EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:12 PM Page 1

Thank you for choosing the Uniden EXAI 8985 cordless telephone. This phone is designed to exacting standards that provide reliability,long life and outstanding performance.

Note: Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit for explanation purposes.

• 900 MHz Extended Range

• Secure Digital Transmission

• Answering Device

• 50 Number Caller ID Memory

• 30 Number Memory

• 32 Digit Redial

• 3-Line, 16 Character Backlit LCD Handset Display

• 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

Features

IntroductionIN

TROD

UCTI

ON TO Y

OUR

NEW

PHO

NE

EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:12 PM Page 2

talk flash

del memcall id

abc def

jklghi mno

tuvpqrs

opertone

wxyz

21 3

54 6

87 9

0

redial/p select/ch int'com mute/ring

e x t e n d e d r a n g e

vol

RING

TIM

ERE

C TI

ME

2/4/

TSAN

N/4/

1

DIGITAL 900MHz

speaker page/int'commute

flash

redial/p

memory

ans on/off

voice memogreeting

status speakerclock pin volune

playdelete

DIGITAL

extended range

DIGITAL 900MHZ

1

2

3

4

5

678

151617

20

21

19

14

18

9

10

13

1112

22

25

26

2324

27

29303132

28

33 34 35 36 37

38

44454647

4243

41

3940

Controls and functions

EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:12 PM Page 3

RING

TIM

ERE

C TI

ME

2/4/

TSAN

N/4/

1

38

44454647

4243

41

48

49

3940

50 51 52 53

1. Handset antenna2. Headset cover3. Handset battery compartment4. Handset ring switch5. Handset speaker6. LCD display7. Talk key8. Volume/Cursor down/

character select key9. Caller ID key10. Tone/Backspace key11. Redial/Pause key12. Select/Channel key13. Handset microphone14. Volume/Cursor up/

Character select key15. Flash key16. Memory key17. Delete key18. Cursor forward key19. Mute/Ring key20. Intercom key21. Handset contact

22. Base microphone23. Speaker LED24. Status LED25. Handset clip storage26. Clock key27. Pin code key28. Delete key29. Greeting key30. Repeat key31. Skip key32. Voice memo record key33. Base contact34. Tone key35. Mute key36. Speaker key37. Page/Intercom key38. Base speaker39. Volume down key40. Volume up key41. LED display42. Play/Stop key43. Base antenna44. Answer on/off key45. Memory key46. Redial/Pause key47. Flash key48. Rec time switch49. Ring time switch50. Ring volume switch51. Pulse-Tone switch52. DC power input53. Phone jack

EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:12 PM Page 4

Introduction / Features...............inside front coverControls and Functions ..............inside front cover

Getting StartedRead this first..........................................................3Step 1: Checking the package contents ...............4Step 2: Setting up the base unit ...........................5

Mounting the base unit on a wall ...........8Step 3: Preparing the battery pack .....................10Step 4: Setting the Caller ID options..................12

Entering your area code .........................13

BasicsMaking a call ........................................................14Receiving a call ....................................................15Mute ......................................................................16Adjusting ringer and earpiece volume................17Redialing a call .....................................................18Using the speaker phone ....................................20Using your EXAI 8985 intercom..........................21Transferring a call.................................................22

Memory DialingStoring phone numbers and names....................23Making calls with memory dialing......................26Editing a stored name and/or phone number ...28Erasing a stored name and phone number........30

3-way Conference Feature3-way conferencing..............................................32

Caller ID featuresCaller ID service ...................................................33When the telephone rings ...................................34Viewing the Caller ID Message list .....................35Deleting information from Caller ID list.............36Using the Caller ID list ........................................38Using “Caller ID with call waiting” service ........40

The Integrated Answering DeviceFeatures.................................................................41Setting up your answering system ......................42Using your answering system .............................46

Additional InformationChanging the digital security code......................52Installing the beltclip............................................53Headset installation ..............................................53Note on power sources .......................................54Maintenance..........................................................54Troubleshooting ................................................55Specifications .....................................................57Index ....................................................................58

ContentsGetting Started

Basics

Memory Dialing

3-way Conference

Features

Caller IDFeatures

The IntegatedAnswering

devise

AdditionalInformation

CONT

ENTS OF

YOU

R OW

NER’

S M

ANUA

L

EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:12 PM Page 5

3

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 morethan 12 hours before using the phone.

Handset

About the digital security code

This cordless telephone uses a digital security code to preventunauthorized access to your base unit. This security code preventsother cordless handsets from making calls through your base unit.A random security code will be assigned automatically betweenyour base unit and handset when you charge the battery pack forthe first time.If you want to reset the security code, see page 52.

Read this firstGE

TTIN

G ST

ARTE

D

Step 4 (page 12 to 13)

Finally, set Caller ID options and store your area code in the memory to use the Caller IDservice.

Note: Skip the setting of area code if your calling area requires 10 digit dialing.

Handset

EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:12 PM Page 6

4

Make sure you have received the following items in the package.If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact the UnidenParts Department (see below).

• Base unit • Handset • AC adapter (AD-420)

• Rechargeable

battery pack

(BT-905)

• Telephone line

cord (2)

• Wall mount adapter

• Beltclip

• This Owner's Manual

• Precautions and Important Safety Instructions

• Registration Card

Uniden Parts Department

(800) 554-3988Hours: M-F 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM CST.We can also be reached on the web at www.uniden.com.

Checking the package contents

EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:12 PM Page 7

5

Do the following steps.• Choose the best location• Connect the base unit• Choose the dialing mode

Choose the best locationBefore choosing a location for your new phone, read theINSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS included in the PRECAUTIONSAND IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS brochure. Here are someimportant guidelines you should consider:

• 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 continuouspower outlet which is not switchable.

• Keep the base and handset away from sources of electrical noisesuch 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 astandard wall plate.

Avoid heat sources, such as radiators, air ducts, and sunlight

Avoid television sets and other electronicequipment

Avoid noise sources such as a windowby a street with heavy traffic

Avoid microwave ovens

Avoid excessive moisture, extremely lowtemperatures, dust,mechanical vibration, orshock

Avoid personal computers

Avoid other cordlesstelephones

Choose a central location

Setting up the base unit

EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:12 PM Page 8

6

Connect the base unit

If you want to install the base unit on the wall, see page 8.

