Uniden EXAI978 User Manual

Step 2 Install and Charge the Handset Battery

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 dialing mode” on page 17.

Remove the cover.

TO SET CALLER ID, LANGUAGE AND DIALING OPTIONS

Press and hold the call id/menu key.

Press the vol/ / or vol/ / key to move the pointer to an option.

Press the select key to change the option setting.

Press the end key to exit, and return the handset to the base.

OPTIONS INCLUDE

Auto Talk On/Off

CIDCW On/Off (Caller ID on call waiting)

Area Code Enter/Remove

Dial Pulse/Tone

Plug the AC adapter cord into the base unit and then into a 120V AC outlet.

Use only the Uniden AC adapter supplied with your new phone!

Place the handset in the base and charge continuously for 15 - 20 hours before using the phone.

Connect the battery pack connector with the correct polarity.

Replace the cover.

Note: There are five setup options available. They are Caller ID options [Auto Talk, CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting), Area Code], Dial Mode and Language (See page 16 for details).

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

Step 3 Connect to Phone Line

Step 4

Setting Menu Options

Uniden Parts Department at (800) 554-3988 Hours: M-F 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST. or visit our website at www.uniden.com for replacement parts.

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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Step 1 Checking the Package Contents

Language English/French/Spanish

Step 5

Set Answering System

The answering system is on by default. A pre-recorded greeting will play and your system is ready to accept calls. To record a personal outgoing greeting to callers, please see page 47.

TO INSTALL THE HANDSET BATTERY

(see page 10 for details)

Charge the handset battery pack for at least 1520 hours before using your new cordless telephone for the first time!

redial/ pause

delete/

select memory

channel

delete play/stop

charge

repeat skip

in use

find hs answer on/off

greeting

memo rec

mic

menu/clock

set/ringer

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5° Paso Programación del contestador automático

El contestador automático está activado por omisión. Un mensaje de salutación programado se escuchará y su contestador estará listo para aceptar llamadas. Para grabar un mensaje de salutación, por favor consulte la página 47.

2° Paso Instalación y carga de la pila para el receptor

PARA INSTALAR LA PILA DEL RECEPTOR

(Consulte la página 10 para más detalles)

Cuando el paquete de pilas del receptor esté totalmente cargado, después de una carga de 1520 horas, conecte el cable telefónico en la base y luego en el enchufe telefónico de la pared. Su teléfono está programado para marcación por tono. Si su red local requiere la marcación por pulso, por favor consulte “Selección del modo de marcación” en la página 17.

Quite la tapa. ¡Use solamente el paquete de pilas recargables de Uniden suministrado con su nuevo teléfono!

Conecte el cable del adaptador CA en la base y luego en una toma CA de 120 V. ¡Use solamente el adaptador CA de Uniden suministrado con su nuevo teléfono!

Antes de usar el teléfono, coloque el receptor en la base y cárguelo continuamente por 15 – 20 horas.

Conecte el enchufe del paquete de las pilas con la polaridad correcta.

Reponga la tapa.

3° Paso Conexión a la línea telefónica

Uniden Parts Department Teléfono: (800)554-3988 Horas: de Lunes a Viernes desde las 8 a.m. hasta las 5:00 p.m., hora central O visítenos en nuestra página Web en www.uniden.com para conseguir las partes de

reemplazo.

Asegúrese de que haya recibido los siguientes artículos en el paquete. Si alguno de estos artículos falta o está dañado, comuníquese con el departamento de partes de Uniden.

• Base

• Receptor

• Adaptador CA

• Pila recargable

• Cable telefónico

• Pinza para la correa

• Este manual para el

usuario

1° Paso Inspección del contenido del embalaje

PARA PROGRAMAR LAS OPCIONES DE IDENTIFICACIÓN DE LLAMADAS, LENGUAJE Y MARCACIÓN

Mantenga oprimido el botón caller id/ menu en el modo de espera.

Oprima el botón vol/ / o vol/ / para mover el cursor a la opción deseada.

Oprima el botón select para cambiar la opción.

Oprima el botón end para salir, y devuelva el receptor a la base.

