Uniden EXT 1960 User Manual

Congratulations on your purchase of the EXT 1960 cordless

Features

Introduction

telephone. This phone is designed for reliability, long life, and outstanding performance utilizing the latest in 900 MHz Spread Spectrum technology.

Note: Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the

actual unit for explanation purposes.

• 900 MHz Spread Spectrum Technology

• Caller ID and Call Waiting Caller ID

• 50 Number Caller ID Memory

• Advanced Calling Features

• Message Waiting Indicator

• 3-Line, 16 Character Backlit Handset Display

• 20 Enhanced Memory Dial Locations

• 32 Digit Redial

• 2nd Battery Capability

• Back-up Power Supply with Optional Battery Pack

• 3 Redial Memories

• Pause

• Pulse / Tone Dialing

• Page / Find

• 7 Day Standby Battery Life

• 4 Hour Talk Time

• Handset Earpiece and Ringer Volume Control

• Hearing Aid Compatible

Digital Spread Spectrum Technology utilizes a “wider frequency band” vs. a “single narrow band” used in standard digital transmissions. The result is a more secure conversation with the clarity of digital sound, extended range, and minimal interference from other cordless phone.

Random Code™ digital security automatically selects one of over 65,000 codes for the handset and base.

These features enhance your phone’s security and also prevent unauthorized calls as a result of your phone being activated by other equipment.

vol

call id menudel

abc def

ghi mno

pqrs tuv wxyz

oper

tone

memory redial/p select voice

mail

jkl

12 3 45 6 78 9

talk

call

waiting

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page/find

messages

status

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6 7

11 12

15 16

25 26

Controls and functions

29 30 31

1. Handset antenna

2. Headset jack cover

3. Handset battery compartment

4. Ringer off-on switch

5. Handset earpiece

6. LCD display

7. Talk key

8. Volume/Cursor down key

9. Call ID key

10. Tone/Backspace key

11. Memory key

12. Redial/Pause key

13. Handset microphone

14. Volume/Cursor up key

15. Call Waiting key

16. Menu key

17. Delete key

18. Cursor forward key

19. Voice mail key

20. Select key

21. Handset charging contacts

22. Handset clip storage

23. Spare battery charge compartment

24. Base charging contacts

25. Base antenna

26. Status LED

27. Messages LED

28. Page/Find key

29. Pulse-Tone switch

30. DC power input

31. Phone jack

Introduction / Features...............inside front cover

Contents

Controls and Functions ..............inside front cover

Getting Started

Read this first..........................................................2

Step 1: Checking the package contents...............3

Step 2: Setting up the base unit ...........................4

Mounting the base unit on a wall ...........7

Step 3: Preparing the battery pack.......................9

Basics

Making a call ........................................................11

Receiving a call ....................................................13

Adjusting the ringer and earpiece volume .........14

Redialing a call .....................................................15

Telephone features

Memory dialing

Storing phone numbers and names .................17

Making calls with memory dialing ...................19

Editing a stored name and/or

phone number ...................................................21

Erasing a stored name and phone number .....23

Advanced Calling Features ..................................24

Paging ...................................................................25

Caller ID features

Caller ID................................................................26

When the telephone rings ...................................27

Viewing the Caller ID Message list .....................28

Deleting information from the Caller ID list ......29

Using the Caller ID list ........................................31

Using Caller ID on Call Waiting service .............33

Additional Information

Changing the digital security code......................34

Installing the beltclip............................................35

Headset installation ..............................................35

Note on power sources .......................................36

Maintenance..........................................................36

Troubleshooting ................................................37

Specifications .....................................................38

Index ....................................................................39

Getting Started

Basics

Telephone

features

Caller ID

Features

Additional

Information

CONTENTS

This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps;

open

backup battery

page/find

messages

status

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Read this first

Step 1 (page 3)

Unpack and check the telephone and accessories.

Step 2 (page 4 to 8)

Next, choose the best location to set up the base unit.

Base unit

Step 3 (page 9 to 10)

Then, insert the battery pack into the handset. You must to charge the battery pack for more than 17 hours before using the phone.

Handset

GETTING STARTED

About the digital security code

This cordless telephone uses a digital security code to prevent unauthorized access to your base unit. This security code prevents other cordless handsets from making calls through your base unit. A random security code will be assigned automatically between your base unit and handset when you charge the battery pack for the first time. If you want to reset the security code, see page 34.

Make sure you have received the following items in the package.

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Checking the package contents

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

• Rechargeable battery pack (BT-999) (2)

• This Owner's Manual

• Precautions and Important Safety Instructions

• Guide to Using Advanced Calling Features

Uniden Parts Department

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

• Telephone line cord (2)

• Wall mount adapter

• Beltclip

Do the following steps.

Setting up the base unit

• Choose the best location

• Connect the base unit

• Choose the dialing mode

Choose the best location

Before choosing a location for your new phone, read the INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS included in the PRECAUTIONS AND IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS brochure. Here are some important guidelines you should consider:

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

Avoid television sets and other electronic equipment

Choose a central location

Avoid noise sources such as a window by a street with heavy traffic

Avoid microwave ovens

Avoid excessive moisture, extremely low temperatures, dust, mechanical vibration, or shock

Avoid personal computers

Avoid other cordless telephones

• You should charge your handset for more than 17 hours before attaching to a phone line and using the phone.