To AC outlet

To telephone outlet

To TEL LINE

To DC IN 9V

AC adapter(supplied)

Telephone line cord(supplied)

1

2

Route the cord.

Place the power cord so itdoes not create a triphazard, or where it couldbecome chafed and createa fire or electrical hazard.

1 Connect the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and toa telephone outlet.

2 Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet.

3 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.

EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:12 PM Page 9

7

Use only the supplied AD-420 ACadapter. Do not use any other ACadapter.

Connect the AC adapter to acontinuous power supply.

Place the base unit close to the AC outlet so that you can unplug theAC adapter easily.

If your telephone outlet isn't modular,contact your telephone company forassistance.

Polarity of the plug

Modular

Choose the dialing mode

Depending on your dialing system, set the TONE/PULSE switch asfollows:

If your dialing system is Set the switch to

Tone TONE

Pulse 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.

PULSE TONE

EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:12 PM Page 10

8

Standard wall plate mountingThis phone can be mounted on any standard telephone wallplate.

1 Snap the wall mountadapter into thenotches on the base.

2 Plug the telephoneline cord to the TEL LINE jack and theAC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack.

3 Plug the telephoneline cord into thetelephone outlet.

4 Wrap the AC adaptercord inside themolded wiringchannel. Then wrapthe cord around thestrain relief notch.

5 Plug the AC adapterinto a standard 120V AC wall outlet.

6 Raise the antenna to avertical position.

7 Align the mountingslots on the base. withthe mounting posts onthe wall. Push in anddown until the phoneis firmly seated.

1

AC adapter

Wall plate

AC outlet

2 - 7

Mounting the base unit on a wall

EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:12 PM Page 11

9

Direct wall plate mounting

If you don't have a standard wall plate, you can mount your phonedirectly 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 phonejack to avoid excessive cord lengths.

• Make sure the wall material is capable of supporting the weight ofthe base and handset.

• Use #10 screws with anchoring devices suitable for the wallmaterial where the base unit will be placed.

1 Insert two mounting screwsinto the wall, (with theirappropriate anchoring device),3-15/16 inches apart. Allowabout 3/16 of an inch betweenthe wall and screwheads formounting the phone.

2 Refer to steps 1 through 9 onpage 8 and 9 to mount thetelephone.

TOP

3/16 in.

3-15/16 in.

8 On the base unit, pull thehandset retainer out of the slot.Rotate it clockwise 180 degrees.

9 Flip the retainer from front toback. Slide it back into the slotso that the lip of the retainer isup and the oval is down. Theretainer holds the handset in place.

Handset retainer

EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:12 PM Page 12

10

Charge the battery pack for more than 12-15 hours before you startusing your phone.

1 Remove the battery cover.

2 Connect the battery packconnector with the correctpolarity (black and red wires),then insert the battery packinto the battery compartment.

3 Slide the battery cover forwarduntil it snaps into place.

4 Place the handset on the base.

Make sure that the “status”LED of the base unit lights, andcharging begins. Charge thebattery for at least 12-15 hours.You can place the handseteither side up for charging thebattery.

Red

status LED

Black

Use only Uniden BatteryBT-905.

Preparing the battery pack

Total:00

EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:12 PM Page 13

11

Battery use time (per charge)From fully charged• Seven hours coutinuous use.• Seven days when the handset is in the standby mode.

When the battery charge becomes lowWhen the voltage of battery pack in the handset is very low andneeds to be charged, the phone is programmed to eliminatefunctions in order to save power. If the battery charge becomes lowBattery lamp blinks. If the phone is in use, the handset beeps.Complete your conversation as quickly as possible and return thehandset to the base unit for charging.

Cleaning the battery contactsTo maintain a good charge, it is important to clean the battery contacts on the handset and base unit about once a month. Use apencil eraser or other contact cleaner.Do not use any liquids or solvents.

Even when the batterypack is not being used, itwill gradually discharge over a longperiod. For optimum performance, be sure toreturn the handset to thebase unit after a telephone call forcharging the battery.

Rechargeable batterieshave a memory effect thatreduces standby and talktime. To avoid thismemory effect, on amonthly basis, use thephone until the Batterylamp blinks. Then chargethe battery for 15 hours.

EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:12 PM Page 14

12

There are three Caller ID options, Auto Talk, CIDCW (Caller IDwith Call Waiting), and Area Code.

1 In the standby mode, hold down for 2 seconds until the

Caller ID setting appears.

2 Press or to move the cursorto the item that is to be set.

Example: To select CIDCW

3 For Auto Talk and CIDCW pressto toggle between on and

off. For the Area Code setting pleasesee page 13.

4 To complete the settings, press , then the handset returns to

standby mode.

call id

1 Auto Talk:Off

2 CIDCW :On

3 Area Code:

ª

1 Auto Talk:Off

2 CIDCW :On

3 Area Code:

•

select/ch

call id

Setting the Caller ID options

EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:12 PM Page 15

13

1 When the phone is in the standbymode, press and hold until theCaller ID setting screen appears.

2 Press to select “Area Code”.

3 Press .

4 Use the dial buttons ( to ) toenter the 3-digit area code.

1 Auto Talk:Off

2 CIDCW :On

3 Area Code:

1 Auto Talk:Off

2 CIDCW :On

3 Area Code:

1 Auto Talk:Off

2 CIDCW :On

3 Area Code:

call id

3

select/ch

0 9

5 Press . A beep sounds and the displayed area code is entered.

6 Press to complete the setting. Or return the handset tothe base unit to complete the setting mode and set the handsetto the standby mode.

select/ch

call id

When the area code hasalready been stored inmemory, the stored areacode will be displayed. Tochange it, use the and dial buttons to enter the newarea code.

To complete the setting, press or return thehandset to the base unit.

1 Auto Talk:Off

2 CIDCW :On

3 Area Code:817

call id

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 thisphone for the first time, or if you move to a new area. The phonecan then distinguish local or long distance calls to properly dialdirectly from the Caller ID record. (See page 38.)

del

EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:12 PM Page 16

14

From the handset

Handset on the base

1 Pick up handset.

2 Press .

3 Dial the phone number.

4 To hang up, press or return thehandset to the base.

Handset off the base

1 Press .

2 Dial the phone number.

3 To hang up, press or return thehandset to the base.

The phone number can beup to 32 digits.

