Uniden EXAI 918, Operating Manual

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Page 2: ...r cause the battery to explode Rechargeable Nickel Cadmium Batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly m Uniden voluntarily participates in an RBRC industry program to collect and recycle nickel cadmium batteries at the end of their useful life when taken out of service within the United States The RBRC program provides a convenient alternative to placing used nickel cadmium batteries into ...

Page 3: ...ns Caller ID 1 Backspace Key 0 2 Caller Time Key 3 DownKey t 4 Tone Key 5 Forward Key 2 6 Number of Calls 7 Up Key s 8 Pound Key talk caller id mem tone flash redial volume chan function pause cancel delete 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...

Page 4: ... Key caller id 9 Channel Delete Key chan delete 10 Volume Cancel Key volume cancel 11 Speaker 12 Speakerphone Button and LED 13 Speaker Volume Control Switch 14 New Message Button 15 Status LED 16 Message Delete Button 17 Message Counter LED 18 Message Repeat Button 19 Page Find Button 20 Outgoing Message Button 21 Message Play Stop Button 22 Memo Button 23 Answer On Off Button 24 Message Skip But...

Page 5: ...ing the Pulse Tone Switch 15 Automatic Digital Code Security 15 Handset Volume Controls 16 Channel Selector Button 16 Entering the Local Area Code 17 Setting the AutoTalk Feature 18 Using Your Phone 19 Making Calls 19 Receiving Calls 19 Redialing the Last Number Called 20 Using the Flash Key with Call Waiting 20 Using the Speakerphone 20 Using Caller ID 21 The Caller ID Display 21 Viewing Calls in...

Page 6: ...em 29 Playing New Messages 29 Playing Old Messages 29 Repeating a Message 29 Skipping a Message 29 Deleting a Message 30 Deleting All Messages 30 Message Full Indication 30 Leaving a Memo Message 31 Remote Operation 31 Troubleshooting 32 Telephone Troubleshooting Chart 32 Answering System Troubleshooting Chart 33 Specifications 34 ...

Page 7: ...duct 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 p...

Page 8: ...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 9: ...wer a call by just removing the Handset from the Base Unit so you don t have to waste time pushing buttons or flipping switches AutoStandby allows you hang up by simply returning the Handset to the Base Unit 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 convers...

Page 10: ...any way other than as detailed by this Operating Guide could void your authority to operate this product Range Your new phone is designed to achieve the maximum possible range by transmitting and receiving according to the highest specifications set forth by the FCC We have rated this phone to operate at a maximum distance with the qualification that the range depends upon the environment in which...

Page 11: ...rference Be certain that the antenna on the unit is fully extended when needed In the unlikely event that you consistently hear other voices or distracting transmissions on your phone you may be receiving radio signals from another cordless telephone or other source of interference If you cannot eliminate this type of interference you need to change to a different channel Finally it should be note...

Page 12: ...ting the installation or using the Handset Telephone Line Outlets There are two types of phone outlets Modular Jack Most phone equipment available now uses modular jacks Phone cords are fitted with a molded plastic connector which plugs into this type of jack If you do not have modular phone jacks contact your local telephone company for information about their installation Hard wired Jack Some eq...

Page 13: ...r 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 electrical hazards EXAI918 9 ...

Page 14: ...NE jack on the Base Unit 5 Plug the other end of the cord into the telephone jack on the wall 6 Plug the AC Adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet Note Do not use an outlet controlled by a wall switch Wall Installation Standard Wall Plate Mounting These phones are designed to be mounted on a standard AT T or GTE wall plate 1 Plug the AC Adapter into the Base Unit 2 Place the AC Adapter cord i...

Page 15: ...ll plate you can mount your phone directly on a wall Before mounting your phone consider the following 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 of supporting the weight of the Base Unit and Handset Use the screws supplied with anchoring devices...

Page 16: ...standard 120V AC wall outlet Note Do not use an outlet controlled by a wall switch Setting the Handset Retainer The handset retainer holds the Handset in place if your phone is mounted on a wall The steps below describe how to remove and replace 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 u...

