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Page 2: ...his manual may differ from the actual unit for explanation purposes 900 MHz Extended Range Secure Digital Transmission Integrated Answering Device 10 Number Memory 32 Digit Redial Redial Flash and Pause Pulse Tone Dialing 7 Hour Talk Time 7 Day Standby Battery Life Handset Earpiece and Ringer Volume Control Speakerphone 3 Way Conference Operation Features Introduction INTRODUCTIONTO YOUR NEW PHONE...

Page 3: ...g e vol DIGITAL 900MHz speaker page int com mute flash redial p memory ans on off voice memo greeting status speaker clock pin volune play delete DIGITAL extended range talk batt mute 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 16 17 18 20 21 19 15 14 9 10 13 11 12 22 25 26 23 24 27 29 30 31 32 28 33 34 35 36 37 38 44 45 46 47 42 43 41 39 40 Controls and functions ...

Page 4: ...y 20 Ring key 21 Handset battery contacts 22 Base microphone 23 Speaker LED 24 Status LED 25 Handset retainer clip 26 Clock key 27 Pin code key 28 Delete key 29 Greeting key 30 Repeat key 31 Skip key 32 Voice memo record key 33 Base battery contacts 34 Tone key 35 Mute key 36 Speaker key 37 Page Intercom key 38 Base speaker 39 Volume down key 40 Volume up key 41 LED display 42 Play Stop key 43 Bas...

Page 5: ...ling 18 Erasing a stored phone number 19 3 way Conference Features 3 way conferencing 20 Using your EXA 8955 intercom 21 Transferring a call 22 The Integrated Answering Device Features 23 Setting up your answering system 24 Using your answering system 28 Additional Information Changing the digital security code 34 Installing the beltclip 35 Headset installation 35 Note on power sources 36 Maintena...

Page 6: ...k for more than 12 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 ...

Page 7: ...w Base unit Handset AC adapter AD 420 Rechargeable battery pack BT 905 Telephone line cord 2 Wall mount adapter Beltclip 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 Checking the package contents ...

Page 8: ...let 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 Avoid heat sources such as radiators air ducts and sunlight Avoid television sets and other electronic equipment Av...

Page 9: ...e the power cord so it does not create a trip hazard or where it could become chafed and create a fire or electrical hazard 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 120VAC 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 ver...

Page 10: ... outlet isn t modular contact your telephone company for assistance Polarity of the plug Modular Choose the dialing mode Depending on your dialing system set the TONE PULSE 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 TONE PULSE switch set to TONE If the call connects leave the switch as is ...

Page 11: ...he 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 120VAC 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 1 AC adapter Wal...

Page 12: ...erial 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 8 on page 8 to mount the telephone TOP 3 16 in 3 15 16 in 8 On the base unit pull the handset retainer out of the slot R...

Page 13: ...hen 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 Make sure that the status LED of the base unit lights and charging begins Charge the battery for at least 12 15 hours You can place either side up for charging the battery Red status LED Black Use only Uniden Battery BT 905 Preparing the battery pack ...

Page 14: ...dset to the base unit for charging Cleaning the battery contacts To maintain a good charge it is important to clean the battery contacts on the handset and base unit about once a month Use a pencil eraser or other contact cleaner Do not use any liquids or solvents Even when the battery pack is not being used it will gradually discharge over a long period For optimum performance be sure to return t...

Page 15: ...orarily switch to tone dial Press The following When the base is set to pulse numbers dialed will be sent as mode tone dialing To enter a pause within dialing Press Handset sequence Press Base chan ª tone pause Making a call From the base 1 Press The speaker LED blinks 2 Dial the number on the keypad 3 When you finish the call press to hang up talk talk speaker speaker BASICS redial p If the talk ...

Page 16: ...base to finish the call Handset off the base 1 Phone rings The talk LED flashes 2 Press and begin speaking 3 To hang up press or return the handset to the base From the handset From the base 1 The phone rings The status LED on the base flashes 2 Press 3 Press to finish the call status LED Receiving a call talk talk speaker speaker talk ...

Page 17: ... Loud Pressing or during a telephone call will change the ear speaker volume of the handset This setting will remain in effect after the telephone call has ended When you press in Loud mode or press in Normal mode error sound beeps ringer ringer off on ringer off on ª Base ringer switch This switch turns the base ringer on or off Base speaker volume To control the speaker volume of the base adjust...

