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Mounting the base unit on a wall

[Standard wall plate mounting]

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

Snap the wall mount adapter into the
notches on the base.

Plug the telephone line cord to the

TEL LINE

jack and the AC adapter to

the

DC IN 9V

jack.

Plug the telephone line cord into the
telephone outlet.

Wrap the AC adapter cord inside the
molded wiring channel. Then wrap
the cord around the strain relief notch.

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

Note

Use only the Uniden AC
adapter supplied with this
phone.

Raise the antenna to a vertical
position.

Align the mounting slots on the base.
with the mounting posts on the wall.
Push in and down until the phone is
firmly seated.

AC adapter

Wall plate

AC outlet

2, 3, 4,
5, 6, 7

EXAI 7980 6th HEN 99.8.24 4:54 PM Page 47

Summary of Contents for EXAI 7980

Page 1: ...chase of the Uniden EXAI 7980 cordless telephone Please read this Owner s Manual carefully before using your cordless telephone to ensure proper use After read ing the manual please keep it in a safe place and refer to it when necessary 1999 Uniden America Corporation ...

Page 2: ...ows you to answer a call by just removing the handset from the base so you don t have to waste time pushing buttons AutoStandby allows you to hang up by simply returning the handset to the base The UltraClear Plus true compander circuitry virtually eliminates background noise This innovative technology together with 40 different channels provides you with the best possible reception during all you...

Page 3: ...from the Caller ID list 31 Storing Caller ID messages in Memory dialing 32 Using Caller ID with call waiting service 33 Using the answering machine Setting the clock 34 Recording the greeting 35 Changing the greeting 35 Turning the answering machine on and off 36 Setting the number of rings 37 Setting the tool saver switch 37 Setting maximum recording time for incoming messages 37 Playing recorded...

Page 4: ...ler ID options and store your area code in the memory to use the Caller ID service Note Skip the setting of area code if your calling area requires 10 digits dialing 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 rando...

Page 5: ...epartment see below Base unit Handset AC adapter AD 420 Rechargeable battery pack BT 905 Telephone line cord Wall mount adapter Beltclip This Owner s Manual Precautions and Important Safety Instructions Registration Card Uniden Parts Department 800 554 3988 Hours are 8 30 a m to 5 00 p m Central Time Monday through Friday We can also be reached on the web at www uniden com ...

Page 6: ...k 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 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 o...

Page 7: ...se unit 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 vertical position 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 3 Note Place the power cord so it does not create a trip ...

Page 8: ...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 otherwise se...

Page 9: ...the battery compartment 3 Securely close the battery compart ment cover by sliding it up until it snaps into place 4 Place the handset on the base unit with the keys and display facing upward This position lets you see Caller ID messages on the display When the handset has been properly placed on the charging terminals of the base unit the status LED of the base unit lights and charging begins Cha...

Page 10: ...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 The built in memory backup can hold numbers and names stored in the memory for up to 2 minutes while you replace the battery pack Rechargeable batteries have a memory effect that reduces standby and talk...

Page 11: ... ID setting appears 2 Press or to move the cursor to the item that is to be set Example To select CIDCW 3 For Auto Talk and CIDCW press to toggle between on and off For the Area Code setting please see page 12 4 To complete the settings press then the handset returns to standby mode call id 1 Auto Talk Off 2 CIDCW On 3 Area Code dn ª 1 Auto Talk Off 2 CIDCW On 3 Area Code up select call id ...

Page 12: ...area code 1 Auto Talk Off 2 CIDCW On 3 Area Code 1 Auto Talk Off 2 CIDCW On 3 Area Code 1 Auto Talk Off 2 CIDCW On 3 Area Code call id up dn ª select 0 9 5 Press A beep sounds and the displayed area code is entered 6 Press to complete the setting Or return the handset to the base unit to complete the setting mode and set the handset to the standby mode select call id Note When the area code has al...

Page 13: ...up tone 0 dn ª 8178583300 Talk 8178583300 Talk 0 00 8178583300 talk 5 15 Other Operations To Do this To improve reception Press To adjust the ear speaker volume Press or To temporarily switch to tone dial base Press The following numbers must be set to pulse mode dialed will be sent as tone dialing To enter a pause within the numbers dialed Press chan dn ª up tone 0 redial p Notes If there is no k...

