Uniden TWX977 Series User manual

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Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden TWX977
accessory waterproof handset and charger. You can place this
fully featured cordless handset anywhere your home has AC
power even outside by the pool!
Notes:
• Illustrations in this manual are used for explanation
purposes. Some illustrations may differ from the actual unit.
• JIS7 Specs is a water submersion standard. The cordless
handset was designed to be submerged in water to a depth
of 3 feet and for up to 30 minutes.
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.
A representative is available to talk to you M-F, 8:00 am to
5:00 pm, CST. After hours, you can leave us a message, and
we will call you back. Information is also available on our
website, www.uniden.com, under the “Accessibility” link.
Important!
The TWX977 accessory handset will not operate until it is
registered to a Uniden main 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 as the TWX977 waterproof accessory
handset operates just like Uniden’s non-waterproof TCX905
accessory handset.

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Terminology Used in this Manual
Unidenis a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation.
Compatible Bases
Your phone is compatible with the following Uniden 5.8 GHz
Digital Expandable Systems: the TRU9 series (TRU9460,
TRU9465, TRU9466, TRU9480, TRU9485, TRU9488,
TRU9496, TRU9060, TRU9085), the TRU8 series (TRU8860,
TRU8865, TRU8866, TRU8880, TRU8885, TRU8888), the
CLX series (CLX465, CLX485), the Elite series (ELT560,
ELBT585, ELBT595), and the UIP18 series (UIP1868P and
UIP1869V).
Please visit our website at www.uniden.com for the most up-
to-date list of compatible bases.
Note: Two-line operation is supported only when the handset
is registered to a two-line base.
Base The main part of the phone that connects to your phone line
and lets you make and receive calls.
Charger A cradle that charges an accessory handset. It connects to
power but not to a phone line.
Accessory
Handset
A handset that works with an expandable phone base.
Accessory handsets must be registered to a base.
Standby The handset is not in use. If it is off the cradle, no line has
been activated. No dial tone is present.
Station Any handset or the base.
Talk A telephone line has been activated on the handset or the
base, enabling a dial tone.

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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 back cover page for contact information.
Activate the handset
The handset is powered by a rechargeable
battery pack already installed in the
handset’s battery compartment. Before
charging the battery for the fist time, push
the pin for activation, located on the
bottom of the handset (see label with
instructions). Once activated, remove the
label and then place the handset in the
charger.
Notes:
• Use only the Uniden (BT-446)
rechargeable battery pack supplied
with your cordless telephone.
• Replacement batteries and/or rubber
seals are also available through the
Uniden Parts Department at (800) 554-
3988, Monday thru Friday from 8:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or online at
www.uniden.com.
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.
• Cordless Handset
• Charging Cradle
• AC Adapter, model # AD-1011
Input: 120V AC 60 Hz
Output: 21V DC 100 mA
• Rechargeable NiMH Battery
Pack, model # BT-446
Capacity: 800 mAh, 3.6V
•Beltclip
• Printed Material

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Charging the Accessory Handset
The handset is powered by a rechargeable battery pack that
automatically recharges when the handset is placed in the
charger. Unlike your typical household phone chargers, your
new waterproof accessory handset uses an enclosed charging
method called magnetic inductive charging. This type charger
allows us to charge your handset without exposing any
electronic components; therefore, making it safer to use
around water or in highly humid environments.
1. Connect the AC
adapter to the DC
IN 21V
jack and to a
120V AC outlet that
is not controlled by
a wall switch.
Caution: Use only
the Uniden AD-1011
adapter.
2. Set the charger on
a desk or tabletop,
and place the handset in the charger with the keypad facing
forward.
3. Make sure that the
charge LED illuminates. If the LED does not
illuminate, check to see that the AC adapter is plugged in.
4. Charge the handset battery pack for at least 25 hours before
using your new handset for the first time.
Notes:
• The charger is not water submersible. Wipe off dirt or shake
water from handset before placing in the base.
• Due to the enclosed type of magnetic inductive charging
used with this model, it will be normal for the bottom of the
handset to 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.