LAS OPCIONES INCLUYEN

Auto Talk Encendido/apagado

CIDCW Encendido/apagado (Identificación de llamadas de llamadas en espera)

Código del área Insertar/quitar

Marcación Pulso/tono

Nota: Hay 5 opciones de programación disponibles. Estas son opciones de la identificación de llamadas (AutoTalk, CIDCW [Identificación de llamadas de llamadas en espera], Código del área), Modo de marcación y del lenguaje. (Consulte la página 16 para más detalles).

4° Paso Programación de las opciones para la exhibición en la pantalla

Lenguaje Inglés/ Francés/ Español

delete/

redial/

select memory

channel

pause

delete play/stop

charge

repeat skip

in use

find hs answer on/off

greeting

memo rec

mic

menu/clock

set/ringer

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Contents

Quick Reference Guide 3 Welcome/Features 6 Controls and Functions 7 Getting Started

Setting up the Phone 9 Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall 14 Setting Menu Display Options 16

Basics

Making and Receiving Calls 19 Adjusting the Handset Ringer and Earpiece Volume 20 Redial 21 Tone Dialing Switch Over 21 Traveling Out-of-Range 21 Selecting a Different Channel 22 Find Handset 22 Flash and Call Waiting 22

Memory Dialing

Storing Phone Numbers and Names in Memory Dial 23 Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters 25 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 and CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting) 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 37

The Integrated Telephone Answering Device

The Integrated Telephone Answering Device 39 Features 39 Turning the Answering System On/Off 40 Setting Up Your Answering System 41 Using Your Answering System 49

Additional Information

Changing the Digital Security Code 56 Installing the Beltclip 56 Headset Installation 56 Note on Power Sources 57 Maintenance 57 Troubleshooting 58 General Information 61 Precautions & Warranty 62 I.C. Notice 64 Index 65

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Welcome

Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden cordless phone. This cordless 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 purposes. The color of your cordless telephone may vary.

Be sure to visit our web site: www.uniden.com

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

Features

• 900 MHz Extended Range Technology

• Caller ID and Caller ID on Caller Waiting

• 3 Line Backlit Display

• Integrated Telephone Answering Device

(ITAD)

• Trilingual Voice Prompts (English, French or Spanish)

• 10 Number Memory Dialing

• RocketDial

• Last Number Redial

• Flash and Pause

• Tone/Pulse Dialing

• Find Handset Locator

• Earpiece Volume Control

• Ringer Volume Control (High-Low-Off)

• Hearing Aid Compatible

• 20 Channel Autoscan

• English, French or Spanish Display Option

As an ENERGY STA R

Partner, Uniden has determined that this product or

product models meets the E

NERGY STAR

guidelines for energy efficiency.

NERGY STAR

is a U.S. registered mark.

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1. Handset antenna

2. Optional headset jack

3. Beltclip hole

4. Handset battery compartment

5. Handset earpiece

6. LCD display

7. vol/ / (volume & scroll) key (p.20)

8. vol/ / (volume & scroll) key (p.20)

9. caller id/menu key (p.16/33)

10. /tone/ (left cursor) key (p.21)

11. redial/pause key (p.19)

12. select key (p.16)

13. talk/flash key (p.19)

14. end key (p.19)

15. RocketDial key (p.31)

16. #/ (right cursor) key (p.23)

17. memory key (p.23)

18. delete/channel key (p.22/30)

19. Handset microphone and ringer speaker

20. Handset charging contacts

Controls and Functions

7 8 9

10 11 12

redial/

select memory

pause

delete/

channel

13 14

16 17

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21. delete/ key (p.52)

22. repeat/ key (p.50)

23. memo rec key (p.53)

24. find hs key (p.22)

25. greeting key (p.45)

26. menu/clock key (p.41)

27. volume/select/ (down) key (p.49)

28. play/stop/ key (p.41)

29. skip/ key (p.51)

30. charge/in use LED (p.11)

31. answer on/off key (p.40)

32. set/ringer key (p.42/48)

33. volume/select (up) key (p.49)

34. Base charging contacts

35. DC IN 9V jack

36. Telephone line jack

22 23 24 25

26 27

delete play/stop

charge

repeat skip

in use

find hs answer on/off

greeting

memo rec

menu/clock

mic

volume /select

set/ringer

31 32 33

35 36

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Setting up the Phone

Do the following steps:

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

A. Choose the best location

Before choosing a location for your new phone, read the INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS included in the PRECAUTIONS. 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.

