Uniden Cordless Telephone 8985 User Manual

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Controls and functions  
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DIGITAL 900MHZ  
vol  
talk  
flash  
mem  
call id  
del  
abc  
def  
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2
5
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0
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ghi  
jkl  
mno  
wxyz  
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pqrs  
tuv  
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10  
oper  
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4
tone  
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12  
13  
19  
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redial/p select/ch int'com mute/ring  
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DIGITAL 900MHz  
38  
23  
24  
25  
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40  
clock  
pin  
volune  
status speaker  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
41  
42  
43  
delete  
play  
DIGITAL  
greeting  
voice memo  
ans on/off  
memory  
redial/p  
flash  
44  
45  
46  
47  
speaker  
mute  
page/int'com  
extended range  
22  
33  
34 35 36 37  
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1. Handset antenna  
2. Headset cover  
3. Handset battery compartment  
4. Handset ring switch  
5. Handset speaker  
6. LCD display  
22. Base microphone  
23. Speaker LED  
24. Status LED  
25. Handset clip storage  
26. Clock key  
27. Pin code key  
28. Delete key  
7. Talk key  
8. Volume/Cursor down/  
character select key  
9. Caller ID key  
29. Greeting key  
30. Repeat key  
31. Skip key  
10. Tone/Backspace key  
11. Redial/Pause key  
12. Select/Channel key  
13. Handset microphone  
14. Volume/Cursor up/  
Character select key  
15. Flash key  
16. Memory key  
17. Delete key  
18. Cursor forward key  
19. Mute/Ring key  
20. Intercom key  
32. Voice memo record key  
33. Base contact  
34. Tone key  
35. Mute key  
36. Speaker key  
37. Page/Intercom key  
38. Base speaker  
39. Volume down key  
40. Volume up key  
41. LED display  
42. Play/Stop key  
43. Base antenna  
44. Answer on/off key  
45. Memory key  
21. Handset contact  
46. Redial/Pause key  
47. Flash key  
48. Rec time switch  
49. Ring time switch  
50. Ring volume switch  
51. Pulse-Tone switch  
52. DC power input  
53. Phone jack  
AN4/1  
48  
49  
RCTIME  
24/TS  
RNGTIME  
50 51 52 53  
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Getting Started  
Contents  
Introduction / Features...............inside front cover  
Controls and Functions ..............inside front cover  
Getting Started  
Basics  
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  
Step 3: Preparing the battery pack.....................10  
Step 4: Setting the Caller ID options..................12  
Entering your area code.........................13  
Memory Dialing  
Basics  
Making a call........................................................14  
Receiving a call ....................................................15  
Mute ......................................................................16  
Adjusting ringer and earpiece volume................17  
Redialing a call.....................................................18  
Using the speaker phone ....................................20  
Using your EXAI 8985 intercom..........................21  
Transferring a call.................................................22  
3-way  
Conference  
Features  
Memory Dialing  
Storing phone numbers and names....................23  
Making calls with memory dialing......................26  
Editing a stored name and/or phone number...28  
Erasing a stored name and phone number........30  
Caller ID  
Features  
3-way Conference Feature  
3-way conferencing..............................................32  
Caller ID features  
Caller ID service...................................................33  
When the telephone rings...................................34  
Viewing the Caller ID Message list.....................35  
Deleting information from Caller ID list.............36  
Using the Caller ID list ........................................38  
Using “Caller ID with call waiting” service........40  
The Integated  
Answering  
devise  
The Integrated Answering Device  
Features.................................................................41  
Setting up your answering system......................42  
Using your answering system .............................46  
Additional  
Information  
Additional Information  
Changing the digital security code......................52  
Installing the beltclip............................................53  
Headset installation..............................................53  
Note on power sources .......................................54  
Maintenance..........................................................54  
Troubleshooting ................................................55  
Specifications .....................................................57  
Index....................................................................58  
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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 hours before using the phone.  
Handset  
Step 4  
(page 12 to 13)  
Finally, set Caller ID options and store your  
area code in the memory to use the Caller ID  
service.  
Note: Skip the setting of area code if your  
Handset  
calling area requires 10 digit dialing.  
About the digital security code  
This cordless telephone uses a digital security code to prevent  
unauthorized access to your base unit. This security code prevents  
other cordless handsets from making calls through your base unit.  
A random security code will be assigned automatically between  
your base unit and handset when you charge the battery pack for  
the first time.  
If you want to reset the security code, see page 52.  
3
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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  
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.  
4
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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  
radiators, air ducts, and sunlight  
Avoid noise sources such as a window  
by a street with heavy traffic  
Avoid microwave ovens  
Avoid television sets  
and other electronic  
equipment  
Avoid excessive  
moisture, extremely low  
temperatures, dust,  
mechanical vibration, or  
shock  
Avoid personal  
computers  
Choose a central location  
Avoid other cordless  
telephones  
• You should charge your handset for 12-15 hours before using  
the phone.  
• The location should be close to both a phone jack and a continuous  
power outlet which is not switchable.  
• Keep the base and handset away from sources of electrical noise  
such as motors and fluorescent lighting.  
• Be sure there is sufficient space to raise the base antenna  
fully vertical.  
• The base can be placed on a desk, tabletop or mounted on a  
standard wall plate.  
5
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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  
does not create a trip  
hazard, or where it could  
become chafed and create  
a fire or electrical hazard.  
2
To AC outlet  
To DC IN 9V  
AC adapter  
(supplied)  
1
To telephone outlet  
To TEL LINE  
Telephone line cord  
(supplied)  
1
2
3
Connect the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and to  
a telephone outlet.  
Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to a  
standard 120V AC wall outlet.  
Set the base unit on a desk or  
tabletop and place the handset  
on the base unit.  
Then raise the antenna to a  
vertical position.  
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Use only the supplied AD-420 AC  
adapter. Do not use any other AC  
adapter.  
Polarity of the plug  
Connect the AC adapter to a  
continuous power supply.  
Place the base unit close to the  
AC outlet so that you can unplug the  
AC adapter easily.  
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  
Pulse  
TONE  
PULSE  
If you aren't sure of your dialing system  
Make a trial call with the TONE/PULSE switch set to TONE.  
If the call connects, leave the switch as is; otherwise, set to PULSE.  
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Mounting the base unit on a wall  
Standard wall plate mounting  
This phone can be mounted on any standard telephone wall  
plate.  
1
2
Snap the wall mount  
adapter into the  
notches on the base.  
1
Plug the telephone  
line cord to the  
TEL LINE jack and the  
AC adapter to the  
DC IN 9V jack.  
3
4
Plug the telephone  
line cord into the  
telephone outlet.  
2 - 7  
Wrap the AC adapter  
cord inside the  
molded wiring  
channel. Then wrap  
the cord around the  
strain relief notch.  
