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Uniden EXA2950 Owner's Manual

Uniden EXA2950 Owner's Manual

900mhz cordless with digital answering system
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  • Page 2 To protect you against misbilled calls which might result from your phone being activated by other equipment, the EXA2950 has R R a a n n d d o o m m C C o o d d e e selects one of over 65,000 digital security codes for the handset and base.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Welcome/Features 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 Adjusting the Base Ringer Redial Tone Dialing Switch-over Traveling Out-of-Range...

  • Page 4: Controls And Functions

    Controls and Functions [ 2 ] [ 2 ] 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 batter y compar tment 3. Handset earpiece 4.

  • Page 5: Controls And Functions

    16. Handset retainer clip 17. Repeat/rewind (rew) key 18. Play/stop key 19. Delete key 20. Set key 21. Base charging contacts 22. Base speaker 23. Message counter display 24. Status LED 25. Skip/fast forward (f f) key 26. Voice memo/record (rec) key 27.

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Read this First This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps: S S t t e e p p 1 1 ( ( p p a a g g e e 5 5 ) ) Unpack the telephone and accessories. S S t t e e p p 2 2 ( ( p p a a g g e e 6 6 ) ) Next, choose the best location...

  • Page 7: 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). • H H a a n n d d s s e e t t •...

  • Page 8: Setting Up The Phone

    Setting up the Phone D D o o t t h h e e f f o o l l l l o o w w i i n n g g s s t t e e p p s s : : A.
  • Page 9 Do not pinch the wires. 3) Securely close the batter y compar tment cover by sliding it up until it snaps into place. 4) Place the handset on the base. Use only the Uniden battery (BT-905) supplied with your phone. Replacement...
  • Page 10 B B a a t t t t e e r r y y u u s s e e t t i i m m e e ( ( p p e e r r c c h h a a r r g g e e ) ) From fully charged •...
  • Page 11 C C . . C C o o n n n n e e c c t t t t h h e e b b a a s s e e u u n n i i t t 1) Connect the AC adapter to the D D C C I I N N 9 9 V V jack and a standard 120V AC wall outlet.
  • Page 12 Af ter installing the batter y pack in the handset, charge your handset at least 1 1 2 2 - - 1 1 5 5 h h o o u u r r s s b b e e f f o o r r e e p p l l u u g g g g i i n n g g i i n n t t o o t t h h e e p p h h o o n n e e l l i i n n e e . Once the handset batter y pack is fully charged, connect the telephone line cord to the base and telephone wall outlet.

  • Page 13: Mounting The Base Unit On A Wall

    Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall S S e e t t t t i i n n g g t t h h e e h h a a n n d d s s e e t t r r e e t t a a i i n n e e r r c c l l i i p p f f o o r r w w a a l l l l m m o o u u n n t t i i n n g g 1) On the base unit, pull the handset retainer clip out of the slot and rotate it clockwise 180 degrees.
  • Page 14 8) Raise the antenna to a ver tical position. 9) Align the mounting slots on the base with the mounting posts on the wall. Then push in and down until the phone is f irmly seated. D D i i r r e e c c t t w w a a l l l l m m o o u u n n t t i i n n g g If you don’t have a standard wall plate, you can mount your phone directly to the wall.

  • Page 15: Basics

    Making and Receiving Calls H H a a n n d d s s e e t t O O n n B B a a s s e e When the phone rings, remove To answer the handset from the base. a call (AutoTalk) 1) Remove the handset from the...

  • Page 16: Terminology

    Terminology Throughout this manual, terms such as Standby and Talk Mode are used. Below is the terminology explanation. • S S t t a a n n d d b b y y M M o o d d e e - The handset is not in use, of f the base, and t t a a l l k k has not been pressed.

  • Page 17: Redial

    Redial The r r e e d d i i a a l l key redials the last number dialed. The redialed number can be up to 32 digits long. Tone Dialing Switch-over Some telephone companies use equipment that require pulse dialing (sometimes referred to as rotar y dialing).

  • Page 18: Selecting A Different Channel

    Selecting a Different Channel If you encounter interference while using your phone, you can manually change the phones channel for clear operation. Interference can come from appliances or other phones in your home. This function works only when the phone is in use. During the course of a conversation, if you hear static or noise which makes it dif ficult to hear, press c c h h a a n n .

  • Page 19: Memory Dialing

    Storing a Phone Number in Memory Your EXA2950 phone has 10 memor y locations for storing impor tant telephone numbers. 1) Remove the handset from the base. 2) Press m m . You hear a beep and the t t a a l l k k / / b b a a t t t t LED flashes.

  • Page 20: Dialing A Stored Number

    Dialing a Stored Number U U s s i i n n g g t t h h e e m m e e m m o o r r y y l l o o c c a a t t i i o o n n f f e e a a t t u u r r e e s s 1) Press t t a a l l k k , then press m m .

  • Page 21: Chain Dialing

    Chain Dialing The 10 memor y locations on the handset are not limited to phone numbers, you may want to store in memor y a group of numbers (up to 16 digits) that you need to enter once your call connects. This is referred to as Chain Dialing. An example of this is a bank account number.

