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EXLA8950 5th HEN 99.8.20 2:45 PM Page 2 Introduction Thank you for choosing the Uniden EXLA 8950 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 • Integrated Answering Device • Long Distance Manager • 10 Number Memory • 32 Digit Redial • Flash • Pause
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EXLA8950 5th HEN 99.8.20 2:45 PM Page 3 Controls and functions 1 2 5 14 6 talk batt mute 15 7 vol Long talk Dst 16 8 flash mute mem 17 9 abc def 13 2 18 ghi jkl mno 46 5 pqrs tuv wxyz 79 8 10 tone oper 0 3 11 19 redial/p int'com ringer chan 12 20 extended range 13 4 21 DIGITAL 900MHz 34 23 24 35 25 36 clock pin volune status speaker 26 37 delete play 27 38 DIGITAL 28 greeting voice memo 39 29 speaker answer on/off page/int'com 40 30 41 31 32 42 22 33
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EXLA8950 5th HEN 99.8.20 2:45 PM Page 4 1. Handset antenna 22. Base microphone 2. Headset jack cover 23. Speaker LED 3. Handset battery compartment 24. Status LED 4. Handset ring switch 25. Handset retainer clip storage 5. Handset earpice 26. Clock key 6. Talk/Battery LED 27. Pin key 7. Talk key 28. Delete key 8. Volume down key 29. Greeting key 9. Flash key 30. Repeat key 10. Tone key 31. Answer on/off key 11. Redial/Pause key 32. Speaker key 12. Intercom key 33. Base charging contact 13. Han
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EXLA8950 5th HEN 99.8.20 2:45 PM Page 5 Getting Started Contents Introduction / Features...............inside front cover Control 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 Ba
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EXLA8950 5th HEN 99.8.20 2:45 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 12-15 hours before using the phone. Handset About the digital security code This cordless telephone uses a di
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EXLA8950 5th HEN 99.8.20 2:45 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) • Memo sticker • Beltclip • This Owner's Manual • Precautions and Important Safety Instructions • Registration Card Uniden Parts Department (
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EXLA8950 5th HEN 99.8.20 2:45 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 sun
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EXLA8950 5th HEN 99.8.20 2:45 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
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EXLA8950 5th HEN 99.8.20 2:45 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. 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 system is Set the switch to Tone TONE Pulse PULSE If you aren't sure of your dialing system
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EXLA8950 5th HEN 99.8.20 2:45 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 cord inside the 2 - 7 6 molded wiring 2 channel. Then wrap the cord around the strain relief n
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EXLA8950 5th HEN 99.8.20 2:45 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 electrica
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EXLA8950 5th HEN 99.8.20 2:45 PM Page 13 Preparing the battery pack Charge the battery pack for more than 12-15 hours before you start using your phone. 1 Press the battery cover release. 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. Make sure that the “status” L
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EXLA8950 5th HEN 99.8.20 2:45 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
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EXLA8950 5th HEN 99.8.20 2:45 PM Page 15 Making a call From the handset 1 Pick up handset. 2 Press . The “ talk talk/batt ” LED blinks. 3 Dial the phone number. 4 To hang up, press or return the talk handset to the base. The phone number can be up to 32 digits. Other Operations To Do this chan To improve reception Press . ¥
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To temporarily switch to tone dial Press . The following tone
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EXLA8950 5th HEN 99.8.20 2:45 PM Page 16 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. LDM call from
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EXLA8950 5th HEN 99.8.20 2:45 PM Page 17 Private Branch Exchange (PBX) dialing From the handset talk 1 Press . 2 Dial out by entering 9 on the keypad, or any sequence of numbers required to access an outside line. 3 Listen for dial tone. Then press key followed by a long LongDst distance or international number. Redial will not function when using the LDM The call will be placed using the thruogh a PBX. LDM service. 4 To complete, press or retur talk n the handset on the base.
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EXLA8950 5th HEN 99.8.20 2:45 PM Page 18 Receiving a call From the handset Handset on the base 1 Phone rings. The “talk/batt ” LED flashes. 2 Pick up the handset and speak. talk 3 Press or return the handset to the base to finish the call. Handset off the base 1 Phone rings. The “talk/batt ” LED flashes. 2 Press any key (except ) and mute speak. 3 Press or retur talk n the handset to the base to finish the call. From the base 1 The phone rings. The status LED on the b
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ringer off on ringer off on EXLA8950 5th HEN 99.8.20 2:45 PM Page 19 Adjusting the ringer and earpiece volume Handset ringer tone In the standby mode, press ringer . ringer ringer Each time is pressed, the ringer tone setting changes and ringer the selected ringer tone sounds for 2 seconds. ringer ringer Handset ringer switch Use this switch to turn the handset ringer on and off. Handset earpiece volume Pressing or during a telephone call will change the ¥
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EXLA8950 5th HEN 99.8.20 2:45 PM Page 20 Redialing a call From the handset The last number you called can be quickly redialed. Handset on the base 1 Pick up handset. talk 2 Press . The “talk/batt ” LED If the recently dialed blinks. number exceeds 32 digits, only the first 32 digits are 3 Press . redial/p retained for redialing. 4 Press or place the handset on the talk base to hang up. To use Long Distance Manager, press LongDst , instead of talk . Using the speak
