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EXA2245 2/8/2 7:11 PM Page 1 Contents Welcome/Features Quick Reference Guide Controls and Functions The Integrated Answering Device 4 5 Getting Started Read this First Checking the Package Contents Setting up the Phone Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall 7 8 9 14 Basics Making and Receiving Calls Terminology Adjusting the Handset Ringer and Earpiece Volume Redial Tone Dialing Switch-over Traveling Out-of-Range Selecting a Different Channel Page 16 16 17 17 17 18 18 18 Memory Dialing Storing Phone Nu
EXA2245 2/8/2 7:11 PM Page 2 Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden EXA2245 cordless telephone and answering system. This phone is designed and engineered to exacting standards for reliability, long life, and outstanding performance. Note: Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit for explanation purpose. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Uniden has determined that this product or product models meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.
EXA2245 2/8/2 7:11 PM Page 3 The EXA2245 features include AutoTalk TM and AutoStandby TM. 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. AutoStandby allows you to hang up by simply returning the handset to the base. The UltraClear Plus TM true compander circuitry virtually eliminates background noise.
EXA2245 2/8/2 7:11 PM Page 4 Step 1 Charging the Battery TO INSTALL THE HANDSET BATTERY QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 1 2 Remove the cover. Connect the battery pack connector with the correct polarity. Step 2 Connecting Step 3 Setting Up the Answering System CONNECT TO A PHONE LINE TURN THE ANSWERING SYSTEM ON When the handset battery pack is fully charged, after 15-20 hours of charging, plug the telephone cord into the base unit and then into a telephone wall jack. Press ans on/off.
EXA2245 2/8/2 7:12 PM Page 5 Controls and Functions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 15 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
EXA2245 2/8/2 7:12 PM Page 6 16 17 26 18 27 status delete 19 20 21 22 23 24 28 29 30 31 32 play/ stop repeat/rew skip/ff set/ringer menu ans on/off find hs greeting memo volume 33 mic 25 [6] 34 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 35 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35.
EXA2245 2/8/2 7:12 PM Page 7 G E T T I N G S TA R T E D Read this First This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps: Step 1 (page 8) Unpack the telephone and accessories. Step 2 (page 9) Next, choose the best location to set up the base unit. Step 3 (page 10 to 13) Then, insert the battery pack into the handset. Connect the base unit. You must charge the battery pack for 15-20 hours before plugging into a telephone line and using the phone.
EXA2245 2/8/2 7:12 PM Page 8 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. • • • • • • • Base unit Handset AC adapter Rechargeable battery Telephone cord This Owner’s Manual Other Printed Material Uniden Parts Department at (800) 554-3988 Hours: M-F 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST. We can also be reached on the web at www.uniden.com.
EXA2245 2/8/2 7:12 PM Page 9 G E T T I N G S TA R T E D Setting up the Phone Do the following steps: A. Choose the best location B. Install the battery 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 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
EXA2245 2/8/2 7:12 PM Page 10 B. Install the battery pack Charge the battery pack for at least 15-20 hours before plugging in the telephone line and start using your phone. • Use only the Uniden battery (BT-905) supplied with your phone. Replacement batteries are also available through the Uniden Parts Department (see page 8). • Recharge your phone on a regular basis by returning the handset to the base after each phone call.
EXA2245 2/8/2 7:12 PM Page 11 G E T T I N G S TA R T E D Battery use time (per charge) From fully charged (15-20 hours charge time) • Seven hours continuous use. • Fourteen days when the handset is in the standby mode. Low battery alert When the battery pack is very low and needs to be charged, the phone is programmed to eliminate functions in order to save power. If the phone is not in use, the talk/batt low LED flashes when the battery pack is low.
EXA2245 2/8/2 7:12 PM Page 12 C. Connect the base unit 1) Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and a standard 120V AC wall outlet. 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. 2) Set the base on a desk or tabletop, and place the handset on the base unit as shown. (For wall mounting, see "Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall", on page 14.) 3) Raise the antenna to a vertical position.
EXA2245 2/8/2 7:12 PM Page 13 G E T T I N G S TA R T E D 5) Connect the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and a telephone outlet once the handset is fully charged. If your telephone outlet isn't modular, contact your telephone company for assistance. Modular D. Choose the dial mode 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.