5
Plug the AC adapter  
into a standard  
Wall plate  
120V AC wall outlet.  
6
7
Raise the antenna to a  
vertical position.  
Align the mounting  
slots on the base. with  
the mounting posts on  
the wall. Push in and  
down until the phone  
is firmly seated.  
AC adapter  
AC outlet  
8
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8
9
On the base unit, pull the  
handset retainer out of the slot.  
Rotate it clockwise 180 degrees.  
Handset retainer  
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 cables, pipes, or other items behind the mounting  
location, that could cause a hazard when inserting screws into  
the wall.  
• Try to mount your phone within 10 - 15 feet of a working phone  
jack to avoid excessive cord lengths.  
• Make sure the wall material is capable of supporting the weight of  
the base and handset.  
• Use #10 screws with anchoring devices suitable for the wall  
material where the base unit will be placed.  
TOP  
1
Insert two mounting screws  
into the wall, (with their  
3/16 in.  
appropriate anchoring device),  
3-15/16 inches apart. Allow  
about 3/16 of an inch between  
the wall and screwheads for  
mounting the phone.  
3-15/16 in.  
2
Refer to steps 1 through 9 on  
page 8 and 9 to mount the  
telephone.  
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Preparing the battery pack  
Charge the battery pack for more than 12-15 hours before you start  
using your phone.  
1
2
Remove the battery cover.  
Connect the battery pack  
connector with the correct  
polarity (black and red wires),  
then insert the battery pack  
into the battery compartment.  
Use only Uniden Battery  
BT-905.  
Black  
Red  
3
4
Slide the battery cover forward  
until it snaps into place.  
Place the handset on the base.  
Total:00  
Make sure that the status”  
LED of the base unit lights, and  
charging begins. Charge the  
battery for at least 12-15 hours.  
You can place the handset  
either side up for charging the  
battery.  
status LED  
10  
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Battery use time (per charge)  
From fully charged  
• Seven hours coutinuous use.  
• Seven 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. For optimum  
performance, be sure to  
return the handset to the  
base unit after a  
When the battery charge becomes low  
When the voltage of battery pack in the handset is very low and  
needs to be charged, the phone is programmed to eliminate  
functions in order to save power. If the battery charge becomes low  
Battery lamp blinks. If the phone is in use, the handset beeps.  
Complete your conversation as quickly as possible and return the  
handset to the base unit for charging.  
telephone call for  
charging the battery.  
Cleaning the battery contacts  
To maintain a good charge, it is important to clean the battery  
contacts on the handset and base unit about once a month. Use a  
pencil eraser or other contact cleaner.  
Do not use any liquids or solvents.  
Rechargeable batteries  
have a memory effect that  
reduces standby and talk  
time. To avoid this  
memory effect, on a  
monthly basis, use the  
phone until the Battery  
lamp blinks. Then charge  
the battery for 15 hours.  
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Setting the Caller ID options  
There are three Caller ID options, Auto Talk, CIDCW (Caller ID  
with Call Waiting), and Area Code.  
1
In the standby mode, hold down  
call id  
for 2 seconds until the  
Caller ID setting appears.  
1 Auto Talk:Off  
2 CIDCW :On  
3 Area Code:  
2
Press  
or  
to move the cursor  
ª
to the item that is to be set.  
Example: To select CIDCW  
1 Auto Talk:Off  
2 CIDCW :On  
3 Area Code:  
3
4
For Auto Talk and CIDCW press  
select/ch to toggle between on and  
off. For the Area Code setting please  
see page 13.  
To complete the settings, press  
call id , then the handset returns to  
standby mode.  
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Entering your area code  
If your calling area requires 10-digit dialing, skip this step.  
You may wish to enter your local area code before you use this  
phone for the first time, or if you move to a new area. The phone  
can then distinguish local or long distance calls to properly dial  
directly from the Caller ID record. (See page 38.)  
1
When the phone is in the standby  
call id  
mode, press and hold  
until the  
Caller ID setting screen appears.  
1 Auto Talk:Off  
:On  
2 CIDCW  
3 Area Code:  
3
2
3
4
Press  
to select “Area Code”.  
1 Auto Talk:Off  
2 CIDCW :On  
3 Area Code:  
select/ch  
Press  
.
1 Auto Talk:Off  
:On  
2 CIDCW  
3 Area Code:  
Use the dial buttons (  
enter the 3-digit area code.  
to 9 ) to  
0
5
6
Press select/ch .  
A beep sounds and the displayed area code is entered.  
Press call id to complete the setting. Or return the handset to  
the base unit to complete the setting mode and set the handset  
to the standby mode.  
When the area code has  
already been stored in  
memory, the stored area  
code will be displayed. To  
1 Auto Talk:Off  
2 CIDCW :On  
3 Area Code:817  
change it, use the del and dial buttons to enter the new  
area code.  
call id  
To complete the setting, press  
handset to the base unit.  
or return the  
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Making a call  
From the handset  
Handset on the base  
1
2
3
4
Pick up handset.  
talk  
Press  
.
Dial the phone number.  
To hang up, press talk or return the  
handset to the base.  
The phone number can be  
up to 32 digits.  
Handset off the base  
1
2
3
Press talk .  
Dial the phone number.  
To hang up, press talk or return the  
handset to the base.  
From the base  
speaker  
1
2
3
Press  
.
Dial the number on the keypad.  
To finish the call, press speaker to  
hang up.  
Other Operations  
To  
Do this  
select/ch  
To improve reception  
Press  
Press  
.
To adjust the earpiece volume  
or  
ª
during the call.  
. The following  
/tone/0  
To temporarily switch to tone dial Press  
*
(When the base is set to pulse  
mode)  
numbers dialed will be sent as  
tone dialing.  
redial/p  
To enter a pause within dialing  
sequence dialed  
Press  
.
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Receiving a call  
From the handset  
1
Phone rings. Calling appears on the  
display.  
2
Press talk if not in Auto Talk mode.  
Press any key other than mute key if in  
Auto Talk mode. “ Talk” appears  
flashing on the display. Then the  
earpiece ear volume is displayed for 2  
seconds.  
3
The call-time display starts when you  
begin to talk.  
4
1
Press  
or place the handset on the  
talk  
base to hang up. The call time will be  
displayed for about 5 seconds.  
From the base  
The phone rings. The status LED on  
the base flashes.  
speaker  
2
3
Press  
Press  
.
speaker  
to finish the call.  
status LED  
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Mute  
You can turn off the base or the handset microphone so that the  
person you are talking with cannot hear you.  
When speaking with the base  
1
2
Press mute during a telephone call.  
The mocrophone is turned off.  