  • Page 22: The Integrated Answering Device

    The Integrated Answering Device The EXA2950 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 23: Turning The Answering System On/Off

    Turning the Answering System On/Off 1) To turn the answering system on, press a a n n s s o o n n / / o o f f f f . The current greeting message will be played and you will hear a tone.
  • Page 24 S S e e t t t t i i n n g g Y Y o o u u r r O O u u t t g g o o i i n n g g M M e e s s s s a a g g e e ( ( G G r r e e e e t t i i n n g g ) ) When you receive a call, the answering system automatically plays either a preset message or your own greeting.
  • Page 25 S S e e t t t t i i n n g g t t h h e e T T i i m m e e The clock on the EXA2950 answering system star ts when power is applied to the base.
  • Page 26 [ 10) Press s s e e t t to select the AM/PM setting. The EXA2950 announces the time that you have set and the message counter displays [ S S e e t t t t i i n n g g a a P P e e r r s s o o n n a a l l S S e e c c u u r r i i t t y y C C o o d d e e...
  • Page 27 S S e e t t t t i i n n g g t t h h e e b b a a s s e e r r i i n n g g e e r r v v o o l l u u m m e e You have three ringer options.
  • Page 28 S S e e t t t t i i n n g g t t h h e e R R i i n n g g T T i i m m e e The ring time setting allows you to set the number of rings the caller hears before your answering system plays the outgoing message.
  • Page 29 S S e e l l e e c c t t i i n n g g t t h h e e m m e e s s s s a a g g e e r r e e c c o o r r d d t t i i m m e e You have three record time options.

  • Page 30: Using Your Answering System

    The message counter displays the number of messages stored in memor y. If the display flashes, then there are new messages waiting for you. The EXA2950 is designed to play your new messages f irst. Af ter you play all your new messages, you can then play your old messages.
  • Page 31 R R e e p p e e a a t t i i n n g g a a M M e e s s s s a a g g e e 1) Press p p l l a a y y / / s s t t o o p p to review your messages. The number of stored messages is announced.
  • Page 32 D D e e l l e e t t i i n n g g a a m m e e s s s s a a g g e e When you press d d e e l l e e t t e e , you are permanently deleting the message.
  • Page 33 R R e e c c o o r r d d i i n n g g a a c c o o n n v v e e r r s s a a t t i i o o n n You can record up to a 10 minute conversation while you are using your phone.
  • Page 34 4) You may continue to listen to the Help Guidance, or you may select a command from the following char t: • You must enter a command within 15 seconds of entering command waiting mode or the answering system automatically hangs up and returns to standby.
  • Page 35 T T u u r r n n o o n n t t h h e e a a n n s s w w e e r r i i n n g g s s y y s s t t e e m m r r e e m m o o t t e e l l y y If you have forgotten to turn on your answering system, you can turn it on remotely from any touch-tone telephone.

  • Page 36: Additional Information

    Changing the Digital Security Code The digital security code is an identif ication code used to connect the handset and the base unit. Normally, setting the code is not necessar y. The f irst time you charge your handset, the security code is automatically set. (See "About the digital security code", page 4.) In the rare situation that you suspect another cordless telephone is using the same If the handset battery...

  • Page 37: 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. P P o o w w e e r r F F a a i i l l u u r r e e During the period that the power is of f, you will not be able to make or receive calls with the telephone.

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps f irst. S S y y m m p p t t o o m m The s s t t a a t t u u s s LED won’t light when the handset is placed in the base.
  • Page 39 S S y y m m p p t t o o m m The handset doesn’t ring or receive a page. Severe noise interference. The answering system does not work. The answering system does not answer calls. Messages are incomplete. S S u u g g g g e e s s t t i i o o n n •...
  • Page 40 S S y y m m p p t t o o m m Af ter 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 41: General Information

    Replacement batteries may be purchased at your local Uniden dealer or by contacting the Uniden Parts Department (800) 554-3988. Hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday. We can also be reached on the web at www.uniden.com...

  • Page 42: Technical Information

    T T h h e e F F C C C C w w a a n n t t s s y y o o u u t t o o k k n n o o w w ! ! Changes or modif ications to this product not expressly approved by Uniden, or operation of this product in any way other than as detailed by the owner’s manual, could void your authority to...
  • Page 43 problem. In addition, we recommend that the base not be plugged into a circuit that also powers a major appliance because of the potential for interference. Be certain that the antenna on the unit is fully extended when needed. In the unlikely event that you consistently hear other voices or distracting transmissions on your phone, you may be receiving radio signals from another cordless telephone or other source of...

  • Page 44: Index

    Index A, B Announce only feature ...27 Answering system Deleting a message ...30 Playing your messages ...28 Recording a conversation ...31 Remote access ...31 Repeating a message ...29 Skipping a message...29 Turning on/of f ...21 Base location ...6 Call waiting...16 Chain dialing ...19 Channel ...16 Charging the battery pack ...7...

  • Page 45: Remote Operation Card

    Remote Operation Card C U T REMOTE OPERATION CARD R R e e m m o o t t e e a a c c c c e e s s s s a a w w a a y y T T u u r r n n o o n n t t h h e e a a n n s s w w e e r r i i n n g g f f r r o o m m h h o o m m e e s s y y s s t t e e m m r r e e m m o o t t e e l l y y...
  • Page 46 Remote Operation Card C U T T T a a s s k k Repeat a Message Playing your Messages Skipping a Message Deleting a Message Stop Message Playback Answering System On Memo Record/Stop Greeting Message Record/Stop Answer System Off Help Guidance K K e e y y...
  • Page 47 P P L L E E A A S S E E D D O O N N O O T T R R E E T T U U R R N N T T H H I I S S P P R R O O D D U U C C T T T T O O T T H H E E P P L L A A C C E E O O F F P P U U R R C C H H A A S S E E . . 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.
  • Page 48 Printed in China UCZZ01311ZZ...

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