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Uniden EXAI 6980 Owner's Manual

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Cordless Telephone
EXAI 6980
Owner's Manual
Thank you for your purchase of the Uniden EXAI 6980 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.
©2000 Uniden America Corporation

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  • Page 1 Cordless Telephone EXAI 6980 Owner's Manual Thank you for your purchase of the Uniden EXAI 6980 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 To protect you against misbilled calls which might result from your phone being activated by other equipment, the EXAI 6980 has Random Code™ digital security which automatically selects one of over 65,000 digital security codes for the handset and base.

  • 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: Setting Caller ID options ... 11 Entering your area code...

  • 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 (page 9 to10) 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 CONSIDERATIONS 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 47. Note Place the power cord where it will 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 8: Choose The Dialing Mode

    Step 2 (continued) Notes • Use only the supplied AD-420 AC adapter. Do not use any other AC adapter. • Place the base unit close to the AC outlet so that you can unplug the AC adapter easily. Tips • If your telephone outlet isn't modular, contact your telephone company for assistance.

  • Page 9: Step 3: Preparing The Battery Pack

    Step 3 Preparing the battery pack Charge the battery pack for 12-15 hours before connecting the phone line. 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 continuous use. • Seven days when the handset is in the standby mode. When the battery charge becomes low When the voltage of battery pack is very low and needs to be charged, the phone eliminates functions to save power.

  • Page 11: Step 4: Setting Caller Id Options

    Step 4 Setting Caller ID options There are three Caller ID options, Auto Talk, CIDCW (Caller ID with Call Waiting), and Area Code. Notes • The AutoTalk feature provides a quick and easy way to answer calls. If the phone rings with AutoTalk set to on, simply remove the handset from the cradle.

  • Page 12: Entering Your Area Code

    Step 4 (continued) Entering your area code Note Skip this step if your calling area requires 10 digit dialing. When you use this phone for the first time, or move to an area that has a different area code, 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 13: Making Calls

    Making calls Dialing from standby Other Operations To improve reception To adjust the earpiece volume To temporarily switch to tone dial (When the the base is set to pulse mode) To enter a pause in the dialing sequence Dial the phone number. (up to 32 digits.) Example: Enter 817-858-3300 Press...

  • Page 14: Dialing From Talk Mode

    Making calls Dialing from talk mode (continued) Pick up the handset. Press setting appear on the display. Dial the phone number. After about 5 seconds, the call-time display appears. Example: Enter 817-858-3300 To hang up, press handset on the base. The call-time will be displayed for about 5 seconds.

  • Page 15: Redialing

    Making calls (continued) Redialing The redial key redials the last number dialed. The redialed number can be up to 32 digits long. Redialing from standby Redialing from the talk mode Press “Talk” appears flashing on the display. Press Press or place the handset on the base to end the telephone call. The call-time will be displayed for about 5 seconds.

  • Page 16: Receiving Calls

    Receiving calls Receiving a call from the handset 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. Any key when ringing When the Auto Talk setting is on and the handset is off the base, press any handset key to answer the incoming call.
  • Page 17 Receiving calls (continued) Handset ringer tone In the standby mode, press Each time is pressed, the ringer tone setting changes and the selected ringer tone sounds for 2 seconds. Handset earpiece volume During a telephone call, pressing will change the earpiece volume of the handset.

  • Page 18: Receiving A Call From The Base

    Receiving calls Receiving a call from the base Base ringer switch To turn off the ringer, set the ringer switch to the off position. This switch turns the base ringer on or off. Base speaker volume To control the speaker volume of the base, adjust the as desired.

  • Page 19: Memory Storing

    Memory storing You can store up to 10 phone numbers in the dial memory. Storing phone numbers and names Press When an empty memory location is selected, “Store Name” is displayed. The cursor flashes indicating that the display is ready for the name to be entered.
  • Page 20 Memory storing Use the The name cannot exceed 16 characters. • Use the • Use the • Use the Press Number” is displayed. The cursor “Store flashes indicating that the display is ready for the number to be entered. Use the keypad, keys to enter the phone number.

