Uniden 1EXI7960 Cordless Telephone User Manual
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1. Hours are from 8 00 a m to 5 00 p m Central Time Monday through Friday We can also be reached on the web at www uniden com INCLUDED IN YOUR PACKAGE Handset AC Adapter Rechargeable Battery Long Telephone Cord This Owner s Manual Precautions and Important Safety Instructions Registration Card Quick Reference Guide DESK TABLETOP INSTALLATION 1 Plug the AC adapter cord into the DC input jack on the back of When choosing a location for the base then place the AC your phone keep the base unit adapter cord inside the molded and the handset away from strain relief electrical noise caused by objects like motors and fluorescent lighting 2 Plug one end of the long telephone cord into the TEL LINE jack on the base then place the telephone cord into the right molded channel cord holder 3 Plug the other end of the long telephone cord into the telephone wall jack Remember the phone must be fully charged before you can use it AND ADJUSTING YOUR PHONE 4 Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120 VAC wall outlet Place the power cord so that it does not create a trip hazard or where it could become chafed and create an electrical hazard or fire Use only the Uniden AC adapter supplied with this phone and DO NOT use an outlet controlled by a wall switch 5 Raise the antenna to a vertical position Before using your phone A fully charge the2. EXI 7960 900 MHz Cordless Phone with Caller ID Uniden Z c EE al Z en Z lt da e N lt am E zz al c O em Uniden Covered under one or more of the following U S patents 4 511 761 4 523 058 4 595 795 4 597 104 4 797916 4 803 491 5 157 686 5 253 268 5 381 460 5 434 905 5 663 981 5 671 248 November 1998 Uniden America Corporation All rights reserved Printed in China UCZZ01210ZZ At Uniden we ll take care of you If you need any assistance with this product please call our Customer Hotline at 1 800 297 1023 PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE Our Uniden representatives will be happy to help you with any matters regarding the operation of this unit available accessories or any other related matters Hours M F 7 00 a m To 7 00 p m Central Standard Time Thank you for purchasing this Uniden product OF YOUR OWNER S MANUAL CONTENTS Introduction sss 1 Son CE CES 1 AA RE asd iae wanes 1 Included in Your Package ooooooooooccoco cc 2 Installing and Adjusting Your Phone 3 Desk Tabletop Installation 0 esses 3 e Wall Installation 09oo0oooooomorr so 4 Installing the Handset Battery Pack o 10 Charging the Battery Pack 0 00 0 2 e eee 11 e Cleaning the Battery Contacts o saaana 11 Setting the Pulse Tone Switch aaaea 2 Adju
3. Nickel Cadmium battery pack for a 15 20 hours WALL INSTALLATION v Setting the Handset Retainer for Wall Mounting 1 Remove the handset retainer on the base by sliding it upward DO NOT use an outlet controlled by a wall switch Before you plug the other end of the telephone cord into the modular jack on the wall charge the battery refer to Charging the Battery Pack page 11 2 Flip the handset retainer over so the tab is facing up 3 Slide the handset retainer back onto the base v Standard Wall Plate Mounting This phone can be mounted on any standard AT amp T or GTE wall plate 1 Plug the AC adapter into the DC input jack on the back of the base then place the AC adapter cord inside the left molded channel cord holder 2 Plug a short telephone cord into the TEL LINE jack on the base then place the telephone cord inside the right molded channel cord holder 3 Plug the other end of the cord into the wall jack Remember the phone must be fully charged before you can use it 4 Place the base on the two posts of the wall plate and slide it downward to secure 5 Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120 VAC wall outlet that is not controlled by a wall switch 6 Raise the antenna on the base v Direct Wall Mounting If you don t have a standard wall plate you can mount your phone directly to the wall Before mounting your cor
4. PROBLEM SUGGESTION The charge light won t come on when the handset is placed in the base Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base and wall outlet Make sure the handset is properly seated in base Make sure the charging contacts on the handset and base are clean The audio sounds weak and or scratch Make sure that the base antenna is in a vertical position Press chan to help eliminate background noise Move the handset and or base to a different location away from metal objects or appliances and try again Can t make or receive calls Check both ends of the base telephone line cord Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base and wall outlet Disconnect the AC adapter for a few minutes then reconnect it Reset security code see page 13 25 26 PROBLEM SUGGESTION The handset doesn t ring or receive a page The Nickel Cadmium battery pack may be weak Charge the battery on the base unit for 15 20 hours The handset may be too far away from the base unit Place the base unit away from appliances or metal objects Reset security code see page 13 OF YOUR NEW PHONE GENERAL The EXI 7960 complies with FCC Parts 15 and 68 Frequency control PLL Modulation DBPSK Operating temperature 10 to 50 C 14 F to 122 F Frequency 925 997 to 927 947 MHz 40 channels Power require