EXA2245 2/8/2 7:12 PM Page 14 Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall Standard wall plate mounting This phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate. 1) Plug the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack. DO NOT use an outlet controlled by a wall switch. 2) Wrap the AC adapter cord inside the molded wiring channel as shown. 3) Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet. 4) Plug the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack. Wrap the cord inside the molded wiring channel as shown.
EXA2245 2/8/2 7:12 PM Page 15 G E T T I N G S TA R T E D Direct wall 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 5 feet of a working phone jack to avoid excessive cord lengths.
EXA2245 2/8/2 7:12 PM Page 16 Making and Receiving Calls Handset On Base To answer a call To make a call Pick up the handset (AutoTalk). Handset Off Base Press talk/flash, any number, /tone or #/ . * 1)Pick up the handset. 2) Press talk. 3) Listen for the dial tone. 4) Dial the number. 1)Press talk. 2) Listen for the dial tone. 3) Dial the number. To hang up Press end or return the handset to the base (AutoStandby). To redial 1)Pick up the handset. 2) Press talk. 3) Listen for the dial tone.
EXA2245 2/8/2 7:12 PM Page 17 Adjusting the Handset Ringer and Earpiece Volume Handset ringer tone When the phone is in standby mode, pressing on the handset selects the handset ringer tone. There are two ringer tones. Continue pressing to listen to all tones. The phone keeps the last ringer tone setting selected. Earpiece volume The handset earpiece volume settings (Low, Medium and High) can only be adjusted during a call. Press repeatedly to select Low, Medium and High.
EXA2245 2/8/2 7:12 PM Page 18 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 1 minute. 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. Press channel.
EXA2245 2/8/2 7:12 PM Page 19 Storing Phone Numbers in Memory Memory Dialing allows you to dial a number using just a few key presses. Your EXA2245 stores up to 10 names/numbers in the handset. 1)Press m. The talk/batt low LED flashes. 2) Enter the phone number, up to 16 digits. If a pause is needed during the dialing sequence, press redial/p to insert a pause. Each pause counts as a digit and represents a two second delay in time between digits as they are sent. 3) Press m again.
EXA2245 2/8/2 7:12 PM Page 20 One-touch RocketDial Your phone is equipped with “One-touch RocketDial” for instant dialing. It is used to dial the phone number stored in memory location 1. (See “Storing a Phone Number in Memory”.) To instantly dial the phone number stored in memory location 1, simply press RocketDial. (There is no need to press talk. The phone will automatically dial.
EXA2245 2/8/2 7:12 PM Page 21 T H E I N T E G R AT E D ANSWERING DEVICE The Integrated Answering Device The EXA2245 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, or to announce a special outgoing message to callers when you're away from your phone.
EXA2245 2/8/2 7:12 PM Page 22 Turning the Answering System On/Off status delete play/ stop repeat/rew skip/ff set/ringer menu ans on/off find hs greeting 1) To turn the answering system on, press ans on/off. The current greeting message will be played and you will hear a confirmation tone. The message counter displays the number of messages stored in memory. If the display flashes, then there are new messages waiting for you.
EXA2245 2/8/2 7:12 PM Page 23 T H E I N T E G R AT E D ANSWERING DEVICE Setting the Time The clock on the EXA2245 answering system starts when power is supplied to the base. Follow these steps to set the clock to the correct time. status delete play/ stop repeat/rew 1)Press menu. The system announces “Time” and the current time. The message counter displays the current numbers ([ ] through [ ]) indicating the day of the week.
EXA2245 2/8/2 7:12 PM Page 24 7) Press set/ringer to select the minute. 8) Press skip/ff or repeat/rew until you hear the correct AM or PM setting. The message counter displays [ ] or [ ]. 9) Press set/ringer to select the AM/PM setting. You hear a confirmation tone, then the announcement “Time” and the time and day are announced for your review. The base LED displays the number that corresponds with the day of the week.
