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Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Included with the EXA915 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Important Electrical Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Cordless Telephone Privacy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Desk or Table top Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Wall Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Setting the Handset Retainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Setting Up Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Raising the Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Installing the Handset Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Cleaning the Battery Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Charging the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Low Battery Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Battery Memory Effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Setting the Pulse/Tone Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Adjusting Ringer/Volume Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Automatic Digital Code Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Using Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Making and Receiving Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Changing Channels, Flash, and Page/Find. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Conference Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Programming Your Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Storing a Number in Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Storing a Mixed Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Dialing a Stored Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Chain Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Erasing a Stored Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
The Integrated Answering System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Answering System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Turning the Answering System On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Reviewing Time and Day Stamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Setting Your Outgoing Message (OGM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Selecting a Preset OGM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
VOX/Calling Party Control Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Using the Reset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Using Your Answering System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Playing New Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Playing a Stored Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Repeating a Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Skipping a Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Deleting a Message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Message Full Indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Voice-Guided Help Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Screening Incoming Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Leaving a Memo Message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Recording a Telephone Conversation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Remote Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Setting Your PIN Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Using a Touch-Tone Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Leaving a Memo Message......... . 39 Recording a Telephone Conversation ....... . 39 Remote Operation. -
Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
E. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance. 13. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. EXA915... -
Page 3: Battery Safety Precautions
5. Charge the Battery Pack provided with or identified for use with this product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in the instruction manual provided for this product. 6. Observe proper polarity orientation between the Battery Pack and battery charger. EXA915 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS... -
Page 4: Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden EXA915 Cordless Telephone. These phones are designed to exacting standards which provide reliability, long life, and outstanding performance. Features 40 Channel 900 MHz operation Random Code™ Digital Security AutoTalk™ UltraClear Plus AutoStandby™ AutoSecure™... -
Page 5: Included With The Exa915
Included with the EXA915 If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact Uniden Customer Service at: (800) 297-1023, 8:00 am to 5:00 p.m. Central, Monday through Friday. Handset Base Rechargeable Battery Long Telephone Cord AC Adapter Short Telephone Cord... -
Page 6: Important Electrical Considerations
This phone is no exception. Warning: Please do not attempt to unplug any appliance during an electrical storm. Caution: Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Uniden, or operation of this product in any way other than as detailed by this Operating Guide, could void your authority to operate this product. -
Page 7: Cordless Telephone Privacy
Cordless Telephone Privacy Cordless telephones are radio devices. Communications between the handset and base of your cordless telephone are accomplished by means of radio waves which are broadcast over the open airways. Because of the inherent physical properties of radio waves, your communications can be received by radio receiving devices other than your own cordless telephone unit. -
Page 8: Installation
Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. Applying Power to the Base Unit The EXA915 phone requires an AC outlet, without a switch to interrupt power, and the included AC Adapter. To relieve strain on the DC plug when the phone is placed on a desk or table, wrap the power cord around the convenient notch below. -
Page 9: Desk Or Table Top Installation
EXA915 5. Plug the AC Adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet. Do not use an outlet controlled by a wall switch. Use only the Uniden AC Adapter supplied with this phone. -
Page 10: Wall Installation
9. Plug the AC Adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet. Do not use an outlet controlled by a wall switch. Use only the Uniden AC Adapter supplied with this phone. EXA915... - Page 11 Base Unit. 6. Place the Base Unit on the screws and push down until it is firmly seated. 8. Plug the other end of the telephone line cord into the wall jack.
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Page 12: Setting The Handset Retainer
Do not use an outlet controlled by a wall switch. Use only the Uniden AC Adapter supplied with this phone. Setting the Handset Retainer The Handset Retainer holds the Handset in place if your phone is mounted on a wall. -
Page 13: Setting Up Your Phone
Before using your phone, be sure to raise the antenna to the vertical position. Installing the Handset Battery Pack 1. Press in on the battery cover release. 2. Slide the battery compartment cover down. EXA915 3. Align the plastic connector of the Nickel-Cadmium battery pack with its socket and plug it in. - Page 14 Correction EXA 915 The instructions for in your Operating Guide. Use ONLY the following instructions to install or replace the Handset Battery Pack in your EXA 915. Installing the Handset Battery Pack 1. Press in on the Battery Cover release. Slide the battery compartment cover down 2.
