Uniden 8985 manual Setting up the base unit, Choose the best location

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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 CONSIDERATIONS included in the PRECAUTIONS AND IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS brochure. Here are some important guidelines you should consider:

Avoid heat sources, such as radiators, air ducts, and sunlight

Avoid television sets and other electronic equipment

Choose a central location

Avoid noise sources such as a window by a street with heavy traffic

Avoid microwave ovens

Avoid excessive moisture, extremely low temperatures, dust, mechanical vibration, or shock

Avoid personal computers

Avoid other cordless telephones

•You should charge your handset for 12-15 hours before using the phone.

•The location should be close to both a phone jack and a continuous power outlet which is not switchable.

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

•Be sure there is sufficient space to raise the base antenna fully vertical.

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

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Contents Page Features IntroductionControls and functions 31050 51 52 Contents Next, choose the best location to set up the base unit Read this firstBase unit HandsetChecking the package contents Setting up the base unit Choose the best locationIf you want to install the base unit on the wall, see Connect the base unitChoose the dialing mode If your dialing system is Set the switch to ToneContact your telephone company for Assistance PulseIs firmly seated Mounting the base unit on a wallStandard wall plate mounting Direct wall plate mounting Preparing the battery pack Total00Battery use time per charge When the battery charge becomes lowCleaning the battery contacts Do not use any liquids or solventsPress ¥or »to move the cursor to the item that is to be set Setting the Caller ID optionsAuto TalkOff Cidcw On Area Code Beep sounds and the displayed area code is entered Entering your area codePress 3 to select Area Code Making a call From the handsetFrom the base Handset on the basePress speaker to finish the call Receiving a callPhone rings. The status LED on the base flashes When speaking with the base When speaking with the handsetWhen phone is ringing MuteAdjusting the ringer and earpiece volume Ringer a HighRinger a Low Ringer B HighRedialing a call On-hook redialingLast three phone numbers entered can be quickly redialed Redial2Talk High Off-hook redialingPress talk Talk appears flashing on the display. Talk Using the speaker phone Intercom from the handset to base To transfer from the base to the handset Transferring a callTo transfer from the handset to the base Storing phone numbers and names On the handesetPress and hold mem until Memory Store is displayed Memory Store 01 Uniden Corp 02 John DOEStore Number Store Number is817555330 Memory03 StoredOn the base Making calls with memory dialing On-hook dialingPress mem Handset displays your programmed memory locations Memory16Talk 035 Off-hook dialingTalk Talk High Edit Memory01 Delete Memory01 Go Back Editing a stored name and/or phone numberSee Store Name Select Edit Memory817858330 Memory01 StoredErasing a stored name and phone number With the handsetEdit Memory02 Delete Memory02With the base After 2 seconds the displayReturns to Memory Store screenWay conferencing When speaking on the handsetWhen speaking on the base Caller ID service When the telephone rings 11 1230PM1230PM 813-8 3300Viewing the Caller ID Message list New Total02Press »to display the latest caller ID message 17 1230PMWhen the pointer is at Yes When the pointer is at NoDeleting information from the Caller ID list Deleting a Caller ID messageDeleting all Caller ID name/numbers Delete All ?Or »to select Display returns to the summary screen8178583300 Using the Caller ID listCalling a party from the Caller ID list Storing Caller ID messages in Memory dialing Select LocationUsing Caller ID with call waiting service Talk Uniden CorpIntegrated Integrated answering deviceSetting the clock Setting your greeting » Preset Message» Recording your personal greeting » Choosing between two greetingsSwitch to » Announce only featureSelecting the message record time Selecting a PIN codeSetting ring time switch Using your answering system Playing your messageBase LED shows the number of total messages on Waiting for you. The Exai 8955 is designed to play your newRepeating a message Skipping a messageDeleting a message Voice memo» Deleting individual message » Deleting all messagesRecording a conversation Remote access away from home Command FunctionRemote room monitor Additional Information Changing the digital security codeTo attach the beltclip To remove the beltclip Installing the beltclipHeadset installation Maintenance Battery replacement and handlingTroubleshooting Symptom SuggestionTo help eliminate Background noiseSymptom Suggestion Specifications GeneralBase unit HandsetDigital security code Earpiece volume Headset installation IndexK, L W, X, Y, Z