Page 2 - INTRODUCTION; TO YOUR NEW PHONE
Thank you for choosing the Uniden EXAI 985HS 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. • 900 MHz Extended Range• Se...
Page 5 - CONTENTS; OF YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL
Introduction / Features...............inside front coverControls and Functions ..............inside front cover Getting Started Read this first ..........................................................4Step 1: Checking the package contents ...............5Step 2: Setting up the base unit .............
Page 6 - GETTING ST
4 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 10) Next, choose the best location to set up the base unit. Base unit Step 3 (page 11 to12) Then, insert the battery pack into the handset.You have to char...
Page 8 - Choose the best location
6 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 9 - Connect the base unit
7 Connect the base unit If you want to install the base unit on the wall, see page 9. Place the power cord so itdoes not create a triphazard, or where it couldbecome chafed and createa fire or electrical hazard. 1 Connect the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and to a telephone outlet. 2 Conn...
Page 10 - Choose the dialing mode
8 Use only the supplied AD-420 ACadapter. Do not use any other ACadapter. Connect the AC adapter to acontinuous power supply. Place the base unit close to the AC outlet so that you can unplug theAC adapter easily. If your telephone outlet isn't modular,contact your telephone company forassistance. P...
Page 11 - Standard wall plate mounting
9 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 12 - Direct wall plate mounting
10 Direct wall plate mounting If you don't have a standard wall plate, you can mount your phonedirectly 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 when inserting screws into the wall....
Page 14 - When the battery charge becomes low; Cleaning the battery contacts
12 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 battery pack is very low and needs to be charged, thephone is programmed to eliminate functions in order to save power.If...
Page 17 - From the handset; Dialing from standby; Dialing from talk mode; From the base; BASICS
Other Operations To Do this To improve reception Press during the conversation. “ Scanning ” appears on the display. If the operation fails, the error tone sounds. To adjust the earpiece volume Press or during the call. To temporarily switch to tone dial Press . The following (When the base is set t...
Page 19 - When speaking with the base; When the phone is ringing; When speaking with the handset
17 You can turn off the base or the handset microphone so that theperson you are talking with cannot hear you. When speaking with the base 1 Press during a telephone call.The microphone is turned off. 2 To cancel mute, press , or . 1 Press during a telephone call. The microphone is turned off. 2 To ...
Page 21 - Redialing from Standby
19 From the handset The last three phone numbers entered can be quickly redialed. If the recently dialednumber exceeds 32 digits,only the first 32 digits areretained for redialing. Press and hold to delete the displayed redial number. Redialing from Standby 1 Press .The phone number that was lastdia...
Page 22 - Redialing from talk mode
20 During a call, as you begin to move your handset too far fromyour base unit, noise increases. If you pass the range limit of thebase unit, your call will terminate within 30 seconds. From the base 1 To call the last number dialed from thebase, press . 2 Press . 3 Press to finish the call. Rediali...
Page 23 - Using your EXAI 985HS intercom
21 Intercom from the base to handset 1 Press on the base. The handset beeps. 2 Press or on thehandset. Speak into the handsetmicrophone to answer the base. 3 To turn off the intercom, press onthe handset or on the base. Intercom from the handset to base 1 Press on the handset.The base beeps. 2 At th...
Page 24 - To transfer from the handset to the base; To transfer from the base to the handset
22 To transfer from the handset to the base 1 Press on the handsetwhile speaking on the handset. Thecaller is put on hold and theintercom tone sounds on the base. 2 Press or onthe base. The intercom mode isactivated, but the caller is still onhold. 3 To transfer the call to the base, press on the ha...
Page 25 - On the handset; MEMOR; DIALING
23 Your EXAI 985HS stores up to 20 names and numbers in the handsetplus 10 numbers in the base. On the handset 1 Press and hold until “ Memory Store ” is displayed. 2 Press and or enter a two-digitnumber (01-20) to select the memorylocation where you would like to storethe number. 3 Press .The follo...
