Digital Spread Spectrum Provides Long Range, Clear Sound, and Secure Communication
INTRODUCTION TO YOUR NEW PHONE Introduction Thank you for choosing the Uniden EXS 2050 cordless telephone. This phone is designed for reliability, long life, and outstanding performance utilizing the latest 900 MHz Spread Spectrum technology. Note: Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit for explanation purposes.
Controls and functions 1 2 5 6 7 talk batt vol talk 8 9 10 11 12 mem rdlal 1 2 abc 3 4 ghi 5 jkl 6 mno 7 pqrs 8 tuv 9 wxyz channel 14 15 flash mute 0 oper 3 13 DIGITAL SPREAD SPECTRUM pause def 16 # tone 17 18 ringer 4 19 21 DIGITAL SPREAD SPECTRUM 22 23 24 25 26 speaker 35 36 37 volume status delete 27 28 29 repeat play/stop greeting voice memo answer on/off 20 pin clock skip 38 39 page 40 mic 30 31 32 33 34
REC TIME ANN/4/1 Handset antenna Headset jack cover Handset battery compartment Ringer on/off switch Handset speaker Talk/Batt LED Talk key Volume down key Mute key Channel key Pause key Handset microphone Volume up key Flash key Redial key Memory key Ringer key Tone key Handset charge 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. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46.
Getting Started Contents Introduction / Features...............inside front cover Controls and Functions ..............inside front cover CONTENTS OF YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL 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: Installing the handset battery pack........10 Basics Making a call .........
Read this first This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps; Step 1 (page 4) 3 GETTING STARTED 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 to 11) Then, insert the battery pack into the handset. You have to charge the battery pack for 15-20 hours before using the phone.
Checking the package contents 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).
Setting up the base unit 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 8. 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.
Mounting the base unit on a wall 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.
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 the symbol is pointed down. The retainer holds the handset in place.
Installing the handset battery pack Charge the battery pack for 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 • Six hours coutinuous use • Ten 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.
Making a call 1 2 3 Press talk . The talk/batt LED lights. Dial the phone number. To hang up, press talk or return the handset to the base. If the talk/batt LED does not stop flashing, place the handset on the base for at least three seconds and make a call again. BASICS Other Operations To To adjust the ear speaker volume To temporarily switch to tone dial (When the base is set to pulse mode) To improve reception Do this Press • or ª during the call. Press tone .
Receiving a call From the handset Handset on the base 1 When you receive a call during a page or memory dialing operation, press talk to answer the call. 2 3 The phone rings. The talk/batt LED flashes. Pick up the handset and begin speaking. To hang up, press talk or return the handset to the base. Handset off the base 1 2 3 Phone rings. The talk/batt LED flashes. Press talk or any key (except mute ) and begin speaking. To hang up, press talk or return the handset to the base.
Adjusting the volume Handset ringer tone and volume Press ringer repeatedly in standby mode to select one of four types ringer tone and volume combinations. • ª ringer Ringer on/off switch This switch turns the handset ringer on or off. ringer off on ringer off on Handset earpiece volume The phone has four earpiece volume levels, Normal, Medium, High, and Loud. Pressing • or ª during a telephone call will change the earpiece volume of the handset.
Flash and Call Waiting flash If you have “Call Waiting” service and a call waiting tone sounds while you are on a call, press 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 flash again. Redialing a call The last phone number dialed can be quickly redialed. 1 2 3 If the recently dialed number exceeds 32 digits, only the first 32 digits are retained for redialing. Press talk . The talk/batt LED lights. Press redial .
Traveling out-of-range During a call, as you begin to move your handset too far from your base unit, noise increases. If you pass the range limits of the base unit, your call will terminate within 30 seconds. Using the page feature 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.
Storing phone numbers Your EXS 2050 stores up to 10 numbers in the handset. 1 2 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 return to standby too. 3 4 MEMORY DIALING 5 17 Press mem while in standby mode. The talk/batt LED flashes. Dial the number you wish to store (up to 20 digits). Press mem again. Enter a number key (0 - 9) to select the memory location where you wish to store the number.
Making calls with memory dialing Memory dialing 1 2 3 4 Press talk . The talk/batt LED lights. Press mem . Enter a number key (0 - 9) to select the memory location you wish to dial. To hang up, press talk or return the handset to the base. Chain dialing On certain occasions after dialing a number, you may be requested to enter an access code, such as your account number.
Erasing a stored phone number 1 2 3 19 Press mem in the standby mode. The talk/batt LED flashes. Press mem again. Enter a memory location number (0 - 9) you wish to delete. A confirmation beep indicates the number has been erased.
3-way conferencing The Uniden EXS 2050 permits 3-way conversations between the handset, base and outside line. Dialing is possible only from the handset during the 3-way conversation. When speaking on the handset 1 2 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. 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.
Integrated answering device The EXS 2050 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.
Setting up your answering system Turning the answering system on/off 1 If you have not recorded your personal outgoing message when you turn the answering system on, the preset message is automatically set. To set your personal message, see page 23. 2 To turn the answering system on, press answer on/off . The current greeting message is played and a tone sounds. To turn the answering system off, press answer on/off again.
5 6 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 2050 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.
Selecting the message record time You can set your answering system to record messages between one to four minutes long. One minute option: move the REC TIME switch to 1. Four minute 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. If you answer at another phone extension and the greeting has started, you cannot stop the message.
Using your answering system 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 2050 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 remaining on the system.
Deleting a message ª Deleting individual messages 1 2 When you press delete , you are permanently deleting the message and 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, to record a new outgoing message, and to monitor sounds in the room. During the remote operation, displays on the base. You must enter a command within 15 seconds of entering the command waiting mode or the answering system automatically hangs up and returns to standby.
Remote room monitor You can call your answering system from any touch-tone phone to monitor sounds in the room where your base is installed. 1 2 You cannot use # and while the new messages are playing. Press # then 5 to stop message playback first and go to step 5. * 3 4 5 6 31 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 .
Changing the digital security code The digital security code is an identification code used to connect the handset and the base unit. Normally, setting the code is not necessary. 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. The first time you charge your handset, the security code is automatically set.
Installing the beltclip 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. If you have wall mounted the base, you must remove the beltclip to charge the handset facing forward. Headset installation Your phone may be used with an optional headset, the Uniden HS910. To use this feature, insert the headset plug into the headset jack.
Note on power sources Battery replacement and handling When the operating time becomes short, even after the 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.
YOUR NEW PHONE TROUBLESHOOTING 35 Troubleshooting 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.
Symptom Suggestion The answering system does not work. • Make sure the base unit is plugged in. • Make sure that the answering system is turned on. Messages are incomplete. • The incoming messages may be too long. Remind callers to leave a brief message. • The memory may be full. Delete some or all of the saved messages. After a power failure, the outgoing message is deleted. • Record your greeting again. The preset messages should remain.
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Index 0-9 Mute ......................................15 3-way conferencing..............20 P, Q A Package contents....................4 Answering device Features...........................21 Setting up........................22 Using ...............................26 R B S E, F, G Setting up your answering system Selecting a PIN code......24 Selecting the message record time ......24 Setting the clock.............22 Setting ring time switch ..............................25 Setting your greeting..
