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Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Precautions! Before you read anything else, please observe the following: Warning! Uniden America Corporation DOES NOT represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or damage to the unit, DO NOT expose this unit to rain or moisture. Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery Warning m This equipment contains a Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery. m Cadmium is a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer.
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Controls and Functions (Caller ID) talk caller id mem 1 5 2 6 3 4 tone flash redial function pause volume chan cancel delete 7 8 1. Backspace Key 0 5. Forward Key 2 2. Caller Time Key * 6. Number of Calls # 3. DownKey t 7. Up Key s 4. Tone Key 8. Pound Key O:\EXAI918\exai918 converted.
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Controls and Functions (Handset and Base) 1. LCD Display 13. Speaker Volume Control Switch 2. Talk Key talk 14. New Message Button 3. Keypad (see breakout) 15. Status LED 4. Flash/Function Key flash/function 16. Message Delete Button 5. Redial/Pause Key redial/pause 17. Message Counter LED 6. Microphone 18. Message Repeat Button 7. Memory Key mem 19. Page/Find Button 8. Caller ID Key caller id 20. Outgoing Message Button 9.
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Contents Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Battery Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Setting the Toll Saver Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Using the Reset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 VOX/Calling Party Control Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Using Your Answering System . . . . . . . .
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Important Safety Instructions 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, and use a dry cloth, without liquid or aerosol cleaners. 4.
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Battery Safety Precautions Caution: To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons by the battery, read and follow these instructions: 1. Use only the appropriate type and size Battery Pack specified in this Operating Guide. 2. Do not dispose of the Battery Pack in a fire. The cell may explode. Check the Nickel-Cadmium Battery Disposal package insert for disposal instructions. 3. Do not open or mutilate the Battery Pack.
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the EXAI918 telephone with an integrated digital answering system. This phone is designed to exacting standards to provide reliability, long life, and outstanding performance.
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Included with the EXAI918 If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact Uniden Parts at: (800) 554-3988, 8:00 am to 5:00 p.m. Central, Monday through Friday.
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Telephone Line Problems The FCC has granted the telephone company the right to disconnect service in the event that your phone causes problems on the telephone line. Also, the telephone company may make changes in facilities and services which may affect 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.
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Installation Selecting a Location Before choosing a location for your new phone, there are some important guidelines you should consider: • The location should be close to both a phone jack and continuous power outlet. Note: A continuous power outlet is an AC outlet which does not have a switch to interrupt its power. • Keep the Base Unit and Handset away from sources of electrical noise such as motors or fluorescent lighting.
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Applying Power to the Base Unit The EXAI918 phones require an AC outlet, without a switch to interrupt power, and the included AC adapter. To relieve strain on the DC plug when the phone is placed on a desk or table, connect the adapter as shown below. Wrap the power cord around the convenient notch on the bottom.
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Desk or Tabletop Installation 1. Place the Base Unit on a desk or tabletop. 5. Plug the other end of the cord into the telephone jack on the wall. talk calle r id 2. Plug the AC Adapter cord into the 9V DC input jack on the Base Unit. mem 6. Plug the AC Adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet. Note: Do not use an outlet controlled by a wall switch. Wall Installation 3. Place the AC Adapter cord around the strain relief.
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen 3. Plug one end of the short telephone cord into the TEL LINE jack on the Base Unit. Direct Wall Mounting If you do not have a standard wall plate, you can mount your phone directly on a wall. Before mounting your phone, consider the following: • Select a location away from electrical cables, 4. Place the telephone cord inside the molded channel on the bottom of the Base Unit.
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen 4. Plug one end of the long telephone cord into the TEL LINE jack on the Base Unit. Setting the Handset Retainer The handset retainer holds the Handset in place if your phone is mounted on a wall. The steps below describe how to remove and replace the retainer so that the tab faces up. 1. Push up on the Handset retainer on the Base Unit, and slide the tab out. 5. Place the cord inside the molded channel on the bottom of the Base Unit. 2.
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Setting Up Your Phone Extending the Base Unit Antenna Before using your phone, be sure to raise the antenna to the vertical position. Installing the Handset Battery Pack 1. Press in on the Battery Cover Release. 3. Align the plastic connector of the Nickel-Cadmium battery pack with its socket and plug it in. Note: The black lead will be on top when the plug is properly aligned. 2. Slide the battery compartment cover down. 4.
