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EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:12 PM Page 2 Introduction Thank you for choosing the Uniden EXAI 8985 cordless telephone. This phone is designed to exacting standards that provide reliability, long life and outstanding performance. INTRODUCTION TO YOUR NEW PHONE Note: Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit for explanation purposes.
EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.
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EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:12 PM Page 5 Getting Started CONTENTS OF YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL Contents Introduction / Features...............inside front cover Controls and Functions ..............inside front cover 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: Preparing the battery pack ............
EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:12 PM Page 6 Read this first This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps; Step 1 (page 4) 3 GETTING STARTED Unpack 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 to11) Then, insert the battery pack into the handset. You have to charge the battery pack for more than 12 hours before using the phone.
EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:12 PM Page 7 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).
EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:12 PM Page 8 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.
EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:12 PM Page 9 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.
EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:12 PM Page 10 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.
EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:12 PM Page 11 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 Wall plate 6 7 AC adapter AC outlet 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.
EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:12 PM Page 12 Handset retainer 8 9 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 oval 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.
EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:12 PM Page 13 Preparing the battery pack Charge the battery pack for more than 12-15 hours before you start using your phone. 1 2 Use only Uniden Battery BT-905. Black Remove the battery cover. Connect the battery pack connector with the correct polarity (black and red wires), then insert the battery pack into the battery compartment. Red 3 4 Slide the battery cover forward until it snaps into place. Place the handset on the base.
EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:12 PM Page 14 Battery use time (per charge) From fully charged • Seven hours coutinuous use. • Seven 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.
EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:12 PM Page 15 Setting the Caller ID options There are three Caller ID options, Auto Talk, CIDCW (Caller ID with Call Waiting), and Area Code. 1 In the standby mode, hold down call id for 2 seconds until the Caller ID setting appears. 1 Auto Talk:Off 2 CIDCW :On 3 Area Code: 2 Press • or ª to move the cursor to the item that is to be set.
EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:12 PM Page 16 Entering your area code If your calling area requires 10-digit dialing, skip this step. You may wish to enter your local area code before you use this phone for the first time, or if you move to a new area. The phone can then distinguish local or long distance calls to properly dial directly from the Caller ID record. (See page 38.) 1 When the phone is in the standby mode, press and hold call id until the Caller ID setting screen appears.
EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:12 PM Page 17 Making a call From the handset Handset on the base 1 2 3 4 The phone number can be up to 32 digits. Pick up handset. Press talk . Dial the phone number. To hang up, press talk or return the handset to the base. Handset off the base 1 2 3 Press talk . Dial the phone number. To hang up, press talk or return the handset to the base. BASICS From the base 1 2 3 Press speaker . Dial the number on the keypad. To finish the call, press speaker to hang up.
EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:12 PM Page 18 Receiving a call From the handset 1 2 3 4 Phone rings. Calling appears on the display. Press talk if not in Auto Talk mode. Press any key other than mute key if in Auto Talk mode. “ Talk” appears flashing on the display. Then the earpiece ear volume is displayed for 2 seconds. The call-time display starts when you begin to talk. Press talk or place the handset on the base to hang up. The call time will be displayed for about 5 seconds.
EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:13 PM Page 19 Mute You can turn off the base or the handset microphone so that the person you are talking with cannot hear you. When speaking with the base 1 2 Press mute during a telephone call. The mocrophone is turned off. To cancel mute, press mute , or speaker . speaker When speaking with the handset 1 Press mute/ring during a telephone call. Mute talk 5:39 The microphone is turned off. 2 To cancel mute, press mute/ring or talk .
EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:13 PM Page 20 Adjusting the ringer and earpiece volume Handset ringer tone In the standby mode, press mute/ring . Each time mute/ring is pressed, the ringer tone setting changes and the selected ringer tone sounds for 2 seconds. Ringer A High mute/ring Ringer A Low mute/ring Ringer B High mute/ring Ringer B Low mute/ring Handset ringer switch This switch turns the handset ringer on or off.
EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:13 PM Page 21 Redialing a call From the handset The last three phone numbers entered can be quickly redialed. [On-hook redialing] 1 If the recently dialed number exceeds 32 digits, only the first 32 digits are retained for redialing. 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.
EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:13 PM Page 22 Off-hook redialing 1 Press talk . “Talk” appears flashing on the display. Talk Talk 2 3 Press redial/p . The last number dialed will be displayed. History redial cannot be accessed while off-hook. Press talk or place the handset on the base to complete the telephone call. The call-time will be displayed for about 5 seconds. From the base 1 2 3 19 Press speaker . To call the last number dialed from the base, press redial/p .
EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:13 PM Page 23 Using the speaker phone You may use the phone as speaker phone to answer calls pressing the speaker button on the base. To hung up, press speaker again. The base microphone is located under the phone. Position yourself approximately 12 inches away from the base and speaker clearly.
EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:13 PM Page 24 Using your EXAI 8985 intercom Intercom from the base to handset 1 2 3 Press page/int'com on the base. The handset beeps. Press int'com or talk on the handset. Speak into the mouthpiece to answer the base. To turn off the intercom, press talk on the handset or speaker on the base. Intercom from the handset to base 1 2 3 21 Press int'com on the handset. The base beeps. At the base, press page/int'com or speaker . Speak into the base microphone to answer the page.
EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:13 PM Page 25 Transferring a call To transfer from the handset to the base 1 2 3 Press int'com on the handset while speaking on the handset. The line will be held, and the inter’com tone will be sounded on the base. Press page/int'com or speaker on the base. The intercom mode is activated and the line is held. To on To on transfer to the base, press talk the handset. cancel the transfer, press speaker the base.
EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:13 PM Page 26 Storing phone numbers and names Your EXAI 8985 stores up to 20 name/numbers in handset plus 10 numbers in the base. On the handeset Example: To store a name (MOM AND DAD) and number (8175553300) in memory location 03. 1 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. Press mem and you can go to memory menu at any time.
EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:13 PM Page 27 4 5 6 Use the • , ª , #/ 1 , * /tone/0 , or del keys to enter the name. The name cannot exceed 13 characters. • Use the • and ª key to scroll through the character menu. It contains upper and lower case letters, numbers, punctuation marks and various characters. • Use #/ 1 and * /tone/0 to move the cursor to the desired location. • Use del key to delete characters as needed. Press select/ch . Store Number “Store Number” is displayed.
EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:13 PM Page 28 On the base You can store only numbers in the handset 1 2 3 status LED 25 Press memory . The status LED blinks. Dial the number you wish to store. Press memory . Enter the memory location number (0-9) on the keypad. The status LED goes out. A confirmation beep indicates the number is stored.
EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:13 PM Page 29 Making calls with memory dialing From the handset [On-hook dialing] 1 You must press key within 20 seconds or the phone will return to standby, you may also press memory to access a memory menu at any time. Press mem . The handset displays your programmed memory locations. 01 UNIDEN CORP 02 JOHN DOE 03 MOM AND DAD 2 Press the • and ª keys to select the memory location you would like to dial.
EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:13 PM Page 30 Display a Programmed Number Use the #/ 1 and * /tone/0 keys to toggle between the names display and the numbers display. Program name Program number 01 UNIDEN CORP 02 JOHN DOE 03 MOM AND DAD 1 1 01 8178583300 02 5452930 03 8175551212 When the stored phone number has 14 or more digits, “ \ “ is displayed next to the 12th digit. Press #/ 1 to see the extra digits and * /tone/0 to return. 15 0123456789012 16 011813554329 17 Off-hook dialing 1 Press talk .
EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:13 PM Page 31 From the base 1 2 3 4 Press speaker . Press memory . Press the number keypad to select the memory location you wish to dial. Press speaker to finish the call. Editing a stored name and/or phone number 1 Press and hold mem for 2 seconds. The display shows the memory screen and any saved name/number. Memory Store 01 UNIDEN CORP 02 JOHN DOE 2 del Press the • or ª keys or number keypad to select the memory location (01 - 20) you would like to edit.
EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:13 PM Page 32 4 5 6 7 8 Press the • or ª key to Store Name select “Edit Memory”, UNIDEN CORP then press select/ch . The following screen appears. The cursor flashes indicating that the display is ready for the name to be edited. When a name has not been stored, the cursor appears at the beginning of the second line. Press • , ª , #/ 1 , * /tone/0 , or del name. (See page 24.) To edit only the phone number, skip this step. to edit the Store Number Press select/ch .
EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:14 PM Page 33 Erasing a stored name and phone number With the handset 1 Press and hold mem for 2 seconds. The display shows the memory screen and any saved name/number. Memory Store 01 UNIDEN CORP 02 JOHN DOE 2 del Press the • or ª keys or number keypad to select the memory location (01 - 20) 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.
EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:14 PM Page 34 8 9 After 2 seconds the display returns to the “Memory Store” screen. You may select another number to delete (return to step 4). Memory Store 02 03 MOM AND DAD Press mem to return to standby. With the base 1 2 3 status LED 31 Press memory . The status LED blinks. Press memory again. Enter the memory location number (0-9) of the number you wish to delete. The status LED goes out. A confirmation beep indicates the number has been erased.
EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:14 PM Page 35 3-way conferencing The Uniden EXAI 8985 permits 3-way conversations between the handset, base, and outside line. Dialing from the 3-way conversation mode is possible only from the handset. When speaking on the handset 1 2 Press speaker on the base to join the 3-way conversation. This will set the 3-way conversation mode. Press speaker on the base to hang up. The handset remains connected to the outline call.
EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:14 PM Page 36 Caller ID service You must subscribe to the Caller ID service from your telephone company to use this feature. 33 CALLER ID FEATURES 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.
EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:14 PM Page 37 When the telephone rings 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 status LED blinks. The display shows the caller’s phone number, along with the date and time. The incoming call information is stored in Caller ID record.
EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:14 PM Page 38 Viewing the Caller ID Message list The Caller ID list stores information for up to 50 incoming calls - even unanswered calls. 1 If a call comes in via a telephone system that does not offer Caller ID service, no information is stored. • Press call id . When there are new messages you have not reviewed, “New” and the number of calls are displayed.
EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:14 PM Page 39 Deleting information from the Caller ID list The EXAI 8985 stores up to 50 messages. If more new calls are received, messages stored in the list are deleted beginning with the oldest message in the list. Caller ID data can also be deleted manually. Deleting a Caller ID message 1 While using the “Delete Message ?” screen, if no key is pressed for more than 20 seconds, an error tone sounds and the telephone returns to standby.
EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:14 PM Page 40 Deleting all Caller ID name/numbers 1 Press call id . New :01 Total:02 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 beep 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.
EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:14 PM Page 41 Using the Caller ID list Calling a party from the Caller ID list You can place a call from the Caller ID list. The EXAI 8985 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 When a long distance call has been set, “1” appears in the display. • ª 2 Press talk . Talk 8178583300 1 The displayed phone number dials automatically.
EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:14 PM Page 42 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 ª or • .
EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:14 PM Page 43 Using "Caller ID with call waiting" service “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 with call waiting (CIDCW)" service from your telephone company before you can use the following features. The “Call waiting” service can also be used independently. Please contact your telephone company for details.
EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:14 PM Page 44 The integrated answering device 41 THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE The EXAI 8985 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.
EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:14 PM Page 45 Setting up your answering system Turning the answering system on/off 1 2 To turn the answering system on, press ans on/off . A beep tone will sound and the current greeting message is played. To turn the answering system off, press ans on/off again. Setting the clock The clock on EXAI 8985 Answer System starts when power is applied to the base. Follow these steps to set the clock to the correct time.
EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:14 PM Page 46 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 your personal greeting 1 2 Press and hold greeting until you hear a long tone. Start recording your message immediately after you hear the long tone end.
EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:14 PM Page 47 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.
EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:14 PM Page 48 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. 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 are none.
EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:14 PM Page 49 Using your answering system Playing your message To stop playing your messages, press play 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 EXAI 8955 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 .
EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:14 PM Page 50 Repeating a message 1 Pressing before 2.5 seconds (4.5 seconds from remote) of the message has played causes the system to scan back one message. 2 3 Press play to review your message. The number of stored messages is announced. After a message has played for a few seconds, press to repeat the message. Press play 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.
EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:14 PM Page 51 Deleting a message ª Deleting individual message 1 2 When you press delete, you are permanently deleting the message. Once deleted, the message cannot be replayed. Press play 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. 3 ª After you have played all of your messages, a long tone sounds on the base speaker.
EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:14 PM Page 52 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 treated as a typical message and will be added to the stored messages. You cannot record a conversation while speaking on the base. 49 2 During the conversation from the handset. Press and hold voice memo on the base. The unit begins recording and the LED blinks.
EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:14 PM Page 53 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. 1 2 3 You must enter a command within 15 seconds of entering command waiting mode or the answering system automatically hangs up and returns to standby.
EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:14 PM Page 54 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 51 Call your telephone number. While the answering machine is activated, press # and your PIN code. The answering system begins announcing the time and day. Press # then 5 to stop the message. Press # then while the system announces the time and day stamp. You hear sounds in the room where your phone is installed.
EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:14 PM Page 55 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. The first time you charge your handset, the security code is automatically set. (See page 3.) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION If the handset battery pack is completely discharged or the battery pack is removed, the digital security code will be lost.
EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:15 PM Page 56 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. Headset installation Your phone may be used with an optional headset. To use this feature, simply plug any standard 2.5mm headset plug into the headset jack. Your phone is ready for hands-free conversation.
EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:15 PM Page 57 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 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.
EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:15 PM Page 58 Troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR NEW PHONE If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. 55 Symptom Suggestion The status light 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.
EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:15 PM Page 59 Symptom Suggestion The caller ID disappears. • The handset was picked up before the second ring. • The call was placed through a switch board. The caller ID does not display • Call your local telephone company to verify your Caller ID service is current. 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.
EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:15 PM Page 60 Specifications General The EXAI 8985 complies Frequency control: Modulation: Operating temperature: with FCC Parts 15 and 68. PLL Frequency shift keying 0°C to +50°C (+32°F to +122°F) 57 SPECIFICATIONS YOUR NEW PHONE Base unit RX frequency: TX frequency: Power requirements: Size: Weight: 902.119 MHz to 905.016 MHz (30 channel) 924.997 MHz to 927.894 MHz (30 channel) 9V 350mA (from AC adapter) 8-49/64 in. (W) x 6-57/64 in. (D) x 2-37/64 in. (H) (222.
EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:15 PM Page 61 Index 0-9 3-way conferencing..............32 A Answering device Features...........................41 Setting up........................42 Using ...............................46 P, Q Package contents....................4 B R Base ringer switch................17 Battery pack Preparing and charging..10 Replacement and handling ..........................54 Receiving a call ....................15 Redialing a call .....................18 Handset ringer tone .........
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