Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden EXI2960 (white) or EXI2965 (charcoal) cordless telephone. This phone is designed and engineered to exacting standards for reliability, long life, and outstanding performance. Note: Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit for explanation purpose. · · · · · · · 900 MHz Extended Range Technology 3 Line Backlit Display Caller ID and Call Waiting Caller ID 10 Number Memory Dialing Face Up/Face Down Charging 32 Digit Redial Flash and Pause · · · · · · Tone/Pulse Dialing Page/Find 7 Hour Talk Time/14 Day Standby Time Handset Earpiece and Ringer Volume Control Hearing Aid Compatible 40 Channel Autoscan Features The EXI2960/EXI2965 features include AutoTalk TM and AutoStandby TM . AutoTalk allows you to answer a call by just removing the handset from the base so you don't have to waste time pushing buttons or flipping switches. AutoStandby allows you to hang up by simply returning the handset to the base. The UltraClear Plus TM true compander circuitry virtually eliminates background noise. This innovative technology, together with 40 different channels, provides you with the best possible reception during all your conversations. To protect you against misbilled calls which might result from your phone being activated by other equipment, the EXI2960/EXI2965 has Random Code TM digital security which automatically selects one of over 65,000 digital security codes for the handset and base. Also, the AutoSecure TM feature electronically locks your phone when the handset is in the base. Be sure to visit our web site: www.uniden.com Uniden ® is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation. AutoTalk, AutoStandby, UltraClear Plus, Random Code, and AutoSecure are trademarks of Uniden America Corporation. Contents Welcome/Features Controls and Functions Getting Started Memory Dialing 2 3 4 5 10 12 13 14 14 15 15 15 16 16 16 16 Read this First Checking the Package Contents Setting up the Phone Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall Setting Caller ID Options Entering Your Area Code Basics Storing Phone Numbers and Names Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters Making Calls with Memory Dialing Chain Dialing Editing a Stored Name and/or Phone Number Erasing a Stored Name and Phone Number Caller ID Features 17 18 19 20 20 21 Making and Receiving Calls Terminology Adjusting the Handset Ringer and Earpiece Volume Redial Tone Dialing Switch-over Traveling Out-of-Range Selecting a Different Channel Page Flash and Call Waiting Caller ID 22 When the Telephone Rings 22 Viewing the Caller ID Message List 23 Deleting Information from the Caller ID List 23 Using the Caller ID List 25 Additional Information Changing the Digital Security Code Installing the Beltclip Headset Installation Note on Power Sources Maintenance Troubleshooting General Information Index 27 28 28 29 29 30 31 33 Controls and Functions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. [2] CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Handset antenna Optional headset jack Beltclip holes Handset battery compartment Handset earpiece LCD display Talk key * /left cursor ( )/tone key Caller ID key Volume down w key Select key Handset microphone and ringer speaker Memory (m) key Flash key #/right cursor ( ) key Delete key Volume up v key Redial/pause (p) key Channel (chan) key Handset charging contacts Handset retainer clip Base charging contacts Base antenna Status LED Page/find key DC power input Telephone line jack G E T T I N G S TA R T E D Read this First This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps: Step 1 (page 4) Unpack the telephone and accessories. Step 2 (page 5) Next, choose the best location to set up the base unit. (page 6 to 9) Then, insert the battery pack into the handset. Connect the base unit. You must charge the battery pack for 15-20 hours before plugging into the telephone line and using the phone. Step 3 Step 4 (page 12 to 13) Finally, set the Caller ID options and store your area code in the memory to use the Caller ID service. Note: Skip the area code setting if your calling area requires 10-digit dialing. 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 handset 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 27. G E T T I N G S TA R T E D [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. · Base unit · Handset · AC adapter · Rechargeable battery · Telephone cord · Beltclip Also included: · This Owner's Manual · Quick Reference Guide · Precautions and Important Safety Instructions/Warranty Information · Other Printed Material Uniden Parts Department at (800) 554-3988 Hours: M-F 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST. We can also be reached on the web at www.uniden.com [4] G E T T I N G S TA R T E D G E T T I N G S TA R T E D Setting up the Phone Do the following steps: A. Choose the best location B. Install the battery pack C. Connect the base unit D. Choose the dialing mode A. 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 Choose a central location Avoid personal computers Avoid other cordless telephones · 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, microwave ovens, and fluorescent lighting. · Be sure there is sufficient space to raise the base antenna to a vertical position. · The base can be placed on a desk, tabletop, or mounted on a standard wall plate. G E T T I N G S TA R T E D [5] B. Install the battery pack Charge the battery pack for at least 15-20 hours before plugging the phone line into your phone. 1) Press in on the battery cover release and slide the cover down until it comes off. 2) Connect the battery pack connector observing correct polarity (black and red wires) to the jack inside the battery compartment. Do not exert any force on this connection. It could cause damage to the battery or to the handset. The plastic connectors will fit together in only one way. Once you are are certain that you have made a good connection, then insert the battery pack into the battery compartment. Do not pinch the wires. 