Uniden EXS 9800 User Manual
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
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Controls And Functions . . . . . . . . . . . .inside front cover
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Included In Your Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Selecting a Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Desk/Tabletop Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Wall Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Installing the Handset Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Charging the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Cleaning the Battery Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Setting the Pulse/Tone Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Adjusting the Volume Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Installing the Beltclip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Headset Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Automatic Digital Code Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Using Your New Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Making and Receiving Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Answering a Call From the Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Answering a Call From the Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Making a Call From the Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Using the Tone Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Flash and Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Using Redial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Using the Page Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Using Your EXS 9800 Intercom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Traveling Out-Of-Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Storing a Phone Number In Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Editing a Phone Number In Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Erasing a Number From Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Using Memory Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Setting Up Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Using the Speaker Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Using Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Setting Up the Integrated Answering Device . . . . . . . . .33
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Turning the Answering System On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Recording Your Outgoing Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Selecting the Message Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Setting the Ring Time Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Recording a Voice Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Selecting the PIN Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Using the Integrated Answering Device . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Playing Your Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Repeating a Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Skipping a Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Deleting a Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Recording a Conversation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Using the Reset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Remote Access Away from Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Remote Room Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
CONTENTS
CONTENTS
OF YOUR OWNERS MANUAL
Using Your
New Phone
Setting Up
Answering Device
Using Answering
Device
Using Caller ID
Troubleshooting
Specifications
Fold out the front cover of
this owner’s manual to
use the handy CONTROLS
AND FUNCTIONS page
for reference.
Introduction
Installing and
Adjusting
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden EXS 9800 cordless
telephone. This phone is designed for reliability, long life, and
outstanding performance utilizing the latest in 900 MHz Spread
Spectrum Technology.
l 900 MHz Spread Spectrum Technology
l Integrated Telephone Answering Device (ITAD)
l Call ID and Call Waiting Caller ID (CIDCW)
l 50 Number Caller ID Memory
l Speakerphone
l Back-up Power Supply with Optional Battery Pack
l 3-Line, 16 Character LCD Handset Display
l Headset Compatible
l Handset Earpiece and Ringer Volume Control
l 20 Channel AutoScan
l 10 Enhanced Memory Dial Locations
l 32 Digit Redial
l 2-way Page/Intercom
l Hearing Aid Compatible
l Redial, Flash, and Pause
l Pulse/Tone Dialing
l 7-Day Standby Battery Time
l 4-Hour Talk Time
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
TM
digital security automatically selects one of over
65,000 codes for the handset and base. This feature prevents unauthorized
calls as a result of your phone being activated by other equipment.
FEATURES
WELCOME
TO YOUR NEW PHONE
To get the most from
your phone, please read
this owner’s manual
thoroughly. Be sure to
complete and mail the
product registration form.
INCLUDED IN YOUR PACKAGE
Handset
Base
AC Adapter
If any of these items are
missing or damaged,
contact the Uniden Parts
Department at (800) 554-
3988. 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.
Rechargeable Battery
Short Telephone
Cord
Long Telephone
Cord
l This Owner’s Manual
l Precautions and Important Safety Instructions
l Registration Card
Desktop/Wall
Mount Adapter
Beltclip
Wall Mounting
Screws
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INSTALLING
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:
l The location should be close to both
a phone jack and a continuous power
outlet. (A continuous power outlet is an
AC outlet which does not have a switch
to interrupt its power.)
l Keep the base and handset away from
sources of electrical noise such as
motors and fluorescent lighting.
l Be sure there is sufficient space to rotate the base antenna
fully vertical.
l The base can be placed on a desk, tabletop or mounted on a standard
wall plate.
l You should charge your handset for 15-20 hours before connecting the
phone line.
l If your second phone line has a separate jack, locate your phone so
you can access both jacks.
AND ADJUSTING YOUR PHONE
SELECTING A LOCATION
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1. Snap the desktop/wall mount
adapter into the top of the base
as shown.
2. Plug the AC adapter cord into the 10
VDC input jack on the back of the base.
3. Wrap the AC adapter cord around the
strain relief notch.
4. Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet.
5. Charge the battery (See CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK,
page 11).
6. Plug one end of the long telephone cord into the
TEL LINE
jack on
the back of the base.
7. Plug the other end of the cord into the
telephone jack on the wall.
8. Set the base on a desk or tabletop with
the keypad facing either facing up or
down. Place the handset into
the base. Raise the antenna to a
vertical position.
DESK/TABLETOP INSTALLATION
Before using your phone,
fully charge the NickelCadmium battery pack
for 15-20 hours.
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.
Use only the Uniden AC
adapter supplied with
this phone. DO NOT use
an outlet controlled by a
wall switch.
t Standard wall plate mounting
This phone can be mounted on any standard AT&T or GTE wall plate.