To cancel mute, press mute , or  
.
speaker  
speaker  
When speaking with the handset  
1
Press mute/ring during a telephone  
call.  
Mute 5:39  
talk  
The microphone is turned off.  
To cancel mute, press  
2
mute/ring  
talk  
or  
.
When phone is ringing  
Press mute/ring when the phone rings. The ringer sound is  
turned off.  
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Adjusting the ringer and earpiece volume  
Handset ringer tone  
In the standby mode, press  
Ringer A High  
mute/ring  
.
mute/ring  
mute/ring  
Each time  
is pressed,  
Ringer A Low  
the ringer tone setting changes  
and the selected ringer tone  
sounds for 2 seconds.  
mute/ring  
Ringer B High  
mute/ring  
Ringer B Low  
mute/ring  
Handset ringer switch  
This switch turns the handset  
ringer on or off.  
ringer  
of  
f
o
n
ringer  
of  
f
o
n
Handset earpiece volume  
Pressing  
or  
during a telephone call will change the  
ª
earpiece volume of the handset. This setting will remain in effect  
after the telephone call has ended.  
ª
ª
ª
<Loud>  
<High>  
<Medium>  
<Normal>  
When you press  
in Loud mode or press  
in Low mode,  
ª
error sound beeps.  
RINGER  
OFF–ON  
Base ringer switch  
This switch turns the base  
ringer on or off.  
Base speaker volume  
To control the speaker volume of the  
volume  
base, adjust the  
and  
button as desired.  
volume ª  
volume  
The volume setting from 1 (lowest) to  
10 (highest) appears in the message  
counter LED.  
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Redialing a call  
From the handset  
The last three phone numbers entered can be quickly redialed.  
[On-hook redialing]  
redial/p  
1
Press  
.
The phone number that was last  
dialed appears on the display.  
If the recently dialed  
redial/p  
Each press of  
one of the last three numbers dialed.  
number exceeds 32 digits,  
only the first 32 digits are  
retained for redialing.  
2
Press  
again.  
redial/p  
will display  
talk  
<Redial1>  
8178583300  
Most  
recent  
redial/p  
<Redial2>  
2145551234  
redial/p  
<Redial3>  
9725554321  
redial/p  
3
4
5
Press talk . “Talk” appears  
flashing on the display, then the  
volume setting is displayed.  
Then the selected number is dialed.  
After about 5 seconds, the call-time  
display appears.  
talk  
Press  
or place the handset on  
the base to complete the telephone  
call.  
The call-time will be displayed for  
about 5 seconds.  
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Off-hook redialing  
talk  
1
Press  
.
Talk” appears flashing on the display.  
Talk  
Talk  
<High>  
redial/p  
2
3
Press  
.
The last number dialed will be  
displayed.  
History redial cannot be accessed while  
off-hook.  
talk  
Press  
or place the handset on  
the base to complete the telephone call.  
The call-time will be displayed for about  
5 seconds.  
From the base  
speaker  
1
2
Press  
.
To call the last number dialed from the  
base, press redial/p .  
3
Press speaker to finish the call.  
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Using the speaker phone  
You may use the phone as speaker phone to answer calls  
speaker  
pressing the  
button on the base. To hung up, press  
speaker  
again.  
The base microphone is located  
under the phone. Position yourself  
approximately 12 inches away from  
the base and speaker clearly.  
12"  
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Using your EXAI 8985 intercom  
Intercom from the base to handset  
page/int'com  
1
2
Press  
The handset beeps.  
on the base.  
talk  
Press int'com or  
Speak into the mouthpiece to answer  
the base.  
on the handset.  
talk  
3
To turn off the intercom, press  
on  
speaker  
the handset or  
on the base.  
Intercom from the handset to base  
int'com  
1
2
Press  
on the handset.  
The base beeps.  
page/int'com  
At the base, press  
or  
speaker  
. Speak into the base  
microphone to answer the page.  
talk  
on  
on the base.  
3
To turn off the intercom, press  
speaker  
the handset or  
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Transferring a call  
To transfer from the handset to the base  
int'com  
on the handset  
1
Press  
while speaking on the handset. The  
line will be held, and the inter’com  
tone will be sounded on the base.  
page/int'com  
the base. The intercom mode is  
activated and the line is held.  
2
3
Press  
or  
on  
speaker  
talk  
To transfer to the base, press  
on the handset.  
To cancel the transfer, press speaker  
on the base.  
To transfer from the base to the handset  
page/int'com  
on the base  
1
Press  
while speaking on the speaker  
phone. The line will be held, and  
the intercom tone will be sounded  
on the handset.  
talk  
on the  
handset. The intercom mode is  
activated and the line is held.  
int'com  
2
3
Press  
or  
To transfer the handset, press  
speaker  
on the base.  
To cancel the transfer, press talk  
on the handset.  
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Storing phone numbers and names  
Your EXAI 8985 stores up to 20 name/numbers in handset plus 10  
numbers in the base.  
On the handeset  
Example: To store a name (MOM AND DAD)  
and number (8175553300) in  
memory location 03.  
mem  
1
2
Press and hold  
until  
Memory Store” is displayed.  
You must press a key  
within 20 seconds or the  
phone will return to  
Memory Store  
01 UNIDEN CORP  
02 JOHN DOE  
standby. If you return the  
handset in the cradle the  
phone will return to  
del  
Press  
or  
ª
to scroll to the  
memory number where you would like  
to store the number.  
mem  
standby too. Press  
and you can go to  
memory menu at any  
time.  
#/ 1  
Memory Store  
02 JOHN DOE  
03  
select/ch  
0
9
Or press the keypad (  
to  
) to  
redial/p  
/tone/0  
select the memory location (01 - 20)  
where you would like to store the  
number.  
*
Example: Enter 03  
Location No.0  
select/ch  
When an empty memory  
location is selected,  
3
Press  
.
Store Name  
Store Name” is  
displayed. The cursor flashes  
indicating that the display is  
ready for the name to be  
entered.  
Edit Memory03  
Delete Memory03  
Go Back  
If this screen appears, the selected memory location is already  
stored. Then you must either change the entry in this location.  
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/tone/0  
, or del keys to  
4
Use the  
,
,
#/ 1 ,  
ª
*
enter the name. The name cannot exceed 13 characters.  
• Use the  
and  
key to scroll through the character  
ª
menu. It contains upper and lower case letters, numbers,  
punctuation marks and various characters.  
/tone/0  
• Use #/ 1 and  
desired location.  
to move the cursor to the  
*
• Use  
Press  
key to delete characters as needed.  
del  
select/ch  
5
6
.
Store Number  
Store Number” is  
displayed. The cursor flashes  
indicating that the display is  
ready for the number to be entered.  
