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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Welcome / Features / Terminology Controls and Functions Getting Started Checking the package contents Setting up the phone Caller ID Options Setting caller ID options Handset ringer volume setup Handset ringer tone setting Distinctive ringer setup Selecting a language Basics Making and receiving calls Redialing a call Traveling out-of-range... - Page 4 ® is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation. AutoTalk, AutoStandby, UltraClear Plus, Random Code, and AutoSecure are trademarks of Uniden America Corporation. allows you to hang up by simply returning the handset to the base. protects you against misbilled calls, which might result from your phone being •...
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Page 5: Controls And Functions
Controls and Functions redial caller id talk flash int'cm select pqrs wxyz tone oper mute menu memory delete pause channel 1. Handset Antenna 2. Headset Jack Cover 3. Handset Battery Compartment 4. Handset Earpiece 5. LCD Display 6. Volume Up Key 7. - Page 6 [ 4 ] C O N T R O L S A N D F U N C T I O N S status ans. on/off memo/rec delete mute/menu redial/p memory flash/set pqrs wxyz tone oper int'cm/page volume 20. Base Speaker 21.
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Page 7: Getting Started
• Telephone line cord • Beltclip Uniden Parts Department (800) 554-3988 Hours: M-F 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST. Be sure to visit our web site: www.uniden.com • AC adapter • Rechargeable battery pack • This Owner’s Manual • Quick Reference Guide •... -
Page 8: Setting Up The Phone
Setting up the Phone Do the following steps: A. Choose the best location B. Install the battery pack A. 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 ” appears on G E T T I N G S T A R T E D note • Use only the Uniden Battery supplied with your phone. Replacement batteries are also available...
- Page 10 C. Connect the base unit 1 Connect the AC adapter to the Place the power cord so that it does not create a trip hazard or where it 2 Set the base on a desk or tabletop, could become chafed and create a fire or electrical hazard.
- Page 11 D. Choose the dialing mode Most phone systems use tone dialing, which sends DTMF tones through the phone lines. However, some phone systems still use pulse dialing such as in rural areas. The default setting is tone dialing. Depending on your dialing system, set the mode as follows: Base Setting only 1 Press and hold...
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Page 12: Mounting The Base Unit On A Wall
Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall Setting the handset retainer clip for wall mounting 1 On the base unit, pull the handset retainer clip out of DO NOT use an outlet controlled by a 2 Flip the retainer clip from front to back. Slide it back wall switch. - Page 13 Direct wall 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 14: Caller Id Options
Setting Caller ID Options note There are three Caller ID setup options available; You must subscribe to Caller ID on Call Waiting AutoTalk allows you to answer the phone without in order to use pressing the this feature. remove the handset from the base and the phone automatically answers the call. -
Page 15: Entering Your Area Code
4 Use to move the pointer between “ • ª “ ”. For “ or “ ” depending upon the type of service to which you subscribe. Press to make your selections and a confirmation tone int’cm/select will sound. To complete the setting, make sure to return the handset to the base. -
Page 16: Handset Ringer Volume Setup
Handset Ringer Volume Setup note Handset ringer volume setting When you select 1 When the phone is in the Standby Mode, press “ ” , appears on the handset display. 2 Press 3 Press 4 Press Handset Ringer Tone Setting 1 When the phone is in the Standby Mode, press 2 Press You can choose from 8 ringers or 10 melodies:... -
Page 17: Distinctive Ringer Setup
3 Press to move the pointer and you will hear the ringer or • ª the melody as you scroll through the options. 4 Press and you will hear a confirmation tone. int’cm/select Distinctive Ringer Setup If you have set multiple memory locations with distinctive rings, switching the setting to “... -
Page 18: Selecting A Language
Selecting a Language 1 When the phone is in the Standby Mode, press 2 Press Then press appears. 3 Use Then press will sound. [ 16 ] C A L L E R I D O P T I O N S to move the pointer to “... -
Page 19: Making And Receiving Calls
Making and Receiving Calls From the Handset Handset On the Base Pick up the Handset (Auto Talk To answer on) or press talk a call Handset Off the Base Press talk 1) Press talk 2) Listen for the dial tone. 3) Dial the number. - Page 20 Call Waiting Note: You must subscribe to Call Waiting service to use this feature. When a call is received during a telephone call already in progress, press flash on Caller ID, you will see the name and number of the caller in Call Waiting.
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Page 21: Redialing A Call
Redialing a Call The last three phone numbers dialed can be quickly redialed. Redialing from Standby Mode 1 Press . The phone number that was redial last dialed appears on the display. 2 Press again. Each press of redial display one of the last three numbers dialed. 3 Press . -
Page 22: Traveling Out-Of-Range
From the Base 1 To call the last number dialed from the base, press 2 Press is redialed. 3 To hang up, press Traveling Out-of-Range During a call, as you begin to move your handset too far from your base unit, noise increases. -
Page 23: Memory Dialing
Storing Phone Numbers, Names and Distinctive Rings Memory Dialing allows you to dial a number using just a few key strokes. Your EXAI3985 stores up to 30 names/numbers in the handset plus 10 numbers in the base. With the handset... - Page 24 5 Press note 6 Press the number keypad to enter the phone number. • The pause feature is useful for long distance calling, credit card dialing, or sequences 7 “ that require a pause between digits. • “Distinctive Ring” allows you to preset the 8 Press memory locations with a designated ring tone.
