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...8226; Redial, Flash and Pause • Pulse / Tone Dialing • 7 Hour Talk Time • 7 Day Standby Battery Life • Handset Earpiece and Ringer Volume Control • Speakerphone • 3-Way Conference Operation Note: Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit for... choosing the Uniden EXA 8955 cordless telephone. INTRODUCTION TO YOUR NEW PHONE Introduction Thank you for explanation purposes. This phone is designed to exacting ...
...8226; Redial, Flash and Pause • Pulse / Tone Dialing • 7 Hour Talk Time • 7 Day Standby Battery Life • Handset Earpiece and Ringer Volume Control • Speakerphone • 3-Way Conference Operation Note: Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit for... choosing the Uniden EXA 8955 cordless telephone. INTRODUCTION TO YOUR NEW PHONE Introduction Thank you for explanation purposes. This phone is designed to exacting ...
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...unit. Step 1 (page 4) Unpack the telephone and accessories. Base unit Step 3 (page 10 to11) Then, insert the battery pack into the handset. A random security code will be set up before using the phone. If you charge the battery pack for more than 12 hours before use...Next, choose the best location to charge the battery pack for the first time. This security code prevents other cordless handsets from making calls through your base unit and handset when you want to your base unit. GETTING STARTED Read this first This cordless telephone must be assigned automatically between...
...unit. Step 1 (page 4) Unpack the telephone and accessories. Base unit Step 3 (page 10 to11) Then, insert the battery pack into the handset. A random security code will be set up before using the phone. If you charge the battery pack for more than 12 hours before use...Next, choose the best location to charge the battery pack for the first time. This security code prevents other cordless handsets from making calls through your base unit and handset when you want to your base unit. GETTING STARTED Read this first This cordless telephone must be assigned automatically between...
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If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact the Uniden Parts Department (see below). • Base unit • Handset • AC adapter (AD-420) • Rechargeable battery pack (BT-905) • Telephone line cord (2) • Wall mount ...adapter • This Owner's Manual • Precautions and Important Safety Instructions • Registration Card • Beltclip Uniden Parts Department (800) 554-3988 ...
If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact the Uniden Parts Department (see below). • Base unit • Handset • AC adapter (AD-420) • Rechargeable battery pack (BT-905) • Telephone line cord (2) • Wall mount ...adapter • This Owner's Manual • Precautions and Important Safety Instructions • Registration Card • Beltclip Uniden Parts Department (800) 554-3988 ...
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...location should be close to both a phone jack and continuous a power outlet which is not switchable. • Keep the base and handset away from sources of electrical noise such as a window by a street with heavy traffic Avoid microwave ovens Avoid excessive moisture, extremely low...dust, mechanical vibration, or shock Choose a central location Avoid personal computers Avoid other cordless telephones • You should charge your handset for your new phone, read the INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS included in the PRECAUTIONS AND IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS brochure. Here are some important ...
...location should be close to both a phone jack and continuous a power outlet which is not switchable. • Keep the base and handset away from sources of electrical noise such as a window by a street with heavy traffic Avoid microwave ovens Avoid excessive moisture, extremely low...dust, mechanical vibration, or shock Choose a central location Avoid personal computers Avoid other cordless telephones • You should charge your handset for your new phone, read the INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS included in the PRECAUTIONS AND IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS brochure. Here are some important ...
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Then raise the antenna to a standard 120VAC wall outlet. 3 Set the base unit on a desk or tabletop and place the handset on the wall, see page 8. Route the cord. Connect the base unit If you want to install the base unit on the base unit. Place ...
Then raise the antenna to a standard 120VAC wall outlet. 3 Set the base unit on a desk or tabletop and place the handset on the wall, see page 8. Route the cord. Connect the base unit If you want to install the base unit on the base unit. Place ...
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...Direct wall plate mounting If you don't have a standard wall plate, you can mount your phone within 10 - 15 feet of the base and handset. Rotate it back into the slot so that could cause a hazard when inserting screws into the wall, (with their appropriate anchoring device), 3-15.../16 inches apart. The retainer holds the handset in . 1 Insert two mounting screws into the wall. • Try to mount your phone directly to avoid excessive cord lengths. • Make sure...
