Uniden EXAI 8985, Owner'S Manual

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Page 2: ...ctual unit for explanation purposes 900 MHz Extended Range Secure Digital Transmission Answering Device 50 Number Caller ID Memory 30 Number Memory 32 Digit Redial 3 Line 16 Character Backlit LCD Handset Display Redial Flash and Pause Pulse Tone Dialing 7 Hour Talk Time 7 Day Standby Battery Life Handset Earpiece and Ringer Volume Control Speakerphone 3 Way Conference Operation Features Introducti...

Page 3: ... r a n g e vol DIGITAL 900MHz speaker page int com mute flash redial p memory ans on off voice memo greeting status speaker clock pin volune play delete DIGITAL extended range DIGITAL 900MHZ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 15 16 17 20 21 19 14 18 9 10 13 11 12 22 25 26 23 24 27 29 30 31 32 28 33 34 35 36 37 38 44 45 46 47 42 43 41 39 40 Controls and functions ...

Page 4: ...7 Delete key 18 Cursor forward key 19 Mute Ring key 20 Intercom key 21 Handset contact 22 Base microphone 23 Speaker LED 24 Status LED 25 Handset clip storage 26 Clock key 27 Pin code key 28 Delete key 29 Greeting key 30 Repeat key 31 Skip key 32 Voice memo record key 33 Base contact 34 Tone key 35 Mute key 36 Speaker key 37 Page Intercom key 38 Base speaker 39 Volume down key 40 Volume up key 41 ...

Page 5: ...d name and or phone number 28 Erasing a stored name and phone number 30 3 way Conference Feature 3 way conferencing 32 Caller ID features Caller ID service 33 When the telephone rings 34 Viewing the Caller ID Message list 35 Deleting information from Caller ID list 36 Using the Caller ID list 38 Using Caller ID with call waiting service 40 The Integrated Answering Device Features 41 Setting up you...

Page 6: ...lephone uses a digital security code to prevent unauthorized access to your base unit This security code prevents other cordless handsets from making calls through your base unit A random security code will be assigned automatically between your base unit and handset when you charge the battery pack for the first time If you want to reset the security code see page 52 Read this first GETTING START...

Page 7: ...w Base unit Handset AC adapter AD 420 Rechargeable battery pack BT 905 Telephone line cord 2 Wall mount adapter Beltclip This Owner s Manual Precautions and Important Safety Instructions Registration Card Uniden Parts Department 800 554 3988 Hours M F 8 30 AM to 5 00 PM CST We can also be reached on the web at www uniden com Checking the package contents ...

Page 8: ...t which is not switchable Keep the base and handset away from sources of electrical noise such as motors and fluorescent lighting Be sure there is sufficient space to raise the base antenna fully vertical The base can be placed on a desk tabletop or mounted on a standard wall plate Avoid heat sources such as radiators air ducts and sunlight Avoid television sets and other electronic equipment Avoi...

Page 9: ...e 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 Then raise the antenna to a ve...

Page 10: ... outlet isn t modular contact your telephone company for assistance Polarity of the plug Modular Choose the dialing mode Depending on your dialing system set the TONE PULSE switch as follows If your dialing system is Set the switch to Tone TONE Pulse PULSE If you aren t sure of your dialing system Make a trial call with the TONE PULSE switch set to TONE If the call connects leave the switch as is ...

Page 11: ...he telephone line cord into the telephone outlet 4 Wrap the AC adapter cord inside the molded wiring channel Then wrap the cord around the strain relief notch 5 Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet 6 Raise the antenna to a vertical position 7 Align the mounting slots on the base with the mounting posts on the wall Push in and down until the phone is firmly seated 1 AC adapter Wa...

Page 12: ...and handset Use 10 screws with anchoring devices suitable for the wall material where the base unit will be placed 1 Insert two mounting screws into the wall with their appropriate anchoring device 3 15 16 inches apart Allow about 3 16 of an inch between the wall and screwheads for mounting the phone 2 Refer to steps 1 through 9 on page 8 and 9 to mount the telephone TOP 3 16 in 3 15 16 in 8 On th...

