Uniden EXI917 English Owners Manual
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- Uniden EXI917 | English Owners Manual - Page 1
900 Mhz Cordless Phone with Caller ID EXI 916 talk caller id mem tone flash function redial pause volume cancel chan delete Operating Guide - Uniden EXI917 | English Owners Manual - Page 2
Controls and Functions 1. LCD Display 8. Caller ID Key caller id 2. Talk Key talk 9. Channel/Delete Key chan/delete 3. Keypad (see breakdown) 10. Volume/Cancel Key volume/cancel 4. Flash/Function Key flash/function 11. Power LED 5. Redial/Pause Key redial/pause 12. In Use LED 6. Microphone - Uniden EXI917 | English Owners Manual - Page 3
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 s Residents of Minnesota should - Uniden EXI917 | English Owners Manual - Page 4
Controls and Functions 1. Backspace Key 2. Caller Time Key 3. Down Key 4. Tone Key 5 Forward 6. Number of Calls 7. Up Key 8. Pound Key - Uniden EXI917 | English Owners Manual - Page 5
CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions 2 Battery Safety Precautions 3 Introduction 4 Features 4 Included with the EXI 916/917 5 Important Electrical Considerations 6 Range 6 Telephone Line Problems 6 Radio Interference 7 More Than One Cordless Telephone 7 Installation 8 Selecting a - Uniden EXI917 | English Owners Manual - Page 6
and injury to persons: 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this product from , do not disassemble this product. Take it to qualified service personnel when service or repair work is required. Opening or removing covers may - Uniden EXI917 | English Owners Manual - Page 7
Caution: To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons by the battery, read and follow these instructions: 1. Use only the appropriate type and size Battery Pack specified in this Operating Guide. 2. Do not dispose of the Battery Pack in a fire. The cell may explode. Check the Nickel-Cadmium - Uniden EXI917 | English Owners Manual - Page 8
purchase of the Uniden EXI 916/917 Cordless Telephone. It (EXI917 only) ± 40 Channel Autoscan System ± 14 Day Long Life Battery ± Page/Find System AutoTalk™ allows you to answer a call by phone when the Handset is in the Base Unit. To get the most from your phone, please read this Operating Guide - Uniden EXI917 | English Owners Manual - Page 9
Operating Guide tone Guide Wall Mount Stand and Screws Long Telephone Cord Handset and Base Unit Battery AC Adapter flash function redial pause volume chan cancel delete tone talk caller id mem Included with the EXI 916/917 If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact Uniden - Uniden EXI917 | English Owners Manual - Page 10
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 - Uniden EXI917 | English Owners Manual - Page 11
please check around your home to see what appliances may be causing the problem. In addition, we recommend that the Base Unit not be plugged into voices or distracting transmissions on your phone, you may be receiving radio signals from another cordless telephone or other source of interference. - Uniden EXI917 | English Owners Manual - Page 12
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 installation is not difficult; however, you should contact your Uniden telephone dealer or a telephone supply store for advice about the - Uniden EXI917 | English Owners Manual - Page 13
Applying Power to the Base Unit The EXI 916/917 phone requires 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, wrap the power cord around the convenient notch on the bottom. T Place the - Uniden EXI917 | English Owners Manual - Page 14
. 5. Plug the AC Adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet. Note: Do not use an outlet controlled by a wall switch. AC ADAPTER Use only the Uniden AC Adapter supplied with this phone. 10 - Uniden EXI917 | English Owners Manual - Page 15
Wall Installation Standard Wall Plate Mounting These phones are designed to be mounted on a standard AT&T or GTE wall plate. To attach the wall mount stand to the Base Unit: 1. Slide the wall - Uniden EXI917 | English Owners Manual - Page 16
4. Place the telephone cord inside the molded channel on the bottom of the Base Unit. 5. Plug the AC Adapter into the Base Unit. 6. Wrap the AC Adapter cord around the strain relief on the Base Unit and place the AC Adapter cord inside the molded channel. 12 - Uniden EXI917 | English Owners Manual - Page 17
7. Then plug the other end of 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. 8. Plug the AC Adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet. Note: Do not use an outlet controlled by a wall switch. AC - Uniden EXI917 | English Owners Manual - Page 18
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 - Uniden EXI917 | English Owners Manual - Page 19
4. Place the cord inside the molded channel on the bottom of the Base Unit. 5. Plug the AC Adapter into the Base Unit. 6. Wrap the AC Adapter cord around the strain relief on the Base Unit and place the AC Adapter cord inside the molded channel. 15 - Uniden EXI917 | English Owners Manual - Page 20
7. Place the Base Unit on the screws and push down until it's firmly seated. 8. Plug the other end of the telephone line cord into the wall jack. 9. Plug the AC Adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet. Note: Do not use an outlet controlled by a wall switch. AC ADAPTER 16 - Uniden EXI917 | English Owners Manual - Page 21
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 - Uniden EXI917 | English Owners Manual - Page 22
3. Put the retainer back into its slot on the Base Unit. 4. Push down on the Handset retainer until it snaps into place. 18 - Uniden EXI917 | English Owners Manual - Page 23
the Antenna Before using your phone, be sure to raise its antenna to the vertical position. Installing the Handset Battery Pack 1. Press in on the Battery Cover Release and slide the battery compartment cover down. 2. Align the plastic connector of the Nickel-Cadmium battery pack with its socket and - Uniden EXI917 | English Owners Manual - Page 24
losing any numbers stored in memory. Charging the Battery Pack Initial Battery Charging T 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 - Uniden EXI917 | English Owners Manual - Page 25