...Direct wall plate mounting If you don't have a standard wall plate, you can mount your phone within 10 - 15 feet of the base and handset. Rotate it back into the slot so that could cause a hazard when inserting screws into the wall, (with their appropriate anchoring device), 3-15.../16 inches apart. The retainer holds the handset in . 1 Insert two mounting screws into the wall. • Try to mount your phone directly to avoid excessive cord lengths. • Make sure...
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... 2 Connect the battery pack connector with the correct polarity (black and red wires), then insert the battery pack into place. 4 Place the handset on the base. Use only Uniden Battery BT-905. status LED 10 Preparing the battery pack Charge the battery pack for more than 12-15 hours before you start...
... 2 Connect the battery pack connector with the correct polarity (black and red wires), then insert the battery pack into place. 4 Place the handset on the base. Use only Uniden Battery BT-905. status LED 10 Preparing the battery pack Charge the battery pack for more than 12-15 hours before you start...
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... the voltage of battery pack in order to save power. If the phone is in the standby mode. To avoid this memory effect, on the handset and base unit about once a month. Do not use the phone until the Battery lamp blinks. Battery use time (per charge) From fully charged •...; Seven hours coutinuous use. • Seven days when the handset is in use, the handset beeps. If the battery charge becomes low Battery LED blinks. Complete your conversation as quickly as possible and return the...
... the voltage of battery pack in order to save power. If the phone is in the standby mode. To avoid this memory effect, on the handset and base unit about once a month. Do not use the phone until the Battery lamp blinks. Battery use time (per charge) From fully charged •...; Seven hours coutinuous use. • Seven days when the handset is in use, the handset beeps. If the battery charge becomes low Battery LED blinks. Complete your conversation as quickly as possible and return the...
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...talk LED blinks. 2 Dial the phone number. 3 To hang up to hang up. Press pause . (Handset) Press redial/p . (Base) 12 Making a call . The speaker LED blinks. 2 Dial the number... and make a call , press speaker to 32 digits. If the talk LED never stop flashing, place the handset on the keypad. 3 When you finish the call again. BASICS Other Operations To To improve reception To adjust.... Press * /tone . Press • or ª during the call From the handset 1 Press talk . From the base 1 Press speaker . The following numbers dialed will be up , press talk or return...
...talk LED blinks. 2 Dial the phone number. 3 To hang up to hang up. Press pause . (Handset) Press redial/p . (Base) 12 Making a call . The speaker LED blinks. 2 Dial the number... and make a call , press speaker to 32 digits. If the talk LED never stop flashing, place the handset on the keypad. 3 When you finish the call again. BASICS Other Operations To To improve reception To adjust.... Press * /tone . Press • or ª during the call From the handset 1 Press talk . From the base 1 Press speaker . The following numbers dialed will be up , press talk or return...
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The talk LED flashes. 2 Press talk and begin speaking. 3 Press talk or return the handset to the base to finish the call . The status LED on the base 1 Phone rings. Handset off the base 1 Phone rings. The talk LED flashes. 2 Pick up the handset and begin speaking. 3 To hang up, press talk or return the handset to the base. From the base 1 The phone rings. Receiving a call From the handset Handset on the base flashes. 2 Press speaker . 3 Press speaker to finish the call . status LED 13
The talk LED flashes. 2 Press talk and begin speaking. 3 Press talk or return the handset to the base to finish the call . The status LED on the base 1 Phone rings. Handset off the base 1 Phone rings. The talk LED flashes. 2 Pick up the handset and begin speaking. 3 To hang up, press talk or return the handset to the base. From the base 1 The phone rings. Receiving a call From the handset Handset on the base flashes. 2 Press speaker . 3 Press speaker to finish the call . status LED 13
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...14 Adjusting the ringer and ear speaker volume Handset ringer tone In the standby mode, press ringer . Handset ringer switch This switch turns the handset ringer on or off. RINGER OFF-ON Base speaker volume To control the speaker volume of the handset. Base ringer switch This switch turns the ...base ringer on or off on Handset ear speaker volume The phone has four ear speaker volume levels, Normal, Medium, High, and Loud. ...