Page 17: ...cover down 3 Align the plastic connector of the 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 4 Place the battery pack inside the battery compartment and slide the battery cover back on Note The built in Memory Backup feature allows up to 3 minutes to disconnect the old battery pack and install a new one without losi...

Page 18: ...imately 15 20 hours without interruption before plugging the phone line into your new phone 1 Place the Handset on the Base Unit Note You can place the Handset face down or face up OR Hang the Handset on the cradle when the phone is mounted on a wall Note Make sure to change the Handset Retainer before hanging up the phone 2 Make sure the Battery icon lights If the icon doesn t light check to see ...

Page 19: ... To Avoid this Memory Effect Use the phone until the Battery Low indicator appears Then charge the battery for 15 to 20 hours Setting the Pulse Tone Switch Be sure the PULSE TONE switch is in the TONE position Note Most phone systems are Tone dialing Check with your local phone company if you are not sure whether your system is Tone or Pulse dialing Automatic Digital Code Security To avoid unautho...

Page 20: ...ate that the Digital Security Code is set Handset Volume Controls Please refer to the foldout in front of your operating guide for key positions To adjust the ringer volume of your Handset press volume cancel until you hear the desired ringer tone and volume To adjust the receiver volume press volume cancel while you are on a call Channel Selector Button If the audio becomes weak or scratchy press...

Page 21: ...ase Unit The Status LED on the Base Unit will blink to indicate that the area code is deleted Setting Caller ID on Call Waiting Note You must subscribe to Caller ID on Call Waiting from your local phone service to use this feature You can set your EXAI918 phone to display information about calls that generate a call waiting tone while you are on a call Note With this feature set you will not be ab...

Page 22: ...s and the display remains on for two seconds 5 Place the Handset on the Base Unit The Status LED on the Base Unit will blink to indicate that the setting has been stored To turn AutoTalk off 1 Remove the Handset from the Base Unit 2 Press flash function four times 3 Press 0 4 Press mem A confirmation tone sounds and the display remains on for two seconds 5 Place the Handset on the Base Unit The St...

Page 23: ...press talk to hang up OR Place the Handset back on the Base Unit Receiving Calls Note You must subscribe to Caller ID services from your local phone company for the caller s name and number to be displayed When the phone rings the LCD displays a calling screen for two rings If Caller ID information about the person calling is not available this screen remains on until you answer the call OR If the...

Page 24: ... with the conversation press talk to hang up OR Place the Handset back on the Base Unit Redialing the Last Number Called 1 Remove the Handset from the Base Unit 2 Press talk Note If the Handset fails to connect with the Base Unit the Handset beeps and returns to standby mode 3 Press redial pause Note If the last number dialed is longer than 12 digits the display will scroll to the left until the l...

Page 25: ...eleted Viewing Calls in Memory 1 The status LED blinks indicating when you have received new calls 2 Remove the Handset from the Base Unit 3 Press caller id 4 To view calls stored in memory Press the t or s keys To dial the number currently displayed press the talk key To add a 1 for long distance dialing press 1 and then press the talk key Note If the number is longer than 12 digits the display w...

Page 26: ...r ID messages Only individual messages can be deleted on the EXAI918 To delete messages follow the steps below 1 Press caller id 2 Press s or t to scroll to the call you want to delete 3 Press and hold chan delete for at least three seconds A double beep tone sounds to confirm the message has been deleted The next name and number is displayed 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to delete any other calls from t...

Page 27: ...al memory locations in the EXAI918 cordless phone You can manually enter any number into dial memory so that it can be dialed later 1 Remove the Handset from the Base Unit 2 Press flash function 3 Press 1 4 Enter the phone number you want to store For example 123 4567 5 Press mem 6 Enter a name up to 12 characters long using the t and s keys to select characters and the 0 or 2 to move one characte...

