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EXI 8600 SERIES Owner's Manual Thank you for your purchase of a Uniden EXI 8600 series cordless telephone. Please read this Owner's Manual carefully before using your cordless telephone to ensure proper use. After reading the manual, please keep it in a safe place and refer to it when necessary.
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Introduction Thank you for choosing a Uniden EXI 8600 series 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.
Table of contents Getting Started Read this first....................... 4 Step 1: Checking the package contents................ 5 Step 2: Setting up the base unit..................6 Step 3: Preparing the battery pack................9 Step 4: Entering your area code.................. 11 Basics Making calls ....................... 12 Dialing from Standby .....................
Read this first This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps: Step 1 (page 5) Unpack the telephone and accessories. Step 2 (page 6 to 8) Next, choose the best location to set up the base unit. Base unit Step 3 (page 9 to10)
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 (see below). • Base unit • Handset • AC adapter (AD-310) •...
Step 2 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 CONSIDERA- TIONS included in the PRECAUTIONS AND IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS brochure.
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Step 2 (continued) Connect the base unit If you want to install the base unit on the wall, see page 36. Route the cord. To AC outlet To DC IN 9V AC adapter (supplied) To telephone outlet To TEL LINE Telephone line cord (supplied) Connect the telephone line cord to the...
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Step 2 (continued) Notes • Use only the supplied AD-310 AC adapter. Do not use any other AC adapter. Polarity of the plug • 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.
Step 3 Preparing the battery pack Charge the battery pack for 12-15 hours before you start using your phone. Press and slide the battery compartment cover toward the bottom of the unit. Connect the battery pack connector with the correct polarity (black and red wires), then insert the battery pack into the battery compartment.
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Step 3 (continued) Battery use time (per charge) From fully charged • Seven hours coutinuous use. • Seven days when the handset is in the standby mode. When the battery charge becomes low When the voltage of battery pack in the handset is very low and needs to be charged, the phone is Low Battery programmed to eliminate functions in order to save...
Step 4 Entering your area code Note If your calling area requires 10-digits, skip this step. Enter your area code before you use this phone for the first time, or if you move to a new area, you must re-enter your area code. This is necessary because the phone must distinguish local or long distance calls to properly dial calls from the Caller ID message list.
Making calls Dialing from Standby Dial the phone number. (Phone numbers can be up to 32 digits.) Example: Enter 8178583300 8178583300 talk Press . "Talk" flashes on the display. Talk 8178583300 • Then, the volume setting is displayed. For example, if the volume is set to high, ª...
Making calls (continued) Dialing from Talk Mode Press . "Talk" appears talk flashing 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...
Making calls (continued) Redialing The last three phone numbers dialed can be quickly redialed. redial/p Press The phone number that was last dialed appears on the display. redial/p Press again. redial/p Each press of will display one of the last three numbers dialed. <Redial1>...
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Making calls (continued) Redialing from Talk Mode Press talk "Talk" appears flashing on the display. Talk Talk <High> redial/p Press The last number dialed will be displayed. Only the last number dialed can be accessed while off-hook. To hang up, press , or place the talk handset on the base.
Receiving calls Phone rings. Incoming Call Press . "Talk" and volume talk appears on the display. Talk flash The call-time display starts. Talk with the caller. Talk 0:02 mute/ring Press or place the handset on the talk 115:35 base when the telephone call is finished. The call time will be displayed for about 5 seconds.
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Receiving calls (continued) Ringer tone In the standby mode, press mute/ring Ringer A High Each time is pressed, the ringer tone mute/ring mute/ring setting changes and the selected ringer tone Ringer A Low sounds for 2 seconds. mute/ring Ringer B High mute/ring Ringer B Low mute/ring...
You can store up to 20 phone numbers in the dial memory. Storing phone numbers and names Press and hold until "Memory Store" is displayed. Memory Store 01 UNIDEN CORP 02 JOHN DOE Press or enter a two- digit • ª...
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For example, if you store a name and number into Memory07 Stored memory location number 7, the display shows " Memory07 Stored " Memory Store After about 2 seconds, "Memory Store" 01 UNIDEN CORP is displayed. 02 JOHN DOE...
Memory dialing Making calls with memory dialing From Standby Press The handset displays your programmed memory locations. 01 UNIDEN CORP 02 JOHN DOE 03 MOM AND DAD Press or enter a two-digit • ª number (01 - 20) to select the memory location you would like to dial.
