Uniden EXA2950 User manual

The EXA2950 features include
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TM
and
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. AutoTalk allows you to answer
a call by just removing the handset from the base so you don’t have to waste time pushing
buttons or flipping switches. AutoStandby allows you to hang up by simply returning the
handset to the base.
The
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TM
true compander circuitry virtually eliminates background noise. This
innovative technology, together with 40 different channels, provides you with the best
possible reception during all your conversations.
To protect you against misbilled calls which might result from your phone being activated
by other equipment, the EXA2950 has
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TM
digital security which automatically
selects one of over 65,000 digital security codes for the handset and base. Also, the
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TM
feature electronically locks your phone when the handset is in the base.
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Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden EXA2950 cordless telephone and answering
system. This phone is designed and engineered to exacting standards for reliability, long life,
and outstanding performance.
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Features •900 MHz Extended Range Technology
•Integrated Telephone Answering Device (ITAD)
•Voice Prompted Guidance through ITAD Setup Menu
•10 Number Memory Dialing
•3 One-Touch Priority Keys
•32 Digit Redial
•Flash and Pause
•Tone/Pulse Dialing
•Page/Find
•7 Hour Talk Time/14 Day Standby Time
•Handset Earpiece and Ringer
Volume Control
•Hearing Aid Compatible
•40 Channel Autoscan
Uniden®is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation.
AutoTalk, AutoStandby, UltraClear Plus, Random Code, and AutoSecure are trademarks of Uniden America Corporation.

Contents
Welcome/Features
Controls and Functions 2, 3
Getting Started
Read this First 4
Checking the Package Contents 5
Setting up the Phone 6
Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall 11
Basics
Making and Receiving Calls 13
Terminology 14
Adjusting the Handset Ringer and
Earpiece Volume 14
Adjusting the Base Ringer 14
Redial 15
Tone Dialing Switch-over 15
Traveling Out-of-Range 15
Selecting a Different Channel 16
Page 16
Flash and Call Waiting 16
Memory Dialing
Storing a Phone Number in Memory 17
Dialing a Stored Number 18
Chain Dialing 19
Erasing a Stored Number from Memory 19
The Integrated Answering Device
Features 20
Turning the Answering System On/Off 21
Setting up your Answering System 21
Using your Answering System 28
Additional Information
Changing the Digital Security Code 34
Note on Power Sources 35
Maintenance 35
Troubleshooting 36
General Information 39
Technical Information 40
Index 42
Remote Operation Card

[ 2 ] CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS[ 2 ]
Controls and Functions
1. Handset antenna
2. Handset battery compartment
3. Handset earpiece
4. Talk/batt LED
5. Talk key
6. */tone key
7. Redial key
8. Pause key
9. One-Touch Priority (m1, m2, and m3) keys
10. Handset microphone and ringer speaker
11. Memory (m) key
12. Flash key
13. Handset ringer tone and
earpiece volume key
14. Channel (chan) key
15. Handset charging contacts

[ 3 ]
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS [ 3 ]
16. Handset retainer clip
17. Repeat/rewind (rew) key
18. Play/stop key
19. Delete key
20. Set key
21. Base charging contacts
22. Base speaker
23. Message counter display
24. Status LED
25. Skip/fast forward (ff) key
26. Voice memo/record (rec) key
27. Answer on/off key
28. Menu key
29. Page key
30. Speaker volume keys
31. Base antenna
32. Microphone
33. DC IN 9V jack
34. Telephone line jack

This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps:
[ 4 ]
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This cordless telephone uses a digital
security code to prevent unauthorized
access to your base unit. This security
code prevents other cordless handsets
from making calls through your base unit.
A random security code will be assigned
automatically between your base unit and
handset when you charge the battery pack
for the first time.
If you want to reset the security code,
see page 34.
Read this First
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Unpack the telephone and accessories.
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Next, choose the best location
to set up the base unit.
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Then, insert the battery pack
into the handset. Connect the
base unit. You must charge the
battery pack for 1122--1155hhoouurrss
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GETTING STARTED
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Finally, set up your answering system.

