9/4/01 2:02 PM Page i EXI2926 To activate the Caller ID features, you must subscribe through your telephone company.
EXI2926 ENG Resize 9/4/01 Welcome 2:02 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 ii • • • • Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit for explanation purposes.
EXI2926 ENG Resize 9/4/01 2:02 PM Page iii Contents Welcome/Features Controls and Functions 2, 3 Getting Started Read this f irst Step 1: Checking the package contents Step 2: Setting up the phone Step 3: Mounting the Base unit on a wall Step 4: Setting Caller ID options Entering your Area Code 4 5 6 9 11 12 Basics Making and receiving calls Terminology Adjusting the handset ringer and earpiece volume Redial Tone dialing switch-over Traveling out-of-range Selecting a dif ferent channel Using the p
EXI2926 ENG Resize 9/4/01 2:02 PM Page 2 Controls and Functions 1 2 4 5 12 6 13 7 14 8 15 9 16 10 17 11 18 3 19 [2] CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 1. Handset Antenna 2. Optional Headset Jack 3. Handset Batter y Compar tment 4. Handset Earpiece 5. LCD Display 6. Line 1 Key 7. Down Cursor ▼/Character Select/ Conference Key 8. Tone/ *(t) Lef t Cursor 9. Caller ID/Hold Key 10. Select/Volume Key 11. Handset Microphone and Ringer Speaker 12. Memor y Key (m) 13. Line 2 Key 14.
EXI2926 ENG Resize 9/4/01 2:02 PM Page 3 29 30 31 20 32 21 33 34 22 35 23 37 24 36 25 26 38 27 39 28 40 41 42 43 20. Handset Retainer Clip 21. Line 1 Status LED 22. Status LED 23. Memor y 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.
EXI2926 ENG Resize 9/4/01 2:02 PM Page 4 Read This First This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps: Step 1 (page 5) Unpack the telephone and accessories. Step 2 tip (page 6) To realize the full capabilities of your two-line phone, contact the phone company requesting a two-line subscription. Next, choose the best location to set up the base unit. Step 3 (page 7 to 10) Then, inser t the batter y pack into the handset. Connect the base unit.
EXI2926 ENG Resize 9/4/01 2:02 PM Page 5 Checking the Package Contents GETTING STARTED 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).
EXI2926 ENG Resize 9/4/01 2:02 PM Page 6 Setting up the Phone Do the following steps: A. Choose the best location B. Install the batter y pack C. Connect the base unit D. Choose 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 brochure.
EXI2926 ENG Resize 9/4/01 2:02 PM Page 7 B. Install the battery pack 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 Resize 9/4/01 2:02 PM Page 8 Cleaning the charging contacts To maintain a good charge, it is important to clean the battery contacts on the handset and base unit with a dry cloth or a pencil eraser about once a month. Do not use any liquids or solvents. C. Connect the base unit ! 1) Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and a standard 120V AC wall outlet.
EXI2926 ENG Resize 9/4/01 2:02 PM Page 9 D. Choose the dialing mode If your dialing system is Tone Pulse GETTING STARTED 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.
EXI2926 ENG Resize 9/4/01 2:02 PM Page 10 Standard wall plate mounting This phone can be mounted on any standard telephone wall plate. 1 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. 2 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.
EXI2926 ENG Resize 9/4/01 2:02 PM Page 11 GETTING STARTED 1) Inser t two mounting screws into the wall, (with their appropriate anchoring device), 3-15/16 inches apar t. Allow about 1/8 of an inch between the wall and screwheads for mounting the phone. 2) Set the retainer clip if necessar y. 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.
EXI2926 ENG Resize 9/4/01 2:03 PM Page 12 Entering Your Area Code note If your calling area requires 10-digit dialing, do not program this option. 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.
EXI2926 ENG Resize 9/4/01 2:03 PM Page 13 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 make a call 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. 1) Press line 1 or line 2. 2) Listen for the dial tone. 3) Dial the number.
EXI2926 ENG Resize 9/4/01 2:03 PM Page 14 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 (Normal, Medium, High and Loud) can only be adjusted during a call.
EXI2926 ENG Resize 9/4/01 2:03 PM Page 15 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. Initially make your call with the pulse dialing mode.
EXI2926 ENG Resize 9/4/01 2:03 PM Page 16 Flash and Call Waiting note The flash feature does not function when line 1 and line 2 are on a conference call. (See 3-way conferencing and 4way conferencing, pages 18 and 19). 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.
EXI2926 ENG Resize 9/4/01 2:03 PM Page 17 Making a Call from the Handset tip Dialing from talk mode 1) Pick up the handset. 2) Press line 1. 3) Dial the number on the keypad. Or use one of the memor y features. (See "Making Calls with Memor y Dialing", page 22.) 4) When you f inish the call, press line 1 or, return the handset to the base. Dialing from Standby To call a number while the handset is in standby mode, dial the number on the keypad, or use one of the memor y features. Press line 1.
EXI2926 ENG Resize 9/4/01 2:03 PM Page 18 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 flash feature does not function when the phone is in the conference mode. The handset and the base can be used on separate telephone lines at the same time.
EXI2926 ENG Resize 9/4/01 2:03 PM Page 19 4-Way Conferencing tip 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: • When a call is on hold at the handset, and the base is paged, the base will ring even when the RING VOL switch is set to OFF. 1) Press hold. The line 1 and line 2 LEDs turn red.
