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EXI2926-ENG/03/07 3/7/02 1:47 PM Page iii Contents Welcome/Features Quick Reference Guide Controls and Functions Getting Started Read this f irst Checking the package contents Setting up the phone Mounting the base unit on a wall Terminology Setting menu options 2 3 4 6 7 8 13 15 15 Memory Features 19 Caller ID Features Basics Making and receiving calls Adjusting the handset ringer and earpiece volume Redial Tone dialing switch-over Traveling out-of-range Selecting a dif ferent channel Using the
EXI2926-ENG/03/07 3/7/02 Welcome 1:47 PM 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. Note: Features Page 2 • • • • Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit for explanation purposes.
EXI2926-ENG/03/07 3/7/02 1:47 PM Page 3 Step 1 Charging the Battery INSTALL THE HANDSET BATTERY Remove the cover. TO CHANGE CALLER ID OPTIONS CONNECT THE PHONE LINES Press and hold call id/hold. Plug the telephone cord into the base jack marked line 1/2 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 12.
EXI2926-ENG/03/07 3/7/02 1:47 PM Page 4 Controls and Functions 1 2 5 3 6 4 7 13 14 8 15 9 10 16 17 18 19 11 12 20 [4] CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 1. Handset Antenna 2. Optional Headset Jack 3. Beltclip Holes 4. Handset Batter y Compar tment 5. Handset Earpiece 6. LCD Display 7. Line 1 Key 8. Down Cursor ▼/Character Select/ Conference Key 9. */ t (Lef t Cursor)/Tone 10. Caller ID/Hold Key 11. Select/Volume Key 12. Handset Microphone and Ringer Speaker 13. Memor y Key (m) 14. Line 2 Key 15.
EXI2926-ENG/03/07 3/7/02 1:47 PM Page 5 30 31 32 33 21 34 22 35 36 23 24 38 25 37 26 27 39 28 40 41 29 42 43 44 21. Handset Retainer Clip 22. Line 1 Status LED 23. Status LED 24. Memor y Key 25. Intercom Key 26. Redial/Pause Key 27. Flash Key 28. Base Charging Contacts 29. */Tone Key 30. Base Speaker 31. Line 1 Key 32. Conference Key 33. Line 2 Key 34. Line 2 Status LED 35. Hold Key 36. Mute Key 37. Base Antenna 38. Base Speaker Volume Control 39. Base Microphone 40.
EXI2926-ENG/03/07 3/7/02 1:47 PM Page 6 Read This First This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps: Step 1 (page 7) Unpack the telephone and accessories. Step 2 tip To realize the full capabilities of your two-line phone, contact the phone company requesting a two-line subscription. (page 8) Next, choose the best location to set up the base unit. Step 3 (page 9 to 14) Then, inser t the batter y pack into the handset. Connect the base unit.
EXI2926-ENG/03/07 3/7/02 1:47 PM Page 7 Make sure you have received the following items in the package. If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact the Uniden Par ts Depar tment (see below). • • • • • • • • • Handset Base unit AC adapter (AD-420) Rechargeable battery pack (BT-905) Telephone line cord (2 line capable) Wall mount adapter Beltclip This Owner´s Manual Registration Card Uniden Par ts Depar tment at (800) 554-3988 Hours: M-F 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST.
EXI2926-ENG/03/07 3/7/02 1:47 PM Page 8 Setting up the Phone Do the following steps: A. Choose the best location B. Install the battery pack C. Connect the base unit D. Choosing the dialing mode A. Choose the best location Before choosing a location for your new phone, read the INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS included in the PRECAUTIONS AND IMPORTANT SAFET Y INSTRUCTIONS.
EXI2926-ENG/03/07 3/7/02 1:47 PM Page 9 Charge the battery pack for at least 15-20 hours before plugging the phone line into your phone. 1) Press in on the batter y cover release and slide the cover down until it comes of f. 2) Connect the batter y pack connector observing correct polarity (black and red wires) to the jack inside the batter y compar tment. Do not exer t any force on this connection. It could cause damage to the batter y or handset. The plastic connector will f it together only one way.
EXI2926-ENG/03/07 3/7/02 note 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. 1:47 PM Page 10 Battery use time (per charge) From fully charged • Seven hours continuous use. • Four teen days when the handset is in the standby mode.