Page 18: ...lace the handset on the base to hang up If the recently dialed number exceeds 32 digits only the first 32 digits are retained for redialing From the base 1 Press The speaker LED blinks 2 To call the last number dialed from the base press 3 Press to finish the call redial p Redialing a call talk redial talk speaker speaker ...

Page 19: ...crophone is cut off 2 To cancel mute press or When the phone is ringing Press when the phone is ringing The ringer sound is cut off The ringer will sound when the next call is received 1 Press during a telephone call The sound from the microphone is cut off 2 To cancel mute press or mute speaker When speaking on the base Mute mute mute mute talk mute ...

Page 20: ...and the confirmation beep indicates the number has been stored mem You must press a key within 20 seconds or the phone will return to standby If you return the handset in the cradle the phone will return to standby too Press mem and you can go to memory menu at any time 1 Press 2 Dial the number you wish to store 3 Press Press on the keypad to select the memory location you wish to store the numbe...

Page 21: ... dial 4 Press or return the handset to the base to finish the call From the base 1 Press The speaker LED blinks 2 Press 3 Press the number keypad to select the memory location you wish to dial 4 Press to finish the call speaker memory Making calls with memory dialing talk mem talk speaker 0 9 0 9 ...

Page 22: ... the keypad you wish to delete A confirmation beep indicates the number has been erased mem 1 Press 2 Press again 3 Press on the keypad to select the memory location you wish to store the number A confirmation beep indicates the number has been erased From the base memory memory Erasing a stored phone number mem 0 9 0 9 ...

Page 23: ...y conversation 2 Press on the base to hang up The handset will still be connected to the outline call speaker When speaking on the base 1 Press on the handset to join the 3 way canversation 2 Press on the handset to hang up talk Dialing from the 3 way conversation mode is possible only from the handset 3 way conferencing speaker talk 3 WAYCONFERENCE FEATURES ...

Page 24: ...the intercom press on the handset or on the base page int com int c talk speaker Intercom from the handset to base 1 Press on the handset The base beeps 2 At the base press or Speak into the base microphone to answer the page 3 To turn off the intercom press on the handset or on the base page int com speaker Using your EXA 8955 intercom talk int c talk speaker ...

Page 25: ...ndset To cancel the transfer press on the base page int com int c talk speaker speaker To transfer from the base to the handset 1 Press on the base while speaking on the speaker phone The line will be placed on hold and the intercom tone will be sounded on the handset 2 Press or on the handset The intercom mode is activated and you may speak to the person at the handset 3 To complete the transfer ...

Page 26: ... Digital Tapeless Recording 15 minutes of Recording Time Selective Greetings Outgoing Messages Time and Day Stamp Remote Message Retrieval and Room Monitor Toll Saver Conversation Recording Digital Tapeless Recording allows you to quickly review save or delete the messages You ll never have to worry about a tape wearing out jamming or resetting improperly The Integrated Answering System is easy an...

Page 27: ...nswering system on off ans on off Setting the clock The clock on EXA8955 Answer System starts when power is applied to the base Follow these steps to set the clock to the correct time 1 Press and hold until a beep tone sounds 2 First press or until the correct day of the week is announced Number zero through six displays on the base as each day is announced Press again to select the day 3 Next pre...

Page 28: ...ssage after the tone Recording your personal outgoing message Greeting Setting your greeting When you receive a call the answering system automatically plays either a preset message or your own greeting You can record a greeting up to 30 second Stand within 12 inches in front of the microphone and speak clearly when recording your outgoing message greeting greeting play Choosing between two outgoi...

Page 29: ...is available to take your call REC TIME ANN 4 1 Selecting a PIN code To play your messages from a remote location you will need to enter a two digit Personal Identification Number PIN code 00 99 To select a PIN perform the following steps 1 On the base press and hold button until a beep sounds and the LED displays 00 2 To set the first number press or to scroll from 00 to 90 When the desired numbe...

Page 30: ...utgoing message You can set the switch to answer after two rings or after four rings In the TS Toll Saver position the answering system picks up after two rings if you have new messages and after four rings if there are none This way if you call long distance to check your messages you can hang up after third ring to avoid billing charges RING TIME 2 4 TS ...