Page 14: ...ll time display appears Example Enter 817 858 3300 4 Press or place the handset in the base to end the telephone call The call time will be displayed for about 5 seconds The phone returns to standby Returning the handset to the base also ends the phone call and set the handset returns to the standby mode i e Auto Standby Talk Talk 0 17 8178583300 talk talk 10 03 ...

Page 15: ...about 5 seconds the call time display appears 5 Press or place the handset on the base to end the telephone call The call time will be displayed for about 5 seconds talk redial p Note If the recently dialed number exceeds 32 digits only the first 32 digits are retained for redialing talk Off hook redialing 1 Press Talk appears flashing on the display 2 Press 3 Press or place the handset on the bas...

Page 16: ...the handset from the base unit to answer the phone See page 11 Any key when ringing When the Auto Talk setting is on press any handset key to answer the phone See page 11 Any key when paging To cancel paging press any key on the handset keys while the handset is beeping Call Waiting Caller ID reception Note You must subscribe to Call Waiting Caller ID service from your local phone company to use t...

Page 17: ...hone 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 an error sound beeps Receiving calls continued Ring Type A High Ring Type A Low Ring Type B High Ring Type B Low dn ª up dn ª up dn ª up dn ª up up High Middle Loud Normal dn ª ª up dn ª ª up dn ª ª up dn ª up dn ª up ...

Page 18: ...r off Base speaker volume To control the speaker volume of the base adjust the and button as desired Receiving calls continued Receiving a call from the base 1 The base rings The status LED on the base flashes 2 Press and speak 3 When you finish the call press to hang up speaker speaker RINGER OFF ON volume ª volume volume ª ...

Page 19: ... select delete 1 mem Memory Store 1 2 up dn ª Memory Store 7 8 0 9 3 Press When an empty memory location is selected Store Name is displayed The cursor flashes indicating that the display is ready for the name to be entered If this screen appears the memory location is full You must edit the location See page 23 Store Name select Edit Memory 1 Delete Memory 1 Go Back Note Whenever you are using a ...

Page 20: ...use in the dialing sequence The display shows a P Note The pause feature is useful for long distance calling credit card dialing or sequences that reguire a pause between digits Use the key to delete digits needed 7 Press The handset beeps and displays the confirmation screen Memory storage is complete For example if you store a name and number into memory location number 7 the display shows Memor...

Page 21: ...For example if you pressed 5 on the key pad the display shows memory location number 5 with the cursor in that line talk mem 1 UNIDEN CORP 2 JOHN DOE 3 MOM AND DAD 2 JOHN DOE 3 MOM AND DAD 4 up dn ª 5 JOHN SMITH 6 Memory 6 7 3 Press Talk momentarily flashes on the display and the volume setting is appeard then the displayed number is dialed Talk 0123456789012 talk dn ª Notes To cancel memory selec...

Page 22: ... the and keys to toggle between the names and the numbers display Program name Program number Program name Note When the stored phone number has 15 or more digits the first 14 digits of the phone number are displayed Off hook dialing tone 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 8178583300 2 5452930 3 8175551212 1 UNIDEN CORP 2 JOHN DOE 3 MOM AND DAD 1 UNIDEN CORP 2 JOHN DOE 3 MOM AND DAD talk Talk Talk 0 00 mem Talk 0 35 0...

Page 23: ...ory Store 1 UNIDEN CORP 2 JOHN DOE Memory Store 1 UNIDEN CORP 2 JOHN DOE up dn ª Edit Memory 1 Delete Memory 1 Go Back select 4 Press the or key to select Edit Memory then press The following screen appears The cursor flashes indicating that the display is ready for the name to be edited When a name has not been stored the cursor appears at the beginning of the second line 5 Press or to edit the n...

Page 24: ... a name and number into memory location number 1 the display shows Memory 1 stored After about 2 seconds Memory Store is displayed 9 Press to exit edit mode Memory 1 Stored tone 0 1 redial p select delete Memory Store 1 UNIDEN CORP 2 JOHN DOE mem Display a Programmed Number Use the and keys to toggle between the names and the numbers display Program name Program number Program name tone 0 1 Memory...

Page 25: ...ted select 1 Press and hold for 2 seconds The display shows the memory screen and any saved name number 2 Press the or keys or number keypad to select the memory location you would like to edit 3 Press The following screen appears with the memory location number that you have selected in the display For example if you selected memory loca tion number the display shows memory 2 as the location in t...