Other Operations

To Do this

To improve reception Press .

To adjust the earpiece volume Press or during the call.

To temporarily switch to tone dial Press . The following

(When the base is set to pulse numbers dialed will be sent as

mode) tone dialing.

To enter a pause within dialing Press .

sequence dialed

select/ch

ª •

/tone/0*

Making a call

From the base

1 Press .

2 Dial the number on the keypad.

3 To finish the call, press tohang up.

talk

talk

speaker

speaker

BASI

CS

redial/p

talk

talk

EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:12 PM Page 17

15

1 Phone rings. Calling appears on thedisplay.

2 Press if not in Auto Talk mode.Press any key other than mute key if inAuto Talk mode. “ Talk” appearsflashing on the display. Then theearpiece ear volume is displayed for 2seconds.

3 The call-time display starts when youbegin to talk.

4 Press or place the handset on thebase to hang up. The call time will bedisplayed for about 5 seconds.

From the handset

From the base

1 The phone rings. The status LED onthe base flashes.

2 Press .

3 Press to finish the call.

status LED

Receiving a call

talk

speaker

speaker

talk

EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:12 PM Page 18

16

Mute

You can turn off the base or the handset microphone so that theperson you are talking with cannot hear you.

When speaking with the base

1 Press during a telephone call.The mocrophone is turned off.

2 To cancel mute, press , or.

mute

speakermute

speaker

talk

1 Press during a telephone call.

The microphone is turned off.

2 To cancel mute, press or .

mute/ring

mute/ringtalk

Mute 5:39

When phone is ringingPress when the phone rings. The ringer sound isturned off.

mute/ring

When speaking with the handset

EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:13 PM Page 19

17

Adjusting the ringer and earpiece volume

Handset ringer toneIn the standby mode, press

. Each time is pressed, the ringer tone setting changes and the selected ringer tone sounds for 2 seconds.

Handset ringer switchThis switch turns the handset ringer on or off.

Handset earpiece volumePressing or during a telephone call will change theearpiece volume of the handset. This setting will remain in effectafter the telephone call has ended.

When you press in Loud mode or press in Low mode,error sound beeps.

mute/ring

ringer

off on

ringer

off on

Ringer A High

Ringer A Low

Ringer B High

Ringer B Low

mute/ring

mute/ring

mute/ring

mute/ring

• ª

<High> <Medium><Loud>ª

•

ª

•

ª

• <Normal>

Base ringer switchThis switch turns the base ringer on or off.

Base speaker volumeTo control the speaker volume of the base, adjust the and

button as desired.The volume setting from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest) appears in the message counter LED.

RINGEROFF–ON

volume

• ª

volume • volume ª

mute/ring

EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:13 PM Page 20

18

From the handsetThe last three phone numbers entered can be quickly redialed.

If the recently dialed

number exceeds 32 digits,

only the first 32 digits are

retained for redialing.

Redialing a call

[On-hook redialing]

1 Press .The phone number that was lastdialed appears on the display.

2 Press again.Each press of will display one of the last three numbers dialed.

3 Press . “Talk” appearsflashing on the display, then the volume setting is displayed.

4 Then the selected number is dialed.After about 5 seconds, the call-timedisplay appears.

5 Press or place the handset onthe base to complete the telephonecall. The call-time will be displayed forabout 5 seconds.

<Redial1>

8178583300

redial/p

redial/p

redial/p

<Redial2>

2145551234

<Redial3>

9725554321

talk

redial/p

redial/predial/p

Mostrecent

talk

talk

EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:13 PM Page 21

19

From the base

1 Press .

2 To call the last number dialed from thebase, press .

3 Press to finish the call.

redial/p

speaker

speaker

Off-hook redialing

1 Press . “Talk” appears flashing on the display.

2 Press .The last number dialed will be displayed.History redial cannot be accessed whileoff-hook.

3 Press or place the handset on the base to complete the telephone call.The call-time will be displayed for about5 seconds.

talk

redial/p

talk

Talk

Talk

<High>

EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:13 PM Page 22

20

You may use the phone as speaker phone to answer callspressing the button on the base. To hung up, press

again.

The base microphone is located under the phone. Position yourself approximately 12 inches away from the base and speaker clearly.

speaker

12"

Using the speaker phone

speaker

EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:13 PM Page 23

21

Intercom from the base to handset

1 Press on the base. The handset beeps.

2 Press or on the handset.Speak into the mouthpiece to answerthe base.

3 To turn off the intercom, press onthe handset or on the base.

page/int'com

int'com talk

speaker

Intercom from the handset to base

1 Press on the handset.The base beeps.

2 At the base, press or . Speak into the base

microphone to answer the page.

3 To turn off the intercom, press onthe handset or on the base.

page/int'comspeaker

Using your EXAI 8985 intercom

talk

int'com

talkspeaker

EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:13 PM Page 24

22

To transfer from the handset to the base

1 Press on the handsetwhile speaking on the handset. Theline will be held, and the inter’comtone will be sounded on the base.

2 Press or onthe base. The intercom mode isactivated and the line is held.

3 To transfer to the base, presson the handset. To cancel the transfer, press on the base.

page/int'com

int'com

talk

speaker

speaker

To transfer from the base to the handset

1 Press on the basewhile speaking on the speakerphone. The line will be held, andthe intercom tone will be soundedon the handset.

2 Press or on thehandset. The intercom mode isactivated and the line is held.

3 To transfer the handset, press on the base.

To cancel the transfer, presson the handset.

page/int'com

speaker

int'com talk

talk

Transferring a call

EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:13 PM Page 25

23

Your EXAI 8985 stores up to 20 name/numbers in handset plus 10numbers in the base.

On the handeset

1 Press and hold until “Memory Store” is displayed.

2 Press or to scroll to the memory number where you would liketo store the number.

Or press the keypad ( to ) toselect the memory location (01 - 20)where you would like to store thenumber.

Example: Enter 03

/tone/0*

#/ 1

select/ch

redial/p

del

mem

Memory Store

01 UNIDEN CORP

02 JOHN DOE

• ª

Memory Store

02 JOHN DOE

03

0 9

Location No.0

3 Press .When an empty memorylocation is selected, “Store Name” isdisplayed. The cursor flashesindicating that the display isready for the name to beentered.

