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EXI 8966
Owner's Manual
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User Manual
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Uniden EXI 8966 User Manual

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900 MHz Cordless Phone with Caller ID
Advanced Call Waiting Options
Dual Keypads and Displays
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Uniden EXI 8966 cordless telephone. This phone is designed to exacting standards that provide reliability, long life and outstanding performance.
Note: Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit for
explanation purposes.
Features
• 900 MHz Extended Range
• Secure Digital Transmission
• Caller ID and Call Waiting Caller ID
• Advanced Caller ID with Call Waiting Option
• 50 Number Caller ID Memory
• 34 Number Memory (20 on the handset and 14 on the base)
• Backlit Display (3 line for the handset and 2 line for the base)
• 3 Redial Memories (32 digit)
• Flash and Pause
• Pulse / Tone Dialing
• 10 Day Standby Battery Life
• 7 Hour Talk Time
• Handset Earpiece and Ringer Volume Control
• Base Speakerphone with Keypad
• 3-Way Conference Operation
• Dual Keypad
• Dual Display
Table of contents
Introduction / Features ................................................inside front cover
Control and Functions..................................................inside front cover
Getting Started
Read this first.................................................................................... 4
Step 1: Checking the package contents........................................... 5
Step 2: Setting up the base unit....................................................... 6
Step 3: Preparing the battery pack ................................................... 9
Step 4: Entering your area code ..................................................... 11
Basics
Making calls.................................................................................... 12
Making a call with the handset................................................. 12
Making a call with the base .......................................................14
Redialing a call with the handset .............................................. 15
Redialing a call with the base.................................................... 16
Receiving calls ................................................................................ 17
Receiving a call with the handset ..............................................17
Receiving a call with the base....................................................19
Telephone Features
Memory storing............................................................................... 20
Memory dialing ............................................................................... 23
Memory editing ............................................................................... 26
Memory erasing.............................................................................. 28
Mute.................................................................................................30
3-way conference features ..............................................................31
Intercom feature ..............................................................................32
Call transfer feature..........................................................................33
Caller ID Features
Caller ID service.............................................................................. 34
Setting the Caller ID options..................................................... 35
When the telephone rings......................................................... 36
Viewing the Caller ID message list................................................. 37
Deleting information from the Caller ID list.................................... 38
Calling a party from the Caller ID list.............................................. 40
Storing Caller ID messages in memory.......................................... 41
Caller ID with call waiting service................................................... 42
Call waiting features ....................................................................... 43
Additional Information
Changing the digital security code .................................................. 44
Mounting the base unit on a wall................................................... 45
Additional Information......................................................................47
Installing the beltclip...................................................................47
Headset installation....................................................................47
Note on power sources..............................................................48
Maintenance.............................................................................. 48
Getting Started
Basics
Telephone
Features
Caller ID Features
Additional
Information
Troubleshooting
Index
Troubleshooting......................................................................... 49
Index................................................................................................ 51
Read this first
This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps;
Step 1 (page 5)
Unpack the telephone and accessories.
Step 2 (page 6 to 8)
Next, choose the best location to set up the base unit.
Base unit
Step 3 (page 9 to 10)
Then, insert the battery pack into the handset. You have to charge the battery pack for 12-15 hours before using the phone.
Handset
Step 4 (page 11)
Finally, store your area code in the memory to use the Caller ID service, if you do not live in an area that requires 10-digit dialing.
Handset
About the digital security code
This cordless telephone uses a digital security code to prevent unauthorized access
to your base unit. This security code prevents other cordless handsets from making
calls through your base unit.
A random security code will be assigned automatically between your base unit and
handset when you charge the battery pack for the first time.
If you want to reset the security code, see page 44.
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Step 1: 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 (see below).
• Base unit • Handset • AC adapter (AD-420)
Uniden Parts Department
• Rechargeable battery pack (BT-905)
• This Owner's Manual
• Precautions and Important Safety Instructions
• Registration Card
• Telephone line cord • Wall mount adapter
• Beltclip
Uniden Parts Department
(800) 554-3988 Hours are 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.
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Step 2: Setting up the base unit
Do the following steps.
• Choose the best location
• Connect the base unit
• Choose the dialing mode
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:
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
• You should charge your handset for 12-15 hours before using the phone.
• 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 and fluorescent lighting.
• Be sure there is sufficient space to raise the base antenna fully vertical.
• The base can be placed on a desk, tabletop or mounted on a standard wall plate.
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Step 2: Setting up the base unit
Connect the base unit
To install the base unit on the wall, see page 45.
(continued)
1 Connect the telephone line cord to
the
TEL LINE jack and to a
telephone outlet.
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2 Connect the AC adapter to the
DC IN 9V jack and to a standard
120V AC wall outlet.
3 Set the base unit on a desk or
tabletop and place the handset on the base unit. Then raise the antenna to a vertical position.
Note
Place the power cord so it does not create a trip hazard, or where it could become chafed and create a fire or electrical hazard.
