Uniden EXL 8900 - Manuals

3 This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps; Step 1 (page 4) Unpack and check the telephone andaccessories. Step 2 (page 5 to 9) Next, choose the best location to set up the base unit. Base unit Step 3 (page 10 to11) Then, insert the battery pack into the handset.You have...

4 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 (2) • Wall mount adapter • Beltclip •...

5 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 theINSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS included in the PRECAUTIONSAND IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS brochure. Here are someimporta...

8 Standard wall plate mounting This phone can be mounted on any standard telephone wallplate. 1 Snap the wall mountadapter into thenotches on the base. 2 Plug the telephoneline cord to the TEL LINE jack and the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack. 3 Plug the telephoneline cord into thetelephone outlet. ...

10 Charge the battery pack for 12-15 hours before you start usingyour phone. 1 Press the battery cover release. 2 Connect the battery packconnector with the correctpolarity (black and red wires),then insert the battery packinto the battery compartment. 3 Slide the battery cover forwarduntil it snaps...

12 Ringer Tone and Volume 1 While the phone is not in use, press . 2 The phone has two ringer tones, eachwith two volume levels.Press until you hear theringer tone and volume level youwant. ª ª Adjusting the volume control ringer ringer • ª • ª ª Setting the Handset EarpieceVolume 1 While you are on...

13 Making and receiving calls Handset On Base Handset Off Base Pick up the handset. Press . To answer a call To make a call 1. Pick up the handset.2. Press .3. Listen for dial tone.4. Dial a number. 1. Press .2. Listen for dial tone.3. Dial a number. talk To hang up Press or return the handset to th...

15 Storing a number in memory Your EXL 8900 Series phone has 10 memory locations for storingimportant telephone numbers. 1 Remove the handset from the base andpress . The talk / batt LED flashes and you hear a beep. 2 Enter the phone number you want tostore (up to 20 digits). If you select any keys ...

16 Storing mixed tone/pulse number If your have selected pulse dialing, you can store a mixedtone/pulse number (up to 20 digits) for memory dialing. 1 Remove the handset from the baseand press . The talk / batt LED flashes and you hear a beep. 2 Enter the number to be dialed inpulse mode. 3 Press th...

17 Chain dialing After dialing a number you may be requested to enter a special accesscode, for example, when performing a banking transaction. 1 Store the access code into one of thememory locations (0-9). 2 Dial the main number. 3 Press and the memory locationof the access code at the appropriatet...

18 Selecting a different channel If you encounter interference while usingyour phone, you can manually changethe phone’s channel for clear operation.Interference can come from appliancesor other phones in your home. Thisfunction works only when the phone isin use. The button on the handsetallows you...

19 Mute Muting the ringer sound Press when the telephone rings. Theringer sound is cut off until you receiveanother call. Muting the conversation Press during a telephone call, thesound from the microphone is cut off. Tocancel mute, press or . talk mute mute mute mute talk Page/find To locate the ha...

20 The digital security code is an identification code used to connectthe handset and the base unit. Normally, setting the code is notnecessary.The first time you charge your handset, the security code isautomatically set. (See page 3.) In the rare situation that you suspect another cordless telepho...

21 To attach the beltclip Insert the beltclip into the holeson each side of the handset.Press down until it clicks. To remove the beltclip Pull both sides of the beltclip torelease the tabs from the holes. Your phone may be used with an optional headset. To use this feature, simply plug any standard...

22 Battery replacement and handling When the operating timebecomes short, even after abattery is recharged, pleasereplace the battery.With normal usage, yourbattery should last about oneyear.Please contact your place ofpurchase for a replacementbattery. RECYCLING NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES NICKEL-CADM...

Suggestion • 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. • Make sure that the base unit antenna is in a vertical position. • Move the han...

24 General The EXL 8900 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: 902.119 MHz to 905.016 MHz (30 channel) TX frequency: 924.997 MHz to 927.894 MHz (30 channel) Power requi...

25 A Adjusting the volume control ........................12 B Battery pack Charging.............................10Replacement and handling .............................22 C Channel ....................................18Connection ................................6 D Dialing mode .......................