If this screen appears, the selected memory location is alreadystored. Then you must either change the entry in this location.

Store Name

select/ch

Edit Memory03

Delete Memory03

Go Back

Example: To store a name (MOM AND DAD)

and number (8175553300) in

memory location 03.

You must press a keywithin 20 seconds or thephone will return tostandby. If you return thehandset in the cradle thephone will return tostandby too. Press and you can go tomemory menu at anytime.

Storing phone numbers and namesM

EMOR

Y DIAL

ING

mem

EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:13 PM Page 26

24

4 Use the , , , , or keys toenter the name. The name cannot exceed 13 characters.• Use the and key to scroll through the character

menu. It contains upper and lower case letters, numbers,punctuation marks and various characters.

• Use and to move the cursor to thedesired location.

• Use key to delete characters as needed.

5 Press .“Store Number” is displayed. The cursor flashes indicating that the display is ready for the number to be entered.

6 Use the number keypad or , , or

keys to enter the phone number. The phone number cannot exceed 20 digits.•Use the key to enter pause in the dialing

sequence. The display shows a “P”.

The pause feature is useful for long distancecalling, credit card dialing, or sequences thatreguire a pause between digits.

•Use the key to delete digits as needed.

7 Press .The handset beeps and displays the confirmation screen.Memory storage is complete.

For example, if you store a name

and number into memory location

number 03, the display shows

“Memory03 Stored”.

After about 2 seconds, “Memory Store” is displayed.

• ª /tone/0*#/ 1 del

• ª

#/ 1 /tone/0*

del

Store Number

Store Number

817555330

/tone/0* #/ 1

del

redial/p

select/ch

Memory03 Stored

Memory Store

02 JOHN DOE

03 MOM AND DAD

select/ch

redial/p

EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:13 PM Page 27

25

You can store only numbers in the handset

1 Press .The status LED blinks.

2 Dial the number you wish to store.

3 Press . Enter the memory location number(0-9) on the keypad. The status LED goes out. A confirmation beep indicates the number is stored.

On the base

memory

status LED

memory

EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:13 PM Page 28

26

To exit the memoryfunction without dialing,press . Thehandset returns to standby.

If you pressbefore , you canconfirm the name andnumber stored in theselected memory location.

From the handset

Making calls with memory dialing

[On-hook dialing]

1 Press .The handset displays your programmed memory locations.

2 Press the and keys to select the memory location you would liketo dial.

For example, if the key is pressed once, the cursor moves down to the nextmemory location number.

Or enter the two-digit number withthe number keypad to select thememory location you would like to dial.

For example, if you pressed 1, 5 on thekeypad, the display shows memorylocation number 15 with the cursor inthat line.

3 Press . “Talk” flashes andthe volume setting appears on thedisplay. Then the displayed numberis dialed.

mem

01 UNIDEN CORP

02 JOHN DOE

03 MOM AND DAD

02 JOHN DOE

03 MOM AND DAD

04

• ª

15 JOHN SMITH

16 <Memory16>

17

Talk

0123456789012

talk

ª

mem

select/chtalk

You must press key within20 seconds or the phonewill return to standby, youmay also press memory toaccess a memory menu atany time.

EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:13 PM Page 29

27

Off-hook dialing

1 Press .“Talk” flashes and the volume setting appears.

2 Press .

3 Press the number keypad to select thememory location (01 - 20) of the desiredphone number.The selected phone number is displayed. Then the number is dialed.

talk

Talk

Talk

<High>

Talk 0:00

mem

Talk 0:35

0123456789012

Display a Programmed Number

Use the and keys to toggle between the namesdisplay and the numbers display.

Program name Program number

When the stored phone number has 14 or more digits,“ \ “ is displayed next to the 12th digit. Press tosee the extra digits and to return.

/tone/0*#/ 1

1

1

01 8178583300

02 5452930

03 8175551212

01 UNIDEN CORP

02 JOHN DOE

03 MOM AND DAD

15 0123456789012

16 011813554329

17

#/ 1/tone/0*

EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:13 PM Page 30

28

From the base

1 Press .

2 Press .

3 Press the number keypad to selectthe memory location you wish todial.

4 Press to finish the call.

speaker

memory

speaker

Editing a stored name and/or phone number

1 Press and hold for 2 seconds.The display shows the memoryscreen and any saved name/number.

2 Press the or keys or number keypad to select the memory location (01 - 20) you would like to edit.

(See page 23.)

3 Press .The following screen appears withthe memory location number thatyou have selected in the display.

For example, if you selected memory

location number the display shows

memory 01 as the location in the selected.

mem

Memory Store

01 UNIDEN CORP

02 JOHN DOE

Memory Store

01 UNIDEN CORP

02 JOHN DOE

• ª

select/ch

Edit Memory01

Delete Memory01

Go Back

/tone/0*

#/ 1

redial/p

del

EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:13 PM Page 31

29

4 Press the or key to select “Edit Memory”, then press .The following screen appears. The cursor flashes indicating that the display is ready for thename to be edited. When a name has not been stored, thecursor appears at the beginning of the second line.

5 Press , , , , or to edit thename. (See page 24.)To edit only the phone number, skip this step.

6 Press .The following screen appears. The cursor flashes indicating that the display is ready for the number to be edited.

7 Use the dial keypad, , or key to edit the phonenumber. The phone number cannot exceed 20 digits. (See page 24.)When the phone number will not be edited, skip this step.

8 Press .The handset beeps and displays the confirmation screen. The 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.

9 Press to return to standby mode.

Store Name

UNIDEN CORP

• ª

select/ch

• ª /tone/0*#/ 1 del

Store Number

817858330

select/ch

Memory01 Stored

redial/p

select/ch

del

Memory Store

01 UNIDEN CORP

02 JOHN DOE

mem

Display a Programmed NumberUse the and key to toggle between the namesdisplay and the numbers display.

Program name Program number

• When the stored phone number has 14 or more digits, “ \” isdisplayed next to the 12th digit.Press to see the extra digits and to return.

