Receiving calls, Auto Talk when ringing | Uniden EXI 8966 specs

Receiving calls

Receiving a call with the handset

1 The phone rings.

2 Press . “Talk” appears flashing on the display.

Then the currently selected earpiece volume is displayed for 2 seconds.

For example, if the volume is set to high, the display shows;

3 The call-time display starts. Talk with the caller.

4 To hang up, press or place the handset on the base.

The call time displays for about 5 seconds.

Auto Talk when ringing

When the Auto Talk setting is on and there is an incoming call, simply lift the handset from the base unit to answer the phone. (See page 35.)

Any key Talk when ringing

When the handset is off of the base, pressing any handset key (except ) lets you answer the phone. (See page 35.)

Mute when ringing

You can temporarily mute the handset’s ringer by pressing when the phone

rings. Press to answer the call.

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Uniden EXI 8966 Receiving calls, Receiving a call with the handset, Auto Talk when ringing, Any key Talk when ringing

Contents

I 8 9 6 Controls and functions Features Introduction Table of contents 9 to Read this first6 to About the digital security code Checking the package contents Setting up the base unit Choose the best location Connect the base unit Choose the dialing mode Tips Preparing the battery pack Battery use time per charge When the battery charge becomes lowCleaning the battery contacts Entering your area code Making calls Making a call with the handsetDialing from standby Dialing from talk mode Dialing from speaker phone mode Making a call with the base Redialing a call with the handset Redialing a call with the base Mute when ringing Auto Talk when ringingAny key Talk when ringing Receiving calls Handset ringer tone Handset ringer switchHandset earpiece volume Traveling out of range Base ringer switch Base speaker volumeReceiving a call with the base Memory storing Storing phone numbers and namesWith the handset Memory storing With the base Memory dialing With the handset Dialing from standbyDisplay a Programmed Number Dialing from talk mode With the base One touch dialing Standard dialing Memory editing Editing a stored name and/or phone number After about 2 seconds, Memory Memory erasing Erasing a stored name and phone number Press and hold until Store Number is displayed When the phone is ringing When speaking with the baseWhen speaking with the handset Mute Way conference features When speaking on the handsetWhen speaking on the base Intercom feature Intercom from the base to handsetIntercom from the handset to base Call transfer feature To transfer from the handset to the baseTo transfer from the base to the handset Caller ID service Setting the Caller ID options When the telephone rings Long Distance call and area code settings Viewing the Caller ID message list Deleting information from the Caller ID list Deleting a Caller ID message Deleting information from the Caller ID list cont’d Deleting all Caller ID names and numbers Calling a party from the Caller ID list Long Distance calls and Area codeDial edit Storing Caller ID messages in memory Caller ID with call waiting service Call waiting features Changing the digital security code Mounting the base unit on a wall Standard wall plate mounting Direct wall plate mounting Additional information Installing the beltclipHeadset installation To attach the beltclip To remove the beltclip Power Failure MaintenanceBattery replacement Handling Troubleshooting Symptom Suggestion At Uniden, we’ll take care of you Please do not Return this Product to the Place of Purchase Index K, LW, X, Y, Z Uniden America Corporation