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EXP2240 1/18/2 10:50 AM Page 1 Introduction The Uniden EXP2240 Series (EXP2240/EXP2241/EXP2243) 2.4 GHz cordless phones are designed and engineered to exacting standards for reliability, long life, and outstanding performance. ▼ • • • • Features 2.
EXP2240 1/18/2 10:50 AM Page 2 Included with Your Phone • Base • Handset • AC Adapter • Telephone Cord • Rechargeable Battery 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.
EXP2240 1/18/2 10:50 AM Page 3 4) Place the handset on the base. Be sure there is sufficient space to raise the base antenna to a vertical position. NOTE: Use only the Uniden Battery (BT-905) supplied with your phone. Replacement batteries are also available through the Uniden Parts Department.
EXP2240 1/18/2 10:50 AM Page 4 5) Connect the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and a telephone outlet once the handset is fully charged. TIP: If your telephone outlet isn’t modular, contact your telephone company for assistance. Modular D. Choose the dialing 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.
EXP2240 1/18/2 10:50 AM Page 5 Terminology Throughout this manual, terms such as Standby and Talk Mode are used. Below is the terminology explanation. • Standby Mode - The handset is not in use, off the base, and talk has not been pressed. A dial tone is not present. • Talk Mode - The handset is off the base and talk has been pressed enabling a dial tone.
EXP2240 1/18/2 10:50 AM Page 6 Page To locate the handset (while it’s off the base), press find handset on the base. The handset beeps for 60 seconds. Paging is canceled when pressing any key, find handset on the base or return the handset to the base. Flash and Call Waiting If you have “call waiting” service and a call waiting tone sounds while you are on a call, press flash to accept the waiting call. There is a short pause, then you will hear the new caller.
EXP2240 1/18/2 10:50 AM Page 7 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.
EXP2240 1/18/2 10:50 AM Page 8 Troubleshooting If your EXP2240 Series cordless telephone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps. NOTE: Do not attempt to service this unit yourself. Servicing must be performed by qualified personnel. 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.
EXP2240 1/18/2 10:50 AM Page 9 Precautions! Take it to qualified service personnel when service or repair work is required. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the appliance is subsequently used. 12. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: A. When the power supply cord is damaged or frayed. B.
EXP2240 1/18/2 10:50 AM Page 10 the trouble has been corrected. strain relief notch on the bottom of the base. Radio Interference NOTE: 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.
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