Table of Contents Welcome........................................................................ 4 Accessibility.............................................................. 4 Terminology Used in this Manual.............................. 5 Manual Conventions................................................. 5 Basic Setup................................................................. 19 Selecting a Language............................................. 19 Activating Personal Ring..........................
Customizing Your Phone........................................... 30 Selecting a Ring Tone (Handset only).................... 30 Activating AutoTalk (Handset only)......................... 31 Activating Any Key Answer (Handset only)............. 31 Using Conference and Transfer................................ 39 Conferencing.......................................................... 39 Transferring a Call.................................................. 39 Answering a Transferred Call......................
Precautions! . ............................................................. 51 Rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride Battery Warning . .. 51 The FCC Wants You To Know ............................... 52 I.C. Notice............................................................... 53 One Year Limited Warranty........................................ 54 Index............................................................................ 55 At Uniden, we’ll take care of you!.............................
Welcome Thank you for purchasing a Uniden Multi-Handset phone. Note: Illustrations in this manual are used for explanation purposes. Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit. Uniden is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation. AutoStandby, DirectLink, IntegriSound and Random Code are trademarks of Uniden America. Accessibility Uniden provides a customer service hotline for accessibility questions.
Terminology Used in this Manual Standby The handset is not in use. If the handset is on the cradle or [ /flash] or [ line has been activated. No dial tone is present. CID Caller ID is available from your Telephone provider and is offered to users on a subscription basis. With this service and a display on your cordless phone, you will be able to see the incoming caller information such as name and phone number.
Product Overview Features: • Speakerphone on Handset • 7 Ringer Options on Handset (3 Tones/4 Melodies) • Last 5 Number Redial • Bilingual Menu Displays (for USA models: English and Spanish, for Canadian models: English and French) • Call Transfer • Conferencing • Intercom • 5.
Parts of the Phone The following illustrations show you all of the different parts of your phone. Handset . 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 0. . 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 20. 2 . 22.
Base 23 23. 24. 25. 26. 24 25 26 27 28 Base charging contacts in use LED [find hs] key (find handset) charge LED 27. TEL LINE Jack 28.
Using the Interface Reading the Display The handset display uses icons to tell you the status of your phone. The table below lists the icons and what they mean. Icon Status Standby/Talk :OFF Standby Description The battery icon indicates the handset battery status: full, medium, low, and empty. The ringer off icon indicates that the ringer is turned off. Talk The mute icon appears while the handset microphone is muted. Talk The boost icon appears when the Clarity Boost feature is activated.
The Standby Screen When the phone is in standby, the handset display shows the following items: :OFF Handset #1 New CID: 5 Ringer off icon (when the ringer is off) / battery icon Handset ID Number of new Caller ID calls received Up Using the Four-way Function Key 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.
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, then the number on the key.
Installing the Phone Choosing the Best Location When choosing a location for your new phone, here are some important guidelines you should consider: • The location should be close to both a phone jack and a continuous power outlet (one which is not connected to a switch). • The base and handset should be kept away from sources of electrical noise such as motors, microwave ovens, and fluorescent lighting. • For better reception, place the base as high as possible.
Wall Mounting the Base This phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate. ) Snap the wall mount adapter into the notches on the base top. 2) Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN 9V jack. 3) Wrap the AC adapter cord inside the molded wiring channel as shown. 4) Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet. 5) Plug the telephone cord into the TEL LINE jack. 6) Plug the telephone cord into the telephone outlet. 7) Align the mounting slots on the base with the mounting posts on the wall.
Direct Wall 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 5-feet of a working phone jack to avoid excessive wire lengths. • Make sure the wall material is capable of supporting the weight of the base and handset.
Installing the Battery Use only the Uniden BT-1004 or BT-909 rechargeable battery pack supplied with your cordless telephone. Follow the steps below to install the handset battery. ) Press in on the handset battery case cover (use the finger indention for a better grip) and slide the cover downward to remove. 2) Plug the battery cable into the battery jack. Be sure to match the red and black wires to the label near the jack. The cable should snap into place. Gently pull on the battery cable.
Connecting the Base and Charging the Handset ) Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack. 2) 3) 4) 5) CAUTION: To avoid risk of fire and shock, only use the Uniden AD-800 AC adapter. Connect the AC adapter to a standard 120V AC wall outlet. DO NOT use an AC outlet controlled by a wall switch. Place the handset in the base with the LCD screen facing forward. Make sure that the charge LED illuminates.
