Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product EXT 1960 Uniden
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Congratulations on your purchase of the EXT 1960 cordless 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 fr om the actual unit for explanation purposes.
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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. T alk key 8. V olume/Cursor down key 9. Call ID key 10. T one/Backspace key 11. Memory key 12. Redial/Pause key 13.
Introduction / Features...............inside front cover Controls and Functions ..............inside front cover Getting Started Read this first ..........................................................2 Step 1: Checking the package contents ........
2 This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps; 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.
3 Make sure you have received the following items in the package. • Base unit • Handset • AC adapter (AD-420) • Rechar geable battery pack (BT-999) (2) • Telephone line cord (2) • W all mo.
4 Do the following steps. • 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 INST ALLA TION CONSIDERA TIONS included in the PRECAUTIONS AND IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS brochure.
5 Connect the base unit If you want to install the base unit on the wall, see page 7. Route the cord. T o AC outlet T o telephone outlet T o TEL LINE T o DC IN 9V AC adapter (supplied) T elephone line cord (supplied) 1 2 Place the power cord so it does not create a trip hazard, or where it could become chafed and create a fire or electrical hazard.
6 Use only the supplied AD-420 AC 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. If your telephone outlet isn't modular , contact your telephone company for assistance.
7 Standard wall plate mounting This phone can be mounted on any standard telephone wall plate. Mounting the base unit on a wall 1 Snap the wall mount adapter into the notches on the base. 2 Plug the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack.
8 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: • A void electrical cables, pipes, or other items behind the mounting location, that could cause a hazard when inserting screws into the wall.
9 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.
10 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 .
3 The number is dialed. After about 5 seconds, the call-time display appears. 4 T o hang up, press or place the handset on the base. The call-time will be displayed for about 5 seconds. 11 On-hook dialing 1 Enter the phone number . (Up to 32 digits.) Example: Enter 8178583300 2 Press .
12 Of f-hook dialing 1 Press . “ Talk ” flashes on the display. Then the volume setting is displayed. For example, if the volume is set to high the display shows: The call-time display appears. 2 Dial the phone number . Example: Enter 8178583300 3 T o hang up, press or place the handset in the base .
13 1 Phone rings. 2 Press . “ Talk ” and volume setting appears on the display. 3 Talk with the caller . 4 T o hang up, press or place the handset on the base.
14 Adjusting the ringer and earpiece volume Ringer volume In the standby mode, press or on the handset to set the handset ringer volume. There are two ringer volume settings; High and Low. Ringer on/off switch This switch turns the handset ringer on or off.
15 The last three phone numbers dialed can be quickly redialed. Redialing a call On-hook redialing 1 Press . The phone number that was last dialed appears on the display. 2 Press again. Each press of will display one of the last three numbers dialed. 3 Press .
16 Of f-hook redialing 1 Press . “ Talk ” appears flashing on the display. 2 Press . The last number dialed will be displayed. The only last number dialed can be accessed while off-hook. 3 T o hang up, press or place the handset on the base . The call-time will be displayed for about 5 seconds.
17 In memory dialing operation, you must press a key within 20 seconds or the phone will return to standby . If you return the handset in the cradle, the phone will return to standby , too. TELEPHONE FEA TURES Memory Dialing allows you to dial a number using just a few key strokes.
18 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 to enter the phone number . The phone number cannot exceed 20 digits. • Use to enter pause in the dialing sequence.
19 T o exit the memory function without dialing, press . The handset returns to standby . If you press before , you can confirm the name and number stored in the selected memory location. memory select talk Making calls with memory dialing On-hook memory dialing 1 Press .
20 Of f-hook memory dialing 1 Press . “ Talk ” flashes and the volume setting appears. 2 Press . 3 Enter a two-digit number (01 - 20) to select the memory location of the desired phone number . The selected phone number is displayed. Then the number is dialed.
