Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden EXA2950 cordless telephone and answering system. This phone is designed and engineered to exacting standards for reliability, long life, and outstanding performance. Note: S o m e i l l u s t r a t i o n s i n t h i s m a n u a l m a y d i f f e r f r o m t h e a c t u a l u n i t f o r explanation purpose.
Contents Welcome/Features Controls and Functions Memory Dialing 2, 3 Getting Started Read this First Checking the Package Contents Setting up the Phone Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall 4 5 6 11 Basics Making and Receiving Calls Terminology Adjusting the Handset Ringer and Earpiece Volume Adjusting the Base Ringer Redial Tone Dialing Switch-over Traveling Out-of-Range Selecting a Dif ferent Channel Page Flash and Call Waiting 13 14 14 14 15 15 15 16 16 16 Storing a Phone Number in Memory Dialing a S
Controls and Functions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Handset antenna Handset batter y compar tment Handset earpiece Talk/batt LED Talk key * /tone key Redial key Pause key One-Touch Priority (m1, m2, and m3) keys Handset microphone and ringer speaker Memor y (m) key Flash key Handset ringer tone and earpiece volume key 14. Channel (chan) key 15.
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Read this First This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps: Step 1 (page 5) Unpack the telephone and accessories. Step 2 (page 6) Next, choose the best location to set up the base unit. About the digital security code Step 3 (page 7 to 12) Then, inser t the batter y pack into the handset. Connect the base unit. You must charge the batter y pack for 1 2 - 1 5 h o u r s before plugging into the telephone line and using the phone .
G E T T I N G S TA R T E D 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).
Setting up the Phone Do the following steps: A. Choose the best location B. Install the battery pack C. Connect the base unit D. Choose the dialing mode A. Choose the best location Before choosing a location for your new phone, read the INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS included in the PRECAUTIONS AND IMPORTANT SAFET Y INSTRUCTIONS brochure.
Charge the battery pack for at least 12-15 hours before plugging the phone line into your phone. 1) Press in on the batter y cover release and slide the cover down until it comes of f. 2) Connect the batter y pack connector observing correct polarity (black and red wires) to the jack inside the batter y compar tment. Do not exer t any force on this connection. It could cause damage to the batter y or handset. The plastic connector will f it together only one way.
Battery use time (per charge) From fully charged • Seven hours continuous use • Four teen days when the handset is in the standby mode • Even when the battery pack is not being used, it will gradually discharge over a long period of time. For optimum performance, be sure to return the handset to the base unit after each telephone call. • If you must replace the battery pack during a telephone call, complete the replacement within 30 seconds, and you can return to the original call.
G E T T I N G S TA R T E D C. Connect the base unit 1) Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and a standard 120V AC wall outlet. 2) Set the base on a desk or tabletop, and place the handset on the base unit as shown. (For wall mounting, see "Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall", on page 11.) 3) Then raise the antenna to a ver tical position. 4) Make sure the status LED lights.
Af ter installing the batter y pack in the handset, charge your handset at least 1 2 - 1 5 h o u r s b e f o r e p l u g g i n g i n t o t h e p h o n e l i n e . Once the handset batter y pack is fully charged, connect the telephone line cord to the base and telephone wall outlet. 5) Connect the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and a telephone outlet once the handset is fully charged. If your telephone outlet isn’t modular, contact your telephone company for assistance. Modular D.
G E T T I N G S TA R T E D Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall Setting the handset retainer clip for wall mounting 1) On the base unit, pull the handset retainer clip out of the slot and rotate it clockwise 180 degrees. 2) Flip the retainer clip from front to back. Slide it back into the slot so that the lip of the retainer is up and the ▼ is down. The retainer holds the handset in place. Standard wall plate mounting This phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate.
8) Raise the antenna to a ver tical position. 9) Align the mounting slots on the base with the mounting posts on the wall. Then push in and down until the phone is f irmly seated. Direct wall 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 cables, pipes, or other items behind the mounting location that could cause a hazard, when inser ting screws into the wall.