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Page 15: Cleaning The Battery Contacts
To maintain a good charge, it is important to clean all charging contacts on the Handset and Base Unit about once a month. Use a pencil eraser or other contact cleaner. Do not use any liquids or solvents. talk/batt talk pqrs tone rdl/flash ringer/p channel remote record wxyz oper volume Contacts EXA915... -
Page 16: Charging The Battery Pack
Return the Handset to the Base Unit for charging. Return the Handset to the Base Unit for charging. Allow 15 to 20 hours without any interruption for the Handset to fully recharge. EXA915 2. Make sure the status LED lights. -
Page 17: Battery Memory Effect
Setting the Pulse/Tone Switch Be sure the PULSE/TONE switch is in the TONE position. Most phone systems are Tone dialing. Check with your local phone company if you are not sure whether your system is Tone or Pulse dialing. PULSE-TONE EXA915... -
Page 18: Adjusting Ringer/Volume Controls
You can select one of two Handset volumes from the Handset. Press / volume . Press The earpiece volume changes from low to high, or high to low. EXA915 Base Volume Controls talk/batt talk remote To adjust the Base Unit ringer volume, record move the RING VOL-OFF LO HI switch to the desired setting. -
Page 19: Automatic Digital Code Security
To avoid unauthorized calls on your phone, a Digital Code feature was added to all EXA915 phones. This Digital Code is shared only between the Handset and Base Unit. The code is set automatically when you first use the phone. -
Page 20: Using Your Phone
Making and Receiving Calls The following features of the EXA915 phone are different depending on the Handset’s location when you make or receive a call. ANSWER CALL Pick up Handset (AutoTalk) -OR- If the Handset is off the Base: 1) Pick up Handset. -
Page 21: Conference Mode
Press speaker on the Base Unit. Speak into the Base Unit microphone. Press speaker on the Base Unit. Speak into the Base Unit microphone. Press speaker on the Base Unit. Note: You must use the Handset to make a call. EXA915... -
Page 22: Programming Your Phone
2. Press The talk/batt low LED blinks. 3. Enter the number you want to store (up to 16 digits). 5551212 EXA915 4. If a pause is needed during dialing to talk/batt talk remote access a long distance service, press record... -
Page 23: Storing A Mixed Number
3300 g3300 button counts as one digit and lasts four seconds. Pressing more than once increases the length of the pause between numbers. talk/batt talk pqrs tone remote record wxyz oper rdl/flash ringer/p volume channel EXA915... -
Page 24: Dialing A Stored Number
To do this, simply: 1. Store the access code into one of the memory numbers. 2. Dial the main number. 3. At the appropriate time, press access code is saved. EXA915 3. Press talk/batt talk remote 4. Press the... -
Page 25: Erasing A Stored Number
An error tone will sound and the erase talk/batt talk remote procedure will be record canceled if more than 20 seconds elapse between each keystroke entry pqrs wxyz tone or step. oper rdl/flash ringer/p volume channel EXA915... -
Page 26: The Integrated Answering System
The Integrated Answering System The EXA915 has a built-in Answering System which answers incoming calls and records your messages. You can also use your new Answering System to record a conversation, leave a memo message for someone else who will use the phone, or to announce a special message when you’ll be away from your phone. -
Page 27: Answering System Setup
Message Counter LED turns on. 2. To turn the Answering System off, press answer again. A tone sounds and the Message Counter LED turns off. again talk/batt talk pqrs tone oper rdl/flash ringer/p channel remote record wxyz volume EXA915... -
Page 28: Setting The Clock
Setting the Clock The clock in your EXA915 Answering System starts when power is applied to the Base Unit. Follow these steps to set the clock to the correct time. 1. Press on the Handset. The talk/batt low LED lights green. -
Page 29: Reviewing Time And Day Stamp
LED lights green and the Handset beeps. 3. Press again to return to Standby. talk/batt talk remote record pqrs wxyz tone oper rdl/flash ringer/p volume channel talk/batt talk remote record pqrs wxyz tone oper rdl/flash ringer/p volume channel EXA915... -
Page 30: Setting Your Outgoing Message (Ogm)
Outgoing Message. Preset Messages The EXA915 has two messages programmed in its memory. If the REC TIME/ANN/4/1 switch is in either the four or one position, the first preset message below plays. Incoming messages are limited to four or one minute respectively. If the switch is set in the left position, (i.e., the “Announce Only”... -
Page 31: Selecting A Preset Ogm
A tone will sound, and your recorded message will play on the Base Unit speaker. A second tone sounds after your message plays, and the Answering System automatically returns to Standby. volume status delete repeat play/stop skip memo answer EXA915... -
Page 32: Vox/Calling Party Control Feature
See “Applying Power to the Base Unit,” for instructions on returning the system to Standby. The RESET button may also be used in the unlikely event that an AC power line disturbance causes the answering system to malfunction and become inoperative. EXA915... -