EXI2926 ENG Resize 9/4/01 2:03 PM Page 20 Using Your EXI2926 Intercom 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 ▲up/int’com 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 Resize 9/4/01 2:03 PM Page 21 Storing a Phone Number in Memory With the handset note 4) Press sel/vol. The following screen appears: • Whenever you are using a menu screen, you must press a key within 20 seconds or the phone will return to standby. You may also press m to exit a memory menu at any time. 5) Enter a name by using the ▲up/int’com and dn▼/conf to scroll through the character menu. Use the */t/tone and #/s to move right or lef t, or to create a blank space.
EXI2926 ENG Resize 9/4/01 2:03 PM Page 22 Making Calls with Memory Dialing note Follow the steps below to dial a number using a programmed memor y location: With the handset • To exit the memory function without dialing press m. The handset returns to standby. 1) Press m. The handset displays your programmed memory locations. • Whenever you are using a menu screen, you must press a key within 20 seconds or the phone will return to standby. 3) Press line 1. The number dials.
EXI2926 ENG Resize 9/4/01 2:03 PM Page 23 Editing a Stored Name and/or Phone Number 1) Pick up the handset from the base. 2) Press and hold m for two seconds. The display shows the "Memory Store" screen and any saved name/numbers. 3) Use the ▲up/int’com and dn▼/conf, or number keypad, to select the memor y location you would like to edit. 4) Press sel/vol. The display shows the memor y location you have selected. 5) Press sel/vol again to enter the "Edit Memory" mode. 6) Press sel/vol.
EXI2926 ENG Resize 9/4/01 2:03 PM Page 24 Erasing a Stored Name and Phone Number note With the handset 1) Pick up the handset from the base. • If you select "Go Back" at any time, no changes are made and the handset shows the "Memory Store" screen. • If you select "No", no changes are made, 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.
EXI2926 ENG Resize 9/4/01 2:03 PM Page 25 Caller ID You must subscribe to Caller ID from your phone company to use this feature. When the telephone rings, the Caller ID feature allows you to review caller´s name and phone number on the display before you answer the phone. At the second ring, the handset displays the phone number of the incoming call, the name, time and the number of calls. If your Caller ID service is number only, the name does not appear on the second line.
EXI2926 ENG Resize 9/4/01 2:03 PM Page 26 Viewing the Caller ID Message List note • If you have no Caller ID name/numbers, then the total is shown as "00". The Caller ID list stores information for up to 80 (40 for each line) incoming calls - even unanswered calls. To review your Caller ID name/numbers, follow the steps below: 1) Press call id/hold. The following screen appears: New Total 00 02 01 01 2) Use ▲up/int’com or dn▼/conf to select "Line 1" or "Line 2" for Call er ID.
EXI2926 ENG Resize 9/4/01 2:03 PM Page 27 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. 2) Use ▲up/int’com or dn▼/conf to select "Line 1" or "Line 2" Caller ID. 3) Press sel/vol to display the Caller ID message. Line1 Line2 New Total 00 02 01 01 4) Press ▲up/int’com or dn▼/conf to f ind the name/number that you would like to store. 5) Press m to store the selected message.
EXI2926 ENG Resize 9/4/01 2:03 PM Page 28 3) Press sel/vol to display the caller ID message. note • While using the "Delete All ?" or "Delete Message ?" screen if no key is pressed within 20 seconds, an error tone sounds and the telephone returns to standby. • If you get an incoming call or page, the deleting operation is canceled and the telephone returns to standby so you can answer the call or page. 4) Select the number that you would like to delete.
EXI2926 ENG Resize 9/4/01 2:03 PM Page 29 Changing the Digital Security Code 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. The f irst time you charge your handset, the security code is automatically set. (See page 4.) In the rare situation that you suspect another cordless telephone is using the same security code, you can change the code. 1) Remove the handset from the base unit.
EXI2926 ENG Resize 9/4/01 2:03 PM Page 30 Note on Power Sources Battery replacement and handling RECYCLING NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES 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 Resize 9/4/01 2:03 PM Page 31 Troubleshooting If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please tr y these simple steps f irst. Symptom Suggestion • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base unit and wall outlet. • Make sure the handset is properly seated in the base unit. • Make sure the charging contacts on the handset and base unit are clean. The audio sounds weak and/or scratchy. • Press chan during a call to help eliminate background noise.
EXI2926 ENG Resize 9/4/01 2:03 PM Page 32 General Information Technical Information The phone complies with FCC Par ts 15 and 68. Operating temperature: 0ºC to +50ºC (+32ºF to +122ºF) The FCC wants you to know! 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 Resize 9/4/01 2:03 PM Page 33 the operation of your unit. However, your telephone company must give adequate notice in writing prior to such actions to allow you time for making necessary arrangements to continue uninterrupted service. If you are having trouble with your telephone service, you must f irst disconnect your phone to determine if it is the cause of your problem. If you determine that it is the cause, you must leave it disconnected until the trouble has been corrected.
EXI2926 ENG Resize 9/4/01 2:03 PM Page 34 Index 0-9 2-line features 2-line operation ..............................18 3-way conferencing ..........................18 4-way conferencing ..........................19 Transferring calls ..............................20 Using the speakerphone ....................20 Using your EXI2926 intercom ..............20 A Answering a call ..................................16 Area code ..........................................
EXI2926 ENG Resize 9/4/01 2:03 PM Page 35 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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