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EXL 8945 5th 99.8.20 2:33 PM Page 2 Introduction Thank you for choosing the Uniden EXL 8945 cordless telephone. This phone is designed to exacting standards that provide reliability, long life and outstanding performance. Note: Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit for explanation purposes. Features • 900 MHz Extended range • Secure Digital Transmission • Long Distance Manager • 20 Number Memory (10 on the base and 10 on the handset) • 32 Digit Redial • Redial, F
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EXL 8945 5th 99.8.20 2:33 PM Page 3 Controls and functions 1 2 5 14 6 talk batt mute LONG DISTANCE MANAGER 15 vol 7 Long talk Dst 16 8 flash mute memory 17 9 abc def 13 2 18 ghi jkl mno 46 5 pqrs tuv wxyz 79 8 10 oper tone 0 3 11 19 redial/p int'com ringer chan extended range 12 20 13 4 21 DIGITAL 900MHz 29 30 23 31 power speaker status 32 24 Long Dst speaker mute 25 33 m1 m2 m3 m4 34 26 memory 26 35 redial/p 36 26 int'com 37 flash 26 38 LONG DISTANCE MANAGER 22 27 28
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EXL 8945 5th 99.8.20 2:33 PM Page 4 1. Handset antenna 22. Base microphone 2. Headset jack cover 23. Handset retainer clip storage 3. Handset battery compartment 24. Power LED 4. Handset ring switch 25. Long Distance Manager key 5. Handset earpiece 26. One touch dial (m1 - m4) key 6. Talk/Battery LED 27. Base contact 7. Talk key 28. Tone key 8. Volume down key 29. Base speaker 9. Flash key 30. Speaker LED 10. Tone key 31. Status LED 11. Redial/Pause key 32. Base antenna 12. Intercom key 33. Mu
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EXL 8945 5th 99.8.20 2:33 PM Page 5 Getting Started Contents Introduction / Features...............inside front cover Control and Functions................inside front cover Basics Getting Started Read this first..........................................................3 Step 1: Checking the package contents...............4 Step 2: Setting up the base unit ...........................5 Mounting the base unit on a wall ...........8 Memory Dialing Step 3: Preparing the battery pack...............
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EXL 8945 5th 99.8.20 2:33 PM Page 6 Read this first This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps; Step 1 (page 4) Unpack the telephone and accessories. Step 2 (page 5 to 9) Next, choose the best location to set up the base unit. Base unit Step 3 (page 10 to11) Then, insert the battery pack into the handset. You have to charge the battery pack for more than 12-15 hours before using the phone. Handset About the digital security code This cordless telephone uses a digita
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EXL 8945 5th 99.8.20 2:33 PM Page 7 Checking the package contents Make sure you have received the following items in the package. If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact the Uniden Parts Department (see below). • Base unit • Handset • AC adapter (AD-420) • Rechargeable • Telephone line • Wall mount adapter battery pack cord (2) (BT-905) • Memo sticker • Beltclip • This Owner's Manual • Precautions and Important Safety Instructions • Registration Card Uniden Parts Department (800)
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EXL 8945 5th 99.8.20 2:33 PM Page 8 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 Avoid noise sources such as a window radiators, air ducts, and sunligh
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EXL 8945 5th 99.8.20 2:33 PM Page 9 Connect the base unit If you want to install the base unit on the wall, see page 8. Route the cord. Place the power cord so it 2 does not create a trip To AC outlet hazard, or where it could become chafed and create a fire or electrical hazard. To DC IN 9V AC adapter (supplied) 1 To telephone outlet To TEL LINE Telephone line cord (supplied) 1 Connect the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and to a telephone outlet. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the DC I
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EXL 8945 5th 99.8.20 2:33 PM Page 10 Use only the supplied AD-420 AC adapter. Do not use any other AC Polarity of the plug adapter. Connect the AC adapter to a continuous power supply. Modular If your telephone outlet isn't modular, contact your telephone company for assistance. Choose the dialing mode PULSE TONE Depending on your dialing system, set the TONE/PULSE switch as follows: If your dialing system is Set the switch to Tone TONE Pulse PULSE If you aren't sure of your dialing system Mak
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EXL 8945 5th 99.8.20 2:33 PM Page 11 Mounting the base unit on a wall Standard wall plate mounting This phone can be mounted on any standard telephone wall plate. 1 Snap the wall mount 1 adapter into the notches on the base. 2 Plug the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack. 3 Plug the telephone line cord into the telephone outlet. 4 Wrap the AC adapter 2 - 7 cord inside the 6 molded wiring 2 channel. Then wrap the cord around the strain relief notch
