Uniden EXAI978 - EXAI 978 Cordless Phone User manual

Step 2 Install and Charge 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 dialing mode” on page 17.
ARemove the cover.
TO SET CALLER ID, LANGUAGE AND DIALING OPTIONS
APress and hold the call id/menu key.
BPress the vol/ / or vol/ / key
to move the pointer to an option.
CPress the select key to change the option
setting.
DPress the end key to exit, and return the
handset to the base.
OPTIONS INCLUDE
AAuto Talk On/Off
BCIDCW On/Off
(Caller ID on call waiting)
CArea Code Enter/Remove
DDial Pulse/Tone
DPlug the AC adapter cord into the base
unit and then into a 120V AC outlet.
Use only the Uniden AC adapter supplied
with your new phone!
EPlace the handset in 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.
delete/
channel
redial/
pause select memory
Note: There are five setup
options available. They are
Caller ID options [Auto
Talk, CIDCW (Caller ID on
Call Waiting), Area Code],
Dial Mode and Language
(See page 16 for details).
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
Step 3 Connect to Phone Line
Step 4 Setting Menu Options
Uniden Parts Department at
[phone]
Hours: M-F 8:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. CST.
or visit our website at
www.uniden.com for
replacement parts.
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
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Step 1 Checking the Package Contents
ELanguage English/French/Spanish
Step 5 Set Answering System
The answering system is on by
default.
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 47.
vo
l
ume /se
l
ect
menu/clock
delete play/stop
set/ringer
find hs answer on/off
greeting
mic
memo rec
charge
in use
repeat skip
TO INSTALL THE HANDSET BATTERY
(see page 10 for details)
Charge the handset battery pack for at least 15-
20 hours before using your new cordless tele-
phone for the first time!

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delete/
channel
redial/
pause select memory
5° Paso Programación del contestador automático
El contestador automático
estáactivado por omisión.
Un mensaje de salutación
programado se escucharáy su
contestador estarálisto para
aceptar llamadas. Para grabar
un mensaje de salutación, por
favor consulte la página 47.
vo
l
ume /se
l
ect
menu/clock
delete play/stop
set/ringer
find hs answer on/off
greeting
mic
memo rec
charge
in use
repeat skip
2°Paso Instalación y carga de la pila para el receptor
PARA INSTALAR LA PILA DEL RECEPTOR
(Consulte la página 10 para más detalles)
Cuando el paquete de pilas del receptor esté
totalmente cargado, después de una carga de 15-
20 horas, conecte el cable telefónico en la base y
luego en el enchufe telefónico de la pared.
Su teléfono estáprogramado para marcación por
tono. Si su red local requiere la marcación por
pulso, por favor consulte “Selección del modo de
marcación”en la página 17.
A
Quite la tapa.
¡Use solamente el paquete
de pilas recargables de
Uniden suministrado con
su nuevo teléfono!
DConecte el cable del adaptador CA en la base
y luego en una toma CA de 120 V.
¡Use solamente el adaptador CA de Uniden
suministrado con su nuevo teléfono!
EAntes de usar el teléfono, coloque el
receptor en la base y cárguelo
continuamente por 15 –20 horas.
BConecte el enchufe del
paquete de las pilas con
la polaridad correcta.
CReponga la tapa.
3°Paso Conexión a la línea telefónica
Uniden Parts Department
Teléfono: [phone]
Horas: de Lunes a Viernes
desde las 8 a.m. hasta las
5:00 p.m., hora central
O visítenos en nuestra página
Web en www.uniden.com
para conseguir las partes de
reemplazo.
Asegúrese de que haya recibido los siguientes
artículos en el paquete. Si alguno de estos artículos
falta o estádañado, comuníquese con el
departamento de partes de Uniden.
• Base
• Receptor
• Adaptador CA
• Pila recargable
• Cable telefónico
• Pinza para la correa
• Este manual para el
usuario
1°Paso Inspección del contenido del embalaje
PARA PROGRAMAR LAS OPCIONES DE IDENTIFICACIÓN
DE LLAMADAS, LENGUAJE Y MARCACIÓN
AMantenga oprimido el botón caller id/
menu en el modo de espera.
BOprima el botón vol/ / o vol/ /
para mover el cursor a la opción deseada.
COprima el botón select para cambiar la
opción.
DOprima el botón end para salir, y devuelva
el receptor a la base.
LAS OPCIONES INCLUYEN
AAuto Talk Encendido/apagado
BCIDCW Encendido/apagado
(Identificación de llamadas de llamadas en espera)
CCódigo del área Insertar/quitar
DMarcación Pulso/tono
Nota: Hay 5 opciones de programación
disponibles. Estas son opciones de la
identificación de llamadas (AutoTalk,
CIDCW [Identificación de llamadas de
llamadas en espera], Código del área),
Modo de marcación y del lenguaje.
(Consulte la página 16 para más
detalles).
4°Paso Programación de las opciones para la exhibición en la pantalla
Lenguaje Inglés/ Francés/ Español
E