Page 33: Using Your Answering System
The message counter LED stops flashing, indicating that all of the new messages have been reviewed and stored. talk/batt talk remote record pqrs wxyz tone oper rdl/flash ringer/p volume channel If you want to stop reviewing your < messages, press the EXA915... -
Page 34: Playing A Stored Message
“End of messages” plays. 4. Press to return to Standby. The talk/batt low LED goes off. EXA915 Base Operation talk/batt talk remote record 1. Press The number of stored pqrs wxyz messages is tone announced. -
Page 35: Repeating A Message
< The system automatically returns to Standby when all messages play. remote record wxyz oper volume EXA915... -
Page 36: Skipping A Message
4. To return to Standby, press The talk/batt low LED goes off. EXA915 Base Operation 1. Press talk/batt talk remote review your record messages. The number... -
Page 37: Deleting A Message
Base speaker, rdl/flash ringer/p followed by volume the “End of channel messages” announcement. < You can press when you receive new messages. When you press , you are deleting the message. Once deleted, the message cannot be replayed. EXA915... -
Page 38: Message Full Indication
Message Full Indication The EXA915 has a maximum record time of 25 minutes or up to 40 incoming messages. When the memory is full, the Answering System will not record incoming calls. To return the system to normal operation, follow these steps. -
Page 39: Voice-Guided Help Menu
When you return to Standby, the talk/batt low LED goes off. The Answering System stops recording the incoming message when you press talk/batt talk pqrs tone rdl/flash ringer/p channel remote record wxyz oper volume remote record wxyz oper volume EXA915... -
Page 40: Leaving A Memo Message
Leaving a Memo Message You can use the EXA915 to leave a Memo Message for someone else who uses your Answering System. 1. To record your Memo Message, press and hold memo until you hear a long tone and the Message Counter LED begins to count up. -
Page 41: Remote Operation
You can operate your EXA915 while you’re away from home by calling from any touch-tone phone. When using this feature, remember these important guidelines. You should change your Personal Identification Number (PIN) before using your Handset. When you first apply power, the code is set to 00. -
Page 42: Using A Touch-Tone Phone
Using a Touch-Tone Phone You can operate your Answering System using any touch-tone telephone. Use this function to check for recorded messages, play or delete messages, or even record a new outgoing message. 1. Call your telephone number. 2. During the outgoing... -
Page 43: Troubleshooting
If your EXA915 Integrated Telephone Answering Device is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps. If you are still unable to resolve the problems, contact Uniden Customer Service at (800) 297-1023, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central, Monday through Friday. -
Page 44: Answering System Troubleshooting Chart
No sound on the Base Unit speaker during call monitoring or message playback. Cannot access remote call-in features from another touch-tone phone. EXA915 Suggestion Make sure that the Base Unit is plugged in. Make sure the Answering System is turned on. -
Page 45: Specifications
General – The EXA915 complies with FCC Rules, Parts 15 and 68. Frequency Control Modulation Operating Temperature Base Unit Transmit Frequency Power Requirements Size Weight Handset Transmit Frequency Power Requirements Size (w/ antenna) Weight Battery Answering System Memory Type Memory Capacity... - Page 47 WARNING! Uniden America Corporation DOES NOT represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or damage to the unit, DO NOT expose this unit to rain or moisture. Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery Warning This equipment contains a Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery.
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Page 48: Base Unit Controls And Keys
Base Unit Controls and Keys 1. Ring Volume Off-Lo-Hi Switch 2. Pulse/Tone Switch 3. DC Power Jack 4. Telephone Line Jack 5. Handset Retainer 6. New Message Button and LED 9 7. Speaker Volume Control Switch 8. Speaker 9. Speakerphone Button and LED 10. -
Page 49: Handset Controls And Keys
4. Memory Programming Button 5. Redial/Flash Button 6. Talk/Battery Low Indicator 7. Pound Key 8. Ringer/Pause/Volume Button 9. Channel Select Button 10. Microphone Handset volume control not available on all models of the EXA915. talk/batt talk remote record pqrs wxyz tone... -
Page 50: One Year Limited Warranty
Uniden service center for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty, (E) used in any conjunction with equipment or parts or as part of any system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the Operating Guide for this product. - Page 51 Covered under one or more of the following U.S. patents: 4,511,761 4,595,795 4,797,916 4,523,058 5,426,690 ® ©1997 Uniden America Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in China.