[ 5 ]
GETTING STARTED
GETTING STARTED
Checking the Package Contents
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Uniden Parts Department at [phone]
Hours: M-F 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST. We can also be
reached on the web at www.uniden.com
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).
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•This Owner’s Manual
•Quick Reference Guide
•Precautions and Important Safety
Instructions/Warranty Information
•Other Printed Material
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[ 6 ] GETTING STARTED
Setting up the Phone
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A. Choose the best location C. Connect the base unit
B. Install the battery pack D. Choose the dialing mode
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Before choosing a location for your new phone, read the INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
included in the PRECAUTIONS AND IMPORTANT SAFET Y INSTRUCTIONS brochure. Here are
some important guidelines you should consider:
•The location should be close to both a phone jack and a continuous power outlet
which is not switchable.
•Keep the base and handset away from sources of electrical noise such as motors,
microwave ovens, and fluorescent lighting.
•Be sure there is sufficient space to raise the base antenna to a vertical position.
•The base can be placed on a desk, tabletop, or mounted on a standard wall plate.
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[ 7 ]
GETTING STARTED
GETTING STARTED
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1)Press in on the battery cover release and slide the cover
down until it comes off.
2)Connect the battery pack connector observing correct
polarity (black and red wires) to the jack inside the battery
compartment.
Do not exert any force on this connection. It could cause
damage to the battery or handset. The plastic connector
will fit together only one way. Once you are certain that
you have made a good connection, then insert the battery
pack into the battery compartment. Do not pinch the wires.
3)Securely close the battery compartment cover by sliding it
up until it snaps into place.
4)Place the handset on the base.
Use only the Uniden
battery (BT-905)
supplied with your
phone. Replacement
batteries are also
available through the
Uniden Parts
Department
(see page 5).

[ 8 ] GETTING STARTED
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From fully charged
•Seven hours continuous use
•Fourteen days when the handset is in the standby mode
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When the battery pack is very low and needs to be charged, the phone is
programmed to eliminate functions in order to save power. If the phone is not in
use, the
ttaallkk//bbaatttt
LED flashes when the battery pack is low.
If the phone is in use, the
ttaallkk//bbaatttt
LED flashes and the handset beeps. Complete
your conversation as quickly as possible and return the handset to the base for
charging.
The last number dialed in the redial memory and the numbers stored in the
memory locations are retained for up to 1 minute while you replace the
battery pack.
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•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
each telephone call.
•If you must replace
the battery pack
during a telephone
call, complete the
replacement within
30 seconds, and you
can return to the
original call.

•Use only the supplied AD-420 AC adapter. Do not
use any other AC 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.
[ 9 ]
GETTING STARTED
GETTING STARTED
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1)Connect the AC adapter to the
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jack
and a standard 120V AC wall outlet.
2)Set the base on a desk or tabletop, and
place the handset on the base unit as shown.
(For wall mounting, see "Mounting the Base
Unit on a Wall", on page 11.)
3)Then raise the antenna to a vertical position.
4)Make sure the
ssttaattuuss
LED lights. If the LED
does not light, check to see that the AC
adapter is plugged in and the handset
makes good contact with the base
charging contacts.
Place the power cord so
that it does not create a
trip hazard or where it
could become chafed
and create a fire or
electrical hazard.
The handset can be
placed face up or face
down in the base for
charging.

If your telephone outlet isn’t modular,
contact your telephone
company for assistance.
[ 10 ] GETTING STARTED
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Most phone systems use tone dialing which sends DTMF tones through the phone lines.
However some phone systems still use pulse dialing such as in rural areas. The default
setting is tone dialing. Depending on your dialing system, set the mode as follows:
1)Press and hold
ffllaasshh
until you hear a confirmation tone.
2)To set the dial mode for pulse dialing, press
##
.
Or to set the dial mode for tone dialing, press */
ttoonnee
.
A confirmation tone sounds to indicate the setting is complete.
•If you are not sure of your dialing system, set for tone dialing. Make a trial call.
If the call connects, leave the setting as is, otherwise set for pulse dialing.
•If your phone system requires pulse dialing and you need to send DTMF tones for
certain situations during a call, you may "switch-over" to tone dialing.
(Refer to "Tone Dialing Switch-over" on page 15.)
Modular
Make sure your battery
pack is fully charged
before choosing the
dial mode.
5)Connect the telephone line cord to the
TTEELLLLIINNEE
jack and a telephone outlet once the handset is
fully charged.
After installing the battery pack in the handset, charge your handset at least
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fully charged, connect the telephone line cord to the base and telephone wall outlet.

