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UNIDEN
CORDLESS
TELEPHONES
TWX955 Series
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Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden TWX955 waterproof accessory handset. You can place this fully featured cordless handset anywhere your home has AC power-- even outside by the pool! What Exactly does “Waterproof Handset” Mean? Your handset complies with the JIS7 water submersion specifications. This means the handset can remain submerged under 3 feet of water for up to 30 minutes without damage or loss of functionality. The handset will still receive calls even if it i
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Accessibility Uniden provides a customer service hotline for accessibility questions. If you have a disability and need customer service assistance or if you have any questions about how Uniden's products can accommodate persons with disabilities, please call the accessibility voice/TTY line: -800-874-934. Our customer care hours as well as accessibility information can be found on our website, www.uniden.com, under the "Accessibility" link. If your call is received outside of our busine
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Compatible Bases This handset is compatible with Uniden's 5.8 GHz Digital Expandable phone system: the TRU9500 series. Please visit our website at www.uniden.com for the most up-to-date list of compatible bases. Installing the Accessory Handset Checking the Package Contents Make sure your package contains the following items. If any items are missing or damaged, contact our Customer Service Hotline. See the back cover page for contact information. • Cordless Handset • Belt Clip • Charging c
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Charging the Accessory Handset Use only the Uniden PS-00 AC adapter with the charging cradle. C Co on nn ne ec ctt tth he e A AC C a ad da ap ptte er r tto o tth he e D DC C IIN N 1 19 9V V jja ac ck k o on n tth he e b bo otttto om m C Co on nn ne ec ctt tth he e A AC C o off tth he e c ch ha ar rg giin ng g c cr ra ad dlle e,, a an nd d a ad da ap ptte er r tto o a a p plla ac ce e tth he e c co or rd d tth hr ro ou ug gh h tth he e s stta an nd da ar rd
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Notes: • For best results, wipe off dirt or shake water from handset before placing in the charging cradle. • Due to the magnetic inductive charging used with this model the bottom of the handset might be warmer than room temperature when you first remove it from the charging cradle. However, the warmth should not be excessive or uncomfortable to touch. • Do not place the power cord where it creates a trip hazard or where it could become chafed and create a fire or electrical hazard. Ca
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3) When the handset finishes registering, it shows REGISTRATION COMPLETE in the display. What if the display shows REGISTRATION FAILED? Repeat the process starting with step 1. Resetting the Handset 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. ) Press and hold [ ] and [#] for at least five seconds, until the SYSTEM RESET menu appears. ) Select the DEREGISTER
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Replace the Rechargeable Handset Battery Pack ) Remove the four screws holding the battery compartment with a screwdriver and take off the battery cover. Remove the old battery pack from the battery compartment. ) Line up the red and black wires with the polarity label in the battery compartment (the connector only fits one way). Push the connector in firmly; you should hear the connector click into place. 3) Tug on the battery wires slightly to make sure you have a good
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5) Insert the bottom end of the cover into the grooves on the handset and lay the cover over the battery compartment. Tighten the four screws securely. Notes: • If there is any foreign matter on the rubber seal located on the under side of the battery cover, the handset may not be water tight. • The rubber seal should be replaced every two years, even if it does not look worn. Installing the Belt Clip Insert the tabs on the sides of the belt clip into the holes on either side of
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Using the Interface Parts of the Handset new message new message LED LED Earpiece Earpiece Display (LCD) Display (LCD) [ [ ] ] key (up) key (up) [clear/int’com] [clear/int’com] key key (clear/intercom) (clear/intercom) [menu/select] [menu/select] key key [ [ ] ] key (caller ID/right) key (caller ID/right) [ [ ] ] key (phonebook/left) key (phonebook/left) [ [ ] ] key (end call) key (end call) [ /flash] [ /flash] key (talk/flash) key (talk/flash) [ [ ] ] key (down) ke
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Reading the Display 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. The battery icon indicates the handset battery status: full, medium, low, and empt
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Using the Four-way Function Key Your handset has a four-way function U Up p key that allows you to move the cursor or pointer on the display and access the most commonly V Viie ew w tth he e V Viie ew w tth he e used features at the p ph ho on ne eb bo oo ok k C Ca alllle er r IID D touch of a button. By moving this key to F Fo ou ur r- -w wa ay y the left, you open the F Fu un nc cttiio on n K Ke ey y phonebook. Move the key to the right to access Caller ID D Do ow wn n i
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If two letters in a row use the same number key, enter the first letter, then use [right] on the four-way function key to move the cursor to the next position to enter the second letter. Number of times key is pressed Number of times key is pressed For example, to enter the word "Movies": ) Press [6] once to enter M. ) Use [right] on the four-way function key to move the cursor to the right. 3) Press [6] six times to enter o. 4) Press [8] six times to enter v. 5) Press [4] six times to
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Using Your Accessory Handset Making and Receiving Calls With the earpiece With the speaker phone ) Pick up the handset from the ) Pick up the handset cradle. from the cradle. Make a call ) Dial the number. ) Dial the number. 3) Press [ /flash]. 3) Press [ ]. ) Pick up the handset. (If AutoTalk is on, the phone answers when you pick up the handset from the cradle.) ) Pick up the handset. Answer a call ) Press [ /flash]. ) Press [ ]. (If Any Key Answer is on, you can press a
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Using Caller ID and Call Waiting If you subscribe to Caller ID, you can store up to thirty Caller ID numbers in each handset. Caller ID records are stored from newest to oldest. Once your Caller ID list is full and you receive an incoming call, the oldest record will be automatically deleted to make room for the new record. To open the Caller ID list, press [ ]. The phone will show the number of new Caller ID records (that is, records you have not reviewed yet) and the total number of stor
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Using the Phonebook Your handset can store up to seventy 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. Press [ ] to enter the phonebook. Once in the phonebook, you have the following options: Scroll through Press [ ] to scroll through the phonebook the entries alphabetically. Jump to entries that Press the number key
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Redialing a Number To redial one of the last five numbers dialed on this handset, press [redial/pause]. This opens the redial list. Use [ ] and [ ] to find the number you want to dial, and press [ /flash] or [ ] in standby, or press [menu/select] during a call. Muting the Ringer (One Call Only) While the handset is ringing, press [ /mute] or [ ] to mute the ringer for this call. The phone will ring again on the next call. (The handset must be off the cradle to mute the ringer.) Muting the M
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Using Hold, Conference, Transfer and Intercom Press [clear/int’com]. If you leave a caller on hold for more than five minutes, the call will be Put a call on hold disconnected. To return to the party on hold, press [ /flash] or [ ]. To join a call already in progress, press [ /flash] or Join a call already [ ]. You can hang up normally; the other station in progress remains connected to the call. Press [clear/int’com]; the call is placed on hold. Use [ ] or [ ] to select the station you w
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Accessing Your Answering System If your base has an answering system, you can use your handset to get your messages and change your answering system setup. The answering system plays your new messages (that you have not listened to yet) first. If you have no new messages, the system plays your old messages. You have the following options: Press [ /mute]. The system announces the number of Playing new and old messages, then plays the first new message new followed by the day and time it wa
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Accessing Voicemail If your base doesn't have an answering system and you subscribe to a voice mail service, you can program your handset to automatically dial the access number. ) Press [menu/select]. ) Move the cursor to HANDSET SETUP and press [menu/select]. 3) Move the cursor to EDIT VOICE MAIL and press [menu/select]. 4) Enter your access number (up to twenty digits). If you need the phone to wait before sending the next digits, press [redial/pause] to insert a two-sec
