User manual UNIDEN EXI916 OPERATING GUIDE

[. . . ] 900 Mhz Cordless Phone with Caller ID EXI 916 talk caller id m em tone flash functio redial e volum canc e n pa us chan delete el Operating Guide Controls and Functions 1. 7. LCD Display Talk Key talk Keypad (see breakdown) Flash/Function Key flash/function Redial/Pause Key redial/pause Microphone Memory Key mem 8. 14. Caller ID Key caller id Channel/Delete Key chan/delete Volume/Cancel Key volume/cancel Power LED In Use LED Charge Indicator Page/Find Button page/find PRECAUTIONS Before you read anything else, please observe the following: WARNING! Uniden America Corporation DOES NOT represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or damage to the unit, DO NOT expose this unit to rain or moisture. [. . . ] If the LED doesn't light, check to see that the AC adapter is plugged in, and that the Handset is making good contact with the Base Unit charging contacts. Low Battery Indicator When the Battery Pack in the Handset is very low and needs to be charged, the Battery icon on the Handset flashes. TOTAL CALLS 10 If the Battery icon begins to flash, the phone is programmed to eliminate its functions to save power. The table below describes what to do to return your phone to normal operation. During a Call In Standby Mode -- The Handset beeps and the Battery icon flashes once every 3 seconds. Complete your call as quickly as possible. Return the Handset to the Base Unit for charging. None of the buttons will operate. The Battery icon flashes once every 3 seconds. Return the Handset to the Base Unit for charging. T Allow 15 to 20 hours without any interruption for the Handset to fully recharge. 21 Battery Memory Effect Rechargeable batteries can develop a "memory effect" (reduced charge capacity) caused by repeated charge and discharge cycles. The battery life will seem to be shorter every time you use the unit. To Avoid Memory Effect At least once a month, operate the unit until the "Battery Low" indicator appears. Avoid "topping off" the charge after using the phone for a short time. Also, do not charge the Rechargeable Battery for extended periods of time. Cleaning the Battery Contacts To maintain a good charge, it is important to clean all charging 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. Setting the Pulse/Tone Switch Be sure the PULSE/TONE switch is in the TONE position. T Most phone systems are Tone dialing. Check with your local phone company if you are not sure whether your system is Tone or Pulse dialing. 22 Adjusting Ringer Controls T Please refer to the foldout in front of your operating guide for key positions. To adjust the ringer volume of your Handset, press volume/cancel until you hear the desired ringer tone and volume. Ring Type A High Ring Type A Low Ring Type B High Ring Type B Low To adjust the receiver volume, press volume/cancel while you are on a call. VOLUME HIGH VOLUME LOW 23 Automatic Digital Code Security To avoid unauthorized calls on your phone, a Digital Code feature was added to the EXI 916/917 phone. This Digital Code is shared only between the Handset and Base Unit. The Code is set automatically when you first use the phone. T Please refer to the foldout in front of your operating guide for key positions. To change the Digital Code: 1. Place the Handset in the Base Unit. 2. Press the page/find button on the Base Unit. Remove the Handset from the Base Unit while it's still beeping. When the beeping stops, wait 5 seconds, then return the Handset to the Base Unit. The charge LED on the Base Unit will blink to indicate that the Digital Security Code is set to one of the more than 65, 000 codes. T 1. 3. If the Base Unit loses power while the Handset is off the Base, the Digital Code may be erased. When this happens, the Handset will not function. To reestablish communication between the Handset and Base Unit: Restore power to the Base Unit. Place the Handset back on the Base Unit. [. . . ] The Handset may be too far away from the Base Unit. Place the Base Unit away from noise sources. The Digital Security Code may be erased. Set the Digital Code. 38 Problem Hear only continuous static from Handset and phone will not turn off. Suggestion The power has been interrupted during a call. [. . . ]