Uniden EXA915, User Manual

Page 1: ... 20 Programming Your Phone 21 Storing a Number in Memory 21 Storing a Mixed Number 22 Dialing a Stored Number 23 Chain Dialing 23 Erasing a Stored Number 24 The Integrated Answering System 25 Features 25 Answering System Setup 26 Turning the Answering System On Off 26 Setting the Clock 27 Reviewing Time and Day Stamp 28 Setting Your Outgoing Message OGM 29 Selecting a Preset OGM 30 VOX Calling Par...

Page 2: ...oduct where the cord will be damaged by persons walking on it 9 Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electrical shock 10 Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the ...

Page 3: ... Pack Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin It may be toxic if swallowed 4 Exercise care in handling the battery in order not to short the battery with conducting materials such as rings bracelets and keys The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns 5 Charge the Battery Pack provided with or identified for use with this product only in accordance with...

Page 4: ...u to hang up by simply returning the Handset to the Base The UltraClear Plus innovative technology together with 40 different channels virtually eliminates background noise and provides you with the best possible reception during all of your conversations To protect you against misbilled calls which might result from your phone being activated by other equipment Random Code digital security automa...

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Page 6: ...vice you must first disconnect your phone to determine if it is the cause of your problem If you determine that it is the cause you must leave it disconnected until the trouble has been corrected Radio Interference Radio interference may occasionally cause buzzing and humming in your cordless Handset or clicking noises in the Base Unit This interference is caused by external sources such as TV ref...

Page 7: ...are accomplished by means of radio waves which are broadcast over the open airways Because of the inherent physical properties of radio waves your communications can be received by radio receiving devices other than your own cordless telephone unit Consequently any communications using your cordless telephone may not be private EXA915 7 ...

Page 8: ...e jacks contact your local telephone company for information about their installation Hard wired Jack Some equipment is wired directly to a phone jack and these types of installations require a modular jack converter This type of installation is not difficult however you should contact your Uniden telephone dealer or a telephone supply store for advice about the proper adapter or converter for you...

Page 9: ...he strain relief 3 Plug one end of the long telephone cord into the TEL LINE jack on the Base Unit 4 Plug the other end of the cord into the telephone jack on the wall 5 Plug the AC Adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet Do not use an outlet controlled by a wall switch Use only the Uniden AC Adapter supplied with this phone EXA915 9 ...

Page 10: ... and place the AC Adapter cord inside the molded channel 4 Plug one end of the telephone cord into the TEL LINE jack on the Base Unit 5 Place the telephone cord inside the molded channel on the bottom of the Base Unit 6 Then plug the other end of the telephone cord into the modular jack on the wall 7 Place the Base Unit on the posts of the wall plate and push down until it s firmly seated 9 Plug t...

Page 11: ...for the wall material where the Base Unit will be placed 1 Insert two mounting screws 3 15 16 inches apart Allow about 3 16 of an inch between the wall and screw heads for mounting the phone 2 Plug the AC Adapter into the Base Unit 3 Wrap the AC Adapter cord around the strain relief on the Base Unit and place the AC Adapter cord inside the molded channel 4 Plug one end of the long telephone cord i...

Page 12: ...et Retainer holds the Handset in place if your phone is mounted on a wall The steps below describe removing and replacing the retainer so that the tab faces up 1 Push up on the Handset Retainer on the Base Unit and slide the tab out 2 Flip the retainer over so the tab faces up 3 Put the retainer back into its slot on the Base Unit Push down on the Handset Retainer until it snaps into place 12 EXA9...

Page 13: ...er down 3 Align the plastic connector of the Nickel Cadmium battery pack with its socket and plug it in The black lead will be on the left when the plug is properly aligned 4 Place the battery pack inside the battery compartment and slide the battery cover back on The built in Memory Backup feature allows up to 3 minutes to disconnect the old battery pack and install a new one without losing any n...

Page 14: ... battery pack inside the battery compartment and slide the battery cover back on The instructions for Installing the Handset Battery Pack are incorrect in your Operating Guide Use ONLY the following instructions to install or replace the Handset Battery Pack in your EXA 915 Note The built in Memory Backup feature allows up to 3 minutes to disconnect the old battery pack and install a new one witho...

Page 15: ...th Use a pencil eraser or other contact cleaner Do not use any liquids or solvents Contacts speaker volume play stop skip repeat 900 MHz Extend A Phone new delete status memo ogm page find answer talk talk batt record tone mem rdl flash ringer p volume channel 1 abc ghi def mno pqrs tuv wxyz oper jkl 2 5 8 0 4 7 3 6 9 remote 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 14 EXA915 ...

