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Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Precautions! Before you read anything else, please observe the following: Warning! Uniden America Corporation DOES NOT represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or damage to the unit, DO NOT expose this unit to rain or moisture. Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery Warning m This equipment contains a Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery. m Cadmium is a chemical known to the state of California to cause canc
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Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Controls and Functions (Caller ID) talk caller id mem 1 5 2 6 tone 3 7 8 4 flash redial volume chan function pause cancel delete 1. Backspace Key0 5. Forward Key2 2. Caller Time Key* 6. Number of Calls # 3. DownKey t 7. Up Key s 4. Tone Key 8. Pound Key O:\EXAI918\exai918 converted.vp Thu Jun 08 11:43:41 2000
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Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Controls and Functions (Handset and Base) 1. LCD Display 13. Speaker Volume Control Switch 2. Talk Key talk 14. New Message Button 3. Keypad (see breakout) 15. Status LED 4. Flash/Function Key flash/function 16. Message Delete Button 5. Redial/Pause Key redial/pause 17. Message Counter LED 6. Microphone 18. Message Repeat Button 7. Memory Key mem 19. Page/Find Button 8. Caller ID Key caller id 20. Outgoing Message Button 9. Channel/Delete Key cha
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Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Contents Important Safety Instructions ..........................................................3 Battery Safety Precautions.........................................................4 Introduction........................................................................5 Features.......................................................................5 Included with the EXAI918............................................................6 Important El
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Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Setting the Toll Saver Switch......................................................28 Using the Reset Button ..........................................................28 VOX/Calling Party Control Feature .................................................28 Using Your Answering System........................................................29 Playing New Messages ..........................................................29 Playing Old Messages......
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Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Important Safety Instructions When using your telephone equipment, these basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and injury to persons: 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning, and use a dry cloth, without liquid or aerosol cleaners. 4. Do not use this product near wat
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Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Battery Safety Precautions Caution: To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons by the battery, read and follow these instructions: 1. Use only the appropriate type and size Battery Pack specified in this Operating Guide. 2. Do not dispose of the Battery Pack in a fire. The cell may explode. Check the Nickel-Cadmium Battery Disposal package insert for disposal instructions. 3. Do not open or mutilate the Battery Pack. Released electrolyte is
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Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the EXAI918 telephone with an integrated digital answering system. This phone is designed to exacting standards to provide reliability, long life, and outstanding performance. Features The UltraClear Plus innovative technology, • Voice Scramble together with 40 different channels, virtually • 900 MHz, 40 Channels eliminates background noise and provides you • 30 Number Caller ID Memory with the bes
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function pause cancel delete talk caller id mem tone flash redial volume chan Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Included with the EXAI918 If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact Uniden Parts at: (800) 554-3988, 8:00 am to 5:00 p.m. Central, Monday through Friday. Handset Base Unit Rechargeable Battery Long Telephone Cord AC Adapter Short Telephone Cord Operating Guide Wall Mount Adapter Also included: Other Printed Material and Wa
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Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Telephone Line Problems The FCC has granted the telephone company the right to disconnect service in the event that your phone causes problems on the telephone line. Also, the telephone company may make changes in facilities and services which may affect the operation of your unit. However, your telephone company must give adequate notice in writing prior to such actions to allow you time for making necessary arrangements to continue uninterrupte
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Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Installation Selecting a Location Before choosing a location for your new phone, there are some important guidelines you should consider: • The location should be close to both a phone jack and continuous power outlet. Note: A continuous power outlet is an AC outlet which does not have a switch to interrupt its power. • Keep the Base Unit and Handset away from sources of electrical noise such as motors or fluorescent lighting. • Be sure there is
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Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Applying Power to the Base Unit The EXAI918 phones require an AC outlet, without a switch to interrupt power, and the included AC adapter. To relieve strain on the DC plug when the phone is placed on a desk or table, connect the adapter as shown below. Wrap the power cord around the convenient notch on the bottom. Important: Place the power cord so that it does not create a trip hazard, or where it could become chafed and create a fire or other e
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caller id mem talk Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen 5. Plug the other end Desk or Tabletop Installation of the cord into the 1. Place the Base Unit telephone jack on on a desk or the wall. tabletop. 6. Plug the AC Adapter into a 2. Plug the AC standard 120V AC Adapter cord into wall outlet. the 9V DC input Note: Do not use jack on the an outlet controlled Base Unit. by a wall switch. Wall Installation 3. Place the AC Standard Wall Plate Mounting Adapter cord These phones are d
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Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen 3. Plug one end of the Direct Wall Mounting short telephone If you do not have a standard wall plate, you can cord into the mount your phone directly on a wall. Before TEL LINE jack on the mounting your phone, consider the following: Base Unit. • Select a location away from electrical cables, pipes, or other items behind the mounting location that could cause a hazard when inserting screws into the wall. • Make sure the wall material is capable o
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Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen 4. Plug one end of the Setting the Handset Retainer long telephone cord The handset retainer holds the Handset in place if into the TEL LINE your phone is mounted on a wall. The steps below jack on the describe how to remove and replace the retainer Base Unit. so that the tab faces up. 1. Push up on the Handset retainer on the Base Unit, and slide the tab out. 5. Place the cord inside the molded channel on the bottom of the Base Unit. 2. Flip the
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Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Setting Up Your Phone Extending the Base Unit Antenna Before using your phone, be sure to raise the antenna to the vertical position. Installing the Handset Battery Pack 1. Press in on the 3. Align the plastic Battery Cover connector of the Release. Nickel-Cadmium battery pack with its socket and plug it in. Note: The black lead will be on top when the plug is properly aligned. 2. Slide the battery 4. Place the battery compartment cover pack insi
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Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Cleaning the Battery Contacts To maintain a good charge, it is important to clean all charging contacts on the Handset and Base Unit about once a month. Use a pencil eraser or other contact cleaner. Do not use any liquids or solvents. Charging the Battery Pack Initial Battery Charging 2. Make sure the Battery icon lights. The rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium battery pack If the icon doesn’t must be fully charged before using your phone for light, chec
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Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen If the Battery icon begins to flash, the phone is Automatic Digital Code programmed to eliminate its functions to save Security power. The table below describes what to do to To avoid unauthorized calls on your phone, a return your phone to normal operation. Digital Code feature was added to all EXAI918 phones. This Digital Code is shared only between During A Call In Standby Mode the Handset and Base Unit. The code is set Handset continues None
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Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen If the Base Unit loses power while the Handset is off the Base Unit, the Digital Code may be erased. When this happens, the Handset will not function. To reestablish communication between the Handset and Base Unit: 1. Restore power to the Base Unit. 3. The Status icon on the Base Unit will 2. Place the Handset blink to indicate that back on the the Digital Security Base Unit. Code is set. Handset Volume Controls Please refer to the foldout in fro
