TO YOUR NEW PHONE INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the EXS 2080 cordless telephone. This phone is designed for reliability, long life, and outstanding performance utilizing the latest in 900 MHz Spread Spectrum technology. Note: Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit for explanation purposes.
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REC TIME ANN/4/1 Handset antenna Headset jack cover Handset battery compartment Ringer off-on switch Handset earpiece LCD display Talk key Volume/Cursor down key Call ID key Tone/left cursor key Redial/Pause key Setup key Handset microphone Volume/Cursor up key Flash key Memory key Delete key Right cursor key Mute/Ring key Select/ch key Handset charging contacts RING TIME 2/4/TS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34.
CONTENTS OF YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL Getting Started 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 Basics Making a call ..................
GETTING STARTED This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps; 2 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 Step 3 (page 9 to 10) Then, insert the battery pack into the handset. You must charge the battery pack for more than 15-20 hours before using the phone.
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 • Rechargeable battery pack (BT-905) • Handset • Telephone line cord (2) • AC adapter (AD-420) • Wall mount adapter • This Owner's Manual • Precautions and Important Safety Instructions • Registration Card • Beltclip Uniden Parts Department (800) 554-3988 Hours: M-F 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM CST. We can also be reached on the web at www.
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.
Connect the base unit If you want to install the base unit on the wall, see page 7. Route the cord. 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. 2 To AC outlet To DC IN 9V 1 AC adapter (supplied) To telephone outlet Telephone line cord (supplied) 1 2 3 To TEL LINE Connect the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and to a telephone outlet.
Use only the supplied AD-420 AC adapter. Do not use any other AC adapter. Polarity of the plug 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.
Standard wall plate mounting This phone can be mounted on any standard telephone wall plate. 1 1 2 3 2-7 4 5 6 7 Snap the wall mount adapter into the notches on the base. Plug the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack. Plug the telephone line cord into the telephone outlet. Wrap the AC adapter cord inside the molded wiring channel. Then wrap the cord around the strain relief notch. Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet.
Handset retainer 8 9 If you have wall mounted the base, you must remove the beltclip to charge the handset facing forward. On the base unit, pull the handset retainer out of the slot. Rotate it clockwise 180 degrees. Flip the retainer from front to back. Slide it back into the slot so that the lip of the retainer is up and is down. The retainer holds the handset in place. Direct wall plate mounting If you don't have a standard wall plate, you can mount your phone directly to the wall.
Charge the battery pack for more than 15-20 hours before you start using your phone. 1 2 3 4 5 status LED Press in on the battery cover release and slide the cover down until it comes off. Connect the battery pack connector with the correct polarity (black and red wires), then insert the battery pack into the battery compartment. Slide the battery cover forward until it snaps into place. Place the handset on the base. Make sure that the “status” LED lights.
Battery use time (per charge) From fully charged • 6 hours coutinuous use. • 10 days when the handset is in the standby mode. 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.
Dialing from Standby Mode 1 Enter the phone number. (Up to 32 digits.) Example: Enter 8178583300 Press del if you enter a wrong number at the step 1. 8178583300 2 Press talk . “Talk” flashes on the display. Talk 8178583300 You must press a key within 20 seconds or the phone will return to standby. Then the volume setting is displayed. For example, if the volume is set to high, the display shows; Talk BASICS 3 4 Talk 0:00 8178583300 The number is dialed.
Dialing from Talk Mode 1 Press talk . “Talk” flashes on the display. Talk Then the volume setting is displayed. For example, if the volume is set to high, the display shows; Talk 2 Dial the phone number. Example: Enter 8178583300 Talk 0:17 8178583300 3 To hang up, press talk or place the handset on the base. The call-time will be displayed for about 5 seconds.
From the handset 1 Phone rings. Incoming Call 2 Press talk . “ Talk” and volume setting appears on the display. Talk 0:00 3 Talk with the caller. Talk 4 0:02 To hang up, press talk or place the handset on the base. The call time will be displayed for about 5 seconds. 115:35 AutoTalk when ringing When the AutoTalk setting is on and there is an incoming call, simply lift the handset from the base unit to answer the phone. See “Setting Caller ID options” on page 27 for more details.
From the base 1 2 3 status LED Microphone 14 The phone rings. The status LED on the base flashes. Press speaker and begin speaking. To hang up, press speaker .
