Uniden EXI2926 User manual

†To activate the Caller ID features, you must
subscribe through your telephone company.
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900MHz
CORDLESS
with caller id/call waiting†
owner’s manual
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The EXI2926 features include
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TT MM. 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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TT MMtrue 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 EXI2926 has
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TT MMdigital security which
automatically selects one of over 65,000 digital security codes for the handset and
base. Also, the
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in the base.
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Uniden®is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation.
AutoTalk, AutoStandby, UltraClear Plus, Random Code, and AutoSecure are trademarks of Uniden America Corporation.
Welcome
Features
Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden EXI2926 cordless telephone.
This phone is designed and engineered to exacting standards for reliability, long life
and outstanding performance.
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• 900 MHz Extended Range
• 2-Line Operation with Intercom
• Caller ID and Call Waiting Caller ID
• 80 Number Caller ID Memory
(40 for each line)
• 30 Number Memory
• 32 Digit Redial
• Flash and Pause
• Tone/Pulse Dialing
• 14 Day Standby Battery Life
• 7 Hour Talk Time
• Handset Earpiece and Ringer Volume Control
• Speakerphone
• 3-Way and 4-Way Conference Operation
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Contents
4-way conferencing 19
Using your EXI2926 intercom 20
Transferring calls 20
Using the speakerphone 20
Memory Features
Storing a phone number in memory 21
Making calls with memory dialing 22
Chain dialing 22
Editing a stored name and/or phone number 23
Erasing a stored name and phone number 24
Caller ID Features
Caller ID 25
When the telephone rings 25
Viewing the Caller ID message list 26
Using the Caller ID list 26
Deleting information from the Caller ID list 27
Using CIDCW (Caller ID with Call Waiting) 28
Additional Information
Changing the digital security code 29
Installing the beltclip 29
Headset installation 29
Note on power sources 30
Maintenance 30
Troubleshooting 31
General information 32
Technical information 32
Index 34
Welcome/Features
Controls and Functions 2, 3
Getting Started
Read this first 4
Step 1: Checking the package contents 5
Step 2: Setting up the phone 6
Step 3: Mounting the Base unit on a wall 9
Step 4: Setting Caller ID options 11
Entering your Area Code 12
Basics
Making and receiving calls 13
Terminology 13
Adjusting the handset ringer and earpiece volume 14
Redial 14
Tone dialing switch-over 15
Traveling out-of-range 15
Selecting a different channel 15
Using the page feature 15
Flash and call waiting 16
Answering a call from the base 16
Answering a call from the handset 16
Making a call from the base 16
Making a call from the handset 17
Placing a call on hold 17
Using the speakerphone mute feature 17
2-Line Features
2-Line operation 18
3-way conferencing 18
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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS[ 2 ]
Controls and Functions
1. Handset Antenna
2. Optional Headset Jack
3. Handset Battery Compartment
4. Handset Earpiece
5. LCD Display
6. Line 1 Key
7. Down Cursor
▼ /Character Select/
Conference Key
8. Tone/*(
t ) Left Cursor
9. Caller ID/Hold Key
10. Select/Volume Key
11. Handset Microphone and Ringer Speaker
12. Memory Key (m)
13. Line 2 Key
14. Up Cursor
▲ /Character Select/
Intercom Key
15. #(
s ) Right Cursor
16. Delete/Flash Key
17. Redial/Pause Key (P)
18. Channel Key (chan)
19. Handset Charging Contacts
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5
6
7
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9
10
11
12
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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS [3]
20. Handset Retainer Clip
21. Line 1 Status LED
22. Status LED
23. Memory Key
24. Intercom Key
25. Redial/Pause Key
26. Flash Key
27. Base Charging Contacts
28. Tone Key/*
29. Base Speaker
30. Line 1 Key
31. Conference Key
32. Line 2 Key
33. Line 2 Status LED
34. Hold Key
35. Mute Key
36. Base Antenna
37. Base Speaker Volume Control
38. Base Microphone
39. Ring Volume Switch (2nd Line)
40. Ring Volume Switch (1st Line)
41. Pulse-Tone Switch
42. DC Power Input
43. Phone Jack (2nd Line)
44. Phone Jack (1- and 2- Line)
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GETTING STARTED[ 4 ]
Read This First
This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps:
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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 29.
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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
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Finally, set the Caller ID options and store
your area code in the memory to use the
Caller ID service.
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calling area requires 10-digit dialing.
tip
To realize the full capabilities of your two-line
phone, contact the phone company requesting
a two-line subscription.