Use the number keypad or  
Store Number  
817555330  
/tone/0 ,  
redial/p  
, or  
#/ 1  
*
keys to enter the  
phone number. The phone  
number cannot exceed 20 digits.  
Use the redial/p key to enter pause in the dialing  
sequence. The display shows a “P”.  
The pause feature is useful for long distance  
calling, credit card dialing, or sequences that  
reguire a pause between digits.  
del  
Use the  
Press  
key to delete digits as needed.  
7
.
select/ch  
The handset beeps and displays the confirmation screen.  
Memory storage is complete.  
For example, if you store a name  
and number into memory location  
Memory03 Stored  
number 03, the display shows  
Memory03 Stored.  
After about 2 seconds,  
Memory Store  
Memory Store”  
02 JOHN DOE  
03 MOM AND DAD  
is displayed.  
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On the base  
You can store only numbers in the handset  
memory  
1
Press  
.
The status LED blinks.  
Dial the number you wish to store.  
memory  
2
3
Press  
.
Enter the memory location number  
(0-9) on the keypad.  
status LED  
The status LED goes out.  
A confirmation beep indicates the  
number is stored.  
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Making calls with memory dialing  
From the handset  
[On-hook dialing]  
mem  
1
Press  
.
The handset displays your  
programmed memory locations.  
You must press key within  
20 seconds or the phone  
will return to standby, you  
may also press memory to  
access a memory menu at  
any time.  
01 UNIDEN CORP  
02 JOHN DOE  
03 MOM AND DAD  
2
Press the  
and  
keys to select  
ª
the memory location you would like  
to dial.  
For example, if the  
key is pressed  
ª
once, the cursor moves down to the next  
memory location number.  
02 JOHN DOE  
03 MOM AND DAD  
04  
If you press select/ch  
talk  
before  
, you can  
confirm the name and  
number stored in the  
selected memory location.  
Or enter the two-digit number with  
the number keypad to select the  
memory location you would like to dial.  
For example, if you pressed 1, 5 on the  
keypad, the display shows memory  
location number 15 with the cursor in  
that line.  
15 JOHN SMITH  
16 <Memory16>  
17  
To exit the memory  
function without dialing,  
press mem . The  
handset returns to standby.  
3
Press talk . “Talk” flashes and  
the volume setting appears on the  
display. Then the displayed number  
is dialed.  
Talk  
0123456789012  
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Display a Programmed Number  
/tone/0  
#/ 1  
Use the  
and  
keys to toggle between the names  
*
display and the numbers display.  
Program name  
Program number  
01 UNIDEN CORP  
02 JOHN DOE  
03 MOM AND DAD  
1
01 8178583300  
02 5452930  
1 03 8175551212  
When the stored phone number has 14 or more digits,  
#/ 1  
\ “ is displayed next to the 12th digit. Press  
to  
/tone/0  
see the extra digits and  
to return.  
*
15 0123456789012  
16 011813554329  
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Off-hook dialing  
1
Press  
.
talk  
Talk” flashes and the volume  
setting appears.  
Talk  
Talk  
<High>  
mem  
2
3
Press  
.
Talk 0:00  
Press the number keypad to select the  
memory location (01 - 20) of the desired  
phone number.  
The selected phone number is  
displayed. Then the number is dialed.  
Talk 0:35  
0123456789012  
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From the base  
speaker  
memory  
1
2
3
Press  
Press  
.
.
Press the number keypad to select  
the memory location you wish to  
dial.  
4
Press  
to finish the call.  
speaker  
Editing a stored name and/or phone number  
mem  
for 2 seconds.  
The display shows the memory  
1
Press and hold  
screen and any saved name/number.  
Memory Store  
01 UNIDEN CORP  
02 JOHN DOE  
2
Press the  
or  
keys or number  
ª
keypad to select the memory location  
(01 - 20) you would like to edit.  
del  
Memory Store  
01 UNIDEN CORP  
02 JOHN DOE  
#/ 1  
(See page 23.)  
3
Press  
.
select/ch  
redial/p  
/tone/0  
*
The following screen appears with  
the memory location number that  
you have selected in the display.  
For example, if you selected memory  
location number the display shows  
memory 01 as the location in the selected.  
Edit Memory01  
Delete Memory01  
Go Back  
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Press the  
select “Edit Memory”,  
then press  
or  
key to  
ª
Store Name  
UNIDEN CORP  
select/ch  
.
The following screen appears.  
The cursor flashes indicating that the display is ready for the  
name to be edited. When a name has not been stored, the  
cursor appears at the beginning of the second line.  
/tone/0  
#/ 1  
del  
5
6
Press  
name. (See page 24.)  
To edit only the phone number, skip this step.  
,
,
,
, or  
to edit the  
ª
*
select/ch  
Store Number  
817858330  
Press  
.
The following screen appears.  
The cursor flashes indicating  
that the display is ready for the number to be edited.  
7
8
Use the dial keypad, redial/p , or del key to edit the phone  
number.  
The phone number cannot exceed 20 digits. (See page 24.)  
When the phone number will not be edited, skip this step.  
Press select/ch .  
The handset beeps and displays  
the confirmation screen. The  
Memory01 Stored  
memory storage is complete.  
For example, if you store a name and number into memory location  
number 01, the display shows Memory01 stored.  
After about 2 seconds,  
Memory Store” is  
displayed.  
Memory Store  
01 UNIDEN CORP  
02 JOHN DOE  
mem  
to return to standby mode.  
9
Press  
Display a Programmed Number  
/tone/0  
#/ 1  
Use the  
and  
key to toggle between the names  
*
display and the numbers display.  
Program name  
Program number  
Memory Store  
01 UNIDEN CORP  
02 JOHN DOE  
1
Memory Store  
01 8178583300  
1 02 5452930  
When the stored phone number has 14 or more digits, “ \” is  
displayed next to the 12th digit.  
/tone/0  
Press #/ 1 to see the extra digits and  
to return.  
*
Memory Store  
06 011813554329  
07  
1
Memory Store  
300000  
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Erasing a stored name and phone number  
With the handset  
mem  
for 2 seconds.  
The display shows the memory  
screen and any saved name/number.  
1
2
3
Press and hold  
Memory Store  
01 UNIDEN CORP  
02 JOHN DOE  
Press the  
or  
keys or number  
ª
keypad to select the memory location  
(01 - 20) you would like to edit.  
del  
Memory Store  
01 UNIDEN CORP  
02 JOHN DOE  
Press select/ch .  
The following screen appears with  
the memory location number that  
you have selected in the display.  
For example, if you selected memory  
location number, the display shows  
memory 02 as the location in the  
selected.  
Edit Memory02  
Delete Memory02  
Go Back  
4
5
Press  
ª
to move the cursor  
Edit Memory02  
Delete Memory02  
Go Back  
down to “Delete Memory”  
command line.  
select/ch  
Delete Memory02?  