EXI2926-ENG/03/07 3/7/02 1:47 PM Page 11 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 13 and 14). ! 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.
EXI2926-ENG/03/07 3/7/02 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. 1:47 PM Page 12 • Af ter installing the battery pack in the handset, charge your handset at least 15-20 hours before plugging into the phone line .
EXI2926-ENG/03/07 3/7/02 1:47 PM Page 13 G E T T I N G S TA R T E D Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall Setting the handset retainer clip for wall mounting 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.
EXI2926-ENG/03/07 3/7/02 1:47 PM Page 14 7) Plug the telephone line cord into the telephone outlet. 8) Raise the antenna to a ver tical 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 f irmly seated. Direct wall mounting If you don´t have a standard wall plate, you can mount your phone directly to the wall.
EXI2926-ENG/03/07 3/7/02 1:47 PM Page 15 Throughout this manual, terms such as Standby and Talk Mode are used. Below is the terminology explanation. • S t a n d b y M o d e - The handset is not in use, of f the base and line 1 or line 2 has not been pressed. A dial tone is not present. • T a l k M o d e - The handset is of f the base and line 1 or line 2 has been pressed enabling a dial tone. Setting Menu Options There are four setup options available.
EXI2926-ENG/03/07 3/7/02 1:47 PM Page 16 To change your AutoTalk and CIDCW: note • Make sure your battery pack is fully charged before setting Caller ID options. • Please return the handset to the base after you set CIDCW. 1) When the phone is in the standby 1 Line 1 2 Line 2 mode, press and hold call id/hold until 3 Language:Eng the Caller ID setting screen appears. 2) Press ▲up/int’com or dn▼/conf to select ” Line 1” or ” Line 2” . 3) Press #/s. The following screen appears.
EXI2926-ENG/03/07 3/7/02 1:47 PM Page 17 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.
EXI2926-ENG/03/07 3/7/02 1:47 PM Page 18 Setting the language 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, Press and hold call id/hold. The following screen appears. 2) Press 3 or press dn▼/conf twice to select ” Language” . 3) Press sel/vol to toggle between ” Eng” (English) and ” Fr.” (French) for each setting. 4) Press call id/hold or return the handset to the base unit. The handset returns to the standby mode.
EXI2926-ENG/03/07 3/7/02 1:47 PM Page 19 Making and Receiving Calls note Basic 2-line operation Handset On Base Handset Off Base Base Only • You must have a 2-line subscription from your phone company to use the 2-line features. To answer a call To hang up To redial Press line 1 or line 2. Press line 1 or line 2. 1) 2) 3) 4) 1) Press line 1 or line 2. 2) Listen for the dial tone. 3) Dial the number. OR Dial the number, then press ine 1 or line 2. 1) Press line 1 or line 2.
EXI2926-ENG/03/07 3/7/02 1:47 PM Page 20 Adjusting the Handset Ringer and Earpiece Volume Ringer volume 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. Earpiece volume The handset earpiece volume settings (Low, Medium, High and Maximum) can only be adjusted during a call.
EXI2926-ENG/03/07 3/7/02 1:47 PM Page 21 Redial The redial/p key redials the last number dialed. The redialed number can be up to 32 digits long. tip Handset Press line 1 or line 2, then press redial/p. Or press redial/p, then press line 1 or line 2. Base 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.
EXI2926-ENG/03/07 3/7/02 1:47 PM Page 22 Selecting a Different Channel If you encounter interference while using your phone, you can manually change the phone´s channel for clear operation. This function works only when the phone is in use. The chan on the handset allows you to choose between 20 dif ferent channels. During the course of a conversation, if you hear static or noise which makes it dif ficult to hear, press chan. The following screen appears and the phone changes to a dif ferent channel.
EXI2926-ENG/03/07 3/7/02 1:47 PM Page 23 Answering a Call from the Base 1) The base rings. The corresponding line 1 LED on the base flashes. 2) Press line 1 and speak. 3) When you f inish the call, press line 1 to hang up. Answering a Call from the Handset (Call) Line 1 note 2) Press the line 1 to answer your call. 3) When you f inish the call, press line 1 on the handset, or return the handset to the base.