21 Editing a stored name and/or phone number 1 Press and hold until the display shows the memory screen and any saved name/number . 2 Press and or enter a two-digit number (01 - 20) to select the memory location you would like to edit. 3 Press . The following screen appears with the memory location number that you have selected in the display.
22 7 Use the dial keypad, or to edit the phone number . The phone number cannot exceed 20 digits. (See page 18.) 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.
23 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. The following screen appears.
24 Advanced Calling Features Y ou can access a list of calling services provided by your local telephone company by pressing the key on the handset. Y ou may be required to subscribe to these services before they can be used. Please contact your local telephone company for more details, or to subscribe.
25 T o locate the handset 1 Press on the base. 2 The handset beeps for 60 seconds. The following screen appears; 3 Press any key on the handset to end.
26 CALLER ID FEA TURES Caller ID Y ou must subscribe to the Caller ID service to use this feature. When the telephone rings, the Caller ID feature allows you to view the caller's name and phone number on the display before you answer the phone. The handset displays the phone number of the incoming call, the name, time, and the number of calls.
27 1 When the Caller ID message is received, the display shows the caller’s phone number , along with the date and time. The incoming call information is stored in Caller ID record. If the Caller ID service includes the caller’s name, the caller's name appears on the display (up to 15 letters).
28 If a call comes in via a telephone system that does not offer Caller ID service, no information is stored. • “ End ” appears when you have reviewed all messages in the Caller ID list. Press repeatedly to return to the summary screen. Each message can be up to 15 characters for the phone number and the name.
29 The EXT 1960 stores up to 50 messages. If the phone receives the 51st message, the oldest one in the list is automatically deleted. Caller ID data can also be deleted manually. Deleting a Caller ID message Deleting information from the Caller ID list 1 Press .
30 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 stored Caller ID messages are deleted. When the pointer is at “ No ” : The display returns to the summary screen.
31 Calling a party from the Caller ID list Y ou can place a call from the Caller ID list. The EXT 1960 stores up to 50 messages. 1 Press . Select the phone number that you want to dial by pressing or . 2 Press . The displayed phone number dials automatically.
32 Storing Caller ID messages in Memory dialing Messages shown in the Caller ID list can be stored in memory dialing. Using the incoming call information (i.e., Caller ID list), the phone number of the party on the Caller ID list can be stored in memory dialing.
33 Using Caller ID on Call Waiting service “Caller ID” and “Call waiting” are separate services. CIDCW (Caller ID on Call W aiting) per forms the same as r egular Caller ID on a call waiting number . Y ou must subscribe to the “Caller ID on call waiting (CIDCW) services” befor e you can use the following features.
34 If the handset battery pack is completely discharged or the battery pack is removed, the digital security code will be lost. If this happens, a new security code is set automatically the next time the battery pack is charged.
35 T o attach the beltclip Insert the beltclip into the holes on each side of the handset. Press down until it clicks. T o remove the beltclip Pull both sides of the beltclip to release the tabs from the holes. Y our phone may be used with an optional headset.
36 Battery replacement and handling When the operating time becomes short, even after a battery is recharged, please replace the battery. With normal usage, your battery should last about one year . Please contact your place of purchase for a replacement battery.
37 TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR NEW PHONE If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. Symptom The status LED won't come on when the handset is placed in the base unit. The audio sounds weak and/or scratchy. Can't make or receive calls.
38 SPECIFICA TIONS YOUR NEW PHONE General The EXT 1960 complies with FCC Parts 15 and 68. Frequency control: PLL Modulation: Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum; DBPSK Operating temperature: 0 ° C to +50 ° C (+32 ° F to +122 ° F) Base unit Frequency: 904.
39 INDEX A Adjusting ringer and earpiece volume ...................14 Advanced Calling Features ..24 B Battery pack Preparing and charging ...9 Replacement and handling ..........................36 C Caller ID Caller ID service .............26 Call W aiting .
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