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Contents
Quick Reference Guide 3
Welcome/Features 6
Controls and Functions 7
Getting Started
Setting up the Phone 9
Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall 14
Setting Menu Display Options 16
Basics
Making and Receiving Calls 19
Adjusting the Handset Ringer and
Earpiece Volume 20
Redial 21
Tone Dialing Switch Over 21
Traveling Out-of-Range 21
Selecting a Different Channel 22
Find Handset 22
Flash and Call Waiting 22
Memory Dialing
Storing Phone Numbers and Names in
Memory Dial 23
Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters 25
Making Calls with Memory Dialing 26
Chain Dialing 27
Editing a Stored Name and/or Phone Number 28
Erasing a Stored Name and Phone Number 30
RocketDial
RocketDial 31
Storing and Editing the RocketDial 31
Making Calls with the RocketDial 31
Deleting the RocketDial 32
Caller ID Features
Caller ID and CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting) 33
When the Telephone Rings 33
Viewing the Caller ID Message List 34
Deleting Information from the Caller ID List 35
Using the Caller ID List 37
The Integrated Telephone Answering
Device
The Integrated Telephone Answering Device 39
Features 39
Turning the Answering System On/Off 40
Setting Up Your Answering System 41
Using Your Answering System 49
Additional Information
Changing the Digital Security Code 56
Installing the Beltclip 56
Headset Installation 56
Note on Power Sources 57
Maintenance 57
Troubleshooting 58
General Information 61
Precautions & Warranty 62
I.C. Notice 64
Index 65

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Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden cordless phone. 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. The color of your cordless telephone may vary.
Be sure to visit our web site: www.uniden.com
Uniden®and RocketDial®are registered trademarks of Uniden America Corporation.
AutoTalk, AutoStandby, UltraClear Plus, Random Code and AutoSecure are trademarks of
Uniden America Corporation.
Features •900 MHz Extended Range Technology
•Caller ID and Caller ID on Caller Waiting
•3 Line Backlit Display
•Integrated Telephone Answering Device
(ITAD)
•Trilingual Voice Prompts (English, French
or Spanish)
•10 Number Memory Dialing
•RocketDial
•Last Number Redial
•Flash and Pause
•Tone/Pulse Dialing
•Find Handset Locator
•Earpiece Volume Control
•Ringer Volume Control (High-Low-Off)
•Hearing Aid Compatible
•20 Channel Autoscan
•English, French or Spanish Display Option
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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delete/
channel
redial/
pause select memory
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
1
3
4
2
13
14
15
16
17
20
18
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1. Handset antenna
2. Optional headset jack
3. Beltclip hole
4. Handset battery compartment
5. Handset earpiece
6. LCD display
7. vol/ / (volume & scroll) key (p.20)
8. vol/ / (volume & scroll) key (p.20)
9. caller id/menu key (p.16/33)
10. /tone/ (left cursor) key (p.21)
11. redial/pause key (p.19)
12. select key (p.16)
13. talk/flash key (p.19)
14. end key (p.19)
15. RocketDial key (p.31)
16. #/ (right cursor) key (p.23)
17. memory key (p.23)
18. delete/channel key (p.22/30)
19. Handset microphone and
ringer speaker
20. Handset charging contacts
Controls and Functions

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volume /select
menu/clock
delete play/stop
set/ringer
find hs answer on/off
greeting
mic
memo rec
charge
in use
repeat skip
28
29
30
31
32
33
34 35 36
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23
21
24
26
27
25
21. delete/ key (p.52)
22. repeat/ key (p.50)
23. memo rec key (p.53)
24. find hs key (p.22)
25. greeting key (p.45)
26. menu/clock key (p.41)
27. volume/select/ (down) key
(p.49)
28. play/stop/ key (p.41)
29. skip/ key (p.51)
30. charge/in use LED (p.11)
31. answer on/off key (p.40)
32. set/ringer key (p.42/48)
33. volume/select (up) key
(p.49)
34. Base charging contacts
35. DC IN 9V jack
36. Telephone line jack