Handset ringer tone and volume Press mute/ring repeatedly in Standby Mode to select one of four types ringer tone and volume combinations. Ringer on/off switch This switch turns the handset ringer on or off. ringer off on ringer off on Earpiece volume Pressing • or ª will change the earpiece volume of the handset. This setting will remain in effect after the telephone call has ended. ª • ª ª • When you press • in Loud mode or press mode, error sound beeps.
The last three phone numbers dialed can be quickly redialed. Redialing from Standby Mode 1 If the number exceeds 32 digits, only the first 32 digits can be redialed. 2 Press redial/p . The phone number that was last dialed appears on the display. Press redial/p again. Each press of redial/p will display one of the last three numbers dialed. talk Most recent 8178583300 redial/p 2145551234 redial/p 9725554321 redial/p 3 4 5 16 Press talk .
Redialing from Talk Mode 1 Press talk . “Talk” appears on the display. Talk Talk 2 3 Press redial/p . The last number dialed will be displayed. To hang up, press talk or place the handset on the base. The call-time will be displayed for about 5 seconds. Only the last number dialed can be accessed after talk has been pressed. During a call, as you begin to move your handset too far from your base unit, noise increases.
1 To locate the handset (while it’s off the base), press page on the base. The handset beeps for 5 seconds. Press and hold page 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 cancel the page by pressing talk , press talk again to return to standby. If you hold down page for more than a minute, the handset beeps until you release page .
Memory Dialing allows you to dial a number using just a few key strokes. You can store up to 20 phone numbers in the memory. In memory dialing operation, you must press a key within 20 seconds or the phone will return to standby. If you return the handset to the base, the phone will return to standby also. 1 Memory Store 01 02 2 del #/ 1 */tone/0 DIALING redial/p MEMORY Press and hold mem until “Memory Store” is displayed.
5 6 Press select/ch . Store Number “Store Number” is displayed. The cursor flashes indicating that the display is ready for the number to be entered. Use the number keypad to Store Number enter the phone number. 8178583300 The phone number cannot exceed 20 digits. • Use the redial/p key to enter pause in the dialing sequence. The display shows a “P”. The pause feature is useful for long distance calling, credit card dialing, or sequences that require a pause between digits.
Memory dialing from Standby Mode 1 Press mem . The handset displays your programmed memory locations. 01 UNIDEN CORP 02 JOHN DOE 03 MOM AND DAD 2 #/ 1 If you press select before talk , you can confirm the name and number stored in the selected memory location. */tone/0 3 Press ª and • or enter a twodigit number (01 - 20) to select the memory location you would like to dial. Press talk . “Talk” and the volume setting appears on the display. Then the displayed number is dialed.
Memory dialing from Talk Mode 1 Press talk . “Talk” and the volume setting appears. Talk Talk 2 Press mem . Talk 3 0:00 Enter a two-digit number (01 - 20) to select the memory location of the desired phone number. The selected phone number is displayed. Then the number is dialed. Talk 0:35 0123456789012 On certain occasions after dialing a number, you may be requested to enter an access code or other information, such as your account number.
1 Press and hold mem until “Memory store” is displayed. Memory Store 01 UNIDEN CORP 02 JOHN DOE 2 del Memory Store 01 UNIDEN CORP 02 JOHN DOE #/ 1 3 */tone/0 redial/p Press ª and • or enter a two-digit number (01 - 20) to select the memory location you would like to edit. Press select/ch . The following screen appears with the memory location number that you have selected in the display.
7 8 Use the dial keypad, redial/p or del key to edit the phone number. The phone number cannot exceed 20 digits. (See page 20.) If you don’t want to change the phone number, skip this step. Press select/ch . The handset beeps and displays Memory01 Stored the confirmation screen. The memory storage is complete. For example, if you store a name and number into memory location number 01, the display shows “Memory01 Stored”. After about 2 seconds, “Memory Store” is displayed.
1 Press and hold mem until “Memory store” is displayed. Memory Store 01 UNIDEN CORP 02 JOHN DOE 2 del Press ª and • keys or enter a two-digit number (01 - 20) to select the memory location you would like to edit. Memory Store 01 UNIDEN CORP 02 JOHN DOE 3 Press select/ch . The following screen appears with the memory location number that you have selected in the display. Edit Memory02 Delete Memory02 Go Back 4 5 6 7 8 Press ª to move the cursor down to “Delete Memory” command line.
The Uniden EXS 2080 permits 3-way conversations between the handset, base and outside line. When speaking on the handset 1 2 3-WAY CONFERENCE FEATURES If you pick up the handset from the base while speaking on the base, the call will be transferred to the handset. 26 Press speaker on the base to join the 3-way conversation. To hang up, press speaker on the base. The handset will still be connected to the call. When speaking on the base 1 2 Press talk on the handset to join the 3-way conversation.