EXA2245 2/8/2 7:12 PM Page 25 T H E I N T E G R AT E D ANSWERING DEVICE Setting the ring time The ring time setting allows you to set the number of rings the caller hears before your answering system plays the outgoing message. You can set the ring time to answer after two, four, or six rings. Setting (Toll Saver), the answering system picks up after two rings if you have new messages, and after four rings if there are none.
EXA2245 2/8/2 7:12 PM Page 26 Selecting the message record time You have three record time options. The options "1 minute" or "4 minutes" set the duration for recording the incoming messages. "Announce only" answers the call with the preset greeting or your personal greeting but prevents the caller from leaving a message. When using the Announce only feature, you may want to change your outgoing message, if the message prompts the caller to leave a message. The prerecorded message changes automatically.
EXA2245 2/8/2 7:12 PM Page 27 T H E I N T E G R AT E D ANSWERING DEVICE Setting the Message Alert tone Message Alert feature lets you know you have new messages by sounding a short beeping tone. If you set the Message Alert to On and when a new message is received, the alert tone will sound every 15 seconds. status delete play/ stop repeat/rew skip/ff set/ringer menu ans on/off find hs greeting memo volume Setting the Message Alert tone to On or Off by using menu key. 1) Press menu five times.
EXA2245 2/8/2 7:12 PM Page 28 Setting Your Outgoing Message (Greeting) When you receive a call, the answering system automatically plays either a preset message or your own greeting. ▼ Preset message The following message is prerecorded: "Hello, no one is available to take your call. Please leave a message after the tone." • You can record a greeting up to 30 seconds long. • Position yourself as near to the base as possible and speak clearly when recording your outgoing message.
EXA2245 2/8/2 7:12 PM Page 29 You have three ringer options. One allows you to turn the ringer off. The other two are volume levels. status delete play/ stop repeat/rew skip/ff set/ringer menu greeting ans on/off find hs 1)Press set/ringer. You hear the ringer at the current level ([ ] High, [ ] Low, [ ] off) (if you set the base ringer volume to off, “off” is announced) and it is displayed on the base.
EXA2245 2/8/2 7:12 PM Page 30 Using Your Answering System The message counter displays the number of messages stored in memory. If the display flashes, then there are new messages are waiting for you. The flashing number represents the number of new messages, not total messages. The EXA2245 is designed to play your new messages first. After you play all your new messages, you can then play your old messages.
EXA2245 2/8/2 7:12 PM Page 31 T H E I N T E G R AT E D ANSWERING DEVICE Repeating a message 1) Press play/stop to review your messages. The number of stored messages are announced. status delete play/ stop repeat/rew skip/ff set/ringer menu ans on/off find hs greeting memo volume 2) After a message has played for a few seconds, press repeat/rew to replay the message. If you have several messages, press repeat/rew repeatedly until you return to the message you want to replay.
EXA2245 2/8/2 7:12 PM Page 32 Deleting a message To maintain maximum record time, delete the old messages. status delete When you press delete, you are permanently deleting the message. Once deleted, the message cannot be replayed. play/ stop 1) Press play/stop to review your messages. 2) Press delete anytime during the message to delete. repeat/rew skip/ff set/ringer menu ans on/off find hs greeting 3) You hear a confirmation tone and the message is deleted.
EXA2245 2/8/2 7:12 PM Page 33 The voice memo function allows the user to record messages (up to 10 minutes). status delete play/ stop repeat/rew skip/ff set/ringer menu ans on/off find hs greeting 1) Press and hold memo. You hear an announcement “Record memo message” and a confirmation tone. [ ] flashes on the message counter. memo 2) Start your recording. volume 3) When you have finished, press play/stop or memo to stop recording.
EXA2245 2/8/2 7:12 PM Page 34 Remote access away from home You can operate your answering system from a remote location using any touchtone telephone. Use this function to check for recorded messages, to play or delete messages, even to record a new greeting message. 1) Call your telephone number. For your convenience remote operation cards are provided for you to use while away from home (located after the index page). 2) During the greeting message, press # and enter your PIN code.
EXA2245 2/8/2 7:12 PM Page 35 T H E I N T E G R AT E D ANSWERING DEVICE * For Memo Record and Greeting Message Record function, the first time you enter the corresponding command, it starts the Recording function. If you want to stop the recording, enter the command again. 5) After all of the Help Guidance prompts have played, you hear intermittent beeps indicating that the system is in the command waiting mode. You may enter another command at this time from the chart above.