Page 16: ...battery memory effect speaker volume play stop memo ogm page find answer skip repeat new delete status Low Battery Indicator When the Battery Pack in the Handset is very low and needs to be charged the talk batt low LED flashes If the talk batt low LED begins to flash the phone is programmed to limit its functions to save power The table below describes what to do to return your phone to normal op...

Page 17: ...e a month operate the unit until the Battery Low indicator appears Avoid topping off the charge after using the phone for a short time Also do not charge the Rechargeable Battery for extended periods of time Setting the Pulse Tone Switch Be sure the PULSE TONE switch is in the TONE position Most phone systems are Tone dialing Check with your local phone company if you are not sure whether your sys...

Page 18: ...e The earpiece volume changes from low to high or high to low Base Volume Controls To adjust the Base Unit ringer volume move the RING VOL OFF LO HI switch to the desired setting To adjust the Base speaker volume press the volume control switch to achieve the desired setting talk talk batt record tone mem rdl flash ringer p volume channel 1 abc ghi def mno pqrs tuv wxyz oper jkl 2 5 8 0 4 7 3 6 9 ...

Page 19: ...place the Handset on the Base Unit The status LED will blink quickly indicating that the code has changed Restoring the digital security code If the Base Unit loses power while the Handset is off the Base 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 2 Place the Handset ...

Page 20: ...t an error tone and the phone will not disconnect If this happens place the Handset on the Base Unit or press t again while holding the Handset close to the Base Unit Changing Channels Flash and Page Find To change channels or access call waiting while the phone is in use or to use the one way page to locate the Handset follow these steps HANDSET BASE UNIT CHANGING CHANNELS Press c Note Change cha...

Page 21: ...is off the Base 1 Pick up Handset 2 Press t Press speaker on the Base Unit Speak into the Base Unit microphone MAKE CALL Note You must use the Handset to make a call 1 Pick up Handset 2 Press t 3 Listen for dial tone 4 Dial the number Press speaker on the Base Unit Speak into the Base Unit microphone HANG UP Press t OR Return Handset to Base AutoStandby Press speaker on the Base Unit REDIAL 1 Pick...

Page 22: ... 16 digits 5551212 4 If a pause is needed during dialing to access a long distance service press g 95551212 The g button counts as one digit and lasts four seconds Pressing g more than once increases the length of the pause between numbers 5 Press m again 6 Enter the memory location 0 9 A tone indicates that the number is stored talk talk batt record tone mem rdl flash ringer p volume channel 1 ab...

Page 23: ...Pressing g more than once increases the length of the pause between numbers 7 Press m again 8 Enter the memory location 0 9 A tone indicates that the number is stored talk talk batt record tone mem rdl flash ringer p volume channel 1 abc ghi def mno pqrs tuv wxyz oper jkl 2 5 8 0 4 7 3 6 9 remote 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 talk talk batt record tone mem rdl flash ringer p volume channel 1 abc ghi def mno pqrs ...

Page 24: ...f mno pqrs tuv wxyz oper jkl 2 5 8 0 4 7 3 6 9 remote 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 talk talk batt record tone mem rdl flash ringer p volume channel 1 abc ghi def mno pqrs tuv wxyz oper jkl 2 5 8 0 4 7 3 6 9 remote 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 Chain Dialing On certain occasions after dialing a number you may be requested by the party or service you are calling to enter a special access code such as when performing a banking tra...

Page 25: ... indicates the number is erased An error tone will sound and the erase procedure will be canceled if more than 20 seconds elapse between each keystroke entry or step talk talk batt record tone mem rdl flash ringer p volume channel 1 abc ghi def mno pqrs tuv wxyz oper jkl 2 5 8 0 4 7 3 6 9 remote 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 900MHz Extend A Phone mem rdl flash volume ringer p channel talk record talk batt tone 24...

Page 26: ...ilt in Flash Memory Backup Time and Day Stamp Toll Saver Digital Tapeless Recording allows you to quickly review your messages saving or deleting the messages you choose You ll never have to worry about a tape wearing out or resetting properly There is also a Voice Guided Help Menu available when operating the remote keys from the Handset By simply pressing one button you can review all of the fun...