5. mem for two seconds The display shows the Memory Store screen and any saved numbers Memory Store i KAYSIE SCHLITZ 2 UNIDEN 3 Use the A and Y keys or number keypad to select the memory location you would like to edit The lt and gt keys toggle between the names display and the numbers display 4 Press select The following screen appears with the memory location number that you have selected in the display 5 With cursor next to Edit Memory press select The following screen appears and a cursor flashes indicating that the display is ready for the name to be edited gt Edit Memory i Delete Memory i Go Back You may move the cursor down to Ga Back and press select if you would like to exit this menu Store Hame KAYSIE SCHLITZ 6 Use the A and V keys to scroll through the character menu Use the and gt keys to move the cursor to the desired location and enter the name 7 Press select The following screen appears and a cursor flashes indicating that the display is ready for the number to be edited Store Humber 8173351212 8 Enter the phone number with the number keypad If you select Bo Back at any time no changes are made and the handset shows the Memory Store screen If you select H no changes are made and the handset shows the Memory Store screen 9 Press select The handset beeps and displays a confirmati
6. phone stores the most recent 30 numbers in Caller ID memory If the memory is full a new call replaces the oldest number To review If you have no Caller ID your Caller ID numbers follow the steps below messages then the total is shown as Eli 20 Your phone stores the most recent 30 numbers in Caller ID memory If the memory is full a new call replaces the oldest number For long distance dialing press 1 to add a 1 to the number in the display 1 Press call id and the Caller ID summary screen appears The screen i Dor shows the number of new callers and Potalondde the total number of callers stored in Caller ID memory This screen appears on the display whenever the handset is face up in the base 2 Press V to scan through the list The 12 21 12 38PM 63 most recent call appears first with the Schlitz Kausie date time call count name and phone 217 555 1212 number Press A to scan back through the list 3 Once you have reviewed your oldest call the following screen appears End Press call id to return to standby Once you have viewed all of your Caller ID numbers and reached the End display the list does not cycle back to the beginning You must press A to view your previous calls v Calling a Caller ID Number 1 Press call id and the Caller ID summary screen appears The screen Menu ui shows the number of new calle
7. return to standby 23 USING REDIAL Redial p calls the last number dialed dnY vol A up delete The number redialed can be up to 32 digits long select chan redial p USING THE TONE FEATURE If you are dialing in the pulse mode and need to enter tone digits press tone to enter the digits Once the call has ended the tone mode is canceled and pulse dialing resumes The tone feature applies only when the base unit is set to pulse SELECTING A DIFFERENT CHANNEL If you encounter interference while CID anv vol Aup delete using your phone you can manually OOOO change the channel for clearer peleo ghan rectal operation This function works only when the phone is in use The chan button on the handset allows you to choose between 40 channels Scannina During the course of a conversation if you hear static or noise which makes it difficult to hear press chan The following screen appears and the phone changes to a different channel TRAVELING OUT OF RANGE During a call as you begin to move too far from your base unit noise increases If you pass the range limits of the base unit your call will terminate within 20 seconds YOUR NEW PHONE QUICK REFERENCE CHART If your phone is not performing to your expectations please try these simple steps If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your place of purchase or call customer service at 800 297 1023
