900mhz integrated digital answerer with caller id/call waiting (56 pages)
Summary of Contents for Uniden EXR 2480
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Introduction Thank you for choosing the Uniden EXR 2480 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.
Making a call ...13 Receiving a call ...15 Adjusting ringer and earpiece volume...16 Redialing a call ...17 Using the speaker phone ...18 Using your EXR 2480 intercom ...19 Transferring a call...20 Memory Dialing Storing phone numbers and names...21 Making calls with memory dialing...23 Editing a stored name and/or phone number ...25...
Read this first This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps; Step 1 Unpack and check the telephone and accessories. Step 2 Next, choose the best location to set up the base unit. (page 3) (page 4 to 8) Step 3 (page 9 to 10) Then, insert the battery pack into the handset.
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 • Rechargeable • Telephone line...
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.
Connect the base unit If you want to install the base unit on the wall, see page 7. 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. Snap the desktop/wall mount adapter into the top of the base as shown.
Choose the dialing mode Depending on your dialing system, set the PULSE-TONE switch as follows: If your dialing system is Tone Pulse If you aren't sure of your dialing system Make a trial call with the PULSE-TONE switch set to TONE . If the call connects, leave the switch as is;...
Mounting the base unit on a wall Standard wall plate mounting This phone can be mounted on any standard telephone wall plate. 2 - 7 Wall plate AC adapter AC outlet Snap the desktop/wall mount adapter into the bottom of base as shown.
Handset retainer If the handset beltclip is attached, you cannot charge the handset facing forward when the phone is mounted on the wall (See page 49). Direct wall plate mounting If you don't have a standard wall plate, you can mount your phone directly to the wall.
Preparing the battery pack Charge the battery pack for more than 17 hours before you start using your phone. Use only Uniden Battery BT-2499 supplied with your phone. Label face status LED Remove the battery cover. Install the battery pack with the label down.
3. Charge the battery for more than 24 hours. Please visit your To install the charged battery into the handset, see Preparing the authorized Uniden dealer to obtain an extra battery battery pack, page 9. pack or contact the Uniden parts department at (800) 554 - 3988.
Setting the Caller ID options There are three Caller ID options, Auto Talk, CIDCW (Caller ID with Call Waiting), and Area Code. AutoTalk allows you to answer the phone without pressing the talk button. If the phone rings when AutoTalk is on, simply remove the handset from the cradle and the phone automatically answers the call.
Entering your area code If you enter your 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.
Making a call Press if you delete enter a wrong number at the step 1. You must press a key within 20 seconds or the phone will return to standby. The number is dialed. After about 5 seconds, the call-time display appears.
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Off-hook dialing Press talk . “Talk” flashes on the display. Talk Then the volume setting is displayed. For example, if the volume is set to high the display shows: Talk <High> Dial the phone number. Example: Enter 8178583300 Talk 0:17 8178583300 To hang up, press talk...
Receiving a call From the handset When AutoTalk is on, simply lift the handset from the base, or press any key if the handset is off the base to answer the call. From the base Phone rings. “Calling” appears on the display. Press talk “...
Adjusting the ringer and earpiece volume Handset ringer volume In the standby mode, press handset ringer volume High or Low. Handset earpiece volume Pressing earpiece volume of the handset. This setting will remain in effect even if you hang up the phone. <Loud>...
Redialing a call The last phone number entered can be quickly redialed. If the recently dialed number exceeds 32 digits, only the first 32 digits are retained for redialing. On-hook redialing Press redial/ The phone number that was last dialed appears on the display. Press .
Using the speakerphone You may use the phone as speaker phone to answer calls by pressing the speaker button on the base. To hang up, press speaker again. The base microphone is located under the phone. Position yourself approximately 12 inches away from the base and speak clearly.
Using your EXR 2480 Page/Intercom Page/Intercom from the base to handset Page/Intercom from the handset to base Press page/int'com on the base. The handset beeps. Press int'com talk on the handset. Speak into the mouthpiece to answer the base. To turn off the intercom, press...
Transferring a call To transfer from the handset to the base To transfer from the base to the handset Press int'com on the handset while speaking on the handset. The line will be held, and the inter’com tone will be sounded on the base. Press page/int'com the base.
Storing phone numbers and names Your EXR 2480 stores up to 10 name/numbers in the handset. You must press a key within 20 seconds or the redial/ phone will return to standby. You may also press to quit memory a storing opration at any time.
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Use the flash/ • ª to enter the name. The name cannot exceed 14 characters. • Use the key to scroll through the character • ª menu. It contains upper and lower case letters, numbers, punctuation marks and various characters. •...
On-hook memory dialing Press memory The handset displays your programmed memory locations. 1 UNIDEN CORP 2 JOHN DOE 3 MOM AND DAD Press the number keypad or to select the memory location • (0 - 9) of the desired phone number.
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Display a Programmed Number Use the names display and the numbers display. 1 UNIDEN CORP 2 JOHN DOE 3 MOM AND DAD flash/ redial/ Program name When the stored phone number has 15 or more digits, “ \ ” is displayed next to the 13th digit. Press...
