Uniden EXL 8900 manual

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The Uniden ® EXL 8900 Series 900 MHz cordless phones are designed and engineered to exacting standards for reliability, long life, and outstanding performance. Note: Some illustrations in this manual may differ fr om the actual unit for explanation purposes. • 900 MHz Extended Range T echnology • Secure Digital T ransmission • Long Distance [...]

talk Long Dst mute memory flash talk batt mute abc def jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs oper tone wxyz 2 13 5 46 8 79 0 chan ringer pause redial extended range LONG DISTANCE MANAGER vol status in use page/find 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 16 17 18 20 21 19 15 14 9 10 13 11 12 22 23 25 26 27 24 Controls and functions EXL8900 6th HEN 99.8.20 2:22 PM Page 3[...]

5 6 7 4 28 29 30 1. Handset antenna 2. Headset cover 3. Handset battery compartment 4. Handset ring switch 5. Handset speaker 6. Talk/Battery lamp 7. Talk key 8. V olume down key 9. Flash key 10. T one key 11. Redial key 12. Pause key 13. Handset microphone 14. Mute lamp 15. V olume up key 16. Long Distant key 17. Memory key 18. Mute key 19. Channe[...]

Introduction / Features ...............inside front cover Control and Functions ................inside front cover Getting Started Read this first ..........................................................3 Step 1: Checking the package contents ...............4 Step 2: Setting up the base unit ...........................5 Mounting the base unit on [...]

3 This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps; Step 1 (page 4) Unpack and check the telephone and accessories. Step 2 (page 5 to 9) Next, choose the best location to set up the base unit. Base unit Step 3 (page 10 to11) Then, insert the battery pack into the handset. Y ou have to charge the battery pack for more than 12-15[...]

4 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) • Telephone line cord (2) • W all mount adapter • Beltclip • This Owner's Manual • Pr[...]

5 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 guidelines you should consider: [...]

6 Connect the base unit If you want to install the base unit on the wall, see page 8. Route the cord. T o AC outlet T o telephone outlet T o TEL LINE T o DC IN 9V AC adapter (supplied) T elephone line cord (supplied) 1 2 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.[...]

7 Use only the supplied AD-420 AC adapter . Do not use any other AC 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. If your telephone outlet isn't modular , contact your telephone company for assistance. Polarity of the plug Modular Choose t[...]

8 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 W rap the AC adapter cord inside the molde[...]

9 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 wall. • T ry to mount your phone within 10 -[...]

10 Charge the battery pack for 12-15 hours before you start using your phone. 1 Press the battery cover release. 2 Connect the battery pack connector with the correct polarity (black and red wires), then insert 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[...]

11 Battery use time (per charge) From fully charged • Seven hours coutinuous use. • Seven days when the handset is in the standby mode. When the battery charge becomes low When the voltage of battery pack in the handset is very low and needs to be charged, the phone is programmed to eliminate functions in order to save power . If the battery ch[...]

12 Ringer T one and V olume 1 While the phone is not in use, press . 2 The phone has two ringer tones, each with two volume levels. Press until you hear the ringer tone and volume level you want. ª ª Adjusting the volume control ringer ringer • ª • ª ª Setting the Handset Earpiece V olume 1 While you are on a call, press o r[...]

13 Making and receiving calls Handset On Base Handset Off Base Pick up the handset. Press . T o answer a call T o make a call 1. Pick up the handset. 2. Press . 3. Listen for dial tone. 4. Dial a number . 1. Press . 2. Listen for dial tone. 3. Dial a number . talk T o hang up Press or return the handset to the base (Auto standby). T o redial 1. Pic[...]

Handset on the base 1 Pick up the handset 2 Press . 3 Enter a long distance or international number . Y ou must dial a “1” or “011” when using the LDM feature. 4 T o hang up, press or return the handset to the base. Private Branch Exchange (PBX) dialing 1 Press . 2 Dial out by entering 9 on the keypad, or any sequence of numbers required to[...]

15 Storing a number in memory Y our EXL 8900 Series phone has 10 memory locations for storing important telephone numbers. 1 Remove the handset from the base and press . The talk / batt LED flashes and you hear a beep. 2 Enter the phone number you want to store (up to 20 digits). If you select any keys other than 0-9, , , the handset will beep rapi[...]

16 Storing mixed tone/pulse number If your have selected pulse dialing, you can store a mixed tone/pulse number (up to 20 digits) for memory dialing. 1 Remove the handset from the base and press . The talk / batt LED flashes and you hear a beep. 2 Enter the number to be dialed in pulse mode. 3 Press the button on the handset. The button counts as o[...]

17 Chain dialing After dialing a number you may be requested to enter a special access code, for example, when performing a banking transaction. 1 Store the access code into one of the memory locations (0-9). 2 Dial the main number . 3 Press and the memory location of the access code at the appropriate time. mem Erasing a stored number 1 Remove the[...]

18 Selecting a different channel If you encounter interference while using your phone, you can manually change the phone’s channel for clear operation. Interference can come from appliances or other phones in your home. This function works only when the phone is in use. The button on the handset allows you to choose between 30 defferent channels.[...]

19 Mute Muting the ringer sound Press when the telephone rings. The ringer sound is cut off until you receive another call. Muting the conversation Press during a telephone call, the sound from the microphone is cut off. T o cancel mute, press or . talk mute mute mute mute talk Page/find T o locate the handset while it is not on the base, press on [...]

20 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 3.) In the rare situation that you suspect another cordless telephone is using the same security code, you can ch[...]

21 T o attach the beltclip Insert the beltclip into the holes on each side of the handset. Press down until it clicks. T o r emove the beltclip Pull both sides of the beltclip to release the tabs from the holes. Y our phone may be used with an optional headset. T o use this feature, simply plug any standard 2.5mm headset plug into the headset jack.[...]

22 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 TTERIES NICKEL- CADMIUM BA TTERIES MUST BE DISPOSED OF PR[...]

Suggestion • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base unit and wall outlet. • Make sure the handset is properly seated in the base unit. • Make sure the char ging contacts on the handset and base unit are clean. • Make sure that the base unit antenna is in a vertical position. • Move the handset and or base unit to a different lo[...]

24 General The EXL 8900 complies with FCC Parts 15 and 68. Frequency control: PLL Frequency shift keying: FSK Operating temperature: 0 ° C to +50 ° C (+32 ° F to +122 ° F) Base unit RX frequency: 902.119 MHz to 905.016 MHz (30 channel) TX frequency: 924.997 MHz to 927.894 MHz (30 channel) Power requirements: 9V 210mA (from AC adapter) Size: 8-2[...]

25 A Adjusting the volume control ........................12 B Battery pack Charging.............................10 Replacement and handling .............................22 C Channel ....................................18 Connection ................................6 D Dialing mode .............................7 Digital security code ............3,2[...]

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