Uniden EXS 2080 User Manual

Congratulations on your purchase of the EXS 2080 cordless telephone. This phone is designed for reliability, long life, and outstanding performance utilizing the latest in 900 MHz Spread Spectrum technology.
Note: Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the
actual unit for explanation purposes.
• 900 MHz Spread Spectrum Technology
• Digital Answering Device
TO YOUR NEW PHONE
• 50 Number Caller ID Memory
• 3-Line, 16 Character Backlit Handset Display
• 20 Enhanced Memory Dial Locations
• 32 Digit Redial
• 3 Redial Memories
• Flash and Pause
• Pulse / Tone Dialing
• 3-Way Conference Operation
• Speakerphone
• Page / Find
• 10 Day Standby Battery Life
• 6 Hour Talk Time
• Handset Earpiece and Ringer Volume Control
• Hearing Aid Compatible
Digital Spread Spectrum Technology utilizes a wider frequency band vs. a single narrow band used in standard digital transmissions. The result is a more secure conversation with the clarity of digital sound, extended range, and minimal interference from other cordless phone.
Random Code™ digital security automatically selects one of over 65,000 codes for the handset and base.
These features enhance your phones security and also prevent unauthorized calls as a result of your phone being activated by other equipment.
INTRODUCTION
DIGITAL SPREAD SPECTRUM
speaker
volume
status
delete play/stop
voice memogreeting
skip
pageclockpinanswer on/off
repeat
vol
call id memdel
abc def
ghi mno
pqrs tuv wxyz
oper
tone
redial/p setup select/ch mute/ring
jkl
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45 6
78 9
0#
talk flash
mic
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RING TIME REC TIME
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1. Handset antenna
2. Headset jack cover
3. Handset battery compartment
4. Ringer off-on switch
5. Handset earpiece
6. LCD display
7. Talk key
8. Volume/Cursor down key
9. Call ID key
10. Tone/left cursor key
11. Redial/Pause key
12. Setup key
13. Handset microphone
14. Volume/Cursor up key
15. Flash key
16. Memory key
17. Delete key
18. Right cursor key
19. Mute/Ring key
20. Select/ch key
21. Handset charging contacts
22. Base microphone
23. Base speaker
24. Speaker key
25. Handset retainer clip
26. Speaker LED
27. Volume down key
28. Status LED
29. Delete key
30. Repeat key
31. Greeting key
32. Base charging contacts
33. Answer on/off key
34. Pin code key
35. Clock key
36. Page key
37. Base antenna
38. Volume up key
39. LED display
40. Play/Stop key
41. Skip key
42. Voice memo record key
43. Record time switch
44. Ring time switch
45. Ringer on/off switch
46. Pulse-Tone switch
47. DC power input
48. Phone jack
Introduction / Features...............inside front cover
Controls and Functions ..............inside front cover
Getting Started
Read this first..........................................................2
Step 1: Checking the package contents...............3
Step 2: Setting up the base unit ...........................4
Mounting the base unit on a wall ...........7
Step 3: Installing the handset battery pack..........9
Basics
Making a call ........................................................11
Receiving a call ....................................................13
Adjusting the volume ...........................................15
Redialing a call .....................................................16
Traveling out-of-range..........................................17
Using the speakerphone......................................17
Page.......................................................................18
Mute ......................................................................18
Memory Dialing
Storing phone numbers and names....................19
Making calls with memory dialing......................21
Chain dialing.........................................................22
Editing a stored name and/or phone number ...23
Erasing a stored name and phone number........25
3-Way Conference Features
3-way conferencing..............................................26
OF YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL
Caller ID Features
Caller ID................................................................27
When the telephone rings ...................................28
Viewing the Caller ID Message list .....................29
Deleting information from the Caller ID list ......30
Using the Caller ID list ........................................32
Using “Caller ID on call waiting” service ...........34
The Integrated Answering Device
Features.................................................................35
Setting up your answering system ......................36
Using your answering system .............................41
Additional Information
Changing the digital security code......................47
Installing the beltclip............................................48
Headset installation ..............................................48
Note on power sources .......................................49
Maintenance..........................................................49
Troubleshooting ................................................50
Index ....................................................................53
CONTENTS
Getting Started
Basics
Memory
Dialing
3-Way
Conference
Features
Caller ID
Features
The Integrated
Answering
Device
Additional
Information
This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps;
Step 1 (page 3)
Unpack and check the telephone and accessories.
Step 2 (page 4 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 must charge the battery pack for more than 15-20 hours before using the phone.
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 47.
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GETTING STARTED
Make sure you have received the following items in the package. 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
• Telephone line cord (2)
• Wall mount adapter
• Beltclip
Uniden Parts Department
(800) 554-3988 Hours: M-F 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM CST. We can also be reached on the web at www.uniden.com.
3
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 more than 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.
4
To AC outlet
To telephone outlet
To TEL LINE
To DC IN 9V
AC adapter (supplied)
Telephone line cord (supplied)
1
2
Route the cord.
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 7.
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 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.
5
Use only the supplied AD-420 AC
PULSE
TONE
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.
Polarity of the plug
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 PULSE-TONE 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 PULSE-TONE switch set to TONE. If the call connects, leave the switch as is; otherwise, set to
PULSE.
