Uniden EXL 8900 User Manual

The Uniden®EXL 8900 Series 900 MHz cordless phones are

Features

Welcome

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.

• 900 MHz Extended Range Technology

• Secure Digital Transmission

• Long Distance Manager

• 10-Number Memory Dialing

• Tone/Pulse Dialing

• Handset Volume Control

TO YOUR NEW PHONE

• 32 Digit Redial

• AutoTalk™

• AutoStandby™

• 7 Hours Talk Time

• Hearing Aid Compatible

The EXL 8900 Series features include AutoTalk and AutoStandby. 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 UltraClear Plus 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 EXL 8900 Series has Random Code™ digital security which automatically selects one of over 65,000 digital security codes for the handset and base. Also, the AutoSecure™ feature electronically locks your phone when the handset is in the base.

INTRODUCTION

talk

Long Dst

mute memory

flash

talk batt mute

abc def

jklghi

mno

tuvpqrs

oper

tone

wxyz

213

546

879

chanringerpauseredial

extended range

LONG DISTANCE MANAGER

vol

status

in use

page/find

6 7

16 17

20 21

11 12

25 26

Controls and functions

29 30

1. Handset antenna

2. Headset cover

3. Handset battery compartment

4. Handset ring switch

5. Handset speaker

6. Talk/Battery lamp

7. Talk key

8. Volume down key

9. Flash key

10. Tone key

11. Redial key

12. Pause key

13. Handset microphone

14. Mute lamp

15. Volume up key

16. Long Distant key

17. Memory key

18. Mute key

19. Channel key

20. Ringer key

21. Handset contact

22. Handset clip storage

23. Base contact

24. Base antenna

25. Status lamp

26. In use lamp

27. Page/Find key

28. Pulse-Tone switch

29. DC power input

30. Phone jack

Introduction / Features...............inside front cover

Contents

Control and Functions................inside front cover

Getting Started

Read this first..........................................................3

Step 1: Checking the package contents ...............4

Step 2: Setting up the base unit ...........................5

Mounting the base unit on a wall ...........8

Step 3: Charging the battery pack......................10

Adjusting the volume control.................12

Using your New Phone

Making and receiving calls ..................................13

Using the LDM (Long Distance Manager) ..........14

Storing a number in memory ..............................15

Entering a pause in memory dialing...................15

Storing mixed tone/pulse number ......................16

Dialing a stored number......................................16

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

Erasing a stored number......................................17

Replacing a stored number .................................17

Selecting a different channel ...............................18

Using the flash button .........................................18

Mute ......................................................................19

Page/find...............................................................19

Traveling out-of-range..........................................19

OF YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL

Additional Information

Changing the digital security code......................20

Installing the beltclip............................................21

Headset installation ..............................................21

Note on power sources .......................................22

Maintenance..........................................................22

Troubleshooting..................................................23

Specifications.......................................................24

Index .....................................................................25

Getting Started

Using your

New Phone

Additional

Information

Troubleshooting

Specifications

Index

CONTENTS

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

Read this first

Step 1 (page 4)

Unpack and check the telephone and accessories.

Step 2 (page 5 to 9)

Next, choose the best location to set up the base unit.

Base unit

Step 3 (page 10 to11)

Then, insert the battery pack into the handset. You have to charge the battery pack for more than 12-15 hours before using the phone.

Handset

GETTING STARTED

About the digital security code

This cordless telephone uses a digital security code to prevent unauthorized access to your base unit. This security code prevents other cordless handsets from making calls through your base unit. A random security code will be assigned automatically between your base unit and handset when you charge the battery pack for the first time. If you want to reset the security code, see page 20.

Make sure you have received the following items in the package.

Checking the package contents

If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact the

Parts Department

• Base unit • Handset • AC adapter (AD-420)

(see below).

Uniden

• Rechargeable battery pack (BT-905)

• This Owner's Manual

• Precautions and Important Safety Instructions

• Registration Card

Uniden Parts Department

(800) 554-3988 Hours: M-F 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM Central. We can also be reached on the web at www.uniden.com.

• Telephone line cord (2)

• Wall mount adapter

• Beltclip

Do the following steps.

Setting up the base unit

• 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 continuous a 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.

Route the cord.

To AC outlet

To telephone outlet

To TEL LINE

To DC IN 9V

AC adapter (supplied)

Telephone line cord (supplied)

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.

Connect the base unit

If you want to install the base unit on the wall, see page 8.

Use only the Uniden AC adapter supplied with this phone. Do NOT use an outlet controlled by a wall switch.

1 Connect the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and to

2 Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to a

3 Set the base unit on a desk or

a telephone outlet.

standard 120VAC wall outlet.

tabletop and place the handset on the base unit. Then raise the antenna to a vertical position.

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