Uniden EXP901 User Manual

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

About Your EXP 901. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

FCC Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

EXP 901 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Automatic Digital Code Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Semi-Auto Channel Scan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Installing Your EXP 901 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Selecting the Installation Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Connecting the Telephone Line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Install the Base Unit on a Desk or Tabletop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Attaching the Belt Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Installing the Rechargeable Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Using Your EXP 901. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Preparing the Base Unit and Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Handset Earpiece Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Answering a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Making a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Dialing a Stored Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Chain Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Using Your EXP 901 Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Using your EXP 901 Intercom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Using the EXP 901 as a Room Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Important Electrical Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Telephone Line Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Radio Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

More Than One Cordless Telephone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

One Year Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Important Safety Instructions

When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and injury to persons, including the following:

1. Read and understand all instructions.

2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a dry cloth for cleaning.

4. Do not use this product near water; for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.

5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The telephone may fall, causing serious damage to the unit.

6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation. To protect the product from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. These openings should never be blocked by placing the product on the bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

7. This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your dealer or local power company.

8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where the cord will be damaged by persons walking on it.

9. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords, as this can result in the risk of fire or electrical shock.

10. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

11. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product. Take it to qualified service personnel when some service or repair work is required. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the appliance is subsequently used.

12. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

A. When the power supply cord is damaged or frayed. B. If liquid has been spilled into the product. C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. D. If the product does not operate normally when following the

operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage, and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to

normal operation. E. If the product has been dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged. F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

13. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

Caution!

To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons by the Rechargeable Battery Pack, read and follow these instructions:

1. Use only the Rechargeable Battery Pack specified in this Operating Guide.

2. Do not dispose of the Rechargeable Battery Pack in a fire. It may explode.

3. Do not open or mutilate the Rechargeable Battery Pack. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. The electrolyte may be toxic if swallowed.

4. Exercise care in handling the Rechargeable Battery Pack in order not to short the battery with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys. It may overheat and cause burns.

5. Charge the Rechargeable Battery Pack provided with or identified for use with this product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in this Guide.

6. Observe proper polarity orientation between the Rechargeable Battery Pack and the battery charger.

Save These Instructions!

About Your EXP 901

Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden EXP 901 Cordless Telephone. The EXP 901 is designed and engineered to exacting standards for reliability, long life, and outstanding performance. To get the most from your EXP 901, Also, be sure to complete and mail the Product Registration Card in this Guide.

Note:

Foldout the illustrations from the front cover to see the Base Unit

and Handset Controls and Indicators while reading this guide.

Unpacking

Your EXP 901 box should contain the following items:

Base Unit Handset Belt Clip 2 Telephone Line Cords (1 long cord, 1 short cord) AC Adapter (AD-420) Wall Mount Adapter Rechargeable Battery Pack (BP-901) This Operating Guide Memory Storage Stickers

If any of these items are missing or damaged, do not return it to the place of purchase. Instead, contact Uniden Customer Service at: 800-297-1023, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday.

please read this Operating Guide thoroughly

FCC Requirements

You are no longer required by the FCC to notify your local telephone company of your intent to connect a new telephone. Your local telephone company may call you and request information about your phone such as: the brand name, model number, registration number, and ringer equivalence number. This information is provided on a label located on the bottom of the Base Unit.

If your EXP 901 Cordless Telephone is not performing up to your expectations, please try the simple steps listed in the Troubleshooting section of this manual. If you are still unable to resolve the problem, contact Uniden Customer Service, 1-800-297-1023.

If the unit must be returned for service, ship it by traceable means, or deliver it to:

Uniden America Corporation

Parts and Service Division 4700 Amon Carter Blvd. Ft. Worth, TX. 76155

EXP 901 Features

900 MHz to get Maximum Operating Range

UltraClear Plus

of a corded telephone. Tone/Pulse Dialing 10-Number Memory 3 One-Touch Memory Dialing Buttons Room Monitoring 2-Way Paging/Intercom Redial/Pause and Flash Spare Battery Charger

AutoStandby AutoTalk

Semi-Auto Channel Scan Automatic Digital Code Security Handset Volume Control/Ringer Volume Control Base Unit Ringer Volume Control Battery Saving Feature 2-Way Handset Mounting Reversible Handset Retainer Hold

noise reduction provides the quality sound

Automatic Digital Code Security

Many cordless telephones operate similarly and on the same frequency. Without digital code security, another Handset could make calls using your Base Unit and telephone line. Therefore, to avoid any unauthorized calls through your Base Unit, a Digital Code feature was added to your EXP 901. This Digital Code is shared only between the Handset and Base Unit. The Code is set

Reset and Restore the Digital Code

1. Be sure the Handset is on the Base Unit.

2. Press The Base Unit will beep.

The Digital Code is now reset randomly to one of more than 65,000 codes. If the Base Unit loses power while the Handset is off the Base, the Digital

Code may be erased. When this happens, the Handset will not function.

automatically

INT’COM

on the Base Unit.

when you first use the phone.