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EXL 8945 5th 99.8.20 2:33 PM Page 12 8 On the base unit, pull the Handset retainer handset retainer out of the slot. Rotate it clockwise 180 degrees. 9 Flip the retainer from front to back. Slide it back into the slot so that the lip of the retainer is up and the oval is down. The retainer holds the handset in place. Direct wall plate mounting If you don't have a standard wall plate, you can mount your phone directly to the wall. Before doing this, consider the following: • Avoid electrical ca
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EXL 8945 5th 99.8.20 2:33 PM Page 13 Preparing the battery pack Charge the battery pack for more than 12-15 hours before you start using your phone. 1 Press the battery cover release. 2 Connect the battery pack connector with the correct polarity (black and red wires), Use only Uniden Battery then insert the battery pack BT-905. Black into the battery compartment. Red 3 Slide the battery cover forward until it snaps into place. 4 Place the handset on the base. Make sure that the “status” LED o
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EXL 8945 5th 99.8.20 2:33 PM Page 14 Battery use time (per charge) From fully charged Even when the battery • Seven hours coutinuous use. pack is not being used, it will gradually • Seven days when the handset is in the standby mode. discharge over a long period. For optimum When the battery charge becomes low performance, be sure to return the handset to the When the voltage of battery pack in the handset is very low and base unit after a needs to be charged, the phone is programmed to elim
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EXL 8945 5th 99.8.20 2:33 PM Page 15 Making a call From the handset 1 Pick up handset. talk 2 Press . 3 Dial the phone number. 4 To hang up, press or retur talk n the handset to the base. The phone number can be up to 32 digits. From the base 1 Press . speaker 2 Dial the number on the keypad. 3 When you finish the call, press speaker to hang up. Microphone Other Operations To Do this To improve reception Press . chan To adjust the earpiece volume Press
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EXL 8945 5th 99.8.20 2:34 PM Page 16 Using the Long Distance Manager (LDM) Sign up and Registration 1. Before using the LDM feature, you must register your phone by calling 1-800-458-2682. 2. You will be asked a few simple questions, such as name, address, and phone number. 3. Each month you will receive an itemized bill for calls placed through the LDM service. Placing a call using LDM Press key before dialing a long distance (1+) or LongDst international (011+) number. LDM cal
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EXL 8945 5th 99.8.20 2:34 PM Page 17 Private Branch Exchange (PBX) dialing From the handset talk 1 Press . 2 Dial out by entering 9 on the Redial will not function keypad, or any sequence of when using LDM through numbers required to access an PBX. outside line. 3 Press and you can make LongDst a LDM call. 4 Dial a long distance or international number. 5 Press to finish the call. talk LDM call from the base speaker 1 Press . 2 Dial out by entering 9
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EXL 8945 5th 99.8.20 2:34 PM Page 18 Receiving a call From the handset Handset on the base 1 Phone rings. 2 Pick up the handset and speak. talk 3 Press or return the handset to the base to finish the call. Handset off the base 1 Phone rings. 2 Press or any key, and speak. talk 3 Press or retur talk n the handset to the base to finish the call. From the base 1 The phone rings. The status LED on the base flashes. speaker 2 Press . speaker 3 Press
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ringer off on ringer off on EXL 8945 5th 99.8.20 2:34 PM Page 19 Adjusting the ringer and earpiece volume Handset ringer tone In the standby mode, press ringer . ringer ringer Each time is pressed, the ringer tone setting changes and ringer the selected ringer tone sounds for 2 seconds. ringer ringer Handset ringer switch This switch turns the handset ringer on or off. Handset earpiece volume Pressing or during a telephone call will change the ¥
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EXL 8945 5th 99.8.20 2:34 PM Page 20 Redialing a call From the handset The last phone numbers entered can be quickly redialed. Handset on the base 1 Pick up handset. 2 Press . talk If the recently dialed number exceeds 32 digits, redial/p 3 Press . only the first 32 digits are retained for redialing. 4 Press or place the handset on the talk base to hang up. Handset off the base 1 Press . talk 2 Press . redial/p talk 3 Press or place the h
