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Cordless Telephone
EXAI 7980
Owner's Manual
Thank you for your purchase of the Uniden EXAI 7980 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.
©1999 Uniden America Corporation
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- Page 1 Cordless Telephone EXAI 7980 Owner's Manual Thank you for your purchase of the Uniden EXAI 7980 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 7980 has Random Code ™ digital security which automatically selects one of over 65,000 digital security codes for the handset and base.
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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 CONSIDERA- TIONS 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 45. Route the cord. To AC outlet AC adapter (supplied) To telephone outlet Telephone line cord (supplied) Note 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. -
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 more than 12-15 hours before connecting the phone line. Black status LED Press and slide the battery compart- ment 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 coutinuous 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. In the standby mode, hold down for 2 seconds until the Caller call id ID setting appears. 1 Auto Talk:Off 2 CIDCW 3 Area Code:... -
Page 12: Entering Your Area Code
Step 4 (continued) Entering your area code Note Skip this step if your calling area requires 10 digits 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 On-hook dialing /tone/ ª chan Other Operations To improve reception To adjust the ear speaker volume To temporarily switch to tone dial (base must be set to pulse mode) To enter a pause within the numbers dialed Notes •... -
Page 14: Off-Hook Dialing
Making calls Off-hook dialing (continued) Pick up the handset. Press flashing on the display. Dial the phone number. After about 5 deconds, the call-time display appears. Example: Enter 817-858-3300 8178583300 Press the base to end the telephone call. 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. [On-hook redialing] [Off-hook redialing] talk Press “Talk” appears flashing on the display. redial/p Press talk 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. (See page 11.) Any key when ringing When the Auto Talk setting is on, press any handset key to answer the phone. -
Page 17: Handset Ear Speaker Volume
Receiving calls Handset ringer tone In the standby mode, press Each time • ª tone setting changes and the selected ringer tone sounds for 2 seconds. Handset ear speaker volume Pressing • ª of the handset. This setting will remain in effect after the telephone call has ended. dn ª... -
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 off position. This switch turns the handset ringer on or off. Base speaker volume To control the speaker volume of the base, adjust the volume •... -
Page 19: Memory Storing
Memory storing You can store up to 10 phone numbers in the dial memory. Storing phone numbers and names /tone/ select Press select 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 delete • Use the Press select 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.
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Page 21: Making Calls With Memory Dialing
• Whenever you are using a menu screen, you must press a key within 20 seconds or the phone will return to standby. Press The handset displays your programmed memory locations. 1 UNIDEN CORP 2 JOHN DOE 3 MOM AND DAD Press the •... -
Page 22: Memory Dialing
Display a Programmed Number Press , then use the names and the numbers display. Program name 1 UNIDEN CORP 2 JOHN DOE 3 MOM AND DAD Note When the stored phone number has 15 or more digits, the first 14 digits of the phone number are displayed. -
Page 23: Editing A Stored Name And/Or Phone Number
Press and hold The display shows the memory screen and any saved name/number. Memory Store 1 UNIDEN CORP 2 JOHN DOE Press the number keypad to select the memory location you would like to edit. -
Page 24: Memory Editing
Press to exit edit mode. Display a Programmed Number Use the /tone/ display. Program name Memory Store 1 UNIDEN CORP 2 JOHN DOE (continued) /tone/ redial/p ” keys to toggle between the names and the numbers Program number Memory Store... -
Page 25: Memory Erasing
Press and hold The display shows the memory screen and any saved name/number. Memory Store 1 UNIDEN CORP 2 JOHN DOE Press the number keypad to select the memory location you would like to edit. -
Page 26: Caller Id Service
The handset displays the phone number of the incoming call, the name, time, and call counts. Additionally, you can dial the displayed number, and store the information for memory dialing. (continued) Memory Store 1 UNIDEN CORP 2 MOM AND DAD... -
Page 27: When The Telephone Rings
Caller's name 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 a private name is received 5/11 12:30PM 01 Private Name 817-858-3300 When an unknown name is received... -
Page 28: Viewing The Caller Id Message List
The summary screen shows how many new calls are stored, along with the total of new and old calls stored in the list. Press caller ID message. 5/17 12:30PM 03 UNIDEN CORP • 817-858-3300 Press message. Or press previous message. Press call id . -
Page 29: Deleting A Caller Id Message
(continued) Deleting information from the Caller ID list The EXAI 7980 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. Data can also be deleted manually. -
Page 30: Deleting All Caller Id Name/Numbers
Caller ID (continued) [Deleting all Caller ID name/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 cancelled and the telephone returns to standby so you can answer the call. -
Page 31: Using 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 7980 is connected to private branch exchange (PBX). • When the cursor is displayed at the end of the phone number (as in step 2), if you cannot edit the phone number. -
Page 32: Storing Caller Id Messages In Memory Dialing
Caller ID list. (See page 28.) 5/17 12:30PM 03 UNIDEN CORP 817-858-3300 Press Select Location 1 UNIDEN CORP 2 JONE DOE Press • ª memory location where you wish to store the name and number from caller ID. -
Page 33: 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 flash Press You will be able to talk with the person that has just called. The person with whom you were talking will be put on hold. -
Page 34: Setting The Clock
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 prerecorded message. The base microphone is located under the phone. Position yourself approximately 10 inches away from the base and speaker clearly. 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 Setting the number of rings Choose one of three settings by sliding the RING TIME switch on the base unit to one of the following positions: Press from on to off. The LED display indicates the change. -
Page 37: Setting The Tool Saver Switch
Using the answering machine Setting the toll saver switch The ring time/tool saver switch sets your answering system to answer after two or four rings. RING TIME 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: REC TIME In the TS (toll saver) position, if you have... -
Page 38: Playing Recorded Messages
Using the answering machine Playing recorded messages You can listen to message at the base unit. volume ª volume • delete To stop playback, press To repeat the message, press repeat 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 delete 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 10 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 follow- ing steps: repeat (continued) On the base, press and hold A beep sounds, and the LED displays ‚‚. -
Page 43: Remote Access
Using the answering machine Remote access You can operate your answering system from a remote location using any touch-phone 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
Additional information 3-way conversation The Uniden EXAI 7980 permits 3-way conversations between the handset, base, and outside line. When speaking on the handset When speaking on the base speaker Press on the base to join the 3-way conversation. speaker 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
Then wrap the cord around the strain relief notch. Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120VAC wall outlet. Note Use only the Uniden AC adapter supplied with this phone. Raise the antenna to a vertical position. - Page 48 Additional information 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 49: Installing The Beltclip
Additional information 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 50: Note On Power Sources
Additional information 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 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 syatem 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 •...
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Page 53: Base Unit
If you need any assistance with this product, please call our Customer Hotline at 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. -
Page 54: Index
Additional information 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 ...43 Remote room monitor ...44 Screening incoming calls ...39 Selecting a PIN code...42 Setting the clock ...34... - Page 56 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 Hong Kong UCZZ01211ZZ...
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