  • Page 21: Making Calls With Memory Dialing

    Memory dialing Making calls with memory dialing Dialing from standby Press , “Talk” momentarily flashes on the display and the volume setting appears. Then the displayed number is dialed. Notes • To cancel memory selection, press returns to standby. • Whenever you are using a menu screen, you must press a key within 20 seconds or the phone will return to standby.

  • Page 22: Memory Dialing

    Memory dialing Display a Programmed Number Press , then use the and the number displays. Program name Note When the stored phone number has 15 or more digits, the first 14 digits of the phone number are displayed. Dialing from talk mode (continued) keys to toggle between the name Program number...

  • Page 23: Editing A Stored Name And/Or Phone Number

    Memory editing Editing a stored name and/or phone number Press the "Edit Memory", then press The following screen appears. The cursor flashes indicating that the display is ready for the name to be edited. When a name has not been stored, the cursor appears at the beginning of the second line.

  • Page 24: Memory Editing

    Memory editing Use the number keypad, the phone number. The phone number cannot exceed 16 digits. (See page 20.) When the phone number is not to be edited, skip this step. Press The handset beeps and displays the confirmation screen. The memory storage is complete.

  • Page 25: Memory Erasing

    Memory erasing Erasing a stored name and/or phone number Press to move the pointer down to “Delete Memory” . Press . The following confirmation screen appears. Press to move the pointer to “Yes”. Press A tone sounds and the memory is deleted. The following screen appears.

  • Page 26: Using The Page Feature

    Using the Page Feature To locate the handset (while it’s off the base) Press on the base. The handset beeps for 60 seconds. Press any key except handset to cancel the page. on the...

  • Page 27: Caller Id Features

    Caller ID Features You must subscribe to the Caller ID service from your telephone company to use this feature. When the telephone rings When phone rings, the status LED blinks. On the second ring, the display shows the caller’s phone number, along with the date and time.

  • Page 28: Viewing The Caller Id Message List

    Caller ID Features Viewing the Caller ID Message list The Caller ID list stores information for up to 30 incoming calls - even unanswered calls. Note If a call comes in via a telephone system that does not offer Caller ID service, no information is stored.

  • Page 29: Deleting A Caller Id Message

    Caller ID Features Deleting information from the Caller ID list The EXAI 6980 stores up to 30 Caller ID messages. If more new calls are received, messages stored in the list are deleted beginning with the oldest message in the list.

  • Page 30: Deleting All Caller Id Names/Numbers

    Caller ID Features Deleting all Caller ID names/numbers Notes • While using the “ Delete All ? ” 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, the deleting operation is canceled and the telephone returns to standby so you can answer the call.

  • Page 31: Calling A Party From 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 EXAI 6980 is connected to private branch exchange (PBX). (continued)

  • Page 32: Storing Caller Id Messages In Memory

    Caller ID Features Storing Caller ID messages in Memory Messages shown in the Caller ID list can be stored for memory dialing. Using the incoming call information (i.e., Caller ID list), the phone number of the party on the Caller ID list can be stored in memory dialing. Notes •...

  • Page 33: Using "Caller Id With Call Waiting" Service

    Caller ID Features Using “Caller ID with call waiting” service “Caller ID” and “Call waiting” are separate services. CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting) performs the same as regular Caller ID on a call waiting number. You must subscribe to the "Caller ID with call waiting (CIDCW)" service from your telephone company before you can use the following features.

  • Page 34: Using The Answering Machine

    Using the answering machine Setting the clock The answering machine’s clock starts when the AC adapter cord is plugged in. Notes • You can hear the current time set by pressing • If a call comes in during clock setting, start over after the call. •...

  • Page 35: Recording The Greeting

    Using the answering machine Recording the greeting You can record a personalized greeting or use the pre-recorded message. Microphone The base microphone is located under the phone. Position yourself as near Note to the base as possible. Changing the greeting You can change from the pre-recorded greeting to your own recorded greeting or vice versa.

  • Page 36: Turning The Answering Machine On And Off

    Using the answering machine Turning the answering machine on and off Check the LED display to see if the answering machine is on or off. If the LED display is on, the unit is on and ready to take messages. If the LED display is off, it will not take messages.

