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. •Base unit •Wall mount •Handset adapter •AC adapter •Beltclip •Rechargeable...
Turning the Answering System On/Off Setting Up Your Answering System Using Your Answering System Additional Information Changing the Digital Security Code Installing the Beltclip Headset Installation Note on Power Sources Maintenance Troubleshooting General Information Precautions & Warranty I.C. Notice Index Remote Operation Card www.uniden.com...
Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden EXAI3248 series cordless telephone and answering system. This phone is designed and engineered to exacting standards for reliability, long life, and outstanding performance. Note: Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit for explanation purpose.
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Digital Answerer www.uniden.com charge/in use answer on/off delete find hs memo rec greeting ringer clock/menu select/volume 21. Telephone line jack 22. DC IN 9V jack 23. Handset retainer clip 24. Charge/in use LED 25. (Play/stop) 26. (Repeat/rewind) 27. Answer on/off/ 28.
C. Connect the base unit Avoid noise sources such as a window by a street with heavy traffic Avoid microwave ovens Avoid excessive moisture, extremely low temperatures, dust, mechanical vibration, or shock Avoid personal computers Avoid other cordless telephones www.uniden.com...
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If the battery connector is not securely connected, the handset will not charge properly. www.uniden.com Use only the Uniden (BT-905) rechargeable battery pack supplied with your cordless telephone.
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(Use only the are also available supplied AC adapter. Do not use any other AC adapter.) through the Uniden • Check to see if the handset is sitting correctly in the Parts Department at base and making good contact with the base unit’s...
Then make sure to go back over the charging contacts with a dry cloth before returning the handset to the base to charge. www.uniden.com ” appears on ” flashes and the handset • Even when the battery...
G E T T I N G S T A R T E D • Connect the AC adapter to a continuous power supply. • Place the base unit close to the AC outlet so that you can unplug the AC adapter easily. www.uniden.com...
4) Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet. 5) Plug the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack. Route the cord through the molded wiring channel as shown. www.uniden.com Modular M is Flip the hook tab over so the tab holds the handset.
Allow about 1/8 of an inch between the wall and screw heads for mounting the phone. 2) Refer to steps 1 through 8 on pages 11-12 to mount the telephone. [ 12 ] G E T T I N G S T A R T E D www.uniden.com...
Press the select key to toggle between “ 3) Press the end key and return the handset to the base unit to complete the setting. The handset returns to the standby mode. www.uniden.com key to move the pointer ” and “...
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Then press the select key. A confirmation tone sounds. To complete the setting, press the end key or return the handset to the base unit. option, your local area ”. www.uniden.com...
“ 3) Press the select key to toggle between “ 4) Press the end key or return the handset to the base unit to complete the setting. The handset returns to the standby mode. www.uniden.com ”. ” and “ ”.
2) Listen for the dial tone. 3) Dial the number. Dial the number, then press the talk/flash key. 1) Press the talk/flash key. 2) Listen for the dial tone. 3) Press the redial/p key. Press the redial/p key, then press the talk/flash key. www.uniden.com...
Temporarily Mute Ringer If the handset is off the base, simply press the end key to temporarily mute the incoming ring. The ringer will sound with the next incoming call. www.uniden.com ) in Maximum ) in Low mode, an error...
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 1 minute. [ 18 ] B A S I C S /tone/ key. Enter the desired www.uniden.com...
There is a short pause, then you will hear the new caller. To return to the original caller, press the talk/flash key again. You must subscribe through your local telephone company to receive Call Waiting Service. www.uniden.com ” appears on the display, indicating the answer on/off find hs memo rec...
[ 20 ] M E M O R Y D I A L I N G ” is displayed. or vol/ring/ key, or enter a number ” to choose another location. /tone/ keys to move the cursor to the desired location. www.uniden.com...
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”. After about 2 seconds, the following screen is displayed. Repeat steps 2 - 8 to store more numbers. 9) Press the end key to return to the standby mode. www.uniden.com ” is displayed. M E M O R Y D I A L I N G •...
