Uniden EXI 8966 - Manual

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 to 10) Then, insert the battery pack into the handset.You have to ...

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...

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 INSTALLATIONCONSIDERATIONS included in the PRECAUTIONS AND IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIO...

7 Step 2: Setting up the base unit (continued) Connect the base unit To install the base unit on the wall, see page 45. 1 Connect the telephone line cord tothe TEL LINE jack and to a telephone outlet. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet. 3 Set the base...

8 Step 2: Setting up the base unit (continued) Notes • Use only the supplied AD-420 AC adapter. Do not use any other AC adapter. • Connect the AC adapter to a continuous power supply. Tips • If your telephone outlet isn't modular, contact your telephone company for assistance. Polarity of the plug M...

9 Step 3: Preparing the battery pack Charge the battery pack for 12-15 hours before you start using your phone. 1 Press and slide the battery compart-ment cover toward the bottom ofthe unit. 2 Connect the battery pack connectorwith the correct polarity (black and redwires), then insert the battery p...

10 Step 3: Preparing the battery pack (continued) Battery use time (per charge) From fully charged• 7 hours continuous use• 10 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 becharged, the phone is programmed to elimina...

11 Step 4: Entering your area code If you enter a 3-digit area code number in the Area Code option, your local area code does not appear in Caller ID messages. When reviewing Caller ID messages,you will see only the local seven digit number. For calls received from outside yourlocal area code, you w...

12 Making calls Making a call with the handset Dialing from standby 1 Pick up the handset and dial thephone number (up to 32 digits). Example: Enter 8178583300 2 Press .“ Talk ” flashes on the display. Then the volume setting is displayed. Example: Setting “High” 3 The number is dialed. After about ...

13 Making calls (continued) Dialing from talk mode 1 Pick up the handset. 2 Press . “ Talk ” appears flashing on the display. The display shows the current selected volume. 3 Dial the phone number. Example: Enter 817-858-3300 4 To hang up, press or place the handset on the base. The call-time willbe...

14 Making calls (continued) Making a call with the base Dialing from standby 1 Press . “ Speaker ” appears on the display. 2 Dial the number. 3 When you finish the call, press to hang up. Note The base microphone is located under the phone. Position yourself as near to thebase as possible and speak ...

16 Making calls (continued) Dialing from talk mode 1 Press . “ Talk ” appears flashing on the display. 2 Press . The last number dialed will be displayed and redialed. 3 To hang up, press or place the handset on the base. Redialing a call with the base 1 Press . The last number dialed from the base ...

17 Receiving calls 1 The phone rings. 2 Press . “ Talk ” appears flashing on the display. Then the currently selected earpiecevolume is displayed for 2 seconds. For example, if the volume is set to high, the display shows; 3 The call-time display starts. Talk withthe caller. 4 To hang up, press or p...

20 Memory storing Your EXI 8966 stores up to 20 names and numbers in the handset plus 14 numbers inthe base. Storing phone numbers and names With the handset 1 Press and hold until “ Memory Store ” is displayed. 2 Press , , or enter a two-digit number (01 - 20) to select the memorylocation where you...

21 4 Use , , , , or to enter the name. The name cannot exceed 13 characters.• Use and to scroll through the character menu. It contains upper and lower case letters and various characters. • Use and to move the cursor to the desired location. • Use key to delete characters as needed. 5 Press . “ Sto...

22 1 Press and hold until “ Store Number ” is displayed. 2 Dial the number (up to 20 digits). 3 Press . “ Select Location ” is displayed. 4 Press the number keypad (0-9) or onetouch dial key ( - ). A tone sounds and the numberis stored. Memory storing (continued) With the base Note You can store onl...

23 Memory dialing With the handset Dialing from standby 1 Press . The handset displays your programmed memory locations. 2 Press , , or enter a two-digit number (01 - 20) to select thememory location you would like todial. 3 Press . “ Talk ” flashes and the volume setting appears on thedisplay. Then...

25 With the base One touch dialing 1 Press the one touch dial key ( - ) to dial the numbers stored in location - . 2 Press to hang up. Standard dialing 1 Press .“ Select Location ” is displayed. 2 Enter the memory location (0-9 or m1-m4), then the number is displayed. 3 Press . Memory dialing (conti...

