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EXLI 8962 6th 99.8.20 3:25 PM Page 1
Cordless Telephone
EXLI 8962
Owner's Manual
Thank you for your purchase of the Uniden EXLI 8962 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
Basics Getting Started
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EXLI 8962 6th 99.8.20 3:25 PM Page 2 Introduction Thank you for choosing the Uniden EXLI 8962 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 • Long Distance Manager • 900 MHz Extended Range • Secure Digital Transmission • Caller ID and Call Waiting Caller ID • 50 Number Caller ID memory • 20 Number Memor
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EXLI 8962 6th 99.8.20 3:25 PM Page 3 Table of contents Getting Started Read this first............................................................................................................... 4 Step 1: Checking the package contents........................................................................ 5 Step 2: Setting up the base unit.................................................................................... 6 Step 3: Preparing the battery pack.................................
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EXLI 8962 6th 99.8.20 3:25 PM Page 4 Read this first This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps; Step 1 (page 5) Unpack the telephone and accessories. Step 2 (page 6 to 8) Next, choose the best location to set up the base unit. Base unit Step 3 (page 9 to10) 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 11) Finally, store your area code in the memory to use the C
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EXLI 8962 6th 99.8.20 3:25 PM Page 5 Step 1 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 battery • Telephone line cord (2) • Wall mount adapter pack (BT-905) • This Owner's Manual • Precautions and Important Safety Instructions • Registration Card • Beltclip Uniden Parts Department (800) 554-39
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EXLI 8962 6th 99.8.20 3:25 PM Page 6 Step 2 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 CONSIDERA- TIONS 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 by a radiators, air duc
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EXLI 8962 6th 99.8.20 3:25 PM Page 7 (continued) Step 2 Connect the base unit If you want to install the base unit on the wall, see page 39. Route the cord. 2 To AC outlet 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 IN 3 9V jack and to a standard 120VAC wall outlet. 3 Set the base unit on a desk or tabletop and place the h
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EXLI 8962 6th 99.8.20 3:25 PM Page 8 (continued) Step 2 Notes • Use only the supplied AD-420 AC adapter. Do not use any other AC adapter. Polarity of the plug • 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. Tips • If your telephone outlet isn't modular, contact Modular your telephone company for assistance. Choose the dialing mode PULSE TONE Depending on your dialing system, set the TONE/PULSE sw
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EXLI 8962 6th 99.8.20 3:25 PM Page 9 Step 3 Preparing the battery pack Charge the battery pack for more than 12 hours before you start using your phone. 1 Press and slide the battery compartment cover toward the bottom of the unit. 2 Connect the battery pack connector with the correct polarity (black and red wires), then insert the battery pack into the battery compartment. Black Red 3 Securely close the battery compartment cover by sliding it up until it snaps into place. 4 Place the hands
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EXLI 8962 6th 99.8.20 3:25 PM Page 10 (continued) Step 3 Battery use time (per charge) From fully charged • Seven hours coutinuous use. • Seven days when the handset is in the standby mode. When the battery charge becomes low When the voltage of battery pack in the handset is very low and needs to be charged, the phone is pro- Low Battery grammed to eliminate functions in order to save power. If the phone is not in use, "Low Battery" flashes and none of the keys will operate. If the phon
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EXLI 8962 6th 99.8.20 3:25 PM Page 11 Step 4 Entering your area code Note If your calling area requires 10-digits skip this step. Enter your area code before you use this phone for the first time, or if move to new area, you must enter your area code. This is necessary because the phone must distinguish local or long distance calls to properly dial calls from the Caller ID message list. (See page 36.) 1 When the phone is in the standby call id mode, press and hold until the Call
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EXLI 8962 6th 99.8.20 3:26 PM Page 12 Making calls On-hook dialing 1 Dial the phone number. (Phone num- bers can be up to 32 digits.) Example: Enter 8178583300
8178583300
talk 2 Press . "Talk" flashes on the display. Talk
8178583300
¥
LongDst Note When is pressed talk instead of , LDM (Long »
Distance Manager) will be activated. (For LDM, refer to page 27.) 3 The number is dialed. After about 5 seconds, the call-time display appears. /tone/0 * Tal
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EXLI 8962 6th 99.8.20 3:26 PM Page 13 (continued) Making calls Off-hook dialing 1 Pick up the handset. talk 2 Press . "Talk" appears flashing on the display. Talk
Then the volume setting is displayed. For example if the volume is set to high the display shows Talk
LongDst Note When is pressed talk instead of , LDM (Long Distance Manager) will be activated. (For LDM, refer to page 27.) 3 Dial the phone number. Example: Enter 8178583300 m
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EXLI 8962 6th 99.8.20 3:26 PM Page 14 (continued) Making calls Redialing The last three phone numbers dialed can be quickly redialed. [On-hook redialing] redial/p 1 Press . The phone number that was last dialed appears on the display. redial/p 2 Press again. Each press of will display redial/p one of the last three dialed numbers in order.
