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Features • 900 MHz Extended Range • Secure Digital Transmission • Integrated Answering Device • 10 Number Memory • 32 Digit Redial • 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. This phone is designed...
Features • 900 MHz Extended Range • Secure Digital Transmission • Integrated Answering Device • 10 Number Memory • 32 Digit Redial • 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. This phone is designed...
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...5 Mounting the base unit on a wall ...........8 Step 3: Preparing the battery pack 10 Basics Making a call 12 Receiving a call 13 Adjusting ringer and ear speaker volume ..........14 Redialing a call 15 Mute 16 Memory Dialing Storing phone numbers 17 Making calls with memory dialing 18 Erasing a stored phone number 19 3-way Conference Features 3-way conferencing 20 Using your EXA 8955 intercom 21 Transferring a call 22 The Integrated Answering Device Features 23 Setting up your answering system 24 Using your answering system 28 Additional Information Changing the digital security...
...5 Mounting the base unit on a wall ...........8 Step 3: Preparing the battery pack 10 Basics Making a call 12 Receiving a call 13 Adjusting ringer and ear speaker volume ..........14 Redialing a call 15 Mute 16 Memory Dialing Storing phone numbers 17 Making calls with memory dialing 18 Erasing a stored phone number 19 3-way Conference Features 3-way conferencing 20 Using your EXA 8955 intercom 21 Transferring a call 22 The Integrated Answering Device Features 23 Setting up your answering system 24 Using your answering system 28 Additional Information Changing the digital security...
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... set up the base unit. This security code prevents other cordless handsets from making calls through your base unit. You have to charge the battery pack for the first time. GETTING STARTED Read this first This cordless telephone must be assigned automatically between your base unit and handset when you want to reset the security code, see page 34. 3 Follow these steps; Handset About the digital security code This cordless telephone uses a digital security code to prevent unauthorized access to your base unit. If you charge...
... set up the base unit. This security code prevents other cordless handsets from making calls through your base unit. You have to charge the battery pack for the first time. GETTING STARTED Read this first This cordless telephone must be assigned automatically between your base unit and handset when you want to reset the security code, see page 34. 3 Follow these steps; Handset About the digital security code This cordless telephone uses a digital security code to prevent unauthorized access to your base unit. If you charge...
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...). • 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 Hours: M-F 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM CST. We can also be reached on the web at www.uniden.com. 4 Checking the package contents Make sure...
...). • 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 Hours: M-F 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM CST. We can also be reached on the web at www.uniden.com. 4 Checking the package contents Make sure...
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...Connect the base unit • Choose the dialing mode Choose the best location Before choosing a location for your handset for 15-20 hours before using the phone. • The 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 motors and fluorescent lighting... Avoid personal computers Avoid other cordless telephones • You should charge your new phone, read the INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS included in the PRECAUTIONS AND IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS brochure.
...Connect the base unit • Choose the dialing mode Choose the best location Before choosing a location for your handset for 15-20 hours before using the phone. • The 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 motors and fluorescent lighting... Avoid personal computers Avoid other cordless telephones • You should charge your new phone, read the INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS included in the PRECAUTIONS AND IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS brochure.
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... into place. 4 Place the handset on the base. Make sure that the "status" LED of the base unit lights, and charging begins. status LED 10 Red 3 Slide the battery cover forward until it snaps into the battery compartment. Charge the battery for more than 12-15 hours before you start using your phone. 1 Remove the battery cover. Preparing the battery pack Charge the battery pack for at least 12-15...
... into place. 4 Place the handset on the base. Make sure that the "status" LED of the base unit lights, and charging begins. status LED 10 Red 3 Slide the battery cover forward until it snaps into the battery compartment. Charge the battery for more than 12-15 hours before you start using your phone. 1 Remove the battery cover. Preparing the battery pack Charge the battery pack for at least 12-15...
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... base. The speaker LED blinks. 2 Dial the number on the handset. Press * /tone . BASICS Other Operations To To improve reception To adjust the ear speaker volume To temporarily switch to tone dial (When the base is set to pulse mode) To enter a pause within dialing sequence Do this Press chan on the keypad. 3 When you finish the call again. The phone number can be sent as tone dialing. Making a call . Press pause . (Handset) Press redial/p . (Base...
... base. The speaker LED blinks. 2 Dial the number on the handset. Press * /tone . BASICS Other Operations To To improve reception To adjust the ear speaker volume To temporarily switch to tone dial (When the base is set to pulse mode) To enter a pause within dialing sequence Do this Press chan on the keypad. 3 When you finish the call again. The phone number can be sent as tone dialing. Making a call . Press pause . (Handset) Press redial/p . (Base...