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Page 25: Making Calls With Memory Dialing
Then the displayed number is dialed. . (Status LED blinks.) . Enter the memory location number redial talk int'cm select pqrs 01 UNIDEN CORP 02 JOHN DOE tone oper 03 MOM AND DAD mute menu memory pause... -
Page 26: Memory Dialing From Talk Mode
Display a programmed number while in memory location list Press Press Memory dialing from Talk Mode note 1 Press Whenever you are using a menu screen, 2 Press you must press a key within 20 seconds or the phone will return 3 Enter a two-digit number (01 - 30) to select the to standby. -
Page 27: Editing Or Erasing A Stored Name, Phone Number Or Distinctive Ring
Editing or Erasing a Stored Name, Phone Number or Distinctive Ring 1 Press . The following screen appears. menu 2 Press to select int’cm/select “ ”. 3 Press to scroll through • ª memory locations. Press number keypad (0-3) for tens’ digit and press number keypad (0-9) for ones’... - Page 28 a. Editing a stored name, phone number or distinctive ring Use the number keypad, caller id • you want to make a change. Press tone sounds. b. Deleting the stored data Press Press There is a confirmation tone and the entry is deleted.
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Page 29: With The Base
With the Base 1 Press 2 Press status ans. on/off memo/rec delete 3 Enter the memory location number (0-9) of the number you wish to delete. The status LED stops blinking. A confirmation tone indicates the number has been erased. mute/menu redial/p memory... -
Page 30: Telephone Features
3-way Conferencing note The Uniden EXAI3985 permits 3-way conversations between • Pressing the on the the handset, base and an outside line. base while dialing with the handset will set the When speaking on the handset 3-way conversation mode. Dialing is not affected. -
Page 31: Intercom/Page Feature
Intercom/Page Feature Intercom from the base to the handset 1 Press on the base. The handset beeps. (If no answer, press int’cm/page again to cancel.) int’cm/page 2 Press any key on the handset to answer. “ display. 3 To turn off the intercom, press Intercom from the handset to base 1 Press on the handset. -
Page 32: Call Transfer Feature
Call Transfer Feature To transfer from the handset to the base 1 Press intercom tone sounds on the base. 2 Press but the caller is still on hold. 3 To transfer the call to the base, press the transfer, press To transfer from the base to the handset 1 Press intercom tone sounds on the handset. -
Page 33: Mute (Handset/Base)
Mute (Handset/Base) You can temporarily turn off the microphone so that the person you are talking with cannot hear you. During a telephone call press (handset) or (base) to turn off the microphone. Press mute again to mute cancel muting. Selecting a Different Channel If you encounter interference while using your phone, you can manually change the phone’s channel for clear operation. -
Page 34: Caller Id
Caller ID You must subscribe to Caller ID service 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. Once the caller ID information is stored, the handset displays the phone number of the incoming call, the name, time and the number of calls. -
Page 35: Viewing The Caller Id Message List
When a private name is received When an unknown name is received 2 When you answer the call, the display changes to “ Viewing the Caller ID Message List The Caller ID list stores information for up to 70 incoming calls - even unanswered calls. -
Page 36: Deleting Information From The Caller Id List
Deleting Information from the Caller ID List note The EXAI3985 stores up to 70 messages. If the phone receives the 71st If you get an incoming message, the oldest one in the list is automatically deleted. Caller ID data call or page, the deleting can also be deleted manually. -
Page 37: Using The Caller Id List
The display returns to the summary screen. Using the Caller ID List Calling a party from the Caller ID list You can place a call from the Caller ID list. The EXAI3985 stores up to 70 messages. 1 Press . Display the message to be dialed... -
Page 38: Storing Caller Id Messages In Memory Dialing
Long distance calls and area code setting/cancellation note Pressing will set or cancel a long distance call. Pressing • You can not store a Caller ID message if area code setting. no phone number appears in the message. Storing Caller ID messages in memory dialing •... -
Page 39: Using "Caller Id On Call Waiting" Service
Using “Caller ID on Call Waiting” Service “Caller ID”, “Call Waiting”, and Caller ID on 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 on Call Waiting (CIDCW) services”... -
Page 40: Call Waiting Deluxe Features
Call Waiting Deluxe Features note Your EXAI3985 gives you new options for Call Waiting. At the touch of a • To activate features, button, you can ask the caller to hold, drop them or conference them into your select “... -
Page 41: The Integrated Answering Device
The Integrated Answering Device The EXAI3985 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, or to announce a special outgoing message to callers when you’re away from your phone. -
Page 42: Turning The Answering System On/Off
Turning the Answering System On/Off mute/menu Setting up your Answering System Using the Menu Mode The Menu mode allows you to set the following Answering System functions. note mute/menu For your convenience, mute/menu voice prompts will guide you through the menu mute/menu setup mode. - Page 43 Setting Your Outgoing Message (Greeting) When you receive a call, the answering system automatically plays either a preset message or your own greeting. M Preset message The following message is prerecorded: “Hello, no one is available to take your call. Please leave a message after the tone.”...