Yes  
No  
Press  
. The following  
confirmation screen appears.  
6
7
Press  
Press  
to move the cursor to “Yes”.  
or  
.
select/ch  
del  
There is a confirmation tone and the entry is deleted. The  
following screen appears.  
For example, if memory location  
number 02 is selected for deletion,  
the following display appears as the  
confirmation screen.  
Memory02 Deleted  
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9
After 2 seconds the display  
returns to the  
Memory Store” screen.  
You may select another number  
to delete (return to step 4).  
Memory Store  
02  
03 MOM AND DAD  
Press  
to return to standby.  
mem  
With the base  
memory  
1
Press  
.
The status LED blinks.  
memory  
again.  
2
3
Press  
Enter the memory location number (0-9)  
of the number you wish to delete. The  
status LED goes out.  
status LED  
A confirmation beep indicates the  
number has been erased.  
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3-way conferencing  
The Uniden EXAI 8985 permits  
3-way conversations between  
the handset, base, and outside  
line.  
Dialing from the 3-way  
conversation mode is  
possible only from the  
handset.  
When speaking on the handset  
speaker  
on the base to join  
1
Press  
the 3-way conversation.  
This will set the 3-way conversation  
mode.  
speaker  
2
Press  
on the base to hang  
up. The handset remains connected to  
the outline call.  
When speaking on the base  
talk  
on the handset to join  
the 3-way conversation.  
1
2
Press  
Press talk on the handset to hang  
up.  
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Caller ID service  
You must subscribe to the Caller ID service from your  
telephone company to use this feature.  
When the telephone rings, the Caller ID feature allows you to view  
the caller's name and phone number on the display before you  
answer the phone.  
The handset displays the phone number of the incoming call, the  
name, time, and the number of calls. Additionally, you can dial the  
displayed number, and store the information for memory dialing.  
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When the telephone rings  
1
When the Caller ID message is received, the status LED  
blinks.  
The display shows the caller’s phone number, along with the  
date and time. The incoming call information is stored in  
Caller ID record.  
If the Caller ID service includes the caller’s name, the caller's  
name appears on the display (up to 15 letters).  
If you answer a call before  
the Caller ID message is  
received (Example: before  
the second ring), the  
Caller ID message will not  
appear.  
The date and time received  
Caller's name  
5/11 12:30PM 01  
UNIDEN CORP  
813-858-3300  
Caller's phone number  
Here are some typical displays;  
When invalid data is received  
When the phone number and name  
data are received  
5/11 12:30PM 01  
UNIDEN CORP  
817-858-3300  
Incomplete Data  
When the call is received  
via a telephone company  
that does not offer Caller  
ID service, the caller's  
phone number and name  
do not appear. (This  
includes international  
calls.)  
When a private number is  
received  
When a private name is received  
5/11 12:30PM 01  
Private Name  
817-858-3300  
5/11 12:30PM 01  
UNIDEN CORP  
Private Number  
When an unknown number is  
received  
When an unknown name is received  
5/11 12:30PM 01  
Unknown Name  
817-858-3300  
5/11 12:30PM 01  
UNIDEN CORP  
Unknown Number  
2
When the telephone is answered, the display changes to  
Talk”.  
When the call is via a  
private branch exchange  
(PBX), the caller's phone  
number and name may  
not appear.  
5/11 12:30PM 01  
Data errors appear  
UNI EN CORP  
813-8 -3300  
as “  
”.  
2 2  
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Viewing the Caller ID Message list  
The Caller ID list stores information for up to 50 incoming calls - even  
unanswered calls.  
call id  
If a call comes in via a  
telephone system that does  
not offer Caller ID service,  
no information is stored.  
1
Press  
.
When there are new messages you have  
not reviewed, “New” and the number of calls  
are displayed. The summary screen shows how many  
new calls are stored, along with the total of new calls  
and old calls stored in the list.  
New :01  
Total:02  
” appears when  
End  
2
Press  
ID message.  
to display the latest caller  
ª
you have received all  
messages in the Caller ID  
list.  
5/17 12:30PM 03  
UNIDEN CORP  
817-858-3300  
3
4
Press  
Or press  
to see the next message.  
ª
to see previous message.  
Press  
to return to standby.  
call id  
Press  
to return to the  
summary screen.  
Long Distance call settings and cancellation  
Press  
while the incoming call  
1
5/17 12:30PM 03  
UNIDEN CORP  
1-817-858-3300  
information is displayed  
(in step 2) to return a long  
distance call. The prefix “1-” will  
Each message can be up  
to 15 characters for the  
phone number and the  
name.  
be displayed at the beginning of the phone number when a long  
distance call is set. (When the phone number is 15 digits long, only  
1” is displayed.) Pressing  
again will cancel the long distance  
1
call setting.  
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Deleting information from the Caller ID list  
The EXAI 8985 stores up to 50 messages. If more new calls are  
received, messages stored in the list are deleted beginning with  
the oldest message in the list.  
Caller ID data can also be deleted manually.  
Deleting a Caller ID message  
call id  
1
Press  
.
Display the message to be deleted  
from the Caller ID list by pressing  
or  
.
ª
5/17 12:30PM 03  
UNIDEN CORP  
817-858-3300  
While using the  
Delete  
Message ?”  
screen, if no key is pressed  
for more than 20 seconds,  
an error tone sounds and  
the telephone returns to  
standby.  
del  
2
Press  
.
Delete Message ?  
Yes  
No  
3
4
Press or  
No”.  
to select “Yes” or  
ª
select/ch  
del  
Press  
or  
.
When the pointer is at Yes:  
A beep tone sounds and the next  
Caller ID message displayed.  
If you get an incoming  
call, the deleting operation  
is cancelled and the  
telephone returns to  
standby so you can answer  
the call.  
When the pointer is at No:  
The display returns to the Caller ID  
display.  
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Deleting all Caller ID name/numbers  
call id  
1
Press  
Press  
Press  
.
New :01  
Total:02  
del  
2
.
Delete All ?  
Yes  
No  
3
4
or ª to select “Yes” or  
No”.  
select/ch  
del  
Press  
or  
.
When the pointer is at Yes:  
A beep tone sounds and all stored  
Caller ID messages are deleted.  
Total:00  
When the pointer is at No:  
The display returns to the summary  
screen.  
New :01  
Total:02  
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Using the Caller ID list  
Calling a party from the Caller ID list  
You can place a call from the Caller ID list.  
The EXAI 8985 stores up to 50 messages.  
call id  
1
Press  
.
Select the phone number that you  
want to dial by pressing or  
.
ª
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UNIDEN CORP  
817-858-3300  
When a long distance call  
has been set, “1” appears  
in the display.  
