Uniden EXI 3965 Owner's Manual
Uniden EXI 3965 Owner's Manual

Uniden EXI 3965 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2 www.uniden.com...
  • 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 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 Memory Dialing...
  • 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 •...
  • 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 C O N T R O L S A N D F U N C T I O N S 1.Handset Antenna 2.Headset Jack Cover 3.Handset Battery Compartment...
  • Page 6 [ 4 ] C O N T R O L S A N D F U N C T I O N S ringer off status ringer redial/p memory flash pqrs wxyz tone oper int'cm/page volume mute 20.Base Speaker 21.Ringer Key 22.Redial/Pause Key 23.Base Charging Contacts 24.Ringer Off LED...
  • Page 7: 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 (see below). • Base unit • Handset • Telephone line cord •...
  • 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: Install The Battery Pack

    ” 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: Connect The Base Unit

    C. Connect the base unit 1 Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 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: Choose The Dialing Mode

    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...
  • 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

    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. •...
  • 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 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: Ringer Volume Setup

    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 Base ringer volume setting 1 When the phone is in standby mode, press 2 By pressing If “Ringer Off”...
  • Page 17: Distinctive Ringer Setup

    Then press int’cm/select You can choose from 8 ringers or 10 melodies: • Ringer [A - H] • Melodies [Home Sweet Home, Sweetheart, Aura Lee, Beethovens #9, When Irish Eyes, Merry Christmas, Old MacDonald, Twinkle Twinkle, For Elise, Aloha Oe] 3 Press to move the pointer and you will hear the ringer or •...
  • Page 18: Selecting A Language

    Selecting a Language 1 When the phone is in the standby mode, press 2 Press Then press screen 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

    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.
  • 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: From The Base

    From the Base 1 To call the last number dialed from the base, press 2 Press base 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: Storing Phone Numbers, Names And Distinctive Ring

    Storing Phone Numbers, Names and Distinctive Rings Memory Dialing allows you to dial a number using just a few key strokes. Your EXI3965 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 key pad 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 user to preset 8 Press memory locations with...
  • Page 25: With The Base

    With the Base 1 Press 2 Dial the number you wish to store. (The phone number cannot exceed 20 digits.) ringer redial/p memory flash 3 Press (0-9) on the keypad. The status LED is no longer illuminated. A confirmation tone sounds and the number is stored.
  • 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 3 Enter a two-digit number (01 - 30) to select the the phone will return 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 (1) Use the number keypad, caller id ª want to make a change. (2) Press tone sounds. b. Deleting the Stored Data (1) Press (2) Press There is a confirmation tone and the entry is deleted.
  • Page 29: With The Base

    With the Base 1 Press ringer off status 2 Press 3 Enter the memory location number (0-9) of the number you wish to delete. The status LED is no ringer redial/p memory flash longer illuminated. A confirmation tone indicates the number has been erased. .
  • Page 30: Telephone Features

    3-way Conferencing note The Uniden EXI3965 permits 3-way conversations between • Pressing the on the the handset, base and 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 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 EXI3965 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: Deleting All Caller Id Names/Numbers

    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 EXI3965 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 EXI3965 gives you new options for call waiting. At the touch of a button, • To activate features, you can ask the caller to hold, send them to your voice mail service, or select “...
  • Page 41: 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 42: 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 43: 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 44: 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 44.)
  • Page 45: 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 46: 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 47: Important Electrical Considerations

    • 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 48: Installation Considerations

    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 49: Index

    Index 0 - 9 3-way conferencing ..28 18 ring options ..15 Area Code ... 13 Auto Talk ... . 12 Base ringer .
  • Page 50 Memo [ 48 ] M E M O...
  • Page 51: 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.

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