EXI 8965 5th 99.8.20 2:09 PM Page 1 Cordless Telephone EXI 8965 Owner's Manual Thank you for your purchase of the Uniden EXI 8965 cordless telephone. Please read this Owner's Manual carefully before using your cordless telephone to ensure proper use. After reading the manual, please keep it in a safe place and refer to it when necessary.
EXI 8965 5th 99.8.20 2:09 PM Page 2 Introduction Thank you for choosing the Uniden EXI 8965 cordless telephone. This phone is designed to exacting standards that provide reliability, long life and outstanding performance. Note: Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit for explanation purposes.
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EXI 8965 5th 99.8.20 2:09 PM Page 5 Table of contents Introductin / Features ..................................................inside front cover Control and Functions..................................................inside front cover Getting Started Getting Started Read this first .................................................................................. 3 Step 1: Checking the package contents ........................................... 4 Step 2: Setting up the base unit .......................
EXI 8965 5th 99.8.20 2:09 PM Page 6 Read this first This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps; Step 1 (page 4) Unpack the telephone and accessories. Step 2 (page 5 to 7) Next, choose the best location to set up the base unit. Base unit Step 3 (page 8 to9) Then, insert the battery pack into the handset. You have to charge the battery pack for more than 12-15 hours before using the phone.
EXI 8965 5th 99.8.20 2:09 PM Page 7 Step 1 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).
EXI 8965 5th 99.8.20 2:09 PM Page 8 Step 2 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.
EXI 8965 5th 99.8.20 2:09 PM Page 9 Step 2 (continued) Connect the base unit To install the base unit on the wall, see page 43. (Used only when second line requires a separate jack.) Route the cord. 2 To AC outlet To DC IN 9V 1 AC adapter (supplied) To telephone outlet To TEL LINE Telephone line cord (supplied) 1 3 2 3 Connect the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and to a telephone outlet. Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to a standard 120VAC wall outlet.
EXI 8965 5th 99.8.20 2:09 PM Page 10 Step 2 (continued) Notes • Use only the supplied AD-420 AC adapter. Do not use any other AC adapter. • Connect the AC adapter to a continuous power supply. Tips • If your telephone outlet isn't modular, contact your telephone company for assistance.
EXI 8965 5th 99.8.20 2:09 PM Page 11 Step 3 Preparing the battery pack Charge the battery pack for more than 12-15 hours before you start using your phone. 1 2 Press and slide the battery compartment cover toward the bottom of the unit. Connect the battery pack connector with the correct polarity (black and red wires), then insert the battery pack into the battery compartment. Black Red 3 4 Securely close the battery compartment cover by sliding it up until it snaps into place.
EXI 8965 5th 99.8.20 2:09 PM Page 12 Step 3 (continued) Battery use time (per charge) From fully charged • Seven hours coutinuous use. • Seven days when the handset is in the standby mode. When the battery charge becomes low When the battery pack is very low and needs to be charged, the phone is programmed to eliminate Low Battery functions in order to save power. If the phone is not in use, “Low Battery” flashes and none of the keys will operate.
EXI 8965 5th 99.8.20 2:09 PM Page 13 Step 4 Entering your area code Note 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. Then the phone can distinguish local or long distance calls to properly dial calls from the Caller ID record. (See page 39.) 1 When the phone is in the standby mode, press and hold call id until the Caller ID setting screen appears.
EXI 8965 5th 99.8.20 2:09 PM Page 14 Making calls Making a call with the handset [On-hook dialing] 1 Pick up the handset and dial the phone number. (Phone numbers can be up to 32 digits.) Example: Enter 8178583300 8178583300 2 • Press talk . “Talk” flashes on the display. Talk 8178583300 ª Then the volume setting is displayed. Example: High setting 3 */tone/0 redial/p select/ch Talk The number is dialed. After about 5 seconds, the call-time display appears.
EXI 8965 5th 99.8.20 2:09 PM Page 15 Making calls (continued) [Off-hook dialing] 1 2 Pick up the handset. Press talk . “Talk” appears flashing on the display. Talk The display shows the current selected volume. Talk 3 Dial the phone number. Example: Enter 817-858-3300 Talk 0:17 8178583300 4 Press talk or place the handset in the base to end the telephone call. The call-time will be displayed for about 5 seconds. The phone returns to standby.
EXI 8965 5th 99.8.20 2:09 PM Page 16 Making calls (continued) Making a call with the base 1 Press 2 Dial the number on the keypad. 3 Microphone 13 speaker . When you finish the call, Press speaker to hang up.
EXI 8965 5th 99.8.20 2:09 PM Page 17 Making calls (continued) Redialing a call with the handset The last three phone numbers dialed can be quickly recalled. [On-hook redialing] 1 Press redial/p . The phone number that was last dialed appears on the display. 2 Press redial/p again. Each press of redial/p will display one of the last three dialed numbers. Most recent 8178583300 redial/p 2145551234 redial/p 9725554321 redial/p 3 Press talk .
