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EXL8900 6th HEN 99.8.20 2:22 PM Page 2 Welcome ® The Uniden EXL 8900 Series 900 MHz cordless phones are designed and engineered to exacting standards for 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 Technology • Secure Digital Transmission • Long Distance Manager • 10-Number Memory Dialing • Tone/Pulse Dialing • Handset Volume Control • 32 Digit Redial •
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EXL8900 6th HEN 99.8.20 2:22 PM Page 3 Controls and functions 1 2 5 14 6 talk batt mute 15 LONG DISTANCE MANAGER vol 7 Long talk Dst 16 8 flash mute memory 17 9 abc def 13 2 18 ghi jkl mno 46 5 pqrs tuv wxyz 79 8 10 3 tone oper 0 11 19 redial pause ringer chan extended range 12 20 13 4 21 22 24 25 status in use 26 page/find 27 23
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EXL8900 6th HEN 99.8.20 2:22 PM Page 4 1. Handset antenna 22. Handset clip storage 2. Headset cover 23. Base contact 3. Handset battery compartment 24. Base antenna 4. Handset ring switch 25. Status lamp 5. Handset speaker 26. In use lamp 6. Talk/Battery lamp 27. Page/Find key 7. Talk key 28. Pulse-Tone switch 8. Volume down key 29. DC power input 9. Flash key 30. Phone jack 10. Tone key 11. Redial key 12. Pause key 13. Handset microphone 14. Mute lamp 15. Volume up key 16. Long Distant key 17
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EXL8900 6th HEN 99.8.20 2:22 PM Page 5 Getting Started Contents Introduction / Features...............inside front cover Control and Functions................inside front cover Getting Started Read this first..........................................................3 Using your Step 1: Checking the package contents...............4 New Phone Step 2: Setting up the base unit ...........................5 Mounting the base unit on a wall ...........8 Step 3: Charging the battery pack..............
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EXL8900 6th HEN 99.8.20 2:22 PM Page 6 Read this first This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps; 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 to11) Then, insert the battery pack into the handset. You 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
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EXL8900 6th HEN 99.8.20 2:22 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 Ho
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EXL8900 6th HEN 99.8.20 2:22 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 sunl
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EXL8900 6th HEN 99.8.20 2:22 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) Use only the Uniden AC adapter supplied with this 1 Connect the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and to pho
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EXL8900 6th HEN 99.8.20 2:22 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 sy
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EXL8900 6th HEN 99.8.20 2:22 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. 4 Wrap the AC adapter 2 - 7 cord inside the molded wiring 6 channel. Then wrap 2 the cord around the strain relief no
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EXL8900 6th HEN 99.8.20 2:22 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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EXL8900 6th HEN 99.8.20 2:22 PM Page 13 Charging the battery pack Charge the battery pack for 12-15 hours before you start using your phone. 1 Press the battery cover release. 2 Connect the battery pack connector with the correct The plastic connectors will fit together only one way. polarity (black and red wires), Make sure the battery’s then insert the battery pack connector is properly Black into the battery compartment. alighned. Use only the Uniden Battery pack Red (model BT-905) supplied
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EXL8900 6th HEN 99.8.20 2:22 PM Page 14 Battery use time (per charge) From fully charged Even when the battery • Seven hours coutinuous use. pack is not being used, it will gradually • Seven days when the handset is in the standby mode. discharge over a long period. For optimum When the battery charge becomes low performance, be sure to return the handset to the When the voltage of battery pack in the handset is very low and base unit after a needs to be charged, the phone is programmed to e
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ringer off on ringer off on EXL8900 6th HEN 99.8.20 2:23 PM Page 15 Adjusting the volume control » Ringer Tone and Volume 1 While the phone is not in use, press ringer . 2 The phone has two ringer tones, each with two volume levels. ringer Press until you hear the ringer tone and volume level you want. » Handset ringer switch This switch turns the handset ringer on or off. » Setting the Handset Earpiece Volume 1 While you are on a call, press ¥
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EXL8900 6th HEN 99.8.20 2:23 PM Page 16 Making and receiving calls Handset On Base Handset Off Base Fold out the front cover of this reference guide to use the CONTROLS diagram for reference. To answer Pick up the handset. Press . talk a call 1. Pick up the handset. 1. Press . talk talk 2. Press . 2. Listen for dial tone. To make 3. Listen for dial tone. 3. Dial a number. a call 4. Dial a number. Press or retur talk n the handset to the base To hang up (Auto stand
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EXL8900 6th HEN 99.8.20 2:23 PM Page 17 Using the LDM (Long Distance Manager) 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 distance (1+) or LongDst international (011+) number. Hands
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EXL8900 6th HEN 99.8.20 2:23 PM Page 18 • You must dial a “1” or “011” when using the LDM feature. • Do NOT USE BUTTON TO DIAL 911 BECAUSE IT LongDst NOTES WILL NOT ACCESS EMERGENCY SERVICE. • Do not use the key for placing local calls, contacting your LongDst local phone company for repair or customer service, accessing emergency service or for toll free numbers. • All calls placed through the LDM feature will be charged at the applicable toll rate for the speci
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EXL8900 6th HEN 99.8.20 2:23 PM Page 19 Storing mixed tone/pulse number If your have selected pulse dialing, you can store a mixed tone/pulse number (up to 20 digits) for memory dialing. 1 Remove the handset from the base and press . The mem talk/batt LED flashes and you hear a beep. 2 Enter the number to be dialed in pulse mode. 3 Press the button on the /tone * handset. The button counts /tone * as one digit and also enters a pause. 4 New enter the number(s)
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EXL8900 6th HEN 99.8.20 2:23 PM Page 20 Chain dialing After dialing a number you may be requested to enter a special access code, for example, when performing a banking transaction. 1 Store the access code into one of the memory locations (0-9). 2 Dial the main number. 3 Press and the memory location mem of the access code at the appropriate time. Erasing a stored number 1 Remove the handset from the base. 2 Press twice. mem 3 Select the memory location number (0-9) you wa
