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EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:12 PM Page 2 Introduction Thank you for choosing the Uniden EXAI 8985 cordless telephone. This phone is designed to exacting standards that provide reliability, long life and outstanding performance. Note: Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit for explanation purposes. Features • 900 MHz Extended Range • Secure Digital Transmission • Answering Device • 50 Number Caller ID Memory • 30 Number Memory • 32 Digit Redial • 3-Line, 16 Character B
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EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:12 PM Page 3 Controls and functions 1 2 5 6 14 DIGITAL 900MHZ vol 7 talk flash 15 8 call id del mem 16 9 abc def 13 2 17 ghi jkl mno 46 5 pqrs tuv wxyz 79 8 18 10 3 tone oper 0 11 19 redial/p select/ch int'com mute/ring 12 20 extended range 13 4 21 DIGITAL 900MHz 38 23 24 39 25 40 clock pin volune status speaker 26 41 27 delete play 42 28 DIGITAL greeting voice memo 43 29 ans on/off 30 44 memory 45 31 redial/p 46 flash 32 47 speaker mute page/int'com extended range 22
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EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:12 PM Page 4 1. Handset antenna 22. Base microphone 2. Headset cover 23. Speaker LED 3. Handset battery compartment 24. Status LED 4. Handset ring switch 25. Handset clip storage 5. Handset speaker 26. Clock key 6. LCD display 27. Pin code key 7. Talk key 28. Delete key 8. Volume/Cursor down/ 29. Greeting key character select key 30. Repeat key 9. Caller ID key 31. Skip key 10. Tone/Backspace key 32. Voice memo record key 11. Redial/Pause key 33. Base contact 12. Select
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EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:12 PM Page 5 Getting Started Contents Introduction / Features...............inside front cover Controls and Functions ..............inside front cover Getting Started Basics 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 Step
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EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:12 PM Page 6 Read this first This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps; Step 1 (page 4) Unpack 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 to11) Then, insert the battery pack into the handset. You have to charge the battery pack for more than 12 hours before using the phone. Handset Step 4 (page 12 to 13) Finally, set Caller ID options and store your a
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EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:12 PM Page 7 Checking the package contents Make sure you have received the following items in the package. If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact the Uniden Parts Department (see below). • Base unit • Handset • AC adapter (AD-420) • Rechargeable • Telephone line • Wall mount adapter battery pack cord (2) (BT-905) • This Owner's Manual • Precautions and Important Safety Instructions • Registration Card • Beltclip Uniden Parts Department (800) 554-3988 Hour
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EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:12 PM Page 8 Setting up the base unit Do the following steps. • 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 Avoid noise sources such as a window radiators, air ducts, and sunlig
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EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:12 PM Page 9 Connect the base unit If you want to install the base unit on the wall, see page 8. Route the cord. Place the power cord so it 2 does not create a trip To AC outlet hazard, or where it could become chafed and create a fire or electrical hazard. To DC IN 9V AC adapter (supplied) 1 To telephone outlet To TEL LINE Telephone line cord (supplied) 1 Connect the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and to a telephone outlet. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the DC
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EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:12 PM Page 10 Use only the supplied AD-420 AC adapter. Do not use any other AC Polarity of the plug 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. Modular If your telephone outlet isn't modular, contact your telephone company for assistance. Choose the dialing mode PULSE TONE Depending on your dialing system, set the TONE/PULSE switch as follows: If your dialing syst
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EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:12 PM Page 11 Mounting the base unit on a wall Standard wall plate mounting This phone can be mounted on any standard telephone wall plate. 1 Snap the wall mount 1 adapter into the notches on the base. 2 Plug the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack. 3 Plug the telephone line cord into the telephone outlet. 2 - 7 4 Wrap the AC adapter cord inside the molded wiring channel. Then wrap the cord around the strain relief notch. 5
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EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:12 PM Page 12 8 On the base unit, pull the Handset retainer handset retainer out of the slot. Rotate it clockwise 180 degrees. 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
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EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:12 PM Page 13 Preparing the battery pack Charge the battery pack for more than 12-15 hours before you start using your phone. 1 Remove the battery cover. 2 Connect the battery pack connector with the correct polarity (black and red wires), Use only Uniden Battery then insert the battery pack BT-905. Black into the battery compartment. Red 3 Slide the battery cover forward until it snaps into place. 4 Place the handset on the base.
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EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:12 PM Page 14 Battery use time (per charge) From fully charged • Seven hours coutinuous use. • Seven days when the handset is in the standby mode. Even when the battery When the battery charge becomes low pack is not being used, it When the voltage of battery pack in the handset is very low and will gradually needs to be charged, the phone is programmed to eliminate discharge over a long period. For optimum functions in order to save power. If the battery charge become
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EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:12 PM Page 15 Setting the Caller ID options There are three Caller ID options, Auto Talk, CIDCW (Caller ID with Call Waiting), and Area Code. 1 In the standby mode, hold down call id for 2 seconds until the Caller ID setting appears. 1 Auto Talk:Off
2 CIDCW :On
3 Area Code: 2 Press or to move the cursor ¥
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to the item that is to be set. Example: To select CIDCW 1 Auto Talk:Off
2 CIDCW :On
3 Area Code: 3 For Auto Talk and CIDCW press select/ch t
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EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:12 PM Page 16 Entering your area code If your calling area requires 10-digit dialing, skip this step. You may wish to enter your local area code before you use this phone for the first time, or if you move to a new area. The phone can then distinguish local or long distance calls to properly dial directly from the Caller ID record. (See page 38.) 1 When the phone is in the standby call id mode, press and hold until the Caller ID setting screen appears. 1 Auto
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EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:12 PM Page 17 Making a call From the handset Handset on the base 1 Pick up handset. 2 Press . talk 3 Dial the phone number. 4 To hang up, press or retur talk n the The phone number can be up to 32 digits. handset to the base. Handset off the base 1 Press . talk 2 Dial the phone number. 3 To hang up, press or retur talk n the handset to the base. From the base 1 Press . speaker 2 Dial the number on the keypad. 3 To finish the
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EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:12 PM Page 18 Receiving a call From the handset 1 Phone rings. Calling appears on the display. 2 Press if not in Auto T talk alk mode. Press any key other than mute key if in Auto Talk mode. “ Talk” appears flashing on the display. Then the earpiece ear volume is displayed for 2 seconds. 3 The call-time display starts when you begin to talk. 4 Press or place the handset on the talk base to hang up. The call time will be displayed for about 5 seconds. Fr
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EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:13 PM Page 19 Mute You can turn off the base or the handset microphone so that the person you are talking with cannot hear you. When speaking with the base 1 Press during a telephone call mute . The mocrophone is turned off. 2 To cancel mute, press , or mute . speaker speaker When speaking with the handset 1 Press during a telephone mute/ring call. Mute 5:39
talk The microphone is turned off. 2 To cancel mute, press
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ringer off on ringer off on EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:13 PM Page 20 Adjusting the ringer and earpiece volume Handset ringer tone In the standby mode, press Ringer A High mute/ring . mute/ring mute/ring Each time is pressed, Ringer A Low the ringer tone setting changes mute/ring and the selected ringer tone sounds for 2 seconds. Ringer B High mute/ring Ringer B Low mute/ring Handset ringer switch This switch turns the handset ringer on or off. Handset earpiece volume Pressing
