Uniden EXS9500 User Manual

NOTE

Fold out the back cover of
this owner’s manual to use
the handy “Controls and
Functions” page
for reference.

CONTENTS

CONTENTS

Introduction............................................................1

Welcome............................................................1

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Features ............................................................1

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Included in Your Package ..............................................2

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Installing and Adjusting Your Phone ........................................3

Desk/Tabletop Installation..............................................3

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Wall Installation......................................................4

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Installing the Handset Battery Pack ......................................9

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Charging the Battery Pack ............................................10

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Cleaning the Battery Contacts..........................................11

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Page ..............................................................11

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Setting the Pulse/Tone Switch .........................................12

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Adjusting the Ringer Controls ..........................................12

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Changing the Handset Ringer ..........................................12

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Installing the Beltclip.................................................13

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Headset Installation ..................................................14

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Automatic Digital Code Security ........................................14

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Using Your New Phone ..................................................15

Making and Receiving Calls............................................15

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Flash and Call Waiting ...............................................15

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Storing a Phone Number in Memory ....................................16

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• Dialing a Number ...................................................16

Chain Dialing.......................................................17

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• Erasing a Stored Number from Memory..................................17

• Redial .............................................................17

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Tone ..............................................................18

• Mute ..............................................................18

• Traveling Out-of-Range ...............................................18

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Using the Speaker Phone .............................................18

Setting Up the Integrated Answering Device .................................19

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The Integrated Answering Device .......................................19

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Features ...........................................................19

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Turning the Answering System On/Off ..................................20

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Setting the Clock ....................................................20

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Setting Your Outgoing Message (OGM) ..................................23

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Selecting the Message Time............................................24

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Memo .............................................................24

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Selecting a Pin Code .................................................25

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Calling Party Control Feature ..........................................26

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Setting the Toll Saver Switch ..........................................26

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Using the Reset Button ...............................................26

Using the Integrated Answering Device .....................................27

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Playing Your Messages ...............................................27

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Repeating a Message .................................................28

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Skipping a Message ..................................................29

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Deleting a Message ..................................................30

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Recording a Conversation .............................................30

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Remote Access Away from Home .......................................31

Troubleshooting........................................................32

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Quick Reference Chart................................................32

Specifications ..........................................................35

Introduction

WELCOME

Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden EXS9500 cordless
telephone and answering system. This phone is designed for reliability,
long life, and outstanding performance utilizing the latest in 900 MHz
Spread Spectrum technology.

FEATURES

• 900 MHz Spread Spectrum Technology

TO YOUR NEW PHONE

• Integrated Telephone Answering Device (ITAD)

• 20 Enhanced Memory Dial Locations

• 4 One-Touch Memory Locations

• 32 Digit Redial

• 2nd Battery Capability

• Back-up Power Supply with Optional Battery Pack

• Redial, Flash, and Pause

• Pulse/Tone Dialing

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• 7 Day Standby Battery Time

• 4 Hour Talk Time

• Handset Earpiece and Ringer Volume Control

• Hearing Aid Compatible

INTRODUCTION

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 phones.

Random Code

65,000 codes for the handset and base.

These features enhance your phone’s security and also prevent
unauthorized calls as a result of your phone being activated by
other equipment.

INTRODUCTION

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digital security automatically selects one of over

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To get the most from your
phone, please read this
owners manual thoroughly.
Also be sure to complete
and mail the product
registration form.

INCLUDED IN YOUR PACKAGE

NOTE

Ifanyoftheseitemsare
missing or damaged,
contact the Uniden Parts
Department at [phone].
Hours are from 8:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. Central Time,
Monday through Friday. We
can also be reached on the
web at www.uniden.com

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Handset

Rechargeable Battery

Long Telephone Cord

Base

Short Telephone Cord

Desktop/ Wall Mount

Adapter

AC Adapter

Beltclip

Wall Mounting

Screws

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This Owners Manual

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Precautions and Important Safety Instructions

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Registration Card

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Installingand Adjusting YourPhone

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Before choosing a location
for your phone, read the
“Installation Considerations”
included in the “Precautions
and Important Safety
Instructions” brochure.

DESK/TABLETOP INSTALLATION

INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING

1) Plug the AC adapter cord into the 9 VDC input jack on the back of
the base.

2) Wrap the AC adapter cord around the strain relief notch.

Place the power cord so that it does not create a trip
hazard or where it could become chafed and create a fire
or electrical hazard.

3) Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120 VAC wall outlet.

AND ADJUSTING YOUR PHONE

4) Charge the battery (refer to “Charging the Battery Pack,” page 10).

5) Plug one end of the long telephone cord into the
the back of the base.

6) Plug the other end of the cord into your telephone jack on the wall.

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

INSTALLING

TEL LINE jack on

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HINT

Before using your phone,
fully charge the Nickel­Cadmium battery pack for
15-20 hours.

7) Attach the desktop stand to the base.

8) Set the base on a desk or tabletop,
then place the handset into the base
as shown. Then, raise the antenna
to a vertical position.

