Uniden 8985 User Manual

Thank you for choosing the Uniden EXAI 8985 cordless telephone.

Features

Introduction

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.

• 900 MHz Extended Range

• Secure Digital Transmission

• Answering Device

• 50 Number Caller ID Memory

• 30 Number Memory

TO YOUR NEW PHONE

• 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

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del mem

call id

abc def

jklghi

mno

tuvpqrs

oper

tone

wxyz

213

546

879

redial/p select/ch

int'com

mute/ring

extended range

vol

DIGITAL 900MHz

speaker

page/int'commute

flash

redial/p

memory

ans on/off

voice memogreeting

status speaker

clock pin volune

playdelete

DIGITAL

extended range

DIGITAL 900MHZ

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15 16 17

20 21

11 12

25 26

23 24

27 29

30 31 32

34 35 36 37

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39 40

Controls and functions

RING TIME REC TIME

2/4/TS ANN/4/1

48 49

50 51 52 53

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 select key

9. Caller ID key

10. Tone/Backspace key

11. Redial/Pause key

12. Select/Channel key

13. Handset microphone

14. Volume/Cursor up/ Character select key

15. Flash key

16. Memory key

17. Delete key

18. Cursor forward key

19. Mute/Ring key

20. Intercom key

21. Handset contact

22. Base microphone

23. Speaker LED

24. Status LED

25. Handset clip storage

26. Clock key

27. Pin code key

28. Delete key

29. Greeting key

30. Repeat key

31. Skip key

32. Voice memo record key

33. Base contact

34. Tone key

35. Mute key

36. Speaker key

37. Page/Intercom key

38. Base speaker

39. Volume down key

40. Volume up key

41. LED display

42. Play/Stop key

43. Base antenna

44. Answer on/off key

45. Memory key

46. Redial/Pause key

47. Flash key

48. Rec time switch

49. Ring time switch

50. Ring volume switch

51. Pulse-Tone switch

52. DC power input

53. Phone jack

Introduction / Features...............inside front cover

Contents

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

OF YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL

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

CONTENTS

Specifications .....................................................57

Index ....................................................................58

Getting Started

Basics

Memory Dialing

3-way

Conference

Features

Caller ID

Features

The Integated

Answering

devise

Additional

Information

This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps;

Read this first

Step 1 (page 4)

Unpack the telephone and accessories.

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

GETTING STARTED

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.

Make sure you have received the following items in the package.

Checking the package contents

If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact the

Parts Department

• Base unit • Handset • AC adapter (AD-420)

(see below).

Uniden

• Rechargeable battery pack (BT-905)

• This Owner's Manual

• Precautions and Important Safety Instructions

• Registration Card

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.

• Telephone line cord (2)

• Wall mount adapter

• Beltclip

Do the following steps.

Setting up the base unit

• 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

Choose a central location

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

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.

To AC outlet

To telephone outlet

To TEL LINE

To DC IN 9V

AC adapter (supplied)

Telephone line cord (supplied)

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.

Connect the base unit

If you want to install the base unit on the wall, see page 8.

1 Connect the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and to

a telephone outlet.

2 Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to a

standard 120V AC wall outlet.

3 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.

Use only the supplied AD-420 AC

PULSE

TONE

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

Depending on your dialing system, set the TONE/PULSE switch as follows:

If your dialing system is 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 If the call connects, leave the switch as is; otherwise, set to

TONE

PULSE

TONE

PULSE

Standard wall plate mounting

AC adapter

Wall plate

AC outlet

Mounting the base unit on a wall

This phone can be mounted on any standard telephone wall plate.

2 - 7

1 Snap the wall mount

adapter into the notches on the base.

2 Plug the telephone

line cord to the TEL LINE jack and the AC adapter to the

DC IN 9V jack.

3 Plug the telephone

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 120V AC wall outlet.

6 Raise the antenna to a

vertical position.