Page 27: ... Base Operation 1 To turn the Answering System on press answer A tone sounds and the current outgoing message plays on the Base Unit speaker A second tone sounds to indicate the unit is ready to answer calls and the Message Counter LED turns on 2 To turn the Answering System off press answer again A tone sounds and the Message Counter LED turns off talk talk batt record tone mem rdl flash ringer p...

Page 28: ...d Day Stamp is announced in the Handset receiver 5 Press r to return to Standby 6 For example to set Tuesday at 3 20 PM press r followed by these keys 30320 Remember to press r again to return to Standby talk talk batt record tone mem rdl flash ringer p volume channel 1 abc ghi def mno pqrs tuv wxyz oper jkl 2 5 8 0 4 7 3 6 9 remote 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 talk talk batt record tone mem rdl flash ringer p v...

Page 29: ...in memory The talk batt low LED lights green and the Handset beeps 3 Press ragain to return to Standby talk talk batt record tone mem rdl flash ringer p volume channel 1 abc ghi def mno pqrs tuv wxyz oper jkl 2 5 8 0 4 7 3 6 9 remote 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 talk talk batt record tone mem rdl flash ringer p volume channel 1 abc ghi def mno pqrs tuv wxyz oper jkl 2 5 8 0 4 7 3 6 9 remote 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 28 EXA9...

Page 30: ...s in the Handset receiver 4 Press r again to return to Standby The talk batt low LED turns off Base Operation 1 To record an outgoing message press and hold ogm Start recording your message after you hear the long tone and the Message Counter LED begins to count up 2 Do not get closer than twelve inches from the microphone and speak clearly while recording your message When you are finished record...

Page 31: ... to Announce Only then the preset message Hello No one is available to take your call is played 3 To select your recorded message again press ogm The preset message will begin to play on the Base Unit speaker 4 While the preset message is playing press ogm again A tone will sound and your recorded message will play on the Base Unit speaker A second tone sounds after your message plays and the Answ...

Page 32: ...gs if you have new messages recorded and it answers after four rings if there are no new messages So if you call long distance to check your messages you can hang up after the second ring and not be billed Using the Reset Button The RESET button is used to erase all recorded outgoing messages and any messages which are saved in memory Pressing RESET does not erase your PIN Personal Identification ...

Page 33: ...wing your messages press the 2 When all messages have played a long tone sounds followed by the announcement End of messages plays The message counter LED stops flashing indicating that all of the new messages have been reviewed and stored talk talk batt record tone mem rdl flash ringer p volume channel 1 abc ghi def mno pqrs tuv wxyz oper jkl 2 5 8 0 4 7 3 6 9 remote 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 talk talk batt ...

Page 34: ...announced after the message is played The Message Counter LED displays the number of the message playing If you want to stop reviewing your messages press 2 When all messages have played a long tone sounds followed by the announcement End of messages plays talk talk batt record tone mem rdl flash ringer p volume channel 1 abc ghi def mno pqrs tuv wxyz oper jkl 2 5 8 0 4 7 3 6 9 remote 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...

Page 35: ...f seconds to replay a message Pressing 1 again before one and a half seconds of the message has played causes the system to scan back one message If you have several messages press 1 until you return to the message you want replayed 3 Press at anytime to stop reviewing messages and return to Standby The Message Counter LED shows the total number of messages The system automatically returns to Stan...

Page 36: ...ress 3 until you get to the message you want to play 3 Press at anytime to stop reviewing messages and return to Standby The Message Counter LED shows the total number of messages The system automatically returns to Standby when all messages play talk talk batt record tone mem rdl flash ringer p volume channel 1 abc ghi def mno pqrs tuv wxyz oper jkl 2 5 8 0 4 7 3 6 9 remote 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 talk tal...

Page 37: ... a message press and release 4 anytime during the message The system beeps and immediately goes to the next message When you press 4 you are deleting the message Once deleted the message cannot be replayed 3 You will hear a long tone on the Base speaker followed by the End of messages announcement talk talk batt record tone mem rdl flash ringer p volume channel 1 abc ghi def mno pqrs tuv wxyz oper...

Page 38: ...s are stored in memory 900MHz Extend A Phone mem rdl flash volume ringer p channel talk record talk batt tone 900MHz Extend A Phone mem rdl flash volume ringer p channel talk record talk batt tone Message Full Indication The EXA915 has a maximum record time of 25 minutes or up to 40 incoming messages When the memory is full the Answering System will not record incoming calls To return the system t...

