EXLI 8962 Owner's Manual Thank you for your purchase of the Uniden EXLI 8962 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. ©1999 Uniden America Corporation Basics Cordless Telephone Getting Started EXLI 8962 6th 99.8.
EXLI 8962 6th 99.8.20 3:25 PM Page 2 Introduction Thank you for choosing the Uniden EXLI 8962 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.
EXLI 8962 6th 99.8.20 3:25 PM Page 3 Table of contents Getting Started Read this first............................................................................................................... 4 Step 1: Checking the package contents........................................................................ 5 Step 2: Setting up the base unit.................................................................................... 6 Step 3: Preparing the battery pack..............................................
EXLI 8962 6th 99.8.20 3:25 PM Page 4 Read this first This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps; Step 1 (page 5) Unpack the telephone and accessories. Step 2 (page 6 to 8) Next, choose the best location to set up the base unit. Base unit Step 3 (page 9 to10) Then, insert the battery pack into the handset. You have to charge the battery pack for more than 12 hours before using the phone.
EXLI 8962 6th 99.8.20 3:25 PM Page 5 Step 1 Getting Started 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).
EXLI 8962 6th 99.8.20 3:25 PM Page 6 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.
EXLI 8962 6th 99.8.20 3:25 PM Page 7 Step 2 (continued) Getting Started Connect the base unit If you want to install the base unit on the wall, see page 39. 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.
EXLI 8962 6th 99.8.20 3:25 PM Page 8 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. • Place the base unit close to the AC outlet so that you can unplug the AC adapter easily. Polarity of the plug Tips • If your telephone outlet isn't modular, contact your telephone company for assistance.
EXLI 8962 6th 99.8.20 3:25 PM Page 9 Step 3 Getting Started Preparing the battery pack Charge the battery pack for more than 12 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.
EXLI 8962 6th 99.8.20 3:25 PM Page 10 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 voltage of battery pack in the handset is very low and needs to be charged, the phone is proLow Battery grammed to eliminate functions in order to save power. If the phone is not in use, "Low Battery" flashes and none of the keys will operate.
EXLI 8962 6th 99.8.20 3:25 PM Page 11 Step 4 Note Getting Started Entering your area code If your calling area requires 10-digits skip this step. Enter your area code before you use this phone for the first time, or if move to new area, you must enter your area code. This is necessary because the phone must distinguish local or long distance calls to properly dial calls from the Caller ID message list. (See page 36.
EXLI 8962 6th 99.8.20 3:26 PM Page 12 Making calls On-hook dialing 1 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 • Note When LongDst is pressed instead of talk , LDM (Long Distance Manager) will be activated. (For LDM, refer to page 27.) ª 3 */tone/0 Talk 0:00 8178583300 redial/p select/ch 4 The number is dialed. After about 5 seconds, the call-time display appears.
EXLI 8962 6th 99.8.20 3:26 PM Page 13 Making calls (continued) Off-hook dialing 1 2 Pick up the handset. Press talk . "Talk" appears flashing on the display. Basics Talk Then the volume setting is displayed. For example if the volume is set to high the display shows Talk Note When LongDst is pressed instead of talk , LDM (Long Distance Manager) will be activated. (For LDM, refer to page 27.) 3 Dial the phone number.
EXLI 8962 6th 99.8.20 3:26 PM Page 14 Making calls (continued) Redialing The last three phone numbers dialed can be quickly redialed. [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 in order. Most recent 8178583300 redial/p 2145551234 redial/p 9725554321 redial/p 3 Press talk .
EXLI 8962 6th 99.8.20 3:26 PM Page 15 Making calls (continued) [Off-hook redialing] 1 Press talk . "Talk" appears flashing on the display. Basics Talk Talk Note When LongDst is pressed instead of talk , LDM (Long Distance Manager) will be activated. (For LDM, refer to page 28.) 2 3 Press redial/p . Redial the last number you called. Press talk , or place the handset on the base to complete the telephone call. The call-time will be displayed for about 5 seconds.
EXLI 8962 6th 99.8.20 3:26 PM Page 16 Receiving calls 1 Phone rings. Calling 2 Press talk . "Talk" and volume appears on the display. Talk 3 flash The call-time display starts. Talk with the caller. Talk 0:02 mute/ring 4 Press talk or place the handset on the base when the telephone call is finished. The call time will be displayed for about 5 seconds.