You must subscribe to Caller ID on Call Waiting in order to use this feature. You must subscribe to the Caller ID service to use this feature. When the telephone rings, the Caller ID feature allows you to view the caller's name and phone number on the display before you answer the phone. The handset displays the phone number of the incoming call, the name, time, and the number of calls. Additionally, you can dial the displayed number, and store the information for memory dialing.
1 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 Caller ID message is received, the display shows the caller’s phone number, along with the date and time. The incoming call information is stored in Caller ID record. If the Caller ID service includes the caller’s name, the caller's name appears on the display (up to 15 letters).
The Caller ID list stores information for up to 50 incoming calls even unanswered calls. 1 In Caller ID operation, if no key is pressed for more than 20 seconds, an error tone sounds and the telephone returns to the standby mode. New :01 Total:02 • 2 If a call comes in via a telephone system that does not offer Caller ID service, no information is stored. Press call id . The summary screen appears. The screen shows the number of new messages and total messages.
The EXS 2080 stores up to 50 messages. If the phone receives the 51st message, the oldest one in the list is automatically deleted. Caller ID data can also be deleted manually. Deleting a Caller ID message 1 If you get an incoming call, the deleting operation is cancelled. The telephone returns to standby so you can answer the call. Press call id . Display the message to be deleted from the Caller ID list by pressing ª or • . 5/17 12:30PM 03 UNIDEN CORP 817-858-3300 2 Press del .
Deleting all Caller ID name/numbers 1 Press call id . New :01 Total:02 If you get an incoming call, the deleting operation is cancelled. 2 Press del . Delete All? Yes No 3 4 Press “No”. • or ª to select “Yes” or Press select/ch or del . When the pointer is at “Yes”: A tone sounds and all stored Caller ID messages are deleted. Total:00 When the pointer is at “No”: The display returns to the summary screen.
Calling a party from the Caller ID list You can place a call from the Caller ID list. The EXS 2080 stores up to 50 messages. 1 Press call id . Select the phone number that you want to dial by pressing • or ª . 5/17 12:30PM 03 UNIDEN CORP 817-858-3300 • ª You cannot make a call from the Caller ID list if your EXS 2080 is connected to private branch exchange (PBX). 2 Press talk . Talk 8178583300 The displayed phone number dials automatically.
Storing Caller ID messages in Memory dialing Messages shown in the Caller ID list can be stored in memory dialing. Using the incoming call information (i.e., Caller ID list), the phone number of the party on the Caller ID list can be stored in memory dialing. 1 You can not store a Caller ID message, if no phone number appears in the message. Press call id . Select the phone number to be stored from the Caller ID list by pressing • or ª . 5/17 12:30PM 03 UNIDEN CORP 817-858-3300 2 Press mem .
“Caller ID” and “Call waiting” are separate services. CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting) performs the same as regular Caller ID on a call waiting number. You must subscribe to the “Caller ID on call waiting (CIDCW) services” before you can use the following features. The “Call waiting” service can also be used independently. Please contact your local telephone company for details.
ANSWERING DEVICE THE INTEGRATED The EXS 2080 has a built-in answering system that answers and records incoming calls. You can also use your answering system to record a conversation, leave a voice memo message for others who use the phone, or to announce a special message to callers when you're away from your phone.
Turning the answering system on/off 1 2 To turn the answering system on, press answer on/off . The current greeting message will be played and a tone will sound. To turn the answering system off, press answer on/off again. When the answering system is full, FL displays on the base and the system announces “No remaining time”. You should delete some messages so that the system can record new messages. Setting the clock The clock on EXS 2080 Answering System starts when power is applied to the base.
4 5 6 Press skip or repeat repeatedly until you hear the correct time setting. Numbers through display on the base as each minute is announced. Press clock again to select the correct time. The LED displays or . Press skip or repeat until you hear the correct AM/PM setting. Press clock again to end the time/day setting. The EXS 2080 announces the time that you have set.
Setting your greeting When you receive a call, the answering system automatically plays either a preset message or your own greeting. ª Preset Message The following message is prerecorded: “Hello, no one is available to take your call. Please leave a message after the tone.” ª Recording a personal outgoing message (Greeting) 1 You can record a greeting up to 30 second. Position yourself as near to the base as possible and speak clearly when recording your outgoing message.