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Registering the Handset
You must register the handset to the base before you can use it.
Only one handset can be registered at a time. (If an accessory
handset has previously been registered to a base, you must reset
the handset before you can register it to a new base.)
1. Select your base model from this list and follow these directions:
MODEL DIRECTIONS:
TRU9465
TRU9485
TRU9085
TRU9466
TRU9488
TRU9496
TRU8888
UIP1868P
UIP1869V
• On the base, press the MENU soft key.
• Scroll down to REGISTER HANDSET and press the
OK soft key.
• On the handset, press and hold [#] until the display
reads HANDSET REGISTERING and you hear a
beep.
TRU9460
TRU9060
TRU9480
TRU8880
• Disconnect the base AC adapter.
• While holding the [find hs/intercom], reconnect the
AC Adapter.
• On the handset, press and hold [#] until the display
reads HANDSET REGISTERING and you hear a
beep.
TRU8860
TRU8865
• Disconnect the base AC adapter.
• While holding the [find handset], reconnect the AC
Adapter.
• On the handset, press and hold [#] until the display
reads HANDSET REGISTERING and you hear a
beep.
TRU8866
TRU8885
• Disconnect the base AC adapter.
• While holding the [flash/find hs], reconnect the AC
Adapter.
• On the handset, press and hold [#] until the display
reads HANDSET REGISTERING and you hear a
beep.

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2. When REGISTRATION COMPLETE. is displayed; the handset
has been registered to the base. If REGISTRATION FAILED.
appears, please try these steps again.
CLX465
CLX485
ELBT585
ELBT595
• On the base, press [menu/select].
• Scroll down to SYSTEM SETUP and press the
OK soft
key.
• Select REGISTER HANDSET and press the
OK soft
key.
• On the handset, press and hold [#] until the display
reads HANDSET REGISTERING and you hear a
beep.
ELT560
• Remove the battery compartment cover from the
bottom of the main base.
• Press and hold the
Registration button located in the
battery compartment until the base LEDs start
blinking.
• On the handset, press and hold [#] until the display
reads HANDSET REGISTERING and you hear a
beep.
MODEL DIRECTIONS:

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Replace the rechargeable handset battery pack
1. Remove the 4 screws holding the
battery compartment with a
screwdriver and take off the battery
cover. Remove the old battery pack
in the battery compartment.
2. Plug the replacement battery
connector (red & black wires) into the
small, black jack inside the battery
compartment. (The connector
notches fit into the grooves of the
jack only one-way.) Match the wire
colors to the polarity label in the
battery compartment, connect the
battery and listen for a click to insure
connection.
3. Make certain you have made a good
connection by slightly pulling on the
battery wires. If the battery connector
is not securely connected, the
handset will not charge properly.
4. Before placing the battery cover back
on the handset, make sure there is
no foreign matter under the rubber
seal located on the under side. By
inserting the bottom first, place the
battery cover back on the handset
and tighten the 4 screws.
If the rubber seal appears warn,
nicked, or dried out, replacement
seals are available through the
Uniden Parts Department. If you
have questions regarding the
installation of the battery pack and/or
rubber seal, please call our
Customer Service Hotline at 1-800-
297-1023.
Rubber Seal