Press and hold memory for 2 seconds. The display shows the memory screen and any saved name/number. Memory Store 1 UNIDEN CORP 2 JOHN DOE Press the keys or number • ª keypad to select the memory location (0 - 9) you would like to edit.
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1, the display shows After about 2 seconds, “Memory Store” is displayed. Press to return to standby mode. memory Store Number 817858330 , or delete key to edit Memory 1 Stored ” Memory Store 1 UNIDEN CORP 2 JOHN DOE...
Press and hold for 2 seconds. The display shows the memory screen and any saved name/number. Memory Store 1 UNIDEN CORP 2 JOHN DOE Press the keys or number • ª keypad to select the memory location (0 - 9) you would like to edit.
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After 2 seconds the display returns to the “Memory Store” screen. You may select another number to delete (return to step 2). Press to return to standby. memory Memory Store 3 MOM AND DAD...
3-way conferencing The Uniden EXR 2480 permits 3-way conversations between the handset, base, and outside line. Dialing is possible only When speaking on the handset from the handset during the 3-way conferencing. When speaking on the base with the handset off the base...
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 display before you answer the phone.
Caller ID message will not Here are some typical displays; appear. 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 When the call is received 5/11 12:30PM 01 via a telephone company...
• stored in the 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. • Press to return to standby.
Deleting information from the Caller ID list The EXR 2480 stores up to 50 messages. If more new calls are received, messages stored in the list are deleted beginning with the oldest message in the list. Caller ID data can also be deleted manually.
Deleting all Caller ID name/numbers call id Press Total:02 delete Press Delete All ? Press to select “Yes” or • ª “No”. delete Press select When the pointer is at “Yes”: A beep tone sounds and all stored Caller ID messages are deleted. Total:00 When the pointer is at “No”: The display returns to the summary...
Using the Caller ID list Calling a party from the Caller ID list You can place a call from the Caller ID list. The EXR 2480 stores up to 50 messages. You cannot make a call from the Caller ID list if your EXR 2480 is ª...
UNIDEN CORP 817-858-3300 Press memory Press ª location. Select Location 1 UNIDEN CORP 2 JOHN DOE Press select A beep tone will sound. The number is stored in memory, and the display returns to the Caller ID list. 5/17 12:30PM 03...
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 Press flash/ You will be able to talk with the person that has just called. The first caller will be put on hold.
The integrated answering device The EXR 2480 has a built-in answering system that answers and records incoming calls. You 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.
Setting up your answering system Turning the answering system on/off Setting the clock The clock on EXR 2480 Answer System starts when power is applied to the base. Follow these steps to set the clock to the correct time. Press and hold...
Setting your greeting When you receive a call, the answering system automatically plays either a preset message or your own greeting. Preset Message ª The following message is prerecorded: "Hello, no one is available to take your call. Please leave a message after the tone."...
Selecting the message record time You 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: ª...
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. You can set RING TIME the switch to answer after two 2/4/TS rings or after four rings.
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 EXR 2480 is designed to play your new messages first. After you play your new messages you can then play your old messages.
Skipping a message Each time skip/ pressed, the system scans forward one message. If you have several messages, press and hold to find the skip/ message you want to play. Deleting a message Deleting individual message ª When you press delete, you are permanently deleting the message.
Voice memo The voice memo function allows the user to record a message on the base. The voice memo function is completely independent of the outgoing message. It’s handy for leaving others a quick message. A memo message is treated as a typical recorded message and will be added to the stored messages.
Remote access away from home You 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 greeting, and to monitor sounds in the room. The system will only playback messages for four minutes.
Remote room monitor You can call your answering system from any touch-tone phone and monitor sounds in the room where your base is installed. Call your telephone number. While the answering machine is activated, press # and your PIN code. The answering system begins announcing the time and day.
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.
Installing the beltclip To attach the beltclip Remove the slot cover. Insert the beltclip into the empty slot. Press down until it clicks. To remove the beltclip Pull back on the release tab. Lift the beltclip. Replace the slot cover. You can store either the beltclip, or the slot cover, on the bottom of the base.
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.
Troubleshooting If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. Symptom The status LED won't • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged come on when the handset is placed in • Make sure the handset is properly the base unit.
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The caller ID does not display The answering system does not work. Messages are incomplete. 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.
Specifications General The EXR 2480 complies with FCC Parts 15 and 68. Frequency control: Modulation: Phase shift keying Operating temperature: 0 C to +50 C (+32 F to +122 F) Base unit Frequency: 2400.0 MHz to 2483.5 MHz (20 channel)
Index 0 - 9 3-way conferencing...29 Answering device Features...38 Setting up...37 Using ...43 Base ringer switch...15 Battery pack Preparing and charging ...9 Replacement and handling ...50 Caller ID Caller ID service...30 Call Waiting...37 Deleting...33 Using ...35 Viewing ...32 Connection...5 Dialing mode ...6 Digital security code ...48 E, F, G Earpiece volume...16...