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EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:41 PM Page 2 INTRODUCTION TO YOUR NEW PHONE Introduction Thank you for choosing the Uniden EXR 2480 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. Features • 2.
EXR 2480 H1 99.8.
EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:41 PM Page 4 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Handset antenna Beltclip cover Headset jack cover Handset battery compartment Handset earpiece LCD display Redial/Backspace key Volume/Cursor down key Talk key Tone key Memory key Intercom key Handset microphone Volume/Cursor up key Flash/Cursor forward key Call ID key Select key Delete key Setup/Pause key Battery charge contact 43 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37.
EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:41 PM Page 5 Getting Started CONTENTS OF YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL Contents Introduction / Features...............inside front cover Controls and Functions ..............inside front cover Getting Started Read this first..........................................................2 Step 1: Checking the package contents ...............3 Step 2: Setting up the base unit ...........................4 Mounting the base unit on a wall ...........7 Step 3: Preparing the battery pack...............
EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:41 PM Page 6 Read this first GETTING STARTED This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps; 2 Step 1 (page 3) Unpack and check the telephone and accessories. Step 2 (page 4 to 8) Next, choose the best location to set up the base unit. Base unit Step 3 (page 9 to 10) Then, insert the battery pack into the handset. You must charge the battery pack for at least 17 hours before using the phone.
EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:41 PM Page 7 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).
EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:41 PM Page 8 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.
EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:42 PM Page 9 Connect the base unit If you want to install the base unit on the wall, see page 7. 3 To AC outlet Place the power cord so it does not create a trip hazard, or where it could become chafed and create a fire or electrical hazard. To DC IN 10V 2 AC adapter (supplied) To telephone outlet Telephone line cord (supplied) 1 To TEL LINE Snap the desktop/wall mount adapter into the top of the base as shown.
EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:42 PM Page 10 Use only the supplied AD-9500 AC adapter. Do not use any other AC adapter. Polarity of the plug 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. If your telephone outlet isn't modular, contact your telephone company for assistance.
EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:42 PM Page 11 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 2-7 3 6 2 Wall plate 4 7 3 5 7 5 4 6 AC adapter AC outlet 7 Snap the desktop/wall mount adapter into the bottom of base as shown. Plug the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and the AC adapter to the DC IN 10V jack. Plug the telephone line cord into the telephone outlet.
EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:42 PM Page 12 Handset retainer 8 9 If the handset beltclip is attached, you cannot charge the handset facing forward when the phone is mounted on the wall (See page 49). 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.
EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:42 PM Page 13 Preparing the battery pack Charge the battery pack for more than 17 hours before you start using your phone. 1 2 Use only Uniden Battery BT-2499 supplied with your phone. 3 Label face 4 status LED Remove the battery cover. Install the battery pack with the label down. Slide the battery cover forward until it snaps into place. Place the handset on the base. Make sure that the “status” LED of the base unit lights, and charging begins.
EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:42 PM Page 14 Battery use time (per charge) From fully charged • Four hours coutinuous use. • Seven days when the handset is in the standby mode. Even when the battery pack is not being used, it will gradually discharge over a long period. For optimum performance, be sure to return the handset to the base unit after a telephone call for charging the battery.
EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:42 PM Page 15 Setting the Caller ID options There are three Caller ID options, Auto Talk, CIDCW (Caller ID with Call Waiting), and Area Code. AutoTalk allows you to answer the phone without pressing the talk button. If the phone rings when AutoTalk is on, simply remove the handset from the cradle and the phone automatically answers the call. If the phone rings when AutoTalk is off, you must press talk to answer the call.
EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:42 PM Page 16 Entering your area code If your calling area requires 10-digit dialing, do not program this option. If you enter your 3-digit area code number in the Area Code option, your local area code does not appear in Caller ID messages. When reviewing Caller ID messages, you will see only the local seven digit number. For calls received from outside your local area code, you will see a full 10-digit number. 1 When the phone is in the standby mode, press setup/pause .
EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:42 PM Page 17 Making a call On-hook dialing 1 Enter the phone number. (Up to 32 digits.) Example: Enter 8178583300 Press delete if you enter a wrong number at the step 1. 8178583300 2 Press talk . “Talk” flashes on the display. Talk 8178583300 You must press a key within 20 seconds or the phone will return to standby. Then the volume setting is displayed. For example, if the volume is set to high the display shows.
EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:42 PM Page 18 Off-hook dialing 1 Press talk . “Talk” flashes on the display. Talk Then the volume setting is displayed. For example, if the volume is set to high the display shows: Talk 2 Dial the phone number. Example: Enter 8178583300 Talk 0:17 8178583300 3 To hang up, press talk or place the handset in the base. The call-time will be displayed for about 5 seconds.
EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:42 PM Page 19 Receiving a call From the handset 1 2 When AutoTalk is on, simply lift the handset from the base, or press any key if the handset is off the base to answer the call. 3 4 Phone rings. “Calling” appears on the display. Press talk . “ Talk” appears on the display. Then the earpiece volume is displayed for 2 seconds. The call-time display starts. To hang up, press talk or place the handset on the base. The call time will be displayed for about 5 seconds.
EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:42 PM Page 20 Adjusting the ringer and earpiece volume Handset ringer volume In the standby mode, press • or ª on the handset to set the handset ringer volume High or Low. Ringer High • ª Ringer Low Handset earpiece volume Pressing • or ª during a telephone call will change the earpiece volume of the handset. This setting will remain in effect even if you hang up the phone. ª • ª When you press • in Loud mode or press mode, error sound beeps.
EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:42 PM Page 21 Redialing a call The last phone number entered can be quickly redialed. On-hook redialing 1 If the recently dialed number exceeds 32 digits, only the first 32 digits are retained for redialing. 2 3 4 Press redial/0 . The phone number that was last dialed appears on the display. Press talk . “Talk” appears flashing on the display, then the volume setting is displayed. Then the selected number is dialed. After about 5 seconds, the call-time display appears.
EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:42 PM Page 22 Using the speakerphone You may use the phone as speaker phone to answer calls by pressing the speaker button 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.
EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:42 PM Page 23 Using your EXR 2480 Page/Intercom Page/Intercom from the base to handset 1 2 3 Press page/int'com on the base. The handset beeps. Press int'com or talk on the handset. Speak into the mouthpiece to answer the base. To turn off the intercom, press talk on the handset or speaker on the base. Page/Intercom from the handset to base 1 2 3 Press int'com on the handset. The base beeps. At the base, press page/int'com or speaker .
EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:42 PM Page 24 Transferring a call To transfer from the handset to the base 1 2 3 Press int'com on the handset while speaking on the handset. The line will be held, and the inter’com tone will be sounded on the base. Press page/int'com or speaker on the base. The intercom mode is activated and the line is held. To on To on transfer to the base, press talk the handset. cancel the transfer, press speaker the base.
EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:42 PM Page 25 Storing phone numbers and names Your EXR 2480 stores up to 10 name/numbers in the handset. Example: To store a name (MOM AND DAD) and number (8175553300) in memory location 3. 1 You must press a key within 20 seconds or the phone will return to standby. You may also press memory to quit a storing opration at any time.
EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:42 PM Page 26 4 5 6 Use the • , ª , flash/ 1 , redial/0 , or delete keys to enter the name. The name cannot exceed 14 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 flash/ 1 and redial/0 to move the cursor to the desired location. • Use delete key to delete characters as needed. Press select . Store Number “Store Number” is displayed.
EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:43 PM Page 27 Making calls with memory dialing On-hook memory dialing 1 You must press key within 20 seconds or the phone will return to standby. Press memory . The handset displays your programmed memory locations. 1 UNIDEN CORP 2 JOHN DOE 3 MOM AND DAD 2 Press the number keypad or ª and • to select the memory location (0 - 9) of the desired phone number. For example, if you pressed 5 on the keypad, the display shows memory location number 5 with the cursor in that line.
EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:43 PM Page 28 Display a Programmed Number Use the flash/ 1 and redial/0 keys to toggle between the names display and the numbers display. Program name Program number 1 UNIDEN CORP 2 JOHN DOE 3 MOM AND DAD 1 1 1 8178583300 2 5452930 3 8175551212 When the stored phone number has 15 or more digits, “ \ ” is displayed next to the 13th digit. Press flash/ 1 to see the extra digits and redial/0 to return. 5 01234567890123 6 0118135543293 7 Off-hook memory dialing 1 Press talk .
EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:43 PM Page 29 Editing a stored name and/or phone number 1 Press and hold memory for 2 seconds. The display shows the memory screen and any saved name/number. Memory Store 1 UNIDEN CORP 2 JOHN DOE redial/0 flash/ 1 2 select Memory Store 1 UNIDEN CORP 2 JOHN DOE delete setup/pause Press the • or ª keys or number keypad to select the memory location (0 - 9) you would like to edit. 3 Press select .
EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:43 PM Page 30 6 7 8 Press select . Store Number 817858330 The following screen appears. The cursor flashes indicating that the display is ready for the number to be edited. Use the dial keypad, setup/pause , or delete key to edit the phone number. The phone number cannot exceed 20 digits. (See page 22.) If you don’t want to change the phone number, skip this step. Press select . The handset beeps and displays Memory 1 Stored the confirmation screen. The memory storage is complete.
EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:43 PM Page 31 Erasing a stored name and phone number 1 Press and hold memory for 2 seconds. The display shows the memory screen and any saved name/number. Memory Store 1 UNIDEN CORP 2 JOHN DOE 2 Press the • or ª keys or number keypad to select the memory location (0 - 9) you would like to edit. Memory Store 1 UNIDEN CORP 2 JOHN DOE delete 3 Press select . The following screen appears with the memory location number that you have selected in the display.
EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:43 PM Page 32 8 9 28 After 2 seconds the display returns to the “Memory Store” screen. You may select another number to delete (return to step 2). Memory Store 2 3 MOM AND DAD Press memory to return to standby.
EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:43 PM Page 33 3-way conferencing The Uniden EXR 2480 permits 3-way conversations between the handset, base, and outside line. Dialing is possible only from the handset during the 3-way conferencing. When speaking on the handset 1 3-WAY CONFERENCE FEATURES 2 Press speaker on the base to join the 3-way conversation. This will set the 3-way conversation mode. Press speaker on the base to hang up. The handset remains connected to the outline call.
EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:43 PM Page 34 Caller ID service You must subscribe to the Caller ID service from your telephone company to use this feature. CALLER ID FEATURES 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.
EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:43 PM Page 35 When the telephone rings 1 If you answer a call before the Caller ID message is received (Example: before the second ring), the Caller ID message will not appear. When the Caller ID message is received, 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).
EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:43 PM Page 36 Viewing the Caller ID Message list The Caller ID list stores information for up to 50 incoming calls even unanswered calls. 1 If a call comes in via a telephone system that does not offer Caller ID service, no information is stored. • Press call id . When there are new messages you have not reviewed, “New” and the number of calls are displayed. The summary screen shows how many new calls are stored, along with the total of new calls and old calls stored in the list.
EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:43 PM Page 37 Deleting information from the Caller ID list The EXR 2480 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 If no key is pressed for more than 20 seconds during the deleting operation, an error tone sounds and the telephone returns to standby.
EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:43 PM Page 38 Deleting all Caller ID name/numbers 1 Press call id . New :01 Total:02 2 Press delete . Delete All ? Yes No 3 4 Press “No”. • or ª to select “Yes” or Press select or delete . 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.
EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:43 PM Page 39 Using the Caller ID list Calling a party from the Caller ID list You can place a call from the Caller ID list. The EXR 2480 stores up to 50 messages. 1 You cannot make a call from the Caller ID list if your EXR 2480 is connected to private branch exchange (PBX). 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 • select 2 Press talk .
EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:43 PM Page 40 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 You can not store a Caller ID message if no phone number appears in the message. If no key is pressed for more than 20 seconds, an error tone sounds and the telephone returns to the standby mode.
EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:43 PM Page 41 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.
EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:43 PM Page 42 THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE The integrated answering device 38 The EXR 2480 has a built-in answering system that answers and records incoming calls. You can also use your answering system to record a conversation, leave a voice memo message for others who use the phone, or to announce a special message to callers when you're away from your phone.
EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:44 PM Page 43 Setting up your answering system Turning the answering system on/off 1 2 To turn the answering system on, press answer on/off . The current greeting message is played and a tone will sound. To turn the answering system off, press answer on/off again. Setting the clock The clock on EXR 2480 Answer System starts when power is applied to the base. Follow these steps to set the clock to the correct time.
EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:44 PM Page 44 Setting your greeting When you receive a call, the answering system automatically plays either a preset message or your own greeting. ª Preset Message The following message is prerecorded: "Hello, no one is available to take your call. Please leave a message after the tone." ª Recording your personal greeting 1 2 You can record a greeting up to 30 second. ª Stand within 12 inches in front of the microphone and speak clearly when recording your greeting.
EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:44 PM Page 45 Selecting the message record time You can set your answering system to record messages up to one or four minutes long. One minute option: move the REC TIME switch to 1. Four minutes option: move the REC TIME switch to 4. REC TIME ANN/4/1 ª Announce only feature: The announce only feature plays an outgoing message, but it will not allow the caller to leave a message. Move the REC TIME switch to the ANN position. The message counter LED displays “ ” when system is on.
EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:44 PM Page 46 Setting ring time switch The ring time/toll saver switch allows you to set the number of rings the caller hears before the answering system plays your outgoing message. You can set RING TIME the switch to answer after two 2/4/TS rings or after four rings. In the TS (Toll Saver) position, the answering system picks up after two rings if you have new messages, and after four rings if there are none.
EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:44 PM Page 47 Using your answering system Playing your message To stop playing your messages, press play/stop again. The base LED shows the number of total messages on the display. If the display is blinking, then there are new messages waiting for you. The EXR 2480 is designed to play your new messages first. After you play your new messages you can then play your old messages.
EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:44 PM Page 48 Skipping a message 1 Each time skip/ is pressed, the system scans forward one message. 2 3 Press play/stop to review your messages. The number of messages is announced. Press skip/ at anytime to skip to the next message. Press play/stop at any time to stop reviewing your messages and return to standby. The message counter LED shows the total number of messages on the system. If you have several messages, press and hold skip/ to find the message you want to play.
EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:44 PM Page 49 Voice memo The voice memo function allows the user to record a message on the base. 1 The voice memo function is completely independent of the outgoing message. It’s handy for leaving others a quick message. 2 3 Microphone Press and hold voice memo , until you hear a long beep. The message counter LED blinks. Speak into the microphone. When you have finished, press voice memo or play/stop to stop recording. The system returns to standby.
EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:44 PM Page 50 Remote access away from home You can operate your answering system from a remote location using any touch-tone telephone. Use this function to check for recorded messages, to play or delete messages, even to record a new greeting, and to monitor sounds in the room. 1 2 3 4 Call your telephone number. While the answering machine is activated, press # and your PIN code. The answering system announces the time and day stamp and the number of messages stored in memory.
EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:44 PM Page 51 Remote room monitor You can call your answering system from any touch-tone phone and monitor sounds in the room where your base is installed. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Call your telephone number. While the answering machine is activated, press # and your PIN code. The answering system begins announcing the time and day. Press # then 5 to stop the message. Press # then . You hear sounds in the room where your phone is installed.
EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:44 PM Page 52 Changing the digital security code ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 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. 48 The digital security code is an identification code used to connect the handset and the base unit. Normally, setting the code is not necessary.
EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:44 PM Page 53 Installing the beltclip To attach the beltclip 1 2 Remove the slot cover. Insert the beltclip into the empty slot. Press down until it clicks. To remove the beltclip 1 2 Pull back on the release tab. Lift the beltclip. Replace the slot cover. You can store either the beltclip, or the slot cover, on the bottom of the base.
EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:44 PM Page 54 Note on power sources Battery replacement and handling 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. Power Failure During the period that the power is off, you will not be able to make or receive calls with the telephone.
TROUBLESHOOTING EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:44 PM Page 55 Troubleshooting If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. Symptom Suggestion The status LED 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. The audio sounds weak and/or scratchy.
EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:44 PM Page 56 Symptom Suggestion The caller ID does not display • The handset was picked up before the second ring. • The call was placed through a switch board. • Call your local telephone company to verify your Caller ID service is current. The answering system does not work. • Make sure the base unit is plugged in. • Make sure that the answering system is turned on. • Make sure that the message record time is not set to ANN (See page 41). Messages are incomplete.
EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:44 PM Page 57 Specifications General SPECIFICATIONS The EXR 2480 complies with FCC Parts 15 and 68. Frequency control: PLL Modulation: Phase shift keying Operating temperature: 0°C to +50°C (+32°F to +122°F) Base unit Frequency: Power requirements: Size: Weight: 2400.0 MHz to 2483.5 MHz (20 channel) 10V 500mA (from AC adapter) 8-49/64 in. (W) x 6-57/64 in. (D) x 2-37/64 in. (H) (222.5 mm (W) x 175 mm (D) x 65.3 mm (H)) Approx. 21 oz. (Approx.
EXR 2480 H1 99.8.20 3:44 PM Page 58 Index 0-9 3-way conferencing..............29 A Answering device Features...........................38 Setting up........................37 Using ...............................43 B Base ringer switch................15 Battery pack Preparing and charging ...9 Replacement and handling ..........................50 C Caller ID Caller ID service.............30 Call Waiting.....................37 Deleting...........................33 Using ...............................
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