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- Page 2 Introduction Thank you for choosing the Uniden EXAI 8985 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 3: Controls And Functions
Controls and functions DIGITAL 900MHZ talk flash call id pqrs wxyz oper tone redial/p select/ch int'com mute/ring e x t e n d e d r a n g e 34 35 36 37 DIGITAL 900MHz clock volune status speaker delete play DIGITAL... - Page 4 Handset antenna Headset cover Handset battery compartment Handset ring switch Handset speaker LCD display Talk key Volume/Cursor down/ character select key Caller ID key 10. Tone/Backspace key 11. Redial/Pause key 12. Select/Channel key 13. Handset microphone 14. Volume/Cursor up/ Character select key 15.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Receiving a call ...15 Mute ...16 Adjusting ringer and earpiece volume...17 Redialing a call ...18 Using the speaker phone ...20 Using your EXAI 8985 intercom...21 Transferring a call...22 Memory Dialing Storing phone numbers and names...23 Making calls with memory dialing...26 Editing a stored name and/or phone number ...28... -
Page 6: Read This First
Read this first This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps; Step 1 Step 2 Next, choose the best location to set up the base unit. About the digital security code This cordless telephone uses a digital security code to prevent unauthorized access to your base unit. -
Page 7: Step 1: 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 (see below). • Base unit • Handset • Rechargeable • Telephone line... -
Page 8: Choose The Best Location
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 9: Connect The Base Unit
Connect the base unit If you want to install the base unit on the wall, see page 8. 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. Connect the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and to a telephone outlet. -
Page 10: Choose The Dialing Mode
Choose the dialing mode Depending on your dialing system, set the TONE/PULSE 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 TONE/PULSE switch set to TONE . If the call connects, leave the switch as is;... -
Page 11: Mounting The Base Unit On A Wall
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 wall mount adapter into the notches on the base. Plug the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and the... - Page 12 Handset retainer 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.
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Page 13: Step 3: Preparing The Battery Pack
Preparing the battery pack Charge the battery pack for more than 12-15 hours before you start using your phone. Use only Uniden Battery BT-905. Black Remove the battery cover. Connect the battery pack connector with the correct polarity (black and red wires), then insert the battery pack into the battery compartment. -
Page 14: When The Battery Charge Becomes Low
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 Even when the battery pack is not being used, it When the voltage of battery pack in the handset is very low and will gradually needs to be charged, the phone is programmed to eliminate... -
Page 15: Step 4: Setting The Caller Id Options
Setting the Caller ID options There are three Caller ID options, Auto Talk, CIDCW (Caller ID with Call Waiting), and Area Code. In the standby mode, hold down call id for 2 seconds until the Caller ID setting appears. 1 Auto Talk:Off 2 CIDCW 3 Area Code: Press... -
Page 16: Entering Your Area Code
Entering your area code You may wish to enter your local area code before you use this phone for the first time, or if you move to a new area. The phone can then distinguish local or long distance calls to properly dial directly from the Caller ID record. -
Page 17: Making A Call
Making a call From the handset The phone number can be up to 32 digits. From the base Other Operations To improve reception To adjust the earpiece volume To temporarily switch to tone dial (When the base is set to pulse mode) To enter a pause within dialing sequence dialed... -
Page 18: Receiving A Call
Receiving a call From the handset From the base Phone rings. Calling appears on the display. Press talk Press any key other than mute key if in Auto Talk mode. “ Talk” appears flashing on the display. Then the earpiece ear volume is displayed for 2 seconds. -
Page 19: 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 speaker When speaking with the handset talk When phone is ringing Press when the phone rings. The ringer sound is mute/ring turned off. -
Page 20: Handset Earpiece Volume
Adjusting the ringer and earpiece volume Handset ringer tone In the standby mode, press mute/ring Each time 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 earpiece volume of the handset. -
Page 21: Redialing A Call
Redialing a call From the handset The last three phone numbers 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/p The phone number that was last dialed appears on the display. -
Page 22: From The Base
From the base Off-hook redialing Press talk “Talk” appears flashing on the display. Talk Talk <High> Press redial/p The last number dialed will be displayed. History redial cannot be accessed while off-hook. Press talk or place the handset on the base to complete the telephone call. The call-time will be displayed for about 5 seconds. -
Page 23: Using The Speaker Phone
Using the speaker phone You may use the phone as speaker phone to answer calls pressing the button on the base. To hung up, press speaker speaker again. The base microphone is located under the phone. Position yourself approximately 12 inches away from the base and speaker clearly. -
Page 24: Using Your Exai 8985 Intercom
Using your EXAI 8985 intercom Intercom from the base to handset Intercom from the handset to base page/int'com Press on the base. The handset beeps. Press talk int'com Speak into the mouthpiece to answer the base. To turn off the intercom, press... -
Page 25: Transferring A Call
Transferring a call To transfer from the handset to the base To transfer from the base to the handset int'com Press 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 speaker... -
Page 26: Storing Phone Numbers And Names
Storing phone numbers and names Your EXAI 8985 stores up to 20 name/numbers in handset plus 10 numbers in the base. On the handeset You must press a key within 20 seconds or the phone will return to standby. If you return the... - Page 27 Use the • ª enter the name. The name cannot exceed 13 characters. • Use the • ª menu. It contains upper and lower case letters, numbers, punctuation marks and various characters. • Use /tone/ desired location. • Use key to delete characters as needed. Press select/ch “Store Number”...
