Uniden EXAI2980 User Manual

900MHz

CORDLESS

with digital answering system

caller id/call waiting

✝

owner’s manual

EXAI2980
Series

✝ To activate the Caller ID features, you must

subscribe through your telephone compan y.

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The EXAI2980 series features include

AAuuttooTTaallkk

TM

and

AAuuttooSSttaannddbbyy

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

UUllttrraaCClleeaarr PPlluuss

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 EXAI2980 series has

RRaannddoomm CCooddee

TM

digital security which automatically selects one of over

65,000 digital security codes for the handset and base. Also, the

AAuuttooSSeeccuurree

TM

feature electronically locks

your phone when the handset is in the base.

BBee ssuurree ttoo vviissiitt oouurr wweebb ssiittee:: wwwwww..uunniiddeenn..ccoomm

Welcome

Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden EXAI2980 series cordless telephone and answering system.
This phone is designed and engineered to exacting standards for reliability, long life, and outstanding
performance.

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eexxppllaannaattiioonn ppuurrppoossee..

Features

• 900 MHz 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

• Caller ID and Call Waiting Caller ID

• 30 Number Caller ID Memory

• 32 Digit Redial

• Bilingual Language Option

• Flash and Pause

• Pulse/Tone Dialing

• Page/Find

• 7 Hour Talk Time/14 Day Standby Time

• Handset Earpiece and Ringer Volume Control

• Hearing Aid Compatible

• 40 Channel Autoscan

Uniden®is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation.
AutoTalk, AutoStandby, UltraClear Plus, Random Code, and AutoSecure are trademarks of Uniden America Corporation.

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Contents

Welcome/Features

Controls and Functions 2, 3

Getting Started

Read this First 4

Checking the Package Contents 4
Setting up the Phone 5
Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall 9
Setting Caller ID Options/Language 10
Entering Your Area Code 10

Basics

Making and Receiving Calls 11
Terminology 12
Adjusting the Handset Ringer and

Earpiece Volume 12
Redial 12
Tone Dialing Switch-over 12
Traveling Out-of-Range 13
Selecting a Different Channel 13
Page 13
Flash and Call Waiting 13

Memory Dialing

Storing Phone Numbers and Names 14
Steps for Entering Names and

Special Characters 15
Making Calls with Memory Dialing 16
Chain Dialing 17
Editing a Stored Name and/or Phone Number 17
Erasing a Stored Name and Phone Number 18

Caller ID Features

Caller ID 19
When the Telephone Rings 19
Viewing the Caller ID Message List 20
Deleting Information from the Caller ID List 20
Using the Caller ID List 21

The Integrated Answering Device

Features 23
Turning the Answering System On/Off 23
Setting Up Your Answering System 24
Using Your Answering System 28

Additional Information

Changing the Digital Security Code 32
Installing the Beltclip 32
Headset Installation 32
Note on Power Sources 33
Maintenance 33
General Information 33
Troubleshooting 34
Index 36

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

[ 2 ]

Controls and Functions

1. Handset antenna

2. Optional headset jack

3. Beltclip holes

4. Handset battery compartment

5. Handset earpiece

6. LCD display

7. Talk key

8.

*

/left cursor ( )/tone key

9. Caller ID key

10. Volume down key (

▼ )

11. Select key

12. Handset microphone and ringer speaker

13. Memory (m) key

14. Flash key

15. #/right cursor ( ) key

16. Delete key

17. Volume up key (

▲ )

18. Redial/pause (p) key

19. Channel (chan) key

20. Handset charging contacts

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

[ 3 ]

21. Handset retainer clip

22. Repeat/rewind (rew) key

23. Play/stop key

24. Delete key

25. Set key

26. Base charging contacts

27. Base speaker

28. Message counter display

29. Status LED

30. Skip/fast forward (ff) key

31. Voice memo/record (rec) key

32. Answer on/off key

33. Menu key

34. Page key

35. Speaker volume keys

36. Microphone

37. Base antenna

38. DC IN 9V jack

39. Telephone line jack

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GETTING STARTED[ 4 ]

Read this First

SStteepp 11

Unpack the telephone and accessories.

SStteepp 22

((ppaaggee 55))
Next, choose the best location to set
up the base unit.

SStteepp 33

((ppaaggee 66 ttoo 88))

Then, insert the battery pack into
the handset. Connect the base unit.
You must charge the battery pack for
1155--2200 hhoouurrss bbeeffoorree pplluuggggiinngg iinnttoo
tteelleepphhoonnee lliinnee aanndd uussiinngg tthhee pphhoonnee

.

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

SStteepp 44

((ppaaggee 1100))
Finally, set the Caller ID options and store
your area code in the memory to use the
Caller ID service.

NNoottee::

Skip the area code setting if your
calling area requires 10-digit dialing.

Checking the Package Contents

•

BBaassee uunniitt

•

HHaannddsseett

•

AACC aaddaapptteerr

•

RReecchhaarrggeeaabbllee

bbaatttteerryy

•

TTeelleepphhoonnee ccoorrdd

Uniden Parts Department at [phone]
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

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.

AAllssoo iinncclluuddeedd::

• This Owner’s Manual

• Quick Reference Guide

• Precautions and Important Safety

Instructions /Warranty Information

• Other printed Material

•

WWaallll MMoouunntt

AAddaapptteerr

•

BBeelltt cclliipp

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GETTING STARTED

[ 5 ]

GETTING STARTED

Setting up the Phone

DDoo tthhee ffoolllloowwiinngg sstteeppss::

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

AA.. CChhoooossee tthhee bbeesstt llooccaattiioonn
Before choosing a location for your new phone, read the INSTALLATION
CONSIDERATIONS included in the PRECAUTIONS AND IMPORTANT SAFET Y
INSTRUCTIONS brochure. Here are some important guidelines you
should consider:

• 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 suf ficient 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.

AAvvooiidd eexxcceessssiivvee mmooiissttuurree,, eexxttrreemmeellyy
llooww tteemmppeerraattuurreess,, dduusstt,, mmeecchhaanniiccaall
vviibbrraattiioonn,, oorr sshhoocckk

AAvvooiidd hheeaatt ssoouurrcceess,, ssuucchh aass rraaddiiaattoorrss,,
aaiirr dduuccttss,, aanndd ssuunnlliigghhtt

AAvvooiidd tteelleevviissiioonn sseettss aanndd
ootthheerr eelleeccttrroonniicc eeqquuiippmmeenntt

AAvvooiidd nnooiissee ssoouurrcceess ssuucchh aass aa wwiinnddooww
bbyy aa ssttrreeeett wwiitthh hheeaavvyy ttrraaffffiicc

AAvvooiidd mmiiccrroowwaavvee oovveennss

AAvvooiidd ppeerrssoonnaall ccoommppuutteerrss

AAvvooiidd ootthheerr ccoorrddlleessss tteelleepphhoonneess

CChhoooossee aa cceennttrraall llooccaattiioonn

AAbboouutt tthhee ddiiggiittaall sseeccuurriittyy ccooddee

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 f irst time. If you want to reset the
security code, see page 32.

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GETTING STARTED

[ 6 ]

CChhaarrggee tthhee bbaatttteerryy ppaacckk ffoorr aatt lleeaasstt 1155--2200 hhoouurrss bbeeffoorree pplluuggggiinngg tthhee tteelleepphhoonnee jjaacckk
aanndd ssttaarrtt uussiinngg yyoouurr pphhoonnee..

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 cer tain that you have made a good connection, then insert the
batter y pack into the battery compar tment. 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.

