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EXT 1960 3rd 99.8.20 4:49 PM Page 2 Introduction 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 from the actual unit for explanation purposes. Features • 900 MHz Spread Spectrum Technology • Caller ID and Call Waiting Caller ID • 50 Number Caller ID Memory • Advanced Calling Features
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EXT 1960 3rd 99.8.20 4:49 PM Page 3 Controls and functions 1 2 5 6 14 vol 7 call talk waiting 15 8 call id del menu 16 9 abc def 12 3 17 ghi jkl mno 45 6 pqrs tuv wxyz 78 9 10 18 oper tone0# 3 11 19 memory redial/p select voice mail 12 20 13 4 21 DIGITAL 900MHz SPREAD SPECTRAM 22 25 26 status open backup battery messages 27 23 page/find 24 28
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EXT 1960 3rd 99.8.20 4:49 PM Page 4 1. Handset antenna 22. Handset clip storage 2. Headset jack cover 23. Spare battery charge compartment 3. Handset battery compartment 24. Base charging contacts 4. Ringer off-on switch 25. Base antenna 5. Handset earpiece 26. Status LED 6. LCD display 27. Messages LED 7. Talk key 28. Page/Find key 8. Volume/Cursor down key 29. Pulse-Tone switch 9. Call ID key 30. DC power input 10. Tone/Backspace key 31. Phone jack 11. Memory key 12. Redial/Pause key 13. Han
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EXT 1960 3rd 99.8.20 4:49 PM Page 5 Getting Started Contents Introduction / Features...............inside front cover Controls and Functions ..............inside front cover Getting Started Basics 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 Basic
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900MHz DIGITAL SPREAD SPECTRAM status messages open backup battery page/find EXT 1960 3rd 99.8.20 4:49 PM Page 6 Read this first 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. 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
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900MHz DIGITAL SPREAD SPECTRAM status messages open backup battery page/find EXT 1960 3rd 99.8.20 4:49 PM Page 7 Checking the package contents Make sure you have received the following items in the package. • Base unit • Handset • AC adapter (AD-420) • Rechargeable • Telephone line • Wall mount adapter battery pack cord (2) (BT-999) (2) • This Owner's Manual • Precautions and Important Safety Instructions • Guide to Using Advanced Calling Features • Beltclip Uniden Parts Department (800) 554-3
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EXT 1960 3rd 99.8.20 4:49 PM Page 8 Setting up the base unit 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 INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS included in the PRECAUTIONS AND IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS brochure. Here are some important guidelines you should consider: Avoid heat sources, such as Avoid noise sources such as a window radiators, air ducts, and sunligh
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900MHz DIGITAL SPREAD SPECTRAM status messages open backup battery page/find EXT 1960 3rd 99.8.20 4:49 PM Page 9 Connect the base unit If you want to install the base unit on the wall, see page 7. Route the cord. Place the power cord so it 2 does not create a trip To AC outlet hazard, or where it could become chafed and create a fire or electrical hazard. To DC IN 9V AC adapter 1 (supplied) To telephone outlet To TEL LINE Telephone line cord (supplied) 1 Connect the telephone line cord to the
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EXT 1960 3rd 99.8.20 4:50 PM Page 10 Use only the supplied AD-420 AC adapter. Do not use any other AC Polarity of the plug 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. Modular If your telephone outlet isn't modular, contact your telephone company for assistance. Choose the dialing mode PULSE TONE Depending on your dialing system, set the PULSE-TONE switch as follows: If your dialing syste
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EXT 1960 3rd 99.8.20 4:50 PM Page 11 Mounting the base unit on a wall Standard wall plate mounting This phone can be mounted on any standard telephone wall plate. 1 Snap the wall mount 1 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. 3 Plug the telephone line cord into the telephone outlet. 4 Wrap the AC adapter 2 - 7 cord inside the molded wiring 6 channel. Then wrap 2 the cord around the strain relief notch
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900MHz DIGITAL SPREAD SPECTRAM EXT 1960 3rd 99.8.20 4:50 PM Page 12 8 On the base unit, pull the Handset retainer 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 If the handset beltclip is attached, you cannot so that the lip of the retainer is charge the handset with up and the oval is down. The the display showing when retainer holds the handset the phone is mounted on in place. the wall (See page 35). Di
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900MHz DIGITAL SPECTRAM SPREAD status messages open backup battery page/find EXT 1960 3rd 99.8.20 4:50 PM Page 13 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. Label face 3 Slide the battery cover on until it snaps into place. 4 Place the handset on the base. 5 Make sure that the “sta
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z status messages page/find status messages page/find open backup battery EXT 1960 3rd 99.8.20 4:50 PM Page 14 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 batt
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EXT 1960 3rd 99.8.20 4:50 PM Page 15 Making a call On-hook dialing 1 Enter the phone number. (Up to 32 digits.) Example: Enter 8178583300 Press if you enter a del
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You must press a key within 20 seconds or the Then the volume setting is displayed. phone will return to For example, if the volume is set to standby. high the display shows: Talk
3 The numbe
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EXT 1960 3rd 99.8.20 4:50 PM Page 16 Off-hook dialing 1 Press . talk “Talk” flashes on the display. Talk
Then the volume setting is displayed. For example, if the volume is set to high the display shows: Talk
The call-time display appears. 2 Dial the phone number. Example: Enter 8178583300 Talk 0:17
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3 To hang up, press or place the talk handset in the base. The call-time will be displayed for about 5 seconds. 10:03
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EXT 1960 3rd 99.8.20 4:50 PM Page 17 Receiving a call 1 Phone rings.
Calling 2 Press . “ talk Talk” and volume setting appears on the display. Talk 0:00
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3 Talk with the caller. Talk 0:02
4 To hang up, press or place talk the handset on the base. The call time will be displayed for about 5 seconds. 115:35
AutoTalk when ringing When the AutoTalk setting is on and there is an incoming call, simply lift the handset from the base unit to answer
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ringer off on ringer off on EXT 1960 3rd 99.8.20 4:50 PM Page 18 Adjusting the ringer and earpiece volume Ringer volume In the standby mode, press ¥
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There are two ringer volume Ringer Low settings; High and Low. Ringer on/off switch This switch turns the handset ringer on or off. Earpiece volume Pressing or during a telephone call will change the earpiece ¥
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EXT 1960 3rd 99.8.20 4:50 PM Page 19 Redialing a call The last three phone numbers dialed can be quickly redialed. On-hook redialing 1 Press . redial/p The phone number that was last dialed appears on the display. If the recently dialed 2 Press again. redial/p number exceeds 32 digits, Each press of will display redial/p only the first 32 digits are one of the last three numbers dialed. retained for redialing. talk
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EXT 1960 3rd 99.8.20 4:50 PM Page 20 Off-hook redialing 1 Press . talk “Talk” appears flashing on the display. Talk
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2 Press . redial/p The last number dialed will be displayed. The only last number dialed can be accessed while off-hook. 3 To hang up, press or place the talk handset on the base. The call-time will be displayed for about 5 seconds. Only the last number dialed can be accessed after talk has been pressed. 16