/tone/0*#/ 1

1

1

Memory Store

01 8178583300

02 5452930

Memory Store

01 UNIDEN CORP

02 JOHN DOE

1

1

Memory Store

300000

Memory Store

06 011813554329

07

/tone/0*#/ 1

EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:13 PM Page 32

30

4 Press to move the cursor down to “Delete Memory” command line.

5 Press . The following confirmation screen appears.

6 Press to move the cursor to “Yes”.

7 Press or .There is a confirmation tone and the entry is deleted. Thefollowing screen appears.For example, if memory location number 02 is selected for deletion, the following display appears as the confirmation screen.

With the handset

Erasing a stored name and phone number

Memory02 Deleted

delselect/ch

1 Press and hold for 2 seconds.The display shows the memory screen and any saved name/number.

2 Press the or keys or number keypad to select the memory location (01 - 20) you would like to edit.

3 Press .The following screen appears withthe memory location number thatyou have selected in the display.

For example, if you selected memorylocation number, the display showsmemory 02 as the location in theselected.

mem

Memory Store

01 UNIDEN CORP

02 JOHN DOE

Memory Store

01 UNIDEN CORP

02 JOHN DOE

• ª

select/ch

Edit Memory02

Delete Memory02

Go Back

Edit Memory02

Delete Memory02

Go Back

Delete Memory02?

Yes

No

ª

select/ch

•

del

EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:14 PM Page 33

31

1 Press .The status LED blinks.

2 Press again.

3 Enter the memory location number (0-9)of the number you wish to delete. Thestatus LED goes out. A confirmation beep indicates thenumber has been erased.

memory

memory

status LED

8 After 2 seconds the display returns to the “Memory Store” screen.You may select another number to delete (return to step 4).

9 Press to return to standby.mem

Memory Store

02

03 MOM AND DAD

With the base

EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:14 PM Page 34

32

The Uniden EXAI 8985 permits 3-way conversations between the handset, base, and outside line.

When speaking on the handset

1 Press on the base to jointhe 3-way conversation.This will set the 3-way conversationmode.

2 Press on the base to hangup. The handset remains connected tothe outline call.

speaker

When speaking on the base

1 Press on the handset to jointhe 3-way conversation.

2 Press on the handset to hangup.

talk

Dialing from the 3-wayconversation mode ispossible only from thehandset.

3-way conferencing

speaker

talk

3-WA

YCO

NFER

ENCE

FEA

TURE

S

EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:14 PM Page 35

33

Caller ID serviceCA

LLER

IDFE

ATUR

ESYou must subscribe to the Caller ID service from yourtelephone company to use this feature.

When the telephone rings, the Caller ID feature allows you to viewthe caller's name and phone number on the display before youanswer the phone.The handset displays the phone number of the incoming call, thename, time, and the number of calls. Additionally, you can dial thedisplayed number, and store the information for memory dialing.

EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:14 PM Page 36

34

1 When the Caller ID message is received, the status LEDblinks.The display shows the caller’s phone number, along with thedate and time. The incoming call information is stored inCaller ID record.If the Caller ID service includes the caller’s name, the caller'sname appears on the display (up to 15 letters).

Here are some typical displays;

2 When the telephone is answered, the display changes to“Talk”.

5/11 12:30PM 01

UNIDEN CORP

813-858-3300

The date and time receivedCaller's nameCaller's phone number

5/11 12:30PM 01

UNIDEN CORP

817-858-3300

5/11 12:30PM 01

UNIDEN CORP

Private Number

5/11 12:30PM 01

Private Name

817-858-3300

5/11 12:30PM 01

UNIDEN CORP

Unknown Number

5/11 12:30PM 01

Unknown Name

817-858-3300

Incomplete Data

When the phone number and name data are received

When a private number isreceived

When a private name is received

When an unknown number isreceived

When an unknown name is received

When invalid data is received

When the telephone rings

If you answer a call beforethe Caller ID message isreceived (Example: beforethe second ring), theCaller ID message will notappear.

When the call is receivedvia a telephone companythat does not offer CallerID service, the caller'sphone number and namedo not appear. (Thisincludes internationalcalls.)

When the call is via aprivate branch exchange(PBX), the caller's phonenumber and name maynot appear. Data errors appear

as “2 2”.

5/11 12:30PM 01

UNI EN CORP

813-8 -3300

EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:14 PM Page 37

35

Press to return to thesummary screen.

The Caller ID list stores information for up to 50 incoming calls - evenunanswered calls.

Viewing the Caller ID Message list

If a call comes in via atelephone system that doesnot offer Caller ID service, no information is stored.

1 Press .When there are new messages you havenot reviewed, “New” and the number of callsare displayed. The summary screen shows how manynew calls are stored, along with the total of new callsand old calls stored in the list.

2 Press to display the latest callerID message.

3 Press to see the next message. Or press to see previous message.

4 Press to return to standby.

call id

New :01

Total:02

ª

5/17 12:30PM 03

UNIDEN CORP

817-858-3300

•

call id

ª

Long Distance call settings and cancellation

Press while the incoming callinformation is displayed (in step 2) to return a longdistance call. The prefix “1-” willbe displayed at the beginning of the phone number when a longdistance call is set. (When the phone number is 15 digits long, only“1” is displayed.) Pressing again will cancel the long distancecall setting.

5/17 12:30PM 03

UNIDEN CORP

1-817-858-3300

1

•

1

“End” appears whenyou have received allmessages in the Caller IDlist.

Each message can be upto 15 characters for thephone number and thename.

•

EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:14 PM Page 38

36

The EXAI 8985 stores up to 50 messages. If more new calls arereceived, messages stored in the list are deleted beginning withthe oldest message in the list.Caller ID data can also be deleted manually.

Deleting a Caller ID message

Deleting information from the Caller ID list

1 Press .Display the message to be deletedfrom the Caller ID list by pressing

or .

2 Press .

3 Press or to select “Yes” or “No”.

4 Press or .

When the pointer is at “Yes”:A beep tone sounds and the nextCaller ID message displayed.

When the pointer is at “No”:The display returns to the Caller ID display.

5/17 12:30PM 03

UNIDEN CORP

817-858-3300

del

Delete Message ?

Yes

No

• ª

delselect/ch

• ª

call id

While using the“DeleteMessage ?”screen, if no key is pressedfor more than 20 seconds,an error tone sounds andthe telephone returns tostandby.