BB.. IInnssttaallll tthhee bbaatttteerryy ppaacckk

BBaatttteerryy uussee ttiimmee ((ppeerr cchhaarrggee))

From fully charged

• Seven hours continuous use.

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

LLooww bbaatttteerryy aalleerrtt

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 memor y and the numbers stored in the memory
locations are retained for up to 30 minutes while you replace the battery pack.

• Use only the Uniden
batter y (BT-905)
supplied with your
phone. Replacement
batteries are also
available through
the Uniden Parts
Department (see
page 4).

• Even when the
batter y 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 each
telephone call for
charging the
batter y.

• If you must replace
the batter y pack
during a telephone
call, complete the
replacement within
30 seconds, and
you may return to
the caller.

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GETTING STARTED

[ 7 ]

GETTING STARTED

CClleeaanniinngg tthhee bbaatttteerryy cchhaarrggiinngg ccoonnttaaccttss

TToo mmaaiinnttaaiinn aa ggoooodd cchhaarrggee,, iitt iiss iimmppoorrttaanntt ttoo cclleeaann tthhee bbaatttteerryy ccoonnttaaccttss oonn tthhee
hhaannddsseett aanndd bbaassee uunniitt wwiitthh aa ddrryy ccllootthh oorr aa ppeenncciill eerraasseerr aabboouutt oonnccee aa mmoonntthh..
DDoo nnoott uussee aannyy lliiqquuiiddss oorr ssoollvveennttss..

CC.. CCoonnnneecctt tthhee bbaassee uunniitt

1)Connect the AC adapter to the

DDCC IINN 99VV

jack and a standard 120V AC wall

outlet.

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.
(For wall mounting, see "Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall", on page 9.)

3)Raise the antenna to a vertical position.

4)Make sure the

ssttaattuuss

LED lights. If the LED does not light, 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.

•A f ter installing the battery pack in the handset, charge your handset at least

1155--2200 hhoouurrss bbeeffoorree pplluuggggiinngg iinnttoo tthhee pphhoonnee lliinnee

. Once the handset battery pack is
fully charged, connect the telephone line cord to the base and telephone
wall outlet.

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GETTING STARTED

[ 8 ]

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

DD.. CChhoooossee tthhee ddiiaall mmooddee

Most phone systems use tone dialing which sends DTMF tones through the phone line. 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

ffllaasshh

until you hear a confirmation tone.

The current setting appears next to Dial Mode.

2)To set the dial mode for pulse dialing, press

# . Or to set the dial

mode for tone dialing, press

*

/tone .

A confirmation tone sounds 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 12.)

Modular

5)Connect the telephone line cord to the

TTEELL LLIINNEE

jack and a telephone

outlet once the handset is fully charged.

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

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GETTING STARTED

[ 9 ]

GETTING STARTED

Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall

SSttaannddaarrdd wwaallll ppllaattee mmoouunnttiinngg

This phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate.

1)Snap the wall mount adapter into the notches on the base.

2)Plug the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack.

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

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

5)Place the handset on the base and charge for 15-20 hours.

6)Plug the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack. Wrap the cord
inside the molded wiring channel as shown.

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

8)Raise the antenna to a vertical position.

9)Align the mounting slots on the base with the mounting posts on the
wall. Then push in and down until the phone is f irmly seated.

SSeettttiinngg tthhee hhaannddsseett rreettaaiinneerr cclliipp ffoorr wwaallll mmoouunnttiinngg

1)On the base unit, pull the handset retainer clip out of the slot and rotate it clock-

wise 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

▼ is down. The retainer holds the handset in place.

DDiirreecctt wwaallll mmoouunnttiinngg

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)Set the retainer clip if necessary.

3)Refer to steps 1 through 9 above to mount the telephone.

DO NOT use an
outlet controlled by
a wall switch.

If you have wall
mounted the base,
you have to remove
the beltclip to hang
the handset with
the display facing
forward.

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GETTING STARTED

[ 10 ]

Setting Caller ID Options/Language

There are three Caller ID setup options available. They are AutoTalk, CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting), and Area
Code.

AAuuttooTTaallkk

allows you to answer the phone without pressing the

ttaallkk

button. If the phone rings when AutoTalk is
on, simply remove the handset from the base and the phone automatically answers the call. Or if the handset is
not on the base, press any key to answer the call. If the phone rings when AutoTalk is off, you must press

ttaallkk

to

answer the call.

LLaanngguuaaggee

option can be used to choose the language of your display. You can select either English or French.

TToo cchhaannggee yyoouurr CCaalllleerr IIDD ooppttiioonnss//LLaanngguuaaggee::

1)Press and hold

ccaallll iidd

. The following screen appears.

2)Use

▲ and ▼ or a number key (1-4) to move the pointer to the selection that you
would like to change.
Press

sseelleecctt

to toggle between “On“ and “Off“ for AutoTalk and CIDCW.

3)To set up the language of your display, press

▼ or the number key 4 to move the pointer to "Language".

Press

select to select "Eng"(English) or "Fr"(French).

4)After you have made your Caller ID selections, press

ccaallll iidd

and return the handset to the base.

Entering Your Area Code

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

ccaallll iidd

.

The Caller ID setting screen appears.

2)Press

33

to select “Area Code“ or press ▼ twice.

3)Press

sseelleecctt

.

4)Use the number keys (

00

to 99) to enter the 3-digit area code.

5)Press

sseelleecctt

. A tone sounds and the displayed area code is entered.

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

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BASICS

[ 11 ]

BASICS

Making and Receiving Calls

Pick up the handset (AutoTalk)
or press

ttaallkk

.

1)Pick up the handset.

2)Press

ttaallkk

.

3)Listen for the dial tone.

4)Dial the number.

OORR

1)Pick up the handset.

2) Dial the number, then press

ttaallkk

.

1)Pick up the handset.

2)Press

ttaallkk

.

3)Listen for the dial tone.

4)Press

rreeddiiaall//pp

.

Press any key (When the AutoTalk
is set to on) or press

ttaallkk

.

1)Press

ttaallkk

.

2)Listen for the dial tone.

3)Dial the number.

OORR

Dial the number, then press

ttaallkk

.

1)Press

ttaallkk

.

2)Listen for the dial tone.

3)Press

rreeddiiaall//pp

.

HHaannddsseett
OOnn BBaassee

HHaannddsseett
OOffff BBaassee

To answer

a call

To make

a call

To hang up

To redial

Press

ttaallkk

or return the handset to the base (AutoStandby).

Refer to page 10

"Setting Caller ID
Options" to turn
on the AutoTalk
feature if desired.

When the area code has already been stored in memor y, the stored area code will be displayed. To change it,
use the

ddeelleettee

and number keys to enter the new area code. Then press

sseelleecctt

. A confirmation tone sounds.

To complete the setting, press

ccaallll iidd

or return the handset to the base unit.

6)Press

ccaallll iidd

to complete the setting. Or return the handset to the base unit to

complete the setting. The handset returns to the standby mode.

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BASICS

[ 12 ]

Adjusting the Handset Ringer and Earpiece Volume

RRiinnggeerr ttoonnee aanndd vvoolluummee

When the phone is in standby mode, pressing the

vvooll

▲ or ▼ key on the handset selects the handset ringer volume
and tone. There are two ringer tones each with two volume levels. Continue pressing the volume keys to listen to all
tones and volume levels. The phone keeps the last ringer tone and volume setting selected.

