Uniden EXI 8966 manual

E X I 8 9 6 6 900 MHz Cordless Phone with Caller ID Advanced Call Waiting Options Dual Keypads and Displays EXI 8966 7/25/00 17:44 Page 52[...]

Controls and functions 1. Handset antenna 2. Headset jack cover 3. Handset battery compartment 4. Handset ringer switch 5. Handset earpiece 6. LCD display 7. T alk key 8. V olume/Cursor down/ character select key 9. Caller ID key 10. T one/Backspace key 11. Redial/Pause key 12. Select/Channel key 13. Handset microphone 14. V olume/Cursor up/ Charac[...]

Introduction Thank you for choosing the Uniden EXI 8966 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. Features • 900 MHz Extended Range • Secure Digital T ransmiss[...]

T able of contents Introduction / Features ................................................inside front cover Control and Functions ..................................................inside front cover Getting Started Read this first .................................................................................... 4 Step 1: Checking the package c[...]

4 Read this first 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 8) Next, choose the best location to set up the base unit. Step 3 (page 9 to 10) Then, insert the battery pack into the handset. Y ou have to charge the battery pack for 12-15 hours before [...]

5 Step 1: Checking the package contents 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 battery pack (BT -905) • T elephone line cord • Wall mount adapter • Beltclip [...]

6 Step 2: Setting up the base unit 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 INST ALLA TION CONSIDERA TIONS included in the PRECAUTIONS AND IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS brochure. Here are some important[...]

7 Step 2: Setting up the base unit (continued) Connect the base unit T o install the base unit on the wall, see page 45. 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 handse[...]

8 Step 2: Setting up the base unit (continued) Notes • Use only the supplied AD-420 AC adapter . Do not use any other AC adapter . • Connect the AC adapter to a continuous power supply . T ips • If your telephone outlet isn't modular , contact your telephone company for assistance. Polarity of the plug Modular Choose the dialing mode Dep[...]

9 Step 3: Preparing the battery pack Charge the battery pack for 12-15 hours before you start using your phone. 1 Press and slide the battery compart- ment cover toward the bottom of the unit. 2 Connect the battery pack connector with the correct polarity (black and red wires), then insert the battery pack into the battery compartment. 3 Securely c[...]

10 Step 3: Pr eparing the battery pack (continued) Battery use time (per charge) From fully charged • 7 hours continuous use • 10 days when the handset is in the standby mode When the battery charge becomes low When the battery pack is very low and needs to be charged, the phone is programmed to eliminate functions in order to save power . If t[...]

11 Step 4: Entering your area code If you enter a 3-digit area code number in the Area Code 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 . Note If your c[...]

12 Making calls Making a call with the handset Dialing from standby 1 Pick up the handset and dial the phone number (up to 32 digits). Example: Enter 8178583300 2 Press . “ Talk ” flashes on the display . Then the volume setting is displayed. Example: Setting “ High ” 3 The number is dialed. After about 5 seconds, the call-time display appe[...]

13 Making calls (continued) Dialing from talk mode 1 Pick up the handset. 2 Press . “ Talk ” appears flashing on the display . The display shows the current selected volume. 3 Dial the phone number . Example: Enter 817-858-3300 4 T o hang up, press or place the handset on the base . The call-time will be displayed for about 5 seconds. EXI 8966 [...]

14 Making calls (continued) Making a call with the base Dialing from standby 1 Press . “ Speaker ” appears on the display . 2 Dial the number . 3 When you finish the call, press to hang up. Note The base microphone is located under the phone. Position yourself as near to the base as possible and speak clearly . 1 Dial the phone number (up to 32[...]

15 Making calls (continued) Redialing a call with the handset The last three phone numbers dialed can be quickly recalled. Dialing from standby 1 Press . The phone number that was last dialed from the handset appears on the display . 2 Press again. Each press of will display one of the last three dialed numbers. 3 Press . The number will be dialed.[...]

16 Making calls (continued) Dialing from talk mode 1 Press . “ Talk ” appears flashing on the display . 2 Press . The last number dialed will be displayed and redialed. 3 T o hang up, press or place the handset on the base . Redialing a call with the base 1 Press . The last number dialed from the base will be displayed (up to 32 digits). 2 Pres[...]

17 Receiving calls 1 The phone rings. 2 Press . “ Talk ” appears flashing on the display . Then the currently selected earpiece volume is displayed for 2 seconds. For example, if the volume is set to high, the display shows; 3 The call-time display starts. T alk with the caller . 4 T o hang up, press or place the handset on the base. The call t[...]

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 or while the handset is in standby mode, will change the earpie[...]