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Page 28: On The Base
On the base You can store only numbers in the handset memory Press The status LED blinks. Dial the number you wish to store. Press memory Enter the memory location number (0-9) on the keypad. status LED The status LED goes out. A confirmation beep indicates the number is stored. -
Page 29: Making Calls With Memory Dialing
. The handset returns to standby. [On-hook dialing] Press The handset displays your programmed memory locations. 01 UNIDEN CORP 02 JOHN DOE 03 MOM AND DAD Press the keys to select • ª the memory location you would like to dial. -
Page 30: Display A Programmed Number
/tone/ keys to toggle between the names Program name 01 UNIDEN CORP 02 JOHN DOE 03 MOM AND DAD When the stored phone number has 14 or more digits, “ \ “ is displayed next to the 12th digit. Press... -
Page 31: Editing A Stored Name And/Or Phone Number
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 (01 - 20) you would like to edit. -
Page 32: Display A Programmed Number
“Memory Store” is displayed. Press to return to standby mode. /tone/ key to toggle between the names Program name Memory Store 01 UNIDEN CORP 02 JOHN DOE to see the extra digits and Memory Store 06 011813554329 Store Name UNIDEN CORP /tone/... -
Page 33: Erasing A Stored Name And Phone Number
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 (01 - 20) you would like to edit. -
Page 34: With The Base
With the base 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. Press The status LED blinks. Press Enter the memory location number (0-9) of the number you wish to delete. -
Page 35: 3-Way Conferencing
3-way conferencing The Uniden EXAI 8985 permits 3-way conversations between the handset, base, and outside line. Dialing from the 3-way When speaking on the handset conversation mode is possible only from the handset. When speaking on the base Press speaker on the base to join the 3-way conversation. -
Page 36: 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 display before you answer the phone. -
Page 37: When The Telephone Rings
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 the call is received via a telephone company When a private name is received that does not offer Caller... -
Page 38: Viewing The Caller Id Message List
The summary screen shows how many new calls are stored, along with the total of new calls and old calls stored in the list. • Press ID message. UNIDEN CORP 817-858-3300 Press Or press Press while the incoming call... -
Page 39: Deleting A Caller Id Message
Deleting information from the Caller ID list The EXAI 8985 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. -
Page 40: Deleting All Caller Id Name/Numbers
Deleting all Caller ID name/numbers call id Press Total:02 Press Delete All ? Press to select “Yes” or • ª “No”. Press select/ch 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... -
Page 41: Using The Caller Id List
Using the Caller ID list Calling a party from the Caller ID list You can place a call from the Caller ID list. The EXAI 8985 stores up to 50 messages. When a long distance call has been set, “1” appears in the display. -
Page 42: Storing Caller Id Messages In Memory Dialing
UNIDEN CORP 817-858-3300 Press Press ª memory location. Select Location 01 UNIDEN CORP 02 JONE DOE select/ch Press 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... -
Page 43: 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 Press flash You will be able to talk with the person that has just called. The first caller will be put on hold. -
Page 44: The Integrated Answering Device
The integrated answering device The EXAI 8985 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. -
Page 45: Setting The Clock
Setting up your answering system Turning the answering system on/off Setting the clock The clock on EXAI 8985 Answer System starts when power is applied to the base. Follow these steps to set the clock to the correct time. Press... -
Page 46: Setting Your Greeting
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."... -
Page 47: Selecting The Message Record Time
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... -
Page 48: Setting Ring Time Switch
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. -
Page 49: Playing Your Message
Using your answering system 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 EXAI 8955 is designed to play your new messages first. -
Page 50: Repeating A Message
Repeating a message Pressing before 2.5 seconds (4.5 seconds from remote) of the message has played causes the system to scan back one message. If you have several messages, press until you return to the message you want to replay. Skipping a message Each time pressed, the system scans... -
Page 51: Deleting A Message
Deleting a message Deleting individual message ª When you press delete, you are permanently deleting the message. Once deleted, the message cannot be replayed. Deleting all messages ª Press and hold sounds when all messages are cleared. Voice memo The voice memo function allows the user to record a message (up to 10 minutes) on the base. -
Page 52: Recording A Conversation
Recording a conversation You can record up to 10 minutes of conversation while you are making your call from the handset. A recorded conversation is treated as a typical message and will be added to the stored messages. You cannot record a conversation while speaking on the base. -
Page 53: Remote Access Away From Home
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 outgoing message, and to monitor sounds in the room. Call your telephone number. -
Page 54: Remote Room Monitor
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. -
Page 55: 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. -
Page 56: Installing The Beltclip
Installing the beltclip To attach the beltclip Insert 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 57: Note On Power Sources
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 58: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. 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. - Page 59 Symptom The caller ID • The handset was picked up before disappears. the second ring. • The call was placed through a switch board. The caller ID does not • Call your local telephone company display to verify your Caller ID service is current.
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Page 60: Specifications
Specifications General The EXAI 8985 complies with FCC Parts 15 and 68. Frequency control: Modulation: Operating temperature: Base unit RX frequency: TX frequency: Power requirements: Size: Weight: Handset RX frequency: TX frequency: Power requirements: Size (without antenna): Weight: Battery: Specifications, features, and availability of optional accessories are all subject to change without prior notice. -
Page 61: Index
Index 0 - 9 3-way conferencing...32 Answering device Features...41 Setting up...42 Using ...46 Base ringer switch...17 Battery pack Preparing and charging..10 Replacement and handling ...54 Caller ID Caller ID service...33 Call Waitong ...40 Deleting...36 Using ...38 Viewing ...35 Channel ...14 Connection...6 Dialing mode ...7 Digital security code ...3, 52...
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