Uniden TWX955 Series User manual

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
specications. 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 is under water, but
you probably won’t be able to hear the ringer. To avoid any
accidents, do not try to use the handset while it is still under
water.
After your handset is submerged in water, you might notice
that the sound is distorted. This is because there is still water
remaining in and around the speaker and microphone. Just
shake the handset to clear excess water, and the sound should
return to normal.
Is the Charging Cradle Waterproof?
The charging cradle is not waterproof: it is water resistant.
The cradle uses a special method called magnetic inductive
charging, so it can charge your handset without exposing any
electronic components. (You may notice that the charging
contacts are enclosed in plastic and there is no metal showing.)
This charging method makes the cradle safe to use near water
or in highly humid environments, but is it not designed to be
submerged in water.
If the charging cradle falls into water, unplug it before
attempting to remove it from the water. Allow the cradle to dry
completely before reconnecting the power.

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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: 1-800-874-9314.
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 business
hours, you can leave us a message and we will call you back.
Important!
The TWX955 accessory handset will not operate until it is
registered to a Uniden base. This manual describes how to set
up your new handset; for more detailed instructions on operating
your new handset, please refer to the manual supplied with your
base. The TWX955 waterproof accessory handset operates just
like a regular TRU9500 series handset.
Terminology Used in this Manual
Accessory
Handset
A handset that works with an expandable phone base.
Accessory handsets must be registered to a base.
Base The main part of the phone that connects to your phone
line, and lets you make and receive calls.
Charging
cradle
A cradle that charges an accessory handset. It connects to
power but not to a phone line.
Standby
The handset is not in use. No line has been activated.
(It doesn’t matter whether the handset is in the cradle.)
No dial tone is present.
Station Any registered handset or the base.
Talk A dial tone has been enabled, so you can dial and carry on
a conversation with an outside party.
Note: Illustrations in this manual are used for explanation purposes.
Some illustrations may differ from the actual unit.
Uniden®is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation.

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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 cradle • Printed Material
• AC Adapter (model # PS-0011: Input 120V AC, 60 Hz; Output
19V DC, 100 mA)
• Rechargeable NiMH Battery Pack (model # BT-446: Capacity
800 mAh, 3.6V)
Activate the Handset
The handset is powered by a rechargeable battery pack already
installed in the handset’s battery compartment.
Note: Use only the Uniden BT-446 rechargeable battery pack supplied
with your cordless telephone.
Before charging
the battery for the
first time, push
the activation
pin, located on
the bottom of
the handset
(see label with
instructions).
Once you activate
the handset, remove
the label.
Before charging
the battery for the
first time, push
the activation
pin, located on
the bottom of
the handset
(see label with
instructions).
Once you activate
the handset, remove
the label.

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Charging the Accessory Handset
Use only the Uniden PS-0011 AC adapter with the charging
cradle.
What if the charge LED
doesn’t light up?
Check the AC adapter connection.
Make sure you are not using an outlet
that’s controlled by a wall switch.
Make sure that the
charge LED
illuminates when the
handset is seated.
Connect the AC
adapter to a
standard 120V
AC wall outlet.
Connect the AC adapter to the
DC IN 19V jack on the bottom
of the charging cradle, and
place the cord through the
molded wiring channel.
Place the handset in the charging
cradle with the display facing forward.
Charge your handset at least 25 hours before
using your new handset for the first time.
What if the charge LED
doesn’t light up?
Check the AC adapter connection.
Make sure you are not using an outlet
that’s controlled by a wall switch.
Make sure that the
charge LED
illuminates when the
handset is seated.
Connect the AC
adapter to a
standard 120V
AC wall outlet.
Connect the AC adapter to the
DC IN 19V jack on the bottom
of the charging cradle, and
place the cord through the
molded wiring channel.
Place the handset in the charging
cradle with the display facing forward.
Charge your handset at least 25 hours before
using your new handset for the first time.