...14 Adjusting the ringer and ear speaker volume Handset ringer tone In the standby mode, press ringer . Handset ringer switch This switch turns the handset ringer on or off. RINGER OFF-ON Base speaker volume To control the speaker volume of the handset. Base ringer switch This switch turns the ...base ringer on or off on Handset ear speaker volume The phone has four ear speaker volume levels, Normal, Medium, High, and Loud. ...
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The speaker LED blinks. 2 To call the last number dialed from the base, press redial/p . 3 Press speaker to hang up. If the recently dialed number exceeds 32 digits, only the first 32 digits are retained for redialing. The talk LED blinks. 2 Press redial . 3 Press talk or place the handset on the base to finish the call From the handset The last phone number entered can be quickly redialed. 1 Press talk . Redialing a call . 15 From the base 1 Press speaker .
The speaker LED blinks. 2 To call the last number dialed from the base, press redial/p . 3 Press speaker to hang up. If the recently dialed number exceeds 32 digits, only the first 32 digits are retained for redialing. The talk LED blinks. 2 Press redial . 3 Press talk or place the handset on the base to finish the call From the handset The last phone number entered can be quickly redialed. 1 Press talk . Redialing a call . 15 From the base 1 Press speaker .
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The sound from the microphone is cut off. 2 To cancel mute, press mute or talk . The ringer will sound when the next call . When the phone is ringing Press mute when the phone is cut off the sound from the microphone is received. 16 When speaking on the base 1 Press mute during a telephone call is cut off. 2 To cancel mute, press mute , or speaker . The sound from the base or the handset microphone. When speaking on the handset 1 Press mute during a telephone call. The ringer sound is ringing. Mute You can cut off.
The sound from the microphone is cut off. 2 To cancel mute, press mute or talk . The ringer will sound when the next call . When the phone is ringing Press mute when the phone is cut off the sound from the microphone is received. 16 When speaking on the base 1 Press mute during a telephone call is cut off. 2 To cancel mute, press mute , or speaker . The sound from the base or the handset microphone. When speaking on the handset 1 Press mute during a telephone call. The ringer sound is ringing. Mute You can cut off.
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... 8955 stores up to 20 digits) 3 Press mem again. 4 Press 0 - 9 on the keypad to select the memory location you can go to 10 numbers in handset plus 10 numbers in the base. You must press a key within 20 seconds or the phone will return to standby. If you wish to store... (up to memory menu at any time. A confirmation beep indicates the number is stored. The talk LED flashes. 2 Dial the number you return the handset in standby mode.
... 8955 stores up to 20 digits) 3 Press mem again. 4 Press 0 - 9 on the keypad to select the memory location you can go to 10 numbers in handset plus 10 numbers in the base. You must press a key within 20 seconds or the phone will return to standby. If you wish to store... (up to memory menu at any time. A confirmation beep indicates the number is stored. The talk LED flashes. 2 Dial the number you return the handset in standby mode.
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From the base 1 Press speaker . The speaker LED blinks. 2 memory Press . 3 Press the number keypad ( 0 - 9 ) to select the memory location you wish to dial. 4 Press talk or return the handset to the base to finish the call . The talk LED blinks. 2 Press mem . 3 Select the memory location ( 0 - 9 ) you wish to dial. 4 Press speaker to finish the call . 18 Making calls with memory dialing From the handset 1 Press talk .
From the base 1 Press speaker . The speaker LED blinks. 2 memory Press . 3 Press the number keypad ( 0 - 9 ) to select the memory location you wish to dial. 4 Press talk or return the handset to the base to finish the call . The talk LED blinks. 2 Press mem . 3 Select the memory location ( 0 - 9 ) you wish to dial. 4 Press speaker to finish the call . 18 Making calls with memory dialing From the handset 1 Press talk .
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A confirmation beep indicates the number has been erased. 19 A confirmation beep indicates the number has been erased. From the base 1 Press memory . 2 Press memory again. 3 Press 0 - 9 on the keypad you wish to delete. The talk LED flashes. 2 Press mem again. 3 Enter the memory location number ( 0 - 9 ) on the keypad to select the memory location you wish to store the number. Erasing a stored phone number From the handset 1 Press mem in the standby mode.