Making and Receiving Calls To make a call To hang up To redial Handset Off Base When the phone rings, remove the handset from the base. (AutoTalk) Press any key. 1) Remove the handset from the base and press talk . 2) The t a l k / b a t t LED lights. 3) Listen for the dial tone. 4) Dial the number. 1) Pick up the handset and press talk . 2) The t a l k / b a t t LED lights. 3) Listen for the dial tone. 4) Dial the number. Return the handset to the base. (AutoStandby) Press talk .
Terminology Throughout this manual, terms such as Standby and Talk Mode are used. Below is the terminology explanation. • S t a n d b y M o d e - The handset is not in use, of f the base, and talk has not been pressed. A dial tone is not present. • T a l k M o d e - The handset is of f the base and talk has been pressed enabling a dial tone.
Redial The r e d i a l key redials the last number dialed. The redialed number can be up to 32 digits long. Tone Dialing Switch-over Initially make your call with the pulse dialing mode. Once your call connects, press / tone . Enter the desired number (like in the example above, the bank account number). These digits will be sent as tone dialing. This special number can be stored in a memor y location. This is referred to as Chain Dialing (See page 19.).
Selecting a Different Channel If you encounter interference while using your phone, you can manually change the phones 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. During the course of a conversation, if you hear static or noise which makes it dif ficult to hear, press chan . The t a l k / b a t t LED flashes, indicating the phone is changing to another channel.
Storing a Phone Number in Memory Your EXA2950 phone has 10 memor y locations for storing impor tant telephone numbers. 1) Remove the handset from the base. 2) Press m. You hear a beep and the t a l k / b a t t LED flashes. 3) Enter the phone number, up to 16 digits. If a pause is needed during the dialing sequence, press p a u s e to inser t a pause. Each pause counts as a digit and represents a two second delay in time between digits as they are sent. 4) Press m again.
Dialing a Stored Number Using the memory location features 1) Press talk , then press m. 2) Enter the memor y location (0-9) on the keypad. The stored number automatically dials. If you select a memor y location that does not have a stored number, the handset will beep rapidly and the phone will not dial. One-touch priority dialing Your phone is equipped with three "One-touch priority dial" keys for instant dialing. You cannot store phone numbers directly into m1 , m2 , or m3 .
Chain Dialing The 10 memor y locations on the handset are not limited to phone numbers, you may want to store in memor y a group of numbers (up to 16 digits) that you need to enter once your call connects. This is referred to as Chain Dialing. An example of this is a bank account number. Once you have called your bank, when you are prompted to enter the account number, simply press m and then the location where the special number has been stored.
The Integrated Answering Device The EXA2950 has a built-in answering system that answers and records incoming calls. You can also use your answering system to record a conversation, leave a voice memo message for others who use the phone, or to announce a special message to callers when you’re away from your phone.
T H E I N T E G R AT E D ANSWERING DEVICE Turning the Answering System On/Off 1) To turn the answering system on, press a n s o n / o f f . The current greeting message will be played and you will hear a tone. The message counter displays the number of messages stored in memor y. If the display flashes, then there are new messages waiting for you. 2) To turn the answering system of f, press a n s o n / o f f again. After the announcement "Answer off" the message counter display goes out.
Setting Your Outgoing Message (Greeting) When you receive a call, the answering system automatically plays either a preset message or your own greeting. ▼ Preset message The following message is prerecorded: "Hello, no one is available to take your call. Please leave a message af ter the tone." • You can record a greeting up to 30 seconds long. • Position yourself as near to the base as possible and speak clearly when recording your outgoing message. • To exit menu mode, press play/stop.
T H E I N T E G R AT E D ANSWERING DEVICE Setting the Time The clock on the EXA2950 answering system star ts when power is applied to the base. Follow these steps to set the clock to the correct time. 1) Press menu twice. The system announces the current time. The message counter displays [ ]. 2) Press set to select the day. You hear the current day and the number ([ 0 ] through [ 6 ]) is displayed on the base.
