Uniden EXP 971 Series, EXP970 Quick Easy Steps Manual

Introduction

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The Uniden 900MHz cordless phones are 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. The color of your cordless phone may vary.

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900MHz Extended Range
Technology

• Pulse/Tone Dialing

• One Touch RocketDial
Number

• 10-Number Memory
Dialing

• Earpiece Volume Control

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• AutoTalk™

• 20 Channel Autoscan

• Last Number Redial

• Find Handset Locator

• Hearing Aid Compatible

▼ Features

The cordless phone 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.

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 20 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 cordless phone has

Random Code™ digital security which automatically

selects one of approx. 262,000 digital security codes for the handset and base. Also, the

AutoSecure™ feature electronically locks your phone when the handset is in the base.
RocketDial ®is a one-touch speed dial key that automatically dials your most important or

frequently called number. The number dialed, is a preset number stored by the user.

Be sure to visit our web site: www.uniden.com

Uniden®and RocketDial®are registered trademarks of Uniden America Corporation.
AutoTalk, AutoStandby, UltraClear Plus, Random Code and AutoSecure are trademarks of

Uniden America Corporation.

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Controls and Functions

1. Handset antenna

2. Handset earpiece
talk/batt low LED - indicates when

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phone is in use or the battery is low

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m/mem - enters or recalls numbers
stored in memory dialing (p.6)

v//vol - ringer tone and earpiece

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volume control (p.5)

NERGY STAR

NERGY STAR

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Partner, Uniden has determine that this product or

NERGY STAR

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is a U.S. registered mark.

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guidelines for energy

6. flash - accesses call waiting (if
available) (p.6)

/tone - switches to tone dialing in

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pulse dial mode (p.5)

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redial/pause - redials the last number
/ adds a timed pause in a memory
dialing sequence. (p.4)

9. Handset microphone and ringer
speaker

talk - answers or places calls (p.4)

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end - end phone call/temporarilly
mutes incoming ring (p.4)

RocketDial - one touch priority key

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(p.7)

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channel - selects another channel for
clearer reception (p.5)

14. Handset charging contacts

15. Base charging contacts

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charge / in use LED

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Included with Your Phone

• Base • Handset • AC Adapter • Telephone Cord • Rechargeable Battery
Replacement adapters, batteries and other parts may be purchased on Uniden’s website

www.uniden.com, or be contacting Uniden’s Parts Department (see page 3).

Setting up the Phone

Do the following steps:

A. Choose the best location C. Connect the base unit
B. Install the rechargeable battery pack into the handset D. Choose the dialing mode

A. Choose the best location

Before choosing a location for your new phone, read the INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
included in the PRECAUTIONS.
Here are some important guidelines you should consider:

Avoid noise sources such as a window

Avoid heat sources, such as
radiators, air ducts, and sunlight

Avoid television sets and
other electronic equipment

by a street with heavy traffic

Avoid microwave ovens

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

Choose a central location

Avoid other cordless telephones

Avoid personal computers

• 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.

• The base can be placed on a desk, tabletop, or mounted on a standard wall plate.

B. Install the rechargeable battery pack into the handset

The handset is powered by a rechargeable battery pack. The battery recharges
automatically when the handset is placed in the base unit.

Charge the handset battery pack for at least 15-20 hours before using your new cordless
telephone for the first time!

plug the telephone cord into the base unit and wall jack until the battery is fully charged.

NOTE: If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to

the telephone line, be sure that installing the system does not
disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what
will disable your alarm equipment, contact your telephone
company or a qualified installer.

1) Press down on the handset battery case cover (use the finger
indention for a better grip) and slide the cover downward to remove.

2) Plug the battery pack connector (red & black wires) into the jack
inside the battery compartment (the connector notches fit into the
grooves of the jack only one-way). Match the wire colors to the
polarity label in the battery compartment, connect the battery and
listen for a click to insure connection.

3) Before replacing the battery cover, make certain the battery pack is
securely connected by slightly pulling on the battery wires. Then
place the battery case cover back on the handset by sliding it
upwards until it clicks into place.

To maximize the charge capacity of your battery pack, DO NOT

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4) Place the handset in the base with the keypad facing forward.

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NOTE: For optimum performance use only the Uniden Battery

(BT-904) supplied with your phone.

Replacement batteries
are also available through the Uniden Parts Department at
[phone], Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. or online at

www.uniden.com

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, the

talk/batt low LED

flashes when the battery pack is low.
If the phone is in use, the

talk/batt low LED flashes and the handset beeps. Complete your

conversation as quickly as possible and return the handset to the base for charging.

NOTE: • 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 each telephone call.

• Dial mode setting, last number dialed and numbers stored in memory locations
(including RocketDial), are retained for up to 1 minute while you replace the
battery pack.

Cleaning the battery charging contacts

To maintain a good charge, it is important to clean the charging contacts on the
handset once a month.

Using water only, dampen a cloth to clean the charging
contacts. Then make sure to go back over the charging
contacts with a dry cloth before returning the handset to the
base to charge.

Caution: Do not use paint thinner, benzene, alcohol, or other
chemical products. Doing so may discolor the surface of the
telephone and damage the finish.

C. Connect the base unit

1) Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack
and a standard 120V AC wall outlet.

2) Set the base unit on a desk or tabletop, and
place the handset in the base unit.

3) Make sure the charge/in use LED illuminates.
If the LED does not illuminate, check to see that
the AC adapter is plugged in and the handset
makes good contact with the base charging
contacts.

NOTICE: 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.

NOTE: • Use only the supplied AD-0001 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

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