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Table of Contents Welcome........................................................................ 4 Accessibility............................................................... 4 Parts of the Handset................................................ 17 Parts of the Base..................................................... 18 Installing the Phone..................................................... 5 Choosing the Best Location....................................... 5 Installing the Battery...................
Customizing Your Handsets...................................... 29 Changing the Handset Banner................................. 29 Selecting a Ring Tone.............................................. 29 Activating AutoTalk................................................... 30 Activating Any Key Answer...................................... 30 Muting the Ringer (One call only)............................ 37 Adjusting the Earpiece Volume................................ 37 Adjusting the Speaker Volume..........
Maintenance................................................................ 46 Specifications........................................................... 46 Battery Information................................................... 46 Battery life........................................................... 46 Low battery alert . ............................................... 47 Cleaning the charging contacts........................... 47 Battery replacement and handling . .................... 47 Power Failures..
Welcome Note: Illustrations in this manual are used for explanation purposes. Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit. As an Energy Star® Partner, Uniden has determined that this product or product models meets the Energy Star® guidelines for energy efficiency. Energy Star® is a U.S. registered mark. Uniden is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation. Accessibility Uniden provides a customer service hotline for accessibility questions.
Installing the Phone Choosing the Best Location When choosing a location for your new phone, here are some important guidelines you should consider: PLACE YOUR BASE TRY TO AVOID Installing the Phone • Microwave ovens • Refrigerators Near an AC outlet and a telephone wall jack. • TVs • Other electronics In a centrally-located open area.
Installing the Battery Use only the Uniden BT-446 rechargeable battery pack supplied with your cordless telephone. Locate the battery pack, battery cover and the handset. Line up the red and black wires on the battery pack connector with the sticker in the handset’s battery compartment. Battery pack Push the battery pack connector in firmly. (You should hear it click into place.) Gently tug on the battery wires to make sure the connection is secure.
Connecting the AC adapter To the base To avoid risk of fire and shock, only use the Uniden PS-0009 AC adapter with the base. Installing the Phone Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack on the bottom of the base. Connect the AC adapter to a standard 120V AC wall outlet. Route the cord through the molded wiring channel. Don’t put any power cord where it people might trip over it or step on it. If a power cord becomes chafed or worn out, it can create a fire or electrical hazard.
Charging the Handset Place the handset in the base cradle with the display facing forward. What if the charge/in use LED or charge LED doesn’t light up? Reseat the handset; make sure the contacts on the bottom of the handset are lined up with the contacts in the cradle. Check the AC adapter connection. Make sure you are not using an outlet that’s controlled by a wall switch. Make sure that the charge LED illuminates when the handset is seated.
Connecting to the Phone Line Make sure that the battery pack is fully charged. Installing the Phone Connect the telephone cord to a telephone wall jack. What if CHECK TEL LINE appears on the handset display? The telephone cord may not be connected correctly. Check the telephone cord connection. Connect the telephone cord to the TEL LINE jack.
Testing the Connection Pick up the handset from the base and press [ /flash]. You should hear a dial tone, and the display should show TALK. What if I can’t hear a dial tone? Check the telephone cord connection on the base. What if the display doesn’t show TALK? Make a quick test call, and then press [ ] to hang up.
Installing the Phone Changing the dial mode Your phone can communicate with the telephone network in two different ways: tone dialing or pulse dialing. These days, most base networks use a method called tone dialing, so your phone comes programmed for tone dialing. If your phone company uses pulse dialing, you will need to change your phone’s dial mode.
Expanding Your Phone Adding accessory handsets Your phone supports a total of ten cordless handsets, including any that were supplied with your phone. You can now place a fully-featured cordless handset anywhere AC power is available to connect the charging cradle. • Your phone is compatible with the TCX950 accessory handset. • For instructions on connecting the charging cradle, see page 7.
Wall Mounting the Base This phone can be mounted on any standard telephone wall plate. Connect the AC adapter and the telephone cords as shown on pages 7 and 9. Remember to route the AC adapter cord through the channel. Installing the Phone Route the AC adapter and the telephone cord through the hole of the wall mount bracket. Line up the four tabs on the wall mount bracket (two at the top and two at the bottom) with the four notches on the bottom of the base. Slide the bracket into place.
