Uniden EXS 9950 User Manual

Thank you for choosing the Uniden EXS 9950 cordless telephone.

Features

Introduction

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

• Stand Alone Telephone Answering Device (STAD)

TO YOUR NEW PHONE

• 20 Enhanced Memory Dial Location

• 4 One-touch Memory Locations

• 32 Digit Redial

• 2nd Battery Capability

• Flash and Pause

• Redial

• Pulse / Tone Dialing

• Page

• 4 Hour Talk Time

• 7 Day Standby Battery 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 clearity 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 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 SPREAD SPECTRUM

batttalk

mute rdl/pmem

abc def

ghi mno

pqrs tuv wxyz

oper

tone

m1 m2 m3 m4

jkl

12 3 45 6 78 9

talk flash

DIGITAL SPREAD SPECTRUM

speaker

volume

status

delete play/stop

voice memogreeting

skip

pageclockpin

mic

answer on/off

repeat

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6 7

8 9

13 14

19 20

26 27

38 39

30 31 32 33

Controls and functions

RING TIME REC TIME

2/4/TS ANN/4/1

40 41

42 43 44 45

1. Handset antenna

2. Headset jack cover

3. Handset battery compartment

4. Ringer on/off switch

5. Handset speaker

6. Talk/Batt LED

7. Talk key

8. Volume down key

9. Mute key

10. Tone key

11. Handset microphone

12. Volume up key

13. Flash key

14. Redial/Pause key

15. Memory key

16. One-touch memory keys

17. Handset charge contacts

18. Base microphone

19. Base speaker

20. Speaker key

21. Handset retainer clip

22. Speaker LED

23. Volume down key

24. Status LED

25. Spare battery compartment

26. Delete key

27. Repeat key

28. Greeting key

29. Base charge contacts

30. Answer on/off key

31. Pin code key

32. Clock key

33. Page key

34. Base antenna

35. Volume up key

36. LED display

37. Play/Stop key

38. Skip key

39. Voice memo record key

40. Record time switch

41. Ring time switch

42. Ring volume switch

43. Pulse-Tone switch

44. DC power input

45. Tel line jack

Introduction / Features...............inside front cover

Contents

Controls and Functions ..............inside front cover

Getting Started

Read this first..........................................................3

Step 1: Checking the package contents...............4

Step 2: Setting up the base unit ...........................5

Mounting the base unit on a wall ...........8

Step 3: Installing the handset battery pack........10

Charging optional battery packs............11

Automatic digital code security ..............12

Basics

Making a call ........................................................13

Receiving a call ....................................................14

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

Adjusting the ringer and earpiece volume.........15

Redialing a call.....................................................16

Mute ......................................................................16

Memory Dialing

Storing phone numbers .......................................17

Making calls with memory dialing ......................18

Erasing a stored phone number..........................19

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3-way Conference Features

Using page feature...............................................20

3-way conferencing ..............................................21

The Integrated Answering Device

Features.................................................................22

Setting up your answering system......................23

Using your answering system .............................27

Additional Information

Installing the beltclip............................................33

Headset installation..............................................33

Note on power sources .......................................34

Maintenance..........................................................34

Troubleshooting..................................................35

Specifications.......................................................37

Index .....................................................................38

Getting Started

Basics

Memory Dialing

3-way

Conference

Features

The Integated

Answering

Device

Additional

Information

Troubleshooting

Specifications

Index

CONTENTS

This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps;

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Read this first

Step 1 (page 4)

Unpack and check the telephone and accessories.

Step 2 (page 5 to 9)

Next, choose the best location to set up the base unit.

Base unit

Step 3 (page 10 to12)

Then, insert the battery pack into the handset. You have to charge the battery pack for more than 17 hours before using the phone.

Handset

GETTING STARTED

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.

Make sure you have received the following items in the package.

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Checking the package contents

If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact the

Uniden

Parts Department (see below).

• Base unit • Handset • AC adapter (AD-9500)

• Rechargeable battery pack (BT-999)

• This Owner's Manual

• Precautions and Important Safety Instructions

• Registration Card

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.

• Telephone line cord (Long, Short)

• Memo sticker

• Wall mount adapter

• Beltclip

Do the following steps.

Setting up the base

• 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 17 hours before using the phone.

• The location should be close to both a Tel line jack and continuous a 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 suf ficient space to raise the base antenna fully vertical.

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

To AC outlet

To telephone outlet

To TEL LINE

To DC IN 10V

AC adapter (supplied)

Telephone line cord (supplied)

Route the cord.

Place the power cord so it

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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 8.

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 10V 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.

Use only the supplied AD-9500

PULSE

TONE

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.

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 Pulse

If you aren't sure of your dialing system

Make a trial call with the PULSE-TONE switch set to If the call connects, leave the switch as is; otherwise, set to

TONE

PULSE

TONE

PULSE

Standard wall plate mounting

AC adapter

Wall plate

AC outlet

Mounting the base unit on a wall

This phone can be mounted on any standard telephone wall plate.

adapter into the notches on the base.

2 Plug the telephone

1 Snap the wall mount

line cord to the TEL LINE jack and the AC adapter to the

DC IN 10V jack.

3 Plug the telephone

line cord into the telephone outlet.

4 Wrap the AC adapter

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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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3/16 in.

3-15/16 in.

8 On the base unit, pull the

Handset retainer

handset retainer out of the slot. Rotate it clockwise 180 degrees.

If you have wall mounted the base, you must remove the beltclip to charge the handset facing forward.

9 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.

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.

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 8 and 9 to mount the telephone.

Installing the handset battery pack

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LED

Label face

Charge the battery pack for more than 17 hours before you start using your phone.

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.

3 Slide the battery cover on

until it snaps into place.

4 Place the handset on the

base.

Use only Uniden Battery (BT-999) supplied with your phone.

5 Make sure that the “

LED lights. If the LED doesn’t light, check to see that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the handset makes good contact with the base charging contacts.

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