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Step 2: Setting up the base unit
Notes
• Use only the supplied AD-420 AC adapter. Do not use any other AC adapter.
• Connect the AC adapter to a continuous power supply.
(continued)
Polarity of the plug
Tips
• If your telephone outlet isn't modular, contact your telephone company for assistance.
Modular
Choose the dialing mode
Depending on your dialing system, set the TONE/PULSE switch as follows:
If your dialing system is Set the switch to
Tone TONE Pulse PULSE
If you aren't sure of your dialing system
Make a trial call with the TONE/PULSE switch set to TONE. If the call connects, leave the switch as is; otherwise, set to PULSE.
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Step 3: Preparing the battery pack
Charge the battery pack for 12-15 hours before you start using your phone.
1 Press and slide the battery compart-
ment cover toward the bottom of the unit.
2 Connect the battery pack connector
with the correct polarity (black and red wires), then insert the battery pack into the battery compartment.
3 Securely close the battery compart-
ment cover by sliding it up until it snaps into place.
4 Place the handset on the base unit
with the keys and display facing upward. This position lets you see Caller ID messages on the display.
When the handset has been properly placed on the charging terminals of the base unit, the “ base unit lights and charging begins. Charge the battery for 12-15 hours. You can place either side up for charging the battery.
status” LED of the
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Step 3: Preparing the battery pack
(continued)
Battery use time (per charge)
From fully charged
• 7 hours continuous use
• 10 days when the handset is in the standby mode
When the battery charge becomes low
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, “ keys will operate. If the phone is in use, “ beeps. Complete your conversation as quickly as possible and return the handset to the base unit for charging.
Notes
• Even when the battery pack is not being used, it will gradually discharge over a long
• The built-in memory backup can hold numbers and names stored in the memory for
• If you must replace the battery pack during a telephone call, complete the
Low Battery” flashes and none of the
Low Battery” flashes and the handset
period. For optimum performance, be sure to return the handset to the base unit after a telephone call for battery charging.
up to 2 minutes, while you replace the battery pack. replacement of the battery pack within 30 seconds, and you can return to the
original call.
Cleaning the battery contacts
To maintain a good charge, it is important to clean all battery contacts on the handset and base unit about once a month. Use a dry cloth or pencil eraser, if necessary.
Do not use any liquids or solvents.
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Step 4: 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. 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.
Note
If your calling area requires 10-digit dialing, do not program this option.
1 When the phone is in the standby
mode, press . The Caller ID setting screen appears.
2 Press to select
“
Area Code”.
3 Press .
4 Use the number keypad ( to )
to enter the 3-digit area code.
5 Press .
A beep sounds and the displayed area code is entered.
6 Press to complete the setting. Or return the handset to the base unit to
complete the setting mode and set the handset to the standby mode.
Note
When the area code has already been stored in memory, the stored area code will be displayed. To change it, use the and number keypad to enter the new area code. Then press .
To complete the setting, press or return the handset to the base unit.
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Making calls
Making a call with the handset
Dialing from standby
1 Pick up the handset and dial the
phone number (up to 32 digits).
Example: Enter 8178583300
2 Press .“Talk” flashes on the
display.
Then the volume setting is displayed.
Example:
Setting “High”
3 The number is dialed. After about 5
seconds, the call-time display appears.
4 To hang up, press or place the handset
on the base. The call-time displays for about 5 seconds.
Other Operations
To Do this
To improve reception Press during a call. To adjust the earpiece volume Press or . To temporarily switch to tone dial Press . The following numbers (When base is set to pulse mode.) dialed will be sent as tone dialing. To enter a pause within the dialing sequence Press .
Notes
• If you enter a wrong number in the step 1, press to delete a number.
• If there is no key entry for more than 20 seconds, the dialing operation is canceled
and the telephone returns to the standby mode.
Handset in Use
•“
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“ appears on the base’s display while the handset is in use.
Making calls
(continued)
Dialing from talk mode
1 Pick up the handset. 2 Press . “Talk” appears
flashing on the display.
The display shows the current selected volume.
3 Dial the phone number.
Example: Enter 817-858-3300
4 To hang up,
handset on the base be displayed for about 5 seconds.
press or place the
.
The call-time will
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Making calls
(continued)
Making a call with the base
Dialing from standby
1 Dial the phone number
(up to 32 digits).
2 Press . “Speaker”
appears on the display. The number is dialed.
3 To hang up, press .
Dialing from speaker phone mode
1 Press . “Speaker”
appears on the display.
2 Dial the number. 3 When you finish the call, press
to hang up.
Note
The base microphone is located under the phone. Position yourself as near to the base as possible and speak clearly.
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Making calls
(continued)
Redialing a call with the handset
The last three phone numbers dialed can be quickly recalled.
Dialing from standby
1 Press .
The phone number that was last dialed from the handset appears on the display.
2 Press again.
Each press of will display one of the last three dialed numbers.
Most recent
3 Press .
The number will be dialed.
Note
If the recently dialed number exceeds 32 digits, only the first 32 digits are retained for redialing.
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