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GETTING STARTED [5]
GETTING STARTED
Checking the Package Contents
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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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
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GETTING STARTED[ 6 ]
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 SAFETY 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.
• If your second phone line has a separate modular jack, place your phone so you can access both jacks.
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GETTING STARTED [7]
GETTING STARTED
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• Use only the
Uniden Battery
(BT-905) supplied
with your phone.
Replacement
batteries are also
available through
the Uniden Parts
Department (See
page 5).
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 unit. Remove the beltclip, if attached, for face up charging.
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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, "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.
• 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 of the
battery pack
within 30 seconds,
and you can
return to the
original call.
The last number dialed in the redial memory is retained for up to 30 seconds. The handset
memory backup can hold names and numbers stored in the memory locations even if the battery
pack is completely discharged.
note
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GETTING STARTED[ 8 ]
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.
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1) Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V 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. Remove the beltclip, if attached for
face up charging. (For wall mounting, see "Mounting the Base
Unit on a Wall", on page 9 and 10).
3) Raise the antenna to a vertical position.
4) Make sure the status 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.
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battery pack is fully charged, connect the telephone line cord to the base
and telephone wall outlet.
note
•The handset can
be placed face up
or face down in
the base for
charging.
• You must remove
the beltclip, if
attached, for face
up charging.
• 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.
note
5) Connect the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE 1 jack and a telephone outlet
once the handset is fully charged.
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tip If your telephone outlet isn´t modular,
contact your telephone company for assistance.
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GETTING STARTED [9]
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 PPUULLSSEE--TTOONNEEswitch as follows:
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• If you aren´t sure of your dialing system,
make a trial call with the PULSE-TONE switch set to
TTOONNEE
.
If the call connects, leave the switch as is; otherwise, set to
PPUULLSSEE
.
• 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.)
note
For 2 line
subscriptions,
• If the two phone
lines are in one
modular jack,
connect using TEL
LINE 1-2 jack.
• If the two phone
lines are on two
separate modular
jacks, connect
using both TEL
LINE 1-2 and TEL
LINE 2 jacks.
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1) On the base unit, pull the handset retainer out of the slot. Rotate it clockwise
180 degrees.
2) Flip the retainer 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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GETTING STARTED[ 10 ]
1
2
DO NOT use an
outlet controlled by
a wall switch.
!
note
If you have wall
mounted the base,
you must remove
the beltclip to hang
the handset with
the display facing
forward.
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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 6-10 feet of a working phone jack to avoid excessive cord 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.
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This phone can be mounted on any standard telephone wall plate.
1) Snap the wall mount adapter into the notches on the base.
2) Plug the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V 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 15-20 hours.
6) Plug the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack.
Wrap the cord inside the molded wiring channel as shown.
7) Plug the telephone line cord into the telephone outlet.
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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GETTING STARTED [11]
GETTING STARTED
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
screwheads for mounting the phone.
2) Set the retainer clip if necessary.
3) Refer to steps 1 through 9 on page 10 to mount the telephone.
Setting Caller ID Options
There are three Caller ID setup options available; they are AutoTalk, CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting), and Area
Code. See page 12 for Area Code setup instructions.
AutoTalk allows you to answer the phone without pressing line 1 or line 2.
If the phone rings when AutoTalk is on, simply remove the handset from the base and the phone automatically
answers the call. Or if the handset is not on the base, press any key to answer the call. If the phone rings when
AutoTalk is off, you must press line 1 or line 2 to answer the call.
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2 CIDCW :On
3 Area Code:
Caller ID Setup
1 Line 1
2 Line 2
To change your Caller ID options:.
1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press and hold
call id/hold until the Caller ID setting screen appears.
2) Press
▲ up/int’com or dn ▼ /conf to select "Line 1" or "Line 2".
3) Press sel/vol.
The following screen appears.
4) Press
▲ up/int’com or dn ▼ /conf to move the cursor to the selection that you would like to change. Press the
sel/vol key to toggle between "On" and "Off". Press sel/vol. Use the number keypad to enter or change the
area code. Press sel/vol again.
5) After you have made your selections, press call id/hold or return the handset to the base.
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GETTING STARTED[ 12 ]
If you enter a 3-digit area code number in the "Area Code" option, your local area code does not appear in
the 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.
Entering Your Area Code
When the area code has already been stored in memory, the stored area code will be displayed.
To change it, use the delete/flash and number keypad to enter the new area code. Then press
sel/vol. To complete the setting, press call id/hold or return the handset to the base unit.