EXI2926-ENG/03/07 3/7/02 1:47 PM Page 24 Making a Call from the Base 1) Press line 1. 2) Dial the number on the keypad, or use one of the memor y features. (See ”Making Calls with Memor y Dialing”, page 35.) 3) When you f inish the call, press line 1 to hang up. tip Making a Call from the Handset Dialing from Talk Mode 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. 1) Pick up the handset. 2) Press line 1.
EXI2926-ENG/03/07 3/7/02 1:47 PM Page 25 Placing a Call on Hold 1) To place line 1 on hold at the base, press hold. The line 1 LED turns from green to red. note • Do not use the base and the handset keypads at the same time to place a call on hold. 2) To place line 1 on hold at the handset, press call id/hold. The following screen appears: (Hold) Line 1 Using the Speakerphone Mute Feature Your EXI2926 allows you to mute your conversation from the base.
EXI2926-ENG/03/07 3/7/02 1:47 PM Page 26 2-Line Operation 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 handset and the base can be used on separate telephone lines at the same time. For example, if the handset is on a call using line 1, you can make, or receive calls at the base on line 2.
EXI2926-ENG/03/07 3/7/02 1:47 PM Page 27 3-Way Conferencing For example, to add a par ty to the current call on line 1 at the base: The flash feature does not function when the phone is in conference mode. GETTING note This feature lets you add a third par ty to your conversation from either the handset or 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.
EXI2926-ENG/03/07 3/7/02 1:47 PM Page 28 4-Way Conferencing A four th person, at either the handset or the base, may be added to conference call. For example, to add a four th par ty at the handset to an ongoing conference call at the base: 1) Press hold. The line 1 and line 2 LEDs turn red. 2) Press intercom on the base to contact the handset. 3) Press ▲up/int’com on the handset. Speak to answer the page.
EXI2926-ENG/03/07 3/7/02 1:47 PM Page 29 Using Your EXI2926 Intercom GETTING Paging from the base to handset 1) Press intercom on the base. The handset beeps. (If no answer, press intercom on the base again to disconnect.) 2) Press any key on the handset. Speak into the mouthpiece to answer the page. 3) To turn of f the intercom, press intercom on the base or ▲up/int’com on the handset. Paging from the handset to base 1) Press ▲up/int’com on the handset.
EXI2926-ENG/03/07 3/7/02 1:48 PM Page 30 Transferring Calls 1) To transfer a call from the base or handset, press hold. The line 1 LED turns red. 2) Press intercom. Intercom (Hold) Line 1 3) Answer the transferred call by pressing intercom. On the base the status LED illuminates. The following screen appears. You may then announce the call with the intercom. 4) To speak to the caller, press line 1 or line 2.
EXI2926-ENG/03/07 3/7/02 1:48 PM Page 31 Memor y Dialing allows you to dial a number using just a few key presses. Your EXI2926 stores up to 30 names/numbers in the handset plus 10 numbers in the base. Memor y locations are shared by both lines. With the handset 1) Pick up the handset from the base. 2) Press and hold m for two seconds.
EXI2926-ENG/03/07 3/7/02 note Each pause counts as one digit and represents a two second delay of time between the digits as they are sent. The pause feature is useful for long distance calling, credit card dialing, or any other dialing sequence requiring a pause between digits. 1:48 PM Page 32 7) Enter the phone number with the number keypad. If you want to change the entered number, press delete/flash and the cursor will move one space to the lef t and delete that number.
EXI2926-ENG/03/07 3/7/02 1:48 PM Page 33 Refer to the letters on the number keys to select the desired characters. With each press of a numeric key, the displayed character appears in the following order: Upper case letters f irst, lower case letters next and f inally the number corresponding to the key.
EXI2926-ENG/03/07 3/7/02 1:48 PM Page 34 For example, to enter U n i d e n ; 1) Pick up the handset and press and hold mem. 2) Enter a number or press ▲up/int’com, dn▼/conf to select a memor y location. 3) Press sel/vol. 4) Press 8 twice. 5) Press 6 five times. 6) Press 4 six times. 7) Press 3 four times, then press #/s to more the cursor to the right. note If the next character uses the same number key, you must press #/s to move the cursor over.
EXI2926-ENG/03/07 3/7/02 1:48 PM Page 35 Follow the steps below to dial a number using a programmed memor y location: note With the handset 1) Press m. The handset displays your programmed memor y locations. 2) Press ▲up/int’com and dn▼/conf , or enter the number ( 0 1 - 3 0 ) to select the memor y location you would like to dial. The following screen appears: 3) Press line 1 or line 2. The number dials. 01 02 JOHN SMITH 03 UNIDEN • To exit the memory function without dialing press m.