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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 resistant.
• The rubber seal should be kept clean and replaced every 2
years to ensure the handset is water resistant even if the
seal does not look worn.
• Do not place an excessively dirty handset in the base.
• Shake excess water from handset prior to placing back in
the charging cradle.
Installing the Belt Clip
Line up the tabs with the holes on each
side of the handset. Press the belt clip
down until both tabs click into place.
To remove the belt clip, pull both sides of
the clip to release the tabs from the holes.
Resetting Handsets
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.
1. Press and hold [] and [#] for
at least 5 seconds, until the
SYSTEM RESET menu
appears.
2. Select the DEREGISTER HS
submenu. WHICH HANDSET?
appears in the display.
3. Move the cursor to select the handset ID to be de-registered
from the list, and then press the
OK soft key. DEREGISTER HS
appears.
4. Move the cursor to select YES, and then press the
OK soft key.
When ARE YOU SURE? appears, select YES. You will hear a
confirmation tone.
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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.
1. Press and hold [] and [#] for more than 5 seconds, until the
SYSTEM RESET menu appears.
2. Select the BASE UNAVAILABLE submenu.
BASE UNAVAILABLE appears in the display.
3. Move the cursor to select YES, and then press the
OK soft key.
When ARE YOU SURE? appears, select YES. You will hear a
confirmation 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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Using the Interface
Parts of the Handset
1. Handset Antenna
2. Beltclip Hole
3. Speakerphone
Speaker and Ringer
4. Handset Battery
Compartment
5. New Message LED
6. Handset Earpiece
7. LCD Display
8. Soft keys
9.
[ /flash]
(talk/flash) key
10.
[]
(phonebook) key
11.
[*/tone] key
12.
[] (speaker) key
13.
[] (up) key
14.
[] (end call) key
15.
[] (caller ID) key
16. [] (down) key
17.
[#] (pound) key
18.
[redial/pause] key
19.
[int’com/hold]
(intercom/hold) key
20. Handset Microphone
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Reading the Display
The handset display uses icons to tell you the status of your
phone. The table below lists the icons and what they mean.
The Standby Screen
When the phone is in standby, the handset display shows the
following items:
Note: Illustration is of a single line system. Dual line systems
will have different soft keys and standby screen.
ICON STATUS DESCRIPTION
Talk The talk icon appears while on a call.
Talk The privacy icon appears when Privacy
mode is turned on.
Talk
The call record icon appears while
recording a conversation (Answering
System base only).
Talk The mute icon appears when you mute
the handset.
Talk The speaker icon appears when the
handset speakerphone is in use.
Talk This icon appears when T-coil mode is
turned on.
Talk This icon appears when Line 1 is in use.
(two-line base only.)
Talk This icon appears when Line 2 is in use.
(two-line base only.)
Standby The ringer off icon indicates that the
ringer is turned off.
Standby/Talk
The battery icon indicates the handset
battery status: empty, low, medium, and
full.
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Ringer off icon (when the ringer is off) / day of the week and time / battery icon
Handset ID and Banner
Number of new Caller ID calls received (If there are no new Caller ID messages,
the Handset ID appears here.)

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Using the Four-way Function Key
Your handset has a four-way
function key that allows you
to move the cursor (or
highlighted area) on the
display and access the most
commonly used features at
the touch of a button. By
moving this key to the left,
you open the Phonebook.
Move the key to the right to
access Caller ID information.
To use this four-way key,
place your thumb over the
key on the station and move to the four positions to get the
feel of how it moves and operates.
Using the Handset Menus
To open the menu, press the MENU soft key. Highlight the
option you want by pressing the four-way function key. This
will move the cursor; the option currently highlighted appears
in reversed out text. Select the highlighted option by pressing
the
OK soft key. To exit the menu and return to standby, press
[]on the handset.
If you do not press a key within 30 seconds, the phone will
time out and exit the menu. When setting Date and Time, the
time-out period is extended to two minutes.
Entering Text from Your Handset
You can use the number keypad on your phone to enter text by
referring to the letters printed on each number key. When you
press the number key in a text entry field, the phone displays
the first letter printed on the number key. Press the number
key twice to display the second letter and three times to
display the third. Capital letters are displayed first, then lower
case letters, then the number on the key.
View the
phonebook
Four-way
Function Key
Up
View the
Caller ID
Down

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If two letters in a row use the same number key, enter the first
letter, then use [right] or [left] on the four-way function key
to move the cursor to the next position to enter the second
letter. For example, to enter “Movies”:
1. Press [6] once to enter M.
2. 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 enter i.
6. Press
[3] five times to enter e.
7. Press
[7] eight times to enter s.
8. Press the
OK soft key to end your text entry.
If you make a mistake while entering a name, use [right] or
[left] on the four-way function key to move the cursor to the
incorrect character. Press the
DELETE soft key to erase the
wrong character, and then enter the correct character. To
delete all characters, press and hold the
DELETE soft key.
Number of times key is pressed

