Uniden EXA2245 Owner's Manual

www.uniden.com

Contents

Welcome/Features

Quick Reference Guide 4 Controls and Functions 5

Getting Started

Read this First 7 Checking the Package Contents 8 Setting up the Phone 9 Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall 14

Basics

Making and Receiving Calls 16 Terminology 16 Adjusting the Handset Ringer and

Earpiece Volume 17 Redial 17 Tone Dialing Switch-over 17 Traveling Out-of-Range 18 Selecting a Different Channel 18 Page 18

Memory Dialing

Storing Phone Numbers in Memory 19 Making Calls with Memory Dialing 19 One-Touch RocketDial 20 Chain Dialing 20 Erasing a Stored Number from Memory 20

The Integrated Answering Device

The Integrated Answering Device 21 Features 21 Turning the Answering System On/Off 22 Setting Up Your Answering System 22 Using Your Answering System 30

Additional Information

Changing the Digital Security Code 36 Note on Power Sources 37 Maintenance 37 Troubleshooting 38 General Information 40 Precautions & Warranty 41 I.C. Notice 43 Index 44 Remote Operation Card & Memory Location Memo

Welcome

Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden EXA2245 cordless telephone and answering system. 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.

Features

As an ENERGY STAR product models meets the E

NERGY STAR

Partner, Uniden has determined that this product or

is a U.S. registered mark.

NERGY STAR

guidelines for energy efficiency.

• 2.4 GHz Extended Range Technology

• Integrated Telephone Answering Device (ITAD)

• Voice Prompted Guidance through ITAD Setup Menu

• 10 Number Memory Dialing

• RocketDial

• 24 Digit Redial

• Flash and Pause

• Pulse/Tone Dialing

• Page/Find Handset

• 7 Hour Talk Time/14 Day Standby Time

• Handset Earpiece Volume and Ringer Control

• Hearing Aid Compatible

• 20 Channel Autoscan

[ 2 ]

The EXA2245 features include AutoTalkTMand AutoStandbyTM. 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. AutoStandby allows you to hang up by simply returning the handset to the base.

UltraClear Plus

The

true compander circuitry virtually eliminates background noise. This innovative technology, together with 20 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 EXA2245 has

Random Code

262,000 digital security codes for the handset and base. Also, the

digital security which automatically selects one of over

AutoSecure

feature electronically

locks your phone when the handset is in the base.

RocketDial

is a one touch speed dial key that automatically dials your most important or frequently

called number. The number dialed, is a preset number stored by the user.

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, AutoSecure, and RocketDial are trademarks of Uniden America Corporation.

[ 3 ]

Step 1 Charging the Battery

set/ringer menu

ans on/off find hs volume

greeting memo

skip/ffrepeat/rew

delete play/

stop

status

Step 2 Connecting Step 3

Setting Up the Answering System

TO INSTALL THE HANDSET BATTERY

Remove the cover.

Connect the battery pack connector with the

correct polarity.

Replace the cover.

TO PLUG INTO AC POWER

Plug the AC adapter cord into the base unit

and then into a 120V AC outlet.

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

Place the handset on the base.

CONNECT TO A PHONE LINE

When the handset battery pack is fully charged, after 15-20 hours of charging, plug the telephone cord into the base unit and then into a telephone wall jack.

Your phone is set for tone dialing. If your local network requires pulse dialing, please see “Choosing the dial mode” on page 13.

TURN THE ANSWERING SYSTEM ON

Press ans on/off.

A pre-recorded greeting will play and your system is ready to accept calls.

delete play/

set/ringer menu

ans on/off find hs volume

TO RECORD A PERSONAL GREETING

Press and hold greeting until you hear “Record

greeting” and a confirmation tone.

Record your personal greeting. (Position yourself as near to the base as possible and

speak clearly.) When finished press greeting again or

play/stop.

status

greeting memo

stop

skip/ffrepeat/rew

Note: You must charge the battery continuously for

15 - 20 hours before using the phone.

