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

Control 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: Preparing the battery pack .....................10

Basics

Making a call ........................................................12
Using the Long Distance Manager (LDM) ..........13
Receiving a call ....................................................15
Adjusting  ringer and earpiece volume ..............16
Redialing a call .....................................................17
Using the speakerphone......................................18
Mute ......................................................................19

Memory Dialing

Storing phone numbers .......................................20
Making calls with memory dialing......................21
Erasing a stored phone number..........................22

3-way Conference Features

3-way conferencing..............................................23
Using your EXL 8945 intercom............................24
Transferring a call.................................................25

Additional Information

Changing the digital security code......................26
Installing the beltclip............................................27
Headset installation ..............................................27
Note on power sources .......................................28
Maintenance..........................................................28

Troubleshooting

..................................................29

Specifications

.......................................................30

Index

.....................................................................31

Contents

Getting Started

Basics

Memory Dialing

3-way 

Conference

Features

Additional

Information

Troubleshooting

Specifications

Index

CONTENTS

OF YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL

EXL 8945 5th  99.8.20 2:33 PM  Page 5

Summary of Contents for EXL 8945

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Page 2: ...actual unit for explanation purposes 900 MHz Extended range Secure Digital Transmission Long Distance Manager 20 Number Memory 10 on the base and 10 on the handset 32 Digit Redial Redial Flash and Pause Pulse Tone Dialing 7 Day Standby Battery Life 7 Hour Talk Time Handset Earpiece and Ringer Volume Control Speakerphone 3 Way Conference Operation Dual Keypad Operation Intercom Features Introductio...

Page 3: ...lk Long Dst mute memory flash talk batt mute abc def jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs oper tone wxyz 2 1 3 5 4 6 8 7 9 0 redial p int com ringer chan e x t e n d e d r a n g e LONG DISTANCE MANAGER vol 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 16 17 18 20 21 19 15 14 9 10 13 11 12 22 23 24 26 26 26 26 25 27 28 29 35 36 37 38 33 34 32 30 31 Controls and functions ...

Page 4: ...key 16 Long Distance Manager key 17 Memory key 18 Mute key 19 Channel key 20 Ringer Select key 21 Handset contact 22 Base microphone 23 Handset retainer clip storage 24 Power LED 25 Long Distance Manager key 26 One touch dial m1 m4 key 27 Base contact 28 Tone key 29 Base speaker 30 Speaker LED 31 Status LED 32 Base antenna 33 Mute key 34 Speaker key 35 Memory key 36 Redial Pause key 37 Intercom ke...

Page 5: ...sing the speakerphone 18 Mute 19 Memory Dialing Storing phone numbers 20 Making calls with memory dialing 21 Erasing a stored phone number 22 3 way Conference Features 3 way conferencing 23 Using your EXL 8945 intercom 24 Transferring a call 25 Additional Information Changing the digital security code 26 Installing the beltclip 27 Headset installation 27 Note on power sources 28 Maintenance 28 Tro...

Page 6: ... have to charge the battery pack for more than 12 15 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 ha...

Page 7: ...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 Memo sticker ...

Page 8: ...t 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 Avoi...

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 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 ve...

Page 10: ... 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 set to PULSE PULSE TONE ...

Page 11: ...phone 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 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 1 AC adapter Wall plat...

Page 12: ...al 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 TOP 3 16 in 3 15 16 in 8 On the base unit pull the handset retainer out of the slo...

Page 13: ...wires then 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 12 15 hours You can place either side up for charging the battery status LED Red Black Use only Uniden Battery BT 905 Preparing the battery pack...

Page 14: ...andset 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 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 m...

Page 15: ...olume Press or during the call To temporarily switch to tone dial Press The following When base is set to pulse mode numbers dialed will be sent as tone dialing To enter a pause within the Press numbers dialed To receive a new call during the Press conversation chan ª tone redial p Microphone Making a call From the base 1 Press 2 Dial the number on the keypad 3 When you finish the call press to ha...

Page 16: ...inish the call Using the Long Distance Manager LDM talk speaker Sign up and Registration 1 Before using the LDM feature you must register your phone by calling 1 800 458 2682 2 You will be asked a few simple questions such as name address and phone number 3 Each month you will receive an itemized bill for calls placed through the LDM service Placing a call using LDM Press key before dialing a long...

