Uniden EXA2955 User Manual

Cordless Telephone

with Answering System

Instruction Manual

900

EXA2955

MHz

Precautions!

Before you read anything else, please observe the following:

Warning!

Uniden America Corporation DOES NOT represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or damage to the unit, DO NOT expose this unit to rain or moisture.

Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery Warning

• This equipment contains a rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery.

• Cadmium is a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.

• The rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery contained in this equipment may explode if disposed of in a fire.

• Do not short-circuit the battery.

• Do not charge the rechargeable

nickel-cadmium battery used in this equipment in any charger other than the one designed to charge this battery as specified in the instruction manual. Using another charger may damage the battery or cause the battery to explode.

Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Batteries Must Be Recycled or Disposed of Properly

• Uniden voluntarily participates in an RBRC industry program to collect and recycle nickel-cadmium batteries at the end of their useful life, when taken out of service within the United States. The RBRC®program provides a convenient alternative to placing used nickel-cadmium batteries into the trash or municipal waste stream, which is illegal in some areas.

• Through the RBRC

program, Uniden makes it easy for you to drop off the used battery at local retailers of replacement nickel-cadmium batteries. You may also contact your local recycling center for information on where to return the used battery. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on Ni-Cd battery recycling in your area. Uniden’s involvement in this program is part of its commitment to protecting our environment and conserving natural resources.

• RBRC®is a registered trademark of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Important Safety Instructions

When using your telephone equipment, these basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, 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 the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a dry cloth for cleaning without liquid or aerosol cleaners.

4. Do not use this product near water; for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.

5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The telephone may fall, causing serious damage to the unit.

6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation. To protect the product from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

7. This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your dealer or local power company.

8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power

cord. Do not locate this product where the cord will be damaged by persons walking on it.

9. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords, as this can result in the risk of fire or electrical shock.

10. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

11. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product. Take it to qualified service personnel when service or repair work is required. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the appliance is subsequently used.

12. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: A. When the power supply cord is damaged or

frayed. B. If liquid has been spilled into the product. C. If the product has been exposed to rain or

water.

D. If the product does not operate normally

when following the operating instructions. (Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive repair work by a qualified technician.)

E. If the product has been dropped or the

cabinet has been damaged.

F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in

performance.

13. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

Additional Battery Safety Precautions

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 the instruction manual.

2. Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire. The cell may explode. Check the nickel-cadmium battery disposal package insert for disposal instructions.

3. Do not open or mutilate the battery pack. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.

4. Exercise care in handling the battery in order not to short the battery with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns.

5. Charge the battery pack provided with or identified for use with this product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in the instruction manual provided for this product.

6. Observe proper polarity orientation between the battery pack and battery charger.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Important Electrical Considerations

Unplug all electrical appliances when you know an electrical storm is approaching. Lightning can pass through your household wiring and damage any device connected to it. This phone is no exception.

Warning!

Please do not attempt to unplug any appliance during an electrical storm.

The FCC Wants You To Know

Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Uniden, or operation of this product in any way other than as detailed by the instruction manual, could void your authority to operate this product. The equipment cannot be used on public coin phone service provided by the telephone company. Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. (Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for information.)

Range

Your new phone is designed to achieve the maximum possible range by transmitting and receiving according to the highest specifications set forth by the FCC. We have rated this phone to operate at a maximum distance with the qualification that the range depends upon the environment in which the telephone is used. Many factors limit range, and it would be impossible to include all the variables in our rating. The Maximum Range rating of this phone is meant to be used as a means of comparison against other range claims.

Telephone Line Problems

The FCC has granted the telephone company the right to disconnect service in the event that your phone causes problems on the telephone line. Also, the telephone company may make changes in facilities and services which may affect the operation of your unit. However, your telephone company must give adequate notice in writing prior 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 disconnected until the trouble has been corrected.