8. at you would like to change Press the select key to toggle between Gm and OFF for Anota 1 and C IOCH Press select and use the number keypad to enter or change the area code then press select again You hear a confirmation tone indicating the area code has been changed 3 After you have made your selections press call id and return the handset to the base The status LED flashes indicating that your setup changes are now effective v Screening Your Calls Caller ID allows you to review caller 12 21 12 58PM 63 information before you answer your Schlitz Kaysie phone When the phone rings the Bsiv 555 121z display shows the date time call count name and phone number of the caller If your Caller ID service is number only If you have no New Caller ID then the name does not appear on the second line Messages then the New display is blank Only the Total display appears If a name or number is not available the display will show a message such as Incomplete Data Private Humber Private Mame etc v Using CIDCW Caller ID on Call Waiting 1 During a call when you hear the Talk aima Once Gallina Caller ID tone check the handset Schlitz Kaysie has been viewed it is no for the name and number of the 517 555 1212 longer considered a incoming caller new message 2 Press flash to accept the incoming call See page 14 for additional information v Reviewing Caller ID Numbers Your
9. d charge clean all charging contacts on the handset and base about once a month with a pencil eraser or other contact cleaner DO NOT use liquids or solvents you may damage your phone 11 Most phone systems use tone dialing Check with your local phone company if you re not sure whether your system is tone or pulse You can only adjust the volume settings during a call 12 SETTING THE PULSE TONE SWITCH Be sure the PULSE TONE switch is in the TONE position unless your local phone system uses pulse dialing ADJUSTING THE RINGER AND VOLUME CONTROLS v Handset Ringer Tone and Volume Your EXI 7960 lets you choose from Rina Tupe E two ringer tones Type A and Type B High Each tone has a low and high volume setting When the phone is in standby mode press the vol A or W key on the handset to select the handset ringer tone and volume As you change the settings the selection appears on the LCD v Handset Earpiece Volume The EXI 7960 comes with four volume settings for the handset earpiece normal medium high and loud The Loud setting is especially useful in places with a lot of background noise or for the hearing impaired Normal Medium High During a call press vol A to increase the earpiece volume press vol W to High decrease the earpiece volume As you increase or decrease the volume your selection appears on the LCD When you hang up the EXI 7960 keep
10. dless telephone consider the following e Select a location away from electrical cables pipes or other items behind the mounting location Inserting screws into areas such as this can be hazardous e Try to mount your phone within 10 15 feet of a working phone jack in order to avoid excessive cord length Remember you are not mounting your phone to a wall plate with a builtin phone jack e Ifthe selected mounting area has no wooden support beams directly behind it you will need the appropriate anchoring devices in order for the wall to properly support your phone 1 Insert two mounting screws into pi the wall with their appropriate anchoring device if necessary 3 15 16 inches apart Allow about 3 16 of an inch between the wall and screw heads for mounting the phone S in 3 15 16 in ij 2 Set the handset retainer Refer to Setting the Handset Retainer for Wall Mounting on page 4 3 Plug the AC adapter into the DC input jack on the back of the base and place the cord inside the left molded channel cord holder 4 Plug one end of the long telephone cord into the TEL LINE jack on the back of the base and place the telephone cord into the right molded channel cord holder 5 Place the base on the screws and push it downward to secure 6 Plug the other end of the telephone cord into the wall jack 7 Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120 VAC wall outl
11. ess select There is a confirmation tone and the handset displays Henory 1 Deleted Fenmoru i Deleted 9 The display then returns to the Memory Store screen You may select another number to delete return to step 3 or you may press mem to return to standby USING MEMORY DIALING Follow the steps below to dial a number using a programmed memory location 1 Press mem The handset displays i gt EKEAYSIE SCHLITZ your programmed memory locations ca 2 Uniden 3 Grandma 2 Use the A and V keys or the number keypad to select the memory location you would like to dial p EATSTIE SCHLITZ 2 Uniden id Grandma 3 Press talk and the number dials If you already know the memory location of the number you wish to dial press talk then mem and the memory location The phone will automatically dial the number CHAIN DIALING On certain occasions after dialing a number you may be requested to enter an access code such as your account number You can enter this number into a memory location for later use by doing the following 1 Store the access code into one of the memory locations 0 9 See Storing A Phone Number in Memory page 15 2 Dial the party or service main number You must subscribe to CIDCW from your phone company in order to use this feature You may use the and gt keys to toggle between numbers when programming the area code 3 When you