M E M O R Y D I A L I N G /tone/ or #/ keys to move the cursor to the incorrect character. key to or vol/ring/ key to select a memory ” is displayed. See page 25 for Number of times key is pressed keys pqrs wxyz (blank) www.uniden.com...
Then the displayed number is dialed. To exit the memory function without dialing, press the end key. The handset returns to standby. www.uniden.com key, or enter a number ” and the volume setting • If you press the select...
Store your special number with an identifying name. (Refer to “Storing Phone Numbers and Names” on page 20.) [ 24 ] M E M O R Y D I A L I N G ” and or vol/ring/ key, or enter a number www.uniden.com...
6) Press the mem or select key. The following screen appears. The cursor flashes indicating that the display is ready for the number to be edited. www.uniden.com ” is displayed. key, or enter a number key to select “...
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9) Press the end key to return to the standby mode. [ 26 ] M E M O R Y D I A L I N G /tone / , #/ , redial/p or key and press the select key ” is displayed. ”. www.uniden.com...
9) After about 2 seconds, the display returns to the Select Memory screen. You may delete the information in another memory location (return to step 2) or press the end key to return to the standby mode. www.uniden.com ” is displayed. key, or enter a number ”.
When the phone is in the standby mode, simply press the RocketDial key. The number stored in the RocketDial memory location is instantly dialed. [ 28 ] R O C K E T D I A L or vol/ring/ key to select “ ”, then press the select key. www.uniden.com...
5) Press the select or delete/ch key. You hear a confirmation tone and the following display appears. After about 2 seconds, the handset returns to standby mode. www.uniden.com key to select ”. R O C K E T D I A L...
[ 30 ] C A L L E R I D F E A T U R E S The date and time received Caller's name Caller's phone number “Incomplete Data” “Private Name” “Private Number” “Unknown Name” “Unknown Number” www.uniden.com...
Or press the vol/ring/ key to see previous message. 4) Press the end key to return to standby mode. www.uniden.com ”. key to display the C A L L E R I D F E A T U R E S •...
1)Press the cid/menu key. 2)Press the delete/ch key. [ 32 ] C A L L E R I D F E A T U R E S key. or vol/ring/ key to select “ ”: ”: ” or “ ”. www.uniden.com...
Pressing 1 while the incoming Caller ID information is displayed (in step 1) will place the prefix ¨ ¨ in the display to set up for a long distance call. Pressing 3 will set or cancel an area code setting. www.uniden.com key to select “ ” or ”:...
If a message has already been stored in the selected memory number location, a confirmation screen is displayed. Press the vol/ring/ key to select “ key to overwrite. The display returns to the Caller ID list. key. key or enter a number ”. Press the select www.uniden.com...
You will never have to worry about a tape wearing out, jamming, or resetting improperly. The Integrated Answering System is easy and convenient to use, but please read through all of the instructions carefully. www.uniden.com • Time and Day Announcement • Remote Message Retrieval • Toll Saver •...
2) To turn the answering system off, press the answer on/off key again. After the announcement, “Answering system is off” the message counter display will no longer be illuminated. www.uniden.com...
6) Press the select/volume the correct minute setting. The numbers [ through [ minute is announced. key until the ] through key until you hear ] through key until you hear ] are displayed on the base as each www.uniden.com...
3) Press the set key to select the PIN code. You hear a confirmation tone, then the announcement “Security code” and the new PIN code is announced. After a few seconds, the system announces “To set ring time, press menu again”. www.uniden.com key until you hear the correct AM or PM setting. ] or [ key until the desired number appears.
T H E I N T E G R A T E D A N S W E R I N G D E V I C E (Toll Saver), the answering system ] 2, [ key until the desired ring time appears. ] 4, [ ] 6, [ www.uniden.com...
If you want to use your own greeting, or want to omit the prompt “to leave a message from your greeting”. Refer to "Recording a personal outgoing message" (Greeting) on page 43. www.uniden.com ] 1 minute, [ key until the desired time appears.
] to [ 3) When you are finished recording your greeting, press the greeting, play/stop or set key. You hear a confirmation tone, and then your greeting plays back for you. www.uniden.com ” or “ ”) appears on the base.
