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Uniden EZI 996 Series Owner's Manual

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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Caller ID and CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting) 28 When the Telephone Rings ....28 Viewing the Caller ID Message List ..29 Deleting Information from the Caller ID List .

  • Page 4: Welcome/Features

    Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden cordless telephone. This cordless phone is designed and engineered to exacting standards for reliability, long life, and outstanding performance. Note: Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit for explanation purposes.

  • Page 5: Controls And Functions

    Controls and Functions w w w . u n i d e n . c o m 1. Handset antenna 2. Audio boost switch 3. Volume/ 4. Volume/ 5. Handset battery compartment 6. Handset visual ringer LED 7. Handset earpiece 8.

  • Page 6: Terms Used In This Manual

    C O N T R O L S A N D F U N C T I O N S 24. Pulse/tone switch (p. 10) 25. DC in 9V jack 26. Telephone line jack 27. Visual ringer switch (p. 10) 28. Ringer tone switch (p. 16) 29.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Avoid personal computers Avoid other cordless telephones If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, be sure that installing the system does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable...

  • Page 8: Connect The Base Unit And Charge The Handset

    4) Charge the handset battery pack for at least 15-20 hours before using your new cordless telephone for the first time! To maximize the charge capacity of your battery pack, DO NOT plug the telephone cord into the base unit and wall jack until the battery is fully charged.
  • Page 9 6) After the phone is connected, pick up the handset from the base and press talk. If you do not get a dial tone, check the following: • Be sure the telephone cord is securely connected to both the base and an active telephone jack.

  • Page 10: Choose The Dialing Mode

    C. Choose the Dialing Mode Most phone systems use tone dialing which sends DTMF tones through the phone lines. However, some phone systems (such as those in rural areas) still use pulse dialing. The default setting is tone dialing. Depending on your dialing system, set the mode as follows: •...

  • Page 11: Mount The Base Unit On A Wall

    3) Wrap the AC adapter cord inside the molded wiring channel as shown. 4) Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet. 5) Plug the telephone line cord into the tel line jack. 6) Wrap the cord inside the molded wiring channel as shown.

  • Page 12: Installing The Beltclip

    Pull both sides of the beltclip to release the tabs from the holes. Headset Installation Your phone may be used with an optional headset, the Uniden HS910. To use this feature, insert the headset plug into the headset jack. Your phone is ready for hands-free conversations.

  • Page 13: Basic Setup

    You must subscribe to Caller ID service through your local telephone provider to use this feature. You must also subscribe to Call Waiting Service to use Caller ID on Call Waiting.

  • Page 14: Entering Your Area Code

    2) Press the volume/ /- key to select 3) Press the select key to toggle and turn on Caller ID on Call Waiting. 4) Press the menu key and return the handset to the base unit to complete the setting. The handset returns to standby mode. Entering Your Area Code If you enter a 3-digit area code number in the code does not appear in Caller ID messages.

  • Page 15: Setting The Language

    5) Press the select key. A confirmation tone sounds. 6) Press the menu key to complete the setting. The handset returns to standby mode. Setting the language There are three languages to choose from: English, French and Spanish. 1) When the phone is in standby mode, press the menu key.

  • Page 16: Selecting The Ringer Tone And Volume

    Selecting the Ringer Tone and Volume Base ringer on/off The ringer switch allows you to set the base ringer on or off. If you set the switch to off, you never hear the base ringer tone. Base ringer tone Press the ringer tone button in standby mode to select one of 7 ringer tones. Base ringer volume Slide the ringer volume adjuster to set the base ringer volume.

  • Page 17: Basics

    Using Your Phone Making and Receiving Calls Making a call 1) Remove the handset from the base. 2) Press the talk key. 3) Listen for the dial tone. 4) Dial the number. 1) Remove the handset from the base. 2) Dial the number. 3) Press the talk key.

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Handset Earpiece Volume

    Redialing the last dialed number 1) Remove the handset from the base. 2) Press the talk key. 3) Listen for the dial tone. 4) Press the redial/pause key. 1) Remove the handset from the base. 2) Press the redial/pause key. 3) Press the talk key.

  • Page 19: Tone Dialing Switch-Over

    Tone Dialing Switch-over If your telephone company requires pulse dialing, you can switch-over to tone dialing after the call connects. This feature is useful when you need tone dialing to use any automated menu systems, such as telephone bank tellers, telephone prescriptions refills, customer support menus, etc.

  • Page 20: Selecting A Different Channel

    Selecting a Different Channel If you encounter interference while using your phone, you can manually change the phone´s channel for clear operation. This function works only when the phone is in use. Press the delete/channel key. the phone is changing to another channel. For more information on interference, refer •...

  • Page 21: Using Call Waiting

    Call Waiting service. Voice Mail Waiting Indicator If you subscribe to voice mail service, you can use your cordless telephone to access your voice mailbox. The visual ringer LED light on the base of your phone flashes whenever you have messages waiting in your voice mailbox.

  • Page 22: Emergency Dial Emergency Dial

    Emergency Dial Emergency Dial is a one-touch speed dial key. Store your most important or most frequently called number as your Emergency Dial number. Then, simply press the emergency ( your phone will automatically dial the number. Storing the Emergency Dial 1) When the phone is in standby mode, press and hold the emergency ( If the Emergency Dial number is already programmed,...