Wall plate Place the mounting slots over the pins on the wall plate. Slide the base down to lock it into place. (To AC outlet) Note: Mounting the phone directly on the wall • Be sure the wall is capable of supporting the weight of the phone, and use the proper type of anchoring device for the wall material. • Insert two #10 screws (minimum length of 1 3/8 inches, not supplied) into the wall, 3 15/16 inches apart. • Leave the screw heads 1/8 inch away from the wall to allow room for mounting the phone.
Getting to Know Your New Phone Features • Base keypad • Speakerphone on base & handset • 7 ringer options on handset (3 tones/4 melodies) • Last 5 Number Redial on Handset;. Last Number Redial on Base • Bilingual menu displays. (for US models: English and Spanish,. for Canadian models: English and French) • Call transfer • Conferencing • Intercom Getting to Know Your New Phone • 5.
Terminology Used in this Manual Accessory Handsets Additional handsets that can register to the base, allowing you to add handsets without connecting another phone line. This base supports a total of ten cordless handsets; see page 12 for compatible handsets. Base The main part of the phone that connects to your phone line and lets you make and receive calls. Charging cradle A cradle that comes with an accessory handset and charges the handset battery pack.
Parts of the Handset new message LED Earpiece Headset jack cover Belt clip hole Display (LCD) [ [ ] key (up) [clear/int’com] key (clear/intercom) [menu/select] key ] key (phonebook/left) [ [ /flash] key (talk/flash) ] key (caller ID/right) [ ] key (end call) [ ] key (down) Getting to Know Your New Phone Twelve-key dial pad [ /tone] key [redial/pause] key [ /mute] key (messages/mute) Speakerphone speaker and ringer [#] key [ ] key (speaker) Microphone Charging contacts 17 Battery compa
Parts of the Base [mem 1] key [mem] key charge/in use LED [mem 3] key [mem 2] key [pause] key [redial] key [ Charging contacts voice mail] key and LED [volume ] key (up) [volume ] key (down) Microphone (on bottom) [mute] key [int'com] key (intercom) [ /tone] key [#] key [flash] key 8 [ ] key and LED (speaker) Getting to Know Your New Phone Speaker
Using the Interface Using the Interface Reading the Handset Display In standby During a call Handset ID and banner Number of new Caller ID calls received Call duration The ringer off icon indicates that the ringer is turned off. The voice mail icon appears when you have messages waiting in your voice mailbox. The privacy icon appears when the Privacy Mode is turned on. The speaker icon appears when the speaker phone is in use. The mute icon appears while the microphone is muted.
Your handset has a four-way function key that allows you to move the cursor or pointer on the display and access the most commonly used features at the touch of a button. By moving this key to the left, you open the phonebook. Move the key to the right to access Caller ID information. To use this four-way key, place your thumb over the key and move to the four positions to get the feel of how it moves and operates.
Using the Interface Entering Text from Your Handset You can use the number keypad on your handset to enter text by referring to the letters printed on each number key. When you press the number key in a text entry field, the phone displays the first letter printed on the number key. Press the number key twice to display the second letter and three times to display the third. Capital letters are displayed first, then lower case letters, and then the number on the key.
Basic Setup Selecting a Language 22 Basic Setup Each handset supports two languages: English and Spanish for US models or English and French for Canadian models. Once you select a language, the menus on the handset will display in that language. The default language is English. ) Press [menu/select]. 2) Select the HANDSET SETUP menu, and then the HANDSET LANGUAGE submenu. 3) Move the cursor to choose a language.. for US models: Choose ENGLISH or ESPAÑOL (Spanish)..
Activating Personal Ring Basic Setup You can assign special ringer tones to anyone in your phonebook. When your phone gets a call, it looks up the Caller ID information in your phonebook. If you’ve assigned a personal ringer to that number, the phone uses it so you know who is calling. To turn the personal ringing on or off, follow these steps: ) Press [menu/select]. 2) Select the HANDSET SETUP menu, and then the PERSONAL RING submenu. 3) Move the cursor to select ON or OFF. 4) Press [menu/select].
