Uniden EXAI2248 User Manual

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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 13 Terminology 14 Setting Menu Options 15

Basics

Making and Receiving Calls 18 Adjusting the Handset Ringer and

Earpiece Volume 19 Redial 20 Tone Dialing Switch-over 20 Traveling Out-of-Range 20 Selecting a Different Channel 21 Page 21 Flash and Call Waiting 21

Memory Dialing

Storing Phone Numbers and Names 22 Steps for Entering Names and

Special Characters 24 Making Calls with Memory Dialing 26 Chain Dialing 27 Editing a Stored Name and/or Phone Number 28 Erasing a Stored Name and Phone Number 30

RocketDial

RocketDial 31 Storing and Editing the RocketDial 31 Making Calls with the RocketDial 31 Deleting the RocketDial 32

Caller ID Features

Caller ID 33 When the Telephone Rings 33 Viewing the Caller ID Message List 34 Deleting Information from the Caller ID List 35 Using the Caller ID List 36

The Integrated Answering Device

The Integrated Answering Device 38 Features 38 Turning the Answering System On/Off 39 Setting Up Your Answering System 39 Using Your Answering System 47

Additional Information

Changing the Digital Security Code 53 Installing the Beltclip 53 Headset Installation 53 Note on Power Sources 54 Maintenance 54 Troubleshooting 55 General Information 58 Precautions & Warranty 59 I.C. Notice 61 Index 62 Remote Operation Card

Welcome

Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden EXAI2248 series 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. The color of your cordless phone may vary.

Features

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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

• 16 Digit, 3-line Backlit Display

• Integrated Telephone Answering Device (ITAD)

• Voice Prompted Guidance through ITAD Setup Menu

• 10 Number Memory Dialing

• RocketDial

• Caller ID and Call Waiting Caller ID

• 30 Number Caller ID Memory

• 32 Digit Redial

• Flash and Pause

• Pulse/Tone Dialing

• Page/Find Handset

• 7 Hour Talk Time/14 Day Standby Time

• Handset Earpiece and Ringer Volume Control

• Hearing Aid Compatible

• 20 Channel Autoscan

• English or French Display Option

The EXAI2248 series 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 EXAI2248 series has

Random Code

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

digital security which automatically selects one of

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.

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Step 1 Charging the Battery

set/ringer menu

ans on/off find hs volume

greeting memo

skip/ffrepeat/rew

delete play/

stop

status

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.

Note: You must charge the battery continuously

for 15 - 20 hours before using the phone.

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Step 2 Connecting Step 3

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 17.

Setting Up the Caller ID/Language

Note: Three Caller ID options are available: AutoTalk, Caller ID on Call Waiting (CIDCW), and Area Code.

TO CHANGE CALLER ID OPTIONS

Press call id/menu.

Press or to move the pointer to

an option. Press select to change the option

setting. Press end and return the handset to

the base.

TO CHOOSE THE LANGUAGE

Press call id/menu.

Press or to move the pointer to

Language.

Press select to select Eng (English) or

Fr. (French).

Press end or return the handset to

the base.

Step 4

Setting Up the Answering System

TURN THE ANSWERING SYSTEM ON

Press ans on/off.

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

status

delete play/

skip/ffrepeat/rew

set/ringer menu

greeting memo

ans on/off find hs volume

stop

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.

Controls and Functions

1. Handset antenna

2. Beltclip holes

3. Optional headset jack

4. Handset battery compartment

5. Handset earpiece

6. LCD display

7. Caller ID (call id)/menu key

8. Talk/flash key /tone/left cursor ( ) key

10. Redial/pause (p) key

11. Select key

12. Handset microphone and ringer speaker

13. Volume up ( ) key

14. RocketDial key

15. End key

16. Volume down ( ) key

17. #/right cursor ( ) key

18. Memory key

19. Delete/channel (ch) key

20. Handset charging contacts

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21 22

set/ringer menu

ans on/off find hs volume

greeting memo

skip/ffrepeat/rew

delete play/

stop

status

mic

25 26

27 28

34 35 36

21. Telephone line jack

22. DC IN 9V jack

23. Handset retainer clip

24. Delete key

25. Repeat/rewind (rew) key

26. Menu key

27. Set/ringer key

28. Answer (ans) on/off key

29. Find handset (hs) key

30. Base charging contacts

31. Base speaker

32. Status LED

33. Play/stop key

34. Skip/fast forward (ff) key

35. Greeting key

36. Memo key

37. Speaker volume keys

38. Microphone

39. Base antenna

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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 38 to 46)

Finally, set the 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 53.

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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

• This Owner’s Manual

• Other Printed Material

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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

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

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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.

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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, “ appears on the LCD and none of the keys will operate.

Low Battery”

GETTING STARTED

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 and the numbers stored in the memory locations are retained for up to 30 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

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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 13.)

