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THE EXS 9660
SPREAD
S SP PE EC CT TR RU UM M
Digital Spread Spectrum
provides the longest
range, the clearest sound
and the best privacy.
OWNER’S
MANUAL
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exs9660 foldout.qxd 8/18/99 5:21 PM Page 1 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
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exs9660 Reference Guide.qxd 9/7/99 1:08 PM Page 1 CONTENTS Introductionxx Controls and Functions . . . .Inside Front Cover Introduction to Your New Phone . . . . . . . . . . .2 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Included in Your Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Installing and Adjusting Your Phone . . . . . . . .4 Fold out the front Selecting a Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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exs9660 Reference Guide.qxd 9/7/99 1:08 PM Page 2 WELCOME Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden EXS 9660 cordless telephone. This phone is designed for reliability, long life, and outstanding performance utilizing the latest 900 MHz Spread Spectrum Technology. FEATURES l 900 MHz Digital Spread Spectrum Technology l 2-Line Operation l Call Waiting/Caller ID l 3 and 4-Way Conference Calling l Speakerphone l Back-up Power Supply (Requires Optional Battery Pack) l 3-Line, 16 Character L
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exs9660 Reference Guide.qxd 9/7/99 1:08 PM Page 3 INCLUDED IN YOUR PACKAGE To get the most from your phone, please read Handset Base AC Adapter this owner’s manual thoroughly. Be sure to complete and mail the product registration form. Short Telephone Beltclip Rechargeable Cord Battery If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact the Uniden Parts Department at (800) 554- 3988. Hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Long Telephone Desktop/Wall Wall Mounting Central Time, Monday Cord M
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exs9660 Reference Guide.qxd 9/7/99 1:08 PM Page 4 SELECTING A 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: l The location should be close to both a phone jack and a continuous power outlet. (A continuous power outlet is an AC outlet which does not have a switch to interrupt its power.) l Keep the base and handset
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exs9660 Reference Guide.qxd 9/7/99 1:08 PM Page 5 DESK/TABLETOP INSTALLATION Before using your phone, charge the Nickel- Cadmium battery pack for 15-20 hours. 1. Snap the desktop/wall mount adapter into the top of the base as shown. 2. Plug the AC adapter cord into the 10V DC input jack on the back of the base. 3. Wrap the AC adapter cord around the strain relief notch. 4. Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet. Place the power cord so 5. Charge the battery (refer
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exs9660 Reference Guide.qxd 9/7/99 1:08 PM Page 6 WALL INSTALLATION t Standard wall plate mounting This phone can be mounted on any standard telephone wall plate. 1. Snap the desktop/wall mount adapter into the bottom of the base as shown. 2. Plug the AC adapter into the base. 3. Place the AC adapter cord inside the molded wiring channel. Wrap the cord around the strain relief notch. 4. Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet. Place the power cord so tha
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exs9660 Reference Guide.qxd 9/7/99 1:08 PM Page 7 6. Align the mounting slots on the base with the mounting posts on the wall. Push in and down until the phone is firmly seated. Before you plug the other end of the telephone cord into the modular jack on the wall, charge the battery (See CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK, page 11). 7. On the base, pull the handset retainer out of the slot. Rotate clockwise 180°. 8. Flip the retainer from front to back. Slide it back i
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exs9660 Reference Guide.qxd 9/7/99 1:08 PM Page 8 1. Insert two mounting screws (with the appropriate anchoring device) into the wall 3-15/16 inches apart. Allow about 3/16 of an inch between the wall and screw heads for mounting the phone. 2. Snap the desktop/wall mount adapter into the bottom of the base as shown. 3. Plug the AC adapter cord into the 10V DC input jack on the back of the base. 4. Put the AC adapter cord inside the molded wiring channel.