EXLI 8962 6th 99.8.20 3:26 PM Page 17 Receiving calls (continued) 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 Basics Ringer B Low mute/ring Ringer switch The handset ringer is disabled when the ringer switch is set to the [off] position.
EXLI 8962 6th 99.8.20 3:26 PM Page 18 Memory storing Memory Dialing allows you to dial a number using just a few key strokes. You can store up to 20 phone numbers in the dial memory. Storing phone numbers and names 1 Press and hold mem until "Memory Store" is displayed. Memory Store 01 UNIDEN CORP 02 JOHN DOE This is an example of a number stored in the 02. Location out the name has not been entered.
EXLI 8962 6th 99.8.20 3:26 PM Page 19 Memory storing 5 6 Use the • , ª , #/ 1 , * /tone/0 , or del keys to enter the name. The name cannot exceed 12 characters. • Use the • and ª key to scroll the character menu consisting of upper and lower case letters, numbers, punctuation marks and various characters. • Use the #/ 1 and * /tone/0 to move the cursor to the desired location. • Use the del key to delete characters as needed. Press select/ch . "Store Number" is displayed.
EXLI 8962 6th 99.8.20 3:26 PM Page 20 Memory dialing Making calls with memory dialing [On-hook dialing] 1 Press mem . The handset displays your programmed memory locations. 01 UNIDEN CORP 02 JOHN DOE 03 MOM AND DAD 2 LongDst 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, next the cursor move down to memory location number.
EXLI 8962 6th 99.8.20 3:26 PM Page 21 Memory dialing (continued) Display a Programmed Number Use the #/ 1 and numbers display. */tone/0 key to toggle between the names display and the Program name Program number 01 UNIDEN CORP 02 JOHN DOE 03 MOM AND DAD Note 01 8178583300 02 5452930 03 8175551212 1 1 When the stored phone number has 14 or more digits, the first 12 digits of the phone number are displayed and " \ " is displayed at the 13th digit.
EXLI 8962 6th 99.8.20 3:26 PM Page 22 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 you would like to edit. Memory Store 01 UNIDEN CORP 02 JOHN DOE del (See page 20.) #/ 1 */tone/0 redial/p 3 Press select/ch .
EXLI 8962 6th 99.8.20 3:26 PM Page 23 Memory dialing 7 8 (continued) Use the number keypad, * /tone/0 , #/ 1 , redial/p , or del key to edit the phone number. The phone number cannot exceed 20 digits. (See page 19.) 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".
EXLI 8962 6th 99.8.20 3:26 PM Page 24 Memory erasing Erasing a stored name and 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 you would like to edit. Memory Store 01 UNIDEN CORP 02 JOHN DOE del (See page 20.) 3 Press select/ch .
EXLI 8962 6th 99.8.20 3:27 PM Page 25 Memory dialing 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. On-hook dial editing In the on-hook condition (when the handset is in standby mode), you may edit displays when the cursor is flashing.
EXLI 8962 6th 99.8.20 3:27 PM Page 26 Mute During a conversation you can cut off the sound from the handset. Off-hook mute 1 Press mute/ring during a telephone call. Mute talk 5:39 The sound from the mocrophone is cut off. 2 To cancel mute, Press mute/ring or talk . Bell in mute Press mute/ring when the phone rings. The ringer sound is cut off. Note Press mute/ring when paging, stops the paging.
EXLI 8962 6th 99.8.20 3:27 PM Page 27 LDM (Long Distance Manager) (continued) [LDM On-hook dialing] 1 2 Dial the phone number. Or, when using Redialing, Memory dialing, or Caller ID dialing, select the desired number to be called. Press LongDst . "LongDst" flashes on the display. LongDst 1234567890123456 789 talk Then the volume setting is displayed. Telephone Features For example if the volume is set to high, the display shows "". LongDst 3 "LongDst" appears and remains on.
EXLI 8962 6th 99.8.20 3:27 PM Page 28 LDM (Long Distance Manager) (continued) [LDM Off-hook dialing] 1 Press LongDst . "Longdst" flashes on the display. LongDst 2 Off-hook dialing Enter a long distance number. talk LongDst Note If dialing a local number, do not use the long distance manager. You must dial a “1” or “011” when using the LDM feature. 3 To complete, press talk , or return the handset on the base. The display shows the call-time for 5 seconds.