12. et that is not controlled by a wall switch 8 Raise the antenna on the base INSTALLING THE HANDSET BATTERY PACK 1 Remove the handset battery cover by pressing in on the cover release and sliding it downward 2 Plug the battery s cable into the handset Y Use only the Uniden battery BT 905 supplied with your phone 3 Slide the battery cover on until it snaps into place 10 Rechargeable a memory ef batteries have ect that can reduce standby and talk time To avoi this memory effect on a monthly basis use the phone battery indica Then charge t 15 20 hours until the low or appears he battery for CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK v Initial battery charging Before plugging the phone line into your new phone for the first time fully charge the rechargeable battery pack for 15 20 hours without interruption 1 Place the handset on the base 2 Make sure that status LED lights If the LED doesn t light check to see that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the handset makes good contact with the base charging contacts y Low battery indicator When the battery pack is very low and needs to be charged the phone is programmed to eliminate functions in order to save power The handset beeps Complete your conversation as quickly as possible and return the handset to the base for charging CLEANING THE BATTERY CONTACTS To maintain a goo
13. it Redial Pulse Tone Dialing Page Find 7 Hour Talk Time e Handset Earpiece and Ringer Hearing Aid Compatible Volume Control The EXI 7960 features include AutoTalk and AutoStandby AutoTalk allows you to answer a call by just removing the handset from the base so you don t have to waste time pushing buttons or flipping switches AutoStandby allows you to hang up by simply returning the handset to the base The UltraClear Plus true compander circuitry virtually eliminates background noise This innovative technology together with 40 different channels provides you with the best possible reception during all your conversations To protect you against misbilled calls which might result from your phone being activated by other equipment the EXI 7960 has Random Code digital security which automatically selects one of over 65 000 digital security codes for the handset and base Also the AutoSecure feature electronically locks your phone when the handset is in the base To get the most from your phone please read this reference guide thoroughly Also be sure to complete the product registration form and mail it in Be sure to visit our web site at www uniden com To get the most from your phone please read this reference guide thoroughly Also be sure to complete and mail the product registration form If any of these items are missing or damaged contact the Uniden Parts Department at 800 554 3988
14. ments 9 V 210 mA or 9V 180mA from AC adapter Size 4 3 8 in W x 2 1 4 in D x 8 1 2 in H Weight Approx 11 1 oz HANDSET Frequency 902 052 to 904 002 MHz 40 channels Power requirements Rechargeable Nickel Cadmium battery pack Size without antenna 2 1 8 in W x 1 1 2 in D x 7 in H Weight Approx 8 6 oz including battery Battery BT 905 Capacity 600 mAH 3 6V Talk mode 7 hours Standby mode 14 days Specifications features and availability of optional accessories are all subject to change without prior notice 27 LANA LUINULIVING o BON SCS delete Or select chan redial p uniden D SOMNAWAWNE A LalK Tone Left Cursor Volume Down Caller ID Select Handset Display Flash Memory Keypad Right Cursor 12 13 14 15 16 17 Delete Redial Pau Channel Page Find Status LED Handset Re Pulse Tone 19 20 DC Input J2 Tel Line
15. need to enter the special number press mem followed by the memory location 0 9 USING CALLER ID You must subscribe to Caller ID from your phone company in order to use this feature v Setting Up Caller ID Options There are three Caller ID setup options available Autotalk CIDCW and Area Code Anto Ta 1k allows you to answer the phone without pressing the talk button If the phone rings when Autotalk is on simply remove the handset from the cradle and the phone automatically answers the call ige If the phone rings when Autotalk is off you must press talk to answer the call This option is useful to help you screen your calls more effectively C TECH Caller ID on Call Waiting performs the same as regular Caller ID on a call waiting number You must subscribe to CIDCW from your phone company in order to use this feature If you enter your 3 digit area code number in the Area Code option your local area code does not appear in Caller ID messages When reviewing Caller ID messages you will see only the local seven digit number For calls received from outside your local area code you will see a full 10 digit number If your calling area requires 10 digit dialing do not program this option To change your Caller ID options 1 Press and hold call id for two seconds i Buta Talk itf The following screen appears m 66 gt Ares Code 19 2 Use the A and V keys to move the cursor to the selection th