9) Press s k i p / f f or r e p e a t / r e w until you hear the correct AM or PM setting. The message counter displays [ A ] or [ P ]. 10) Press set to select the AM/PM setting. The EXA2950 announces the time that you have set and the message counter displays [ ]. To exit the menu mode, press p l a y / s t o p if desired. Setting a P e r s o n a l S e c u r i t y C o d e The PIN code is set to "80" when you purchase the EXA2950.
You have three ringer options. One allows you to turn the base ringer of f. The other two are volume levels. 1) Press menu four times. You hear the current ringer option ([ ] High, [ Low, [ ] of f), and it is displayed on the base. ] 2) Press set to change the ringer volume. 3) Press s k i p / f f or r e p e a t / r e w until the desired ringer option appears. When you have set the base ringer to off and the handset is on the base, you will still hear the ringer from the handset.
Setting the Ring Time The ring time setting allows you to set the number of rings the caller hears before your answering system plays the outgoing message. You can set the ring time to answer af ter two, four, or six rings. Setting (Toll Saver), the answering system picks up af ter two rings if you have new messages, and af ter four rings if there are none. This way, if you make a long distance call to check your messages, you can hang up af ter the second ring to avoid billing charges.
You have three record time options. The options "11 minute", or "44 minutes" set the A n n o u n c e o n l y " answers the call with duration for recording the incoming messages. "A the preset greeting or your personal greeting but prevents the caller from leaving a message. 1) Press menu six times. You hear the current recording time ([ 1 ] 1 minute, [ 4 ] 4 minutes, [ A ] Announce only), and it is displayed on the base. 2) Press set to change the recording time.
Using your Answering System The message counter displays the number of messages stored in memor y. If the display flashes, then there are new messages waiting for you. The EXA2950 is designed to play your new messages f irst. Af ter you play all your new messages, you can then play your old messages. To stop playing your messages, press play/stop again at any time. When the answering system is full, FL is displayed on the base, and the system announces "No remaining time".
T H E I N T E G R AT E D ANSWERING DEVICE Repeating a Message 1) Press p l a y / s t o p to review your messages. The number of stored messages is announced. 2) Af ter a message has played for a few seconds, press r e p e a t / r e w to replay the message. If you have several messages, press r e p e a t / r e w repeatedly until you return to the message you want to replay. 3) Press p l a y / s t o p at any time to stop reviewing messages and return to standby.
Deleting a message To maintain maximum record time, it is a good idea to delete the old messages. 1) Press p l a y / s t o p to review your messages. When you press delete, you are permanently deleting the message. Once deleted, the message cannot be replayed. 2) Press d e l e t e anytime during the message to delete the message. 3) You hear a beep and the message is deleted. To delete all messages, press and hold d e l e t e af ter reviewing your messages.
You can record up to a 10 minute conversation while you are using your phone. 1) During a conversation from the handset, press and hold voice memo/rec . The unit begins recording and the message counter displays [ ]. A beep, that can be heard by both parties, sounds during recording. If you receive a call waiting tone while recording a conversation, press f l a s h to accept the waiting call. The recording feature continues recording the new call. The original caller is put on hold.
4) You may continue to listen to the Help Guidance, or you may select a command from the following char t: • You must enter a command within 15 seconds of entering command waiting mode or the answering system automatically hangs up and returns to standby. • The system will only playback messages for four minutes and then it returns to command waiting mode. To continue playing your messages, press # then 2 again within 15 seconds.
T H E I N T E G R AT E D ANSWERING DEVICE Turn on the answering system remotely If you have forgotten to turn on your answering system, you can turn it on remotely from any touch-tone telephone. 1) Call your telephone number. 2) Wait ten rings until the system answers. You hear a beep. 3) Press # and then enter your PIN code. The answering system announces the number of messages stored in memor y. You hear "To play incoming messages, press pound two. For help, press pound zero".