CAUTION

Place the power cord so
that it does not create a
trip hazard or where it
could become chafed and
create a fire or
electrical hazard.

WALL INSTALLATION

Standard wall plate mounting

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This phone can be mounted on any standard AT&T or GTE wall plate.

1) Remove the wall mount adapter
from the notches at the top of
the base.

2) Rotate the wall mount adapter
180 degrees and snap it into place at
the bottom of the base.

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DO NOT use an outlet
controlled by a wall switch.

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Before you plug the other
end of the telephone cord
into the modular jack on
the wall, charge the battery
(refer to “Charging the
Battery Pack,” page 10).

3) Plug the AC adapter into the base.

4) Put the AC adapter cord inside the
molded wiring channel, then wrap it
around the strain relief notch. Plug
the AC adapter into a standard
120 VAC wall outlet.

5) Plug one end of the short telephone
cord into the
back of the base, then plug the other
end into a standard telephone jack.

6) Line up the mounting slots on the base
with the mounting posts on the wall,
then push in and down until the
phone is firmly seated.

TEL LINE jack on the

INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING

7) On the base unit, pull the handset
retainer out of the slot and rotate
it clockwise 180 degrees.

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8) Flip the retainer from front to back,
then slide it back into the slot so
that the lip of the retainer faces up
and the oval is at the bottom of the
retainer. This will hold the handset
in place.

Direct wall mounting

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If you don’t have a standard wall plate, you can mount your phone
directly to the wall. Before doing this, consider the following:

• Select a location away from electrical cables, pipes, or other items

behind the mounting location. Inserting screws into areas such as
this can be hazardous.

• Try to mount your phone within 10 - 15 feet of a working phone

jack in order to avoid excessive lengths. Remember, you are not
mounting your phone to a wall plate with a built-in phone jack.

• If the selected mounting area has no wooden support beams directly

behind it, you will need the appropriate anchoring devices in order
for the wall to properly support your phone.

1) Insert two mounting screws into
the wall, with their appropriate
anchoring device if necessary,
3-15/16 inches apart. Allow about
3/16 of an inch between the wall
and screw heads for mounting
the phone.

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2) Remove the wall mount adapter
from the notches at the top of
the base.

3) Rotate the wall mount adapter
180 degrees and snap it into place at
the bottom of the base.

4) Plug the AC adapter into the base.

5) Put the AC adapter cord inside the
molded wiring channel, then wrap
the AC adapter cord around the
strain relief notch. Plug the AC
adapter into a standard
120 VAC wall outlet.

INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING

6) Plug one end of the long telephone
cord into the
back of the base, then plug the other
end into a standard telephone jack.

TEL LINE jack on the

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7) Line up the mounting slots on the base
with the mounting screws on the wall,
then push in and down until the
phone is firmly seated.

8) On the base unit, pull the handset
retainer out of the slot and rotate
it clockwise 180 degrees.

9) Flip the retainer from front to back,
then slide it back into the slot so
that the lip of the retainer faces up
and the oval is at the bottom of the
retainer. This will hold the handset
in place.

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!

Use only the Uniden
battery (BT-990) supplied
with your phone.

INSTALLING THE HANDSET BATTERY PACK

1) Press in on the battery cover release
and slide the cover down until it
comes off.

2) Install the nickel-cadmium battery
with the label facing down.

INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING

3) Slide the battery cover on until it snaps into place.

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!

Please visit your
authorized Uniden dealer
to obtain an extra battery
pack or contact the Uniden
parts department at
[phone]. Hours are
from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Central Time, Monday
through Friday.

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

Initial battery charging

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Before plugging the phone line into your new phone for the first time,
fully charge the rechargeable battery pack for 15-20 hours

without interruption.

1) Place the handset on the base.

status

2) Make sure that
that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the handset makes good
contact with the base charging contacts.

Charging optional battery packs

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The base unit of your phone is equipped with a compartment for
charging an extra battery pack for use in your handset. You can

obtain an extra battery pack from your authorized Uniden dealer.

1) Position the battery pack so the inner side with contacts is facing up.

2) Slide the battery pack into the
charging compartment until it
clicks into place. The compartment
has a latch that keeps the battery
in place.

LED lights. If the LED doesn’t light, check to see

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3) Fully charge the battery for 15-20 hours. When charging is complete,
pull up on the latch to remove the battery pack. To install the charged
battery into the handset, refer to “Installing the Handset Battery Pack,”
page 9.

In the event of a power failure, your spare battery pack
can be used as a back-up power supply for the base unit.

Low battery indicator

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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
LED flashes every three seconds.
If the phone is in use, the talk/batt
low LED flashes every three seconds
and the handset beeps. Complete your
conversation as quickly as possible and
return the handset to the base for charging.

talk/batt low

CLEANING THE BATTERY CONTACTS

To maintain a good charge, clean all charging contacts on the handset
and base about once a month with a pencil eraser or other contact
cleaner. DO NOT use liquids or solvents; you may damage your phone.

PAGE

To locate the handset (while it’s
off the base), press
base. The handset beeps for about
15 seconds.

page

on the

INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING

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