Uniden EXI2960, EXI2965 User Manual

Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden EXI2960 (white) or EXI2965 (charcoal) cordless telephone. This phone is designed and engineered to exacting standards for reliability, long life, and outstanding performance.
Note: Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit for
explanation purpose.
Features
3 Line Backlit Display
Caller ID and Call Waiting Caller ID
10 Number Memory Dialing
Face Up/Face Down Charging
32 Digit Redial
Flash and Pause
The EXI2960/EXI2965 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 or flipping switches. simply returning the handset to the base.
UltraClear PlusTMtrue compander circuitry virtually eliminates background noise.
The 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 EXI2960/EXI2965 has which automatically selects one of over 65,000 digital security codes for the handset and base. Also, the handset is in the base.
Be sure to visit our web site: www.uniden.com
Uniden®is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation. AutoTalk, AutoStandby, UltraClear Plus, Random Code, and AutoSecure are trademarks of Uniden America Corporation.
AutoSecureTMfeature electronically locks your phone when the
Tone/Pulse Dialing
Page/Find
7 Hour Talk Time/14 Day Standby Time
Handset Earpiece and Ringer Volume Control
Hearing Aid Compatible
40 Channel Autoscan
AutoStandby allows you to hang up by
Random CodeTMdigital security
Contents
Welcome/Features
Controls and Functions
Getting Started
Read this First 3
Checking the Package Contents 4 Setting up the Phone 5 Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall 10 Setting Caller ID Options 12 Entering Your Area Code 13
Basics
Making and Receiving Calls 14 Terminology 14 Adjusting the Handset Ringer and
Earpiece Volume 15 Redial 15 Tone Dialing Switch-over 15 Traveling Out-of-Range 16 Selecting a Different Channel 16 Page 16 Flash and Call Waiting 16
Memory Dialing
Storing Phone Numbers and Names 17
2
Steps for Entering Names and
Special Characters 18 Making Calls with Memory Dialing 19 Chain Dialing 20 Editing a Stored Name and/or Phone Number 20 Erasing a Stored Name and Phone Number 21
Caller ID Features
Caller ID 22 When the Telephone Rings 22 Viewing the Caller ID Message List 23 Deleting Information from the Caller ID List 23 Using the Caller ID List 25
Additional Information
Changing the Digital Security Code 27 Installing the Beltclip 28 Headset Installation 28 Note on Power Sources 29 Maintenance 29 Troubleshooting 30 General Information 31 Index 33
Controls and Functions
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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 /left cursor ( )/tone key
8.
*
9. Caller ID key
10. Volume down
11. Select key
12. Handset microphone and ringer speaker
13. Memory (m) key
14. Flash key #/right cursor ( ) key
15.
16. Delete key
17. Volume up
18. Redial/pause (p) key
19. Channel (chan) key
20. Handset charging contacts
21. Handset retainer clip
22. Base charging contacts
23. Base antenna
24. Status LED
25. Page/find key
26. DC power input
27. Telephone line jack
key
key
Read this First
This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps:
Step 1 (page 4)
Unpack the telephone and accessories.
Step 2 (page 5)
Next, choose the best location to set up the base unit.
GETTING STARTED
Step 3 (page 6 to 9)
Then, insert the battery pack into the handset. Connect the base unit. You must charge the battery pack for
hours before plugging into the telephone line and using the phone.
15-20
Step 4 (page 12 to 13)
Finally, set the Caller ID options and store your area code in the memory to use the Caller ID service.
Note: Skip the area code setting if your calling area requires 10-digit dialing.
About the digital security code
This cordless telephone uses a digital security code to prevent unauthorized access to your base unit. This security code prevents other cordless handset from making calls through your base unit. A random security code will be assigned automatically between your base unit and handset when you charge the battery pack for the first time. If you want to reset the security code, see page 27.
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Checking the Package Contents
Make sure you have received the following items in the package. If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact the Uniden Parts Department.