[ 11 ]
GETTING STARTED
GETTING STARTED
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1)On the base unit, pull the handset retainer clip out of the
slot and rotate it clockwise 180 degrees.
2)Flip the retainer clip from front to back. Slide it back into
the slot so that the lip of the retainer is up and the ▼is
down. The retainer holds the handset in place.
Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall
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This phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate.
1)Snap the wall mount adapter into the notches on
the base.
2)Plug the AC adapter into the
DDCCIINN99VV
jack.
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)Place the handset on the base unit and charge for
12-15 hours.
6)Plug the telephone line cord into the
TTEELLLLIINNEE
jack. Wrap
the cord inside the molded wiring channel as shown.
7)Plug the telephone line cord into the telephone outlet.
DO NOT use an outlet
controlled by a wall
switch.

[ 12 ] GETTING STARTED
8)Raise the antenna to a vertical position.
9)Align the mounting slots on the base with the mounting posts on the wall. Then
push in and down until the phone is firmly seated.
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If you don’t have a standard wall plate, you can mount your phone directly to the
wall. Before doing this, consider the following:
•Avoid electrical cables, pipes, or other items behind the mounting location that
could cause a hazard, when inserting screws into the wall.
•Try to mount your phone within 5 feet of a working phone jack to avoid excessive
lengths.
•Make sure the wall material is capable of supporting the weight of the base
and handset.
•Use #10 screws (minimum length of 1-3/8 inches) with anchoring devices suitable
for the wall material where the base unit will be placed.
1)Insert two mounting screws into the wall, (with their
appropriate anchoring device), 3-15/16 inches apart. Allow
about 1/8 of an inch between the wall and screw heads for
mounting the phone.
2)Set the retainer clip if necessary.
3)Refer to steps 1 through 9 on pages 11 and 12 to mount
the telephone.

[ 13 ]
BASICS
BASICS
Making and Receiving Calls
When the phone rings, remove
the handset from the base.
(AutoTalk)
1)Remove the handset from the
base and press
ttaallkk
.
2) The
ttaallkk//bbaatttt
LED lights.
3)Listen for the dial tone.
4)Dial the number.
Return the handset to the base.
(AutoStandby)
1)Remove the handset from the
base and press
ttaallkk
.
2)Listen for the dial tone.
3)Press
rreeddiiaall
to dial the last
number dialed.
Press any key.
1)Pick up the handset and
press
ttaallkk
.
2) The
ttaallkk//bbaatttt
LED lights.
3)Listen for the dial tone.
4)Dial the number.
Press
ttaallkk
.
1)Pick up the handset and
press
ttaallkk
.
2)Listen for the dial tone.
3)Press
rreeddiiaall
to dial the last
number dialed.
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To answer
a call
To make
a call
To hang up
To redial

Adjusting the Handset Ringer and Earpiece Volume
[ 14 ] BASICS
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When the phone is in standby mode, pressing the
vvoolluummee
key on the handset selects
the handset ringer volume and tone. There are two ringer tones each with two volume
levels. Continue pressing the
vvoolluummee
key to listen to all tones and volume levels. The
phone keeps the last ringer tone and volume setting selected.
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The handset earpiece volume settings (Low, Medium and High) can only be adjusted
during a call. Press
vvoolluummee
repeatedly to select Low, Medium, or High. When you hang
up, the phone keeps the last volume setting selected.
Adjusting the Base Ringer
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There are three ringer selections; High, Low and Off. Select a ringer tone by using the
mmeennuu
key on the base unit. (See "Setting the Base Ringer Volume", page 25).
Terminology
Throughout this manual, terms such as Standby and Talk Mode are used. Below is the
terminology explanation.
•SSttaannddbbyyMMooddee- The handset is not in use, off the base, and
ttaallkk
has not been
pressed. A dial tone is not present.
•TTaallkkMMooddee- The handset is off the base and
ttaallkk
has been pressed enabling a
dial tone.