Page 28: ...in memory 4 Press talk to dial the number Editing and Deleting Numbers in Dial Memory Use this feature to edit or delete numbers stored in dial memory 1 Remove the Handset from the Base Unit 2 Press flash function 3 Press 0 4 Enter the memory location to edit or delete For example to edit or delete location 05 press 05 OR Use the s and t keys to scroll to the memory location To delete the entry in...

Page 29: ...s to Tom Jones Press mem twice Press s until T is displayed in the LCD Press 2 twice to move two characters to the right Press s until m is displayed in the LCD Press mem EXAI918 25 1235941 Bob Jones 1235941 Tob Jones 1235941 Tob Jones 1235941 Tom Jones STORING 6 CALLS ...

Page 30: ...ugh the sections that explain all of the features before using your Answering System Answering System Setup Turning the Answering System On Off Note To use the answering system for the first time press answer to turn the system on 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...

Page 31: ...s flash function followed by these keys 3032 0 flash function 00flash function Setting Your Outgoing Message OGM When you receive a call the Answering System answers and automatically plays either a preset message or your personal outgoing message ogm Preset Messages The EXAI918 has two messages programmed in its memory If the rec time ANN 4 1 is set in the announce only position ANN then the firs...

Page 32: ...nd again and the Answering System automatically returns to Standby Setting the Toll Saver Switch The Ring Time Toll Saver switch allows you to set the number of rings the caller hears before your Answering System answers You can set the switch to answer after 2 or 4 rings In the Toll Saver TS position the Answering System answers after two rings when you have new messages recorded and it answers a...

Page 33: ...he oldest The time and day each message was received is announced after the message is played The Message Counter LED displays the number of the message playing 2 Press 62again at any time to stop listening to your old messages Repeating a Message 1 Press 62to review your messages 2 Press 1 at anytime to replay a message Pressing 1 during a message returns the system to the beginning of that messa...

Page 34: ...3 When all messages have played a long tone sounds Deleting All Messages You can delete all your messages without deleting each separate message 1 Press and hold 4 Note You must review all new messages before using the Delete All Messages feature 2 A long tone sounds once the messages have been deleted Important This cannot be undone so be sure you want to delete all the messages before using the ...

Page 35: ...ing any touch tone telephone Use this function to check for recorded messages play or delete messages or even record a new outgoing message 1 Call your telephone number 2 During the outgoing message playback press followed by your PIN number 3 The Answering System announces the Time Stamp followed by the number of new messages stored in memory If you have messages they are played 4 You then hear i...

Page 36: ...ake sure that the Base Unit antenna is fully vertical Move the Handset and or Base Unit to different locations and try again Press C 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 doesn t ring or...

Page 37: ...ull Delete some or all of the saved messages Messages are incomplete 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 No sound on the Base Unit speaker during call monitoring or message playback Adjust the volume control on the Base Unit Cannot access remote call in features from another touch tone phone M...

Page 38: ... Transmit Frequency 902 078 to 904 030 MHz 40 Channels Power Requirements Rechargeable Ni Cd Battery Pack Size 6 3 4 in H x 2 1 8 in W x 1 1 2 in D w o antenna Weight Approx 11 7 oz including battery Battery Capacity 600mAh 3 6V Talk Mode 7 hours Standby Mode 14 days Answering System Memory Type Digital Tapeless Recording Memory Capacity approx 20 min 40 messages Message Length 1 min or 4 min inco...

Page 39: ...rantor or its representatives in connection with the performance of this warranty Warrantor at its option may replace the unit with a new or refurbished unit 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 N...

Page 40: ...r one or more of the following patents 4 511 761 4 523 058 4 595 795 4 797 916 5 426 690 5 650 790 5 660 269 5 661 780 5 768 345 1999 Uniden America Corporation All rights reserved Printed in the USA OMEXAI9182299 ...

Page 41: ...please speak within 6 inches of the base unit s microphone February 1999 Uniden America Corp EXAI918 Addendum Recording your Outgoing Message To ensure the clearest recording for your personal outgoing message please speak within 6 inches of the base unit s microphone February 1999 Uniden America Corp ...