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- Page 2 Handset antenna 22. Base microphone Headset jack cover 23. Speaker LED Handset battery compartment 24. Status LED Handset ringer switch 25. Handset retainer clip Handset earpiece 26. Clock key LCD display 27. Pin code key Talk key 28. Delete key Volume/Cursor down/ 29.
- Page 3 Thank you for choosing the Uniden EXAI 8985 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.
- Page 4 Mute ..............17 Adjusting the ringer and earpiece volume ..18 Redialing a call .............19 3-way Traveling out-of-range..........20 Conference Using your EXAI 8985 intercom......21 Features Transferring a call..........22 Memory Dialing Storing phone numbers and names....23 Making calls with memory dialing......26 Editing a stored name and/or phone number ...28 Caller ID Erasing a stored name and phone number..30...
- Page 5 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 10) Next, choose the best location to set up the base unit. Base unit Step 3 (page 11 to12) Then, insert the battery pack into the handset.
- Page 6 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-420) • Rechargeable • Telephone line •...
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Page 7: Choose The Best Location
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 CONSIDERATIONS included in the PRECAUTIONS AND IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS brochure. Here are some important guidelines you should consider: Avoid heat sources, such as Avoid noise sources such as a window... -
Page 8: Connect The Base Unit
Connect the base unit If you want to install the base unit on the wall, see page 9. Place the power cord so it does not create a trip hazard, or where it could become chafed and create a fire or electrical hazard. Connect the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and to a telephone outlet. -
Page 9: Choose The Dialing Mode
Use only the supplied AD-420 AC adapter. Do not use any other AC Polarity of the plug adapter. 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. -
Page 10: Standard Wall Plate Mounting
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 TEL LINE jack and the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack. -
Page 11: Direct Wall Plate Mounting
On the base unit, pull the handset retainer out of the slot. Rotate it clockwise 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. The retainer holds the handset in place. - Page 12 Remove the battery cover. Connect the battery pack connector with the correct polarity (black and red wires), Use only Uniden Battery then insert the battery pack BT-905. into the battery compartment. Slide the battery cover forward until it snaps into place.
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Page 13: Battery Use Time (Per Charge)
Battery use time (per charge) From fully charged • Seven hours continuous use. • Seven days when the handset is in the standby mode. When the battery charge becomes low Even when the battery pack is not being used, it When the battery pack is very low and needs to be charged, the will gradually phone is programmed to eliminate functions in order to save power. - Page 14 There are three Caller ID setup options available; they are AutoTalk, CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting), and Area Code. Auto Talk allows you to answer the phone without pressing the button. If the phone rings when AutoTalk is on, simply remove the handset from the base and the phone automatically answers the call.
- Page 15 If you enter a 3-digit area code number in the Area Code option, your local area code does not appear in Caller ID messages. When reviewing Caller ID messages, you will see only the local seven digit number. For calls received from outside your local area code, you will see a full 10-digit number.
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Page 16: From The Handset
From the handset Dialing from standby Pick up the handset. Dial the phone number. Press To hang up, press or return the handset to the base. Dialing from talk mode Pick up the handset and press Dial the phone number. To hang up, press or return the handset to the base. - Page 17 From the handset The phone rings. “Incoming Call” appears on the display. Press if not in Auto Talk mode. Press any key (except ) if in Auto Talk mode. “ Talk” appears on the display. Then the earpiece volume is displayed for 2 seconds. The call-time display starts when you begin to talk.
- Page 18 You can turn off the base or the handset microphone so that the person you are talking with cannot hear you. When speaking with the base Press during a telephone call. The microphone is turned off. To cancel mute, press , or When speaking with the handset Press...
- Page 19 Handset ringer tone In the standby mode, press Each time is pressed, the ringer tone setting changes and the selected ringer tone sounds for 2 seconds. Handset ringer switch This switch turns the handset ringer on or off. ri ng er of f r in g e r o ff...
- Page 20 From the handset The last three phone numbers entered can be quickly redialed. Redialing from Standby Press The phone number that was last dialed appears on the display. If the recently dialed Press again. number exceeds 32 digits, Each press of will display only the first 32 digits are one of the last three numbers dialed.
- Page 21 Redialing from talk mode Press “Talk” appears flashing on the display. Press The last number dialed will be displayed, and redialed. To hang up, press or place the handset on the base. The call-time will be displayed for about 5 seconds. From the base To call the last number dialed from the base, press...