Semi-Auto Channel Scan

If the channel becomes too noisy during a call, press automatically switch to the clearest channel.

CHANNEL

Installing Your EXP 901

Selecting the Installation Location

Select a location for the EXP 901 to avoid excessive heat or humidity (as in a kitchen or bathroom). The Base Unit of your EXP 901 can be placed on a desk or tabletop near a standard 120 VAC outlet and telephone line jack, or mounted on a standard AT&T or GTE wall plate. Keep the Base Unit and Handset away from sources of electrical noise (motors, fluorescent lighting).

Connecting the Telephone Line

There are three types of phone outlets: 1) Modular, 2) 4-prong jack, or

3) hard-wired type.

1) Modular Jack

Plug the telephone line cord from the Base Unit into a standard modular telephone jack. (Note:

contact your local telephone company for information on the installation of these jacks.

2) 4-Prong Jack

An adapter (not included) is required. The adapter plugs into the 4-prong jack and the telephone line cord plugs into the adapter.

3) Hard-wired Jack

A modular jack converter (not included) is required. You may need to rewire when conn ect ing t he co nve rte r (m akin g colo r-c oded co nn ect ion s).

Note:

Your Uniden Cordless Telephone Dealer or a telephone supply

store can advise you on the proper adapter or converter.

The EXP 901 has two telephone line jacks: “LINE IN” and “LINE OUT”.

Note:

You can connect a Telephone Line Cord to either jack.

)

If you do not have a modular jack,

Caution!

Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

Install the Base Unit on a Desk or Tabletop

1. Place the Base Unit on a desk or tabletop, and plug one end of the

long

Telephone Line Cord (supplied) into the “LINE IN” jack on the Base.

2. Plug the other end of the

long

Telephone Line Cord into the telephone wall jack.

3. Plug the AC Adapter cord into the AC Adapter input jack on the Base Unit. (Note:

Caution!

The AC Adapter included with this phone may be equipped with a polarized alternating-line plug (a plug with one blade wider that the other.) This plug fits into the power outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not alter the shape of the blades to the polarized plug.

Use only the AC Adapter supplied with the

EXP 901.)

4. Plug the AC Adapter into a standard 120 VAC wall outlet.

5. Route the power cord where it will not create a trip hazard, or where it could become chafed and create a fire or other electrical hazards.

The unique design of your EXP 901 lets you to put the Handset on the Base Unit either face down or upright. Also, you may extend the legs on the bottom of the Base Unit, placing it at an angle for better LED visibility. Remove the Handset Support in the charging cradle so the handset remains in a stable, upright position. The Rechargeable Battery Pack in the Handset automatically recharges in either position.

Extending the Base Unit Legs

For better visibility of the buttons and LEDs, extend the legs on the bottom of the Base Unit, placing it at an angle.

To use the Handset in the charging cradle while the Base Unit is set at an angle:

1. Remove the Handset Support by pressing upward on the notch at the front of the support.

2. Store the Handset Support on the bottom of the Base Unit by snapping the support into the slots under the charging cradle.

The Handset will now remain in a stable, upright position with the Base Unit set at an angle. Or, you can place the Handset in the face down position

Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall

Installing the Wall-Mount Adapter on the Base Unit

1. Remove the Handset from the Base Unit.

2. Lay the Base Unit face down on a flat, smooth surface.

3. Insert the two front tabs of the Wall Mount Adapter into the two receptacles next to the legs of the Base Unit.

4. Squeeze the two side tabs of the Wall Mount Adapter and snap them into the receptacles near the bottom edge of the Base Unit.

Setting the Handset Retainer

1. Remove the Handset Retainer on the Base Unit by sliding it upward.

2. Flip the Retainer over so the tab is facing up.

3. Slide the Retainer back into the Base Unit.

The EXP 901 Base unit is now ready to be mounted on a standard wall plate or mounted directly to a wall.

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