Uniden EXL 8900 User manual

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The Uniden®EXL 8900 Series 900 MHz cordless phones are
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.
• 900 MHz Extended Range Technology
• Secure Digital Transmission
• Long Distance Manager
• 10-Number Memory Dialing
• Tone/Pulse Dialing
• Handset Volume Control
• 32 Digit Redial
• AutoTalk™
• AutoStandby™
• 7 Hours Talk Time
• Hearing Aid Compatible
Features
Welcome
INTRODUCTION
TO YOUR NEW PHONE
The EXL 8900 Series features include AutoTalk and AutoStandby.
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 UltraClear Plus 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 EXL 8900
Series has Random Code™ digital security which automatically
selects one of over 65,000 digital security codes for the handset
and base. Also, the AutoSecure™ feature electronically locks your
phone when the handset is in the base.
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talk Long
Dst
mute memory flash
talk batt mute
abc def
jklghi
mno
tuvpqrs
oper
tone
wxyz
213
546
879
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chanringerpauseredial
extended range
LONG DISTANCE MANAGER
vol
status
in use
page/find
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Controls and functions
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1. Handset antenna
2. Headset cover
3. Handset battery compartment
4. Handset ring switch
5. Handset speaker
6. Talk/Battery lamp
7. Talk key
8. Volume down key
9. Flash key
10. Tone key
11. Redial key
12. Pause key
13. Handset microphone
14. Mute lamp
15. Volume up key
16. Long Distant key
17. Memory key
18. Mute key
19. Channel key
20. Ringer key
21. Handset contact
22. Handset clip storage
23. Base contact
24. Base antenna
25. Status lamp
26. In use lamp
27. Page/Find key
28. Pulse-Tone switch
29. DC power input
30. Phone jack
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Introduction / Features...............inside front cover
Control and Functions................inside front cover
Getting Started
Read this first..........................................................3
Step 1: Checking the package contents ...............4
Step 2: Setting up the base unit ...........................5
Mounting the base unit on a wall ...........8
Step 3: Charging the battery pack ......................10
Adjusting the volume control.................12
Using your New Phone
Making and receiving calls ..................................13
Using the LDM (Long Distance Manager) ..........14
Storing a number in memory ..............................15
Entering a pause in memory dialing...................15
Storing mixed tone/pulse number ......................16
Dialing a stored number......................................16
Chain dialing.........................................................17
Erasing a stored number......................................17
Replacing a stored number .................................17
Selecting a different channel ...............................18
Using the flash button .........................................18
Mute ......................................................................19
Page/find...............................................................19
Traveling out-of-range..........................................19
Additional Information
Changing the digital security code......................20
Installing the beltclip............................................21
Headset installation ..............................................21
Note on power sources .......................................22
Maintenance..........................................................22
Troubleshooting..................................................23
Specifications.......................................................24
Index .....................................................................25
Contents
Getting Started
Using your
New Phone
Additional
Information
Troubleshooting
Specifications
Index
CONTENTS
OF YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL
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This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps;
Step 1 (page 4)
Unpack and check the telephone and
accessories.
Step 2 (page 5 to 9)
Next, choose the best location to set
up the base unit.
Base unit
Step 3 (page 10 to11)
Then, insert the battery pack into the handset.
You have to charge the battery pack for more
than 12-15 hours before using the phone.
Handset
About the digital security code
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 20.
Read this first
GETTING STARTED
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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
battery pack
(BT-905)
• Telephone line
cord (2)
• Wall mount adapter
• Beltclip
• This Owner's Manual
• Precautions and Important Safety Instructions
• Registration Card
Uniden Parts Department
[phone]
Hours: M-F 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM Central.
We can also be reached on the web at www.uniden.com.
Checking the package contents
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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:
• You should charge your handset for 12-15 hours before using the
phone.
• The location should be close to both a phone jack and continuous
a power outlet which is not switchable.
• Keep the base and handset away from sources of electrical noise
such as motors and fluorescent lighting.
• Be sure there is sufficient space to raise the base antenna fully
vertical.
• The base can be placed on a desk, tabletop or mounted on a
standard wall plate.
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 excessive
moisture, extremely low
temperatures, dust,
mechanical vibration, or
shock
Avoid personal
computers
Avoid other cordless
telephones
Choose a central location
Setting up the base unit
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Connect the base unit
If you want to install the base unit on the wall, see page 8.
Route the cord.
To AC outlet
To telephone outlet
To TEL LINE
To DC IN 9V
AC adapter
(supplied)
Telephone line cord
(supplied)
1
2
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.
1Connect the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and to
a telephone outlet.
2Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to a
standard 120VAC wall outlet.
3Set the base unit on a desk or
tabletop and place the handset
on the base unit.
