Page 2 - This equipment contains a Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery.; Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium; Uniden voluntarily participates in an RBRC
Precautions! Before you read anything else, please observe the following: Warning! Uniden America Corporation DOES NOT represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire,electrical shock, or damage to the unit, DO NOT expose this unit to rain or moisture. Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Ba...
Page 4 - Controls and Functions (Handset and Base); talk
Controls and Functions (Handset and Base) 1. LCD Display 2. Talk Key talk 3. Keypad (see breakout) 4. Flash/Function Key flash/function 5. Redial/Pause Key redial/pause 6. Microphone 7. Memory Key mem 8. Caller ID Key caller id 9. Channel/Delete Key chan/delete 10. Volume/Cancel Key volume/cancel 11...
Page 5 - Contents
EXAI918 1 Contents Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Battery Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 7 - Important Safety Instructions; serious damage to the unit.
Important Safety Instructions When using your telephone equipment, these basic safety precautions should always be followed toreduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and injury to persons: 1. Read and understand all instructions.2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.3. Unp...
Page 8 - Battery Safety Precautions; Battery Disposal package insert for disposal instructions.; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Battery Safety Precautions Caution: To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons by the battery, read and follow these instructions: 1. Use only the appropriate type and size Battery Pack specified in this Operating Guide.2. Do not dispose of the Battery Pack in a fire. The cell may explode. Chec...
Page 9 - Introduction; Features
Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the EXAI918 telephone with an integrated digital answeringsystem. This phone is designed to exacting standards to provide reliability, long life, and outstandingperformance. Features • Voice Scramble • 900 MHz, 40 Channels • 30 Number Caller ID Memory...
Page 10 - Range
Included with the EXAI918 If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact Uniden Parts at: (800) 554-3988, 8:00 am to5:00 p.m. Central, Monday through Friday. Also included: Other Printed Material and Wall Mount Screws Important Electrical Considerations Unplug all electrical appliances when y...
Page 12 - Installation; Selecting a Location; There are two types of phone outlets:; Modular Jack; Connecting the Telephone Cords; Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
Installation Selecting a Location Before choosing a location for your new phone, there are some important guidelines you should consider: • The location should be close to both a phone jack and continuous power outlet. Note: A continuous power outlet is an AC outlet which does not have a switch to i...
Page 13 - Applying Power to the Base Unit; Wrap the power cord around the convenient notch on the bottom.
Applying Power to the Base Unit The EXAI918 phones require an AC outlet, without a switch to interrupt power, and the included ACadapter. To relieve strain on the DC plug when the phone is placed on a desk or table, connect theadapter as shown below. Wrap the power cord around the convenient notch o...
Page 14 - Desk or Tabletop Installation; Place the Base Unit; Wall Installation; Standard Wall Plate Mounting
Desk or Tabletop Installation 1. Place the Base Unit on a desk ortabletop. 2. Plug the AC Adapter cord intothe 9V DC inputjack on theBase Unit. 3. Place the AC Adapter cordaround thestrain relief. 4. Plug one end of the long telephone cordinto the TEL LINEjack on theBase Unit. 5. Plug the other end ...
Page 15 - Direct Wall Mounting
3. Plug one end of the short telephonecord into theTEL LINE jack on theBase Unit. 4. Place the telephone cord inside themolded channel onthe bottom of theBase Unit. Thenplug the other endof the telephonecord into themodular jack on thewall. 5. Place the Base Unit on the posts of thewall plate and pu...
Page 16 - Setting the Handset Retainer
4. Plug one end of the long telephone cordinto the TEL LINEjack on theBase Unit. 5. Place the cord inside the moldedchannel on thebottom of theBase Unit. 6. Place the Base Unit on the screws andpush down until it’sfirmly seated. 7. Plug the other end of the telephone linecord into the walljack. 8. P...
Page 17 - Setting Up Your Phone; Extending the Base Unit Antenna; Note: The built-in Memory Backup feature allows
Setting Up Your Phone Extending the Base Unit Antenna Before using your phone, be sure to raise the antenna to the vertical position. Installing the Handset Battery Pack 1. Press in on the Battery CoverRelease. 2. Slide the battery compartment coverdown. 3. Align the plastic connector of theNickel-C...
