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- Page 1 E X I 8 9 6 6 900 MHz Cordless Phone with Caller ID Advanced Call Waiting Options Dual Keypads and Displays...
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Page 2: Controls And Functions
Controls and functions Handset antenna 22. Base microphone Headset jack cover 23. Handset retainer clip Handset battery compartment 24. LCD display Handset ringer switch 25. Status LED Handset earpiece 26. One touch dial 1 (m1) key LCD display 27. One touch dial 2 (m2) key Talk key 28. - Page 3 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.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Introduction / Features ...inside front cover Control and Functions...inside front cover Getting Started Read this first ... 4 Step 1: Checking the package contents ... 5 Step 2: Setting up the base unit ... 6 Step 3: Preparing the battery pack ... 9 Step 4: Entering your area code ... -
Page 5: Read This First
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. -
Page 6: Step 1: Checking The Package Contents
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 • Rechargeable battery pack (BT-905) •... -
Page 7: Step 2: Setting Up The Base Unit
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 INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS included in the PRECAUTIONS AND IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS brochure. -
Page 8: Connect The Base Unit
Step 2: Setting up the base unit Connect the base unit To install the base unit on the wall, see page 45. Note 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. -
Page 9: Choose The Dialing Mode
Step 2: Setting up the base unit 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. Tips • If your telephone outlet isn't modular, contact your telephone company for assistance. -
Page 10: Step 3: Preparing The Battery Pack
Step 3: Preparing the battery pack Charge the battery pack for 12-15 hours before you start using your phone. Press and slide the battery compart- ment cover toward the bottom of the unit. Connect the battery pack connector with the correct polarity (black and red wires), then insert the battery pack into the battery compartment. -
Page 11: When The Battery Charge Becomes Low
Step 3: Preparing the battery pack 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. -
Page 12: Step 4: Entering Your Area Code
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. -
Page 13: Making Calls
Making calls Making a call with the handset Dialing from standby To hang up, press on the base. The call-time displays for about 5 seconds. Other Operations To improve reception To adjust the earpiece volume To temporarily switch to tone dial (When base is set to pulse mode.) To enter a pause within the dialing sequence Press Notes... -
Page 14: Dialing From Talk Mode
Making calls (continued) Dialing from talk mode Pick up the handset. Press . “Talk” appears flashing on the display. The display shows the current selected volume. Dial the phone number. Example: Enter 817-858-3300 To hang up, press handset on the base. The call-time will be displayed for about 5 seconds. -
Page 15: Making A Call With The Base
Making calls Making a call with the base Dialing from standby Dialing from speaker phone mode Note The base microphone is located under the phone. Position yourself as near to the base as possible and speak clearly. (continued) Dial the phone number (up to 32 digits). -
Page 16: Redialing A Call With The Handset
Making calls (continued) Redialing a call with the handset The last three phone numbers dialed can be quickly recalled. Dialing from standby Press The phone number that was last dialed from the handset appears on the display. Press again. Each press of one of the last three dialed numbers. -
Page 17: Redialing A Call With The Base
Making calls Dialing from talk mode Redialing a call with the base Tips You can also press (continued) Press “Talk” appears flashing on the display. Press The last number dialed will be displayed and redialed. To hang up, press handset on the base. Press dialed from the base will be displayed (up to 32 digits). -
Page 18: Receiving Calls
Receiving calls Receiving a call with the handset Auto Talk when ringing When the Auto Talk setting is on and there is an incoming call, simply lift the handset from the base unit to answer the phone. (See page 35.) Any key Talk when ringing When the handset is off of the base, pressing any handset key (except lets you answer the phone. - Page 19 Receiving calls (continued) 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 during a telephone call or while the handset is in standby...
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Page 20: Receiving A Call With The Base
Receiving calls Receiving a call with the base Base ringer switch This switch turns the base ringer on or off. Base speaker volume To control the speaker volume of the base, adjust the VOLUME slide switch as desired. (continued) The base rings. The status LED on the base flashes Call”... -
Page 21: Memory Storing
Memory storing Your 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 If this screen appears, the selected memory location is already stored. Then you must either change the entry in this location, clear the location, or select “Go Back”... - Page 22 Memory storing name cannot exceed 13 characters. • Use to scroll through the character menu. It contains upper and lower case letters and various characters. • Use • Use key to delete characters as needed. Press “Store Number” is displayed. The cursor flashes indicating that the display is ready for the number to be entered.
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Page 23: With The Base
Memory storing With the base (continued) Note You can store only numbers in the base memory. Press and hold “Store Number” is displayed. Dial the number (up to 20 digits). Press Location” is displayed. Press the number keypad (0-9) or one touch dial key ( A tone sounds and the number is stored. -
Page 24: Memory Dialing
Memory dialing With the handset Dialing from standby Notes • If you press before in the selected memory location. • To exit the memory function without dialing, press to standby. • Whenever you are using a menu screen, you must press a key within 20 seconds or the phone will return to standby. - Page 25 Memory dialing Dialing from talk mode (continued) Press “Talk” flashes and the volume setting appears. Press 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.
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Page 26: One Touch Dialing
Memory dialing With the base Note To use the one - touch dial keys, store numbers directly into the one - touch dial keys (continued) One touch dialing Press the one touch dial key stored in location Press Standard dialing Press Location”... -
Page 27: Memory Editing
Memory editing Editing a stored name and/or phone number Press to select “Edit Memory”, then press The following screen appears. The cursor flashes indicating that the display is ready for the name to be edited. When a name has not been stored, the cursor appears at the beginning of the second line. - Page 28 Memory editing Use the number keypad, The phone number cannot exceed 20 digits. (See page 21.) When the phone number will not be edited, skip this step. Press The handset beeps 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...