Page 26: ...splay before you answer the phone The handset displays the phone number of the incoming call the name time and call counts Additionally you can dial the displayed number and store the information for memory dialing Memory erasing continued 8 After 2 seconds the display returns to the Memory Store screen You may select another number to delete return to step 4 9 Press to return to standby mem Memor...

Page 27: ... 30PM 01 Private Name 817 858 3300 5 11 12 30PM 01 UNIDEN CORP Unknown Number 5 11 12 30PM 01 Unknown Name 817 858 3300 Incomplete Data When the phone number and name data are received When a private number is received When a private name is received When an unknown number is received When an unknown name is received When invalid data is received Notes If you answer a call before the Caller ID mes...

Page 28: ... the latest caller ID message 3 Press to see the next message Or press to see previous message 4 Press to return to standby up call id New 01 Total 02 dn ª 5 17 12 30PM 03 UNIDEN CORP 817 858 3300 call id Long Distance call settings and cancellation Pressing while the incoming call information is displayed in step 2 will set or cancel a long distance call The prefix 1 will be displayed at the begi...

Page 29: ...ary screen is displayed 4 Press or to select Yes or No 5 Press or When the pointer is at Yes A beep tone sounds and the next Caller ID message displayed When the pointer is at No The display returns to the Caller ID display 5 17 12 30PM 03 UNIDEN CORP 817 858 3300 delete Delete Message Yes No up dn ª delete select Notes While using the Delete Message screen if no key is pressed for more than 20 se...

Page 30: ...eleted When the pointer is at No The display returns to the summary screen New 01 Total 02 delete Delete All Yes No up dn ª delete select call id Total 00 New 01 Total 02 Notes While using the Delete All screen if no key is pressed for more than 20 seconds an error tone sounds and the telephone returns to standby If you get an incoming call the deleting operation is cancelled and the telephone ret...

Page 31: ...ng Distance calls Pressing while the incoming call information is displayed in step 1 will place a 1 in front of the number for long distance calling Press again to remove the 1 1 Notes When a long distance call has been set 1 appears in the display You cannot make a call from the Caller ID list if your EXAI 7980 is connected to private branch exchange PBX When the cursor is displayed at the end o...

Page 32: ...isplay returns to the Caller ID list 5 17 12 30PM 03 UNIDEN CORP 817 858 3300 Select Location 1 UNIDEN CORP 2 JONE DOE mem 5 17 12 30PM 03 UNIDEN CORP 817 858 3300 select up dn ª 0 9 Notes If a message has already been stored in the select ed memory numbers location a verification screen is displayed Press to select Yes Press to overwrite The display returns to the Caller ID list You can not store...

Page 33: ... used independently Please contact your telephone company for details When a new incoming call arrives during your current telephone call the phone number appears The name of the new caller is displayed depending upon the telephone service 1 When a new incoming call arrives during your current telephone call the phone number and the name of the caller is displayed 2 Press You will be able to talk ...

Page 34: ... the correct numbers appear in the LED display press 5 Lastly set AM PM by pressing or The LED display will show A AM and P PM in turn At the correct one press You will hear a long beep Then you will hear the new day and time clock repeat skip clock clock clock clock Notes You can hear the current time set by pressing If a call comes in during clock setting start over after the call In case of pow...

Page 35: ...erecorded message greeting greeting play stop 10 The base microphone is located under the phone Position yourself approximately 10 inches away from the base and speaker clearly 1 Press on the base unit You will hear the currently selected greeting 2 Press while the unit is playing the greeting 3 Wait until the entire greeting is played back or press Now the greeting is changed Changing the greetin...

Page 36: ...ss Turning the answering machine on and off play stop answer Check the LED display to see if the answering machine is on or off If the LED display is on the unit is on and ready to take messages If the LED display is off it will not take messages 2 2 times 4 4 times Setting the number of rings Choose one of three settings by sliding the RING TIME switch on the base unit to one of the following pos...

Page 37: ...ter the second ring to save a charge Setting the toll saver switch The ring time tool saver switch sets your answering system to answer after two or four rings 1 1 minute 4 4 minutes ANN Announce only Setting maximum recording time for incoming messages You can select the maximum recording time by sliding the REC TIME switch on the base unit to one of the following positions Note If you set the sw...

Page 38: ...ess within 2 seconds after the current message has started If you press after 2 seconds the current message is repeated from the beginning To go backward and repeat a message you choose press and hold until your desired message number appears on the display To skip to the next message press To go forward press and hold until your desired message number appears on the display To adjust the speaker ...