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note
Caller ID Setup
1 Line 1
2 Line 2
1 Auto Talk:Off
2 CIDCW :On
3 Area Code:
1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press and hold call id/hold
until the Caller ID setting screen appears.
2) Press
▲ up/int’com or dn ▼ /conf to select "Line 1" or "Line 2".
3) Press sel/vol.
4) Press
▲ up/int’com or dn ▼ /conf to select "Area Code".
5) Press sel/vol.
6) Use the dial buttons (0to 9 ) to enter the 3-digit area code.
7) Press sel/vol. A tone sounds and the displayed area code is entered.
8) Press call id/hold to complete the setting. Or return the handset to the base
unit. The handset returns to standby mode.
note
If your calling area
requires 10-digit
dialing, do not
program this option.
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BASICS [13]
BASICS
Making and Receiving Calls
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For clarity, the instructions in this owner´s manual designates line 1 unless the procedure requires
using line 2. The same instructions apply to line 2.
To answer
a call
Pick up the handset (AutoTalk) or
press line 1 or line 2.
1) Pick up the handset.
2) Press line 1 or line 2.
3) Listen for the dial tone.
4) Dial the number.
1) Press line 1 or line 2.
2) Listen for the dial tone.
3) Dial the number.
1) Press line 1 or line 2.
2) Listen for the dial tone.
3) Dial the number.
Press line 1 or line 2.
1) Press line 1 or line 2.
2) Listen for the dial tone.
3) Press redial/p.
1) Press line 1 or line 2.
2) Listen for the dial tone.
3) Press redial/p.
1) Pick up the handset.
2) Press line 1 or line 2.
3) Listen for the dial tone.
4) Press redial/p.
Press line 1 or line 2. Press line 1 or line 2.
Press line 1 or line 2, or return the handset to the base (Auto Standby).
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To make
a call
To hang up
To redial
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 line 1 or line 2 has not been pressed. A dial tone
is not present.
•TTaallkkMMooddee- The handset is off the base and line 1 or line 2 has been pressed enabling a dial tone.
note
• You must have a
2-line subscription
from your phone
company to use
the 2-line features.
• Refer to page 11
"Setting Caller ID
Options" to turn
on the AutoTalk
feature if desired.
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BASICS[ 14 ]
Redial
The redial key redials the last number dialed. The redialed number can be up to 32 digits long.
Adjusting the Handset Ringer and Earpiece Volume
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When the phone is in standby mode, pressing the sel/vol on the handset selects the
handset ringer volume. There are two ringer volume levels. Press sel/vol key to listen
to volume levels. The phone keeps the last ringer volume setting selected.
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The handset earpiece volume settings (Normal, Medium, High and Loud) can only be
adjusted during a call. Press sel/vol repeatedly to select Normal, Medium, High or Loud.
When you hang up, the phone keeps the last volume setting selected.
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The ringer control for the base of your EXI2926 allows you turn the ringer OFF or to
select LO/HI volume for each line 1 or line 2.
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To control the speaker volume of the base, adjust the VOLUME control switch
as desired.
<Normal>
<Medium>
<High>
<Loud>
sel/vol
sel/vol
sel/vol
sel/vol
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Press line 1 or line 2, then press redial/p. Or press redial/p, then press line 1 or line 2.
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Press line 1 or line 2, then press redial/p.
If any key is pressed before, the last number will not redial.
The EXI2926 has
two independent
last number redial
memories; one in
the handset, the
other in the base.
tip
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BASICS [15]
BASICS
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 entered using DTMF tones.
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.
Initially make your call with the pulse dialing mode. Once your call connects, press */ t /tone. Enter the desired
number (like in 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 22). Once the call
ends, the tone mode is canceled and pulse dialing mode resumes.
Selecting a Different Channel
If you encounter interference while using your phone, you can manually change the
channel for clearer operation. Interference can come from appliances or other phones
in your home. This function works only when the phone is use.The chan on th handset
allows you to choose between 40 different channels.
During the course of a conversation, if you hear static or noise which makes it difficult to
hear, press chan. The following screen appears and the phone changes to a different
channel. For more information on interference, refer to "Technical Information" on page 32.
Scanning
Using the Page Feature
To locate the handset when it is off the base, press intercom on the
base. The handset beeps for 60 seconds.
The following screen appears:
Paging
Press ▲ up/int’com on the handset to connect to the base.
Press
▲ up/int’com on the handset or intercom on the base again to return to standby.