If you get an incomingcall, the deleting operationis cancelled and thetelephone returns tostandby so you can answerthe call.

EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:14 PM Page 39

37

Deleting all Caller ID name/numbers

1 Press .

2 Press .

3 Press or to select “Yes” or “No”.

4 Press or .

When the pointer is at “Yes”:A beep tone sounds and all storedCaller ID messages are deleted.

When the pointer is at “No”:The display returns to the summaryscreen.

New :01

Total:02

del

Delete All ?

Yes

No

• ª

delselect/ch

call id

Total:00

New :01

Total:02

EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:14 PM Page 40

38

When a long distance callhas been set, “1” appearsin the display.

You cannot make a callfrom the Caller ID list ifyour EXAI 8985 isconnected to privatebranch exchange (PBX).

Dial edit

You can edit the phone number of Caller ID data when you press

after the step 1.

Calling a party from the Caller ID listYou can place a call from the Caller ID list.The EXAI 8985 stores up to 50 messages.

1 Press .Select the phone number that youwant to dial by pressing or .

2 Press .

The displayed phone number dialsautomatically.

5/17 12:30PM 03

UNIDEN CORP

817-858-3300

talk

UNIDEN CORP

8178583300

select/ch

Talk

8178583300

Long Distance calls

Pressing while the incoming call information is displayed (in step 1) will set or cancel a long distance call.

1

call id

• ª

Using the Caller ID list

select/ch

ª

•

1

EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:14 PM Page 41

39

Storing Caller ID messages in Memory dialing

Messages shown in the Caller ID list can be stored in memorydialing.Using the incoming call information (i.e., Caller ID list), the phonenumber of the party on the Caller ID list can be stored in memorydialing.

1 Press .Select the phone number to be storedfrom the Caller ID list by pressingor .

2 Press .

3 Press or to select the memory location.

4 Press .A beep tone will sound. The number isstored in memory, and the displayreturns to the Caller ID list.

5/17 12:30PM 03

UNIDEN CORP

817-858-3300

Select Location

01 UNIDEN CORP

02 JONE DOE

mem

5/17 12:30PM 03

UNIDEN CORP

817-858-3300

select/ch

• ª

If a message has already been stored in the selected memory numbers location, a confirmation screen is displayed. Press to select“Yes”. Press to overwrite. The display returnsto the Caller ID list.

Replace Memory ?

Yes

No

•

select/ch

call id

•

ª

You can not store a CallerID message if no phonenumber appears in themessage.

If no key is pressed formore than 20 seconds, anerror tone sounds and the telephone returns to thestandby mode.

If there is an incomingcall or page, memorystorage is cancelled andthe telephone is set toreceive the incoming callor page.

EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:14 PM Page 42

40

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 regularCaller ID on a call waiting number. You must subscribe tothe "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 ofthe caller is displayed.

2 Press .You will be able to talk with theperson that has just called. The firstcaller will be put on hold.

3 To return to the first caller, press again.

Talk 10:30

UNIDEN CORP

817-858-3300

flash

flash

EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:14 PM Page 43

41

The EXAI 8985 has a built-in answering system that answers andrecords 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 toannounce a special message to callers when you're away from yourphone.

The integrated answering device

• 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 ordelete the messages. You'll never have to worry about a tapewearing out, jamming, or resetting improperly.

The Integrated Answering System is easy and convenient to use, butplease read through all of the instructions carefully.

Features

THE

INTE

GRAT

EDAN

SWER

ING

DEVI

CE

EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:14 PM Page 44

42

4 Press or until you hear the correct time setting.Numbers 1 through 59 display on the base as each minute isannounced. Press again to select the correct time.

5 The LED displays an A or P. Press or until youhear the correct AM/PM setting.

6 Press again to end the time/day setting. The EXAI 8985 announces the time that you have set.

1 To turn the answering system on,press . A beep tone willsound and the current greetingmessage is played.

2 To turn the answering system off,press again.

Setting up your answering system

Turning the answering system on/off

ans on/off

Setting the clockThe clock on EXAI 8985 Answer System starts when power isapplied to the base. Follow these steps to set the clock to thecorrect time.

1 Press and hold until a beeptone sounds.

2 First, press or until thecorrect day of the week isannounced. (Number zero throughsix displays on the base as each dayis announced.) Press againto select the day.

3 Next, press or until youhear the correct hour setting.Numbers 1 through 12 display onthe base as each hour is announced.Press again to select thecorrect time.

clock

clock

clock

Press ormultiple times to scrollthrough days, hours,minutes, etc.

If you don't set the clockwithin two minutes, thesystem returns to standby.

clock

ans on/off

clock

EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:14 PM Page 45

43

1 Press and hold until you heara long tone. Start recording yourmessage immediately after you hear thelong tone end.

2 When you finish recording yourmessage, press or . A long tone sounds and your messageplays back on the phone.

Preset MessageThe following message is prerecorded:"Hello, no one is available to take your call. Please leave a message

after the tone."

Recording your personal greeting

Setting your greetingWhen you receive a call, the answering system automatically playseither a preset message or your own greeting.

You can record a greetingup to 30 second.

Stand within 12 inches infront of the microphoneand speak clearly when recording your greeting.

greeting

greeting play

Choosing between two greetings

1 Press to play the outgoingmessage.

2 While the message is playing, press again to select between your

personal greeting and the prerecordedmessage.

greeting

greeting

ª

ª

ª

EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:14 PM Page 46

44

Selecting the message record timeYou can set your answering system to record messages up to oneor four minutes long.

One minute option: move the REC TIME

switch to 1.

Four minutes option: move the REC TIME

switch to 4.

Announce only feature: The announce only feature plays an outgoing message, but it willnot allow the caller to leave a message. Move the REC TIME

switch to the ANN position.The message counter LED displays “ ” when system is onstandby.Prerecorded outgoing message for Announce only feature is:

"Hello, no one is available to take your call."

REC TIMEANN/4/1

Selecting a PIN codeTo play your messages from a remote location, you will need toenter a two-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN) code (00-99). To select a PIN, perform the following steps.

1 On the base, press and holdbutton until beep sounds, and theLED displays 00.

2 To set the first number, pressor to scroll from 00 to 90.When the desired number appears inthe display, press . This selectsthe first number.