EXLI 8962 6th 99.8.20 3:27 PM Page 29 LDM (Long Distance Manager) (continued) [LDM Private Branch Exchange (PBX) dialing] Press talk . "Talk" flashes on the display. Then the volume setting is displayed. For example if the volume is set to high, the display shows "". 2 3 4 5 Talk LongDst After about 5 seconds, the display indicates the call-time. Dial out by entering 9 on the keypad, or any sequence of numbers required to access an outside line. Listen for the dial tone.
EXLI 8962 6th 99.8.20 3:27 PM Page 30 Paging To locate the handset When it is not on the base. 1 2 Press and hold page/find on the base for more than 2 seconds. The handset beeps for 60 seconds. The following screen appears; Paging 3 Press any key on the handset to end. Notes • If you press and hold page/find for less than a second, the handset only beeps for 5 seconds. If you press and hold page/find for longer than 60 seconds, the handset beeps for the same of time that you press and hold it for.
EXLI 8962 6th 99.8.20 3:27 PM Page 31 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 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.
EXLI 8962 6th 99.8.20 3:27 PM Page 32 Caller ID (continued) When the telephone rings 1 When the Caller ID message is received, status lamp blinks. The display shows the caller’s phone number in memory, along with the date and time. The incoming call information is stored. If the Caller ID service includes the caller’s name, the caller's name appears on the display (up to 15 letters).
EXLI 8962 6th 99.8.20 3:27 PM Page 33 Caller ID (continued) Viewing the Caller ID Message list The Caller ID list stores in formation 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 . The summary screen appears. When there are new messages, "New" and the number of calls are displayed.
EXLI 8962 6th 99.8.20 3:27 PM Page 34 Caller ID (continued) Deleting information from the Caller ID list The EXLI 8962 stores up to 50 messages. If more new calls are received, message stored in the list are deleted beginning with the oldest messages in the list. Old data that was entered 51 or more numbers earlier will be deleted automatically. Unnecessary data can also be deleted manually. [Deleting a Caller ID message] 1 Display the message to be deleted from the Caller ID list. (See page 33.
EXLI 8962 6th 99.8.20 3:27 PM Page 35 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 Caller ID Features When the pointer is at "No": The display returns to the summary screen.
EXLI 8962 6th 99.8.20 3:27 PM Page 36 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 EXLI 8962 stores up to 50 messages. 1 Select the phone number that you want to dial. (See page 34.) 5/17 12:30PM 03 UNIDEN CORP 817-858-3300 2 Press select/ch . UNIDEN CORP 8178583300 LongDst 3 Press talk . Talk 8178583300 The displayed phone number dials automatically.
EXLI 8962 6th 99.8.20 3:27 PM Page 37 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 Select the phone number to be stored from the Caller ID list. (See page 33.) 5/17 12:30PM 03 UNIDEN CORP 817-858-3300 2 Press mem .
EXLI 8962 6th 99.8.20 3:27 PM Page 38 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.
EXLI 8962 6th 99.8.20 3:27 PM Page 39 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 4.) 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.
EXLI 8962 6th 99.8.20 3:27 PM Page 40 Additional information Mounting the base unit on a wall [Standard wall plate mounting] This phone can be mounted on any standard AT&T or GTE wall plate. 1 1 2 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 3 4 Wall plate 5 6 7 AC adapter AC outlet 40 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.
EXLI 8962 6th 99.8.20 3:27 PM Page 41 Additional information Handset retainar 7 8 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.
EXLI 8962 6th 99.8.20 3:27 PM Page 42 Additional information Installing the beltclip To attach the beltclip To remove the beltclip Inset 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.
EXLI 8962 6th 99.8.20 3:27 PM Page 43 Additional information 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.
EXLI 8962 6th 99.8.20 3:27 PM Page 44 Additional information Troubleshooting If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. Symptom 44 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.
EXLI 8962 6th 99.8.20 3:27 PM Page 45 Additional information Specifications General The EXI-8962 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 210mA (from AC adapter) 8-41/64 in. (W) x 4-17/32 in. (D) x 2-19/64 in. (H) (220 mm (W) x 115 mm (D) x 58.21 mm (H)) Approx.
EXLI 8962 6th 99.8.20 3:27 PM Page 46 Additional information Index A Area code ............................................11 B Battery pack Preparing and charging ....................9 Replacement and handling ............43 C Caller ID service Calling from the Caller ID list .........36 Deleting the Caller ID list...............34 Setting Caller ID options ................31 Storing the data of the Caller ID list to Memory.................37 Viewing Caller ID message list ......
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