  • Page 23: Using The Speed Dial Memory

    Chain Dialing. For example, you can save your bank account number to speed dial memory. When you call your bank's telephone teller service and are prompted to enter your account number, simply press the memory key and the speed dial number where you stored your account number.
  • Page 24 4) Enter a name according to the instructions below, then press the select key. If no name is required, go to step 5. • The name can be up to 14 characters. • Use the #/ and /tone/ keys to move the cursor to the desired location. •...
  • Page 25 Keys pqrs wxyz oper Store Number is displayed. The cursor flashes indicating that the display is ready for the number to be entered. 6) Use the keypad to enter the phone number; each number can be up to 20 digits. If you need the phone to pause during the dialing sequence, press the redial/pause key to insert a two- second delay between the numbers.

  • Page 26: Storing Caller Id Messages In Speed Memory Locations

    7) Press the select key. You will hear a confirmation tone, and the following screen appears. Memory storage is complete. After about 2 seconds, the following screen displays all the speed dial memory entries. 8) Press the memory key to exit memory setup mode. The phone returns to standby.

  • Page 27: Making Calls From Speed Dial Memory

    3) Enter a number (0 - 9) or press the volume/ /- or volume/ /+ key to select the memory location to be stored. 4) Press the select key. You hear a confirmation tone, and the number is stored in memory. The display returns to the Caller ID list.

  • Page 28: Caller Id Features

    You must subscribe to Caller ID service through your local telephone provider to use this feature. When the telephone rings, the Caller ID feature allows you to view the caller’s name, phone number, date and time of call. With CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting), you will •...

  • Page 29: Viewing The Caller Id Message List

    • In Caller ID operation, if no key is pressed for more than 30 seconds, an error tone sounds and the telephone returns to standby mode. • Each message can be up to 15 characters for the phone number and the name.

  • Page 30: Deleting Information From The Caller Id List

    Deleting Information from the Caller ID List The cordless phone stores up to 30 messages (Caller ID names/numbers). If the phone receives the 31st message, the oldest one in the list is automatically deleted. Caller ID data can also be deleted manually. •...
  • Page 31 Deleting all Caller ID names/numbers 1) With the phone in standby mode, press the CID key. 2) Press the delete/channel key. 3) Press the volume/ /+ key to select press the select key. You hear a confirmation tone and all stored Caller ID messages are deleted.

  • Page 32: Making A Call From The Caller Id List

    Making a Call from the Caller ID List You can place a call from the Caller ID list. 1) Press the CID key. Select the phone number that you want to dial by pressing the volume/ /+ or You cannot make a call volume/ /- key.

  • Page 33: Additional Information

    Normally, setting the code is not necessary. The first time you charge your handset, the security code is automatically set. In the rare situation that you suspect another cordless telephone is using the same security code, you can change the code.

  • Page 34: Note On Power Sources

    Even when the battery pack is not being used, it will gradually discharge over a long period of time. For optimum performance, be sure to return the handset to the base unit after a telephone call. Battery replacement and handling When the operating time becomes short even after a battery is recharged, please replace the battery.

  • Page 35: Installing A Replacement Battery

    5) Place the battery case cover back on the handset by sliding it upwards until it clicks into place. w w w . u n i d e n . c o m Use only the Uniden rechargeable battery pack (BT-905) supplied with your cordless telephone.

  • Page 36: Maintenance

    Do not use paint thinner, benzene, alcohol, or other chemical products. Doing so may discolor the surface of the telephone and damage the finish. A D D I T I O N A L I N F O R M A T I O N...

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    Make sure that the handset is not too far from the base. Check the dialing mode used by your telephone company. A D D I T I O N A L I N F O R M A T I O N...
  • Page 38 • Reset the indicator by pressing and holding the find handset key for 5 seconds. • Contact your local telephone company to make sure that your telephone receives FSK message signaling. • Call our customer hotline at 1-800-297-1023.

  • Page 39: Liquid Damage

    This will cause permanent damage to the handset, base and the microwave oven. After following these steps, if your cordless telephone does not work, please send to: Uniden America Corporation Parts and Service Division 4700 Amon Carter Blvd. Ft. Worth, TX76155 1-800-554-3988 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST...

  • Page 40: General Information

    With normal usage, the battery should last about one year. A replacement Uniden adapter and battery may be purchased at your local Uniden dealer or by contacting the Uniden Parts Department (800) 554-3988. Hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday.

  • Page 41: Precautions & Warranty

    • Through the RBRC® program, Uniden makes it easy for you to drop off the used battery at local retailers of replacement nickel-cadmium batteries. You may also contact your local recycling center for information on where to return the used battery.
  • Page 42 Important Safety Instructions When using your telephone equipment, these basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and injury to persons: 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
  • Page 43 Caution!To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons by the battery, read and follow these instructions: 1. Use only the Uniden battery pack specified in the owner’s manual. 2. Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire.
  • Page 44 If you are having trouble with your telephone service, you must first disconnect your phone to determine if it is the cause of your problem. If you determine that it is the cause, you must leave it disconnected until the trouble has been corrected.
  • Page 45 This type of installation is not difficult; however, you should contact your Uniden telephone dealer or a telephone supply store for advice about A D D I T I O N A L I N F O R M A T I O N...
  • Page 46 WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION (“Uniden”) ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for one year, to the original retail owner, this Uniden Product to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below.
  • Page 47 4700 Amon Carter Blvd. Fort Worth, TX 76155 (800) 297-1023, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central, Monday through Friday or visit our website at www.uniden.com A D D I T I O N A L I N F O R M A T I O N...

  • Page 48: Notice

    The REN assigned to each terminal equipment provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed five.

  • Page 49: Index

    Index AC adapter information..40 Audio boost ... . . 18 Basic set up ... . . 13 Battery pack Information .
  • Page 50 If you need any assistance with this product, please call our Customer Hotline at 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.
  • Page 51 Memo w w w . u n i d e n . c o m...

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