3 To set the second number, press or to scroll from 0 to 9.

When the desired number appears inthe display, press . This selectsthe second number and then theentered number is announced.

pin

pin

pin

Press or multiple times to scrollthrough numbers on thedisplay.

ª

EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:14 PM Page 47

45

Setting ring time switchThe 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 TS (Toll Saver) position, the answering system picks up after tworings if you have new messages, and after four rings if there arenone. This way, if you call long distance to check your messages,you can hang up after third ring to avoid billing charges.

RING TIME2/4/TS

EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:14 PM Page 48

46

Playing your messageThe base LED shows the number of total messages on thedisplay. If the display is blinking, then there are new messageswaiting for you. The EXAI 8955 is designed to play your newmessages first. After you play your new messages you can thenplay your old messages.

Using your answering system

1 Press . The system announcesthe number of new and old messages,then the incoming messages areplayed. The time and day eachmessage was received is announcedafter the message is played, and themessage counter LED displays thenumber of the current message.

2 When all new messages haveplayed, a long tone is heard. Themessage counter LED stops flashingto indicate that all of the newmessages have been reviewed.

3 After you have reviewed all yourmessages, you can play your oldmessages again. Press andfollow the instructions above.

play

play

To stop playing yourmessages, pressagain.

play

EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:14 PM Page 49

47

Repeating a message

1 Press to review your message.The number of stored messages isannounced.

2 After a message has played for a fewseconds, press to repeat themessage.

3 Press at any time to stopreviewing messages and return tostandby. The message counter LEDshows the total number of messages stillon the system.

play

play

Pressing before2.5 seconds (4.5 secondsfrom remote) of themessage has played causesthe system to scan backone message.

If you have severalmessages, press until you return to themessage you want toreplay.

Skipping a message

1 Press to review your messages.The number of messages is announced.

2 Press at anytime to skip to thenext message.

3 Press at any time to stopreviewing your messages and return tostandby. The message counter LEDshows the total number of messages onthe system.

play

play

Each time ispressed, the system scansforward one message.

If you have severalmessages, press and hold

to find themessage you want to play.

EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:14 PM Page 50

48

Deleting a messageDeleting individual message

1 Press to review your message.

2 If you decide to delete a message,press anytime during themessage. The system beeps andimmediately goes to the nextmessage.

3 After you have played all of yourmessages, a long tone sounds on thebase speaker.

play

deleteWhen you press delete,you are permanentlydeleting the message.Once deleted, the messagecannot be replayed.

Deleting all messages

Press and hold after reviewing your messages. A tonesounds when all messages are cleared.

delete

Voice memoThe voice memo function allows the user to record a message(up to 10 minutes) on the base.

1 Press and hold ,until you hear a long beep. Themessage counter LED blinks.

2 Speak into the microphone.

3 When you have finished, press or to stop

recording. The system returns tostandby.

voice memo

voice memo play

Microphone

The voice memo functionis completely independentof the outgoing message.It’s handy for leavingothers a quick message.

ª

ª

A memo message istreated as a typicalrecorded message and willbe added to the storedmessages.

EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:14 PM Page 51

49

Recording a conversationYou can record up to 10 minutes of conversation while you aremaking your call from the handset.

1 During the conversation from thehandset. Press and hold

on the base. The unitbegins recording and the LED blinks. Abeep that can be heard by both partiessounds every 15 seconds.

2 To stop the recording, press or .play

voice memo

voice memo

A recorded conversation istreated as a typicalmessage and will be addedto the stored messages.

You cannot record aconversation whilespeaking on the base.

EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:14 PM Page 52

50

Remote access away from homeYou can operate your answering system from a remote locationusing any touch-tone telephone. Use this function to check forrecorded messages, to play or delete messages, even to record anew outgoing message, and to monitor sounds in the room.

1 Call your telephone number.

2 While the answering machine is activated, press # and yourPIN code.

3 The answering system announces the time and day stampand the number of messages stored in memory. Then themessage playback automatically begins.

4 You may continue to listen to your massage, or you mayselect a command from the following chart.

Command Function

# then 1 Repeat

# then 2 Playing your messages

# then 3 Skipping a message

# then 4 Deleting a message

# then 5 Stop message playback

# then 6 Answering system on

# then 7 Voice memo record/stop

# then 8 Outgoing message record/stop

# then 9 Answer system off

# then Room monitor

5 After all of your messages have played, or the playback timeexceeds 4 minutes, you will hear that the intermittent beepsindicating that the system is in the command waiting mode.You may enter another command at this time from the chartabove.

6 When you are finished, hang up to exit the system. The answering system automatically returns to standby.

*

You must enter acommand within 15seconds of enteringcommand waiting modeor the answering systemautomatically hangs upand returns to standby.

The system will onlyplayback messages forfour minutes and then itreturns to commandwaiting mode. To continueplaying your message,press # then 2 againwithin 15 seconds

EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:14 PM Page 53

51

Remote room monitorYou can call your answering system from any touch-tone phone andmonitor sounds in the room where your base is installed.

1 Call your telephone number.

2 While the answering machine is activated, press # and your PINcode.

3 The answering system begins announcing the time and day.

4 Press # then 5 to stop the message.

5 Press # then while the system announces the time and daystamp. You hear sounds in the room where your phone isinstalled. After 15 seconds, the answering system returns to thecommand waiting mode.

6 Press # then to monitor the room for another 15 seconds. Orselect another remote function. Or hang up to exit the system.The answering system automatically returns to standby.

*

*

EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:14 PM Page 54

52

The digital security code is an identification code used to connectthe handset and the base unit. Normally, setting the code is notnecessary.The first time you charge your handset, the security code isautomatically set. (See page 3.)

In the rare situation that you suspect another cordless telephoneis using the same security code, you can change the code.

1 Remove the handset from the baseunit. Press .

2 While the handset is producing thepaging sound, hold while placing the handset in the baseunit. The paging tone stops.Leave the handset on the baselonger than 3 seconds. A random,new security code is set.

page/int'com

Changing the digital security code

page/int'com

If the handset battery packis completely dischargedor the battery pack isremoved, the digitalsecurity code will be lost.If this happens, a newsecurity code is setautomatically the nexttime the battery pack ischarged.