EEaarrppiieeccee vvoolluummee

The handset earpiece volume settings (Low, Medium, High and Maximum) can only be adjusted during a call. (Talk
Mode) Press

vvooll

▲ or ▼ repeatedly to select Low, Medium, High, or Maximum. When you hang
up, the phone keeps the last volume setting selected.
As you increase or decrease the volume, your selection appears on the display.

Redial

The

rreeddiiaall//pp

key redials the last number dialed. The redialed number can be up to 32 digits long.

Tone Dialing Switch-over

Some telephone companies use equipment that require pulse dialing (sometimes referred to
as rotary dialing). If you need to enter tone dialing digits, you can switch-over to tone dial­ing during the call. An example of this could be entering your bank account number after
you have called your bank. The digits of your bank account can be entered using DTMF tones.

Initially make your call with the pulse dialing mode. Once your call connects, press

*

/tone .
Enter the desired number (like in the example above, the bank account number). These digits will be sent as tone
dialing. This special number can be stored in a memory location. This is referred to as Chain Dialing (See page 17).
Once the call ends, the tone mode is canceled and pulse dialing resumes.

Terminology

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

•

SSttaannddbbyy MMooddee

- The handset is not in use, off the base and

ttaallkk

has not been pressed. A dial tone is not present.

•

TTaallkk MMooddee

- The handset is off the base and

ttaallkk

has been pressed enabling a dial tone.

The tone feature
only applies when
the dial mode is set
to pulse.

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Talk 0:15
Volume High

BASICS

[ 13 ]

BASICS

You must subscribe through your local telephone
company to receive Call Waiting Service.

Flash and Call Waiting

If you have "Call Waiting" service and a call waiting tone sounds while you are on a call,
press

ffllaasshh

to accept the waiting call. There is a short pause, then you will hear the new

caller. To return to the original caller, press

ffllaasshh

again.

Selecting a Different Channel

If you encounter interference while using your phone, you can manually change the phone’s channel for
clear operation. Interference can come from appliances or other phones in your home. This function works
only when the phone is in use.

During the course of a conversation, if you hear static or noise which makes it difficult to hear, press

chan.

"

Scanning" appears on the display, indicating the phone is changing to another channel. For more infor-

mation on interference, refer to the enclosed Precautions and Warranty brochure.

Page

To locate the handset (while it’s off the base), press

ppaaggee

on the base. The handset

beeps for 60 seconds.

Paging is canceled when pressing any handset key,

ppaaggee

on the base or the handset

is returned to the base.

Traveling Out-of-Range

During a call, as you begin to move your handset too far from your base unit, noise increases. If you pass the
range limits of the base unit, your call will terminate within 30 seconds.

You can cancel
paging by pressing

ppaaggee

key on the

base.

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MEMORY DIALING

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Storing Phone Numbers and Names

Memory Dialing allows you to dial a number using just a few key strokes.
Your EXAI2980 series stores up to 10 names/numbers in the handset.

1)Press and hold

mm

until “Memory Store“ is displayed.

2)Press

▲ and ▼ or enter a number (0 - 9) to select the memory location where you

would like to store the number.

3)Press

sseelleecctt

. The following screen appears and a cursor flashes indicating that the

display is ready for the name to be entered.

If this screen appears, the selected memory location is already stored. Then you must
either change the entry in this location, clear the entry in this location, or select

“

Go Back“ to choose another location.

4)To enter a name (up to 14 characters), use number keys.

• See the “ Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters“ . (See page 15)

• Use

# and */tone to move the cursor to the desired location.

• Use

delete to delete characters as needed.

• Press and hold

delete to delete all the characters.

• If a name is not required, go to step 5.

5)Press

sseelleecctt

. “Store Number“ is displayed.

The cursor flashes indicating that the display is ready for the number to be entered.

6)Use the number keys to enter the phone number.

The phone number cannot exceed 20 digits.

• Use

rreeddiiaall//pp

to enter pause in the dialing sequence. The display shows a “P“ .
Each pause counts as one digit and represents a two second delay of time between
the digits as they are sent.

•Use

ddeelleettee

to delete digits as needed.

• In memory dialing
operation, you
must press a key
within 20 seconds
or the phone will
return to standby.
If you return the
handset to the
base, the phone
will return to
standby also.

• You have 20
seconds after
pressing

mm

to
enter the number
you wish to store.
Otherwise, an error
tone will sound.

• The pause feature
is useful for long
distance calling,
credit card dialing,
or sequences that
require a pause
between digits.

• The pause key
counts as one
digit. Pressing

rreeddiiaall//pp

more
than once increas­es the length of
pause between
numbers.

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Memory Store
1
2

Store Name

Edit Memory 1
Delete Memory 1
Go Back

Store Number

Store Number
8002971023

MEMORY DIALING

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MEMORY DIALING

NNuummbbeerr ooff ttiimmeess kkeeyy iiss pprreesssseedd

Keys

123456789
1
ABCabc2
DEFdef3
GHIghi4
JKLjkl5
MNOmno6
PQRSpqrs7
TUVtuv8
WXYZwxyz9
*#-&()

(blank)

0

7)Press

sseelleecctt

. The handset beeps and displays the confirmation screen. Memory storage is
complete. For example, if you store a name and number into memory location number 7,
the display shows “

Memory 7 Stored“ .

After about 2 seconds, “

Memory Store“ is displayed.

Repeat steps 2 - 7 to store more numbers.

8)Press

mm

to return to standby mode.

Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters

Refer to the letters on the number keys to select
the desired characters. With each press of a
numeric key, the displayed character appears in
the following order : Upper case letters first,
lower case letters next, and finally the number
corresponding to the key.

IIff yyoouu mmaakkee aa mmiissttaakkee wwhhiillee eenntteerriinngg aa nnaammee

Use */

ttoonnee

or

##

to move the cursor to the

incorrect character, press

ddeelleettee

to erase up to
the wrong entry, then enter the correct character.
To delete all characters, press and hold

ddeelleettee

.

For example, to enter

UUnniiddeenn

;

1)Pick up the handset. Press and hold

mm

.

2)Enter a number or press

▲ , ▼ to select a

memory location number.

3)Press

sseelleecctt

.

4)Press

88

twice.

5)Press

66

five times.

6)Press

44

six times.

7)Press

33

four times, then press # to move

the cursor to the right.

8)Press

33

five times.

9)Press

66

five times.

10)When finished, press

sseelleecctt

.

If the next character uses the same number key, you
must press # to move the cursor over. Otherwise
the next time you press the number key, it changes
the character that was previously set.

To continue to store the telephone number, proceed to step 6
on page 14.

• The 10 memory
locations are
represented by
the numbers 0-9
on the keys. If
you store a
number in one of
locations, then
attempt to store a
different number
in the same
location later, the
new number will
overwrite the
previous one.

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1

2

abc

3

def

4

ghi

5

jkl

6

mno

7

pqrs

8

tuv

9

wxyz

0

Memory 7 Stored

Memory Store
7 UNIDEN CORP
8 (Memory 8)

MEMORY DIALING

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Making Calls with Memory Dialing

MMeemmoorryy ddiiaalliinngg ffrroomm SSttaannddbbyy MMooddee

1)Press mm.
The handset displays your programmed memory locations.

2)Press

▲ and ▼ or enter a number (0 - 9) to select the memory location you would like

to dial.

3)Press

ttaallkk

. “Talk“ and the volume setting appear on the display. Then the displayed

number is dialed.

