Uniden EXAI7980 English Owners Manual

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    Cordless Telephone EXAI 7980 Owner's Manual Thank you for your purchase of the Uniden EXAI 7980 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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    choosing the Uniden EXAI 7980 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 MHz Technology • 3-line
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    battery pack 9 Step 4: Setting Caller ID options 11 Entering your area code 12 Basics Making calls 13 Dialing from standby 13 Dialing from talk mode 14 Redialing 15 Receiving calls 16 Receiving a call from the handset 16 Receiving a call from the base 18 Telephone Features Storing phone
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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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    items are missing or damaged, contact the Uniden Parts Department (see below). • 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
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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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    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 the 3 DC IN 9V
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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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    pack connector with the correct polarity (black and red wires), then insert the battery pack into the battery compartment. 3 Securely close the battery compart- ment cover by sliding it up until it snaps into place. 4 Place the handset on the base unit with the keys and display facing upward. This
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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" flashes and the handset be sure to return the handset to the base unit after a telephone call for charging the battery. • The built-in
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    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 the AutoTalk feature turned off, this eliminates
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    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 is entered. 6 Press or return the handset to the base unit to complete the setting mode. The handset returns to the standby mode. Note When the
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    Making calls Dialing from standby 1 Dial the phone number. (up to 32 digits.) Example: Enter 817-858-3300 2 After about 5 seconds, the call-time display appears. 4 To hang up, press or place the handset on the base. The call-time will be displayed for about 5 seconds. Other Operations To To
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    ) 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 base. The call-time will
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    Press . "Talk" and the volume setting appear on the display. 4 Then the phone number is dialed. After about 5 seconds, the call-time display appears. 5 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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    unit to answer the phone. Any key when ringing When the Auto Talk setting is on and the handset is off the base, press any handset key to answer the incoming call. Call Waiting Note: You must subscribe to Call Waiting service to use this feature. When a call is received during a telephone call
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    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 telephone call has ended. When you press sounds. in Loud mode or
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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
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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 , you must press a key within 20 seconds or the phone will return to standby. If you return the handset in the cradle, the phone will return to standby too. 19
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    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 • Use the key to delete digits needed. 7 Press . The handset beeps and displays the confirmation screen. Memory storage is complete. For example
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    with memory dialing Dialing from standby 1 Press . The handset displays your programmed memory locations. 2 Press the and keys dialed. Notes • To cancel memory selection, press during memory dialing. The handset returns to standby. • Whenever you are using a menu screen, you must press a
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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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    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 confirma- tion screen. The memory storage is
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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 mem- ory location
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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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    to "Talk". Notes • If you answer a call before the Caller ID message is received (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
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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 the phone number when a long distance call is set. Pressing again will cancel the long distance call setting. Notes • "End" appears when you have reviewed all
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    EXAI 7980 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 7980 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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    machine Setting the clock The answering machine's clock starts when the AC adapter cord is plugged in. 1 Press beep. until you hear the long 2 First set the day by pressing or .
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    Using the answering machine (continued) Recording the greeting You can record a personalized recorded will auto- matically 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
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    positions: 2 : 2 times 4 : 4 times TS : In the TS (toll saver) position, if you have new messages, the answering system answers after two rings. If there are no new messages, the system answers after four rings. This way, when you call long distance to check your messages, and have no messages, you
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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
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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
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    as the machine records the message. 2 To answer the call immediately, follow the directions below. The answering machine will disconnect automatically. AT THE HANDSET Auto Talk on: When the handset is on the base unit: Simply pick up the handset When the handset is away from the base unit: Press
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    Using the answering machine (continued) Leaving a voice memo You can record a memo by using . 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
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    the answering machine (continued) Recording a phone conversation (2-way REC) You can record a telephone conversation that handset to the base and press or on the base unit. Notes • The recorded conversation must be at least 2 seconds long, or it will be automatically deleted. • The telephone
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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-
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    , 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 message plays. Then, press # and your PIN code. 3 The
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    your telephone number. 2 Wait ten rings until the machine answers. You hear a beep. 3 Enter your PIN code. The answering system begins to announce the time and day stamp. 4 Press # then 5 to stop the announcement. 5 Press # then 6 to turn the answering system on. 6 Hang up the phone and subsequent
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    Additional information 3-way conversation The Uniden EXAI 7980 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 on the base to hang up. The handset will still be connected to the
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    situation that you suspect another cordless telephone is using the same security code, you can change the code. 1 Place the handset on the base unit. Press . The handset beeps. 2 Remove the handset from the base unit. 3 Place the handset on the base unit. Leave the handset on the base for at
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    line cord into the telephone outlet. 4 Wrap the AC adapter cord inside the molded wiring channel. Then wrap the cord around the strain relief notch. 5 Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120VAC wall outlet. Note Use only the Uniden AC adapter supplied with this phone. 6 Raise the antenna to
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    when inserting screws into the wall. • 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 and handset. 1 Insert two mounting screws into the wall, (with their appropriate
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    beltclip 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, simply plug 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 performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. Symptom The status light won't come on when the handset is placed in the base unit. The audio sounds weak and/or scratchy. Can't make or receive calls The handset doesn't ring or
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    No sound on the base unit speaker during call monitoring or message playback. Suggestion • Make sure the base unit is plugged in. • Make sure the answering system is turned on. • Press after an AC line spike. • Select REC TIME switch to either the one minute or four minute option. • The memory
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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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    calls Receiving a call from the base.......18 Receiving a call from the handset .16 Handset ringer tone 17 S Setting Caller ID options 11 Setup Base 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 UCZZ01271BZ
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Cordless Telephone
EXAI 7980
Owner's Manual
Thank you for your purchase of the Uniden EXAI 7980 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