Uniden EXA950 User Manual
Uniden EXA950 User Manual

Uniden EXA950 User Manual

Uniden exa950: user guide

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Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Included with the EXA950 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Important Electrical Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Adapter Safety Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Wall Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Setting the Handset Retainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Setting Up Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Extending the Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Installing the Handset Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Installing the Beltclip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Cleaning the Battery Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Charging the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Low Battery Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Setting the Pulse/Tone Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Adjusting Ringer/Volume Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Automatic Digital Code Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Using Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Making and Receiving Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Changing Channels, Flash, and Page/Find. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Programming Your Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Storing a Number in Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Storing a Mixed Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Dialing a Stored Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Chain Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Erasing a Stored Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
The Integrated Answering System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Answering System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Turning the Answering System On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Reviewing Time and Day Stamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Setting Your Outgoing Message (OGM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Selecting a Preset OGM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
VOX/Calling Party Control Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Using the Reset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Using Your Answering System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Playing New Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Playing a Stored Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Repeating a Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Skipping a Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Deleting a Message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Message Full Indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Voice-Guided Help Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Screening Incoming Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Leaving a Memo Message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Recording a Telephone Conversation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Remote Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Setting Your PIN Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Using a Touch-Tone Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Leaving a Memo Message......... . 37 Recording a Telephone Conversation ....... . 37 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. EXA950...
  • 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. EXA950 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden EXA950 Cordless Telephone. These phones are designed to exacting standards which provide reliability, long life, and outstanding performance. Features 30 Channels Random Code™ Digital Security AutoTalk™ UltraClear Plus AutoStandby™ AutoSecure™ Speakerphone Page/Find Button...
  • Page 5: Included With The Exa950

    Included with the EXA950 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

    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: Installation

    Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. Applying Power to the Base Unit All the EXA950 phones require 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 8: Adapter Safety Feature

    TEL LINE jack on the Base Unit. Without the Desktop Stand 1. Plug the AC Adapter cord into the 9V DC input jack on the Base Unit. 2. Place the AC Adapter cord around the strain relief. Wide Blade EXA950...
  • Page 9: Wall Installation

    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. 2. Plug the AC Adapter into the Base Unit 3.
  • Page 10 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. EXA950...
  • Page 11 Adapter into the Base Unit. 3. Wrap the AC Adapter cord around the strain relief on the Base Unit. EXA950 4. Place the Adapter cord inside the molded channel. 5. Plug one end of the long telephone cord TEL LINE...
  • Page 12: Setting The Handset Retainer

    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. 3. Put the retainer back into its slot on the Base Unit.
  • Page 13: Setting Up Your Phone

    Installing the Handset Battery Pack 1. Press in on the battery cover release. 2. Slide the battery compartment cover down. EXA950 3. Align the plastic connector of the Nickel-Cadmium battery pack with its socket and plug it in.
  • Page 14: Installing The Beltclip

    Base Unit about once a month. Use a pencil eraser or other contact cleaner. Do not use any liquids or solvents. To remove the beltclip 1. Pull back on the release tab and pull up. 2. Replace the slot cover. EXA950...
  • Page 15: Charging The Battery Pack

    Complete your call as quickly as possible. Return the Handset to the Base Unit for charging. Allow 15 to 20 hours without any interruption for the Handset to fully recharge. EXA950 2. Make sure the charge lights. If the LED doesn’t...
  • Page 16: Setting The Pulse/Tone Switch

    RING VOL-OFF LO HI switch to the desired pqrs wxyz setting. tone ? oper volume pause channel ringer To adjust the Base speaker volume, press volume switch to achieve the desired setting. pulse-tone ring vol OFF-LO-HI control EXA950...
  • Page 17: Automatic Digital Code Security

    Automatic Digital Code Security To avoid unauthorized calls on your phone, a Digital Code feature was added to all EXA950 phones. This Digital Code is shared only between the Handset and Base Unit. The code is set automatically Changing the digital security code...
  • Page 18: Using Your Phone

    Making and Receiving Calls The following features of the EXA950 phone are different depending on the Handset’s location when you make or receive a call. ANSWER CALL Pick up Handset 1) Pick up Handset. MAKE CALL 2) Press 3) Listen for dial tone.
  • Page 19: Programming Your Phone

    LED blinks. 3. Enter the number you want to store (up to 16 digits). 5551212 EXA950 4. If a pause is needed during dialing to access a long distance service, press 9P5551212 button counts as one digit and lasts three seconds.
  • Page 20: Storing A Mixed Number

    A tone indicates that the number is stored. pqrs wxyz tone ? oper volume pause channel ringer 3300 P3300 button counts as one digit more than once again. 900 MH z Ext end A Pho ne EXA950...
  • Page 21: Dialing A Stored Number

    1. Store the access code into one of the memory numbers. 2. Dial the main number. 3. At the appropriate time, press location number where the access code is saved. EXA950 3. Press 4. Press the memory location number 900MHz Extend A Phone...
  • Page 22: Erasing A Stored Number