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Standard wall plate mounting
This phone can be mounted on any standard telephone wall plate.
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2 - 7
1 Snap the wall mount
adapter into the notches on the base.
2 Plug the telephone
line cord to the TEL LINE jack and the AC adapter to the
DC IN 9V jack.
3 Plug the telephone
line cord into the telephone outlet.
4 Wrap the AC adapter
cord inside the molded wiring channel. Then wrap the cord around the strain relief notch.
5 Plug the AC adapter
into a standard 120V AC wall outlet.
6 Raise the antenna to a
vertical position.
7 Align the mounting
slots on the base with the mounting posts on the wall. Push in and down until the phone is firmly seated.
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TOP
3/16 in.
3-15/16 in.
Handset retainer
If you have wall mounted the base, you must remove the beltclip to charge the handset facing forward.
8 On the base unit, pull the
handset retainer out of the slot. Rotate it clockwise 180 degrees.
9 Flip the retainer from front to
back. Slide it back into the slot so that the lip of the retainer is up and is down. The retainer holds the handset in place.
Direct wall plate mounting
If you don't have a standard wall plate, you can mount your phone directly to the wall. Before doing this, consider the following:
Avoid electrical cables, pipes, or other items behind the mounting location, that could cause a hazard when inserting screws into the wall.
Try to mount your phone within 10 - 15 feet of a working phone jack to avoid excessive cord lengths.
Make sure the wall material is capable of supporting the weight of the base and handset.
Use
#10 screws with (minimum length of 1-3/8 inches) anchoring
devices suitable for the wall material where the base unit will be placed.
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1 Insert two mounting screws
into the wall, (with their appropriate anchoring device), 3-15/16 inches apart. Allow about 3/16 of an inch between the wall and screwheads for mounting the phone.
2 Refer to steps 1 through 9 on
page 7 and 8 to mount the telephone.
Charge the battery pack for more than 15-20 hours before you
status
LED
start using your phone.
1 Press in on the battery cover
release and slide the cover down until it comes off.
2 Connect the battery pack
connector with the correct polarity (black and red wires), then insert the battery pack into the battery compartment.
3 Slide the battery cover
forward until it snaps into place.
4 Place the handset on the
base.
5 Make sure that the status
LED lights. If the LED doesnt light, check to see that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the handset makes good contact with the base charging contacts.
Use only Uniden Battery (BT-905) supplied with your phone.
9
Battery use time (per charge)
From fully charged
6 hours coutinuous use.
10 days when the handset is in the standby mode.
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.
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 battery charge becomes low,
Low Battery” appears on the LCD. If the phone is in use, the
handset beeps. Complete your conversation as quickly as possible and return the handset to the base unit for charging.
Cleaning the charging contacts
To maintain a good charge, it is important to clean the battery contacts on the handset and base unit with a dry cloth about once a month.
Do not use any liquids or solvents.
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/tone/
0
talk
redial/p
select/ch
8178583300
Talk 8178583300
Talk <High>
Talk 0:00 8178583300
5:15
talk
Press if you enter a
del
wrong number at the step 1.
You must press a key within 20 seconds or the phone will return to standby.
Dialing from Standby Mode
1 Enter the phone number. (Up to 32
digits.) Example: Enter 8178583300
2 Press . Talk flashes on the
display.
Then the volume setting is displayed. For example, if the volume is set to high, the display shows;
3 The number is dialed. After
about 3 seconds, the call-time display appears.
4 To hang up, press or
place the handset on the base. The call-time will be displayed for about 5 seconds.
Other Operations
To Do this
To adjust the earpiece volume Press or . To temporarily switch to tone dial Press . The following (When the base is set to pulse numbers will be sent as tone mode) dialing. To enter a pause within dialing Press . sequence
BASICS
To improve reception Press .
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Dialing from Talk Mode
talk
Talk
Talk <High>
talk
Talk 0:17 8178583300
10:03
1 Press . Talk flashes on the
display.
Then the volume setting is displayed. For example, if the volume is set to high, the display shows;
2 Dial the phone number.
Example: Enter 8178583300
3
To hang up, press or place the handset on the base will be displayed for about 5 seconds.
.
The call-time
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From the handset
talk
talk
Incoming Call
Talk 0:02
Talk 0:00
<Normal>
115:35
flash
1 Phone rings.
2 Press . Talk and volume
3 Talk with the caller.
4 To hang up, press or place
setting appears on the display.
the handset on the base. The call time will be displayed for about 5 seconds.
AutoTalk when ringing
When the AutoTalk setting is on and there is an incoming call, simply lift the handset from the base unit to answer the phone. See Setting Caller ID options” on page 27 for more details.
Any key answer when ringing
When the AutoTalk setting is on, and the handset is off the base, press any handset key (except ) to answer the incoming call.
Call Waiting
Note: You must subscribe to Call Waiting service to use this feature.
When a call is received during a telephone call already in progress, press to switch to the new call. If you also subscribe to Call Waiting on Caller ID, you will see the name and number of the caller in call waiting. (See page 34.)
mute/ring
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From the base
status
LED
Microphone
speaker
speaker
1 The phone rings. The status LED
on the base flashes.
2 Press and begin speaking. 3 To hang up, press .
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