Page 2 - Features
Congratulations on your purchase of the EXT 1960 cordlesstelephone. This phone is designed for reliability, long life, andoutstanding performance utilizing the latest in 900 MHz SpreadSpectrum technology. Note: Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit for explanation purpose...
Page 3 - Controls and functions
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Page 5 - Contents; CONTENTS
Introduction / Features...............inside front coverControls and Functions ..............inside front cover Getting Started Read this first ..........................................................2Step 1: Checking the package contents ...............3Step 2: Setting up the base unit .............
Page 6 - Read this first; GETTING ST
2 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 open backup battery page/find messages status D I G ITA L S P R E A D SPECTR...
Page 7 - Checking the package contents
3 Make sure you have received the following items in the package. • Base unit • Handset • AC adapter (AD-420) • Rechargeable battery pack (BT-999) (2) • Telephone line cord (2) • Wall mount adapter • This Owner's Manual• Precautions and Important Safety Instructions• Guide to Using Advanced Calling ...
Page 8 - Choose the best location; Setting up the base unit
4 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 theINSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS included in the PRECAUTIONSAND IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS brochure. Here are someimporta...
Page 9 - Connect the base unit
5 Connect the base unit If you want to install the base unit on the wall, see page 7. Route the cord. To AC outlet To telephone outlet To TEL LINE To DC IN 9V AC adapter(supplied) Telephone line cord(supplied) 1 2 Place the power cord so itdoes not create a triphazard, or where it couldbecome chafed...
Page 10 - Choose the dialing mode
6 Use only the supplied AD-420 ACadapter. Do not use any other ACadapter. Connect the AC adapter to acontinuous power supply. Place the base unit close to the AC outlet so that you can unplug theAC adapter easily. If your telephone outlet isn't modular,contact your telephone company forassistance. P...
Page 11 - Standard wall plate mounting; Mounting the base unit on a wall
7 Standard wall plate mounting This phone can be mounted on any standard telephone wallplate. Mounting the base unit on a wall 1 Snap the wall mountadapter into thenotches on the base. 2 Plug the telephoneline cord to the TEL LINE jack and the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack. 3 Plug the telephonelin...
Page 12 - Direct wall plate mounting
8 Direct wall plate mounting If you don't have a standard wall plate, you can mount your phonedirectly to the wall. Before doing this, consider the following:• Avoid electrical cables, pipes, or other items behind the mounting location, that could cause a hazard when inserting screws into the wall. ...
Page 13 - Preparing the battery pack
9 Charge the battery pack for more than 17 hours before you startusing your phone. 1 Press in on the battery coverrelease and slide the coverdown until it comes off. 2 Install the nickel-cadmiumbattery with the label facingdown. 3 Slide the battery cover onuntil it snaps into place. 4 Place the hand...
Page 14 - When the battery charge becomes low; Cleaning the battery contacts; Charging optional battery packs
10 Battery use time (per charge) From fully charged• Four hours continuous use.• Seven days when the handset is in the standby mode. When the battery charge becomes low When the voltage of battery packin the handset is very low andneeds to be charged, the phone isprogrammed to eliminatefunctions in ...
Page 15 - Making a call; BASICS
3 The number is dialed. After about 5 seconds, the call-time display appears. 4 To hang up, press or place the handset on the base. The call-time will be displayed for about 5 seconds. 11 On-hook dialing 1 Enter the phone number. (Up to 32digits.) Example: Enter 8178583300 2 Press . “ Talk ” flashes...
Page 17 - Receiving a call
13 1 Phone rings. 2 Press . “ Talk ” and volume setting appears on the display. 3 Talk with the caller. 4 To hang up, press or placethe handset on the base. The calltime will be displayed for about 5seconds. • ª Receiving a call talk talk Calling Talk 0:02 Talk 0:00 <Normal> 115:35 AutoTalk wh...
Page 18 - Adjusting the ringer and earpiece volume
14 Adjusting the ringer and earpiece volume Ringer volume In the standby mode, press or on the handset to set the handset ringer volume. There are two ringer volume settings; High and Low. Ringer on/off switch This switch turns the handset ringer on or off. Earpiece volume Pressing or during a telep...
Page 19 - Redialing a call
15 The last three phone numbers dialed can be quickly redialed. Redialing a call On-hook redialing 1 Press .The phone number that was lastdialed appears on the display. 2 Press again.Each press of will display one of the last three numbers dialed. 3 Press . “ Talk ” appears flashing on the display, ...
Page 21 - TELEPHONE; FEA; Storing phone numbers and names
17 In memory dialingoperation, you must pressa key within 20 seconds orthe phone will return tostandby. If you return thehandset in the cradle, thephone will return tostandby, too. TELEPHONE FEA TURES Memory Dialing allows you to dial a number using just a few keystrokes. You can store up to 20 phon...
Page 23 - Making calls with memory dialing; On-hook memory dialing
19 To exit the memoryfunction without dialing,press . Thehandset returns to standby. If you pressbefore , you canconfirm the name andnumber stored in theselected memory location. memory select talk Making calls with memory dialing On-hook memory dialing 1 Press .The handset displays your programmed ...
Page 24 - Off-hook memory dialing
20 Off-hook memory dialing 1 Press .“ Talk ” flashes and the volume setting appears. 2 Press . 3 Enter a two-digit number (01 - 20) toselect the memory location of thedesired phone number.The selected phone number is displayed. Then the number is dialed. talk Talk Talk <High> Talk 0:00 memory ...
Page 25 - Editing a stored name and/or phone number
21 Editing a stored name and/or phone number 1 Press and hold until thedisplay shows the memory screenand any saved name/number. 2 Press and or enter a two-digitnumber (01 - 20) to select the memorylocation you would like to edit. 3 Press .The following screen appears withthe memory location number ...