Connecting to the Phone Line Once the battery pack is fully charged, connect the telephone cord to the TEL LINE jack and to a telephone jack. To telephone outlet To TEL LINE Telephone cord (supplied) Testing the Connection Try making a call. If your call does not connect or you cannot get a dial tone, try the following steps: ) Make sure the AC adapter cord is securely connected to the DC IN 9V jack and a standard power outlet. 2) Check to make sure the battery is fully charged.
Changing the Dial Mode Your phone can communicate with the telephone network in two different ways: tone dialing or pulse dialing. These days, most phone 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. If you don’t get a dial tone or can’t connect to the telephone network, please follow the steps below to modify your phone’s settings: ) Press [menu/clear].
Basic Setup Selecting a Language Your phone supports two languages: English and Spanish for USA models or English and French for Canadian models. Once you select a language, the menus on the phone will display in that language. The default language is English. ) Press [menu/clear]. Select the HANDSET SETUP menu, and then Handset Language the HANDSET LANGUAGE submenu. English 2) Move the cursor to choose a language. Espaﾂol for USA models: Choose ENGLISH or ESPAÑOL (Spanish).
Activating the Key Touch Tone Key Touch Tone is the tone your keypad makes when keys are pressed. You can turn this tone on or off. ) Press [menu/clear]. Select the HANDSET SETUP menu, and then Key Touch Tone the KEY TOUCH TONE submenu. On 2) Move the cursor to select ON or OFF. Off 3) Press [select/ ]. You will hear a confirmation tone.
Setting up Voice Mail If you subscribe to a voice mail service, you can use your phone to access your voice mailbox. The new message LED flashes whenever you have messages waiting in your voice mailbox. If you have programmed your access number into your phone, you can simply press [select/ ] to access your voice mail. When you subscribe to the service, your voice mail provider provides you with the access number and the required voice mail signaling tone.
Programming One-Touch Voice Mail Access You can program your voice mail access number to the Voice Mail key on each handset 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 number may be simply a phone number. To edit the voice mail number, follow the steps below: ) Press [menu/clear]. Edit V_mail No. 2) Move the cursor to HANDSET SETUP menu and press [select/ ]. 3) Move the cursor to EDIT VOICE MAIL and press [select/ ].
Adding Accessory Handsets Your phone supports up to ten (10) handsets, including any handsets supplied with your phone. Accessory handsets do not need to be connected to a phone jack. You can now place a fully-featured cordless handset anywhere AC power is available to connect the handset charger. All the handsets ring when a call is received. Compatible Handsets Your phone is compatible with the TCX930. If you purchase an accessory handset, you must register the handset to the base before use.
Registering TCX930 Accessory Handsets Your phone supports a total of ten (10) cordless handsets. Handset(s) supplied in the box with the phone base are pre-registered at the factory. If you purchase an accessory handset, you need to register the handset before use. Only one handset can be registered at a time. When charged, pre-registered handsets display a handset ID number. Handsets that have not been registered display. Handset not registered-place handset on base ↔ to register.
Resetting Handsets If you want to register the handset to a different base or replace a handset with another one, you must first clear the registration information from the base and the handset. To clear the registration information, please follow these steps: ) Press and hold [ ] and [#] for at least 5 seconds, until the SYSTEM RESET Which Handset? menu appears. Handset #1 2) Select the DEREGISTER HS submenu. WHICH HANDSET? appears in the Handset #2 display.
Setting Up the Phonebook Your handset can store up to 70 names and numbers in your phonebook. When all the phonebook entries are full, you will hear a beep and MEMORY FULL appears. You cannot store any additional names and numbers unless you delete some of the existing ones. You can also use the phonebook entries to store a group of numbers (up to 20 digits) that you may need to enter once your call connects. This is referred to as chain dialing. See Chain Dialing from the Phonebook on page 33.
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 7 Personal Ring different ring tone options (see Selecting a Ring Tone on page 30 for a complete No Selection list of ring tones). As you scroll through the tones, you will hear a sample of each Flicker tone. When you hear the ring tone you want to use, press [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.) ) When the phone is 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. ) When the phone is in standby, press [ ]. 2) Move the cursor to select COPY, and then press [select/ ]. 3) Move the cursor to select the handset which you want to transfer the entries to and then press [select/ ].
