Welcome The Uniden EXP2900 Series 900 MHz cordless phones are designed and engineered to exacting standards for reliability, long life, and outstanding performance. Note: S o m e i l l u s t r a t i o n s i n t h i s m a n u a l m a y d i f f e r f r o m t h e a c t u a l u n i t f o r explanation purpose.
Contents Welcome/Features Controls and Functions Memory Dialing 2 Getting Started Checking the Package Contents Setting up the Phone Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall 3 4 9 Basics Making and Receiving Calls Terminology Adjusting Ringer and Earpiece Volume Redial Tone Dialing Switch-over Traveling Out-of-Range Selecting a Dif ferent Channel Page Flash and Call Waiting 11 12 12 12 13 13 14 14 14 Storing a Phone Number in Memory Dialing a Stored Number Chain Dialing Erasing a Stored Number from Memory
Controls and Functions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16.
G E T T I N G S TA R T E D 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). • Base unit • Telephone cord • Handset • AC adapter • Rechargeable battery Also included: • This Owner’s Manual • Precautions and Impor tant Safety Instructions/Warranty Information Uniden Parts Department at (800) 554-3988 Hours: M-F 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST.
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 SAFET Y INSTRUCTIONS brochure.
Charge the battery pack for at least 12-15 hours before plugging the phone line into your phone. 1) Press in on the batter y cover release and slide the cover down until it comes of f. 2) Connect the batter y pack connector observing correct polarity (black and red wires) to the jack inside the batter y compar tment. Use only the Uniden battery (BT-905) supplied with your phone. Replacement batteries are also available through the Uniden Parts Department (see page 3).
Battery use time (per charge) From fully charged • Seven hours continuous use • Four teen days when the handset is in the standby mode Low Battery Alert • Even when the battery pack is not being used, it will gradually discharge over a long period of time. For optimum performance, be sure to return the handset to the base unit after each telephone call . • If you must replace the battery pack during a telephone call, complete the replacement within 30 seconds, and you can return to the original call.
1) Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and a standard 120V AC wall outlet. 2) Set the base on a desk or tabletop, and place the handset on the base unit as shown. (For wall mounting, see "Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall", on page 9.) 3) Then raise the antenna to a ver tical position. Place the power cord so that it does not create a trip hazard or where it could become chafed and create a fire or electrical hazard. 4) Make sure the s t a t u s LED lights.
Af ter installing the batter y pack in the handset, charge your handset at least 1 2 - 1 5 h o u r s b e f o r e p l u g g i n g i n t o t h e p h o n e l i n e . Once the handset batter y pack is fully charged, connect the telephone line cord to the base and telephone wall outlet. 5) Connect the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and a telephone outlet once the handset is fully charged. If your telephone outlet isn’t modular, contact your telephone company for assistance. Modular D.
G E T T I N G S TA R T E D Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall Setting the handset retainer clip for wall mounting 1) On the base unit, pull the handset retainer clip out of the slot and rotate it clockwise 180 degrees. 2) Flip the retainer clip from front to back. Slide it back into the slot so that the lip of the retainer is up and the ▼ is down. The retainer holds the handset in place. Standard wall plate mounting This phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate.
7) Raise the antenna to a ver tical position. 8) Align the mounting slots on the base with the mounting posts on the wall. Then push in and down until the phone is f irmly seated. Direct wall mounting If you don’t have a standard wall plate, you can mount your phone directly to the wall. Before doing this, consider the following: • Avoid electrical cables, pipes, or other items behind the mounting location that could cause a hazard when inser ting screws into the wall.
Making and Receiving Calls To make a call To hang up To redial Handset Off Base When the phone rings, remove the handset from the base. (AutoTalk) Press talk . 1) Remove the handset from the base and press talk . 2) The t a l k / b a t t LED flashes. 3) Listen for the dial tone. 4) Dial the number. 1) Pick up the handset and press talk . 2) The t a l k / b a t t LED flashes. 3) Listen for the dial tone. 4) Dial the number. Return the handset to the base. (AutoStandby) Press talk .
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, of f the base, and talk has not been pressed. A dial tone is not present. • Talk Mode -The handset is of f the base and talk has been pressed enabling a dial tone.