Radio Interference

Radio interference may occasionally cause buzzing and humming in your cordless handset, or clicking noises in the base. This interference is caused by external sources such as TV, refrigerator, vacuum cleaner, fluorescent lighting, or electrical storm. Your unit is NOT DEFECTIVE. If these noises continue and are too distracting, please check around your home to see what appliances may be causing the problem. In addition, we recommend that the base not be plugged into a circuit that also powers a major appliance because of the potential for interference. Be certain that the antenna on the unit is fully extended when needed. In the unlikely event that you consistently hear other voices or distracting transmissions on your phone, you may be receiving radio signals from another cordless telephone or other source of interference. If you cannot eliminate this type of interference, you need to change to a different channel. Finally, it should be noted that some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause interference to nearby TVs and VCRs. To minimize or prevent such interference, the base of the cordless telephone should not be placed near or on top of a TV or VCR. If interference is experienced, moving the cordless telephone farther away from the TV or VCR will often reduce or eliminate the interference.

More Than One Cordless Telephone

If you want to use more than one cordless telephone in your home, they must operate on different channels. Press the channel key to select a channel that provides the clearest communication.

Cordless Telephone Privacy

Cordless telephones are radio devices. Communications between the handset and base of your cordless telephone are accomplished by means of radio waves which are broadcast over the open airways. Because of the inherent physical properties of radio waves, your communications can be received by radio receiving devices other than your own cordless telephone unit. Consequently, any communications using your cordless telephone may not be private.

Installation Considerations

Selecting a Location

Before choosing a location for your new phone, there are some important guidelines you should consider:

• The location should be close to both a phone

jack and continuous power outlet. (A continuous power outlet is an AC outlet which does not have a switch to interrupt its power.)

• Keep the base and handset away from sources of electrical noise such as motors or fluorescent lighting.

• Be sure there is sufficient space to fully extend the base antenna.

• The base can be placed on a desk or tabletop or mounted on a standard telephone wall plate.

• You should charge your new phone for 15-20 hours before completing the installation or using the handset.

Telephone 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 connector which plugs into this type of jack. If you do not have modular phone jacks, contact your local telephone company for information about their installation.

Hardwired Jack

Some equipment is wired directly to a phone jack, and these types of installations require a modular jack converter. This type of installation is not difficult; however, you should contact your Uniden telephone dealer or a telephone supply store for advice about the proper adapter or converter for your particular situation.

Connecting the Telephone Cords

Consider these safety guidelines before connecting the telephone cords:

Caution!

• Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

• Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected.

• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

Applying Power to the Base

This 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 strain relief notch on the bottom of the base. NOTE: Place the power cord so that it does not

create a trip hazard, or where it could become chafed and create a fire or other electrical hazards.

Plug the AC Adapter into a standard 120 VAC wall outlet. Do not use an outlet controlled by a wall switch. Use only the Uniden AC Adapter supplied with this phone.

Table of contents

Getting Started

6 Read this first 7 Step 1:Checking the package

contents

8 Step 2:Setting up the base phone

11 Step 3:Preparing the battery

pack

13 Identifying the parts

Basics

16 Making calls

18 Redialing

19 Receiving calls

Telephone Features

20 Memory dialing 20 Storing phone numbers on the

handset

21 Storing phone numbers on the

base phone

22 Making calls with memory

dialing on the handset

22 Making calls with memory

dialing on the base phone 23 Setting the ringer type 23 Turning off the ringer 24 Checking the ringer type 24 Adjusting the ringer volume

level of the base phone 25 Switching the phones during a

call

25 To switch from the base

phone to the handset 26 To switch from the handset to

the base phone 27 Talking between the handset and

the base phone (Intercom)

27 To talk from the handset to

the base phone 28 To talk from the base phone to

the handset

29 Transferring a call 29 To transfer from the base

phone to the handset

30 To transfer from the handset

to the base phone 31 Having a three-way conference 31 To join the phone

conversation

Answering Machine Features

32 Setting up the answering machine 32 Setting the time and day of

the week 33 Recording the greeting 35 Setting the number of rings 36 Setting the audible message

alert 37 Turning on the answering

function 39 Playing back messages 40 Adjusting the speaker volume 40 Erasing messages 42 Selecting the Announcement