Page 39: ...4 5 6 8 talk talk batt record tone mem rdl flash ringer p volume channel 1 abc ghi def mno pqrs tuv wxyz oper jkl 2 5 8 0 4 7 3 6 9 remote 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 talk talk batt record tone mem rdl flash ringer p volume channel 1 abc ghi def mno pqrs tuv wxyz oper jkl 2 5 8 0 4 7 3 6 9 remote 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 Screening Incoming Calls If you receive a call while your Answering System is on you can listen to the...

Page 40: ...en reviewed the Message Counter LED shows the number of messages stored but does not flash 900MHz Extend A Phone Recording a Telephone Conversation To record a conversation during a call 1 Press r The talk batt low LED changes from red to green and the telephone sounds warning beeps to let the other party know that the call is being recorded 2 To stop recording press r again The talk batt low LED ...

Page 41: ...telephone 1 Press r The current Time and Day Stamp and number of new messages is announced The talk batt low LED lights green 2 Press 3 Press your two digit code For example use 22 as the new PIN number 22 4 Press again You will hear a long tone which indicates that the new code is saved 5 Press r again to return to Standby talk talk batt record tone mem rdl flash ringer p volume channel 1 abc ghi...

Page 42: ...es the Time and Day Stamp followed by the number of new messages stored in memory 4 You then hear intermittent beeps indicating that the system is in the Command Waiting Mode You must enter a command within 20 seconds or the Answering System hangs up and returns to Standby 5 Use this chart to select the function you want to use 6 When you ve finished hang up to exit the system Your Answering Syste...

Page 43: ...and or scratchy Make sure that the Base Unit antenna is vertical Move the Handset and or Base Unit to different locations and try again Press chan to select another channel Can t make or receive calls Check both ends of the Base Unit telephone line cord Make sure the AC Adapter is plugged into the Base Unit and wall outlet Disconnect the AC Adapter for a few minutes and then reconnect it Handset d...

Page 44: ...ers to leave a brief message The memory may be full Delete some or all of the saved messages After a power failure the outgoing message is deleted The answering machine has a flash memory with no battery backup Record your personal outgoing message again The default messages should still remain No sound on the Base Unit speaker during call monitoring or message playback Adjust the speaker volume c...

Page 45: ... Frequency 902 078 to 904 030 MHz 40 channels Power Requirements Rechargeable Ni Cd Battery Pack Size w antenna 55 mm W x 41 mm D x 222 mm H Weight Approx 209g including battery Battery Capacity 600 mAh 3 6V Talk Mode 7 hours Standby Mode 14 days Answering System Memory Type Digital Tapeless Recording Memory Capacity Appox 20 min 40 messages Message Length 1 min or 4 min Incoming Message max 1 min...

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Page 47: ...t may explode if disposed of in a fire Do not short circuit the battery Do not charge the Rechargeable Nickel Cadmium Battery used in this equipment in any charger other than the one designed to charge this battery as specified in this Guide Using another charger may damage the battery or cause the battery to explode Rechargeable Nickel Cadmium Batteries Must Be Recycled or Disposed of Properly Re...

Page 48: ...0 Message Counter LED 11 Status LED 12 Message Delete Button 13 Message Repeat Button 1 14 Message Skip Button 3 15 Message Play Stop Button 16 Page Find Button 17 Outgoing Message Button 18 Memo Button 19 Answer On Off Button 20 Ring Time 2 4 TS Switch 21 Record Time Ann 4 1 Switch speaker volume new delete status page find ogm memo answer repeat play stop skip 900 MHz Extend A Phone 17 18 19 21 ...

Page 49: ...n 4 Memory Programming Button m 5 Redial Flash Button 6 Talk Battery Low Indicator 7 Pound Key 8 Ringer Pause Volume Button 9 Channel Select Button c 10 Microphone Handset volume control not available on all models of the EXA915 2 3 4 5 1 6 8 10 12 7 9 11 13 talk talk batt record tone mem rdl flash ringer p volume channel 1 abc ghi def mno pqrs tuv wxyz oper jkl 2 5 8 0 4 7 3 6 9 remote 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 50: ...other cost except shipping and handling incurred by warrantor or its representatives in connection with the performance of this warranty THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IS THE SOLE AND ENTIRE WARRANTY PERTAINING TO THE PRODUCT AND IS IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER WHETHER EXPRESS IMPLIED OR ARISING BY OPERATION OF LAW INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMP...

Page 51: ...Covered under one or more of the following U S patents 4 511 761 4 595 795 4 797 916 4 523 058 5 426 690 1997 Uniden America Corporation All rights reserved Printed in China ...