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... base, adjust the volume • and volume ª button as desired. 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 . Base ringer switch This switch turns the base ringer on Handset ear speaker volume The phone has four ear speaker volume levels, Normal, Medium, High, and Loud. RINGER OFF-ON Base speaker volume To control the speaker volume of the handset. volume 14 Each time ringer is pressed, the ringer tone setting changes...
... base, adjust the volume • and volume ª button as desired. 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 . Base ringer switch This switch turns the base ringer on Handset ear speaker volume The phone has four ear speaker volume levels, Normal, Medium, High, and Loud. RINGER OFF-ON Base speaker volume To control the speaker volume of the handset. volume 14 Each time ringer is pressed, the ringer tone setting changes...
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The sound from the microphone is cut off. The ringer will sound when the next call . The ringer sound is ringing. The sound from the microphone is received. 16 When speaking on the base 1 Press mute during a telephone call is cut off the sound from the base or the handset microphone. Mute You can cut off. 2 To cancel mute, press mute or talk . When the phone is ringing Press mute when the phone is cut off. 2 To cancel mute, press mute , or speaker . When speaking on the handset 1 Press mute during a telephone call.
The sound from the microphone is cut off. The ringer will sound when the next call . The ringer sound is ringing. The sound from the microphone is received. 16 When speaking on the base 1 Press mute during a telephone call is cut off the sound from the base or the handset microphone. Mute You can cut off. 2 To cancel mute, press mute or talk . When the phone is ringing Press mute when the phone is cut off. 2 To cancel mute, press mute , or speaker . When speaking on the handset 1 Press mute during a telephone call.
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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 . The handset will still be connected to hang up . 3-WAY CONFERENCE FEATURES 20 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. 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 . The handset will still be connected to hang up . 3-WAY CONFERENCE FEATURES 20 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. 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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...; Time and Day Stamp • Remote Message Retrieval and Room Monitor • Toll Saver • Conversation Recording Digital Tapeless Recording allows you to callers when you're away from your phone. THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE The integrated answering device The EXA8955 has a built-in answering system that answers and records incoming calls. Features • Digital Tapeless Recording • 15 minutes of the instructions carefully. 23 You'll never have to use...
...; Time and Day Stamp • Remote Message Retrieval and Room Monitor • Toll Saver • Conversation Recording Digital Tapeless Recording allows you to callers when you're away from your phone. THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE The integrated answering device The EXA8955 has a built-in answering system that answers and records incoming calls. Features • Digital Tapeless Recording • 15 minutes of the instructions carefully. 23 You'll never have to use...
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This way, if you call long distance to avoid billing charges. 27 You can hang up after two rings if you have new messages, and after four rings. In the TS (Toll Saver) position, the answering system picks up after third ring to check your messages, you can set the switch to set the number of rings the caller hears before the answering system plays your outgoing message. Setting ring time switch The ring time /toll saver switch allows you to answer after two RING TIME 2/4/TS rings or after four rings if there are none.
This way, if you call long distance to avoid billing charges. 27 You can hang up after two rings if you have new messages, and after four rings. In the TS (Toll Saver) position, the answering system picks up after third ring to check your messages, you can set the switch to set the number of rings the caller hears before the answering system plays your outgoing message. Setting ring time switch The ring time /toll saver switch allows you to answer after two RING TIME 2/4/TS rings or after four rings if there are none.
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... a message 1 Press play to review your message. Repeating a message 1 Press play to review your messages. The message counter LED shows the total number of messages is pressed, the system scans forward one message. Each time is announced. 2 Press at anytime to skip to standby. If you have several messages, press and hold to find the message you want to play at any time to stop reviewing messages and...
... a message 1 Press play to review your message. Repeating a message 1 Press play to review your messages. The message counter LED shows the total number of messages is pressed, the system scans forward one message. Each time is announced. 2 Press at anytime to skip to standby. If you have several messages, press and hold to find the message you want to play at any time to stop reviewing messages and...
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... you will only playback messages for recorded messages, to play or delete messages, even to record a new outgoing message, and to monitor sounds in the room. 1 Call your telephone number. 2 During the answering machine is in memory. You must enter a command within 15 seconds Remote access away from home You can operate your PIN code. 3 The answering system announces the time and day stamp and the number of your messages have played, or the...
... you will only playback messages for recorded messages, to play or delete messages, even to record a new outgoing message, and to monitor sounds in the room. 1 Call your telephone number. 2 During the answering machine is in memory. You must enter a command within 15 seconds Remote access away from home You can operate your PIN code. 3 The answering system announces the time and day stamp and the number of your messages have played, or the...