Base unit
Telephone cord
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Handset
AC adapter
Also included:
This Owner's Manual
Quick Reference Guide
Precautions and Important Safety
Beltclip
Instructions/Warranty Information
Other Printed Material
Uniden Parts Department at (800) 554-3988 Hours: M-F 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST. We can also be reached on the web at
www.uniden.com
Rechargeable
battery
Setting up the Phone
Do the following steps:
A. Choose the best location B. Install the battery pack
A. Choose the best location
Before choosing a location for your new phone, read the INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS included in the PRECAUTIONS AND IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS brochure. Here are some important guidelines you should consider:
C. Connect the base unit D. Choose the dialing mode
GETTING STARTED
Avoid heat sources, such as radiators, air ducts, and sunlight
Avoid television sets and other electronic equipment
Choose a central location
Avoid noise sources such as a window by a street with heavy traffic
Avoid microwave ovens
Avoid excessive moisture, extremely low temperatures, dust, mechanical vibration, or shock
Avoid personal computers
Avoid other cordless telephones
The location should be close to both a phone jack and a continuous power outlet which is not switchable.
Keep the base and handset away from sources of electrical noise such as motors, microwave ovens, and
fluorescent lighting.
Be sure there is sufficient space to raise the base antenna to a vertical position.
The base can be placed on a desk, tabletop, or mounted on a standard wall plate.
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Use only the Uniden battery (BT-905) supplied with your phone. Replacement batteries are also available through the Uniden Parts Department. (See page 4.)
B. Install the battery pack
Charge the battery pack for at least 15-20 hours before plugging the phone line into your phone.
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 to the handset. The plastic connectors will fit together in only one way. Once you are are certain that you have made a good connection, then insert the battery pack into the battery compartment. Do not pinch the wires.
3)Securely close the battery compartment cover by sliding it up until it snaps into place.
4)Place the handset on the base. Remove the beltclip, if attached, for face up charging.
Battery use time (per charge)
From fully charged
Seven hours continuous use
Fourteen days when the handset is in the standby mode
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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.
GETTING STARTED
If the phone is in use, ¨
Low Battery¨ flashes and the handset beeps. Complete
your conversation as quickly as possible and return the handset to the base unit for charging.
The last number dialed in the redial memory, the names and the numbers stored in the memory locations are retained for up to 30 minutes while you replace the battery pack.
Cleaning the Battery Charging Contacts
To maintain a good charge, it is important to clean the battery contacts on the handset and base unit with a dry cloth or a pencil eraser about once month. Do not use any liquids or solvents.
C. Connect the base unit
1)Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet.
contacts
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.
If you must replace the battery pack during a telephone call, complete the replacement of the battery pack within 30 seconds, and you can return to the original call.
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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. (See "Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall", on page 11.)
3)Then raise the antenna to a vertical position.
The handset can be placed up or face down in the base for charging.
You have to remove the beltclip, if attached for face up charging.
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.
4)Make sure that the
status LED lights. If the LED does not light, check to see that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the handset makes good contact with the base charging contacts.
Use only the supplied AD-310 AC adapter. Do not use any other AC adapter.
Connect the AC adapter to a continuous power supply.
Place the base unit close to the AC outlet so that you can unplug the AC adapter easily.
After installing the battery pack in the handset, charge your handset at least
15-20 hours before plugging into the phone line. Once the handset battery pack is fully charged, connect the telephone line cord to the base and telephone wall outlet.
5)Connect the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and to a telephone outlet once the handset is fully charged.
If your telephone outlet isn't modular, contact your telephone company for assistance.
Modular
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D. Choose the dialing mode
Most phone systems use tone dialing which sends DTMF tones through the phone lines. However some phone systems still use pulse dialing such as in rural areas. The default setting is tone dialing. Depending on your dialing system, set the mode as follows:
GETTING STARTED
1)Press and hold
flash 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 sounds to indicate the setting is complete.
#
.
/tone . A confirmation
*
Dial Mode:Tone Tone - Press * Pulse - Press #
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 the DTMF tones for certain situations
during a call, you may switch-over to tone dialing. (Refer to Tone Dialing Switch-over on page 15.)
Make sure your battery pack is fully charged before choosing the dial mode.
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