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Page 29: Memory Erasing
Memory erasing Erasing a stored name and phone number With the handset Press to move the pointer down to “Delete Memory” command line. Press . The following confirmation screen appears. Press to move the pointer to “Yes”. Press There is a confirmation tone and the entry is deleted. - Page 30 Memory erasing With the base (continued) Press and hold “Store Number” is displayed. Press Enter the memory location number (0 - 9 or m1 - m4) you wish to delete. A tone sounds and the display shows the confirmation screen. until again.
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Page 31: Mute
Mute You 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 When speaking with the handset When the phone is ringing You can temporarily mute the handset’s ringer by pressing rings. -
Page 32: 3-Way Conference Features
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 When speaking on the base Press on the base to join the 3-way conversation. To hang up, press base. -
Page 33: Intercom Feature
Intercom feature Intercom from the base to handset Intercom from the handset to base Press on the base. The handset beeps. (If no answer, press again to disconnect.) Press handset to answer. “Intercom” appears on the display. To turn off the intercom, press on the handset or base. -
Page 34: Call Transfer Feature
Call transfer feature To transfer from the handset to the base To transfer from the base to the handset Press on the handset during a telephone call. The caller is put on hold and the intercom tone sounds on the base. Press the base. -
Page 35: Caller Id Service
Caller ID service You 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 name, time, and the number of calls. -
Page 36: Setting The Caller Id Options
Caller ID service Setting the Caller ID options There are three Caller ID setup options available. They are AutoTalk, CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting), and Area Code (page 11). Auto Talk allows you to answer the phone without pressing when AutoTalk is on, simply remove the handset from the base and the phone automatically answers the call. -
Page 37: When The Telephone Rings
Caller ID service When the telephone rings 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 display (up to 15 letters). -
Page 38: Viewing The Caller Id Message List
Viewing the Caller ID message list The Caller ID list stores information for up to 50 incoming calls-even unanswered calls. Long Distance call and area code settings While the incoming call information is displayed, press to return a long distance call. The prefix “1-”... -
Page 39: Deleting Information From The Caller Id List
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 Note •... -
Page 40: Deleting All Caller Id Names And Numbers
Deleting information from the Caller ID list Deleting all Caller ID names and numbers Note • If you get an incoming call, the deleting operation is canceled and the telephone returns to standby. Press Press . The following screen appears. Press to select “Yes”... -
Page 41: Calling A Party From The Caller Id List
Notes • When a long distance call has been set, “ 1 ” appears in the display. • You cannot make a call from the Caller ID list if your EXI 8966 is connected to private branch exchange (PBX). Press... -
Page 42: Storing Caller Id Messages In Memory
Storing Caller ID messages in memory The phone number of the party on the Caller ID list can be stored in memory dialing. Notes • If a message has already been stored in the selected memory numbers location, a confirma- tion screen is displayed. -
Page 43: Caller Id With Call Waiting Service
Caller ID with call waiting service “Caller ID” and “Call waiting” are separate services. CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting) performs the same as regular Caller ID on a call waiting number. You must subscribe to the "Caller ID with call waiting (CIDCW)" service from your telephone company before you can use the following features. -
Page 44: Call Waiting Features
Call waiting features Your 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. You may be required to subscribe to call waiting and call waiting options to use these features. -
Page 45: Changing The Digital Security Code
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 using the same security code, you can change the code. -
Page 46: Mounting The Base Unit On A Wall
Raise the antenna to a vertical position. Align the mounting slots on the base with the mounting posts on the wall. Push in and down until the phone is firmly seated. Note Use only the Uniden AC adapter supplied with this phone. -
Page 47: Direct Wall Plate Mounting
Mounting the base unit on a wall 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: • Avoid electrical cables, pipes, or other items behind the mounting location, that could cause a hazard when inserting screws into the wall. -
Page 48: Additional Information
Press down until it clicks. Headset installation Your phone may be used with an optional headset the Uniden HS910. To use this feature, simply plug the headset plug into the headset jack. Your phone is ready for hands-free conversation. -
Page 49: Note On Power Sources
Additional information 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. -
Page 50: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting 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. - Page 51 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 matters. Thank you for purchasing a Uniden product.
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Page 52: Index
Index 0 - 9 3-way conferencing ...31 Area code ...11 Auto Talk...17, 35 Base ringer switch...19 Base speaker volume ...19 Battery pack Preparing and charging ...9 Replacement and handling ...48 Caller ID service Calling from the Caller ID list ...40 Deleting the Caller ID list...38 Setting the Caller ID options...35 Storing the Caller ID data... - Page 53 4,511,761 4,523,058 4,595,795 4,797,916 5,426,690 5,434,905 5,491,745 5,533,010 5,650,790 5,660,269 5,661,780 5,663,981 5,717,312 5,754,407 5,768,345 5,787,356 5,864,619 5,893,034 5,912,968 5,915,227 5,930,720 5,960,358 5,987,330 ©2000 Uniden America Corporation All rights reserved Printed in China UCZZ01706BZ • 5,381,460 5,574,727 5,671,248 5,838,721 5,929,598...