Uniden EXAI3985 manual Installation Considerations

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Radio Interference

Radio interference may occasionally cause buzzing and humming in your cordless handset, or clicking noises in the base. This interference is caused by external sources such as TV, refrigerator, vacuum cleaner, fluorescent lighting, or electrical storm. Your unit is NOT DEFECTIVE. If these noises continue and are too distracting, please check around your home to see what appliances may be causing the problem. In addition, we recommend that the base not be plugged into a circuit that also powers a major appliance because of the potential for interference. Be certain that the antenna on the unit is fully extended when needed.

In the unlikely event that you consistently hear other voices or distracting transmissions on your phone, you may be receiving radio signals from another cordless telephone or other source of interference. If you cannot eliminate this type of interference, you need to change to a different channel.

Finally, it should be noted that some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause interference to nearby TVs and VCRs. To minimize or prevent such interference, the base of the cordless telephone should not be placed near or on top of a TV or VCR. If interference is experienced, moving the cordless telephone farther away from the TV or VCR will often reduce or eliminate the interference.

More Than One Cordless Telephone

If you want to use more than one cordless telephone in your home, they must operate on different channels. Press the channel key to select a channel that provides the clearest communication.

Cordless Telephone Privacy

Cordless telephones are radio devices. Communications between the handset and base of your cordless telephone are accomplished by means of radio waves which are broadcast over the open airways. Because of the inherent physical properties of radio waves, your communications can be received by radio receiving devices other than your own cordless telephone unit. Consequently, any communications using your cordless telephone may not be private.

Installation Considerations

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. (A continuous power outlet is an AC outlet which does not have a switch to interrupt its power.)

Keep the base and handset away from sources of electrical noise such as motors or fluorescent lighting.

Be sure there is sufficient space to fully extend the base antenna.

The base can be placed on a desk or tabletop or mounted on a standard telephone wall plate.

You should charge your new phone for 15-20 hours before completing the installation or using the handset.

Telephone Line Outlets

There are two types of phone outlets:

Modular Jack

Most phone equipment available now uses modular jacks. Phone cords are fitted with a molded plastic connector which plugs into this type of jack. If you do not have modular phone jacks, contact your local telephone company for information about their installation.

Hardwired Jack

Some equipment is wired directly to a phone jack, and these types of installations require a modular jack converter. This type of installation is not difficult; however, you should contact your Uniden telephone dealer or a telephone supply store for advice about the proper adapter or converter for your particular situation.

Connecting the Telephone Cords

Consider these safety guidelines before connecting the telephone cords:

Caution!

Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected.

Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

Applying Power to the Base

This phone requires an AC outlet, without a switch to interrupt power, and the included AC adapter. To relieve strain on the DC plug when the phone is placed on a desk or table, wrap the power cord around the strain relief notch on the bottom of the base.

NOTE:

Place the power cord so that it does not create a trip

 

hazard, or where it could become chafed and create a

 

fire or other electrical hazards.

Adapter Safety Features

If the AC adapter furnished with this phone has a polarized line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), this plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug.

Do not alter the shape of the blades of the polarized plug!

NOTE:

If you cannot plug the AC adapter

 

into the outlet, contact someone about replacing the

 

outlet.

Plug the AC Adapter into a standard 120 VAC wall outlet.

Do not use an outlet controlled by a wall switch.

Use only the Uniden AC Adapter supplied with this phone.

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 from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below.

WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the original user shall terminate and be of no further effect 12 months after the date of original retail sale. The warranty is invalid if the Product is (A) damaged or not maintained as reasonable or necessary, (B) modified, altered, or used as part of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or any configurations not sold by Uniden, (C) improperly installed, (D) serviced or repaired by someone other than an authorized Uniden service center for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty,

(E)used in any conjunction with equipment or parts or as part of any system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the owner’s manual for this product.

STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event that the product does not conform to this warranty at any time while this warranty is in effect, warrantor will either, at its option, repair or replace the defective unit and return it to you without charge for parts, service, or any other cost (except shipping and handling) incurred by warrantor or its representatives in connection with the performance of this warranty. Warrantor, at its option, may replace the unit with a new or refurbished unit. THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IS THE SOLE AND ENTIRE WARRANTY PERTAINING TO THE PRODUCT AND IS IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR ARISING BY OPERATION OF LAW, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OR PAYMENT OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow this exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

LEGAL REMEDIES: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This warranty is void outside the United States of America.

PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF WARRANTY: If, after following the instructions in the owner’s manual you are certain that the Product is defective, pack the Product carefully (preferably in its original packaging). The Product should include all parts and accessories originally packaged with the Product. Include evidence of original purchase and a note describing the defect that has caused you to return it. The Product should be shipped freight prepaid, by traceable means, to warrantor at:

Uniden America Corporation

Parts and Service Division

4700 Amon Carter Blvd.

Fort Worth, TX 76155

(800) 297-1023, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Central, Monday through Friday

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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Contents Page Page Contents Features WelcomeExplanation purposes Flash Controls and FunctionsO N T R O L S a N D F U N C T I O N S Checking the Package Contents Setting up the Phone Do the following stepsChoose the best location Install the battery pack Battery use time per chargeLow battery alert Connect the base unit Choose the dialing mode Base Setting onlyPress and hold flash/set until you hear a confirmation tone Standard wall plate mounting Setting the handset retainer clip for wall mountingDirect wall mounting Use Or ª To move the pointer to the selection Setting Caller ID OptionsTo make your selections and a confirmation tone Or Cidcw Off depending upon the type of service to whichUse To move the pointer between Auto Talk On or You subscribe PressHandset Ringer Volume Setup Handset Ringer Tone SettingHandset ringer volume setting A confirmation tone will sound Distinctive Ringer SetupAppears Selecting a LanguageMaking and Receiving Calls From the Handset From the Base Handset On the BaseHandset Off the Base Call Waiting. See Adjusting Earpiece VolumeBase Volume Call WaitingRedialing from Standby Mode Redial from Talk ModeRedialing a Call From the Base Traveling Out-of-RangeKeypad to enter the name. Press With the handsetStore Name appears on Display. Then use the numberE M O R Y D I a L I N G Memory dialing from Standby Mode With the handset Making Calls with Memory DialingWith the Base Memory dialing from Talk Mode Display a programmed number while in memory location listPress talk . Talk Press , ª to scroll through memory locations To selectEditing a stored name, phone number or distinctive ring Deleting the stored dataPress to move the pointer to Yes With the Base When speaking on the handset When speaking on the baseWay Conferencing Base. The handset beeps. If no answer, press Intercom/Page FeatureIntercom from the base to the handset Intercom from the handset to baseTo transfer from the base to the handset Call Transfer FeatureChain Dialing To transfer from the handset to the baseTone Dialing Switch-over Mute Handset/BaseSelecting a Different Channel When the Telephone Rings You must subscribe to Caller ID service to use this featureCaller ID When you answer the call, the display changes to Talk Viewing the Caller ID Message ListPress caller id to return to standby Deleting a Caller ID message When the pointer is at YesWhen the pointer is at No Deleting Information from the Caller ID ListTone sounds and all stored Caller ID messages are deleted Using the Caller ID ListDeleting all Caller ID names/numbers Calling a party from the Caller ID listStoring Caller ID messages in memory dialing Long distance calls and area code setting/cancellationName of the caller are displayed Using Caller ID on Call Waiting ServiceWhen a new incoming call arrives during your Current telephone call, the phone numberFor example Call Waiting Deluxe FeaturesIntegrated Answering Device Setting up your Answering System Using the Menu ModeTurning the Answering System On/Off Choosing between the two outgoing messages Setting Your Outgoing Message GreetingPreset message Recording a personal outgoing message GreetingTo select the minute Setting the TimeSetting a Personal Security Code You hear the current ringer option High Setting the base ringer volumeAdjusting the speaker volume level Four timesSetting the Ring Time Selecting the message record time Announce only featurePlaying your messages Using your Answering SystemSkipping a message Repeating a messageVoice memo Deleting a messageRemote access away from home Recording a conversationTo stop recording, press or memo/rec Command You may select a command from the following chartTurn on the answering system remotely Changing the Digital Security Code Headset Installation Changing the Face PlateTo remove the Face plate To attach the Face plate Maintenance Installing the BeltclipPower Failure Battery replacement and handlingSymptom Troubleshooting Symptom Suggestion Battery Information General InformationAC Adapter Information Precautions Installation Considerations K, L IndexRemote Operation Card Remote access away from homeTask Key At Uniden, we’ll take care of you