ADDI

TION

AL INFO

RMAT

ION

EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:14 PM Page 55

53

To attach the beltclip

Insert the beltclip into the holeson each side of the handset.Press down until it clicks.

To remove the beltclip

Pull both sides of the beltclip torelease the tabs from the holes.

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-freeconversation.

headsetjack

Installing the beltclip

Headset installation

EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:15 PM Page 56

54

Battery replacementand handling

When the operating timebecomes short, even after abattery is recharged, pleasereplace the battery.With normal usage, yourbattery should last about oneyear.Please contact your place ofpurchase for a replacementbattery.

RECYCLING NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES

NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIESMUST BEDISPOSED OF PROPERLY.

Nickel-cadmium cells are usedin the battery pack. Pleasetake your used nickel-cadmium battery packs to astore that recycles nickel-cadmium batteries.

Power Failure

During the period that thepower is off, you will notbe able to make or receivecalls with the telephone.

Ni-Cd

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.

When slightly dirtyWipe with a soft, dry cloth.

When very dirtyWipe with a soft cloth that hasbeen dampened with diluted,neutral detergent. Dry with adry cloth.

When the chargingterminals become dirtyWipe with a pencil eraser orother contact cleaner.

Caution

Do not use paint thinner,benzene, alcohol, or otherchemical products. Doingso may discolor the surfaceof the telephone anddamage the finish.

Note on power sources

Maintenance

EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:15 PM Page 57

55

If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please trythese simple steps first.

Symptom

The status light won'tcome on when thehandset is placed inthe base unit.

The audio soundsweak and/or scratchy.

Can't make or receivecalls.

The handset doesn'tring or receive a page.

Suggestion

• Make sure the AC adapter is pluggedinto the base unit and wall outlet.

• Make sure the handset is properlyseated in the base unit.

• Make sure the charging contacts on thehandset and base unit are clean.

• Make sure that the base unit antenna isin a vertical position.

• Move the handset and or base unit to adifferent location away from metalobjects or appliances and try again.

• Press to help eliminatebackground noise.

• Make sure that you are not too far fromthe base.

• Check both ends of the base unittelephone line cord.

• Make sure the AC adapter is pluggedinto the base unit and wall outlet.

• Disconnect the AC adapter for a fewminutes, then reconnect it.

• Reset the digital security code (See page 52).

• Make sure is pressed.

• The battery pack may be weak. Chargethe battery on the base unit for 12-15hours.

• The handset may be too far away fromthe base unit.

• Place the base unit away fromappliances or metal objects.

• Reset the digital security code (See page 52).

select/ch

talk

TroubleshootingTR

OUBL

ESHO

OTIN

GYO

UR N

EW P

HONE

EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:15 PM Page 58

56

Symptom

The caller IDdisappears.

The caller ID does notdisplay

The answering systemdoes not work.

Messages areincomplete.

After a power failure,the outgoing messageis deleted.

No sounds on the baseunit speaker during callmonitoring or messageplayback.

Cannot access remotecall-in features fromanother touch-tonephone.

Suggestion

• The handset was picked up beforethe second ring.

• The call was placed through a switchboard.

• Call your local telephone companyto verify your Caller ID service iscurrent.

• Make sure the base unit is pluggedin.

• Make sure that the answering systemis turned on.

• The incoming messages may be toolong. Remind callers to leave a brief message.

• The memory may be full. Deletesome or all of the saved messages.

• Record your greeting again. The default messages should remain.

• Adjust the speaker volume on thebase unit.

• Make sure you are using the correctPIN number.

• Make sure that the touch-tone phoneyou're using can transmit the tonefor at least two seconds. If itcannnot, you may have to useanother phone to access yourmessage.

EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:15 PM Page 59

57

GeneralThe EXAI 8985 complies with FCC Parts 15 and 68.Frequency control: PLLModulation: Frequency shift keyingOperating temperature: 0°C to +50°C (+32°F to +122°F)

Base unitRX frequency: 902.119 MHz to 905.016 MHz (30 channel)TX frequency: 924.997 MHz to 927.894 MHz (30 channel)Power requirements: 9V 350mA (from AC adapter)Size: 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))Weight: Approx. 21 oz. (Approx. 594 g)

HandsetRX frequency: 924.997 MHz to 927.894 MHz (30 channel)TX frequency: 902.119 MHz to 905.016 MHz (30 channel)Power requirements: Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium battery packSize (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: Approx. 9 oz. (254 g) (including battery)Battery: BT905

Capacity 600 mAH, 3.6VTalk mode 7 hours TYPStandby mode 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 anymatters 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.

SpecificationsSP

ECIF

ICAT

IONS

YOUR

NEW

PHO

NE

EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:15 PM Page 60

58

0 - 93-way conferencing..............32

AAnswering device

Features...........................41Setting up........................42Using ...............................46

BBase ringer switch................17Battery pack

Preparing and charging..10Replacement and handling ..........................54

CCaller ID

Caller ID service.............33Call Waitong ...................40Deleting...........................36Using ...............................38Viewing ...........................35

Channel .................................14Connection..............................6

DDialing mode..........................7Digital security code ........3, 52

E, F, GEarpiece volume...................17

HHeadset installation ..............53

I, J, K, LIntercom................................21Installing the beltclip............53

M, N, OMaintenance..........................54Making a call ........................14Memory dialing

Making a call with memory dialing......26Erasing a stored nameand phone number ........30

Storing phone numbers and names.......23

Mounting the base unit to a wall ..................................8Mute ......................................16

P, QPackage contents....................4

RReceiving a call ....................15Redialing a call .....................18Handset ringer tone .............17Handset ringer switch ..........17

SSetting up your answeringsystem

Selecting a PIN code......44Selecting the message record time ......44Setting the clock.............42Setting ring time switch .45Setting your greeting......43Tuerning the answeringsysten on/off...................42

Setting up the Base unit ........5Setting up the Handset ........10Specifications ........................57

TTransferring a call.................22Troubleshooting....................55

U, V, W, X, Y, ZUsing your answering system

Deleting a message ........48Playing your message ....46Recording a conversation ...................49Remote access away from home ............50Remote room monitor....51Repeating a message......47Skipping a message .......47Voice memo....................48IN

DEX

Index

EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:15 PM Page 61

EXAI 8985 HEN 99.8.20 0:15 PM Page 62