Uniden EXAI8985 English Owners Manual

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  • Uniden EXAI8985 | English Owners Manual - Page 1
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    the Uniden EXAI 8985 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 Extended Range • Secure Digital
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    functions 1 2 3 4 22 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 DIGITAL 900MHZ vol talk flash call id del mem 1 2 3 abc def 4 5 ghi 21 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 DIGITAL 900MHz clock pin status speaker volune delete greeting DIGITAL play voice memo mute ans on/off memory redial/p flash speaker
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    RING TIME REC TIME 2/4/TS ANN/4/1 1. Handset antenna 2. Headset cover 3. Handset battery compartment 4. Handset ring switch 5. Handset speaker 6. LCD display 7. Talk key 8. Volume/Cursor down/ character 50. Ring volume switch 51. Pulse-Tone switch 52. DC power input 53. Phone jack 50 51 52 53
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    Step 3: Preparing the battery pack 10 Step 4: Setting the Caller ID options 12 Entering your area code 13 Basics Making a call 14 Receiving a call 15 Mute 16 Adjusting ringer and earpiece volume 17 Redialing a call 18 Using the speaker phone 20 Using your EXAI 8985 intercom 21 Transferring
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    using the phone. Handset Step 4 (page 12 to 13) 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 Handset calling area requires 10 digit dialing. About the digital security code This cordless telephone
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    Base unit • Handset • AC adapter (AD-420) • Rechargeable battery pack (BT-905) • Telephone line cord (2) • Wall mount adapter • This Owner's Manual • Precautions and Important Safety Instructions • Registration Card • Beltclip Uniden Parts Department (800) 554-3988 Hours: M-F 8:30 AM 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 some 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
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    Connect the base unit If you want to install the base unit on the wall, see page 8. Route the cord. Place the power cord so it does not create a trip hazard, or where it could become chafed and create a fire or electrical hazard. 2 To AC outlet To DC IN 9V AC adapter 1 (supplied) To telephone
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    Use only the supplied AD-420 AC adapter. Do not use any other AC adapter. Polarity of the plug Connect the AC adapter to a continuous power supply. Place the base unit close to the AC outlet so that you can unplug the AC adapter easily. If your telephone outlet isn't modular, contact your
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    Mounting the base unit on a wall Standard wall plate mounting This phone can be mounted on any standard telephone wall plate. 1 1 Snap the wall mount adapter into the notches on mounting slots on the base. with the mounting posts on the wall. Push in and down until the phone is firmly seated. 8
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    could cause a hazard 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. • Use #10 screws with anchoring devices suitable
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    before you start using your phone. 1 Remove the battery cover. Use only Uniden Battery BT-905. Black 2 Connect the battery pack connector with the correct polarity (black and red wires), then insert the battery pack into the battery compartment. Red 3 Slide the battery cover forward until it
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    talk time. To avoid this memory effect, on a monthly basis, use the phone until the Battery lamp blinks. Then charge the battery for 15 hours. Cleaning the battery contacts To maintain a good charge, it is important to clean the battery contacts on the handset and base unit about once a month. Use
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    Setting the Caller ID options There are three Caller ID options, Auto Talk, CIDCW (Caller ID with Call Waiting), and Area Code. 1 In the standby mode, hold down call id for 2 seconds until the Caller ID setting appears. 1 Auto Talk:Off 2 CIDCW :On 3 Area Code: 2 Press • or ª to move the
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    digit dialing, skip this step. You may wish to enter your local area code before you use this phone for the first time, or if you move to a new area. The phone Area Code: 4 Use the dial buttons ( 0 to 9 ) to enter the 3-digit area code. 5 Press select/ch . A beep sounds and the displayed area code
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    can be up to 32 digits. Making a call From the handset Handset on the base 1 Pick up handset. 2 Press talk . 3 Dial the phone number. 4 To hang up, press talk or return the handset to the base. Handset off the base 1 Press talk . 2 Dial the phone number. 3 To hang up, press talk or return
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    Receiving a call From the handset 1 Phone rings. Calling appears on the display. 2 Press talk if not in Auto up. The call time will be displayed for about 5 seconds. From the base 1 The phone rings. The status LED on the base flashes. 2 Press speaker . 3 Press speaker to finish the call. status LED
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    the handset 1 Press mute/ring during a telephone call. Mute 5:39 talk The microphone is turned off. 2 To cancel mute, press mute/ring or talk . When phone is ringing Press mute/ring when the phone rings. The ringer sound is turned off. 16
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    Adjusting the ringer and earpiece volume Handset ringer tone In the standby mode, press mute/ring . Each time mute/ring is pressed, the ringer tone setting changes and the selected ringer tone sounds for 2 seconds. Handset ringer switch This switch turns the handset ringer on or off. ringer off
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    If the recently dialed number exceeds 32 digits, only the first 32 digits are retained for redialing. Redialing a call From the handset The last three phone numbers entered can be quickly redialed. [On-hook redialing] 1 Press redial/p . The phone number that was last dialed appears on the
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    Off-hook redialing 1 Press talk . "Talk" appears flashing on the display. Talk Talk 2 Press redial/p . The last number dialed will be displayed. History redial cannot be accessed while off-hook. 3 Press talk or place the handset on the base to complete the telephone call. The call-time will
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    Using the speaker phone You may use the phone as speaker phone to answer calls pressing the speaker button on the base. To hung up, press speaker again. The base microphone is located under the phone. Position yourself approximately 12 inches away from the base and speaker clearly. 12" 20
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    Using your EXAI 8985 intercom Intercom from the base to handset 1 Press page/int'com on the base. The handset beeps. 2 Press int'com or talk on the handset.