- Page 44 Setting the Time The clock on the EXAI3985 answering system starts when power is applied to the base. Follow these steps to set the clock to the correct time. note mute/menu • Normally the idle time for the menu mode is...
- Page 45 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 [ 43 ] note The PIN code is set to “80” when you purchase the EXAI3985.
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Page 46: Setting The Base Ringer Volume
Setting the base ringer volume note • When you have set the base ringer to off and the handset is on the base, you will still hear the ringer from the handset. mute/menu mute/menu • If you have set the handset ringer also to off, no ring will sound. - Page 47 Setting the Ring Time The ring time setting allows you to set the number of rings the caller hears before your answering system plays the outgoing message. You can set the ring time to answer after two, four, or six rings. Setting (Toll Saver), the answering system picks up after two rings if you have new messages, and after four rings if there are none.
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Page 48: Announce Only Feature
Selecting the message record time note You have three record time options. The options “1 minute”, or “4 minutes” set the duration for recording the incoming messages. • When using the “Announce only” answers the call with the preset greeting or your Announce only feature, personal greeting but prevents the caller from leaving a message. -
Page 49: Using Your Answering System
The message counter displays the number of messages stored in memory. If the display flashes, then there are new messages waiting for you. The EXAI3985 is designed to play your new messages first. After you play all your new messages, you can then play your old messages. -
Page 50: Skipping A Message
Repeating a message ans. on/off ans. on/off memo/rec memo/rec mute/menu redial/p mute/menu redial/p To quickly scroll backwards through the messages, press and hold Skipping a message ans. on/off memo/rec mute/menu redial/p To quickly scroll forward through the messages, press and hold [ 48 ] 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 1 Press... -
Page 51: Deleting A Message
Deleting a message To maintain maximum record time, delete the old messages. status 1 Press ans. on/off 2 Press memo/rec delete delete the message. 3 You hear a beep and the message is deleted. mute/menu redial/p memory flash/set To delete all messages, press and hold reviewing your messages in the standby mode. -
Page 52: Recording A Conversation
Recording a conversation note • A recorded conversation is treated as a typical message and will be added to the stored messages. • Recording conversation mute/menu will be terminated if you press flash Remote access away from home You can operate your answering system from a remote location using any touch-tone telephone. -
Page 53: Stop Message Playback
4 You may select a command from the following chart: Command # then 1 Repeat a Message # then 2 Playing your Messages # then 3 Skipping a Message # then 4 Deleting a Message # then 5 Stop Message Playback # then 6 Answering System On # then 7... - Page 54 Turn on the answering system remotely If you have forgotten to turn on your answering system, you can turn it on remotely from any touch-tone telephone. 1 Call your telephone number. 2 Wait ten rings until the system answers. You hear a beep. 3 Press announces the number of messages stored in memory.
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Page 55: 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. -
Page 56: Changing The Face Plate
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. (Headsets may be purchased by calling the Uniden Parts Department or visiting the website. -
Page 57: Installing The Beltclip
Installing 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. Maintenance When slightly dirty Wipe with a soft, dry cloth. -
Page 58: Note On Power Sources
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 or the Uniden Parts Department for a replacement battery. (See Page 59.) -
Page 59: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. Symptom 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 60 Symptom The answering system does • Make sure the base unit is plugged in. not work. • Make sure the answering system is turned on. The answering system does • Set the record time to either the one minute or four minute option. not answer calls.
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Page 61: General Information
Standby Mode duration 10 days With normal usage, the battery should last about one year. Replacement batteries may be purchased at your local Uniden dealer or by contacting the Uniden Parts Department (800) 554-3988. Hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday. We can also be reached on the web at www.uniden.com... -
Page 62: Precautions & Warranty
• 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. -
Page 63: One Year Limited Warranty
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. -
Page 64: Index
Index 0 - 9 3-way conferencing ..28 18 ring options ..15 Announce only feature ..46 Answering system Deleting a message ..49 Playing your messages . -
Page 65: Remote Operation Card
Remote Operation Card C U T REMOTE OPERATION CARD Remote access away Turn on the answering system remotely from home 1. Call your phone and let it 1. Call your phone number from a touch-tone phone. 2. During the outgoing message, 2. - Page 66 Remote Operation Card C U T Task Repeat a Message Playing your Messages Skipping a Message Deleting a Message Stop Message Playback Answering System On Memo Record/Stop Greeting Message Record/Stop Answer System Off Help Guidance [ 64 ] A D D I T I O N A L I N F O R M A T I O N...
- Page 67 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.