    900 MH z Ext end A Pho ne (0-9). A tone indicates the number is erased. An error tone will sound and the erase procedure will be canceled if more than 20 seconds elapse between each keystroke entry or step. EXA950...
  • Page 23: The Integrated Answering System

    Handset. You won’t have to worry about finding a quick reference card because help is really at your fingertips. Your EXA950 is an advanced, integrated system which offers you maximum flexibility, please read through the sections that explain all of the features before using your Answering System.
  • Page 24: Answering System Setup

    900MHz Extend A Phone talk remote batt low talk flash/rdl talk/batt low LED pqrs tone ? oper volume ringer volume repeat answer page/find status 900 MHz Extend A Phone answer remote wxyz pause channel speaker play skip delete stop memo answer EXA950...
  • Page 25: Setting The Clock

    Setting the Clock The clock in your EXA950 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 26: Reviewing Time And Day Stamp

    900MHz Extend A Phone talk remote batt low talk remote flash/rdl pqrs wxyz tone ? oper volume pause channel ringer 900MHz Extend A Phone talk remote batt low talk flash/rdl remote pqrs wxyz tone ? oper volume pause channel ringer EXA950...
  • Page 27: Setting Your Outgoing Message (Ogm)

    Outgoing Message. Preset Messages The EXA950 has two messages programmed in its memory. If the 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...
  • Page 28: Selecting A Preset Ogm

    Base Unit speaker. A second tone sounds after your message plays, and the Answering System automatically returns to Standby. volume repeat delete page/find status 900 MHz Extend A Phone again. speaker play skip stop memo answer EXA950...
  • Page 29: Vox/Calling Party Control Switch

    Chapter 1 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. EXA950 RESET RESET...
  • Page 30: Using Your Answering System

    ? oper volume pause channel ringer talk pqrs tone ? volume If you want to stop reviewing your messages, press the flash/rdl remote wxyz oper pause channel ringer EXA950...
  • Page 31: Playing A Stored Message

    Pho ne sounds followed by the announcement “End of messages” plays. 4. Press to return to Standby. The talk/batt low LED goes off. EXA950 Base Operation 900MHz Extend A Phone talk remote batt low 1. Press talk flash/rdl remote The first...
  • Page 32: Repeating A Message

    900 MHz Extend A Phone The system will automatically return to Standby if all the messagesplay. speaker play skip delete stop memo answer speaker play skip delete stop memo answer speaker play skip delete stop memo answer EXA950...
  • Page 33: Skipping A Message

    4. To return to Standby, press The talk/batt low LED goes off. EXA950 Base Operation 1. Press 900MHz Extend A Phone talk review your remote batt low messages.
  • Page 34: Deleting A Message

    When you press , you are deleting the message. Once deleted, the message cannot be replayed. The deletion announcement above depends on how many messages you delete during message replay. speaker volume repeat play skip delete stop page/find memo answer EXA950...
  • Page 35: Message Full Indication

    Message Full Indication The EXA950 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 36: 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 900MHz Extend A Phone talk batt low talk pqrs tone ? volume ringer remote wxyz remote flash/rdl remote wxyz oper pause channel EXA950...
  • Page 37: Leaving A Memo Message

    Leaving a Memo Message You can use the EXA950 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...
  • Page 38: Remote Operation

    You can operate your EXA950 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 39: 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 40: Troubleshooting

    If your EXA950 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 41: 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. EXA950 Suggestion Make sure that the Base Unit is plugged in. Make sure the Answering System is turned on.
  • Page 42: Specifications

    General – The EXA950 complies with FCC Rules, Parts 15 and 68. Frequency Control Modulation Operating Temperature Base Unit Receive/Transmit Frequency 925.000 to 927.900 MHz (30 channels) Power Requirements Size Weight Handset Receive/Transmit Frequency 902.100 to 905.000 MHz (30 channels)
  • Page 43 EXA 950 EXA 950 9 0 0 M H z E x te n d A P h o n e Operating Guide...
  • Page 44 Precautions! Before you read anything else, please observe the following: WARNING! Uniden America Corporation DOES NOT risk of fire, electrical shock, or damage to the unit, moisture. Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery Warning This equipment contains a Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery. Cadmium is a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.
  • Page 45: Handset Controls And Keys

    Answering Device Remote Keys 1. Talk Button 2. Flash/Redial Button 3. Remote Button 4. Repeat Key 5. Message DeleteKey 6. OGM RecordKey 7. Time/ Day Stamp Reset Key 8. Memory Store Button 9. Volume/Ringer Button 10. Pause Button 11. Channel Button 12.
  • Page 46: 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 7. Speaker Volume Control Switch 8. Speaker 9. Message Counter LED 10. Speakerphone Button and LED 11.
  • Page 47: 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 48 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.

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