7 Align the mounting

slots on the base. with the mounting posts on the wall. Push in and down until the phone is firmly seated.

TOP

3/16 in.

3-15/16 in.

8 On the base unit, pull the

Handset retainer

handset retainer out of the slot. Rotate it clockwise 180 degrees.

9 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.

1 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.

2 Refer to steps 1 through 9 on

page 8 and 9 to mount the telephone.

Red

status

LED

Black

Use only Uniden Battery

Preparing the battery pack

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BT-905.

Charge the battery pack for more than 12-15 hours before you start using your phone.

1 Remove the battery cover.

2 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.

Make sure that the 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

”

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.

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.

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.

There are three Caller ID options, Auto Talk, CIDCW (Caller ID

call id

1 Auto Talk:Off 2 CIDCW :On 3 Area Code:

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1 Auto Talk:Off 2 CIDCW :On 3 Area Code:

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select/ch

call id

Setting the Caller ID options

with Call Waiting), and Area Code.

1 In the standby mode, hold down

for 2 seconds until the

Caller ID setting appears.

2 Press or to move the cursor

to the item that is to be set.

Example: To select CIDCW

3 For Auto Talk and CIDCW press

to toggle between on and off. For the Area Code setting please see page 13.

4 To complete the settings, press

, then the handset returns to

standby mode.

1 Auto Talk:Off 2 CIDCW :On 3 Area Code:

call id

select/ch

call id

1 Auto Talk:Off 2 CIDCW :On 3 Area Code:817

call id

Entering your area code

If your calling area requires 10-digit dialing, skip this step.

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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 until the Caller ID setting screen appears.

2 Press to select “Area Code”.

3 Press .

4 Use the dial buttons ( to ) to

enter the 3-digit area code.

5 Press .

6 Press to complete the setting. Or return the handset to

A beep sounds and the displayed area code is entered.

the base unit to complete the setting mode and set the handset to the standby mode.

When the area code has already been stored in memory, the stored area code will be displayed. To change it, use the and dial buttons to enter the new area code.

To complete the setting, press or return the handset to the base unit.

From the handset

select/ch

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•

/tone/

Making a call

talk

speaker

redial/p

talk

Handset on the base

1 Pick up handset. 2 Press . 3 Dial the phone number.

The phone number can be up to 32 digits.

BASICS

4 To hang up, press or return the

handset to the base.

Handset off the base

1 Press . 2 Dial the phone number. 3 To hang up, press or return the

handset to the base.

From the base

1 Press . 2 Dial the number on the keypad. 3 To finish the call, press to

hang up.

Other Operations

To Do this

To improve reception Press . To adjust the earpiece volume Press or during the call. To temporarily switch to tone dial Press . The following (When the base is set to pulse numbers dialed will be sent as mode) tone dialing. To enter a pause within dialing Press . sequence dialed

From the handset

status

LED

Receiving a call

talk

speaker

talk

1 Phone rings. Calling appears on the

2 Press if not in Auto Talk mode.

3 The call-time display starts when you

4 Press or place the handset on the

From the base

display.

Press any key other than mute key if in Auto Talk mode. “ flashing on the display. Then the earpiece ear volume is displayed for 2 seconds.

begin to talk.

base to hang up. The call time will be displayed for about 5 seconds.

Talk” appears

1 The phone rings. The

the base flashes.

status

LED on

2 Press . 3 Press to finish the call.

Mute

You can turn off the base or the handset microphone so that the

mute

speaker

mute

speaker

talk

mute/ring

talk

Mute 5:39

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mute/ring

person you are talking with cannot hear you.

When speaking with the base

1 Press during a telephone call.

The mocrophone is turned off.

2 To cancel mute, press , or

When speaking with the handset

1 Press during a telephone

call.

The microphone is turned off.

2 To cancel mute, press

or .

When phone is ringing

Press when the phone rings. The ringer sound is turned off.

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