1. Snap the desktop/wall mount
adapter into the bottom of the base
as shown.
2. Plug the AC adapter into the base.
3. Place the AC adapter cord inside
the molded wiring channel.
Wrap the cord around the strain
relief notch.
4. Plug the AC adapter into a standard
120V AC wall outlet.
5. Plug one end of the short telephone
cord into the
TEL LINE
jack
on the back of the base. Plug the
other end into a standard
telephone jack.
WALL INSTALLATION
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Use only the Uniden AC
adapter supplied with
this phone. DO NOT
use an outlet controlled
by a wall switch.
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.
6. Align the mounting slots on the
base with the mounting posts on the
wall. Push in and down until the
phone is firmly seated.
7. On the base, pull the handset retainer out
of the slot. Rotate clockwise 180°.
8. Flip the retainer from front to back.
Slide it back into the slot so that the lip of the
retainer is up and the oval is down. The
retainer holds the handset in place.
t Direct wall 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:
l Select a location away from electrical cables, pipes, or other items
behind the mounting location that could cause a hazard when
inserting the screws into the wall.
l Mount your phone near a working phone jack to avoid excessive
cord lengths
l Make sure the wall material is capable of supporting the weight of the
base and the handset.
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Before you plug the other
end of the telephone cord
into the modular jack on
the wall, charge the
battery (See CHARGING
THE BATTERY PACK,
page 11).
1. Insert two mounting screws (with their
appropriate anchoring device) into the wall 315/16 inches apart. Allow about 3/16 of an inch
between the wall and screw heads for mounting
the phone.
2. Snap the desktop/wall mount
adapter into the bottom of the base
as shown.
3. Plug the AC adapter cord into the
10V DC input jack on the back of
the base.
4. Put the AC adapter cord inside the
molded wiring channel. Wrap it
around the strain relief notch. Plug
the AC adapter into a standard 120V
AC wall outlet.
5. Plug one end of the long telephone
cord into the
TEL LINE
jack
on the back of the base. Plug the
other end into a telephone jack.
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Be careful not to insert
the mounting screws
into possible electrical
hazards such as cables,
wiring, or pipes.
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6. Align the mounting slots on the
base with the mounting screws on
the wall. Push in and down until
the phone is firmly seated.
7. On the base, pull the handset retainer
out of the slot. Rotate clockwise 180°.
8. Flip the retainer from front to back.
Slide it back into the slot so that the lip
of the retainer is up and the oval is down.
The retainer holds the handset in place.
1. Press battery cover release.
Slide cover off.
2. Install the nickel-cadmium battery
with the label down.
3. Slide the battery cover forward
until it snaps into place
INSTALLING THE HANDSET BATTERY PACK
10
Use only Uniden Battery
(model BT-990) supplied
with your phone.
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t Initial battery charging
Before connecting your the phone for the first time, fully charge the
rechargeable battery pack for 15-20 hours without interruption.
1. Place the handset on the base.
2. Make sure that
status
LED lights.
If the LED doesn’t light, be sure the AC
adapter is plugged in and the handset
makes good contact with the base
charging contacts.
t Charging optional battery packs
The base 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 contacts are face up.
2. Slide the battery pack into
the charging compartment until
it locks into place.
3. Charge the battery for 24 hours. When charging is complete, lift the
latch to remove the battery pack. To install the charged battery into the
handset, see INSTALLING THE HANDSET BATTERY PACK, page 10.
In the event of a power failure, your spare battery
pack temporarily provides power for the base so you
can still use your phone.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
Please visit your
authorized Uniden dealer
to obtain an extra battery
pack or contact the
Uniden Parts Department
at (800) 554-3988. Hours
are from 8:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. Central
Standard Time, Monday
through Friday.
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Most phone systems use
tone dialing. Check with
your local phone
company if you’re not
sure whether your
system is tone or pulse.
t Low battery indicator
When the battery pack is very low and needs
to be charged, the phone is programmed to
eliminate some functions to save power. If the
phone is not in use, Low Battery flashes.
If the phone is in use, Low Battery flashes and the handset beeps.
t To avoid Memory Effect
On a monthly basis, use the phone until the Low Battery
indicator flashes on the handset. Then charge the battery for
15-20 hours.
With normal usage, your battery should last about one year.
To maintain a good charge, clean all charging contacts on the handset
and base about once a month. Use a pencil eraser or other contact
cleaner. DO NOT use liquids or solvents; you may damage your phone.
Be sure the
PULSE/TONE
switch is the
TONE
position unless your
local phone system uses pulse dialing.
SETTING THE PULSE/TONE SWITCH
CLEANING THE BATTERY CONTACTS
All rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries
develop a “memory effect”. The memory effect
gradually reduces your talk and standby time.
Low Battery
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