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Cleaning the Battery Contacts To maintain a good charge, it is important to clean all charging contacts on the Handset and Base Unit about once a month. Use a pencil eraser or other contact cleaner. Do not use any liquids or solvents. Charging the Battery Pack Initial Battery Charging The rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium battery pack must be fully charged before using your phone for the first time.
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen If the Battery icon begins to flash, the phone is programmed to eliminate its functions to save power. The table below describes what to do to return your phone to normal operation. During A Call Handset continues normal operation. In Standby Mode None of the buttons will operate. The Handset beeps and The Handset battery the battery icon flashes icon flashes once every once every 3 seconds. 3 seconds. Complete your call as quickly as possible.
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen If the Base Unit loses power while the Handset is off the Base Unit, the Digital Code may be erased. When this happens, the Handset will not function. To reestablish communication between the Handset and Base Unit: 1. Restore power to the Base Unit. 2. Place the Handset back on the Base Unit. 3. The Status icon on the Base Unit will blink to indicate that the Digital Security Code is set.
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Entering the Local Area Code Note: Please refer to the foldout in front of your operating guide for key positions. You must enter your local area code for the Caller ID redial features to work properly. To enter your local area code: 1. Remove the Handset from the Base Unit. 2. Press flash/function twice. 3. Enter your local area code. For example, 817. 4. Press mem. A confirmation tone sounds and the display remains on for two seconds.
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen To turn Caller ID on Call Waiting off: To turn AutoTalk off: 1. Remove the Handset from the Base Unit. 1. Remove the Handset from the Base Unit. 2. Press flash/function three times 2. Press flash/function four times. CIDCW ON ON-1 OFF-0 3. Press 0. 3. Press 0. CIDCW OFF ON-1 OFF-0 4. Press mem. A confirmation tone sounds and the display remains on for two seconds. AUTOTALK ON ON-1 OFF-0 CIDCW OFF ON-1 OFF-0 5. Place the Handset on the Base Unit.
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Using Your Phone Please refer to the foldout in front of your operating guide for key positions. When you have connected power and a telephone line to your EXAI918, the phone is in the “standby mode,” ready to receive and make calls. Making Calls Receiving Calls 1. Remove the Handset from the Base Unit. 2. Dial the number you wish to call. For example, 123-4567 3. If you entered a wrong number, press chan/delete to backspace until the number is erased.
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen If the name of the person calling is unknown, the LCD displays: UKNOWN NAME PRIVATE NUM. Redialing the Last Number Called 1. Remove the Handset from the Base Unit. 2. Press talk. Using the Speakerphone To use the speakerphone to answer a call, press speaker on the Base Unit. Direct your voice to the microphone on the bottom of the Base Unit. To hang up, press speaker again.
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Using Caller ID The Caller ID Display The LCD displays information about the current call and previous calls received on your EXAI918 cordless phone, including the total calls received, and the number of new calls received. The LCD display backlight is always active while the Handset is on the Base. When the Handset is removed from the Base, the LCD display backlight turns off immediately. To reactivate the LCD backlight, you need to press caller id .
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen 6. To see how many times a caller has phoned: a. While the name and number are displayed, press 9/#. KATHLEEN ROL 6 CALLS b. To return to the name and number display, press 9/#. Calling the Displayed Number 3. Press and hold chan/delete for at least three seconds. A double beep tone sounds to confirm the message has been deleted. The next name and number is displayed. 1. To dial the number currently displayed, press the talk key. 4.
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Programming Your Phone Storing a Caller ID memory number in Dial Memory There are 20 dial memory locations in the EXAI918 cordless phone. You can store any number in your Caller ID memory in Dial Memory so it can be used later with memory dialing. See Calling a Number Stored in Memory on page 24 for details on how to use the memory dial feature. 3. Press s or t until the call you want to store is displayed. 4. Press mem. 1.
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Continue until the name Bob Jones is displayed in the LCD. 7. Press mem. NAME? Bob Jones LOCATION? 6 CALLS 8. Enter a memory location for the number. For example, press 05 to assign location 05 to the number. You hear a confirmation beep and “Storing” displays. STORING 6 CALLS Calling a Number Stored in Memory Use this feature to dial a number previously stored in memory.