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exs9660 Reference Guide.qxd 9/7/99 1:08 PM Page 9 6. Align the mounting slots on the base with the mounting screws on the wall. Push in and down until the phone is firmly seated. 7. On the base, pull the handset retainer out of the slot. Rotate clockwise 180°. Be careful not to insert the mounting screws into possible electrical hazards such as cables, 8. Flip the retainer from front to back. wiring, or pipes. Slide it back into the slot so that the li
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exs9660 Reference Guide.qxd 9/7/99 1:08 PM Page 10 INSTALLING THE HANDSET BATTERY PACK 1. Press the battery cover release. Slide cover off. Use only Uniden Battery (model BT-990) supplied 2. Install the nickel-cadmium battery with your phone. with the label down. 3. Slide the battery cover forward until it snaps into place. 10
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exs9660 Reference Guide.qxd 9/7/99 1:08 PM Page 11 CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK t Initial battery charging Before connecting your phone for the first time, charge the rechargeable battery pack for 15-20 hours without interruption. 1. Place the handset on the base. 2. Make sure that status LED lights. If the LED doesn’t light, be sure the AC adapter is plugged in and the handset makes good contact with the base charging contacts. t Charging optional battery packs The base of your phone is e
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exs9660 Reference Guide.qxd 9/7/99 1:08 PM Page 12 t Low battery indicator When the battery pack is very low and needs to be charged, the phone is programmed to Low Battery eliminate some functions to save power. If the phone is not in use, Low Battery flashes. If the phone is in use, Low Battery flashes and the handset beeps. All rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries develop a “memory effect.” The memory effect gradually reduces your talk and standby time. t To avoid Memory Effect On a m
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exs9660 Reference Guide.qxd 9/7/99 1:08 PM Page 13 ADJUSTING THE VOLUME CONTROLS t Handset ringer volume Remove the handset from the base. Press the vol s or t key on the handset to set the handset ringer volume. There are two ringer volume settings; high and low. To select the high volume setting, press vol s. The following Ringer High screen displays: To select the low volume setting, press vol t. The following Ringer Low screen displays: t Han
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exs9660 Reference Guide.qxd 9/7/99 1:08 PM Page 14 INSTALLING THE BELTCLIP t To attach the beltclip 1. Remove the slot cover. 2. Insert the beltclip into the empty slot. Press down until it clicks. t To remove the beltclip 1. Pull back on the release tab. Lift the beltclip up. 2. Replace the slot cover. You can store either the beltclip, or the slot cover, in the bottom of the base. 14
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exs9660 Reference Guide.qxd 9/7/99 1:08 PM Page 15 HEADSET INSTALLATION Your phone may be used with an optional headset, the Uniden HS910. To use this feature, simply plug the headset plug into the headset jack. Your phone is ready for Use only the Uniden hands-free conversation. HS910 headset specifically designed for Spread Spectrum phones. You may hear a buzz or hum on other headsets. If you are using an optional headset, you must still use the handset keypad for phone operations. A
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exs9660 Reference Guide.qxd 9/7/99 1:08 PM Page 16 MAKING AND RECEIVING CALLS t Basic 2-line operation Handset On Base Handset Off Base Base Only Fold out the front cover of this owner’s manual to use the CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS diagram for reference. Press line 1 or Press line 1 or AutoTalk On - line 2. Pick up handset. line 2. To answer AutoTalk Off - a call Press line 1 or line 2. 1. Pickup handset. 1. Press line 1 or 1. Press line 1 or line 2. 2. Press line 1 or line 2. line 2. 2. Liste
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exs9660 Reference Guide.qxd 9/7/99 1:08 PM Page 17 MAKING AND RECEIVING CALLS You must have a 2-line subscription from your phone company to use the 2-line features. When you have connected power and a telephone line to your EXS 9660, the phone is in “Standby mode,” ready to receive and make calls. For clarity, the instructions in this Owner’s Manual designates line 1 unless the procedure requires using line 2. The same instructions apply to line 2. You may cancel an operation while using
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exs9660 Reference Guide.qxd 9/7/99 1:08 PM Page 18 ANSWERING A CALL FROM THE HANDSET 1. The handset rings and the following screen appears: (Call) Line 1 2. Press line 1 to answer your call. AutoStandby automat- 3. When you finish the call press line 1 ically hangs up when you place the handset on the on the handset, or return the handset to base. There is no need to the base. press line 1 or line 2 to hang up. MAKING A CALL FROM THE BASE 1. Press line 1. 2. Dial the nu