Selecting the message record time You can set your answering system to record messages up to one or four minutes long. One minute option: move the REC TIME switch to 1. Four minutes option: move the REC TIME switch to 4. REC TIME ANN/4/1 ª Announce only feature: The announce only feature plays an outgoing message, but it will not allow the caller to leave a message. Move the REC TIME switch to the ANN position. The message counter LED displays “ ” when system is on standby.
Setting ring time switch The ring time/toll saver switch allows you to set the number of rings the caller hears before the answering system plays your outgoing message. You can set RING TIME the switch to answer after two 2/4/TS rings or after four rings. Once the greeting has started, you can stop it when you pick up the call at the handset or base. In the TS (Toll Saver) position, the answering system picks up after two rings if you have new messages, and after four rings if there is none.
Playing your messages To stop playing your messages, press play/stop again. The base LED shows the number of total messages on the display. If the display is blinking, then there are new messages waiting for you. The EXS 2080 is designed to play your new messages first. After you play your new messages you can then play your old messages. 1 2 3 Press play/stop . The system announces the number of new and old messages, then the incoming messages are played.
Repeating a message 1 Pressing repeat before 2 seconds (4 seconds from remote) of the message has played causes the system to scan back one message. 2 3 Press play/stop to review your message. The number of stored messages is announced. After a message has played for a few seconds, press repeat to repeat the message. Press play/stop at any time to stop reviewing messages and return to standby. The message counter LED shows the total number of messages still on the system.
Deleting a message ª Deleting individual message 1 2 When you press delete , you are permanently deleting the message. The message cannot be replayed. ª The voice memo function is completely independent of the outgoing message. It’s handy for leaving others a quick message. Press play/stop to review your message. If you decide to delete a message, press delete anytime during the message. The system beeps and immediately goes to the next message.
Recording a conversation You can record up to 10 minutes of conversation while you are making your call from the handset. 1 A recorded conversation is stored and played back with typical recorded messages. 2 During the conversation from the handset, press and hold voice memo on the base. The unit begins recording and the LED blinks. Both parties can hear tones every 15 seconds. To stop the recording, press voice memo or play/stop . You cannot record a conversation while you are speaking on the base.
Remote access away from home You can operate your answering system from a remote location using any touch-tone telephone. Use this function to check for recorded messages, to play or delete messages, even to record a new outgoing message, and to monitor sounds in the room. During the remote operation, displays on the base. 1 2 Call your telephone number. While the greeting message is played, press # and your PIN code.
Remote room monitor You can call your answering system from any touch-tone phone and monitor sounds in the room where your base is installed. 1 2 3 4 5 6 46 Call your telephone number. While the greeting message is played, press # and your PIN code. The answering system begins announcing the time and day. Press # then 5 to stop the messages. * Press # then . You hear sounds in the room where your phone is installed. After 15 seconds, the answering system returns to the command waiting mode.
The digital security code is an identification code used to connect the handset and the base unit. Normally, setting the code is not necessary. The first time you charge your handset, the security code is automatically set. (See page 2.) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 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.
If you have wall mounted the base, you must remove the beltclip to charge the handset facing forward. To attach the beltclip To remove the beltclip Insert 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. Your phone may be used with an optional headset, the Uniden HS910. To use this feature, insert headset plug into the headset jack. Your phone is ready for hands-free conversations.
Battery replacement and handling When the operating time becomes short, even after a battery is recharged, please replace the battery. With normal usage, your battery should last about one year. Please contact your place of purchase for a replacement battery. Power Failure During the period that the power is off, you will not be able to make or receive calls with the telephone. RECYCLING NICKELCADMIUM BATTERIES Ni-Cd NICKELCADMIUM BATTERIES MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.
TROUBLESHOOTING 50 If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. Symptom Suggestion The status LED won't come on when the handset is placed in the base unit. • 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 select/ch to help eliminate background noise.
Symptom Suggestion The Caller ID/CIDCW does not display. • The handset was picked up before the second ring. • The call was placed through a switch board. • Call your local telephone company to verify your Caller ID service is current. • Make sure that the CIDCW option is set to ON. The answering system does not work. • Make sure the base unit is plugged in. • Make sure that the answering system is turned on. • Make sure that the message record time is not set to ANN (See page 39).
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0-9 3-way conferencing..............26 A Adjusting the volume ...........15 Answering device Features...........................35 Setting up........................36 Using ...............................41 B Base ringer switch................15 Battery pack Preparing and charging ...9 Replacement and handling ..........................49 C Caller ID Caller ID service.............27 Call Waiting.....................34 Deleting...........................30 Using ...............................
