Selecting a different channel

You must subscribe to Call Waiting service from your phone company to use this feature.

If you encounter interference while using your phone, you can manually change the phone’s channel for clear operation. Interference can come from appliances or other phones in your home. This function works only when the phone is in use.

The chan button on the handset allows you to choose between 30 defferent channels. During the course of a conversation, if you hear static or noise, press chan .

chan The talk/batt LED flashes, indicating the phone is changing to another channel.

Using the flash button

Use flash for accessing services such as call waiting. If you receive a call during your conversation, press the flash button on the handset. Press flash

flash	again to return to the previous call.

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Uniden EXL 8900 manual Selecting a different channel, Using the flash button, Again to return to the previous call

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Page Welcome Features Talk Long Dst Controls and functions 28 29 Contents Read this first Next, choose the best location to set up the base unitBase unit Handset Checking the package contents Choose the best location Setting up the base unit Connect the base unit If you want to install the base unit on the wall, see If your dialing system is Set the switch to Tone Choose the dialing modeContact your telephone company for Assistance Pulse Snap the wall mount Molded wiringAdapter into Notches on the base Direct wall plate mounting Into the battery compartment Charging the battery packSlide the battery cover forward Until it snaps into place When the battery charge becomes low Battery use time per chargeCleaning the battery contacts Do not use any liquids or solvents » Ringer Tone and Volume Adjusting the volume controlThis switch turns the handset ringer on or off » Setting the Handset Earpiece Volume Making and receiving calls Using the LDM Long Distance Manager Entering a pause in memory dialing Storing a number in memoryFollow the remaining steps in the Storing a Number in Memory section to complete Dialing a stored number Storing mixed tone/pulse number Press mem twice Dial the main number Using the flash button Selecting a different channelAgain to return to the previous call Page/find MuteTraveling out-of-range Muting the ringer sound Changing the digital security code Additional Information Headset installation Installing the beltclipTo attach the beltclip To remove the beltclip Battery replacement and handling Maintenance Symptom Suggestion Troubleshooting General SpecificationsBase unit Handset Index K, LW, X, Y, Z

Selecting a different channel

Using the flash button

again to return to the previous call.