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- Page 1 E X A I 9 8 5 H S 900 MHz Cordless Phone with Digital Answering System Caller ID and Call Waiting Operation 3-Way Conference Operation...
- Page 2 Thank you for choosing the Uniden EXAI 985HS 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.
- Page 4 Handset antenna Headset jack cover Handset battery compartment Handset ringer switch Handset earpiece 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.
- Page 5 Receiving a call ...16 Mute ...17 Adjusting the ringer and earpiece volume ...18 Redialing a call ...19 Traveling out-of-range...20 Using your EXAI 985HS 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 This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps; Step 1 Unpack the telephone and accessories. 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 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 battery pack cord (BT-905) •...
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Page 8: Choose The Best Location
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. Here are some important guidelines you should consider: Avoid heat sources, such as radiators, air ducts, and sunlight... -
Page 9: Connect The Base Unit
Connect the base unit If you want to install the base unit on the wall, see page 9. 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: Standard Wall Plate Mounting
Standard wall plate mounting This phone can be mounted on any standard telephone wall plate. 2 - 7 Snap the wall mount adapter into the notches on the base. Plug the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack. -
Page 12: Direct Wall Plate Mounting
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 13 Charge the battery pack for 12-15 hours before you plug the phone into the phone line. Use only Uniden Battery BT-905. Replacement batteries are also available through the Uniden Parts Department. (See page 5) Remove the battery cover. Connect the battery pack...
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Page 14: Battery Use Time (Per Charge)
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 Even when the battery pack is not being used, it When the battery pack is very low and needs to be charged, the will gradually phone is programmed to eliminate functions in order to save power. - Page 15 There are three Caller ID setup options available; they are AutoTalk, CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting), and Area Code. Auto Talk allows you to answer the phone without pressing the button. If the phone rings when AutoTalk is on, simply remove the handset from the base and the phone automatically answers the call.
- Page 16 If you enter a 3-digit area code number in the Area Code option, your local area code does not appear in Caller ID messages. When reviewing Caller ID messages, you will see only the local seven digit number. For calls received from outside your local area code, you will see a full 10-digit number.
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Page 17: From The Handset
From the handset From the base The base microphone is located under the phone. Position yourself as near to the base as possible and speak clearly. Other Operations To improve reception To adjust the earpiece volume To temporarily switch to tone dial Press (When the base is set to pulse mode) To enter a pause within the... - Page 18 From the handset If either the handset or the base does not ring, check each ringer switch to make sure they are set to “on”. From the base If audio on the speaker phone is not loud enough, adjust the speaker volume on the base.
- Page 19 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 When speaking with the handset When the phone is ringing You can temporarily mute the handset’s ringer by pressing when the phone rings.
- Page 20 Handset ringer tone In the standby mode, press 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 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. Press and hold to delete the displayed redial number. Redialing from Standby Press The phone number that was last dialed appears on the display.
- Page 22 Only the last number dialed can be accessed after has been pressed. From the base During a call, as you begin to move your handset too far from your base unit, noise increases. If you pass the range limit of the base unit, your call will terminate within 30 seconds.
- Page 23 Using your EXAI 985HS intercom Intercom from the base to handset Intercom from the handset to base Press on the base. The handset beeps. Press handset. Speak into the handset microphone to answer the base. To turn off the intercom, press the handset or on the base.
- Page 24 To transfer from the handset to the base To transfer from the base to the handset Press on the handset while speaking on the handset. The caller is put on hold and the intercom tone sounds on the base. Press the base.
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Page 25: On The Handset
Your EXAI 985HS stores up to 20 names and numbers in the handset plus 10 numbers in the base. On the handset You must press a key within 20 seconds or the phone will return to standby. If you return the... - Page 26 Use the keys to enter the name. The name cannot exceed 13 characters. • Use the key to scroll through the character menu. It contains upper and lower case letters and various characters. • Use the to the desired location. •...
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Page 27: On The Base
On the base You can store only numbers in the base. Press The status LED blinks. Dial the number you wish to store. Press Enter the memory location number (0-9) on the keypad. A confirmation tone indicates the number is stored. - Page 28 From the handset You must press key within 20 seconds or the phone will return to standby. You may also press to access a memory menu at any time. If you press before , you can confirm the name and number stored in the selected memory location.
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Page 29: Display A Programmed Number
Display a Programmed Number Use the display and the numbers display. If you select a memory location that does not have a stored number, the handset will beep rapidly and the phone will not dial. keys to toggle between the names Program name When the stored phone number has 14 or more digits, “... - Page 30 From the base Press Press Press the number keypad to select the memory location you wish to dial. Press to finish the call. Press and hold until “Memory Store” is displayed. Press or enter a two-digit number (01-20) to select the memory location you would like to edit.
- Page 31 Press the key to select “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. Press the name.
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Page 32: With The Handset
With the handset Press and hold “Memory Store” is displayed. Press digit number (01-20) to select the memory location (01 - 20) you would like to edit. Press The following screen appears with the memory location number that you have selected in the display. Press to move the pointer down to “Delete Memory”... -
Page 33: With The Base
With the base Press The status LED blinks. Press again. Enter the memory location number (0-9) of the number you wish to delete. The status LED goes out. A confirmation tone indicates the number has been erased. - Page 34 The Uniden EXAI 985HS permits 3-way conversations between the handset, base, and outside line. During a 3-way conversation, dialing is only possible from the When speaking on the handset handset. When speaking on the base Press on the base to join the 3-way conversation.
