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Uniden EXA2245 Owner's Manual

2.4ghz extended range with integrated digital answerer
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  • Page 2 www.uniden.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Welcome/Features Quick Reference Guide Controls and Functions Getting Started Read this First Checking the Package Contents Setting up the Phone Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall Basics Making and Receiving Calls Terminology Adjusting the Handset Ringer and Earpiece Volume Redial Tone Dialing Switch-over Traveling Out-of-Range...
  • Page 4 Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden EXA2245 cordless telephone and Welcome answering system. This phone is designed and engineered to exacting standards for reliability, long life, and outstanding performance. Note: Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit for explanation purpose.
  • Page 5 The number dialed, is a preset number stored by the user. Be sure to visit our web site: www.uniden.com Uniden is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation. ® AutoTalk, AutoStandby, UltraClear Plus, Random Code, AutoSecure, and RocketDial are trademarks of Uniden America Corporation. [ 3 ]...

  • Page 6: Quick Reference Guide

    CONNECT TO A PHONE LINE When the handset battery pack is fully charged, after 15-20 hours of charging, plug the telephone cord into the base unit and then into a telephone wall jack. Your phone is set for tone dialing. If your local network requires pulse dialing, please see “Choosing the dial mode”...

  • Page 7: Controls And Functions

    Controls and Functions C O N T R O L S A N D F U N C T I O N S 1. Handset antenna 2. Handset earpiece 3. Talk/batt low LED 4. Flash key 5. Talk key /tone key 7.
  • Page 8 C O N T R O L S A N D F U N C T I O N S play/ stop skip/ff memo volume 16. Telephone line jack 17. DC IN 9V jack 18. Handset retainer clip 19. Delete key 20. Repeat/rewind (rew) key 21. Menu key 22.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Read this First This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps: Step 1 (page 8) Unpack the telephone and accessories. Step 2 (page 9) Next, choose the best location to set up the base unit. Step 3...

  • Page 10: Checking The Package Contents

    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. • Base unit • Handset • AC adapter • Rechargeable battery •...

  • Page 11: Setting Up The Phone

    Setting up the Phone Do the following steps: A. Choose the best location B. Install the battery pack A. Choose the best location Before choosing a location for your new phone, read the INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS included in the PRECAUTIONS AND IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
  • Page 12 Charge the battery pack for at least 15-20 hours before plugging in the telephone line and start using your phone. 1) Press in on the battery cover release and slide the cover • Use only the Uniden down until it comes off. battery (BT-905) supplied with your 2) Connect the battery pack connector, observing correct phone.
  • Page 13 Battery use time (per charge) From fully charged (15-20 hours charge time) • Seven hours continuous use. • Fourteen days when the handset is in the standby mode. Low battery alert 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 14 • After installing the battery pack in the handset, charge your handset at least 15-20 hours before plugging into the phone line. Once the handset battery pack is fully charged, connect the telephone line cord to the base and telephone wall outlet.
  • Page 15 5) Connect the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and a telephone outlet once the handset is fully charged. If your telephone outlet isn't modular, contact your telephone company for assistance. D. Choose the dial mode Most phone systems use tone dialing which sends DTMF tones through the phone lines.

  • Page 16: Mounting The Base Unit On A Wall

    3) Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet. 4) Plug the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack. Wrap the cord inside the molded wiring channel as shown. 5) Plug the telephone line cord into the telephone outlet.
  • Page 17 1/8 of an inch between the wall and screw heads for mounting the phone. 2) Refer to steps 1 through 7 on page 14 to mount the telephone. G E T T I N G S T A R T E D [ 15 ]...

  • Page 18: Basics

    Making and Receiving Calls To answer a call To make a call To hang up To redial Terminology Throughout this manual, terms such as Standby and Talk Mode are used. Below is the terminology explanation. • Standby Mode - The handset is not in use, off the base, and talk has not been pressed.

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Handset Ringer And Earpiece Volume

    The redial/p key redials the last number dialed. The redialed number can be up to 24 digits long. Tone Dialing Switch-over Some telephone companies use equipment that require pulse dialing (sometimes referred to as rotary dialing). If you need to enter tone dialing digits, you can switch-over to tone dialing during the call.

  • Page 20: Traveling Out-Of-Range

    Traveling Out-of-Range During a call, as you begin to move your handset too far from your base unit, noise increases. If you pass the range limits of the base unit, your call will terminate within 1 minute. Selecting a Different Channel If you encounter interference while using your phone, you can manually change the phone´s channel for clear operation.

  • Page 21: Memory Dialing

    Storing Phone Numbers in Memory Memory Dialing allows you to dial a number using just a few key presses. Your EXA2245 stores up to 10 names/numbers in the handset. 1)Press m. The talk/batt low LED flashes. 2) Enter the phone number, up to 16 digits. If a pause is needed during the dialing sequence, press redial/p to insert a pause.

  • Page 22: One-Touch Rocketdial

    One-touch RocketDial Your phone is equipped with “One-touch RocketDial” for instant dialing. It is used to dial the phone number stored in memory location 1. (See “Storing a Phone Number in Memory”.) To instantly dial the phone number stored in memory location 1, simply press RocketDial.

  • Page 23: The Integrated Answering Device

    The Integrated Answering Device The EXA2245 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, or to announce a special outgoing message to callers when you're away from your phone.