Customizing Your Phone Selecting a Ring Tone (Handset only) You may choose from 4 melodies or 3 tones for your phone’s primary ring tone. Each handset can use a different ringer tone or melody. The available ring tones are listed below: Melodies Fur Elise (ELISE) We Wish You A Merry Christmas (MERRY-XMAS) Aura Lee (AURA LEE) Star Spangled Banner (STAR SPNGL) Tones Flicker Clatter Wake Up ) Press [menu/clear]. Select the HANDSET SETUP menu, and then the RINGER TONES submenu.
Activating AutoTalk (Handset only) AutoTalk allows you to answer the phone simply by removing the handset from the cradle. You do not have to press a button to answer the call. ) Press [menu/clear]. 2) Select the HANDSET SETUP menu, and then the AUTOTALK submenu. 3) Select ON or OFF, and press [select/ ]. You will hear a confirmation tone. AutoTalk On Off Activating Any Key Answer (Handset only) Any Key Answer allows you to answer the phone by pressing any key on the dial pad. ) Press [menu/clear].
Using Your Phone From a cordless handset Making a call Answering a call Hanging up From a handset speaker phone ) Remove the handset from the charging cradle. 2) Press [ /flash]. 3) Listen for the dial tone. 4) Dial the number. OR ) Remove the handset from the charging cradle. 2) Dial the number. 3) Press [ /flash]. ) Pick up the handset. (If AutoTalk is on, the phone will answer when you remove the handset from the charging cradle.) 2) Press [ /flash].
Making a Call from the Phonebook ) When the phone is in standby, press [ ] to open the phonebook. 2) Move the cursor to select DIAL/EDIT, and then press [select/ ]. 3) Find the phonebook entry you want to call (see Finding a Phonebook Entry on page 27). 4) Press [ /flash] or [ ] to dial the number. Note: You can also press [ /flash] or [ you want to dial, press [select/ ] before you open the phonebook. When you come to the phone number ].
Using Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial Lists If you subscribe to Caller ID 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 both Call Waiting and Caller ID, the phone also shows you the name and the number of any call that comes in while you’re on the line. If your telephone provider supports seven-digit dialing, you can save your local area code so it does not display in the Caller ID list.
Deleting Caller ID Numbers To delete only one Caller ID number, go to the Caller ID list and select the number you want to delete. Press [menu/ clear]. When the phone asks you to confirm, select YES. To delete all the Caller ID numbers, go to the Caller ID list and press [menu/clear]. Select YES when asked if you want to DELETE ALL. Note: When you delete a Caller ID number, you delete it permanently.
Redialing a Number You can quickly redial the last 5 numbers dialed on each handset. ) With the phone in standby, press the [redial/pause] to open the redial list. 2) Use [ ] and [ ] or [redial/pause] to scroll through the redial list. 3) When you find the number you want to dial, press [ /flash] or [ ] on the handset to dial the number. Note: • • • If the number exceeds 32 digits, only the first 32 digits are retained in redial memory.
Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker Volume Adjusting the Ringer Volume You can choose from four ringer volume settings on the handset (off, low, medium, and high). With the phone in standby, use [ ] or [ ] on the handset to adjust the ringer volume. Adjusting the Earpiece Volume You can choose from six volume levels for the earpiece. To adjust the earpiece volume while on a call, press [ ] (to make it louder) or [ ] (to make it softer).
Adjusting the Audio Tone If you aren’t satisfied with the audio quality of your phone, you can adjust the Audio Tone of the earpiece while on a call. Your phone gives you three audio tone options: low, natural and high; the default setting, Natural Tone, is recommended for hearing aid users. Audio tone adjustments only apply to the earpiece, not the speakerphone. To adjust the audio tone: ) With the phone in talk mode, press [select/ ] to cycle through the three audio tone options.
Using Conference and Transfer Conferencing If you have more than one handset, up to three people can participate in a conference call. A three-way conference call consists of an outside line and two handsets. You can easily join a call already in progress. ) Press [ /flash] or [ ] to join the call. 2) To hang up, return the handset to the cradle or press [ ]. The other party will still be connected to the call. Transferring a Call You can transfer a call from one handset to another.
Using Special Features Muting the Ringer (One call only) While the phone is ringing, press [ ] to mute the ringer for this call. The phone will ring again on the next call. Muting the Microphone Mute turns off the microphone so the caller can’t hear you. This only works while you are on a call. From the handset: ) Press [menu/clear]. 2) Move the cursor to select MUTE and then press [select/ ]. MUTE ON and appear in the display; while muting is on.