A confirmation beep indicates the number has been erased. 19 A confirmation beep indicates the number has been erased. From the base 1 Press memory . 2 Press memory again. 3 Press 0 - 9 on the keypad you wish to delete. The talk LED flashes. 2 Press mem again. 3 Enter the memory location number ( 0 - 9 ) on the keypad to select the memory location you wish to store the number. Erasing a stored phone number From the handset 1 Press mem in the standby mode.
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When speaking on the handset 1 Press speaker on the base to join the 3-way conversation. 2 Press speaker on the handset to hang up . When speaking on the base 1 Press talk on the handset to join the 3-way canversation. 2 Press talk on the base to the outline call. The handset will still be connected to hang up . 3-WAY CONFERENCE FEATURES 20 Dialing from the 3-way conversation mode is possible only from the handset. 3-way conferencing The Uniden EXA 8955 permits 3-way conversations between the handset, base and outside line.
When speaking on the handset 1 Press speaker on the base to join the 3-way conversation. 2 Press speaker on the handset to hang up . When speaking on the base 1 Press talk on the handset to join the 3-way canversation. 2 Press talk on the base to the outline call. The handset will still be connected to hang up . 3-WAY CONFERENCE FEATURES 20 Dialing from the 3-way conversation mode is possible only from the handset. 3-way conferencing The Uniden EXA 8955 permits 3-way conversations between the handset, base and outside line.
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Speak into the base microphone to answer the page. 3 To turn off the intercom, press talk on the handset or speaker on the handset. The base beeps. 2 At the base, press page/int'com or speaker . The handset beeps. 2 Press int'c or talk on the base. Speak into the mouthpiece to answer the base. 3 To turn off the intercom, press talk on the handset or speaker on the handset. Intercom from the base to handset 1 Press page/int'com on the base. Using your EXA 8955 intercom Intercom from the handset to base 1 Press int'c on the base. 21
Speak into the base microphone to answer the page. 3 To turn off the intercom, press talk on the handset or speaker on the handset. The base beeps. 2 At the base, press page/int'com or speaker . The handset beeps. 2 Press int'c or talk on the base. Speak into the mouthpiece to answer the base. 3 To turn off the intercom, press talk on the handset or speaker on the handset. Intercom from the base to handset 1 Press page/int'com on the base. Using your EXA 8955 intercom Intercom from the handset to base 1 Press int'c on the base. 21
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...tone will be sounded on the base. 2 Press page/int'com or speaker on the handset. 22 To cancel the transfer, press speaker on the handset. To transfer from the handset to the base, press talk on the handset. To cancel the transfer, press talk on the base. The intercom mode is activated and... you may speak to the person at the handset. 3 To complete the transfer to the handset 1 Press page/int'com on the base while speaking on the speaker phone. Transferring a call To transfer from the base to ...
...tone will be sounded on the base. 2 Press page/int'com or speaker on the handset. 22 To cancel the transfer, press speaker on the handset. To transfer from the handset to the base, press talk on the handset. To cancel the transfer, press talk on the base. The intercom mode is activated and... you may speak to the person at the handset. 3 To complete the transfer to the handset 1 Press page/int'com on the base while speaking on the speaker phone. Transferring a call To transfer from the base to ...
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The unit begins recording and the LED blinks. You cannot record a conversation while you are speaking on the base. Press and hold voice memo on the base. 31 Recording a conversation You can be added to 10 minutes of conversation while you are making your call from the handset. 1 During the conversation from the handset. A beep that can record up to the stored messages. A recorded conversation is treated as a typical message and will be heard by both parties sounds every 15 seconds. 2 To stop the recording, press voice memo or play .
The unit begins recording and the LED blinks. You cannot record a conversation while you are speaking on the base. Press and hold voice memo on the base. 31 Recording a conversation You can be added to 10 minutes of conversation while you are making your call from the handset. 1 During the conversation from the handset. A beep that can record up to the stored messages. A recorded conversation is treated as a typical message and will be heard by both parties sounds every 15 seconds. 2 To stop the recording, press voice memo or play .