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.

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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

Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall

Standard wall plate mounting

This phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate.

GETTING STARTED

1)Plug the AC adapter to the

DC IN 9V jack.

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

TEL LINE jack. 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.

DO NOT use an AC outlet controlled by a wall switch.

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Direct wall 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 5 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 (minimum length of 1-3/8 inches) 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 1/8 of an inch between the wall and screw heads for mounting the phone.

2)Refer to steps 1 through 7 on page 13 to mount the telephone.

Terminology

Throughout this manual, terms such as Standby and Talk Mode are used. Below is the terminology explanation.

• Standby Mode - The handset is not in use, off the base, and talk/flash has not been pressed. A dial tone is not present.

• Talk Mode - The handset is off the base and talk/flash has been pressed enabling a dial tone.

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Setting Menu Options

There are five setup options available. They are Caller ID options [AutoTalk, CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting), and Area Code], Dial Mode and Language.

GETTING STARTED

AutoTalk allows you to answer the phone without pressing the If the phone rings when AutoTalk is On, simply remove the handset from the base and the phone automatically answers the call. If the phone rings when AutoTalk is Off, you must press

talk/flash to answer the call.

talk/flash button.

Caller ID options

To change your AutoTalk and CIDCW:

1)Press and hold

2)Use or , or a number key (1 and 2) to move the pointer to the selection that you would like to change.

select to toggle between “On” and “Off”.

Press

3)Press

end and return the handset to the base unit to complete the setting. The

handset returns to the standby mode.

call id/menu. The following screen appears.

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To enter your Area Code

If your calling area requires 10-digit dialing, do not program this option.

If you enter a 3-digit area code number in the

Area Code option, your local

area code does not appear in Caller ID messages. Do not program this option, if your calling area requires 10-digit dialing. When reviewing Caller ID messages, you will see only the local seven digit number. For calls received from outside your local area code, you will see a full 10-digit number.

1)When the phone is in the standby mode, press and hold call id/menu. The following screen appears.

2)Press

3)Press

4)Use the number keys (

3 or press twice to select “Area Code”. select.

0 to 9), #/, */tone

delete/ch to enter the 3-digit area code.

5) Press

6)Press

select. A confirmation tone sounds and the displayed area code is entered. end or return the handset to the base unit to complete the setting. The

handset returns 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 delete/ch and number keys to enter the new area code. Then press To complete the setting, press to the base unit.

select. A confirmation tone sounds.

end or return the handset

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Choosing 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:

GETTING STARTED

1)When the phone is in the standby mode, press and hold call id/menu. The following screen appears.

2)Press 4 or press three times to select “

3)Press

4)Press

select to toggle between “Tone” and “Pulse”. end or return the handset to the base unit to complete the setting. The

Dial”.

handset returns to the standby mode.

Setting the language

1)When the phone is in the standby mode, Press and hold call id/menu. The following screen appears.

2)Press 5 or press four times to select “

3)Press

4)Press

select to toggle between “Eng” and “Fr.”. end or return the handset to the base unit to complete the setting. The

handset returns to the standby mode.

Language”.

• If you are not sure of your dialing system, 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 20).

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Making and Receiving Calls

Handset On Base Handset Off Base

Refer to page 15 "Setting menu options" to turn on the AutoTalk feature if desired.

To answer

a call

To m a ke

a call

To hang up

To redial

Pick up the handset (AutoTalk), or pick up the handset and press talk/flash.

1)Pick up the handset.

2)Press

3)Listen for the dial tone.

4)Dial the number.

talk/flash.

1)Pick up the handset.

2)Dial the number, then press talk/flash.

Press end or return the handset to the base (AutoStandby).

1)Pick up the handset.

2)Press

3)Listen for the dial tone.

4)Press

talk/flash. redial/p.

Press

talk/flash, any number,

/tone/ or #/ .

1)Press

2)Listen for the dial tone.

3)Dial the number.

talk/flash.

Dial the number, then press talk/flash.

1)Press

2)Listen for the dial tone.

3)Press

talk/flash. redial/p.

1)Pick up the handset.

2)Press

talk/flash.

redial/p, then press

Press redial/p, then press talk/flash.

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Adjusting the Handset Ringer and Earpiece Volume

Ring Type A

High

Ring Type A

Low

Ring Type B

High

Ring Type B

Low

Ringer Off

Handset ringer tone and volume

Press or in standby mode to select one of five ringer tones and volume combinations.

Earpiece volume

Pressing or during a call will change the earpiece volume of the handset. This setting will remain in effect after the telephone call has ended.

When you press in Maximum mode or in Low mode, an error tone sounds.

Ringer Mute

You can temporarily mute the handset ringer tone. (The base unit will continue to ring.) When the handset is off the base and the phone is ringing, press ringer tone will return to normal starting with the next incoming call.

end. The

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