DDiissppllaayy aa pprrooggrraammmmeedd nnuummbbeerr

Use

# and*/tone to toggle between the names display and the numbers display.

PPrrooggrraamm nnaammee PPrrooggrraamm nnuummbbeerr

When the stored phone number has 15 or more digits, “\ “ is displayed next to
the 13th digit. Press

# to see the extra digits and */tone to return.

• If you press

sseelleecctt

before

ttaallkk

, you
can confirm the
name and the
number stored in
the selected
memory location.

• To exit the
memory function
without dialing,
press

mm

. The
handset returns to
standby.

• Whenever you are
using a menu
screen, you must
press a key within
20 seconds or the
phone will return
to standby.

MMeemmoorryy ddiiaalliinngg ffrroomm TTaallkk MMooddee

1)Press

ttaallkk

. “Talk“ and the volume setting appear.

2)Press

mm

.

3)Enter a number (0 - 9) to select the memory location of the desired phone number. The
selected phone number is displayed. Then the number is dialed.

4)To hang up, press

ttaallkk

.

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1 UNIDEN CORP
2 JOHN DOE
3 MOM AND DAD

1

1 8002971023
2 5452930

1

3 8175551212

1 UNIDEN CORP
2 JOHN DOE
3 MOM AND DAD

Talk
0123456789012

5 012345678901
6 0118135543290
7

Talk

Talk
Volume High

Talk 0:00

Talk 0:35
0123456789012

MEMORY DIALING

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MEMORY DIALING

Chain Dialing

The 10 memory locations on the handset are not limited to phone numbers. You may want to store in memory a
group of numbers (up to 20 digits) that you need to enter once your call connects. This is referred to as Chain
Dialing.

An example of this is a bank account number. Once you have called your bank, when you are prompted to enter the
account number, simply press

mm

and then the location where the special number has been stored.

Store your special number with identifying name in memory as you would a phone number. (Refer to "Storing
Phone Numbers and Names" on page 14.) Enter a pause as necessary in the sequence.
A pause counts as one digit and represents a two second delay in time between digits as they are sent.

Editing a Stored Name and/or Phone Number

1)Press and hold mmuntil “Memory Store“ is displayed.

2)Press

▲ and ▼ or enter a number (0 - 9) to select the memory location you would

like to edit.

3)Press

sseelleecctt

.
The following screen appears with the memory location number that you have selected
in the display.

4)Press

▲ or ▼ to select “Edit Memory“ , then press

sseelleecctt

.
The following screen appears.
The cursor flashes indicating that the display is ready for the name to be edited.
When a name has not been stored, the cursor appears at the beginning of the
second line.

5)Use the number keys,

*

/tone , # , or

ddeelleettee

to edit the name. (See page 14.)

To edit only the phone number, skip this step.

6)Press

sseelleecctt

. The following screen appears.

The cursor flashes indicating that the display is ready for the number to be edited.

7)Use the number keys,

rreeddiiaall//pp

or

ddeelleettee

to edit the phone number.
The phone number cannot exceed 20 digits. (See page 14.)
If you don´t want to change the phone number, skip this step.

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Memory Store
1 UNIDEN CORP
2 JOHN DOE

Edit Memory 1
Delete Memory 1
Go Back

Store Name
UNIDEN CORP

Store Number
8002971023

MEMORY DIALING

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8)Press

sseelleecctt

. The handset beeps and displays the confirmation screen. The memory
storage is complete.
For example, if you store a name and number into memory location number 1, the
display shows “

Memory 1 Stored“ . After about 2 seconds, “Memory Store“ is

displayed.

9)Press

mm

to return to standby mode.

1)Press and holdmmuntil “Memory Store“ is displayed.

2)Press

▲ and ▼ or enter a number (0 - 9) to select the memory location you would like

to edit.

3)Press

sseelleecctt

.
The following screen appears with the memory location number that you have selected in
the display.

4)Press

▼ to move the pointer down to “Delete Memory“ .

5)Press

sseelleecctt

. The following conf irmation screen appears.

6)Press

▲ to move the pointer to “Yes“ .

7)Press

sseelleecctt orddeelleettee

.

The following screen appears.

8)After a few seconds the display returns to the “

Memory Store“ screen.

You may delete the information in another memory location (return to step 2) or press

mm

to return to standby.

Erasing a Stored Name and Phone Number

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Memory 1 Stored

Memory Store
1 UNIDEN CORP
2 JOHN DOE

Memory Store
1 UNIDEN CORP
2 JOHN DOE

Edit Memory 2
Delete Memory 2
Go Back

Edit Memory 2
Delete Memory 2
Go Back

Delete Memory 2?
Yes
No

Memory 2 Deleted

Memory Store
2
3 MOM AND DAD

CALLER ID FEATURES

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CALLER ID FEATURES

Caller ID

When the Telephone Rings

YYoouu mmuusstt ssuubbssccrriibbee ttoo CCaalllleerr IIDD sseerrvviiccee ttoo uussee tthhiiss ffeeaattuurree..
When the telephone rings, the Caller ID feature allows you to view the caller´s name and phone number on the
display before you answer the phone.
The handset displays the phone number of the incoming call, the name, time, and the number of calls.
Additionally, you can dial the displayed number and store the information for memory dialing.
Make sure you have turned on the Caller ID/Call Waiting feature. (See page 10.)

1)When the Caller ID message is received, the display shows the caller´s phone number along with the date
and time. The incoming call information is stored in the Caller ID record. If the Caller ID service includes the
caller´s name, the caller´s name appears on the display (up to 15 letters).

Here are some typical displays;

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The date and
time received

Caller's name
Caller's phone number

Number of calls
from the same
Caller ID

WWhheenn tthhee pphhoonnee nnuummbbeerr
aanndd nnaammee ddaattaa aarree rreecceeiivveedd

WWhheenn aa pprriivvaattee nnuummbbeerr iiss rreecceeiivveeddWWhheenn aa pprriivvaattee nnaammee iiss rreecceeiivveedd

WWhheenn iinnvvaalliidd ddaattaa iiss rreecceeiivveedd

• If you answer a
call before the
Caller ID message
is received
(Example: before
the second ring),
the Caller ID
message will not
appear.

• When the call is
received via a
telephone
company that
does not offer
Caller ID service,
the caller´s
phone number
and name do not
appear.
(This includes
international
calls.)

• When the call is
via a private
branch exchange
(PBX), the
caller´s phone
number and name
may not appear.

Data errors appear as “2“ .

WWhheenn aann uunnkknnoowwnn nnuummbbeerr iiss rreecceeiivveeddWWhheenn aann uunnkknnoowwnn nnaammee iiss rreecceeiivveedd

2)When you pick up the phone, the display changes to “Talk“. (AutoTalk feature is set to on.)

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800-297-1023

800-297-1023

800-297-1023

CALLER ID FEATURES

[ 20 ]

• In Caller ID
operation, if no key
is pressed for more
than 20 seconds, an
error tone sounds
and the telephone
returns to the
standby mode.

• If a call comes in via
a telephone system
that does not offer
Caller ID service, no
information is
stored.

• Each message can be
up to 15 characters
for the phone number
and the name.

Viewing the Caller ID Message List

The Caller ID list stores information for up to 30 incoming calls - even unanswered calls.

1)Press

ccaallll iidd

.
The summary screen appears.
The screen shows the number of new messages and total messages.

2)Press

▼ to display the latest Caller ID message.

3)Press

▼ to see the next message. Or press ▲ to see previous message.

4)Press

ccaallll iidd

to return to standby.

Deleting Information from the Caller ID List

The EXAI2980 series stores up to 30 messages. If the phone receives the 31st message, the oldest
one in the list is automatically deleted. Caller ID data can also be deleted manually.