Page 39: ...ct automatically AT THE HANDSET Auto Talk on When the handset is on the base unit Simply pick up the handset When the handset is away from the base unit Press Auto Talk off When the handset is on the base Pick up the handset and press AT THE BASE Press Screening incoming calls You can screen calls using the base unit Notes If there are messages that you have not listened to when you are deleting a...

Page 40: ... record a memo by using the base unit as a reminder to yourself or as a message for someone else in the household A memo is stored and played back like any other incoming message and the LED display will light to indicate that a message has been received voice memo voice memo play stop Note If a call comes in during the memo recording the unit will stop recording automatically and the ringer will ...

Page 41: ...hone conversation 2 way REC You can record a telephone conversation that is already in progress The conversation is stored and played back like an incoming message voice memo play stop voice memo Notes The recorded conversation must be at least 10 seconds long or it will be automatically deleted The telephone beeps intermittently to alert the parties that the conversation is being recorded You can...

Page 42: ... hold A beep sounds and the LED displays 2 To set the first number press or to scroll from to When the desired number appears in the display press 3 To set the second number press or to scroll from to When the desired number appears in the display press pin Note If you don t select a PIN code within two minutes the system returns to standby repeat Using the answering machine continued repeat skip ...

Page 43: ...er all of your messages have played you will hear intermittent beeps indicating that the system is in the command waiting mode You may enter another command at this time from the chart above 6 When you are finished hang up to exit the system The answering system auto matically returns to standby Function Press Repeat a Message then 1 Playing your Messages then 2 Skipping a Message then 3 Deleting ...

Page 44: ...ay stamp You hear sounds in the room where your phone is installed After 15 seconds the answering system returns to the command waiting mode 5 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 automati cally returns to standby Remote room monitor You can call your answering system from any touch tone phone and...

Page 45: ...ase to join the 3 way conversation 2 Press on the base to hang up The handset will still be connected to the outside call speaker speaker When speaking on the base 1 Press on the handset to join the 3 way conversation 2 Press on the handset to hang up talk talk Note Pressing on the base while dialing with the handset sets the 3 way conversation mode dialing is not affected speaker ...

Page 46: ...ct another cordless telephone is using the same security code you can change the code 1 Place the handset on the base unit Press The handset beeps 2 Remove the handset from the base unit 3 Place the handset on the base unit Leave the handset on the base for at least 3 seconds A new random security code is set page Note If the handset battery pack is completely discharged or the battery pack remove...

Page 47: ...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 120VAC wall outlet Note Use only the Uniden AC adapter supplied with this phone 6 Raise the antenna to a vertical position 7 Align the mounting slots on the base with the mounting posts o...

Page 48: ...ure 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 8 on page 47 to mount the telephone TOP 3 16 in 3 15 16 in 8 On the base unit pull the handset retainer ...

Page 49: ...handset Press down until it clicks To remove the beltclip Pull both sides of the beltclip to release the tabs from the holes Headset installation 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 ...

Page 50: ...tteries Power Failure During the period 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 Maintenance When slightly dirty Wipe with a soft dry cloth When ver...

Page 51: ... 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 Reset the dig...

Page 52: ...base unit is plugged in Make sure the answering system is turned on Press after an AC line spike Select REC TIME switch to either the one minute or four minute option The memory may be full Delete some or all of the saved messages 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 personal greeti...

Page 53: ...ts Rechargeable Nickel Cadmium battery pack Size without antenna 3 11 32 in W x 2 23 64 in D x 9 9 16 in H 85 mm W x 60 mm D x 243 mm H Weight Approx 9 8 oz 277 4 g including battery Battery BT 905 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 c...

Page 54: ...ler ID list 31 Deleting the Caller ID list 29 Storing the data of the Caller ID list to Memory 32 Viewing Caller ID message list 28 Caller ID with Call Waiting 33 Channel button 13 Connection 7 D Dialing mode 8 Digital security code 4 46 E F G H Editing a stored name and or phone number 23 Erasing a stored name and or phone number 25 Handset ear speaker volume 17 Headset installation 49 I J K L In...

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Page 56: ...ed in Hong Kong UCZZ01211ZZ Uniden America Corporation 4700 Amon Carter Boulevard Fort Worth TX 76155 Covered under one or more of the following U S patents 4 511 761 4 523 058 4 595 795 4 797 916 5 426 690 ...

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