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Uniden EXAI2980 Series Owner's Manual

900 mhz cordless with digital answering system caller id/call waiting
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EXAI2980A ReSIZE-ENG 7/31
7/31/01
16:50
Page i
EXAI2980
9 0 0 M Hz
Series
C O R D L E S S
with digital answering system
✝
caller id/call waiting
owner's manual

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  • Page 1 EXAI2980A ReSIZE-ENG 7/31 7/31/01 16:50 Page i EXAI2980 9 0 0 M Hz Series C O R D L E S S with digital answering system ✝ caller id/call waiting owner’s manual...
  • Page 2 To protect you against misbilled calls which might result from your phone being activated by other equipment, the EXAI2980 series has R R a a n n d d o o m m C C o o d d e e 65,000 digital security codes for the handset and base.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    EXAI2980A ReSIZE-ENG 7/31 7/31/01 16:50 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 Setting Caller ID Options/Language Entering Your Area Code Basics Making and Receiving Calls Terminology Adjusting the Handset Ringer and Earpiece Volume...

  • Page 4: Controls And Functions

    EXAI2980A ReSIZE-ENG 7/31 7/31/01 16:50 Controls and Functions [ 2 ] C O N T R O L S A N D F U N C T I O N S Page 2 1. Handset antenna 2. Optional headset jack 3.

  • Page 5: Controls And Functions

    EXAI2980A ReSIZE-ENG 7/31 7/31/01 16:50 Page 3 21. Handset retainer clip 22. Repeat/rewind (rew) key 23. Play/stop key 24. Delete key 25. Set key 26. Base charging contacts 27. Base speaker 28. Message counter display 29. Status LED 30. Skip/fast forward (f f) key 31.

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    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. • B B a a s s e e u u n n i i t t •...

  • Page 7: Setting Up The Phone

    EXAI2980A ReSIZE-ENG 7/31 7/31/01 16:50 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 8 . . 1) Press in on the batter y cover release and slide the cover down until it comes of f. • Use only the Uniden 2) Connect the batter y pack connector observing correct polarity (black and red wires) to...

  • Page 9: Exai2980A Resize-Eng

    EXAI2980A ReSIZE-ENG 7/31 7/31/01 16:50 C C l l e e a a n n i i n n g g t t h h e e b b a a t t t t e e r r y y c c h h a a r r g g i i n n g g c c o o n n t t a a c c t t s s T T o o m m a a i i n n t t a a i i n n a a g g o o o o d d c c h h a a r r g g e e , , i i t t i i s s i i m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t t t o o c c l l e e a a n n t t h h e e b b a a t t t t e e r r y y c c o o n n t t a a c c t t s s o o n n t t h h e e h h a a n n d d s s e e t t a a n n d d b b a a s s e e u u n n i i t t w w i i t t h h a a d d r r y y c c l l o o t t h h o o r r a a p p e e n n c c i i l l e e r r a a s s e e r r a a b b o o u u t t o o n n c c e e a a m m o o n n t t h h .
  • Page 10 EXAI2980A ReSIZE-ENG 7/31 7/31/01 16:50 5) Connect the telephone line cord to the outlet once the handset is fully charged. If your telephone outlet isn’t modular, contact your telephone company for assistance. D D . . C C h h o o o o s s e e t t h h e e d d i i a a l l m m o o d d e e Most phone systems use tone dialing which sends DTMF tones through the phone line.

  • Page 11: Mounting The Base Unit On A Wall

    EXAI2980A ReSIZE-ENG 7/31 7/31/01 16:50 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 clock- wise 180 degrees.

  • Page 12: Setting Caller Id Options/Language

    EXAI2980A ReSIZE-ENG 7/31 7/31/01 16:50 Setting Caller ID Options/Language There are three Caller ID setup options available. They are AutoTalk, CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting), and Area Code. A A u u t t o o T T a a l l k k allows you to answer the phone without pressing the t t a a l l k k button. If the phone rings when AutoTalk is on, simply remove the handset from the base and the phone automatically answers the call.

  • Page 13: Basics

    EXAI2980A ReSIZE-ENG 7/31 7/31/01 16:50 c c a a l l l l i i d d to complete the setting. Or return the handset to the base unit to 6)Press complete the setting. The handset returns to the standby mode. When the area code has already been stored in memory, the stored area code will be displayed.

  • Page 14: Terminology

    EXAI2980A ReSIZE-ENG 7/31 7/31/01 16:50 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, off the base and t t a a l l k k has not been pressed. A dial tone is not present. •...

  • Page 15: Traveling Out-Of-Range

    EXAI2980A ReSIZE-ENG 7/31 7/31/01 16:50 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 30 seconds. Selecting a Different Channel If you encounter interference while using your phone, you can manually change the phone’s channel for clear operation.

  • Page 16: Memory Dialing

    Storing Phone Numbers and Names Memor y Dialing allows you to dial a number using just a few key strokes. Your EXAI2980 series stores up to 10 names/numbers in the handset. 1)Press and hold m m until “ • In memory dialing...

  • Page 17: Steps For Entering Names And Special Characters

    EXAI2980A ReSIZE-ENG 7/31 7/31/01 16:50 7)Press s s e e l l e e c c t t . The handset beeps and displays the conf irmation screen. Memor y storage is complete. For example, if you store a name and number into memor y location number 7, the display shows “...

  • Page 18: Making Calls With Memory Dialing

    EXAI2980A ReSIZE-ENG 7/31 7/31/01 16:50 Making Calls with Memory Dialing M M e e m m o o r r y y d d i i a a l l i i n n g g f f r r o o m m S S t t a a n n d d b b y y M M o o d d e e 1) Press m m .

