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Uniden EXS 9960 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the EXS 9960 cordless telephone. This phone is designed for reliability, long life, and outstanding performance utilizing the latest in 900 MHz Spread Spectrum technology. Note: Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit for explanation purposes.

  • Page 3: Controls And Functions

    Controls and functions talk call id pqrs oper tone redial/p setup select DIGITAL S P R E A D SPECTRAM open backup battery flash wxyz mute/ring 900MHz status power page/find...
  • Page 4 Handset antenna Headset jack cover Handset battery compartment Ringer off-on switch Handset earpiece LCD display Talk key Volume/Cursor down key Call ID key 10. Tone/Backspace key 11. Redial/Pause key 12. Setup key 13. Handset microphone 14. Volume/Cursor up key 15. Flash key 16.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction / Features...inside front cover Controls and Functions ...inside front cover Getting Started Read this first...3 Step 1: Checking the package contents ...4 Step 2: Setting up the base unit ...5 Mounting the base unit on a wall ...8 Step 3: Preparing the battery pack ...10 Basics Making a call ...12...

  • Page 6: Read This First

    Read this first This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps; Step 1 Unpack and check 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: Step 1: Checking The Package Contents

    • Quick Reference Guide • Registration Card Uniden Parts Department (800) 554-3988 Hours: M-F 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM CST. We can also be reached on the web at www.uniden.com. • AC adapter (AD-420) • Wall mount adapter • Beltclip...

  • Page 8: Step 2: Setting Up The Base Unit

    Setting up the base unit 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.

  • Page 9: Connect The Base Unit

    Connect the base unit If you want to install the base unit on the wall, see page 8. 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 PULSE-TONE 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 PULSE-TONE switch set to TONE . If the call connects, leave the switch as is;...

  • Page 11: Mounting The Base Unit On A Wall

    Mounting the base unit on a wall Standard wall plate mounting This phone can be mounted on any standard telephone wall plate. 2 - 7 Wall plate AC adapter AC outlet Snap the wall mount adapter into the notches on the base. Plug the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and the...

  • Page 12: Direct Wall Plate Mounting

    Handset retainer If the handset beltclip is attached, you cannot charge the handset facing forward when the phone is mounted on the wall. (See page 36.) Direct wall plate mounting If you don't have a standard wall plate, you can mount your phone directly to the wall.

  • Page 13: Step 3: Preparing The Battery Pack

    Charge the battery pack for more than 17 hours before you start using your phone. Label face status LED Use only Uniden Battery (BT-999) supplied with your phone. Press in on the battery cover release and slide the cover down until it comes off.

  • Page 14: Charging Optional Battery Packs

    1. Pull the cover of battery charger. 2. Put the battery pack in the Please visit your compartment with contacts authorized Uniden dealer to obtain an extra battery facing down. pack or contact the Uniden parts department 3.

  • Page 15: Making A Call

    Making a call Press if you enter a wrong number at the step 1. You must press a key within 20 seconds or the phone will return to standby. The number is dialed. After about 5 seconds, the call-time display appears. To hang up, press place the handset on the base.
  • Page 16 Off-hook dialing Press talk . “Talk” flashes on the display. Talk Then the volume setting is displayed. For example, if the volume is set to high the display shows: Talk <High> Dial the phone number. Example: Enter 8178583300 Talk 0:17 8178583300 To hang up, press talk...

  • Page 17: Receiving A Call

    Receiving a call From the handset • ª AutoTalk when ringing When the AutoTalk setting is on and there is an incoming call, simply lift the handset from the base unit to answer the phone. See “Setting Caller ID options” on page 27 for more details. Any key answer when ringing When the AutoTalk setting is on, and the handset is off the base, press any handset key to answer the incoming call.

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Ringer And Earpiece Volume

    Adjusting the ringer and earpiece volume Ringer volume In the standby mode, press mute/ring set the handset ringer volume. There are two ringer volume settings; high and low. Ringer on/off switch This switch turns the handset ringer on or off. Earpiece volume Pressing This setting will remain in effect after the telephone call has ended.

  • Page 19: Redialing A Call

    Redialing a call The last three phone numbers dialed can be quickly redialed. If the number exceeds 32 digits, only the first 32 digits are retained for redialing. On-hook redialing Press redial/p The phone number that was last dialed appears on the display. redial/p Press again.
  • Page 20 Off-hook redialing Press talk “Talk” appears flashing on the display. Talk Talk Press redial/p The last number dialed will be displayed. To hang up, press handset on the base. The call-time will be displayed for about 5 seconds. Only the last number dialed can be accessed after talk has been pressed.

  • Page 21: Memory Dialing

    Storing phone numbers and names Memory Dialing allows you to dial a number using just a few key strokes. You can store up to 20 phone numbers in the memory. In memory dialing operation, you must press a key within 20 seconds or the phone will return to standby.
  • Page 22 07, the display shows Memory07 Stored “ ” After about 2 seconds, “Memory Store” is displayed. Press to return to standby mode. Store Number Store Number 8178583300 Memory07 Stored Memory Store 07 UNIDEN CORP...