Page 18 - Initial Battery Charging; Low Battery Indicator
Cleaning the Battery Contacts To maintain a good charge, it is important to clean all charging contacts on the Handset and Base Unitabout once a month. Use a pencil eraser or other contact cleaner. Do not use any liquids or solvents. Charging the Battery Pack Initial Battery Charging The rechargeabl...
Page 19 - for the Handset to fully recharge.; Battery Memory Effect; Setting the Pulse/Tone Switch; Note: Most phone systems are Tone dialing.; The Status icon on
If the Battery icon begins to flash, the phone isprogrammed to eliminate its functions to savepower. The table below describes what to do toreturn your phone to normal operation. During A Call In Standby Mode Handset continuesnormal operation. None of the buttons willoperate. The Handset beeps andth...
Page 20 - The Status icon on; Handset Volume Controls; To adjust the ringer volume of your Handset, press; volume/cancel until you hear the desired ringer tone; To adjust the receiver volume, press; Channel Selector Button; If the audio becomes weak or scratchy, press; chan; on the handset to select a clearer channel.; VOLUME HIGH
If the Base Unit loses power while the Handset is off the Base Unit, the Digital Code may be erased.When this happens, the Handset will not function. To reestablish communication between the Handsetand Base Unit: 1. Restore power to the Base Unit. 2. Place the Handset back on theBase Unit. 3. The St...
Page 21 - Entering the Local Area Code; Note: Please refer to the foldout in front of your; CALLS
Entering the Local Area Code Note: Please refer to the foldout in front of your operating guide for key positions. You must enter your local area code for the CallerID redial features to work properly. To enter your local area code: 1. Remove the Handset from the Base Unit. 2. Press flash/function t...
Page 22 - Setting the AutoTalk Feature
To turn Caller ID on Call Waiting off: 1. Remove the Handset from the Base Unit. 2. Press flash/function three times 3. Press 0. 4. Press mem. A confirmation tonesounds and thedisplay remains onfor two seconds. 5. Place the Handset on the Base Unit.The Status LED onthe Base Unit willblink to indicat...
Page 23 - Using Your Phone; Making Calls; Remove the Handset from the Base Unit.; Note: If the Handset fails to connect with the Base; Place the Handset back on the Base Unit.; Receiving Calls; Note: You must subscribe to Caller ID services; CALLING
Using Your Phone Please refer to the foldout in front of your operating guide for key positions. When you have connected power and a telephone line to your EXAI918, the phone is in the“standby mode,” ready to receive and make calls. Making Calls 1. Remove the Handset from the Base Unit. 2. Dial the ...
Page 24 - Note: You must subscribe to call waiting service; UKNOWN NAME
If the name of theperson calling isunknown, the LCDdisplays: Using the Speakerphone To use thespeakerphone toanswer a call, pressspeaker on the BaseUnit. Direct your voiceto the microphone onthe bottom of the BaseUnit. To hang up, pressspeaker again. Note: Adjust the speakerphone volume by pressing ...
Page 25 - Using Caller ID; The Caller ID Display; LCD with Handset on Base; Viewing Calls in Memory; status LED
Using Caller ID The Caller ID Display The LCD displays information about the current call and previous calls received on your EXAI918cordless phone, including the total calls received, and the number of new calls received. The LCD display backlight is always active while the Handset is on the Base. ...
Page 26 - The next name and number is displayed.; KATHLEEN ROL
6. To see how many times a caller has phoned: a. While the name and number aredisplayed,press 9/#. b. To return to the name and numberdisplay, press 9/#. Calling the Displayed Number 1. To dial the number currently displayed, press the talk key. 2. To add a 1 for long distance dialing, press 1 and t...
Page 27 - Programming Your Phone; Storing a Caller ID memory number in Dial Memory; caller id to return to Standby mode.; Entering a Number in Dial Memory
Programming Your Phone Storing a Caller ID memory number in Dial Memory There are 20 dial memory locations in the EXAI918cordless phone. You can store any number in your Caller IDmemory in Dial Memory so it can be used later withmemory dialing. See Calling a Number Stored inMemory on page 24 for det...