DDeelleettiinngg aa CCaalllleerr IIDD mmeessssaaggee

1)Press

ccaallll iidd

. Display the message to be deleted from the
Caller ID list by pressing

▲ or ▼ .

2)Press

ddeelleettee

.

3)Press

▲ or ▼ to select “Yes“ or “No“ .

4)Press

sseelleecctt

or

ddeelleettee

.

WWhheenn tthhee ppooiinntteerr iiss aatt ““

Yes

““ ::

A tone sounds and the Caller ID message is deleted. The Caller ID message is then displayed.

WWhheenn tthhee ppooiinntteerr iiss aatt ““

No

““ ::

The display returns to the Caller ID message.

DDeelleettiinngg aallll CCaalllleerr IIDD nnaammeess//nnuummbbeerrss

1)Press

ccaallll iidd

.

2)Press

ddeelleettee

.

• While using the

“ Delete All?“

or “ Delete

Message?

“ screen
if no key is pressed
for more than 20
seconds, an error
tone sounds and the
telephone returns to
standby.

• If you get an
incoming call or
page, the deleting
operation is canceled
and the telephone
returns to standby so
you can answer the
call or page.

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Total:02

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Delete Message?
Yes
No

New :01
Total:02

Delete All?
Yes
No

CALLER ID FEATURES

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CALLER ID FEATURES

Using the Caller ID List

• You cannot make
a call from the
Caller ID list if
your EXAI2980
series is
connected to
private branch
exchange (PBX).

• When a long
distance call has
been set, “

1“

appears in the
display.

3)Press ▲ or ▼ to select “Yes“ or “No“ .

4)Press

sseelleecctt orddeelleettee

.

WWhheenn tthhee ppooiinntteerr iiss aatt ““

Yes

““ ::

A tone sounds and all stored Caller ID messages are deleted.

WWhheenn tthhee ppooiinntteerr iiss aatt ““

No

““ ::

The display returns to the summary screen.

CCaalllliinngg aa ppaarrttyy ffrroomm tthhee CCaalllleerr IIDD lliisstt

You can place a call from the Caller ID list. The EXAI2980 series stores up to 30 messages.

1)Press

ccaallll iidd

. Select the phone number that you want to dial by pressing ▲ or ▼.

2)Press

ttaallkk

. The displayed phone number dials automatically.

Long Distance calls and Area Code Setting/Cancellation

Pressing 1 while the incoming Caller ID information is displayed (in step 1) will place
the prefix “

1“ in the display to set up or cancel for a long distance call. Pressing 3

will set or cancel an area code setting.

DDiiaall eeddiitt

You can temporarily edit the Caller ID number that is displayed by pressing

sseelleecctt

. A cursor appears in

the display. Press

ddeelleettee

to move the cursor left, make your changes, and then press

ttaallkk

. This will
not change the number in the Caller ID list memory. If you want to save this new number, store the
information in memory. (See page 22).

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New :01
Total:02

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Talk
8002971023

CALLER ID FEATURES

[ 22 ]

You can not store a
Caller ID message if
no phone number
appears in the
message.

SSttoorriinngg CCaalllleerr IIDD mmeessssaaggeess iinn MMeemmoorryy ddiiaalliinngg

Messages shown in the Caller ID list can be stored in memory dialing.
Using the incoming call information (i.e., Caller ID list), the phone number of the party
on the Caller ID list can be stored in memory.

1)Press

ccaallll iidd

.

Select the phone number to be stored from the Caller ID list by pressing

▲ or ▼ .

2)Press

mm

.

3)Press

▲ and ▼ or enter a number (0 - 9) to select the memory location to be stored.

4)Press

sseelleecctt

.

The number is stored in memory, and the display returns to the Caller ID list.

If a message has already been stored in the selected memory number
location, a confirmation screen is displayed. Press

▲ to select “Yes“ .

Press

sseelleecctt

to overwrite. The display returns to the Caller ID list.

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Replace Memory?
Yes
No

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800-297-1023

Select Location
1 UNIDEN CORP
2 JONE DOE

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THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE

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THE INTEGRATED

ANSWERING DEVICE

The Integrated Answering Device

The EXAI2980 series has a built-in answering system that answers and records incoming calls. You can also use
your answering system to record a conversation, leave a voice memo message for others who use the phone, or
to announce a special message to callers when you’re away from your phone.

Features

• Digital Tapeless Recording

• 13 minutes of Recording Time

• Call Screening

• Selectable Outgoing Messages

• Voice Prompt for Guidance

• Time and Day Announcement

• Remote Message Retrieval

• Toll Saver

• Conversation Recording

• Voice Memo

Digital Tapeless Recording allows you to quickly review, save, or delete the
messages you choose. You will never have to worry about a tape wearing out,
jamming, or resetting improperly.

The Integrated Answering System is easy and convenient to use, but please
read through all of the instructions carefully.

Turning the Answering System On/Off

1) To turn the answering system on, press

aannss oonn//ooffff

.
The current greeting message will be played and you will hear a tone. The message counter displays the
number of messages stored in memory. If the display flashes, then there are new messages waiting for you.

2) To turn the answering system off, press

aannss oonn//ooffff

again.

After the announcement "Answer off", the message counter display goes out.

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Setting up Your Answering System

• To scroll through the menu option, repeatedly press

mmeennuu

. The system returns to standby

after the last menu option. A confirmation tone sounds to indicate Standby Mode.

• If any of the following occurs during menu setup, the handset returns to standby. Star t
over with menu function prior to the interruption.

-Press

ttaallkk

-Press

ppllaayy//ssttoopp

-20 seconds lapse of time

• The idle time default setting is 20 seconds. If the handset remains idle for 20 seconds, a
tone sounds and the system returns to standby.

• You can use volume ▲ /▼ to adjust the announcement volume level during a voice
prompt/guidance.

menu

menu

menu

menu

menu

menu

"Greeting Message"

"Time"

"Security Code"

"Ringer Volume"

"Ring Time"

"Record Time"

menu

Return to standby

tone sounds.

UUssiinngg tthhee MMeennuu MMooddee

The Menu mode allows you to set the following Answering System functions.

For your
convenience, voice
prompts will guide
you through the
menu mode.

SSeettttiinngg YYoouurr OOuuttggooiinngg MMeessssaaggee ((GGrreeeettiinngg))

When you receive a call, the answering system automatically plays either a preset message or your own greeting.

▼

PPrreesseett mmeessssaaggee
The following message is prerecorded:
"Hello, no one is available to take your call. Please leave a message after the tone."

See "Selecting the message record time",
page 27 to set the announce only feature.

▼

RReeccoorrddiinngg aa ppeerrssoonnaall oouuttggooiinngg mmeessssaaggee ((GGrreeeettiinngg))

1)Press

mmeennuu

. You hear the announcement "Greeting message", and the message counter displays [ ].

The current greeting message will be played on the base speaker.

2)Press

vvooiiccee mmeemmoo//rreecc

to start recording your message. Start your recording after the announcement "Record

your greeting after the tone".

3)When you are finished recording your greeting, press

vvooiiccee mmeemmoo//rreecc

or

ppllaayy//ssttoopp

. You hear a tone after your

greeting plays back on the base speaker.

• You can record a
greeting up to 30
seconds long.

• Position yourself
as near to the
base as possible
and speak clearly
when recording
your outgoing
message.

• To exit menu
mode, press

ppllaayy//ssttoopp

.

Otherwise, press

mmeennuu

again to
confirm making
your selection in
the menu mode.