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Using Your Accessory Handset
Making and Receiving Calls
Notes:
• If your handset was submerged in water, water remaining in
and around the speaker and microphone may distort sound.
• Shake the handset to clear excess water.
• If the handset is under water, the ringer will not be heard,
but the phone can still receive calls.
• However, to prevent accidents, DO NOT try and answer your
handset while it is submerged under water.
Adjusting the Volume
Using the handset Using the speakerphone
Making a
call
1. Remove the handset from
the charger.
2. Dial the number.
3. Press
[/flash] .
1. Remove the handset from
the charger.
2. Dial the number.
3. Press
[] .
Answering
a call
1. Pick up the handset.
(If AutoTalk is on, the
phone will answer when
you remove the handset
from the charging cradle.)
2. Press
[/flash] . (If Any
Key Answer is on, you can
also press any number
keypad.)
1. Pick up the handset.
(If AutoTalk is on, the phone
will answer when you
remove the handset from
the charging cradle.)
2. Press
[] .
Hanging
up Press [].Press[].
Ringer Volume
Choose from three ringer volume settings (off,
low, and high). With the phone in standby, use
[]and []to adjust the ringer volume.
Earpiece Volume
Choose from six volume levels for the handset.
While on a call, press []to make the handset
volume louder or []to make it softer.
Speaker Volume
Choose from six volume levels for the handset
speakerphone. While on a call, press []to make
the speaker volume louder or []to make it softer.

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Using Caller ID and Call Waiting
You can store up to 100 Caller ID numbers in your handset.
Your phone shares a total of 100 memory entries between
your Phonebook and Caller ID. Once you store 100
phonebook names, Caller ID information can not be stored
(but it will still display when the call comes in).
Note: You must subscribe to Caller ID and Call Waiting
through your telephone provider.
Press []to open the Caller ID list. The first thing you will
see is the summary screen. From the summary screen, you
have the following options:
Using Call Waiting
If a second call comes in when you are on the phone, a call
waiting tone sounds, and the caller ID information of the
waiting call appears on the display. Press [ /flash] on the
handset to accept the waiting call. There is a short pause, and
then you will hear the new caller. To return to the original
caller, press [ /flash] on the handset again.
Scroll through the list To scroll through the list from A to Z, press [].
To scroll through the list from Z to A press [].
Jump to entries
beginning with a
particular letter
Press the number key corresponding to the letter
you want to jump to.
Store a Caller ID entry
in the phonebook
Find the entry you want to store and press
STORE
soft key.
Dial a Caller ID entry Find the entry you want to dial and press [ /flash]
or [].
Delete a Caller ID
entry
Find the entry you want to delete and press the
DELETE soft key.
Delete all entries Press the
DELETE soft key. ARE YOU SURE?
appears, select YES and press the OK soft key.
Exit the Caller ID list Press []or press the
BACK soft key or [/flash]
again if you are on a call.

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Using the Phonebook
Your phone allows you to store up to 2 numbers per name and
up to 100 names in your phonebook. Your phone shares a total
of 100 memory entries between your phonebook and CID. Once
you store 100 phonebook entries, CID information will not be
stored and will only display at time of new incoming calls. When
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 the
entries
To scroll through the phonebook from A to Z, press
[]. To scroll through the phonebook from Z to A
press [].
Jump to entries
beginning with a
particular letter
Press the number key corresponding to the letter
you want to jump to.
Store a new entry Press the
NEW soft key and follow the directions.
Copy entries to
another handset
1. Find the entry you want to copy.
2. Press the
OPTIONS soft key.
3. Select COPY SELECTION, and then press the OK
soft key.
4. TO WHICH UNIT? appears. Select the station you
want to copy this entry to, and then press the
OK
soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.
Copy ALL entries
to another handset
1. Press the OPTIONS soft key.
2. Select COPY ALL and press the
OK soft key.
3. TO WHICH UNIT? appears. Select the station you
want to copy this entry to, and then press the OK
soft key.
4. ARE YOU SURE? appears. Select YES and press
the
OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.
Dial an entry
1. Find the entry you want to dial.
2. Press
[ /flash] or [] .
Delete an entry
1. Find the entry you want to delete.
2. Press the OPTIONS soft key.
3. Select DELETE SELECTION, and then press the
OK
soft key.
4. ARE YOU SURE? appears. Select YES and press
the
OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.