2
Press talk .  
ª
Talk  
8178583300  
1
The displayed phone number dials  
automatically.  
You cannot make a call  
from the Caller ID list if  
your EXAI 8985 is  
select/ch  
connected to private  
branch exchange (PBX).  
Long Distance calls  
Pressing  
1
while the incoming call information is displayed  
(in step 1) will set or cancel a long distance call.  
Dial edit  
You can edit the phone number of  
Caller ID data when you press  
UNIDEN CORP  
8178583300  
select/ch  
after the step 1.  
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Storing Caller ID messages in Memory dialing  
Messages shown in the Caller ID list can be stored in memory  
dialing.  
Using the incoming call information (i.e., Caller ID list), the phone  
number of the party on the Caller ID list can be stored in memory  
dialing.  
call id  
1
Press  
.
Select the phone number to be stored  
from the Caller ID list by pressing  
ª
or  
.
5/17 12:30PM 03  
UNIDEN CORP  
817-858-3300  
You can not store a Caller  
ID message if no phone  
number appears in the  
message.  
mem  
2
3
Press  
.
Press  
ª
or  
to select the  
memory location.  
Select Location  
01 UNIDEN CORP  
02 JONE DOE  
If no key is pressed for  
more than 20 seconds, an  
error tone sounds and the  
telephone returns to the  
standby mode.  
select/ch  
4
Press  
.
A beep tone will sound. The number is  
stored in memory, and the display  
returns to the Caller ID list.  
5/17 12:30PM 03  
UNIDEN CORP  
817-858-3300  
If a message has  
If there is an incoming  
call or page, memory  
storage is cancelled and  
the telephone is set to  
receive the incoming call  
or page.  
Replace Memory ?  
Yes  
No  
already been stored in  
the selected memory  
numbers location, a  
confirmation screen is displayed. Press  
select/ch  
Yes”. Press  
to the Caller ID list.  
to select  
to overwrite. The display returns  
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Using "Caller ID with call waiting" service  
“Caller ID” and “Call waiting” are separate services. CIDCW  
(Caller ID on Call Waiting) performs the same as regular  
Caller ID on a call waiting number. You must subscribe to  
the "Caller ID with call waiting (CIDCW)" service from your  
telephone company before you can use the following features.  
The “Call waiting” service can also be used independently.  
Please contact your telephone company for details.  
1
When a new incoming call arrives  
during your current telephone call,  
the phone number and the name of  
the caller is displayed.  
Talk 10:30  
UNIDEN CORP  
817-858-3300  
flash  
2
3
Press  
.
You will be able to talk with the  
person that has just called. The first  
caller will be put on hold.  
To return to the first caller, press  
flash again.  
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The integrated answering device  
The EXAI 8985 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.  
Features  
• Digital Tapeless Recording  
• 15 minutes of Recording Time  
• Selective Outgoing Message (Greeting)  
• Time and Day Stamp  
• Remote Message Retrieval and Room Monitor  
• Toll Saver  
• Conversation Recording  
Digital Tapeless Recording allows you to quickly review, save or  
delete the messages. You'll never have to worry about a tape  
wearing out, jamming, or resetting improperly.  
The Integrated Answering System is easy and convenient to use, but  
please read through all of the instructions carefully.  
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Setting up your answering system  
Turning the answering system on/off  
1
To turn the answering system on,  
press . A beep tone will  
ans on/off  
sound and the current greeting  
message is played.  
2
To turn the answering system off,  
press  
again.  
ans on/off  
Setting the clock  
The clock on EXAI 8985 Answer System starts when power is  
applied to the base. Follow these steps to set the clock to the  
correct time.  
1
2
Press and hold clock until a beep  
tone sounds.  
First, press  
or  
until the  
correct day of the week is  
announced. (Number zero through  
six displays on the base as each day  
Press  
or  
multiple times to scroll  
through days, hours,  
minutes, etc.  
is announced.) Press  
to select the day.  
again  
clock  
3
Next, press  
or  
until you  
hear the correct hour setting.  
Numbers 1 through 12 display on  
the base as each hour is announced.  
Press clock again to select the  
correct time.  
If you don't set the clock  
within two minutes, the  
system returns to standby.  
4
Press  
or  
until you hear the correct time setting.  
Numbers 1 through 59 display on the base as each minute is  
announced. Press clock again to select the correct time.  
5
6
The LED displays an A or P. Press  
hear the correct AM/PM setting.  
or  
until you  
clock  
Press  
again to end the time/day setting.  
The EXAI 8985 announces the time that you have set.  
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Setting your greeting  
When you receive a call, the answering system automatically plays  
either a preset message or your own greeting.  
ª
Preset Message  
The following message is prerecorded:  
"Hello, no one is available to take your call. Please leave a message  
after the tone."  
ª
Recording your personal greeting  
greeting  
until you hear  
1
Press and hold  
a long tone. Start recording your  
message immediately after you hear the  
long tone end.  
2
When you finish recording your  
play  
greeting  
message, press  
or  
.
A long tone sounds and your message  
plays back on the phone.  
You can record a greeting  
up to 30 second.  
ª
Choosing between two greetings  
greeting  
to play the outgoing  
message.  
1
2
Press  
While the message is playing, press  
Stand within 12 inches in  
front of the microphone  
and speak clearly when  
recording your greeting.  
greeting  
again to select between your  
personal greeting and the prerecorded  
message.  
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Selecting the message record time  
You can set your answering system to record messages up to one  
or four minutes long.  
One minute option:  
move the REC TIME  
switch to 1.  
Four minutes option:  
move the REC TIME  
switch to 4.  
REC TIME  
ANN/4/1  
ª
Announce only feature:  
The announce only feature plays an outgoing message, but it will  
not allow the caller to leave a message. Move the REC TIME  
switch to the ANN position.  
The message counter LED displays “ ” when system is on  
standby.  
Prerecorded outgoing message for Announce only feature is:  
"Hello, no one is available to take your call."  
Selecting a PIN code  
To play your messages from a remote location, you will need to  
enter a two-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN) code  
(00-99). To select a PIN, perform the following steps.  
pin  
1
2
On the base, press and hold  
button until beep sounds, and the  
LED displays 00.  
To set the first number, press  
or  
to scroll from 00 to 90.  
Press  
or  
multiple times to scroll  
through numbers on the  
display.  
When the desired number appears in  
pin  
the display, press  
the first number.  
. This selects  
3
To set the second number, press  
or to scroll from 0 to 9.  
When the desired number appears in  
pin  
the display, press  
. This selects  
the second number and then the  
entered number is announced.  