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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 rst 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 re or electrical
hazard.
Caution:
Keep magnetic items away from the handset.
Don’t place the handset where it will be subjected to direct
sunlight for long periods of time.
Registering the Handset
If you have purchased this accessory handset separately, it must
be registered to a TRU9500 series base before you can use it.
Notes: • The handset must be fully charged before attempting to
register.
• Only one handset can be registered at a time.
Handsets that have not been registered display:
To register to a TRU9565 base:
• Disconnect the base AC adapter. Then press and hold
[Int’com] while you reconnect the adapter. Keep pressing
[Int’com] until the charge/in use LED starts to blink.
To register to a TRU9585 base:
• With the phone in standby, press [menu/select] on
the base. Press [ ] to move the cursor to REGISTER
HANDSET and then press [menu/select]. HANDSET
REGISTERING appears.
On the handset, press and hold [#] until the handset beeps
and displays HANDSET REGISTERING.
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When the handset nishes registering, it shows
REGISTRATION COMPLETE in the display.
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Resetting the Handset
If you want to register the handset to a different base or replace
a handset with another one, you must rst clear the registration
information from the base and the handset.
Press and hold [ ] and [#] for at least ve seconds, until the
SYSTEM RESET menu appears.
Select the DEREGISTER HS
submenu by pressing [menu/
select]. WHICH HANDSET?
appears in the display.
Use [ ] or [ ] to select the handset ID to be de-
registered from the list, and then press [menu/select].
DEREGISTER HS appears.
Press [ ] to move the cursor to YES, and then press
[menu/select]. You will hear a conrmation tone.
Resetting the Handset Without the Base
If the original base this handset was registered to 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 ve seconds, until the
SYSTEM RESET menu appears.
Press [ ] to move the cursor to BASE UNAVAILABLE and
then press [menu/select]. BASE UNAVAILABLE appears.
Press [ ] to move the cursor to YES, and then press
[menu/select]. You hear a conrmation tone, and the
handset deletes its own link to the base without trying to
contact the base.
Now you are ready to register the handset to the new base.
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What if the display shows REGISTRATION FAILED?
Repeat the process starting with step 1.

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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 ts one
way). Push the connector
in rmly; you should hear
the connector click into
place.
Tug on the battery wires
slightly to make sure you
have a good connection.
Before placing the battery
cover back on the handset,
check the rubber seal
located on the under side
of the cover: make sure
that the seal is in good
condition and that there
is no foreign matter under
the seal.
Note: If the rubber seal
appears warn, nicked, or dried
out, replacement seals are
available through the Uniden
Parts Department. See the
back cover page for contact
information.
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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.
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Installing the Belt Clip
Insert the tabs on the sides of the belt clip
into the holes on either side of the handset.
Press the belt clip down until it clicks into
place. (Tug on the clip to make sure it’s
secure.)
To remove the belt clip, gently pull the tabs
out of the holes, then slide the belt clip off
of the handset.

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Using the Interface
Parts of the Handset
[ ] key (down)
[ ] key (caller ID/right)
[menu/select] key
[ ] key (end call)
[#] key
[ ] key (speaker)
Microphone
[ ] key (up)
new message LED
Earpiece
Display (LCD)
[clear/int’com] key
(clear/intercom)
[ ] key (phonebook/left)
[ /flash] key (talk/flash)
Belt clip hole
Speakerphone
speaker and ringer
Battery compartment
Twelve-key dial pad
[ /mute] key
(messages/mute)
[ /tone] key
[redial/pause] key
[ ] key (down)
[ ] key (caller ID/right)
[menu/select] key
[ ] key (end call)
[#] key
[ ] key (speaker)
Microphone
[ ] key (up)
new message LED
Earpiece
Display (LCD)
[clear/int’com] key
(clear/intercom)
[ ] key (phonebook/left)
[ /flash] key (talk/flash)
Belt clip hole
Speakerphone
speaker and ringer
Battery compartment
Twelve-key dial pad
[ /mute] key
(messages/mute)
[ /tone] key
[redial/pause] key