EXI 8965 5th 99.8.20 2:09 PM Page 18 Making calls (continued) [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. Redialing a call with the base 1 2 To call the last number dialed from the base, press speaker . Press redial .
EXI 8965 5th 99.8.20 2:09 PM Page 19 Receiving calls Receiving a call with the handset 1 Phone rings. Calling 2 Press talk . “Talk” appears flashing on the display. Talk Then the currently set ear volume is displayed for 2 seconds. flash For example, if the volume is set to high, Talk the display shows; mute/ring 3 The call-time display starts. Talk with the caller. Talk 4 0:02 Press talk or place the handset on the base when the telephone call is finished.
EXI 8965 5th 99.8.20 2:09 PM Page 20 Receiving calls (continued) 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.
EXI 8965 5th 99.8.20 2:09 PM Page 21 Receiving calls (continued) Receiving a call with the base 1 The base rings. The status lamp on the base flashes. 2 3 Press speaker . When you finish the call, press speaker to hang up. status lamp Microphone Base ringer switch This switch turns the base ringer on or off. RINGER OFF–ON Base speaker volume To control the speaker volume of the base, adjust the VOLUME slide switch as desired.
EXI 8965 5th 99.8.20 2:09 PM Page 22 Memory storing Your EXI 8965 stores up to 20 name/numbers in handset plus 10 numbers in the base. Storing phone numbers and names With the handset Example: To store a name (MOM AND DAD) and number (8175553300) in memory location 03. 1 Press and hold mem until “Memory Store” is displayed. Memory Store 01 UNIDEN CORP 02 JOHN DOE 2 Press • or ª to scroll to the memory number where you would like to store the number.
EXI 8965 5th 99.8.20 2:10 PM Page 23 Memory storing 4 5 6 (continued) 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” is displayed.
EXI 8965 5th 99.8.20 2:10 PM Page 24 Memory storing (continued) With the base Note 1 2 3 status lamp 21 You can store only numbers in the base’s memory Press memory . The status lamp blinks. Dial the number you wish to store. Press memory . Enter the memory location number (0-9) on the keypad. The status lamp goes out. A confirmation tone beeps, and the number is stored.
EXI 8965 5th 99.8.20 2:10 PM Page 25 Memory dialing With the handset [On-hook dialing] 1 Press mem . The handset displays your programmed memory locations. 01 UNIDEN CORP 02 JOHN DOE 03 MOM AND DAD 2 talk Press the • and ª keys to select the memory location you would like to dial. For example, if the ª key is pressed once, the cursor moves down to the next memory location number.
EXI 8965 5th 99.8.20 2:10 PM Page 26 Memory dialing (continued) Display a Programmed Number Use the #/ 1 and numbers display. */tone/0 keys to toggle between the names display and the Program name 01 UNIDEN CORP 02 JOHN DOE 03 MOM AND DAD Note Program number 01 8178583300 02 5452930 03 8175551212 1 1 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.
EXI 8965 5th 99.8.20 2:10 PM Page 27 Memory dialing (continued) With the base [One touch dialing] Press the one touch dial key ( m1 - m4 ) to dial the numbers stored in location 1 - 4 on the keypad. [Standard dialing] 1 2 Press speaker . Press memory . Enter the memory location number (0-9), to dial the number. Note To use the one-touch dial keys, store numbers in memory locations (1 - 4). You cannot store numbers directly into the one - touch dial keys ( m1 - m4 ).
EXI 8965 5th 99.8.20 2:10 PM Page 28 Memory editing 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 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 del (See page 22.) #/ 1 */tone/0 redial/p 3 Press select/ch .
EXI 8965 5th 99.8.20 2:10 PM Page 29 Memory editing 7 8 (continued) Use the dial keypad, redial/p , or del key to edit the phone number. The phone number cannot exceed 20 digits. (See page 20.) When the phone number will not be edited, skip this step. Press select/ch . The handset beeps and displays the confirmation screen. The memory storage is complete. Memory01 Stored For example, if you store a name and number into memory location number 01, the display shows “Memory01 stored”.
EXI 8965 5th 99.8.20 2:10 PM Page 30 Memory erasing 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 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 del 3 Press select/ch .
EXI 8965 5th 99.8.20 2:10 PM Page 31 Memory erasing 8 9 (continued) After 2 seconds the display returns to the “Memory Store” screen. You may select another number to delete (return to step 4). Press mem Memory Store 02 03 MOM AND DAD to return to standby. With the base 1 2 3 status lamp Press memory . The status lamp blinks. Press memory again. Enter the memory location number (0-9) of the number you wish to delete. The status lamp goes out.
EXI 8965 5th 99.8.20 2:10 PM Page 32 Mute You can turn off the base or the handset microphone so that the person whom 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 .
EXI 8965 5th 99.8.20 2:10 PM Page 33 3-way conference features 3-way conference The Uniden EXI 8965 permits 3-way conversations between the handset, base and an outside line. When speaking on the handset 1 2 Press speaker on the base. This will set the 3-way conversation mode. Press speaker on the base to cancel the 3-way conference. The handset remains connected to the outside line. When speaking on the base 1 2 Press talk on the handset. This will set the 3-way conversation mode.
