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Customer Hotline at: 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.
Introduction WELCOME Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden EXI 7960 cordless telephone. This phone is designed for reliability, long life, and outstanding performance. FEATURES • 900 MHz Technology • 3-line Backlit Display • Face Up/Face Down Charging • 32 Digit Redial •...
NOTE If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact the Uniden Parts Department at (800)554-3988. Hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday. We can also be reached on the web at www.uniden.com.
Installing and Adjusting Your Phone DESK/TABLETOP INSTALLATION 1) Plug the AC adapter cord into the DC input jack on the back of the base, then place the AC When choosing a location for adapter cord inside the molded your phone, keep the base unit strain relief.
1) Remove the handset retainer on the base by sliding it upward. Use only the Uniden AC adapter supplied with this phone and DO NOT use an outlet controlled by a wall switch. Setting the Handset Retainer for Wall Mounting...
2) Flip the handset retainer over so the tab is facing up. 3) Slide the handset retainer back onto the base. This phone can be mounted on any standard AT&T or GTE wall plate. 1) Plug the AC adapter into the DC input jack on the back of the DO NOT use an outlet base, then place the AC adapter...
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3) Plug the other end of the cord into the wall jack. (Remember, the phone must be fully charged before you can use it.) 4) Place the base on the two posts of the wall plate and slide it downward to secure.
Direct Wall Mounting If you don’t have a standard wall plate, you can mount your phone directly to the wall. Before mounting your cordless telephone, consider the following: Select a location away from electrical cables, pipes, or other items behind the mounting location. Inserting screws into areas such as this can be hazardous.
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4) Plug one end of the long telephone cord into the back of the base and place the telephone cord into the right molded channel cord holder. 5) Place the base on the screws and push it downward to secure. 6) Plug the other end of the telephone cord into the wall jack.
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7) Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120 VAC wall outlet that is not controlled by a wall switch. 8) Raise the antenna on the base.
2) Plug the battery’s cable into the handset. Use only the Uniden battery (BT-905) supplied with your phone. 3) Slide the battery cover on until it snaps into place.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Before plugging the phone line into your new phone for the first time, fully charge the rechargeable battery pack for 15-20 hours without interruption. 1) Place the handset on the base. 2) Make sure that If the LED doesn’t light, check to see that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the handset makes good contact with the base...
SETTING THE PULSE/TONE SWITCH Be sure the PULSE/TONE switch is in the TONE position unless Most phone systems use tone your local phone system uses dialing. Check with your pulse dialing. local phone company if you’re not sure whether your system is tone or pulse.
Loud During a call, press and hold vol L for two seconds. Your selection appears on the LCD. The EXI 7960 does not keep the Loud volume setting when you hang up, but returns to the normal setting to avoid any hearing discomfort for the next person using the phone.
Using Your New Phone MAKING AND RECEIVING CALLS FLASH AND CALL WAITING If you have “call waiting” service and a call waiting tone sounds while you are on a call, press flash There is a short pause, then you will hear the new caller. To return to the original caller, press Handset...
STORING A PHONE NUMBER IN MEMORY NOTE 1) Remove the handset from the base. 2) Press and hold Whenever you are using a menu screen, you must press a The following screen appears. key within 20 seconds or the phone will return to standby. 3) Use the : and ;...
NOTE select Edit Memory . The following screen appears, select . The following screen select Memory Store 1> KAYSIE SCHLITZ 2 UNIDEN > Edit Memory 1 Delete Memory 1 Go Back Go Back Store Name KAYSIE SCHLITZ Store Number 8175551212...
If you already know the memory location of the number you wish to dial, press the memory location. The phone will automatically NOTE dial the number. Memory 1 Deleted 1 > KAYSIE SCHLITZ 2 Uniden 3 Grandma 1 KAYSIE SCHLITZ 2 > Uniden 3 Grandma then talk...
3) When you need to enter the special number, press the memory location (0-9). USING CALLER ID You must subscribe to Caller ID from your phone company in order to use this feature. There are three Caller ID setup options available; Autotalk, CIDCW, and Area Code.
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2) Use the : and ; keys to move the cursor to the selection that you would like to change. Press the keypad to enter or change the area code, then press confirmation tone indicating the area code has been changed.) 3) After you have made your selections, press handset to the base.
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1) Press summary screen appears. The screen shows the number of new callers and the total number of callers stored in Caller ID memory. (This screen appears on the display whenever the handset is face up in the base.) 2) Press ; to scan through the list. The most recent call appears first, with the date, time, call count, name, and phone number.
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, and the Caller ID call id New : 01 Total : 02 12/21 12:30PM 03 Schlitz Kaysie 817-555-1212 Select Location 1> KAYSIE SCHLITZ 2 UNIDEN Replace Memory? > No and press select New : 01 Total : 02 12/21 12:30P 03 Schlitz Kaysie...
3) Press , and the following delete screen appears. 4) Press . A confirmation tone sounds and the Caller ID select delete screen returns with the next message displayed. 5) After you have deleted all Caller ID number, the display shows Press to return to standby.
USING REDIAL Redial/p The number redialed can be up to 32 digits long. USING THE TONE FEATURE If you are dialing in the pulse mode and need to enter tone digits, press tone has ended, the tone mode is canceled and pulse dialing resumes.
Troubleshooting QUICK REFERENCE CHART If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps. If you are still unable to resolve the problem, contact your place of purchase or call customer service at (800)297-1023. PROBLEM The charge light won’t come on when the handset is placed in the base.
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The handset doesn’t ring or receive a page. PROBLEM • The Nickel-Cadmium battery pack may be weak. Charge the battery on the base unit for 15-20 hours. • The handset may be too far away from the base unit. • Place the base unit away from appliances or metal objects.
Specifications G E N E R A L The EXI 7960 complies with FCC Parts 15 and 68. Frequency control: PLL Modulation: DBPSK Operating temperature: -10º to 50º C (+14º F to +122º F) BAS E Frequency: 925.997 to 927.947 MHz (40 channels) Power requirements: 9 V 210 mA, or 9V 180mA (from AC adapter) Size: 4-3/8 in.
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