Page 2 - Introduction; explanation purposes.; Features; UltraClear Plus; AutoSecureTM
2 Introduction Thank you for choosing the Uniden EXAI 7980 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 • 90...
Page 3 - Table of contents
3 Table of contents Getting Started Read this first .................................................................................................. 4 Step 1: Checking the package contents ......................................................... 5 Step 2: Setting up the base unit ...................
Page 4 - About the digital security code; Handset
4 Read this first This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps; Step 1 (page 5) Unpack the telephone and accessories. Step 2 (page 6 to 8) Next, choose the best location to set up thebase unit. Step 3 (page 9 to10) Then, insert the battery pack into the handset.You have to c...
Page 5 - Checking the package contents; Uniden Parts Department
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 ...
Page 6 - Setting up the base unit; Choose the best location
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 CONSIDERA-TIONS included in the PRECAUTIONS AND IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCT...
Page 7 - Step 2; Connect the base unit; Note
7 Step 2 (continued) Connect the base unit If you want to install the base unit on the wall, see page 45. 1 Connect the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and to a telephone outlet. Note Until the handset battery is fully charged, you can only answer incoming calls at the base unit. 2 Connect ...
Page 8 - Notes; Choose the dialing mode; If your dialing system is
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 ...
Page 9 - Preparing the battery pack; status
9 Step 3 Preparing the battery pack Charge the battery pack for more than 12-15 hours before connecting the phone line. 1 Press and slide the battery compart-ment cover toward the bottom of theunit. 2 Connect the battery pack connectorwith the correct polarity (black and redwires), then insert the b...
Page 10 - Step 3; When the battery charge becomes low; Cleaning the battery contacts; Do not use any liquids or solvents.
10 Step 3 (continued) Battery use time (per charge) From fully charged• Seven hours coutinuous 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...
Page 11 - Setting Caller ID options
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, hold down for 2 seconds until the Caller ID setting appears. 2 Press or to move the cursor to the item that is to be set. Example: To select CID...
Page 13 - Making calls; Other Operations
13 Making calls On-hook dialing 1 Dial the phone number. (Phone numbers can be up to 32 digits.) Example: Enter 817-858-3300 2 Press . “ Talk ” flashes on the display. 3 The number is dialed. After about 5seconds, the call-time display appears. 4 Press or place the handset onthe base to end the tele...
Page 16 - Receiving calls; Receiving a call from the handset; Auto Talk when ringing
16 Receiving calls 1 Phone rings. 2 Press , the call-time displaystarts. Talk with the caller. 3 Press or place the handset on the base when the telephone call isfinished. The call time will be displayed forabout 5 seconds. flash Calling Talk 0:00 talk talk 115:35 Receiving a call from the handset A...
Page 20 - Memory storing
20 4 Use the , , , , or keys to enter the name. The name cannot exceed 16 characters.• Use the and key to scroll through the characters.• Use the and to move the cursor to the desired position.• Use the key to delete characters as needed. 5 Press .“ Store Number ” is displayed. The cursor flashes in...
Page 22 - Memory dialing; Display a Programmed Number
22 1 Press ." Talk " flashes 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 , then use the and keys to ...
Page 24 - Memory editing
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 will not be edited, skip this step. 8 Press .The handset beeps and displays the confirma-tion screen. The memory storage is comp...
Page 25 - Memory erasing
25 4 Press to move the cursor down to “ Delete Memory ” command line. 5 Press . The following confirmation screen appears. 6 Press to move the cursor to “ Yes ”. 7 Press or .There is a confirmation tone and memory is deleted. The following screen appears. For example if memory location number 2 is s...
Page 28 - Long Distance call settings and cancellation
28 Caller ID (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 screenappears.W...
Page 29 - When the pointer is at; When the pointer is at
29 Caller ID (continued) Deleting information from the Caller ID list The EXAI 7980 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 ID messag...
Page 30 - Caller ID
30 Caller ID (continued) [Deleting all Caller ID name/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 beep tone sounds and all storedCaller ID messages are deleted. When the pointer is at “ No ”...
Page 31 - Calling a party from the Caller ID list; Long Distance calls
31 Caller ID (continued) Using the Caller ID list Calling a party from the Caller ID list You can place a call from the Caller ID list.The EXAI 7980 stores up to 30 messages. 1 Press . 2 Press or to select thephone number that you want to dial.(See page 38.) 3 Press . 4 Press . The displayed phone n...
Page 32 - Storing Caller ID messages in Memory
32 Caller ID (continued) Storing Caller ID messages in Memory Messages shown in the Caller ID list can be stored for memory dialing.Using the incoming call information (i.e., Caller ID list), the phone number of the partyon the Caller ID list can be stored in memory dialing. 1 Press . 2 Display the ...
Page 35 - Using the answering machine; Recording the greeting; Changing the greeting
35 Using the answering machine (continued) 1 Press and hold on thebase until you hear the long beep.Then, begin speaking over the micro-phone. 2 When you finish speaking, press or . The greeting you just recorded will auto-matically be played back. Recording the greeting You can record a personalize...
Page 36 - Setting the number of rings
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 play/stop answer Check the ...
Page 37 - TS; Setting the toll saver switch; REC TIME
37 Using the answering machine (continued) In the TS (toll saver) position, if you have new messages, the answering systemanswers after two rings. If there are nonew messages, the system answers afterfour rings. This way, when you call longdistance to check your messages, andhave no messages, you ca...
Page 39 - To delete individual messages; AT THE HANDSET; When the handset is on the base unit:; AT THE BASE; Screening incoming calls
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...
Page 42 - Selecting a PIN code
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 follow-ing steps: 1 On the base, press and hold . A beep sounds, and the LED displays ‚‚ . 2 To set the first number...
Page 43 - Function
43 Using the answering machine (continued) Remote access You can operate your answering system from a remote location using any touch-phonetelephone. Use this function to check for recorded messages, to play or delete messages, even to record a new outgoing message, and to monitor sounds in theroom....
Page 45 - Additional information; When speaking on the handset; When speaking on the base
45 Additional information 3-way conversation The Uniden EXAI 7980 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 ...
Page 47 - TEL LINE; DC IN 9V
47 Additional information (continued) Mounting the base unit on a wall [Standard wall plate mounting] This phone can be mounted on any standard telephone wall plate. 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 t...
Page 49 - To attach the beltclip; Headset installation; headset
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 itclicks. To remove the beltclip Pull both sides of the beltclip to releasethe tabs from the holes. Headset installation Your phone may...
Page 50 - Power Failure; Maintenance; When slightly dirty; Caution
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...
Page 51 - Symptom
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...
Page 53 - General; PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE.
53 Additional information (continued) Specifications General The EXAI 7980 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: 902.102 MHz to 904.103 MHz (40 channel) TX frequency: ...
Page 56 - Uniden America Corporation
Printed in Hong Kong UCZZ01211ZZ Uniden America Corporation 4700 Amon Carter Boulevard Fort Worth, TX 76155 Covered under one or more of the following U.S. patents: 4,511,761 4,523,058 4,595,7954,797,916 5,426,690 EXAI 7980 6th HEN 99.8.24 4:54 PM Page 56