19 Base ringer switch This switch turns the base ringer on or off. Base speaker volume T o control the speaker volume of the base, adjust the VOLUME slide switch as desired. Receiving calls (continued) Receiving a call with the base 1 The base rings. The status LED on the base flashes and “ Incoming Call ” appears on the display . 2 Press . 3 W[...]

20 Memory storing Y our EXI 8966 stores up to 20 names and numbers in the handset plus 14 numbers in the base. Storing phone numbers and names With the handset 1 Press and hold until “ Memory Store ” is displayed. 2 Press , , or enter a two-digit number (01 - 20) to select the memory location where you would like to store the number . 3 Press .[...]

21 4 Use , , , , or to enter the name. The name cannot exceed 13 characters. • Use and to scroll through the character menu. It contains upper and lower case letters and various characters. • Use and to move the cursor to the desired location. • Use key to delete characters as needed. 5 Press . “ Store Number ” is displayed. The cursor fl[...]

22 1 Press and hold until “ Store Number ” is displayed. 2 Dial the number (up to 20 digits). 3 Press . “ Select Location ” is displayed. 4 Press the number keypad (0-9) or one touch dial key ( - ). A tone sounds and the number is stored. Memory storing (continued) With the base Note Y ou can store only numbers in the base memory . EXI 8966[...]

23 Memory dialing With the handset Dialing from standby 1 Press . The handset displays your programmed memor y locations. 2 Press , , o r enter a two-digit number (01 - 20) to select the memory location you would like to dial. 3 Press . “ Talk ” flashes and the volume setting appears on the display . Then the displayed number is dialed. Notes ?[...]

24 Memory dialing (continued) Dialing from talk mode 1 Press . “ Talk ” flashes and the volume setting appears. 2 Press . 3 Enter a two-digit number (01 - 20) to select the memory location of the desired phone number . The selected phone number is displayed, then the number is dialed. EXI 8966 7/25/00 17:42 Page 24[...]

25 With the base One touch dialing 1 Press the one touch dial key ( - ) to dial the numbers stored in location - . 2 Press to hang up. Standard dialing 1 Press . “ Select Location ” is displayed. 2 Enter the memory location (0-9 or m1- m4), then the number is displayed. 3 Press . Memory dialing (continued) Note T o use the one - touch dial keys[...]

26 Memory editing Editing a stored name and/or phone number 1 Press and hold until “ Memory Store ” is displayed. 2 Press , , or enter a two-digit number (01 - 20) to select the memory location you would like to edit. 3 Press . The following screen appears with the memory location number that you have selected in the display . 4 Press or to sel[...]

27 Memory editing (continued) 7 Use the number keypad, , or to enter the phone number . The phone number cannot exceed 20 digits. (See page 21.) When the phone number will not be edited, skip this step. 8 Press . The handset beeps and displays the confirmation screen. The memory storage is complete. For example, if you store a name and number into [...]

28 4 Press to move the pointer down to “ Delete Memory ” command line. 5 Press . The following confirmation screen appears. 6 Press to move the pointer to “ Yes ” . 7 Press or . There is a confirmation tone and the entry is deleted. The following screen appears. 8 After a few seconds, the display returns to the “ Memory Store ” screen. [...]

29 Memory erasing (continued) 1 Press and hold until “ Store Number ” is displayed. 2 Press again. 3 Enter the memory location number (0 - 9 or m1 - m4) you wish to delete. A tone sounds and the display shows the confirmation screen. With the base EXI 8966 7/25/00 17:43 Page 29[...]

30 Mute Y ou 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 T o cancel mute, press or . When the phone is ringing Y ou can temporarily mute the handset ’ s ringer by pressing when the phone rings. [...]

31 3-way conference features The Uniden EXI 8966 permits 3-way conver- sations between the handset, base and an outside line. When speaking on the handset 1 Press on the base to join the 3-way conversation. 2 T o hang up, press on the base. The handset remains connected to the call. When speaking on the base 1 Press on the handset to join the 3-way[...]

32 Intercom feature Intercom from the base to handset 1 Press on the base. The handset beeps. (If no answer , press again to disconnect.) 2 Press or on the handset to answer . “ Intercom ” appears on the display . 3 T o turn off the intercom, press on the handset or on the base. Intercom from the handset to base 1 Press on the handset. (If no a[...]

33 Call transfer feature T o transfer from the handset to the base 1 Press on the handset during a telephone call. The caller is put on hold and the intercom tone sounds on the base. 2 Press or on the base. The intercom mode is activated, but the caller is still on hold. 3 T o transfer the call to the base, press on the handset. T o cancel the tran[...]