3) The system displays the new ringer volume. for louder or being the softest and ] High, [ ] Low, [ ] off) (if you set the for softer while the base speaker is are displayed on the base being the loudest. www.uniden.com...
The old messages will be played in the order in which they were received. www.uniden.com is displayed on the base, and the system announces "No T H E I N T E G R A T E D A N S W E R I N G D E V I C E...
To quickly scroll forward through a message, press and hold the skip/ff key. [ 46 ] T H E I N T E G R A T E D A N S W E R I N G D E V I C E www.uniden.com...
When you try to delete all messages without first listening to your new messages, you hear several short beeps followed by an announcement “Please playback all messages”. This protects you from accidentally erasing messages you have not yet reviewed. www.uniden.com to delete. is deleted.
If you receive a call waiting tone while recording a conversation, press the talk/flash to accept the waiting call. The recording feature continues recording the new call. The original call is put on hold. ] flashes on the message counter. ] flashes on the www.uniden.com...
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0 then 4 0 then 5 0 then 6 0 then 7 0 then 8 0 then 9 1 then 0 www.uniden.com Function Repeat a Message Playing Incoming Messages Skipping a Message Deleting a Message Stop Operation Answering System On...
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5) Hang up the phone and subsequent calls will be answered by the system. [ 50 ] T H E I N T E G R A T E D A N S W E R I N G D E V I C E www.uniden.com...
Press down until it clicks. Headset Installation Your phone may be used with an optional headset, the Uniden HS910. To use this feature, insert the headset plug into the headset jack. Your phone is ready for hands-free conversations.
Uniden Parts Department for a replacement battery. Warning: To avoid the risk of personal injury or property damage from fire or electrical shock, only use the Uniden battery model and Uniden adapter model specifically designated for this product. Power Failure During the period that the power is off, you will not be able to make or receive calls with the telephone.
Can't make or receive calls. The handset doesn't ring or receive a page. www.uniden.com • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base and wall outlet. • Make sure the handset is properly seated in the base. • Make sure the charging contacts on the handset and base are clean.
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• The incoming messages may be too long. Remind callers to leave a brief message. • The memory may be full. Delete some or all of the saved messages. • Record your personal outgoing message again. The default message should remain. Suggestion www.uniden.com...
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If you still have a problem. www.uniden.com • Adjust the speaker volume on the base unit. • Make sure you're using the correct PIN code. • Make sure that the touch-tone phone you're using can transmit the tone for at least two seconds.
DO NOT use a microwave oven to speed up the drying process. This will cause permanent damage to the handset, base and the microwave oven. After following these steps, if your cordless telephone does not work, please send to: Uniden America Corporation Parts and Service Division 4700 Amon Carter Blvd.
With normal usage, the battery should last about one year. A replacement Uniden adapter and battery may be purchased at your local Uniden dealer or by contacting the Uniden Parts Department (800) 554-3988. Hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday.
• Through the RBRC® program, Uniden makes it easy for you to drop off the used battery at local retailers of replacement nickel-cadmium batteries. You may also contact your local recycling center for information on where to return the used battery.
WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION (“Uniden”) ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for one year, to the original retail owner, this Uniden Product to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below. WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the original user shall terminate and be of no further effect 12 months after the date of original retail sale.
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. “Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this telephone”. [ 60 ] A D D I T I O N A L I N F O R M A T I O N www.uniden.com...
Channel ...19 Charging the battery pack ...10 Cleaning contacts ...9 Clock ...38 Connect the base unit ...10 www.uniden.com Controls and functions ...4 Dialing mode ...15 Digital security code ...51 E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L Earpiece volume ...17 Flash ...19...
3. To quit, hang up the phone. C U T EXAI3248 series Turn on the answering system remotely Remote access away from home 1. Call your phone and let it ring 1.
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Remote Operation Card C U T Task Repeat a Message Playing Incoming Messages Skipping a Message Deleting a Message Stop Operation Answering System On Memo Record/Stop Greeting Message Record/Stop Answer System Off Help Guidance C U T Task Repeat a Message Playing Incoming Messages Skipping a Message Deleting a Message...
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.
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