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Cordless Telephone
EXLI 8962
Owner's Manual
Thank you for your purchase of the Uniden EXLI 8962 cordless
telephone. Please read this Owner's Manual carefully before
using your cordless telephone to ensure proper use. After read-
ing the manual, please keep it in a safe place and refer to it
when necessary.
©1999 Uniden America Corporation

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  • Page 1 Cordless Telephone EXLI 8962 Owner's Manual Thank you for your purchase of the Uniden EXLI 8962 cordless telephone. Please read this Owner's Manual carefully before using your cordless telephone to ensure proper use. After read- ing the manual, please keep it in a safe place and refer to it when necessary.
  • Page 2 Introduction Thank you for choosing the Uniden EXLI 8962 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 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... 11 Basics Making calls ... 12 On-hook dialing ...

  • Page 4: 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 Then, insert the battery pack into the handset.

  • Page 5: 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 6: 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 CONSIDERA- TIONS included in the PRECAUTIONS AND IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS brochure.

  • Page 7: Connect The Base Unit

    Step 2 (continued) Connect the base unit If you want to install the base unit on the wall, see page 39. Route the cord. To AC outlet AC adapter (supplied) To telephone outlet Telephone line cord (supplied) 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 8: Choose The Dialing Mode

    Step 2 (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. • Place the base unit close to the AC outlet so that you can unplug the AC adapter easily.

  • Page 9: Step 3: Preparing The Battery Pack

    Step 3 Preparing the battery pack Charge the battery pack for more than 12 hours before you start using your phone. Black status lamp Press and slide the battery compartment 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 10: When The Battery Charge Becomes Low

    Step 3 (continued) 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 pro- grammed to eliminate functions in order to save power.

  • Page 11: Step 4: Entering Your Area Code

    Step 4 Entering your area code Note If your calling area requires 10-digits skip this step. Enter your area code before you use this phone for the first time, or if move to new area, you must enter your area code. This is necessary because the phone must distinguish local or long distance calls to properly dial calls from the Caller ID message list.

  • Page 12: Making Calls

    Making calls On-hook dialing • ª /tone/ select/ch talk Press to complete the telephone call. The call-time will be displayed for about 5 seconds. Other Operations To improve reception To adjust the ear speaker volume To temporarily switch to tone dial (when base is in pulse mode) To enter a pause within the numbers dialed Notes...

  • Page 13: Off-Hook Dialing

    Making calls (continued) Off-hook dialing Mute feature Pressing mute/ring during a telephone call will cut off the sound from the micro- phone and display "Mute". Pressing mute/ring talk cancel the mute mode and return the handset to the original call. Note •...

  • Page 14: Redialing

    Making calls Redialing The last three phone numbers dialed can be quickly redialed. [On-hook redialing] Note If the recently dialed number exceeds 32 digits, only the first 32 digits are retained for redialing. (continued) Press The phone number that was last dialed appears on the display.
  • Page 15 Making calls (continued) [Off-hook redialing] Press talk "Talk" appears flashing on the display. Talk Talk <High> Note When LongDst instead of , LDM (Long talk Distance Manager) will be activated. (For LDM, refer to page 28.) Press redial/p Redial the last number you called. Press talk , or place the handset on...

  • Page 16: Receiving Calls

    Receiving calls flash Press or place the handset on the base talk when the telephone call is finished. The call time will be displayed for about 5 seconds. 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.

  • Page 17: Ringer Tone

    Receiving calls Ringer tone In the standby mode, press Each time mute/ring is pressed, the ringer tone setting changes and the selected ringer tone sounds for 2 seconds. Ringer switch The handset ringer is disabled when the ringer switch is set to the [off] position.

  • Page 18: Memory Storing

    Press and hold until "Memory Store" is displayed. Memory Store 01 UNIDEN CORP 02 JOHN DOE This is an example of a number stored in the 02. Location out the name has not been entered.
  • Page 19 /tone/ , or keys to enter the name. The Store Number Store Number 817858330 Memory07 Stored Memory Store 01 UNIDEN CORP 02 JOHN DOE...

  • Page 20: Memory Dialing

    You may also press memory to access a memory menu at any time. Press The handset displays your programmed memory locations. 01 UNIDEN CORP 02 JOHN DOE 03 MOM AND DAD Press the the memory location you would like to dial.
  • Page 21 Memory dialing Display a Programmed Number Use the /tone/ numbers display. Program name 01 UNIDEN CORP 02 JOHN DOE 03 MOM AND DAD Note When the stored phone number has 14 or more digits, the first 12 digits of the phone number are displayed and "...

  • Page 22: Memory Editing

    , or /tone/ Press and hold The display shows the memory screen and any saved name/number. Memory Store 01 UNIDEN CORP 02 JOHN DOE Press the keys or number • ª keypad to select the memory location you would like to edit.
  • Page 23 Program name Memory Store 01 UNIDEN CORP 02 JOHN DOE • When the stored phone number has 14 or more digits, the first 12 digits of the phone number are displayed and " \ " is displayed at the 13th digit.