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Setting ring time switch  
The ring time /toll saver switch  
allows you to set the number of  
rings the caller hears before the  
answering system plays your  
outgoing message. You can set  
the switch to answer after two  
rings or after four rings. In the  
RING TIME  
2/4/TS  
TS (Toll Saver) position, the answering system picks up after two  
rings if you have new messages, and after four rings if there are  
none. This way, if you call long distance to check your messages,  
you can hang up after third ring to avoid billing charges.  
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Using your answering system  
Playing your message  
The base LED shows the number of total messages on the  
display. If the display is blinking, then there are new messages  
waiting for you. The EXAI 8955 is designed to play your new  
messages first. After you play your new messages you can then  
play your old messages.  
To stop playing your  
messages, press play  
again.  
play  
. The system announces  
1
Press  
the number of new and old messages,  
then the incoming messages are  
played. The time and day each  
message was received is announced  
after the message is played, and the  
message counter LED displays the  
number of the current message.  
2
3
When all new messages have  
played, a long tone is heard. The  
message counter LED stops flashing  
to indicate that all of the new  
messages have been reviewed.  
After you have reviewed all your  
messages, you can play your old  
messages again. Press play and  
follow the instructions above.  
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Repeating a message  
play  
to review your message.  
The number of stored messages is  
announced.  
1
2
3
Press  
Pressing  
before  
2.5 seconds (4.5 seconds  
from remote) of the  
message has played causes  
the system to scan back  
one message.  
After a message has played for a few  
seconds, press  
message.  
to repeat the  
play  
Press  
at any time to stop  
reviewing messages and return to  
standby. The message counter LED  
shows the total number of messages still  
on the system.  
If you have several  
messages, press  
until you return to the  
message you want to  
replay.  
Skipping a message  
play  
to review your messages.  
The number of messages is announced.  
1
2
3
Press  
Press  
at anytime to skip to the  
next message.  
Each time  
is  
pressed, the system scans  
forward one message.  
Press play at any time to stop  
reviewing your messages and return to  
standby. The message counter LED  
shows the total number of messages on  
the system.  
If you have several  
messages, press and hold  
to find the  
message you want to play.  
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Deleting a message  
ª
Deleting individual message  
play  
to review your message.  
1
2
Press  
If you decide to delete a message,  
delete  
press  
anytime during the  
When you press delete,  
you are permanently  
deleting the message.  
Once deleted, the message  
cannot be replayed.  
message. The system beeps and  
immediately goes to the next  
message.  
3
After you have played all of your  
messages, a long tone sounds on the  
base speaker.  
ª
Deleting all messages  
delete  
Press and hold  
after reviewing your messages. A tone  
sounds when all messages are cleared.  
Voice memo  
The voice memo function allows the user to record a message  
(up to 10 minutes) on the base.  
voice memo  
1
Press and hold  
,
The voice memo function  
is completely independent  
of the outgoing message.  
It’s handy for leaving  
until you hear a long beep. The  
message counter LED blinks.  
others a quick message.  
2
3
Speak into the microphone.  
When you have finished, press  
voice memo  
play  
or  
to stop  
recording. The system returns to  
standby.  
Microphone  
A memo message is  
treated as a typical  
recorded message and will  
be added to the stored  
messages.  
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Recording a conversation  
You can record up to 10 minutes of conversation while you are  
making your call from the handset.  
1
During the conversation from the  
handset. Press and hold  
voice memo  
on the base. The unit  
begins recording and the LED blinks. A  
beep that can be heard by both parties  
sounds every 15 seconds.  
A recorded conversation is  
treated as a typical  
message and will be added  
to the stored messages.  
2
To stop the recording, press  
voice memo  
play  
or  
.
You cannot record a  
conversation while  
speaking on the base.  
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Remote access away from home  
You can operate your answering system from a remote location  
using any touch-tone telephone. Use this function to check for  
recorded messages, to play or delete messages, even to record a  
new outgoing message, and to monitor sounds in the room.  
1
2
Call your telephone number.  
While the answering machine is activated, press # and your  
PIN code.  
3
4
The answering system announces the time and day stamp  
and the number of messages stored in memory. Then the  
message playback automatically begins.  
You must enter a  
command within 15  
seconds of entering  
You may continue to listen to your massage, or you may  
select a command from the following chart.  
command waiting mode  
or the answering system  
automatically hangs up  
and returns to standby.  
Command Function  
# then 1  
# then 2  
# then 3  
# then 4  
# then 5  
# then 6  
# then 7  
# then 8  
# then 9  
Repeat  
Playing your messages  
Skipping a message  
Deleting a message  
Stop message playback  
Answering system on  
Voice memo record/stop  
Outgoing message record/stop  
Answer system off  
Room monitor  
# then  
The system will only  
playback messages for  
four minutes and then it  
returns to command  
waiting mode. To continue  
playing your message,  
press # then 2 again  
within 15 seconds  
*
5
6
After all of your messages have played, or the playback time  
exceeds 4 minutes, you will hear that the intermittent beeps  
indicating that the system is in the command waiting mode.  
You may enter another command at this time from the chart  
above.  
When you are finished, hang up to exit the system.  
The answering system automatically returns to standby.  
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Remote room monitor  
You can call your answering system from any touch-tone phone and  
monitor sounds in the room where your base is installed.  
1
2
Call your telephone number.  
While the answering machine is activated, press # and your PIN  
code.  
3
4
5
The answering system begins announcing the time and day.  
Press # then 5 to stop the message.  
Press # then  
while the system announces the time and day  
*
stamp. You hear sounds in the room where your phone is  
installed. After 15 seconds, the answering system returns to the  
command waiting mode.  
6
Press # then  
to monitor the room for another 15 seconds. Or  
*
select another remote function. Or hang up to exit the system.  
The answering system automatically returns to standby.  
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Changing the digital security code  
The digital security code is an identification code used to connect  
the handset and the base unit. Normally, setting the code is not  
necessary.  
The first time you charge your handset, the security code is  
automatically set. (See page 3.)  
In the rare situation that you suspect another cordless telephone  
is using the same security code, you can change the 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 the next  
time the battery pack is  
charged.  
1
2
Remove the handset from the base  
unit. Press page/int'com .  
While the handset is producing the  
page/int'com  
paging sound, hold  
while placing the handset in the base  
unit. The paging tone stops.  
Leave the handset on the base  
longer than 3 seconds. A random,  
new security code is set.  
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Installing the beltclip  
To attach the beltclip  
To remove the beltclip  
Insert the beltclip into the holes  
on each side of the handset.  
Press down until it clicks.  
Pull both sides of the beltclip to  
release the tabs from the holes.  
