Uniden EXA 8955 manual

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Thank you for choosing the Uniden EXA 8955 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 fr om the actual unit for explanation purposes. • 900 MHz Extended Range • Secure Digital T ransmission • Integrated Ans[...]

talk flash int'c mem mute abc def jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs oper tone wxyz 2 13 5 46 8 79 0 redial pause ringer chan extended range vol RING TIME REC TIME 2/4/TS ANN/4/1 DIGIT AL 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 talk batt mut[...]

RING TIME REC TIME 2/4/TS ANN/4/1 38 44 45 46 47 42 43 41 48 49 39 40 50 51 52 53 1. Handset antenna 2. Headset jack cover 3. Handset battery compartment 4. Handset ring switch 5. Handset speaker 6. T alk/Batt LED 7. T alk key 8. V olume down key 9. Mute key 10. T one key 11. Redial key 12. Pause key 13. Handset microphone 14. Mute LED 15. V olume [...]

Introduction / Features...............inside front cover Controls 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 a [...]

3 This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps; Step 1 (page 4) Unpack 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 hours before[...]

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) • Rechar geable battery pack (BT-905) • Telephone line cord (2) • W all mount adapter • Beltclip • This Owner's Manual • P[...]

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. 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 Route the cord. 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. • Try to mount your phone within 10 - [...]

10 Charge the battery pack for more than 12-15 hours before you start using your phone. 1 Remove the battery cover . 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 [...]

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 From the handset 1 Press . The talk LED blinks. 2 Dial the phone number . 3 T o hang up, press or return the handset to the base. The phone number can be up to 32 digits. Other Operations T o Do this T o improve reception Press on the handset. T o adjust the ear speaker volume Press or during the call. T o temporarily switch to tone dial Press .[...]

13 Handset on the base 1 Phone rings. The talk LED flashes. 2 Pick up the handset and begin speaking. 3 Press or return the handset to the base to finish the call. Handset of f the base 1 Phone rings. The talk LED flashes. 2 Press and begin speaking. 3 T o hang up, press or return the handset to the base. From the handset From the base 1 The phone [...]

14 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 ear speaker volume The phone has four ear speaker volume levels, Normal, Medium, High, and Loud. Pressing or during[...]

15 From the handset The last phone number entered can be quickly redialed. 1 Press . The talk LED blinks. 2 Press . 3 Press or place the handset on the base to hang up. If the recently dialed number exceeds 32 digits, only the first 32 digits are retained for redialing. From the base 1 Press . The speaker LED blinks. 2 T o call the last number dial[...]

16 Y ou can cut of f the sound from the base or the handset microphone. When speaking on the handset 1 Press during a telephone call. The sound from the microphone is cut off. 2 T o cancel mute, press or . When the phone is ringing Press when the phone is ringing. The ringer sound is cut off. The ringer will sound when the next call is received. 1 [...]

17 Y our EXA 8955 stores up to 10 numbers in handset plus 10 numbers in the base. From the handeset 1 Press while in standby mode. The talk LED flashes. 2 Dial the number you wish to store (up to 20 digits) 3 Press again. 4 Press - on the keypad to select the memory location where you wish to store the number . 5 The talk LED goes out and the confi[...]

18 From the handset 1 Press . The talk LED blinks. 2 Press . 3 Select the memory location ( - ) you wish to dial. 4 Press or return the handset to the base to finish the call. From the base 1 Press . The speaker LED blinks. 2 Press . 3 Press the number keypad ( - ) to select the memory location you wish to dial. 4 Press to finish the call. speaker [...]

19 From the handset 1 Press in the standby mode. The talk LED flashes. 2 Press again. 3 Enter the memory location number ( - ) on the keypad you wish to delete. A confirmation beep indicates the number has been erased. mem 1 Press . 2 Press again. 3 Press - on the keypad to select the memory location you wish to store the number . A confirmation be[...]

20 The Uniden EXA 8955 permits 3-way conversations between the handset, base and outside line. When speaking on the handset 1 Press on the base to join the 3-way conversation. 2 Press on the base to hang up. The handset will still be connected to the outline call. speaker When speaking on the base 1 Press on the handset to join the 3-way canversati[...]