Tone Dialing Switch-over Some telephone companies use equipment that require pulse dialing (sometimes referred to as rotar y dialing). If you need to enter tone dialing digits, you can switch-over to tone dialing during the call. An example of this could be entering your bank account number af ter you have called your bank. The digits of your bank account can be sent using DTMF tones. The tone feature only applies when the dial mode is set to pulse. Initially make your call with the pulse dialing mode.
Selecting a Different Channel If you encounter interference while using your phone, you can manually change the phones channel for clear operation. Interference can come from appliances or other phones in your home. This function works only when the phone is in use. During the course of a conversation, if you hear static or noise which makes it dif ficult to hear, press chan . The t a l k / b a t t LED flashes, indicating the phone is changing to another channel.
Storing a Phone Number in Memory Your EXP2900 Series phone has 10 memor y locations for storing impor tant telephone numbers. 1) Remove the handset from the base. 2) Press m. The t a l k / b a t t LED flashes. 3) Enter the phone number, up to 16 digits. If a pause is needed during the dialing sequence, press p a u s e to inser t a pause. Each pause counts as a digit and represents a two second delay in time between digits as they are sent. 4) Press m again. 5) Enter the memor y location (0-9) on the keypad.
Dialing a Stored Number Using the memory location features 1) Press talk , then press m. 2) Enter the memor y location (0-9) on the keypad. The stored number automatically dials. If you select a memor y location that does not have a stored number, the handset will beep rapidly and the phone will not dial. One-touch priority dialing Your phone is equipped with three "One-touch priority dial" keys for instant dialing. You cannot store phone numbers directly into m1 , m2, or m3 .
Chain Dialing The 10 memor y locations on the handset are not limited to phone numbers. You may want to store in memor y a group of numbers (up to 16 digits) that you need to enter once your call connects. This is referred to as Chain Dialing. An example of this is a bank account number. Once you have called your bank, when you are prompted to enter the account number, simply press m and then the location where the special number has been stored.
Changing the Digital Security Code If the handset battery pack is completely discharged or the battery pack is removed, the digital security code will be lost. If this happens, a new security code is set automatically next time the battery pack is charged. [ 18 ] The digital security code is an identif ication code used to connect the handset and the base unit. Normally, setting the code is not necessar y. The f irst time you charge your handset, the security code is automatically set.
Battery replacement and handling When the operating time becomes short, even af ter a battery is recharged, please replace the battery. With normal usage, your battery should last about one year. Please contact your place of purchase or the Uniden Parts Department for a replacement battery. Power Failure During the period that the power is of f, you will not be able to make or receive calls with the telephone. RECYCLING NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.
Troubleshooting If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps f irst. Symptom Suggestion The s t a t u s LED won’t light 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. • Make sure the charging contacts on the handset and base are clean. The audio sounds weak and/or scratchy. • Make sure that the base antenna is in a vertical position.
Suggestion The handset doesn’t ring or receive a page. • The battery pack may be weak. Charge the battery on the base unit for 12-15 hours. • The handset may be too far away from the base unit. • Place the base unit away from appliances or metal objects. • Reset the digital security code (See page 18). Severe noise interference.
General Information The phone complies with FCC Parts 15 and 68. Operating temperature: 0° to 50°C (+32°F to +122°F) AC Adapter Information AC Adapter part number: Input Voltage: Output Voltage: AD-310 120V AC 60Hz 9V DC 210 mA Battery Information Battery part number: BT-905 Capacity: 600 mAH, 3.
Technical Information The FCC wants you to know! Changes or modif ications to this product not expressly approved by Uniden, or operation of this product in any way other than as detailed by the owner's manual, could void your authority to operate this product. The equipment cannot be used on public coin phone service provided by the telephone company. Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs.
home to see what appliances may be causing the problem. In addition, we recommend that the base not be plugged into a circuit that also powers a major appliance because of the potential for interference. Be certain that rise the antenna to a vertical position when needed. In the unlikely event that you consistently hear other voices or distracting transmissions on your phone, you may be receiving radio signals from another cordless telephone or other source of interference.
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