Page 28 - Calling a Number Stored in Memory; Note: If you want to dial a different number stored; Editing and Deleting Numbers in Dial Memory
Continue until thename Bob Jones isdisplayed in theLCD. 7. Press mem. 8. Enter a memory location for thenumber. Forexample, press 05 to assign location05 to the number.You hear aconfirmation beepand “Storing”displays. Calling a Number Stored in Memory Use this feature to dial a number previously sto...
Page 30 - The Integrated Answering System; please read; Answering System Setup; Note: To use the answering system for the first; Setting the Clock; caller id on the
The Integrated Answering System The EXAI918 has a built-in Answering System which answers incoming calls and records your messages. You can also use your new Answering System to record a conversation, leave a memomessage for someone else who uses the phone, or to announce a special message when you’...
Page 31 - Note: A beep indicates the new time is; Setting the PIN Code; caller id on the Handset.; PIN SET; Preset Messages
6. Press the flash/function keyagain. Note: A beep indicates the new time is programmed and the new Time and DayStamp is announced from the Base speaker. 7. You can proceed to set your PIN Code beginning with Step 3 under “Setting the PIN Code” or press the flash/function key once moreto return to s...
Page 32 - When you have finished recording, release the; Note: You can leave up to a 60-second outgoing; Selecting a Preset OGM; While your recorded outgoing message is; Setting the Toll Saver Switch; Note: Pressing reset does not erase your PIN
3. When you have finished recording, release the ogm button. You will hear a tone, and your message willplay on the Base Unit speaker. Note: You can leave up to a 60-second outgoing message. Selecting a Preset OGM After you have recorded an outgoing message, youcan set your Answering System to play ...
Page 33 - Using Your Answering System; Playing New Messages
Using Your Answering System Playing New Messages 1. Press 8 to listen to your newmessages when themessage counter isflashing. The time stamp isannounced aftereach messageplays, and theMessage CounterLED displays thenumber of themessage playing. 2. When all messages have played, a long tone sounds. 3...
Page 35 - Leaving a Memo Message; Remote Operation; Using a Touch-Tone Phone
Leaving a Memo Message You can use the EXAI918 to leave a MemoMessage up to 60 seconds long for someone elsewho uses your Answering System. To record a memo message, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold memo. 2. When the message counter begins tocount up (1,2,...),speak into themicrophone. Whenyou ...
Page 36 - Troubleshooting; Telephone Troubleshooting Chart; Problem
Troubleshooting If your EXAI918 Integrated Telephone Answering Device is not performing to your expectations, pleasetry these simple steps. If you are still unable to resolve the problems, contact Uniden Customer Serviceat (800) 297-1023, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central, Monday through Friday. 33 EXA...
Page 37 - Answering System Troubleshooting Chart
EXAI918 34 Answering System Troubleshooting Chart Problem Suggestion Answering System does not work. • Make sure that the Base Unit is plugged in. • Make sure the Answering System is turned on. • Press the reset button to reset the system after an AC line spike. Answering System does not answer call...
Page 38 - Specifications; General – The EXAI918 complies with FCC Rules, Parts 15 and 68.
35 EXAI918 Specifications General – The EXAI918 complies with FCC Rules, Parts 15 and 68. Frequency Control Phase Locked Loop (PLL) Synthesizer Modulation FM Operating Temperature – 10 ° to 50 ° C Base Unit Transmit Frequency 925.999 to 927.952 MHz (40 Channels) Power Requirements 9V 350 mA (from AC...
Page 39 - One Year Limited Warranty; Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service.
One Year Limited Warranty Important: Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service. WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION (“Uniden”)ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for one year, to the original retail owner, this Uniden Product to be free fromdefects in materials and craftsma...
Page 40 - ©1999 Uniden America Corporation. All rights reserved.
Covered under one or more of the following patents: 4,511,761 4,523,058 4,595,795 4,797,916 5,426,690 5,650,790 5,660,269 5,661,780 5 768 345 ©1999 Uniden America Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA. OMEXAI9182299 O:\EXAI918\exai918 converted.vp Thu Jun 08 11:46:14 2000 Color profil...
Page 41 - inches of the base unit’s microphone.; inches of the base unit’s microphone.
EXAI918 Addendum Recording your Outgoing Message To ensure the clearest recording for your personal outgoing message, please speak within 6 inches of the base unit’s microphone. © February 1999, Uniden America Corp. EXAI918 Addendum Recording your Outgoing Message To ensure the clearest recording fo...
