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.