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Setting up the Phone
Do the following steps:
A. Choose the best location
B. Install the rechargeable battery pack into the handset
C. Connect the base unit
A. Choose the best location
Before choosing a location for your new phone, read the INSTALLATION
CONSIDERATIONS included in the PRECAUTIONS. 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.
•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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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 on the base unit.
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.
1) Press down on the handset battery case cover (use the
finger indention for a better grip) and slide the cover
downward to remove.
2) Plug the battery pack connector (red & black wires) into
the jack inside the battery compartment.
(The connector notches fit into the grooves of the jack only
one-way.) Match the wire colors to the polarity label in the
battery compartment, connect the battery, and listen for
a click to insure connection.
3) Make sure you have a good connection by slightly pulling
on the battery wires. If the connection is secure, the
battery jack will remain in place.
For optimum
performance use only
the Uniden BT-905
rechargeable battery
pack supplied with your
phone.

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4) Place the battery case cover back on the handset by sliding
it upwards until it clicks into place.
5) Place the handset on the base unit face forward for 15-20
hours without interruption. The base unit’s LED light
(labeled as charge/in use) illuminates once the handset is
placed on the base. The LED light will illuminate regardless
if the battery pack is connected or not.
If the base charge/in use LED light does not illuminate:
•Check to see if the AC adapter is plugged into the base
unit and the electrical wall outlet properly. (Use only the
supplied AC adapter. Do not use any other AC adapter.)
•Check to see if the handset is sitting correctly on the
base and making good contact with the base unit’s
charging contacts.
•Replacement batteries
are also available
through the Uniden
Parts Department at
[phone],
Monday through Friday
from 8:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. or online at
www.uniden.com
•The handset should
always sit in charging
cradle face forward to
make good contact
with base unit’s
charge contacts.

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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
a telephone call.
•Talk Mode -
The handset is off the
base and the
talk/flash key has
been pressed,
enabling a dial tone.
•Standby Mode -
The handset may be
sitting in or off the
base, but is NOT in
use. The talk/flash
key has not been
pressed and there is
no dial tone.
Cleaning the battery charging contacts
To maintain a good charge, it is important to clean the
charging contacts on the handset once a month. 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.
Dial mode setting, last number dialed, names and numbers stored in memory locations
(including RocketDial), CID list are retained for up to 30 minutes while you replace the
battery pack.
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.
Do not use paint thinner, benzene, alcohol, or other chemical products. Doing so
may discolor the surface of the telephone and damage the finish.

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•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.
C. Connect the base unit
1) Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack
and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet.
2) Set the base on a desk or tabletop, and
place the handset on the base unit.
3) Make sure that the charge/in use LED illuminates.
If the LED does not illuminate, check to see that the AC adapter is plugged in
and that the handset makes good contact with the base charging contacts.
Route the corRoute the cord.d.Route the cord.
•After installing the battery pack in the handset, charge your handset at least 15-20
hours before plugging into the phone line. Once the handset battery pack is fully
charged, connect the telephone line cord to the base and telephone wall outlet.
4) Connect the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and
to a telephone outlet once the handset is fully charged.
Modular
If your telephone outlet isn't modular,
contact your telephone company
for assistance.
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.
Use only the supplied
AD-314 AC adapter.
Do not use any other
AC adapter.

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Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall
Standard wall plate mounting
This phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate.
1) Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN 9V jack.
2) Wrap the AC adapter cord inside the molded
wiring channel as shown.
3) Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120V AC
wall outlet.
4) Plug the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE
jack. Wrap the cord inside the molded wiring
channel as shown.
5) Plug the telephone line cord into the telephone
outlet.
6) 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.
DO NOT use an AC
outlet controlled by
a wall switch.

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Direct wall mounting
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) Refer to steps 1 through 6 on page 14 to mount the telephone.