34 Caller ID service Y ou must subscribe to the Caller ID service from your telephone company to use this feature. When the telephone rings, the Caller ID feature allows you to view the caller's name and phone number on the handset and base display before you answer the phone. The handset displays the phone number of the incoming call, the nam[...]

35 1 In the standby mode, press . The Caller ID setting menu appears. 2 Press or to move the pointer to the item that is to be set. Example: T o select CIDCW 3 Press to toggle between On and off for Auto T alk. For CIDCW , choose On , Off or Opt depending on the type of service to which you subscribe. 4 T o complete the settings, press and return t[...]

36 Caller ID service (continued) When the telephone rings 1 When the Caller ID message is received, the handset display shows the caller ’ s phone number along with the date and time. The incoming call information is stored in the Caller ID record. If the Caller ID service includes the caller ’ s name, the caller's name appears on the disp[...]

37 V iewing the Caller ID message list The Caller ID list stores information for up to 50 incoming calls-even unanswered calls. 1 Press . The summery screen appears. The screen shows the number of new messages and total messages. 2 Press to display the latest caller ID message. 3 Press to see the next message, or press to see previous message. 4 Pr[...]

38 Deleting information from the Caller ID list The EXI 8966 stores up to 50 messages. If the phone receives the 51st message, the oldest one in the list is automatically deleted. Caller ID data can also be deleted manually . Deleting a Caller ID message 1 Press . Display the message to be deleted from the Caller ID list by pressing or . 2 Press . [...]

39 Deleting information from the Caller ID list (cont ’ d) Deleting all Caller ID names and numbers 1 Press . 2 Press . The following screen appears. 3 Press or to select “ Yes ” or “ No ” . 4 Press or . When the pointer is at “ Yes ” : A tone sounds and all stored Caller ID messages are deleted. When the pointer is at “ No ” : Th[...]

40 J Dial edit Y ou can edit the phone number of Caller ID data when you press after the step 1. Calling a party from the Caller ID list Y ou can place a call from the Caller ID list. The EXI 8966 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 will be dialed. L[...]

41 Storing Caller ID messages in memory The phone number of the party on the Caller ID list can be stored in memory dialing. 1 Press . Select the phone number to be stored from the Caller ID list by pressing or . 2 Press . 3 Press , , or enter a two-digit number (01 - 20) to select the memory location. 4 Press . A tone will sound. The number is sto[...]

42 Notes • When CIDCW is set to Opt in the caller ID setup menu (see page 35), you can press after receiving a call waiting call and view a list of ways to handle the new call. Choose an option using and and press to activate. • When an incoming call is received while you are speaking on the base, press the base, press on the base. The flash ke[...]

43 Y our EXI 8966 gives you new options for call waiting. At the touch of a button, you can ask the caller to hold or conference them into your current call. Y ou may be required to subscribe to call waiting and call waiting options to use these features. Not all features are available in all areas. Check with your local telephone company for detai[...]

44 Changing the digital security code The digital security code is an identification code used to connect the handset and the base unit. Normally , setting the code is not necessary . The first time you charge your handset, the security code is automatically set. (See page 4.) In the rare situation that you suspect another cordless telephone is usi[...]

45 Mounting the base unit on a wall Standard wall plate mounting This phone can be mounted on any standard telephone wall plate. 1 Snap the wall mount 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. 4 Place th[...]

46 Mounting the base unit on a wall (continued) 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: • A void electrical cables, pipes, or other items behind the mounting location, that could cause a hazard when inserting screws into the [...]

47 Additional information Installing the beltclip T o attach the beltclip Insert the beltclip into the holes on each side of the handset. Press down until it clicks. T o remove the beltclip Pull both sides of the beltclip to release the tabs from the holes. Headset installation Y our phone may be used with an optional headset the Uniden HS910. T o [...]

48 Additional information (continued) Note on power sources Battery replacement and handling When the operating time becomes short, even after a battery is recharged, please replace the battery . With normal usage, your battery should last about one year . Please contact your place of purchase for a replacement battery . RECYCLING NICKEL-CADMIUM BA[...]

49 T roubleshooting If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. Symptom The status light won't come on when the handset is placed in the base unit. The audio sounds weak and/or scratchy . Can't make or receive calls The handset doesn't ring or receive a page. The Caller ID disappears. Th[...]

50 At Uniden, we ’ ll take care of you! If you need any assistance with this product, please call our Customer Hotline at 1-800-297-1023 PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE. Our Uniden representatives will be happy to help you with any matters regarding the operation of this unit, available accessories, or any other related[...]

51 Index 0 - 9 3-way conferencing .............................31 A Area code ............................................11 Auto T alk ........................................17, 35 B Base ringer switch ...............................19 Base speaker volume ..........................19 Battery pack Preparing and charging ....................9 Repla[...]

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