User manual UNIDEN EXAI8985

Introduction Thank you for choosing 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. TO YOUR NEW PHONE Features · 900 MHz Extended Range · Secure Digital Transmission · Answering Device · 50 Number Caller ID Memory · 30 Number Memory · 32 Digit Redial · 3-Line, 16 Character Backlit LCD Handset Display · Redial, Flash and Pause · Pulse / Tone Dialing · 7 Hour Talk Time · 7 Day Standby Battery Life · Handset Earpiece and Ringer Volume Control · Speakerphone · 3-Way Conference Operation INTRODUCTION Controls and functions 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 DIGITAL 900MHZ vol talk call id del flash mem 1 4 ghi 2 abc 5 jkl 8 tuv 0 oper select/ch 3 def 6 mno 9 wxyz 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 3 10 11 12 13 7pqrs tone redial/p int'com mute/ring extended range 4 DIGITAL 900MHz 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 22 33 clock pin status speaker volune delete play 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 DIGITAL greeting voice memo ans on/off memory redial/p flash mute speaker page/int'com extended range 34 35 36 37 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. Handset antenna Headset cover Handset battery compartment Handset ring switch Handset speaker LCD display Talk key Volume/Cursor down/ character select key Caller ID key Tone/Backspace key Redial/Pause key Select/Channel key Handset microphone Volume/Cursor up/ Character select key Flash key Memory key Delete key Cursor forward key Mute/Ring key Intercom key Handset contact 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. Base microphone Speaker LED Status LED Handset clip storage Clock key Pin code key Delete key Greeting key Repeat key Skip key Voice memo record key Base contact Tone key Mute key Speaker key Page/Intercom key Base speaker Volume down key Volume up key LED display Play/Stop key Base antenna Answer on/off key Memory key Redial/Pause key Flash key Rec time switch Ring time switch Ring volume switch Pulse-Tone switch DC power input Phone jack REC TIME ANN/4/1 48 49 RING TIME 2/4/TS 50 51 52 53 Getting Started Contents Introduction / Features...............inside front cover Controls and Functions ..............inside front cover Getting Started Read this first..........................................................3 Step 1: Checking the package contents ...............4 Step 2: Setting up the base unit ...........................5 Mounting the base unit on a wall ...........8 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 a call.................................................22 Memory Dialing Storing phone numbers and names....................23 Making calls with memory dialing......................26 Editing a stored name and/or phone number ...28 Erasing a stored name and phone number........30 3-way Conference Feature 3-way conferencing..............................................32 Caller ID features Caller ID service ...................................................33 When the telephone rings ...................................34 Viewing the Caller ID Message list .....................35 Deleting information from Caller ID list.............36 Using the Caller ID list ........................................38 Using "Caller ID with call waiting" service ........40 The Integrated Answering Device Features.................................................................41 Setting up your answering system ......................42 Using your answering system .............................46 Additional Information Changing the digital security code......................52 Installing the beltclip............................................53 Headset installation ..............................................53 Note on power sources .......................................54 Maintenance..........................................................54 Troubleshooting ................................................55 Specifications .....................................................57 Index ....................................................................58 Basics Memory Dialing OF YOUR OWNER'S MANUAL 3-way Conference Features CONTENTS Caller ID Features The Integated Answering devise Additional Information Read this first This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps; Step 1 (page 4) Unpack the telephone and accessories. GETTING STARTED Step 2 (page 5 to 9) Next, choose the best location to set up the base unit. Base unit Step 3 (page 10 to11) Then, insert the battery pack into the handset. You have to charge the battery pack for more than 12 hours before 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 calling area requires 10 digit dialing. Handset About the digital security code This cordless telephone uses a digital security code to prevent unauthorized access to your base unit. This security code prevents other cordless handsets from making calls through your base unit. A random security code will be assigned automatically between your base unit and handset when you charge the battery pack for the first time. If you want to reset the security code, see page 52. 