Then raise the antenna to a
vertical position.
Use only the Uniden AC
adapter supplied with this
phone. Do NOT use an
outlet controlled by a wall
switch.
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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.
If your telephone outlet isn't modular,
contact your telephone company for
assistance.
Polarity of the plug
Modular
Choose the dialing mode
Depending on your dialing system, set the TONE/PULSE switch as
follows:
If your dialing system is Set the switch to
Tone TONE
Pulse PULSE
If you aren't sure of your dialing system
Make a trial call with the TONE/PULSE switch set to TONE .
If the call connects, leave the switch as is; otherwise, set to
PULSE .
PULSE TONE
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Standard wall plate mounting
This phone can be mounted on any standard telephone wall
plate.
1Snap the wall mount
adapter into the
notches on the base.
2Plug the telephone
line cord to the
TEL LINE jack and the
AC adapter to the
DC IN 9V jack.
3Plug the telephone
line cord into the
telephone outlet.
4Wrap the AC adapter
cord inside the
molded wiring
channel. Then wrap
the cord around the
strain relief notch.
5Plug the AC adapter
into a standard
120V AC wall outlet.
6Raise the antenna to a
vertical position.
7Align the mounting
slots on the base. with
the mounting posts on
the wall. Push in and
down until the phone
is firmly seated.
1
AC adapter
Wall plate
AC outlet
2
6
4
7
7
5
3
2 - 7
Mounting the base unit on a wall
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Direct wall plate 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 10 - 15 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.
1Insert two mounting screws
into the wall, (with their
appropriate anchoring device),
3-15/16 inches apart. Allow
about 3/16 of an inch between
the wall and screwheads for
mounting the phone.
2Refer to steps 1 through 9 on
page 8 - 9 to mount the
telephone.
TOP
3/16 in.
3-15/16 in.
8On the base unit, pull the
handset retainer out of the slot.
Rotate it clockwise 180
degrees.
9Flip 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,
Handset retainer
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Charge the battery pack for 12-15 hours before you start using
your phone.
1Press the battery cover release.
2Connect the battery pack
connector with the correct
polarity (black and red wires),
then insert the battery pack
into the battery compartment.
3Slide the battery cover forward
until it snaps into place.
4Place the handset on the base.
Make sure that the “
status ”
LED of the base unit lights, and
charging begins. Charge the
battery for at least 12-15 hours.
You can place either side up
for charging the battery.
Red
status LED
Black
The plastic connectors will
fit together only one way.
Make sure the battery’s
connector is properly
alighned. Use only the
Uniden Battery pack
(model BT-905) supplied
with your phone.
Charging the battery pack
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Battery use time (per charge)
From fully charged
• Seven hours coutinuous use.
• Seven days when the handset is in the standby mode.
When the battery charge becomes low
When the voltage of battery pack in the handset is very low and
needs to be charged, the phone is programmed to eliminate
functions in order to save power. If the battery charge becomes low
talk/batt LED blinks. If the phone is in use, the handset beeps.
Complete your conversation as quickly as possible and return the
handset to the base unit for charging.
Cleaning the battery contacts
To maintain a good charge, it is important to clean all battery
contacts on the handset and base unit about once a month. Use a
pencil eraser or other contact cleaner.
Do not use any liquids or solvents.
Even when the battery
pack is not being used, it
will gradually
discharge over a long
period. For optimum
performance, be sure to
return the handset to the
base unit after a
telephone call for
charging the battery.
Rechargeable batteries
have a memory effect that
reduces standby and talk
time. To avoid this
memory effect, on a
monthly basis, use the
phone until the Battery
lamp blinks.
Then charge the
battery for 12-15
hours.
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Ringer Tone and Volume
1While the phone is not in use, press
.
2The phone has two ringer tones, each
with two volume levels.
Press until you hear the
ringer tone and volume level you
want.
ª
ª
Adjusting the volume control
ringer
ringer
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Setting the Handset Earpiece
Volume
1While you are on a call, press
or .
2The phone has four earpiece volume
levels, Normal, Medium, High and
Loud.
Press or until you hear the
volume level you want.
Handset ringer switch
This switch turns the handset
ringer on or off.
ringer
off on
ringer
off on
ª
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Making and receiving calls
Handset On Base Handset Off Base
Pick up the handset. Press .
To answer
a call
To make
a call
1. Pick up the handset.
2. Press .
3. Listen for dial tone.
4. Dial a number.
1. Press .
2. Listen for dial tone.
3. Dial a number.
talk
To hang up Press or return the handset to the base
(Auto standby).
