Uniden EXAI 6980 - Manuals

5 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). • Base unit • Handset • AC adapter (AD-420) • Rechargeable battery pack (BT-905) • Telephone line cord ...

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 SAFETYINSTRUCTIO...

7 Step 2 (continued) Connect the base unit If you want to install the base unit on the wall, see page 47. 1 Connect the telephone line cord tothe TEL LINE jack and to a telephone outlet. Note Until the handset battery is fully charged, you can only answer incoming calls at thebase unit. 2 Connect th...

8 Step 2 (continued) Notes • Use only the supplied AD-420 AC adapter. Do not use any other AC adapter. • Place the base unit close to the AC outlet so that you can unplug the AC adapter easily. Tips • If your telephone outlet isn't modular, contact your telephone company for assistance. Polarity of ...

9 Step 3 Preparing the battery pack Charge the battery pack for 12-15 hours before connecting the phone line. 1 Press and slide the battery compartment cover toward the bottom of the unit. 2 Connect the battery pack connectorwith the correct polarity (black andred wires), then insert the batterypack...

10 Step 3 (continued) Battery use time (per charge) From fully charged• Seven hours continuous use.• Seven days when the handset is in the standby mode. When the battery charge becomes low When the voltage of battery pack is very low andneeds to be charged, the phone eliminates functionsto save powe...

11 Step 4 Setting Caller ID options There are three Caller ID options, Auto Talk, CIDCW (Caller ID with Call Waiting), andArea Code. 1 In the standby mode, press and hold until a tone sounds and the Caller ID option screen appears. 2 Press or to move the pointer to the item that is to be set. Exampl...

13 Making calls Dialing from standby 1 Dial the phone number. (up to 32 digits.) Example: Enter 817-858-3300 2 Press . “ Talk ” flashes on the display. Then the volume settingappears for a few seconds. Example: Volume level “ High ” 3 The number is dialed. After about 5seconds, the call-time display...

15 Making calls (continued) Redialing The redial key redials the last number dialed. The redialed number can be up to 32 digitslong. Redialing from standby 1 Press .The phone number that was lastdialed appears on the display. 2 Press . “ Talk ” and the volume setting appear on the display. 3 Then th...

16 Receiving calls 1 Phone rings. 2 Press . “ Talk ” and the volume setting appear on the display. 3 To hang up, press or place thehandset on the base. The call time will be displayed forabout 5 seconds. Receiving a call from the handset Auto Talk when ringing When the Auto Talk setting is on and th...

19 Memory storing You can store up to 10 phone numbers in the dial memory. Storing phone numbers and names 1 Press and hold until a tone sounds and “ Memory Store ” is displayed. 2 Press or to scroll to the memory location where you wouldlike to store the number. Or press the keypad ( to ) toselect ...

21 Memory dialing Making calls with memory dialing Dialing from standby 1 Press .The handset displays your programmed memory locations. 2 Press the and keys to select the memory location you wouldlike to dial. For example if the key is pressed once, the pointer moves down to the next memory location...

22 1 Press ." Talk " and the volume setting appear on the display. 2 Press . 3 Press the number keypad to selectthe memory location of the desiredphone number. The selected phonenumber is displayed. Then the number is dialed. Memory dialing (continued) Display a Programmed Number Press , the...

24 Memory editing (continued) 7 Use the number keypad, , , , or key to edit the phone number. The phone number cannot exceed 16 digits. (See page 20.)When the phone number is not to be edited, skip this step. 8 Press .The handset beeps and displays the confirmation screen. The memory storage iscompl...

25 4 Press to move the pointer down to “ Delete Memory ” . 5 Press . The following confirmation screen appears. 6 Press to move the pointer to “ Yes ”. 7 Press or .A tone sounds and the memory is deleted. The following screen appears. Memory erasing Erasing a stored name and/or phone number 1 Press ...

28 Caller ID Features (continued) Viewing the Caller ID Message list The Caller ID list stores information for up to 30 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 . The summary screen...

29 Caller ID Features (continued) Deleting information from the Caller ID list The EXAI 6980 stores up to 30 Caller ID messages. If more new calls are received,messages stored in the list are deleted beginning with the oldest message in the list.Data can also be deleted manually. Deleting a Caller I...

30 Caller ID Features (continued) Deleting all Caller ID names/numbers 1 Press . 2 Press , while the summaryscreen is displayed. 3 Press or to select“ Yes ” or “ No ”. 4 Press or . When the pointer is at “ Yes ” : A tone sounds and all stored Caller IDmessages are deleted. When the pointer is at “ N...

35 Using the answering machine (continued) 1 Press and hold on thebase until you hear the long beep.Then, begin speaking towards the microphone. 2 When you finish speaking, press or . The greeting you just recorded will automatically be played back. Recording the greeting You can record a personaliz...

36 Using the answering machine (continued) 1 Press to change the statusfrom on to off. The LED display indicates the change. 2 When the unit is turned on, it initializes by playing the greeting. If you want to stop playing, press . Turning the answering machine on and off Check the LED display to se...

39 Using the answering machine (continued) Deleting recorded messages To delete individual messages , press during playback, immediately after, or before the next message begins. You will hear a confirmation tone when the deletion is completed. To delete all messages , first, make sure all new messa...

42 Selecting a PIN code To play your messages from a remote location, you will need to enter a two-digitPersonal Identification Number (PIN) code (00-99). To select a PIN, perform the following steps: 1 On the base, press and hold . A beep sounds, and the LED displays ‚‚ . 2 Press or to select thefi...

45 Additional information 3-way conversation The Uniden EXAI 6980 permits 3-way conversations between the handset, base, and outside line. When speaking on the handset 1 Press on the base to jointhe 3-way conversation. 2 Press on the base to hangup. The handset will still be connectedto the outside ...

1 Snap the wall mount adapter into thenotches on the base. 2 Plug the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack. 3 Plug the telephone line cord into thetelephone outlet. 4 Place the AC adapter cord inside themolded wiring channel. 5 Plug the AC adapter into a s...

48 Additional information (continued) Direct wall plate 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 w...

49 Additional information (continued) Installing the beltclip To attach the beltclip Insert the beltclip into the holes on eachside of the handset. Press down until it clicks. To remove the beltclip Pull both sides of the beltclip to releasethe tabs from the holes. Headset installation Your phone ma...

50 Additional information (continued) Note on power sources Battery replacement andhandling When the operating time becomes short,even after a battery is recharged, pleasereplace the battery.With normal usage, your battery shouldlast about one year.Please contact your place of purchase fora replacem...

51 Additional information (continued) Troubleshooting If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. Symptom The status light won't come onwhen the handset is placed inthe base unit. The audio sounds weak and/orscratchy. Can't make or receive calls The han...

53 At Uniden, we’ll take care of you! If you need any assistance with this product, please call our Customer Hotline at 1-800-297-1023 PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE. Our Uniden representatives will be happy to help you with any matters regarding the operation of this uni...

54 Index 0 - 9 3-way conversation..............................45 A Answering machine Changing the greeting ...................35Deleting recorded messages .........39Leaving voice memo......................40Playing a recorded messages ........38Recording a phone conversation ...41Recording the gre...

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