Headset installation  
Your phone may be used with  
an optional headset. To use  
this feature, simply plug any  
standard 2.5mm headset plug  
into the headset jack. Your  
phone is ready for hands-free  
conversation.  
headset  
jack  
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Note on power sources  
RECYCLING NICKEL-  
CADMIUM BATTERIES  
Battery replacement  
and handling  
When the operating time  
becomes short, even after a  
battery is recharged, please  
replace the battery.  
With normal usage, your  
battery should last about one  
year.  
NICKEL-  
CADMIUM  
BATTERIES  
MUST BE  
DISPOSED OF  
PROPERLY.  
Ni-Cd  
Please contact your place of  
purchase 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 nickel-  
cadmium batteries.  
Power Failure  
During the period that the  
power is off, you will not  
be able to make or receive  
calls with the telephone.  
Caution  
• Use the specified battery pack.  
• Do not remove the battery from the handset to charge it.  
• Never throw the battery into a fire, disassemble it, or heat it.  
• Do not remove or damage the battery casing.  
Maintenance  
When slightly dirty  
Caution  
Wipe with a soft, dry cloth.  
Do not use paint thinner,  
When very dirty  
benzene, alcohol, or other  
chemical products. Doing  
so may discolor the surface  
of the telephone and  
Wipe with a soft cloth that has  
been dampened with diluted,  
neutral detergent. Dry with a  
dry cloth.  
damage the finish.  
When the charging  
terminals become dirty  
Wipe with a pencil eraser or  
other contact cleaner.  
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Troubleshooting  
If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try  
these simple steps first.  
Symptom  
Suggestion  
The status light won't  
come on when the  
handset is placed in  
the base unit.  
• Make sure the AC adapter is plugged  
into the base unit and wall outlet.  
• Make sure the handset is properly  
seated in the base unit.  
• Make sure the charging contacts on the  
handset and base unit are clean.  
The audio sounds  
weak and/or scratchy.  
• Make sure that the base unit antenna is  
in a vertical position.  
• Move the handset and or base unit to a  
different location away from metal  
objects or appliances and try again.  
select/ch  
• Press  
to help eliminate  
background noise.  
• Make sure that you are not too far from  
the base.  
Can't make or receive  
calls.  
• Check both ends of the base unit  
telephone line cord.  
• Make sure the AC adapter is plugged  
into the base unit and wall outlet.  
• Disconnect the AC adapter for a few  
minutes, then reconnect it.  
• Reset the digital security code  
(See page 52).  
• Make sure talk is pressed.  
The handset doesn't  
ring or receive a page.  
• 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 52).  
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Symptom  
The caller ID  
disappears.  
Suggestion  
• The handset was picked up before  
the second ring.  
• The call was placed through a switch  
board.  
The caller ID does not • Call your local telephone company  
display  
to verify your Caller ID service is  
current.  
The answering system • Make sure the base unit is plugged  
does not work.  
in.  
• Make sure that the answering system  
is turned on.  
Messages are  
incomplete.  
• The incoming messages may be too  
long. Remind callers to leave a  
brief message.  
• The memory may be full. Delete  
some or all of the saved messages.  
After a power failure,  
the outgoing message  
is deleted.  
• Record your greeting again.  
The default messages should remain.  
No sounds on the base • Adjust the speaker volume on the  
unit speaker during call  
monitoring or message  
playback.  
base unit.  
Cannot access remote  
call-in features from  
another touch-tone  
phone.  
• Make sure you are using the correct  
PIN number.  
• Make sure that the touch-tone phone  
you're using can transmit the tone  
for at least two seconds. If it  
cannnot, you may have to use  
another phone to access your  
message.  
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Specifications  
General  
The EXAI 8985 complies with FCC Parts 15 and 68.  
Frequency control:  
Modulation:  
PLL  
Frequency shift keying  
Operating temperature: 0°C to +50°C (+32°F to +122°F)  
Base unit  
RX frequency:  
TX frequency:  
Power requirements:  
Size:  
902.119 MHz to 905.016 MHz (30 channel)  
924.997 MHz to 927.894 MHz (30 channel)  
9V 350mA (from AC adapter)  
8-49/64 in. (W) x 6-57/64 in. (D) x 2-37/64 in. (H)  
(222.5 mm (W) x 175 mm (D) x 65.3 mm (H))  
Approx. 21 oz. (Approx. 594 g)  
Weight:  
Handset  
RX frequency:  
TX frequency:  
Power requirements:  
924.997 MHz to 927.894 MHz (30 channel)  
902.119 MHz to 905.016 MHz (30 channel)  
Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium battery pack  
Size (without antenna): 7 in. (W) x 2-17/64 in. (D) x 2 in. (H)  
(178 mm (W) x 57.6 mm (D) x 51 mm (H))  
Weight:  
Battery:  
Approx. 9 oz. (254 g) (including battery)  
BT905  
Capacity  
Talk mode  
Standby mode  
600 mAH, 3.6V  
7 hours TYP  
7 days TYP  
Specifications, features, and availability of optional  
accessories are all subject to change without prior notice.  
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.  
Thank you for purchasing a Uniden product.  
Hours: M-F 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.  
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Index  
Storing phone  
numbers and names.......23  
Mounting the base unit  
to a wall..................................8  
Mute ......................................16  
0 - 9  
3-way conferencing..............32  
A
Answering device  
Features...........................41  
Setting up........................42  
Using...............................46  
P, Q  
Package contents....................4  
R
B
Receiving a call ....................15  
Redialing a call.....................18  
Handset ringer tone .............17  
Handset ringer switch..........17  
Base ringer switch................17  
Battery pack  
Preparing and charging..10  
Replacement and  
handling..........................54  
S
Setting up your answering  
system  
C
Caller ID  
Selecting a PIN code......44  
Selecting the  
Caller ID service.............33  
Call Waitong ...................40  
Deleting...........................36  
Using...............................38  
Viewing...........................35  
Channel.................................14  
Connection..............................6  
message record time......44  
Setting the clock.............42  
Setting ring time switch.45  
Setting your greeting......43  
Tuerning the answering  
systen on/off...................42  
Setting up the Base unit ........5  
Setting up the Handset ........10  
Specifications........................57  
D
Dialing mode..........................7  
Digital security code........3, 52  
E, F, G  
T
Earpiece volume...................17  
Transferring a call.................22  
Troubleshooting....................55  
H
Headset installation..............53  
U, V, W, X, Y, Z  
Using your answering system  
Deleting a message........48  
Playing your message....46  
Recording a  
I, J, K, L  
Intercom................................21  
Installing the beltclip............53  
M, N, O  
conversation ...................49  
Remote access  
Maintenance..........................54  
Making a call ........................14  
Memory dialing  
away from home............50  
Remote room monitor....51  
Repeating a message......47  
Skipping a message .......47  
Voice memo....................48  
Making a call  
with memory dialing......26  
Erasing a stored name  
and phone number........30  
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