To redial
1. Pick up the handset.
2. Press .
3. Listen for dial tone.
4. Press .
redial
1. Press .
2. Listen for dial tone.
3. Press .
talk
talk
talk
talk
talk
redial
USING
YOUR NEW PHONE
Fold out the front cover of
this reference guide to use
the CONTROLS diagram
for reference.
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Handset on the base
1Pick up the handset
2Press .
3Enter a long distance or international number.
You must dial a “1” or “011” when using the LDM feature.
4To hang up, press or return the handset to the base.
Private Branch Exchange (PBX) dialing
1Press .
2Dial out by entering 9 on the keypad, or any sequence of
numbers required to access an outside line.
3Press .
4Dial a long distance or international number.
5To complete, press or return the handset to the base. 14
Handset off the base
1Press and listen for dial
tone.
2Dial a long distance or international
phone number.
You must dial a “1” or “011” when
using the LDM feature.
3To complete, press or return
the handset to the base.
talk
Using the LDM (Long Distance Manager)
talk
Sign up and Registration
1. Before using the LDM feature, you must register your phone
by calling 1-800-458-2682.
2. You will be asked a few simple questions, such as name,
address, and phone number.
3. Each month you will receive an itemized bill for calls placed
through the LDM service.
Placing a call using LDM
Press key before dialing a long distance (1+) or
international (011+) number.
LongDst
LongDst
talk
talk
LongDst
talk
LongDst
Redial will not function
when using the LDM
through PBX.
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Storing a number in memory
Your EXL 8900 Series phone has 10 memory locations for storing
important telephone numbers.
1Remove the handset from the base and
press . The
talk / batt LED flashes
and you hear a beep.
2Enter the phone number you want to
store (up to 20 digits).
If you select any keys other than 0-9,
, , the handset will
beep rapidly and no number will be stored.
3Press and enter a number (0-9)
on the keypad for the memory location
you want to use.
A long beep sounds and the
talk / batt LED
goes out indicating the number has been
stored successfully.
#
/tone
*
pause
mem
You have 20 seconds after
pressing to
enter the number you
wish to store. Otherwise,
an error tone will sound.
mem
/tone
*
#
pause
Entering a pause in memory dialing
mem
If you would like to use a phone number stored in memory to access
voice mail, for example, you can store a pause in the phone
number sequence.
To use this function, follow steps 1 and 2 in
“Storing a Number in Memory,” then press
the button on the handset to place
a pause in the phone number sequence.
Follow the remaining steps in the “Storing a
Number in Memory” section to complete the
operation.
pause
pause
Remember, the phone
number you wish to store
cannot have more than 20
digits, including a pause.
(The button
counts as one digits.)
pause
NOTES
•You must dial a “1” or “011” when using the LDM feature.
•Do NOT USE BUTTON TO DIAL 911 BECAUSE IT
WILL NOT ACCESS EMERGENCY SERVICE.
•Do not use the key for placing local calls, contacting your
local phone company for repair or customer service, accessing
emergency service or for toll free numbers.
•All calls placed through the LDM feature will be charged at the
applicable toll rate for the specific call.
•Failure to register will result in lost savings.
LongDst
LongDst
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Storing mixed tone/pulse number
If your have selected pulse dialing, you can store a mixed
tone/pulse number (up to 20 digits) for memory dialing.
1Remove the handset from the base
and press . The
talk / batt
LED flashes and you hear a beep.
2Enter the number to be dialed in
pulse mode.
3Press the button on the
handset. The button counts
as one digit and also enters a pause.
4 New enter the number(s) to be dialed
in tone mode.
5 Press and a number (0-9) on
the keypad for the memory location
you wish to use. You will hear a long
beep and the
talk / batt LED goes out.
mem
/tone
*
/tone
*
mem
Dialing a stored number
To dial a phone number stored in
memory, press , then press
and the memory location (0-9). Your
phone will dial the stored number.
mem
talk
mem
talk
If you select a memory
location that does not
have a stored number, the
handset will beep rapidly
and the phone will not
dial.
If you press
instead of , the
LDM will be activated.
(See page 14 for details.)
LongDst
talk
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Chain dialing
After dialing a number you may be requested to enter a special access
code, for example, when performing a banking transaction.
1Store the access code into one of the
memory locations (0-9).
2Dial the main number.
3Press and the memory location
of the access code at the appropriate
time.
mem
Erasing a stored number
1Remove the handset from the base.
2Press twice.
3Select the memory location number
(0-9) you want to clear.
You’ll hear a long beep confirming that
the number is erased.
mem
Replacing a stored number
Remember, your EXL 8900 Series phone has 10 memory locations,
represented by the numbers (0-9) on the keypad. If you store a phone
number in one of these locations, then attempt to store a different
number in the same location later, the new number will replace the
previous one.
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