Changing the Digital Security Code If the handset battery pack is completely discharged or the battery pack is removed, the digital security code will be lost. If this happens, a new security code is set automatically next time the battery pack is charged. [ 34 ] The digital security code is an identif ication code used to connect the handset and the base unit. Normally, setting the code is not necessar y. The f irst time you charge your handset, the security code is automatically set.
Note on Power Sources Battery replacement and handling RECYCLING NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES When the operating time becomes short, even af ter a battery is recharged, please replace the battery. With normal usage, your battery should last about one year. Please contact your place of purchase or the Uniden Parts Department for a replacement battery. Nickel-cadmium cells are used in the battery pack. Please take your used nickel-cadmium battery packs to a store that recycles nickelcadmium batteries.
Troubleshooting If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps f irst. Symptom Suggestion The s t a t u s LED won’t light 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 the base. • Make sure the charging contacts on the handset and base are clean. The audio sounds weak and/or scratchy. • Make sure that the base antenna is in a vertical position.
Symptom Suggestion • The battery pack may be weak. Charge the battery on the base unit for 12-15 hours. • The handset may be too far away from the base unit. • Place the base unit away from appliances or metal objects. • Reset the digital security code (See page 34). Severe noise interference. • Keep the handset away from microwave ovens, computers, remote control toys, wireless microphones, alarm systems, intercoms, room monitors, fluorescent lights, and electrical appliances.
Suggestion Symptom Af ter a power failure, the outgoing message is deleted. • Record your personal outgoing message again. The default message should remain. No sound on the base unit speaker during call monitoring or message playback. • Adjust the speaker volume on the base unit. Cannot access remote call-in features from another touch-tone phone. • Make sure you’re using the correct PIN code. • Make sure that the touch-tone phone you’re using can transmit the tone for at least two seconds.
General Information The phone complies with FCC Parts 15 and 68. Operating temperature: 0° to 50°C (+32°F to +122°F) AC Adapter Information AC Adapter part number: Input Voltage: Output Voltage: AD-420 120V AC 60Hz 9V DC 350 mA Battery Information ADDITIONAL I N F O R M AT I O N Battery part number: BT-905 Capacity: 600 mAH, 3.
Technical Information The FCC wants you to know! Telephone Line Problems Changes or modif ications to this product not expressly approved by Uniden, or operation of this product in any way other than as detailed by the owner’s manual, could void your authority to operate this product. The equipment cannot be used on public coin phone service provided by the telephone company. Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs.
problem. In addition, we recommend that the base not be plugged into a circuit that also powers a major appliance because of the potential for interference. Be certain that the antenna on the unit is fully extended when needed. In the unlikely event that you consistently hear other voices or distracting transmissions on your phone, you may be receiving radio signals from another cordless telephone or other source of interference.
Index A, B E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L S Announce only feature ....................27 Answering system Deleting a message ......................30 Playing your messages ..................28 Recording a conversation ..............31 Remote access ............................31 Repeating a message ....................29 Skipping a message......................29 Turning on/of f ............................21 Base location ..................................6 Earpiece volume ..............................
Remote Operation Card CUT REMOTE OPERATION CARD EXA2950 Remote access away from home Turn on the answering system remotely 1. Call your phone number from a touch-tone phone. 2. During the outgoing message, press # and enter your PIN code. The answering system announces the number of messages stored in memory and the help guidance. The phone waits for you to enter a command. 3. To quit, hang up the phone. 1. Call your phone and let it ring 10 times until you hear a beep. 2.
Remote Operation Card CUT Task Repeat a Message Playing your Messages Skipping a Message Deleting a Message Stop Message Playback Answering System On Memo Record/Stop Greeting Message Record/Stop Answer System Off Help Guidance Key # # # # # # # # # # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
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