Page 13: ... the battery pack into the battery compartment 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 base unit lights and charging begins Charge the battery for at least 12 15 hours You can place the handset either side up for charging the battery Red status LED Black Use only Uniden Battery BT 905 Preparing the battery pac...

Page 14: ...dset to the base unit for charging Cleaning the battery contacts To maintain a good charge it is important to clean the battery 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 Even when the battery pack is not being used it will gradually discharge over a long period For optimum performance be sure to return t...

Page 15: ... to move the cursor to the item that is to be set Example To select CIDCW 3 For Auto Talk and CIDCW press to toggle between on and off For the Area Code setting please see page 13 4 To complete the settings press then the handset returns to standby mode call id 1 Auto Talk Off 2 CIDCW On 3 Area Code ª 1 Auto Talk Off 2 CIDCW On 3 Area Code select ch call id Setting the Caller ID options ...

Page 16: ...he setting mode and set the handset to the standby mode select ch call id When the area code has already been stored in memory the stored area code will be displayed To change it use the and dial buttons to enter the new area code To complete the setting press or return the handset to the base unit 1 Auto Talk Off 2 CIDCW On 3 Area Code 817 call id Entering your area code If your calling area requ...

Page 17: ... digits Other Operations To Do this To improve reception Press To adjust the earpiece volume Press or during the call To temporarily switch to tone dial Press The following When the base is set to pulse numbers dialed will be sent as mode tone dialing To enter a pause within dialing Press sequence dialed select ch ª tone 0 Making a call From the base 1 Press 2 Dial the number on the keypad 3 To fi...

Page 18: ...he earpiece ear volume is displayed for 2 seconds 3 The call time display starts when you begin to talk 4 Press or place the handset on the base to hang up The call time will be displayed for about 5 seconds From the handset From the base 1 The phone rings The status LED on the base flashes 2 Press 3 Press to finish the call status LED Receiving a call talk speaker speaker talk ...

Page 19: ... during a telephone call The mocrophone is turned off 2 To cancel mute press or mute speaker mute speaker talk 1 Press during a telephone call The microphone is turned off 2 To cancel mute press or mute ring mute ring talk Mute 5 39 When phone is ringing Press when the phone rings The ringer sound is turned off mute ring When speaking with the handset ...

Page 20: ...ing will remain in effect after the telephone call has ended When you press in Loud mode or press in Low mode error sound beeps mute ring ringer off on ringer off on Ringer A High Ringer A Low Ringer B High Ringer B Low mute ring mute ring mute ring mute ring ª High Medium Loud ª ª ª Normal Base ringer switch This switch turns the base ringer on or off Base speaker volume To control the speaker vo...

Page 21: ...n Each press of will display one of the last three numbers dialed 3 Press Talk appears flashing on the display then the volume setting is displayed 4 Then the selected number is dialed After about 5 seconds the call time display appears 5 Press or place the handset on the base to complete the telephone call The call time will be displayed for about 5 seconds Redial1 8178583300 redial p redial p re...

Page 22: ...eaker Off hook redialing 1 Press Talk appears flashing on the display 2 Press The last number dialed will be displayed History redial cannot be accessed while off hook 3 Press or place the handset on the base to complete the telephone call The call time will be displayed for about 5 seconds talk redial p talk Talk Talk High ...

Page 23: ... to answer calls pressing the button on the base To hung up press again The base microphone is located under the phone Position yourself approximately 12 inches away from the base and speaker clearly speaker 12 Using the speaker phone speaker ...

Page 24: ... intercom press on the handset or on the base page int com int com talk speaker Intercom from the handset to base 1 Press on the handset The base beeps 2 At the base press or Speak into the base microphone to answer the page 3 To turn off the intercom press on the handset or on the base page int com speaker Using your EXAI 8985 intercom talk int com talk speaker ...

Page 25: ...andset To cancel the transfer press on the base page int com int com talk speaker speaker To transfer from the base to the handset 1 Press on the base while speaking on the speaker phone The line will be held and the intercom tone will be sounded on the handset 2 Press or on the handset The intercom mode is activated and the line is held 3 To transfer the handset press on the base To cancel the tr...