[ 4] QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

Controls and Functions

6 7

1. Handset antenna

2. Handset earpiece

3. Talk/batt low LED

4. Flash key

5. Talk key /tone key

7. Redial/pause (p) key

8. Handset microphone and

ringer speaker

9. Memory ( ) key

10. RocketDial key

11. End key

12. Volume ( ) key

13. Channel key

14. Handset charging contacts

15. Handset battery compartment

[ 5 ]CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

16 17

set/ringer menu

ans on/off find hs volume

greeting memo

skip/ffrepeat/rew

delete play/

stop

status

mic

20 21

22 23

31 32

16. Telephone line jack

17. DC IN 9V jack

18. Handset retainer clip

19. Delete key

20. Repeat/rewind (rew) key

21. Menu key

22. Set/ringer key

23. Answer (ans) on/off key

24. Find handset (hs) key

25. Base charging contacts

26. Base speaker

27. Status LED

28. Message counter display

29. Play/stop key

30. Skip/fast forward (ff) key

31. Greeting key

32. Memo key

33. Speaker volume keys

34. Microphone

35. Base antenna

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS[ 6 ]

Read this First

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

Step 1 (page 8)

Unpack the telephone and accessories.

Step 2 (page 9)

Next, choose the best location to set up the base unit.

Step 3 (page 10 to 13)

Then, insert the battery pack into the handset. Connect the base unit. You must charge the battery pack for

before plugging into a telephone line and using the phone

Step 4 (page 22 to 29)

Finally, set up your answering system.

15-20 hours

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 change the security code, see page 36.

GETTING STARTED [ 7]

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

• This Owner’s Manual

• Other Printed Material

[ 8 ]

GETTING STARTED

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.

Setting up the Phone

Do the following steps:

A. Choose the best location C. Connect the base unit B. Install the battery pack 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. 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

GETTING STARTED

• 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.

GETTING STARTED

[ 9 ]

B. Install the battery pack

Charge the battery pack for at least 15-20 hours before plugging in the telephone line and start using your phone.

• Use only the Uniden

battery (BT-905) supplied with your phone.

Replacement batteries are also available through the Uniden Parts Department (see page

8).

• Recharge your phone on a regular basis by returning the handset to the base after each phone call.

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 handset. Once you 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.

[ 10 ] GETTING STARTED

Battery use time (per charge)

From fully charged (15-20 hours charge time)

• Seven hours continuous use.

• Fourteen days when the handset is in the standby mode.

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, the

talk/batt low LED flashes when the battery pack is low.

GETTING STARTED

If the phone is in use, the

talk/batt low LED 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 and the numbers stored in the memory locations are retained for up to 1 minutes while you replace the battery pack.

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 a month. Do not use any liquids or solvents.

GETTING STARTED

[ 11 ]

C. Connect the base unit

1)Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and a standard 120V AC wall outlet.

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.

The handset can be placed face up or face down in the base for charging.

2)Set the base on a desk or tabletop, and place the handset on the base unit as shown. (For wall mounting, see "Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall", on page 14.)

3)Raise the antenna to a vertical position.

4)Make sure the

status LED illuminates. If the LED does not illuminate, check to see that the AC adapter is plugged in and the handset makes good contact with the base charging contacts.

• 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.

• 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.

[ 12 ] GETTING STARTED

5)Connect the telephone line cord to the TEL

LINE

jack and a telephone outlet once the

handset is fully charged.

If your telephone outlet isn't modular, contact your telephone company for assistance.

Modular

D. Choose the dial 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

2)To set the dial mode for pulse dialing, press Or to set the dial mode for tone dialing, press You hear a confirmation tone to indicate the setting is complete.

• 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 DTMF tones

for certain situations during a call, you may “switch-over” to tone dialing. (Refer to “Tone Dialing Switch-over” on page 17.)

flash until you hear a confirmation tone.

/tone.

GETTING STARTED

Make sure your battery pack is fully charged before choosing the dial mode.

GETTING STARTED

[ 13 ]

Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall

Standard wall plate mounting

This phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate.

DO NOT use an outlet controlled by a wall switch.

1)Plug the AC adapter to the

2)Wrap the AC adapter cord inside the molded wiring channel as shown.

3)Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet.

4)Plug the telephone line cord into the Wrap the cord inside the molded wiring channel as shown.

5)Plug the telephone line cord into the telephone outlet.

6)Raise the antenna to a vertical position.

7)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.

DC IN 9V jack.

TEL LINE jack.

GETTING STARTED[ 14 ]

+ 36 hidden pages