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    , press speaker on the base. To transfer from the base to the handset 1 Press page/int'com on the base while speaking on the speaker phone. The line will be held, and the intercom tone will be sounded on the handset. 2 Press int'com or talk on the handset. The intercom
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    return to standby too. Press mem and you can go to memory menu at any time. Storing phone numbers and names Your EXAI 8985 stores up to 20 name/numbers in handset plus 10 numbers in the base. On the handeset del #/ 1 select/ch redial/p */tone/0 Example: To store a
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    number to be entered. 6 Use the number keypad or */tone/0 , #/ 1 , or redial/p keys to enter the Store Number 817555330 phone number. The phone number cannot exceed 20 digits. • Use the redial/p key to enter pause in the dialing sequence. The display shows a "P". The pause feature is useful
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    On the base You can store only numbers in the handset 1 Press memory . The status LED blinks. 2 Dial the number you wish to store. 3 Press memory . Enter the memory location number status LED (0-9) on the keypad. The status LED goes out. A confirmation beep indicates the number is stored.
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    seconds or the phone will return to dialing] 1 Press mem . The handset displays your programmed memory locations. 01 UNIDEN CORP 02 JOHN DOE 03 MOM AND DAD 2 Press the • and 02 JOHN DOE 03 MOM AND DAD 04 Or enter the two-digit number with the number keypad to select the memory location you would
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    display. Program name Program number 01 UNIDEN CORP 02 JOHN DOE 03 MOM AND DAD 1 01 8178583300 02 5452930 03 8175551212 1 When the stored phone number has 14 or more digits, " \ " is displayed next to the 12th digit. Press #/ 1 to see the extra digits and */tone/0 to return. 15 0123456789012
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    to dial. 4 Press speaker to finish the call. Editing a stored name and/or phone number del #/ 1 redial/p */tone/0 1 Press and hold mem for 2 seconds. the memory location (01 - 20) you would like to edit. Memory Store 01 UNIDEN CORP 02 JOHN DOE (See page 23.) 3 Press select/ch . The following
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    . Program name Program number Memory Store 01 UNIDEN CORP 02 JOHN DOE 1 Memory Store 01 8178583300 02 5452930 • When the stored phone number has 14 or more digits, " \" is displayed next to the 12th digit. Press #/ 1 to see the extra digits and */tone/0 to return. Memory Store 1 Memory
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    Erasing a stored name and phone number With the handset 1 Press and hold mem for 2 seconds. The display shows the memory screen and any saved name/number. Memory Store 01 UNIDEN CORP 02 JOHN DOE 2 Press the • or ª keys or number keypad to select the memory location del (01 - 20) you would like
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    8 After 2 seconds the display returns to the "Memory Store" screen. You may select another number to delete (return to step 4). Memory Store 02 03 MOM AND DAD 9 Press mem to return to standby. With the base 1 Press memory . The status LED blinks. 2 Press memory again. 3 Enter the memory
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    Dialing from the 3-way conversation mode is possible only from the handset. 3-way conferencing The Uniden EXAI 8985 permits 3-way conversations between the handset, base, and outside line. When speaking on the handset 1 Press speaker on the base to join the 3-way conversation.