3 Checking the package contents Make sure you have received the following items in the package. If any of these 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 (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 PM CST. We can also be reached on the web at www.uniden.com. 4 Setting up the base unit Do the following steps. · Choose the best location · Connect the base unit · Choose the dialing mode Choose the best location Before choosing a location for your new phone, read the INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS included in the PRECAUTIONS AND IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS brochure. Here are some important guidelines you should consider: Avoid heat sources, such as radiators, air ducts, and sunlight Avoid television sets and other electronic equipment Avoid noise sources such as a window by a street with heavy traffic Avoid microwave ovens Avoid excessive moisture, extremely low temperatures, dust, mechanical vibration, or shock Avoid personal computers Choose a central location Avoid 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 and a continuous power outlet which is not switchable. · Keep the base and handset away from sources of electrical noise such as motors and fluorescent lighting. · Be sure there is sufficient space to raise the base antenna fully vertical. · The base can be placed on a desk, tabletop or mounted on a standard wall plate. 5 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 1 AC adapter (supplied) To telephone outlet Telephone line cord (supplied) To TEL LINE 1 2 3 Connect the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and to a telephone outlet. Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet. Set the base unit on a desk or tabletop and place the handset on the base unit. Then raise the antenna to a vertical position. 6 Use only the supplied AD-420 AC adapter. Do not use any other AC adapter. 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. Polarity of the plug If your telephone outlet isn't modular, contact your telephone company for assistance. Modular Choose the dialing mode PULSE TONE Depending on your dialing system, set the TONE/PULSE switch as follows: If your dialing system is Tone Pulse Set the switch to TONE PULSE If you aren't sure of your dialing system Make a trial call with the TONE/PULSE switch set to TONE. If the call connects, leave the switch as is; otherwise, set to PULSE. 7 Mounting the base unit on a wall Standard wall plate mounting This phone can be mounted on any standard telephone wall plate. 1 1 2 Snap the wall mount adapter into the notches on the base. Plug the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack. Plug the telephone line cord into the telephone outlet. Wrap the AC adapter cord inside the molded wiring channel. Then wrap the cord around the strain relief notch. Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet. Raise the antenna to a vertical position. Align the mounting slots on the base. with the mounting posts on the wall. Push in and down until the phone is firmly seated. 3 2-7 4 Wall plate 5 6 7 AC adapter AC outlet 8 Handset retainer 8 9 On the base unit, pull the handset retainer out of the slot. Rotate it clockwise 180 degrees. Flip the retainer from front to back. Slide it back into the slot so that the lip of the retainer is up and the oval is down. The retainer holds the handset in place. Direct wall plate mounting If you don't have a standard wall plate, you can mount your phone directly to the wall. Before doing this, consider the following: · Avoid electrical cables, pipes, or other items behind the mounting location, that 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 for the wall material where the base unit will be placed. TOP 3/16 in. 1 3-15/16 in. Insert two mounting screws into the wall, (with their appropriate anchoring device), 3-15/16 inches apart. Allow about 3/16 of an inch between the wall and screwheads for mounting the phone. Refer to steps 1 through 9 on page 8 and 9 to mount the telephone. 2 9 Preparing the battery pack Charge the battery pack for more than 12-15 hours before you start using your phone. 1 2 Use only Uniden Battery BT-905. Black Red Remove the battery cover. Connect the battery pack connector with the correct polarity (black and red wires), then insert the battery pack into the battery compartment. 3 Slide the battery cover forward until it snaps into place. 4 Place the handset on the base. Total:00 Make sure that the "status" LED of the base unit lights, and charging begins. Charge the battery for at least 12-15 hours. You can place the handset either side up for charging the battery. status LED 10 Battery use time (per charge) From fully charged · Seven hours coutinuous use. · Seven days when the handset is in the standby mode. Even when the battery pack is not being used, it will gradually discharge over a long period. For optimum performance, be sure to return the handset to the base unit after a telephone call for charging the battery. When the battery charge becomes low When the voltage of battery pack in the handset is very low and needs to be charged, the phone is programmed to eliminate functions in order to save power. If the battery charge becomes low Battery lamp blinks. If the phone is in use, the handset beeps. Complete your conversation as quickly as possible and return the handset to the base unit for charging. 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 a pencil eraser or other contact cleaner. Do not use any liquids or solvents. Rechargeable batteries have a memory effect that reduces standby and 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. 11 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 cursor to the item that is to be set. Example: To select CIDCW 1 Auto Talk:Off 2 CIDCW :On 3 Area Code: 3 For Auto Talk and CIDCW press select/ch to toggle between on and off. For the Area Code setting please see page 13. To complete the settings, press call id , then the handset returns to standby mode. 4 12 Entering your area code If your calling area requires 10-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 can then distinguish local or long distance calls to properly dial directly from the Caller ID record. (See page 38.) 1 When the phone is in the standby mode, press and hold call id until the Caller ID setting screen appears. 1 Auto Talk:Off 2 CIDCW :On 3 Area Code: 2 3 4 5 6 Press 3 to select "Area Code". 