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THE INTEGRATED

ANSWERING DEVICE

▼

CChhoooossiinngg bbeettwweeeenn tthhee ttwwoo oouuttggooiinngg mmeessssaaggeess
Press

mmeennuu

. Then press

sskkiipp//ffff

or

rreeppeeaatt//rreeww

when the outgoing message is played. This switches between

the two options. Press

sseett

to select the greeting of your choice. A conf irmation tone is heard.

To delete the personal Greeting, press

ddeelleettee

during the announcement and the system announces

"Your greeting has been deleted".

SSeettttiinngg tthhee TTiimmee

The clock on the EXAI2980 series answering system starts when power is applied to the base. Follow these
steps to set the clock to the correct time.

• Normally the idle
time for the menu
mode is 20 sec­onds before the
system returns to
standby. However
for setting the
time, the idle
time is extended
to two minutes.

• Press and hold

sskkiipp//ffff

or

rreeppeeaatt//rreeww

to
quickly scroll
through numbers
on the display.

1)Press

mmeennuu

twice.

The system announces the current time. The message counter displays [ ].

2)Press

sseett

to select the day.

You hear the current day and the numbers [ ] through [ ] are displayed on the base.

3)Press

sskkiipp//ffff

or

rreeppeeaatt//rreeww

until the correct day is announced.

4)Press

sseett

to select the day.

5)Press

sskkiipp//ffff

or

rreeppeeaatt//rreeww

until you hear the correct hour setting. The numbers [ ] through [ ] are

displayed on the base as each hour is announced.

6)Press

sseett

to select the hour.

7)Press

sskkiipp//ffff

or

rreeppeeaatt//rreeww

until you hear the correct minute setting. The numbers [00] through [59] are

displayed on the base as each minute is announced.

8)Press

sseett

to select the minute.

9)Press

sskkiipp//ffff

or

rreeppeeaatt//rreeww

until you hear the correct AM or PM setting.

The message counter displays [

A

] or [P].

10) Press

sseett

to select the AM/PM.

The EXAI2980 series announces the time that you have set and the base LED displays [ ].
To exit the menu mode, press

ppllaayy//ssttoopp

if desired.

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SSeettttiinngg aa PPeerrssoonnaall SSeeccuurriittyy CCooddee ((PPIINN))

To play your messages from a remote location, you will need to enter a two-digit Personal Identification Number
(PIN) code (00-99). To select a PIN, perform the following steps:

1)Press

mmeennuu

three times. The current PIN code is announced as it is displayed on the base.

2)Press

sseett

to change the PIN code. The system announces current PIN code.

3)Press

sskkiipp//ffff

or

rreeppeeaatt//rreeww

until the desired number appears.

4)Press

sseett

to select the PIN code. The system announces the new PIN code.

To exit the menu mode, press

ppllaayy//ssttoopp

if desired.

The PIN code is set
to "80" when you
purchase the
EXAI2980 series.

SSeettttiinngg tthhee bbaassee rriinnggeerr vvoolluummee

You have three ringer options. One allows you to turn the ringer off. The other two are volume levels.

1)Press

mmeennuu

four times.

You hear the current ringer option ([ ] High, [ ] Low, [ ] off), and it is displayed on the base.

2)Press

sseett

.

3)Press

sskkiipp//ffff

or

rreeppeeaatt//rreeww

until the desired ringer option appears.

4)Press

sseett

to select the ringer option. The system announces new ringer volume.

To exit the menu mode, press

ppllaayy//ssttoopp

if desired.

When you have set
the base ringer to
off and the handset
is on the base, you
will still hear the
ringer from the
handset.

AAddjjuussttiinngg tthhee ssppeeaakkeerr vvoolluummee lleevveell

Adjust the volume of the base speaker by pressing the

vvoolluummee

keys on the base. Press ▲ for louder or ▼ for softer.

The numbers 0-9 are displayed on the base indicating the volume levels. 0 being the softest and 9 being the loudest.

SSeettttiinngg tthhee rriinngg ttiimmee

The ring time setting allows you to set the number of rings the caller hears before your answering system plays
the outgoing message. You can set the ring time to answer after two, four, or six rings. Setting (Toll Saver),
the answering system picks up after two rings if you have new messages, and af ter four rings if there are none.
This way, if you make a long distance call to check your messages, you can hang up after the second ring to avoid
billing charges.

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THE INTEGRATED

ANSWERING DEVICE

1)Press

mmeennuu

five times.

You hear the current ring time ([

2

] 2, [4] 4, [6] 6, [ ] Toll saver), and it is displayed on the base.

2)Press

sseett

to change the ring time.

3)Press

rreeppeeaatt//rreeww

or

sskkiipp//ffff

until the desired ring time appears.

4)Press

sseett

to select the new ring time. The system announces the new ring time.

• When using the
Announce only
feature, you may
want to change
your outgoing
message, if the
message prompts
the caller to leave
a message. The
prerecorded
message changes
automatically.

• To exit the menu
mode press

ppllaayy//ssttoopp

if

desired.

SSeelleeccttiinngg tthhee mmeessssaaggee rreeccoorrdd ttiimmee

You have three record time options. The options "11minute", or "44minutes" set the duration for recording the
incoming messages. "

AAnnnnoouunnccee oonnllyy

" answers the call with the preset greeting or your personal greeting but

prevents the caller from leaving a message.

1)Press

mmeennuu

six times.

You hear the current recording time ([ ] 1 minute, [

4

] 4 minutes, [A] Announce only), and it is displayed on

the base.

2)Press

sseett

to change the recording time.

3)Press

rreeppeeaatt//rreeww

or

sskkiipp//ffff

until the desired time appears.

4)Press

sseett

to select the new recording time. The system announces new recording time.

The following message is prerecorded:
"Hello, no one is available to take your call. Please call again."

▼

AAnnnnoouunnccee oonnllyy ffeeaattuurree

The announce only feature plays a prerecorded outgoing message or the previously set personal outgoing message,
but it will not allow the caller to leave a message. To set "Announce only", follow the steps above.

To choose between the prerecorded message or your own personal greeting, press

sskkiipp//ffff

or

rreeppeeaatt//rreeww

when the

outgoing message is played. Press

sseett

to select the greeting of your choice. A confirmation tone sounds. If you
want to use your own greeting, you may want to change your greeting to omit the prompt to leave a message.
Refer to "Recording a personal outgoing message" (Greeting) on page 24.

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The message counter displays the number of messages stored in memory. If the display flashes, then there are new
messages are waiting for you. The flashing number represents the number of new messages, not total messages. The
EXAI2980 series is designed to play your new messages first. After you play all your new messages, you can then play
your old messages.

To stop playing your
messages, press

ppllaayy//ssttoopp

again at

any time.

Using Your Answering System

1)Press

ppllaayy//ssttoopp

.
The system announces the number of new and old messages and the LED displays the number of messages. The
time and day that each message was received is announced af ter the message is played, and the message
counter displays the number of the current messages.

When all new messages have been played, you hear a beep. The system returns to standby.

2)After you have reviewed your new messages, you can play your old messages by again pressing

ppllaayy//ssttoopp

. Once
you have listened to a new message, it then becomes an old message. The old messages will then be played in
the order in which they were received.

PPllaayyiinngg yyoouurr mmeessssaaggeess

When the answering system is full, FLis displayed on the base, and the system announces "No remaining
time". You should delete some messages so that the system can record new messages.
(Refer to "Deleting a message" on page 29.)