Page 27 - Erasing a stored name and phone number
23 4 Press to move the cursor down to “ Delete Memory ” command line. 5 Press . The following confirmation screen appears. 6 Press to move the cursor to “ Yes ”. 7 Press or .There is a confirmation tone and the entry is deleted. The following screen appears. 8 After a few seconds the display returns...
Page 28 - Advanced Calling Features; Message Waiting Indicator
24 Advanced Calling Features You can access a list of calling services provided by your localtelephone company by pressing the key on the handset.You may be required to subscribe to these services before they canbe used. Please contact your local telephone company for moredetails, or to subscribe. F...
Page 29 - To locate the handset
25 To locate the handset 1 Press on the base. 2 The handset beeps for 60 seconds.The following screen appears; 3 Press any key on the handset to end. open backup battery page/find messages status D I G ITA L S P R E A D SPECTRAM 9 00 M H z page/find Paging Paging When an incoming call is received du...
Page 30 - CALLER ID; Caller ID; Setting Caller ID options
26 CALLER ID FEA TURES Caller ID You must subscribe to the Caller ID service to use this feature. When the telephone rings, the Caller ID feature allows you to viewthe caller's name and phone number on the display before youanswer the phone.The handset displays the phone number of the incoming call,...
Page 31 - When the telephone rings
27 1 When the Caller ID message is received, the display showsthe caller’s phone number, along with the date and time. Theincoming call information is stored in Caller ID record.If the Caller ID service includes the caller’s name, the caller'sname appears on the display (up to 15 letters). Here are ...
Page 32 - Viewing the Caller ID Message list
28 If a call comes in via atelephone system that doesnot offer Caller ID service, no information is stored. • “ End ” appears when you have reviewed allmessages in the Caller IDlist. Press repeatedlyto return to the summaryscreen. Each message can be upto 15 characters for thephone number and thenam...
Page 33 - Deleting a Caller ID message; Deleting information from the Caller ID list
29 The EXT 1960 stores up to 50 messages. If the phone receives the51st message, the oldest one in the list is automatically deleted.Caller ID data can also be deleted manually. Deleting a Caller ID message Deleting information from the Caller ID list 1 Press .Display the message to be deletedfrom t...
Page 34 - Deleting all Caller ID name/numbers
30 Deleting all Caller ID name/numbers 1 Press . 2 Press . 3 Press or to select “ Yes ” or “ No ”. 4 Press or . When the pointer is at “ Yes ” : A beep tone sounds and all storedCaller ID messages are deleted. When the pointer is at “ No ” : The display returns to the summaryscreen. New :01 Total:02...
Page 35 - Calling a party from the Caller ID list; Using the Caller ID list
31 Calling a party from the Caller ID list You can place a call from the Caller ID list.The EXT 1960 stores up to 50 messages. 1 Press .Select the phone number that youwant to dial by pressing or . 2 Press . The displayed phone number dialsautomatically. 5/17 12:30PM 03UNIDEN CORP817-858-3300 Talk81...
Page 36 - Storing Caller ID messages in Memory dialing
32 Storing Caller ID messages in Memory dialing Messages shown in the Caller ID list can be stored in memorydialing.Using the incoming call information (i.e., Caller ID list), thephone number of the party on the Caller ID list can be stored inmemory dialing. 1 Press .Select the phone number to besto...
Page 37 - Using Caller ID on Call Waiting service
33 Using Caller ID on Call Waiting service “Caller ID” and “Call waiting” are separate services. CIDCW(Caller ID on Call Waiting) performs the same as regularCaller ID on a call waiting number. You must subscribe tothe “Caller ID on call waiting (CIDCW) services” before youcan use the following feat...
Page 38 - ADDITIONAL; INFORMA; Changing the digital security code
34 If the handset battery packis completely dischargedor the battery pack isremoved, the digitalsecurity code will be lost.If this happens, a newsecurity code is setautomatically the nexttime the battery pack ischarged. ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION The digital security code is an identification code used...
Page 39 - Installing the beltclip
35 To attach the beltclip Insert the beltclip into theholes on each side of thehandset. Press down until itclicks. To remove the beltclip Pull both sides of the beltclipto release the tabs from theholes. Your phone may be used with an optional headset. To use this feature, simply plug any standard 2...
Page 40 - Note on power sources
36 Battery replacementand handling When the operating timebecomes short, even after abattery is recharged, pleasereplace the battery.With normal usage, yourbattery should last about oneyear.Please contact your place ofpurchase for a replacementbattery. RECYCLING NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES NICKEL-CADMI...
Page 41 - TROUBLESHOOTING; YOUR NEW PHONE; Troubleshooting
37 TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR NEW PHONE If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please trythese simple steps first. Symptom The status LED won't come on when thehandset is placed inthe base unit. The audio soundsweak and/or scratchy. Can't make or receivecalls. The handset doesn'tring or rec...
Page 42 - General; Specifications
38 SPECIFICA TIONS YOUR NEW PHONE General The EXT 1960 complies with FCC Parts 15 and 68.Frequency control: PLL Modulation: Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum; DBPSK Operating temperature: 0 ° C to +50 ° C (+32 ° F to +122 ° F) Base unit Frequency: 904.2 MHz to 925.8 MHz (20 channel) Power requirements...
Page 43 - INDEX; Index
39 INDEX A Adjusting ringer and earpiece volume ...................14Advanced Calling Features ..24 B Battery pack Preparing and charging ...9Replacement and handling ..........................36 C Caller ID Caller ID service .............26Call Waiting.....................33Deleting...................