Seven-Digit Dialing In some areas, the telephone company may allow you to place a local call by dialing only 7 digits (instead of 10). If this is the case in your area, you can program your local area code in your phone. Programming your area code will allow you to see the caller’s 7-digit phone number which will allow you to easily return the local call without modifying the number before dialing. If you get a call from outside your area code, you will see all 10 digits.
Answering an Intercom Page When the intercom page tone sounds, the display will show the ID of the handset that is paging. ) Press [ /flash] or [hold/int’com/xfer]. If AutoTalk is on, the handset will automatically answer the page when you remove the handset from the cradle. 2) To hang up an intercom page from the handset, press [ ]. Tone Dialing Switch Over If your phone is set to pulse dialing, you can temporarily switch to tone dialing after the call connects.
Maintenance Specifications Operating Temperature 32° F to 122° F (0° C to 50° C) AC Adapter Part Number Base: AD-800 Charging Cradle: AD-0005 Input Voltage Base: 120V AC, 60 Hz Charging Cradle: 120V AC, 60 Hz Output Voltage Base: 9V DC @ 350mA Charging Cradle: 9V DC @ 210mA Battery Part Number BT-1004 or BT-909 Capacity 3.6V DC @ 500mAh or 3.6V DC @ 600mAh Notes: • Use only the supplied AD-800 and AD-0005 AC adapters. • Do not use any other AC adapter.
Battery Replacement and Handling With average use, your phone’s battery should last approximately one year. To order replacement batteries, please contact Uniden’s Parts Department. The contact information is listed on the back cover page. Cleaning the Battery Contacts To maintain a good charge, clean the charging contacts on the handset once a month. Dampen a cloth with plain water. Gently rub the damp cloth over the charging contacts until all visible dirt is removed.
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 appears in the 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 charging cradle. The battery pack needs to be charged when the empty battery icon appears.
Troubleshooting Resetting the Handset You may need to reset your handset in the following instances: • When you want to change the digital security code. • 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.
Resetting the Handset Without the Base If your original base is not available for some reason (for example, it is lost or somehow incapacitated), you can still reset the handset and use it with another base. ) Press and hold [ ] and [#] for at least 5 seconds. 2) Move the cursor to select BASEUNAVAILABLE and then press [select/ ]. BASE UNAVAILABLE appears. 3) Move the cursor to select YES, and then press [select/ ].
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 At Uniden, we’ll take care of you! on page 58). Symptom Suggestion The charge LED won’t illuminate when the handset is placed in the cradle. • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base or the charger (if you have more than one handset) and wall outlet. • Make sure the handset is properly seated in the cradle.
Symptom Suggestion The handset doesn’t ring or receive a page. • Make sure that you are not too far from the base. • Make sure that your handset is registered to the main base unit. • Charge the battery in the handset for 15 to 20 hours by placing the handset on the base or charging cradle. • Change the Digital Security Code (see Changing the Digital Security Code on page 47). You cannot register the handset at the base. • Charge the battery pack in the handset for 15 to 20 hours.
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. liquid can be heard in the phone or liquid has entered the handset battery compartment or vent openings on the base), follow the steps below: Handset Base ) Disconnect the AC adapter from the base, cutting off electrical power.
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.
I.C. Notice Radio Interference Radio interference may occasionally cause buzzing and humming in your cordless handset, or clicking noises in the base. This interference is caused by external sources such as TV, refrigerator, vacuum cleaner, fluorescent lighting, or electrical storm. Your unit is NOT DEFECTIVE. If these noises continue and are too distracting, please check around your home to see what appliances may be causing the problem.
One Year Limited Warranty 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 Accessibility.................................... 4 Answering calls............................ 32 Any key answer............................ 31 Area code..................................... 41 AutoTalk........................................ 31 B Base Installing.................................... 16 Parts of the base......................... 8 Wall mounting........................... 13 Battery Installing.................................... 15 Low battery alert.......................
P V Editing entries........................... 27 Finding entries.......................... 27 Making calls from...................... 32 Storing Caller ID or redial numbers............................. 28 Privacy mode................................ 40 Pulse dialing........................... 18, 42 Voice Mail..................................... 21 Voice Mail Programming.............. 22 Voice Mail Tone............................ 21 Voice Message Waiting Indicator Reset................................
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