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(continued) Display a Programmed Number /tone/ to toggle between the names display and the numbers display. Program name Program number 01 UNIDEN CORP 01 8178583300 02 JOHN DOE 02 5452930 03 MOM AND DAD 03 8175551212 Note When the stored phone number has 14 or...
Editing a stored name and/or phone number Press and hold for 2 seconds. The display shows the memory screen and any stored name/number. Memory Store 01 UNIDEN CORP 02 JOHN DOE Press or enter a two-digit • ª number (01 to 20) to select the memory location you would like to edit.
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The handset beeps and displays the Memory01 Stored confirmation screen. The memory storage is complete. After about 2 seconds, "Memory Store” Memory Store 01 UNIDEN CORP is displayed. 02 JOHN DOE Press to exit edit mode. Display a Programmed Number...
Erasing a stored name and 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 erase.
Memory erasing (continued) After 2 seconds the display returns to Memory Store the "Memory Store" screen. You may select another number to 03 MOM AND DAD delete (return to step 2). Press to return to standby. Mute During a conversation you can mute your conversation from the handset. This prevents the party you are speaking to from hearing what you or someone else in the room is saying.
Paging To locate the handset When it is not on the base. Press page/find on the base. The handset beeps for 5 seconds. The following screen appears: Paging Press any key on the handset to end. Notes page/find • If you press and hold for more than two seconds, the handset beeps for 60 seconds.
Caller ID Caller ID service 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.
If the Caller ID service includes the caller’s name, the caller's name appears on the display (up to 15 letters). 5/11 12:30PM 01 The date and time received UNIDEN CORP Caller's name 813-858-3300 Caller's phone number Here are some typical displays;...
• Total:02 Press to display the latest caller ª ID message. 5/17 12:30PM 03 UNIDEN CORP 817-858-3300 Press to see the next message. ª Or press to see previous message. • Press to return to standby.
(continued) Deleting information from the Caller ID list The EXI 8600 series stores up to 50 messages. If more new calls are received, message stored in the list are deleted beginning with the oldest messages in the list. Old data that was entered 51 or more numbers earlier will be deleted automatically.
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Caller ID (continued) Deleting all Caller ID name/numbers call id Press Total:02 Press Delete All ? Press to select "Yes" or • ª "No". Press select When the pointer is at "Yes": A confirmation tone sounds and all stored Caller ID messages are deleted.
• When a long distance call has been set, " 1 " appears in the display. • You cannot make a call from the Caller ID list, if your EXI 8600 series phone is connected to private branch exchange (PBX).
Caller ID list by pressing • ª 5/17 12:30PM 03 UNIDEN CORP 817-858-3300 Press Select Location 01 UNIDEN CORP 02 JONE DOE Press or enter a two-digit • ª number (01- 20) to select the memory location you want to store.
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 flash Press You will be able to talk with the person that has just called. The person with whom you were talking will be put on hold.
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. (See page 4.) In the rare situation that you suspect another cordless telephone is using the same security code, you can change the code.
Additional information (continued) Mounting the base unit on a wall Standard wall plate mounting This phone can be mounted on any standard telephone wall plate. Snap the wall mount adapter into the notches on the base. Plug the telephone line cord to the 2 - 7 TEL LINE jack and the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack.
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Additional information (continued) On the base unit, pull the handset Handset retainer retainer out of the slot. Rotate it clock- wise 180 degrees. Flip the retainer from front to back. Slide it back into the slot so that the lip of the retainer is up and the oval is down.
Additional information (continued) Installing the beltclip To attach the beltclip To remove the beltclip Insert the beltclip into the holes on each Pull both sides of the beltclip to release side of the handset. Press down until the tabs from the holes. it clicks.
Additional information (continued) Note on power sources Battery replacement and RECYCLING NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES handling When the operating time becomes short, NICKEL-CADMIUM even after a battery is recharged, please BATTERIES MUST BE replace the battery. DISPOSED OF With normal usage, your battery should PROPERLY.
Additional information (continued) Troubleshooting If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. Symptom Suggestion The status LED won't come on • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the when the handset is placed in base unit and wall outlet.
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.
Additional information (continued) Index Mounting the base unit to a wall ..36 Mute ............25 Area code ..........11 P, Q Package contents ........5 Battery pack Paging ..........26 Preparing and charging ....9 Replacement and handling ....39 Receiving calls ........16 Redialing ..........14 Caller ID service Ringer tone ..........17 Calling from the Caller ID list ..32 Ringer switch........17...
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