Setting Up the Phonebook and Speed Dial Each handset has its own separate phonebook that holds up to seventy names and numbers. When a handset’s phonebook is full, the handset beeps and shows MEMORY FULL on the display. You cannot add any names and numbers in that handset’s phonebook until you delete some of the existing ones. You can also use the phonebook entries to store a group of numbers (up to twenty digits) that you may need to enter once your call connects. This is referred to as chain dialing.
5) Assign a personal ring tone for this entry (PERSONAL RING). You can attach a special ring tone to each phonebook entry; the phone will use this ring tone when this person calls. Use [ ] and [ ] to select one of the seven different ring tone options (see Selecting a Ring Tone on page 29 for a complete list of ring tones). As you scroll through the tones, you will hear a sample of each tone (unless the handset ringer volume is set to off). When you hear the ring tone you want to use, press [menu/select].
Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the Phonebook You can store Caller ID records or redial numbers in the phonebook so you can use them later. Go to the Caller ID or redial list and select the number you want to store. (If the Caller ID information did not include the number, then you will not be able to store it.) ) With the phone in standby, press [ ] to open the Caller ID list or [redial/pause] to open the redial list. 2) Use [ ] and [ ] to scroll through the Caller ID records or redial numbers.
Copying Phonebook Entries to Another Handset If you have more than one handset, you can transfer phonebook entries from one handset to another without having to re-enter names and numbers. You can transfer one phonebook entry at a time or all phonebook entries at once. ) With the phone in standby, press [ ]. 2) To copy one entry, find the phonebook entry you want to copy. Press [menu/select], and then select COPY.. To copy all entries, press [menu/select], and then select COPY ALL.
Programming Base One-touch Dial Numbers or Speed Dial Numbers You can store up to 3 frequently-dialed numbers for one-touch dialing and up to 10 frequently-dialed numbers for speed dialing through the base speakerphone. Each number may contain up to 20 digits (including pauses). The base one-touch dial numbers and speed dial numbers are separate from the handset phonebook entries and must be programmed individually.
Customizing Your Handsets Customizing Your Handsets All of the following options are set separately for each handset, so you can customize a handset for each room in your house. Changing the Handset Banner Each handset will display a banner name once it is registered to the base. The default banner is Handset #1, Handset #2, etc. You can change the name your phone displays by changing the banner display. If you have more than one handset, the banner name identifies your handset. ) Press [menu/select].
AutoTalk allows you to answer the phone simply by picking up the handset from the cradle. You do not have to press a button to answer the call. ) Press [menu/select]. Select the HANDSET SETUP menu, and then the AUTOTALK submenu. 2) Move the cursor to select ON or OFF. 3) Press [menu/select]. You will hear a confirmation tone. Activating Any Key Answer Any Key Answer allows you to answer the phone by pressing any key on the twelve-key dial pad. ) Press [menu/select].
Using Your Phone From the base speakerphone ) Press [ ]. 2) Listen for the dial tone. 3) Dial the number. Using Your Phone Making a call Answering a call Press [ ]. Hanging up Press [ ]. From a cordless handset ) Pick up the handset from the cradle. 2) Press [ /flash]. 3) Listen for the dial tone. 4) Dial the number. OR ) Pick up the handset from the cradle. 2) Dial the number. 3) Press [ /flash]. ) Pick up the handset.
Making a Call from the Handset Phonebook ) With the phone in standby, press [ ] to open the phonebook. 2) Find the phonebook entry you want to call (see Finding a Phonebook Entry on page 25). 3) Press [ /flash] or [ ] to dial the number. Note: You can also press [ /flash] or [ ] before you open the phonebook. Find the phone number you want to dial, and then press [menu/select].
Making a Call from the Base With the one-touch dial keys With the phone in standby, simply press [mem 1], [mem 2] or [mem 3]. Your phone will automatically dial the number. To cancel dialing, press [ ] on the base before the call connects. Note: You can also dial while on a call by pressing [mem 1], [mem 2] or [mem 3]. Using Your Phone With the base speed-dial keys ) With the phone in standby, press [ ]. 2) Press [mem]. 3) Press the number key ([0] through [9]) where the desired phone number is stored.
