Uniden EXLI 8962 User Manual

Cordless Telephone

EXLI 8962

Owner's Manual

Getting Started

Basics

Thank you for your purchase of the Uniden EXLI 8962 cordless telephone. Please read this Owner's Manual carefully before using your cordless telephone to ensure proper use. After reading the manual, please keep it in a safe place and refer to it when necessary.

Introduction

Thank you for choosing the Uniden EXLI 8962 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

• Long Distance Manager

• 900 MHz Extended Range

• Secure Digital Transmission

• Caller ID and Call Waiting Caller ID

• 50 Number Caller ID memory

• 20 Number Memory

• 32 Digit Redial

• 3 Redial Memories

• Flash and Pause

• Pulse / Tone Dialing

• 7 Day Standby Battery Life

• 7 Hour Talk Time

• Handset Earpiece and Ringer Volume Control

Table of contents

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

On-hook dialing ...................................................................................................... 12

Off-hook dialing...................................................................................................... 13

Redialing ................................................................................................................ 14

Receiving calls ........................................................................................................... 16

Telephone Features

Memory storing........................................................................................................... 18

Storing phone numbers and names ...................................................................... 18

Memory dialing............................................................................................................ 20

Making calls with memory dialing ......................................................................... 20

Memory editing ........................................................................................................... 22

Editing a stored name and/or phone number ........................................................ 22

Memory erasing .......................................................................................................... 24

Erasing a stored name and phone number ........................................................... 24

On-hook dial editing..................................................................................................... 25

Mute ............................................................................................................................ 26

LDM (Long Distance Manager) ....................................................................................27

Paging.......................................................................................................................... 30

Caller ID Features

Caller ID service........................................................................................................... 31

Setting the Caller ID options.................................................................................. 31

When the telephone rings ..................................................................................... 32

Viewing the Caller ID message list ............................................................................. 33

Deteting information from the Caller ID list .......................................................... 34

Using the Caller ID list................................................................................................. 36

Calling a party from the Caller ID list..................................................................... 36

Storing Caller ID message in Memory dialing ....................................................... 37

Using "Caller ID with call waiting" service ................................................................... 38

Additional Information

Changing the digital security code .............................................................................. 39

Mounting the base unit on a wall................................................................................ 40

Installing the beltclip.....................................................................................................42

Headset installation ......................................................................................................42

Note on power sources................................................................................................43

Maintenance................................................................................................................ 43

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................... 44

Specifications............................................................................................................... 45

Index ........................................................................................................................... 46

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 to10)

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

Handset

Step 4 (page 11)

Finally, store your area code in the memory to use the Caller ID service, unless your calling area requires 10 digits 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 38.

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

Getting Started

• Rechargeable battery pack (BT-905)

• This Owner's Manual

• Precautions and Important Safety Instructions

• Registration Card

• Telephone line cord (2) • Wall mount adapter

• Beltclip

Uniden Parts Department

(800) 554-3988 Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday. We can also be reached on the web at www.uniden.com.

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

• You should charge your handset for 15-20 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.

• If your second phone line has a separate jack, place your phone so you can access both jacks.

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

Avoid microwave oven

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

Avoid personal computers

Avoid other cordless telephone

Step 2

Route the cord.

To AC outlet

To telephone outlet

To TEL LINE

To DC IN 9V

AC adapter (supplied)

Telephone line cord (supplied)

(continued)

Connect the base unit

If you want to install the base unit on the wall, see page 39.

Getting Started

1 Connect the telephone line cord to the

TEL LINE jack and to a telephone

outlet.

2 Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN

jack and to a standard 120VAC 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

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.

position.

Step 2

PULSE

TONE

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.

• Place the base unit close to the AC outlet so that you can unplug the AC adapter easily.

Tips

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

(continued)

Choose the dialing mode

Polarity of the plug

Modular

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.

Step 3

Red

status

lamp

Black

  Total:00

Preparing the battery pack

Charge the battery pack for more than 12 hours before you start using your phone.

1 Press and slide the battery

compartment 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

compartment 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.

Getting Started

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 at least 15 hours. You can place either side up for charging the battery.

status

" lamp of the

Step 3

Low Battery

(continued)

Battery use time (per charge)

From fully charged

• Seven hours coutinuous use.

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

When the battery charge becomes low

When the voltage of battery pack in the handset 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, " flashes and none of the keys will operate. If the phone is in use, " flashes and the handset 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 period. For optimum performance, be sure to return the handset to the base unit after a telephone call for charging the battery.

• The built-in memory backup can hold numbers and names stored in the memory for up to 2 minutes, while you replace the battery pack.