16. on screen For Memory 1 Stored example if you store a name and number into memory location number one then the handset shows Memory 1 Stored 10 The display then returns to the Memory Store screen You may select another number to edit return to step 3 or you may press mem to return to standby ERASING A NUMBER FROM MEMORY Use these steps to erase a programmed number from memory Once a number is erased that memory location may be programmed with a new number 1 Remove the handset from the base 2 Press and hold mem for two seconds Menor Store The handset shows the Memory Store i KAYSIE SCHLITZ screen with any saved numbers displayed 2 UNIDEN c 3 Use the A and Y keys or number keypad to select the memory location you would like to delete The lt and gt keys toggle between the names display and the numbers display 4 Press select The following screen krdib Bement appears with the memory location Delete Messi d number that you have selected in mic the display n 5 Use the Y key to move the gt cursor Edit Memoru 1 down to the Delete Memor command rela honora Go Back 6 Press select The following confirmation pelete Memory screen appears ves Eno 7 Use the A key to move the gt cursor to the command 17 Use the 4 and gt keys to toggle between the names and the numbers displayed in memory 18 8 Pr
17. r return the handset to the SUP base AutoStandby 1 Pick up the handset 1 Press talk To redial 2 Press talk 2 Listen for the dial tone 3 Listen for the dial tone 3 Press redial 4 Press redial FLASH AND CALL WAITING If you have call waiting service and a call waiting tone sounds while you are on a call press flash to accept the waiting call There is a short pause then you will hear the new caller To return to the original caller press flash again QUO DE LS AS LES Whenever you are using a menu screen you must press a key within 20 seconds or the phone will return to standby You may also press Mem to exit a memory menu at any time The character menu consists of letters symbols and numbers The pause button counts as one digit Pressing pause more than once increases the length of pause between numbers STORING A PHONE NUMBER IN MEMORY 1 Remove the handset from the base 2 Press and hold mem for two seconds The following screen appears 1 gt Memory Store 3 Use the A and Y keys or number keypad to choose the memory location where you would like to enter a number 4 Press select The following screen appears Store Mame and a cursor flashes indicating that the I display is ready for the name to be entered 5 Use the A and V keys to scroll through the character menu Use the and gt keys to move
18. rs and Total az the total number of callers stored in Caller ID memory 2 Select the number that you would like to 12421 i2 38PM ez dial Press V to scan forward and A to Schlitz Kaysie scan back through the list 817 555 1212 3 Press talk and the number automatically dials 21 If you select Ha then the Caller ID screen returns The lt and gt keys to toggle between the names display and the numbers display 22 v Storing a Caller ID Number Into a Memory Location 1 Press call id and the Caller ID summary screen appears The screen shows the number of new callers and the total number of callers stored in Caller ID memory 2 Press Y or A to find the number that you would like to store then press mem to store the selection 3 The select location screen appears Use the A and Y keys to select a blank memory location where you would like to store the number If you want to replace an existing number with the Caller ID number skip to step 5 Heu ei Total az iz zi 12 38Fh ES ie Schlitz Kays aiT 555 12ziz Select Location i KAYSIE SCHLITZ LMIDEM 4 Press select A confirmation tone sounds and the number is programmed Do not complete steps 5 and 6 5 If you choose to replace an existing number with the Caller ID number press select and the following screen appears Replace Herora 6 Use the A ke