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen To edit the name entry in dial memory, for example to change Bob Jones to Tom Jones: Press mem twice. Bob Jones 1235941 Press s until T is displayed in the LCD. Tob Jones 1235941 Press 2 twice to move two characters to the right. Tob Jones 1235941 EXAI918 O:\EXAI918\exai918 converted.vp Thu Jun 08 11:45:51 2000 Press s until m is displayed in the LCD. Press mem.
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen The Integrated Answering System The EXAI918 has a built-in Answering System which answers incoming calls and records your messages. You can also use your new Answering System to record a conversation, leave a memo message for someone else who uses the phone, or to announce a special message when you’ll be away from your phone.
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen 6. Press the flash/function key again. Setting Your Outgoing Message (OGM) Note: A beep indicates the new time is programmed and the new Time and Day Stamp is announced from the Base speaker. 7. You can proceed to set your PIN Code beginning with Step 3 under “Setting the PIN Code” or press the flash/function key once more to return to standby. Setting the PIN Code You must use your PIN code to access your Answering System from a touch-tone telephone.
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen 3. When you have finished recording, release the ogm button. You will hear a tone, and your message will play on the Base Unit speaker. Note: You can leave up to a 60-second outgoing message. Selecting a Preset OGM After you have recorded an outgoing message, you can set your Answering System to play either a preset message or your outgoing message.
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Using Your Answering System Playing New Messages 1. Press 8 to listen to your new messages when the message counter is flashing. The time stamp is announced after each message plays, and the Message Counter LED displays the number of the message playing. Repeating a Message 1. Press 62 to review your messages. 2. Press 1 at anytime to replay a message. 2. When all messages have played, a long tone sounds. 3.
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen 2. Press 3 at anytime to skip to the next message. Deleting All Messages You can delete all your messages without deleting each separate message. 1. Press and hold Each time 3 is pressed, the system scans forward one message. If you have several messages, press 3 until you get to the message you want to play. 3. Press 62 at anytime to stop reviewing messages and return to Standby.
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Leaving a Memo Message You can use the EXAI918 to leave a Memo Message up to 60 seconds long for someone else who uses your Answering System. To record a memo message, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold memo. 2. When the message counter begins to count up (1,2,...), speak into the microphone. When you finish speaking, release memo. There is a tone, the Message Counter begins to flash, and the system returns to standby.
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Troubleshooting If your EXAI918 Integrated Telephone Answering Device is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps. If you are still unable to resolve the problems, contact Uniden Customer Service at (800) 297-1023, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central, Monday through Friday. Telephone Troubleshooting Chart Problem Suggestion Status light won’t come on when Handset is placed • Make sure AC Adapter is plugged into the Base in Base Unit.
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Answering System Troubleshooting Chart Problem Answering System does not work. Answering System does not answer calls. Messages are incomplete. No sound on the Base Unit speaker during call monitoring or message playback. Suggestion • Make sure that the Base Unit is plugged in. • Make sure the Answering System is turned on. • Press the reset button to reset the system after an AC line spike.
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Specifications General – The EXAI918 complies with FCC Rules, Parts 15 and 68. Frequency Control Phase Locked Loop (PLL) Synthesizer Modulation FM Operating Temperature – 10° to 50° C Base Unit Transmit Frequency 925.999 to 927.952 MHz (40 Channels) Power Requirements 9V 350 mA (from AC adapter) Size 7 3/4 in. (H) x 7 in. (W) x 2 in. (D) Weight Approx. 20 oz. Handset Transmit Frequency 902.078 to 904.
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen One Year Limited Warranty Important: Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service. WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION (“Uniden”) ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for one year, to the original retail owner, this Uniden Product to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below.
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Covered under one or more of the following patents: 4,511,761 4,523,058 4,595,795 4,797,916 5,426,690 5,650,790 5,660,269 5,661,780 5 768 345 ©1999 Uniden America Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA. OMEXAI9182299 O:\EXAI918\exai918 converted.
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen EXAI918 Addendum Recording your Outgoing Message To ensure the clearest recording for your personal outgoing message, please speak within 6 inches of the base unit’s microphone. © February 1999, Uniden America Corp. EXAI918 Addendum Recording your Outgoing Message To ensure the clearest recording for your personal outgoing message, please speak within 6 inches of the base unit’s microphone. © February 1999, Uniden America Corp.