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    must subscribe to the Caller ID service from your telephone company 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
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    information is stored in Caller ID record. If the Caller ID service includes the caller's name, the caller's name appears on the display (up to 15 letters). The date and time received Caller's name Caller's phone number 5/11 12:30PM 01 UNIDEN CORP 813-858-3300 Here are some typical displays; When
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    in via a telephone system that does not offer Caller ID service, no information is stored. "End" appears when you have 17 12:30PM 03 UNIDEN CORP 1-817-858-3300 be displayed at the beginning of the phone number when a long distance call is set. (When the phone number is 15 digits long, only "1" is
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    information from the Caller ID list The EXAI 8985 stores up to 50 messages. If in the list. Caller ID data can also be deleted manually. Deleting a Caller ID message 1 Press call id Caller ID list by pressing • or ª . 5/17 12:30PM 03 UNIDEN CORP 817-858-3300 2 Press del . Delete Message ? Yes No 3
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    Deleting all Caller ID name/numbers 1 Press call id . New :01 Total:02 2 Press del . Delete All ? Yes No 3 Press • or ª to select "Yes" or "No". 4 Press select/ch or del . When the pointer is at "Yes": A beep tone sounds and all stored Caller ID messages are deleted. Total:00 When the pointer is at
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    party from the Caller ID list You can place a call from the Caller ID list. The EXAI 8985 stores up to 50 messages. 1 Press call id . Select the phone number that you want to dial by pressing • or ª . 5/17 12:30PM 03 UNIDEN CORP 817-858-3300 2 Press talk . • Talk ª 8178583300 1 The displayed
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    . 1 Press call id . Select the phone number to be stored from the Caller ID list by pressing ª or • . 5/17 12:30PM 03 UNIDEN CORP 817-858-3300 2 Press mem . and the display returns to the Caller ID list. 5/17 12:30PM 03 UNIDEN CORP 817-858-3300 If there is an incoming call or page, memory storage
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    features. The "Call waiting" service can also be used independently. Please contact your telephone company for details. 1 When a new incoming call arrives during your current telephone call, the phone number and the name of the caller is displayed. Talk 10:30 UNIDEN CORP 817-858-3300 2 Press
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    ANSWERING DEVICE The integrated answering device The EXAI 8985 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, or to announce a special message to
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    through days, hours, minutes, etc. If you don't set the clock within two minutes, the system returns to standby. Setting the clock The clock on EXAI 8985 Answer System starts when power is applied to the base. Follow these steps to set the clock to the correct time. 1 Press and hold clock
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    long tone end. 2 When you finish recording your message, press greeting or play . A long tone sounds and your message plays back on the phone. ª Choosing between two greetings 1 Press greeting to play the outgoing message. 2 While the message is playing, press greeting again to select between your
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    "Hello, no one is available to take your call." 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 pin button until beep
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    Setting ring time switch The ring time /toll saver switch allows you to set the number of rings the caller hears before the answering system plays your outgoing message. You can set the switch to answer after two RING TIME 2/4/TS rings or after four rings. In the TS (Toll Saver) position,
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    messages on the display. If the display is blinking, then there are new messages waiting for you. The EXAI 8955 is designed to play your new messages first. After you play your new messages you can then play you can play your old messages again. Press play and follow the instructions above. 46
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    Pressing before 2.5 seconds (4.5 seconds from remote) of the message has played causes the system to scan back one message. Repeating a message 1 Press play to review your message. The number of stored messages is announced. 2 After a message has played for a few seconds, press to repeat
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    When you press delete, you are permanently deleting the message. Once deleted, the message cannot be replayed. Deleting a message ª Deleting individual message 1 Press play to review your message. 2 If you decide to delete a message, press delete anytime during the message. The system beeps and
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    A recorded conversation is treated as a typical message and will be added to the stored messages. Recording a conversation You can record up to 10 minutes of conversation while you are making your call from the handset. 1 During the conversation from the handset. Press and hold voice memo on the
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    You must enter a command within 15 seconds of entering command waiting mode or the answering system automatically hangs up and returns to standby. The system will only playback messages for four minutes and then it returns to command waiting mode. To continue playing your message, press # then 2
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    # then 5 to stop the message. 5 * Press # then while the system announces the time and day stamp. You hear sounds in the room where your phone is installed. After 15 seconds, the answering system returns to the command waiting mode. 6 * Press # then to monitor the room for another 15 seconds. Or
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    security code will be lost. If this happens, a new security code is set automatically the next time the battery pack is charged. Changing the digital security code The digital security code is an identification code used to connect the handset and the base unit. Normally, setting the code is
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    side of the handset. Press down until it clicks. Pull both sides of the beltclip to release the tabs from the holes. Headset installation Your phone may be used with an optional headset. To use this feature, simply plug any standard 2.5mm headset plug into the headset jack. Your
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    Ni-Cd DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. Nickel-cadmium cells are used in the battery pack. Please take your used nickelcadmium 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
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    YOUR NEW PHONE Troubleshooting If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please a few minutes, then reconnect it. • Reset the digital security code (See page 52). • Make sure talk is pressed. • The battery pack may be weak. Charge the battery on the base unit for 12-15 hours. • The
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    does not • Call your local telephone company display to verify your Caller ID service is current. The answering system does not work. • Make sure the base from another touch-tone phone. • Make sure you are using the correct PIN number. • Make sure that the touch-tone phone you're using can
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    YOUR NEW PHONE Specifications General The EXAI 8985 complies with FCC Parts 15 and 68. Frequency control: PLL Modulation: Frequency shift keying Operating temperature: 0°C to +50°C (+32°F to +122°F) Base unit RX frequency: TX frequency: Power requirements: Size: Weight: 902.119 MHz to 905
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    3-way conferencing 32 A Answering device Features 41 Setting up 42 Using 46 B Base ringer switch 17 Battery pack Preparing and charging..10 Replacement and handling 54 C Caller ID Caller ID service 33 Call Waitong 40 Deleting 36 Using 38 Viewing 35 Channel 14 Connection 6 D Dialing mode
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