  • Page 19: Chain Dialing

    EXAI2980A ReSIZE-ENG 7/31 7/31/01 16:50 Chain Dialing The 10 memory locations on the handset are not limited to phone numbers. You may want to store in memory a group of numbers (up to 20 digits) that you need to enter once your call connects. This is referred to as Chain Dialing.

  • Page 20: Erasing A Stored Name And Phone Number

    EXAI2980A ReSIZE-ENG 7/31 7/31/01 16:50 8)Press s s e e l l e e c c t t . The handset beeps and displays the conf irmation screen. The memor y storage is complete. For example, if you store a name and number into memor y location number 1, the display shows “...

  • Page 21: Caller Id Features

    EXAI2980A ReSIZE-ENG 7/31 7/31/01 16:50 Caller ID Y Y o o u u m m u u s s t t s s u u b b s s c c r r i i b b e e t t o o C C a a l l l l e e r r I I D D s s e e r r v v i i c c e e t t o o u u s s e e t t h h i i s s f f e e a a t t u u r r e e . . 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 22: Viewing The Caller Id Message List

    The EXAI2980 series stores up to 30 messages. If the phone receives the 31st message, the oldest • Each message can be one in the list is automatically deleted. Caller ID data can also be deleted manually.

  • Page 23: Using The Caller Id List

    C C a a l l l l i i n n g g a a p p a a r r t t y y f f r r o o m m t t h h e e C C a a l l l l e e r r I I D D l l i i s s t t You can place a call from the Caller ID list. The EXAI2980 series stores up to 30 messages.
  • Page 24 EXAI2980A ReSIZE-ENG 7/31 7/31/01 16:50 S S t t o o r r i i n n g g C C a a l l l l e e r r I I D D m m e e s s s s a a g g e e s s i i n n M M e e m m o o r r y y d d i i a a l l i i n n g g Messages shown in the Caller ID list can be stored in memor y dialing.

  • Page 25: The Integrated Answering Device

    The Integrated Answering Device The EXAI2980 series 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 26: Setting Up Your Answering System

    EXAI2980A ReSIZE-ENG 7/31 7/31/01 16:50 Setting up Your Answering System menu "Greeting Message" menu "Time" For your convenience, voice menu "Security Code" prompts will guide you through the menu menu mode. "Ringer Volume" menu "Ring Time" menu "Record Time" menu Return to standby tone sounds.
  • Page 27 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 EXAI2980 series answering system star ts when power is applied to the base. Follow these steps to set the clock to the correct time.
  • Page 28 3) Press s s k k i i p p / / f f f f or r r e e p p e e a a t t / / r r e e w w until the desired number appears. purchase the EXAI2980 series. 4) Press s s e e t t to select the PIN code. The system announces the new PIN code.
  • Page 29 EXAI2980A ReSIZE-ENG 7/31 7/31/01 16:50 1) Press m m e e n n u u five times. You hear the current ring time ([ ] 2, [ 2) Press s s e e t t to change the ring time. 3) Press r r e e p p e e a a t t / / r r e e w w or s s k k i i p p / / f f f f until the desired ring time appears.

  • Page 30: Using Your Answering System

    The flashing number represents the number of new messages, not total messages. The EXAI2980 series is designed to play your new messages f irst. Af ter you play all your new messages, you can then play To stop playing your your old messages.
  • Page 31 EXAI2980A ReSIZE-ENG 7/31 7/31/01 16:50 S S k k i i p p p p 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 messages is announced. 2) Press s s k k i i p p / / f f f f at anytime to skip to the next message.
  • Page 32 EXAI2980A ReSIZE-ENG 7/31 7/31/01 16:50 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 10 minutes of conversation while you are using your phone.
  • Page 33 EXAI2980A ReSIZE-ENG 7/31 7/31/01 16:50 5) Af ter all of the Help Guidance menu has played, you hear intermittent beeps indicating that the system is in the command waiting mode. You may enter another command at this time from the char t. 6) When you are f inished, hang up to exit the system.

  • Page 34: Additional Information

    Headset Installation Your phone may be used with an optional headset, the Uniden HS910. To use this feature, insert headset plug into the headset jack. Your phone is ready for hands-free conversations.

  • Page 35: 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. R R E E C C Y Y C C L L I I N N G G N N I I C C K K E E L L - - C C A A D D M M I I U U M M B B A A T T T T E E R R I I E E S S N N I I C C K K E E L L - - C C A A D D M M I I U U M M B B A A T T T T E E R R I I E E S S M M U U S S T T B B E E D D I I S S P P O O S S E E D D O O F F P P R R O O P P E E R R L L Y Y .

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    EXAI2980A ReSIZE-ENG 7/31 7/31/01 16:50 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 •...
  • Page 37 EXAI2980A ReSIZE-ENG 7/31 7/31/01 16:50 S S y y m m p p t t o o m m Severe noise interference. • Keep the handset away from microwave ovens, computers, remote control toys, wireless microphones, alarm systems, intercoms, room monitors, fluorescent lights, and electrical appliances.

  • Page 38: Index

    EXAI2980A ReSIZE-ENG 7/31 7/31/01 16:50 Index AC adapter information ...33 Announce only feature ...27 Answering system Deleting a message ...29 Playing a message ...28 Recording a conversation ...30 Remote access ...30 Repeating a message ...28 Skipping a message ...29 Turning on/off ...23 Base location ...5 Battery pack Information ...33...
  • Page 39 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.

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