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EXA 8955 4th 99.9.24 5:44 PM Page 2 Introduction Thank you for choosing the Uniden EXA 8955 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 • 10 Number Memory • 32 Digit Redial • Redial, Flash and Pause • Pulse / Tone Dia
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EXA 8955 4th 99.9.24 5:44 PM Page 3 Controls and functions 1 2 5 14 6 talk batt mute 15 vol 7 talk flash 16 8 mute int'c mem 17 9 abc def 13 2 18 ghi jkl mno 46 5 pqrs tuv wxyz 79 8 10 3 tone 0oper 11 19 redial pause ringer chan 12 extended range 20 13 4 21 DIGITAL 900MHz 38 23 24 39 25 40 clock pin volune status speaker 26 41 27 delete play 42 28 DIGITAL greeting voice memo 43 29 ans on/off 30 44 memory 45 31 redial/p 46 flash 32 47 speaker mute page/int'com extended range 22 33 34 35 36 37
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EXA 8955 4th 99.9.24 5:44 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 5. Handset speaker 26. Clock key 6. Talk/Batt LED 27. Pin code key 7. Talk key 28. Delete key 8. Volume down key 29. Greeting key 9. Mute key 30. Repeat key 10. Tone key 31. Skip key 11. Redial key 32. Voice memo record key 12. Pause key 33. Base battery contacts 13. Handset microphone 34.
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EXA 8955 4th 99.9.24 5:44 PM Page 5 Getting Started Contents Introduction / Features...............inside front cover Controls and Functions ..............inside front cover Basics Getting Started 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 Memory Dialing Step 3: Preparing the battery pack...............
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EXA 8955 4th 99.9.24 5:44 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 hours before using the phone. Handset About the digital security code This cordless telephone uses a digital s
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EXA 8955 4th 99.9.24 5:44 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 Hours
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EXA 8955 4th 99.9.24 5:44 PM Page 8 Setting up the base 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 by
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EXA 8955 4th 99.9.24 5:44 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 DC I
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EXA 8955 4th 99.9.24 5:44 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 syste
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EXA 8955 4th 99.9.24 5:44 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. 2 - 7 4 Wrap the AC adapter cord inside the molded wiring channel. Then wrap the cord around the strain relief notch. 5
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EXA 8955 4th 99.9.24 5:44 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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EXA 8955 4th 99.9.24 5:44 PM Page 13 Preparing the battery pack Charge the battery pack for more than 12-15 hours before you start using your phone. 1 Remove the battery cover. 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” LED of the b
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EXA 8955 4th 99.9.24 5:44 PM Page 14 Battery use time (per charge) From fully charged • Seven 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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EXA 8955 4th 99.9.24 5:44 PM Page 15 Making a call From the handset talk 1 Press . The talk LED blinks. 2 Dial the phone number. 3 To hang up, press or retur talk n the handset to the base. The phone number can be up to 32 digits. If the talk LED never stop flashing, place the handset on the base for at least three seconds and make a call again. From the base 1 Press . The speaker speaker LED blinks. 2 Dial the number on the keypad. 3 When you finish the call, pres
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EXA 8955 4th 99.9.24 5:44 PM Page 16 Receiving a call From the handset Handset on the base 1 Phone rings. The talk LED flashes. 2 Pick up the handset and begin speaking. talk 3 Press or return the handset to the base to finish the call. Handset off the base 1 Phone rings. The talk LED flashes. 2 Press and begin speaking. talk 3 To hang up, press or retur talk n the handset to the base. From the base 1 The phone rings. The status LED on the base flashes. speaker 2 Press
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ringer off on ringer off on EXA 8955 4th 99.9.24 5:44 PM Page 17 Adjusting the ringer and ear speaker volume Handset ringer tone In the standby mode, press . ringer ringer Each time is pressed, the ringer tone setting changes and the selected ringer tone sounds for 2 seconds. Handset ringer switch This switch turns the handset ringer on or off. Handset ear speaker volume The phone has four ear speaker volume levels, Normal, Medium, High, and Loud. Pressing or
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EXA 8955 4th 99.9.24 5:44 PM Page 18 Redialing a call From the handset The last phone number entered can be quickly redialed. 1 Press . The talk talk LED blinks. 2 Press . redial 3 Press or place the handset on the talk If the recently dialed base to hang up. number exceeds 32 digits, only the first 32 digits are retained for redialing. From the base 1 Press . The speaker speaker LED blinks. 2 To call the last number dialed from the redial/p base, press
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EXA 8955 4th 99.9.24 5:44 PM Page 19 Mute You can cut off the sound from the base or the handset microphone. When speaking on the handset 1 Press during a telephone call. mute The sound from the microphone is cut off. 2 To cancel mute, press or mute talk . When speaking on the base mute 1 Press during a telephone call. The sound from the microphone is cut off. 2 To cancel mute, press , or mute speaker . When the phone is ringing Press when t
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EXA 8955 4th 99.9.24 5:44 PM Page 20 Storing phone numbers Your EXA 8955 stores up to 10 numbers in handset plus 10 numbers in the base. From the handeset 1 Press while in standby mode. mem The talk LED flashes. 2 Dial the number you wish to store (up to 20 digits) You must press a key within 20 seconds or the 3 Press again. mem phone will return to standby. If you return the 4 Press - on the keypad to select 0 9 handset in the cradle the the memory location where