Page 27 - On the base
25 You can store only numbers in the base. 1 Press . The status LED blinks. 2 Dial the number you wish to store. 3 Press . Enter the memory location number(0-9) on the keypad. A confirmation tone indicates the number is stored. On the base EXAI985HS 10/10/00 10:13 Page 25
Page 32 - With the handset
30 4 Press to move the pointer down to “ Delete Memory ” command line. 5 Press . The following confirmation screen appears. 6 Press to move the pointer to “ Yes ”. 7 Press or .There is a confirmation tone andthe entry is deleted. Thefollowing screen appears. 8 After a few seconds, the display return...
Page 33 - With the base
31 1 Press .The status LED blinks. 2 Press again. 3 Enter the memory location number (0-9)of the number you wish to delete. The status LED goes out. A confirmation tone indicates thenumber has been erased. With the base EXAI985HS 10/10/00 10:14 Page 31
Page 34 - AY; CONFERENCE FEA
32 The Uniden EXAI 985HSpermits 3-way conversationsbetween the handset, base, andoutside line. When speaking on the handset 1 Press on the base to jointhe 3-way conversation.This will set the 3-way conversationmode. 2 To hang up, press on thebase. The handset remains connectedto the call. When speak...
Page 35 - CALLER ID; FEA
33 CALLER ID FEA TURES You must subscribe to the Caller ID service from yourtelephone company to use this feature. When the telephone rings, the Caller ID feature allows you to viewthe caller's name and phone number on the display before youanswer the phone.The handset displays the phone number of t...
Page 38 - Deleting a Caller ID message
36 The EXAI 985HS stores up to 50 messages. If the phone receivesthe 51st message, the oldest one in the list is automaticallydeleted.Caller ID data can also be deleted manually. Deleting a Caller ID message 1 Press .Display the message to be deletedfrom the Caller ID list by pressing or . 2 Press ....
Page 39 - Deleting all Caller ID names/numbers
37 Deleting all Caller ID names/numbers 1 Press . 2 Press . The followingscreen appears. 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 “ No ” : The display returns to the summar...
Page 40 - Calling a party from the Caller ID list
38 When a long distance callhas been set, “ 1 ” appears in the display. You cannot make a callfrom the Caller ID list ifyour EXAI 985HS isconnected to privatebranch exchange (PBX). Dial edit Press to move thecursor to the left, make yourchanges and then press .This will not change the number in the ...
Page 41 - Storing Caller ID messages in Memory dialing
39 Storing Caller ID messages in Memory dialing The phone number of the party on the Caller ID list can be stored inmemory dialing. 1 Press .Select the phone number to be storedfrom the Caller ID list by pressingor . 2 Press . 3 Press and or enter a two-digitnumber (01-20) to select the memorylocati...
Page 43 - Selecting an Option
41 Your EXAI 985HS gives you new options for call waiting. At thetouch of a button, you can ask the caller to hold or conferencethem into your current call. You may be required to subscribe tocall waiting and call waiting options to use these features. Not allfeatures are available in all areas. Che...
Page 44 - ANSWERING DEVICE
42 The EXAI 985HS has a built-in answering system that answers andrecords incoming calls. You can also use your answering system to record a conversation,leave a voice memo message for others who use the phone, or toannounce a special message to callers when you're away from your phone. • Digital Ta...
Page 46 - Setting your greeting
44 1 Press and hold until you heara tone. Start recording your messageimmediately after you hear the tone end. 2 When you finish recording yourmessage, press or . A tone sounds and your message playsback on the phone. Preset Message The following message is prerecorded: "Hello, no one is availab...
Page 47 - Selecting the message record time; Selecting a PIN code
45 Selecting the message record time You can set your answering system to record messages up to oneor four minutes long. One minute option: move the REC TIME switch to 1 . Four minute option: move the REC TIME switch to 4 . Announce only feature: The announce only feature plays an outgoing message, ...
Page 48 - Setting ring time switch
46 Setting ring time switch The ring time/toll saver switchallows you to set the number ofrings the caller hears before theanswering system plays youroutgoing message. You can setthe switch to answer after tworings or after four rings. Once thegreeting has started, you can stopit when you pick up th...