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Setting Menu Display Options
There are five setup options available. They are Caller ID options (AutoTalk, CIDCW
[Caller ID on Call Waiting], Area Code), Dial Mode and Language.
AutoTalk allows you to answer the phone without pressing the talk/flash key.
If the phone rings when AutoTalk is on, simply remove the handset from the base
and the phone automatically answers the call. If the phone rings when AutoTalk
is off, you must press the talk/flash key to answer the call.
Caller ID options
To change your AutoTalk and CIDCW:
1) Press and hold the caller id/menu key in standby mode. The
following screen appears.
2) Use the vol/ / or vol/ / key to move the pointer to
the selection that you would like to change.
Press the select key to toggle between On and Off for AutoTalk and CIDCW.
3) Press the end key and return the handset to the base unit to complete the
setting. The handset returns to standby mode.
To enter your Area Code:
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. Do not program this option if your
calling area requires 10-digit dialing. 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.
•If your calling area
requires 10-digit
dialing, do not
program the Area
Code option.
•The cordless phone
features include
AutoTalkTM and
AutoStandbyTM.
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. AutoStandby
allows you to hang up
by simply returning
the handset to the
base.

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1) When the phone is in standby mode, press and hold the
caller id/menu key. The Caller ID setting screen appears.
2) Press the vol/ / key twice to select Area Code.
3) Press the select key.
4) Use the number keys (0 - 9), or delete/channel key to enter
the 3-digit area code.
5) Press the select key. A confirmation tone sounds and the displayed area code is
entered.
6) Press the end key or return the handset to the base unit to complete the setting.
The handset returns to standby mode.
When the area code has already been stored in memory, the
stored area code will be displayed. To change it, use the
delete/channel key and the number keys to enter the new area
code. Then press the select key. A confirmation tone sounds.
To complete the setting, press the end key or return the
handset to the base unit.
Choosing 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:
Make sure your battery
pack is fully charged
before choosing the
dialing mode.

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1) When the phone is in standby mode, press and hold the
caller id/menu key. The following screen appears.
2) Press the vol/ / key three times to select Dial.
3) Press the select key to toggle between Tone and Pulse for
each setting.
4) Press the end key or return the handset to the base unit to complete the setting.
The handset returns to standby mode.
•If you are not sure of your dialing system, set for tone dialing and 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 the DTMF tones for
certain situations during a call, you may "Switch Over" to tone dialing. (Refer to
"Tone Dialing Switch Over" on page 21.)
Setting the language
1) When the phone is in standby mode, Press and hold the
caller id/menu key. The following screen appears.
2) Press the vol/ / key four times to select Language.
3) Press the select key to toggle Eng (English), Fr. (French) or
Esp (Spanish) for each setting.
4) Press the end key or return the handset to the base unit to complete the setting.
The handset returns to standby mode.
There are three
languages to choose
from; English, French
and Spanish.

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Making and Receiving Calls
Pick up the handset (AutoTalk:
On) or pick up the handset and
press the talk/flash key
(AutoTalk: Off).
1) Pick up the handset.
2) Press the talk/flash key.
3) Listen for the dial tone.
4) Enter the number.
OR
1) Pick up the handset.
2)
Enter the number, then press the
talk/flash key .
1) Pick up the handset.
2) Press the talk/flash key.
3) Listen for the dial tone.
4) Press the redial/pause key.
OR
1) Pick up the handset.
2) Press the redial/pause key,
then press the talk/flash key.
Handset On Base Handset Off Base
To receive
a call
To make
a call
To hang up
To redial
Press the talk/flash key
(AutoTalk: Off), or press the
talk/flash, /tone/ , #/ or
any number key (AntoTalk: On).
1) Press the talk/flash key.
2) Listen for the dial tone.
3) Enter the number.
OR
Enter the number, then press the
talk/flash key.
1) Press the talk/flash key.
2) Listen for the dial tone.
3) Press the redial/pause key.
OR
Press the redial/pause key, then
press the talk/flash key.
Press the end key or return the handset to the base (AutoStandby).
Refer to page 16
"Setting Menu Display
Options" to turn on the
AutoTalk feature if
desired.

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Adjusting the Handset Ringer and Earpiece Volume
Handset ringer tone and volume
Press the volume up key or volume down key (labeled as the
vol/ / or vol/ / key) in standby mode to select one of
five ringer tones and volume combinations.
Earpiece volume
Press the volume up key or volume down key (labeled as the
vol/ / or vol/ / key) during a call to change the
earpiece volume of the handset. This setting will remain in
effect after the telephone call has ended.
Temporarily Mute Ringer
If the handset is off the base, simply press the end key to temporarily mute the
incoming ring. The ringer will sound with the next incoming call.