  • Page 24: Memory Erasing

    "Yes". ª Press and hold for 2 seconds. The display shows the memory screen and any saved name/number. Memory Store 01 UNIDEN CORP 02 JOHN DOE Press the keys or number • ª keypad to select the memory location you would like to edit.

  • Page 25: On-Hook Dial Editing

    Memory dialing After 2 seconds the display returns to the "Memory Store" screen. You may select another number to delete (return to step 4). Press to return to standby. On-hook dial editing In the on-hook condition (when the handset is in standby mode), you may edit displays when the cursor is flashing.

  • Page 26: Mute

    Mute During a conversation you can cut off the sound from the handset. Off-hook mute talk Bell in mute Press mute/ring when the phone rings. The ringer sound is cut off. Note mute/ring Press when paging, stops the paging. LDM (Long Distance Manager) Sign-up and Registration 1) Before using the LDM feature, you must register your phone by calling 1-800-458-2682.

  • Page 27: Ldm (Long Distance Manager)

    LDM (Long Distance Manager) [LDM On-hook dialing] talk Notes • You must dial a “1” or “011” when using the LDM feature. • When using the Caller ID list to make a phone call, please make the long distance call settings beforehand. (See page 33.) •...
  • Page 28 LDM (Long Distance Manager) [LDM Off-hook dialing] talk To complete, press the call-time for 5 seconds. Off-hook redialing LongDst Press , then press the display shows the last number dialed. Note If the last number dialed is not a Long Distance Number, it will not connect.
  • Page 29 LDM (Long Distance Manager) [LDM Private Branch Exchange (PBX) dialing] Press talk "Talk" flashes on the display. Then the volume setting is displayed. For example if the volume is set to high, the display shows "<High>". After about 5 seconds, the display indicates the call-time.

  • Page 30: Paging

    Paging To locate the handset When it is not on the base. Notes • If you press and hold 5 seconds. If you press and hold handset beeps for the same of time that you press and hold it for. •...

  • Page 31: Caller Id Service

    Caller ID 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 phone number on the 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 32: When The Telephone Rings

    Caller's name Caller's phone number Here are some typical displays; When the phone number and name data are received 5/11 12:30PM 01 UNIDEN CORP 817-858-3300 When a private name is received 5/11 12:30PM 01 Private Name 817-858-3300 When an unknown name is received...

  • Page 33: Viewing The Caller Id Message List

    Total:02 Press to display the latest caller ª ID message. 5/17 12:30PM 03 UNIDEN CORP 817-858-3300 Press to see the next message. ª Or press to see previous message. •...

  • Page 34: Deleting Information From The Caller Id List

    (continued) Deleting information from the Caller ID list The EXLI 8962 stores up to 50 messages. If more new calls are received, message stored in the list are deleted beginning with the oldest messages in the list. Old data that was entered 51 or more numbers earlier will be deleted automatically.

  • Page 35: Deleting All Caller Id Name/Numbers

    Caller ID (continued) [Deleting all Caller ID name/numbers] Notes • While using the " Delete Message ? " screen if no key is pressed for more than 20 seconds, an error tone sounds and the telephone returns to standby. • If you get an incoming call, memory storage is cancelled and the telephone returns to standby so you can answer the call.

  • Page 36: Using 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 EXLI 8962 is connected to private branch exchange (PBX). • When the cursor is displayed at the end of the phone number (as in step 2), editing of the phone number will not be possible.

  • Page 37: Storing Caller Id Message In Memory Dialing

    Select the phone number to be stored from the Caller ID list. (See page 33.) 5/17 12:30PM 03 UNIDEN CORP 817-858-3300 Press Select Location 01 UNIDEN CORP 02 JONE DOE Press to select the • ª message you want to store.

  • Page 38: Using "Caller Id With Call Waiting" Service

    When a new incoming call arrives during your current telephone call, the phone number and the name of the caller is displayed. Talk 10:30 UNIDEN CORP 817-858-3300 flash Press You will be able to talk with the person that has just called. The person with whom you were talking will be put on hold.

  • Page 39: Additional Information

    Additional information 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 In the rare situation that you suspect another cordless telephone is using the same security code, you can change the code.

  • Page 40: Mounting The Base Unit On A Wall

    Additional information Mounting the base unit on a wall [Standard wall plate mounting] This phone can be mounted on any standard AT&T or GTE wall plate. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Wall plate AC adapter AC outlet Snap the wall mount adapter into the notches on the base.
  • Page 41 Additional information Handset retainar [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 42: Installing The Beltclip

    Additional information Installing the beltclip To attach the beltclip Inset the beltclip into the holes on each side of the handset. Press down until it clicks. Headset installation Your phone may be used with an optional headset. To use this feature, simply plug any standard 2.5mm headset plug into the headset jack.

  • Page 43: 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 44: Troubleshooting

    Additional information 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 45: Specifications

    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.

  • Page 46: Index

    Additional information Index Area code ...11 Battery pack Preparing and charging ...9 Replacement and handling ...43 Caller ID service Calling from the Caller ID list ...36 Deleting the Caller ID list...34 Setting Caller ID options ...31 Storing the data of the Caller ID list to Memory...37 Viewing Caller ID message list ...33 Caller ID with Call Waiting ...38...
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