Page 49 - Playing your message
47 Playing your message The base LED shows the number of total messages on thedisplay. If the display is blinking, then there are new messageswaiting for you. The EXAI 985HS is designed to play your newmessages first. After you play your new messages you can thenplay your old messages. 1 Press . The...
Page 50 - Repeating a message; Skipping a message
48 Repeating a message 1 Press to review your message.The number of stored messages isannounced. 2 After a message has played for a fewseconds, press to repeat themessage. 3 Press at any time to stopreviewing messages and return tostandby. The message counter LEDshows the total number of messagesrem...
Page 51 - Deleting a message; Voice memo
When you press ,you are permanentlydeleting the message.Once deleted, the messagecannot be replayed. 49 Deleting a message Deleting individual message 1 Press to review your message. 2 If you decide to delete a message,press anytime during themessage. The system beeps andimmediately goes to the next...
Page 52 - Recording a conversation
50 Recording a conversation You can record up to 10 minutes of conversation while you aremaking your call from the handset. You cannot record a conversation while you are speakingon the base. 1 During the conversation from thehandset. Press and hold on the base. The unit begins recording and the LED...
Page 53 - Remote access away from home
51 Remote access away from home You can operate your answering system from a remote locationusing any touch-tone telephone. Use this function to check forrecorded messages, to play or delete messages, even to record anew outgoing message, and to monitor sounds in the room.Prior to accessing the syst...
Page 54 - Remote room monitor
52 You cannot use # and while the new messagesare playing. Press # then 5 to stop messageplayback first and go tostep 5. If you enter an incorrectPIN code three times, anerror tone sounds and thephone automaticallyhangs up. Remote room monitor You can call your answering system from any touch-tone p...
Page 55 - ADDITIONAL; INFORMA
53 The digital security code is an identification code used to connectthe handset and the base unit. Normally, setting the code isnot necessary.The first time you charge your handset, the security code isautomatically set. (See page 4.) In the rare situation that you suspect another cordless telepho...
Page 59 - General Information
57 T h e E X A I 9 8 5 H S c o m p l i e s w i t h F C C P a r t s 1 5 a n d 6 8 .O p e r a t i n g Te m p e r a t u r e : 0 º C t o + 5 0 º C ( + 3 2 º F t o + 1 2 2 º F ) AC Adapter Information A C A d a p t e r p a r t n u m b e r : A D - 4 2 0I n p u t Vo l t a g e : 1 2 0 V A C 6 0 H z O u t p ...
Page 60 - TROUBLESHOOTING; YOUR NEW PHONE
58 If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please trythese simple steps first. Symptom The status LED won't light when the handsetis placed in the base unit. The audio soundsweak and/or scratchy. Can't make or receivecalls. The handset doesn'tring or receive a page. Suggestion • Make s...
Page 62 - INDEX
60 0 - 9 3-way conferencing ..............32 A Answering device Features ...........................42Setting up ........................43Using ...............................47 B Base ringer switch ................18Battery pack Preparing and charging..11Replacement and handling .....................
Page 63 - A t U n i d e n , w e ’ l l t a k e c a r e o f y o u !
A t U n i d e n , w e ’ l l t a k e c a r e o f y o u ! I f y o u n e e d a n y a s s i s t a n c e w i t h t h i s p r o d u c t , p l e a s e c a l l o u r C u s t o m e r H o t l i n e a t 1 - 8 0 0 - 2 9 7 - 1 0 2 3 P L E A S E D O N O T R E T U R N T H I S P R O D U C T T O T H E P L A C E O F ...
Page 64 - FOR PURCHASING
Covered under one or more of the following U.S. patents:4,511,761 4,523,058 4,595,795 4,797,916 5,381,460 5,426,690 5,434,905 5,491,745 5,533,010 5,574,727 5,650,790 5,660,269 5,661,780 5,663,981 5,671,248 5,717,312 5,754,407 5,768,345 5,787,355 5,838,721 ©2000 Uniden America CorporationAll rights r...