  • Page 24: Turning The Answering System On/Off

    Turning the Answering System On/Off status delete repeat/rew set/ringer menu ans on/off find hs Setting up Your Answering System Using the Menu Mode The Menu mode allows you to set the following Answering System functions. • For your convenience, voice prompts will guide menu "Time"...
  • Page 25 Setting the Time The clock on the EXA2245 answering system starts when power is supplied to the base. Follow these steps to set the clock to the correct time. 1)Press menu. The system announces “Time” and the current time. The...
  • Page 26 To play your messages from a remote location, you will need to enter a two-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN) code (00-99). To select a PIN, perform the following steps: The PIN code is set to "80" when you purchase the EXA2245. status delete repeat/rew set/ringer...
  • Page 27 Setting the ring time The ring time setting allows you to set the number of rings the caller hears before your answering system plays the outgoing message. You can set the ring time to answer after two, four, or six rings. Setting answering system picks up after two rings if you have new messages, and after four rings if there are none.
  • Page 28 Selecting the message record time You have three record time options. The options "1 minute" or "4 minutes" set the duration for recording the incoming messages. "Announce only" answers the call with the preset greeting or your personal greeting but prevents the caller from leaving a message.
  • Page 29 Setting the Message Alert tone Message Alert feature lets you know you have new messages by sounding a short beeping tone. If you set the Message Alert to On and when a new message is received, the alert tone will sound every 15 seconds. Setting the Message Alert tone to On or Off by using menu key.
  • Page 30 Setting Your Outgoing Message (Greeting) When you receive a call, the answering system automatically plays either a preset message or your own greeting. M Preset message The following message is prerecorded: "Hello, no one is available to take your call. Please leave a message after the tone." •...
  • Page 31 Setting the base ringer volume You have three ringer options. One allows you to turn the ringer off. The other two are volume levels. 1)Press set/ringer. You hear the ringer at the current level ([ status delete play/ stop volume to off, “off” is announced) and it is displayed on the base.

  • Page 32: Using Your Answering System

    The message counter displays the number of messages stored in memory. If the display flashes, then there are new messages are waiting for you. The flashing number represents the number of new messages, not total messages. The EXA2245 is designed to play your new messages first. After you play all your new messages, you can then play your old messages.
  • Page 33 Repeating a message 1) Press play/stop to review your messages. The number of stored messages are announced. status delete play/ 2) After a message has played for a few seconds, press stop repeat/rew to replay the message. If you have several repeat/rew skip/ff messages, press repeat/rew repeatedly until you return to...
  • Page 34 Deleting a message status delete When you press delete, repeat/rew you are permanently deleting the message. set/ringer menu Once deleted, the ans on/off find hs message cannot be replayed. When you try to delete all messages without first listening to your new messages, you hear several short beeps followed by an announcement “Please playback all messages”.
  • Page 35 Voice memo The voice memo function allows the user to record messages (up to 10 minutes). status delete play/ 1) Press and hold memo. stop You hear an announcement “Record memo message” and a repeat/rew skip/ff confirmation tone. [ set/ringer menu greeting memo...
  • Page 36 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 message.
  • Page 37 Turn on the answering system remotely If you have forgotten to turn on your answering system, you can turn it on remotely from any touch-tone telephone. 1) Call your telephone number. 2) Wait ten rings until the system answers. You hear a beep.

  • Page 38: Additional Information

    If the handset battery (See "About the digital security code", page 7.) In the rare situation that you pack is completely suspect another cordless telephone is using the same security code, you can change discharged or the battery pack is removed, the code.

  • Page 39: Note On Power Sources

    With normal usage, your battery should last about one year. Please contact your place of purchase or the Uniden Parts Department for a replacement battery. Warning: To avoid the risk of personal injury or property damage from fire or electrical shock, only use the Uniden battery model and Uniden adapter model specifically designated for this product.

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    • Press channel in the Talk mode to help eliminate background noise. • Make sure that the handset is not too far from the base. • Check both ends of the telephone line cord. • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base and wall outlet.
  • Page 41 Symptom Severe noise interference. The answering system does not work. The answering system does not answer calls. Messages are incomplete. After a power failure, the outgoing message is deleted. No sound on the base unit speaker during call monitoring or message playback. Cannot access remote call-in features from another touch-tone phone.

  • Page 42: General Information

    A replacement Uniden adapter and battery may be purchased at your local Uniden dealer or by contacting the Uniden Parts Department (800) 554-3988. Hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday.

  • Page 43: Precautions & Warranty

    • Through the RBRC® program, Uniden makes it easy for you to drop off the used battery at local retailers of replacement nickel- cadmium batteries. You may also contact your local recycling center for information on where to return the used battery.

  • Page 44: Installation Considerations

    WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION (“Uniden”) ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for one year, to the original retail owner, this Uniden Product to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below.

  • Page 45: I.c. Notice

    The REN assigned to each terminal equipment provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed five.

  • Page 46: Index

    Index AC adapter information ...40 Announce only feature ...26 Answering system Deleting a message ...32 Playing a message ...30 Recording a conversation ...33 Remote access ...34 Repeating a message ...31 Skipping a message ...31 Turning on/off ...22 Base location ...9 Battery pack Information ...40 Installing ...10...
  • Page 47 Memo M E M O [ 45 ]...
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  • Page 49: Remote Operation Card & Memory Location Memo

    Remote Operation Card & Memory Location Memo REMOTE OPERATION CARD Remote access away from home 1. Call your phone number from a touch-tone phone. 2. During the outgoing message, press # and enter your PIN code. The answering system announces the number of messages stored in memory and the help guidance.
  • Page 50 Remote Operation Card & Memory Location Memo C U T MEMORY LOCATION MEMO Memory Name Phone Number Location C U T MEMORY LOCATION MEMO Memory Name Phone Number Location C U T Task Repeat a Message Playing Incoming Messages Skipping a Message Deleting a Message Stop Operation Answering System On...
  • 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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