Uniden EXAI 398 Series User manual

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Step 2 Install and Charge the Handset Battery
TO INSTALL THE HANDSET BATTERY
When the handset battery pack is fully charged,
after 15-20 hours of charging, plug the telephone
cord into the base unit and then into a telephone
wall jack.
Your phone is set for tone dialing. If your local
network requires pulse dialing, please see
“Choosing the dial mode” on page 14.
ARemove the cover.
TO SET CALLER ID, LANGUAGE AND DIALING OPTIONS
APress and hold cid/menu key.
BPress vol/ring/ or vol/ring/ keys to
move the pointer to an option.
CPress select to change the option setting.
DPress end to exit.
DPlug the AC adapter cord into the base
unit and then into a 120V AC outlet.
EPlace the handset on the base and charge
continuously for 15 - 20 hours before using
the phone.
BConnect the battery pack
connector with the
correct polarity.
CReplace the cover.
redial
pause select memdelete channel
Note: Three Caller ID options are available: AutoTalk,
Caller ID on Call Waiting (CIDCW), and Area Code.
Step 3 Connect to Phone Line
Step 4 Setting Display Options
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.
• Base unit
• Handset
• AC adapter
• Rechargeable battery
• Telephone cord
• Beltclip
• This Owner’s Manual
• Other Printed
Material
Step 1 Checking the Package Contents
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
Step 5 Set Answering System
To turn answering system on, press answer on/off.
A pre-recorded greeting will play and your system
is ready to accept calls.
To record a personal outgoing greeting to callers,
please see page 36.
[ 3 ]QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
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Contents
Quick Reference Guide 3
Welcome/Features 5
Controls and Functions 6
Getting Started
Setting up the Phone 8
Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall 12
Setting Menu Options 13
Basics
Making and Receiving Calls 15
Adjusting the Handset Ringer and
Earpiece Volume 16
Redial 16
Tone Dialing Switch-over 16
Traveling Out-of-Range 17
Selecting a Different Channel 17
Page 17
Flash and Call Waiting 17
Memory Dialing
Storing Phone Numbers and Names 18
Steps for Entering Names and
Special Characters 20
Making Calls with Memory Dialing 21
Chain Dialing 22
Editing a Stored Name and/or Phone Number 23
Erasing a Stored Name and Phone Number 24
RocketDial
RocketDial 24
Storing and Editing the RocketDial 25
Making Calls with the RocketDial 25
Deleting the RocketDial 25
Caller ID Features
Caller ID 26
When the Telephone Rings 26
Viewing the Caller ID Message List 27
Deleting Information from the Caller ID List 27
Using the Caller ID List 29
The Integrated Answering Device
The Integrated Answering Device 30
Features 30
Turning the Answering System On/Off 31
Setting Up Your Answering System 31
Using Your Answering System 38
Additional Information
Changing the Digital Security Code 43
Installing the Beltclip 43
Headset Installation 44
Note on Power Sources 44
Maintenance 44
Troubleshooting 45
General Information 48
Precautions & Warranty 49
I.C. Notice 51
Index 52
Remote Operation Card
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Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden EXAI398 series cordless telephone and answering system.
This 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
purpose.
The color of your cordless telephone may vary.
Features •900 MHz Extended Range Technology
•16 Digit, 3-line Backlit Display
•Integrated Telephone Answering Device (ITAD)
•Voice Prompted Guidance through ITAD Setup Menu
•10 Number Memory Dialing
• RocketDial
•Caller ID and Call Waiting Caller ID
•30 Number Caller ID Memory
•32 Digit Redial
•Flash and Pause
•Pulse/Tone Dialing
•Page/Find Handset
•7 Hour Talk Time/14 Day Standby Time
•Handset Earpiece and Ringer Volume Control
•Hearing Aid Compatible
•20 Channel Autoscan
•English or French Display Option
Be sure to visit our web site: www.uniden.com
Uniden®is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation.
AutoTalk, AutoStandby, UltraClear Plus, Random Code, AutoSecure, and RocketDial are trademarks of Uniden America Corporation.
As an ENERGY STAR®Partner, Uniden has determined that this product or product models meets the ENERGY
STAR®guidelines for energy efficiency. ENERGY STAR®is a U.S. registered mark.
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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS[ 6 ]
Controls and Functions
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1. Handset antenna
2. Beltclip holes
3. Optional headset jack
4. Handset battery compartment
5. Handset earpiece
6. LCD display
7. Caller ID (cid)/menu key
8. Talk/flash key
9. */tone/left cursor ( ) key
10. Redial/pause (p) key
11. Select key
12. Handset microphone and
ringer speaker
13. Volume up ( ) key
14. RocketDial key
15. End key
16. Volume down ( ) key
17. #/right cursor ( ) key
18. Memory (mem) key
19. Delete/channel (ch) key
20. Handset charging contacts
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21. Telephone line jack
22. DC IN 9V jack
23. Handset retainer clip
24. Set/ringer key
25. Delete key
26. Repeat/rewind (rew) key
27. Find hs key
28. Memo key
29. Base charging contacts
30. Base speaker
31. Speaker volume keys
32. Menu key
33. Charge/in use LED
34. Message counter display
35. Play/stop key
36. Skip/fast forward (ff) key
37. Answer on/off key
38. Greeting key
39. Microphone
40. Base antenna
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Setting up the Phone
Do the following steps:
A. Choose the best location C. Connect the base unit
B. Install the battery pack
A. Choose the best location
Before choosing a location for your new phone, read the INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS included in
the PRECAUTIONS AND IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. 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.
Avoid excessive moisture,
extremely low temperatures,
dust, mechanical vibration, or shock
Avoid heat sources, such as
radiators, air ducts, and sunlight
Avoid television sets and
other electronic equipment
Avoid noise sources such as a window by a
street with heavy traffic
Avoid microwave ovens
Avoid personal computers
Avoid other cordless telephones
Choose a central location
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
your alarm equipment,
contact your telephone
company or a qualified
installer.
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GETTING STARTED
B. Install the rechargeable battery pack into the handset
The handset is powered by a rechargeable battery pack.
The battery recharges automatically when the handset is placed in the
base unit.
Charge the battery pack for at least 15-20 hours before plugging
the telephone jack and start using your phone.
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. 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
(BT-905) rechargeable
battery pack supplied
with your cordless
telephone.
• Recharge your phone on
a regular basis by
returning the handset to
the base after each
phone call.
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Battery use time (per charge)
From fully charged (15-20 hours charge time)
•Seven hours continuous use.
•Fourteen days when the handset is in the standby mode.
Low battery alert
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, “Low Battery” appears on the LCD and none
of the keys will operate.
If the phone is in use, “Low Battery” flashes and the handset
beeps. Complete your conversation as quickly as possible and return
the handset to the base unit for charging.
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The last number dialed in the redial memory and the numbers stored in
the memory locations are retained for up to 30 minutes while you replace
the battery pack.
• 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.
•Talk Mode -
The handset is off the
base and talk/flash has
been pressed enabling a
dial tone.
•Standby Mode -
The handset is not in
use, off the base and
talk/flash has not been
pressed. A dial tone is
not present.
Cleaning the charging contacts
To maintain a good charge, it is important to clean the
charging contacts on both the handset and base unit once
a month. Use a dry cloth or pencil eraser to clean. If the
contacts become very dirty, using water only, dampen a
cloth to clean the charging contacts. Then make sure to
go back over the charging contacts with a dry cloth before
returning the handset to the base to charge.
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