Page 31: ...r of new and old messages then the incoming messages are played The time and day each message was received is announced after the message is played and the message counter LED displays the number of the current message 2 When all new messages have played a long tone is heard The message counter LED stops flashing to indicate that all of the new messages have been reviewed 3 After you have reviewed...

Page 32: ...of the message has played causes the system to scan back one message If you have several messages press until you return to the message you want to replay Skipping a message 1 Press to review your messages The number of messages is announced 2 Press at anytime to skip to the next message 3 Press at any time to stop reviewing your messages and return to standby The message counter LED shows the tot...

Page 33: ... and hold after reviewing your messages A tone sounds when all messages are cleared delete Voice memo The voice memo function allows the user to record a message up to 10 minutes on the base 1 Press and hold until you hear a long beep The message counter LED blinks 2 Speak into the microphone 3 When you have finished press or to stop recording The system returns to standby voice memo voice memo pl...

Page 34: ...set Press and hold on the base The unit begins recording and the LED blinks A beep that can be heard by both parties sounds every 15 seconds 2 To stop the recording press or play voice memo voice memo A recorded conversation is treated as a typical message and will be added to the stored messages You cannot record a conversation while you are speaking on the base ...

Page 35: ...n 3 Skipping a message then 4 Deleting a message then 5 Stop message playback then 6 Answering system on then 7 Voice memo record stop then 8 Outgoing message record stop then 9 Answer system off then Room monitor 5 After all of your messages have played or the playback time exceeds 4 minutes you will hear that the intermittent beeps indicating that the system is in the command waiting mode You ma...

Page 36: ... your PIN code 3 The answering system begins announcing the time and day 4 Press then 5 to stop the messages 5 Press then You hear sounds in the room where your phone is installed After 15 seconds the answering system returns to the command waiting mode 6 Press then to monitor the room for another 15 seconds Or select another remote function Or hang up to exit the system The answering system autom...

Page 37: ...e 1 Remove the handset from the base unit Press 2 While the handset is producing the paging sound hold while placing the handset in the base unit The paging tone stops Leave the handset on the base longer than 3 seconds A new random security code is set page int com Changing the digital security code page int com If the handset battery pack is completely discharged or the battery pack removed the ...

Page 38: ...ove the beltclip Pull both sides of the beltclip to release the tabs from the holes Your phone may be used with an optional headset To use this feature simply plug any standard 2 5mm headset plug into the headset jack Your phone is ready for hands free conversation headset jack Installing the beltclip Headset installation ...

Page 39: ... that the power is off you will not be able to make or receive calls with the telephone Ni Cd Caution Use the specified battery pack Do not remove the battery from the handset to charge it Never throw the battery into a fire disassemble it or heat it Do not remove or damage the battery casing When slightly dirty Wipe with a soft dry cloth When very dirty Wipe with a soft cloth that has been dampen...

Page 40: ... position Move the handset and or base unit to a different location away from metal objects or appliances and try again Press to help eliminate background noise Make sure that you are not too far from the base Check both ends of the base unit telephone line cord Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base unit and wall outlet Disconnect the AC adapter for a few minutes then reconnect it Rese...

Page 41: ...ed in Make sure that the answering system is turned on The incoming messages may be too long Remind callers to leave a brief message The memory may be full Delete some or all of the saved messages Record your greeting again The default messages should remain Adjust the speaker volume on the base unit Make sure you are using the correct PIN number Make sure that the touch tone phone you re using ca...

Page 42: ...ery pack Size without antenna 7 in W x 2 17 64 in D x 2 in H 178 mm W x 57 6 mm D x 51 mm H Weight Approx 8 6 oz 244 g including battery Battery BT905 Capacity 600 mAH 3 6V Talk mode 7 hours TYP Standby mode 7 days TYP Specifications features and availability of optional accessories are all subject to change without prior notice At Uniden we ll take care of you If you need any assistance with this...

Page 43: ...ounting the base unit to a wall 8 Mute 16 P Q Package contents 4 R Receiving a call 13 Redialing a call 15 Handset ringer tone 14 Handset ringer switch 14 S Setting up your answering system Selecting a PIN code 26 Selecting the message record time 26 Setting the clock 24 Setting ring time switch 27 Setting your greeting 25 Tuerning the answering systen on off 24 Setup Base unit 5 Handset 10 Specif...

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