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

Avoid excessive moisture, extremely low temperatures, dust, mechanical vibration, or shock

Avoid heat sources, such as radiators, air ducts, and sunlight

Avoid television sets and other electronic equipment

Avoid noise sources such as a window by a street with heavy traffic

Avoid microwave ovens

Avoid personal computers

Avoid other cordless telephones

Choose a central location

If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, be sure that installing the system does not disable your alarm equipment.

If you have questions about what will disable your alarm equipment, contact your telephone company or a qualified installer.

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B. Install the rechargeable battery pack into the handset

The handset is powered by a rechargeable battery pack. The battery recharges automatically when the handset is placed on the base unit.

Charge the handset battery pack for at least 15-20 hours before using your new cordless telephone for the first time!

To maximize the charge capacity of your battery pack, DO NOT plug the telephone cord into the base unit and wall jack until the battery is fully charged.

1) Press down on the handset battery case cover (use the finger indention for a better grip) and slide the cover downward to remove.

2) Plug the battery pack connector (red & black wires) into the jack inside the battery compartment. (The connector notches fit into the grooves of the jack only one-way.) Match the wire colors to the polarity label in the battery compartment, connect the battery, and listen for a click to insure connection.

3) Make sure you have a good connection by slightly pulling on the battery wires. If the connection is secure, the battery jack will remain in place.

For optimum performance use only the Uniden BT-905 rechargeable battery pack supplied with your phone.

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4) Place the battery case cover back on the handset by sliding it upwards until it clicks into place.

5) Place the handset on the base unit face forward for 15-20 hours without interruption. The base unit’s LED light (labeled as

charge/in use) illuminates once the handset is

placed on the base. The LED light will illuminate regardless if the battery pack is connected or not.

If the base

charge/in use LED light does not illuminate:

• Check to see if the AC adapter is plugged into the base

unit and the electrical wall outlet properly. (Use only the supplied AC adapter. Do not use any other AC adapter.)

• Check to see if the handset is sitting correctly on the

base and making good contact with the base unit’s charging contacts.

• Replacement batteries are also available through the Uniden Parts Department at (800) 554-3988, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or online at

www.uniden.com

• The handset should always sit in charging cradle face forward to make good contact with base unit’s charge contacts.

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• Even when the battery 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 a telephone call.

•

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

•

Standby Mode The handset may be sitting in or off the base, but is NOT in use. The talk/flash key has not been pressed and there is no dial tone.

Cleaning the battery charging contacts

To maintain a good charge, it is important to clean the charging contacts on the handset once a month. Using water only, dampen a cloth to clean the charging contacts. Then make sure to go back over the charging contacts with a dry cloth before returning the handset to the base to charge.

Dial mode setting, last number dialed, names and numbers stored in memory locations (including RocketDial), CID list are retained for up to 30 minutes while you replace the battery pack.

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,

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.

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

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• 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.

C. Connect the base unit

1) Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack

and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet.

2) Set the base on a desk or tabletop, and place the handset on the base unit.

3) Make sure that the

charge/in use LED illuminates.

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

Route the corRoute the cord.d.Route the cord.

• 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.

4) Connect the telephone line cord to the

TEL LINE jack and

to a telephone outlet once the handset is fully charged.

Modular

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

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.

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

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Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall

Standard wall plate mounting

This phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate.

1) Plug the AC adapter into 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) 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 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 6 on page 14 to mount the telephone.

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Setting Menu Display Options

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

AutoTalk allows you to answer the phone without pressing the

talk/flash key. 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 the

talk/flash key to answer the call.

Caller ID options

To change your AutoTalk and CIDCW:

1) Press and hold the

caller id/menu key in standby mode. The

following screen appears.

2) Use the

vol/ / or vol/ / key to move the pointer to the selection that you would like to change. Press the

select key to toggle between On and Off for AutoTalk and CIDCW.

3) Press the

end key and return the handset to the base unit to complete the

setting. The handset returns to standby mode.

To enter 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.

• If your calling area requires 10-digit dialing, do not program the Area Code option.

• The cordless phone 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.

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1) When the phone is in standby mode, press and hold the caller id/menu key. The Caller ID setting screen appears.

2) Press the

vol/ / key twice to select Area Code.

3) Press the

select key.