The tone feature
only applies when
the dial mode is set
to pulse.
note
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Flash and Call Waiting
If you have "Call Waiting" service and a call waiting tone sounds while you are on a call,
press delete/flash to accept the waiting call. There is a short pause, then you will hear the
new caller. To return to the original caller, press delete/flash again.
note You must subscribe through your local telephone company to receive Call Waiting Service.
Answering a Call from the Base
1) The base rings. The corresponding line 1 LED on the base flashes.
2) Press the line 1 and speak.
3) When you finish the call, press line 1 to hang up.
Answering a Call from the Handset
1) The handset rings and the following screen appears:
2) Press the line 1 to answer your call.
3) When you finish the call, press line 1 on the handset, or return the handset to the base.
(Call)
Line 1
Making a Call from the Base
1) Press line 1.
2) Dial the number on the keypad, or use one of the memory features.
(See "Making Calls with Memory Dialing", page 22.)
3) When you finish the call, press line 1 to hang up.
note
The flash feature
does not function
when line 1 and
line 2 are on a
conference call.
(See 3-way
conferencing and 4-
way conferencing,
pages 18 and 19).
If you set the
handset in AutoTalk
on, and the handset
is on the base, just
pick up the handset
and speak. Each
line setting is
independent for
this feature.
note
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BASICS
Making a Call from the Handset
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1) Pick up the handset.
2) Press line 1.
3) Dial the number on the keypad. Or use one of the memory features.
(See "Making Calls with Memory Dialing", page 22.)
4) When you finish the call, press line 1 or, return the handset to the base.
Placing a Call on Hold
Use either the keypad on the handset or the keypad on the base.
1) To place line 1 on hold at the base, press hold.
The line 1 LED turns from green to red.
2) To place line 1 on hold at the handset, press call id/hold.
The following screen appears:
3) To pick up the call that is holding, press line 1 on the base or handset.
(Hold)
Line 1
Using the Speakerphone Mute Feature
Your EXI2926 allows you to mute your conversation from the base. This prevents the party you are speaking to
from hearing what you, or someone else in the room, is saying.
For example, to use this privacy feature while using line 1.
1) Press mute. The line 1 LED flashes red.
You can hear the party on line 1, but they cannot hear you.
2) When you are ready to continue your conversation with the party on line 1, press
mute again. The line 1 LED changes to green.
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To call a number while the handset is in standby mode, dial the number on the keypad, or use one of the
memory features. Press line 1. (See "Making Calls with Memory Dialing", page 22.)
AutoStandby
automatically hangs
up when you place
the handset on the
base. There is no
need to press line 1
or line 2 to hang up.
tip
• If a line is in use,
or a phone is off
the hook, "In
Use Line 1"
appears on the
display.
note
• Do not use the
base and the
handset keypads
at the same time
to place a call
on hold.
• If a line is in use,
or a phone is off
the hook, "In
Use Line 1 (or
Line 2)" appears
on the display.
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2-Line Operation
The handset and the base can be used on separate telephone lines at the same time.
For example, if the handset is on a call with line 1, you can make, or receive calls at
the base on line 2.
The line 1 LED on the base flashes green to indicate line 1 is In Use at the handset.
When line 1 is In Use at the base, the LCD screen displays the following:
(Base)
Line 1
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The Extension In Use feature prevents accidental interruption of ongoing telephone conversations.
If you attempt to make a call and another phone is In Use on line 1, the handset LCD indicates an extension is
In Use. (The line 1 LED at the base blinks.) If you press line 1, you will hear a beep. This warns you the line is In
Use. To make your call, you must use line 2.
3-Way Conferencing
This feature lets you add a third party to your conversation from either the
handset or the base.
For example, to add a party to the current call on line 1 at the base:
1) Press hold to place the caller on hold. The line 1 LED turns from green to red.
2) Press line 2.
3) Dial the number of the person you want to add to the conversation. When the person
answers, you can speak privately before bringing the original caller back on the line.
4) Press the conference to bring the original call back on line. The line 1 and line 2
LEDs are green.
If the third person´s number is busy or doesn´t answer, press line 2 to hang up.
Return to the original call by pressing line 1.
5) To remove either caller from your conversation, ask one of the parties to hang up.
Press the corresponding line button to end the call.
Follow steps 1-5 to conference using the handset. When you return the handset to
the base, all calls are disconnected.
note
• When you attempt
to make a call, the
EXI2926 informs
you if a line is
currently in use.
• If you want to join
a conversation on
an extension
currently in use,
press line 1 or
line 2 twice.
• The flash feature
does not function
when the phone
is in the
conference mode.
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