1 Auto Talk:Off 2 CIDCW :On 3 Area Code: Press select/ch . 1 Auto Talk:Off 2 CIDCW :On 3 Area Code: Use the dial buttons ( 0 to 9 ) to enter the 3-digit area code. Press select/ch . A beep sounds and the displayed area code is entered. Press call id to complete the setting. Or return the handset to the base unit to complete the setting mode and set the handset to the standby mode. When the area code has 1 already been stored in 2 memory, the stored area 3 code will be displayed. To change it, use the del and dial area code. Auto Talk:Off CIDCW :On Area Code:817 buttons to enter the new 13 To complete the setting, press call id or return the handset to the base unit. Making a call From the handset Handset on the base The phone number can be up to 32 digits. 1 2 3 4 Pick up handset. Press talk . Dial the phone number. To hang up, press talk or return the handset to the base. Handset off the base 1 2 3 From the base Press talk . Dial the phone number. To hang up, press talk or return the handset to the base. BASICS 1 2 3 Other Operations Press speaker . Dial the number on the keypad. To finish the call, press speaker to hang up. To To improve reception To adjust the earpiece volume To temporarily switch to tone dial (When the base is set to pulse mode) To enter a pause within dialing sequence dialed Do this Press select/ch . Press · or ª during the call. Press * /tone/0 . The following numbers dialed will be sent as tone dialing. Press redial/p . 14 Receiving a call From the handset 1 2 Phone rings. Calling appears on the display. Press talk if not in Auto Talk mode. Press any key other than mute key if in Auto Talk mode. " Talk" appears flashing on the display. Then the earpiece ear volume is displayed for 2 seconds. The call-time display starts when you begin to talk. Press talk or place the handset on the base to hang up. The call time will be displayed for about 5 seconds. 3 4 From the base 1 2 3 status LED The phone rings. The status LED on the base flashes. Press speaker . Press speaker to finish the call. 15 Mute You can turn off the base or the handset microphone so that the person you are talking with cannot hear you. When speaking with the base 1 2 Press mute during a telephone call. The mocrophone is turned off. To cancel mute, press mute , or speaker . speaker When speaking with 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 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. Ringer A High mute/ring Ringer A Low mute/ring Ringer B High mute/ring Ringer B Low mute/ring Handset ringer switch This switch turns the handset ringer on or off. ringer off on ringer off on Handset earpiece volume Pressing · or ª during a telephone call will change the earpiece volume of the handset. This setting will remain in effect after the telephone call has ended. ª · ª · ª ª · When you press · in Loud mode or press error sound beeps. in Low mode, Base ringer switch This switch turns the base ringer on or off. RINGER OFF­ON Base speaker volume To control the speaker volume of the base, adjust the volume · and volume ª button as desired. The volume setting from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest) appears in the message counter LED. volume 17 Redialing a call From the handset The last three phone numbers entered can be quickly redialed. [On-hook redialing] 1 If the recently dialed number exceeds 32 digits, only the first 32 digits are retained for redialing. talk Press redial/p . The phone number that was last dialed appears on the display. Press redial/p again. Each press of redial/p will display one of the last three numbers dialed. 2 Most recent 8178583300 redial/p 2145551234 redial/p 9725554321 redial/p 3 4 5 Press talk . "Talk" appears flashing on the display, then the volume setting is displayed. Then the selected number is dialed. After about 5 seconds, the call-time display appears. Press talk or place the handset on the base to complete the telephone call. The call-time will be displayed for about 5 seconds. 18 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. Press talk or place the handset on the base to complete the telephone call. The call-time will be displayed for about 5 seconds. 3 From the base 1 2 3 Press speaker . To call the last number dialed from the base, press redial/p . Press speaker to finish the call. 19 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 Using your EXAI 8985 intercom Intercom from the base to handset 1 2 3 Press page/int'com on the base. The handset beeps. Press int'com or talk on the handset. Speak into the mouthpiece to answer the base. To turn off the intercom, press talk on the handset or speaker on the base. Intercom from the handset to base 1 2 3 Press int'com on the handset. The base beeps. At the base, press page/int'com or speaker . Speak into the base microphone to answer the page. To turn off the intercom, press talk on the handset or speaker on the base. 21 Transferring a call To transfer from the handset to the base 1 Press int'com on the handset while speaking on the handset. The line will be held, and the inter'com tone will be sounded on the base. Press page/int'com or speaker on the base. The intercom mode is activated and the line is held. To on To on transfer to the base, press talk the handset. cancel the transfer, press speaker the base. 2 3 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. Press int'com or talk on the handset. The intercom mode is activated and the line is held. To transfer the handset, press speaker on the base. To cancel the transfer, press talk on the handset. 2 3 22 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 Example: To store a name (MOM AND DAD) and number (8175553300) in memory location 03. 