3) Securely close the battery compartment cover by sliding it up until it snaps into place. 4) Place the handset on the base. Remove the beltclip, if attached, for face up charging. Use only the Uniden battery (BT-905) supplied with your phone. Replacement batteries are also available through the Uniden Parts Department. (See page 4.) Battery use time (per charge) From fully charged · Seven hours continuous use · Fourteen days when the handset is in the standby mode [6] G E T T I N G S TA R T E D Low Battery Alert When the battery pack is very low and needs to be charged, the phone is programmed to eliminate functions in order to save power. If the phone is not in use, ¨Low Battery¨ appears on the LCD and none of the keys will operate. If the phone is in use, ¨Low Battery¨ flashes and the handset beeps. Complete your conversation as quickly as possible and return the handset to the base unit for charging. The last number dialed in the redial memory, the names and the numbers stored in the memory locations are retained for up to 30 minutes while you replace the battery pack. G E T T I N G S TA R T E D Cleaning the Battery Charging Contacts To maintain a good charge, it is important to clean the battery contacts on the handset and base unit with a dry cloth or a pencil eraser about once month. Do not use any liquids or solvents. contacts · Even when the battery pack is not being used, it will gradually discharge over a long period of time. For optimum performance, be sure to return the handset to the base unit after a telephone call. · If you must replace the battery pack during a telephone call, complete the replacement of the battery pack within 30 seconds, and you can return to the original call. C. Connect the base unit 1) Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet. G E T T I N G S TA R T E D [7] 2) Set the base on a desk or tabletop, and place the handset on the base unit as shown. Remove the beltclip, if attached, for face up charging. (See "Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall", on page 11.) 3) Then raise the antenna to a vertical position. 4) Make sure that the status LED lights. If the LED does not light, check to see that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the handset makes good contact with the base charging contacts. ·Use only the supplied AD-310 AC adapter. Do not use any other AC adapter. ·Connect the AC adapter to a continuous power supply. · You have to remove the beltclip, if attached for face up charging. ·Place the base unit close to the AC outlet so that you can unplug the AC adapter easily. · The handset can be placed up or face down in the base for charging. · After installing the battery pack in the handset, charge your handset at least 15-20 hours before plugging into the phone line. Once the handset battery pack is fully charged, connect the telephone line cord to the base and telephone wall outlet. 5) Connect the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and to a telephone outlet once the handset is fully charged. Place the power cord so that it does not create a trip hazard or where it could become chafed and create a fire or electrical hazard. [8] If your telephone outlet isn't modular, contact your telephone company for assistance. Modular G E T T I N G S TA R T E D D. Choose the dialing mode Most phone systems use tone dialing which sends DTMF tones through the phone lines. However some phone systems still use pulse dialing such as in rural areas. The default setting is tone dialing. Depending on your dialing system, set the mode as follows: 1) Press and hold flash until you hear a confirmation tone. The current setting appears next to Dial Mode. 2) To set the dial mode for pulse dialing, press # . Dial Mode:Tone Tone - Press * Pulse - Press # Make sure your battery pack is fully charged before choosing the dial mode. G E T T I N G S TA R T E D Or to set the dial mode for tone dialing, press /tone tone sounds to indicate the setting is complete. * . A confirmation ·If you are not sure of your dialing system, set for tone dialing. Make a trial call. If the call connects, leave the setting as is, otherwise set for pulse dialing. ·If your phone system requires pulse dialing and you need to send the DTMF tones for certain situations during a call, you may "switch-over" to tone dialing. (Refer to "Tone Dialing Switch-over" on page 15.) G E T T I N G S TA R T E D [9] Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall Setting the handset retainer clip for wall mounting 1) On the base unit, pull the handset retainer clip out of the slot and rotate it clockwise 180 degrees. 2) Flip the retainer clip from front to back. Slide it back into the slot so that the lip of the retainer is up and the w is down. The retainer holds the handset in place. DO NOT use an outlet controlled by a wall switch. Standard wall plate mounting This phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate. 1) Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN 9V jack. 2) Wrap the AC adapter cord inside the molded wiring channel as shown. If you have wall mounted the base, you have to remove the beltclip to hang the handset with the display facing forward. 3) Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet. 4) Place the handset on the base unit and charge for 15-20 hours. 5) Plug the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack. Wrap the cord inside the molded wiring channel as shown. 6) Plug the telephone line cord into the telephone outlet. 7) Raise the antenna to a vertical position. 8) Align the mounting slots on the base with the mounting posts on the wall. Then push in and down until the phone is firmly seated. [ 10 ] G E T T I N G S T A R T E D G E T T I N G S TA R T E D Direct wall mounting If you don't have a standard wall plate, you can mount your phone directly to the wall. Be ...