Only Mode

43 Screening calls 44 Recording a memo message 45 Operating from an outside phone

45 Setting the remote ID code

(security code) 46 Picking up new messages

Additional Information

47 Mounting the base phone on a wall 48 Troubleshooting 50 Maintenance 51 Specifications 52 Index 55 One Year Limited Warranty

Table of contents

Getting Started

Read this first

Before you use your phone, you must first set it up. Here's a quick way to set up your phone: Steps 1, 2 and 3.

Step 1 (page 7)

First, unpack the phone and the supplied accessories.

Step 2 (pages 8 to 10)

Next, you need to do three things to set up the base phone, including finding the best location for the base phone.

Base phone

Getting Started

Step 3 (pages 11 to 12)

Then, insert the battery pack into the handset and charge it for 15-20 hours.

Handset

About the digital security code

The cordless telephone uses a digital security code to provide protection against unwanted access to your base phone. The security code blocks other cordless handsets to make calls through your base phone. A random security code will be assigned automatically between your base phone and handset when you charge the battery pack for the first time.

That‘s it!

Step 1

Checking the package contents

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

AC power adapter (AD-314) Base phone Handset

Telephone line cord (1) Wall bracket/stand

for base phone

Uniden Parts Department

(800) 554-3988 Hours: M-F 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST. We can also be reached on the web at www.uniden.com

Rechargeable battery pack (BT-905)

Getting Started

Step 2

Setting up the base phone

Do the following steps:

• Choose the best location

• Connect the base phone

• Choose the dialing mode

Choose the best location

Where you place the base phone affects the reception quality of the handset.

Away from noise sources such as a window by a street with heavy traffic

Away from television sets and other electronic equipment

Away from heat sources, such as radiators, airducts, and sunlight

Away from a microwave oven

Away from excessive moisture, extremely low temperatures, dust, mechanical vibration, or shock

CAUTION:

Getting Started

Away from a personal computer

Near a central location and on a level surface

Away from another cordless telephone

• Should you experience intermittent loss of audio during a conversation, try moving closer to the base or move base phone away from other noise sources.

• The cordless telephone operates at a frequency that may cause interference to nearby TVs and VCRs; the base phone should not be placed near or on the top of a TV or VCR; and, if interference is experienced, moving the cordless telephone farther away from the TV or VCR will often reduce or eliminate the interference.

To LINE

To DC IN 9V

To an AC outlet

To the telephone outlet

Telephone line cord (supplied)

AC power adapter (supplied AD-314)

Align the

∆

marks.

Route the code

Connect the base phone

If you want to hang the base phone on the wall, see page 47.

If you want to use the wall bracket as the stand, attach it on the bottom of the base phone before step 1 as illustrated above.

Getting Started

1 Connect the telephone line cord

to the LINE jack and to a telephone outlet.

2 Connect the AC power adapter

to the DC IN 9V jack and to an AC outlet.

3 Raise the antenna. Make sure it

points towards the ceiling.

continued

Getting Started

Step 2: Setting up the base phone (continued)

Notes

• Use only the supplied AD-314 AC power adapter. Do not use any other AC power adapter.

• Connect the AC power adapter to a continuous power supply.

• Place the base phone close to the AC outlet so that you can unplug the AC power adapter easily.

Polarity of the plug

Tip

Modular

If your telephone outlet is not modular, contact your telephone service company for assistance.

Choose the dialing mode

For the telephone to work properly, select an appropriate dialing mode (tone or pulse).

DIAL MODE switch

Depending on your dialing system, set the DIAL MODE switch as follows:

If your dialing system is Set the switch to

Tone TONE Pulse PULSE

If you aren’t sure of your dialing system

Make a trial call with the DIAL MODE switch set to TONE. If the call connects, leave the switch as is; otherwise, set to PULSE.

