Uniden EXA 8955 1, 2, 1, 2

1Press and hold until you hear

a long tone. Start recording your

message immediately after you hear the

long tone end.

2When you are finished recording your

message, press or .

A long tone sounds and your message

plays back on the phone.

Preset Message

The following message is prerecorded:

"Hello, no one is available to take your call. Please leave a message

after the tone."

Recording your personal outgoing message (Greeting)

Setting your greeting

When you receive a call, the answering system automatically plays

either a preset message or your own greeting.

You can record a greeting

up to 30 second.

Stand within 12 inches in

front of the microphone

and speak clearly when

recording your outgoing

message.

greeting

play

Choosing between two outgoing messages.

1Press to play the outgoing

message.

2Press again while the

message is played. This switches

between the two options.

greeting

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Contents

Main INTRODUCTION TO YOUR NEW PHONE Features Introduction Controls and functions Page CONTENTS OF YOUR OWNERS MANUAL Contents Step 1 GETTING STARTED Step 2 Step 3 Read this first 4 Checking the package contents Choose the best location Setting up the base Connect the base unit 1 2 3 Choose the dialing mode TONE PULSE TONE PULSE TONE 1 2 Mounting the base unit on a wall 3 4 1 2 8 9 1 2 3 status 4 Preparing the battery pack Battery use time (per charge) When the battery charge becomes low Cleaning the battery contacts From the handset 1 BASICS Page 14 Handset ringer tone Handset ringer switch Handset ear speaker volume Adjusting the ringer and ear speaker volume From the handset 1 speaker 2 3 1 2 3 Redialing a call When speaking on the handset 1 2 When the phone is ringing 1 2 When speaking on the base Mute From the handeset MEMORY Page Page When speaking on the handset 3-WAY 1 CONFERENCE FEATURES When speaking on the base 1 2 Intercom from the handset to base 1 2 Using your EXA 8955 intercom To transfer from the handset to the base 1 Transferring a call 2 3 To transfer from the base to the handset 1 2 3 THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE The integrated answering device Features 4 5 Setting up your answering system 6 1 1 2 Setting your greeting 1 2 Selecting the message record time 1 ANN 1 2 3 Setting ring time switch TS Playing your message Using your answering system 1 2 3 Repeating a message 1 2 3 Skipping a message 1 2 3 Deleting a message 1 2 3 Voice memo 1 2 3 1 2 Remote access away from home 1 2 3 4 5 6 Page 1 ADDITIONAL 2 INFORMATION Changing the digital security code To attach the beltclip Installing the beltclip Headset installation 36 Battery replacement and handling RECYCLING NICKEL- CADMIUM BATTERIES Ni-Cd Caution Note on power sources Maintenance TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR NEW PHONE Troubleshooting Page General SPECIFICATIONS Base unit YOUR NEW PHONE Handset At Uniden, well take care of you! INDEX Index