• The location should be close to both a phone jack and a continuous power outlet which is not switchable.

• Keep the base and handset away from sources of electrical noise such as motors and fluorescent lighting.

• Be sure there is sufficient space to raise the base antenna fully vertical.

• The base can be placed on a desk, tabletop or mounted on a standard wall plate.

Route the cord.

To AC outlet

To telephone outlet

To TEL LINE

To DC IN 9V

AC adapter (supplied)

Telephone line cord (supplied)

Place the power cord so it

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does not create a trip hazard, or where it could become chafed and create a fire or electrical hazard.

Connect the base unit

If you want to install the base unit on the wall, see page 7.

1 Connect the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and to

a 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.

Use only the supplied AD-420 AC

PULSE

TONE

adapter. Do not use any other AC adapter.

Connect the AC adapter to a continuous power supply.

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

Polarity of the plug

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

Modular

Choose the dialing mode

Depending on your dialing system, set the PULSE-TONE switch as follows:

If your dialing system is Set the switch to

Tone

Pulse

If you aren't sure of your dialing system

Make a trial call with the PULSE-TONE switch set to If the call connects, leave the switch as is; otherwise, set to

TONE

PULSE

TONE

PULSE

Standard wall plate mounting

Mounting the base unit on a wall

AC adapter

Wall plate

AC outlet

This phone can be mounted on any standard telephone wall plate.

adapter into the notches on the base.

2 Plug the telephone

1 Snap the wall mount

line cord to the TEL LINE jack and the AC adapter to the

DC IN 9V jack.

3 Plug the telephone

line cord into the telephone outlet.

2 - 7

4 Wrap the AC adapter

cord inside the molded wiring channel. Then wrap the cord around the strain relief notch.

5 Plug the AC adapter

into a standard 120V AC wall outlet.

6 Raise the antenna to a

vertical position.

7 Align the mounting

slots on the base. with the mounting posts on the wall. Push in and down until the phone is firmly seated.

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3/16 in.

3-15/16 in.

Handset retainer

If the handset beltclip is attached, you cannot charge the handset with the display showing when the phone is mounted on the wall (See page 35).

8 On the base unit, pull the

handset retainer out of the slot. Rotate it clockwise 180 degrees.

9 Flip the retainer from front to

back. Slide it back into the slot so that the lip of the retainer is

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Direct wall plate mounting

If you don't have a standard wall plate, you can mount your phone directly to the wall. Before doing this, consider the following:

• Avoid electrical cables, pipes, or other items behind the mounting location, that could cause a hazard when inserting screws into the wall.

• Try to mount your phone within 10 - 15 feet of a working phone jack to avoid excessive cord lengths.

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

• Use

#10 screws with anchoring devices suitable for the wall

material where the base unit will be placed.

up and the oval is down. The retainer holds the handset in place.

1 Insert two mounting screws

into the wall, (with their appropriate anchoring device), 3-15/16 inches apart. Allow about 3/16 of an inch between the wall and screwheads for mounting the phone.

2 Refer to steps 1 through 9 on

page 8 and 9 to mount the telephone.

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status

LED

Label face

Preparing the battery pack

Charge the battery pack for more than 17 hours before you start using your phone.

1 Press in on the battery cover

release and slide the cover down until it comes off.

2 Install the nickel-cadmium

battery with the label facing down.

3 Slide the battery cover on

until it snaps into place.

4 Place the handset on the

base.

5 Make sure that the “

status

”

LED lights. If the LED doesn’t light, check to see that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the handset makes good contact with the base charging contacts.

Use only Uniden Battery (BT-999) supplied with your phone.

Even when the battery

page/find

messages

status

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backup battery

Low Battery

page/find

messages

status

pack is not being used, it will gradually discharge over a long period. For optimum performance, be sure to return the handset to the base unit after a telephone call for charging the battery.

Rechargeable batteries have a memory effect that reduces standby and talk time. To avoid this memory effect, on a monthly basis, use the phone until “Low Battery” appears on the LCD. Then charge the battery for more than 17 hours.

Charging optional battery packs

The base unit of your phone is equipped with a compartment for charging an extra battery pack for use in your handset.

1. Pull the cover of battery charger.

2. Put the battery pack in the

compartment with contacts facing down.

3. Replace the charger cover.

4. Charge the battery for more than

28 hours.

In the event of a power failure, your spare battery pack can be used as a back-up power supply for the base unit.

Battery use time (per charge)

From fully charged

• Four hours continuous use.

• Seven days when the handset is in the standby mode.

When the battery charge becomes low

When the voltage of battery pack in the handset is very low and needs to be charged, the phone is programmed to eliminate functions in order to save power. If the phone is not in use, “

Low Battery” flashes and none of the keys will operate. If the

phone is in use, “

Low Battery” flashes and the handset beeps.

Complete your conversation as quickly as possible and return the handset to the base unit for charging.

Cleaning the battery contacts

To maintain a good charge, it is important to clean the battery contacts on the handset and base unit about once a month. Use a pencil eraser or other contact cleaner.

Do not use any liquids or solvents.

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