Getting Started

BT-905

Black

Red

CHARGE LED

Step 3

Preparing the battery pack

Charge the battery pack for 15-20 hours before you start using your phone.

1 Slide open the battery compartment

lid of the handset.

2 Connect the battery connector with

correct polarity (black wire goes on left side and red wire goes on right).

3 Close the battery compartment lid.

4 Place the handset on the base

phone. The CHARGE LED lights up when the handset is properly seated on the charge terminals of the base phone. Charge the battery pack for 15-20 hours so that the battery is fully charged. The CHARGE LED remains lit even after charging is completed.

Getting Started

continued

Getting Started

Step 3: Preparing the battery pack (continued)

Battery duration

A fully charged battery pack lasts for about:

• approx. 7 hours when you use the handset continuously.

• approx. 7 days when the handset is in standby mode.

Notes

• The battery pack will gradually discharge over a long period of time, even if not in use.

• If you leave the battery pack in the handset without charging it, the battery pack will be completely discharged. It may require several times of charging to recover its full capacity.

To obtain the best performance from the battery

Do not place the handset on the base phone after each call. The battery works best if the handset is returned to the base phone after two or three calls. However, do not leave the handset off the base phone for a long period of time as this will completely discharge the battery pack.

When to purchase a new battery pack

If the battery lasts only a few minutes even after 15-20 hours of charging, the usable life of the battery has expired and needs replacement. Contact Uniden Parts Department (see page 7), and ask for a BT-905 rechargeable battery pack.

Note

Battery life may vary depending on usage condition and ambient temperature.

Getting Started

Identifying the parts

Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details.

Handset

Getting Started

1 Antenna

2 Speaker

3 TALK/BATT LOW LED

(p. 16, 20) Lights up during a call, flashes when you store a phone number for memory dialing.

4 VOL (volume) switch (p. 16, 19)

Adjusts the handset volume.

5 TALK button (p. 16, 19)

Lets you make or receive a call.

6 Dialing keys (p. 16)

7 Battery compartment (p. 11)

TONE button (p. 16, 19)

Allows you to switch temporarily to tone dialing.

9 MEMORY button (p. 22)

Used to make a call with memory dialing.

OFF button (p. 16, 19)

Allows you to disconnect the call.

FLASH button (p. 16, 19)

HOLD button (p. 16, 19, 26)

Used to hold a call.

INTERCOM button (p. 27)

Used to make an intercom call.

CHANNEL button (p. 16, 19)

Used to select a better channel.

REDIAL/P (PAUSE) button

(p. 18, 22) Redials the last number called, inserts a pause in the dialing sequence.

SET UP button (p. 20)

Used to store numbers for memory dialing.

Microphone

continued

Getting Started

Identifying the parts (continued)

Base Phone

1 Message counter (p. 37)

Indicate the number of new messages recorded. “A” appears in the announcement only mode. “FL” appears when there is no space to record messages.

2 TIME/SET button (p. 32, 45)

Press when setting the day and time, or to check the current time. Also used when setting the remote ID code (security code).

3 SELECT button (p. 32)

4 MENU button (p. 32)

5 REPEAT/SLOW button

(p. 32, 39) Press to repeat the current message or go back to the previous message. Keep the button pressed for slow playback of messages.

6 Dialing keys (p. 17)

7 EDIT button (p. 21)

Used to store numbers for memory dialing.

Getting Started

8 IN USE LED (p. 17, 19, 25)

Lights when one of the phones is in use.

9 CHARGE LED (p. 11)

Lights while the battery is being charged.

MIC (microphone) (p. 33, 44)

TONE button (p. 17, 19)

Allows you to switch temporarily to tone dialing.

HOLD button (p. 17, 19, 25)

Used to hold a call.

Speaker

Antenna (p. 9, 47)

SKIP/QUICK button (p. 32, 39)

Press to skip to the next message. Keep the button pressed for quick playback of messages.

ANSWER ON/OFF button (p. 37)

Turns the answering function on or off.