  • Page 37: Setting Maximum Recording Time For Incoming Messages

    Using the answering machine Setting maximum recording time for incoming messages You can select the maximum recording time by sliding the REC TIME switch on the base unit to one of the following positions: (continued) 1 minute 4 minutes ANN : Announce only Note If you set the switch to ANN,...

  • Page 38: Playing Recorded Messages

    Using the answering machine Playing recorded messages You can listen to the message at the base unit. To stop playback, press To repeat the message, press within 2 seconds after the current message has started. If you press after 2 seconds, the current message is repeated from the beginning.

  • Page 39: Deleting Recorded Messages

    Using the answering machine Deleting recorded messages To delete individual messages, press or before the next message begins. You will hear a confirmation tone when the deletion is completed. To delete all messages, first, make sure all new messages are played. Then press and hold at the base until you hear a long beep.

  • Page 40: Leaving A Voice Memo

    Using the answering machine Leaving a voice memo You can record a memo by using the base unit, as a reminder to yourself or as a message for someone else in the household. A memo is stored and played back like any other incoming message, and the LED display will light to indicate that a message has been received.

  • Page 41: Recording A Phone Conversation (2-Way Rec)

    Using the answering machine Recording a phone conversation (2-way REC) You can record a telephone conversation that is already in progress. The conversation is stored and played back like an incoming message. Notes • The recorded conversation must be at least 2 seconds long, or it will be automatically deleted.

  • Page 42: Selecting A Pin Code

    Using the answering machine Selecting a PIN code 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: (continued) On the base, press and hold A beep sounds, and the LED displays ‚‚.

  • Page 43: Remote Access Away From Home

    Using the answering machine 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.

  • Page 44: Remote Room Monitor

    Using the answering machine Remote room monitor You can call your answering system from any touch-tone phone and monitor sounds in the room where your base unit is installed. Call your telephone number. During the outgoing message playback, press The answering system begins announcing the time and day stamp. Press then while the system announces the time and day stamp.

  • Page 45: Additional Information 3-Way Conversation

    Additional information 3-way conversation The Uniden EXAI 6980 permits 3-way conversations between the handset, base, and outside line. When speaking on the handset When speaking on the base Press on the base to join the 3-way conversation. Press on the base to hang up.

  • Page 46: Changing The Digital Security Code

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

  • Page 47: Mounting The Base Unit On A Wall

    Place the AC adapter cord inside the molded wiring channel. Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet. Note Use only the Uniden AC adapter supplied with this phone. Raise the antenna to a vertical position. Align the mounting slots on the base.
  • Page 48 Additional information 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 49: Installing The Beltclip

    Press down until it clicks. Headset installation Your phone may be used with an optional headset, the Uniden HS910. To use this feature, simply plug the headset plug into the headset jack. Your phone is ready for hands-free conversation.

  • Page 50: Note On Power Sources

    With normal usage, your battery should last about one year. Please contact your place of purchase for a replacement battery, or contact the Uniden Parts Department for genuine Uniden parts. Power Failure During the period that the power is off, you will not be able to make or receive calls with the telephone.

  • Page 51: 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 52 Additional information Symptom The answering system does not work. The answering system does not answer calls. Messages are incomplete. After a power failure, the greeting is deleted. No sound on the base unit speaker during call monitoring or message playback. (continued) Suggestion •...

  • Page 53: At Uniden, We'll Take Care Of You

    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 54: Index

    Index 0 - 9 3-way conversation...45 Answering machine Changing the greeting ...35 Deleting recorded messages...39 Leaving voice memo...40 Playing a recorded messages ...38 Recording a phone conversation ...41 Recording the greeting ...35 Remote access away from home..43 Remote room monitor ...44 Screening incoming calls ...39 Selecting a PIN code...42 Setting the clock ...34...
  • Page 55 Uniden America Corporation 4700 Amon Carter Boulevard Fort Worth, TX 76155 Covered under one or more of the following U.S. patents: 4,511,761 4,523,058 4,797,916 5,426,690 4,595,795 Printed in China UCZZ01271TZ...

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