- Page 22 Intercom from the base to handset Press on the base. The handset beeps. Press on the handset. Speak into the handset microphone to answer the base. To turn off the intercom, press the handset or on the base. Intercom from the handset to base Press on the handset.
- Page 23 To transfer from the handset to the base Press on the handset while speaking on the handset. The caller is put on hold and the intercom tone sounds on the base. Press the base. The intercom mode is activated, but the caller is still on hold.
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Page 24: On The Handset
Your EXAI 8985 stores up to 20 names and numbers in the handset plus 10 numbers in the base. On the handset Example: To store a name (MOM AND DAD) and number (8175553300) in memory location 03. Press and hold until “Memory Store”... - Page 25 Use the , or keys to enter the name. The name cannot exceed 13 characters. • Use the key to scroll through the character menu. It contains upper and lower case letters and various characters. • Use the keys to move the cursor to the desired location.
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Page 26: On The Base
On the base You can store only numbers in the base. Press The status LED blinks. Dial the number you wish to store. Press Enter the memory location number (0-9) on the keypad. A confirmation tone indicates the number is stored. - Page 27 From the handset Dialing from standby Press The handset displays your programmed memory locations. You must press key within 20 seconds or the phone will return to standby. You may also press to access a memory menu Press or enter a two-digit at any time.
- Page 28 Display a Programmed Number Use the keys to toggle between the names display and the numbers display. Program name Program number When the stored phone number has 14 or more digits, “ \ “ is displayed next to the 12th digit. Press see the extra digits and to return.
- Page 29 From the base Press Press Press the number keypad to select the memory location you wish to dial. Press to finish the call. Press and hold until “Memory Store” is displayed. Press or enter a two-digit number (01-20) to select the memory location you would like to edit.
- Page 30 Press the key to select “Edit Memory”, then press The following screen appears. The cursor flashes indicating that the display is ready for the name to be edited. When a name has not been stored, the cursor appears at the beginning of the second line. Press , or to edit...
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Page 31: With The Handset
With the handset Press and hold until “Memory Store” is displayed. Press or enter a two- digit number (01-20) to select the memory location (01 - 20) you would like to edit. Press The following screen appears with the memory location number that you have selected in the display. -
Page 32: With The Base
With the base Press The status LED blinks. Press again. Enter the memory location number (0-9) of the number you wish to delete. The status LED goes out. A confirmation tone indicates the number has been erased. - Page 33 The Uniden EXAI 8985 permits 3-way conversations between the handset, base, and outside line. Dialing from the 3-way conversation mode is possible only from the When speaking on the handset handset. Press on the base to join the 3-way conversation.
- Page 34 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.
- Page 35 When the Caller ID message is received, the display shows the caller’s phone number, along with the date and time. The incoming call information is stored in Caller ID record. If the Caller ID service includes the caller’s name, the caller's name appears on the display (up to 15 letters).
- Page 36 The Caller ID list stores information for up to 50 incoming calls - even unanswered calls. If a call comes in via a Press telephone system that does The summery screen appears. The not offer Caller ID service, screen shows the number of new no information is stored.
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Page 37: Deleting A Caller Id Message
The EXAI 8985 stores up to 50 messages. If the phone receives the 51st message, the oldest one in the list is automatically deleted. Caller ID data can also be deleted manually. Deleting a Caller ID message Press Display the message to be deleted... -
Page 38: Deleting All Caller Id Names/Numbers
Deleting all Caller ID names/numbers Press Press . The following screen appears. Press to select “Yes” or “No”. Press When the pointer is at “Yes”: A tone sounds and all stored Caller ID messages are deleted. When the pointer is at “No”: The display returns to the summary screen. -
Page 39: Calling A Party From The Caller Id List
Calling a party from the Caller ID list You can place a call from the Caller ID list. The EXAI 8985 stores up to 50 messages. Press Select the phone number that you want to dial by pressing When a long distance call has been set, “1”... -
Page 40: Storing Caller Id Messages In Memory Dialing
Storing Caller ID messages in Memory dialing The phone number of the party on the Caller ID list can be stored in memory dialing. Press Select the phone number to be stored from the Caller ID list by pressing You can not store a Caller Press ID message if no phone number appears in the... - Page 41 “Caller ID” and “Call waiting” are separate services. CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting) performs the same as regular Caller ID on a call waiting number. You must subscribe to the "Caller ID with call waiting (CIDCW)" service from your telephone company before you can use the following features.