Page 26: ... 0 3 Press When an empty memory location is selected Store Name is displayed The cursor flashes indicating that the display is ready for the name to be entered If this screen appears the selected memory location is already stored Then you must either change the entry in this location Store Name select ch Edit Memory03 Delete Memory03 Go Back Example To store a name MOM AND DAD and number 817555330...

Page 27: ...e phone number cannot exceed 20 digits Use the key to enter pause in the dialing sequence The display shows a P The pause feature is useful for long distance calling credit card dialing or sequences that reguire a pause between digits Use the key to delete digits as needed 7 Press The handset beeps and displays the confirmation screen Memory storage is complete For example if you store a name and ...

Page 28: ...dset 1 Press The status LED blinks 2 Dial the number you wish to store 3 Press Enter the memory location number 0 9 on the keypad The status LED goes out A confirmation beep indicates the number is stored On the base memory status LED memory ...

Page 29: ... the next memory location number Or enter the two digit number with the number keypad to select the memory location you would like to dial For example if you pressed 1 5 on the keypad the display shows memory location number 15 with the cursor in that line 3 Press Talk flashes and the volume setting appears on the display Then the displayed number is dialed mem 01 UNIDEN CORP 02 JOHN DOE 03 MOM AN...

Page 30: ...lk High Talk 0 00 mem Talk 0 35 0123456789012 Display a Programmed Number Use the and keys to toggle between the names display and the numbers display Program name Program number When the stored phone number has 14 or more digits is displayed next to the 12th digit Press to see the extra digits and to return tone 0 1 1 1 01 8178583300 02 5452930 03 8175551212 01 UNIDEN CORP 02 JOHN DOE 03 MOM AND ...

Page 31: ...umber 2 Press the or keys or number keypad to select the memory location 01 20 you would like to edit See page 23 3 Press The following screen appears with the memory location number that you have selected in the display For example if you selected memory location number the display shows memory 01 as the location in the selected mem Memory Store 01 UNIDEN CORP 02 JOHN DOE Memory Store 01 UNIDEN C...

Page 32: ...eps and displays the confirmation screen The memory storage is complete For example if you store a name and number into memory location number 01 the display shows Memory01 stored After about 2 seconds Memory Store is displayed 9 Press to return to standby mode Store Name UNIDEN CORP ª select ch ª tone 0 1 del Store Number 817858330 select ch Memory01 Stored redial p select ch del Memory Store 01 ...

Page 33: ...eted del select ch 1 Press and hold for 2 seconds The display shows the memory screen and any saved name number 2 Press the or keys or number keypad to select the memory location 01 20 you would like to edit 3 Press The following screen appears with the memory location number that you have selected in the display For example if you selected memory location number the display shows memory 02 as the...

Page 34: ... delete The status LED goes out A confirmation beep indicates the number has been erased memory memory status LED 8 After 2 seconds the display returns to the Memory Store screen You may select another number to delete return to step 4 9 Press to return to standby mem Memory Store 02 03 MOM AND DAD With the base ...

Page 35: ...s will set the 3 way conversation mode 2 Press on the base to hang up The handset remains connected to the outline call speaker When speaking on the base 1 Press on the handset to join the 3 way conversation 2 Press on the handset to hang up talk Dialing from the 3 way conversation mode is possible only from the handset 3 way conferencing speaker talk 3 WAYCONFERENCE FEATURES ...

Page 36: ...When the telephone rings the Caller ID feature allows you to view the caller s name and phone number on the display before you answer the phone The handset displays the phone number of the incoming call the name time and the number of calls Additionally you can dial the displayed number and store the information for memory dialing ...

Page 37: ...817 858 3300 5 11 12 30PM 01 UNIDEN CORP Unknown Number 5 11 12 30PM 01 Unknown Name 817 858 3300 Incomplete Data When the phone number and name data are received When a private number is received When a private name is received When an unknown number is received When an unknown name is received When invalid data is received When the telephone rings If you answer a call before the Caller ID messag...