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 on the Handset flashes. TOTAL CALLS 10 If the Battery icon begins to flash, the phone is programmed to eliminate its functions to save - Uniden EXI917 | English Owners Manual - Page 26
. Then, charge the unit as described. 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. Cleaning the Battery Contacts To maintain a good charge, it is important to clean all charging contacts on the - Uniden EXI917 | English Owners Manual - Page 27
Adjusting Ringer Controls T 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. Ring Type A - Uniden EXI917 | English Owners Manual - Page 28
, a Digital Code feature was added to the EXI 916/917 phone. This Digital Code is shared only between the Handset and Base Unit. The Code is set automatically when you first use the phone. T Please refer to the foldout in front of your operating guide for key positions. To change the Digital Code - Uniden EXI917 | English Owners Manual - Page 29
Entering the Local Area Code T Please refer to the foldout in front of your operating guide for key positions. T If you do not press a key within 20 seconds, the Handset beeps and the phone returns to standby. You must enter your local area code for the Caller ID redial features to work properly - Uniden EXI917 | English Owners Manual - Page 30
Setting Caller ID on Call Waiting T You must subscribe to Caller ID on call waiting from your local phone service to use this feature. You can set your EXI 916/917 phone to display information about calls that generate a call waiting tone while you are on a call. T With this feature set you will not - Uniden EXI917 | English Owners Manual - Page 31
Setting the AutoTalk Feature To turn AutoTalk on: 1. Remove the Handset from the Base Unit. 2. Press function four times. 3. Press 1. 4. Press mem. A confirmation tone sounds and the display remains on for two seconds. AUTOTALK OFF ON-1 OFF-0 AUTOTALK ON ON-1 OFF-0 AUTOTALK ON ON-1 OFF-0 To turn - Uniden EXI917 | English Owners Manual - Page 32
Using Your Phone T Please refer to the foldout in front of your operating guide for key positions. Making Calls 1. Calls T You must subscribe to Caller ID services from your local phone company for the caller's name and number to be displayed. When the EXI 916/917 receives a call, the in use LED - Uniden EXI917 | English Owners Manual - Page 33
Once the Caller ID information is received, the LCD displays: - OR - If the signal is invalid, the LCD displays: OR If the number of the person calling is a private number, the LCD displays: OR If the name of the person calling is a private name, the LCD displays: OR If the number of the - Uniden EXI917 | English Owners Manual - Page 34
an incoming call. See "Setting the AutoTalk Feature" on page 27 for details on setting AutoTalk. Answering a Call without AutoTalk Enabled 1. When the phone rings, pick up the Handset and press talk. The channel number is displayed for 2 seconds. CH-10 CH-10 During your conversation the LCD - Uniden EXI917 | English Owners Manual - Page 35
up. - OR - Place the Handset back on the Base Unit. Using the Flash Key with Call Waiting T You must subscribe to call waiting service from your local phone company to use this feature. 1. While talking, you hear the call waiting signal. KATHLEEN ROL 817-858-3333 2. Press flash to switch to - Uniden EXI917 | English Owners Manual - Page 36
Using Caller ID The Caller ID Display The LCD displays information about the current call and previous calls received on your EXI 916/917 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 - Uniden EXI917 | English Owners Manual - Page 37
are displayed press *. 05-10 10:05 AM 18 2. To return to the name and number display press *. To see how many times a caller has phoned: 1. While the name and number are displayed, press #. KATHLEEN ROL 6 CALLS 2. To return to the name and number display press # . Calling the Displayed Number - Uniden EXI917 | English Owners Manual - Page 38
id to clear the display, or wait two minutes and the display will clear automatically. Storing Other Phone Numbers in Dial Memory T You can store up to 20 phone numbers in Dial memory. You can manually enter any number into dial memory so that it can be dialed later. 1. Remove the Handset from - Uniden EXI917 | English Owners Manual - Page 39
number you want to store. For example, 1234567. PHONE NO.? 1234567 5. Press mem. NAME? 1234567 6. Enter a name up to 12 characters long using the w and v keys to select characters and the 0 or 2to move - Uniden EXI917 | English Owners Manual - Page 40
Memory Use this feature to dial a number previously stored in memory. See Storing a Caller ID number in Dial Memory on page 34 or Storing Other Phone Numbers in Dial Memory on page 34 for details. 1. Remove the Handset from the Base Unit. 2. Press mem. LOCATION? 3. Enter the memory location. For - Uniden EXI917 | English Owners Manual - Page 41
Use the v and w 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 Bob Jones 1234567 05 No memory To edit the number entry in dial memory, for example, to change - Uniden EXI917 | English Owners Manual - Page 42
Troubleshooting If your EXI 916/917 Cordless Telephone 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. Problem - Uniden EXI917 | English Owners Manual - Page 43
. Suggestion The power has been interrupted during a call. Restore power to the Base Unit. Make sure the phone is not plugged into an outlet controlled by a wall switch. If a power failure has occurred and power will be out for some time, remove the battery from the Handset. This will prevent the - Uniden EXI917 | English Owners Manual - Page 44
Specifications General - The EXI 916/917 complies with FCC Parts 15 and 68. Frequency Control Channels) Power Requirements Rechargeable Ni-Cd Battery Pack Size (w/o antenna) 6 3/4" H X 2 1/4" W X 1 1/2" D Weight (w/battery) Approximately 10 oz. Battery Capacity 600mAh 3.6V Talk Mode 7 - Uniden EXI917 | English Owners Manual - Page 45
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 - Uniden EXI917 | English Owners Manual - Page 46
Covered under one or more of the following U.S. patents: 4,511,761 4,595,795 4,797,916 4,523,058 5,426,690 ©1997 Uniden America Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in China
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900 Mhz Cordless Phone with Caller ID
Operating Guide
Operating Guide