• If you must replace the battery pack during a telephone call, complete the replacement of the battery pack within 30 seconds, and you may return to the original call.

• Rechargeable batteries have a memory effect that reduces standby and talk time. To avoid this memory effect, on a monthly basis, use the phone until the

Low Battery"

indication appears. Then charge the battery for 15 hours.

Low Battery"

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 soft cloth or other contact cleaner.

Do not use any liquids or solvents.

Step 4

1 Auto Talk:Off 2 CIDCW :On 3 Area Code:

call id

•

ª

select/ch

call id

1 Auto Talk:Off 2 CIDCW :On 3 Area Code:817

call id

Entering your area code

Note If your calling area requires 10-digits skip this step.

Enter your area code before you use this phone for the first time, or if move to new area, you must enter your area code. This is necessary because the phone must distinguish local or long distance calls to properly dial calls from the Caller ID message list. (See page 36.)

1 When the phone is in the standby

mode, press and hold until the Caller ID setting screen appears.

2 Press or to select

Area Code".

3 Press .

Getting Started

4 Use the dial buttons ( 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 dial buttons to enter the new area code.

To complete the setting, press or return the handset to the base unit.

Making calls

select/ch

redial/p

ª

•

/tone/



8178583300

Talk 8178583300

Talk 0:00 8178583300

talk

LongDst

5:15

talk

select/ch

ª

•

/tone/

redial/p

talk

On-hook dialing

Dial the phone number. (Phone numbers can be up to 32 digits.)

Example: Enter 8178583300

2 Press . "Talk" flashes on the

display.

Note When is pressed

instead of , LDM (Long Distance Manager) will be activated. (For LDM, refer to page 27.)

3 The number is dialed. After about 5

seconds, the call-time display appears.

4 Press to complete the telephone

Other Operations

To Do this

To improve reception Press . To adjust the ear speaker volume Press or . To temporarily switch to tone dial Press . The following numbers (when base is in pulse mode) dialed will be sent as tone dialing. To enter a pause within the numbers dialed Press .

Notes

• If there is no key entry for in more than 20 seconds, on-hook dialing is cancelled and the telephone returns to the standby mode.

• The phone number can be edited before pressing . (See page 25.)

call. The call-time will be displayed for about 5 seconds.

Making calls

mute/ring

Talk

Talk 0:17 8178583300

talk

LongDst

talk

10:03

Talk  <High>

talk

mute/ring

(continued)

Off-hook dialing

1 Pick up the handset. 2 Press . "Talk" appears

flashing on the display.

Then the volume setting is displayed.

For example if the volume is set to high the display shows

Note When is pressed

instead of , LDM (Long Distance Manager) will be activated. (For LDM, refer to page 27.)

3 Dial the phone number.

Example: Enter 8178583300

Basics

Mute feature

Pressing during a telephone call will cut off the sound from the microphone and display " Pressing or will cancel the mute mode and return the handset to the original call.

Note

• The phone number can be up to 32 digits.

Mute".

Press or place the handset in the base to complete the telephone call.

The call-time will be displayed for about 5 seconds. The phone returns to standby.

• Returning the handset to the base

unit during a call disconnects the phone call and sets the handset to the standby mode (i.e., Auto Standby).

Making calls

<Redial1> 8178583300

redial/p

<Redial2> 2145551234

<Redial3> 9725554321

talk

LongDst

talk

redial/p

talk

(continued)

Redialing

The last three phone numbers dialed can be quickly redialed.

[On-hook redialing]

1 Press .

The phone number that was last dialed appears on the display.

2 Press again.

Each press of will display one of the last three dialed numbers in order.

Most recent

Note

If the recently dialed number exceeds 32 digits, only the first 32 digits are retained for redialing.

3 Press . "Talk" appears

flashing on the display, then the volume setting is displayed.

Note When is pressed

instead of , LDM (Long Distance Manager) will be activated. (For LDM, refer to page 27.)

4 Then the selected number is dialed.

After about 5 seconds, the call-time display appears.

Press complete the telephone call. The call-time will be displayed for about 5 seconds.

Making calls

talk

LongDst

talk

redial/p

talk

Talk

<High>

[Off-hook redialing]

(continued)

1 Press .

Talk" appears flashing on the

display.

Note When is pressed

instead of , LDM (Long Distance Manager) will be activated. (For LDM, refer to page 28.)

2 Press .

Redial the last number you called.

Press , or place the handset on the base to complete the telephone call. The call-time will be displayed for about 5 seconds.

Basics

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