Page 38: ...D message 3 Press to see the next message Or press to see previous message 4 Press to return to standby call id New 01 Total 02 ª 5 17 12 30PM 03 UNIDEN CORP 817 858 3300 call id ª Long Distance call settings and cancellation Press while the incoming call information is displayed in step 2 to return a long distance call The prefix 1 will be displayed at the beginning of the phone number when a lon...

Page 39: ...ss 3 Press or to select Yes or No 4 Press or When the pointer is at Yes A beep tone sounds and the next Caller ID message displayed When the pointer is at No The display returns to the Caller ID display 5 17 12 30PM 03 UNIDEN CORP 817 858 3300 del Delete Message Yes No ª del select ch ª call id While using the Delete Message screen if no key is pressed for more than 20 seconds an error tone sounds...

Page 40: ...lect Yes or No 4 Press or When the pointer is at Yes A beep tone sounds and all stored Caller ID messages are deleted When the pointer is at No The display returns to the summary screen New 01 Total 02 del Delete All Yes No ª del select ch call id Total 00 New 01 Total 02 ...

Page 41: ...ller ID list You can place a call from the Caller ID list The EXAI 8985 stores up to 50 messages 1 Press Select the phone number that you want to dial by pressing or 2 Press The displayed phone number dials automatically 5 17 12 30PM 03 UNIDEN CORP 817 858 3300 talk UNIDEN CORP 8178583300 select ch Talk 8178583300 Long Distance calls Pressing while the incoming call information is displayed in ste...

Page 42: ...t 5 17 12 30PM 03 UNIDEN CORP 817 858 3300 Select Location 01 UNIDEN CORP 02 JONE DOE mem 5 17 12 30PM 03 UNIDEN CORP 817 858 3300 select ch ª If a message has already been stored in the selected memory numbers location a confirmation screen is displayed Press to select Yes Press to overwrite The display returns to the Caller ID list Replace Memory Yes No select ch call id ª You can not store a Ca...

Page 43: ...ompany before you can use the following features The Call waiting service can also be used independently Please contact your telephone company for details 1 When a new incoming call arrives during your current telephone call the phone number and the name of the caller is displayed 2 Press You will be able to talk with the person that has just called The first caller will be put on hold 3 To return...

Page 44: ...ce Digital Tapeless Recording 15 minutes of Recording Time Selective Outgoing Message Greeting Time and Day Stamp Remote Message Retrieval and Room Monitor Toll Saver Conversation Recording Digital Tapeless Recording allows you to quickly review save or delete the messages You ll never have to worry about a tape wearing out jamming or resetting improperly The Integrated Answering System is easy an...

Page 45: ...nswering system on off ans on off Setting the clock The clock on EXAI 8985 Answer System starts when power is applied to the base Follow these steps to set the clock to the correct time 1 Press and hold until a beep tone sounds 2 First press or until the correct day of the week is announced Number zero through six displays on the base as each day is announced Press again to select the day 3 Next p...

Page 46: ...ge after the tone Recording your personal greeting Setting your greeting When you receive a call the answering system automatically plays either a preset message or your own greeting You can record a greeting up to 30 second Stand within 12 inches in front of the microphone and speak clearly when recording your greeting greeting greeting play Choosing between two greetings 1 Press to play the outg...

Page 47: ... is available to take your call REC TIME ANN 4 1 Selecting a PIN code To play your messages from a remote location you will need to enter a two digit Personal Identification Number PIN code 00 99 To select a PIN perform the following steps 1 On the base press and hold button until beep sounds and the LED displays 00 2 To set the first number press or to scroll from 00 to 90 When the desired number...

Page 48: ...utgoing message You can set the switch to answer after two rings or after four rings In the TS Toll Saver position the answering system picks up after two rings if you have new messages and after four rings if there are none This way if you call long distance to check your messages you can hang up after third ring to avoid billing charges RING TIME 2 4 TS ...

