Page 2 - Features; INTRODUCTION; TO YOUR NEW PHONE
Thank you for choosing the Uniden EXL 8945 cordless telephone. This phone is designed to exacting standards that providereliability, long life and outstanding performance. Note: Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit for explanation purposes. • 900 MHz Extended range• Secu...
Page 3 - Controls and functions
memory speaker mute Long Dst speaker status power m1 m2 m3 m4 redial/p int'com flash LONG DISTANCE MANAGER DIGITAL 900MHz talk Long Dst mute memory flash talk batt mute abc def jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs oper tone wxyz 2 1 3 5 4 6 8 7 9 0 redial/p int'com ringer chan e x t e n d e d r a n g e LONG DISTANC...
Page 5 - Contents; CONTENTS; OF YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL
Introduction / Features ...............inside front cover Control and Functions ................inside front cover Getting Started Read this first ..........................................................3Step 1: Checking the package contents ...............4Step 2: Setting up the base unit ..........
Page 6 - Read this first; GETTING ST
3 This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps; Read this first GETTING ST ARTED Step 1 (page 4) Unpack the telephone and accessories. 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 i...
Page 7 - Checking the package contents
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 •...
Page 8 - Setting up the base unit
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...
Page 11 - Mounting the base unit on a wall
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. ...
Page 13 - Preparing the battery pack
10 Charge the battery pack for more than 12-15 hours before you startusing your 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 forwardunti...
Page 15 - From the handset; Making a call; BASICS
12 From the handset 1 Pick up handset. 2 Press . 3 Dial the phone number. 4 To hang up, press or return thehandset to the base. The phone number can beup to 32 digits. Other Operations To Do this To improve reception Press . To adjust the earpiece volume Press or during the call. To temporarily swit...
Page 16 - LDM call from the base; LDM call from the handset
13 1 Pick up your phone. 2 Press . 3 Dial the phone number.You must dial a “1” or “011” whenusing the LDM feature. 4 Press or return the handset onthe base to finish the call. LDM call from the base 1 Press . 2 Dial the phone number.You must dial a “1” or “011” whenusing the LDM feature. 3 Press to ...
Page 18 - Receiving a call
15 Handset on the base 1 Phone rings. 2 Pick up the handset and speak. 3 Press or return the handset to thebase to finish the call. Handset off the base 1 Phone rings. 2 Press or any key, and speak. 3 Press or return the handset to thebase to finish the call. From the handset From the base 1 The pho...
Page 19 - Adjusting the ringer and earpiece volume
16 Handset ringer tone In the standby mode, press . Each time is pressed, the ringer tone setting changes and the selected ringer tone sounds for 2 seconds. Handset ringer switch This switch turns the handset ringer on or off. Handset earpiece volume Pressing or during a telephone call will change t...
Page 20 - From the base; Redialing a call
17 From the handset The last phone numbers entered can be quickly redialed. Handset on the base 1 Pick up handset. 2 Press . 3 Press . 4 Press or place the handset on thebase to hang up. Handset off the base 1 Press . 2 Press . 3 Press or place the handset on thebase to hang up. redial/p If the rece...
Page 21 - Using the speaker phone
18 You may use the base as speakerphone. To answer calls, pressthe on the base. To hang up, press again. The base microphone is located under the base. Position yourself approximately 12 inches away from the base and speak clearly. speaker 12" Using the speaker phone speaker EXL 8945 5th 99.8.20...
Page 22 - When speaking on the base; When speaking on the handset
19 You can turn off the base or handset microphone. When speaking on the base 1 Press during a telephone call toturn off the handset microphone.The sound from the mocrophone is cutoff. 2 To cancel mute, press or . Ringer mute Press when the phone rings to immediately mute the ring. 1 Press during a ...
Page 23 - On the handeset; On the base; Storing phone numbers; MEMOR; DIALING
20 Your EXL 8945 stores up to 10 numbers in handset plus 10numbers in the base. On the handeset 1 Press and hold in the standby mode. 2 Enter the number you wish to store(up to 20 digits) 3 Press again. 4 Press the to on the keypadto select the memory location youwish to store the number. 5 The conf...
Page 24 - Making calls with memory dialing
21 From the handset 1 Press . 2 Press . 3 Press to on the keypad to selectthe memory location you wish to dial. 4 Press or return the handset to thebase to finish the call. You must press key within20 seconds or the phonewill return to standby, youmay also press memory toaccess a memory menu atany t...
Page 25 - Erasing a stored phone number
22 From the handset 1 Press . 2 Press again. 3 Enter the memory location number(0 - 9) of the number you wish todelete.A confirmation tone indicates thememory has erased. memory 1 Press .The status LED blinks. 2 Press again. 3 Enter the memory location number(0-9) of the number you wish todelete. Th...
Page 26 - AY; CONFERENCE FEA
23 The Uniden EXL 8945 permits 3-way conversations between the handset, base, and an outside line. When speaking on the handset 1 Press on the base.This will set the 3-way conversationmode. 2 Press on the base to return tothe conversation between the handsetand outside line. speaker When speaking on...
Page 27 - Using your EXL 8945 intercom
24 Intercom from the base to handset 1 Press on the base. The handset beep. 2 Press or on thehandset. 3 To turn off the intercom, press on the handset or on the base. talk speaker Intercom from the handset to base 1 Press on the handset. 2 At the base, press or to answer the page. 3 To turn off the ...
Page 29 - Changing the digital security code; ADDITIONAL; INFORMA
26 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...
Page 30 - Installing the beltclip
27 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...
Page 31 - Note on power sources
28 Battery replacement and handling When the operating timebecomes short, even after abattery is recharged, pleasereplace the battery.With normal usage, your batteryshould last about one year.Please contact your place ofpurchase for a replacementbattery. RECYCLING NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES NICKEL-CAD...
Page 32 - Troubleshooting; TROUBLESHOOTING; YOUR NEW PHONE
29 If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please trythese simple steps first. Symptom The status LED won't come on when thehandset is placed inthe base unit. The audio soundsweak and/or scratchy. Can't make or receivecalls. The handset doesn'tring or receive a page. Suggestion • Make ...
Page 33 - Specifications; SPECIFICA
30 General The EXL 8945 complies with FCC Parts 15 and 68.Frequency control: PLL Modulation: Frequency shift keying 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) Powe...
Page 34 - INDEX; Index
31 0 - 9 3-way conferencing .................23 A, B Base ringer switch ...................16Battery pack Preparing and charging ....10Replacement and handling .............................28 C Channel ....................................12Connection ................................6 D Dialing mode ...