1)Press

ppllaayy//ssttoopp

to review your messages. The number of stored messages are announced.

2)After a message has played for a few seconds, press

rreeppeeaatt//rreeww

to replay the message. If you have several mes-

sages, press

rreeppeeaatt//rreeww

repeatedly until you return to the message you want to replay.

3)Press

ppllaayy//ssttoopp

at any time to stop reviewing messages and return to standby. The message counter shows the

number of messages stored in memory.

RReeppeeaattiinngg aa MMeessssaaggee

To scroll backward through the message more quickly, press and hold

rreeppeeaatt//rreeww

.

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THE INTEGRATED

ANSWERING DEVICE

1)Press

ppllaayy//ssttoopp

to review your messages. The number of messages is announced.

2)Press

sskkiipp//ffff

at anytime to skip to the next message.

Each time

sskkiipp//ffff

is pressed, the system scans forward one message. If you have several messages, press

sskkiipp//ffff

to find the message you want to play.

3)Press

ppllaayy//ssttoopp

at any time to stop reviewing your messages and return to standby. The message counter

shows the number of messages stored in memory.

SSkkiippppiinngg aa mmeessssaaggee

To scroll forward through the message more quickly, press and hold

sskkiipp//ffff

.

DDeelleettiinngg aa mmeessssaaggee

To maintain maximum record time, it is a good idea to delete the old messages.

1)Press

ppllaayy//ssttoopp

to review your messages.

2)Press

ddeelleettee

anytime during the message to delete the message.

3)You hear a beep and the message is deleted.
To delete all messages, press and hold

ddeelleettee

after reviewing your messages. You hear a beep and the mes-

sage is deleted followed by the announcement "Messages have been deleted".

• When you press

ddeelleettee

, you are
permanently
deleting the
message. Once
deleted, the
message cannot
be replayed.

• The voice memo
function is
completely
independent of
the greeting
message. It’s easy
to leave others
quick messages.

• The voice memo
messages are
recorded as
incoming
messages.

VVooiiccee mmeemmoo

The voice memo function allows the user to record messages (up to 10 minutes).

1)Press and hold

vvooiiccee mmeemmoo//rreecc

.

You hear a beep. The message counter displays [ ].

2)Start your recording af ter the announcement "Record your message after the tone".

3)When you have finished, press

ppllaayy//ssttoopp

or

vvooiiccee mmeemmoo//rreecc

to stop recording.

The system returns to standby.

When you try to delete all messages without first listening to your new messages, you hear several short beeps
followed by an announcement "Please playback all messages". This protects you from accidentally erasing mes­sages you have not heard yet.

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• A recorded con­versation is
treated as a
typical message
and will be added
to the stored
messages.

• When recording a
conversation, all
handset keys,
except

ffllaasshh

, are
disabled.
Stop recording if
you need to
enable any other
handset keys.

RReeccoorrddiinngg aa ccoonnvveerrssaattiioonn

RReemmoottee aacccceessss aawwaayy ffrroomm hhoommee

You can operate your answering system from a remote location using any touch-tone telephone. Use this function to
check for recorded messages, to play or delete messages, even to record a new greeting message.

1)Call your telephone number.

2)During the greeting message playbacks, press

##

and enter your PIN code.

(See "Setting a Personal Security Code", page 26).

3)The answering system announces the number of messages stored in memory.
You hear "To play incoming messages, press pound two. For help, press pound zero".

You can record up to 10 minutes of conversation while you are using your phone.

1)During a conversation from the handset, press and hold

vvooiiccee mmeemmoo//rreecc

.
The unit begins recording and the message counter displays [ ].
AA bbeeeepp tthhaatt ccaann bbee hheeaarrdd bbyy bbootthh ppaarrttiieess,, ssoouunnddss dduurriinngg rreeccoorrddiinngg..

If you receive a call waiting tone while recording a conversation, press

ffllaasshh

to accept the waiting call.

The recording feature continues recording the new call. The original call is put on hold.

2)To stop recording, press

ppllaayy//ssttoopp

or

vvooiiccee mmeemmoo//rreecc

.

CCoommmmaanndd FFuunnccttiioonn
# then

11

Repeat a Message

# then

22

Playing your Messages

# then

33

Skipping a Message

# then

44

Deleting a Message

# then

55

Stop Message Playback

4)You may continue to listen to the Help Guidance, or you may select a command from the following chart:

CCoommmmaanndd FFuunnccttiioonn

# then

66

Answering System On

# then

77

Memo Record/Stop

# then

88

Greeting Message Record/Stop

# then

99

Answer System Off

# then

00

Help Guidance

* For Memo Record and Greeting Message Record function, the first time you enter the corresponding command, it

starts the Recording function. If you want to stop the recording, enter the command again.

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• You must enter a
command within
15 seconds of
entering command
waiting mode or
the answering
system
automatically
hangs up and
returns to standby.

• The system will
only playback
messages for four
minutes and then
it returns to
command waiting
mode. To continue
playing your
messages, press

##

then 22again
within 15 seconds.

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THE INTEGRATED

ANSWERING DEVICE

5)After all of the Help Guidance menu has played, you hear intermittent beeps indicating that the system is in
the command waiting mode. You may enter another command at this time from the chart.

6)When you are finished, hang up to exit the system. The answering system automatically returns to standby.

TTuurrnn oonn tthhee aannsswweerriinngg ssyysstteemm rreemmootteellyy

If you have forgotten to turn on your answering system, you can turn it on remotely from any
touch-tone telephone.

1)Call your telephone number.

2)Wait ten rings until the system answers. You hear a beep.

3)Press

##

and then enter your PIN code. The answering system announces the number of messages stored in

memory. You hear "To play incoming messages, press pound two. For help, press pound zero".

4)Press

##

then 66to turn the answering system on.

5)Hang up the phone and subsequent calls will be answered by the system.

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The digital security code is an identif ication code used to connect the handset and the base unit. Normally, set­ting the code is not necessary.
The first time you charge your handset, the security code is automatically set. (See "About the digital security code",
page 5.) In the rare situation that you suspect another cordless telephone is using the same security code, you can
change the code.

1)Remove the handset from the base unit. Press and hold

ppaaggee

on the base.

2)While the handset is emitting the paging sound, place the handset on the base unit holding

ppaaggee

. The paging
sound stops.
Leave the handset on the base for more than 5 seconds or until flashing stops.
A new random security code is set.

Changing the Digital Security Code

If the handset
batter y pack is
completely
discharged or the
batter y pack is
removed, the digit al
security code will be
lost. If this happens,
a new security code
is set automatically
next time the
batter y pack is
charged.

Installing the Beltclip

TToo aattttaacchh tthhee bbeellttcclliipp

Insert the beltclip into the
holes on each side of the
handset. Press down until it
clicks.

TToo rreemmoovvee tthhee bbeellttcclliipp

Pull both sides of the belt­clip to release the tabs
from the holes.

Your phone may be used with an optional
headset, the Uniden HS910. To use this
feature, insert headset plug into the
headset jack. Your phone is ready for
hands-free conversations.
(Headset may be purchased by calling
the Uniden Parts Department or visiting
the web site. See Page 4.)

Headset Installation

If the beltclip is
attached, you can
only charge the
handset in the face
down position.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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ADDITIONAL

INFORMATION

Note on Power Sources

RREECCYYCCLLIINNGG NNIICCKKEELL--CCAADDMMIIUUMM BBAATTTTEERRIIEESS

NNIICCKKEELL--CCAADDMMIIUUMM BBAATTTTEERRIIEESS MMUUSSTT BBEE
DDIISSPPOOSSEEDD OOFF PPRROOPPEERRLLYY..