Page 49: ...r of new and old messages then the incoming messages are played The time and day each message was received is announced after the message is played and the message counter LED displays the number of the current message 2 When all new messages have played a long tone is heard The message counter LED stops flashing to indicate that all of the new messages have been reviewed 3 After you have reviewed...

Page 50: ...of the message has played causes the system to scan back one message If you have several messages press until you return to the message you want to replay Skipping a message 1 Press to review your messages The number of messages is announced 2 Press at anytime to skip to the next message 3 Press at any time to stop reviewing your messages and return to standby The message counter LED shows the tot...

Page 51: ...ess and hold after reviewing your messages A tone sounds when all messages are cleared delete Voice memo The voice memo function allows the user to record a message up to 10 minutes on the base 1 Press and hold until you hear a long beep The message counter LED blinks 2 Speak into the microphone 3 When you have finished press or to stop recording The system returns to standby voice memo voice memo...

Page 52: ...handset Press and hold on the base The unit begins recording and the LED blinks A beep that can be heard by both parties sounds every 15 seconds 2 To stop the recording press or play voice memo voice memo A recorded conversation is treated as a typical message and will be added to the stored messages You cannot record a conversation while speaking on the base ...

Page 53: ...n 3 Skipping a message then 4 Deleting a message then 5 Stop message playback then 6 Answering system on then 7 Voice memo record stop then 8 Outgoing message record stop then 9 Answer system off then Room monitor 5 After all of your messages have played or the playback time exceeds 4 minutes you will hear that the intermittent beeps indicating that the system is in the command waiting mode You ma...

Page 54: ...ering system begins announcing the time and day 4 Press then 5 to stop the message 5 Press then while the system announces the time and day stamp You hear sounds in the room where your phone is installed After 15 seconds the answering system returns to the command waiting mode 6 Press then to monitor the room for another 15 seconds Or select another remote function Or hang up to exit the system Th...

Page 55: ...1 Remove the handset from the base unit Press 2 While the handset is producing the paging sound hold while placing the handset in the base unit The paging tone stops Leave the handset on the base longer than 3 seconds A random new security code is set page int com Changing the digital security code page int com If the handset battery pack is completely discharged or the battery pack is removed the...

Page 56: ...ove the beltclip Pull both sides of the beltclip to release the tabs from the holes Your phone may be used with an optional headset To use this feature simply plug any standard 2 5mm headset plug into the headset jack Your phone is ready for hands free conversation headset jack Installing the beltclip Headset installation ...

Page 57: ... that the power is off you will not be able to make or receive calls with the telephone Ni Cd Caution Use the specified battery pack Do not remove the battery from the handset to charge it Never throw the battery into a fire disassemble it or heat it Do not remove or damage the battery casing When slightly dirty Wipe with a soft dry cloth When very dirty Wipe with a soft cloth that has been dampen...

Page 58: ...sition Move the handset and or base unit to a different location away from metal objects or appliances and try again Press to help eliminate background noise Make sure that you are not too far from the base 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 then reconnect it Reset t...

Page 59: ...rd Call your local telephone company to verify your Caller ID service is current Make sure the base unit is plugged in Make sure that the answering system is turned on The incoming messages may be too long Remind callers to leave a brief message The memory may be full Delete some or all of the saved messages Record your greeting again The default messages should remain Adjust the speaker volume on...

Page 60: ...ttery pack Size without antenna 7 in W x 2 17 64 in D x 2 in H 178 mm W x 57 6 mm D x 51 mm H Weight Approx 9 oz 254 g including battery Battery BT905 Capacity 600 mAH 3 6V Talk mode 7 hours TYP Standby mode 7 days TYP Specifications features and availability of optional accessories are all subject to change without prior notice At Uniden we ll take care of you If you need any assistance with this...

Page 61: ...Storing phone numbers and names 23 Mounting the base unit to a wall 8 Mute 16 P Q Package contents 4 R Receiving a call 15 Redialing a call 18 Handset ringer tone 17 Handset ringer switch 17 S Setting up your answering system Selecting a PIN code 44 Selecting the message record time 44 Setting the clock 42 Setting ring time switch 45 Setting your greeting 43 Tuerning the answering systen on off 42...

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