1 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. Press mem and you can go to memory menu at any time. Press and hold mem until "Memory Store" is displayed. Memory Store 01 UNIDEN CORP 02 JOHN DOE del 2 #/ 1 Press · or ª to scroll to the memory number where you would like to store the number. Memory Store 02 JOHN DOE 03 select/ch redial/p */tone/0 DIALING Or press the keypad ( 0 to 9 ) to select the memory location (01 - 20) where you would like to store the number. Example: Enter 03 MEMORY Location No.0 3 Press select/ch . When an empty memory location is selected, "Store Name" is displayed. The cursor flashes indicating that the display is ready for the name to be entered. Store Name Edit Memory03 Delete Memory03 Go Back If this screen appears, the selected memory location is already stored. Then you must either change the entry in this location. 23 4 Use the · , ª , #/ 1 , * /tone/0 , or del keys to enter the name. The name cannot exceed 13 characters. · Use the · and ª key to scroll through the character menu. It contains upper and lower case letters, numbers, punctuation marks and various characters. · Use #/ 1 and * /tone/0 to move the cursor to the desired location. · Use del key to delete characters as needed. Press select/ch . Store Number "Store Number" is displayed. The cursor flashes indicating that the display is ready for the number to be entered. Use the number keypad or Store Number */tone/0 , #/ 1 , or 817555330 redial/p keys to enter the 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 for long distance calling, credit card dialing, or sequences that reguire a pause between digits. · Use the del key to delete digits as needed. 5 6 7 Press select/ch . The handset beeps and displays the confirmation screen. Memory storage is complete. For example, if you store a name and number into memory location number 03, the display shows "Memory03 Stored". Memory03 Stored After about 2 seconds, "Memory Store" is displayed. Memory Store 02 JOHN DOE 03 MOM AND DAD 24 On the base You can store only numbers in the handset 1 2 3 status LED Press memory . The status LED blinks. Dial the number you wish to store. Press memory . Enter the memory location number (0-9) on the keypad. The status LED goes out. A confirmation beep indicates the number is stored. 25 Making calls with memory dialing From the handset [On-hook dialing] 1 You must press key within 20 seconds or the phone will return to standby, you may also press memory to access a memory menu at any time. Press mem . The handset displays your programmed memory locations. 01 UNIDEN CORP 02 JOHN DOE 03 MOM AND DAD 2 Press the · and ª keys to select the memory location you would like to dial. For example, if the ª key is pressed once, the cursor moves down to the next memory location number. If you press select/ch before talk , you can confirm the name and number stored in the selected memory location. 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 like to dial. For example, if you pressed 1, 5 on the keypad, the display shows memory location number 15 with the cursor in that line. To exit the memory function without dialing, press mem . The handset returns to standby. 15 JOHN SMITH 16 17 3 Press talk . "Talk" flashes and the volume setting appears on the display. Then the displayed number is dialed. Talk 0123456789012 26 Display a Programmed Number Use the #/ 1 and * /tone/0 keys to toggle between the names display and the numbers display. Program name Program number 1 1 01 UNIDEN CORP 02 JOHN DOE 03 MOM AND DAD 01 8178583300 02 5452930 03 8175551212 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 16 011813554329 17 Off-hook dialing 1 Press talk . "Talk" flashes and the volume setting appears. Talk Talk 2 Press mem . Talk 0:00 3 Press the number keypad to select the memory location (01 - 20) of the desired phone number. The selected phone number is displayed. Then the number is dialed. Talk 0:35 0123456789012 27 From the base 1 2 3 4 Press speaker . Press memory . Press the number keypad to select the memory location you wish to dial. Press speaker to finish the call. Editing a stored name and/or phone number 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 del #/ 1 Press the · or ª keys or number keypad to select the memory location (01 - 20) you would like to edit. Memory Store 01 UNIDEN CORP 02 JOHN DOE (See page 23.) redial/p */tone/0 3 Press select/ch . The following screen appears with the memory location number that you have selected in the display. For example, if you selected memory location number the display shows memory 01 as the location in the selected. Edit Memory01 Delete Memory01 Go Back 28 4 Press the · or ª key to Store Name select "Edit Memory", UNIDEN CORP then press select/ch . The following screen appears. The cursor flashes indicating that the display is ready for the name to be edited. When a name has not been stored, the cursor appears at the beginning of the second line. Press · , ª , #/ 1 , * /tone/0 , or del name. (See page 24.) To edit only the phone number, skip this step. to edit the 5 6 7 8 Store Number Press select/ch . 817858330 The following screen appears. The cursor flashes indicating that the display is ready for the number to be edited. Use the dial keypad, redial/p , or del key to edit the phone number. The phone number cannot exceed 20 digits. (See page 24.) When the phone number will not be edited, skip this step. Press select/ch . The handset beeps and displays the confirmation screen. The memory storage is complete. Memory01 Stored For example, if you store a name and number into memory location number 01, the display shows "Memory01 stored". After about 2 seconds, "Memory Store" is displayed. Memory Store 01 UNIDEN CORP 02 JOHN DOE 9 Press mem to return to standby mode. Display a Programmed Number Use the #/ 1 and * /tone/0 key to toggle between the names display and the numbers display. Program name Program number