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Redialing a Number
You can quickly redial the last 3 numbers dialed on the
handset.
1. With the phone in standby, press [redial/pause] or the
REDIAL soft key to open the redial list.
2. Use
[] and [] to scroll through the redial list.
3. When you find the number you want to dial, press
[ /flash] or
[] .
Note: You can also press [/flash]or []before you open
the redial list. In this case, press [redial/pause].
Muting the Ringer (One Call Only)
While the handset is ringing, press []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 Microphone
To mute the microphone so the caller can’t hear you, press the
MUTE soft key while on a call. MUTE ON will appear in the
display for 2 seconds, but the icon will appear and remain in
the display until the feature is turned off. Repeat the procedure
to cancel muting.
Privacy Mode
To prevent other stations from interrupting a call, press the
PRIVACY soft key while on a call. PRIVACY MODE ON will
appear in the display for 2 seconds, but the icon will appear
in the display until the feature is turned off. Repeat the
procedure to turn off privacy mode.
Delete all entries
1. Press the OPTIONS soft key.
2. Select DELETE ALL and press the
OK soft key.
3. ARE YOU SURE? appears. Select YES and press
the
OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.
Close the
phonebook Press []or the
BACK soft key repeatedly if you are
on a call.

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Using Hold, Conference, Transfer and
Intercom
Put a call on
hold
Press [int’com/hold]. If you leave a caller on hold
for more than five minutes, the call will be
disconnected. To return to the party on hold, press
[ /flash] or [].
Join a call in
progress
To join a call already in progress, press [ /flash] or
[]. You can hang up normally; the other station
remains connected to the call.
Transfer a call
Press [int’com/hold]; the call will automatically be
placed on hold. Use []or []to select the
station you want to transfer the call to, and press the
OK soft key. (To page all stations at once, select
ALL.) When the other station answers, you can talk
to the station; the outside call remains on hold. If the
other station accepts the call, you will be
disconnected.
Cancel a
transfer
To cancel the transfer and return to the call, press
[ /flash] or [].
Accept a
transferred call
To answer the page and speak to the transferring
station, press [ /flash] or [int’com/hold].
To accept the call and speak to the caller, press
[ /flash] again.
Make an
intercom page
With the phone in standby, press [int’com/hold].
Use []or []to select the station you want to
talk with, then press the
OK soft key. (If you select
ALL, all other stations will be paged.)
Cancel a page To cancel the intercom page, press the
CANCEL soft
key.
Answer an
intercom page
Press [/flash]or [int’com/hold]. If AutoTalk is
on, the handset automatically answers the page
when you remove it from the cradle.

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Accessing Your Answering Machine
If your base has an answering machine, you can use your
handset to get your messages and change your answering
machine setup. To access the answering machine, press the
soft key. The answering machine announces the number of
new and old messages and then waits for your next command.
You have the following options:
Screening Calls
You can listen to callers who leave a message. Press the
SCREEN soft key when the system is answering to listen to the
caller without answering the phone.
Play messages Press [/2]. The system announces the time,
and number of new and old messages.
Repeat a message
Press [|<</1] to go to the start of the current
message. Press [|<</1] repeatedly to go back
to a previous message.
Skip a message Press [>>|/3] to go to the beginning of the next
message.
Delete a message While a message is playing, press [∅/4] and
the message will be permanently deleted.
End message
review Press [/5]to stop the message playback.
Record a memo Press [7] to start recording. Press [/5]or [7]
to stop.
Turn the answering
machine on or off
TRU9480 and TRU8 series:
Press [6] to turn the answering machine on.
Press [9] to turn the answering machine off.
TRU9485/9488/9496 & ELT/CLX series:
Press [9] to turn the answering machine on/off.
Record a greeting Press [8] to start recording. Press [/5]or [8]
to stop.
Listen to Help Press [0] to hear the Help prompts.
Exit and hang up Press []to exit the system and return to standby.