27 Memory editing (continued) 7 Use the number keypad, , or to enter the phone number. The phone number cannot exceed 20 digits. (See page 21.)When the phone number will not be edited, skip this step. 8 Press . The handset beeps and displays the confirmation screen. The memory storage is complete. F...

28 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 and the entry isdeleted. The following screen appears. 8 After a few seconds, the display retu...

30 Mute You can turn off the base or the handset microphone so that the person you aretalking with cannot hear you. When speaking with the base 1 Press during a telephone call. The microphone is turned off. 2 To cancel mute, pressor . When the phone is ringing You can temporarily mute the handset’s ...

31 3-way conference features The Uniden EXI 8966 permits 3-way conver-sations between the handset, base and anoutside line. When speaking on the handset 1 Press on the base to join the 3-way conversation. 2 To hang up, press on the base. The handset remains connectedto the call. When speaking on the...

32 Intercom feature Intercom from the base to handset 1 Press on the base. The handset beeps. (If no answer,press again to disconnect.) 2 Press or on the handset to answer. “ Intercom ” appears on the display. 3 To turn off the intercom, presson the handset or on the base. Intercom from the handset ...

33 Call transfer feature To transfer from the handset to the base 1 Press on the handset during a telephone call.The caller is put on hold and theintercom tone sounds on the base. 2 Press or on the base. The intercom mode is activated, but the caller is stillon hold. 3 To transfer the call to the ba...

34 Caller ID service You must subscribe to the Caller ID service from your telephone company to usethis feature. When the telephone rings, the Caller ID feature allows you to view the caller's nameand phone number on the handset and base display before you answer the phone. The handset displays the ...

37 Viewing the Caller ID message list The Caller ID list stores information for up to 50 incoming calls-even unanswered calls. 1 Press . The summery screen appears. Thescreen shows the number of newmessages and total messages. 2 Press to display the latest caller ID message. 3 Press to see the next ...

38 Deleting information from the Caller ID list The EXI 8966 stores up to 50 messages. If the phone receives the 51st message,the oldest one in the list is automatically deleted.Caller ID data can also be deleted manually. Deleting a Caller ID message 1 Press .Display the message to be deletedfrom t...

39 Deleting information from the Caller ID list (cont’d) Deleting all Caller ID names and numbers 1 Press . 2 Press . The following screen 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 t...

40 J Dial edit You can edit the phone number of Caller ID data when you press after the step 1. Calling a party from the Caller ID list You can place a call from the Caller ID list.The EXI 8966 stores up to 50 messages. 1 Press . Select the phone number that youwant to dial by pressing or . 2 Press ...

41 Storing Caller ID messages in memory The phone number of the party on the Caller ID list can be stored in memory dialing. 1 Press . Select the phone number to be storedfrom the Caller ID list by pressing or . 2 Press . 3 Press , , or enter a two-digit number (01 - 20) to select the memory locatio...

42 Notes • When CIDCW is set to Opt in the caller ID setup menu (see page 35), you can press after receiving a call waiting call and view a list of ways to handle the new call. Choose an option using and and press to activate. • When an incoming call is received while you are speaking on the base, p...

43 Your EXI 8966 gives you new options for call waiting. At the touch of a button, youcan ask the caller to hold or conference them into your current call. You may berequired to subscribe to call waiting and call waiting options to use these features.Not all features are available in all areas. Chec...

44 Changing the digital security code The digital security code is an identification code used to connect the handset and thebase unit. Normally, setting the code is not necessary.The first time you charge your handset, the security code is automatically set. (See page 4.) In the rare situation that...

45 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 the DC IN 9V jack. 3 Plug the telephon...

46 Mounting the base unit on a wall (continued) Direct wall plate mounting If you don't have a standard wall plate, you can mount your phone directly to the wall.Before doing this, consider the following:• Avoid electrical cables, pipes, or other items behind the mounting location, that could cause ...

47 Additional information Installing the beltclip To attach the beltclip Insert the beltclip into the holes on eachside of the handset. Press down untilit clicks. To remove the beltclip Pull both sides of the beltclip to releasethe tabs from the holes. Headset installation Your phone may be used wit...

48 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...

49 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 weakand/or scratchy. Can't make or receive calls The handset doesn't ring orreceive a page....

51 Index 0 - 9 3-way conferencing .............................31 A Area code ............................................11Auto Talk ........................................17, 35 B Base ringer switch ...............................19Base speaker volume ..........................19Battery pack Prep...