Using Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial Lists If you subscribe to Caller ID service from your phone company, your phone will show you the caller’s phone number and name (if available) whenever a call comes in. If you subscribe to Caller ID on Call Waiting, the phone will also show you the name and the number of any call that comes in while you’re on the line. Using the Caller ID List You can store up to thirty Caller ID numbers in each handset. Caller ID records are stored from newest to oldest.
Seven-digit dialing If you can make a local call by dialing only seven digits instead of ten, you can tell the phone to hide your local area code in the Caller ID list; any calls from outside your area code will show all ten digits. This setting applies to all handsets. To program your local area code: ) Press [menu/select]. 2) Select the GLOBAL SETUP menu, and then the AREA CODE submenu. 3) Use the number keypad ([0] through [9]) to enter a three-digit area code.
Using Call Waiting If you have Call Waiting service and a second call comes in when you are on the phone, a call waiting tone will sound. Press [ /flash] on the handset or [flash] on the base to accept the waiting call. There is a short pause, and then you will hear the new caller. To return to the original caller, press [ /flash] on the handset or [flash] on the base. Note: You must subscribe to Call Waiting service for this feature to operate. Not all features are available in all areas.
Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker Volume Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker Volume Adjusting the Ringer Volume You can choose from four ringer volume settings (off, low, medium, and high) separately on each handset or the base. ) With the phone in standby, press [ ] or [ ]. The station sounds the ringer at that level. 2) Use [ ] to make the ringer volume louder or [ ] to make it softer or turn it completely off.
Handset speaker: You can choose from six volume levels for the handset speaker while on a speakerphone call. To adjust the handset speaker volume, press [ ] (to make it louder) or [ ] (to make it softer). The handset display shows the current volume level for the handset speaker. Note: The handset earpiece and the handset speaker have separate volume settings. Base speaker: You can choose from ten volume levels for the base speaker while on a speakerphone call or intercom call.
Finding a Lost Handset To locate a misplaced handset, press [int’com] on the base when the phone is in standby. Press [1] through [9], [0] to select the handset you want to page, or press [ /tone] to page all registered handsets. To cancel paging, press * [int’com] on the base again.
Transferring a Call Answering a transferred call When a station receives a call transfer, it sounds a paging tone; handsets also show the ID of the station that is paging. To accept the call transfer: ) To answer the page and speak to the transferring station, press [ /flash] or [clear/int’com] on the handset, or . [ ] or [int’com] on the base. Note: If AutoTalk is on, the handset will automatically answer the page when you pick up the handset from the cradle.
Using Special Features Privacy Mode (Handset only) Privacy mode prevents other stations from interrupting while you’re on a call. As long as your handset is in privacy mode, other stations can’t join your call or make any calls of their own: their displays will show UNAVAILABLE. ) While on a call, press [menu/select]. 2) Select CALL PRIVACY. PRIVACY MODE ON appears in the display for two seconds; appears and remains in the display until the feature is turned off.
Note: Intercom paging will be cancelled if any of the following things occur: • You receive an outside call or an intercom page while selecting the other station. • You do not select a station within thirty seconds. • Your handset is out of range (OUT OF RANGE appears in the display). • The party does not answer the page within one minute. • The party is busy. • The party is out of range (When you use a handset, UNAVAILABLE appears in the display).
Using a Voice Mail Service If you subscribe to a voice mail service, you can use your phone to access your voice mailbox. When there are messages waiting in your voice mailbox, the new message LED on the handset and [ voice mail] on the base flash, and appears in the handset display. If you program your access number into your phone, you can simply press [ /mute] on the handset or . [ voice mail] on the base to access your voice mail.
Programming one-touch voice mail access You can program your voice mail access number to the Voice Mail key [ /mute] on each handset or . [ voice mail] on the base so you can get your messages at the touch of a button. Your voice mail service provider will supply you with the access number (this may be simply a phone number). To edit the voice mail number, follow the steps below: On the handset: ) With the phone in standby, press [menu/select].