EXI2926-ENG/03/07 3/7/02 1:48 PM Page 36 Chain Dialing The 30 memor y locations on the handset are not limited to phone numbers. You may want to store in memor y a group of numbers (up to 20 digits) that you need to enter once your call connects. This is referred to as Chain Dialing. An example of this is a bank account number. Once you have called your bank, when you are prompted to enter the account number, simply press m and then the location where the special number has been stored.
EXI2926-ENG/03/07 3/7/02 1:48 PM Page 37 Edit Memory01 Delete Memory01 Go Back note 5) Press sel/vol again to enter the ” Edit Memory” mode. 6) The following screen appears, and a cursor flashes indicating that the display is ready to edit the name. Store Name JOHN SMITH 7) Entering a stored name and/or phone number - ”Use the number keys, */t/tone , #/s, or delete/flash to edit the name. (See page 33) To edit only the phone number, skip this step.” 8) Press sel/vol. The following screen appears.
EXI2926-ENG/03/07 3/7/02 1:48 PM Page 38 Erasing a Stored Name and Phone Number note With the handset 1) Pick up the handset from the base. • If you select ”Go Back”, no changes are made and the handset shows the ”Memory Store” screen. 2) Press and hold m for two seconds. The handset shows the ” Memory Store” screen with saved name/numbers displayed. • If you select ”No”, no changes are made, the handset shows the ” Memory Store” screen.
EXI2926-ENG/03/07 3/7/02 1:48 PM Page 39 Memory01 Deleted 9) The display then returns to the ” Memory Store” screen. You may select another number to delete (return to step 3) or you may press m to return to standby. With the base 1) Press memory. 2) Press memory again. Enter the memor y location ( 0 - 9 ) of the number you wish to delete. A conf irmation tone indicates the number has been deleted. M E M O R Y F E A T U R E S [ 39 ] MEMO GR ET Y TFIE NAT G URES 8) Press sel/vol or delete/flash.
EXI2926-ENG/03/07 3/7/02 1:48 PM Page 40 Caller ID note • If you answer a call before the Caller ID message is received (Example : before the second ring), the Caller ID message will not appear. • When the call is received via a telephone company that does not offer Caller ID service, the caller´s phone number and name does not appear. (This includes international calls.) • When the call is via a private branch exchange (PBX), the caller´s phone number and name may not appear.
EXI2926-ENG/03/07 3/7/02 1:48 PM Page 41 When a private name is received When a private number is received When an unknown name is received W h e n a n u n k n o w n n u m b e r i s r e c e i v e d Data errors appear as • If you have no Caller ID name/numbers, then the total is shown as ”00”. • Once a Caller ID message has been viewed, it is no longer considered a new message.
EXI2926-ENG/03/07 3/7/02 1:48 PM Page 42 Using the Caller ID List Calling a Caller ID name/number You can place a call from the Caller ID list. The EXI2926 stores up to 80 (40 for each line) messages. 1) Press call id/hold. The Caller ID summar y screen shows the number of new callers and total number of calls. NEW TTL Line1 Line2 01 02 02 04 2) Use */t/tone or #/s to select ” Line 1” or ” Line 2” Caller ID. 3) Press dn▼/conf to scan forward.
EXI2926-ENG/03/07 3/7/02 1:48 PM Page 43 Storing a Caller ID number in a memory location 1) Press call id/hold. The Caller ID summar y screen shows the number of new callers and total number of calls. NEW TTL Line1 Line2 00 01 02 01 4) Press m to store the selected message. The following screen appears: C A L L E R I D F E AT U R E S 2) Use */t/tone or #/s to select ” Line 1” or ” Line 2” Caller ID. 3) Press ▲up/int’com or dn▼/conf to f ind the name/number that you would like to store.
EXI2926-ENG/03/07 3/7/02 1:48 PM Page 44 Deleting Information from the Caller ID List The EXI2926 stores up to 80 messages (40 messages each line). If the phone receives the 41st message for each line, the oldest one in the list is automatically deleted. Caller ID data can also be deleted manually. note Deleting a Caller ID message To delete a single Caller ID message, follow the steps below.