EXI 8965 5th 99.8.20 2:10 PM Page 34 Intercom feature Using your EXI 8965 intercom Paging from the base to handset 1 Press page/int'com on the base. The handset beeps. (If no answer, press page/int'com again to disconnect.) Paging 2 3 Press int'com or talk on the handset to answer. “Intercom” appears on the display. To turn off the intercom, press talk on the handset or speaker on the Base. Paging from the handset to base 1 Press int'com on the handset.
EXI 8965 5th 99.8.20 2:10 PM Page 35 Call transfer feature Transferring a call To transfer from the handset to the base 1 Press int'com on the handset. The caller is put on hold and the intercom tone sounds on the base. Hold Paging Base 2 3 Press page/int'com or speaker on the base. The intercom mode is activated, but the caller is still on hold. To transfer the call to the base, press talk on the handset. To cancel the transfer, press speaker on the base.
EXI 8965 5th 99.8.20 2:10 PM Page 36 Speakerphone feature Using the speakerphone You may use the base as a speakerphone. To answer calls, press speaker on the base. To hang up, press speaker again. The base microphone is located under the phone. Position yourself approximately 12 inches away from the base and speak clearly.
EXI 8965 5th 99.8.20 2:10 PM Page 37 Caller ID Caller ID service You must subscribe to the Caller ID service from your telephone company 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.
EXI 8965 5th 99.8.20 2:10 PM Page 38 Caller ID (continued) When the telephone rings 1 When the Caller ID message is received, the status lamp 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. If the Caller ID service includes the caller’s name, the caller's name appears on the display (up to 15 letters).
EXI 8965 5th 99.8.20 2:11 PM Page 39 Caller ID (continued) Viewing the Caller ID Message list The Caller ID list stores information for up to 50 incoming calls - even unanswered calls. Note If a call comes in via a telephone system that does not offer Caller ID service, no information is stored. 1 Press call id . When there are new messages you have not reviewed, “New” and the number of calls are displayed.
EXI 8965 5th 99.8.20 2:11 PM Page 40 Caller ID (continued) Deleting information from the Caller ID list The EXI 8965 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 Press call id . Display the message to be deleted from the Caller ID list by pressing • or ª . 5/17 12:30PM 03 UNIDEN CORP 817-858-3300 2 Press del .
EXI 8965 5th 99.8.20 2:11 PM Page 41 Caller ID (continued) 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.
EXI 8965 5th 99.8.20 2:11 PM Page 42 Caller ID (continued) Using the Caller ID list Calling a party from the Caller ID list You can place a call from the Caller ID list. The EXI 8965 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 2 Press talk . Talk 8178583300 The displayed phone number dials automatically.
EXI 8965 5th 99.8.20 2:11 PM Page 43 Caller ID (continued) 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 Press call id . Select the phone number to be stored from the Caller ID list by pressing ª or • . 5/17 12:30PM 03 UNIDEN CORP 817-858-3300 2 3 Press mem .
EXI 8965 5th 99.8.20 2:11 PM Page 44 Caller ID (continued) 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.
EXI 8965 5th 99.8.20 2:11 PM Page 45 Additional information 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.) In the rare situation that you suspect another cordless telephone is using the same security code, you can change the code. 1 2 Remove the handset from the base unit.
EXI 8965 5th 99.8.20 2:11 PM Page 46 Additional information (continued) 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 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 3 4 Wall plate 5 6 7 AC adapter 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.
EXI 8965 5th 99.8.20 2:11 PM Page 47 Additional information (continued) 7 8 On the base unit, pull the handset retainer out of the slot. Flip the retainer over and 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.
EXI 8965 5th 99.8.20 2:11 PM Page 48 Additional information (continued) 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.
EXI 8965 5th 99.8.20 2:11 PM Page 49 Additional information (continued) Note on power sources Battery replacement and handling RECYCLING NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES 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. NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. Ni-Cd Nickel-cadmium cells are used in the battery pack.
EXI 8965 5th 99.8.20 2:11 PM Page 50 Additional information (continued) Troubleshooting If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. Symptom 47 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.
EXI 8965 5th 99.8.20 2:11 PM Page 51 Additional information (continued) Specifications General The EXI 8965 complies with FCC Parts 15 and 68. Frequency control: PLL Frequency shift keying: FSK Operating temperature: 0°C to +50°C (+32°F to +122°F) Base unit RX frequency: TX frequency: Power requirements: Size: 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 6-27/32 in. (D) x 2-37/64 in. (H) (222.5 mm (W) x 174 mm (D) x 65.
EXI 8965 5th 99.8.20 2:11 PM Page 52 Additional information (continued) Index Area code ............................................10 Auto Talk........................................16, 34 Memory dialing....................................22 Memory editing ...................................25 Memory erasing ..................................27 Memory storing ...................................19 Mounting the base unit on a wall........43 Mute ....................................................
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