Page 17: ...ou can make a LDM call 4 Dial a long distance or international number 5 Press to finish the call speaker LongDst speaker NOTES You must dial a 1 or 011 when using the LDM feature Do NOT USE BUTTON TO DIAL 911 BECAUSE IT WILL NOT ACCESS EMERGENCY SERVICE Do not use the key for placing local calls contacting your local phone company for repair or customer service accessing emergency service or for t...

Page 18: ...inish the call Handset off the base 1 Phone rings 2 Press or any key and speak 3 Press or return the handset to the base to finish the call 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 19: ...ge the earpiece volume of the handset This setting will remain in effect after the telephone call has ended When you press in Maximum mode or press in Low mode error sound beeps ringer ringer off on ringer off on ringer ringer ringer ringer ª ª ª ª Base ringer switch This switch turns the base unit ringer on or off Base speaker volume To control the speaker volume of the base adjust the VOLUME sli...

Page 20: ...Press 3 Press or place the handset on the base to hang up redial p If the recently dialed number exceeds 32 digits only the first 32 digits are retained for redialing From the base 1 Press 2 To call the last number dialed from the base press 3 Press to finish the call redial p Redialing a call talk talk talk talk speaker redial p speaker If you use Long Distance Manager press instead of or speaker...

Page 21: ...rphone To answer calls press the on the base To hang up press again The base microphone is located under the base Position yourself approximately 12 inches away from the base and speak clearly speaker 12 Using the speaker phone speaker ...

Page 22: ... microphone The sound from the mocrophone is cut off 2 To cancel mute press or Ringer mute Press when the phone rings to immediately mute the ring 1 Press during a telephone call to turn off the microphone 2 To cancel mute press or mute speaker speaker When speaking on the handset Mute mute mute mute talk mute When phone is ringing ...

Page 23: ...u return the handset to the cradle the phone will return to standby too Press and you can go to memory menu at any time 1 Press The status LED blinks 2 Dial the number you wish to store 3 Press Press to on the keypad to select the memory location you wish to store the number The status LED goes out A confirmation beep indicates the number is stored On the base memory status LED Storing phone numbe...

Page 24: ...ect the memory location you wish to dial 4 Press to finish the call speaker memory Making calls with memory dialing talk talk speaker memory If you use Long Distant Manager press instead of or talk LongDst One touch memory dialing Your phone is requipped with four instant dialing on the base YOU CANNOT STORE PHONE NUMBERS DIRECTLY INTO TO There are only used to dial phone numbers stored memory loc...

Page 25: ...mation tone indicates the memory has erased memory 1 Press The status LED blinks 2 Press again 3 Enter the memory location number 0 9 of the number you wish to delete The status LED goes out A confirmation beep indicates the number has been erased From the base memory memory status LED Erasing a stored phone number memory ...

Page 26: ...ll set the 3 way conversation mode 2 Press on the handset to return to conversing between the base and the outside line talk Pressing the key on the handset will not set the 3 way canversation mode while in the process of dialing with the base Dialing from the 3 way conversation mode is possible only from the handset Pressing the key on the base while dialing with the handset will set the 3 way co...

Page 27: ...s on the handset or on the base talk speaker Intercom from the handset to base 1 Press on the handset 2 At the base press or to answer the page 3 To turn off the intercom press on the handset or on the base speaker Using your EXL 8945 intercom talk int com talk speaker int com int com int com Press mute when paging stops the paging ...

Page 28: ... the handset To cancel the transfer press on the base int com talk speaker speaker To transfer from the base to the handset 1 Press on the base while speaking on the speakerphone The caller is put on hold The handset and base will enter the intercom mode The intercom tone sounds on the handset 2 Press or on the handset The intercom mode is activated but the caller is still on hold 3 To transfer th...

Page 29: ...he code 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 for at least 3 seconds A new random security code is set int com Changing the digital security code If the handset battery pack is completely discharged or the battery pack removed the digital sec...

Page 30: ...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 31: ... 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 32: ...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 Reset...

Page 33: ...y pack Size without antenna 7 1 64 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 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 care of you If you need any assistance with ...

Page 34: ...clip 27 LDM Long Distance Manager 13 M N O Maintenance 28 Making a call 12 Memory dialing Making a call with memory dialing 21 Erasing a stored phone number 22 Storing phone numbers and names 20 Mounting the base unit to a wall 8 Mute 19 P Q Package contents 4 R Receiving a call 15 Redialing a call 17 Handset ringer tone 16 Handset ringer switch 16 S Setup Base unit 5 Handset 10 Speaker phone 18 S...

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