EXA2245 2/8/2 7:12 PM Page 36 Changing the Digital Security Code 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. [ 36 ] The digital security code is an identification code used to connect the handset and the base unit. Normally, setting the code is not necessary.
EXA2245 2/8/2 7:12 PM Page 37 Note on Power Sources 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 or the Uniden Parts Department for a replacement battery.
EXA2245 2/8/2 7:12 PM Page 38 Troubleshooting If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. Symptom Suggestion The status LED won't illuminate when the handset is placed in the base. • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base and wall outlet. • Make sure the handset is properly seated in the base. • Make sure the charging contacts on the handset and base are clean. The audio sounds weak and/or scratchy.
EXA2245 2/8/2 7:12 PM Page 39 Symptom Suggestion • Keep the handset away from microwave ovens, computers, remote control toys, wireless microphones, alarm systems, intercoms, room monitors, fluorescent lights, and electrical appliances. • Move to another location or turn off the source of interference. The answering system does not work. • Make sure the base unit is plugged in. • Make sure the answering system is turned on. The answering system does not answer calls.
EXA2245 2/8/2 7:12 PM Page 40 General Information The phone complies with FCC Parts 15 and 68. Operating temperature: 0° to 50°C (+32°F to +122°F) AC Adapter Information AC Adapter part number: Input Voltage: Output Voltage: AD-420 120V AC 60Hz 9V AC 350 mA Battery Information Battery part number: BT-905 Capacity: 600 mAH, 3.
EXA2245 2/8/2 7:12 PM Page 41 Important Safety Instructions Before you read anything else, please observe the following: When using your telephone equipment, these basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and injury to persons: 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
EXA2245 2/8/2 7:12 PM Page 42 Radio Interference Telephone Line Outlets Radio interference may occasionally cause buzzing and humming in your cordless handset, or clicking noises in the base. This interference is caused by external sources such as TV, refrigerator, vacuum cleaner, fluorescent lighting, or electrical storm. Your unit is NOT DEFECTIVE. If these noises continue and are too distracting, please check around your home to see what appliances may be causing the problem.
EXA2245 2/8/2 7:12 PM Page 43 I.C. Notice TERMINAL EQUIPMENT NOTICE: This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specifications. This is confirmed by the registration number. The abbreviation, IC, before the registration number signifies that registration was performed based on a Declaration of Conformity indicating that Industry Canada technical specifications were met. It does not imply that Industry Canada approved the equipment.
EXA2245 2/8/2 7:12 PM Page 44 Index A E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L AC adapter information ..................40 Announce only feature ....................26 Answering system Deleting a message ....................32 Playing a message ......................30 Recording a conversation ............33 Remote access ..........................34 Repeating a message ..................31 Skipping a message ....................31 Turning on/off ..........................22 Earpiece volume ............................
EXA2245 2/8/2 7:12 PM Page 45 Memo MEMO [ 45 ]
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EXA2245 2/8/2 7:12 PM Page 47 Remote Operation Card & Memory Location Memo C U T C U T REMOTE OPERATION CARD MEMORY LOCATION MEMO * Memory 1 is reserved for RocketDial. EXA2245 Remote access away from home Turn on the answering system remotely 1. Call your phone number from a touch-tone phone. 2. During the outgoing message, press # and enter your PIN code. The answering system announces the number of messages stored in memory and the help guidance. The phone stands by for you to enter a command. 3.
EXA2245 2/8/2 7:12 PM Page 48 Remote Operation Card & Memory Location Memo C U T C U T MEMORY LOCATION MEMO Memory Location Name Phone Number 6 7 8 9 10 Task C U T 6 7 8 9 10 Name # # # # # # # # # # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 C U T MEMORY LOCATION MEMO Memory Location Key Repeat a Message Playing Incoming Messages Skipping a Message Deleting a Message Stop Operation Answering System On Memo Record/Stop Greeting Message Record/Stop Answer System Off Help Guidance Phone Number Task Repeat a Messag
EXA2245 2/8/2 7:12 PM Page 49 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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