Uniden EXS 2010 User manual

Thank you for choosing the Uniden EXS 2010 cordless telephone.
This phone is designed for reliability, long life, and outstanding
performance utilizing the latest in 900 MHz Digital Spread Spectrum
technology.
Note: Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the
actual unit for explanation purposes.
• 900 MHz Digital Spread Spectrum Technology
• 10 Memory Dial Locations
• 32 Digit Redial
• Flash and Pause
• Pulse / Tone Dialing
• Page
• 6 Hour Talk Time
• 10 Day Standby Time
• Handset Earpiece and Ringer Volume Controls
• Hearing Aid Compatible
• Lighted Keypad
• Headset Compatible
Digital Spread Spectrum Technology utilizes a “wider
frequency band”vs. a “single narrow band”used in standard
digital transmissions. The result is a more secure conversation
with the clarity of digital sound, extended range, and minimal
interference from other cordless phone.
Random Code™ digital security automatically selects one of
over 65,000 codes for the handset and base.
These features enhance your phone’s security and also
prevent unauthorized calls as a result of your phone being
activated by other equipment.
The EXS 2010 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 or flipping switches. AutoStandby allows you
hang up by simply returning the handset to the base.
Features
Introduction
INTRODUCTION
TO YOUR NEW PHONE
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1. Handset antenna
2. Headset jack cover
3. Handset battery compartment
4. Handset ring switch
5. Handset speaker
6. Talk/Batt LED
7. Talk key
8. Volume down key
9. Mute key
10. key
11. Channel key
12. Pause key
13. Handset microphone
14. Volume up key
15. Flash key
16. Redial key
17. Memory key
18. Ringer key
19. Tone key
20. Handset battery charging contacts
21. Handset retainer clip
22. Base charging contacts
23. Base antenna
24. Status LED
25. Power LED
26. Page/Find key
27. Pulse-Tone switch
28. DC power input
29. Phone jack
Controls and functions
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Introduction / Features...............inside front cover
Controls and Functions ..............inside front cover
Getting Started
Read this first..........................................................2
Step 1: Checking the package contents...............3
Step 2: Setting up the base unit ...........................4
Mounting the base unit on a wall ...........7
Step 3: Installing the handset battery pack..........9
Automatic digital code security..............10
Basics
Making a call ........................................................11
Receiving a call ....................................................12
Ringer mute ..........................................................12
Flash and Call Waiting .........................................13
Adjusting the ringer and earpiece volume.........13
Redialing a call.....................................................14
Mute ......................................................................15
Using page feature...............................................16
Memory Dialing
Storing phone numbers .......................................17
Making calls with memory dialing......................18
Chain dialing.........................................................18
Erasing a stored phone number..........................19
Additional Information
Installing the beltclip............................................20
Headset installation..............................................20
Note on power sources .......................................21
Maintenance..........................................................21
Troubleshooting ................................................22
Index....................................................................24
Contents
Getting Started
Basics
Memory Dialing
Additional
Information
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 3)
Unpack and check the telephone and accessories.
Step 2 (page 4 to 8)
Next, choose the best location to set
up the base unit.
Base unit
page/find
power
status
DIGITAL
SPREAD
SPECTRAM
900MHz
Step 3 (page 9 to 10)
Then, insert the battery pack into the handset.
You must charge the battery pack for 15 - 20
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.
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-310)
•Rechargeable
battery pack
(BT-905)
•Telephone line
cord (2) •Wall mount adapter
•Beltclip
•This Owner's Manual
•Precautions and Important Safety Instructions
•Registration Card
•Quick Reference Guide
Uniden Parts Department
[phone]
Hours: M-F 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM CST.
We can also be reached on the web at www.uniden.com.
page/find
power
status
DIGITAL
SPREAD
SPECTRAM
900MHz
Checking the package contents
•Memo sticker
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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 15 - 20 hours before using the
phone.
•The location should be close to both a phone jack and continuous
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 7.
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 120V AC 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.
page/find
message
status
DIGITAL
SPREAD
SPECTRAM
900MHz
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Use only the supplied AD-310 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 PULSE-TONE 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 PULSE-TONE 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.
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2
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AC adapter
Wall plate
AC outlet
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.
•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.
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 7 and 8 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.
DIGITAL
SPREAD
SPECTRAM
900MHz
Handset retainer
If the handset beltclip is
attached, you cannot
charge the handset facing
forward when the phone is
mounted on the wall (See
page 20).
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Installing the handset battery pack
Charge the battery pack for 15 - 20 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.
5Make sure that the status
LED lights. If the LED
doesn’t light, check to see
that the AC adapter is
plugged in and that the
handset makes good contact
with the base charging
contacts.
page/find
power
status
DIGITAL
SPREAD
SPECTRAM
900MHz
Red
Black
status LED
Use only Uniden Battery (BT-905) supplied with your
phone.
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Battery use time (per charge)
From fully charged
•Six hours coutinuous use.
