 1 When a new incoming call arrives during your current telephone call, the phone number and the name of the caller is
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    Using the answering machine Setting the clock The answering machine's clock starts when the AC adapter cord is plugged in. 1 Press until you hear the long beep. 2 First set the day by pressing or . When the number appears on the LED display, press . The unit announces the day currently
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    you finish speaking, press or . The greeting you just recorded will automatically be played back. Microphone Note The base microphone is located under the phone. Position yourself as near to the base as possible. Changing the greeting You can change from the pre-recorded greeting to your own
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    Using the answering machine (continued) Turning the answering machine on and off Check the LED display to see if the answering machine is on or off. If the LED display is on, the unit is on and ready to take messages. If the LED display is off, it will not take messages. 1 Press to change the
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    Using the answering machine (continued) Setting maximum recording time for incoming messages You can select the maximum recording time by sliding the REC TIME switch on the base unit to one of the following positions: 1 : 1 minute 4 : 4 minutes ANN : Announce only Note If you set the switch to ANN,
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    Using the answering machine (continued) Playing recorded messages You can listen to the message at the base unit. 1 The number on the display blinks to indicate that there are new messages received. 2 Press to hear the messages. They will be played in the order they were received. To stop
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    Using the answering machine (continued) Deleting recorded messages To delete individual messages, press during playback, immediately after, or before the next message begins. You will hear a confirmation tone when the deletion is completed. To delete all messages, first, make sure all new
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    display will light to indicate that a message has been received. 1 Press and hold for approximately 1 second. 2 After a long beep, turn to the micro- phone and begin speaking. Be sure to keep within 10 inches of the microphone while recording. 3 When you have finished the memo, press again
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    machine (continued) Recording a phone conversation (2-way REC) You can record a telephone conversation that is already in progress be at least 2 seconds long, or it will be automatically deleted. • The telephone beeps intermittently to alert the parties that the conversation is being recorded. • You
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    Using the answering machine (continued) Selecting a PIN code To play your messages from a remote location, you will need to enter a two-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN) code (00-99). To select a PIN, perform the following steps: 1 On the base, press and hold . A beep sounds, and the
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    to check for recorded messages, to play or delete messages, even to record a new outgoing message, and to monitor sounds in the room. 1 Call your telephone number. 2 While the greeting message plays, press # and your PIN code. If the answering machine is off, let it ring 10 times until the greeting
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    machine (continued) Remote room monitor You can call your answering system from any touch-tone phone and monitor sounds in the room where your base unit is installed. 1 Call your telephone number. 2 During the outgoing message playback, press # followed by your PIN code. 3 The answering system
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    Additional information 3-way conversation The Uniden EXAI 6980 permits 3-way conversations between the handset, base, and outside line. When speaking on the handset 1 Press on the base to join the 3-way conversation. 2 Press
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    . (See page 4.) In the rare situation that you suspect another cordless telephone is using the same security code, you can change the code. random security code is set. Note If the handset battery pack is completely discharged or the battery pack removed, the digital security code will be lost.
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    DC IN 9V jack. 3 Plug the telephone line cord into the telephone outlet. 4 Place the AC adapter cord inside the molded wiring channel. 5 Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet. Note Use only the Uniden AC adapter supplied with this phone. 6 Raise the antenna to a vertical position
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    • Try to mount your phone within 10 - 15 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 wall and screwheads for mounting the phone. 2 Refer to steps 1 through 9 on pages 47 to 48 to mount the telephone. 48
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    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, simply plug the headset plug into the headset jack. Your phone is ready for hands-free conversation. Note Use of headsets other than the
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    purchase for a replacement battery, or contact the Uniden Parts Department for genuine Uniden parts. Power Failure During the period that the power is off, you will not be able to make or receive calls with the telephone. RECYCLING NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES MUST BE DISPOSED
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    (continued) Troubleshooting If your phone is not security code (See page 46). • Make sure is pressed. • The battery pack may be weak. Charge the battery on the base unit for 12-15 hours. • The handset may be . • Call your local telephone company to verify your Caller ID service is current. 51
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    Additional information (continued) Symptom The answering system does not work. The answering system does not answer calls. Messages are incomplete. After a power failure, the greeting is deleted. No sound on the base unit speaker during call monitoring or message playback. Suggestion • Make sure
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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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    switch 18 Base speaker volume 18 Battery pack Preparing and charging 9 Replacement and handling 50 C Caller ID service Calling from the Caller ID list unit 6 Handset 9 Storing phone numbers and names ....19 T Troubleshooting 51 U, V, W, X, Y, Z Using "Caller ID with Call Waiting" service 33
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    Uniden America Corporation 4700 Amon Carter Boulevard Fort Worth, TX 76155 Covered under one or more of the following U.S. patents: 4,511,761 4,523,058 4,595,795 4,797,916 5,426,690 Printed in China UCZZ01271TZ
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Cordless Telephone
EXAI 6980
Owner's Manual
Thank you for your purchase of the Uniden EXAI 6980 cordless
telephone. Please read this Owner's Manual carefully before
using your cordless telephone to ensure proper use. After read-
ing the manual, please keep it in a safe place and refer to it
when necessary.
©2000 Uniden America Corporation