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EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:41 PM Page 2 Introduction Thank you for choosing the Uniden EXR 2480 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 • 2.4 GHz Spread Spectrum Technology • Secure Digital Transmission • Integrated Telephone Answering Device (ITAD) • Caller ID and Call Waiting Caller ID (CIDCW) • 50 Nu
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EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:41 PM Page 3 Controls and functions 1 2 3 5 6 14 7 15 8 16 9 17 4 10 11 18 12 19 13 20 23 24 25 37 26 21 38 27 39 28 40 29 30 41 42 31 22 32 33 34 35 36
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EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:41 PM Page 4 1. Handset antenna 21. Spare battery compartment 2. Beltclip cover 22. Base microphone 3. Headset jack cover 23. Base speaker 4. Handset battery compartment 24. Speaker key 5. Handset earpiece 25. Handset clip storage 6. LCD display 26. Speaker LED 7. Redial/Backspace key 27. Volume down key 8. Volume/Cursor down key 28. Status LED 9. Talk key 29. Delete key 10. Tone key 30. Repeat key 11. Memory key 31. Greeting key 12. Intercom key 32. Base charging contact
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EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:41 PM Page 5 Getting Started Contents Introduction / Features...............inside front cover Controls and Functions ..............inside front cover Getting Started Basics Read this first..........................................................2 Step 1: Checking the package contents...............3 Step 2: Setting up the base unit ...........................4 Mounting the base unit on a wall ...........7 Step 3: Preparing the battery pack.......................9 Step 4
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EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:41 PM Page 6 Read this first This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps; Step 1 (page 3) Unpack and check the telephone and accessories. Step 2 (page 4 to 8) Next, choose the best location to set up the base unit. Base unit Step 3 (page 9 to 10) Then, insert the battery pack into the handset. You must charge the battery pack for at least 17 hours before using the phone. Handset Step 4 (page 11 to 12) Finally, set Caller ID options and store you
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EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:41 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-9500) • Rechargeable • Telephone line • Wall mount adapter battery pack cord (2) (BT-2499) • Beltclip • Wall mounting screws (2) • This Owner's Manual • Quick Reference Guide • Precautions and Important Safety Instructions • Registrat
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EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:41 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 sunlight
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EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:42 PM Page 9 Connect the base unit If you want to install the base unit on the wall, see page 7. 3 To AC outlet Place the power cord so it does not create a trip hazard, or where it could To DC IN 10V become chafed and create a fire or electrical hazard. AC adapter 2 (supplied) To telephone outlet To TEL LINE Telephone line cord (supplied) 1 Snap the desktop/wall mount adapter into the top of the base as shown. Route the AC adapter cord 2 Connect the telephone line cor
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EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:42 PM Page 10 Use only the supplied AD-9500 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 PULSE-TONE switch as follows: If your dialing syste
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EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:42 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 desktop/wall 1 mount adapter into the bottom of base as shown. 2 Plug the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and the AC adapter to the DC IN 10V jack. 3 Plug the telephone 2 - 7 6 line cord into the telephone outlet. 2 4 Wrap the AC adapter cord inside the molded wiring Wall plate channel. Then wrap 7 the cord aroun
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EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:42 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 If the handset beltclip is attached, you cannot so that the lip of the retainer is charge the handset facing up and the oval is down. The forward when the phone is retainer holds the handset mounted on the wall (See in place. page 49). Direct wall plate mounting If you don't have
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EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:42 PM Page 13 Preparing the battery pack Charge the battery pack for more than 17 hours before you start using your phone. 1 Remove the battery cover. 2 Install the battery pack with Use only Uniden Battery BT-2499 supplied with the label down. your phone. Label face 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 least 17 h
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EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:42 PM Page 14 Battery use time (per charge) From fully charged • Four 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 becomes
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EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:42 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. AutoTalk allows you to answer the phone without pressing the talk button. If the phone rings when AutoTalk is on, simply remove the handset from the cradle and the phone automatically answers the call. If the phone rings when AutoTalk is off, you talk must press to answer the call. CIDCW performs the same as regular Caller
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EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:42 PM Page 16 Entering your area code If your calling area requires 10-digit dialing, do not program this option. If you enter your 3-digit area code number in the Area Code option, your local area code does not appear in Caller ID messages. When reviewing Caller ID messages, you will see only the local seven digit number. For calls received from outside your local area code, you will see a full 10-digit number. 1 When the phone is in the standby setup/pause mode, press
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EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:42 PM Page 17 Making a call On-hook dialing 1 Enter the phone number. (Up to 32 digits.) Example: Enter 8178583300 delete Press if you
enter a wrong number at 8178583300
the step 1. talk 2 Press . “Talk” flashes on the display. Talk
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You must press a key within 20 seconds or the Then the volume setting is displayed. phone will return to For example, if the volume is set to standby. high the display shows. Talk
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EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:42 PM Page 18 Off-hook dialing 1 Press . talk “Talk” flashes on the display. Talk
Then the volume setting is displayed. For example, if the volume is set to high the display shows: Talk
2 Dial the phone number. Example: Enter 8178583300 Talk 0:17
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3 To hang up, press or place the talk handset in the base. The call-time will be displayed for about 5 seconds. 10:03
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EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:42 PM Page 19 Receiving a call From the handset 1 Phone rings. “Calling” appears on the display. 2 Press . talk “ Talk” appears on the display. Then the earpiece volume is When AutoTalk is on, displayed for 2 seconds. simply lift the handset from the base, or press any key if the handset is off the 3 The call-time display starts. base to answer the call. 4 To hang up, press or place talk the handset on the base. The call time will be displayed for about 5
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EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:42 PM Page 20 Adjusting the ringer and earpiece volume Handset ringer volume In the standby mode, press ¥
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