Most 8178583300
recent redial/p
2145551234
redial/p
9725554321
r
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EXLI 8962 6th 99.8.20 3:26 PM Page 15 (continued) Making calls [Off-hook redialing] 1 Press . talk "Talk" appears flashing on the display. Talk
Talk
LongDst Note When is pressed instead of , LDM (Long talk Distance Manager) will be activated. (For LDM, refer to page 28.) 2 Press . redial/p Redial the last number you called. talk 3 Press , or place the handset on the base to complete the telephone call. The call-time
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EXLI 8962 6th 99.8.20 3:26 PM Page 16 Receiving calls 1 Phone rings.
Calling 2 Press . " talk Talk" and volume appears on the display. Talk
3 The call-time display starts. Talk with flash the caller. Talk 0:02
mute/ring 4 Press or place the handset on the base talk 115:35
when the telephone call is finished. The call time will be displayed for about 5 seconds. Auto Talk when ringing When the Auto Talk setting is on and there is an incoming call, simpl
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ringer off on ringer off on EXLI 8962 6th 99.8.20 3:26 PM Page 17 (continued) Receiving calls Ringer tone In the standby mode, press . mute/ring Ringer A High Each time is pr mute/ring essed, the ringer tone mute/ring setting changes and the selected ringer tone Ringer A Low sounds for 2 seconds. mute/ring Ringer B High mute/ring Ringer B Low mute/ring Ringer switch The handset ringer is disabled when the ringer switch is set to the [off] position. Ear S
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EXLI 8962 6th 99.8.20 3:26 PM Page 18 Memory storing Memory Dialing allows you to dial a number using just a few key strokes. You can store up to 20 phone numbers in the dial memory. Storing phone numbers and names mem 1 Press and hold until "Memory Store" is displayed. Memory Store
01 UNIDEN CORP
02 JOHN DOE This is an example of a number stored in the 02. Location out the name has not been entered. Memory Store
01 UNIDEN CORP
02 ¥
2 Press or to scr »
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EXLI 8962 6th 99.8.20 3:26 PM Page 19 (continued) Memory storing 4 Use the , , , , or keys to enter the name. The ¥
#/ 1 /tone/0 del »
* name cannot exceed 12 characters. • Use the and key to scr ¥
»
oll the character menu consisting of upper and lower case letters, numbers, punctuation marks and various characters. • Use the and to move the cursor to the desired location. #/ 1 /tone/0 * • U
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EXLI 8962 6th 99.8.20 3:26 PM Page 20 Memory dialing Making calls with memory dialing [On-hook dialing] mem 1 Press . The handset displays your programmed memory locations. 01 UNIDEN CORP
02 JOHN DOE
03 MOM AND DAD 2 Press the and keys to select ¥
»
the memory location you would like to dial. LongDst For example if the key is pressed »
once, next the cursor move down to memory location number. talk 02 JOHN DOE
03 MOM AND DAD
04 Or press the number k