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BASICS
BASICS
Redial
The
rreeddiiaall
key redials the last number dialed. The redialed number can be up to 32
digits long.
The tone feature only
applies when the dial
mode is set to pulse.
Tone Dialing Switch-over
Some telephone companies use equipment that require pulse
dialing (sometimes referred to as rotary dialing). If you need
to enter tone dialing digits, you can switch-over to tone
dialing during the call. An example of this could be entering
your bank account number after you have called your bank. The
digits of your bank account can be sent using DTMF tones.
Initially make your call with the pulse dialing mode. Once your call connects, press
*
//ttoonnee
. Enter the desired number (like in the example above, the bank account
number). These digits will be sent as tone dialing. This special number can be stored
in a memory location. This is referred to as Chain Dialing (See page 19.). Once the
call ends, the tone mode is canceled and pulse dialing mode resumes.
Traveling Out-of-Range
During a call, as you begin to move your handset too far from your base unit, noise
increases. If you pass the range limits of the base unit, your call will terminate
within 30 seconds.

[ 16 ]
You must subscribe through your local telephone
company to receive Call Waiting Service.
BASICS
Flash and Call Waiting
If you have "call waiting" service and a call waiting tone
sounds while you are on a call, press
ffllaasshh
to accept the
waiting call. There is a short pause, then you will hear the
new caller. To return to the original caller, press
ffllaasshh
again.
Page
To locate the handset (while it’s off the base), press
ppaaggee
on
the base. The handset beeps for 60 seconds.
Paging is canceled when pressing any key on the handset or
the handset is returned to the base.
Selecting a Different Channel
If you encounter interference while using your phone, you can manually change the
phones channel for clear operation. Interference can come from appliances or other
phones in your home. This function works only when the phone is in use.
During the course of a conversation, if you hear static or noise which makes it
difficult to hear, press
cchhaann
. The
ttaallkk//bbaatttt
LED flashes, indicating the phone is
changing to another channel. For more information on interference, refer to
"Technical Information" on page 40.

[ 17 ]
MEMORY DIALING
MEMORY DIALING
Your EXA2950 phone has 10 memory locations for storing
important telephone numbers.
1)Remove the handset from the base.
2)Press
mm
. You hear a beep and the
ttaallkk//bbaatttt
LED flashes.
3)Enter the phone number, up to 16 digits. If a pause is
needed during the dialing sequence, press
ppaauussee
to insert a
pause. Each pause counts as a digit and represents a two
second delay in time between digits as they are sent.
4)Press
mm
again.
5)Enter the memory location (0-9) on the keypad. A tone
indicates that the number is stored. If you enter a number
in a location that has a previously stored number it will
overwrite the existing number without warning.
Storing a Phone Number in Memory
•The pause button
counts as one digit.
Pressing
ppaauussee
more
than once increases
the length of pause
between numbers.
•You must press a key
within 20 seconds or
the phone will return
to standby.
•You cannot store
numbers in
mm11
,
mm22
,
or
mm33
. (See "One-
touch priority
dialing", on page 18).

[ 18 ] MEMORY DIALING
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1)Press
ttaallkk
, then press
mm
.
2)Enter the memory location (0-9) on the keypad. The stored number
automatically dials.
If you select a memory location that does not have a stored number, the
handset will beep rapidly and the phone will not dial.
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Your phone is equipped with three "One-touch priority dial" keys
for instant dialing. You cannot store phone numbers directly
into
mm11
,
mm22
, or
mm33
. They are only used to dial the phone
numbers stored into memory locations 1, 2, and 3. (See "Storing
a Phone Number in Memory," page 17.)
To instantly dial phone numbers stored in memory locations 1,
2, or 3, simply press
mm11
,
mm22
, or
mm33
. (There is no need to press
ttaallkk
. The phone will automatically dial.)
If you press
mm11
,
mm22
, or
mm33
, and no phone number was stored in
memory locations 1, 2, or 3, the phone will beep rapidly but will
not dial.
Dialing a Stored Number