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E X A I 9 8 5 H S
900 MHz Cordless
Phone with Digital
Answering System
Caller ID and
Call Waiting
Operation
3-Way Conference
Operation
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EXAI985HS 10/10/00 10:11 Page 2 Thank you for choosing the Uniden EXAI 985HS 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. • 900 MHz Extended Range • Secure Digital Transmission • Answering Device • Caller ID and Call Waiting Caller ID • Advanced Caller ID with Call Waiting Option • 50 Number Caller ID Memory •
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EXAI985HS 10/10/00 10:11 Page 4 1. Handset antenna 22. Base microphone 2. Headset jack cover 23. Speaker LED 3. Handset battery compartment 24. Status LED 4. Handset ringer switch 25. Handset retainer clip 5. Handset earpiece 26. Clock key 6. LCD display 27. Pin code key 7. Talk key 28. Delete key 8. Volume/Cursor down/ 29. Greeting key character select key 30. Repeat key 9. Caller ID key 31. Skip key 10. Tone/Backspace key 32. Voice memo key 11. Redial/Pause key 33. Base contact 12. Select/C
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EXAI985HS 10/10/00 10:11 Page 5 Getting Started Introduction / Features...............inside front cover Controls and Functions ..............inside front cover Getting Started Basics Read this first..........................................................4 Step 1: Checking the package contents...............5 Step 2: Setting up the base unit ...........................6 Mounting the base unit on a wall ...........9 Step 3: Preparing the battery pack.....................11 Step 4: Setting th
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EXAI985HS 10/10/00 10:11 Page 4 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 10) Next, choose the best location to set up the base unit. Base unit Step 3 (page 11 to12) Then, insert the battery pack into the handset. You have to charge the battery pack for 12-15 hours before plugging the phone into the phone line. Handset Step 4 (page 13 to 14) Finally, set Caller ID options and store your area
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EXAI985HS 10/10/00 10:11 Page 5 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 (BT-905) • Headset • Beltclip • This Owner's Manual • Quick Reference Guide • Precautions and Important Safety Instructions • Registration Card Uniden Parts Department (800) 554-3988 Hours:
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EXAI985HS 10/10/00 16:18 Page 6 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 a street with heavy tra
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EXAI985HS 10/10/00 10:11 Page 7 Connect the base unit If you want to install the base unit on the wall, see page 9. Place the power cord so it does not create a trip hazard, or where it could become chafed and create a fire or electrical hazard. 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 9V jack and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet. 3 Set the base unit on a desk or tabletop and place the handset on the base unit.
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EXAI985HS 10/10/00 10:11 Page 8 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 Depending on your dialing system, set the TONE/PULSE switch as follows: If your dialing system is Set the sw
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EXAI985HS 10/10/00 10:11 Page 9 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 Place the AC adapter cord inside the molded wiring channel. 5 Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet. 6 Raise the antenna to a vert
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EXAI985HS 10/10/00 10:11 Page 10 8 On the base unit, pull the 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 cables, pipes, or oth
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EXAI985HS 10/10/00 10:11 Page 11 Charge the battery pack for 12-15 hours before you plug the phone into the phone line. 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. into the battery compartment. Replacement batteries are also available through the Uniden Parts Department. (See page 5) 3 Slide the battery cover forward until it snaps into place. 4 Place the handset
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EXAI985HS 10/10/00 10:11 Page 12 Battery use time (per charge) From fully charged • Seven hours continuous 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 battery pack is very low and needs to be charged, the will gradually phone is programmed to eliminate functions in order to save power. discharge over a long period of time. For If the phone is not in use, “LowBattery” flashes and none
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EXAI985HS 10/10/00 10:11 Page 13 There are three Caller ID setup options available; they are AutoTalk, CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting), and Area Code. Auto Talk allows you to answer the phone without pressing the button. If the phone rings when AutoTalk is on, simply remove the handset from the base and the phone automatically answers the call. If the phone rings when AutoTalk is off, you must press to answer the call. Caller ID on Call Waiting (CIDCW) performs the same as regula
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EXAI985HS 10/10/00 10:12 Page 14 If you enter a 3-digit area code number in the AreaCode 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. If your calling area requires 10-digit dialing, do not program this option. 1 When the phone is in the standby mode, press . The Caller ID setting screen
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EXAI985HS 10/10/00 10:12 Page 15 From the handset Dialing from standby 1 Pick up the handset. 2 Dial the phone number. 3 Press . 4 To hang up, press or return the handset to the base. Dialing from talk mode 1 Pick up the handset and press . 2 Dial the phone number. 3 To hang up, press or return the handset to the base. From the base 1 Press . The base microphone is 2 Dial the number on the keypad. located under the phone. Position yourself as near
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EXAI985HS 10/10/00 10:12 Page 16 From the handset 1 The phone rings. “IncomingCall” appears on the display. 2 Press if not in Auto Talk mode. Press any key (except ) if in Auto Talk mode. “ Talk” appears on If either the handset or the the display. Then the earpiece volume base does not ring, check each ringer switch to is displayed for 2 seconds. make sure they are set to “on”. 3 The call-time display starts when you begin to talk. 4 Press or place the handset on t
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EXAI985HS 10/10/00 10:12 Page 17 You can turn off the base or the handset microphone so that the person you are talking with cannot hear you. When speaking with the base 1 Press during a telephone call. The microphone is turned off. 2 To cancel mute, press , or . When speaking with the handset 1 Press during a telephone call. The microphone is turned off. 2 To cancel mute, press or . When the phone is ringing You can temporarily
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ringer off on ringer off on EXAI985HS 10/10/00 10:12 Page 18 Handset ringer tone In the standby mode, press . 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 earpiece volume Pressing or during a telephone call will change the earpiece volume of the handset. This setting will remain in effect after the telephone call has ended.