Nickel-cadmium cells are used in the battery
pack. Please take your used nickel-cadmium
batter y packs to a store that recycles nickel­cadmium batteries.

BBaatttteerryy rreeppllaacceemmeenntt aanndd hhaannddlliinngg

When the operating time becomes short, even after a battery is
recharged, please replace the battery.

With normal usage, your batter y should last about one year.

Please contact your place of purchase or the Uniden Parts
Department for a replacement battery.

Maintenance

WWhheenn sslliigghhttllyy ddiirrttyy

Wipe with a sof t, dry cloth.

WWhheenn vveerryy ddiirrttyy

Wipe with a soft cloth that has been dampened with diluted,
neutral detergent. Dry with a dry cloth.

WWhheenn tthhee cchhaarrggiinngg tteerrmmiinnaallss bbeeccoommee ddiirrttyy

Wipe with a dry cloth or a pencil eraser, if necessary.

PPoowweerr FFaaiilluurree

During the period
that the power is
off, you will not be
able to make or
receive calls with

the telephone.

CCaauuttiioonn

• Use the specified battery pack.

• Do not remove the batter y from the handset to charge it.

• Never throw the battery into a fire, disassemble it, or heat it.

• Do not remove or damage the battery casing.

CCaauuttiioonn

Do not use paint thinner, benzene,
alcohol, or other chemical products.
Doing so may discolor the surface of
the telephone and damage the finish.

General Information

The phone complies with FCC Parts 15 and 68.
Operating temperature: 0

° to 50° C (+32° F to +122° F)

AACC AAddaapptteerr IInnffoorrmmaattiioonn

AC Adapter part number: AD-420
Input Voltage: 120V AC 60Hz
Output Voltage: 9V DC 350 mA

BBaatttteerryy IInnffoorrmmaattiioonn

Battery part number: BT-905
Capacity: 600 mAH, 3.6V
Batter y use time (per charge)
From fully charged

Talk mode duration: 7 hours
Standby mode duration: 14 days

If the handset is lef t off of the base, the actual
Talk mode duration will be reduced respective to
the amount of time the handset is of f the base.

Recharge your phone on a regular basis by returning the
handset to the base after each phone call. When the
operating time becomes short, even after the battery is
recharged, please replace the battery. With normal usage,
the batter y should last about one year.

Replacement batteries may be purchased at your local
Uniden dealer or by contacting the Uniden Parts Department
[phone]. Hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Central Time, Monday through Friday. We can also be
reached on the web at www.uniden.com

Specifications, features, and availability of optional
accessories are all subject to change without prior notice.

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Troubleshooting

If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first.

SSyymmppttoomm

The

ssttaattuuss

LED won’t light
when the handset is placed in
the base.

The audio sounds weak and/or
scratchy.

Can’t make or receive calls.

The Caller ID does not display.

The handset doesn’t ring or
receive a page.

SSuuggggeessttiioonn

• Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base and wall outlet.

• Make sure the handset is properly seated in the base.

• Make sure the charging contacts on the handset and base are clean.

• Make sure that the base antenna is in a vertical position.

• Move the handset and/or base to a different location away from metal objects or appliances

and try again.

• Press

cchhaann

to help eliminate background noise.

• Make sure that the handset is not too far from the base.

• Check both ends of the base telephone line cord.

• Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base and wall outlet.

• Disconnect the AC adapter for a few minutes, then reconnect it.

• Reset the digital security code (See page 32).

• Make sure that the handset is not too far from the base.

• The handset was picked up before the second ring.

• The call was placed through a switch board.

• Call your local telephone company to verify your Caller ID service is current.

• The battery pack may be weak. Charge the battery on the base unit for 15-20 hours.

• The handset may be too far away from the base unit.

• Place the base unit away from appliances or metal objects.

• Reset the digital security code (See page 32).

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ADDITIONAL

INFORMATION

SSyymmppttoomm

Severe noise interference.

The answering system does not
work.

The answering system does not
answer calls.

Messages are incomplete.

After a power failure, the
outgoing message is deleted.

No sound on the base unit
speaker during call monitoring
or message playback.

Cannot access remote call-in
features from another
touch-tone phone.

If you still have a problem.

SSuuggggeessttiioonn

• Keep the handset away from microwave ovens, computers, remote control toys, wireless
microphones, alarm systems, intercoms, room monitors, fluorescent lights, and electrical
appliances.

• Move to another location or turn off the source of interference.

• Make sure the base unit is plugged in.

• Make sure the answering system is turned on.

• Set the record time to either the one minute or four minute option.

• The memory may be full. Delete some or all of the saved messages.

• The incoming messages may be too long. Remind callers to leave a brief message.

• The memory may be full. Delete some or all of the saved messages.

• Record your personal outgoing message again. The default message should remain.

• Adjust the speaker volume on the base unit.

• Make sure you’re using the correct PIN code.

• Make sure that the touch-tone phone you’re using can transmit the tone for at least two

seconds. If it cannot, you may have to use another phone to access your messages.

• Call our customer hotline at 1-800-297-1023.

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Index

A

AC adapter information ....................33

Announce only feature......................27

Answering system

Deleting a message ......................29

Playing a message ........................28

Recording a conversation ..............30

Remote access ............................30

Repeating a message ....................28

Skipping a message ......................29

Turning on/off ............................23

B

Base location ..................................5

Batter y pack

Information ................................33

Installing ....................................6

Preparing and charging ..................6

Replacement and handling ............33

Beltclip installation ........................32

C

Caller ID

Caller ID service ..............................19

Deleting ....................................20

Setting Caller ID options................10

Using ........................................21

Viewing ......................................20

Call waiting ....................................13

Chain dialing ..................................17

Channel ........................................13

Charging the battery pack ..................6

Cleaning Battery Contacts ..................7

Clock ............................................25

Connect the base unit ........................7

Controls and Functions ..................2, 3

D

Dial mode........................................8

Digital security code ....................5, 32

E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L

Earpiece volume ..............................12

Flash ............................................13

General information (Specification) ....33

Greeting ........................................24

Headset installation ........................32

Interference ..................................13

Language ......................................10

M, N, O, P, Q

Maintenance ..................................33

Making a call ..................................11

Memory dialing

Editing a stored name and

phone number ..........................17

Erasing a stored name and

phone number ..........................18

Making calls with memory dialing ....16

Storing phone numbers and names ..14

Menu mode ....................................24

Outgoing message............................24

Package contents ..............................4

Page ............................................13

Personal Security Code (PIN code) ......26

R

Receiving a call ..............................11

Recording time................................27

Redial ..........................................12

Remote access ................................30

Repeating ......................................28

Ringer volume

Base..........................................26

Handset ....................................12

Ring time ......................................26

S

Setting up the Phone ........................5

Storing phone number ......................14

T, U

Tone ............................................12

Traveling out-of-range ......................13

Troubleshooting ..............................34

V, W, X, Y, Z

Voice memo....................................29

Volume control ..........................12, 26

Wall mounting ..................................9

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If you need any assistance with this product, please call our Customer Hotline at

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the operation of this unit, available accessories, or any other related matters.

Thank you for purchasing a Uniden product.

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5,661,780 5,663,981 5,671,248 5,717,312 5,754,407 5,768,345
5,787,356 5,838,721 5,864,619 5,893,034 5,912,968 5,915,227
5,929,598 5,930,720 5,960,358 5,987,330 6,044,281 6,070,082
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