REC/MEMO button (p. 33, 44)

Records a greeting or memo message.

ERASE button (p. 34, 40)

Erases the recorded greeting or messages.

PLAY/STOP (MAILBOX 1,2,3)

button (p. 39) Plays back the messages in each mailbox.

VOL (Volume) +/- button

(p. 17, 19, 40) Adjusts the speaker volume.

REDIAL/P (PAUSE) button

(p. 18 ,22) Redials the last number called, inserts a pause in the dialing sequence.

MEMORY button (p. 22)

Used to make a call with memory dialing.

FLASH button (p. 17, 19)

INTERCOM button (p. 28)

Used to make an intercom call.

INTERCOM LED (p. 27)

Lights up during an intercom call.

SPEAKER (PHONE) button

(p. 17, 19) Used to make or receive a call with the base phone.

SPEAKER (PHONE) LED

(p. 17, 19) Lights while making or receiving a call with the base phone.

RINGER switch (p. 24)

Adjusts the ringer volume.

DIAL MODE switch (p. 10)

Selects pulse or tone dialing.

DC IN 9V jack (p. 9, 47)

LINE (telephone line) jack

(p. 9, 47)

Getting Started

Basics

Making calls

1 Pick up the handset from the base

phone.

TALK/BATT LOW LED

2 Press .

TALK

The TALK/BATT LOW LED on the handset and the IN USE LED on the base phone light up. Then you’ll hear a dial tone. If you

VOL switch

HOLD

TONE

FLASH

CHANNEL

hear error beeps, move closer to the base phone.

3 Dial the phone number. 4 When you’re done talking, press

OFF

or replace the handset on the base phone. The TALK/BATT LOW LED on the

REDIAL/P

handset and the IN USE LED on the base phone go off.

Additional tasks

To Do this

Put a call on hold Press .

Select a better channel Press .

Adjust the handset Set the VOL switch to H (high), M (middle) or L

Volume (low).

Switch to tone dialing Press while using the telephone after

Temporarily you’re connected.

Switch to another call Press to access the flash function.

(“call waiting” service*) Press again to return to the first caller.

* You need to subscribe to the service from your telephone company.

HOLD

The TALK/BATT LOW LED flashes slowly.

TALK

Press to resume the conversation.

CHANNEL

TONE

The line remains in tone dialing until disconnected.

FLASH

Notes

• Before dialing, make sure you can hear the dial tone, otherwise you cannot dial correctly.

• When the TALK/BATT LOW LED repeats a set of two flashes, the base phone is in use.

• When you set the handset volume to H (high), the volume will be raised considerably. Under normal circumstances, set the volume to M (middle).

Basics

If the handset battery becomes weak during a call

You hear a beep every three seconds and the TALK/BATT LOW LED on the handset flashes. The call will disconnect soon. Replace the handset on the base phone to charge.

For optimum performance, charge the battery for 15-20 hours.

Note that during the first 10 - 15 minutes of charging, the phone will be inactive, i.e., unable to make or receive a call.

After this initial 10 - 15 minutes, you may be able to use the phone, but the battery duration will be very short; thus it is recommended that you

fully charge the battery before the next usage.

Making calls through the speakerphone

SPEAKER

Press on the base phone. The SPEAKER LED and the IN USE LED light up.

“- -” appears on the display.

Dial the phone number. When you are done talking, press

SPEAKER

again.

HOLD

SPEAKER LED

IN USE LED

TONE

REDIAL/P

FLASH

SPEAKER

Basics

VOL

Additional tasks

To Do this

Put a call on hold Press .

Adjust the speaker volume Press or .

Switch to tone dialing Press while using the telephone after

temporarily you’re connected.

Switch to another call Press to access the flash function.

(“call waiting” service*) Press again to return to he first caller.

* You need to subscribe to the service from your telephone company.

HOLD

The IN USE LED flashes slowly.

SPEAKER

Press to resume the conversation.

VOL

TONE

VOL

The line remains in tone dialing until disconnected.

FLASH

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