•Ten 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 charging contacts
To maintain a good charge,
it is important to clean the
charging contacts on the
handset and base unit about
once a month. Use a pencil
eraser to gently wipe the
handset and base charging
contacts.
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.
To prevent other parties from making unauthorized calls on your
phone line, a digital code was added to the EXS 2010. Your phone’s
handset and base share this code, which is randomly set each time
you place the handset on the base.
Automatic digital code security
page/find
power
status
DIGITAL
SPREAD
SPECTRAM
900MHz
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1Press . Listen for dial tone.
2Dial the phone number.
3To hang up, press or return
the handset to the base.
Other Operations
To Do this
To adjust the ear speaker volume Press or during the call.
To temporarily switch to tone dial Press . The following
(When the base is set to pulse numbers will be sent as tone
mode) dialing.
To improve reception Press .
ª
•
tone
Making a call
talk
BASICS
If the talk/batt LED does
not stop flashing after
pressing the key,
place the handset on the
base for at least five
seconds and make a call
again.
talk
channel
talk
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Handset on the base
1Phone rings. The talk/batt LED blinks.
2Pick up the handset and begin
speaking.
3To hang up, press or return the
handset to the base.
Handset off the base
1Phone rings. The talk/batt LED blinks.
2Press or any key (except )
and begin speaking.
3To hang up, press or return the
handset to the base.
Receiving a call
talk
talk
talk
When you receive a call
during a page or memory
dialing operation, press
to answer the call.
talk
mute
Ringer mute
You can temporarily mute the ringer by pressing when the
phone rings.
You may still press to answer the call.
mute
talk
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Ringer tone/volume
The phone has four types of ringer tone
and volume combinations.
In standby mode, press repeatedly
on the handset.
To turn the ringer off,
set the ringer on/off switch to off.
Handset earpiece volume
The phone has four earpiece volume levels, Normal, Medium, High,
and Loud. Pressing or will change the earpiece volume of
the handset. This setting will remain in effect after the telephone call
has ended.
When you press in Loud mode or press in Normal mode,
error sound beeps.
ringer
Adjusting the ringer and earpiece volume
Flash and Call Waiting
If you have “Call Waiting”service and a call
waiting tone sounds while you are on a call,
press to accept the waiting call.
There is a short pause, then you will hear
the new caller. To return to the original
caller, press again.
flash
flash
flash
ringer
•
ª
ringer
off on
ringer
off on
•
ª
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The last phone number dialed can be quickly redialed.
1Press . The talk/batt LED lights.
2Press .
3To hang up, press or place the
handset on the base.
If the recently dialed
number exceeds 32 digits,
only the first 32 digits can
be redialed.
Redialing a call
talk
redial
talk
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You can turn off the handset microphone and temporarily mute
the ringer.
talk
1Press during a telephone call.
The talk/batt LED flashes.
The other party will not be able to
hear you although you can hear
them.
2To cancel mute, press or
again.
Mute
mute
talk
When speaking on the
handset
mute
Press when the phone rings.
The ringer sound turns off.
You may still press to answer the
call.
mute
talk
When the phone is ringing
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To locate the handset (while it’s off the
base), press on the base. The
handset beeps for 5 seconds.
page/find
page/find
power
status
DIGITAL
SPREAD
SPECTRAM
900MHz
Using page feature
If you cancel the page by
pressing , press
again to return to
standby.
talk
talk
Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to
page the handset for a minute. Press any key or return the
handset to the base to cancel the page.
If you hold down for more than a minute,
the handset beeps until you release .
page/find
page/find
page/find
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Your EXS 2010 stores up to 10 numbers in the handset.
1Press while in standby mode.
The talk/batt LED flashes.
2 Dial the number you wish to store (up
to 20 digits).
3 Press again.
4Press a number key (0 - 9) to select
the memory location where you
wish to store the number.
5The talk/batt LED goes out.
A confirmation tone indicates the
number has been stored.
mem
You must press a key
within 20 seconds, or the
phone will return to
standby. If you return the
handset in the cradle, the
phone will also return to
standby.
Storing phone numbers
mem
MEMORY
DIALING
If a pause is needed during dialing to access long
distance or other services, press to insert a
2-second pause between numbers. Entering a pause
counts as one digit.
Use the supplied memo sticker to write stored
numbers.
pause
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Memory dialing
1Press . The talk/batt LED lights.
2Press .
3Enter a number (0 - 9) to select the
memory location you wish to dial.
4To hang up, press or return the
handset to the base.
Making calls with memory dialing
talk
mem
talk
Chain dialing
On certain occasions after dialing a number, you may be requested
to enter an access code or other information, such as your account
number. You can enter this number into a memory location for later
use by doing the following.
If you select a memory
location that does not
have a stored number, the
handset will beep rapidly.
Press to return to
standby.
1Store the access code into one of the
memory location (0 - 9) following the
steps on page 17.
2Dial the party or service main number.
3When you need to enter the special
number, press followed by the
memory location (0 - 9).
mem
talk
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