21 Intercom fr om the base to handset 1 Press on the base. The handset beeps. 2 Press or on the handset. Speak into the mouthpiece to answer the base. 3 T o turn off the intercom, press on the handset or on the base. page/int'com int'c talk speaker Intercom fr om the handset to base 1 Press on the handset. The base beeps. 2 At the base, p[...]

22 T o transfer fr om the handset to the base 1 Press on the handset while speaking on the handset. The line will be placed on hold, and the intercom tone will be sounded on the base. 2 Press or on the base. The intercom mode is activated and you may speak to the person at the base. 3 T o complete the transfer to the base, press on the handset. T o[...]

23 The EXA8955 has a built-in answering system that answers and records incoming calls. Y ou can also use your answering system to record a conversation, leave a voice memo message for others who use the phone, or to announce a special message to callers when you're away from your phone. The integrated answering device • Digital Tapeless Rec[...]

24 4 Press or until you hear the correct time setting. Numbers 1 through 59 display on the base as each minute is announced. Press again to select the correct time. 5 The LED displays an A or P . Press or until you hear the correct AM/PM setting. 6 Press again to end the time/day setting. The EXA8955 announces the time that you have set. 1 T o turn[...]

25 1 Press and hold until you hear a long tone. Start recording your message immediately after you hear the long tone end. 2 When you are finished recording your message, press or . A long tone sounds and your message plays back on the phone. Preset Message The following message is prerecorded: "Hello, no one is available to take your call. Pl[...]

26 Selecting the message recor d time Y ou can set your answering system to record messages up to one or four minutes long. One minute option: move the REC TIME switch to 1 . Four minutes option: move the REC TIME switch to 4 . Announce only feature: The announce only feature plays an outgoing message, but it will not allow the caller to leave a me[...]

27 Setting ring time switch The ring time /toll saver switch allows you to set the number of rings the caller hears before the answering system plays your outgoing message. Y ou can set the switch to answer after two rings or after four rings. In the TS (T oll Saver) position, the answering system picks up after two rings if you have new messages, [...]

28 Playing your message The base LED shows the number of total messages on the display. If the display is blinking, then there are new messages waiting for you. The EXA 8955 is designed to play your new messages first. After you play your new messages you can then play your old messages. Using your answering system 1 Press . The system announces th[...]

29 Repeating a message 1 Press to review your message. The number of stored messages is announces. 2 After a message has played for a few seconds, press to repeat the message. 3 Press at any time to stop reviewing messages and return to standby. The message counter LED shows the total number of messages still on the system. play play Pressing befor[...]

30 Deleting a message Deleting individual message 1 Press to review your message. 2 If you decide to delete a message, press anytime during the message. The system beeps and immediately goes to the next message. 3 After you have played all of your messages, a long tone sounds on the base speaker . play delete When you press delete, you are permanen[...]

31 Recording a conversation Y ou can record up to 10 minutes of conversation while you are making your call from the handset. 1 During the conversation from the 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 T o stop the recording, press o r . pl[...]

32 Remote access away from home Y ou can operate your answering system from a remote location using any touch-tone telephone. Use this function to check for recorded messages, to play or delete messages, even to record a new outgoing message, and to monitor sounds in the room. 1 Call your telephone number . 2 During the answering machine is activat[...]

33 Remote room monitor Y ou can call your answering system from any touch-tone phone and monitor sounds in the room where your base is installed. 1 Call your telephone number . 2 While the answering machine is activated, press # and your PIN code. 3 The answering system begins announcing the time and day. 4 Press # then 5 to stop the messages. 5 Pr[...]

34 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[...]

35 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. To use this feature, simply plug any standard 2.5mm headset plug into the headset jack. [...]

36 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[...]

37 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. Suggestion • Make sure the AC adapter is pl[...]

38 Symptom The answering system does not work. Messages are incomplete. After a power failure, the outgoing message is deleted. No sounds on the base unit speaker during call monitoring or message playback. Cannot access remote call-in features from another touch-tone phone. Suggestion • Make sure the base unit is plugged in. • Make sure that t[...]

39 General The EXA 8955 complies with FCC Parts 15 and 68. Frequency control: PLL Modulation: Frequency shift keying 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 350mA (from AC adapter) Si[...]

40 0 - 9 3-way conferencing ..............20 A Answering device Features ...........................23 Setting up ........................24 Using ...............................28 B Base ringer switch ................14 Battery pack Preparing and charging ..........................10 Replacement and handling ..........................36 C Channel [...]

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