Resetting the voice message waiting indicator When you receive a new voice mail message, the new message LED on the top of the handset and [ voice mail] on the base flash, and appears in the handset display. In the event your message waiting light gets out of sync with your phone company’s voice messaging system, you can manually reset it back to the “No messages waiting” state. ) Press and hold [flash] on the base for five seconds. 2) A beep sounds and the message alert tone is reset.
Specifications Operating temperature AC adapter Battery pack 32° F to 122° F (0° C to 50° C) Base Part number PS-0009 Input voltage 120V AC, 60 Hz Output voltage 9V DC @ 350mA Part number BT-446 Capacity 800mAh, 3.6V DC Charging cradle PS-0007 120V AC, 60 Hz 9V DC @ 210mA Notes: • Use only the supplied AC adapters. • Be sure to use the proper adapter for the base and any chargers.
Maintenance Low battery alert When the battery pack is very low, the phone is programmed to eliminate functions in order to save power. When LOW BATTERY CHARGE HANDSET appears in the handset display and the phone is in standby, none of the keys will operate. If you are on a call, complete your conversation as quickly as possible, and return the handset to the cradle. The battery pack needs to be charged when the empty battery icon appears.
Troubleshooting Common Issues If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. If these steps do not solve your problem, please call our Customer Hotline (see the back cover for contact information). When you have this problem... Try... • Checking the AC adapter connection (see page 7). • Re-seating the handset in the cradle. • Cleaning the charging contacts on the handsets (see page 47). The audio sounds weak. • Moving the handset closer to the base.
Troubleshooting When you have this problem... Try... A handset can make calls, but it doesn’t ring or receive a page. • Making sure the ringer isn’t turned off (see page 37). Severe noise interference. • Keeping all handsets away from microwave ovens, computers, wireless LAN station, remote control toys, wireless microphones, alarm systems, intercoms, room monitors, fluorescent lights, and electrical appliances (see page 5). • Moving the base to another location or turn off the source of interference.
Resetting the Handset You may need to reset your handset in the following instances: • You lose a handset and purchase a new one. • You get the message Registration Failed when you try to register the handset. • You are unable to register any handsets to the base. • When you register new handsets to the base, the handset IDs do not match. (For example, the handset registers as “Handset #4” but you only have two handsets.) • When you are instructed to by one of Uniden’s call center representatives.
Changing the Handset to Base Code Your phone ships with a special identification code to connect any registered handsets to this particular base. Normally, you will never have to change this handset to base code, but in the rare situation that you suspect another cordless telephone is using the same code or if you are instructed to change this code by a manufacturer’s Call Center Representative, you can change the code.
Liquid Damage Moisture and liquid can damage your cordless phone. • If the handset or base is exposed to moisture or liquid, but only the exterior plastic housing is affected, wipe off the liquid, and use as normal. • If moisture or liquid has entered the plastic housing (i.e.
Precautions! Warning! The cords on this product and/or accessories contain lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. 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.
The FCC Wants You To Know Please follow instructions for repairing, if any (e.g. battery replacement section); otherwise do not substitute or repair any parts of the device except as specified in this manual. Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for information. This equipment is hearing aid compatible.
sure that installing the system does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, contact your telephone company or a qualified installer. I.C. Notice Radio interference NOTICE: This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specifications. This is confirmed by the registration number.
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OR PAYMENT OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow this exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. Important: Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service.
Index A Index Accessibility.................................... 4 Accessory handsets..................... 12 Answering calls............................ 31 Any key answer............................ 30 Area code..................................... 35 Audio tone.................................... 38 AutoTalk........................................ 30 C Caller ID....................................... 34 Deleting Caller ID records......... 35 Making calls from...................... 34 Call waiting.......
Mute Microphone............................... 42 Ringer....................................... 37 O One-touch dial........................ 28, 33 Out of range................................. 51 P V Redial Deleting a record....................... 36 Making a calls with.................... 36 Ringer Choosing a handset ringer........ 29 Muting....................................... 37 Personal ring....................... 23, 25 Volume...................................... 37 Voice mail..................
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