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If the handset battery pack is not necessary. Normally, setting the code is completely discharged or the battery pack removed, the digital security code will be lost. The paging tone stops. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 34 The first time you charge your handset, the security code is automatically set . Leave the handset on the base longer than 3 seconds. Press page/int'com . 2 While the handset is using the same security code, you suspect another cordless telephone is producing...
If the handset battery pack is not necessary. Normally, setting the code is completely discharged or the battery pack removed, the digital security code will be lost. The paging tone stops. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 34 The first time you charge your handset, the security code is automatically set . Leave the handset on the base longer than 3 seconds. Press page/int'com . 2 While the handset is using the same security code, you suspect another cordless telephone is producing...
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... • Use the specified battery pack. • Do not remove the battery from the handset to a store that the power is recharged, please replace the battery. Maintenance When slightly dirty Wipe with a dry cloth. Note on power sources Battery replacement and handling When the operating time becomes short, even after a battery is off, you will not be able to make or receive calls with the telephone. Dry...
... • Use the specified battery pack. • Do not remove the battery from the handset to a store that the power is recharged, please replace the battery. Maintenance When slightly dirty Wipe with a dry cloth. Note on power sources Battery replacement and handling When the operating time becomes short, even after a battery is off, you will not be able to make or receive calls with the telephone. Dry...
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... the handset and or base unit to help eliminate background noise. • Make sure that you are clean. • Make sure that the base unit antenna is in the base unit. Symptom The status light won't come on the handset and base unit are not too far from the base. • Check both ends of the base unit telephone line cord. • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base unit and wall outlet...
... the handset and or base unit to help eliminate background noise. • Make sure that you are clean. • Make sure that the base unit antenna is in the base unit. Symptom The status light won't come on the handset and base unit are not too far from the base. • Check both ends of the base unit telephone line cord. • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base unit and wall outlet...
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... sounds on the base • Adjust the speaker volume on . After a power failure, the outgoing message is turned on the unit speaker during call -in . • Make sure that the touch-tone phone you may have to use another touch-tone phone. • Make sure you are incomplete. • The incoming messages may be too long. Cannot access remote call base unit. Symptom Suggestion The answering system does not work. • Make sure the base unit is plugged...
... sounds on the base • Adjust the speaker volume on . After a power failure, the outgoing message is turned on the unit speaker during call -in . • Make sure that the touch-tone phone you may have to use another touch-tone phone. • Make sure you are incomplete. • The incoming messages may be too long. Cannot access remote call base unit. Symptom Suggestion The answering system does not work. • Make sure the base unit is plugged...
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... battery) BT905 Capacity 600 mAH, 3.6V Talk mode 7 hours TYP Standby mode 7 days TYP Specifications, features, and availability of optional accessories are all subject to help you with any matters regarding the operation of you for purchasing a Uniden product. Thank you ! Hours: M-F 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. 39 SPECIFICATIONS YOUR NEW PHONE Specifications General The EXA 8955 complies with this unit, available accessories, or...
... battery) BT905 Capacity 600 mAH, 3.6V Talk mode 7 hours TYP Standby mode 7 days TYP Specifications, features, and availability of optional accessories are all subject to help you with any matters regarding the operation of you for purchasing a Uniden product. Thank you ! Hours: M-F 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. 39 SPECIFICATIONS YOUR NEW PHONE Specifications General The EXA 8955 complies with this unit, available accessories, or...
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... Using 28 B Base ringer switch 14 Battery pack Preparing and charging 10 Replacement and handling 36 C Channel 12 Connection 6 D Dialing mode 7 Digital security code ........3, 34 E, F, G Ear speaker volume 14 H Headset installation 35 I, J, K, L Intercom 21 Installing the beltclip............35 M, N, O Maintenance 36 Making a call 12 Memory dialing Making a call with memory dialing......18 Erasing a stored phone number 19 Storing phone numbers 17 Mounting the base unit to a wall 8 Mute 16 P, Q Package contents 4 R Receiving a call 13 Redialing a call 15 Handset ringer tone...
... Using 28 B Base ringer switch 14 Battery pack Preparing and charging 10 Replacement and handling 36 C Channel 12 Connection 6 D Dialing mode 7 Digital security code ........3, 34 E, F, G Ear speaker volume 14 H Headset installation 35 I, J, K, L Intercom 21 Installing the beltclip............35 M, N, O Maintenance 36 Making a call 12 Memory dialing Making a call with memory dialing......18 Erasing a stored phone number 19 Storing phone numbers 17 Mounting the base unit to a wall 8 Mute 16 P, Q Package contents 4 R Receiving a call 13 Redialing a call 15 Handset ringer tone...