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Page 42: Selecting An Option
Your EXAI 8985 gives you new options for call waiting. At the touch of a button, you can ask the caller to hold or conference them into your current call. You may be required to subscribe to call waiting and call waiting options to use these features. Not all features are available in all areas. - Page 43 The EXAI 8985 has a built-in answering system that answers and records incoming calls. You can also use your answering system to record a conversation, leave a voice memo message for others who use the phone, or to announce a special message to callers when you're away from your phone.
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Page 44: Turning The Answering System On/Off
To turn the answering system off, press again. Setting the clock The clock on EXAI 8985 Answering System starts when power is applied to the base. Follow these steps to set the clock to the correct time. Press and hold until a tone sounds. -
Page 45: Setting Your Greeting
Setting your greeting When you receive a call, the answering system automatically plays either a preset message or your own personal greeting. Preset Message ª The following message is prerecorded: "Hello, no one is available to take your call. Please leave a message after the tone."... -
Page 46: Selecting The Message Record Time
Selecting the message record time You can set your answering system to record messages up to one or four minutes long. One minute option: move the REC TIME switch to 1. Four minute option: move the REC TIME switch to 4. Announce only feature: ª... -
Page 47: Setting Ring Time Switch
Setting ring time switch The ring time/toll saver switch allows you to set the number of rings the caller hears before the answering system plays your outgoing message. You can set the switch to answer after two rings or after four rings. Once the greeting has started, you can stop it when you pick up the call at the handset or base. - Page 48 The base LED shows the number of total messages on the display. If the display is blinking, then there are new messages waiting for you. The EXAI 8985 is designed to play your new messages first. After you play your new messages you can then play your old messages.
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Page 49: Repeating A Message
Repeating a message Press to review your message. The number of stored messages is announced. Pressing before 2 After a message has played for a few seconds (4 seconds from remote) of the message seconds, press to repeat the has played causes the message. -
Page 50: Deleting A Message
Deleting a message Deleting individual message ª Press to review your message. If you decide to delete a message, press anytime during the When you press message. The system beeps and you are permanently immediately goes to the next deleting the message. message. -
Page 51: Recording A Conversation
Recording a conversation You can record up to 10 minutes of conversation while you are making your call from the handset. During the conversation from the handset. Press and hold on the base. The unit begins recording and the LED blinks. Both parties can hear tones every 15 seconds. -
Page 52: Remote Access Away From Home
Remote access away from home You can operate your answering system from a remote location using any touch-tone telephone. Use this function to check for recorded messages, to play or delete messages, even to record a new outgoing message, and to monitor sounds in the room. Call your telephone number. -
Page 53: Remote Room Monitor
Remote room monitor You can call your answering system from any touch-tone phone and monitor sounds in the room where your base is installed. Call your telephone number. You cannot use # and while the new messages While the answering machine is activated, press # and your PIN are playing. - Page 54 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 If the handset battery pack is using the same security code, you can change the code.
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Page 55: To Attach The Beltclip
Press down until it clicks. Your phone may be used with an optional headset the Uniden HS910. To use this feature, simply plug the headset plug into the headset jack. Your phone is ready for hands-free conversation. -
Page 56: Battery Replacement And Handling
Battery replacement RECYCLING NICKEL- and handling CADMIUM BATTERIES When the operating time NICKEL- becomes short, even after a CADMIUM battery is recharged, please BATTERIES replace the battery. MUST BE With normal usage, your DISPOSED OF Ni-Cd battery should last about PROPERLY. - Page 57 If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. Symptom Suggestion The status light won't • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged come on when the into the base unit and wall outlet. handset is placed in •...
- Page 58 Symptom Suggestion Severe noise • Keep the handset away from interference. microwave ovens, computers, remote control toys, wireless microphones, alarm systems, intercoms, room monitors, fluorescent lights and electrical appliances. • Move to another location or turn off the source of interference. •...
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Page 59: At Uniden, We'll Take Care Of You
If you need any assistance with this product, please call our 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. - Page 60 0 - 9 Storing phone numbers and names..23 3-way conferencing....32 Mounting the base unit to a wall........9 Answering device Mute ........17 Features......42 P, Q Setting up......43 Package contents....5 Using .......47 Receiving a call ....16 Base ringer switch....18 Redialing a call .....19 Battery pack Handset ringer tone .....18 Preparing and charging..11...