EXI2926-ENG/03/07 3/7/02 1:48 PM Page 45 Deleting all Caller ID name/numbers To delete all of your Caller ID massages, follow the steps below. 1) Press call id/hold. the Caller ID summar y screen shows the number of new callers and total number of calls. NEW TTL Line1 Line2 00 01 02 01 3) Press delete/flash to delete name/numbers on line 1. The following screen appears: Del All, Line 1? Yes No 4) Use the ▲up/int’com to move the cursor to ” Yes” . 5) Press delete/flash or sel/vol.
EXI2926-ENG/03/07 3/7/02 1:48 PM Page 46 Changing the Digital Security Code note If the handset battery pack is completely discharged or the battery pack is removed, the digital security code will be lost. If this happens, a new security code is set automatically next time the battery pack is charged. The digital security code is an identif ication code used to connect the handset and the base unit. Normally, setting the code is not necessar y.
EXI2926-ENG/03/07 3/7/02 1:48 PM Page 47 Installing the Beltclip To attach the beltclip To remove the beltclip Inser t the beltclip into the holes on each side of the handset. Press down until it clicks. Pull both sides of the beltclip to release the tabs from the holes. note If the beltclip is attached, you can only charge the handset in the face down position. Headset Installation If you are using an optional headset, you must still use the handset keypad for phone operations.
EXI2926-ENG/03/07 3/7/02 1:48 PM Page 48 Note on Power Sources Battery replacement and handling When the operating time becomes short, even af ter a battery is recharged, please replace the battery. With normal usage, your battery should last about one year. Please contact your place of purchase or the Uniden Parts Department for a replacement battery.
EXI2926-ENG/03/07 3/7/02 1:48 PM Page 49 Troubleshooting If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please tr y these simple steps f irst. Symptom The status LED won´t light when the handset is placed in the base unit. The audio sounds weak and/or scratchy. Can´t make or receive calls. The handset doesn´t ring or receive a page. Severe noise interference. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base unit and wall outlet.
EXI2926-ENG/03/07 3/7/02 1:48 PM Page 50 General Information The phone complies with FCC Par ts 15 and 68. Operating temperature: 0ºC to +50ºC (+32ºF to +122ºF) AC Adapter Information AC Adapter par t number: Input Voltage: Output Voltage: AD-420 120V AC 60Hz 9V DC 350 mA Battery Information Batter y par t number: BT-905 Capacity: 600 mAH, 3.
EXI2926-ENG/03/07 3/7/02 1:48 PM Page 51 Precautions! Before you read anything else, please observe the following: Warning! Uniden America Corporation DOES NOT represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or damage to the unit, DO NOT expose this unit to rain or moisture. Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery Warning • This equipment contains a rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery. • Cadmium is a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.
EXI2926-ENG/03/07 3/7/02 1:48 PM Page 52 we recommend that the base not be plugged into a circuit that also powers a major appliance because of the potential for interference. Be certain that the antenna on the unit is fully extended when needed. In the unlikely event that you consistently hear other voices or distracting transmissions on your phone, you may be receiving radio signals from another cordless telephone or other source of interference.
EXI2926-ENG/03/07 3/7/02 1:48 PM Page 53 Industrial Canada Information TERMINAL EQUIPMENT NOTICE: This equipment meets the applicable Industr y Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specif ications. This is conf irmed by the registration number. The abbreviation, IC, before the registration number signif ies that registration was performed based on a Declaration of Conformity indicating that Industr y Canada technical specif ications were met.
EXI2926-ENG/03/07 3/7/02 1:48 PM Page 54 Index 0-9 2-line features 2-line operation ......................26 3-way conferencing ..................27 4-way conferencing ..................28 Transferring calls......................30 Using the speakerphone ............30 Using your EXI2926 intercom ......29 A Answering a call ........................23 Area code ..................................17 B Batter y pack Install the batter y pack ..............9 Replacement and handling ..........
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EXI2926-ENG/03/07 3/7/02 1:48 PM Page 57 At Uniden, we’ll take care of you! If you need any assistance with this product, please call our Customer Hotline at 1-800-297-1023 PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE. Our Uniden representatives will be happy to help you with any matters regarding the operation of this unit, available accessories, or any other related matters. Thank you for purchasing a Uniden product. Hours: M-F 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST.
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