- Page 35 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. The handset displays the phone number of the incoming call, the name, time, and the number of calls.
- Page 36 If you answer a call before the Caller ID message is received (Example: before the second ring), the Caller ID message will not appear. Here are some typical displays; When the phone number and name data are received When the call is received via a telephone company When a private name is received that does not offer Caller...
- Page 37 The Caller ID list stores information for up to 50 incoming calls - even unanswered calls. If a call comes in via a telephone system that does not offer Caller ID service, no information is stored. “End ” appears when you have received all messages in the Caller ID list.
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Page 38: Deleting A Caller Id Message
The EXAI 985HS stores up to 50 messages. If the phone receives the 51st message, the oldest one in the list is automatically deleted. Caller ID data can also be deleted manually. Deleting a Caller ID message If you get an incoming... -
Page 39: Deleting All Caller Id Names/Numbers
Deleting all Caller ID names/numbers Press Press . The following screen appears. Press to select “Yes” or “No”. Press When the pointer is at “Yes”: A tone sounds and all stored Caller ID messages are deleted. When the pointer is at “No”: The display returns to the summary screen. -
Page 40: Calling A Party From The Caller Id List
Calling a party from the Caller ID list You can place a call from the Caller ID list. The EXAI 985HS stores up to 50 messages. You cannot make a call from the Caller ID list if your EXAI 985HS is connected to private branch exchange (PBX). -
Page 41: Storing Caller Id Messages In Memory Dialing
Storing Caller ID messages in Memory dialing The phone number of the party on the Caller ID list can be stored in memory dialing. You can not store a Caller ID message if no phone number appears in the message. If no key is pressed for more than 20 seconds, an error tone sounds and the... - Page 42 “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.
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Page 43: Selecting An Option
Your EXAI 985HS gives you new options for call waiting. At the touch of a button, you can ask the caller to hold or conference them into your current call. You may be required to subscribe to call waiting and call waiting options to use these features. Not all features are available in all areas. - Page 44 The EXAI 985HS 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.
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Page 45: Turning The Answering System On/Off
Setting the clock The clock on EXAI 985HS Answering System starts when power is applied to the base. Follow these steps to set the clock to the correct time. Press and hold quickly scroll through the numbers on the display. -
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 personal 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 minute 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 the switch to answer after two rings or after four rings. Once the greeting has started, you can stop it when you pick up the call at the handset or base. - Page 49 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 985HS is designed to play your new messages first. After you play your new messages you can then play your old messages.
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Page 50: Repeating A Message
Repeating a message Pressing before 2 seconds (4 seconds from remote) of the message has played causes the system to scan back one message. If you press after two seconds (four seconds from remote) the system starts to play the same message from the beginning. -
Page 51: Deleting A Message
Deleting a message Deleting individual message ª When you press you are permanently deleting the message. Once deleted, the message cannot be replayed. Deleting all messages ª Press and hold The voice memo function is completely independent sounds when all messages are deleted. If there is a message you of the outgoing message. -
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. During the conversation from the handset. -
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. Prior to accessing the system remotely, you must have selected a During the remote operation, rC displays... -
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. You cannot use # and while the new messages are playing. Press # then 5 to stop message playback first and go to step 5. - Page 55 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 If the handset battery pack is using the same security code, you can change the code.
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Page 56: To Attach The Beltclip
To attach the beltclip Insert the beltclip into the holes on each side of the handset. Press down until it clicks. To remove the beltclip Pull both sides of the beltclip to release the tabs from the holes. - Page 57 With the HS910 headset, you can have the convenience of hands free communication while using your cordless phone. Place the headset on your head so the speaker covers your ears. The headband can be adjusted to accommodated a variety of head sizes. The other end of the headband should rest comfortably against the side of your head above your ear.
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Page 58: Battery Replacement And Handling
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. (See page 5) Power Failure During the period that the... -
Page 59: Ac Adapter Information
General Information The EXAI 985HS complies with FCC Parts 15 and 68. Operating Temperature: 0ºC to +50ºC (+32ºF to +122ºF) AC Adapter Information AC Adapter part number:AD-420 Input Voltage: Output Voltage: Battery Information Battery part number: Capacity: Battery Use Time (per charge) - Page 60 If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. The status LED won't light 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 61 Symptom Severe noise • Keep the handset away from interference. microwave ovens, computers, remote control toys, wireless microphones, alarm systems, intercoms, room monitors, fluorescent lights and electrical appliances. • Move to another location or turn off the source of interference. The Caller ID •...
- Page 62 0 - 9 3-way conferencing...32 Answering device Base ringer switch...18 Battery pack Caller ID Connection...7 Dialing mode ...8 Digital security code ...4, 53 E, F, G Earpiece volume...18 Headset installation ...55 I, J, K, L Installing the beltclip...54 Intercom...21 M, N, O Maintenance...56 Making a call ...15 Memory dialing...
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Page 63: 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 64 Covered under one or more of the following U.S. patents: 4,511,761 4,523,058 4,595,795 4,797,916 5,426,690 5,434,905 5,491,745 5,533,010 5,650,790 5,660,269 5,661,780 5,663,981 5,717,312 5,754,407 5,768,345 5,787,355 ©2000 Uniden America Corporation All rights reserved Printed in China UCZZ01624GZ • 5,381,460 5,574,727 5,671,248 5,838,721...
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