19. s the last volume setting selected Loud During a call press and hold vol A for two seconds Your selection appears on the LCD lid The EXI 7960 does not keep the Loud volume setting when you hang up but returns to the normal setting to avoid any hearing discomfort for the next person using the phone AUTOMATIC DIGITAL CODE SECURITY To prevent other parties from making unauthorized calls on your phone line a digital code was added to the EXI 7960 Your phone s handset and base share this code which is randomly set each time you place the handset in the charging cradle To reestablish communication between the handset and the base in the event of a power failure 1 Restore power to the base 2 Place the handset in the base and press page 3 Pick up the handset from the base 4 Return the handset to the base The status LED blinks to indicate that the digital security code is reset 13 14 YOUR NEW PHONE MAKING AND RECEIVING CALLS Handset Handset On Base Off Base To answer Pick up the handset Press any button Autotalk a call AutoTalk or press talk or press talk 1 Pick up the handset 1 Press talk 2 Press talk 2 Listen for the dial tone 3 Listen for the dial tone 3 Dial the number mie 4 Dial the number a call OR OR 1 Pick up the handset Dial the number then 2 Dial the number then Press talk press talk T Banen Press talk o
20. sting the Ringer and volume Controls 2 Automatic Digital Code Security ooooooooccoo 3 Using Your New Phone oooooocoooomm 14 Making and Receiving Calls 0 000200000 4 Flash and Call Waiting 0 eee eee eee 4 Storing a Phone Number in Memory 15 Editing a Phone Number in Memory 16 e Erasing a Number from Memory 00 17 Using Memory Dialing lisse 18 Chain Dialing s ose p oe ter e td 18 Using Caller TD coco conocer reb 19 IS AAA rese E ETUERESES 24 Using the Tone Feature lisse 24 Selecting a Different Channel 24 e Traveling OutofRange ilis 24 Troubleshooting ooooooooommm o o Quick Reference Chart 0 00 00 ese e eee e ee Specifications 0 e eee eee ee eens Fold out the front cover of this reference guide to use the handy Controls and Functions page for reference Introduction Installing and Adjusting Using Your New Phone Troubleshooting Specifications TO YOUR NEW PHONE WELCOME Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden EXI 7960 cordless telephone This phone is designed for reliability long life and outstanding performance FEATURES 900 MHz Technology Call Waiting Caller ID 3 line Backlit Display 30 Number Caller ID Memory e Face Up Face Down Charging 10 Memory Dial Locations 32 Dig
21. the cursor to the desired location and enter the name 6 If you make a mistake press delete to erase the character you just entered Or press and hold delete to erase the entire line 7 Press select The following screen Store Humber appears and a cursor flashes indicating P that the display is ready for the number 8 Enter the phone number with the handset keypad When entering numbers press pause lo enter a pause in the dialing sequence The display shows a F The pause feature is useful for long distance calling credit card dialing or sequences requiring pause between digits 9 Press select The handset beeps and displays a confirmation screen For example if you store a name and number Memory i Stored into memory location number one the display shows Memory 1 Stored 10 Press mem or return the handset to the charging cradle to exit store mode Or wait 20 seconds for the phone to return to standby 15 Whenever you are using a menu screen you must press a key within 20 seconds or the phone will return to standby You may also press memory to exit a memory menu at any time If you select Ga Back at any time no changes are made and the handset shows the Memory Store screen 16 EDITING A PHONE NUMBER IN MEMORY Follow these steps to edit a phone number that you have already programmed into memory 1 Remove the handset from the base 2 Press and hold
22. y to move the cursor to es and press select A confirmation tone sounds and the number is programmed v Deleting a Caller ID Number To delete a single Caller ID message follow the steps below 1 Press call id and the Caller ID summary screen appears The screen shows the number of new callers and the total number of callers stored in Caller ID memory 2 Select the number that you would like to delete Press V to scan forward and A to scan backwards through the list iz szi 12 3606F Schlitz 817 355 1212 n Li 3 Press delete and the following Delete Message screen appears Prez 4 Press select or delete A confirmation tone sounds and the Caller ID screen returns with the next message displayed 5 After you have deleted all Caller ID number the display shows Ena End Press call id to return to standby v Deleting All Caller ID Numbers To delete all of your Caller ID numbers follow the steps below 1 Press call id and the Caller ID summary screen appears The screen PEE Ba shows the number of new callers and Total B2 the total number of callers stored in Caller ID memory 2 Press delete and the following Delete A117 screen appears Yes Ho 3 Use the A key to move the cursor to Yes then press select or delete 4 A confirmation tone sounds and the following screen appears 5 Press call id to
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