  • Page 23: Making Calls With Memory Dialing

    Display a Programmed Number Use the display and the numbers display. To exit the memory function without dialing, 01 UNIDEN CORP press . The 02 JOHN DOE handset returns to standby. 03 MOM AND DAD On-hook memory dialing...
  • Page 24 Off-hook memory dialing Press talk “Talk” flashes and the volume setting appears. Talk Talk <High> Press Talk 0:00 Enter a two-digit number (01 - 20) to select the memory location of the desired phone number. The selected phone number is displayed.

  • Page 25: Editing A Stored Name And/Or Phone Number

    Press and hold for 2 seconds. The display shows the memory screen and any saved name/number. Memory Store 01 UNIDEN CORP 02 JOHN DOE Press or enter a two-digit ª • number (01 - 20) to select the memory location you would like to edit.

  • Page 26: Display A Programmed Number

    Press to return to standby mode. key to toggle between the names /tone/ Program name Memory Store 01 UNIDEN CORP 02 JOHN DOE to see the extra digits and Memory Store 06 011813554329 key to edit the phone Memory01 Stored Memory01 stored ”...

  • Page 27: Erasing A Stored Name And Phone Number

    (return to step 2) or press standby. Press and hold until the display shows the memory screen and any saved name/number. Memory Store 01 UNIDEN CORP 02 JOHN DOE Press keys or enter a • ª two-digit number (01 - 20) to select the memory location you would like to edit.

  • Page 28: Paging

    Paging To locate the handset By holding page/find for more than 2 seconds, the handset beeps for 60 seconds. Press page/find The handset beeps for 5 seconds. The following screen appears; Press any key on the handset to end. When an incoming call is received during paging, paging is stopped and the telephone is switched to the incoming call.

  • Page 29: Mute

    Mute You can turn off the handset microphone so that the person whom you are talking with cannot hear you. When speaking on the handset talk When phone is ringing Press The ringer sound is turned off. Press mute/ring during a call. The microphone is turned off.

  • Page 30: Caller Id

    Caller ID You must subscribe to the 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. You must subscribe to Caller ID on Call Waiting The handset displays the phone number of the incoming call, the...

  • Page 31: When The Telephone Rings

    Caller ID message will not Here are some typical displays; appear. When the phone number and name data are received 5/11 12:30PM 01 UNIDEN CORP 817-858-3300 When a private name is received When the call is received 5/11 12:30PM 01 via a telephone company...

  • Page 32: Viewing The Caller Id Message List

    Press The summary screen appears. The screen shows the number of new messages and total messages. • Press ID message. 5/17 12:30PM 03 UNIDEN CORP 817-858-3300 Press Or press Press while the incoming call call id Total:02 to display the latest caller ª...

  • Page 33: Deleting Information From The Caller Id List

    Deleting information from the Caller ID list The EXS 9960 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...

  • Page 34: Deleting All Caller Id Name/Numbers

    Deleting all Caller ID name/numbers If you get an incoming call, the deleting operation is cancelled and the telephone returns to standby so you can answer the call. call id Press Total:02 Press Delete All ? Press to select “Yes” or •...

  • Page 35: Using The Caller Id List

    Using the Caller ID list Calling a party from the Caller ID list You can place a call from the Caller ID list. The EXS 9960 stores up to 50 messages. You cannot make a call from the Caller ID list if...

  • Page 36: Storing Caller Id Messages In Memory Dialing

    Caller ID list by pressing • 5/17 12:30PM 03 UNIDEN CORP 817-858-3300 Press Select Location 1 UNIDEN CORP 2 JONE DOE Press ª memory location. Or press the dial button ( number (01 - 20). Press select A tone will sound.

  • Page 37: Using "Caller Id On Call Waiting" Service

    When a new incoming call arrives during your current telephone call, the phone number and the name of the caller is displayed. Talk 10:30 UNIDEN CORP 817-858-3300 Press flash You will be able to talk with the second caller. The first caller will be put on hold.

  • Page 38: Changing The Digital Security Code

    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 39: 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. If you have wall mounted the base, you must remove the beltclip to charge the handset facing forward. Headset installation Your phone may be used with an optional headset.

  • Page 40: Note On Power Sources

    Note on power sources Battery replacement and handling 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 for a replacement battery.

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. Symptom The status LED won't • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged come on when the into the base unit and wall outlet. handset is placed in •...

  • Page 42: Specifications

    Specifications General The EXS 9960 complies with FCC Parts 15 and 68. Frequency control: Modulation: Operating temperature: Base unit Frequency: Power requirements: Size: Weight: Handset Frequency: Power requirements: Size (without antenna): Weight: Battery: Specifications, features, and availability of optional accessories are all subject to change without prior notice.

  • Page 43: Index

    Index Adjusting ringer and earpiece volume ...15 Battery pack Preparing and charging..10 Replacement and handling ...37 Caller ID Caller ID service...27 Call Waiting...34 Deleting...30 Using ...32 Viewing ...29 Connection...6 Dialing mode ...7 Digital security code ...3, 35 E, F, G Earpiece volume...15 Headset installation ...36 I, J, K, L...

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