Uniden TWX977 - Manual

4 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 inductiv...

5 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 ...

7 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 ja...

8 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...

9 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...

10 Using the Interface Parts of the Handset 1. Handset Antenna2. Beltclip Hole3. Speakerphone Speaker and Ringer 4. Handset Battery Compartment 5. New Message LED6. Handset Earpiece7. LCD Display 8. Soft keys9. [ /flash] (talk/flash) key 10. [ ] (phonebook) key 11. [*/tone] key 12. [ ] (speaker) key...

11 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 W hen the phone is in standby, the handset display shows the following items: Note: Illustration is of a single line system. Dual line sy...

12 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 t...

14 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 phon...

15 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 co...

16 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...

17 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...

18 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, pre...

19 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...

20 Accessing Voicemail If you subscribe to a voice mail service, you can program your access number into your handset and access your voice mail at the touch of a button. 1. Press the MENU soft key. Select HANDSET SETUP and EDIT VOICE MAIL submenu. 2. Enter your personal access number (up to 20 digi...

21 Battery Replacement and Handling W ith normal usage, your battery should last about one year. W hen the talk time becomes short, even after the battery is recharged, please replace the battery. A replacement Uniden adapter or battery may be purchased by calling Uniden’s Parts department. See back...

22 The FCC Wants You To Know Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Uniden, or operation of this product in any way other than as detailed by the owner ’s manual, could void your authority to operate this product.This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operati...

23 One Year Limited Warranty Important: Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service. WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION (“Uniden”) ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for one year, to the original retail owner, this Uniden Product to be free from defects in materials and cra...

26 At Uniden, we’ll take care of you! Thank you for purchasing a Uniden product. if you have any questions or problems, please do not return this product to the place of purchase. May be covered under one or more of the following U.S. patents: Other patents pending. Having trouble? Our customer care...