4) Use the number keys (

0 - 9 ), or delete/channel key to enter

the 3-digit area code.

5) Press the

select key. A confirmation tone sounds and the displayed area code is

entered.

6) Press the

end key or return the handset to the base unit to complete the setting.

The handset returns to 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/channel key and the number keys to enter the new area code. Then press the select key. A confirmation tone sounds. To complete the setting, press the end key or return the handset to the base unit.

Choosing the dialing mode

Most phone systems use tone dialing which sends DTMF tones through the phone lines. However, some phone systems (such as those in rural areas) still use pulse dialing. The default setting is tone dialing. Depending on your dialing system, set the mode as follows:

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

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

2) Press the

vol/ / key three times to select Dial.

3) Press the

select key to toggle between Tone and Pulse for

each setting.

4) Press the

end key or return the handset to the base unit to complete the setting.

The handset returns to standby mode.

• If you are not sure of your dialing system, set for tone dialing and 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 21.)

Setting the language

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

2) Press the

vol/ / key four times to select Language.

3) Press the

select key to toggle Eng (English), Fr. (French) or

Esp (Spanish) for each setting.

4) Press the

end key or return the handset to the base unit to complete the setting.

The handset returns to standby mode.

There are three languages to choose from; English, French and Spanish.

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Making and Receiving Calls

Pick up the handset (AutoTalk: On) or pick up the handset and press the

talk/flash key

(AutoTalk: Off).

1) Pick up the handset.

2) Press the

talk/flash key.

3) Listen for the dial tone.

4) Enter the number.

1) Pick up the handset.

Enter the number, then press the talk/flash key

1) Pick up the handset.

2) Press the

talk/flash key.

3) Listen for the dial tone.

4) Press the

redial/pause key.

1) Pick up the handset.

2) Press the

redial/pause key,

then press the

talk/flash key.

Handset On Base Handset Off Base

To receive

a call

To make

a call

To hang up

To redial

Press the talk/flash key (AutoTalk: Off), or press the talk/flash, /tone/ , #/ or any number key (AntoTalk: On).

1) Press the

talk/flash key.

2) Listen for the dial tone.

3) Enter the number.

Enter the number, then press the talk/flash key.

1) Press the

talk/flash key.

2) Listen for the dial tone.

3) Press the

redial/pause key.

Press the redial/pause key, then press the

talk/flash key.

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

Refer to page 16 "Setting Menu Display Options" to turn on the AutoTalk feature if desired.

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Adjusting the Handset Ringer and Earpiece Volume

Handset ringer tone and volume

Press the volume up key or volume down key (labeled as

the vol/ / or vol/ / key) in standby mode to select one of five ringer tones and volume combinations.

Earpiece volume

Press the volume up key or volume down key (labeled as

the vol/ / or vol/ / key) during a call to change the earpiece volume of the handset. This setting will remain in effect after the telephone call has ended.

Temporarily Mute Ringer

If the handset is off the base, simply press the end key to temporarily mute the incoming ring. The ringer will sound with the next incoming call.

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Redial

The redial/pause 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 requires 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. This feature is useful when you need tone dialing to use automated systems, for example, entering your bank account number after you have called your bank.

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

/tone/ key. Enter the desired number. These digits will be sent as tone dialing. Once the call ends, the tone mode is canceled and pulse dialing mode resumes.

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 5 minute.

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

• This special number can be stored in a memory location. This is referred to as Chain Dialing (see page 27).

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The UltraClear Plus

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.

Flash and Call Waiting

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

talk/flash key to accept the waiting call. There is a short pause, then you will hear the new caller. To return to the original caller, press the

talk/flash key again.

Find Handset

To locate the handset (while it's off the base), press the find hs key on the base. The handset beeps for 60 seconds.

Paging is canceled by pressing any key on the handset or when the handset is returned to the base.

volume /select

menu/clock

delete play/stop

set/ringer

find hs answer on/off

greeting

memo rec

charge

in use

Selecting a Different Channel

If you encounter interference while using your phone, you can manually change the phone´s channel for clear operation. This function works only when the phone is in use. Press the

delete/channel key. Scanning appears on the display, indicating the phone is changing to another channel. For more information on interference, refer to "Precautions" on page 63.

You can cancel paging by pressing the find hs

key on the base.

hints

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

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